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Ports O Call
Ports O’ Call Restaurant is everything that a waterfront dining should be, the setting, the food the service, in a comfortable unrushed atmosphere that is simultaneously cozy and classy, equally suited for romantic dinners and business conference.
Our menu is quite varied but not overwhelming, definitely there are enough choices to ensure that every guests dining preferences will be accommodated. Ports O Call Restaurant has a well deserved reputation for serving only the finest, freshly prepared cuisine and for its skilled courteous staff, dedicated to making each guest’s dining experience a memorable occasion.
Happy Hour:
Monday to Friday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm ( No happy hour on major holidays ) $4.00 for house wine,
domestic beer and premium well drinks. Complementary appetizers, and half price on selected food items
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Our menu is quite varied but not overwhelming, definitely there are enough choices to ensure that every guests dining preferences will be accommodated. Ports O Call Restaurant has a well deserved reputation for serving only the finest, freshly prepared cuisine and for its skilled courteous staff, dedicated to making each guest’s dining experience a memorable occasion.
Happy Hour:
Monday to Friday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm ( No happy hour on major holidays ) $4.00 for house wine,
domestic beer and premium well drinks. Complementary appetizers, and half price on selected food items
41 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 41 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(28)
- special occasion(25)
- great for brunch(24)
- good for groups(22)
- great for outdoor dining(21)
- romantic(16)
Ports O Call Reviews List
Review 1 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love this place!!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My girls and I have been coming to "Ports O Calls" for Mothers Day brunch for almost 10 years. I love love love it. The crew is alway accomodating and food is excellent. I would have given the food 5 stars but some of the items were a little cold but overall everything is great. Never stingy with the champagne and we were treated like the Queens we are. We will be back next year for more Champagne and great food!!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Holiday Parking
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Be aware that on holidays (i.e. Mother's Day), parking is not an easy task. And if you have aging or ailing seniors with you, get there early!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mothers Day gone Wild
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The help was wonderful per usual. The cooks were having trouble keeping up with the food dishes and many were cool rather than warm. Felt they were overwhelmed. Not the usual excellence they provide."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view
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Review 4 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mother's Day Brunch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mother's Day Brunch 2013 was good, not amazing. The selection of items available was wide and the quality was par. My kids were excited about the movie playing in the kid's cove, but were disappointed when the screen was 13 inches with no where to place their trays.
The view is reason to dine at Ports o Call. We were seated by a window and had a wonderful view of the marina. The highlight of the afternoon were dolphins playing nearby."
The view is reason to dine at Ports o Call. We were seated by a window and had a wonderful view of the marina. The highlight of the afternoon were dolphins playing nearby."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 5 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was just OK I would not rush back! I had made the reservation weeks prior and the table we were seated at was terrible. We were seated on an indoor porch right in front of the salad bar. We were crushed between a lot of other tables, we were all on top of each other, it was terrible!, I would never recommend this restaurant. And it wasn't cheap."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 6 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Brunch Spot
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ive been going to the Port o Call for brunch for about 4 years now. They have a great selection and they are resonably priced. The service is great and your get a free harbor cruise ticket with your brunch. The variety of food is excellent."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 7 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Simple Elegance
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The ambience and style of dining is simple but elegant nonetheless. You feel like you are having an upscale dining experience without outrageous prices. Very relaxing, not rushed, experience is one that most folks can afford. Table covers could be improved."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 8 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a delicious brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a delicious brunch here and were impressed that even though the restaurant was quite busy, the servers were friendly, efficient and attentive, and the buffet was constantly replenished. The view is lovely, the patio is perfect for dining in nice weather, and we had a lovely time."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 9 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We really enjoyed. This was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We really enjoyed. This was our first visit. Rose was a very good waitress. When in the area, we `ll be sure to have dinner at your place again. Don`t get over often as we live in Phoenix,AZ"
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 10 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had brunch there for my mother's 85th birthday. I think it was probably the best brunch I've been to. The variety of food was incredible. They even had a children's table which offered corn dogs, chips, etc. We had a window seat so we could watch all the boats coming and going. Service was excellent and we received free boat cruise tickets. The outdoor patio looked like it could be a great place to hangout in the afternoon ( a guitar player was setting up while we were leaving) I could definitely go there again."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 11 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The restaurant seems to be
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The restaurant seems to be undergoing some updating, which it needed desperately in the decor - but now seems a bit too hard edge and ultra modern than warm and streamlined nautical. The concrete floors and the removal of sound buffers between booths added immensely to the noise factor. Planet Pedro-ites are LOUD. Still - a change was needed. Menu was fine - nothing a true foodie would salivate over. Standard hearty fare. Our server was adequate. Seemed harried and ruched. One of our party received the wrong meal - not sure if the server wrote down the wrong item of the kitchen made a mistake. It was quickly corrected. The seals and dolphins appearance made it special."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 12 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I always enjoy sunday brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I always enjoy sunday brunch here but i wished they had hot crab legs. That would be my only down fall."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
As always, Great Sunday Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As always, Great Sunday Brunch food. Except this time the Menudo tasted like the refrigerator....:( We had to ask for coffee every time we wanted a refill. Was disappointed to find out that they no longer have a Senior Citizen's discount and the price went up to $ 33 each. Otherwise it was all good."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Don't miss this one
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"wonderful service, quick seating and outstanding food, portions and taste were superb . This was a keeper and a winner. Don't miss out on this one. Just a wonderful time"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 15 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Overpriced Food/ Not recommended
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went on Valentines and they were offering a mere 5 entree selection that was dramatically overpriced. Definitely not worth my money."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 16 for Ports O Call
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Five Star Dining!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service and Taste, incredible. Have been a 30 year Customer and will continue to be!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ports O Call
Based on the average of (25) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate