I grew up in the Midwest, with a typical "meat and potatoes" diet. On the rare occasion that…read moreseafood was on the menu, it was typically a frozen variety like Groton's, or the occasional fish fry at the Elk's Club. That's changed since moving to the Gulf Coast of Florida, where the fish at the local restaurant today was probably swimming yesterday. My "go-to" seafood now is a grouper sandwich which I order blackened but NOT fried. I've sampled grouper sandwiches from many local dining establishments, but my favorite is from "Carvor's Fish House" A couple of important notes: 1) Carvor's is only open for LUNCH. Their hours vary, so you'll want to check the website, but they typically close at FIVE PM, with the last order accepted at FOUR PM. 2) Carvor's has NO inside dining The patio is tree-shaded with extra umbrellas but if it's really hot, you may be uncomfortable. 3) Carvor's has COUNTER SERVICE. You go inside, order your food and THEN go back outside and select a table. When your food is ready, a server will bring it to your table. 4) This is downtown Dunedin, and parking can occasionally be a challenge on Douglas Street, but FREE parking is available in the city parking garage across the street. Pictured is my "blackened grouper" sandwich. A refreshing change from the usual French fries is their homemade chilled tomato, cucumber and onion salad. Delish!

I've only been there twice. The first time I just had an appetiser which was really good…read more Unfortunately, I can't remember which one it was. The next time, we went for lunch and they were out of some things that we initially ordered, but we ended up with a heating plate of fried things that kind of felt like bar food. It is a cute spot and I would probably try it again. I just did not think it lived anywhere near up to the hype that most locals give it.

The crab cakes and fish we bought to take home and cook were amazing. Service was friendly…read more Prices were great. Highly recommend. And if you want them to cook, go to Carver's Fish House for lunch next door.

The best service and seafood. When we want seafood and something different we always go to Jensen…read more They recommend excellent alternatives.

Ate here for the first time last night. The atmosphere is nice, the server was wonderful and the…read morefood was amazing!!!!! My husband had the soup, I can't remember the name but one they always have, and it was so delicious. I had the tomato salad and it was perfect. The dressing served with the tomato salad was so good. Last but not least their key lime pie is the best we have had anywhere, ever!!!! Sorry we didn't get pictures but we were too consumed in the moments to mess with our phones. We will be back!!!

I enjoyed Hog Island Fish Camp. While the food wasn't the most elevated or perfectly executed, the…read moreseafood was incredibly fresh. The fish and chips, as well as the fried shrimp, were delicious. I'd skip the blue crab dip though. Service was friendly. I also loved the area! I'd never been there, or really anywhere in Tampa before, and thought it was such a cool spot. It's super close to the water, and there's plenty to see and do nearby. Definitely a fun area to walk around and explore before or after dinner.

What an unexpected great experience! Wonderful food and service! I'm not much of a seafood person…read morebut I ordered the Greek Salad and added grilled shrimp. So good! My husband ordered the Sesame Seated Tuna. He said it was amazing! Live music started at 5:30. Just a nice way to spend dinner!

We chose Lucky Lobster in Dunedin for my birthday dinner, and it was SUCH a good choice! We started…read morewith the calamari, served with spicy marinara and remoulade. It was crispy, plentiful, and disappeared pretty quickly at our table! For dinner, three of us ordered the Connecticut-style lobster rolls, warm Maine lobster with butter, and WOW! They were absolutely loaded with huge pieces of lobster. No skimping here! The warm buttery lobster on the toasted roll was so good, and the hand-cut fries were delicious too. The best part was that this was my daughter's very first lobster roll, and she LOVED it! Seeing her face when that giant lobster roll came out was priceless. I think we officially have another lobster roll lover in the family! My son went with the Lucky Burger, made with a brisket and short rib blend, and that was a hit too. It's always nice when a seafood restaurant also makes a great burger for someone who isn't ordering seafood.And since it was my birthday, a cocktail was definitely happening! I ordered the coconut mojito and it was SO GOOD! The sweet dried coconut around the rim was the perfect touch. I would absolutely order it again. Great food, generous portions, fun atmosphere, and a wonderful birthday dinner with my family. We will definitely be back!

Been here several times and the food is always great. Some of my favorites are the shrimp sandwich…read moreand the peel and eat shrimp. Servers have always been attentive and polite. And what do you have to complain about eating delicious seafood right on the water? Great spot.

