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Sea Porch Café at Loews Don CeSar Hotel

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Address:
Loews Don CeSar Hotel, 3400 Gulf Blvd.
3400 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Neighborhood:
St. Pete Beach

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Sea Porch Café at Loews Don CeSar Hotel Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Don-CeSar-Beach-Resort/dining/restaurants
Email: dchconcierge@loewshotels.com
Phone: (727) 360-1881
Hours of Operation: Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 7am-3pm & 5-10pm Friday - Saturday: 7am-3pm & 5-11pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Caribbean, Seafood
Executive Chef: Eric Neri
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: The Sea Porch Café, located on the garden level of our beautiful resort, offers groups a casual setting and a variety of Florribean delights. Open from breakfast, lunch and dinner, a semi-private dining area called “The Upper Level” can accommodate groups from 12-30 guests. A $250 rental fee is applicable for reserving “The Upper Level” and the required food minimum is $40 per person for dinner and $20 per person for lunch (prior to tax and service fee). Please contact us for a copy of the menus, to check availability, or set up an appointment. The Sea Porch Café at the Don CeSar Beach Resort, A Loews Hotel offers the perfect setting for your next social or business event. We look forward to the opportunity of hosting your group.
Private Party Contact: Adrian Robbins (727) 363-5063
Entertainment: Join us for live music on the outside patio on Friday and Saturday evenings, featuring live acoustic contemporary "beach music" from 6pm to 9pm.
Special Events & Promotions: Join us for a Breakfast Buffet on Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 11:30am.

Getting there

Parking: Hotel Parking
Parking Details: Up to 3 hours of Self Parking is complimentary when dining in Sea Porch Cafe.

A word from Sea Porch Café at Loews Don CeSar Hotel

The newly renovated Sea Porch restaurant is the ideal place for a "Seaside Chic" oasis for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The menu focuses on fresh, natural and Floribbean cuisine, providing the perfect blend of flavors from the Caribbean, Jamaica and Florida. Executive Chef Eric Neri showcases his… personal take on regional dishes, all with his own unique flair. New favorites include Tostones, Wood Oven Cuban Breads, Florida fish, Ceviche and more. Savor some of Neri's regional chutneys, salsas and specially made mojos which add some spice and pizzazz to each dish. Guests can choose to dine inside under the oversized skylight or outside under the swaying palms and take in the serene Gulf views. Groups up to can enjoy the upper Sea Porch with sliding doors, making it even more exclusive. or for private functions up to 60 people. Continued

Sea Porch Café at Loews Don CeSar Hotel

3.9

50 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch
Diners' Choice WinnerSt. Petersburg

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57 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

57 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

great for outdoor dining(29)
special occasion(22)
scenic view(20)

great for lunch(18)
fit for foodies(17)
romantic(11)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (57)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Casual and great food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was great and we all liked the light and airy atmosphere"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food is very good as is the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2008

Dined on 04/10/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food is very good as is the presentation since the "redo". A casual dinner outside was most enjoyable and relaxing. Bread basket is EXCEPTIONAL! Service was great. Parking validation is a great asset. Have dined there in the past and will continue to do so."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Loved the location and the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2010

Dined on 04/05/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Loved the location and the food. So glad we tried it."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We booked the reservation

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We booked the reservation expecting to see the regular lunch menu (as listed on Open Table) but it was Brunch for Easter. The food was good - especially the Mahi-mahi with corn sauce and the chicken asparagus salad. However at $50pp(!!!) I would expect shrimp cocktail, oysters, crepes or waffles, and mimosas - but there were none of these. At $29.95 I would have found it pricey but acceptable at the Don. The service was great and our 8 year old really enjoyed it."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always a great time at the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2004

Dined on 04/07/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Always a great time at the Don Cesar. Our family has dined at the Sea Porch Cafe numerous times and we have always enjoyed the food and service. Lisa, our server on numerous occasions, has always been very personable and enjoyable to chat with. Great food and a hard to replicate beach dining experience."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2004

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Since the menu was redone

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/18/2012

2008

Dined on 03/18/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Since the menu was redone , the selection and preparation is just wonderful. Great spot for lunch whether inside or out."

Dined on 03/18/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Server was efficient. Food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/13/2012

2012

Dined on 03/13/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Server was efficient. Food was very good, delivered warm. Good seafood selection."

Dined on 03/13/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food and servicenat the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/11/2012

2008

Dined on 03/11/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food and servicenat the seamporches was fabulous. We had the crab cake and the corn chowder soup. Our daughter, a college stident, said she had never tasted anything as good as the corn chowder. We followed these appetizers with the steak, salmon, and mahi main courses. All were cooked to perfection. This restaurant is pricey, but well worth it. There were many noisy children in the restaurant when we were there as this is the "casual dining spot" in the Don Cesar hotel. Be aware of this so your experience is not marred."

Dined on 03/11/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The chef always has something

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/29/2012

2009

Dined on 02/29/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The chef always has something new and unusual on the menu. The recent offering of coconut cake was a surprise: large pieces of coconut baked in a cupcake, which needed a knife and fork to cut."

Dined on 02/29/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The restaurant is in a beautiful

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/04/2012

2008

Dined on 03/04/2012

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The restaurant is in a beautiful building, and that's probably the last positive comment I can make. The valet parking costs $18, exhorbitant!Once we were seated, it took fifteen minutes to have our water glasses filled-it was 1:30 pm and not crowded.I ordered the grilled mahi mahi sandwich which came with a salad that was ordinaire; the fish was overcooked and dry. They forgot to serve the promised mango aioli, and only brought it when I asked for something to add to the sandwich because the fish was so dry. We had to sit indoors due to high windson the beach that day. We had to wait to get our check. No one came by to refill our water glasses-had to flag down one of the hostesses. The meal was not worth the price of parking. Disappointing"