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Cafe Azafran, Rehoboth Beach, DE

Cafe Azafran

4.8 (1070)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
18 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-2104

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Cafe Azafran's menu was last updated on 5/7/2025.

Wednesday Paella Dinner (Begins June 11th)

One time seating 5pm, Phone reservations only, online reservations will not be accepted 227-8100

  • Our famous paella dinner cooked patio side by our executive chef Richard Steele$38.00

    Seafood and Chorizo Paella

    Thursday Steak dinner $27 every Thursday for 14 years

    add a glass of wine for $5

    • Live entertainment every Thursday starts 6:30 every Thursday for 14 years

      Last updated: May 7, 2025

      What 1,070 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

      4.8
      4.8 based on recent ratings
      • 4.8Food
      • 4.8Service
      • 4.5Ambience
      • 4.6Value

      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 Value

      • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

        Innovative

      • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

        Healthy

      • Ocean City / Delaware Shore

        Neighborhood gem

      Review summary

      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
      Cafe Azafran in Rehoboth Beach offers an inviting Mediterranean-inspired menu with standout tapas and small plates. Patrons appreciate the "delicious" food, attentive service, and lively atmosphere, especially on "steak night." The outdoor patio provides a quieter dining option, enhancing the overall experience. Reservations are recommended due to limited seating.
      1,070 Reviews

      1. Sam VIP

        Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 1 day ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        Everything was great. Our waiter was excellent. Food was amazing.

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      2. Rebecca

        Washington, D.C. Area1 review

        4.0

        Dined 3 days ago

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 3
        4. Ambience 4
        The food was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Unfortunately, the service didn’t quite match the quality of the meal. Our server was not very friendly and a bit inattentive, which took away from the overall experience. This was especially unfortunate as my guests were from Virginia and I often rave about the excellent restaurant experiences in Rehoboth. That said, I’d still go back for the food alone and hope for better service next time.

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      3. Jill VIP

        Philadelphia County5 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 4 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 4
        4. Ambience 5
        Always an excellent experience. Professional and engaging weight, staff, consistently good food, great wine list and always sensitive to our timing since we’re usually going to see a show at the theater next-door when we’re there.

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      4. Pamela VIP

        Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 5 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        had the Thursday night steak special. It was outstanding!

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      5. Desi VIP

        Washington, D.C. Area28 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 5 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 4
        Delicious meal! It was steak night and very good!!

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      6. Sarah

        Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore14 reviews

        5.0

        Dined 6 days ago

        1. Overall 5
        2. Food 5
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 5
        First time here and it did not disappoint. Heard about their paella Wednesdays and wanted to check it out. Unfortunately, we made an online reservation and you had to call to make the reservation for that (and it was sold out when i figured that out). We went anyway and had the paella off the menu (the seafood one). Also had patatas bravas and croquetas. My husband and i split everything which was plenty for 2. The food was amazing (been to Spain many times and this lived up to their good). We will definitely be adding this to our list when we return next summer.

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      7. Jackie VIP

        Philadelphia County7 reviews

        3.0

        Dined on July 19, 2025

        1. Overall 3
        2. Food 2
        3. Service 1
        4. Ambience 3
        Service was terrible and the food was not up to their usual standard.

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      8. Danny VIP

        Baltimore / Maryland26 reviews

        4.0

        Dined on July 18, 2025

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 4
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 3
        Cafe Azafran in Rehoboth Beach serves up some seriously tasty food! Every dish was super yummy and flavorful – you could tell they know how to cook. The service was awesome, mostly. The person at the front wasn't super friendly when we arrived, but our waiter was fantastic! They were super nice, checked on us a lot, and made sure we had everything. They totally made up for the initial vibe. The only real bummer was how loud it was inside. It was hard to talk and hear each other. Luckily, we asked to move to the patio outside, which was way better! It was much quieter and nicer out there, so we could actually chat and enjoy our meal. So, even with the loud inside and the not-so-friendly greeting, we'd still say check out Cafe Azafran, especially if you can snag a spot on their patio! The food and most of the staff are really great.

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      9. Steven

        Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

        3.0

        Dined on July 18, 2025

        1. Overall 3
        2. Food 4
        3. Service 4
        4. Ambience 3
        The noise level was too load. The group next to us thought they were the only ones in the place. Their hearing aid batteries must have needed replacement. They knew they were loud and didn't attempt to tone it down. I will say the food is good, good enough that when the noisy table received their order's they got quiet!

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      10. Donna

        Washington, D.C. Area34 reviews

        4.0

        Dined on July 18, 2025

        1. Overall 4
        2. Food 4
        3. Service 5
        4. Ambience 4
        Always a lovely dining spot with friends prior to a show. John was a great server.

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      FAQs

      Cafe Azafran is rated 4.8 stars by 1070 OpenTable diners.

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      Make a reservation

      2 people
      7:00 PM
      Booked 42 times today
      Google Map for Cafe Azafran

      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
      • Neighborhood
        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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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