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1 Ritz-Carlton Way Dana Point, CA 92629

949-240-5088

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Cuisine(s): Tea

Price: $$$$

Features: Water View
Serving: Snack Food

Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted, Highly Recommended
Parking: Valet

Description

There are many dining options at the hotel that defined the word "Ritzy," but the view is the best ingredient of all.

Chef's Table Dinner

7:00 p.m. June 28

Tantalize your taste buds. Join Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Executive Chef Andres Jimenez at his monthly Chef's Table Dinner. Each month, he select...
Tomatoes, Salt and Sangria Culinary Demonstration Class

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. August 18

Tomatoes, Salt and Sangria Culinary Demonstration Class. While they are at the peak of their season, learn all about tomatoes and the importance of...
Day of the Dead Culinary Demonstration Class

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. November 3

Day of the Dead and Tequila with Richard Sandoval culinary demonstration class. Mexicans believe the soul is fed by the aroma of food. Day of the D...

Ten Great Hot Dogs In Orange County

By Dave Lieberman | Fri, March 9, 2012

In New York and its suburbs, where I grew up, there is only one way to eat a hot dog: in a potato roll with brown mustard, sauerkraut, and the option of onions in a sweet red sauce akin to ketchup.Sur... More »
Holiday Tea

By | Thu, November 24, 2011

Let the stress of the holiday season melt away with a relaxing cup of tea at the Ritz's Holiday Tea. Every weekday, until just before Christmas, the high-end restaurant offers a traditional tea service with a gourmet twist. Canape choices include ... More »
Brunch a Bunch Across OC!

By GUSTAVO ARELLANO, EDWIN GOEI, DAVE LIEBERMAN, SHUJI SAKAI | Thu, August 25, 2011

VIDEO: Click here to go behind the scenes of our cover photo shoot!See even more Remember that episode of The Simpsons in which Marge nearly has an affair with Jacques the French bowling instructor, and the lothario invites her to brunch, but Marg... More »
Greg Howe of Raya at The Ritz-Carlton, Part Three

By Edwin Goei | Thu, September 2, 2010

Today, as is the custom of this On The Line series, our subject, Chef Greg Howe, shares a recipe. If you missed the first and second part of his Q&A, click here and here. Otherwise read on fo... More »
Greg Howe of Raya at The Ritz-Carlton, Part Two

By Edwin Goei | Wed, September 1, 2010

Today we continue our Q&A with Greg Howe, Chef de Cuisine of Raya at The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel. If you missed the first part, click here. Stay tuned tomorrow for our final installment: a reci... More »
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meruzione | Winthrop, MA | 12 Reviews

| Sun, May 3, 2009

Ritz-Carltons have first-class hospitality, service and amenities. They have the most comfortable beds and great food. What makes this one in Dana Point stand out are the views from the hotel � they are absolutely spectacular. They have an unbelievable bar where you can sit and look down on the water and see people surfing.
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ccowherd1 | West Hartford, CT | 12 Reviews

| Thu, April 9, 2009

You're right on the water. Absolutely stunning views -- the best in the country!
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The Johnny Rad | Los Angeles, CA | 30 Reviews

| Fri, February 13, 2009

This place is breathtaking, sitting a hill above the beach. The grounds are laid out perfectly with a path going down to the beach. The service is of the Ritz standard- incredible. The rooms are of the highest as well. The restaurant and bar are awesome, as expected, but if you want venture out, it is a short cab ride to some other pubs and restaurants.
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Main Menu

Appetizers

West Coast Kumamotos Oysters
served on-the-half-shell red wine mignonette / tomatillo salsa / chipotle honey mignonette

Calamari Raya
chipotle aioli / orange-coriander sauce / red fresno chiles

Smoked Swordfish Tacos
crispy wonton shell / mango salsa / pickled jalapeno

Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Ceviche
jicama / red onion / cilantro / avocado / chile de arbo / ponzu

Mushroom Huarache
crispy masa flatbread / roasted wild mushrooms / black bean purée / goat cheese / truffle oil

Rock Shrimp Bacon Quesadilla
togarashi / queso oaxaca / manchego / avocado crème / fire-roasted chipotle tomatillo salsa

Steamed Mussels And Clams
lamb chorizo / roasted corn/ shallots / tomato spiced broth / crispy lime wontons

Hamachi Tiradito
hamachi sashimi / radish / sriracha /apple / mint / ponzu / lime

Lobster Tacos
flour tortillas / black bean purée / chile de arbol / avocado / cilantro

Raya’s Mix Greens
daikon / carrot / tomato / green onion / chipotle ranch or spicy balsamic

