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    Amaya

    3.7 (439 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating

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    The $40 breakfast and it comes with zero service!
    Steve S.

    I was seated Placed my order Breakfast was delivered Waited and waited Not once did a server stop by to ask if everything was okay or ask if I wanted more coffee Zero attention I waited some more Finally I had to ask a random server for my check Unacceptable service - especially for the Fairmont! There was no shortage of people working but the lack of attention was just rude $40 for a basic breakfast to top it all off You were lucky to get a $6 tip - had it not been for the random waiter who gave me my check at least he asked if I wanted a coffee to go Unbelievable

    Elisa G.

    This is a great place for breakfast and dinner at the Fairmont Del Mar. They have so many gluten-free options and staff is very nice and accommodating. I came by here last night for a drink and it was super happening and fun. Now I'm having breakfast. I really like the mixed berries. The view is beautiful too.

    French Onion Soup
    Henri V.

    Amaya is one of the restaurants inside the Fairmont Grand Hotel. Indoor and outdoor seating, the later was what I preferred, because the views of the greenery and Mediterranean architectural designs added to a lovely dining experience. Service was excellent, very attentive and accommodating. The menu is inspirational French and California cuisine. Dined a multiple times; including breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night cap. Some dishes were good, while other dishes were Trés Mal and had it sent back to the kitchen, for poor presentation and or lack luster taste: the french onion soup was horribly presented the chocolate souffle sans fluffiness and Moules swimming in exceedingly salty broth were all unacceptable and inedible. My assessment of the food is a 2.5 I expect perfection from a five star resort hotel and its restaurants. Because of the exceptional service and lovely atmosphere, I will be generous with the overall experience and grade it a 3.5

    Frank A.

    The main restaurant in the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. While the food is good, it is certainly not what was back before it was a Fairmont. The service is still good and the room is very nice.

    Yellowtail Hamachi Crudo
    Tu-Quyen P.

    Come here for the vibes more than the food, and enjoy a leisurely meal in a beautiful setting and you won't be as thrown by the prices. The food is not bad, just very expensive for what it is. I would skip the French onion soup and pork chop but other dishes were good. The hamachi crudo, steak tartare, brioche and halibut were standouts. The tres leches cake is a good finisher for the meal! Such great service too as to be expected at this hotel and is greatly appreciated.

    John R.

    This was a decent option while staying at our hotel. I would call it four out of five stars. I would make sure that you get off with the bread starter. It was very good and the butter was soft, bread was very good. I also started with a beef tartar, and it was quite delicious. We got two main dishes: Sole and Beef filet. The beef was quite delicious and I would come back for that. Sole was not our favorite thing on the menu and we didn't end up eating it, just not our thing. For dessert we got a chocolate soufflé and profiteroles. The soufflé was quite delicious. The service was fantastic, our server was very nice and friendly. The location in the restaurant is very nice.

    Beef hash
    Kim P.

    I've been here twice now. The first time the food was horrendously slow so they comped our meal. We came back a second time because we purchased TravelZoo brunch vouchers that we needed to use. I would say the food is good but I do expect more from this caliber of hotel. The beef hash was so-so, the frisée needed more croutons and lardons, the cheese plate was tasty, the salmon was solid and the desserts were average. The ambience is nice and feels very upscale. Finally, the service was much improved from my first experience but all in all I would not return.

    Bonnie Y.

    I came for a late lunch. It was a Brunch with Santa reservation but Santa only said hi when we arrived. I guess we were too old for Santa lol The hotel and restaurant were decorated for the holidays, which was very nice and festive. The service was very slow. We had a reservation at 1:30 but we arrived 5 min late. We got seated close to 2pm. It took a long time for the waiter to put in our orders and a long time to get our food. The waiter wasn't friendly and not interested in engaging with any simple conversation. He actually didn't smile at all the whole time we were there. Despite the service, the food was great. I would say it's a bit expensive but it's expected for a restaurant inside the Fairmont. It's a 3-course meal. We ordered different dishes to try. They were great especially the desserts. The portion was decent. I was very full. I would go back for special occasions again and hopefully we get a better waiter/waitress. It's valet parking but they validate the parking for you.

