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1 Ritz-Carlton Drive Dana Point, CA 92629

949-240-2000 

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  • Seafood
    Daily 7am-2pm, Sun-Thu 6pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-9:30pm
    $$$$
  • All Major Credit Cards
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly
    Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
  • Full bar
    Accepted
    Valet, Validation Available
Description

Richard Sandoval, largely unknown to Orange County, is the rare chef who hasn't been overexposed by Bravo or the Food Network. He made a name for himself in New York City with three eateries and has restaurants around the globe. 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. That's right, the delicacy (a.k.a. corn smut) not-so-lovingly referred to as corn cancer and raven's shit is featured in not one, but two dishes.







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  • 2011 | Best Restaurant When Someone Else Is Paying

    You know you're in it for a few Benjamins when you see the view from your table inside the Ritz-Carlton hotel. It is a soaring panorama of the Pacific Ocean to which only cruise ship passengers are usually privy. But the food is also worth the money. If not yours, then someone who's willing to admit it is a better investment in alta cocina fare than anything the Rick Baylesses and Susan Fenigers of the world have to offer. First, Richard Sandoval, the mastermind behind this and other... More »

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  • By Gustavo Arellano | Thu, February 24, 2011

    From Twitter, from a gal whose name I can't remember, whose question I can't quote verbatim because it's buried under a pile of tweets, but went like this:Where can I find a good mimosa near the beach... More »

  • #33. Sweet Corn Soup at Raya at The Ritz Carlton

    #33. Sweet Corn Soup at Raya at The Ritz Carlton

    By Edwin Goei | Wed, August 25, 2010

    We continue to countdown our 100 favorite dishes at local restaurants. We'll be sharing these with you every weekday until our annual Best Of Issue comes out. Enjoy! #33. Sweet Corn Soup at Raya... More »

  • Huitlacoche at the Ritz-Freakin'-Carlton?

    Huitlacoche at the Ritz-Freakin'-Carlton?

    By EDWIN GOEI | Thu, August 05, 2010

    The views are exhilarating: That much you should already know about Raya, the new restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. To get a more expansive vantage point of the Pacific Ocean, you’d have to be on a cruise ship. The wide windows are as... More »

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