What a lovely evening at Bon Appetit! My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here and everything was outstanding. The food was amazing, our server Eddie was attentive and very personable, and the view was beautiful. We couldn't have asked for a nicer place to celebrate our special occasion. read more

My wife and I had a great experience starting with hostess Sarah H. and waiter Ryan. The piano player added a jazzy background. We will be back next time we are near Duniden. read more

Wow! This place did not disappoint! Made reservations three days ahead of time for a Friday evening. We were seated right on time and the place was vibing both at the outdoor bar and restaurant. Perfect place to watch the sunset! Started with the bacon wrapped shrimp - so so good! I ordered the Land and Sea (3 scallops and filet medallions) and it was delicious! Scallops were a good size and filet tips were a nice portion. My husband ordered the pistachio crusted rack of lamb. Cooked to perfection, super tender and the homemade mint jam was amazing! After dinner, we headed out to the outside bar and it was such a great way to end the evening. Highly recommend if you're looking for a nice dinner with great service! read more

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We made dinner reservations here weeks ago. Bon Appétit Restaurant & Marina Bar is a landmark waterfront restaurant in Dunedin. It is known for its panoramic views of St. Joseph Sound, fresh seafood, and American/European cuisine since 1976. It offers both indoor dining with reservations and outdoor seating at the marina cafe, with options for lunch, dinner, and special diets, plus a full bar and live music. The atmosphere is considered sophisticated yet relaxed, I was surprised the by 8 o'clock. Everybody had emptied out.. We sat at a round table facing the sunset, beautiful. Miguel waited on us, he was attentive. Six of us ordered delicious seafood. I really enjoyed my Aji tuna, my husband, his grouper sandwich, friends, the oysters, the octopus and lobster roll. Portions were generous prices were reasonable and presentation was gorgeous. We celebrated a birthday and our table enjoyed a complementary glass of Prosecco. We weren't rushed and happy to be able to enjoy a relaxing dinner. read more

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Came here with my girlfriend for dinner after dark. We had the best table inside--in the corner of the full-glass wall, but we couldn't see the water. Bummer. That would have been amazing! The restaurant has great water views if you come during the day. They also have an extensive outdoor area with a bar and live music, which is on the parking lot side. Our server, whose name I didn't catch, has been there about 40 years. The menu is a classic American upscale menu with many options. I ordered the crab and artichoke salad and we split a side of the mushroom risotto. I also had a dirty martini, which was generous. They brought rolls and butter, as well. The salad was DELICIOUS and the crab on it was generous. I only ate half and took the rest home for lunch the next day. It had brioche toasts that were so good! The mushroom risotto was meh, in my opinion. We also shared the flourless chocolate cake, which was huge and delicious, came with sliced strawberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream with, I think, chopped pistachios. A good date spot or special night out. read more

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Lovely lunch, an annual event celebrating Mimi's Birthday! Oysters on the half shell ---- excellent! "Brown Derby" Crab Louie ---- incredible! Dover Sole ---- always a WINNER Bryce ---- server extraordinaire!!!! Thank you Bryce OK, the view of the water a HUGE bonus. Thank you Bon Appetit! read more

Made a reservation for our family group of ten for my daughter's birthday. Was asked when making reservation with Tatiana and told her "Birthday". Text confirmation also asked what occasion was and again said Birthday. Miguel, our server, was difficult to understand due to his heavy accent. The restaurant's highlighted dishes on Miguel's tablet presentation were the restaurant's highest priced menu items. Quite bizarre was a bagpiper who came marching in playing the bagpipes as we were beginning to eat. Still don't understand what all that was, except to announce 4 men who were in gold colored sportcoats, and were golfers. The overall noise level in the restaurant is LOUD, VERY LOUD, not expected for a 'high-end' restaurant, but there it is. My wife correctly asked me why the restaurant asked what our occasion was when making reservations, and again when confirming reservations, when restaurant did nothing. Good question. Yes, the view is nice and this restaurant's reputation is overrated. Bring money, lots of money to pay the bill. Restaurant was crowded, very crowded, on a Monday night. Recommended by my son and I thank him for the recommendation, and we had a good, not an exceptional time. and I won't return with a large family party in the future. read more

We came here for our anniversary. Was nice to be able to make reservations and have our request met for a window seat so we could watch the beautiful sunset. Service was on it- always stopping by to check on us. The fish spread for the appetizer was quite decent--nothing extraordinary, but what you'd expect anywhere along Florida's coast. The real highlight was the lively bar area, which seemed to buzz with energy as the sun dipped below the horizon. We took a leisurely stroll out to the water's edge, capturing breathtaking photos of the sunset that painted the sky in hues of gold and rose. It's clear this spot enjoys stunning sunsets every evening. We're already planning our return on a Friday or Saturday night to experience the magic again, especially because they have a bagpiper who serenades the sunset, adding a touch of enchantment to an already picturesque scene. read more

