Dining at The Del
Sheerwater at the Hotel del Coronado - offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
By Lauren Donoho
1500 OCEAN
1500 OCEAN, The Del’s signature restaurant, opened in 2006 to rave reviews in the Wine Spectator and Bon Appetit. Chef de Cuisine Brian Sinnott works with local farmers and producers in creating the restaurant’s signature Southland coastal cuisine. His seasonal menus offer the very freshest area ingredients with selections from Santa Ynez to Cabo San Lucas. A vast wine library also highlights local vintners. 1500 OCEAN’s warm, contemporary interior and fantastic oceanfront terraced seating provide a unique Southern California dining experience. The outdoor Sunset Bar offers fireside cocktails and unparalleled ocean views.
SHEERWATER
Sheerwater was designed with expansive outdoor dining terraces and giant fireplaces overlooking the Pacific. The restaurant features fresh California cuisine: regional specialties that emphasize bold flavor, tantalizing spices and seasonally inspired menus. Sheerwater is also pleased to present the ‘Sun Power Kids’ menu offering healthy options that are fun to look at and taste great. Sheerwater offers breakfast, lunch, afternoon light fare, cocktails and dinner daily.
ENO WINE ROOM
ENO is devoted to providing a one-of-a-kind tasting experience of the three most delectable indulgences in the world — fine wine, rare cheeses and gourmet chocolate. The tasting room, complete with built-in cheese and chocolate cases, stores more than 2,800 wine bottles. ENO wine attendants work with guests to recommend labels based on their individual tastes and preferences and offer educated suggestions on pairings of all three indulgences. ENO also offers tasting and pairing classes as part of its ENO-Versity program, available for hotel guests and locals alike.
BABBOCK & STORY BAR
Babcock & Story, affectionately called B&S, was named after The Del’s visionary founders Elisha Babcock and H.L. Story, two mid-western businessmen who dreamed of building a resort hotel that would be the “talk of the Western world.”
Babcock & Story Bar is designed to take advantage of the spectacular seaside setting. The original 46-foot handcrafted mahogany bar, which was brought by ship from Philadelphia around Cape Horn in 1888, is the centerpiece for the bar. B&S Bar offers signature margaritas, blended tropical drinks, California premier wines, espressos and light fare.
CROWN ROOM
Over the past century, the Crown Room has enjoyed a distinguished social history. Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum is credited with designing the crown chandeliers that adorn the ceiling. In 1920, an enormous banquet was held here for England’s Prince of Wales, and in 1927 Charles Lindbergh was honored with his own celebration after his successful transatlantic flight. The Crown Room was also the scene for the first state dinner held outside of the White House.
Today, the Crown Room’s tradition of elegance continues as it plays host to a spectacular Sunday Brunch. Guests enjoy seven distinct stations creating a progressive dining experience featuring seasonal chef’s compositions with fresh local ingredients. Stations include lavish carvings, seafood, Bloody Mary, dessert and much more. The Crown Room is also the site for many holiday celebrations and special events.