    Baby Lettuce
    Rudy M.

    Expect the unexpected coming here. After finding out this establishment is as beautiful as it was being a French restaurant, I was a little surprised to see that some very famous French cuisine was not on their menu. This became an issue for me, but also a moment to experience new things in the culinary world. Turns out the CDC is nuts and wants an eclectic French menu. He sure put a good one together. As a salad, I chose the baby lettuce with herb vinaigrette and long shavings of cucumber. Overall, the salad was delicious and the vinaigrette a new tating experience to enjoy. We both shared a very impressive and delicious French Onion Soup. It was a little messy to eat, but it was incredible and full of taste. We also ordered brioche bread that came out with sprinklings of everything bagel seasoning. They kick it for the bread was the fresh honey butter that was made every day. The honey was harvested just outside of the hotel on the golf course. For dinner, I chose the parisienne gnocchi with English peas, leeks and a creamy buttery sauce. The gnocchi was soft as pillows and plentiful. My girlfriend had a very surprising pork chop that smelled like ham from far away. It had Lardons, brussels sprouts and cannellini beans. It was perfectly cooked and had quite a delicious taste. For dessert, my girlfriend had chocolate soufflé with a passionfruit ice cream and she thought it was very good. The combination of the sorbet and the soufflé complemented each other. I ordered the apple tartin which was truly fascinating, considering that they shaved off the skin, spiraled it out like a ringlet and wrapped it again tightly like it was "bubble tape". The Crème fraîche and whiskey toffee caramel was fantastic. Again, I was shocked that they didn't have crème brûlée on their dessert menu, but our choices were very impressive . The service was quite great and I would highly recommend that anyone try it at least once.

    Marija P.

    Great service, food, and beautiful ambience at this gorgeous Fairmont hotel. We purchased a voucher through Travelzoo so it was very affordable to have a fabulous brunch with friends here. There was so much food that we had to take some to go highly recommend.

    Anastasia G.

    Gorgeous resort and a beautiful restaurant. We got to meet the chef one day, such a nice man! My family comes here for breakfasts and we always get an amazing service!

    Pork chop $46
    Daniel D.

    Fancy golf course? Check. Fancy restaurant inside the resort? Check. Prices that match what you would expect? Check. Is the food good? Read on to find out more. My wife told me that a Michelin-starred restaurant was located at this golf resort, and no it is not this one. We decided to check it out for dinner anyway. The restaurant is located deep inside the Fairmont Golf Resort, which is gated, so you have to tell the gatekeeper that you are heading to the restaurant. Parking is valet only and there is a small fee of $7 to park. The restaurant is located one floor below the main lobby after you make a left in the foyer. The receptionist greeted us and promptly seated us. We had multiple wait staff come and introduce themselves and showed us the menu. They checked on us periodically and described our dishes to us in detail. We ordered the homemade Parker roll and the pork chop to share. The roll was crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and the whipped butter with the housemade jam was fantastic. The porkchop had a crispy exterior, tender interior, and the flavor profile was quite enjoyable. The price of one appetizer and one entree set us back roughly $64 before tax and tip. As expected of an upscale hotel restaurant. All in all, it was a good experience for us. If this restaurant is this good, I certainly hope the Addison (the one with the Michelin Star) will blow us away when we try that one.

    Feelin spritzy
    Andrea V.

