Moderate food in a pleasant environment. If you know how British style fish and chips should be, don't order them here. Worth the eat but don't expect fine dining.
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Michael M.
I visited this establishment for lunch with my wife and her family. The atmosphere is quite nice, large windows, nearly every seat has a waterfront view. The seats themselves are not very comfortable, cushions that have lost all comfort on chairs that have a slight forward incline. The fresh rolls served to you individually by the wait staff are quite enjoyable. Fresh, hot dinner rolls, served with a pad of butter. Bread that is crispy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside, with fresh sliced butter, equals delicious. My wife and I each ordered a salad with grilled chicken (cesar and spinach respectively). I felt that the spinach salad was overdressed in its sweet vinaigrette. The cesar, which we were told was made in the traditional fresh preparation, tasted as if it were covered in mayonnaise diluted in olive oil with some kraft parm sprinkled over the top (I felt Cesar Cardini judging me as I forced myself to swallow the first bite). This gets me to the protiens, which were undercooked. As I'm bringing my fork to my mouth I notice something pink on. Upon inspection it was the seared chicken which was still primarily raw. My wife and I both inpect the remaining chichen on our plates to see that a majority of our poultry was not fully cooked. The server politely collected or dishes and replaced them, we didn't take our chances with any further protein debacles and requested none on our replacement meals. We did not gamble with any further menu items and chose to forego any of the desert options. I would honestly give this dining experience zero stars, but the bread and atmosphere warrant one star. Perhaps one day the remainder of the menu items will live up to the standard of the dinner roll.
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Jack R.
Best fish and chips ever! Great service and atmosphere! Sit outside and watch the boats come and go. A little pricy but who cares. Great food! Coming back for more!
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Kim B.
I did extensive research to find a romantic restaurant with a great water view and service. Bon Appetit gets a 5 star for these attributes. But of course, the food is most important. We did Sunday lunch the day after Valentine's day. First, had the seafood appetizer. The first reaction was wow, but afterwards we considered it pricey for the few pieces that you get. Next, ordered the open face lobster roll with a side of fruit. This was outstanding! The lobster was high quality and didn't have mayo (don't like mayo). Just pure lobster at it's best! My husband ordered the portobello mushroom ravioli. Good, but too much salt. He should've told the server to give him a different order. Lastly, the dessert. Ordered the vanilla ice cream, bananas, and chocolate parfait. It looks huge, but needed more bananas and chocolate. Not worth the price. The lobster roll, view, and server deserved good ratings. The rest of the food was good-fair. I also didn't care that the Maître D wouldn't move us to another table when the sun was hitting only on me in the entire row. I finally insisted to the server that we're moving when the shade wouldn't be lowered, because it was a manager's decision. Will probably try other restaurants by the water before returning to Bon Appetit again.
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Andrea W.
Honestly this restaurant is one of the very few white tablecloth nicer dining spots with a great sunset view and waterfront dining in northern Pinellas county. We have gone for several specials occasions and ordered their multi course meal - a rose and candle on each table - well trained servers - polite and efficient - they give special attention to occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries, the meal is never rushed. The menu is standard fare European cuisine - what makes it unique is watching an incredible over the water sunset while enjoying fine dining. There aren't that many other restaurants - other than at hotels - with this level of old time elegance. Their more casual outdoor patio dining is also lovely for sunset and features a full bar with a nice menu - I've enjoyed a nice sunset drink and appetizer at this location as well. The price is fair and the ambience nice - especially if you want to step it up a notch. I can't really say that any dish has been a standout that I remember, however I did appreciate not being rushed and being shown the extra attention on specials occasions and I love the view!
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David M.
Great view, excellent service. The eggs benedict tasted good, but the coffee was barely passable. The real downside is that I felt sick right after I left. I'd be reluctant to try it again.
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Colleen C.
Fantastic food and a great atmosphere in the water. We even enjoyed a partial eclipse of the sun while we were there. The appetizers were plentiful and tasty for our large group. We had the seafood platter and the prosciutto plate, both were great. The server was wonderful as well, we never had to wait for a drink. The fish and chips were outstanding; fresh, crispy and hot. We had many ice cold drinks in addition to our meal and the bill came to $30 per person including a generous tip. Bravo!
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Chichi A.
I really liked it, I had the French onion soup and fries (major cheat day ) and it was delicious! Not a bad crowd and the servers are very polite. Didn't have reservation so we got seating at the bar, food came out fast even though it was packed! Nice live piano music. Will go again for sure :)
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John G.
What a nice place. We stopped for lunch after the Dunedin craft show. It's right along the water and you can eat inside or out. Inside has white table cloths and a very refined feel. The service was outstanding. Manuel couldn't have been nicer. My wife loved her grouper sandwich, my sister in law had the firecracker shrimp which, although was an appetizer, came with 5 shrimp in a not to spicy sauce. I had a terrific chopped salad with my favorite iceberg lettuce and a tasty feta cheese dressing. We had 2 desserts, key lime pie and apple strudel. The dessert menu is worth looking at because it's nicely presented with full color pictures of each dessert. If lunch is this good, we'll have to try dinner.
We went on Christmas Eve so it's not really fair to judge since this is not the usual dining experience. The appetizers were the best part of the meal. The tomato seafood bisque was very tasty but was the best part of our meal. The entrees of Filet Mignon and Seabass were pretty mediocre as was the "cheesecake" and chocolate mousse desserts. Also, my Bloody Mary was watery, bland, and had very little vodka in it. It tasted like they popped open a can of V8 and splashed a bit of vodka in it. Our waiter must have been very busy that night because he always had sweat dripping down his face which made for a very unappetizing presentation. Great location though
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James S.
My wife and I spent a couple days in Dunedin. We ate dinner here the second night. My wife had the grilled salmon and I had the Gulf Shrimp. Both were excellent. Was pricey but nice for an occasional treat. View was excellent and thebpiano player was a nice touch. After dinner we took a walk on the pier next to the restraunt and ended the evening watching the sunset. Was and enjoyable evening.
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Evan R.
Do not make the drive to Bon Appetite unless you want to be completely hustled on your entree. The service was excellent, although our server mentioned they were unable to raise the blinds because the sun had not set. We were expecting a gorgeous view of the water but were treated with an unappealing view of the blinds. I ordered a grilled grouper sandwich, coined under the category, "award winninong favorites" my palette was anticipating the arrival of an exquisitely crafted divine sandwich that would leave me in a state of complete ecstasy.(which I paid twenty dollars for). My sandwich was strikingly similar to a fish sandwich from long john silvers or McDonald's. (Which I would have definitely preferred!) Bread, a million cucumbers and a lukewarm grouper patty That's it. The fries were done the right way, but my twenty dollar entree was incredibly disappointing. If you are expecting a wonderfully prepared high-end classy seafood dinner, you should turn the other cheek when your in-laws suggest Bon Appetite. Crabby Bill's would definitely be my choice unless you want to spend hundreds of dollars for a nice view.
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Paula E.
Ate there last night, sat us next to sliding door, which was very cold and loud, Then there was the waiter who had some anger and as a server he stunk, needs to work at checkers. This is the 2nd time there, 1st time steak and lobster was cold and taste like rubber. This time had Dover Sole and it tasted like a shoe sole take off a shoe at a person working at at a fish market, simply nasty, very over-rated. Only thing that was nice was sunset.
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Angie S.
My Birthday lunch 4/21/15, was wonderful. The escargot was plentiful, with garlic sauce. The Lobster roll, was just as I remembered. My friend had the Lobster appetizer which had just as much lobster as the roll. Love the view & the food never disappoints. Service could us some tweaking, to much talking with each other & not enough paying attention to clients.
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Rachel M.
One of my favorite restaurants in Bon Appetit. Why do you ask? Of course, there is a beautiful water view, and area where it is dog friendly. When I last visited this place, I was with my friend who visited from Chicago. We sat inside though and inside they have huge picturesque windows so you will not lose sight of the wonderful view. This place has a lot of selections from salads, sandwiches, entrees. Quite endlress I must say. They also have different menus for different types of the day. With that, it can become quite budget friendly depending on the time of the day that you go. I always want to go back here, but have not gotten the chance to. I sure will. That way my husband can get to see how wonderful it is. The parking can be kind of picky bc since it is right next to the marina the parking kind of gets lesser and lesser, as well as because it is on construction right now as well as it is next to the hotel. There is some street parking and parking on the side of the marina.
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Marinda H.
Day/Time of visit: weekend lunch at Marina Cafe Atmosphere: outdoor seating overlooking the marina, great views of water, casual, comfortable. attached to a hotel 4 stars for service and atmosphere 3 stars for food Have heard very mixed feedback (mostly in the realm of 'overpriced for mediocre food') on Bon Appetit so we tried it for a light lunch and cocktails. Gorgeous view and very comfortable on the Marina Cafe patio. Long Island Ice Teas were great - packed with alcohol and actually tasted like Tea not a sugary sweet n' sour mix - hurray I ordered a full size Chopped Salad and added Fried Chicken. The salad was large and good but not great (my chopped salad benchmark is the CA Pizza Kitchen version and Bon Appetit is not as good as CA Pizza), and the chicken was good but not great (a Panko breaded kind of bland cutlet). BF ordered the Chef's 1943 salad which is pretty similar to an antipasto - bit smaller portion than the Chopped but he seemed content with it. Our server was super friendly and did a great job. Will I return? Probably - for lunch when guests are in town for the view. And I would gladly try the inside fancier restaurant if someone else was paying the bill. Would I take a foodie here? No.
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HR M.
This restaurant is kinda middle of the road; not bad but nothing great. We had mostly seafood which was, well seafood. Nothin particularly great but it was good. The menu lacks good descriptions of "all" the ingredients on various plates. For example, if you avoid onions, don't count on seeing onions on the menu but you'll notice when your plate comes.
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Bill M.
Excellent food with a terrific view of the water and sunset. The Grouper and Red Snapper choices are always superb and with the Piano music and sunset makes for a very romantic and memorable evening out. 5 Stars!!! Bill Martin
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Randy S.
First off being off of the waterfront there are very nice views. My party dined inside and the decor seems a little outdated. This restaurant seems geared toward a more senior crowd. The food was more upscale and menu was small. The food was taste was above average but serving sizes where adequate. I would recommend an updated menu and decor to appease to a younger crowd.
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Ernie M.
What a beautiful setting for lunch on a bright blue Florida West Coast day. The unsweetened pomegranate flavored iced tea hit the spot for all of us. I ordered the lobster roll. It was east coast worthy-----all lobster with a mayo dressing in an open faced format with a bread that was very tasty.The soup of the day was a cream of carrot/ginger soup - tasty, but a little too sweet My wife had the seafood gumbo with andouille sausage that was not too spicy and a bruschetta---both good. Lori did a great job of service. A very nice lunch in a perfect setting
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Gwanda P.
The view is amazing! Try the snapper with lobster hash! Great service! The mussels are about 11 to 12 bucks and you get a whole full plate! Yum-ME! #steve the server was helpful and friendly!
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jacob h.
we had a great experience sitting at the bar. though the place was quite busy we enjoyed good drinks, food and service in an upscale, though a bit dated, atmosphere with a great view. from valet to hostess to even some kitchen staff we encountered, everyone smiled. nice job.
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Chad M.
Overpriced in my opinion, but food has always been good and a very nice bar outside - and great views at sunset being on the water!
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Shelley P.
Attended a catered wedding reception here. It was upstairs in a nice sized room. The view is fabulous. The accommodations luxurious. All staff were very attentive. Superb food. If you are looking for a place to hold you wedding reception, I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Paul H.
I would not recommend this place for a Christmas dinner. Ham was like cheap grocery store product and other options were just strange to say the least. Fine dining is quality over quantity and this place offered neither. Gem it is not.
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Heather S.
