This is our go-to place for NYE and today we went for their fixed price menu for restaurant week. Terrific and difficult choices! We started with the beet salad and chorizo bolognese - both delicious and very large portions for appetizers. I had the shrimp & crab orzo and my husband had the yellow fin tuna. My only complaint was, where was the crab? I ate half of my entree and found only 1 piece of crab, tho there were a good number of shrimp. We both had the cheesecake with berries. Cocktails were yummy, too. read more

Café Azafran delivered an exceptional dining experience during their Friday Seafood Night. The Maryland crab soup was outstanding -- deeply flavorful and expertly prepared. My garlic shrimp appetizer was delicate, aromatic, and perfectly cooked. The seafood mixed grill that followed showcased the kitchen's skill: tender shrimp, a beautifully seasoned crabcake, and perfectly cooked salmon, all accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and fresh grilled vegetables. A memorable, beautifully executed meal. Highly recommended. read more

Went during rehoboth restaurant week which was a great deal. The lamb fell right of the bone- so good! Our serve was very personable! read more

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Excellent tapas spot in Rehobeth. We loved the Ratatouille Provencal, Fig Glazed Fuck Breast, Jumbo Shrimp Ajillo, and Seafood Paella. Perfect for sharing, definitely a more upscale spot. Very nice interior. read more

Cafe Azafran - cheese plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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The food here is fantastic! We started off with the cheese and charcuterie board then ordered a couple of tapas, fried eggplant and shrimp. Then had the seafood paella which was filled with shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams and crab meat. We were too full to eat it all. Service was quick and responsive. Highly recommend read more

It was ok. Food was good. Seafood bisque was excellent, scallops were great. Salmon was ok. Nice atmosphere. Service pulls it down from a 4 to a 3. Not friendly. Not sure I would go back any time soon. read more

We decided to try out Cafe Azafrán after it was recommended to us a couple of times. It ended up to be the right choice between the amazing food and service! The specials were great! We're definitely going to be back! read more

We sat on their cute, backside covered patio on a glorious weather day. Our server was attentive and took care of the few errors that were made during our service. We had a long, leisurely meal consisting of a number of small plate / tapas-style dishes served over several courses (with plenty of wine to wash it down). First course was a basket of crusty bread with olive oil for dipping along with a simple cafe salad we used to get a little something in everyone's tummy. Next up we shared two dishes...a baked goat cheese gratin and their artichoke bruschetta. The frilled pita really helped compliment the dip nicely. Last up was the "meat and potatoes" course consisting of patatas bravas, grilled mushrooms, shrimp a la plancha and beef skewers. The garlic on the shrimp really amped up its flavors and the beef was cooked a perfect medium rare. Not sure how we made it back to our condo after that food coma inducing meal, but it was surely worth every bite! read more

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A perfect evening out before a show at the clear theater. Super friendly staff, nice array of tapas sharing dishes, and certainly nice selection of wines and drinks. We try to space out our meal so that we could enjoy each dish as a course along with our wines and we started off the Birra Taco, follow by the mussels and topped off with the sea scallops. Each dish in itself was a work of culinary art from the fresh ingredients to the plating presentation to the incredible delicious flavors. read more

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Amazing. Vegetarian done right. Service was spot on and the whole place had a nice vibe.

We visited Cafe Azafran on a Saturday evening, after making a same day reservation through OpenTable. Parking was extremely difficult to find, so I recommend planning for that! The interior was dimly lit with colorful walls and art. Our server brought over menus and water right away, and was generally attentive. For drinks, I asked if they had any alcohol-free options, and was told they can make a Margarita Mocktail, which sounded great. Unfortunately, I really didn't like it - all I could taste was cheap Margarita Mix. However, our server was kind enough to remove it from the bill, and I happily stuck with water. For food, we shared the Imported Cheese Board, which was very good. I loved all four cheeses and the dried fruit chutney was tasty too. I decided to get two tapas for myself instead of a large plate - the Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi and Seared Sea Scallops. Both were delicious - small portion sizes, but surprisingly filling. My friends all enjoyed their food as well, including the Shrimp A La Plancha, Vegetarian, and Rigatoni Pasta Ricotta Cream Sauce. The portion sizes of the large plates were VERY generous, especially the Vegetarian. Overall, pretty good for dinner! read more

