Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

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   waterskius

   Los Angeles

   48 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   48 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall1food5service5ambience4

   They didn’t let me play the piano. Kai and Luke were rude. They should be fired

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   HappyFoodie

   San Diego

   6 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall1food1service1ambience5

   I eat there all the time, but the food was boring, I miss the old wait staff. I hated it

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   JenniferJ

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience5

   We ate at the Amaya for our anniversary dinner. We chose a later time and not many people were there so it was a nice, calm atmosphere. The waiter was wonderful and funny. Great service. We both had the 10oz Striploin and both were cooked to perfection (medium rare and well done). We also ordered one beet salad, one lobster soup, and an order of fingerings. The lobster soup tasted really good, but was powdered lobster (dehydrated) that they poured the broth over. The beets were a little crunchy for my liking, but had small slices of orange that added to the taste. Potatoes were really good and enough to share. Overall really good. The absolute only downside was pricing, way overpriced. Our meal was $200 and we did not order drinks. We expected at least $100-125 but we did not expect the small sides to be so much. The beet salad was $18, and there were only 8 small beet halves. Another plus, they did provide us with a complementary dessert because it was our anniversary, very nice touch. If not for pricing, I would have rated a 5⭐️

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   Eastcoaster

   Central Coast

   76 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   76 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food5service5ambience5

   Very good but limited selection. Ask for heated patio overlooking garden.

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   RobertS

   New Orleans

   1 review

   vip
   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2022

   overall3food2service4ambience5

   Menu choices and times of service listed on OpenTable did not correspond to what was offered

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   KimberlyD

   San Diego

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on May 12, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Perfect meal . Service was perfect !! Loved it 😊

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   CECILia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 10, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   the best, food and service, the place is spectacular

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 9, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Mother’s Day

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   Letseat

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 9, 2022

   overall4food4service3ambience5

   Here is the low down on our visit to the restaurant 1. It took 22 minutes after we were seated (table touch) to be offered water, cocktail etc not busy either FAIL 2. Food was very good YAY 3. Coffee was not good, not a good thing for a place with this supposed quality FAIL 4. I would still recommend if you are ok with their faults which they should not have 5. AT THIS PRICE POINT THERE SHOULD BE NO SHORT COMINGS

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    SameerP

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience4

    For the price they charged, the service was poor. Most of the wait staff seed new with hardly any knowledge or quality control over the day's menu. Many diners had to wait for over an hour for their food in spite of being a reservation only event (mother's day brunch). The description said Caviar in one of the entries but it was missing; when brought it up with the wait staff, they had no clue about it. The resort property is certainly nice but they need to do a better job at satisfying the dining experience for the price they charge.

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    Harold

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    Service was excellent. Food was not impressive. Given that it was Mother’s Day and a special prix fix menu ($165 per person) one would have expected the dishes to be more elevated. I have eaten here for lunch and it was great so maybe this was an exception. Still love the ambiance and the attentiveness of the staff. They were great as always.

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    Good

    San Diego

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a consistent, remarkable, and pleasing experience for our family. Thank you.

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    Fabulous100

    Houston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service in divine surroundings. I would recommend it highly.

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    PamB

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Kevin (Director of Rooms) made us feel like celebrities!!! It was fantastic ❤️. We will return often

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    AndreaK

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service were great! We had both dinner and breakfast at Amaya, everyone was friendly and the view was spectacular!

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    DebB

    San Diego

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Good food, Very good service, delicious cocktails!

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    SteveN

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The only thing better than the food was the service.

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    KrystalL

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    It's a VERY beautiful place with impeccable service. Food is decent but overly priced. Fun place to bring folks from out of town. The setting is so relaxing, and you're surrounding by green. Truly a lovely setting.

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    ArtH

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience3

    It was unfortunate how terrible the food was and how ridiculous was the menu. Extremely expensive and terrible food. However,The service as always impeccable.

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    ClaudiaR

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    We waited 45 minutes after our reservation time to be seated. Once seated the service was excellent. The price was very high and even the mimosa’s were charged separately.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We had Easter brunch reserved for months here. This was the worst experience ever! They were so far behind with reservations and food that it took an act of god to get a table and then they sat us at a table with a broken leaf. The food was so bad, no timing or any consistency. Everyone apologized over and over again, but it did not save us from having to wait hours to never get our food, we finally left and went to find food somewhere else. It was a total disaster, everyone in the place was unhappy and hungry! Pass on this one!!