Great place to stop for a cocktail, bite to eat and a great view! This was our first stop after…read morearriving in Dunedin and it was a great way to start the weekend! Waitresses were super friendly, attentive and have a love for dogs :) Love that it's dog friendly :) We ordered the Ahi Tuna with a side of noodles. Tuna was delicious .. noodles were a little bland, but it was a nice combo. We also shared the Shrimp and Corn chowder - super filling, but soo good! We will definitely be back!

Recently tried Salty Soul Island Kitchen in Dunedin, great Floridian food!…read more Located in Dunedin, Salty Soul is a relatively large, open kitchen/bar concept. The decor feels very Florida. Seashells, turquoise, wicker furniture and surfboards- love it! The music is also very laid back. The spicy margaritas were incredible. The lime juice was fresh and the tajin portion was generous. I got the fish sandwich, which was Mahi Mahi that day. I got it with garlic Parmesan asparagus. The grilled fish was light, buttery and tender. The bread was warm and the lettuce and tomatoes fresh. The asparagus was earthy and savory, so good! Also loved dipping everything in the house tartar sauce, tangy and delicious. The service was great. Super laid back, friendly and attentive. Great restaurant to relax in and eat good, fresh food.

The fries were fresh and hot, so delicious! Marcus was a great bartender and made sure we had…read moreeverything we needed. We loved the laid back, chill beach vibes. As women alone, we felt safe being there and enjoying ourselves.

Fantastic Cajun food!…read more Everything was delicious, the customer service was outstanding, and the restaurant had a very cozy atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and will definitely return on my next business trip.

Wandering Dunedin and someone suggested Happy's Bayou bites as a place to get a sandwich…read more Stopped in and had a Shrimp Po boy sandwiches. It was very delicious. Outdoor seating under the trees and they had a bluegrass(?) band playing.

I walked into The Tides Seafood Market & Provisions without knowing I was about to stumble onto one…read moreof Safety Harbor's best little food discoveries. Talk about a shockingly good find! From the moment I saw the seafood case, everything looked ridiculously fresh, and that freshness carried straight onto the plate. The Tides is both a seafood market and restaurant, so you're surrounded by beautiful seafood and ingredients that actually look like they belong there. Then I noticed the MICHELIN plaque outside the building and thought, wait a minute... THIS place has Michelin recognition? Apparently, yes! The Tides has earned a place in the MICHELIN Guide, which suddenly made a whole lot of sense after tasting the food. That salmon was seriously some of the best I've ever had. Fresh, beautifully prepared and so clean tasting that it didn't need a bunch of heavy sauces or nonsense piled on top. It felt like one of those rare meals that is indulgent because it's delicious, but you also walk away thinking, I actually ate something good for me. The Tides was a genuine surprise, and now I'm wondering how many other little gems I've been driving right past without knowing they were there.

This was my 2nd time to the Tides to give them a 2nd chance since they became Michelin recommended…read more I still dont see the hype. Their seafood is just good but not mind blowing. The fried shrimp basket was good but the fish and chips really didnt have any taste to the cod. The slaw and potatoes were good but their food reminds me of the tourist trap seefood restaurants by the beach. Chefs should start tasting their own food to know if it tastes good or not or maybe they were raised in a bland household but someone needs to understand taste and seasoning.

5 stars out of 5! A superb dining experience. Calamari is the best in Tampa Bay!!! Service is…read morealways thoughtful and informative. Chefs prepare eye candy food that is fresh & imaginative.

Absolutely the best chef & food in Dunedin. Miguel and staff are top notch. Menu, presentation &…read moretaste.

Wonder lunch with in downtown Dunedin. We enjoyed walking around the town and stopped for lunch at…read moreAlfresco's. The staff is super nice, just really outgoing. We sat at the bar and watched the hustle and bustle in the kitchen/bar area. This is one of the few places that has a prep team and it shows. Food comes out amazing and very quickly.. We chose the Smashburger and a beet salad with blackened salmon. The dishes were amazing during our meal we saw an order of corn beef hash go by, so we added that to our meal. All three dishes were amazing. The dressing in the beet salad was awesome and the salmon cooked to perfection. The smash burger had all the trimming and some delicious sauce. We can't wait to come back sometime for breakfast and to dig into more of that wonderful corn beef hash.

We picked this restaurant because of the gluten free menu we saw online. We came here for lunch on…read morea Sunday. We were quickly seated. I was really disappointed with the menu. It wasn't coded with allergies anymore. The server said she would help me with the gluten free options. I ended up ordering a tuna salad because I wasn't sure what was really considered gluten free. The tuna salad was ok not great. The tuna was cooked a little too much for me. I was afraid to try the dressings.The server was super nice. The ambiance was cute and clean.