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

We ate at quite a few Seafood restaurants while visiting Dunedin, but this was our favorite. I…read moreordered the Grouper Trio, Fish, shrimp and Scallops. They we coated with a very thin coating of breading and cooked just right. The onion rings were fixed the same. Thee slaw was a tropical, sweet serving. My wife got the White Fish and Onion Rings. The service was exceptional and our server went out of her way to make sure our meal was just right. Make sure you add this location to your list if you visit. You go inside to order your meal, then they give you a table number and you go get a table. the line moves quickly.

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Delicious Local IPA

Jensen Brothers Seafood

4.6(62 reviews)

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I've been purchasing seafood at several other locations, lately F.M. and another place on Bellaire…read moreRd but Jensen Bros is much better than either one. The fresh Atlantic cod I bought was meatier and much higher quality than I've been able to buy previously. And of course I found them on Yelp. Other stores advertise their products on sale but when you get there, they are "out". So if you have something on sale but you don't actually have it, was it worth the drive there? Of course not. Jensen Bros sells to lots of other local places so they have large quantities. Service was fast, friendly, (a smile always is appreciated) and they do have a few places to park right in front so you don't have to drive up and down Douglas Ave looking for parking. Glad I found them!

The market is great for filets or whole fish. Never had a bad order. My only request is to open the…read morebeautiful old bar in the back room. That would be a cool little hidden hangout.

Jensen Bros Seafood sign across from whole foods grocery store.

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Hog Island Fish Camp

4.1(668 reviews)

1.8 mi

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

Definitely a five star experience and we will be back…read more Parking in the lot in front is quite small, but there is a lot of parking around the area that's free. On the website they list out parking lots, so I would recommend checking that out. We ended up parking at a parking garage that was a couple minutes walk from the restaurant. Also, pro tip thanks Yelp, they do accept reservations. You have to look on OpenTable, though, I don't feel like I saw it on their website. We were there at 7 PM on Saturday and even without a reservation we would've gotten a table. However, it is on the smaller side if you want to sit inside, they do have a back patio. I saw a reserve sign on our table, so they definitely honor Reservations. I got hogarita which is their version of a margarita. It was good. My husband got an old-fashioned and liked it. The food is where this place really shines. I got hogfish grilled with their veggie of the day and key lime slaw. My husband got their salmon grilled with veggie of the day and hush puppies. The hush puppies are exceptional. I usually avoid carbs and I'm sure this one is really bad for you, but it was absolutely delicious. My husband, who normally isn't a huge fish eater liked his salmon. We both agreed, though that my hog fish was better. The hog fish was flaky and tender, a very mild tasting fish, but absolutely amazing. 10 out of 10 on this dish. This place is pretty casual, it feels very down to earth with really good food. Service was attentive and quick, we will be back.

Cute nautical atmosphere

Medium Stone crab with dijonaise.

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Lucky Lobster Co

4.1(806 reviews)

Absolute impeccable service…read more The food was amazing every course For a starter we got the lobster bisque. Creamy and a big chunk of lobster on top. .I got the hot lobster roll with a side of drawn butter for dipping. The fries were also good. My mom got her cold lobster roll and loved it. We also got creme brûlée one of the best!

The lavender lemon drop with a sugar rim is calling my name as we speak... the drink goes down too…read moreeasy. The blackberry margarita wasn't too bad, but not like the lemon drop. The lobster roll was what you'd expect to pay - $36, with a side. I chose the sweet potato fries which were good but just the normal type of SP fries. The lobster roll had a good amount of lobster on it and I'm glad I was able to get it warm and with butter (though if you are the other kind, than there is the option of cold and mayo!). The calamari was pretty decent as well. The kale salad coleslaw was pretty epic, as I am not a coleslaw kinda gal, but the flavor with the bites of apples too - chefs kiss!! Tons of dedicated parking spaces, which in downtown Dunedin, dang!, and a ton of seating indoors and outdoors.

Wine and dinner

LLC Famous Lobster Roll

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Grilled Octopus

Dunedin Fish Market & Olde Bay Cafe

3.9(467 reviews)

2.0 mi

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

This restaurant is in such a great location! It's absolutely right over the water so if you're…read morelooking for a place to eat with a view, this place is for you! I can imagine it would be particularly beautiful at sunset. We came here for lunch and it wasn't busy at all, so we picked seats right along the railing overlooking the water. I got the grouper sandwich. The one downside for me is their speciality sauce that they put on everythingggg is a dijionaise & I hate mustard in all its forms. So that made ordering a little tricky but isn't their fault really. I swapped it for regular mayo. I liked the lime vinaigrette and got a little extra of that. They serve the sandwiches with chips that were pretty crispy and tasty. My fish was cooked wonderfully. Service was quick and the waitresses were very friendly. It's also a Diet Coke place, which is a big pro on my list.

