Bon Appétit - Dunedin is rated
4.3 out of 5.0 based on
12280
reviews
We stopped in here last night for a light meal. I looked on open table earlier to see about securing a reservation, but it looked pretty wide open. We figured we'd eat at the bar if we couldn't get a table - it was just the two of us and it happened to be freezing cold last night. Around 6:45 we walked in and were told there was no availability for at least 2 hours if we didn't have a reservation. The host also told us unfortunately the bar was full as well. We started to leave and were in the parking lot when we both stopped and looked at each other and decided to check open table - just to see if there was anything open. Lo and behold, reservations were available - several as a matter of fact. We made a reservation for 7pm (in 10 minutes) and went back inside. Needless to say it was a little awkward having just been told there was nothing available. The host said "We'll a table just became available". Really??? I still can't figure out why he would've told us they were full - when clearly they were not. Once we were seated we saw several empty tables. Regardless , the food here was delicious. I had lobster bisque and an appetizer of gnocchi bolognese and my husband had the French onion soup and escargot. The waiter didn't mention any specials to us (I don't know whether they had any to mention anyway) but he was efficient and the service was fine. The dining room had a great view and the sunset that evening was spectacular. We didn't have a window table, but it was beautiful just the same. Overall, I would probably go here again but thought it was really strange to be turned away initially. As a side note, we were both dressed fine - no different than most of the other diners. Weird.
Amazing food, great views
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We visited again yesterday, St. Patricks day 2026. It was very crowded. I had a house salad, very good, and a bistro burger and fries, which was ok. My wife had the lobster bisque, which she like and corned beef and Cabbage, which was standard fare. I am glad I did not get it as the corned beef was too fatty for me. We sat near the windows which had many 2 person tables, 2 deep. Just too many tables and people for me. The food and drinks did come quickly. No short beer available. I also do not remember it being so noisy, like a cafeteria. It was also a bit pricey. Our waiter was very friendly and hard working but i think the wait staff was a bit overwhelmed. I do not think I will visit again. .. Last review started here: Great food, views and service. A longtime establishment in dunedin. Our server was great. A little pricey . Has an outside bar section. Section first come first serve section and an inside reserve section. I recommend reservations. Near downtown Dunedin. A cool, pet friendly place, but very crowded, especially during spring training for MLB.
A perfect Friday afternoon, sitting out on the deck, enjoying the water views. Our server Rya made us feel right at home. We told her we were on a four-day weekend from Pennsylvania and she made us feel very welcome. She explained the menu to us and answered all of our questions. Coming from up north we wanted to have seafood and she recommended the clam bake which was out of this world. I even recommended it to other tourists as a great special. Thank you to Rya for making us feel right at home and making sure our visit was enjoyable.
Great place for that special night. Five star food and service. My favorite restaurant in Dunedin.
Walking through Dunedin on a Sunday evening we happened to spot Bon Appetit. We wanted water view and we got just what we wanted! Atmosphere: Romantic near the water Food: We ordered a bunch of appetizers to try different things. The mussels were my favorite thing ever, I still want to go back and get more. Flatbread and calamari were also delicious and hit the spot. I had a nice glass of Sangria which was excellent. Service: was just OK, I understand that they were busy, but we were outside and felt a little forgotten. Definitely worth it for the atmosphere and the food.
Bon Appétit is always an over the topic experience with superb service, amazing food, and the best view in Dunedin!
Been here many times, food is usually outstanding but was disappointing this time. The lobster meat add-on did not taste like Lobster at all, or even any shellfish very very flavorless. The Maple glazed half duckling was not a half duckling at all, no breasts just two leg quarters, which is clearly not a half duckling. Service was spotty, kept having to look around for my waiter, however they were very accommodating to my service dogs and this is the first time out of maybe 15 visits over the years that was disappointing.
Birthday reservation, asked for a window table,and when sat by the seater he goes into how I made sure that we got the best table,that I had put pressure on them when that didn't happen and then get the worst table in the restaurant when I requested a window table.$48 piece of fish that came to the table that looked like the salad guy made the dish,never seen grouper cut so badly,waitress was obviously working on the other side of restaurant, food runner tried to give our food to another table,and I witnessed this 3 other times,pure cluster fuck at this restaurant, no air-conditioning. Way over priced don't be fooled by it being on the water, so many better restaurant out here,don't waste your money
Although we did get to sit outside by the water, it was a long a walkway that lacked the atmosphere of the upper deck.
Best place if been in a long while
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Logan was the best server you could ask for and the assistant manager came to ensure we were happy with our experience. They both made us feel the service and customer satisfaction was their purpose not the commercial exchange. And that is the spirit that makes you feel good. TKU!!! Mike Rock and family.
We had a great time, our waiter Bryce was awesome! Lovely pianist played and everyone was beyond satisfied with their meal options.
Christian was a great server. Very polite and knowledgeable. It was a special treat to have the restaurant wish me a Happy birthday. Beautiful location, we will be back.
great overall food and drink quality! A little pricey on the wallet. We had 2 appetizers and salads for two of and the bill was 200 bucks including cocktails and tips.
was visiting Dunedin from Canada for the blue Jays pre season training game between Detroit and celebrating my grandfathers 69th birthday the restaurant is located on a pier in downtown Dunedin near the city of Clear Water the restaurant was quite busy for a Sunday but of course it’s spring break in the Us so that probably played a role in that it is a fancy upscale sea food restaurant so make sure to dress nice there was a piano in the restaurant located next to the front door it was our first time in the town so it was nice to try it out I had the Calamari witch was great breaded and crispy I also got the house salad that had cheese and a Italian dressing very good and my taste buds were very happy our server Miguel who is from Mexico was so good to use he went above and beyond to make sure my grandfather’s birthday was special he got drinks for the adults I think it was Champlain and did not charge us for em witch we appreciated I would also like to thank the restaurant for having a lift fore people who can’t walk I myself am disabled and really appreciated that because most restaurants I go to don’t have em so that’s why I gave five stars to be fair it was expensive but not as much like at home if in the future I decide to come back to town this is the place I would go to I highly recommend it
We had Nenard as our server and be was outstanding. Great personality and perfectly professional.
We had a great time, our waiter Bryce was awesome! Lovely pianist played and everyone was beyond satisfied with their meal options