Cafe Azafran

Name: Cafe Azafran
Address: 18 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE, United States, 19971-2104
Telephone: (302) 227-8100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

961 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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
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/Uber and Lyft services available
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Shrimp AllijoUSD 21.00
Smoked paprika
Spinach Ricotta GnocchiUSD 14.00
sage butter, pecorino
Baked Goat Cheese GratinUSD 15.00
olives, artichokes, roasted peppers, grilled flat bread
Ratatouille ProvencalUSD 13.00
fresh herbs & pecorino
Potatoes BravasUSD 15.00
chorizo (sausage); saffron aioli and harissa sauces
Azafran Green BeansUSD 17.00
hazelnuts, gorgonzola

Beet and Carrot

Roasted Beets creamy Greek yogurt dressing, walnuts,asparagus

Apple and Butternut Squash Salad

Large Plates

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

Postres

Chocolate TorteUSD 10.00
S’mores Lava CakeUSD 12.00

What 961 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baltimore / Maryland
Best Value
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Best Overall
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Best Food
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Best Service
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Best Value
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Innovative
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Healthy
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Neighbourhood gem
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Great for outdoor dining
Ocean City / Delaware Shore
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Azafran in Rehoboth Beach is a consistent favorite for its "fantastic" prix fixe menus and "superb" tapas. Guests rave about the "exceptional" service, vibrant atmosphere, and live entertainment. Popular dishes include scallops, lamb chops, and crab cakes. With "great value" offerings and a cozy, welcoming vibe, it's a must-visit.

961 Reviews

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Ty
VIP
Philadelphia
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great tapas. Had shrimp, 🦐 great service. Nice mock tail from David
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David
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service - not one complaint there. Very good. Tables are small and close. Be ready for that - I’m a big guy and that was a challenge for me. Go there. You will be happy!
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Gerry
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just outstanding, everything thing was perfect. We had a lovely evening.
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stephen
Denmark
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We went for Valentines, We started with Cruete board, it was delicious with a nice group of cheeses and meats. I had the oyster rockefeller which was well prepared. My partner had the Chicken meal and loved it.
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Chris
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful dinner at Cafe Azafran . . . our favorite restaurant in Reho. The food is always a step above expectations and the service is top notch.
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GRANT
VIP
Baltimore
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
CONSISTENTLY one of the best meals in town!!! Great waiter!! Wonderful live music!! The only singing bartender in town!!
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Donna
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently great food and the tapas are amazing!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was absolutely perfect!!! Portions are generous. Service was excellent and food was delicious and presented in a lovely manner.
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Joan
VIP
Washington DC
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was FANTASTIC and so was the food. Steak night is ALWAYS so fun! Highly recommend !
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Sharon
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Diner at Azafran is always a pleasure. Love the Mediterranean foods, service, and ambience.
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Cafe Azafran is rated 4.9 stars by 961 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, 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 booking

Additional information

Popular dishes

Seafood Tarragona

Azafran Crab Cake

Vegan Paella

Menu

Tapas

Shrimp AllijoUSD 21.00

Spinach Ricotta GnocchiUSD 14.00

Baked Goat Cheese GratinUSD 15.00

Ratatouille ProvencalUSD 13.00

Potatoes BravasUSD 15.00

Azafran Green BeansUSD 17.00

Beet and Carrot

Apple and Butternut Squash Salad

Large Plates

Seafood TarragonaUSD 42.00

Azafran Crab CakeUSD 42.00

Vegan PaellaUSD 27.00

Duck Enchiladas

Beef Short Rib Smash Burger

Postres

Chocolate TorteUSD 10.00

S’mores Lava CakeUSD 12.00

What 961 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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