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    MikeF

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall3food5service1ambience3

    Chaos at checkin. I arrived at reception podium at 1:07 (1p.m. apptmt) and was told table was not ready, that they would text me. At 1:40 I returned to find them seating people on demand. Was told my table was no longer available. After a heated back & forth was shown to an uncleared table & a wait for its reset of another 10 min. On the other hand, wait staff at table were excellent.

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    jennifer

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall1food1service4ambience1

    The Easter Brunch was awful. They didn't seat us until 1/2 an hour after our reservation time although there were seats available. Then they split our party into two tables. For the price per person the quality of the food should have been better and the kitchen should have been prepared. The server was doing the best he could under the circumstances but I was very disappointed in the quality of the food and the length of time it took to get our food. The Easter Brunch should never have cost $155 per person and I heard a lot of grumbling from other patrons as well.

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    SeaLegs

    Phoenix

    21 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall2food1service1ambience5

    Easter brunch. A miserable fixed menu. Nothing for kids, or most adults , to eat. Peas and porridge, jumbo cold asparagus, cold pastries, lox bagels, not toasted…salad drowning in dressing…this was absolutely terrible. We declined every entree. Service , tried, but slow and no pace Easter ham, and seafood, missing! It was comical. The kitchen did prepare chicken tenders and a burger, for my grandchildren. I noticed other tables started to request.

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    michaelp

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went there for Easter brunch. best service, best atmosphere, food was generous- charcuterie board, scones, pastries, bagel with salmon, caviar, lamb, halibut, salad, polenta and frittata all served to our table (not a buffet). Vladmir our server was amazing. Kids did the egg hunt right after with a visit from the Easter Bunny. I think this will be our new Easter brunch tradition.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience4

    Terrible service. Food came Out very slowly. Food quality was so far. Food was not adequate for children. Alternatives are offered. The price was obnoxious.

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    EduardoA

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Easter brunch. Too much time between courses.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service and food was outstanding! Carlos was the best server. Took great care of us.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Breakfast was delicious and our waiter provided

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    Carette

    San Diego

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a super business dinner with a couple clients. Food was amazing, cooked perfectly. Wine was super.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    We met friends and had a wonderful time catching up with them. Food was nice but nothing to rave about especially for the cost.

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    JennJ

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience overall. Perfect for celebrating.

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    PeePee

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good service, delicious food, relaxing atmosphere will come again.

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    Jans

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service and ambiance is awesome! Anything you need , they will try and accomodate you. Such a delicious and memorable restaurant to experience!! Highly recommend!!!

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    absolutepalate

    Philadelphia

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience5

    The reduced overall rating relates to the dinner menu selections being rather limited and especially the very pared down wine list compared to what was posted on the website menu. Some of our set plans from the website info were dashed after arriving. Felt like bait and switch going on, even if it was though neglect as opposed to intention. The striped bass dish with fumet was excellent, although one of the three did not have crispy skin on the top. The clam appetizer was great, although the clams were puny in size. I’m not a fan of Parker rolls, as they are a boring type of bread. But toasted sourdough was provided in request. The piece of halibut in that dish seemed rather small in size.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Ok dining but don’t go here if your expecting even the least minimal Addison level experience….no crossover whatsoever. Pony room at Rancho Valencia is a significantly better experience in terms of food and service…

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    Todd

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everyone, from the maître ds at the entrance, our water filler, to our server and even the valet staff were very personable, kind and treated us like old friends! The ambience of the hotel, grounds and restaurant are only rivaled by the outstanding staff!

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    marcs

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Had a nice Sunday brunch with my wife. The grounds were amazing.

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    1234k

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience5

    Nice experience but even though it did not appear to be busy during brunch it took a very long time after ordering fir our good to come. We later ordered dessert (that didn’t have to be prepared) and getting that took a very long time. Food was good not great. I would try it again.

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    Jessfl11

    West Palm Beach

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall2food1service1ambience5

    Waited an hour for our soup and left. Never tried the food. Empty wine glasses,

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