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Amazing paella to share. The shrimp were tender. Good salad too. It's a small restaurant so reservations are recommended read more

Food service abs ambiance were all excellent. We ate outside and had what the waitress recommended. Everything was fresh and delicious and the outdoor eating area was very clean and had a great atmosphere. read more

We enjoyed the tapas selections here. There were four of us. We all loved the potato dish and corn dishes. We were sat in the back yard area which was great because the weather was really nice. Our server was attentive and had a sense of humor which worked for our humorous group. We will recommend this place for anyone looking for something different than burgers and other standard dinner options. Their watermelon salad was also a hit with the table. Drink options were also available. read more

The tapas are delicious and they offer a wide variety The service is very good also. The only complaint is that twice now the restaurant had a smell of bleach. That's a turn off. read more

Another delicious wonderful Friday night at Cafe Azafran. The off-season Sea Food Friday Night Specials are terrific. Umut and Lana are wonderful folks and do a great job making you feel comfortable. The service is always wonderful. read more

We just barely got in without a reservation on a tues evening in April. Ambiance was cozy and upscale but not pretentious (no white table cloths). A bit noisy and we had to speak with raised voice at least for the first half until another nosy table left. Service was very friendly and efficient although the kitchen was backed up so took 30 min to get food, but the waiter (and also owner?) comped us dessert (delicious chocolate affogato!) for waiting. The duck saltimbocca and veggie paella were both excellent and large enough portions to call dinner. Wine was similarly-priced to most other restaurants ($12-14/glass). read more

Another really good meal in Rehobeth. We had a nicely balanced salad. Then I had rockfish. Perfectly cooked with a stack of saffron infused couscous, and wilted spinach. My wife had the duck, along with sautéed carrots and lumpy whipped potatoes. Everything cooked to perfection. At the risk of being picky, I asked our waiter for a water refill, and after doing it, he ignored my wife's mostly empty water glass. Not ok. read more

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We had reservations for this restaurant. They were slammed. We got there and waited 25 minutes beyond our reservation and the waitress seated a table that came in after us. She told us to wait at the bar and we'd get the next table. Then she seated a group that came after us. Wrong. Wrong wrong. Bad people relations and poor communication. Could have comped something to be kind but nothing. Not sure we'd be back. read more

OMG - This place is amazing. The food is phenomenal, the service (thanks Emet and my favorite bar tender - I think it was Ryan) is great and the ambiance is delightful. I can attest to the food after going there 3 times while visiting Rehoboth. My new "go to" when coming into town. read more

Paella night was a huge hit. Make your reservation months in advance. Love this place. Great outdoor space, amazing sangria. Watching the chef cook the paella while you salivate and snack on bread is a highlight!! read more

Party of four for Tapas Tuesday we will have to return it got busy early and we really enjoyed the wine & food read more

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Happy to get a table without reservation on busy Friday night of Sea Witch festival in Rehoboth. 32 dollar price fixed 3 course seafood dinner was a great value. The mixed salad to start was much better than manhattan clam chowder that the next table ordered. Our second courses of little neck clams and spanish garlic shrimp were both excellent with great broth that went well with the complimentary bread. Our mains were crab stuffed shrimp & the Azore seafood stew, both were excellent and came with lots of vegetables. Only disappointment were the white wines by the glass they weren't good even though they go through plenty of wine. Would try red next time or see if bottles are. better. read more

Walking in- The atmosphere is cute and garden-y. Service- The food came out in great time, and the waitress was nice but a bit awkward. Meal- The Pork Ribs were amazing, the flavor was spectacular. The coconut lime rice' flavors were subtle but just the right amount. The spinach gnocchi was also excellent, the parmesan really helped the spinach shine. The duck carnitas were also delicious, the meat had awesome flavor and was a delicious bite. The baked goat cheese gratin was also wonderful. Finally, the antipasti salad was fresh and well dressed, the components were great together. This place has amazing food and is a tiny local restaurant to enjoy yourself in Rehoboth Beach, so stop by today! read more

