By Gary Nager
Although Dunedin isn’t among the top beach communities in Pinellas County, its Main St. area is home to one of the most unique walking villages for dining and entertainment in our area.
Well, Bon Appetit is a short walk or ride from that downtown area and it is an excellent waterfront dining and drinking spot. The crowd may skew a little older, especially inside the place, but its outside “In the Loop” bar attracts a somewhat younger crowd and there’s no doubt that this attractive eatery has some very good food at surprisingly affordable prices.
Yes, of course, I had to sample the ahi tuna appetizer pictured below, especially because it was served with pink grapefruit sections, basil oil and wasabi cream. And no, I wasn’t disappointed.
Also delicious was the sautéed Dover sole, one of my all-time favorite dishes, which is boned (as it’s supposed to be) at your tableside.
On my next “big night out,” I want to try the “Chef’s Waterside Table” fixed-price meal. My beloved Nan (may she rest in peace) would say it gives you, “everything from soup to nuts” — and how. Start with a split of Moet Imperial champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries, followed by your choice of a jumbo lump crabmeat cocktail, the ahi tuna I described earlier or a classic steak tartare, your choice of two salads, plus your choice of the aforementioned Dover sole, a surf & turf (8-oz. filet mignon and 8-oz. lobster tail) or a grilled, 14-oz., bone-in Veal Oscar, plus your choice of two desserts, all for a very fair $95.95 per person. Then, you can walk and/or dance it all off on Main St.
For more information, visit BonAppetitRestaurant.com or Facebook.com/BonAppetitRestaurant. Check them out at 148 Marina Plaza in Dunedin or give them a call at (727) 733-2151.
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