King Charles Holiday Brunch at The Don CeSar

4.1

43 Reviews

$50 and over

Breakfast

Great for scenic views
Great for brunch
Good for special occasions

Your Holiday Brunch Destination! Located in the King Charles Grand Ballroom at The Don CeSar.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Breakfast, Dessert
Hours of Operation
Brunch Thu 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(727) 360-1881
Website
http://doncesar.com/dining
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Alex Reyes
Catering
Anything and everything that you can imagine.
Private party facilities
We have several banquet spaces that incorporate anything from private/intimate seating to groups of 400+.

Location
3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Area
St. Petersburg
Cross Street
Pinellas Bayway
Parking details
None
Public transit
PSTA, Free Beach Ride, St Pete Trolley, amongst others.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Individual Baby Arugula
blistered tomatoes, crumbled feta, shaved radish, crispy onions
Individual Watercress Salad
jicama, carrot, lemon zest
Champagne Vinaigrette
chipotle pepper ranch dressing, scallions and chive vinaigrette
Israeli Cous Cous Salad
dried cranberries, sliced almonds, parsley emulsion
Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms
cipollini onions, thyme, shaved fennel

Hand Carved

Goat Cheese and Spinach Salmon Roulade
citrus herb butter
Rosemary Crusted Striploin
horseradish and maple jus
Onion Rolls & Whipped Butter

Cheese, Charcuterie, Bruschetta

Selection of Artisanal Cheeses
italian cured meats, bruschetta topping, tapenade, roasted garlic hummus
Traditional Accoutrements of Creole Mustard
honeycomb, seasonal spreads, lavash, quince paste, alehouse cheddar crackers

Main Buffet

Mini Veal Osso Bucco
natural jus
Braised Chicken Pot Pie and Root Vegetables
Oyster and Shrimp Rockefeller Casserole
buttered bread crumbs
Roasted Fingerling Potato and Plantain Salad
chopped cilantro
Roasted Asparagus
shaved shallots, buttered leeks
White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese

Paella Station

Shrimp
Scallops
Mussels
Chorizo Sausage
Peas
Roasted Pepper
Saffron Rice
Saffron and Seafood Broth

Dessert Action Station

Chocolate Fondue Station

Kids Corner

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Macaroni & Cheese

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
3.2Value

Noise • Moderate

43 Reviews

TF
TiffanyF
Charleston
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I was able to make a reservation but the reservation did not exist.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really great holiday Buffet!
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FazalF
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
For the cost of brunch and parking fees, there are places with lot better value
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Laura
Tampa
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We all found the “hot” buffet food cold as were the plates supplied. Even stirring up dishes to get to warmer bottom spoonful produced only lukewarm vegetables potatoes etc. Very disappointing -We would not go back. Service however was friendly, prompt efficient and courteous
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PJD1
Naples
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Christmas Dinner
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Benny
Tampa
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Never have we been unhappy with a Don Cesar experience. To be as disappointed as we were almost seems as if somebody in charge might have been ill?? Service was kind and cordial. The buffet was just sad - beautifully presented, poorly prepared. No rare roast beef?? Really? The fish so overcooked it was actually tough. Sliced sirloin?? Salad bar? No vinegar or oil? No bleu cheese? No sugar free offerings in the dessert line?? What else is there to say? Never have we paid so dearly for such disappointment!
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AliBab
Chicago
80 reviews
vip
3.0
80 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Buffet brunches are a dying lot most everywhere. However, we have manged to locate a number of very good ones around the country, Shaw's Crab House in Chicago being the best so far. This was just an OK buffet. 2 omelet stations, 2 carvers of ham and over done and tough lamb, no turkey, pretty looking but tasteless sweets station, but lots of tail-on-shrimp and snow crab claws and legs. The shrimp and crab saved this rating and review. It was $214.64 for 2 people, with tax and a house added 18% service charge. Far too expensive for the offering. There were mimosas and sparking wine, but even if you had equivalent of a bottle of each, the cost is not justified. The Don Cesar is a beautiful location but the tables are such that most everyone enjoying the brunch could only see a dining room and not the beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico. The harpist was great!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful room, friendly staff and wonderful food. The Don is always a good idea. I even splurged on a beaded bag in the shops!
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cps1
Tampa
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This used to be a tradition for the family, but with the price at $85 a person and self parking at $21, this will be our last Holiday brunch at the Don. The Turkey was dry and overcooked. The service at the turkey station was incredible slow and bad. Many of the desserts were already gone and much less than prior years. Other items on the buffet were only ok. The raw bar was very good. This was first time I saw the rooms half empty. I think the Don has out priced itself and not given anything more to justify it. We will be looking for a new tradition for Thanksgiving now.
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Alan
Naples
25 reviews
vip
2.0
25 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
First of all booking said King Charles buffet. Disappointedly, was not in the grand room it used to be. They only do King Charles on holidays. Brunch was on ground floor in Ea Patio. Room nothing special , decor is dated and worn. Actual buffet was nothing special and mediocre. Nothing compared to the King Charles Brunches I’ve had in past.Service was excellent. A major disappointment, not worth traveling from Sarasota or paying S30.00. There are better Brunches available in Sarasota. AMAJOR disappointment!!!!
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3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Additional information

Cross Street
Pinellas Bayway
Area
St. Petersburg
Hours of Operation
Brunch Thu 10:30 am–3:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Breakfast, Dessert
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
PSTA, Free Beach Ride, St Pete Trolley, amongst others.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Alex Reyes
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://doncesar.com/dining
Phone number
(727) 360-1881
Catering
Anything and everything that you can imagine.
Private party facilities
We have several banquet spaces that incorporate anything from private/intimate seating to groups of 400+.

King Charles Holiday Brunch at The Don CeSar

Not available on OpenTable

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Breakfast Display

Seasonal Fruit and Berries

Breakfast Breads

Seasonal Spreads & Butter

Applewood Bacon

House-Made Pork & Cherry Sausage Patties

Lyonnaise Potatoes

Chorizo Hash

Omelets Made To Order

Farm Fresh Eggs

Egg Whites

Peppers

Onions

Baby Spinach

Mushrooms

Bacon

Ham

Andouille Sausage

Cheddar

Pepper Jack

Feta

Smoked Salmon & Raw Bar

House Smoked Salmon

House Smoked Fish Spread

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Jonah Crab Claws

Traditional Accoutrements

Salad Station

Individual Baby Arugula

Individual Watercress Salad

Champagne Vinaigrette

Israeli Cous Cous Salad

Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms

Hand Carved

Goat Cheese and Spinach Salmon Roulade

Rosemary Crusted Striploin

Onion Rolls & Whipped Butter

Cheese, Charcuterie, Bruschetta

Selection of Artisanal Cheeses

Traditional Accoutrements of Creole Mustard

Main Buffet

Mini Veal Osso Bucco

Braised Chicken Pot Pie and Root Vegetables

Oyster and Shrimp Rockefeller Casserole

Roasted Fingerling Potato and Plantain Salad

Roasted Asparagus

White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese

Paella Station

Shrimp

Scallops

Mussels

Chorizo Sausage

Peas

Roasted Pepper

Saffron Rice

Saffron and Seafood Broth

Dessert Action Station

Chocolate Fondue Station

Kids Corner

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

Peanut Butter & Jelly

Macaroni & Cheese

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