Portobello Mushroom Ravioli from Bon Appetit in Dunedin. The ravioli was tossed with roasted garlic,asparagus, evoo & shaved parmesan and it was delightful. Even better than the food, was the view. This would be a great place to watch the sunshine and drink with friends, for sure. It looked like they had an outdoor bar area, too. Also, the pianist was wonderful and played every song/artist we requested. she was a lot of fun.
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Melissa R.
I have eaten at Bon Appetit several times from the tiki bar, inside restaurant and special event in the banquet room. Every time was Amazing! The food and service are always great and the view is to die for. I highly recommend you bring all of your out of town guests to experience this place!
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Elaine N.
I went here a few months back while in Florida. Lovely atmosphere and very good food. It's nice to sit and eat overlooking the water.
Great food, good entertainment, and awesome bartenders! We also had really good seafood. The view was fabulous too. Would definitely go back and recommend to friends.
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Kellie B.
My husband's uncle lives in Melbourne and comes over to visit a couple of times a year. This is his favorite go-to place. We always sit outside--this time it was a bit chilly. Heaters would be a plus for winter evenings. The food was delicious as usual. Red Snapper with lobster hash highly recommended! They also have a good selection of reasonably priced wines by the glass.
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Gretchen J.
It was a shuffle. I had a reservation. Our server Dom was amazing. The food was horrific. There was no care, passion in the food. We paid and tipped well. That was for our server. The food was sloppy and for the money we paid, awful.
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Michelle S.
You're paying for the view because the food wasn't all that great.
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Steve L.
The food is quite good, and the service as well. The dining rooms have great views, especially the upstairs room. The Yucca fries were the best I've ever had!!
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Woollen G.
Ate there for the second time on Easter. The other time was Thanksgiving. No other way to put it other than the worst meal I have ever eaten.. in my life.... ever. Thank goodness I was not paying for it. 54.00 per person. The menu was a cookie cutter of Thanksgiving except they swapped out the turkey for ham. The filet... yuck.. had that at Thanksgiving and it was horrible so went for the chicken. It was bad, bad, bad. The chicken was overcooked. The artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms were straight out of a can and just plan terrible. Got the mousse for dessert because I knew it was safe. Everyone at the table who got the cheesecake thought it was terrible. The only good things were the soup and the sweet potato croquette. Not sure about the regular meals but as far as holiday meals.... go to Taco Bell.
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Christopher S.
In June, my mom and sis came to visit and stayed at the Yacht Harbor Inn. I ended up eating breakfast a couple of times there as well as treating them to a tapas lunch. I can state that we ate inside for a change and it was very nice. On both days, breakfast was outstanding. Our service was great. My mom and sis both enjoyed the tapas lunch as it was the first time they experienced it. Once again, I highly endorse this place for a wee bit more upscale change.
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Steve S.
I always sit outside at the tiki bar which is really nice and gives a great view of the sunset. Don't eat here to often because they are really pricey, but the quality of food I've gotten when I have has been excellent. Service had always been good.
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Stephanie L.
Received the Chefs Waterside table for four as a gift ($99.95 each) and oh my what an amazing experience that was! Dinner and service was fantastic! Highly recommend this place!
(5)
Lane R.
Caters to an older crowd. My most recent trip reminds me why I always try to come up with another place to eat when anyone suggests Bon Appetit. Overpriced for mediocracy. The view is nice and if you are eating here just for the view may I suggest a picnic in Weaver park instead, your tastebuds will thank you. I don't really have much to say other than nothing stands out about our meal. Service was not the greatest, the food lacked creativity, and every other person around us had probably just gotten off the bus from the retirement home.
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Brady S.
Go for the view. This place has one of the best views in the area. I have been several times and have never been crazy about their food or drinks. If i want great French cuisine, I go to Parts of Paris in Safety Harbor.
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Ian W.
WOW! My 600th Yelp Review is already here!!! My debut on Yelp almost a year ago actually has ties to the Sunshine State ;-). A Yelper from Florida invited me to join Yelp since I love to eat, which I sure the "flip" do, essentially planting a seed in NH. Yelp became very addicting and the rest is history. I've Yelped a bunch of old and new places back near my home in Southern NH and other places far in between including here in Florida! Okay so while I'm almost finished with my tour of Florida, why not Yelp about one of the better restaurants that I had dinner at in the Tampa Bay area. I've already consumed so much junk food and caffeine on my Florida trip; I've decided have a nice meal for once. THE REVIEW: Located on the Dunedin Marina, Bon Appetit offers great casual upscale dining and outstanding waterfront views of Clearwater Harbor, St. Joseph's Sound, and the Islands. This AAA 3 Diamond restaurant was voted "Tampa Bay's Best Waterfront Restaurant" by Tampa Bay Magazine. Bon Appetit offers an inside dining room with white linen covered table seating & place settings with a bar (with TV), and a grand piano with live entertainment by pianist Kathy Roberts on Wednesday-Sunday evenings & Sunday brunch. There are also function rooms for receptions, weddings, banquets, meetings, and dinner parties. There's also casual "al fresco" dining out on the covered Terrace (Marina) Cafe (weather permitting). The Inside Menu offers creative American bistro cuisine including tapas, lite bites, salads, soups, sandwiches, dinner entrees, and desserts at moderate prices. The Terrace Cafe Menu offers soups, salads, and sandwiches, but the Inside Menu is also available on the Terrace. Full wine list (from the on-site wine cellar) is available. Three Course Specials are offered daily before 6 PM for only $18.95 (add $6 after 6 PM). On Sundays, a Brunch Menu is served from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and the Three Course Specials from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Check out the menu and prices bonappetitrestaurant.com I had a very nice dinner here on a warm and brisk January evening and enjoyed the beautiful sunset over Clearwater Harbor and the Islands. I decided on the Three Course Special, which includes soup or salad, dinner entree, and dessert, and was a pretty good deal! The cup of Chili Bean Soup was tasty with beans, thinly sliced beef in a spicy tomato broth. A dedicated bread server came out to my table and served hot crusty rolls and butter onto my plate. For the main course, the Gulf Shrimp were fresh and sauteed with a mixture of artichokes and fresh mushrooms with a good balance of spices and served with rice & fresh crispy green beans, a good choice! For dessert, I chose the Viennese Raspberry Pudding, which was cool and very refreshing, fruit puree texture, and not too sweet. Overall, the three course meal was very good and reasonably priced. The service was friendly and attentive on this visit with timely delivery of food and drinks. I would definitely recommend Bon Appetit for a relaxing outdoor lunch/dinner on a warm day or evening or for a nice romantic dinner for two. Bon Appetit, the perfect place right on the Gulf Coast of Florida to Yelp for my 600th Review! Enjoy the meal, waterfront views, and beautiful sunset---cheers!!! RESERVATIONS are recommended here.
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Cynthia F.
Ahi tuna with grapefruit is a great dish. Tuna was very fresh and it's nice that someone serves ahi tuna with innovative accompaniment. The grapefruit goes very well with the tuna. I've had this dish there twice. Miguel from Mexico City is a great waiter, and my husband says they make great old-fashioned martinis (the kind with the olives). It can be windy, cold or hot out on the terrace; check the weather or ask to be seated indoors.
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Chris T.
Oh, Bon Appetit, you took so much of my vacation dining allowance and squandered it away! First of all, I don't think this is a 1 star spot, but I am giving it that to knock down the average a little bit. Now, if you are 78 years old and looking for a sunset, then this is probably the best place on earth for you. Unfortunately this was the one place where Yelp led me astray on our recent vacation. The place has not been updated in 25 years. Easy. It's old school. Not old school like the old guy's club, but old school like your grandparents' condo in Fort Meyers got up and moved to a neat little Scottish town on the gulf coast. Average age of diners on a Sunday night - at least 74. That's being generous. To start, if you are going to employ an old Hispanic man to walk around solely to hand me bread and butter as I need it, BAKE YOUR OWN BREAD. Don't make the poor man offer me the distributor's daily special of hard egg-shaped roll quickly heated in my oven. Ew. Salad - well it comes with chopped olives and small nuts on it. The nuts were actually good, but a heads up on olives would've been nice. Also - they don't have ranch dressing. Or Italian. Really? your choices were a honey mustard-based creamy number or the house vinaigrette. Both were just mediocre. We both ordered the 8oz filet. $30 of meat on each plate. To be kind, it was disgusting. It reminded me of when you get a piece of meat on a plane or on a buffet that just doesn't look right and makes you think the grill marks are actually fake. The meat was tender, I'll give it that. But this was not a prime cut of beef. It reminded me almost of an eye of round steak in texture. Neither of us could finish it. Normally we would be sorry an 8oz filet is gone and wish there was more coming, but at the end of this meat we could barely keep it down once it occurred to us what we were probably eating - some subprime cut of meat from who knows where. As far as sides, the broccoli, carrots and mashed potatoes were quite good. I don't like when my potatoes look like they were squeezed out of a cake decorating tube, but whatever. That's the old school coming out again. The view was nice, but it was so hot in the restaurant (nursing homes are always kept warm?!?) I just wanted to get out of there after dropping so much money on a disappointing dinner. At any rate, I won't go back, and I would recommend you go elsewhere as well. This place needs to go out of business soon and quit duping the Dunedins!
(1)
Daniel d.
Romantic on the water. Elegant and classy. Dance when the music is playing. Yes good for couple and for group intimate. Professional staff makes this place a pleasant stay. Outdoor seating is well planed and built special for outdoor dinning. You cannot help but enjoy your time here. They do a good job in food preparation too.
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Valarie G.
I grew up going to Bon Appetit all the time and loving it. Sadly, it has gone downhill in the last year. The staff is very rude - especially on the patio. I went on Saturday and there were 3 open tables but they would not sit my family until they "had time to deal with us". The food is so-so. The atmosphere is so great and the view - but that is all. Spend your hard earned dime elsewhere.
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Craig M.
Lunch was awesome! Crab Bisque is a must. The Mahi mahi lunch portion was amazingly generous.
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Genevieve L.
We made reservation for 4 people at 7pm, we wanted to sit outside but I was told on the phone when I made my reservation that to sit outside is first come first serve, most of Waterfront Restaurant are like that, that was fine! When we showed up, there was an amazing table by the water, I ran to the server and said we would love that one! I was told: " It is a table for 5 people!" I thought it was a joke ( Never heard that before: a table for 5 !!!) After I tried to laugh it off and trying to understand why I could not get that table, unless I invite someone from the beach to join us! We didnt get that table! We were offered a table in a corner with windows inside!!! wow The restaurant never gave that table to anybody else, because from 7pm to 9:30pm, the time we left, that table remained empty...I guess they could not find 5 people to fill it, but they found 4 people who will never go back and will make sure to never recommend this Restaurant and send people we know to other Restaurant who CARES about their customers!!!
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Rich D.
I've eaten at Bon Appetit about 4 times over the last 4 years with a variety of family members and friends. Facility: Great views of the water, very nice building Service: Good, but not exceptional. Definitely depends on the crowd size as the service declines quickly when crowded. Food: Consistent, excellent quality, and seasoned well, in my experience. Value: Average to excellent Bon Appetit is not on my list of favorite local restaurants, but if you're looking for a nice meal with a great view, it's a good, solid choice to take out-of-town visitors.
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Derek R.
Great location, good people, good food, good times. I've been going to Bon Appetit since the early 80's and it's been consistently good. Now with the new outside bar - things can only get better
(4)
S L.
We enjoyed a light meal and a cocktail on our visit. We sat at the bar and had really nice views of the water. The bar staff were very attentive and the drinks were excellent. I highly reccomend the key lime margarita! The lobster roll and the seafood app sampler were both delicious. Everything appeared to be made fresh in house and was of excellent quality. The free parking in the lot next door were nice too. We will definitely be back.
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Gigi G.
Love this place! If you're looking for a quiet place with spectacular views of the bay this is the place to go. The only reason I didn't give it 5stars is because, they drenched my salad with dressing, resulting in soggy salad. I'm not sure if they left the dressing on my salad too long before actually serving it but that is what it looked and tasted like. Was disappointed with that but other than the atmosphere was great and i'm willing to give it another try.
