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Friday, April 26, 2024

AMAYA - FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR

AMAYA GRAND DEL MAR
5300 GRAND DEL MAR COURT
SAN DIEGO, CA. 92130
858-314-2727

I love the Fairmont Grand Del Mar and always try to enjoy a meal at Amaya.  Usually breakfast or lunch on the beautiful patio.  Enjoyed a glass of Bubbly along with the BEST 
Dungeness Crab and Avocado Benedict ever.  There was a lot of Crab and it tasted so fresh.  I requested a Tomatoes in place of the English Muffin and they used super fresh Heirloom Tomatoes that were amazing.  I savored every single bite of this incredible brunch.
Click links below to view previous posts on Amaya;

AMAYA AT THE GRAND DEL MAR

LOVE THIS STYLE

AMAYA BRUNCH MENU

A LITTLE BUBBLY AT THE GRAND

CRAB AND AVOCADO BENEDICT 

 

Thursday, September 16, 2021

FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR

FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR
5300 GRAND DEL MAR COURT
SAN DIEGO, CA. 92130
858-314-2000

The Fairmont Grand Del Mar continues to be one of my favorite destinations and hotels.
This visit was again excellent and I cannot wait to return.  While there is a distinct difference in the hotel during COVID with the main lobby bar being closed and no entertainment in the lobby on weekends, the place still has that sanctuary feeling that takes you to another place and away from the hustle and bustle of the city.  While I did not take many photos on this trip, I do invite you to click the links below to see why this place is so special.

DON'T LIKE THE CONCRETE POURED HERE.  USED TO BE PLANTS

GRAND DEL MAR LOBBY

VIEW FROM OUR ROOM

FOUND A NICE QUIET SPOT AWAY FROM THE POOL TO ENJOY THE VIEW

ENJOYED THIS QUIET LOCATION A FEW TIMES THIS VISIT

FIRE PITS AND SEATING JUST OFF THE MAIN POOL

A VIEW I ALWAYS ENJOY

BREAKFAST AT AMAYA.  EGGS BENEDICT WITH TOMATO IN PLACE OF MUFFIN

LIGHT DINNER AT AMAYA WITH OYSTERS TO START

CAESAR SALAD

CRAB SALAD












 

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR FIRESIDE LOUNGE

FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR
5300 GRAND DEL MAR CT
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
858-314-2000

Enjoyed two totally unexpected and enjoyable evenings on the lawn of the Grand Del Mar.  They turned a former large space normally reserved for special events and just beyond their Amaya restaurant into an outdoor ultra-lounge complete with cabanas and fire pits.  We settled in just to have a drink and ended up staying for hours.  Enjoyed great food including the best Sea Bass of my life.  The Sea Bass was so good we went back the following night and ate it again.  What really surprised us was they offered a Smores package that you could cook right next to your table.  I have not eaten a lot of chocolate and no marshmallows or Grahm Crackers since starting my low carb diet.  Threw the diet out the window and enjoyed Smores two nights in a row.  They were so good.  We loved sitting in our personal cabana and enjoying the great food, weather and service.  Service was exceptional and it felt like we had our own waiter on call during the entire night.  I asked for fresh vegetables with our Guacamole so I could avoid eating the chips.  No problem the waiter said without hesitation and he brought us both.  This was one of those special moments with my Wife and Daughter that I will never forget.  Laughing, smiling, heating and eating Smores.

SMORES KIT AND THE FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR

THE OUTDOOR SEATING AREA FRONTING AMAYA 

CABANAS WITH FIRE PITS LINING THE LAWN AREA

OUR PERSONAL FIRE PIT

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SETTING

LOVED THIS VIEW OF THE STAIRWAY

APPETIZERS AND THE GRAND

TARO CHIPS AND FRESH VEGGIES WITH A KICKED UP FANCY GUACAMOLE

CUCUMBERS WITH SOMETHING THAT LOOKED LIKE DIRT


FRESH OYSTERS

THE BEST SEA BASS EVER!

ROASTED CHICKEN

RISOTTO CARBONARA

SECOND VISIT FOR SEA BASS AND THEY PORTIONED IT FOR TWO

HAPPY AT THE GRAND DEL MAR

GRAND DEL MAR SMORES KIT

WHO DOESN'T LIKE SMORES

SPECIAL MOMENTS WE WILL NEVER FORGET





MY TURN TO BURN

COOKING UP SOME DELICIOUS DESSERT

GRAND DEL MAR SMORES

HAPPY FAMILY AT THE FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR


Thursday, May 16, 2019

AMAYA - FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR

FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR
5300 GRAND DEL MAR COURT
SAN DIEGO, CA. 92130
858-314-2000

I always enjoy a meal or two at Amaya when staying at the Grand Del Mar.  Service and food are always excellent.  On this visit I ordered the Ahi Tuna BLT and absolutely loved it.  The Waiter asked me if I wanted Fries or a Salad and I told him Salad but only with Romaine or Iceberg Lettuce.  I hate the bitter Mixed Greens most restaurants serve.  Happily surprised that he brought me a Caesar Salad complete with Anchovies and Shaved Parmesan.  Delicious!  The Ahi Tuna BLT was amazing.  The Smoked Bacon and Horseradish Sauce helped make this one of my favorite Ahi Sandwiches ever.  Just a little too much bread with the thick Ciabatta which is very filling.  
Click links below to view previous posts on Amaya;

AMAYA

THE GRAND DEL MAR
AMAYA IS STRAIGHT AHEAD
AMAYA
TERRACE SEATING HAS HEATERS MAKING IT COMFORTABLE EVEN WHEN A LITTLE CHILLY
AMAYA LUNCH MENU
A LITTLE BUBBLY TO START MY MEAL
DELICIOUS CAESAR SALAD SERVED WITH MY AHI BLT
AHI TUNA BLT
THIS SANDWICH WAS AMAZING