This was my first time at Del Mar and I specifically went for a wine dinner featuring a female wine maker I had been following for awhile. The staff was very friendly and helpful from start to finish.
It appears that Del Mar has two private dining areas on the upper level - the room I was in had a very cozy feel. As with any large party getting the timing of a multi-course meal perfect is hard - a couple of the courses hit the table which were barely lukewarm. That said flavor was very good. I'm intrigued enough to go back for brunch or dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
KJ
I visited Del Mar not only to enjoy their lunchtime Restaurant Week special, but also as a solo date to celebrate my birthday—and it was such a lovely experience. From the moment I walked in, the service was absolutely amazing. My server was a true 10/10: attentive without being overbearing, constantly checking on me, and offering great recommendations.
Everything I tasted was delicious and beautifully prepared. The only item I probably wouldn’t order again is the caviar. It was a very thin layer of caviar on top of crème fraîche, and I wish the two had been served separately. That’s the one thing I either should’ve sent back or skipped altogether. Other than that, every dish was a solid 10/10.
I was a little sad they didn’t have lychee martinis, but honestly, the incredible service and amazing food more than made up for it. I had such a great time and will definitely be going back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ben Sarkis
I wish I could give this place SIX stars.
Seriously, this place blew my wife and I away. Before we took our trip to DC, we were originally supposed to go to another restaurant. Due to unforseen circumstances on the part of that other restaurant, they had to cancel our reservation. Angela Bray, the guest manager of that restaurant, recommended Del Mar among other restaurants.
The food you get for the price is unmatched. This place deserves a Michelin Star. We told them about our situation and we got SHOWERED with top tier food. Every appetizer, every salad, every drink was top tier. You can't go wrong here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristen Peterson
Cannot say enough good things. Having been to Spain several times - this is absolutely the most authentic Spanish food I have had in the states. Everything was fresh, the service was outstanding. Awesome atmosphere. DC Del Mar you’re one of a kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ted Schoenleber
The food and atmosphere were absolutely perfect. The authenticity of the tapas really felt like a night out in Madrid and the decor gave it the perfect touch to almost make you feel like you were out for a night in Spain. The price is probably the only thing to remind you this isn't the Mediterranean but you definitely get your money's worth, the Iberico scallop paella was perfect and the grilled octopus was perfectly tender. Even on Valentine's Day the service was fast but never rushed and the pacing between tapas and main course was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carol Duke
Del Mar is always an amazing experience. We took a couple to dinner last night, their first to any of Fabio Trabocchi’s restaurant. Our server overheard our guest say she’d never tried octopus and feared it would be chewy. We moved on to selecting other items but, when our lamb chops were a bit behind schedule, the server dropped octopus so she could try it, on the house. Of course she loved it. It’s this type of customer service and delicious food that continually takes us back to Del Mar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Kesete
Food was amazing and the service from Gabriela was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Van C
Overall the rating would have been better if we were not deceptively double charged on a paella that we only order for 2 which is 1 order. Looks like the waitress took the liberty of ordering 2 orders without our knowing regardless of the amounts of tapas we have ordered to share. For 4 people our bill was inflated by 185.28$ with tax and gratuity included. We didn't notice the inflated amount because the bill was presented in total and not by detailed items until we got home. We realize it would be an expensive dinner for 4 but we surely would not order 2 150$ ish paella if we have not try it first at 150$. In addition, we ordered at least 5 tapas to share besides drink. Why would we double the paella. So beware of upcharge and upsale without your knowledge.
Thank you and appreciate for your response below. Unfortunately, we weren't able to reach out to you nor receive any email responses using your below provided email address.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
leela jager
a deli oasis .food , location, service, decoration.just excellent. !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Bramble
Came for restaurant week. Sat at the bar with friends. Impeccable service. Nice wine list. Nice cheese list. Knowledgeable sommelier Kenneth. Beautiful tableware. Excellent interior design. Welcoming, lively atmosphere. Spanish guitar on the playlist. Top quality Spanish food. Pomegranate salad with squash, toasted walnuts, winter greens, and queso fresco, excellent. Whole branzino excellent. Sausage and squid paella excellent. One of the lightest and simultaneously most decadent dessert I've had in a while -BUÑUELOS. This place was a lovely experience. The only downside was that it was a bit loud. If you're a group of four and you want everyone to hear each other, don't sit at the bar. We'll be back.
Wow. Let me start with the service. First and foremost Ellie was phenomenal. From the moment we sat down til the moment we walked out the door she attended to us like it was her lifeline. She devoted her energy time and all her trained experiences into a night of absolute enjoyment for us. It was so impressive and impeccable that I am and was speechless. There is absolutely no restaurant in comparison and the reason for that is the service. Never have I met a more trained staff, and diego, and Katherine. Especially shout out to Diego but most of all Ellie made my night. Shout out to Eric the service director and thank you to Del mar for making the whole night. It was brilliant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Stopher
They have a man slicing meat off a cured ham leg. Just minding his own business over there in the corner.
Atmosphere: 5
Shai Chu
Went for brunch and got the pomegranate salad, semolina bread and Steak frites. Food was really delicious and loved the vibe and feel of the restaurant too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mr. Food Tronk
Lunch offering was extremely well prepared and served.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Millo
Seafood Paella is out of this world! 2 HUUUGE prawns (they grill them before adding to the dish which makes them taste even better), half a lobster, mussels....and perfect Socarrat! I would say on par with seafood paella I had in Spain. A little pricey but I am glad we tried it. Try the roasted pork belly as well.
This was my first time at Del Mar and I specifically went for a wine dinner featuring a female wine maker I had been following for awhile. The staff was very friendly and helpful from start to finish.
It appears that Del Mar has two private dining areas on the upper level - the room I was in had a very cozy feel. As with any large party getting the timing of a multi-course meal perfect is hard - a couple of the courses hit the table which were barely lukewarm. That said flavor was very good. I'm intrigued enough to go back for brunch or dinner.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
I visited Del Mar not only to enjoy their lunchtime Restaurant Week special, but also as a solo date to celebrate my birthday—and it was such a lovely experience. From the moment I walked in, the service was absolutely amazing. My server was a true 10/10: attentive without being overbearing, constantly checking on me, and offering great recommendations.
Everything I tasted was delicious and beautifully prepared. The only item I probably wouldn’t order again is the caviar. It was a very thin layer of caviar on top of crème fraîche, and I wish the two had been served separately. That’s the one thing I either should’ve sent back or skipped altogether. Other than that, every dish was a solid 10/10.
I was a little sad they didn’t have lychee martinis, but honestly, the incredible service and amazing food more than made up for it. I had such a great time and will definitely be going back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I wish I could give this place SIX stars.
Seriously, this place blew my wife and I away. Before we took our trip to DC, we were originally supposed to go to another restaurant. Due to unforseen circumstances on the part of that other restaurant, they had to cancel our reservation. Angela Bray, the guest manager of that restaurant, recommended Del Mar among other restaurants.
The food you get for the price is unmatched. This place deserves a Michelin Star. We told them about our situation and we got SHOWERED with top tier food. Every appetizer, every salad, every drink was top tier. You can't go wrong here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cannot say enough good things. Having been to Spain several times - this is absolutely the most authentic Spanish food I have had in the states. Everything was fresh, the service was outstanding. Awesome atmosphere. DC Del Mar you’re one of a kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and atmosphere were absolutely perfect. The authenticity of the tapas really felt like a night out in Madrid and the decor gave it the perfect touch to almost make you feel like you were out for a night in Spain. The price is probably the only thing to remind you this isn't the Mediterranean but you definitely get your money's worth, the Iberico scallop paella was perfect and the grilled octopus was perfectly tender. Even on Valentine's Day the service was fast but never rushed and the pacing between tapas and main course was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Del Mar is always an amazing experience. We took a couple to dinner last night, their first to any of Fabio Trabocchi’s restaurant. Our server overheard our guest say she’d never tried octopus and feared it would be chewy. We moved on to selecting other items but, when our lamb chops were a bit behind schedule, the server dropped octopus so she could try it, on the house. Of course she loved it. It’s this type of customer service and delicious food that continually takes us back to Del Mar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was amazing and the service from Gabriela was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall the rating would have been better if we were not deceptively double charged on a paella that we only order for 2 which is 1 order. Looks like the waitress took the liberty of ordering 2 orders without our knowing regardless of the amounts of tapas we have ordered to share. For 4 people our bill was inflated by 185.28$ with tax and gratuity included. We didn't notice the inflated amount because the bill was presented in total and not by detailed items until we got home. We realize it would be an expensive dinner for 4 but we surely would not order 2 150$ ish paella if we have not try it first at 150$. In addition, we ordered at least 5 tapas to share besides drink. Why would we double the paella. So beware of upcharge and upsale without your knowledge.
Thank you and appreciate for your response below. Unfortunately, we weren't able to reach out to you nor receive any email responses using your below provided email address.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
a deli oasis .food , location, service, decoration.just excellent. !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came for restaurant week. Sat at the bar with friends. Impeccable service. Nice wine list. Nice cheese list. Knowledgeable sommelier Kenneth. Beautiful tableware. Excellent interior design. Welcoming, lively atmosphere. Spanish guitar on the playlist. Top quality Spanish food. Pomegranate salad with squash, toasted walnuts, winter greens, and queso fresco, excellent. Whole branzino excellent. Sausage and squid paella excellent. One of the lightest and simultaneously most decadent dessert I've had in a while -BUÑUELOS. This place was a lovely experience. The only downside was that it was a bit loud. If you're a group of four and you want everyone to hear each other, don't sit at the bar. We'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Wow. Let me start with the service. First and foremost Ellie was phenomenal. From the moment we sat down til the moment we walked out the door she attended to us like it was her lifeline. She devoted her energy time and all her trained experiences into a night of absolute enjoyment for us. It was so impressive and impeccable that I am and was speechless. There is absolutely no restaurant in comparison and the reason for that is the service. Never have I met a more trained staff, and diego, and Katherine. Especially shout out to Diego but most of all Ellie made my night. Shout out to Eric the service director and thank you to Del mar for making the whole night. It was brilliant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They have a man slicing meat off a cured ham leg. Just minding his own business over there in the corner.
Atmosphere: 5
Went for brunch and got the pomegranate salad, semolina bread and Steak frites. Food was really delicious and loved the vibe and feel of the restaurant too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lunch offering was extremely well prepared and served.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seafood Paella is out of this world! 2 HUUUGE prawns (they grill them before adding to the dish which makes them taste even better), half a lobster, mussels....and perfect Socarrat! I would say on par with seafood paella I had in Spain. A little pricey but I am glad we tried it. Try the roasted pork belly as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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