Ray’s and Stark Bar

4.2

1730 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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2 people

Mar 19, 2025

9:30 PM

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Hailed by Travel + Leisure as “One of the best museum restaurants around the globe” and by the Los Angeles Times as "a feast for the senses," Ray's and Stark Bar offers a globally-inspired, California fresh menu including dishes from the restaurant’s wood-burning oven and grill, with an emphasis on farm-to-table and seasonal fare. Located behind Chris Burden’s iconic Urban Light installation on Wilshire Boulevard and offering views of the iconic Levitated Mass sculpture, Ray’s and Stark Bar is an urban culinary oasis surrounded by some of the most celebrated artwork in the world. Please be informed: WE'VE GONE CASHLESS! Friday Night Jazz Series: $150 Minimum for the Lounge Tables. $100 F&B Minimum for the Patio Tables. Vaccination verification required to dine indoors per LA City mandate.

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Location
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone number
(323) 857-6180
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu 11:00 am–6:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–8:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
LACMA's Garage: Located on Sixth St. at LACMA Way, one block north of Wilshire Blvd and one block east of Fairfax Ave. $16 flat fee before 5pm, $8 after 7pm.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nathan Washburn

Popular dishes

Fava Bean Toast$15.00
French breakfast radish, Pecorino Romano, mint, Aleppo pepper, Bread Lounge sourdough
Fire Roasted Wings$12.00
confit chicken wing, classic Buffalo sauce, house ranch, blue cheese, carrot, celery
- Six for$12.00
- Twelve for$20.00
Roasted Cauliflower$16.00
garlic yogurt, dill salsa verde, toasted hazelnut, crispy fried garlic, rose
Wood-Fired Vegetables$10.00
wood-fired vegetable selection, vincotto, lemon-herb breadcrumbs, Pecorino Romano
Nonna's Meatballs$18.00
all-beef meatball, caramelized onion, basil pesto, warm mozzarella, Pecorino Romano
Falafel & Hummus**$18.00
edamame falafel, garlic hummus, tahini sauce, pickled red onion, flatbread
Cheese & Charcuterie$26.00
chef's selection of artisanal cheese & charcuterie, fruit preserves, mustard, pickles, grapes, nuts, housemade bread
House Focaccia & Olive Tapenade**$8.00
Soup of the Day$12.00
chef's seasonal soup with fresh market ingredients

Salads

Add a Protein: 5oz Chicken Breast +$10 | 4oz Salmon Fillet +$10 | Cilantro Lime Shrimp +$10 | 4oz Sirloin Steak +$12

Chicken Cobb Salad$22.00
crisp romaine, chicken breast, avocado, Nueske's bacon, hard-boiled egg, tomato, buttermilk ranch dressing, blue cheese crumbles
Arugula Salad**$16.00
asparagus tips, artichoke, watermelon radish, lemon vinaigrette, carta di musica
Caesar Salad$16.00
baby gem lettuce, classic Caesar dressing, lemon herb breadcrumbs, black anchovy, fines herbes
Thai Peanut Salad$22.00
Napa & red cabbage, cilantro lime shrimp, carrot, green papaya, Asian herb medley, chili, spicy Thai vinaigrette

Entrées

The Ray*$20.00
certified Angus patty, white cheddar, special sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion, seeded brioche bun
Campanelle$28.00
asparagus, English peas, beurre monte, mint ricotta, Pecorino Romano
Steak Frites*$34.00
7oz sirloin steak, sauce au poivre, shoestring fries
Fish & Chips*$32.00
beer-battered Alaskan cod, celeriac remoulade, tartar sauce, sidewinder fries
OG LACMA Tuna Melt$22.00
albacore tuna salad, pickle, red onion, Swiss cheese, rustic bread, shoestring fries

Wood Fired Pizza

Margherita Pizza$20.00
fresh mozzarella, tomato, Pecorino Romano, torn basil
Pepperoni Pizza$21.00
spicy pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato, Pecorino Romano
Chef's Special Pizza$20.00
selection of seasonal ingredients
Spinach Artichoke Pizza$22.00
béchamel, mozzarella, asiago fresco, Aleppo pepper, chives

