Del Mar
Spanish restaurant · Waterfront
791 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
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Highlights
Waterfront Spanish villa with exceptional paella & tapas
Waterfront Spanish villa with exceptional paella & tapas
"“Brunch like a Spaniard” on the Southwest Waterfront at Del Mar, which rolled out a new three-course menu for $32 this spring. Dishes include churros con sobrasada and eggs rotos, with a 90-minute bottomless beverage pairing for $22 per person (sangria, bloody marys, mimosas, spritzes, and nonalcoholic cocktails). Available noon to 3 p.m. See menu here." - Emily Venezky
"Looking out at the water from Del Mar, it’s easy to image a seaside city like Barcelona. Maria and Fabio Trabocchi were some of the first restaurateurs to open at The Wharf, and now Del Mar has turned into a critically acclaimed spot for Spanish fine dining. Can’t-miss dishes include the seafood paella and churros served in a rich chocolaty sauce. On weekends, try its new three-course brunch menu for $32." - Tierney Plumb
"In DC there’s pricey, and then there’s Wharf-pricey. And while a meal at Del Mar will set you back a few, the seafood here is good enough to make you forget about your checking account (at least until dinner is over). Del Mar has the hallmarks of what the Wharf is known for—it’s flashy, super large, and filled with tourists, but what sets it apart is the consistently excellent dishes coming out of the kitchen. Inspired by the Spanish coast, the menu revolves around fresh seafood. We love the sizzling Andalusian shrimp to start, as well as the giant crispy Branzino and sashimi crudo, both of which can feed at least two hungry people. Some dishes, like the snapper filet, are served without vegetable accompaniments, so you’ll want to load up on the sides—and you can’t go wrong with the bravas potatoes and the pan con tomate. photo credit: Christie Allison" - Madeline Weinfield
"For a quick meal set to scenic waterfront views, the Wharf’s luxe Spanish restaurant now offers an “express” lunch for just $28 per person. The three-course meal includes starters like cherry gazpacho or tuna tartare, mains like paella or Catalonian-styled charcoal roasted chicken, and homemade cookies for dessert." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Fabio Trabocchi’s celebration of Spanish seafood fare takes up two stories along the Potomac. Its lavish dinner menu includes a seafood tower for up to four ($270), a selection of cured meats, tapas and grilled protein from branzino to veal. An outdoor bar dressed to the nines stays open through the summer." - Tierney Plumb, Vinciane Ngomsi
