Nourish Your Soul

Dining

We welcome you to explore Southern California dining with sweeping ocean views from our resort restaurants and bars. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily with options including a rooftop lounge, a modern Indian restaurant, omakase Japanese, and more. Located minutes from Laguna Beach, we look forward to welcoming you.

Calendar of Events

Feed your soul this season as our iconic resort offers the ultimate setting for a luxurious holiday escape. With an array of bespoke offerings available for adults and children alike, from festive feasts to immersive workshops with Tommy the Real Elf, guests can delight in elevated holiday experiences all season long. 

Breakfast with Santa
tea service in RAYA
Holiday Tea

Partake in the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea overlooking the Pacific at RAYA. Prepare your palate to enjoy holiday-inspired teas, savory canapés, and a glass of champagne.

Red theme holiday dinner table set-up.
Christmas Brunch Buffet

Visit The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on December 25 for a decadent Christmas Brunch Buffet featuring seasonal selections and sparkling ocean views.

Couple at table overlooking ocean
Christmas Dinner

Gather at RAYA on December 25 and enjoy a festive three-course pre¬-fixe menu showcasing the season's finest flavors with a Coastal Latin twist.

Woman enjoying a sunset near SNA airport
TAIKUN Holiday

Indulge in an elevated 16-course holiday experience with caviar service, sure to impress.

At This Hotel

Restaurant seating at evening
Indian

KAHANI

Join Chef Sanjay’s journey and savor a modern approach to authentic Indian food in Laguna Niguel.
Mon,Sun:
Closed
Tue-Thu:
5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Fri-Sat:
5:00 PM-9:30 PM
Dress Code:
Smart Casual
Dim lit bar with chef prepping sushi
Japanese

TAIKUN Omakase

Settle in for a curated, 16-course omakase. This is a limited availability dining experience, and we encourage our guests to reserve in advance. Two available seatings at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
Mon,Sun:
Closed
Tue-Sat:
5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Restaurant with Ocean views
Seafood

RAYA

Indulge in vibrant flavors through sustainable seafood, local produce, and coastal Latin cuisine.
Mon-Thu:
6:30 AM-2:00 PM, 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Fri-Sat:
6:30 AM-2:00 PM, 5:00 PM-9:30 PM
Sun:
6:30 AM-11:00 AM, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Dress Code:
Casual
restaurants in Laguna Beach terrace at 180blu
Other

180 BLU

Cliffside lounge featuring handcrafted cocktails and small plates at this bar in Laguna Beach, CA.
Everyday:
11:30 AM-7:30 PM
Dress Code:
Casual
Bar RAYA
Other

RITZ Lobby Bar

Gather in the casual confines of this bar in Laguna Beach, CA, for cocktails and conversation.
Mon-Thu:
3:00 PM-12:00 AM
Fri-Sat:
11:30 AM-1:00 AM
Sun:
11:30 AM-12:00 AM
Dress Code:
Casual
Counter-service restaurant with pastry case, ceiling sculpture and arm chairs
Coffee House

The Market Place

A one-stop shop for coffee, tea, salads, sandwiches, and to-go items perfect for picnicking.
Mon-Thu,Sun:
6:30 AM-3:00 PM
Fri-Sat:
6:30 AM-8:00 PM
Dress Code:
Casual
Dana Pool Café Dining
American

The Dana Pool Cafe

Casual poolside dining under the Southern California sun.
Everyday:
11:30 AM-5:00 PM
Dress Code:
Casual

Holiday Brunch

RAYA’s talented culinary team invites you to indulge in Weekend Brunch featuring an elevated four-course menu. Jamon Eggs Benedict, Churrasco Steak & Eggs, and Coconut French Toast are just a few delicious items offered at the special brunch by the ocean. Sip on refreshing cocktails at our restaurant near Laguna Beach and enhance your meal with an extravagant seafood tower.
Seafood tower with ocean back drop

TAIKUN New Year

Ring in 2026 as Chef Yasu Iwai of New York City’s Taikun Sushi prepares an exceptional evening of flavor fit for the season. This intimate and immersive 16-course culinary journey boasts a meticulously crafted menu, caviar service, and premium sake tasting. 

Seafood dish with colorful garnishes
Unique sushi plate

TAIKUN Omakase

Indulge in an intimate and immersive 16-course culinary journey featuring a meticulously crafted menu.

Assortment of dishes with oceanfront views.

180 BLU

Enjoy endless ocean views and elevated cuisine like Peruvian Bay Scallop Crudo or a Black Pearl Caviar Cone.

Curry Sampler, Laguna Niguel Indian Food

KAHANI

Treat your tastebuds to modern Indian cuisine like a flavorful curry sampler or apricot rabdi.