Bon Appetit - The view from our table in the restaurant - New American Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

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To celebrate 44 years of marriage we chose Bon Apetit for its view of the Gulf & past experiences. We wanted to eat at a classy restaurant, and Bon Apetit seemed the perfect place. We were seated by the window, next to an empty corner table. Unfortunately the couple who eventually occupied that spot watched YouTube or other videos on their phones and we heard numerous times the wedding music in those videos. They were less distracting than the two couples next to us. Their loud conversations made it impossible for us to hear each other as we spoke quietly to one another. We finally abandoned our conversation and took out our smart phones. The food was okay. My husband's ribeye was tough and chewy. It was medium more than the requested medium rare. He thoroughly enjoyed his mashed potatoes, and I enjoyed mine. The butternut squash was the best I have ever had. My filet mignon was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Our server was adequate. He took our orders. Someone else delivered our steaks. We do not recall him returning until it was time to pay the bill. This was a less than memorable way to spend our anniversary. read more

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Very rarely do I ever get taken back by a restaurant, it's super rare. But the time I had at Bob Appétit was phenomenal. It's my moms favorite restaurant, and I can absolutely see why. The ambience, the music, the food, the service, the VIEW... it was all incredible. We set a reservation for 530pm. Which gave us plenty of time to prepare for sunset! Their dining room inside is nestled with perfect sight on the water. I'm from out of town, but this is a Gem in the Dunedin. Aka little Ireland. Super close to downtown Dunedin too! We all had a few drinks; Chai Manhattan, Aperol spritz, champagne. Etc. A few of the entrees that were ordered, because we share our bites with each other were: The 14oz Ribeye, Lobster Tail, Bouillabaisse, Grilled Salmon, French Onion Soup (BEST I EVER HAD) Our server, Michael, was very accommodating as we saw it was extremely busy at the restaurant. He showed us in full detail, the specials of the night & described them eloquently. I was very impressed with his enthusiasm & delivery. We didn't go hard on desserts, as we each had our own $3 dessert shooter, all varied in flavors, shared of course. The restaurant is big on shareables it seemed, if thats your style or restaurant!! I will have to come back & celebrate more intimate date nights here. I was completely impressed with everything. I attached a few sights to further describe my experience. kindly, GTB read more

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One of my favorite things as a local is to go to their bar, sit watching the intercoastal and pretend on a Tuesday like I'm on vacation!! Apps and drinks are exceptional and the view from your barstool is unmatched! read more

This establishment has a long history and has been a local landmark as long as I can remember. My dad recalls he interviewed for a job as a physician in Dunedin in 1989 and this is the restaurant they took him to. As a local, I have been here on a number of occasions , for dinners and for functions. In my opinion it is a great restaurant and has improved over the years . I dined here tonight with a party of four and was very impressed. The location on the water, indoor and outdoor dining, location , and ambiance has always been a top selling point and continues to be. The service was A++ . The food ? That's where it truly shines. Absolutely fantastic drinks, appetizers, soups , salads , main course. I had the shrimp cocktail, diver sea scallops , and brussel sprouts . I have a second home in midtown manhattan and dine out more then I dine in and I can say this venue rivals anything I have had in any of the top rated restaurants in the US or around the world. The scallops were the best I ever had. Having said that I was almost tempted to give Bon Appetit 4 stars instead of 5 because quite honestly the price for some of the items on the menu , If not most , are well above what should be reasonable for this area. My advice to management would be to do a better job of due diligence in setting your pricing. I say this also based on the volume of customers I noticed tonight which should be higher based on the location , the season, and the unbelievable fantastic dining experience at this venue. There is however a point of diminishing returns . Don't price yourself out of the market. read more

A little too chilly to sit outside last night, so chose the indoor bar. What a treat! We're from Boston and travel down here often - tonight's entertainment was brought to us by Bobby from Boston! Great to trade stories, watch the bartending show and have a delicious meal! The food. The ambiance, and the service were all outstanding. This is a must try if you are in Dunedin! read more

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We came to Bon Appetit for the views, and left feeling pleasantly surprised! We made reservations, but there were plenty of available tables on a Sunday night. The menus are on iPads and a little hard to navigate at first. We ordered our drinks, then headed out on the dock to snag some sunset pictures. We ordered the shrimp cocktail for an appetizer, which came in an oversized martini glass, so fun! For dinner, I ordered the Sole, which was de-boned at the table and cooked perfectly. We decided to share crème brulee for dessert, which was slightly burnt but overall good with the fresh berries on the side. Our server, Cameron, was friendly and attentive! They do have a dedicated parking lot which was confusing to get to, but super convenient! read more

