Came here to celebrate a birthday w tiki drinks and snacks and it didn't disappoint. We went around the back to the tiki bar and there's lots of seats and tables. Id like to come back at night. We all ordered different drinks and everything was great. The menu lays it out clearly if the drink is spirit forward or lighter. We also tried the ahi poke, empanadas, and fries and everything was delicious. Our server was Andrew and he was very attentive, friendly and really went above and beyond. I'll definitely be back! read more

The Honu - Hawaiian Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

I'm a huge fan of tiki bars so I was excited to check this place out. Their outdoor area out back was very tropical and fun to hang out in. Loved their fun cocktail menu but not many options besides rum drinks. One problem with this place was their water. I know it's weird to complain about this but it tasted so bad. Chemically and like chlorine. The tuna wontons were also very odd. It didn't really taste like tuna at all. So yeah, loved the vibes of this place! Just a few minor issues. But if you're looking for a very chill tiki bar, this isn't a bad option! read more

The Honu - Hawaiian Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

**** Review 173 **** A few blocks from the center of town, sits this gem of a place. This place has different vibes in one place. The back area is 21+ only, and is set up like a giant tiki bar with lots of tables, and seating for large crowds. Has a corner stage, where they have life music on Fridays and Saturdays. Fun vibe and delicious drinks. The outside front of the house is geared towards family, more tables and a kid friendly area. Now, when you go into the inside area, is like walking into a 60's Hawaiian move set. Great music, awesome decore, and fun mural. The food was delicious, ordered the Mixed Plate which was really good. Huli Huli chicken, Kalua pork, sushi rice, and an amazing potato-mac salad. You need to get a side of Pele's spicy sauce to dunk your pork in. If you love spicy sauces, this one won't disappoint. Ordered the Humuhumunukunukuapua' a... have fun saying that to the server hahaha. Pan-seared Hawaiian fish, topped with grilled pineapple, over black rice, served with a side salad. The fish was red snapper, cooked to perfection. Also got an order of the coleslaw, which is sweet and had pineapple, very good. Drink menu is plentiful, including a large selection of Rums. The mixed drinks are rated by turtles, the more turtles the stronger the drink. The Zombie was strong and delicious. Definitely a must. If you're looking for a fun time, with a great staff, delicious food, and cool ambiance, then you need to stop in! read more

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What an amazing first experience at The Honu Restaurant & Tiki Bar ! Vanessa took such great care of us, explaining the menu food and drink options, and answering our questions! The food was as good as the service, which is outstanding! Try the nachos and thank me later! You'll never look at nachos the same. The decor and music also need to be mentioned. What a great atmosphere! Thanks Honu... We'll definitely be back! read more

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The Honu is a hidden gem in Dunedin! Once you are inside, you are transported to a legit Tiki bar! The décor is fun and eclectic, and there is plenty of outdoor seating in the back. I sat at the bar and had friendly service. I ordered the Ube Colada (mocktail) and the mixed plate, which came with Huli Huli chicken, Kalua pork, sushi rice, and potato-mac salad. The drink was perfectly made and beautifully presented. The food was outstanding! Highly recommend checking this place out and enjoying the vibes! read more

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A little touristy vibes, overpriced food and drinks with a tropical vacation vibe, the food is meh. The last time we went the server seemed a little bothered to be serving or took her job too seriously idk. But we only ordered drinks and appetizers and it was fairly dead (not busy) and our food came out cold still. I'm sure one day we will try it again. The place is otherwise cute and would love to want to go there more! read more

What a great lunch spot with fabulous cocktails and super delicious food! Spicy Hawaiian pork sandwich is to die for! read more

The Honu - Hawaiian Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

Thursday night we gathered for a night out for the Ladies in Skyloch Villas. A monthly event for the golf cart group. This month we went to Honu in Dunedin. There were 22 in the group. Honu had us set up all together in their beautiful outside patio a beautiful evening event. I had a delicious Blueberry Sangria a great choice. For dinner A Salmon dish that tasted amazing and of course we eat first with our eyes the presentation was beautiful. Our waitress Vanessa and wait staff were so professional and made the evening a pleasure this was my first time at the Honu and will not be my last !! read more