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Dixie T.
Beautiful views of sunset - good food and service.
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Leonard S.
Thanksgiving dinner was just awful. The butternut soup was ridiculously sweet. The stuffing was just mush. The sweet potato again way too sweet. To top it off, their was a black hair on my pumpkin pie plate. Would you ever return? I surely will not!
(1)
Dan S.
Was not the best dining experience I've had. It was a busy Saturday night and our reservation was at 6:30. We waited 30 minutes and when we were seated they were out of Scallops, Stone crab and snapper was served cold. The waiter had the personality of a rock, there were no bus boys and our waiter was so overwhelmed with cleaning tables that he forgot our salads. The table next to us ended up being a make shift bus station as the waiter continued to place dirty dishes on it throughout our meal. Food was avaerage at best. The feeling of the room from staff to clientel was that of Heaven's Waiting Room. The view was outstanding and the outdoor bar area looked fun but I don't think I will be going back anytime soon. Average at Best! There are so many better places for your dining dollar!
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Scott M.
As good as it gets in Pinellas county. This restaurant (I have eaten both lunch and dinner a number of times) has it all. The food quality is very good and well prepared. The portions are sized correctly (no all you can eat), The menu is upscale, varied and interesting. The service is a pleasure and I can not say enough about the ambiance - waterfront offering indoor and outdoor options. I am a world traveled New Yorker who likes to eat out so I truly believe I am on the mark with this critic.
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Michael L.
Great food only downside was high level of noise which was due to cool weather and no one dining outside. I've worked in a lot of good restaurants and thought beast crab cakes ever had.
Very enjoyable meal. Nice presentation. Loved the view. I will return. Fine dining.
(5)
Pat F.
My party and I are all over 55, on a Thursday evening at about 8:30 in the evening were told we could not sit at a round table, they had to hold it for a large party, we were 4. The kitchen closes at 9 . The table was never filled. Our drink order took forever to fill, one of the drinks was a wrong order, the waitperson was condinsending.. I will admit I am a foody, I cook well, eat well and expect the same when I go out. I can no longer rave about B.A.
(2)
Wendy H.
This place is upscale for Dunedin. It's right by the water, and the presentation is very nice. We had dinner there one night and it was very good. Prices are fairly high, but the bill overall for dinner was quite reasonable. The food was very good. I classified as "dressy", but that's the Florida version, which is not very.
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Carmine P.
Great resturant, good food excellent service and the price was right
(3)
TR B.
Leave the indoor dining to the older Dunedinites and sit outside. The sunsets are amazing and their fish and chips are delicious!! Service is hit or miss especially if they are busy, but sip your cocktail, relax and enjoy the view!!
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Lisa M.
Food is fresh.....restaurant is beautiful and very clean. Food is kind of bland. When did chef's stop using seasonings?
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Seth J.
We came her because one of the reviews said that they moved here from China because of this restaurant. We loved it too! The service was great. Our server was charming and personable. We sat outside right on the water. I got Maine Lobster pasta and Meg got crab cakes. The lobster and pasta and sauce was magical. A perfect symphony of flavors. Succulent. Meg thought the crab cakes were really good but not the best she's ever head.
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Michele C.
Great location. Unhappy with the fact that we could not make a substitution of sweet potato fries for regular fires. The valet parking that circles the outdoor bar produces unpleasant fumes in the bar area. Management needs to reconfigure the traffice.
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Michael F.
Been here before, but this time service was very slow and unresponsive. Pianist was terrific, waiter was not.
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Gulshan I.
THE BEST lobster linguine I ever tasted. Do not miss this place. Beautiful location and reasonable prices. We also tried the escargot which were amazing. We found them via trip advisor as the best rated in the area and after having lunch here I completely agree. My wife and I agreed that this was the best food we had during our week long Florida trip.
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Jannatha C.
I would NEVER eat at this restaurant. We're visiting the area from out of state and were boating with family. While on the boat, my little boy (3 years old) needed to use the restroom very badly. We pulled in there and raced into the restaurant to ask very nicely if we could use the restroom. They were incredibly rude. They made us feel like absolute dirt for needing help. Two men told my brother-in-law to move his boat since it was private property, and one of the waiters in the restaurant completely ignored me while I clearly needed help. By the way...there were no diners in the restaurant and no one at the dock since it was before they were actually open. It's not like we were disturbing anyone during the dinner rush. A little kindness goes a long way toward growing your business. My husband grew up in this area and we know a lot of people here who will certainly be hearing our opinions on this place.
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Christine T.
Spectacular views and delicious food...what more could you ask for in a restaurant! We recently stayed in the Best Western Plus, Yatch Harbor Inn, and this place is connected to the Inn property. Breakfasts were divine and dinner was fabulous. The service is excellent. I would definitely go back just for another lobster roll!
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Travis W.
This was just terrible. Came here because we'd been traveling all afternoon with a toddler. Staying at the hotel so this was fast and easy. Ordered a rum runner and hurricane. Both were watered down and awful. Also ordered water that I NEVER got. Got a peanut butter and jelly for the baby, one of her favorites. Bread was stale and she refused to eat it. Picky baby but it really was crunchy in her defense. My entree came with a soup OR salad. I ordered the soup, got a salad. Salad was awful. They brought me soup as well, then claimed that she couldn't remember which one I ordered because I changed it...which I didn't. My filet had little taste and was over cooked. It actually had a strange enough taste that I was worried about it but realized the strange taste was the sauce they put on it. At least I hope that's all it was. My wife's meal was decent but the drinks and my meal were horrible. $100 later, we heard the ladies next to us send their drinks back twice. They were locals and said they were embarrassed by the place. Why are you concerned with the server's name? She was the most pleasant part of the meal. Did she make the drinks, the horrible salad or the awful meal? No, address the real problem.
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Jess A.
My Boyfriend and I went to Easter Dinner here last week . Overall we were pleased with this place. There were many options for a prefixed menu , wines and mixed drinks. All the drinks and food we had were beyond amazing and had no issues with any of the food, it was all very well cooked to our liking. The views were great as its right on the water and we sat in a great seat with a water view. It was a bit louder than I would have liked but it was still fine not a huge issue just don't go here if you are looking for a romantic dinner out. Also the staff was nice but not overly talkative, suggestive (did not make any suggestions) We both wished they were a bit more personal but the service was still great. My biggest pet peeve is asking to have my water glass filled over and over when you clearly see i need water...they were not good about refills on water i had to asks about 4 times. Please work on having this fixed or please provide a pitcher of water for the tables. Its worth a try if your in the area and its great to watch the sunset after dinner too . Enjoy!
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Natali S.
Stopped here on a whim after spending some time at the beach and I'm glad we did. This restaurant was right on the water and the view is spectacular. We decided to sit outside to enjoy the breeze. I like how outside they have a little secluded seating for two around the corner past the large patio area. I ordered the salmon chickpea salad and it was really good. We also had a side of fries that came with tasty dipping sauces. The fries were just how I like them, crispy and not soggy. Overall it's a nice place to come for brunch to enjoy the horizon. Server was good too and wasn't too intervening since we wanted to enjoy this moment alone.
(5)
Ming Z.
What's the different between 2010 and 2015 at Bon Appetit? Increased price. Americanized menu selection. Declined food quality. Aloof service. From 5 star to 3 star, you know where the trend is heading. In case you would like to know what has not changed. The beautiful waterfront view and the silver hairline are there to stay.
(3)
Fulano D.
Excellent location on the water. French New Orleans cuisine and a bit of every region as well. Attention to detail, rolls warm with really Good room temp butter, the way they serve it in Europe. The French onion soup divine, we ordered two appetizers as a meal. The smoked salmon and potato pancakes and the prociuitto platter was bountiful, fresh and of excellent taste. We also ordered a mojito and a glass of house chard. Total was $53.00 without tip. A fantastic meal and a great value. Our Italiano waiter Alessandro was very charming and multi lingual.
(5)
Vic K.
Very nice location being on the water in Dunedin Florida. The staff is attentive and friendly but the food is just mediocre but priced as if it's amazing. $$$. Chefs Salad is way overloaded with vinegar. The burgers are ok, they come with Brie cheese and onions. Make sure you know what you're getting. The bread is good and the butter is great!! : p
(3)
Marguerite M.
Great view and pretty good service, but the food leaves a lot to be desired. I ordered waffles with fried chicken and was served fried, breaded chicken necks and backs. I had to spit the grizzle and cartilage out. The manager took the offensive chicken away but still charged me $10.00 for just the waffle. I didn't want any replacement chicken. Nice. Won't be going back there anytime soon. Oh, when we asked for rolls for our table, we were told that they just serve rolls inside the restaurant, not outside. Yeah, sure.
(2)
Linda T.
Went with my chihuahua for coffee and dessert sitting right on the water..the outside is more casual inside is dressier yet you can still come there casual and eat indoors.great place for water scenery and sunset views..
(4)
Cat M.
This waterfront restaurant provides a spectacular view of the sunset & a diverse menu with meat & seafood options. There are choices for where you can eat - outside with a more casual menu & outdoor music at times or inside where it's a more formal setting with white linen tablecloths & an older crowd. Good cocktails & the rolls are always served piping hot with classic butter. Entrees come with a nice size salad. Red snapper was very tasty & my parents enjoyed the filet mignon - which is a very small size but for them it was perfect. Definitely check out the dessert list - a lot to choose from & so very good! The piano player is amazing & will even play Led Zeppelin - how cool is that?!
(4)
Louise P.
Waiting to pay the bill. Service was slow, food was mediocre. Too bad as it has a great view and has had good food. But this is two disappointing visits in a row.
(2)
Christina C.
Review of NYE dinner (perfect if you are over 60 or don't care if you are in a restaurant filled with people over 60). Since my fiance and I like eating more than we do drinking, I did a search of places that had a prix fixe menu for NYE. Bon Appetit popped up and at $54 a meal it was a relatively inexpensive option (most other places were $80-$200). Honestly, going in I thought it was going to be like how our Valentines day at Rusty Pelican turned out. Fantastic views, but not so good food, but I was willing to give it a shot. We lucked out and got a parking spot on the street right before the restaurant. However, I did see that there was valet. What should have clued us off was there is a chair lift for people who cannot walk up or down the five steps that lead into the dining area. I've seen commercials for those for old people. We walked into the dining room and my fiance burst out laughing. We were easily the youngest people there (not including the servers) by 40 years. It was like being at a funeral, everyone was in black and pearls. I definitely stood out in my sparkly NYE dress. (The lady at the next table actually got my attention in the middle of dinner to tell me she loved my dress.) Unless this was the best dinner I had ever eaten, it would be hard to beat this ambiance. The other thing was at night, you really can't see the water. I thought now our food has to be good since there really isn't a view at all. I started with the sangria, but it tasted like seltzer water and I had to send it back. I decided to not chance it and go with the Midnight Kiss, which they were highlighting on the menu. It was basically flavored champagne, that tasted a lot like cough syrup. However, by this point I was just drinking to make this situation funnier. (The same woman who told me she liked my dress also shared that she wasn't a fan of the Midnight Kiss, but hey, it's alcohol.) They bring around rolls and butter. I didn't eat any, but my fiance said it was delicious. We both got the lobster bisque and I enjoyed the chunks of lobster in it. We both loved the salad. We never figured out what the dressing was, but it was delicious. For the entree, I got the Chliean Sea Bass. I thought it was good and I liked the sweet coating. My fiance got the Filet and really enjoyed it. My favorite part of the meal was the sweat potatoes. I think they were mashed and fried in a ball and they were delicious! For dessert we just split a chocolate mousse, because we aren't really dessert people. I'm a little perplexed at how they made it so thick but tasted so airy. That's not really a bad thing, but it was weird. So, overall I would say the food was about 4 stars, the drinks were 1 star, and the ambiance was old. However, the food was good enough that I want to come back (during the day to see the water) and see if the clientele is the same.