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Oh this was amazing! Right on the water and an amazing view of the sunset. Parking is not a problem. There's a free lot across the park if their lot is full. I hear brunch is also very good. I got the fish and they deboned it table side and the lemon sauce was soooo good. I will be back to get the fish. read more

Bon Appetit - Grouper with fingerling potatoes - New American Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

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Looked for a restaurant on the water and thanks to yelp found this place. Very welcoming friendly staff. They are professional servers, nice location great atmosphere inside. Ordered the escargot and it was a miss. Some people like curry but my opinion, don't add it to escargot doesn't belong. French onion soup was very salty along with everything else I ordered . 5 star service 3 star food. Won't be back, you might like it But not my cup of tea. read more

Bon Appetit - French onion soup - New American Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

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One of my favorite restaurants in Dunedin Great food, the piano player is a plus ..Our server Bryce was very pleasant & super accommodating with my dietary restrictions . The GM Lena is amazing ..5 star experience ! read more

Beautiful view, great food, all around great experience. Justin was a great server! Sara at the hostess station was sweet!

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. read more

Had the prosciutto and date flatbread as an app. Huge and delicious. Drinks good, decent wine selection, and beer cold. Had the osso bucco. Fall off the bone fantastic. Wife had 'Achieva salad".. tip of the hat to the credit union? Not sure. But ample serving and very tasty with a side of grilled shrimp. Then some lady wheels in a wagon with 3 large dogs a table over. Oh well, it was the perfect meal until then... read more

This was my second visit. The first was better, but only had an app and drinks at that time. Service was kind but extraordinarily slow. The ambience was lovely in their outside area. We watched a sunset on their dock. Beautiful! But this time, the service was short and cold- strangely so. The food was just okay. The view was lovely again though! read more

ve eaten at a lot of nice restaurants, and I'd rate the food here 4 stars--it wasn't bad, but it also wasn't something that made me say, "Oh my god, this is the best ever." What really makes this restaurant stand out is the view--it's absolutely stunning. The drinks were great, and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. Overall, a nice experience, and I'd come back more for the atmosphere than the food! read more

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I was so impressed with this restaurant! The view was gorgeous, the food and atmosphere too. The staff was sooooo incredible we felt like royalty. Live piano the night we went too and she played all Disney for my 5 year old. Great great experience read more

Bon Appetit - Crème brûlée - New American Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

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Nice staff and great views of the water. Grouper sandwich was just ok in my opinion. Fries were good. Maybe more of a place to grab drinks. read more

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We had a great time, our waiter Bryce was awesome! Lovely pianist played and everyone was beyond satisfied with their meal options.

Another year in the books. The wife and I started our New Year's Eve party at Bon Appetit. Honestly it the perfect place for a date night or going for some drinks. They have an amazing view of the ocean with both in door and out door seating including an out door bar area. I have not gotten a chance to sit down and have a dinner here but had a cup of the lobster bisque and it is amazing. Chunks of lobster with a rich and creamy broth. Could have easily ordered a second cup. Also had there play on the old fashioned called Almond old fashioned. Not too bad and nice to sip on. I think I had just one too many drops of bitters but that also my taste. Topped with an orange and cherry's. Service was completely on top of it as it was very busy for being New Year's Eve. Bar staff kept checking on everyone, making sure they are all good or needed anything. I ordered my cup of lobster bisque and had it in front of me with a roll with in 5 mins. I hope to bring the wife here for a meal soon! read more

Bon Appetit - Lobster bisque - New American Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

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A sweet location right on the water, great views and a diverse menu is why we poked our heads in here for lunch. Apparently it's connected to the Best Western next door, but the vibe is not at all that of a hotel restaurant- it feels like its own thing, with lots of casual outdoor seating (with heaters and high tops at the bar area) but also a bit more elevated at the separate tented patio area where we ate. The menu is seafood-heavy but with a nice selection of everything from salads to soups to pasta, but the Salmon sandwich was the right call for me, even though the fish was a bit overcooked and the bread - well, there was a lot of it, and a bit more than I thought necessary. Still, on a clear December day with a view of the water, our vantage point did not suck. There's an adjacent pier you can walk out onto, and apparently there is seating on it for certain parts of the year. Add to that the fact that our server was professional, patient and efficient and full of good info, and you have a thumbs up consensus from everyone in our group. It's also just off the main drag of Dunedin so you can stroll around afterward to work off the meal. A very nice, slightly refined spot with great views that should please most. read more

