• The Honu

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Polynesian-themed restaurant and tiki bar. Has vegetarian/vegan menu that's separate from the regular menu and can be view on its website. Choices include dishes like spring mix salad, nachos, coconut green curry, and veggie tacos. Open Wed-Thu 12:00pm-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm.


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10 Reviews

First Review by RyanTownsend

AvaW

Points +110

Vegan
15 Apr 2024

3 appetizers + 1 salad no protein as only vegan options. Server understood vegan.

There are 4 vegan options:
1) Appetizer: Edamame with spicy oil and salt (I ordered it without the oil and they accommodated me)
2) Appetizer: Nachos which were terrible. It was mainly blue corn chips with an orange oil sauce plus a scoop of guacamole and some tiny portions of tomato, string beans, raw red onion, cucumber, and bell peppers
3) Appetizer: Guacamole + salsa + chips
4) Salad: A salad with vegetables as the "protein". No protein options for vegan on the menu except purchasing the edamame appetizer separately for $9

They have 2 vegan dressings

I asked what my vegan options were and this was it. I asked if they have beans they could add to the salad. The server said they don't have any beans.

The edamame without the spicy oil was good. The nachos were awful. I would not return here. There is no vegan menu. My carnivore family LOVED their meals!

I would rate them 1.5 stars because my meal was a 1 star experience, but they are trying to be clear about what they offer that is vegan and they were willing to leave the oil off my edamame appetizer, so at least they are making an effort. But I'm rounding down since I left hungry but spent a lot for terrible food overall.

Pros: Edamame without the oil was good, Server understood vegan & knew 4 vegan options , Cute ambiance & carnivore family LOVED their food

Cons: Vegan "cheese" sauce is like orange oil. Terrible., 3 appetizers + 1 salad no protein are only options, I left hungry but spent a lot to get what I ate.

ThehonuTiki

07 May 2024

Aloha Ava so sorry you had a bad experience. We have many items on our menu that can be made vegan besides the items you have listed. Our server may have not known this and we apologize for that. Our new menu will have an icon noting what can be made vegan on it. Hopefully you come back when that is done to give us another try. Mahalo for your review and we will address with staff.

cbuck529

Points +99

Vegan
15 Dec 2023

Vegan options available

Happily surprised to be able to order some vegan options for appetizers and for dinner. I got the tacos(really a tostada) but they also had a green curry and a coconut lime soup as options. Nice holiday atmosphere. Per my friends the non-vegan options were just ok

Pros: Pineapple salsa, Guacamole , Vegan taco

Cons: Taco was more like a tostada , Limited choices for vegans

ThehonuTiki

07 May 2024

Mahalo for your review cbuck, See you on your next visit.

graceemily

Points +189

Vegan
22 May 2023

Not too many vegan options

Edit: I've tried coming back a couple of times, and their consistently out of vegan options. I wouldn't recommend to vegans, but maybe vegetarians. 

This place has only a couple of vegan options. They are clearly marked on the menu. I ended up getting their coconut lime soup, and it was great! They have outside seating, a full bar, excellent service!

Updated from previous review on 2021-12-15

Pros: Outdoor seating, Quality food, Great service

Cons: Too few vegan options

ThehonuTiki

07 May 2024

Aloha graceemily, Thank you for your review. We do have many items on our menu that can be made vegan. We apologize if your server did not make the options clear. Our new menu will have an icon noting what can be made vegan on it. We hope you will visit us again soon.

HarrisonAnderson

Points +203

Vegan
31 Aug 2022

Great Atmosphere!

A few good vegan options but went there for the decor. Live music most nights too.

Pros: Inside and outside seating

ThehonuTiki

07 May 2024

Mahalo for your review, HarrisonAnderson! We are so happy that you enjoyed the atmosphere here at The Honu. When you visit us again, we will be sure to go over the full options for our vegan diners. We apologize if your server did not make them clear to you while you were here. We hope to see you soon!

ColleenCorbett

Points +463

Vegan
30 May 2021

Very few options

We went for my moms birthday because it was recommended and looked at the menu online before hand. The online menu you had quite a few vegan options but when we got there they had changed their menu and removed a lot of the options. There were only 2 things that were vegan/could be veganized so we were pretty bummed out

ThehonuTiki

07 May 2024

Aloha ColleenCorbett, Thank you for your review. We are sorry you were disappointed in the vegan dining options. We have many items on our menu that can be made vegan. Our new menu will have an icon noting what can be made vegan on it. We hope you will visit us again soon so we can present all the vegan options to you. Mahalo!

malzimm6

Points +367

Vegan
24 Jan 2021

Great vegan options!

We really enjoyed our food at Honu! Cute place in Dunedin with tiki vibe. Great drinks. Outdoor seating available as well!

Pros: Vegan options clearly marked , Knowledgeable staff

ThehonuTiki

07 May 2024

Mahalo for the great review, malzimm6! We are so pleased you enjoyed your experience at The Honu!

Diamondrosie

Points +20

Vegan
21 Oct 2020

Ahhh-mazing

They have a separate vegetarian/vegan menu. Connor our server was beyond fantastic. Fun holiday drinks.
Was in town for my birthday and they did a great job.
Atmosphere is so fun.

Pros: Great choices. And different options.

Cons: None for me

ThehonuTiki

07 May 2024

Aloha Diamondrosie! Thank you for the great review. We are so happy you enjoyed your experience with us at The Honu - especially during your birthday! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Mahalo

laurafmc

Points +24

Vegan
20 Oct 2020

Separate vegan/vegetarian menu

They have a separate menu making it very easy to see all the menu items that are or can be made vegan. Many delicious vegan options. Great place for appetizers/drinks or full meal. It is a local favorite of mine!

Pros: Delicious food, Amazing tiki bar too, Very friendly hard working staff

ThehonuTiki

07 May 2024

Mahalo for the awesome review, laurafmc. We are really happy that we are on your list of local faves! We appreciate the kudos and hope to see you again very soon!

rosieterling

Points +20

Vegan
20 Oct 2020

Vegan options are excellent!

This place pleasantly surprised us with vegan and non-vegan options. The food was fantastic. I had some coconut bowl with sticky rice that was out of this world. Hubz had a delicious meal as well! YUM

ThehonuTiki

07 May 2024

Aloha rosieterling! Thank you for leaving such a nice review. We are so pleased that you both enjoyed your meals here at The Honu! We look forward to seeing you again very soon. Mahalo

RyanTownsend

Points +75

Vegan
18 Oct 2020

Great tiki vibe!

They have a super fun patio and a special menu for vegans and other dietary restrictions. Their tiki drinks are awesome!

Pros: Vegan Menu , Great Patio, Hawaiian drinks

ThehonuTiki

07 May 2024

Mahalo for your review Ryan! See you next visit.




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