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Photo courtesy of Loews Don CeSar Hotel.
Photo courtesy of Loews Don CeSar Hotel.
Photo courtesy of Maritana Grille
Photo courtesy of Maritana Grille

Maritana Grille

Item: Maritana Grille
Author: Michelle da Silva Richmond

Cuisine: American, Caribbean, New American

Price: $$$

10Best Says

Always a favorite with locals and visitors alike, the iconic Loews Don CeSar's award-winning restaurant is at once romantic and classy and renowned for its excellent service, extensive wine list, contemporary menu - and dazzling aquarium lining the wall where you might just spy the resident eel, CeSar. The AAA Four Diamond award-winner showcases contemporary American cuisine punctuated by fresh seafood selections. For a truly unique experience, book the Chef's Table and enjoy the tailor-made menu brought to you by Maritana's culinary team. Sip fine wine and enjoy the savory selections ranging from snapper with lemon risotto, Maine lobster, scallops with quinoa risotto and other selections from the sea. Meat lovers will enjoy rack of lamb with gnocchi, venison with butternut puree, tender fillet mignon and more. Decadent desserts are de rigueur.

Address:

3400 Gulf Blvd
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-360-1882

Hours:

Tue-Thu,: Sun; 6pm-10pm
Fri-Sat: 6pm-11pm

Website:

loewshotels.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Michelle da Silva Richmond
St. Petersburg / Clearwater Local Expert

Beach Restaurants: "Leave room for dessert and ask for the "Reveal." You'll be amazed and talking about it for days. Have your phone ready and video the server as they "reveal" something to remember."

Best for Beach Restaurants Because: Tucked into the iconic Loews Don CeSar, it's one of the classiest restaurants in town and promises a memorable visit.

EXPERT TIPS BY: Kara Franker
St. Petersburg / Clearwater Local Expert

Best Restaurants: "For starters nosh on tuna tartare and pork belly, but save room for the lobster with pappardelle pasta and heirloom tomato."

Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: Attentive service, a terrific wine list, and a chef's table menu highlight the kitchen's skill and the restaurant's elegance.

Main Menu
- Farm Greens
  
  Citrus & Golden Tomato Salad
  
  avocado | cara cara oranges I goat cheese I orange-vanilla bean vinaigrette ($14.00)
  
  Baby Kale & Frisee
  
  paneletta croutons I parmesan-reggiano I caesar dressing ($13.00)
  
  Heirloom Tomato Wedge
  
  candied bourbon bacon I little gem greens I blacksticks blue I green goddess ($15.00)
- Blue
  
  Lobster Coconut Bisque
  
  coriander I lime ($14.00)
  
  Mussels
  
  tomato I calabrian chili I coppa ($16.00)
  
  Crab Cake
  
  harrisa aioli I crab-ginger slaw I charred lemon ($18.00)
  
  Octopus
  
  casteltravano olives I lemon I evoo ($17.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna Poke & Crab Louis
  
  sun choke chips I sriracha pearls I wakame ($22.00)
- Ranch
  
  Foie Gras Torchon
  
  blackberry conserve | pecan brittle | sauternes ($18.00)
  
  Prime Filet Tartare
  
  black truffle I quail egg Ifrisee Iyukon crisp ($20.00)
  
  Rabbit Confit
  
  new potato I grain mustard gastrique I pickled spring onion ($16.00)
  
  Quail
  
  beet risotto | toasted pecans | bourbon glaze ($17.00)
- Raw Bar / Caviar
  
  West Coast Oysters
  
  Wahoo Crudo
  
  yuzu | avocado | watermelon radish ($16.00)
  
  Shrimp Cocktail
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Seafood Platter
  
  shrimp | lobster | jumbo lump crab | oysters ($65.00)
  
  Siberian Servurga
  
  ($150.00)
  
  Russian Osetra
  
  ($175.00)
  
  Beluga Hybrid-Kaluga
  
  ($275.00)
- Field
  
  Joyce Farms Brick Chicken
  
  mushrooms I asparagus I yukon potato puree ($28.00)
  
  Anderson Ranch Lamb Rack
  
  carrot-vadouvan puree I sugar snap peas I pecan dukkha I mint chutney ($46.00)
  
  Steak La Plancha
  
  black garlic butter I herb fries I arugula ($36.00)
  
  Ancient Grains " Fried Rice"
  
  cauliflower | mushrooms | ginger ($26.00)
- Sea
  
  Snapper
  
  meyer lemon risotto I baby artichoke I calabrian chili sofrito ($34.00)
  
  Local Catch
  
  citrus & avocado salad I coconut-jasmine rice I ginger glaze ($34.00)
  
  Cioppino
  
  scallops I shrimp I mussels I fresh catch I roasted fennel & tomato broth ($36.00)
  
  Maine Lobster
  
  hand cut pappardelle I asparagus spears I oyster mushrooms I lobster cream ($38.00)
  
  Diverscallops
  
  sweet pea emulsion I braised leek I royal trumpet mushroom I citrus antique ($36.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna
  
  foie gras butter | syrah sirop | garlic greens | yukon potato ($36.00)
  
  Market Catch
  
  locally sourced | sustainable fish | artfully presented

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