RAYA 1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629

"We all had an amazing dinner experience at Raya tonight. The setting and views are stunning. The service was outstanding, and the food was inventive and solid. This is a great spot for date night!"

"Wonder breakfast here while staying at the Ritz - we were there early (around 8 am) and there were just a few tables by the window available. Waited for 10 min for tables to be set - awesome view of pacific coast with surfers. We had continental and American breakfast and both were good and well prepared. Our server (Chris) was conversational and polite. Memorable meal."

"I’ve been here several times, every time was fantastic! At this time I had a family time for the early Christmas and my anniversary celebrations, it was perfect! Lovely Christmas trees and decorations and the foods were all tasty as usual! My family and I made the wonderful memories! Thank you!❤️"

"I celebrated a special occasion at RAYA. The restaurant is small, alongside a hallway in the Ritz. We parked across the street at the cheaper public lot, only a 5 minute walk away. Because of that it doesn’t have much of a secluded feel, which makes it less romantic. On the other hand, right out the window is a stunning unobstructed view of the beach. Window seats are not reservable, so you might not be able to get one. The food was very good, especially the seafood. I was also impressed with the beef tiradito, which is incredibly flavorful. The chicken came with a sizable portion but was not particularly special. I recommend the fish stew, which has a lobster broth and super-tender sea bass fillet. Dessert menu was nothing special but the cake rounded out the course nicely. Overall, I would recommend RAYA for a nice occasion or outing with friends. Expect a fun menu, great seafood, and excellent ocean views."

"I have travelled the world extensively over 40 years. I ate at all restaurants ranging from pop & mom’s to Michelin three stars. This is my honest review of Raya restaurant inside the Ritz Carlton at Laguna beach. The venue is classy and the view should be fantastic day (our dinner was last sunset though). I was unimpressed by the food except the grilled octopus appetizer which was super good. This is not a good value for money as the dishes are super expensive."