The food here was absolutely amazing. The chef came out to speak with us asked us how we liked it and was it anything he could've done better. The waiters were very friendly. They waited on us as soon as we walked in. Definitely get 5 stars read more

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I feel like a lot of times hotel restaurants get unintended bad rep. People tend to have this stereotypical thought that hotel restaurants are overpriced establishments meant to overcharge visiting tourists. However, this is not the case for Maritana Grille. I would like to say that after tonight, Maritana Grille has secured a place on my list of top places to take people for good night out on the town in the Tampa Bay area. Located in the beautiful and elegant Don CeSar hotel, Maritana Grille is not a large restaurant. However, upon walking in, you feel a comfortable presence in the nicely lit dining room. The tables are covered in nice crisp linens and the seats are nicely plush. The room is accented by several fish tanks featuring tropical species that cues you in on the restaurant's focus on seafood. Today, we started off the meal with 2 appetizers, the foie gras and the sous vide octopus. Both were fantastic. The foie was accented with a hint of coffee flavor and was so smooth and rich that it kind of melts away and disappears in your mouth without being too overwhelmingly rich and heavy. The octopus was perfectly tender with just the right amount of crispiness on the outside for textual contrast and was paired with some fantastic sauces. For the main entree, I selected the loin of venison. Venison is one of those meats where it is so easy to get wrong by overcooking because of how lean the meat is. But not this place. It was cooked extremely well, fitting nicely right in between medium rare and medium doneness, staying nicely moist with just the right amount of chew. The meat was also seasoned well where you get a taste of the unique gaminess of the venison, but without it becoming too overpowering on the palate. Finally, the dessert. What a fantastic tiramisu. Most of the time, places just come out with your standard layered tiramisu. But tonight, the tiramisu was done in a more deconstructed manner, with nice streaks off cream laced with coffee dust and nice nuggets of gently soaked lady fingers amidst semi-sweet chocolate mousse. In short, too long didn't read, this place is fantastic. It is not your typical hotel restaurant. It is in fact quite the opposite and worth every penny that I paid tonight. Definitely looking forward to coming back here again :) read more

While at our weekend stay at the Don Cesar we dined 2 nights in a row. Both nights were memorable.The first night I tried the pork belly to start and the seared sea-bass afterwards, (the truffle pomp frites I added later out of curiosity and gluttony. I stole some of the confit duck leg and also some sous vide octopus.The second night I tried the coffee rubbed filet. The blanco cosmo and the new old fashion are a must pre dinner. Any wine on the menu is phenomenal , the server will not stir you wrong in choosing the best pairings for your dinner. read more

Maritana - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

My wife and I are staying at The Don Cesar so we decided to try the fine dining option. I wish we hadn't. The Decor is nice and keeping with the elegance of the hotel. The service was friendly and attentive. The food need some work. We were offered a bread service for that never arrived, we ordered the steak tartare and it was good. Great taste and texture instead of the normal yoke they freeze dried and and shaved it on top cutesy but not necessary. We ordered the octopus it came out was dried out and over Smokey not edible. We set it aside and server asked our thoughts. We told our thoughts and he took it away asking did we want to try something else to replace it. (My thought was they might not put on the bill, they did. $30 for one tentacle) my wife ordered the swordfish and I ordered the filet. The sword fish was under done and not seasoned at all. The filet was cooked to correct temp but came out dry and underwhelming. Oh the bread service finally did arrive before our mains, the butter the sent out was cold not able to spread. For the money you will pay here you can do better i am sure. read more

It was a extraordinary experience: food was delicious, attention was amazing and the atmosphere was great

If you are looking for fine dining and great service this is the place for you. I just enjoyed a full course meal that melted in my mouth with every serving. First time in Tampa and I will return. Try the pillow talk cocktail. It was very refreshing along with the black bass. read more

Maritana - Great scallop appetizer and pre meal taste with tuna tar tar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

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First of all, it's beautiful in there! The staff was so attentive and helpful. We had never been and our sever explained the meals very well - plus shared what wine or drink he would pair it with. This girl loves wine so please believe I listened and tried it, and it was perfect. I got the gnocchi dish while my husband got the flounder we both left full and happy. And guess what, they have a kids menu. We will definitely be back. If your in St. Pete definitely give The Don a visit and stop into the Maritana! read more