Dinner - Small Plates

Ceviche Mixto
rock shrimp / octopus / calamari / aji panca sauce / sweet corn / mandarins / bonito / hearts of palm

Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Ceviche
jicama / red onion / cilantro / avocado / chile de arbol / ponzu / yuzu / puffed rice

Steamed Mussels And Clams
lamb chorizo / roasted corn / shallots / tomato spiced broth / crispy lime wontons

Ceviche Tasting
mixto / ahi tuna / plantain & yuca chips

Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Tataki Salad
avocado / mixed greens / white spring onion / lemon-ginger-wasabi vinaigrette / fresh ginger

Lobster Tacos
flour tortilla / black bean purée / chile de arbol salsa / avocado / cilantro

Seafood Chowder Verde
manila clam / california dungeness crab / smoked bacon / poblano / yukon potato

Asian Chicken Dim Sum
chile chicken consommé / chipotle aioli / serrano / cabbage / carrot / chile oil

Beef Huarache
black bean / caramelized onion / chile toreado salsa / ny sirloin / manchego cheese

Wild Mushroom Huarache
caramelized onions / black bean / goat cheese / truffle oil

Dungeness Crab Curry Quesadilla
oaxaca / manchego / green onions / cilantro / roasted poblano-honey salsa

Raya Caesar Salad
adobo garlic dressing / masa croutons / cheese chicharron / avocado / cilantro

Coconut Pumpkin Bisque
guajillo crème fraiche / black garlic / candied pepitas

Salmon Tiradito
mango / citrus / white soy ponzu / wasabi aioli / pomegranate

Maggie Farms Arugula Salad
pea shoots / cranberries / almonds / goat cheese / spicy balsamic vinaigrette

Smoked Pacific Swordfish Dip
tomato / onion / cilantro / aioli / pickled jalapenos / fresh corn tortilla chips

Dinner - Large Plates

Organic King Salmon
togarashi smoked bacon yu choy / chayote salad / enoki mushroom / chipotle aioli / achiote ponzu sauce

Grilled Ponzu Pacific Swordfish
sweet plantain rice / black bean purée / mole verde / frisée salad

24 Hour Braised Wagyu Shortribs
oaxaca cheese mashed / gochujang leeks / huitlacoche / dragon sauce

Black Bass
truffled boniato / roasted corn salsa / chive oil / tempura pickled chiles

Miso Alaskan Black Cod
daikon radish / charred broccolini / lemon togarashi aioli / kabayaki sauce

Pan Seared Sea Scallops
roast corn / sushi rice / nopalito / char siu pork belly / snap peas / white soy mojo

Dry-aged Natural Ny
dungeness crab potato purée / grilled pickled onions / chipotle hollandaise / rruffle chimichurri

Chimichurri Jidori Chicken Breast
cinderella pumpkin / caramelized apple / wild rice / cavalo negro kale / pipian sauce / lime-pomegranate-pine nut salsa

Seafood Risotto
maine lobster / prawns / santa barbara mussels / calamari / spanish chorizo / saffron rice

Maine Lobster Salad
sweet potato / baby spinach / lemon vinaigrette / chile ancho-port reduction / chive oil

Vegetarian Arepe
squash-sweet corn sauté / huitlacoche purée / whipped requeson cheese / fried epazote

Grilled Thai Prawns
adobo marinade / fufu / tomato-olive-caper sauce / pickled poblano / tostones

Sides

Dungeness Crab Mashed Potatoes

Organic Green Beans With Chorizo, Chile Arbol,

Queso Fresco, Crispy Chile Shallots

Garlic Charred Broccolini

Togarashi Bacon Yu Choy

Grilled California Avocado With Corn Salsa

Desserts

Dessert Sampler
milk chocolate coconut cake / cinnamon spice churro / kahlua pudding / dulce de leche / almond tres leches / praline ice cream

Lemon Lime Margarita Torte
tequila lime marinated strawberries / sour cream ice cream

Cinnamon Spice Churros
kahlua pot de crème / dulce de leche / coffee ice cream

Milk Chocolate Coconut Cake
caramelized rice / coconut sorbet / tapioca pudding

Almond Tres Leches
spiced apples / candied almonds / praline ice cream

Panko Crusted Banana Fritter Split
pina colada & banana ice creams / caramel rum & chocolate sauces / candied peanuts

Ice Creams
of chocolate, vanilla, sour cream, praline, coffee, banana & pina colada

Sorbets
of raspberry, passion fruit & coconut

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The Ritz-Carlton

1 Ritz-Carlton Way Dana Point, CA 92629

949-240-5088

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