I hadn't been here in a few years and wow they've only continued to get better and better. We sat outside in the back tiki bar area and the vibe was so fun. Their cocktails were amazing and food was delicious!! The service was good. We'll definitely be back soon . I got their drink flight which was so fun! We got the spam masubi (first time trying spam) and I was pleasantly surprised. We also got the fish tacos and Hawaiin mixed plate. All good choices! They have a great thing going on here, you won't be disappointed read more

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The Ube Colada is a must try! I love Ube everything and this one of the best cocktails I've ever had. The place was decorated beautifully and it felt like a Hawaiian paradise. Bartender was very sweet she suggested other local places for my friend and I to check out. read more

The Honu - Hawaiian Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

Went there with a couple friends after going to the beach all day decided to have some dinner there. I love the ambience. It's great. It's all Hawaii Hawaiian themed. It's a super cute outdoor space and a great location in Dunedin. The food was good no complaints there but I did get served a drink that tasted like soap. But they were kind enough to come and exchange it for me for something different. They agreed it wasn't right so I appreciate the fact that they came and fixed it. The service was really amazing. The guy was super chill. Nice to talk to very knowledgeable about the rum, which apparently this place is famous for. I would definitely go back in fact that's my second time there recommend it. read more

Wow! What an experience! Nikki, our server was awesome!! What a great job she does!! The food was amazing!! Lived in Hawaii for 8 years and this establishment definitely gets the Hawaiian vibes!! Highly recommend this diamond in the rough! Didn't even know this gem was even here until my sister recommended us to go! They do such a great job embracing the Hawaiian culture!! Please do not pass this place up!! I'll be back!! read more

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Lovely tiki bar out back. We happened to be there for a special event luau so I can't report on a normal evening. A hired show was there adding to the party. My painkiller killed it. Yum. My husband enjoyed his rum old fashioned but said a little pineapple juice would enhance it .. or pineapple bitters The food was good and very fair priced. I guess I better come back sometime. Pass me another painkiller please. read more

Really adorable place with a different vibe than you'll find typically around the area. The outdoor patio and music was very fun and the interior was cute. The food is generally solid with a few outstanding dishes. The meat skewers on the platter were excellent. I tried the shredded Huli chicken sandwich - good buy a little too simple for me. Waitress was great. Prices are reasonable for the area. read more

The Honu - Interior dining room - Hawaiian Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

Okay: the Honu is a tiki bar, not a beach bar. What's the difference? They both have thatching and the occasional carved idol, right? Yeah, but the drinks are qualitatively different. Beach bars serve boat drinks: frozen daiquiris, pina coladas, Coronas with lime wedges. Tampa Bay has a lot of beach bars. Tiki bars serve complicated alcohol fantasies. Take the Honu Punch pictured: the menu description reads "Planteray Pineapple, 3 Star White & Dark, JDT Velvet Falernum, Lime, Lemon, Guava, Lilikoi, Pineapple, Orange, Agave Cinnamon Syrup, Angostura Bitters". Tampa Bay has very, very few tiki bars. Fortunately, the Honu is a *great* tiki bar. Their original drinks are good. Their classic drinks are good. And, their ambiance is uniquely Floridian, in the good way: the tiki bar is fully outside. (Most classic tiki bars tend to be dimly lit and fully enclosed; if you want that experience in Tampa, go to Morgan's Cove. But that's a different review.) The service is quick and attentive, and the bartenders are fun to talk to. Do be aware of one downside of an outside bar full of syrups: you may be visited by bees. They probably won't bother you, but don't let them have any mai tais. The Honu is *also* a great restaurant, though. On various visits I've had their Spam musubi (IYKYK), their take on a kalua pork plate lunch, the spicy peanut chicken rice bowl, and the Huli Huli chicken "stack" (a rice and greens bowl). It's all been good, fresh, and flavorful. There's only a small amount of parking right at the Honu, but finding free parking in downtown Dunedin within a short distance is always pretty easy--and it's one of the nicest and most walkable downtowns in Tampa Bay. read more

The Honu - Honu Punch - Hawaiian Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