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We came for our friends birthday and if it wasn't for him I would have let management know how crappy of an experience We had. An hour wait for cold duck breast and a small portion of noodles that cost 45 dollars. And I mean smalllllllll. So disappointed. The only good thing was the nice server who kept apologizing. I left feeling taken advantage of and still hungry. Avoid this place read more

Greeting- yes Vibe- cool BR- hotel lobby Parking- hotel don cesar Price- expensive Service- ok Food Grilled octopus awful. Chewy and fishy Crabcake- good lump meat too much mayo Tuna tartare ok Wild mushrooms outstanding! Truffle fries very good Tomahawk ribeye not good. All bone! Little meat. Rip off Creme brulee excellent Dinosaur egg all show taste not good Ice cream ok WIGB? No read more

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Fine dining at Saint Pete Beach! The menu is innovative, but not intimidating. It's loyal to local dining but elevated and globally inspired. The steak tartar is one of the best I ever enjoyed. The staff is excellent - particularly had the pleasure of being served by Don (like the hotel!) He knew the menu so well, and guided our evening with great recommendations but not upselling. Speedy but not rush... perfect! I tend to be disappointed by the service and quality of food at this hotel overall, but Maritana really nails it between the service and cuisine. I hope the rest of the hotel's hospitality services follow! read more

Excellent service, excellent presentation, creative dishes. Worth the price point and trip across the bridge. Highly recommend the gem salad and seared duck! read more

Our favorite restaurant in the area. The food is always phenomenal from appetizers to desserts everything is impressive. The staff is amazing, and very attentive. We eat here a couple times a year when we vacation at the Don Cesar. read more

This used to be my favorite vacation restaurant and have had several awesome experiences. The service was still excellent but the food is not what it used to be. We had a lamb appetizer. Lamb was cooked and seasoned well but it was served with a applewood chip icecream this attempt to be interesting was as unappealing as it sounds Ordered the scallops entree and at the price was shocked it was 3 scallops with a "melon gel" yep also an attempt to be interesting that was unappealing. I wish they would have stuck to the classic food prepared well that had drawn us in the first time and kept us coming back. read more

OMG! The ambience and the service level is the ultimate. Cesar, the eel, was a fascinating and entertaining dinner companion. Our waiter, Don, had the most incredible speaking voice and was very helpful on many subjects, including cocktail, entree and dessert selections. The Pink Palace and Bourbon Berry Bramble were fabulous drinks. The duck confit was to die for. I am ruined forever! This is my special go-to restaurant of all time!!! read more

Maritana - Meet CeSar the resident eel! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

This is truly the pinnacle of fine dining. With a beautiful modern themed restaurant inside an even more beautiful historic hotel, the Maritana Grille's pulchritude is not its only strength. The food has excellent presentation and awesome taste. I ordered the foie gras and bacon-wrapped shrimp as appetizers. Both of which were spectacular in taste. Additionally, I got the lobster pasta as an entree. Although steep in price, the sheer quantity of fresh lobster and taste make up for the price. For a side dish, I definitely recommend the truffle pom frites. Those were GREAT! On top of it all, the servers were extremely friendly and attentive to my table... so that was a plus. Overall, my dinner experience at the Maritana Grill was truly memorable. read more

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WOW!! It's been a few weeks since I had the chance to dine here and I can't stop thinking or talking about it! Highly recommended if you're at the Don or even just in the St Pete area. Chef Mouhssine Benhamacht is incredibly talented. The restaurant itself appears a bit dated compared to some of the surrounding elements (this is a Loews Hotel after all) but it's a lovely establishment with fabulous service and THAT FOOD! We started with bread service and an amuse bouche of golden beet salad, a homemade burrata, and balsmaic vinegar. Seasonally appropriate and definitely an exciting start. This was followed by the tuna sashimi, served atop lemongrass aioli with a ginger "crunch." Talk about texture! The tuna was buttery smooth and the crunch added the most interesting layer of sweet / sharp crispness. This was followed by my favorite course - duck tortellini in a foie gras brandy cream sauce. So rich, so savory, so freaking good. I wish I could live in that sauce. HIGHLY recommended. We were then served an off-menu course of roasted peaches atop house-made cheese, a lovely seasonal palate cleanser before a seafood course. The cioppino is made with the most fresh-tasting scallops, shrimp, mussels, and grouper in a roasted fennel & tomato broth. This was my boyfriend's top choice (but IMO the duck was even better!!). The next course was a small rack of lamb, served fairly rare with celery root puree, sweet pea gnocchi, roasted carrots and a mint pesto. Delicious and perfectly cooked. I especially enjoyed the gnocchi. Finally, we were treated to two dessert courses - the infamous "Reveal" and a fairly unremarkable bread pudding. (I must admit, the Reveal was very exciting to look at but after all the fabulous food we'd had for dinner, the desserts just fell a bit flat. Maybe it's time for some change to the pastry program?) This is absolutely a must try! I'll be back!! read more

