Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

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   Alexis VIP

   San Diego2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I celebrated our one-year anniversary at Amaya, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the stunning hotel in which the restaurant is located. The property is absolutely beautiful, and the warm, welcoming staff immediately made us feel special. The exceptional service began right at the entrance with valet parking, which is conveniently validated through the restaurant. Our evening was made even more special thanks to our fantastic waiter, Peter, who took care of us from start to finish. He even surprised us with a complimentary anniversary dessert. The restaurant also provided us a signed card from all the staff to celebrate our anniversary —such a thoughtful touch! We started our meal with a couple of expertly crafted cocktails: the Banana Bread Old Fashioned and the Feelin’ Spritzy—both were delicious and unique. For appetizers, we enjoyed the brioche bread and a selection of oysters. The brioche was warm, soft, and perfectly seasoned, while the oysters were incredibly fresh. Even as someone who isn’t usually a big oyster fan, I found them delightful, especially when paired with the house-made habanero and yuzu sauce, which added just the right amount of heat and brightness. For the main course, we shared the Duck à l’Orange, accompanied by the pomme mousseline and vadouvan carrots. Every bite was perfection. The duck was expertly cooked—crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside—with a rich sauce that tied everything together beautifully. The sides were equally impressive, complementing the dish wonderfully. Amaya is truly a gem, perfect for a romantic date night or a special celebration. We couldn’t have asked for a better anniversary dinner, and we will definitely be returning!
   

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   Michael

   San Diego27 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A beautiful location and very nicely prepared food. It's not cheap -- it's the Fairmont -- but on a warm day, sitting outside on the Amaya patio soaking in the ambiance and the quality is a real treat. Staff is very attentive and valet parking is free with validation. A fun treat.
   

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   Audra VIP

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was fantastic. Would definitely eat here again.
   

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   Melanie VIP

   Washington DC77 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely lunch on the patio with gorgeous views and atmosphere! Highly recommend the delectable Croque Monsieur! Cheesy, savory goodness. Drool.
   

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   Shayne

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Ambiance, food, and general experience was quite good. Service on the other hand, was sub par at best. Server was no where to be found for the majority of our visit and ended up going to the bar to order. Would understand if the restaurant was extremely busy, however couldn’t have been more than 10-15 tables.
   

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   Paolo

   Los Angeles42 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent as always! Ignacio was awesome! We will definitely going to be back.
   

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   Jay VIP

   Los Angeles10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I love this hotel ! The decor is absolutely beautiful at the Fairmont Grande! The Amaya is in the hotel. We were there on a Friday night. I couldn't believe how uncrowded it was. If you like quiet, uncrowded elegance and delicious food this is a go-to. The Amaya is a beautiful restaurant. My only critique is that the lighting could have been just a little dimmer to enhance the romantic feel of the restaurant. Otherwise I love everything about this hotel. Even the decor in the restroom is a work of art.
   

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   peter

   San Diego1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 6, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food but the price/value ratio is off. The food is good but not at the level to justify the price.
   

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   Elaine

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 3, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Changed chef and it became pretty bad. I was here 2023 and the food was delicious. However, it seems different. The pork chop is hard to chew and wouldn’t recommend it.
   

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    Frederic

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Everything was perfect, quiet atmosphere, maybe too quiet
    

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