The Restorative | Dunedin FL – Facebook
Details. . 100% recommend (355 Reviews). . $$. . Closed now. . 420 Patricia Ave, Dunedin, FL, United States, 34698 ; Links. . restorativerestaurant.com + 1 …
Jill DuBois
An absolutely unique + amazing experience from start to finish. Chef Jason and Chef Tom are crafting something truly special at The Restorative.
The way the tastes melt so incredibly well together is something I’ve never experienced before—every bite was a revelation. The menu is unique, intentional, and quite frankly, destined for greatness. Dunedin is lucky to have this level of talent. Don’t miss out on this place!
… moreEric Oglesby
The Restorative in Dunedin offers an exceptional and truly restorative dining experience. The menu is a constantly evolving testament to their culinary creativity, with each dish a meticulously crafted work of art.
I am always impressed by the innovative flavors and the thoughtful presentation.
The intimate atmosphere and attentive service from Tom, Adam, and Carrie make for a memorable evening. This is a must-visit for anyone seeking a high-quality, inventive meal in Dunedin.
… moreMatthew Sledge Epstein
Hidden gem! I was not expecting a legitimate gourmet dinner given the inconspicuous location. Every course of our meal was well conceived and executed. We ordered both entrees and both desserts and did not regret it. Highlights were the gnocchi and the strawberry “shortcake” dessert. Those were so good that my wife happily ate my share when offered and wanted to get a second order! Given the rotating menu, you may not see what we had but it’s definitely worth a visit given the quality and creativity of the dishes. Next time we may sit at the counter given the friendly staff and open kitchen. We have added this place to our short list of favorites.
… moreMichael Chan
My family has been going to the Restorative for years and we’ve always considered it one of the best restaurants in Clearwater/Dunedin if not the best. But the last couple times have been so good that that I felt compelled to write a five star review on the food. Last night our family of four had dinner there and ordered every item on the menu and every item was so good. The savory crème brûlée with crab salad was just out of this world good. The tuna tartare left me wanting much more. The Icelandic cod was perfectly cooked and topped with delectable shimeji mushrooms. The desserts were fabulous including the best home made mint ice cream. If you haven’t been for a while, highly recommend trying The Restorative again newly.
… moreWilliam Henson
The location and ambiance is not why you come here. The space itself is minimalist, intimate and clean. It’s clear that what is most important is quality of food. The service was fantastic, as we were made comfortable and well cared for during the entire experience. Unpretentious yet refined presentation of dishes leads to a medley of flavors that resonate with you the rest of the evening. We cannot wait to go back.
… moreMatt Rodeghero
Another amazing dinner. Since they have a new menu weekly, every time we go it’s a new experience, but as always, everything was great. The chef does an amazing job combining so many different flavors that you don’t expect to work, but they just do. The pasta dishes are a great new addition that they started doing. Also, I see some people don’t like that the cooking prep space is open to the dining area, but that’s really part of the atmosphere. The bar seating puts you right next to the chef and you can talk to the staff and see things being prepped. It’s part of the vibe. Also, I love that the location is a very unassuming shopping plaza, makes it feel more unassuming and under the radar.
… moreChrista Brendel
Definitely a place where dining is an actual experience. We ordered several starters, all were unique with a combination of bold and sweet flavors. The service was exceptional and the restaurant had a quaint flair, absolutely a 5 star establishment to dine at. Pictured was my favorite dish, it was divine.
… moreBertrand Huybrechts
This place rocks and it’s great to have some very nice restaurants away from Dunedin downtown on the main road. Super good food very good portions and flavors we will be back for sure this was top notch! Started with the home made Nan bread where we added the whipped ricotta and Nduja butter really really nice. Then we ordered the scallops and the burrata which were to die for and lastly we finished with the halibut and the wagyu steak likewise amazing. Desserts were great too honestly nothing else to say this place is amazing!!
… moreGreg Presnall
My daughter and daughter-in-law took me here for my 75th birthday. Tucked away in a little strip mall is this absolutely AMAZING gastronomical experience! Normally when I go out to eat at a nice place I am able to “reverse engineer” the food so that I can make it myself at home. Even if I could have done so, I wouldn’t even want to try. They have a way of combining ingredients, flavors, and textures that is just extraordinary. It was an experience and treat to remember.
… moreHB Nerd
The food is truly exceptional. Fresh, delicious and creative with amazing flavor combinations. From start to finish, our server, Carrie, was fantastic. We enjoyed our friend’s 50th birthday celebratory dinner immensely. The pork chop with peach and kale, so tasty. The naan bread with goat cheese, herb butter, and burrata were a great 1st course. The desserts were so good! We will be back!
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