The Port - St. James Hotel

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   DougM

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 10, 2021

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   The port has not been open for Dining for some time. The port is open for drinks only. I would strongly suggest you stop taking reservations for a non existent Dining experience. The St. James staff was shocked when I said I had a reservation to eat at the port. I had to show them my confirmation to prove that I was not crazy. So you might say that our dining experience was less than satisfactory. My overall rating would be. “ 0 “

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   OpenTable Diner

   Minneapolis

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on June 25, 2021

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   First of all, the hotel and restaurant employees were fabulous! Open Table needs to know that the Port Restaurant does not serve food, so the reservations are useless. They due offer a very nice charcuterie plate. They were able to get us into the other restaurant at the hotel so it worked out well.

   The Port - St. James HotelResponded on June 28, 2021

   Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate the compliments and we're happy you were able to try our restaurant, Scarlet Kitchen & Bar. Thank you for your feedback! Warm regards,

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   TristaK

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 30, 2021

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   I have been to the Port many times over the years. I was unaware they were basically closed because of Covid. They make excellent drinks and the service was superb but not having a full dinner menu really disappointed us. I will NOT be back until the Port is back. Also losing Jimmy’s Pub which also added to the atmosphere of the hotel. St. James Hotel will suffer greatly until those two huge draws return!

   The Port - St. James HotelResponded on May 3, 2021

   Hi Trista - Thank you for sharing your feedback. We have not offered our dinner menu since we reopened in October 2020. Thank you for being a returning guest all these years. We appreciate the compliments on the drinks and the service. We encourage you to visit our newly remodeled restaurant, Scarlet Kitchen & Bar. It provides a different setting and feel, but worth the visit. Warm regards,

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   TedT

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 10, 2021

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   Although not fully open for full dining, it was nice to just get back into that great ambiance and have a couple prohibition style drinks. As always, longtime bartender Lori was gracious and makes you fell special.

   The Port - St. James HotelResponded on April 16, 2021

   Thank you, Ted, for your review! We appreciate your warm feedback and compliments on our team. Come again soon!

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   Tracy

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on April 3, 2021

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Staff friendly & knowledgeable. Exceptional experience & amazing workers.

   The Port - St. James HotelResponded on May 7, 2021

   Thank you, Tracy! We appreciate your kind feedback. Cheers!

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   SARAHJ

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 20, 2021

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   We enjoyed our stay, just far enough away from home to feel like a mini-vacation. It's a blessing to live in this part of the country and have so much to explore right in our own back yards!

   The Port - St. James HotelResponded on March 26, 2021

   Thank you so much, Sarah! We're thankful you gave us a try. Come again soon! Safe travels,

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   KarolynP

   Minneapolis

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 20, 2021

   overall5food3service5ambience5

   This is a lovely place with a great atmosphere for drinks and dessert. They were not serving food at the time of our visit, but the menu items available were delicious and definitely worth trying. We would certainly recommend this place to anyone coming to visit Red Wing, MN.

   The Port - St. James HotelResponded on March 26, 2021

   We appreciate your recommendation, Karolyn! Thanks for stopping by and giving us a try. Cheers!

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   LaurieB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 14, 2021

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   Lori makes the best drinks ever! We really enjoyed the charcuterie board also! Perfect ambience at The Port!

   The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 16, 2021

   Thank you so much, Laurie! All the best,

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   none

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 31, 2021

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   currently they don't have food except for a cheese/meat/bread tray, but that was amazingly good!!!

   The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 5, 2021

   Thank you for your feedback! Cheers,

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    TeresaG66

    Minneapolis

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great bartender!!! (No food is served due to COVID, but we knew that ahead of time/well advertised.)

