I’ve lived in Florida for over 35 years. This is a list of my favorite places. I love coastal, fresh food. Chill vibes. Anything close to the water.
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Food and Drinks
Delicious, fresh menu! Super consistent and beautiful atmosphere. It’s a local hot spot for good reasons!
Mystic Fish
Get the steak mudiga appetizer!
Ozona Blue Grilling Co
Get the grouper! They have regular specials and have a new bar. Head down to Honeymoon Island after for the sunset.
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
So good! People love the chicken velvet soup and the ham sandwich with apple butter!
Sweet Caroline's Bakery & Cafe
Fresh seafood and nice view.
Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, Inc.
Get brunch!
Island Way Grill
This place has grown so much! Love it.
Dunedin House of Beer
I love the Dunedin Dream!
Pisces Sushi and Global Bistro
This is a quaint restaurant that stays busy. Food is delicious!
Mangos and Marley: A Coastal Cafe
This is one of our go-to pizza places. Food is consistently good and owned by a local family. They give back a lot to the community so I love supporting them.
Three Brothers New York Pizza
This place has been around for a long time. I love their chicken salad!
Pickles Plus Deli
On the water in the heart of Dunedin.
Bon Appétit Restaurant & Marina Bar
Get the chicken pecan tart!
Wildflower Cafe
Watch the sunset!
Marker 8
Food is fresh and delicious!
Marker 39 Floribbean Cuisine
The best ice cream!
Strachan's Ice Cream & Desserts - Palm Harbor
Super cozy and friendly! Great small plates.
Sips Wine Bar
This place is not kid friendly but is great for adults-especially in the winter.
Woodwright Brewing Company
Try to pizza of the week! They also have great wings.
Madison Avenue Pizza
So good!
Coolside Gelato Bar
I love the wings here too!
Fireside Pizza Cafe
If you are in the area, you must stop here! It’s the most legit Italian market around.
Mazzaro's Italian Market
I love this place! Live music is always a hit.
Crooked Thumb Brewery
Great food and atmosphere.
Salt Rock Grill
Places to go
This place is magical!
Earthscapes Garden Room
Head to North Beach!
Honeymoon Island State Park
Have gone fishing here several times. It’s always exciting!
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
Both of my children have learned to swim here. It is the best place around. Living in Florida knowing how to swim is not an option. They do it right and care deeply about the children.
Seal Swim School
I have watched this place grow over the years. They rescue and rehabilitate marine life.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
There is a dog park too!
John Chesnut Sr. Park
Opens seasonally, local artists, local food and lots more.
Dunedin Downtown Market
My sister was married here. It is called the pink palace for a reason 👙🩷🦩
The Don CeSar
Make sure to get an ocean view and balcony!
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