Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

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   Orlando

   Atlanta14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding setting for business meal, especially accompanied by international colleagues.
   

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   Prof . Dr .

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We are locals and visited on a regular basis since we always liked the overall ambience and the friendly, qualified service. During our last visits we realized the Food had been changing well under a mediocre level. After our visit on 03-24-25, where we had to entertain guests, we will not return any more unless you change Chef's. The preparation of the Escargot was inedible and cleared almost untouched. And we know and like Escargot. The Steelhead Trout was so highly overseasoned by Terragon that the Trout was totally overpowered. We have never seen such an unrecognizable Coq Au Vin black charred which as well was almost untouched. The two Pork Chop orders had not been prepaired medium, but so highly overcooked well done that they were dried out and almost inedible. We left very dissatisfied but with a carry out bag for our dogs.
   

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   Rachelle

   Oklahoma City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Some of the best servers we have ever had and the croque monsieur was outstanding.
   

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   Kyndal VIP

   Sacramento1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful view from the patio. Service was outstanding and everything we ordered was perfectly cooked and presented great. Will be coming back soon
   

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   Stasya VIP

   Los Angeles7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cozy evening with the best tartar in my life 👌. I wish I could eat more. The duck is fantastic as well. Great place for a date
   

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   Alexis VIP

   San Diego2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I celebrated our one-year anniversary at Amaya, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the stunning hotel in which the restaurant is located. The property is absolutely beautiful, and the warm, welcoming staff immediately made us feel special. The exceptional service began right at the entrance with valet parking, which is conveniently validated through the restaurant. Our evening was made even more special thanks to our fantastic waiter, Peter, who took care of us from start to finish. He even surprised us with a complimentary anniversary dessert. The restaurant also provided us a signed card from all the staff to celebrate our anniversary —such a thoughtful touch! We started our meal with a couple of expertly crafted cocktails: the Banana Bread Old Fashioned and the Feelin’ Spritzy—both were delicious and unique. For appetizers, we enjoyed the brioche bread and a selection of oysters. The brioche was warm, soft, and perfectly seasoned, while the oysters were incredibly fresh. Even as someone who isn’t usually a big oyster fan, I found them delightful, especially when paired with the house-made habanero and yuzu sauce, which added just the right amount of heat and brightness. For the main course, we shared the Duck à l’Orange, accompanied by the pomme mousseline and vadouvan carrots. Every bite was perfection. The duck was expertly cooked—crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside—with a rich sauce that tied everything together beautifully. The sides were equally impressive, complementing the dish wonderfully. Amaya is truly a gem, perfect for a romantic date night or a special celebration. We couldn’t have asked for a better anniversary dinner, and we will definitely be returning!
   

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   Michael

   San Diego28 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A beautiful location and very nicely prepared food. It's not cheap -- it's the Fairmont -- but on a warm day, sitting outside on the Amaya patio soaking in the ambiance and the quality is a real treat. Staff is very attentive and valet parking is free with validation. A fun treat.
   

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   Audra VIP

   Chicago5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was fantastic. Would definitely eat here again.
   

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   Melanie VIP

   Washington DC77 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely lunch on the patio with gorgeous views and atmosphere! Highly recommend the delectable Croque Monsieur! Cheesy, savory goodness. Drool.
   

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    Shayne

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5

    Ambiance, food, and general experience was quite good. Service on the other hand, was sub par at best. Server was no where to be found for the majority of our visit and ended up going to the bar to order. Would understand if the restaurant was extremely busy, however couldn’t have been more than 10-15 tables.
    

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