    We ate here for brunch, and my biggest complaint was the service. For being at a very nice hotel, I expected more from this place, and looked forward to eating here. Sadly we were disappointed and that put a damper on the experience. They were not even busy, there were various open tables available, and yet we waited awhile to be seated outside. No biggie we didn't mind waiting for the patio, but it didn't stop here. Staff apologized for the initial wait and yet the service proceeded to be lacking. The server brought us pastries for the wait and then disappeared. Finally he took our drink order, and we waited for over 15 minutes. All of the drinks arrived except for the orange juice. You would think they were out in an orange grove, hand picking the oranges, and freshly squeezing the fruit for the one cup of orange juice. So by this time we have eaten the pastries and the kids are saying they are still really hungry. After what seemed like an eternity when your kids are waiting to eat, we flagged down the server. We had him put the kids order of pancakes in first, in hopes to expedite their meals. That didn't happen and all our food came out together. We were not checked on during our meal, we didn't have water, and the server was no where to be found. For the prices you pay I would have expected better service. The food and drinks are on the high side, the view was nice, and the food was good. Other than that, this place alright. Nothing special here. Why pay more when you can pay less and get better service at Chilis. Just saying.

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    4.0(1k reviews)
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    Overall positive experience. Emily our server was so sweet, professional, and checked in on us a…read morelot. There was a bit of a delay getting our food and drinks, and we got our drinks after our food finally came out, but other than that it was overall a nice service experience. The outdoor space is dog friendly, and you will definitely see some cute pups. The food was pretty straight forward. Highlights were the Spicy Senorita drink and the Paloma. I think next time maybe some shared apps and drinks would be the way to go. I thought the fish tacos were a little bland, but the half salad half fries option is 100% the way to go. I love that they have that option as a side here. Sometimes you want the best of both worlds. Nice touch having coffee and pastries out for those who are waiting to be seated. Love that. Though the coffee was out when I went to get some, I still appreciate the nice gesture. Parking is not tricky, there is a dedicated lot. You just have to make that right turn immediately when turning in. I can see how the curvy entrance and tucked in restaurant could be a little confusing to first time visitors. Would go again with my girlfriends and on a date here. Great large space and clean beautiful vibes.

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    Inside restaurant.

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    Mediterranean Shrimp Salad - Avocado replacing shrimp upon request

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    4.0 mi
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    Fun place with a great view. We went for brunch and they had a good brunch menu. I liked the way…read morethey keep the bee theme going with the cocktails too. Food was good, service was great, and the atmosphere was laidback. And yes, I had oysters for breakfast. No regrets.

    My fiancée & I have come to really appreciate San Diego Restaurant Week as an opportunity to try…read moreout eateries we've never been before. Which is what brought us to Beeside Balcony in Del Mar during the 1st SDRW of 2026. We had Saturday night reservations & got into town early with some time to kill. We found nearby street parking fairly easily. The hostess was able to quickly accommodate us with a table despite our early arrival. Indoor dining space is minimal. But as an upstairs restaurant with "Balcony" literally in its name, the outdoor patio is where you want to be. Our server was a inconsistent on attentiveness & was slow to warm up, though she was quite personable later in the meal. Along with all of the al fresco charm dining on the balcony offered, there was also a curious & less desirable element of the ambiance. During our meal, someone went around shooting pics/ videos for social media. It felt distracting & intrusive. While the SDRW menu was what brought us here, we opted for the Chef's menu after looking over all the options. I ordered the Salmon Croquette/ Denver Steak/ Churros. She ordered Cioppino Soup/ Barramundi/ S'More Cake. Although the pacing of our courses from the kitchen was uneven, most of what we had was good to great to wonderful. Sharing tastes of our dishes with each other, the 1 egregious miss for me was the Cioppino Soup. The seafood in it was good. But that broth was not. Aside from that, the Salmon Croquette & the Barramundi were delicious. The Denver Steak was a revelation. I'd never heard of this cut before, so I looked it up. Truly, a bang for the buck all star. & prepared perfectly here with a fantastic chimichurri. For our desserts, my Churros were good but not anything to get particularly excited about. Now, on the other hand, that S'More Cake? Wow. insanely indulgent with an ooey-gooey center. I honestly can't think of a better way to end a meal. Overall, the ambiance, service, & food all had highs & lows. Collectively, though, the sum total of the experience was pleasant enough that I would be interested in coming back. My threshold for 4 stars is if I'd come back. So, 4 stars it is.

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    Covered patio brings outside in

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