Food and atmosphere at its best!
Absolutely the best dinning in the area. I could not find anything wrong in anything. Perfection at its finest.
Had our first meal there last evening. Perfect in all aspects. Simple and elegant decor. Excellent staff( a special shout out to Cody , our server and Chef Chris) but all were just great. Food was simply wonderful. Must surely be the very best restaurant in the area.
I had dinner at Camellia Cafe Friday night and really enjoyed the food, drinks, waiter and general vibe of the restaurant. Liked it so much that I returned tonight alone to have dinner at the bar. I arrived at 5:05 and was shocked by the chilly reception I received when I arrived 25 minutes before they opened. Never mind that the door was unlocked and so I walked in. I thought they opened at 5pm. I would have been fine to wait 25 minutes but the male and female at the front door acted so oddly that I asked if everything was alright. I did not feel welcomed. I was told there was a "meeting going on." I get that too. It would have been nice to know that I was welcomed and would I mind waiting in the chairs right outside the door? But it felt like I had wondered in and disturbed them. I left and went to another fine restaurant in the area who welcomed me for dinner. So, I don't know. Food is important but so is service and this service felt exclusive. Bah.
The food, ambiance, and service were perfect. It was a fantastic evening.
Went late on a Saturday night. Food and service was outstanding. Had several small appetizers to share and the kobe steak burger. I never knew happy cows would taste so good. Great experience all around; except for the loud drunk at the bar (I think his name was Gary). Get help Gary.
Food was great, but our server he lacked people skills. He didn't deal well with large groups.
Amazing food , Chef Ryan is the man here in Fairhope. Food is always on point and delightfully delicious.
Made a reservation-showed up early-seated us right away. Greeted by a super great waitress-April, who could talk about college football, which we loved and Fairhope history (the Café also). As they told us the menu changes daily, so to tell you what I ate, well, it might change. Tomato bisque soup was great! My husband had the tomato salad, which looked great minus the bacon. I had a red snapper dish-hoppin jon(that is what we call it in KY)-the red snapper was great, but unfortunately I did not read the ingredients which it had lardon in it-I am vegetarian. My husband had the scampi-looked great. Dessert was fabulous-Press Pot coffee and blueberry bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. I would return! The music was great-good variety. Atmosphere-calming-romantic.
Camelia has been consistently amazing for us. They are our goto for special occasions and entertaining out-of-town guests. The food is amazing and the service is always great.