Cafe Azafran

4.9

1002 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

18 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-2104

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2 people

28 Apr 2025

April 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
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 1,002 people are saying

Cafe Azafran reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.7Ambience
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
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Azafran delights diners with its "outstanding" seafood specials, delectable tapas, and "top-notch" service. This cozy Mediterranean spot is praised for its "generous portions," creative dishes, and lively atmosphere, often featuring live music. Regulars appreciate the "consistent excellence" and welcoming ambiance, making it a Rehoboth Beach favorite.

1,002 Reviews

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Terri VIP
Baltimore3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time at this restaurant and definitely not our last. Food was delicious, great waiter & atmosphere was fun.
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Gail
Washington DC23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVE the off season seafood special on Friday nights and went twice this year. It is so inexpensive for the amount of food provided. Our appetizers had 6 large shrimp and 3 large scallops, respectively. We couldn't finish our entrees because they were so large and we'd already had crab soup and our appetizers. Both times, the pasta seafood special was outstanding. The bread served is also very good. Their regular menu is also delicious but we can't resist the special.
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Matthew VIP
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my family for a relaxing dinner and tapas. We loved the food and the service was great. Having spent a lot of time in Spain this was a nice treat. Highly recommend a try if you are nearby.
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John VIP
Philadelphia9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Azafran is a MUST DO every time we go to Rehoboth Beach. It never disappoints!
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Elizabeth
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious
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Linda
Baltimore3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an enjoyable time, service and food topnotch.
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Mary ann
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are frequent flyers at Azafran. As always the food was fantastic especially the rockfish special. It was perfectly cooked and beautifully sauced. And our service was exceptional thanks to David at the bar. He was entertaining as well as gracious and attentive. We will always return for our relaxing Friday.
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Billy
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always and amazing experience here. The food is next level and I always look forward to returning. Service was top notch!
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SALENA
Philadelphia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Azafran never disappoints. Tonight we had the Lamb meatball dinner and the Seafood Bouillabaise. Both were delicious with fresh ingredients.
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Brenda
Baltimore12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful!!! Can’t wait to go back!!!
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Cafe Azafran is rated 4.9 stars by 1002 OpenTable diners.

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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
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

About this restaurant

Additional information

Popular dishes

Seafood Tarragona

Vegan Paella

Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi

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 1,002 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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