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Cafe Del Rey
Cuisine inspired by the coastal towns of the Mediterranean. Intuitive service and a beautiful seaside setting. The food is about discovery: the freshest fish, fire grilled steaks, roasted free-range poultry, citrus, olives and market fresh vegetables all bursting with flavor. The luscious desserts, sophisticated cocktails and wine complete your journey. Escape to the good life at Cafe del Rey
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184 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 184 reviews
5 stars
(72)
4 stars
(86)
3 stars
(15)
2 stars
(10)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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- scenic view(124)
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- fit for foodies(87)
- romantic(61)
- neighborhood gem(54)
- great for lunch(48)
Cafe Del Rey Reviews List
Review 1 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Rate the Rey
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was excellent. Food was first rate"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had lunch (here). The entire experience was outstanding, starting with our greeting and ending with the complimentary Valet parking. The food was DELICIOUS and innovative. The service was friendly and impeccable. The view of the Marina, on a sunny afternoon, was perfect."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice Evening
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Enjoyable dinner , excellent service, delicious dishes. Took us five minutes prior to reservation and had a perfect table for us. Nice Dover sole."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 4 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First time at Cafe Del Rey- beyond any expectations I might have had.
Service was at the finest level I have ever experienced- from the front desk to our departure, which even included cookIes left by the valets. Complete customer satisfaction is the ultimate goal of every employee, including a table visit from the chef.
Looking forward to my next visit and another memorable evening"
Service was at the finest level I have ever experienced- from the front desk to our departure, which even included cookIes left by the valets. Complete customer satisfaction is the ultimate goal of every employee, including a table visit from the chef.
Looking forward to my next visit and another memorable evening"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 5 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Waitpeople Make A Difference
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"While this restaurant has great ambience, good food and presentation and is a fun dining experience it was our waitperson who made the difference! She was playful, accomodating and enthusiastic!
Kudos to her and I wish I could remember her name!!!"
Kudos to her and I wish I could remember her name!!!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 6 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice place to chat with good view
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was fine but not memorable"
Dined on 4/28/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 7 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
How to improve your restaurant
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been going to Cafe del Rey for many years. Usually once a year because certain family members enjoy being there --- not necessarily eating there, but being there (it's a nice room with a lovely view).
We normally go on the weekend.
I'm pretty sure what I'm about to say is accurate: the menu has basically not changed in a long time.
You offer a limited array of meal choices, most of which are not of interest to me.
Why a lamb burger? If I wanted that, I'd go to a Middle Eastern eatery (which I do, when I'm in the mood for that). Why not just a regular Hamburger... or Cheeseburger... but one that would be unique to your establishment.
Maybe freshen up your menu for often...
Thanks for listening."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 8 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely, leisurely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Took friends to a late Friday lunch and it was lovely and leisurely. When I went online to check the menu, I saw that if I registered online, Cafe del Rey would give a free wine flight to each person at lunch. It was an added treat to a very nice lunch, and our server was accommodating and terrific."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 9 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful food...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful food on the Chef's "tasting" menu for lunch. On the noisy side for a business lunch, even though we were at a "quiet" table in the far back corner. View of the marina slips."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 10 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Visitors from out-of-town
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Visitors from out-of-town invited me to dinner and asked me to pick a spot on the water. I hadn't been to Cafe del Rey in a while, but had enjoyed it in the past. We got an early start and were seated at a window table, overlooking the moored sailboats in Marina del Rey and the channel beyond. The sun set as we dined, and the view of the ever changing light was perfect. My friends had a beet salad followed by sea bass, and I opted for the small Caesar salad and seared scallops. All the food was well prepared, with imaginative seasonal accompaniments. Service was courteous and attentive, but never overbearing. Our waiter knew the menu and, when asked, made sound suggestions. We were never rushed, and could comfortably converse."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 11 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great cafe!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I invited an important friend from Japan. The starters and the bread are great. Servers are almost men and they are polite.Overall Cafe is great. We chose it as a good spot around LAX area.
Um.. it was a bit noisy place but ambiance was great. Google map did not correctly indicate the place. Please inform them about it."
