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Ray's & Stark Bar
New American Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Mid-City West, Los Angeles
The experts at Los Angeles Times and LA Weekly recommend this place
"Yummy Cocktails-The Ginger Rogers is one of my faves- So Very Tasty!"(3 Tips)
"... the Roses, Wishes & Lavender dreams is more refreshing than sweet, delicious!..."(2 Tips)
"Get the Pork Belly, it's deeeelish!"(4 Tips)
"squid ink pasta with chile"(2 Tips)
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Men's Health MagSeptember 16, 2014This 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 MagAugust 3, 2014This 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 KJuly 28, 2015I 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
Doug de WetNovember 14, 2016The 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.
Sean BesserFebruary 4, 2013Casual 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.
Los AngelesNovember 12, 2013Cool 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.
Serious EatsAugust 22, 2011Ray'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 NairAugust 17, 2014Great cocktails and fresh food. Always new additions on the menu. Service is good too!
Annie D.June 10, 2012Delicious 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 HDecember 4, 2012Sit 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 AgendaJanuary 30, 2012The 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 bornemannApril 21, 2019Love sitting outside for lunch and people watching. Food is better than it should be... and sometimes you see Steve Martin.- LisaMay 9, 2012The 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 magazineJanuary 24, 2012His 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
Jane FriedmanApril 4, 2016Good for a small nosh or small plate sharing: bread, olives, cheese. And the bread is really quite excellent.
Damien NavarroMarch 27, 2011The 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.
Susan OutlawDecember 15, 2013Fantastic brunch offerings with a beautiful variety of cocktails. Definitely a repeat.
Jamil BadamiAugust 20, 2013A cute and chill outdoor bar with such ambiance & free parking. Definitely will be returning.
Vanity FairDecember 7, 2012Star chef Kris Morningstar whips up farm-to-table Mediterranean cuisine at this restaurant, which is adjoined to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.- Los Angeles magazineJanuary 19, 2012The 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 magazineJanuary 19, 2012The 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
Victor ZDecember 28, 2013The Smokey and the Bandit is one of the smokiest drinks I've ever had and it's amazing.
Melinda JacksonAugust 24, 2014Great service. Great cocktails. Get the chips. If you are cold, they hand out blankets.
Karri NorthropNovember 25, 2012Rose wishes cocktail is the jam! Don't wait for a table, grab a seat in the bar area :)
- Rachel KMarch 17, 2013The Coffee and Cigarettes smells delicious and has a refreshingly bitter bite.
Adriana VelezSeptember 4, 2011Great service around lunchtime. They let us order from the restaurant menu from the bar tables. Ginger Rogers is marvellous.
Simple FoodieMarch 19, 2012Go here for drinks and appetizers and then check out some of the cool exhibits at LACMA.
Ask for a Mike's Medicine Cocktail, named after me, I promise it's just what the Doctor ordered :p
- DAN COXApril 4, 2011Sit at the bar. Ask Mr Dozois to make you something spectacular. OH, and DEMAND LOTS OF BIG ICE!
- Pork belly app is amazing, even more so, the craft cocktails by Cherish are epic!
- Greta AndersonMay 30, 2011
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California Restaurant at LACMA in Los Angeles
Closed until Noon (Show more)
- Mon–Tue, Thu
- Noon–5:00 PM
- Fri
- Noon–7:30 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 11:30 AM–6:30 PM
(323) 857-6180
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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