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Ronney B.
Excellent views. Indoor and outdoor seating. Meal was very good. We had dinner and 3 breakfasts here. Excellent staff!
(4)
Rob W.
Come here for the fabulous water front view. That alone makes it worth the trip. The food is good and consistent, but not spectacular. My favorite time to dine here is lunch on a nice sunny day.
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Magnus D.
This is a nice restaurant that really tries to please. Staff is well-trained and the facility is very well kept. They have both indoor and outdoor dining with ocean views for every table... you can also enjoy the views of the small marina next door filled with sailboats and charter boats, as well as the pelicans, cormorants and gulls frequenting the fishing pier next to the restaurant. Super location! Nice tables that aren't too close together and quality table settings. Very clean. Live piano in the dining room. Nice menu with food that's well-prepared. At dinner, we really enjoyed the baked French onion soup and colossal stone crab claws. We ordered a bottle of wine that didn't turn out to be the one printed on the wine list (it was a much cheaper type of wine); after a discussion about it, they sold it to us for a reduced price that was fair for the wine's lower value. We finished with handmade apple strudel that was quite nice. Overall a nice place with nice food and good service. While this was just our first time here, we look forward to our next visit. Total tab with tip about $200, but a good value for the menu.
(4)
Brad T.
Awesome food and view while eating may even see a dolphin or two.
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Meg K.
Alessandro is the nicest, most wonderful server ever! We can here for linner around 4:00 on Sunday. We got a great table on the deck, overlooking the water. I loved the yucca fries. My mom was very happy with her lamb shank. And I have no complaints about my ceasar salad and Aperol spritz! Alessandro was super patient with us as we ordered drinks and stayed til sunset. His lovely "no rush" attitude was a great way to end my Florida vacation!
(4)
Brandon R.
So my brother just got engaged on Friday and so we decided to have a family celebration here for brunch on Sunday. Let me start by saying WOW on the view. You get an amazing view of the water. The atmosphere inside is of the fancier occasion with white table cloths and napkins. The table is preset with flatware and glasses. We started with brunch bloody marrys and mimosas. I had the bloody marry and it was delicious. They serve you warm rolls with creamy butter on the side and it was fantastic. Unfortunately for me this is where the excitement and taste ended. For my main dish I ordered the chicken and waffles. The chicken was burnt and overdone inside making it quite dry. The waffle was also inexcusably dry and crumbly. I didn't even eat half of it before I gave up. The reason the restaurant still gets 4 stars is because everyone else loved their meals. I did as well until my main dish. I hope to be back in the area some day to give it another shot.
(4)
Cindy W.
We dined here on a Sunday - reservation for 6 PM. We loved it and will return - hopefully for a sunset dinner reservation. Food was amazing - highly recommend the shrimp appetizer & the lobster fettuccnine pasta! We sat outside - right on the water of St. Joseph's Sound and it was so relaxing and beautiful. Service was top notch.
(5)
Harry N.
I immediately felt a sense of affinity while walking up to the establishment the owner has christened "bon appetite". With classic corvettes and a Bentley in the parking lot, I knew the food must be good. A wise man once told me "Follow the Bentley and you will receive amazing lamb chops." Inside the restaurant, I was hit in the face with a plethora of activating senses. The smell of the old white people. The casting glow of the sunset on the water. The sound of a finely tuned piano with a professional pianist seducing my ears. When we arrived at our table, we ordered our food and drinks. The prosciutto with honey is amazing. The full rack of lamb is orgasmic. The lamp chops we're perfectly sized and paired with a mint jelly. If you have to ask yourself "why would one pair mint jelly with lamb" then go to the Mexican restaurant up the road and get a few tacos. This is not your scene. The view. The food. The ambience. The senses. Touche.
(5)
Ellen P.
This was the most wonderful experience!!! The table by the window with the view of the water, the food, and the waiter (Andy) was wonderful...Everyone needs to go and see for themselves..
(5)
Amy A.
Food is fine, draft list could be improved. Definitely worth it for ambiance and location.
(3)
Denise A.
My fourth or fifth visit here (my parents like the view, which is gorgeous). However, the wait staff are either snippy, surly or afraid of the kitchen. I've learned not to mention that I'm gluten-free (roll the eyes, we have nothing for you)
(2)
Jennifer B.
Great location. Having dinner on the water with the sun setting. Food is great. Jumbo crab cake and house salad delightful. Steamed veggies and rice. Having an evening drink- rum runner.
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Heather S.
We love love this place. The ahi tuna is truly the best in like 4 towns.. the carpaccio is amazing as well. We usually go for the starters! We did go and have meals Valentine's Day for lunch, lamb and filet, all was cold. Will not keep us away, as everyone has an off day, just wish a mgr would have at least came by.
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Ashley P.
I was looking for a nice, romantic date night restaurant and a friend recommended Bon Appetit. I am so glad they did! It was an absolutely perfect night. The valet service was incredibly convenient. It's nice to not have to worry about fighting for a parking spot! The views were breath taking. I made a reservation for 7pm, but would recommend 7:30/7:45 to be able to really enjoy the sunset from the huge glass windows. I had the seafood trio and my boyfriend ordered the salmon. Everything was fresh and delicious. Our server was extremely courteous and friendly. We only waited about 10 minutes for the food. I loved the atmosphere, with the piano playing in the main dining area and the lovely husband and wife band playing the guitar out on the patio. It was all very warm and inviting. After dinner, we decided to go watch the sunset from the dock. All in all, I was incredibly impressed with everything at the restaurant. Thanks for the wonderful night!
(5)
Nora G.
If I could give 0 stars that's what this would be. We went for a Christmas party, so we had the upstairs. We went on a night that there was a boat parade, the company thought it would be nice. What would have been nice is if the restaurant would have warned us about the parking. There wasn't any. Not even in the restaurant's lot. So after the walk we went inside. Nice enough place, very simple. The hors d'oeurvres was mediocre at best. Bland and lukewarm. After mentioning the parking situation we were informed there was a man in the lot selling spaces who left as soon as they all were gone. I'm having a hard time with no one seeing this and not stopping it. But I tried giving them the benefit of the doubt. When the dinner buffet was ready we were allowed up by tables. Which was weird. I felt like I was back in high school. Once my table was told we were allowed to eat we joined the line and were served our food. First up was asparagus and beets. The beets were the best thing I ate all night. Tender, seasoned, I would make them at home. The asparagus was under cooked and under seasoned, very tough. There was sweet potato something, but those were the only veggies. Then came chicken, mahi, and beef. There was more protein than veggie. A little annoying. The food was cold by the time I sat down to eat it. I did not get seconds, and I usually do. Overall the company was the best part of the night. The food was lacking, the restaurant was unorganized and the decor was old. We probably wont go again. Unless it's another Christmas party. But we've already make it known it wasn't our favorite place.
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Ania M.
The worst service ever..we was waiting 15 I'm at the bar no body ask if we need a food .I guess we not old enough for this place!!!
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Brent M.
Great view sitting on the inner coastal food was sub par great service though and the service view made it better $16 for a blackened grouper sandwich and eat three bites
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Theresa R.
What a great restaurant..Very friendly, great food and beautiful view..Gets very busy even during the week so reservations are recommended. .not inexpensive but worth every penny. .we'll be back!! Much better than Island Way grill.
(5)
N K.
Shameful! ! So to compliment my previous review of this horrible place they don't allow people with disabilities at the bar outside. A friend of mine has a service dog and was told that she could not stay at the bar. but would have to move to another part of the restaurant!! Complete discrimination this place should be fined and shut down.
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AJ F.
Average all around. With all the places you can get seafood in the Bay Area, nothing sets this place apart from a chain restaurant with seafood on its menu. While it tastes fine, the prices suggest the flavorful dishes I'm used to having anywhere else (and I'm not wildly adventurous with my cuisine). Judging by the predominantly retiree clientele, maybe the bland palate is what they cater to...? Mediocre service too. Overpriced for average eats.
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Jay R.
We went for the view and stayed for the food. Seriously we did go for the view, we had just arrived in the Tampa area and could not find a place for lunch with a water view. Then Bon Appetit came up on a search and off we went. We originally thought Bon Appetit was more casual but on walking in saw white table cloths, out dated modern Florida decor and a the restaurant filled with nicely dressed older ladies drinking white wine, but there was the view we wanted so we happily stayed. There is a casual outdoor patio area but due to the weather we had to eat inside. Bon Appetit is a big place and every room has views of the water there is a little bar when you walk in that looks like a good place to have a cocktail if you do have to wait for a table. I eat with the fishes when I'm in Florida so I had the Fish and chips which was served in a paper cone with 2 sauces and malt vinegar. Both the fish and chips where perfectly fired, crispy and tasty. It was some of the best fish and chips I have had in a while. My wife had Mediterranean grouper it was a perfect cooked piece of fish and a large portion with a great sauce made of capers big chunks of feta and served with potatoes and a cucumbers salad, the entree also came with a side salad which I ordered on the side it was a nice little salad and blue cheese dressing. We had key lime pie for desert it was sweet and tart just how I like it. The prices are fair considering the view and the quality of the food but a bit more then i'd like to spend if I was not on vacation.
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Jen C.
Here, you pay for the "fancy," not for the food. The ambience is lovely. White tablecloths, right on the water, great outdoor bar with live music, updated decor, and comfortable. The food was not what you'd expect for the price. I had the gulf shrimp with artichoke hearts and mushrooms. It came with rice, asparagus, and carrots. The artichokes weren't removed of their leaves properly, so there were still some tough bits I wasn't expecting in an artichoke heart. The seasoning was okay, the shrimp were cooked well, but the whole meal just lacked luster. It satisfied, but didn't impress. Everything about the meal was that way, from the rolls, to the Caesar salad, to the desserts. I wouldn't eat here again, knowing the quality of other restaurants in the area.
(3)
Iván V.
Really nice variety of food. Good fish. Amazing view. Outside is more informal and beautiful for me.
(4)
Laura C.
Very disappointed. They seated us at the worst table in the restaurant even though there were two tables open in a better spot ( btw: they were still empty when we left) Food was just ok, didn't leave drooling over the quality. Waiter wasn't personable, been there 5 times in lady 6 months and always had a waiter that had personality. Menu is also getting old, may be time to find a better place to spend my $200.00 dollars, plus tip.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Touristy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Dogs Allowed : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
James F.
Moderate food in a pleasant environment. If you know how British style fish and chips should be, don't order them here. Worth the eat but don't expect fine dining.
(3)Michael M.
I visited this establishment for lunch with my wife and her family. The atmosphere is quite nice, large windows, nearly every seat has a waterfront view. The seats themselves are not very comfortable, cushions that have lost all comfort on chairs that have a slight forward incline. The fresh rolls served to you individually by the wait staff are quite enjoyable. Fresh, hot dinner rolls, served with a pad of butter. Bread that is crispy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside, with fresh sliced butter, equals delicious. My wife and I each ordered a salad with grilled chicken (cesar and spinach respectively). I felt that the spinach salad was overdressed in its sweet vinaigrette. The cesar, which we were told was made in the traditional fresh preparation, tasted as if it were covered in mayonnaise diluted in olive oil with some kraft parm sprinkled over the top (I felt Cesar Cardini judging me as I forced myself to swallow the first bite). This gets me to the protiens, which were undercooked. As I'm bringing my fork to my mouth I notice something pink on. Upon inspection it was the seared chicken which was still primarily raw. My wife and I both inpect the remaining chichen on our plates to see that a majority of our poultry was not fully cooked. The server politely collected or dishes and replaced them, we didn't take our chances with any further protein debacles and requested none on our replacement meals. We did not gamble with any further menu items and chose to forego any of the desert options. I would honestly give this dining experience zero stars, but the bread and atmosphere warrant one star. Perhaps one day the remainder of the menu items will live up to the standard of the dinner roll.
