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    Sab Cafe

    4.0 (253 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Thai, Noodles
    Open 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    SAB CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Basil Fried Rice
    Elle E.

    Have been wanting to try this place for a long time...the quaint outdoor bar is often empty, as this place is tucked away around the corner from all of the popular Beach Drive spots. Well executed Thai food...the drunken noodles with medium spicy had a perfect amount of heat. The basil Thai fried rice with beef was also quite good.

    Patio
    Nicole D.

    We had a lovely server on the patio Fridayafternoon. We had pinot grigio and sauv blanc and enjoyed the patio lounge. The chicken sate was juicy and the peanut sauce spot on.

    Tom Kha Soup
    TyLisa J.

    Stumbled on a gem in plain sight: Sab Café. You have my heart! The staff was so sweet with the best recommendations, I really couldn't go wrong. The menu leans rich, fragrant, and deeply satisfying. Every dish was like home: pure comfort. The tom kha with chicken was 11/10, nothing short of extraordinary: silky coconut broth layered with lemongrass, sweetness, and savory depth. The oxtail pho was a showstopper: two generous bones, tender flank steak, and rice noodles, accompanied by a spice rack and all the right garnishes. My server's excitement told me I'd chosen well. The crispy duck impressed with its thick, golden crust and tender meat, paired with jasmine rice and steamed vegetables. Even the wings--simple and crisp--spoke to care in the kitchen. Drinks shone too: The moon light saketini was so! good! And the Lady Apple Saketini struck a lovely balance of mild sweetness and polish. With quick, kind service and outdoor seating, Sab Café delivers both warmth and flavor. I loved that I could people watch while eating an absolutely divine meal. One to remember for sure. On the pricier side but absolutely worth it. Also, be warned: you can pay ~less~ by paying with cash.

    Patio seating
    Lee L.

    I'll keep this review short and sweet. We had a great time at Sab Cafe. Every single staff remember was incredibly sweet and hospitable. The food was very tasty and it was all reasonably priced. It's also tucked away in a little private spot. I recommend it!

    Pad lad na with tofu, made vegan by omitting the fish sauce
    Matt B.

    Billed as Thai fusion, I wasn't expecting authentic Thai. I saw from online reviews that they could make some dishes vegan, so I decided to try them out for lunch. I ordered their veggie salad rolls ($7) to start and their pad lad na with tofu ($15) without fish sauce for may main, ordered "hot" in spiciness. The salad rolls came out in about 5 minutes. These were pretty bare bones, with ice berg lettuce, julienned carrot and cucumber, vermicelli, and served with a sweet peanut sauce for dipping. Serviceable but nothing special. The lad na came out shortly after and that was sure nice. The portion was massive, coming with wide rice noodles, carrots, cabbage, broccoli and deep fried tofu, covered in a sweet yellow bean gravy. It was amply spicy but a bit too sweet for the style -- this is supposed to be a more savoury, gentler gravy. Still, the flavours were rich and very nicely balanced despite being a bit sweeter than standard. Very friendly service. Very good food and value. Definitely recommended for less authentic Thai.

    Menu
    Linnea E.

    I visited Sab with a fairly large group early on a Saturday night and they were able to accommodate us and get us seating outside. Great people watching spot and lots going on in this little plaza! The staff were very attentive and brought our food out pretty fast. I had the kimchi fried rice with shrimp which was delicious. Had a bit of a kick to it but nothing crazy. Others in my group got the red curry and the pad thai and they loved both dishes!

    Hot Sake!
    Gretchen W.

    Great Sake Atmosphere is cozy and fun, outdoor seating. Shrimp tempura is tasty. Staff is friendly, so fun! Great time for Sunday Funday.

    Receipt
    Patrick S.

    What a fantastic little restaurant. This isn't my first experience at Sab. So let me paint you a little picture ... Imagine the cutest little outside restaurant in the middle of a downtown city. You'd expect high prices, snooty service, and probably good food. Well, you only get the most important feature on that list... And that's great food! Surprisingly, you also get super sweet service and generally pretty reasonable prices. So I ordered hot jasmine tea. For three dollars you get a large pot of steaming hot tea. For five dollars you get two freshly made and delicious eggrolls. For a relatively inexpensive price you get a masterfully seasoned portion of dinner. I ordered the pork pad-thai. An advantage of this restaurant is you can get your pad-thai however you like it. They adjust the spice and they also adjust the protein. Most come with chicken. I think chicken is boring -- I want pork. Guess what... They make pork. Delicious. My total bill with drink, appetizer, and a dinner big enough to feed two people (Note: The couple next to me shared one entrée) was $24. That's amazing. So... Five out of five. Not one thing to complain about. Perfect cuisine, perfect location, perfect service in downtown Saint Pete. Check them out.

    Inside
    Michael G.

    Nice lunch time stop food was delicious. We had the egg roll and shrimp spring roll and were superb. Service was excellent and friendly. The views and the ambiance was fantastic. The indoor outdoor seating with views on f the building was pleasing.

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    Great spot in DT St Pete! Indoor and outdoor Asian fusion food with a great staff! Adjacent to Dracula's in the courtyard.

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    Amazing sushi rolls. A hidden Gem in downtown. Would highly recommend giving it a try.

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    Really good food and always consistent. My go-to place for Thai food takeout. They do go pretty heavy on the spice though!

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