We walked up to this restaurant hoping to be seated on the outdoor patio to enjoy the sunset. We were accompanied by our service dog, who was leashed, calm, and under control. A man who did not identify himself told us we could not have a dog. I calmly explained that he is a trained service dog. I was repeatedly told that he was "not a service dog," accused of lying, and asked multiple times what task he is trained to perform. Each time, I answered that he is an allergy detection service dog. The interaction quickly escalated. The individual raised his voice, used profanity, moved aggressively toward me, and adopted a confrontational posture. His behavior was intimidating and made me feel unsafe, as though he was attempting to physically intimidate me into leaving rather than resolve the situation professionally. At one point, another staff member approached and physically crowded my wife, further escalating an already tense situation. We remained calm and non-confrontational and contacted the police to de-escalate. The responding officers were professional and respectful. A trespass notice was issued, which we complied with. The officers also explained that a trespass notice does not determine whether ADA obligations were met. Our service dog was never disruptive, and we did nothing to provoke this response. I am sharing this experience so ownership is aware and can ensure staff receive proper ADA service-animal training and de-escalation training. No customer should feel intimidated or unsafe when simply trying to enjoy a meal read more

High & Dry Grill - This is the individual I was describing in the review - Tiki Bars Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

We made a pit stop here on our bike ride from Tarpon Springs and it is located RIGHT along the Dunedin Causeway. We just made a quick stop to grab some adult beverages and a small bite to eat for our trek. Upon arrival, we were greeted right away and sat where we wanted to sit, and our waitress was very attentive. You can't ask for anything else. We both had a Sailor's Rum Punch that comes with Spiced and coconut Remberto, Amore ,orange & pineapple juice which; was very refreshing. We also had a Beachside Bellini that comes with Champaign, coconut rum, pineapple juice, which was also good and had nice kick to it. This spot has a nice low-key vibe to it Tiki style. There's a lot of seating and there seating outside the hut, that sits in sand, which is nice. No matter where you sit in the place you're on the causeway so you have a gorgeous view of the Gulf no matter where you look. I wasn't really there to indulge in food. I just wanted a snack so I got a hotdog and chips and my wife got a Chicago style hotdog, nothing to rave about just a great energy booster. All-in-all, I will come back! This is a perfect place for us to make future pit stops, it's VERY convenient and well priced ESPECIALLY for the location that it rests in! Ps. You might catch our local celebrity, Zeke!!!! read more

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The Ocean view and Lights out Bloody Marys were past spectacular! The server couldn't be more friendly lugging these beautiful cocktails out to the deck. Buffer music playing to boot! Heavily recommended read more

High & Dry Grill - This Bloody Mary and view take the cake! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

Lunch I had a burger and a iced tea. Great views. Good service. Good food. Can get a little busy on the causeway at times. read more

High & Dry Grill - Burger - Tiki Bars Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

It was a Thursday around 3 pm, not overly crowded, but busy. The ambiance is perfect, we sat on the beach. Server was friendly but very slow! I ordered a cheeseburger and fries. The hamburger was so hard and dry, I couldn't eat it and the fries were undercooked and greasy. read more

Stop in here for a drink and bite to eat. It was beautiful sitting outside by the water.

Great place to party and enjoy the Dunedin Causeway! Beautiful sunsets are our favorite! The food is cooked to perfection and always tasty! The servers are friendly and helpful! Fast too! Allison always stops to say hi even if she's not our server but we love it when she is! She does a great job! read more

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The food was amazing, The service was incredible and they were all so nice and the views were breathtaking definitely worth visiting with friends for a good time. I loved it and I hope you do too. read more

The views were amazing but the food was only eatable. The food portion size small and it was expensive too.

