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Del Mar

791 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC, 20024, US

0 of 11 situation details named · reviewed 2026-09-09, next 2026-09-21

Verdict

No blocking evidence found; the situation is still thin

Weakest coverage: Commitment. Those fields were not published, so they are not filled in.

No critical risk recorded for this situation. 0 watch items and 4 residual unknowns remain visible.

Planning load Material. No official conflict. Reviewed 2026-09-09, next 2026-09-21.

Call (202) 588-7272 to confirm hours, party size, and the volatile fields, then book on the Resy pathway.

Situation of record

Occasion
not stated
Party
not stated
Lead time
not stated
Daypart
not stated
Spend band
not stated
Planning tolerance
not stated
Commitment ceiling
not stated
Constraints
none stated

This packet was generated from a thin situation. Treat the ordering and verdict as provisional until more of the night is described.

Residual unknowns — carried forward, not resolved

  1. Dietary handling requires direct confirmation

    Del Mar asks guests to disclose dietary restrictions or food allergies when reserving. Its menu warns that cross contamination can occur and encourages guests with severe allergies to speak with a manager.

    → Confirm before inviting anyone with a restriction.

  2. Access honesty marker: route unstated

    Not stated on the restaurant's own pages — the physical-access route and restroom detail were not published. Confirm live before you commit.

    → Ask only if a guest needs it; the record does not claim accessibility either way.

  3. Accessibility route detail

    Recorded as unknown at the last first-party review; not inferred, not filled.

    → Carry into the confirmation call if it bears on your night.

  4. Dress expectation unstated

    Not stated on the restaurant's own pages — a dress code was not published. Confirm live before you commit.

    → Read the room from the atmosphere note; the restaurant has published no rule.

At the table

What to order
No dish is named on the restaurant's own pages. Ask what the kitchen is known for.
What it costs
No per-guest figure on file.
If you cancel
No deposit or cancellation fee is stated.
Published hours
Published hours: Monday 3-8 PM; Tuesday-Saturday 12-9:30 PM; Sunday 12-8 PM.

Confirmation script

  1. Confirm current hours directly
  2. Confirm reservation release and cancellation terms
  3. Confirm dietary handling with the kitchen
  4. Confirm accessibility route and restroom detail
  5. Reconfirm arrival logistics for your window
  6. Check current menu prices

Contact of record: (202) 588-7272 · https://resy.com/cities/dc/del-mar-dc?date=2024-02-06&seats=2

Evidence extract

Service
Spanish, Seafood, Tapas. Hours Published hours: Monday 3-8 PM; Tuesday-Saturday 12-9:30 PM; Sunday 12-8 PM. Reservations via Resy.
Hours
Published hours: Monday 3-8 PM; Tuesday-Saturday 12-9:30 PM; Sunday 12-8 PM.
Reservations
Del Mar accepts reservations via Resy, phone and email. It reconfirms reservations at least 48 hours in advance and holds a table for 15 minutes after the reservation time; after that, the table may be given to another guest. No cancellation-dollar penalty is stated on the reviewed page.
Price
Current dinner examples include Charred Broccolini $16, Arroz Meloso Lobster $49 and Signature Seafood Paella $140 for two. Weekend brunch publishes a $36 three-course prix fixe alongside a la carte dishes.
Dietary
Del Mar asks guests to disclose dietary restrictions or food allergies when reserving. Its menu warns that cross contamination can occur and encourages guests with severe allergies to speak with a manager.
Access
Not stated on the restaurant's own pages — the physical-access route and restroom detail were not published. Confirm live before you commit.
Parking / transit
Wharf valet parking is available through the InterContinental Hotel at Sutton Square SW across from Del Mar Cafe.
Dress
Not stated on the restaurant's own pages — a dress code was not published. Confirm live before you commit.
Group
The restaurant publishes private dining rooms and multiple event spaces; specific event commitments are handled separately. Seating evidence from the restaurant's own pages: Designed by world-renowned Lazaro Rosa Violan of Barcelona, Del Mar invites guests to experience the warmth of Spain at every turn, from the casual charm of Café del Mar and the Cabana to our stunning private dining rooms and the second floor outdoor Terraza, where sweeping views of the marina and the Wharf's Yacht Club set the scene. · From small board room dinners to grand spaces with fireplaces for receptions overlooking Boundary Channel, Del Mar’s beautifully appointed four private dining rooms offer distinct decor and ambiance for your event needs, with capacities ranging from 8 to 120 guests.
Meal length
Not stated on the restaurant's own pages — typical meal length was not published. Confirm live before you commit.

Sources and limits

  • https://www.delmardc.com/
  • https://www.delmardc.com/reservations
  • https://www.delmardc.com/menus-intro
  • https://www.delmardc.com/private-events
  • https://www.delmardc.com/dinnermenu
  • https://www.delmardc.com/brunch
  • https://resy.com/cities/dc/del-mar-dc?date=2024-02-06&seats=2

Official restaurant website / first-party page · Hours, pricing and policy fields change without notice — reconfirm for your date.

Fields below are taken from the restaurant's own public pages, or marked unstated when those pages were silent. Confirm live before booking.

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