Located on the main strip at the northern end of Del Mar
Plaza, Del Mar Rendezvous has been satisfying San Diegans with upscale Chinese
and Asian fusion cuisine since it opened its doors in 2004. With the year of the Dragon before us,
Rendezvous has made perfection its resolution for 2012, as it aims to build
upon its early successes and maintain its supremacy as one of the finest
Chinese restaurants in San Diego County.
It must be stated at the outset that Del Mar Rendezvous is
much more than just another Chinese food restaurant. Although the eatery focuses on traditional
Chinese flavors, it features many other Asian styles, and utilizes elegant
plating techniques, making each dish look as brilliant and stimulating as it
tastes. Rendezvous also goes above and
beyond and does something that all 21st century restaurants should
do – caters to customers with specific dietary preferences by offering full menus
specific to gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets.
Del Mar Rendezvous changed hands this past year (within the
family so the food remains the same fashion and quality), and with the new
owners came welcomed changes. The
interior has been remodeled, adding authentic Chinese adornments, altering the
seating options to include marble tables and a circular wood booth, expanding
the outdoor patio, and opening up the kitchen for your viewing pleasure and to
witness the making of over 100 different dishes, catering to nearly every
dietary partiality.
The menu has also been improved upon with the addition of an
expansive and ever-changing list of over 90 wines, available for dine in or
take out, offered at half-price by the bottle everyday for take out, as well as
for dining in on Wednesdays and Sundays.
To further compliment its cornucopia of dishes, Rendezvous also offers
over 20 local, import and craft beers.
To start, try the peppery fried calamari ($11) – crispy
golden battered calamari accompanied by green and red bell peppers, and white
onion in a chili-pepper seasoning, served with a side of spicy Sriracha aioli –
probably the best fried calamari I’ve sampled in San Diego. Another favorite is the sesame crusted seared
ahi ($13) – a fresh and flavorful dish layering the cool flavors of sushi grade
ahi tuna with mixed spring greens tossed in sweet house vinaigrette, all
covered in a vitalizing wasabi aioli.
For dessert, go with the Xango ($6.95), a banana cheesecake
wrapped in cinnamon pastry and topped with powdered sugar, whipped cream,
caramel and chocolate sauce. This
craveable dish looks like a dessert egg roll and makes for a delightful end to
an exquisite rendezvous.
Del Mar Rendezvous has take out and validates up to 2 hours
of parking in Del Mar Plaza.
Reservations are recommended.
Check out their online
menu for an array of tantalizing photos and descriptions.
DEL MAR RENDEZVOUS
1555 Camino Del Mar, Suite #102
(near the northern most end, street level, right before Il Fornaio)
(858)-755-2669
Parking:
Free validation for two hours of
self-parking in the spacious covered parking garage located directly behind the
restaurant in the Del Mar Plaza.
Hours:
Lunch:
Monday - Saturday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Monday - Saturday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Dinner:
Sunday - Thursday 4 pm - 9:30 pm
Friday & Saturday 4 pm - 10 pm
Sunday - Thursday 4 pm - 9:30 pm
Friday & Saturday 4 pm - 10 pm
Closed daily from 2:30pm - 4pm