I've been wanting to try this place for a while. They have some parking in the side of the place for convenience but tons of parking near by. The inside eating area is small with 4 tables but they have plenty of outside seating. In the back they have a tiki bar and I wish we would've sat there because they had a live band and was very lively but we weren't told about it until the end of our meal. The food is very good, we got down musubi which could've had more of a sauce on it to make it a little less dry but still good. I ordered the pork plate and it wasn't dry and very good. The chicken peanut curry bowl was always delicious and the best meal at our table. Super friendly with our server answering all our questions and the drink recommendations were excellent choices. The bathrooms are clean and overall a nice Polynesian - Hawaiian experience read more

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Aloha Tiki bar! What a little local surprise gem tucked into Dunedin's backyard. Holy Tiki sensation this amazing spot gives all the tiki vibes you ever wanted. I cannot tell you how delicious the drinks are here, . I had the UBE piña colada which was excellent, no-ready-mix coladas here, all drinks made expertly with premium ingredients. Great happy hour appetizer and drink menu of their top sellers. Aloha and see you next time brah! read more

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Respectfully, this was a pretty bad experience. I ordered takeout, received it right on time and ate it immediately at a nearby bench (maybe 5 minutes from pick up to eating), and it was a disappointing meal. The musubi was clearly made long before with mushy rice and soggy seaweed, the loco moco's gravy was solidified and the rice was the same as the musubi - mushy with the occasional stale undercooked bit - and the furikake fries were stale and a bit too wasabi forward - which admittedly is a preference thing. I don't normally review but felt that the $45 price tag for a genuinely bad meal deserved some thought. The place looked cool, and hopefully the quality issues were a one time thing - but considering the rice's condition it seems like the quality would carry over for the whole batch. read more

The Honu Is delicious! There is a reason this place has rest reviews because the food is delicious. I ordered the Hawaiian pulled pork sandwich and I didn't leave one crumb. Outside there is a tiki bar with other seating and inside there is a quaint dining area for those who prefer less action. Only minus is I stood outside waiting to be seated for about 8-10 minutes. read more

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The place has a nice vibe. They had lots of sitting inside and outside. We sat outside as it was a nice day and there was plenty of shade. Service was slow but our server was supper nice. They do warn you before you're seated "the world is short staffed so please be patient" . I had two drinks and the tuna wontons. The 3 dots and a dash was ok but the flight to Hawaii was better. The wontons were also just ok. They weren' the best but they weren't the worst and I would order them again. Now here is where they lost me. I know I'll get hate for this. Our table spilled a drink this happen minutes after our sever brought it as a result of the uneven tables in the patio area. This wasn't the result of a loud and rowdy drunk group no judgement. In any case we got charged for the replacement drink. With the amount of money we spent there would it have killed you to comp us the spilled drink. Added after response from business which I appreciate. Thank you I've decided to update my review this is a first for me. While I understand the importance of policies, I do feel there should be a reasonable threshold for how much a restaurant or bar is willing to comp in the event of an accident, regardless of who's at fault. In this case, I don't think replacing a $15 drink would have been too much of a gesture, especially considering the guest spilled it seconds after receiving it. If anything, when the guest requests a replacement, it would be nice for them to know upfront that they will be charged. That said, this was still one of my favorite spots I went to today The service is good, the drinks are good, and the place has a great atmosphere. read more

The food is decent, the atmosphere is nice, but who ever manages staff is a terror. We were visit Dunedin regularly and I've literally never seen as much turnover anywhere as I have at this place. We were there the other day and they made a hostess cry. The girl was a child- definitely not an adult and it was incredibly uncomfortable to watch. Just disheartening to see ppl treating teenagers who are working hard so badly. Do better. read more

I've been dying to try this place. Finally went in for a late lunch. Love the venue. Airy outdoor patio. Started with a Tahitian Limeade. It was delicious. Cool and refreshing. Would come back just for that. We ordered the edamame dumplings. Loved them. Needed another couple of plates of those. Then had the natchos. Loved them. My only complaint was there were too many natchos and not enough toppings. I did love the cheese sauce though. Will definitely be back. Love this place read more

Cool chill spot. Wife and I have passed this location many many times so tonight we decided to stop in for dinner. You have tithe option to sit outside, inside and tikibar seating area. We opted to sit inside due to potential rain. Inside was quiet with lots of Hawaiian decor from floor to ceiling. According to our server they have 500 rum drinks to choose from. We are not much of a drinker so we passed on that. They have a small menu that is dedicated to Hawaiian flavors. We ordered PuPu platter and mixed plate. Both were full of flavor and the Pupu platter comes with a little grill to reheat you protein in case it gets cold because you're chitchatting. Service was friendly and quick. Definitely an experience we didn't expect with the mini grill. We will be back to try other items on the menu. read more