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Amazing dinner! My husband and I had the filet. It was excellent! Special dining experience. Peter is the best and will take great care of you! read more

Maritana - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Excellent service and food and atmosphere!! Top Notch! Don't miss it!! The pork chop and Filet were awesome! read more

Maritana - Incredible Pork chops ! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

As usual, everything was first class. The food, the service, the ambience. We loved the lady who seated us & the lady who was our primary server. The only reason for 4 stars is the accoust read more

We've been going to the Maratina over the years and last night's experience was disappointing. The menu offered a small number of entrees to choose from. I didn't receive what I ordered exactly, the presentation was fair, the serving was small. The ambience was very good and the wait staff excellent. The value was moderate. I won't be in a hurry to go back read more

Great atmosphere and Amazing service. The food was the problem. It's very expensive and you don't get much food. Also the sauce was quite watery. I paid a lot and left hungry. I actually got more food on the way home after spending nearly 100 dollars read more

Dined here this last weekend. We had out of town guests with us from Atlanta. This was an enjoyable night of fine dining with perfectly paired wine chosen by the chef. Chef Ferrari is in the process of rolling out her latest menu of dishes each described on the most inviting menu. If relaxation and fine dining with superb wait service is your desired outcome for the evening, Maritana Grille is restaurant for you. read more

This restaurant was recommended to me by a AIRBNB owner. I called two weeks ahead to let them know I planned to propose to my wife (vow renewal) and they did everything possible to accommodate us. The staff EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM, were so courteous and friendly. Everything went out without a problem. The food was delicious as well. The ONLY thing keeping this from being a five star is that the $30 I spent on octopus ended up being a single tentacle. Other than that, this spot is HOT! read more

The help Janet was very attentive. The atmosphere is nice. I ordered the Filet Mignonette. The cut of beef was sub par. The filet was tough and grainy (see p. I'm Not sure I will return. read more

Maritana - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Once again Jeff at the bar is a great host. He advised us on the best specials and his choices were great for all of us. Jeff kept the jokes and conversation rolling, once again making our evening at the Don Cesar fun again! read more

Maritana - Jeff at the bar with King George - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

--- Short Synopsis --- This is a nice place to splurge for a special occasion! There is a classy, upscale ambiance to it along with beautiful plating. --- Detailed Review --- For parking, there is complimentary valet if you dine at Maritana Grille. Getting to the valet was a tad tricky as you have to take a side street and then cross the bridge to get to the main entrance on the 2nd floor. I came here with my significant other to celebrate our two years. As you walk into the Don Cesar and Maritana Grille, you are greeted by a beautiful hallway, chandeliers, fish tanks and an overall beautiful ambiance. As per the recommendation of our waiter, we ordered the Gulf of Mexico Wahoo as an appetizer. The toro (tuna) was not the best toro I have had, but it was good. I enjoyed avocado and citrus soy sauce along with the crab and vegetables; however, I would probably not order this dish again. The bread was a different story. I really enjoyed the bread! We got two orders and were asked if we wanted more. We decided to save some stomach space for dessert and reluctantly said no to more bread. The bread selection was fresh, warm, and delicious. Our favorites were the slightly sweet small, round dinner rolls, but I enjoyed them all. The crushed olives and salted butter provided nice spreads for the bread. The bread was presented nicely and differently both times we got bread. I ordered the Cobia and my significant other ordered the tasting menu with the Kombu Cured Tuna, Roasted Zucchini Soup, and the Chilean Sea Bass. We shared all the dishes. The Kombu cured tuna came with apricots, wontons, and veggies. I enjoyed this more than the Gulf of Mexico Wahoo. The flavors were stronger. The apricots provided a nice crunchy texture contrast to the tuna, but the taste, which was good, was a tad strong and almost overpowered the tuna. Regardless, a good dish. I really enjoyed the roasted zucchini soup with the poached egg, hazelnuts, and mushrooms. The soup had nice earthy tones of flavor to it. It was not as visually appealing as some of the other dishes, but I loved the earthy and nutty flavors in it. For the cobia, it came with gnocchi dumplings, crab, broccolini, and fennel. It was cooked in saffron fumet (stock), and olive oil. I liked the broccolini, cobia, and crab! The fish was also cooked to have a nice sear on it that I liked. This dish was not as rich as I thought it would be; but still a decent dish that was presented nicely. My favorite dish of the night was the Chilean Sea Bass with coconut barley, citrus soy, snap peas, and some pomegranate seeds. The flavor combination was excellent. There was texture contrast and the fish was cooked nicely with a crisp edge. None of the ingredients were overpowering. For dessert, we ordered the croissant bread pudding and the Reveal. The bread pudding was tasty, but nothing too special. Instead, I would go with just the reveal next time! The reveal dessert was cool to see! The warm/hot caramel would melt the chocolate egg exterior in a cool fashion! This "reveals" the interior cake, nuts, and almond ice cream. I think the caramel made it a tad too sweet for me, but a great dish other than that! I loved the nuts they provided in the dish. It helped emphasized the nutty tones of the dish along with providing that nice texture contrast. All the dishes were presented and plated in a beautiful fashion. I recommend coming here to splurge for a special occasion! read more

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One of the best meals of my life! Top notch service from the lovely Jess, he practically anticipated our needs before we knew them ourselves. We had the sous vide octopus, which is lightly fried before serving, the black bass, the sea scallops and the tiramisu. Everything was absolutely delicious, my one complaint was that the food was too hot when it came out so I burned my mouth eating too quickly. We celebrated our anniversary here and they gave us a cute little dessert plate as well, which was so nice and unexpected! The overall vibe of this place is very upscale and we enjoyed walking around the grounds of the resort after dinner. read more

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I've eaten at many of this country's top steakhouses. This is the best meal I've had in a very long time. I highly recommend.

Amazing food and wonderful waiter even kept bringing me yummy mock tails since I was pregnant. Loved the cherry salad, halibut, pompano was okay (very different), people we were with raves about the filet mignon & oysters read more

Maritana - Blueberry gimlet non alcoholic - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Decided to have our anniversary dinner here based on the great reviews given by Yelpers. You guys were right on point. This was a fantastic dinner. The service was 5 stars. Our waiter was professional, helpful and not over bearing. The food unbelievable. We sat down at 7pm And left At 10 pm. We were not rushed but encouraged to enjoy our meal and evening. What a great dining experience. If you have the opportunity go. You will have an enjoyable and delightful dining experience. read more

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Oh my word this was a wonderful, wonderful experience. Janet was our server and she was fantastic from start to finish. Janet even held our table during the course of our dinner so we could slip out onto the beach for fabulous pictures of the sunset! The Foie Gras Duo appetizer was phenomenal! Warm Foie Gras on top of bread pudding with fig and chilled Foie Gras on top of Brioche w/gelatin cubes of Sauternes & Blueberry-Amazing!! That was some of THE BEST Foie Gras I've ever had. Entrees included Sea Scallops wrapped in paper thin prosciutto, served with Chanterelle Mushrooms and drizzled table side with a beef stock & sherry reduction. Perfectly pan-seared Cobia fish with Blue Crab, Gnocchi, and Broccoli Rabe in a garlic & fennel buttery broth. Both dishes were just incredible. Instead of wine we continued our bar experience and had fabulous cocktails, including the "Midnight in Paris" which is only one of my favorite movies! I would literally fly down here just for a night at the Don Cesar & dinner at this restaurant. Living near a foodie city like Philadelphia I've experienced some really great dishes and service. The Maritana Grille, however, shoots to the top of my list! read more

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Just re-opened :) had the filet which was really tender and the apple cake dessert was yummy. read more