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This restaurant is excellent. The service was good however, server should always take the ladies order first. Aside from that one picky peice of feedback. The dinner was extraordinary we had linguine and clam sauce, calamari and the stuffed lobster. Absolutely stunning presentation with top quality ingredients. 100% loved our dinners. Looking forward to returning. read more

Bon Appetit - Stuffed lobster. - New American Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

Our server, Ryan was amazing, as well as his trainee, Kristen. They treated us very special and gave great recommendations. We enjoyed the New England seafood and linguini. The salads and bread with dipping olive oil and herbs are a meal in themselves! We had a beautiful view out our window at our table read more

Bon Appetit - View from our table - New American Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

Came here for my husband's birthday on Tuesday and we had the best time. The rib eye was cooked perfectly. The view was phenomenal, best in Tampa bay. Our server Sierra was so attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion. The baby iceberg wedge with blue cheese and bacon was fresh and crispy. The French onion soup was the best I've ever had! We finished dinner a coconut cream pie. I would give 10 stars if I could. read more

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. read more

Came in here the other weekend, and I have to say I was not that impressed. Coming in however, I loved the layout of the restaurant and that we had a view of the ocean. I loved the views from the inside of the restaurant. But the food here, I was not impressed with. To start, we ordered some drinks and the oysters. The drink I got was great, it was a spicy margarita and I loved it. The oysters were good, but some looked a bit off, so we didn't touch them. My bf and I ordered the French onion soup each and the ribeye to share. We were trying to eat light and thought it would be perfect. The soups were great but the steak and the sides it came with, not so much. The steak was cooked perfectly, however it lacked flavor. The coffee seasoning( I forget what it was) just did not have the best taste, it was missing something in my opinion. I believe it was paired with best and sweet potato mash, and they did not compliment the dish either. I looked over at my sisters plate which was the land and sea, and I could tell that the filet medallions looked so dry and were over cooked and she confirmed it. I also tried there risotto it came over, and it was not great. However the scallops were good. If I were to come back here it would not be for a steak, I probably shoulda have known better and ordered an entree with seafood but at the time the steak sounded delicious and I've had one that sounded similar to this one before, but it was not at all the same in taste. read more

Bon Appetit - New American Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

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. read more

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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. read more

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Food, location, the staff was nice; they allow dogs outside, easy parking will go back

A solid place if you're looking for a nice dinner that's not super trendy. This is definitely a place that the older generation likes to go. I feel like I'd bring my in laws here. A friend wanted to come for her birthday dinner, which is how I ended up with about six couples starting our night here. I'm surprised they make the lobster roll on the lighter side. It was like an open faced sandwich with fruit. The actual lobster roll was really good, but the fruit didn't really hit the spot for me. They do this so it is on the lighter side. If I go back, I'd request a different side. I got a dirty martini and it was pretty strong and good. I would get this again. The service here was great. I do have to say that our server was on point. So this isn't the normal place I'd go, but if I was dining with someone older for a special occasion, I would bring them here. read more

The service is very good but to be honest the food is average. The atmosphere is amazing so it's a bit of a mystery why the food lacks behind the view and the service. I did like the choices of non alcohol drinks. read more

Bon Appetit - Cucumber Watermelon Non Alcoholic Drink. - New American Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

Horrible waiter. Extremely rude when he wanted to go over the menu and I said no because I was waiting for my husband and daughter to get there. He insisted and I was shocked. He asked why he was doing this. He leaned close and told me to chill. I just sat there dumbfounded. I told my husband and we decided to leave. Went down to Pisces for sushi and had an amazing time. Won't go back to Bon A petit read more

Outstanding food quality, ambiance and wait service. However very pricey! The filets were tasty but not quite as tender as I've experienced elsewhere. Lobster meat was average. read more

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We chose Bon Appetit as our wedding and reception venue and we could not be more impressed with the entire event! First of all, Bon Appetit can make your planning and preparation so low stress if you opt to allow them to decorate the venue. It's a beautiful space and they have everything you need to perfect your event. Nancy and Nikki are true professionals. They coordinate the event with you. They know exactly what questions to ask, and they have been doing this for years. Working with them was seamless and stress free. On the day of the wedding, every item was set out perfectly per our vision, the venue was set up per plan, and the entire event went smoothly. The food was incredible and the service impeccable. We opted for a buffet, but since the servers still serve the food, the line never grew. The bar never had a line either. The staff checked on us multiple times throughout the event and kept everyone's glasses full. In short, these people know what they are doing. It was flawless. I highly recommend this one-stop shop for your next event. I will use them in the future for any event I need to plan after this amazing experience. read more

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