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A true oasis that transports you back to the tropics of the 1920s, the Lobby Bar is the epicenter of life at The Don. Delivering the sophistication you won’t find at other St. Pete bars, it features gourmet small plates, specialty cocktails hand-crafted by our expert mixologists, and live jazz and lounge music. Enjoy some good old-fashioned camaraderie with friends both old and new, and be sure to stop in for the perfect nightcap. There is never a wrong time to gather at the Lobby Bar!

 

We are thrilled to offer you a seamless stay at The Don CeSar. We are a cashless hotel, accepting only credit card payments for all your needs. Experience efficiency and safety with hassle-free transactions throughout your stay with us.

Restaurant Details

HOURS

Sunday – Thursday
3:00 PM – Midnight

 

Friday & Saturday
3:00 PM – 1:00 AM

  • Two women engaged in conversation while sitting at a table, sharing a moment together.
  • A man strumming a guitar, immersed in music, with a focused expression and a casual setting around him.
  • A refreshing cocktail sits on a table in a cozy restaurant, inviting guests to enjoy a delightful drink.
  • Two glasses of pink drink sit on a table, reflecting light and creating a vibrant, refreshing atmosphere.
  • A woman raises a cocktail glass in a toast while sitting at a bar, smiling and enjoying the moment.
  • A glass of whiskey on a table with green chairs in the background.
Small Plates
Italian Cured Meat & Imported Cheese29
Pickled Vegetables | Baby Pickles | Apricot Jam | Lavosh
Spicy Ahi Tuna26
Crispy Rice Cake | Ginger-Tamari Reduction | Spicy Aioli | Avocado
Beef Tartare24
Balsamic Onion Jam | Hollandaise | Toast Points
Cold Water OystersGFMarket Price
Half Dozen | Cucumber Mignonette
Stone CrabMarket Price
Pickled Mustard Aioli | Lemon
Frito Misto18
Calamari | Shrimp | Purple Eggplant | Yellow Squash | Shishito Pepper | Broccolini | Sea Salt | Lemon Aioli | Charred Lemon
Market Green Salad18
House Greens | Fresh Herbs | Cucumber | Green Apple | Jalapeno | Avocado | Florida Orange | Ginger Vinaigrette
Pear & Feta Flatbread19
Garlic Oil | Mozzarella | Poached Pear | Endive | Sweet Rosemary Pecans
Pig & Fig Flatbread21
Red Wine Braised Black Mission Fig | Bacon | Arugula
Entrees
Scallops46
Black Pepper | Leak | Pear | Bourbon
Seafood Linguini38
Rock Shrimp | Bay Scallops | Little Necks | Clams | Blood Orange Black Garlic
Yellow Snapper42
Seafood Zarzuela | Chickpeas | Saffron Yogurt
Desserts
Key Lime Pie TacoGF17
Mango Sauce | Toasted Meringue | Lemon Sable
Chocolate Tart18
Malted Mousse | Cookie Butter Crisp | Dulce Chantilly | Cocoa Nib Gelato
Apple Pie Spice Cake17
Hazelnut Sable | Cinnamon Mousse | Candied Ginger Ice Cream | Whiskey Caramel
Chocolate BananaGF17
Chocolate Cremeux | Charred Banana Caramel | Banana Ice Cream | Peanut Plantain Crumble
Specialty Cocktails
Don Cesar Signature Old Fashioned21
Marker's Mark Private Label | Agave | Butters Ice Cube
The Golden Age45
Chase Azul | Limoncello | St. Germain | Moet & Chandon | Champagne | Lemon Juice | 24k-Gold Ginger Foam
Prohibition Please21
Barrel Aged Old Forester Rye | Carpano Antica | Luxardo Maraschino | Sassafras Bitters
Topped With Champagne17
Splashed With Veuve25
The Gentleman: Thomas Rowe18
Milagro Anejo | Bahnez Mezcal | Agave | Pimento & Cacao Bitters
Southern Accents18
Clement VSOP | Diplomatico | Gran Gala | Lime | Orgeat | Bitters
Lost Love18
Barr Hill Gin | Chinola Passionfruit | Falemum | Lemon | Orgeat
The Babe17
Ketel One Vodka | Yuzu Gin | Prosecco | Cucumber Bitters
Draft
Florida Avenue Konga Krush Sour Ale9
Green Bench IPA9
3 Daughters Beach Blonde9
Jai Alai9
Modelo9
Michelob Ultra9
Award Winning "Best Florida Beer"
Pink Palace Daze11
Don CeSar and Green Bench Collaboration | Tropical Inspired Hazy IPA | 6.8 abv
Bottles
Budweiser
Coors Light
Blue Moon
Corona
Corona Light
Miller Light
Stella Artois
Mich Ultra
Truly
High Noon
Angry Orchard
Sparkling
Sparkling
Glass Bottle
La Marca
Prosecco | Treviso | IT
15 56
Don Cesar
Brut Rose | CA
19 72
Louis Pommery
Brut Reserve | CA
19 76
Moet Imperial
Champagne | FR
33 128
Veuve Clicquot
Champagne | FR
36 140
Red
Glass Bottle
Don Cesar
Red Bordeaux | FR
13 49
The Calling
Cabernet | CA
25 98
Justin
Cabernet | CA
17 66
Abstract by Orin Swift
Red Blend | CA
22 88
Walking Fool by Caymus
Red Blend | CA
16 62
White
Glass Bottle
La Perlina
Moscato | Piedmont | IT
13 50
Don Cesar
White Bordeaux | FR
13 49
Dashwood
Sauvignon Blanc | NZ
15 56
Force and Grace
Chardonnay | CA
20 80
Duckhorn
Sauvignon Blanc | CA
18 75
Cloudy Bay
Sauvignon Blanc | NZ
19 74
Ponzi
Pinot Gris | Willamette | OR
18 72
Rose
Glass Bottle
Alma Rose
Pinot Noir Vin Gris, Sta. | Rita Hills | CA
15 58
Daou
Rose | Paso Robles | CA
14 56
Bottle Service
Premium Liquor
Premium Liquor300
Served with three mixers & garnishes | Table Only
Grey Goose, Titos, Hendrick's, Sailor Jerry, Zacapa 23yr, Don Julio, Patron, Maker's Mark, Woodford, Jack Daniels, Macallan 12 yr.
Chamapgne
Henriot Brut Rose Millesime290
Piper Heidsieck Rare400
Dom Perignon450
Louis Roederer ‘Cristal’650
  • df – dairy free
  • gf – gluten free
  • v – vegan
  • veg – vegetarian

Please note: $5 delivery fee and 20% service charge plus applicable sales tax will be added to each order

 

CONSUMER ADVISORY: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfsh, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. If you have chronic illness of the liver, stomach, blood or have immune disorders, you are at greater risk of serious illness from consuming raw oysters, and should eat oysters fully cooked.

Three colorful cocktails on a table, illuminated by sunlight streaming through a window.

Seasonal Creations

Our culinary team and master mixologists take pride in creating new libations and small bites that showcase the freshest seasonal ingredients from around the region.

A lively group of musicians performing in a cozy restaurant, creating a joyful atmosphere for diners.

Stay, Sip & Socialize

With playful touches of emerald green, palm-leaf print, and wicker accents, The Lobby Bar is energetic and vibrant — making it ideal for socializing and special gatherings.