Nice place to stop after a day at Honeymoon Island. Grabbed a mango shaved ice. Pleasant staff, quick service. Right on the Dunedin Causeway. Get there early. This place gets pretty busy in the evening. Will return. read more

High & Dry Grill - Mango shaved ice - Tiki Bars Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

The view was the best part of this place. The beach was right under our toes. The sunset was right at our table. Server was very nice. Food- not so impressive- took awhile to come out and was meh. No water unless you buy the bottles. We tried it . Most likely won't be back for the food. Beer started at $5 - maybe worth the drink for the sunset. I was hoping for more. read more

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Food is nothing to write home about but the view makes up for it! It's very chill here. I love the tables in the sand bc my daughter can play in the sand while we eat. Perfect for sunsets! Their kitchen does close pretty early, so get there early! They have a good beer list. read more

This bar has a beautiful view, and our server was very nice. However we were very unimpressed they do not offer free tap water. We were 3 adults & 2 children, with all adults ordering alcoholic drinks and the kids root beer floats. We had planned to stay and have a few drinks, but after realizing we couldn't have free tap water, we left. read more

UPDATE: After seven years, I will update my review. I still go here for drinks. Every time I break down and order food, it is terrible. Do not eat here. This is a great place for a drink. Look at the reviews. Every time someone criticizes the place (and the criticism is legitimate!) the owner attacks the person. Instead of being so defensive, why not consider the fact that the criticism is justified? Look at it: 34 of 109 reviews are one or two stars -- more than 30 percent of the people think you have a problem. You rank at the bottom of all our local restaurants. Figure out what is wrong, then fix it. This is not an attack on you. It is telling you to just make your food better! It is terrible. Don't attack the messenger. The truth is the truth. Your food is awful. One more thing: Proof of how unhinged your attacks are is that I barely drink. The most I have ever drank at your place is one wine at a time or a soda. You make all of these attacks on people and they aren't even true. Every word I have said is true. I'd eat your food if it were edible. It isn't. read more

Not dog friendly even though it is outside. Guy at the door rude grumpy. Don't stop there.

Extremely convenient place. Good bar, food, hand-ground sausage. Service was really great and the view was spectacular. I ended up with a fiery sausage sandwich that was just dry and on the bun. The sausage was good, but it really wasn't that hot. Pretzel bites with cheese and bacon and scallions was a good appetizer. The shaved ice is more like a snowcone, which was good, and refreshing because it was warm out. Staff were great. read more

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Great place to get a bite to eat and drinks right on the beach, attached to kayak rentals. Go for a kayak and grab a bite and drink after to watch the sunset! All of the staff were super friendly and attentive. Prices are good- not too expensive for drinks or food. Food was surprisingly good and has a decent variety. Looking forward to next time. read more

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Server was 10/10 awesome! I arrived a few minutes before opening, asked to read the menu and sit outside to wait until they open. After a few minutes of enjoying the peace and view, the manager/owner(s) went absolutely crazy. They were irate that I was allowed to sit and wait quietly near the ropes. I left without ordering a thing, before coming back from my car to tip the server and thank her as well as the person working the rental booth. Total vibe kill at 9:50am.. lol The server and other guy were 10/10 exceptionally positive attitude AND service! read more

High & Dry Grill - Tiki Bars Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

The views are great but the food is low quality and does not taste good. The fries were actually gross but the quesadilla was alright.

High & Dry is a fun yet quaint bar and grill right next to the water/beach. This place offers quick foods like quesadillas, fish sticks, fries, onion rings, and chicken tenders. You can also order chicken sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, and cheeseburgers. We ordered the fish sticks and quesadilla platters...both tasted great! The view of the sunset was strikingly beautiful! Everyone at the Hugh & Dry clapped and applauded the sun setting behind the ocean. So surreal! The service was phenomenal - he provided us recommendations on where to go and what to do. Highly recommend the High & Dry if you are looking for a quick eat/drink with a fantastic view of the beach. read more

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The drinks are comprised of wine based alcohol and shaved ice. Worst Piña Colada ive ever had in my life if you can even call it that. The shrimp cocktail was I'm almost positive straight from Walmart and garbage. But let's get to why they're getting a one star review. The service was absolutely atrocious. Everything took forever to get to us no matter how minute and then the waitress started being rude to my wife when she leaned in the outdoor roping area, completely rude and unprofessional. This particular waitress had a thick and sweaty mustache and I normally wouldn't mention such things but I literally saw sweat fall from her mustache and into one of our drinks. It didn't stop at the one waitress. Not one single worker was helpful or friendly. The location is very good and the only thing this place has going for it. Two thumbs WAY DOWN. read more

