 Watching the Marina's ballet of boats from Café del Rey is impressive at lunch or brunch, but the sunset hour is also magical here---and the perfect time to enjoy a cocktail in the vibrant lounge. Follow it up with a meal in the main dining room, which echoes the ocean with bold blue accents. Executive chef Daniel Roberts, previously of Baleen and Asia de Cuba, is a jovial and energetic individual. The extreme care he's put into the finer details is evident, starting with house-made bread service and continuing with the starters like house-cured salmon with crisp artichoke, crème fraîche, greens and basil vodka limoncello. Seasonal inspirations such as agnolotti of English peas with brown butter also characterize his California cuisine. Seafood is expectedly well represented, with options like Maine diver scallops with English peas, spring onions, black trumpet mushrooms and lardons, but thoughtful preparations can also be found elsewhere on the menu. Palomillo (a Cuban dish made with thinly pounded steak) is given the Mediterranean treatment with Sonoma lamb and cucumber mint Greek yogurt. End your meal with the panna cotta with fresh berries, blood orange sorbet and a honey tuile. The solid wine list offers a variety of interesting selections. The enclosed, semi-outdoor area doubles as a private room, further solidifying the restaurant's reputation as being a great choice for all occasions for more than 20 years.
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