Cafe Azafran

4.7

908 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Neighbourhood 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.

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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
Area
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/<br />Uber and Lyft services available<br />
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Popular dishes

Shrimp AllijoUS$21.00
Smoked paprika
Spinach Ricotta GnocchiUS$14.00
sage butter, pecorino
Baked Goat Cheese GratinUS$15.00
olives, artichokes, roasted peppers, grilled flat bread
Ratatouille ProvencalUS$13.00
fresh herbs & pecorino
Potatoes BravasUS$15.00
chorizo (sausage); saffron aioli and harissa sauces
Azafran Green BeansUS$17.00
hazelnuts, gorgonzola

Beet and Carrot

Roasted Beets creamy Greek yogurt dressing, walnuts,asparagus

Apple and Butternut Squash Salad

Large Plates

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

Postres

Chocolate TorteUS$10.00
S’mores Lava CakeUS$12.00

What 908 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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
Great for outdoor dining
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Azafran is a charming dining spot in Rehoboth known for its "delicious food" and vibrant ambiance. Guests rave about the "excellent tapas," "attentive service," and a cozy, fun atmosphere. Despite occasional noise, the consistently high-quality dishes and innovative menu make it a favorite. Enjoy live music nights and a diverse selection of culinary delights, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

908 Reviews

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Mona
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent assortment of small plates that our group of 4 shared happily.
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jeanne
Baltimore
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a great meal here. Love Tapas Tuesday! Bartender is awesome and very attentive.
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Jody
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
3 out of the 4 people had not been to Cafe Azafran and were very pleased with everything that was ordered both in food and drinks.
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Tim
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friday special is excellent value and quality. We’ve had the same server, Umit, the last two Friday evenings and he has been excellent.
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Chris
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Friday night seafood specials in Rehoboth Beach
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Marsha
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My gal pals always come to Azafran's every year during our annual shopping spree! The ginger martinis are the best!!!! The food is delicious, and we look forward to coming back next year when we are all in town!
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Edward
Baltimore
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Thursday night steak special was great! Enjoyed listening to singing by Holly and John.
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Cathleen
Baltimore
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always so much fun, especially Thursday nights with Holly Lane, our favorite singing bartender, accompanied by the talented John Flynn on piano!
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Tina
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friday night Special seafood prix fix meal was fabulous! Would go again!
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Marty
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for the Thursday night special (Steak, two sides, dessert and a glass of wine) and were delighted with everything! The Live entertainment was terrific with the talented bartender singing Broadway and other classics impeccably while mixing all this martinis. A special evening for sure!
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Cafe Azafran is rated 4.7 stars by 908 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 12 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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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 booking

Additional information

Popular dishes

Seafood Tarragona

Azafran Crab Cake

Vegan Paella

Menu

Tapas

Shrimp AllijoUS$21.00

Spinach Ricotta GnocchiUS$14.00

Baked Goat Cheese GratinUS$15.00

Ratatouille ProvencalUS$13.00

Potatoes BravasUS$15.00

Azafran Green BeansUS$17.00

Beet and Carrot

Apple and Butternut Squash Salad

Large Plates

Seafood TarragonaUS$42.00

Azafran Crab CakeUS$42.00

Vegan PaellaUS$27.00

Duck Enchiladas

Beef Short Rib Smash Burger

Postres

Chocolate TorteUS$10.00

S’mores Lava CakeUS$12.00

What 908 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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