(1)Jack R.
Best fish and chips ever! Great service and atmosphere! Sit outside and watch the boats come and go. A little pricy but who cares. Great food! Coming back for more!
(5)Kim B.
I did extensive research to find a romantic restaurant with a great water view and service. Bon Appetit gets a 5 star for these attributes. But of course, the food is most important. We did Sunday lunch the day after Valentine's day. First, had the seafood appetizer. The first reaction was wow, but afterwards we considered it pricey for the few pieces that you get. Next, ordered the open face lobster roll with a side of fruit. This was outstanding! The lobster was high quality and didn't have mayo (don't like mayo). Just pure lobster at it's best! My husband ordered the portobello mushroom ravioli. Good, but too much salt. He should've told the server to give him a different order. Lastly, the dessert. Ordered the vanilla ice cream, bananas, and chocolate parfait. It looks huge, but needed more bananas and chocolate. Not worth the price. The lobster roll, view, and server deserved good ratings. The rest of the food was good-fair. I also didn't care that the Maître D wouldn't move us to another table when the sun was hitting only on me in the entire row. I finally insisted to the server that we're moving when the shade wouldn't be lowered, because it was a manager's decision. Will probably try other restaurants by the water before returning to Bon Appetit again.
(3)Andrea W.
Honestly this restaurant is one of the very few white tablecloth nicer dining spots with a great sunset view and waterfront dining in northern Pinellas county. We have gone for several specials occasions and ordered their multi course meal - a rose and candle on each table - well trained servers - polite and efficient - they give special attention to occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries, the meal is never rushed. The menu is standard fare European cuisine - what makes it unique is watching an incredible over the water sunset while enjoying fine dining. There aren't that many other restaurants - other than at hotels - with this level of old time elegance. Their more casual outdoor patio dining is also lovely for sunset and features a full bar with a nice menu - I've enjoyed a nice sunset drink and appetizer at this location as well. The price is fair and the ambience nice - especially if you want to step it up a notch. I can't really say that any dish has been a standout that I remember, however I did appreciate not being rushed and being shown the extra attention on specials occasions and I love the view!
(4)David M.
Great view, excellent service. The eggs benedict tasted good, but the coffee was barely passable. The real downside is that I felt sick right after I left. I'd be reluctant to try it again.
(2)Colleen C.
Fantastic food and a great atmosphere in the water. We even enjoyed a partial eclipse of the sun while we were there. The appetizers were plentiful and tasty for our large group. We had the seafood platter and the prosciutto plate, both were great. The server was wonderful as well, we never had to wait for a drink. The fish and chips were outstanding; fresh, crispy and hot. We had many ice cold drinks in addition to our meal and the bill came to $30 per person including a generous tip. Bravo!
(5)Chichi A.
I really liked it, I had the French onion soup and fries (major cheat day ) and it was delicious! Not a bad crowd and the servers are very polite. Didn't have reservation so we got seating at the bar, food came out fast even though it was packed! Nice live piano music. Will go again for sure :)
(5)John G.
What a nice place. We stopped for lunch after the Dunedin craft show. It's right along the water and you can eat inside or out. Inside has white table cloths and a very refined feel. The service was outstanding. Manuel couldn't have been nicer. My wife loved her grouper sandwich, my sister in law had the firecracker shrimp which, although was an appetizer, came with 5 shrimp in a not to spicy sauce. I had a terrific chopped salad with my favorite iceberg lettuce and a tasty feta cheese dressing. We had 2 desserts, key lime pie and apple strudel. The dessert menu is worth looking at because it's nicely presented with full color pictures of each dessert. If lunch is this good, we'll have to try dinner.
(4)Special E.
First off I've been here 4 or 5 times in the last 2 years. I've never actually have been inside as I eat outside by the water This most current time 2 weeks ago was my best visit yet I'm not going to name names but our ex navy server from the suburbs of Chicago really made our night. (He knows who he is) My fiancé and I both from Chicago sat down at the water front bar at a fat guy approved tall table/chairs. We were just there for drinks to watch the sunset and relax. And have a couple drinks. We ate dinner before we showed up. So after sitting there and smelling the food the other patrons are eating we decide to split an appetizer. And then somebody got the muscles. Yeah we had to those as well. Sunset was perfect. Food was very good. And our server was on point and a pleasure. Probably the best waiter I have dealt with in Florida over the last couple years. Food and drinks are not cheap so bring your credit card. Although I think the euro trash couple with the 2 kids a few tables away. Yeah they seemed to not like the place very much. My advice to them. Go back to Europe. !!!!
(4)Marc G.
We went on Christmas Eve so it's not really fair to judge since this is not the usual dining experience. The appetizers were the best part of the meal. The tomato seafood bisque was very tasty but was the best part of our meal. The entrees of Filet Mignon and Seabass were pretty mediocre as was the "cheesecake" and chocolate mousse desserts. Also, my Bloody Mary was watery, bland, and had very little vodka in it. It tasted like they popped open a can of V8 and splashed a bit of vodka in it. Our waiter must have been very busy that night because he always had sweat dripping down his face which made for a very unappetizing presentation. Great location though
(2)James S.
My wife and I spent a couple days in Dunedin. We ate dinner here the second night. My wife had the grilled salmon and I had the Gulf Shrimp. Both were excellent. Was pricey but nice for an occasional treat. View was excellent and thebpiano player was a nice touch. After dinner we took a walk on the pier next to the restraunt and ended the evening watching the sunset. Was and enjoyable evening.
(4)Evan R.
Do not make the drive to Bon Appetite unless you want to be completely hustled on your entree. The service was excellent, although our server mentioned they were unable to raise the blinds because the sun had not set. We were expecting a gorgeous view of the water but were treated with an unappealing view of the blinds. I ordered a grilled grouper sandwich, coined under the category, "award winninong favorites" my palette was anticipating the arrival of an exquisitely crafted divine sandwich that would leave me in a state of complete ecstasy.(which I paid twenty dollars for). My sandwich was strikingly similar to a fish sandwich from long john silvers or McDonald's. (Which I would have definitely preferred!) Bread, a million cucumbers and a lukewarm grouper patty That's it. The fries were done the right way, but my twenty dollar entree was incredibly disappointing. If you are expecting a wonderfully prepared high-end classy seafood dinner, you should turn the other cheek when your in-laws suggest Bon Appetite. Crabby Bill's would definitely be my choice unless you want to spend hundreds of dollars for a nice view.
(2)Paula E.
Ate there last night, sat us next to sliding door, which was very cold and loud, Then there was the waiter who had some anger and as a server he stunk, needs to work at checkers. This is the 2nd time there, 1st time steak and lobster was cold and taste like rubber. This time had Dover Sole and it tasted like a shoe sole take off a shoe at a person working at at a fish market, simply nasty, very over-rated. Only thing that was nice was sunset.
(1)Angie S.
My Birthday lunch 4/21/15, was wonderful. The escargot was plentiful, with garlic sauce. The Lobster roll, was just as I remembered. My friend had the Lobster appetizer which had just as much lobster as the roll. Love the view & the food never disappoints. Service could us some tweaking, to much talking with each other & not enough paying attention to clients.
(4)Rachel M.
One of my favorite restaurants in Bon Appetit. Why do you ask? Of course, there is a beautiful water view, and area where it is dog friendly. When I last visited this place, I was with my friend who visited from Chicago. We sat inside though and inside they have huge picturesque windows so you will not lose sight of the wonderful view. This place has a lot of selections from salads, sandwiches, entrees. Quite endlress I must say. They also have different menus for different types of the day. With that, it can become quite budget friendly depending on the time of the day that you go. I always want to go back here, but have not gotten the chance to. I sure will. That way my husband can get to see how wonderful it is. The parking can be kind of picky bc since it is right next to the marina the parking kind of gets lesser and lesser, as well as because it is on construction right now as well as it is next to the hotel. There is some street parking and parking on the side of the marina.
(4)Marinda H.
Day/Time of visit: weekend lunch at Marina Cafe Atmosphere: outdoor seating overlooking the marina, great views of water, casual, comfortable. attached to a hotel 4 stars for service and atmosphere 3 stars for food Have heard very mixed feedback (mostly in the realm of 'overpriced for mediocre food') on Bon Appetit so we tried it for a light lunch and cocktails. Gorgeous view and very comfortable on the Marina Cafe patio. Long Island Ice Teas were great - packed with alcohol and actually tasted like Tea not a sugary sweet n' sour mix - hurray I ordered a full size Chopped Salad and added Fried Chicken. The salad was large and good but not great (my chopped salad benchmark is the CA Pizza Kitchen version and Bon Appetit is not as good as CA Pizza), and the chicken was good but not great (a Panko breaded kind of bland cutlet). BF ordered the Chef's 1943 salad which is pretty similar to an antipasto - bit smaller portion than the Chopped but he seemed content with it. Our server was super friendly and did a great job. Will I return? Probably - for lunch when guests are in town for the view. And I would gladly try the inside fancier restaurant if someone else was paying the bill. Would I take a foodie here? No.
(3)HR M.
This restaurant is kinda middle of the road; not bad but nothing great. We had mostly seafood which was, well seafood. Nothin particularly great but it was good. The menu lacks good descriptions of "all" the ingredients on various plates. For example, if you avoid onions, don't count on seeing onions on the menu but you'll notice when your plate comes.
(3)Bill M.
Excellent food with a terrific view of the water and sunset. The Grouper and Red Snapper choices are always superb and with the Piano music and sunset makes for a very romantic and memorable evening out. 5 Stars!!! Bill Martin
(5)Randy S.
First off being off of the waterfront there are very nice views. My party dined inside and the decor seems a little outdated. This restaurant seems geared toward a more senior crowd. The food was more upscale and menu was small. The food was taste was above average but serving sizes where adequate. I would recommend an updated menu and decor to appease to a younger crowd.
(3)Ernie M.
What a beautiful setting for lunch on a bright blue Florida West Coast day. The unsweetened pomegranate flavored iced tea hit the spot for all of us. I ordered the lobster roll. It was east coast worthy-----all lobster with a mayo dressing in an open faced format with a bread that was very tasty.The soup of the day was a cream of carrot/ginger soup - tasty, but a little too sweet My wife had the seafood gumbo with andouille sausage that was not too spicy and a bruschetta---both good. Lori did a great job of service. A very nice lunch in a perfect setting
(3)Gwanda P.
The view is amazing! Try the snapper with lobster hash! Great service! The mussels are about 11 to 12 bucks and you get a whole full plate! Yum-ME! #steve the server was helpful and friendly!
(5)jacob h.
we had a great experience sitting at the bar. though the place was quite busy we enjoyed good drinks, food and service in an upscale, though a bit dated, atmosphere with a great view. from valet to hostess to even some kitchen staff we encountered, everyone smiled. nice job.
(4)Chad M.
Overpriced in my opinion, but food has always been good and a very nice bar outside - and great views at sunset being on the water!
(4)Shelley P.
Attended a catered wedding reception here. It was upstairs in a nice sized room. The view is fabulous. The accommodations luxurious. All staff were very attentive. Superb food. If you are looking for a place to hold you wedding reception, I highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)Paul H.
I would not recommend this place for a Christmas dinner. Ham was like cheap grocery store product and other options were just strange to say the least. Fine dining is quality over quantity and this place offered neither. Gem it is not.
(1)Heather S.
Portobello Mushroom Ravioli from Bon Appetit in Dunedin. The ravioli was tossed with roasted garlic,asparagus, evoo & shaved parmesan and it was delightful. Even better than the food, was the view. This would be a great place to watch the sunshine and drink with friends, for sure. It looked like they had an outdoor bar area, too. Also, the pianist was wonderful and played every song/artist we requested. she was a lot of fun.
(3)Melissa R.
I have eaten at Bon Appetit several times from the tiki bar, inside restaurant and special event in the banquet room. Every time was Amazing! The food and service are always great and the view is to die for. I highly recommend you bring all of your out of town guests to experience this place!