Maritana - Apple Cake - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

We ate here a couple times during our stay and had nothing but good experiences. Once for a late lunch which consisted of their chilled Seafood bar ($24) which included jumbo prawns, lump crabmeat, west coast oysters (Thank god no oysters from the gulf!) ceviche, tuna tartare accompanied with kicama slaw, papaya chutney, roasted poblanos and tomato and melon cubes. It was really good and fesh and cold and plenty for two to share with a side salad. ANother time was for dinner and it too was very nice. They changed the linens and dim the lights making it a little more cozy. I statrted with the spring pea soup ($12) with king crab meat, creme fraiche and pea tendrils. It was a little bite of heaven. Hubby opted for the Seared Sea Scallops ($14) served with mango h abenro barbeque sauce, pineapple pieces and pork belly. Someone was in heaven as well! Entree for me was the king Crab & White Truffle Ricotta Fagottini ($26) delicate pasta filled with ricotta and crab served with white asparagus and heirloom tomato. Wow, insanely good, super rich yet light all at the same time. Hubby had the Kona Perch Sous Vide ($29) which came with pan seared eggplant gnocchi , sautéed pepper, arugula and a sweet yellow pepper sauce. Let me tell you the eggplant gnocchi was incredible and the fish was so fresh ! With a couple bottles of wine our dinner was $189 without tip but it was so worth it!! I never complain when my money is well spent. read more

This is the kind of place you save for very special occasions. Caveat emptor - if you're hungry or don't like to spend big bucks for dinner, stay away, because the portions are very small and entree prices start at $29.50. The dining room is very pretty and is dominated by a large Art Deco-style mural depicting the Don CeSar Resort in its glamorous past. It's still glamorous, but you won't see people in formal dress strolling about the grounds or luxury yachts anchored off-shore. Definitely dress for dinner here - if you're wearing jeans or shorts you won't be seated. The food, what there is of it, is outstanding. The bread basket, filled with baguette and focaccia slices and rosemary breadsticks, is served with an entire head of roast garlic and a cruet of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. You'll want to ask for a refill because even if you order an appetizer before the main course, you won't fill up The seafood chowder, rich with clams, prawns, crab meat, and vegetables, was flavored with pancetta. It was sensational but the bowl contained just a few spoonsful. I ordered sea scallops with lobster risotto, and was served four small scallops, each topped with a minute amount of caviar, surrounding a miniature dollop of risotto. My husband's roasted loin of lamb included a few yellow beets and not much more than a taste of truffle mashed potatoes. I've never seen so little food on so much plate! For dessert we each had a glass of port and shared a trio of lemon curd with biscotti, warm chocolate strawberry cake, and mango brule. The portions were large enough for each of us to have one taste of each selection. We did not have drinks before dinner or wine with our meal. The tab for two including tax and a generous tip (the service was impeccable) was $155. While the quality of the food and the atmosphere might have been worth it, I don't think you should pay that much and still be hungry enough to eat a sandwich an hour after you get home! read more

Maritana - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Exquisite gourmet food. Over 45 years I have stayed at the Don CeSar numerous times when visiting Saint Petersburg Beach. I must say I am not impressed with the current decorating scheme. In earlier decades the decor more beautifully showcased the fine architecture of this grande dame hotel. That being said, the cuisine at the Maritano Grille more than met my expectations. We shared fresh Stone crab claws, my friend enjoyed the French onion soup prepared in the traditional French manner without cheese while I enjoyed the delicious beet salad. We both had the sea scallops which were flawless. Our service could not have been more perfect. This was a truly lovely evening. read more

