Cafe Azafran

4.8

922 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Cafe Azafran serves up an award-winning blend of Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine. Recently taking home the 2019 Top Chef of the Culinary Coast for the second year in a row was Café Azafran, their quality of food and freshness speaks for itself. Each dish from tapas to our large plates will leave you satisfied and looking forward to your next visit. Menu is subject to change at Chefs request! We have live entertainment every Thursday!!!!
Located on the ocean block of Baltimore Avenue, in downtown Rehoboth Beach, Cafe Azafran has a cozy dining area, with a spacious covered screened in back porch, in order to enjoy the ocean air while you eat fresh, delicious menu items.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(302) 227-8100
Website
http://www.cafeazafran.com/default.html
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Richard Steele/Ryan Steele
Catering
We do cater events. Please call for info
Private party facilities
We do host private events. Please call for more info

Location
18 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-2104
Neighborhood
Rehoboth Beach
Cross street
located on the ocean block of Baltimore ave next to Clear Space Theatre
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Dart bus to the Rehoboth ave bandstand/Uber and Lyft services available
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Shrimp Allijo$21.00
Smoked paprika
Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi$14.00
sage butter, pecorino
Baked Goat Cheese Gratin$15.00
olives, artichokes, roasted peppers, grilled flat bread
Ratatouille Provencal$13.00
fresh herbs & pecorino
Potatoes Bravas$15.00
chorizo (sausage); saffron aioli and harissa sauces
Azafran Green Beans$17.00
hazelnuts, gorgonzola

Beet and Carrot

Roasted Beets creamy Greek yogurt dressing, walnuts,asparagus

Apple and Butternut Squash Salad

Large Plates

Seafood Tarragona$42.00
a bouillabaisse of shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, crab, fish, hazelnut & almond romesco, saffron shellfish broth
Azafran Crab Cake$42.00
Butternut squash succotash, old bay potatoes, remoulade
Vegan Paella$27.00
Duck Enchiladas
Duck leg Confit, cotija cheese, lime cream
Beef Short Rib Smash Burger
Carmelized onions, Gruyère cheese, pecorino ff

Postres

Chocolate Torte$10.00
S’mores Lava Cake$12.00

What 922 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Best Food
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Best Value
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Innovative
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Healthy
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Neighborhood gem
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Azafran delights with its "phenomenal" Mediterranean flavors and cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "best lamb chops" and tapas, while service is consistently praised as "attentive and friendly." Enjoy live music and a unique dining experience on Thursday nights. A must-visit in Rehoboth for delicious food and entertainment.

922 Reviews

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Donna
VIP
Washington DC
178 reviews
5.0
178 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had walked by here countless times and finally gave it a try. The food was terrific - we had a baked goat cheese gratin with artichokes and olives, and two large plates, rockfish and seafood taragona, a Spanish take on bouillabaisse with delicious romesco sauce. The presentation and quality were top notch, and the portions generous. Short but nicely curated wine list. Service was friendly, courteous, and well timed. The place in tiny - maybe two dozen seats plus a small, welcoming bar. We will definitely put Azafran into our off-season rotation.
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William
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great variety of tapas. Atmosphere is great. Staff is great.
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Elana
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for the seafood prix fixe dinner, it was wonderful. The only reason I did give all 5 stars was that I thought the seafood pasta, although very tasty, lacked enough shrimp and crab. I kept looking for it. Will definitely go back!
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Carlo
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While many have come and gone over years, Cafe Azafran remains one of the most pleasant dining experiences in Rehoboth Beach. The food, service, and ambience are truly exceptional!
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Beth
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is delicious, beautifully prepared and unique, and it is presented in a very nice atmosphere. I really enjoy going back to this restaurant again and again.
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Cynthia
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and the service was too. We really enjoyed the experience and food.
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Greg
Baltimore
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was excellent! Can’t wait to go back!
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Meg
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were great. Will be back for sure.
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Ronald
Puerto Vallarta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We’ve been many times. Consistently excellent in taste, value and service
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Maggie
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been to Café Azafran many times and it always has been a delight! The food is excellent, in a very small cozy atmosphere and the service has always been excellent as well.
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FAQs

Cafe Azafran is rated 4.8 stars by 922 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

18 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-2104

Additional information

Cross street
located on the ocean block of Baltimore ave next to Clear Space Theatre
Neighborhood
Rehoboth Beach
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Dart bus to the Rehoboth ave bandstand/Uber and Lyft services available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Richard Steele/Ryan Steele
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafeazafran.com/default.html
Phone number
(302) 227-8100
Catering
We do cater events. Please call for info
Private party facilities
We do host private events. Please call for more info

Cafe Azafran

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Seafood Tarragona

Azafran Crab Cake

Vegan Paella

Menu

Tapas

Shrimp Allijo$21.00

Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi$14.00

Baked Goat Cheese Gratin$15.00

Ratatouille Provencal$13.00

Potatoes Bravas$15.00

Azafran Green Beans$17.00

Beet and Carrot

Apple and Butternut Squash Salad

Large Plates

Seafood Tarragona$42.00

Azafran Crab Cake$42.00

Vegan Paella$27.00

Duck Enchiladas

Beef Short Rib Smash Burger

Postres

Chocolate Torte$10.00

S’mores Lava Cake$12.00

What 922 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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