(5)Elaine N.
I went here a few months back while in Florida. Lovely atmosphere and very good food. It's nice to sit and eat overlooking the water.
(5)Michelle M.
We went as the sun was setting and were seating inside facing the big windows on the water. Quite the view. My teenager daughters thought though it looked like the views from a cruise ship - especially since they had white table clothes, banquet style chairs and ceiling décor that really could have been on the cruise ship. We were seated by the piano and a large table of women celebrating a birthday or something so it was a bit noisier than we liked. That all said, the food was very good as was the service. We recommend the almond crusted brie appetizer. Our waitress knew the menu well and kept the food paced comfortably.
(4)Jan L.
This was a fantastic experience. We dined on the water and enjoyed a spectacular sunset. We had spicy shrimp for an appetizer. The sauce made with butter, capers, garlic and scallions was superb. We also had French onion soup, it was excellent garnished with black pepper. For our entrees we both had the sautéed grouper medallions with potatoes and sautéed vegetables. Thank God, no broccoli! I'm sick of it. For dessert we had banana and ice- cream pie and a dish including chocolate mousse and several French pastries. Our server was professional, excellent and attentive to all our needs. I'd give it five stars, but it's a very noisy and crowded restaurant. The ambiance was great of course. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will definitely go back.
(4)Teddy B.
Great food, good entertainment, and awesome bartenders! We also had really good seafood. The view was fabulous too. Would definitely go back and recommend to friends.
(5)Kellie B.
My husband's uncle lives in Melbourne and comes over to visit a couple of times a year. This is his favorite go-to place. We always sit outside--this time it was a bit chilly. Heaters would be a plus for winter evenings. The food was delicious as usual. Red Snapper with lobster hash highly recommended! They also have a good selection of reasonably priced wines by the glass.
(4)Gretchen J.
It was a shuffle. I had a reservation. Our server Dom was amazing. The food was horrific. There was no care, passion in the food. We paid and tipped well. That was for our server. The food was sloppy and for the money we paid, awful.
(3)Michelle S.
You're paying for the view because the food wasn't all that great.
(2)Steve L.
The food is quite good, and the service as well. The dining rooms have great views, especially the upstairs room. The Yucca fries were the best I've ever had!!
(4)Woollen G.
Ate there for the second time on Easter. The other time was Thanksgiving. No other way to put it other than the worst meal I have ever eaten.. in my life.... ever. Thank goodness I was not paying for it. 54.00 per person. The menu was a cookie cutter of Thanksgiving except they swapped out the turkey for ham. The filet... yuck.. had that at Thanksgiving and it was horrible so went for the chicken. It was bad, bad, bad. The chicken was overcooked. The artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms were straight out of a can and just plan terrible. Got the mousse for dessert because I knew it was safe. Everyone at the table who got the cheesecake thought it was terrible. The only good things were the soup and the sweet potato croquette. Not sure about the regular meals but as far as holiday meals.... go to Taco Bell.
(1)Christopher S.
In June, my mom and sis came to visit and stayed at the Yacht Harbor Inn. I ended up eating breakfast a couple of times there as well as treating them to a tapas lunch. I can state that we ate inside for a change and it was very nice. On both days, breakfast was outstanding. Our service was great. My mom and sis both enjoyed the tapas lunch as it was the first time they experienced it. Once again, I highly endorse this place for a wee bit more upscale change.
(4)Steve S.
I always sit outside at the tiki bar which is really nice and gives a great view of the sunset. Don't eat here to often because they are really pricey, but the quality of food I've gotten when I have has been excellent. Service had always been good.
(4)Stephanie L.
Received the Chefs Waterside table for four as a gift ($99.95 each) and oh my what an amazing experience that was! Dinner and service was fantastic! Highly recommend this place!
(5)Lane R.
Caters to an older crowd. My most recent trip reminds me why I always try to come up with another place to eat when anyone suggests Bon Appetit. Overpriced for mediocracy. The view is nice and if you are eating here just for the view may I suggest a picnic in Weaver park instead, your tastebuds will thank you. I don't really have much to say other than nothing stands out about our meal. Service was not the greatest, the food lacked creativity, and every other person around us had probably just gotten off the bus from the retirement home.
(2)Brady S.
Go for the view. This place has one of the best views in the area. I have been several times and have never been crazy about their food or drinks. If i want great French cuisine, I go to Parts of Paris in Safety Harbor.
(3)Ian W.
WOW! My 600th Yelp Review is already here!!! My debut on Yelp almost a year ago actually has ties to the Sunshine State ;-). A Yelper from Florida invited me to join Yelp since I love to eat, which I sure the "flip" do, essentially planting a seed in NH. Yelp became very addicting and the rest is history. I've Yelped a bunch of old and new places back near my home in Southern NH and other places far in between including here in Florida! Okay so while I'm almost finished with my tour of Florida, why not Yelp about one of the better restaurants that I had dinner at in the Tampa Bay area. I've already consumed so much junk food and caffeine on my Florida trip; I've decided have a nice meal for once. THE REVIEW: Located on the Dunedin Marina, Bon Appetit offers great casual upscale dining and outstanding waterfront views of Clearwater Harbor, St. Joseph's Sound, and the Islands. This AAA 3 Diamond restaurant was voted "Tampa Bay's Best Waterfront Restaurant" by Tampa Bay Magazine. Bon Appetit offers an inside dining room with white linen covered table seating & place settings with a bar (with TV), and a grand piano with live entertainment by pianist Kathy Roberts on Wednesday-Sunday evenings & Sunday brunch. There are also function rooms for receptions, weddings, banquets, meetings, and dinner parties. There's also casual "al fresco" dining out on the covered Terrace (Marina) Cafe (weather permitting). The Inside Menu offers creative American bistro cuisine including tapas, lite bites, salads, soups, sandwiches, dinner entrees, and desserts at moderate prices. The Terrace Cafe Menu offers soups, salads, and sandwiches, but the Inside Menu is also available on the Terrace. Full wine list (from the on-site wine cellar) is available. Three Course Specials are offered daily before 6 PM for only $18.95 (add $6 after 6 PM). On Sundays, a Brunch Menu is served from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and the Three Course Specials from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Check out the menu and prices bonappetitrestaurant.com I had a very nice dinner here on a warm and brisk January evening and enjoyed the beautiful sunset over Clearwater Harbor and the Islands. I decided on the Three Course Special, which includes soup or salad, dinner entree, and dessert, and was a pretty good deal! The cup of Chili Bean Soup was tasty with beans, thinly sliced beef in a spicy tomato broth. A dedicated bread server came out to my table and served hot crusty rolls and butter onto my plate. For the main course, the Gulf Shrimp were fresh and sauteed with a mixture of artichokes and fresh mushrooms with a good balance of spices and served with rice & fresh crispy green beans, a good choice! For dessert, I chose the Viennese Raspberry Pudding, which was cool and very refreshing, fruit puree texture, and not too sweet. Overall, the three course meal was very good and reasonably priced. The service was friendly and attentive on this visit with timely delivery of food and drinks. I would definitely recommend Bon Appetit for a relaxing outdoor lunch/dinner on a warm day or evening or for a nice romantic dinner for two. Bon Appetit, the perfect place right on the Gulf Coast of Florida to Yelp for my 600th Review! Enjoy the meal, waterfront views, and beautiful sunset---cheers!!! RESERVATIONS are recommended here.
(5)Cynthia F.
Ahi tuna with grapefruit is a great dish. Tuna was very fresh and it's nice that someone serves ahi tuna with innovative accompaniment. The grapefruit goes very well with the tuna. I've had this dish there twice. Miguel from Mexico City is a great waiter, and my husband says they make great old-fashioned martinis (the kind with the olives). It can be windy, cold or hot out on the terrace; check the weather or ask to be seated indoors.
(4)Chris T.
Oh, Bon Appetit, you took so much of my vacation dining allowance and squandered it away! First of all, I don't think this is a 1 star spot, but I am giving it that to knock down the average a little bit. Now, if you are 78 years old and looking for a sunset, then this is probably the best place on earth for you. Unfortunately this was the one place where Yelp led me astray on our recent vacation. The place has not been updated in 25 years. Easy. It's old school. Not old school like the old guy's club, but old school like your grandparents' condo in Fort Meyers got up and moved to a neat little Scottish town on the gulf coast. Average age of diners on a Sunday night - at least 74. That's being generous. To start, if you are going to employ an old Hispanic man to walk around solely to hand me bread and butter as I need it, BAKE YOUR OWN BREAD. Don't make the poor man offer me the distributor's daily special of hard egg-shaped roll quickly heated in my oven. Ew. Salad - well it comes with chopped olives and small nuts on it. The nuts were actually good, but a heads up on olives would've been nice. Also - they don't have ranch dressing. Or Italian. Really? your choices were a honey mustard-based creamy number or the house vinaigrette. Both were just mediocre. We both ordered the 8oz filet. $30 of meat on each plate. To be kind, it was disgusting. It reminded me of when you get a piece of meat on a plane or on a buffet that just doesn't look right and makes you think the grill marks are actually fake. The meat was tender, I'll give it that. But this was not a prime cut of beef. It reminded me almost of an eye of round steak in texture. Neither of us could finish it. Normally we would be sorry an 8oz filet is gone and wish there was more coming, but at the end of this meat we could barely keep it down once it occurred to us what we were probably eating - some subprime cut of meat from who knows where. As far as sides, the broccoli, carrots and mashed potatoes were quite good. I don't like when my potatoes look like they were squeezed out of a cake decorating tube, but whatever. That's the old school coming out again. The view was nice, but it was so hot in the restaurant (nursing homes are always kept warm?!?) I just wanted to get out of there after dropping so much money on a disappointing dinner. At any rate, I won't go back, and I would recommend you go elsewhere as well. This place needs to go out of business soon and quit duping the Dunedins!
(1)Daniel d.
Romantic on the water. Elegant and classy. Dance when the music is playing. Yes good for couple and for group intimate. Professional staff makes this place a pleasant stay. Outdoor seating is well planed and built special for outdoor dinning. You cannot help but enjoy your time here. They do a good job in food preparation too.
(4)Valarie G.
I grew up going to Bon Appetit all the time and loving it. Sadly, it has gone downhill in the last year. The staff is very rude - especially on the patio. I went on Saturday and there were 3 open tables but they would not sit my family until they "had time to deal with us". The food is so-so. The atmosphere is so great and the view - but that is all. Spend your hard earned dime elsewhere.
(1)Craig M.
Lunch was awesome! Crab Bisque is a must. The Mahi mahi lunch portion was amazingly generous.
(5)Genevieve L.
We made reservation for 4 people at 7pm, we wanted to sit outside but I was told on the phone when I made my reservation that to sit outside is first come first serve, most of Waterfront Restaurant are like that, that was fine! When we showed up, there was an amazing table by the water, I ran to the server and said we would love that one! I was told: " It is a table for 5 people!" I thought it was a joke ( Never heard that before: a table for 5 !!!) After I tried to laugh it off and trying to understand why I could not get that table, unless I invite someone from the beach to join us! We didnt get that table! We were offered a table in a corner with windows inside!!! wow The restaurant never gave that table to anybody else, because from 7pm to 9:30pm, the time we left, that table remained empty...I guess they could not find 5 people to fill it, but they found 4 people who will never go back and will make sure to never recommend this Restaurant and send people we know to other Restaurant who CARES about their customers!!!
(1)Rich D.
I've eaten at Bon Appetit about 4 times over the last 4 years with a variety of family members and friends. Facility: Great views of the water, very nice building Service: Good, but not exceptional. Definitely depends on the crowd size as the service declines quickly when crowded. Food: Consistent, excellent quality, and seasoned well, in my experience. Value: Average to excellent Bon Appetit is not on my list of favorite local restaurants, but if you're looking for a nice meal with a great view, it's a good, solid choice to take out-of-town visitors.
(4)Derek R.
