Dunedin, the small but incredibly fun beach town just west of Tampa, has experienced a bit of a culinary boom as of late. The walkable downtown area delivers on a wide range of concepts, like elegant five star meals, waterfront happy hours, and the freshest seafood dishes around. Here are a few must visit restaurants that give justice to Dunedin's family-friendly, beach town reputation.
25 essential restaurants in Dunedin you should’ve tried by now
By CL Staff on Fri, Jun 21, 2019 at 5:52 pm
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Bon Appetit
148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 733-2151Where you go when you want a great dinner with an equally great, waterfront view. Who doesn’t like to eat dinner with a view of Honeymoon and Caladesi Islands? Oh, and the outside bar is packed on the weekends.
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Caracara
730 Broadway Suite 4, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 221-5444A wide range of choices are offered on the Caracara menu, including Korean, Thai and Mexican tapas. Their menu says, “Our cuisine is a little bit of east and a little bit of west,” and that statement reigns true.
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Hew Parlor and ChopHouse
453 Edgewater Dr, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 683-5990Located inside of the Fenway Hotel, Hew Parlor and Chophouse has a hearty, meat-focused menu. Their extensive scotch and whiskey selections reflect the Scottish heritage of Dunedin, or grab a cocktail on the Fenway’s rooftop bar, the Hi-Fi. Opt for the fat tomahawk for two.
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Cafe Alfresco
344 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 ,(727) 736-4299A large, open air dining patio and friendly waiters will greet you upon arrival at Cafe Alfresco. A Dunedin gem and local favorite, this spot has go-to neighborhood haunt written all over it.
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Coattails Kitchen
985 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698This little shack outside of Woodwright Brewing might look unassuming, but their menu is not to be confused with regular bar food. Their dishes change daily, always with a creative twist on classic pub fare.
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Happy Cactus
2676 Bayshore Blvd H, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 286-7637Never underestimate a strip mall restaurant. Happy Cactus serves some of the freshest tacos, tortas, enchiladas and burritos in the area. Bottled brews and margaritas will certainly compliment your chips and queso. Semi-new to the area, but an instant hit.
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Get Fried
325 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698, (716) 868-5050Where you want to go at the end of the night of drinking or the morning after when you need hangover that only greasy food will cure. Burgers, fries, chicken fingers, and sliders. All the good stuff, six days a week.
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Hog Island Fish Camp
900 Broadway Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 736-1179A menu jammed pack with seafood favorites, Hog Island fish camp offers the ultimate Florida-centric casual dining experience. A Dunedin local favorite serving seafood comfort dishes, like shrimp and grits, crab dip, and fried grouper sandwiches which sell out basically every day.
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Hurricane Eddie’s
300 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698 ,(727) 221-0001The Hurricane Eddie’s logo is an alligator in a Hawaiian shirt drinking a cocktail,which is the exact vibe the restaurant puts out. Drinks, burgers, sports––with the perfect waterfront view.
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Little Red House
434 Virginia Ln, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 734-0909You can't miss it. One of the cutest joints in town inside and out. The little French-American cafe and bakery has Sunday morning, post-hangover brunch vibes. They’re also open for dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. Perfect spot to let your kids run around while you enjoy an espresso.
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Carver’s Fish House
911 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 735-0755Serving up the freshest seafood around since 1984, Jensen Seafood Bros opened up Carver’s Fish House last year. It has a simple, but an extensive menu of scallops, clams, fish and pretty much anything that can be found in the Atlantic Ocean. Snag it to-go or dine on the patio.
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Taco Baby
235 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698,Dubbed as “Florida’s tiniest taqueria” and rightfully so, it was born from a renovated ATM stand. Taco Baby serves fresh tacos, chips, and salsa daily. They have a small menu to match their small storefront but have recently added recently popularized jackfruit taco to the selections.
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The Honu
516 Grant St, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 333-7777“A lei’d back cafe,” The Honu serves up a menu that’s traditional, island flavors meets fresh, local ingredients of the area. Their poke bowl is a local favorite, so make it sure to snag one when you swing by. Have some dietary restrictions? The Honu is down to switch up any dish to vegan or vegetarian if you just ask!
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Lucky Lobster Co.
941 Huntley Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 228-1222A sleek, modern seafood restaurant with a raw bar and patio with live music on the weekends, a favorite of the locals. And yes, the serve tons of lobster-based dishes. Opt for patio seating, they have fans.
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Sea Sea Riders
221 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 734-1445Family-owned and operated since for over two decades, Sea Sea Riders is known for serving up seafood-driven lunch and dinner offerings. Nothing like eating a homey meal in a restorative, Key-West inspired 1903 Florida cracker house. Want to spice up your weekend? Order your cocktail with CBD.
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Pan y Vino
369 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 734-7700Pan Y Vino is the essential Italian restaurant in town that’s not your average order out pizza joint. It’s elegant interior matches it’s elevated menu which you can pair with a fat glass of wine. I mean, it’s in the name after all.
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Pearly’s Beach Eats
2676 Bayshore Blvd H, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 286-7637Pearly’s is an open and airy beach-themed casual restaurant, as if you couldn’t tell by the tiki decor on the wall and the surfboard-inspired benches. Snag the $3 tacos and $3 beer they offer daily from 3pm-6pm which is a local favorite.
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Pisces Sushi and Global Bistro
799 Highland Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 216-6764Pisces Sushi and Global Bistro offers Japanese appetizers, salads, traditional sushi rolls, and then some. Their specialty rolls span an entire page of the menu. Reading the description of a specialty roll will probably take longer than deciding you which one you want.
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Madison Avenue Pizza
2660 Bayshore Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698 , (727) 754-6144Is there anything better after a long day at the beach than a huge, steaming pie? That’s what Madison Avenue Pizza is for. Not in the mood for 'za? You can opt for one of their signature strombolis, calzones or subs. The owners come from a big Italian family, and it’s definitely reflected in the food.
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HopScotch Cafe
1006 Broadway, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 223-5227Family-owned sandwich and salad shop, specializing in their varying charcuterie platters. They also have a great beer and wine selection, the perfect pair to the heaps of cheese and meat that Hopscotch offers.
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