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 1, 2021

    Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We appreciate the compliments on our team. All the best,

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    BrentonJ

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lori made the night memorable, but great drinks and apps.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on January 26, 2021

    Thank you, Brenton! Come again soon,

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    RitaR

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall2food3service1ambience4

    We previously had a lovely dinner at The Port and were excited to visit again. Unfortunately, due to terrible service (the busperson kept refilling our water as our server was nowhere to be seen and we waited nearly half an hour between courses), we sat for dinner for TWO HOURS. Nothing was comped, no apologies were offered. We saw other tables come and go in the time it took us to get served. We did not ask for anything unusual - only two appetizers. I would NOT recommend the 'market cheeses' appetizer - not well described. We had a 2" x 1" slab of blue cheese, two tiny dried up crostini, one of which had a dab of tomato confit. My husband's NY strip was more charred/bloody rare than medium rare. My market fish, thankfully, was halibut and was excellent, so we shared that. NOT WORTH the price or the wait time. I am sad to have to report our disappointment.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on March 6, 2020

    Hi Rita - we are sad to learn that you did not have a great experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the service and your overall experience. I shared your comments with the manager of the restaurant and the chefs to look into what happened and to use this as a learning tool for the team. If you would like to speak more about your experience, please contact Nicki, The Port Restaurant Manager at 651-385-5543. Again, we are so sorry and encourage you to visit us in the future. Sincerely,

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    kcmickelson

    Minneapolis

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved this place! The thick stone walls, the fireplace, the excellent food, the very kind wait staff - all of it was lovely. We had the best mussels we've found in the state of Minnesota. Very cool bar, too, where we had a drink before our dinner reservation time.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on March 6, 2020

    Thank you for your warm comments! Glad you had a wonderful experience with us. Happy dining,

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    KathleenG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time we have been at The Port in the St. James Hotel. The ambiance was great situated in the basement. It looked and felt like you took a step back in time. The food was excellent. The French Onion soup was the best we have ever eaten. The steaks were tender and cooked as ordered. The scallops were cooked perfectly pan seared and not rubbery over rice that was a perfect match with mushrooms, parmesan and a buttery sauce. We will definitely be returning.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on March 6, 2020

    Thank you for stopping by! We appreciate the compliments! I shared them with the Chefs. Hope you can return again for an anniversary, birthday or night out on the town. Best,

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    ChrisH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Mushroom Swiss burger was hands down the best burger I have had. Highly recommend

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 21, 2020

    Hi Chris - thank you for taking the time to write a review! Our mushroom & swiss burger is very popular. I recommend the california chicken salad too. Happy dining!

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    Ringo

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service, food, and aomdanc were all great!

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 17, 2020

    Thank you Ringo for your review! Well wishes,

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    LarissaT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    This is an absolutely lovely place. So unique. The food was great. We went over Valentine’s Day weekend so it was a set menu and pricier as you had to order an app and well as a dessert.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 21, 2020

    Hi Larissa - thank you for your feedback! We appreciate it. Happy dining,

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall2food1service4ambience3

    We didn’t realize that on Valentine’s Day,that there was a limited menu....the steak was burnt and overdone and the dessert had no flavor.. terrible for having to pay 59.00 a person..

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 17, 2020

    Hi diner - thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so sorry that you did not know that we were offering a limited menu for Valentine's Day and you were disappointed with your experience. The chefs were informed about your comments on the food. We encourage you to visit our restaurant another time so you can try a dish from our everyday menu. Warm regards,

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    AngelaM

    Minneapolis

    32 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience5

    We had dinner at The Port on Valentines Day so our expectations were high. We knew they would have a prix fix menu but were disappointed with their limited choices. For 59.00 I had a Caesar salad that was missing one of the ingredients, spaghetti with black bean meatballs (the sauce was good), and strawberry shortcake with dry, inedible biscuits and chopped strawberries. It just wasn’t worth it.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 17, 2020

    Hi Angela - thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're saddened to read that you were disappointed with our menu choices on Valentine's Day. Your feedback was shared with the chefs to incorporate your feedback into future experiences. We encourage you to give us another chance in the future. Sincerely,

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    PaulS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Our evening experience turned out better that could have been expected. After dessert we found two seats at the bar. Lori is a fabulous example of a wonderfully friendly professional Mixologist.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 17, 2020

    Thank you for your review, Paul! We appreciate the compliments! Best,

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    RogerP

    Yosemite

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Special Valentine's Day Menu offered good choices, nicely prepared and presented with tasty wine pairings in a lovely setting. Very pleasant evant.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 17, 2020