Great location, good people, good food, good times. I've been going to Bon Appetit since the early 80's and it's been consistently good. Now with the new outside bar - things can only get better
(4)S L.
We enjoyed a light meal and a cocktail on our visit. We sat at the bar and had really nice views of the water. The bar staff were very attentive and the drinks were excellent. I highly reccomend the key lime margarita! The lobster roll and the seafood app sampler were both delicious. Everything appeared to be made fresh in house and was of excellent quality. The free parking in the lot next door were nice too. We will definitely be back.
(4)Gigi G.
Love this place! If you're looking for a quiet place with spectacular views of the bay this is the place to go. The only reason I didn't give it 5stars is because, they drenched my salad with dressing, resulting in soggy salad. I'm not sure if they left the dressing on my salad too long before actually serving it but that is what it looked and tasted like. Was disappointed with that but other than the atmosphere was great and i'm willing to give it another try.
(4)Dixie T.
Beautiful views of sunset - good food and service.
(4)Leonard S.
Thanksgiving dinner was just awful. The butternut soup was ridiculously sweet. The stuffing was just mush. The sweet potato again way too sweet. To top it off, their was a black hair on my pumpkin pie plate. Would you ever return? I surely will not!
(1)Dan S.
Was not the best dining experience I've had. It was a busy Saturday night and our reservation was at 6:30. We waited 30 minutes and when we were seated they were out of Scallops, Stone crab and snapper was served cold. The waiter had the personality of a rock, there were no bus boys and our waiter was so overwhelmed with cleaning tables that he forgot our salads. The table next to us ended up being a make shift bus station as the waiter continued to place dirty dishes on it throughout our meal. Food was avaerage at best. The feeling of the room from staff to clientel was that of Heaven's Waiting Room. The view was outstanding and the outdoor bar area looked fun but I don't think I will be going back anytime soon. Average at Best! There are so many better places for your dining dollar!
(2)Scott M.
As good as it gets in Pinellas county. This restaurant (I have eaten both lunch and dinner a number of times) has it all. The food quality is very good and well prepared. The portions are sized correctly (no all you can eat), The menu is upscale, varied and interesting. The service is a pleasure and I can not say enough about the ambiance - waterfront offering indoor and outdoor options. I am a world traveled New Yorker who likes to eat out so I truly believe I am on the mark with this critic.
(4)Michael L.
Great food only downside was high level of noise which was due to cool weather and no one dining outside. I've worked in a lot of good restaurants and thought beast crab cakes ever had.
(5)Keith B.
Bon Appetit has been around for many, many, many years. There are a couple of good reasons: a great view and a classy setting. But I'm pretty sure that we were the only people under age 60. And the food reflects this. Most items are good, but unexciting. A couple of disappointments were a tough shrimp entrée and a bland Caesar salad. It is best to go for the lunch when prices are cheaper. Or go for dinner and sit outside where there is a more fun vibe and, again, prices are cheaper. Unfortunately, it can often be very windy or in bright sun in the later afternoon. Overall, go elsewhere if it is a rainy day or if food is paramount. Go to Bon Appetit when the weather is great and enjoy what makes Florida beautiful. I would give it 3 stars for food and 5 for setting. So that averages out to 4 stars.
(4)Linda R.
Very enjoyable meal. Nice presentation. Loved the view. I will return. Fine dining.
(5)Pat F.
My party and I are all over 55, on a Thursday evening at about 8:30 in the evening were told we could not sit at a round table, they had to hold it for a large party, we were 4. The kitchen closes at 9 . The table was never filled. Our drink order took forever to fill, one of the drinks was a wrong order, the waitperson was condinsending.. I will admit I am a foody, I cook well, eat well and expect the same when I go out. I can no longer rave about B.A.
(2)Wendy H.
This place is upscale for Dunedin. It's right by the water, and the presentation is very nice. We had dinner there one night and it was very good. Prices are fairly high, but the bill overall for dinner was quite reasonable. The food was very good. I classified as "dressy", but that's the Florida version, which is not very.
(4)Carmine P.
Great resturant, good food excellent service and the price was right
(3)TR B.
Leave the indoor dining to the older Dunedinites and sit outside. The sunsets are amazing and their fish and chips are delicious!! Service is hit or miss especially if they are busy, but sip your cocktail, relax and enjoy the view!!
(4)Lisa M.
Food is fresh.....restaurant is beautiful and very clean. Food is kind of bland. When did chef's stop using seasonings?
(3)Seth J.
We came her because one of the reviews said that they moved here from China because of this restaurant. We loved it too! The service was great. Our server was charming and personable. We sat outside right on the water. I got Maine Lobster pasta and Meg got crab cakes. The lobster and pasta and sauce was magical. A perfect symphony of flavors. Succulent. Meg thought the crab cakes were really good but not the best she's ever head.
(5)Michele C.
Great location. Unhappy with the fact that we could not make a substitution of sweet potato fries for regular fires. The valet parking that circles the outdoor bar produces unpleasant fumes in the bar area. Management needs to reconfigure the traffice.
(3)Michael F.
Been here before, but this time service was very slow and unresponsive. Pianist was terrific, waiter was not.
(2)Gulshan I.
THE BEST lobster linguine I ever tasted. Do not miss this place. Beautiful location and reasonable prices. We also tried the escargot which were amazing. We found them via trip advisor as the best rated in the area and after having lunch here I completely agree. My wife and I agreed that this was the best food we had during our week long Florida trip.
(5)Jannatha C.
I would NEVER eat at this restaurant. We're visiting the area from out of state and were boating with family. While on the boat, my little boy (3 years old) needed to use the restroom very badly. We pulled in there and raced into the restaurant to ask very nicely if we could use the restroom. They were incredibly rude. They made us feel like absolute dirt for needing help. Two men told my brother-in-law to move his boat since it was private property, and one of the waiters in the restaurant completely ignored me while I clearly needed help. By the way...there were no diners in the restaurant and no one at the dock since it was before they were actually open. It's not like we were disturbing anyone during the dinner rush. A little kindness goes a long way toward growing your business. My husband grew up in this area and we know a lot of people here who will certainly be hearing our opinions on this place.
(1)Christine T.
Spectacular views and delicious food...what more could you ask for in a restaurant! We recently stayed in the Best Western Plus, Yatch Harbor Inn, and this place is connected to the Inn property. Breakfasts were divine and dinner was fabulous. The service is excellent. I would definitely go back just for another lobster roll!
(5)Travis W.
This was just terrible. Came here because we'd been traveling all afternoon with a toddler. Staying at the hotel so this was fast and easy. Ordered a rum runner and hurricane. Both were watered down and awful. Also ordered water that I NEVER got. Got a peanut butter and jelly for the baby, one of her favorites. Bread was stale and she refused to eat it. Picky baby but it really was crunchy in her defense. My entree came with a soup OR salad. I ordered the soup, got a salad. Salad was awful. They brought me soup as well, then claimed that she couldn't remember which one I ordered because I changed it...which I didn't. My filet had little taste and was over cooked. It actually had a strange enough taste that I was worried about it but realized the strange taste was the sauce they put on it. At least I hope that's all it was. My wife's meal was decent but the drinks and my meal were horrible. $100 later, we heard the ladies next to us send their drinks back twice. They were locals and said they were embarrassed by the place. Why are you concerned with the server's name? She was the most pleasant part of the meal. Did she make the drinks, the horrible salad or the awful meal? No, address the real problem.
(1)Jess A.
My Boyfriend and I went to Easter Dinner here last week . Overall we were pleased with this place. There were many options for a prefixed menu , wines and mixed drinks. All the drinks and food we had were beyond amazing and had no issues with any of the food, it was all very well cooked to our liking. The views were great as its right on the water and we sat in a great seat with a water view. It was a bit louder than I would have liked but it was still fine not a huge issue just don't go here if you are looking for a romantic dinner out. Also the staff was nice but not overly talkative, suggestive (did not make any suggestions) We both wished they were a bit more personal but the service was still great. My biggest pet peeve is asking to have my water glass filled over and over when you clearly see i need water...they were not good about refills on water i had to asks about 4 times. Please work on having this fixed or please provide a pitcher of water for the tables. Its worth a try if your in the area and its great to watch the sunset after dinner too . Enjoy!
(4)Natali S.
Stopped here on a whim after spending some time at the beach and I'm glad we did. This restaurant was right on the water and the view is spectacular. We decided to sit outside to enjoy the breeze. I like how outside they have a little secluded seating for two around the corner past the large patio area. I ordered the salmon chickpea salad and it was really good. We also had a side of fries that came with tasty dipping sauces. The fries were just how I like them, crispy and not soggy. Overall it's a nice place to come for brunch to enjoy the horizon. Server was good too and wasn't too intervening since we wanted to enjoy this moment alone.
(5)Ming Z.
What's the different between 2010 and 2015 at Bon Appetit? Increased price. Americanized menu selection. Declined food quality. Aloof service. From 5 star to 3 star, you know where the trend is heading. In case you would like to know what has not changed. The beautiful waterfront view and the silver hairline are there to stay.
(3)Fulano D.
Excellent location on the water. French New Orleans cuisine and a bit of every region as well. Attention to detail, rolls warm with really Good room temp butter, the way they serve it in Europe. The French onion soup divine, we ordered two appetizers as a meal. The smoked salmon and potato pancakes and the prociuitto platter was bountiful, fresh and of excellent taste. We also ordered a mojito and a glass of house chard. Total was $53.00 without tip. A fantastic meal and a great value. Our Italiano waiter Alessandro was very charming and multi lingual.
(5)Vic K.
Very nice location being on the water in Dunedin Florida. The staff is attentive and friendly but the food is just mediocre but priced as if it's amazing. $$$. Chefs Salad is way overloaded with vinegar. The burgers are ok, they come with Brie cheese and onions. Make sure you know what you're getting. The bread is good and the butter is great!! : p
(3)Marguerite M.
Great view and pretty good service, but the food leaves a lot to be desired. I ordered waffles with fried chicken and was served fried, breaded chicken necks and backs. I had to spit the grizzle and cartilage out. The manager took the offensive chicken away but still charged me $10.00 for just the waffle. I didn't want any replacement chicken. Nice. Won't be going back there anytime soon. Oh, when we asked for rolls for our table, we were told that they just serve rolls inside the restaurant, not outside. Yeah, sure.
(2)Linda T.
Went with my chihuahua for coffee and dessert sitting right on the water..the outside is more casual inside is dressier yet you can still come there casual and eat indoors.great place for water scenery and sunset views..
(4)Cat M.
This waterfront restaurant provides a spectacular view of the sunset & a diverse menu with meat & seafood options. There are choices for where you can eat - outside with a more casual menu & outdoor music at times or inside where it's a more formal setting with white linen tablecloths & an older crowd. Good cocktails & the rolls are always served piping hot with classic butter. Entrees come with a nice size salad. Red snapper was very tasty & my parents enjoyed the filet mignon - which is a very small size but for them it was perfect. Definitely check out the dessert list - a lot to choose from & so very good! The piano player is amazing & will even play Led Zeppelin - how cool is that?!
(4)Louise P.
Waiting to pay the bill. Service was slow, food was mediocre. Too bad as it has a great view and has had good food. But this is two disappointing visits in a row.
(2)Christina C.