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First time at Honu tonight and everything was amazing! Sat outside and the atmosphere was so welcoming, the veggie spring rolls were to die for along with their craft cocktails we had! However the service we received from Christian was impeccable! Super knowledgeable and so kind! We will definitely be back! read more

Unique, great vibe, great outdoor outdoors. Some great music too. Conveniently located right in downtown Dunedin read more

Have been waiting to try Honu, and dined on a Thursday night. Live music was very nice in the back dining area. Our group enjoyed their Mai Tais, and my designated driver water was outstanding. Our server was terrific. I ordered the Mixed Plate and the chicken was hot and had a bit if zing to it. The pork left something to be desired. I felt it was a bit on the dry side. I'd go again and try something else. It's great that they have a private parking area in busy downtown Dundein. read more

Fantastic food and service. We had the ahi tuna appetizer, which was excellent and a bunch of food. We had the taco special, also a winner. And highly recommend the mixed platter so you get o have both the kalua pork and the chicken! Greta place. read more

Service and ambiance were great, and the staff was very friendly. Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing, it lacked flavor, the rice was undercooked, and the quality felt below par for the price. read more

Friends brought us for our first visit to The Honu. It had just finished pouring down rain, and we had planned to sit outside at the Tiki bar. The tables outside the hut were sopped and the bar full, but when two people got up, staff quickly cleaned up the area and made us welcome, as did the other patrons (regulars?) at the bar. The decor was tropical and had a super fun, Hawaii vibe which was very inviting and really made us feel comfortable. We were just there for drinks, but boy were the fantastic. We had the Mai Tai, Jungle Bird, and Zombie, all of which not only were visually beautiful, but were delicious. Toward the end, our friend ordered a tasting of 4 Rums. The bartender was particularly knowledgeable about all the rums and explained the flavor profiles and reason for her selections for us. Afterwards, she had us sniff test a couple of other rums and explained the background of them. All the staff was super friendly and really knew their drinks. Several people at the bars had ordered food, and it looked truly amazing. We can't wait to go back and try more drinks and their yummy food! read more

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Ok how can I start we ordered ahi tuna and edamame with a longboard and a glass of wine Beer and wine was warm not cold On the food I can only say you live and learn read more

This was our third visit to Honu. The first two meals were nice experiences, so we decided to visit again. This visit was not as good unfortunately. My husband and I both ordered the Humuhumu fish dinner as we had in the past which featured a flakey white Hawaiian fish. This time we were advised that they didn't have the featured fish but did have Black Cod an excellent fish, so we went with it. When the dinner arrived we started to eat and immediately knew it was Mahi. We asked our server to check on that and she came back to advise that the cook made a mistake and gave us the Mahi instead. Server informed us they would adjust the bill to make it right. What we learned at the end was that the Black Cod was an upsell and that they would adjust the entree down to the original $28 menu charge. We were disappointed in the meal in general (Mahi was dry) and that we were not told the Black Cod was an uncharge to $34 and not $28 menu price to begin with :( After talking to the manager we did get an apology but not so much satisfaction. Not so delightful... for Dunedin. read more

If you want to eat in a dark and dusty place where the owners are so cheap they charge you for a second glass of water with a miserable dinner this is your place. read more

Went with a friend on a chilly night so didn't get to enjoy outdoor tiki bar as expected but had some fun appetizers inside. We shared the edamame and pupu platter. Drink menu is extensive and some great flavors. The edamame had way too much seasame oil but pupu platter variety was good read more

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1st time here and I'll go back. I've been on a hunt to find legit Poke in the greater area. Everything is a build your own poke salad type of place. Not here! Pre-marinated and seasoned poke! Sooooo ono! The Musabi was pretty good too. Now the cocktails 10s all around. Can't wait to go back! read more

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So disappointed on the 3rd visit here. Saturday night, around 7:15, with a party of 4. Was told there is a 20-minute wait ... but I pointed out there were plenty of empty bar seats and we were fine with that. Make that make sense. read more