Um.. it was a bit noisy place but ambiance was great. Google map did not correctly indicate the place. Please inform them about it."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 12 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice view, excellent food,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice view, excellent food, excellent service. We had the prix fixe brunch on Sunday. Had a very nice time!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2004
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Review 13 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always great, distinctive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always great, distinctive food and excellent service (never stuffy, not hovering, always helpful and good humored)."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 14 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
East-coaster regular at this gem!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I am actually an east-coaster who travels to LA a lot on business. Invariably, I end up staying at LAX my last night to get the 6am flight out. It has become my routine to escape to Marina del Ray the last night for a relaxing dinner. With only a 10 minute drive, it is a completely refreshing experience at Marina, made more special by Cafe del Rey. The last trip, I watched a guy propose (on bended knee) at the next table. This time was my first for lunch with a colleague. Steven was our server and he was personable and professional. We tried the sampler entree special - CDR has a fancier name that I cant recall, but it is essentially a big square plate with four smaller squares - tapas style but for one. Amazing!"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Bottomless mimosas
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The mimosas kept on coming! Pretty view of the marina. Good was pretty good, not amazing but pretty good. Well worth the price."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch, scenic view
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Review 16 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great view over marina. Food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great view over marina. Food is kind of expected, not terrible, nothing to write home about, but dependable. prices reasonable. service good, but i was eating with someone who is a regular and knew everyone there by name, so that might have contributed . would recommend to others to eat there. Valet parking only. There was, when you drive in for lunch, $4 but then when i walked out there was a new sign saying parking was complimentary, so i was confused. Its a little off beaten track, slightly hard to get to, just due to the fact that you have to curve around a couple streets to get there, but thats the configuration of the marina and i know my way around, so i wasn't bothered by that, neophytes to area may get a little lost, allow time"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2005
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Review 17 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Overpriced for what received.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overpriced for what received. Service was great as was view on the water in the man made harbor. I had made reservation and was expecting a better table than the high traffic way we were subject to. Salad was ok-over priced and small portion. Tuna was good-presentation was nice but again-not much to eat. There are so many places to eat in this area, I would pass on this one and move on where you are not paying for the view."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2008
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Review 18 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We are regular customers and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We are regular customers and it was a very nice way to spend Easter afternoon."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 19 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing and fantastic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Simply fantastic. Went for Easter brunch. Amazing food. Amazing view of the yachts. Best waitress I've ever had. We were late, but they happily accommodated us (honestly they were all happy). Just fantastic."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 20 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I always come here when I
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I always come here when I am in the area. The food is of a high standard, the staff are delightful, nice selection of wine, nice view of the Marina.
I'm looking forward to my next visit already."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
too expensive to be this lame.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"too expensive to be this lame. had to send our courses back three times."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: romantic
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Review 22 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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Review 23 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not a great dining experience.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not a great dining experience. Our waitress didn't have the qualities for this kind of restaurant, charging these prices. We waited 15 minutes at our table before anyone said anything to us. The organic chicken was good, but lacked some seasoning. The pasta dish with short rib meat was tasty, but the sauce was over powering. We asked the waitress to split the bill 3 ways, which put her over the edge it appeared. That kind of request should be business as usual for this type of restaurant. And we waited an hour for our food, which the waitress compensated us for with free drinks."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, scenic view
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Review 24 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
All around win!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first time there and we were very happy with the experience."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 25 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a great surprise! We
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a great surprise! We lucked out being in the neighborhood looking for an unexpected lunch - delicious food, great service. We look forward to going back!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 26 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A great place to take visitors
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A great place to take visitors from out of town. Weekend brunch is especially recommended. A suggestion: too much pastry in the strawberry/rhubarb tart; this should be reduced."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, scenic view
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Review 27 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was an amazing restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was an amazing restaurant. There was so many different selections that we were remiss to know that we couldn't eat everything on the menu. We've already made plans to go back to continue working through the rest of the menu. The ambiance is awesome as it overlooks the beautiful marina and has wonderful views of the sunset."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Way too noisy. Also, offers
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Way too noisy. Also, offers nothing for the "Midwest diner" who is a "meat and potatoes" person. While that is fine for most of your diners who frequent the restaurant, it really limits the ability to bring guests there."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
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Review 29 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Much too noisy - food was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Much too noisy - food was average"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2010
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Review 30 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our evening was for a special
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our evening was for a special occasion. The food and wine were superb as was the service. Big drawback is the level of noise. We were at a table for four and ofter could not hear the person across the table."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 31 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Three out of four at our table