    Thank you for the feedback, Roger! Thank you for celebrating the holiday with us. Cheers!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall3food4service5ambience4

    The St James was fantastic. Open Table not so much. I had made the reservation through open table and had even confirmed the reservation. I received a confirmation. We arrived ahead of our scheduled reservation only to find they did not have our reservation. It’s Valentines Day of course they are fully booked. I am in tears. I have been very ill recently and it’s the first time that I am well enough to go out. Thank goodness for Nicki the Manager. She asked if we would be willing to have a table in the lounge that it shouldn’t be a long wait and that she would purchase our drinks while we waited. Not only was she empathetic but truly made us feel special. The food and service was fantastic. I will call the St James directly from now on to book my reservation. I am very disappointed in Open Table. But I am so very happy with our experience at the St James. Troy -Tammy

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 17, 2020

    Hi diner - thank you for sharing your experience. We're so sorry to read about your arrival. We will look into OpenTable to see what happened with your reservation and why it wasn't on the books. We're happy the issue was resolved. Thank you for your flexibility. We appreciate you celebrating the holiday with us. We hope you continue to feel better in the upcoming weeks. Sending you well wishes. Come again soon! Best,

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    HEATHER

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The staff went above and beyond for me and my fiancee! 10 out of 10 for service!

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 14, 2020

    Hi Heather - we appreciate your review! Thank you for the warm comments. Come again soon! Best,

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    BrianK

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall3food3service2ambience5

    As much as I would like to, I can't quite recommend The Port. For $40 steak I would definitely be looking for something of considerable thickness (1.5 - 2") and more flavor character. This was clearly a bulk choice steak and not work $20. Portion size was considerable, as I ate half of it but then did not get my to go box back. I chose not to ask for it as we were staying at a local inn anyway. I also tried the salmon ravioli (special) and was glad I only had to eat one bite. The menu lacked creativity and depth for entrees. The appetizers where quite good (Fries, Cheese plate and crab cake). I think there are better values in the area for just as good or better tasting food.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 17, 2020

    Hi Brian - thank you for sharing your feedback! Your comments were shared with the Chefs to ensure better future dining experiences. We encourage you to try us again in the future. Sincerely,

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    AngieL

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Had dinner there friday. Showed up early for our 7 pm resevation, got right in. Menu is limited to about 6 entres. Sides are extra for most. I had ceasar salad and crab cake appetizer as my meal. It was good. Boyfriend had gnocchi and added head on shrimp. He liked his fine, bit didn't rave about it. Cool bar in the basement. Ambiance is nice. Drinks are $10+/ea. Also had brunch buffet there sunday morning. A bit overpriced for the offerings but food was good. Good place to visit, but not dying to go back asap.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 14, 2020

    Hi Angie - thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback. We hope you can visit us again for a special occasion. Well wishes,

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience! Friendly staff- if in Red Wing- this should be a required stop!

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 7, 2020

    Thank you for your kind feedback! We're happy to read you had a great experience at our restaurant. Hope you can stop by again in the future. Happy dining!

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    TeresaG66

    Minneapolis

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were celebrating our wedding anniversary, which we noted in our reservation, and the hostess & server were both nice enough to congratulate us, etc. We love staying at The St James Hotel and a nice meal and martinis at The Port makes it even better!

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on February 7, 2020

    Hi Teresa - thank you for writing about your experience with us. Happy Anniversary! We appreciate the compliments. Come again soon! Cheers,

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    CourtneyH

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Been to The Port 4 times in two separate night stays at the the St. James. Every experience I've had has been consistent and amazing! The food leaves you craving more, the atmosphere is quite, comfortable and cozy and the service is top notch! Left feeling completely satisfied with the entire experience.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on January 24, 2020

    Thank you so much for your warm review, Courtney! We really appreciate your comments. We hope you can dine with us again in the future. Well wishes,

