Raya - Dana Point

You take walks (waitlistet via OpenTable and reservations. Bar seats are served first. Free parking is at the bottom of the block, but we heard that they also confirm. Not easily accessible, window seats have stairs to get. Our waitress showed 30 minutes of ETA, but the hosts accommodated us early on on the basis of availability. We ordered the Buddha bowl, roasted sweet potatoes, ohrengraue coffee cake and apple litter type of dessert. Just go after the desserts, you won't regret it. Such beautiful and well thought of desserts regarding aromas and textures (I can not help but say these pretentious words, but they will make sense when you taste these creations! The main thing was good. The bowl was a lilblande and came with an egg where the whites were barely formed (not your 6 min conventional soft cooked so that it was a lily to mush for us. Service is fast and friendly. View is simply fabulous, you have a panoramic view of the stunning seal-rock beach, but are mainly wind protected (because Windows and walls . Overall, quite fab.

Expansive Views, Excellent Beverages and Service: This is a great place to stop and check the beach view and decoration alone. When I started, I immediately noticed the corridor with roses and other beautiful flowers. Some perfectly lit private seating areas. A fireplace. It felt comfortable. I ordered a passion fruit mojito, espresso martini, swordfish dip, steak tacos and the dark chocolate crème catalana. The drinks were excellent! My only criticism I have is about the swordfish dimmer. It was bland and dry if I were to be completely honest. It wasn't my favorite dish, but I would be ready to come back d try again. Other than what food goes, the tacos were excellent and so was the dessert (an interesting but tasty take on Crème brûlée). My accounts were 98,00; with which is said the cost of food was about what I had expected, it is the Ritz Carlton. Service gets an A (thanks, Ryan, because I was always sure I had everything I needed). Cleanliness, atmosphere/love and views were also an A in my book. I definitely come back here. Note: Valet was composed (a beautiful surprise), but usually there is a fee of 5.00 if you eat in the restaurant.

Food was moderate, but the service and the view was breathtaking!! Nothing I ate touched my soul. The Brussels Spirouts were good (not amazing) a little disappointed about the lack of flavors that eat in such a beautiful hotel. My friend added Jalapeños, cheese and hot sauce to the crabs potatoes and it made my heart smile! If it's not delicious. Make it delicious! I would suggest to the other restaurant (open only on Friday) there is the selection much better or to the local places in the area. Most often, these small local spots are the best! You know that the Grandma/Grandpa is back from someone and they're in it! With all that said! Great place to have cocktails only! Save cooking and eating for the grandmother of someone!! 4 stars for vision and service!!

First, the hostess was amazing and brought us in although I had no reservation. Within a minute of us our server was there and right after we had drinks (our server was great all the time). Definitely the shrimp as an appetizer. Everything was really good, and the view was fantastic. We will definitely come back.

This place offers delicious lunch(11 am 2 pm), afternoon food (2 pm 4 pm), and dinner options. You do not need to be a guest of the hotel to enjoy the Raya restaurant. Going to the Ritz is always a good experience. Ask for a table by a window and marvel at the views while you enjoy an impeccable meal. The service is always top notch if not every employee, then most. I want to give a huge thank you to Shekinah and Sue especially for making the 'already amazing ' experience that much better. Chris was my server and he was very attentive and courteous. His recommendations were spot on. Great cocktail and good presentation food. Overall, The service was perfect, Views were heavenly. Food lacked the Ritz reputation but was still pretty good.