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One of the best meals I've had in a very long time, Tapas Tuesday is not to be missed. We were a group of 5 celebrating a birthday. The tapas special included about 16 Tapas priced at$10 per. We had a round of 10 to begin, clams, shrimp, steak, goat cheese, chorizo, roasted peppers and manchengo, gnocchi. We ordered double on a few, and then ordered 5 more of our favorites plus potatoes with chorizo. Each dish was so unique and flavorful, not to mention the crusty bread was perfect for soaking the delicious sauces. The complimentary dish of olives was great, as was the wine. Overall a wonderful experience in a fun atmosphere with great service. There are several nights featuring specials, we can't wait to try another night at Cafe Azafran. Pw . read more

Steak special on Thursday night and it was fantastic! Oh so good and the service is excellent. They are so polite and professional and never make us feel less than important. We haven't been here in several years for some odd reason but came back today and do not regret it one bit. Listen, I have eaten at hundreds of restaurants all over and this place is one of the best. Delicious food and great service. There is a reason why they are almost always busy. 100% chance of returning again soon. Thank you Cafe Azafran! read more

We have eaten at and loved Cafe Azafran for years. Every trip to Rehoboth includes a stop there. That said, we ate there last week and was so disappointed. While the food remained as amazing as ever, the service was below par. After confusion over a drink order, the bartender brought the replacement drink and said he wanted my friend to make sure it was correct before he wasted any more alcohol!! Rude is an understatement!! Did he think the cost was coming from his pocket??! In addition, after clearing our plates, our waiter did not offer dessert, another drink or coffee. He just dropped the bill at our table. We left very disappointed. We love Azafran. Not sure what's going on there but sure hope it improves. We'll give it one more chance, then we're out! Too many other nice restaurants to choose from on vacation in Rehoboth. read more

One of the hidden gems of Rehoboth Beach. David is the bartender on Fridays and Tuesday, David makes you feel right at home. He seems to know everyone by name. Holly bartends most of the other nights. Thursday Holly sings with John Flynn. John's at the piano and Holly is behind the bar making drinks while she belts out show tunes, ballads and standard classic. Holly has a clear and charismatic voice the makes the dinning experience at Cafe Asafran a perfect dinner and entertainment night. read more

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We've always considered Cafe Azafran a reasonably sophisticated venue in both ambiance and cuisine. Tonight we were not disappointed by the food or service. The ambiance was another matter. We had an early reservation for two; so accommodating us should not have posed a huge hurdle. Had the hostess simply said, "We will be having live music in the bar shortly, would you like to be seated nearby or elsewhere?" Instead, she seated us six feet from where an aging crooner would be singing off- key musical cliches throughout most of our meal. To add to the "fun," a nearby table of four decided to sing along. Our intended quiet dinner became a torturous bad joke. read more

We were so excited to try this place for Tapas Tuesdays! We got the mussels, gambas Al ajillo, the spinach/ricotta gnocchi, crab cakes and lamb burger. All were very good. I know our server was busy but we felt forgotten-about pretty much the whole time. My hubby tried joking around with him to lighten the mood and he was not having it. He forgot my club soda for about 20 minutes. It felt very-much like we were treated as an afterthought. We ended up skipping dessert and going home. Service can make or break the experience, it baffles me when you go to a spot like that and don't get it. read more

The ratings brought us here, looking for a late day lunch, we were nicely greeted & seated in rear screened in patio area. Nothing fancy here, decent looking menu items to choose. My wife had the halibut fish tacos, which were good, I had the duck 2-ways, which I didn't eat much of after tasting the duck. It had 1) small breast oven baked & sliced. The rest of duck was cooked & mixed confit fried rice. The duck did not taste or smell fresh, or maybe it was the way it was prepared, it just wasn't an appealing dish I would revisit or recommend. The staff seamed friendly & accommodating, but, the food was only average & slightly disappointing. read more