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    MinnesotaDave

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2020

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    It's a great vibe in this historic building! Very nice setting. My wife and I had dinner and drinks. She had the scallops and mushroom risotto. I had the filet. Both of our meals were excellent! We've dined in the best restaurants in the Twin Cities and the food quality compared favorably. Service was a little slow the night we were there, as they seemed to be short handed but the staff handled themselves exceptionally well and they even comp'd our soup without us even asking. Overall, it was a very good experience and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for something upscale while still feeling friendly and casual at a price that beats the bigger city restaurants by quite a bit.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on January 17, 2020

    Hi traveler - thank you for your review! We're happy you enjoyed your experience. We're sorry to hear that service was slower on the day you visited, but we appreciate the compliment on how you thought our staff handled the evening. Thank you for the recommendation. We do hope you can visit us again in the future. Happy dining,

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    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a late Christmas lunch with my family. Loved the ambiance and service. The place was not super busy, so it felt as though we had our own private room and server. Food was great. Will definitely return.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on January 13, 2020

    Hi diner - thank you for celebrating with us! We're happy to read that you enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for sharing your experience. Well wishes,

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    GuthrieGirl

    Minneapolis

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our ‘Go-To’ place in Red Wing!!

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on January 31, 2020

    Hi friend - thank you for your comment! We are honored The Port is your go-to restaurant in Red Wing. Cheers!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great bar, decor, service, food, ambiance- the prix fixe menu with wine pairings was great

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on January 10, 2020

    We appreciate your comments, friend! Thank you for the compliments. Come again soon! Happy dining,

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    TerriZ

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went for dinner for New Years, and everything was yummy, well prepared and great presentation.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on January 10, 2020

    Thank you for the kind feedback, Terri! Cheers to 2020!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    We spent the night at the hotel and had a romantic dinner. Very casual dress. My wife and I had steaks which were perfectly done and delicious. The sides and sauces were OK. Very nice overall.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on January 2, 2020

    Hi diner - thank you for staying at the St. James and trying out The Port. The restaurant is perfect for special occasions. Hope you can visit us again in the future for a birthday or an anniversary! Cheers,

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    MatthewT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Good food, quiet music, great night. We'll be going back again.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on December 23, 2019

    Thank you for the review, Matthew. We're happy you were able to experience The Port. Come again soon. Cheers to the New Year!

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    Daniel

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Port is great. Food is creative and the bar staff know how to make the standard drinks righjt and have creative suggestions for those in the mood for something new.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on November 26, 2019

    Hi Daniel - thank you for your kind words! We truly appreciate your feedback of your recent visit to The Port. Happy Holidays. Cheers!

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    AP45

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2019

    overall3food4service5ambience4

    The price was too high for the small portions. If the price was about 1/2 I feel that would be fair.

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    Cknowlton

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience5

    Truthfully, the service isn’t great. The bar area is nice, drinks are made perfect and bartender is very friendly. The serving sizes are a bit small for the price. I do really like their French onion soup, not sure why people don’t like it. The host was super friendly and did more then he had to( he did most of the stuff our waitress should have) our waitress wasn’t very attentive, had to ask the host where she was twice because we didn’t see her after we got our food. Tried to email the st James about our evening but no reply. Id recommend this restaurant but I think it all depends on who’s your server because in the past we’ve always had good service.

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    RonaldW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2019

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    To be honest, We thought the food we were served was not as palatable as hoped, especially for the price. My steak had to be returned for additional grilling. My wife's salmon was tasty but what was served with it was not. The chef's soup had a real bite to it which our server forgot to mention. Although she was very accommodating. We would have to hesitate to recommend Port to friends after this our first visit.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on November 4, 2019

    Hi Ronald - thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I shared your comments with the chefs to ensure better future experiences at our restaurant. We appreciate the compliment on our servers. We encourage you to give us another try in the future. Sincerely,

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    jeffp

    Des Moines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My wife and I celebrated our Anniversary staying in a Suite at the hotel and booked a table for dinner. Service and food was awesome definitely coming back here again.

    The Port - St. James HotelResponded on November 1, 2019

    Hi Jeff - thank you for your review! Happy Anniversary! We appreciate the compliments. Come again soon. Best,

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