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Three out of four at our table were not impressed by taste of their dish."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 32 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is a beautiful restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a beautiful restaurant at our own local gorgeous marina. Also, we saw Kareem Abdul Jabbar last Sunday !"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 33 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
BAD SERVICE
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"THe food was amazing. Unfortunately, our server was awful. He took our drink order, and said he would be back in 2 minutes, but did not return for about 15-20 minutes. The bussers never came to us either, unless we flagged them down. I almost wanted to find the manager and complain, but it was so busy and noisy I decided not to. It was my second time there, my first time there was nice, so I may give it another chance."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 34 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fabulous little Marina del Rey gem!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went with friends for Valentine's Day - the preset menu was very well done, the food delicious. Great atmosphere. Our server was very attentive. So sweet they offered complimentary sparkling wine and roses to the ladies. I highly recommend this restaurant. It's been around for a long time, and they are really keeping up with the times!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 35 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Got engaged here several years
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Got engaged here several years ago and the manager and staff took great care of us. It is still one of our favorites"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2005
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 36 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic! Cafe Del Rey helped
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic! Cafe Del Rey helped us celebrate my husband's birthday in style. I had left some requests on our online open table reservations and Cafe Del Rey had met all of them! Love, love this restaurant. It is definitely our "special occasion" destination."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 37 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Vvery goo d. Valentine menu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Vvery goo d. Valentine menu .for the price"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 38 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We invited another couple
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We invited another couple to celebrate Valentine's Day. We called in to advise we will be late due to traffic delay. We were told no problem. When we arrived, we were seated immediately by the window with a beautiful view of the marina. They offered a prix fix menu with a good variety. We were offered champagne and the ladies got a rose. Food and service was excellent. Senior staff pitched in to serve on this busy night, an excellent sign of a well run establishment."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 39 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent spot, great view
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent spot, great view & fabulous menu"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 40 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and service. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and service. The decor - a little too modern and stark for my personal taste.Nice water view."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 41 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This has always been a favorite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This has always been a favorite place, great food. I took a guest from overseas and his wine glass tipped over and broke on the plate so inadvertantly glass spilled into his food which we had just received. The staff was quick to remove the mess and clean the table and bring him another dish (not the same as they were already out of what he ordered) but the restaurant charged us for BOTH of his plates. Needless to say I was very disappointed as I expected a different response. Not to say that it was the restaurants fault but I thought they were of the level to at least offer to cover half since my guest could never have eaten the dish with broken glass in it."
Dined on 02/11/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 42 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My fiancee dined at Cafe del
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My fiancee dined at Cafe del Rey during our weekend stay-cation at the Ritz. Lovely ambiance and romantic. We had the sea scallops and Lemon & thyme farfalle, both were excellent."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 43 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
upon receiving confirmation
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"upon receiving confirmation of our reservation, it was written that this would not be included into my Open table account, why? now main dish portions have become skimpy: there were just 3 small size scallops on a main dish plate."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 44 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Not just a pretty view
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've had dinner there on a number of occasions, but this was my first visit for lunch. As I might have expected, the menu offered some creative twists on old favorites. I had the BLTA. By far the best bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado sandwich ever.
The chef certainly has a vision. CDR has game - and I don't mean the four-footed kind. If you're looking to do some serious eating, this is the place."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 45 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our favorite server Andrea
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our favorite server Andrea was not working but Tatiana was amazing....thank you! Food was spectacular as always. Please bring back the tuno crudo with the crispy croutons (didn't care for the trio)."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful evening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very interesting menu with a number interesting combinations of things for each entree. Our scallops were outstanding with many different tastes blended together. Appetizers were also unique and both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our choices - a salad and a pizza. Very extensive wine list but easy to find wines in any price range from moderate to very expensive."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 47 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was terrifc in all
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was terrifc in all aspcts! However, a little disappointing were the entrees. The black linguini with lobster was too tasty, without something to balance it out especially since it was a large portion, and the lobster was dry and tough. The scallops were salty, but the corn helped balance, otherwise I liked the flavor. The best dishes that night were the pork tanine(it was on the LA Dine menu) and the eggplant pannelle (starter); they were wonderful."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 48 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good. The scallops, dover
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good. The scallops, dover sole and ginger soup were excellent."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 49 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We really enjoyed the cafe
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We really enjoyed the cafe del Rey. The food was very
high quality and creative.
The only negative was the price for grey goose vodka.
It was $15 for one drink. That left us with a big
surprise. Won't do that again.
Suzanne"
high quality and creative.
The only negative was the price for grey goose vodka.
It was $15 for one drink. That left us with a big
surprise. Won't do that again.
Suzanne"
Dined on 01/30/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 50 for Cafe Del Rey
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Gorgeous setting, beautiful plates
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was beautifully presented and very good. THe waiter did ask the chef to come out and explain the lack of burrata in our burrata salad, which he quickly replaced. Steak was delish but undercooked. Next time I'll order it one notch more than I really want. Ambiance was wonderful."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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