Raya

Experience breathtaking views at RAYA located in The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. RAYA offers remarkable views and a menu with organic meat, seafood and craft cocktails.

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ratings
Address

1 Ritz Carlton Dr Dana Point , CA 92629 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Dinner
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

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Keywords:

scenic views breakfast food filet mignon corn soup nachos cocktails brunch food dinner takes reservations Bay good for business meetings bananas lunch
OC Weekly

Order the Sweet Corn Soup ! If you come with a date, tell them that you'll be sharing it. They will split it into two bowls at no extra charge. This way, you won't have to fight over the last spoonful! Read more

OC Weekly

Raya's Latin-Fusion entrees are worth every single penny! (or Benjamin) Opt for the Shrimp Quesadilla & Corn Soup . Voted Best Restaurant When Someone Else is Paying in OC Weekly's Best of 2011 Issue.

OC Weekly

Apart from his excellent cuisine, the thing you should credit the man for most is the cojones to serve huitlacoche at the Ritz-freakin'-Carlton. Read more

Angela Yokota

Gorgeous views , innovative Pan-Latin twists on traditional breakfast dishes.

Anne Marie

Current 4sq checkin is a taco trio. See photo for visual. Filling is swordfish , same as used in their dip .

Natalia Carter

Gorgeous place! I'm so in love with it's food and service! Jennifer, our waitress is wonderful! Great staff and amazing food!

Vanessa Gallo

The view makes amazing food taste extraordinary. Matthew is pleasant

S

Loved the banana semifrio.

@MrMichaelFarah

Great place for breakfast , make sure you call ahead and reserve a table by the window

Annie Foster

Must try the ahi tuna ceviche and the seafood risotto

Veronica Brenner

Filet Mignon is amazing! View is unbelievable!

Stephen Kane

Know your values before checking in...and then relax and enjoy the perfection

Larry Fortune

I eat breakfast here 3 times a week...EXCELLENT

Malcolm Chang

Get a table at the window for a spectacular sea view at sunset .

Jason Scheirer

White chicks will use any excuse they can get to wear a sari

Liliya A.

Breakfast is very good and perfect view to the Pacific ocean

sunil wagle

Great place

Will Franco

Cool lil cafe to get a snack . They even have a s'more kit

Scott

White gazpacho soup was amazing.

Matthew Littlefield

The waiter here, Joey is very helpful and kind.

Ben Straus

Get the raya nachos they are amazing

A Nathenas

Breathtaking views .

M S

Corn soup .

William Allen

Quite lame to pay $800 for a room and find the restaurant closed 30 minutes early....

Al Velasco

Average food..

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