Blackened Scallop Wrap

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Glowing Sunset

Salty Soul Island Kitchen

4.1(170 reviews)

Great little spot. Great energy and vibe! Highly recommend sitting outside on the porch when the…read moreweather permits! My husband enjoyed a double smash burger with Big Sur sauce with a side of mango slaw. He gave both very high marks. I got the chicken salad wrap with feta and the Baja sauce (a chipotle lime flavor). It was OUTSTANDING. Our server was absolutely charming. Next time we are in Tampa, we will definitely go back.

I have lived in the community for over 10 years and didn't know that salty soul was there. The food…read morewas exceptional, the service was outstanding and sitting outside on a beautiful evening was absolutely wonderful. I will be a regular. To the staff, thank you for the great service.

Inside bar area

Steak Baja Bowl

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Bayou Bites

4.6(250 reviews)

1.6 mi

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

Beans and rice were flavorless, my husband and I both were surprised. Gumbo was good.read more

Crawfish étouffée & Mac salad. Soooo good!

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The Tides Seafood Market And Provisions

4.6(283 reviews)

4.7 mi

What a great place, came here for a Sunday brunch. We put our names down since they don't take…read morereservations and we were called less than 3 min later even though they told us it will take 20+ minutes, so it was a pleasant surprise. Service was very nice, knowledgeable and attentive. Ambience is pretty nice, not fancy but has its own seaside vibe and restaurant is attached to the market. We had orange craft mocktail which I loved since it wasn't sweet, but my husband felt it had too much of Ginseng. We had one scoop of white fish dip, some oysters, tuna tartare and I had trout fish and husband mahi sandwich. Food was excellent, super fresh and delicious. Definitely recommend.

There is never a time I come here, that I don't have an excellent time. Last night my friend and I…read moredecided to eat out back -- what a great spot! The vibes were vibin', our server was fantastic, and the food was delicious! We got oysters on happy hour and fried green tomatoes. I got the Red Snapper and my friend got the Tuna Poke Bowl. Overall, 10/10!

Market

Black and grouper sandwich with coleslaw

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Interior

Cafe Alfresco

4.0(427 reviews)

1.8 mi

Context: I'm here in Dunedin to visit my sweet 88 yr old Mom and my dear Brother. Cafe Alfresco has…read morebeen their favorite restaurant for over a decade. My Brother lives in St Pete and takes our Mom to eat there or calls in for take-out at least 2-3 times per month. We arrived tonight (Thursday) around 7:45 PM to bypass the dinner rush. Walking in to be seated, I noticed several empty tables that had not yet been cleared with several people waiting outside to be seated. I was told "there will be at least a 10-15 minute wait, to give my name, and to wait outside." I thought maybe there were enough people waiting already to take up the empty tables, but that wasn't the case. We sat outside in the cold waiting and watching the guy stand at the bar doing nothing to help bus the empty tables, some of which were right by the window. After 15 minutes or more, we were finally called in last walking by the same uncleared tables, led to another table as the table cloth was being placed on it, no menus, no apology for the extra long (unnecessary) wait outside in the cold. When we finally placed our order, we waited some more. Finally our server said "there was a mix up and our order had not gone through." When Mom's favorite seared salmon finally arrived, it was dry and overcooked. I have never written a bad review on Yelp in my life. But, I hated to see my precious Mom & Brother treated this way. Loyal customers should not be taken for granted.

We've tried this place a couple of times now and had overall good experiences…read more The service is good, the servers are friendly and the bar has a nice draft selection. The chicken Marsala needs improvement, the sauce didn't have great flavor and the chicken was not seasoned well. Using large (maybe portobello?) mushrooms provides a weird texture to the dish. On the other hand, when you cut into the Pork Chop, the heavens may part and angels sing. This chop is magnificent!!! We ordered on Wednesday night which offers a special Italian preparation with a tomato reduction sauce. The pork itself is so tender you can cut it with a fork. It melts in your mouth. GO for the pork chop! It's marvelous.

Blackened chicken walnut salad

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Bar

Pineapple Jacks Dunedin

4.5(109 reviews)

0.0 mi

We have eaten there several times and every time was a good experience. The food service and…read moreatmosphere are wonderful. Would recommend to anyone

First timers and it was great! Don't let it being in a plaza dissuade you from going. The interior…read morefelt like I stepped into a beach restaurant and was very inviting. Our server was very attentive. We ordered Triple tail sandwich and coconut shrimp and split it. Someone on Yelp mentioned the coconut shrimp was like dessert and they weren't kidding. We also ordered hush puppies and dipped in the pina colada sauce. The triple tail was perfectly cooked. So good. We will definitely be back again.