The Maritana Grille cont
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he Don Cesar (AKA “The Pink Palace”) has several restaurants on the premises, and The Maritana Grill is their fine dining spot, located just off the lobby. The restaurant has an intimate feel, and will be undergoing expansion renovations in the coming months. The decor is subtly nautical, with white tablecloths, wainscoting on the walls, and navy blue carpet and chairs. A few sea-themed touches include a display of glass bubbles in the center of the restaurant, and some silver sea creature adornments. Also two fishtanks along one wall will catch your eye when you realize what seemed like green vegetation turns out to be a fascinating eel when he decides to explore his tank. A visit to The Don is not complete without a stroll around the magnificent property and a little history lesson on the venerable 1928 hotel which has many tales to tell as it played host to the elite, movie stars, presidents, and an occasional gangster back in the day. A few steps out the back door of The Don, and you are overlooking some of the most spectacular beachfront along our coast. We did manage to catch an amazing sunset during our visit.
The yummy “Reveal”
IF YOU GO: Maritana Grille The Don CeSar 3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 727-360-1882. www.doncesar.com Hours: Sunday - Thursday 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM Friday - Saturday 5:30 PM 11:00 PM
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