Quick look: had an amazing culinary experience at this restaurant with my family on Tuesday, March 11th 2014 for dinner. One of the best meals we have had in a long time. Would award you more stars if allowed! In depth review: Booking a dinner reservation at the Maritana Grille for the family on the final night of our stay in the area was the perfect excuse to finally visit the beautiful Don Cesar Resort. We booked a 6:45pm dinner reservation on Open Table. Upon arrival we were taken back by the intimacy of the small room. Only two other tables were sat at this time. By 7:30pm the entire restaurant was full. This is a fancier restaurant do leave the flip-flops and shorts behind. While it may be fancy, it is certainly not stuffy. It's very comfortable and you can carry on a conversation at a jovial level. The room has high ceilings, salt water aquariums and a comforting minimalistic design esthetic. Very relaxing and nice. The lady and myself ordered some glasses of red wine, my parents split a couple mini bottles of Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio. The bread assortment they bring to your table is stellar. For an appetizer we ordered the Pork Belly and Truffle Grits and a raw Wahoo sushi type dish they had on special. The Pork Belly and Truffle Grits is beyond this world and you will consider licking the plate clean. The raw Wahoo was also quite amazing and I am glad I had the chance to sample it. Did I mention the Pork belly and Truffle Grits were AMAZING?! My mother ordered the spicy coconut bisque and loved it. Great presentation as the server pours the bisque into the bowl at your table. The entrees were extraordinaire and served with 5 star quality presentation. I ordered the Black Grouper and could not believe all of the different flavors my taste buds were experiencing. Was presented with a saffron foam seasoning on top. It was superb and I recommend it highly. My mother had the short ribs and I sampled them. They were melt in your mouth amazing. I would order them myself and recommend them also. Everyone at the table was full of compliments on the entrees. We brought our 11 year old niece with us and she devoured her red snapper dish. The real winner is the desert at the Maritana Grille. I was fortunate enough to order an item that was called the "Apple Reveal." Upon delivery to the table I was presented with an item that looked like a giant ostrich egg. Confused as to what I was served, I did not know what to do? Our server then poured hot maple syrup over the egg and it quickly melted to reveal my desert inside! The egg was made of white chocolate mousse. I could not believe what I just saw or how it tasted!? I wish I could remember our female servers name as she was professional and had perfect timing with everything. The Maritana Grille is a top notch restaurant and I will most certainly be back on my next visit to the area. Hats off to the chef, the servers, bartenders and management! Suggest you enjoy a post dinner drink / cocktail at the Don Cesar Lobby Bar. Comfortable atmosphere and live jazz entertainment. read more

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Sometimes restaurants talk the talk but they fail to walk the walk. Fortunately Maritana doesn't fall into that group because it delivers on both accounts. Yes this restaurant has a reputation for being one of the fancier restaurants on Saint Pete Beach (actually of all of the Tampa Bay region) and yes it sits on the main floor of the famous Don CeSar Hotel, but after one particular dining experience the overall consensus of everyone in my group was that its food/service lives up to its reputation. First off our waiter was superb. He was professional, witty, personable and never snooty. With five celebratory people in our group (it was somebody's birthday) he took a slight razzing from us with flying colors. He explained every dish in detail and never made us feel rushed throughout the night. Secondly every dish we ordered was terrific. Yes portions weren't overly large but every dish was presented like a work of art and packed with lots of flavor. Speaking of portions the plates were so oversized I've got to imagine the majority of the kitchen staff's time was spent simply washing dishes. Seafood is their specialty but I'd like to talk about dessert. You're doing yourself a disservice if you pass up dessert. Actually if you want to experience Maritana without the high prices I recommend sitting at the bar and ordering a drink/dessert. You won't need a reservation and if you like it you can always return another evening for a full meal. When you do order dessert get the "reveal". Trust me get the "reveal". read more

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Pricey for a causal meal-what I had was good-in a classic hotel that is an icon-interesting to eat there because of that-not much more

We stayed at the Don for 4 nights and ate at Maritana for three of those nights...it was that good. Everything we ate was perfection and the service was good as well. The best part is the price....coming from the Washington DC area, a meal of this quality would typically run in the $100pp range, but at Maritana we pigged out for just $50pp (not including wine). Best appetizer is the Duck Wonton, hands down. For entrees we ordered the King Crab Truffle pasta twice it was so good. One of the most unique dishes I've experienced. The filet mignon was good, as expected, but the venison was out of this world....not gamey at all, and very tender. I wished we lived closer to this restaurant so we could go again soon, but we'll have to wait for our wedding anniversary to return. read more

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Maritana is always one of my go to fine dining restaurants. From the moment you walk in, you know it's going to be great. The server, Arika was fantastic. We showed up early but had us sat immediately at the bar with Jeff. He made some fantastic martinis and wine recommendations. We liked the service so much we stayed at the bar for dinner. We started with the burratta which was good but I feel like it came out of a package. The tuna tartare was also just ok. The crab cake was excellent. One of the best I've had outside of Baltimore. For dinner I had the local catch which was a sea bass. It was phenomenal. Make sure you order the Mac n cheese. You can thank me later. The better half ordered the filet with asparagus and both were great. For dessert, try the reveal. I know this is fine dining but if you like great service, with a less stuffy vibe and great convo, sit at the bar! We will definitely be back. read more