Review of NYE dinner (perfect if you are over 60 or don't care if you are in a restaurant filled with people over 60). Since my fiance and I like eating more than we do drinking, I did a search of places that had a prix fixe menu for NYE. Bon Appetit popped up and at $54 a meal it was a relatively inexpensive option (most other places were $80-$200). Honestly, going in I thought it was going to be like how our Valentines day at Rusty Pelican turned out. Fantastic views, but not so good food, but I was willing to give it a shot. We lucked out and got a parking spot on the street right before the restaurant. However, I did see that there was valet. What should have clued us off was there is a chair lift for people who cannot walk up or down the five steps that lead into the dining area. I've seen commercials for those for old people. We walked into the dining room and my fiance burst out laughing. We were easily the youngest people there (not including the servers) by 40 years. It was like being at a funeral, everyone was in black and pearls. I definitely stood out in my sparkly NYE dress. (The lady at the next table actually got my attention in the middle of dinner to tell me she loved my dress.) Unless this was the best dinner I had ever eaten, it would be hard to beat this ambiance. The other thing was at night, you really can't see the water. I thought now our food has to be good since there really isn't a view at all. I started with the sangria, but it tasted like seltzer water and I had to send it back. I decided to not chance it and go with the Midnight Kiss, which they were highlighting on the menu. It was basically flavored champagne, that tasted a lot like cough syrup. However, by this point I was just drinking to make this situation funnier. (The same woman who told me she liked my dress also shared that she wasn't a fan of the Midnight Kiss, but hey, it's alcohol.) They bring around rolls and butter. I didn't eat any, but my fiance said it was delicious. We both got the lobster bisque and I enjoyed the chunks of lobster in it. We both loved the salad. We never figured out what the dressing was, but it was delicious. For the entree, I got the Chliean Sea Bass. I thought it was good and I liked the sweet coating. My fiance got the Filet and really enjoyed it. My favorite part of the meal was the sweat potatoes. I think they were mashed and fried in a ball and they were delicious! For dessert we just split a chocolate mousse, because we aren't really dessert people. I'm a little perplexed at how they made it so thick but tasted so airy. That's not really a bad thing, but it was weird. So, overall I would say the food was about 4 stars, the drinks were 1 star, and the ambiance was old. However, the food was good enough that I want to come back (during the day to see the water) and see if the clientele is the same.
(3)Ronney B.
Excellent views. Indoor and outdoor seating. Meal was very good. We had dinner and 3 breakfasts here. Excellent staff!
(4)Rob W.
Come here for the fabulous water front view. That alone makes it worth the trip. The food is good and consistent, but not spectacular. My favorite time to dine here is lunch on a nice sunny day.
(4)Magnus D.
This is a nice restaurant that really tries to please. Staff is well-trained and the facility is very well kept. They have both indoor and outdoor dining with ocean views for every table... you can also enjoy the views of the small marina next door filled with sailboats and charter boats, as well as the pelicans, cormorants and gulls frequenting the fishing pier next to the restaurant. Super location! Nice tables that aren't too close together and quality table settings. Very clean. Live piano in the dining room. Nice menu with food that's well-prepared. At dinner, we really enjoyed the baked French onion soup and colossal stone crab claws. We ordered a bottle of wine that didn't turn out to be the one printed on the wine list (it was a much cheaper type of wine); after a discussion about it, they sold it to us for a reduced price that was fair for the wine's lower value. We finished with handmade apple strudel that was quite nice. Overall a nice place with nice food and good service. While this was just our first time here, we look forward to our next visit. Total tab with tip about $200, but a good value for the menu.
(4)Brad T.
Awesome food and view while eating may even see a dolphin or two.
(4)Meg K.
Alessandro is the nicest, most wonderful server ever! We can here for linner around 4:00 on Sunday. We got a great table on the deck, overlooking the water. I loved the yucca fries. My mom was very happy with her lamb shank. And I have no complaints about my ceasar salad and Aperol spritz! Alessandro was super patient with us as we ordered drinks and stayed til sunset. His lovely "no rush" attitude was a great way to end my Florida vacation!
(4)Brandon R.
So my brother just got engaged on Friday and so we decided to have a family celebration here for brunch on Sunday. Let me start by saying WOW on the view. You get an amazing view of the water. The atmosphere inside is of the fancier occasion with white table cloths and napkins. The table is preset with flatware and glasses. We started with brunch bloody marrys and mimosas. I had the bloody marry and it was delicious. They serve you warm rolls with creamy butter on the side and it was fantastic. Unfortunately for me this is where the excitement and taste ended. For my main dish I ordered the chicken and waffles. The chicken was burnt and overdone inside making it quite dry. The waffle was also inexcusably dry and crumbly. I didn't even eat half of it before I gave up. The reason the restaurant still gets 4 stars is because everyone else loved their meals. I did as well until my main dish. I hope to be back in the area some day to give it another shot.
(4)Cindy W.
We dined here on a Sunday - reservation for 6 PM. We loved it and will return - hopefully for a sunset dinner reservation. Food was amazing - highly recommend the shrimp appetizer & the lobster fettuccnine pasta! We sat outside - right on the water of St. Joseph's Sound and it was so relaxing and beautiful. Service was top notch.
(5)Harry N.
I immediately felt a sense of affinity while walking up to the establishment the owner has christened "bon appetite". With classic corvettes and a Bentley in the parking lot, I knew the food must be good. A wise man once told me "Follow the Bentley and you will receive amazing lamb chops." Inside the restaurant, I was hit in the face with a plethora of activating senses. The smell of the old white people. The casting glow of the sunset on the water. The sound of a finely tuned piano with a professional pianist seducing my ears. When we arrived at our table, we ordered our food and drinks. The prosciutto with honey is amazing. The full rack of lamb is orgasmic. The lamp chops we're perfectly sized and paired with a mint jelly. If you have to ask yourself "why would one pair mint jelly with lamb" then go to the Mexican restaurant up the road and get a few tacos. This is not your scene. The view. The food. The ambience. The senses. Touche.
(5)Ellen P.
This was the most wonderful experience!!! The table by the window with the view of the water, the food, and the waiter (Andy) was wonderful...Everyone needs to go and see for themselves..
(5)Amy A.
Food is fine, draft list could be improved. Definitely worth it for ambiance and location.
(3)Denise A.
My fourth or fifth visit here (my parents like the view, which is gorgeous). However, the wait staff are either snippy, surly or afraid of the kitchen. I've learned not to mention that I'm gluten-free (roll the eyes, we have nothing for you)
(2)Jennifer B.
Great location. Having dinner on the water with the sun setting. Food is great. Jumbo crab cake and house salad delightful. Steamed veggies and rice. Having an evening drink- rum runner.
(5)Heather S.
We love love this place. The ahi tuna is truly the best in like 4 towns.. the carpaccio is amazing as well. We usually go for the starters! We did go and have meals Valentine's Day for lunch, lamb and filet, all was cold. Will not keep us away, as everyone has an off day, just wish a mgr would have at least came by.
(4)Ashley P.
I was looking for a nice, romantic date night restaurant and a friend recommended Bon Appetit. I am so glad they did! It was an absolutely perfect night. The valet service was incredibly convenient. It's nice to not have to worry about fighting for a parking spot! The views were breath taking. I made a reservation for 7pm, but would recommend 7:30/7:45 to be able to really enjoy the sunset from the huge glass windows. I had the seafood trio and my boyfriend ordered the salmon. Everything was fresh and delicious. Our server was extremely courteous and friendly. We only waited about 10 minutes for the food. I loved the atmosphere, with the piano playing in the main dining area and the lovely husband and wife band playing the guitar out on the patio. It was all very warm and inviting. After dinner, we decided to go watch the sunset from the dock. All in all, I was incredibly impressed with everything at the restaurant. Thanks for the wonderful night!
(5)Nora G.
If I could give 0 stars that's what this would be. We went for a Christmas party, so we had the upstairs. We went on a night that there was a boat parade, the company thought it would be nice. What would have been nice is if the restaurant would have warned us about the parking. There wasn't any. Not even in the restaurant's lot. So after the walk we went inside. Nice enough place, very simple. The hors d'oeurvres was mediocre at best. Bland and lukewarm. After mentioning the parking situation we were informed there was a man in the lot selling spaces who left as soon as they all were gone. I'm having a hard time with no one seeing this and not stopping it. But I tried giving them the benefit of the doubt. When the dinner buffet was ready we were allowed up by tables. Which was weird. I felt like I was back in high school. Once my table was told we were allowed to eat we joined the line and were served our food. First up was asparagus and beets. The beets were the best thing I ate all night. Tender, seasoned, I would make them at home. The asparagus was under cooked and under seasoned, very tough. There was sweet potato something, but those were the only veggies. Then came chicken, mahi, and beef. There was more protein than veggie. A little annoying. The food was cold by the time I sat down to eat it. I did not get seconds, and I usually do. Overall the company was the best part of the night. The food was lacking, the restaurant was unorganized and the decor was old. We probably wont go again. Unless it's another Christmas party. But we've already make it known it wasn't our favorite place.
(1)Ania M.
The worst service ever..we was waiting 15 I'm at the bar no body ask if we need a food .I guess we not old enough for this place!!!
(1)Brent M.
Great view sitting on the inner coastal food was sub par great service though and the service view made it better $16 for a blackened grouper sandwich and eat three bites
(3)Theresa R.
What a great restaurant..Very friendly, great food and beautiful view..Gets very busy even during the week so reservations are recommended. .not inexpensive but worth every penny. .we'll be back!! Much better than Island Way grill.
(5)N K.
Shameful! ! So to compliment my previous review of this horrible place they don't allow people with disabilities at the bar outside. A friend of mine has a service dog and was told that she could not stay at the bar. but would have to move to another part of the restaurant!! Complete discrimination this place should be fined and shut down.
(1)AJ F.
Average all around. With all the places you can get seafood in the Bay Area, nothing sets this place apart from a chain restaurant with seafood on its menu. While it tastes fine, the prices suggest the flavorful dishes I'm used to having anywhere else (and I'm not wildly adventurous with my cuisine). Judging by the predominantly retiree clientele, maybe the bland palate is what they cater to...? Mediocre service too. Overpriced for average eats.
(3)Jay R.
We went for the view and stayed for the food. Seriously we did go for the view, we had just arrived in the Tampa area and could not find a place for lunch with a water view. Then Bon Appetit came up on a search and off we went. We originally thought Bon Appetit was more casual but on walking in saw white table cloths, out dated modern Florida decor and a the restaurant filled with nicely dressed older ladies drinking white wine, but there was the view we wanted so we happily stayed. There is a casual outdoor patio area but due to the weather we had to eat inside. Bon Appetit is a big place and every room has views of the water there is a little bar when you walk in that looks like a good place to have a cocktail if you do have to wait for a table. I eat with the fishes when I'm in Florida so I had the Fish and chips which was served in a paper cone with 2 sauces and malt vinegar. Both the fish and chips where perfectly fired, crispy and tasty. It was some of the best fish and chips I have had in a while. My wife had Mediterranean grouper it was a perfect cooked piece of fish and a large portion with a great sauce made of capers big chunks of feta and served with potatoes and a cucumbers salad, the entree also came with a side salad which I ordered on the side it was a nice little salad and blue cheese dressing. We had key lime pie for desert it was sweet and tart just how I like it. The prices are fair considering the view and the quality of the food but a bit more then i'd like to spend if I was not on vacation.
(4)Jen C.
Here, you pay for the "fancy," not for the food. The ambience is lovely. White tablecloths, right on the water, great outdoor bar with live music, updated decor, and comfortable. The food was not what you'd expect for the price. I had the gulf shrimp with artichoke hearts and mushrooms. It came with rice, asparagus, and carrots. The artichokes weren't removed of their leaves properly, so there were still some tough bits I wasn't expecting in an artichoke heart. The seasoning was okay, the shrimp were cooked well, but the whole meal just lacked luster. It satisfied, but didn't impress. Everything about the meal was that way, from the rolls, to the Caesar salad, to the desserts. I wouldn't eat here again, knowing the quality of other restaurants in the area.
(3)Iván V.
Really nice variety of food. Good fish. Amazing view. Outside is more informal and beautiful for me.
(4)Laura C.
Very disappointed. They seated us at the worst table in the restaurant even though there were two tables open in a better spot ( btw: they were still empty when we left) Food was just ok, didn't leave drooling over the quality. Waiter wasn't personable, been there 5 times in lady 6 months and always had a waiter that had personality. Menu is also getting old, may be time to find a better place to spend my $200.00 dollars, plus tip.
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