Four of us locals stopped in to check this place out. The building is interesting as it a tiki roofed open air seating venue. There is a long community table in the center which seats approximately 30 people, a counter runs along the perimeter of half walls with barstools. Some customers opted to be seated at tables on the sand dodging the skydiving seagulls. Good fun, old-time Florida vibe. We were seated immediately and ordered a wine and a beer while waiting for our friends to join us. (They serve beer, wine, champagne and wine-based cocktails, which are reasonably priced) While perusing the menu, our friends arrived. We had fun chatting and watching folks enjoying the intercoastal activities. Emilia provided top-notch service. She saw that we were there for a leisurely lunch. Drinks were replenished in a timely fashion, and when we were ready to order, she was right there. Two friends ordered the 1/3# Charbroiled Burger touted as flame grilled. The frozen burger was disappointing at best. I decided on the Nathan Chicago Hot Dog. It surely didn't come out as described (pickles peppers, tomato, relish and celery salt). The bun was soggy when served and stuck to my fingers (worse than buns from a dollar store). I was given another bun, but it too disintegrated into a gloopy mess. There were three pickled banana peppers, no tomato, relish and an imitation Nathan's hot dog. My guy ordered the Hot Italan Sausage Sandwich. It was custom ground with bell peppers, onions and hot peppers ground in with the sausage. This sausage was on a sturdy roll and very tasty although it was not spicy hot. (The caveat on the menu was 'Caution,this one has some heat!') We loved the fried onion rings which were crispy and delicious. French fries were good too. Based on the atmosphere, view, Emelia's service and the drinks, we would go back. Knowing what we know now, we'd order the sausage, French fries and onion rings. The review will be better if these items are still yummy. read more

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It's a great place to watch the sunset. 3 stars seems harsh but to me, 3 stars is average. The drinks are good and priced right. The sax on the beach was a tasty drink but not much alcohol. It came in this plastic color changing cup. The sangria was strong. The sailor's rum punch and riunite margarita are both good. Would me my choice of drink The fish sandwich was good - has a good crunch and the tartar sauce is far the best I've had. The shredded pork sandwich was just ok. read more

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Four of us arrived about 5pm and were seated promptly. The server took our order. We got our drinks promptly but very slow on the food. One person ordered like a non alcoholic icy thing. It was served in a dish that made it very difficult to eat and when we asked for a straw we were told no. My chicken tacos were so spicy that I couldn't eat them. Another person ordered the hot sausage but it was beyond just hot and he couldn't eat it. We ordered pretzel balls but weren't told they came covered in spicy items - again inedible. The server was extremely difficult to catch. One of our party had a chicken salad wrap and enjoyed it. I will personally never return. read more

We have been here a few times now. The pretzels and tacos are pretty good. The pretzels are one of my favorites! They are a great snack, great flavor and good crunch! We love that this place is pretty much on the beach and they are pretty friendly too. We will be back!! read more

High & Dry Grill - Pretzel Bites - Tiki Bars Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

I would give this place 3.5 stars but Yelp doesn't do half stars. I'd recommend the drinks but maybe skip the food or stick with the appetizers. The drinks here and service was beyond great. Flavorful and had a good amount of alcohol in them. The sailor's punch was perfectly flavored with the different juices and rum that totally complimented each other. The riunite margarita was also delicious. Loved the bottle in it to add flavor and get a little extra as well as you drank the drink down. The sax on the beach and the sangria were also very delicious. The shredded pork sandwich was just ok The fish sandwich was good. Lightly breaded and not overly greasy. The chips and queso were also good. The sunset from this place was good. read more

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I wish I would have tried this place sooner! I had a day off so I decided to go to a few beaches, and when I got to Dunedin Causeway I was soooo hungry. I took a chance with High & Dry. I was seated quickly and was able to order my drink and food in a matter of minutes. As soon as I ordered my food, it seemed to be ready. I ordered a chili cheese dog which came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. You would be surprised how hard it is to find a good hot dog with decent chili as well- but- look no further!! Everything was reasonably priced and my server was on top of everything the entire time. Whether you want to come with a group of people or by yourself, I think this is a great spot to hangout. I would not skip out on trying High & Dry when going to Honeymoon Island or just on the causeway! read more

High & Dry Grill - Dunedin Causeway Beach - Tiki Bars Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

We only rented kayaks. Ivan did a great job of getting us and set up and on our way! Will be renting in the future!

