Bon Appétit - Dunedin is rated
4.3 out of 5.0 based on
11914
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UPDATE: We used to live in the area and frequented Bon Appetit quite often. During Fall and early Spring, we would sit at the outdoor bar area and have a $5 bite. That's no longer a thing, understandably. On a recent visit in Nov 2025 we went on a picture perfect day at lunch time, and there was no one at the bar! We wondered why because it would typically be very busy. We ordered cocktails with the intent of also ordering lunch. My wife ordered a martini with a lemon twist and the young bartender gave her over-shaken vodka with a piece of lemon peel. The vodka was nearly indistinguishable from water because it was a weak pour and over-shaken. This is a $20 martini mind you. When we reported the problem, he wanted to "fix" the drink "so we don't waste what is already made", he said. Umm, no can you just remake it the right way. We then asked if he added vermouth to the mix and he said no. Then he said "dry vermouth?" like it was some new idea. Anyway, after a remake, it still wasn't even close so we politely decided to forego lunch, paid our tab, and left. For such a beautiful spot in Dunedin, and for a restaurant with PREMIUM pricing, you have to expect more, even better, than the norm. This was so underwhelming that we won't be back. It's very sad because it really is (or used to be) one of our favorite places in the area to enjoy outdoor dining and cocktails. We've celebrated anniversaries in the dining room and had many good times here. You have to do better.
Love this place for every occasion! The greatest sleays
So disappointed. We used to come here often when we lived here and have made it a point to stop by every time we are in town. Short pours and bartenders who can't make a simple martini with a twist make it not worth it anymore. So sad!
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Service was great, food was also great,It was a great night having dinner there.
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We went here for a Sunday brunch. We got here right before two, which is when the brunch ends. So our server was lovely enough to check to make sure we could still get the brunch. The menu is on iPads, which is a little different to navigate. I think if older folks are not comfortable with technology that might be a problem. I was fine with it after hitting the screen a few times. Lol. I ordered the lobster egg bake which was incredible. It was set upon a sea of lobster bisque. Again it was absolutely phenomenal. My husband ordered the crabcakes Benedict, which was also good, however it was placed upon a pancake, which threw us off a bit. We also ordered the waffle, which was incredible. The fruit was a little shriveled up, so it was not us physically, appealing as it could've been. But the taste and the whipped cream the homemade whipped cream was really really good. We ordered a couple of cocktails the watermelon And the cucumber both were really refreshing. We were able to sit right on the water, which was lovely. It was a bit cold but honestly, it was a beautiful scenery. I would recommend this restaurant for sure.
To start this off my brothers (one of which owns property in dunedin) have been here quite a few times. I have not ordered up a full entree so my experience will be based on mainly being outside. It is a pretty cool spot right on the edge of the coast and kinda funny where there is a bar and seating in the middle of a valet drop off. It is easiest coming here driving a cart since there is pretty limited spots. So either a ride share / uber / whatever is the best way to get here. The views are great at sunset, the staff is pretty good and the drinks are not to shabby. If it is uber busy you might have trouble catching your waiters attention but it was not really bad. The only thing i could ding them on is what you ordered and what shows up on the bill can vary but that was a super busy night. Also has live music now and again but can be a bit loud if you are in the outdoor bar near the parking where they setup. Overall a pretty cool experience and we went here about each night over an entire week.
I recently went here for an anniversary dinner, and reserved the Chef's Waterside Table with a set price of $175 per person. I had a very enjoyable experience considering I proposed on my visit and everything went beautifully, but there were a few things I wasn't too happy with regarding the food and service. Almost all of the food was amazing, but the lobster tail that came with the surf and turf was so brick hard overcooked you could have knocked someone out with it. It was brought up to the waitress by my partner, but she did not return with a new better cooked one or comp a part of the package price. Just took it away uneaten and forgotten about. There was also a considerable period where the waitress did not come outside to check on us for about 20-30 minutes, which was after the main course. All in all I would say the experience was amazing and for the proposal it was wonderful, but the inedible lobster that was not cared about and inconsistent service speed, this particular reservation was not worth a $500 total bill standard whatsoever.
The food was perfect and Nenad was excellent! Thank you.
Best Greek salad!!!
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Daniel was amazing. Great service and very attentive. Presentation was great. Definitely recommend this spot and recommend Daniel.
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Food very tasty. Server new and not trianed very well. Made 2 drink errors and 1 entree error. Couldn’t open a bottle of wine, did not offer to try wine, never came by to pour wine once. While piano player was playing impossible to have a conversation, way too loud. Unfortunately we will not be back
What a great evening from start to finish. We will definitely be back
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This is one of your finer dining experiences in Dunedin. With a spectacular view and unobstructed view of the Sunset if it cooperates. The restaurant is well lit and the staff is top notch. The prices are on the higher end but, the portions are large. I wished I had room for dessert! The whole experience was amazing. Please give them a try.