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Ray's & Stark Bar

Ray's & Stark Bar

New American Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Mid-City West, Los Angeles
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    Greta A.
    "Yummy Cocktails-The Ginger Rogers is one of my faves- So Very Tasty!"(3 Tips)
    Lisa
    "... the Roses, Wishes & Lavender dreams is more refreshing than sweet, delicious!..."(2 Tips)
    Annette O.
    "Get the Pork Belly, it's deeeelish!"(4 Tips)
    Los Angeles magazine
    "squid ink pasta with chile"(2 Tips)
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  • Men's Health Mag
    Men's Health MagSeptember 16, 2014
    This restaurant-bar gets everything right: Mediterranean bites from chef Kris Morningside, great cocktails like the Far (east) Manhattan, and outdoor seating next to LACMA's street light installation.
  • Men's Health Mag
    Men's Health MagAugust 3, 2014
    This renowned restaurant-bar gets everything right: refined Mediterranean bites, great cocktails (you'll have the "Far (east) Manhattan," made with masala-infused rye and amaro), and outdoor seating. Read more
  • Rachel K.heart icon on user image
    Rachel KJuly 28, 2015
    I used to recommend cocktails here. Who doesn't love getting slightly tipsy and wandering through modern art? However, they've revamped the cocktail menu to be much shorter, with cheap spirits at $15
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    Doug de WetNovember 14, 2016
    The breakfast pizza is ridiculously good. Studded with ham and caramelized onions, topped with a soft poached egg, I wish I was eating it right now.
  • Los Angeles
    Los AngelesNovember 12, 2013
    Cool weather offerings might include his haute version of a chile relleno: a poblano pepper, charred to black, stuffed with zippy housemade venison chorizo, and napped in a suave corn sauce.
  • Sean B.
    Sean BesserFebruary 4, 2013
    Casual place in the courtyard of the LA County Museum of Art. Great spot w/ excellent food. Highly recommend spending an afternoon checking out art and relaxing at the restaurant & bar.
  • LA Weekly
    LA WeeklyAugust 4, 2014
    Although the menu is vegetable-intensive, it is far, far from butter-free, but Ray's, named in honor of the late film producer Ray Stark, may be the restaurant that this plaza deserves. Read more
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsAugust 22, 2011
    Ray's Swizzle: With lime juice, pineapple syrup, muddled blackberries, and oranges. Skews more tart than sweet, which allows the subtle but smooth Don Q Cristal rum to shine through at the finish. Read more
  • Pooja N.heart icon on user image
    Pooja NairAugust 17, 2014
    Great cocktails and fresh food. Always new additions on the menu. Service is good too!
  • Annie D.
    Annie D.June 10, 2012
    Delicious and savory items to eat: hanger steak, pork belly, chile, asparagus salad. Drinks: dirty harry & rose wish and lavender dreams- yum! Top of the line service!
  • Gail H.
    Gail HDecember 4, 2012
    Sit at the bar, the pre prohibition cocktails are a specialty of the bartenders here. Also midweek they will let you sample all the scotch you want, if you play nice!
  • Vanity Fair Agenda
    Vanity Fair AgendaJanuary 30, 2012
    The Mediterranean-inspired menu includes dishes from the restaurant’s wood-burning oven and grill, with an emphasis on farm-to-table, seasonal fare from executive chef Kris Morningstar.
  • eric b.heart icon on user image
    eric bornemannApril 21, 2019
    Love sitting outside for lunch and people watching. Food is better than it should be... and sometimes you see Steve Martin.
  • Lisa
    LisaMay 9, 2012
    The Ginger Rogers has zing, the Roses, Wishes & Lavender dreams is more refreshing than sweet, delicious! The BTO's (Better Than Oreos) live up to their name!
  • Los Angeles magazine
    Los Angeles magazineJanuary 24, 2012
    His lamb’s tongue with beans and niçoise olives is a crunchy evocation of carnitas, while his farro salad is spared the vegetarian blahs by a dice of turnip and crushed pistachio. Read more
  • Winnie K.
    Winnie KhooFebruary 1, 2015
    Faves: Atlantic salmon, beef tartare, chocolate mousse. Skip: bread
  • Jane F.heart icon on user image
    Jane FriedmanApril 4, 2016
    Good for a small nosh or small plate sharing: bread, olives, cheese. And the bread is really quite excellent.
  • ᴡ L.
    ᴡ LesinskiJuly 13, 2014
    The complementary chips at the bar are homemade. They melt in your mouth.
  • Damien N.
    Damien NavarroMarch 27, 2011
    The chili first course is insane and go for the hangar steak. Can't wait for this place in the summer. The patio is incredible wither the views of the hills and LACMA.
  • Sofia U.
    Sofia UzMarch 9, 2015
    Great spot in the museum courtyard, cool off here with a glass of local cider
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    Vanity FairDecember 7, 2012
    Star chef Kris Morningstar whips up farm-to-table Mediterranean cuisine at this restaurant, which is adjoined to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
  • Susan O.
    Susan OutlawDecember 15, 2013
    Fantastic brunch offerings with a beautiful variety of cocktails. Definitely a repeat.
  • Jamil B.
    Jamil BadamiAugust 20, 2013
    A cute and chill outdoor bar with such ambiance & free parking. Definitely will be returning.
  • Los Angeles magazine
    Los Angeles magazineJanuary 19, 2012
    The Must-Have Dishes: Wood-roasted chile stuffed with chorizo and dates, young chicken, squid ink pasta with chile, mint, opal basil, and bottarga. Read more
  • Los Angeles magazine
    Los Angeles magazineJanuary 19, 2012
    The Must-Have Dishes: Wood-roasted chile stuffed with chorizo and dates, young chicken, squid ink pasta with chile, mint, opal basil, and bottarga. Read more
  • Wanda C.
    Wanda ChanJanuary 12, 2014
    Pasta stuffed with truffle rice and almond is delicious.
  • Victor Z.
    Victor ZDecember 28, 2013
    The Smokey and the Bandit is one of the smokiest drinks I've ever had and it's amazing.
  • Melinda J.heart icon on user image
    Melinda JacksonAugust 24, 2014
    Great service. Great cocktails. Get the chips. If you are cold, they hand out blankets.
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    nikkiDecember 10, 2016
    convenient and classy bar establishment perfect for museum patrons
  • Noura S.heart icon on user image
    Noura S.August 21, 2016
    The pizza is great!! Honestly everything is great!
  • Karri N.
    Karri NorthropNovember 25, 2012
    Rose wishes cocktail is the jam! Don't wait for a table, grab a seat in the bar area :)
  • Rachel K.heart icon on user image
    Rachel KMarch 17, 2013
    The Coffee and Cigarettes smells delicious and has a refreshingly bitter bite.
  • Arnie P.heart icon on user image
    Arnie PanameñoFebruary 11, 2015
    Grab a 329 Lager by Golden Road and relax before you enjoy some art.
  • Adriana V.
    Adriana VelezSeptember 4, 2011
    Great service around lunchtime. They let us order from the restaurant menu from the bar tables. Ginger Rogers is marvellous.
  • Caroline
    CarolineJuly 29, 2013
    If you come after a concert in Bing, you're likely to see the performers!
  • Katiheart icon on user image
    KatiNovember 7, 2021
    Drinks, food, snacks
  • Simple F.
    Simple FoodieMarch 19, 2012
    Go here for drinks and appetizers and then check out some of the cool exhibits at LACMA.
  • Lanell
    LanellDecember 17, 2012
    Love the seasonal menu and large cocktail selection!
  • Wade S.
    Wade SheelerMarch 3, 2013
    The Foursquare Mayor checked in here 6X in the last 6 days. What a life!
  • LA Weekly
    LA WeeklyMay 9, 2011
    "Lamb sweetbreads with artichokes? Why not — Roman spring. Pork belly? Of course, with yellow beets and arugula." - Jonathan Gold Read more
  • Matt H.
    Matt HarrisMarch 3, 2011
    The decor is cute and modern. The food is great.
  • Mike P.
    Mike PrasadNovember 26, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Ask for a Mike's Medicine Cocktail, named after me, I promise it's just what the Doctor ordered :p
  • DAN C.
    DAN COXApril 4, 2011
    Sit at the bar. Ask Mr Dozois to make you something spectacular. OH, and DEMAND LOTS OF BIG ICE!
  • Mike P.
    Mike PrasadSeptember 5, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Pork belly app is amazing, even more so, the craft cocktails by Cherish are epic!
  • Greta A.
    Greta AndersonMay 30, 2011
    Great wine list, innovative cocktails, delicious food ,friendly &attentive service. Read more
  • Arnie P.heart icon on user image
    Arnie PanameñoFebruary 2, 2015
    The potato chips are top notch.
  • Régis C.heart icon on user image
    Régis Chan-HaumaniAugust 7, 2014
    Excellent ! Food and Cocktails
  • Pedro C.
    Pedro CarrilloFebruary 22, 2012
    Pizza good. Olive plate perfect with glass of the Zin.
  • Kevin H.heart icon on user image
    Kevin HartApril 14, 2016
    Some good food and drinks I guess. Ok for working but a lil pricy 🤑
  • Greta A.
    Greta AndersonAugust 27, 2011
    Yummy Cocktails-The Ginger Rogers is one of my faves- So Very Tasty!
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