Would NOT recommend. Servers were outrageously rude. Acted like we were an inconvenience to them. I was super excited to try this place, I won't be returning and wouldn't recommend. Extremely disappointed. read more

Don't waste your time or money. Food was cold. Service was poor. Hostess rudely told us we could not bring outside beverages into the restaurant. I attempted to bring in a thermos with water which I returned to the car. Oddly enough others came in after us with outside water bottles and nothing was said to them. Waitresses even offered to bring them ice . read more

These over the top negative reviews--esp. as it concerns the food and staff--are clearly from tourists and non-Floridians who can't recognize a local gem for what it is. Or they moved here within the last year and forgot to leave their uppity 5-star Michelin expectations up north. Where do you idiots think you are exactly? The view and vibes here are great, and for what this place sets out to do, it does it very well. I love High and Dry and come here regularly for a dog and a beer after doing some kayaking. The staff have never been anything but pleasant and kind to me and my family. Great local spot. read more

I was on a nature bike ride (air b&b excursion) and when I stopped at the first restaurant this lady spoke about the spot so we decided to check it out while we were leaving honeymoon island. Truly it's nothing special, it's just a place to just stop right quick grab a drink or so and then pretty much leave. Then what really turned me off is the fact that they don't give out straws due to what it does to the environment. And if you do want straws it's a dollar per straw. So we purchased them anyway and purchased the water and Powerade. Drank and then Decided to hit the road. I just don't see anything really special about this place that I would rank at five star or that I would even come back again. read more

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Decent beach bar food with nice ambiance overlooking the water. I love that it's one big tiki hut and it catches a nice breeze off the water. I ordered the montreal chicken wrap with fries, which seems a little out of place on the menu but was pretty good. Great sunset spot, too. Watch out for the birds though! They are predatory and one dove into my dish and stole a fry even though I was hovering over my plate. Sheesh! read more

We Love to go to the High and Dry for Sunsets.. You Park your car on the beach strip nearby.. A nice place to meet up with friends.. or after a beach day. Food and beer were good.. read more

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We went here after kayaking and it was perfect. We didn't want to drive around or walk somewhere else to eat. Standard bar and grill menu- food was okay and reasonably priced. My shrimp tacos were bland but edible. My husband's fried catfish sandwich was okay. They do serve alcohol here including cocktails. I just had a beer so I can't comment on the cocktails but they looked good. Service was good and casual. Location is where it's at with this spot. It's very convenient and the view is nice. They do take card and cash. All outdoor seating. Bathrooms are at another building next door. read more

High & Dry Grill - Tiki Bars Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

No Tolerance for Outside Diet-Friendy Food Been coming here for 6+ years and always enjoyed the food, drink, and atmosphere. Today, having brought my family with dietary restrictions we purchased drinks and a sandwich for myself. Sadly, both my wife and 74 year old mother were reminded that "this was not a picnic pavilion" and they could not eat thier gluten free / dairy free acai bowls we had brought. It sure who the dude was since he didn't introduce himself. Maybe a manager, maybe the owner, don't know he never took the professional courtesy of introducing himself. Just dark shades, early 50s, attempting to take an authoritative voice to me and my family. Where understandable this approach was very discompassionate and certainly was not framed as a let's understand the situation together type of attitude. In this day and time you think there would be more understanding of situations where dietary restrictions are not addressed with their in-house menu. A local gem but not always understanding of their clientele. Response from restaurant shown below. The response is both curt and clear. This checks with the experience I had. The guy isn't wrong... but it also showcases the tact and polish you can expect should you have the pleasure of meeting the owner. read more

Best beach bar in Dunedin. Great Mahi wrap with View. Good beer with toes in the sand. We will be back!

The view is outstanding. The food not so much.The service was bad. The "host was a little weasel with no skills. If a little tiki reall needs a host they should find someo else. read more

Right on the water!! Fantastic views, delicious brats, burgers, wraps, and more. I've eaten here many times, and never disappointing. Top it off with a cold drink and friendly service....you can't miss. Unless you don't go. read more

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The high and dry grill is the perfect place to chill and watch the world go by. We have made it a tradition to stop by on our way home from Honeymoon island. I love the tiki decor , the views , staff is friendly and I always look forward to the next visit . Shout out to our waitress RED! Your super awesome girl , thanks for taking care of us and always having a smile on your face . read more

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