The Honu - Hawaiian Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

We had high expectations for the Honu. We have a love for Hawaiian food. Overall things went well at the Honu. The service was great. It was a bit chilly outside but they have a few outdoor heaters. The drinks were good, specifically the Rum Punch. The other drinks looked good as well and weren't badly priced. The food initially seemed great. The prices weren't bad. We ordered the Mixed plate (ie traditional Hawaiian plate) and the Poke (appetizer). The poke was some great quality, finally diced tuna and was pretty good. The mixed plate was ok and met expectations. The chicken was a bit sweeter than expected, the Kalua Pork was a bit dry but overall flavorful. The rice and Mac salad were smaller portions than expected for the price and were nothing special. I expected slightly better portion sizes for the overall price and a bit higher quality given what we heard from others and what we expect from Hawaiian Food. . Would we go back? Possibly. Are we running to go back? No. read more

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Food was good and the outside patio was a great environment. The service was slow and drinks took a while to make. Music also didn't match the vibes. Other than that, would go back. read more

Well, we had high hopes for this place. I'm a Hawaiian food freak and try it everywhere I can find it. I've been going to Maui regularly for a decade, it's my favorite food, so I'm always on the hunt for a good Hawaiian place locally. We were so excited to try this place... and that quickly changed. I ordered the Mixed Plate with the chicken, pork, mac salad and rice. Husband ordered loco moco. They asked my husband how he wants his egg, he said runny. They asked how he wants his burger, he said medium. They brought our food. It looked amazing. We dove in. I'll start with my food... the rice, was rice. The potato mac salad, tasted like someone dumped a handful of dill in it to cover up all other flavor. The chicken was awful, it tasted like it had been sitting and soaking in straight soy sauce for several days. The smoked pork wasn't bad, but wasn't good either. I couldn't eat my food, it got left. My husband, got what looked like a hard boiled egg, in over easy form, like they forgot they were cooking it. Ok, no huge issue, he asked to get an egg that's runny to replace the hard overcooked egg. Waiter said no problem and brought out a new egg. Cutting into the hamburger on the loco moco, the patty is RAW. It is not even medium rare, just raw. He tried eating what he could off of it, and then asked me to taste it. I tasted the brown gravy, which had zero flavor at all, it tasted like brown water. He couldn't eat his food either. The hamburger meat left a waxy layer in his mouth, like cold fat, it was awful. Waiter came to see if we wanted more or desert or a box to take everything home, and we let him know it wasn't done right and I let him know nothing was seasoned either, there were no "flavors", I asked him to let the chef know he may want to season things a bit, we couldn't eat this. His response was well this is authentic Hawaiian food, Hawaiians don't season their food. Excuse me? They absolutely know how to properly season their food and bring out the Hawaiian flavors, that was an absolutely incorrect statement. He again asked if want desert for my husbands birthday. My husband let him know we do not want anything else, we couldn't eat this food, he is still hungry, so we guess we will be going over to the lobster place down the road. The waiters response was, Oh that's a good place! Ok here's your check. We paid $50 for food we could not eat and sent back, to be told Hawaiians don't season their food and that was that. This is the first time in our lives we didn't even tip, we are NOT those people who don't tip, it actually bothers us a lot. We are always the over tippers, we joke and try to make the waiters have a good time so they don't feel overwhelmed. We want to make sure they are ok just as much as they typically try to ensure we are ok. But this situation was not handled appropriately and to tell people that Hawaiians don't season their food as the answer to the complaint, was insane. We both woke up vomiting between 3am-6am on top of it all. This was a one and done for us. I would not recommend this place if you know what real Hawaiian food is, or want flavor. Which sucks, cause I was hoping this would be amazing, especially for my husband's birthday.... read more

The Honu - This is the amount we sent back, told them it couldn't be eaten. Not even an apology or omg we can fix this - Hawaiian Near Me - Dunedin, Florida

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This place is just a vibe from the specialty drinks to the amazing foods and all around decorations. You won't go wrong with visiting! The staff are friendly and its always a favorite place to visit and escape reality for a bit! read more

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Great tiki restaurant and bar. Excellent cocktails and good food. Wonderful Hawaiian ambience. Our waitress helped us navigate the extensive cocktail menu and answered our food questions. Will return to this hidden gem . read more