We started with the scallop appetizer which was excellent. The main course was the crab cake and seafood soup. The crab cake had some jumbo lump crab, and the sides were a sweet potato hash and brussel sprouts which were fantastic. Service was spot on and the only complaint is that the place gets loud read more

We went here on our first evening and Rehoboth Beach. I have a lamb chops. They were outstanding and my husband had the boulibaise and said it was the best ever. read more

Simply delicious and nicely presented entrees with nice size portions and creative combinations and spices. nice small place

I went to Cafe Azafran years ago for Rehoboth restaurant week but never posted a Yelp review! I went again this year for restaurant week and the food was as amazing as I remembered. For appetizers I got the chriozo hash which had a egg topped on top. Amazing. The plating was beautiful and all the flavors from the potatoes and chriozo blended perfectly! For entrees I got the salmon with mushroom risotto. Also very good. The salmon was a bit over cooked and I wanted alittle more sauce but still it was really good . My friends got surf and turf which was steak and shrimp. They enjoyed their meals as well. For dessert, I got the white chocolate strawberry mousse which was okay. It was a bit too rich for me. Overall great meal with some good company read more

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Great Mediterranean & French cuisine. David the bartender was a hoot ... Seared Duck Breast Steak read more

LAWD was this place fire! We got a late reservation and it was just bumping when we arrived. Our server was very kind and a little quirky which added to the experience. We had amazing cocktails and appetizers. It was steak night, but by the time I went to order dinner, they were sold out. I went with my second option of the scallops and shrimp over pasta, and really, that meal was the only "meh" thing of the night. It lacked flavor and didn't seem worth $32. We finished with strawberry shortcake with a homemade buttermilk biscuit and whipped cream. Overall, it was a killer meal and experience. I'd love to go back the next time I'm in town. read more

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This was our first meal in Rehoboth and we didn't know the dinner menu wasn't served for 45 mins after we made our reservation. We walked through a blizzard and wind to get to this place. When we arrived there was only one family seated in the front of the restaurant and a couple at the bar. We were greeted and a guy walked us to a table and I asked if we could have the table next to it in the corner (same sized table as the one he was seating us at). He said that he has someone coming in later and it will mess us his seating arrangements. I asked if they specifically requested that table and he said no.. then in a very snarky voice says, " just go ahead and sit there then". He was clearly annoyed and so were we. My husband and I were about to get up and leave and our waiter came over and introduced himself. He was a sweetheart and If It wasn't for him, we would of left... Can't remember his name but he was from Turkey. Now to the food.. For the appetizer we ordered the spinach gnocchi- it was okay. We also ordered a Caesar salad and a house salad. The grilled Caesar salad was so good with a nice Smokey flavor. We shared a vegetarian platter for dinner. The potatoes were good but the tart was hard. Really wanted to like this place more but the the initial service was really rude. Food was pretty good and fresh. Mixed feelings. Would probably give them another try but the "seating" guy needs to lighten up. read more

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Delicious!! A bit expensive but you get what you pay for and it is worth the cost for delicious food. Meat was cooked perfectly. Potatoes and green beans were delicious. Great portion! read more

Cafe Azafran - Grilled flat iron steak with potatoes and green beans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Reviews are difficult during the pandemic because it's so difficult for even the best places to maintain their normal level of service. Cafe Azafran seems to be doing much better than most! Service was friendly and efficient, with the exception of an appetizer order that never made it to the kitchen. I had the seared scallops and shrimp, which was served over a bed of angel hair pasta with crab meat and crimini mushrooms. Absolutely delicious! My wife ordered two tapas dishes. Her calamari was some of the most tender we've had, and was enough for three people, She also had the beet salad, which she enjoyed very much. It came with a slice of a French goat cheese called Bouchon(sp?) that was one of the creamiest cheeses I've ever tasted. The third person at our table had the salmon and said, "It was good." read more