Local's Lunch Special

Monday – Friday till 2pm

Soup of the Day + Choice of ½ Sandwich or ½ Salad$19.00
tuna melt, caprese sandwich, arugula salad, Caesar salad

Sides

Side Salad**$6.00
Fruit Cup**$6.00
Shoestring Fries**$6.00

We accept cashless payments only

We're cashless and accept ApplePay, GooglePay, AndroidPay and all other major credit cards

What 1,730 people are saying

Ray’s and Stark Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
2Value

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Review summary

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Ray's and Stark Bar offers a vibrant dining experience conveniently located at LACMA, with "great food and service." Guests enjoy Friday jazz nights, praised for the "amazing vibe" and lively atmosphere. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the overall ambiance and "friendly, attentive staff" create a memorable outing.

1,730 Reviews

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PatriceA
Detroit1 review
3.0
Dined on July 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
we had reservations at the high top but the seating was completely off. ended up having to hold my plate in order to eat
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles6 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful salads, & the staff is nice & most accommodating. I’ve been eating here a long time—glad the pizzas are back! xo
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luvtoeat
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Pleasant outdoor dinning and healthy well prepared food.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I love this restaurant but it used to have more interesting food. The food is still good but it used to be amazing.
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DavidG VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have great food and service. Go there now before they close permanently on July 14.
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ValerieM VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant centrally located in LACMA, perfect view of live band for summer jazz, waitstaff is helpful with menu selections and the food and drinks were delicious!
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HarrisB
Los Angeles40 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
great server, good food, it was a bit expensive ...
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Darice VIP
Los Angeles45 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food , good service, partial view of the show but could hear everything very well
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Grrrrrrrrlf
Los Angeles256 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our server was very nice and attentive. The venue is lovely on a sunny day when seated outside. We ordered the olive tapenade, and although the bread was excellent, and there was plenty of it, the olive tapenade serving was sparse. The chicken wings were okay (served with dips), but nothing special. The wine was fine. It is a convenient place to go if visiting LACMA. Unfortunately, they close early, 6pm, as the museum closes around that time. The only other dining alternative at LACMA is Fanny's, a good restaurant, but much pricier.
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bistromuse5
San Francisco6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great food. Friday night Jazz at the museum was really fun. Can't beat the museum membership!
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FAQs

Ray’s and Stark Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (323) 857-6180.

Ray’s and Stark Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 1730 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 19, 2025

9:30 PM

5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

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Additional information

Phone number
(323) 857-6180
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu 11:00 am–6:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–8:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
LACMA's Garage: Located on Sixth St. at LACMA Way, one block north of Wilshire Blvd and one block east of Fairfax Ave. $16 flat fee before 5pm, $8 after 7pm.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nathan Washburn

Ray’s and Stark Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Caesar Salad

Steak Frites

Fish & Chips

Small Plates

Fava Bean Toast$15.00

Fire Roasted Wings$12.00

Roasted Cauliflower$16.00

Wood-Fired Vegetables$10.00

Nonna's Meatballs$18.00

Falafel & Hummus**$18.00

Cheese & Charcuterie$26.00

House Focaccia & Olive Tapenade**$8.00

Soup of the Day$12.00

Salads

Chicken Cobb Salad$22.00

Arugula Salad**$16.00

Caesar Salad$16.00

Thai Peanut Salad$22.00

Entrées

The Ray*$20.00

Campanelle$28.00

Steak Frites*$34.00

Fish & Chips*$32.00

OG LACMA Tuna Melt$22.00

Wood Fired Pizza

Margherita Pizza$20.00

Pepperoni Pizza$21.00

Chef's Special Pizza$20.00

Spinach Artichoke Pizza$22.00

Local's Lunch Special

Soup of the Day + Choice of ½ Sandwich or ½ Salad$19.00

Sides

Side Salad**$6.00

Fruit Cup**$6.00

Shoestring Fries**$6.00

We accept cashless payments only

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