The food was wonderful. Really wonderful! Very nice place but the noise level is the loudest we've experienced. Be sure to ask the prices of the specials before ordering. $74 for my rack of lamb was sticker shock when the bill arrived. It was amazing but not sure I would have ordered it if I knew the price up front. We will be back for sure.

Food delicious and staff great!!! Owners very nice people!!!!! Always helpful with my husband and getting him in the building!!

Dune 18 always delivers!! Excellent food!! So different and unique menu from the rest of the island. Its a little gem! The owner and his wife are very welcoming and always accomodating when I bring my year old daughter. Everyone who I recommend this restaurant to loves it! We cant wait to come in for the off season prefixed.. 5 stars in our book!

I just had one of the best meals of my life at Dune 18 tonight. From the food to the service, Dune 18 offers a fine dining experience. Be sure to make a reservation. I did and they seated me early. The restaurant is run like a fine oiled machine, from the host and the owner to the servers and bus boys. I didn't have to ask for a thing. I noticed a lot of regulars coming in and they were recognized by name. That speaks volumes. The food, my goodness, amazing! Gourmet, yes! Creative, yes. Delicious, yes. Don't hesitate to give it a try.

Had dinner at Dune 18 last night and the food was delicious and the service was great. We've been there a few times and we've always enjoyed our meal. The menu has a nice variety and the specials never disappoint. It is a BYOB, so grab a bottle of wine (or choice of beverage) and enjoy! . I have read that restaurant had trouble with credit card machine last night and expected cash, however that was not our experience. They explained the situation and provided alternative solution and cannoli's on the house.

Updated review This restaurant still doesn't disappoint. The staff is friendly and attentive, they know the menu very well and special requests are never an issue. This definitely my favorite restaurant on LBI

The food, ambiance and service is outstanding. My boyfriend and I always go there for special occasions and every dish we've had is so yummy. Recently we had the pork chop and Icelandic cod.

Dined at Dune 18 last night with the Mr. Wow best dining experience we have had in quite some time. The ambiance is modern & the Edison bulb lighting gives the dining room a warm glow. We had the prix fixe menu w 4 courses & enjoyed every bite. Exceeded our expectations on every level. Staff are professional courteous & ensure you are happy with your experience. Owners greeted us we were able to thank them & their staff for the stellar experience!

Excellent. Celebrated birthday dinner tonight and boy was it a treat. Loved everything about it. Excellent service and food. Did the prix fixe menu on a Wednesday and mmm so delicious and not too crazy on the price. Will def be back. Thank you!!

I was hesitant to write a review as I was afraid once word got out, we wouldn't be able to score a reservation at this gem of a restaurant, which became our fave dining venue on LBI from our first visit. When we are on the island, dining out is part of the fun and we've consistently fit Dune 18 in twice each week we've visited (May, July & Labor Day week). There are many elements that contribute to my 5-star rating, but let's start with the little stuff and work up to the most important, the food. The owners of Dune 18 are very much hands-on in running the place. Mark works the room, mingling with guests and proudly answering questions about the place, the food, how he and his wife came to establish it. His wife typically handles reservations and check-in's at the hostess station. You do need a reservation here -- getting a table via walk-in is unlikely -- and you should book in advance, which is an easy process via Resy. On to the space. The dining room isn't very large, so some of the tables for smaller parties are a bit close together for my liking, but not moreso than any other popular eatery on the island. If you have a large party, try to score one of the round tables near the front windows as those feel a bit more private. If the weather is nice, there is outdoor seating along the side of the restaurant. We've eaten in all the areas at this point and have had enjoyable experiences regardless of location. The interior design is understated and the place is lit by Edison bulbs, which lend the space a nice glow and feel like a nod to the hip eateries in Brooklyn. The service is solid, with some servers being more experienced and sophisticated than others. We've been lucky to have had Kayla taking care of us all but two visits. I can't rave enough about her -- she is professional (clearly very experienced in fine dining), friendly and knows the menu like the back of her hand. One of our nephews has celiac, his system cannot tolerate any cross-contamination. He was with us on two visits. The first time, we had Kayla tending to us and she knew exactly which dishes would work for him as well as those that could be slightly modified to accommodate him. The second time, we had a younger, less experienced server who wasn't super familiar with the ingredients in the dishes and didn't seem to understand the whole gluten-free thing. I located Kayla and though she was slammed with a full outdoor area of tables, she came in and helped our nephew with his selection. She is that good. On to the food. I rate a place based on whether the food is crave-worthy and Dune 18 has hit the mark every time. We've brought a handful of family members with us on a couple of our visits and they loved the food as much as we do. For me and my husband, Gables used to be the place to beat in terms of food, but Dune 18 is at the same level, and that's really saying something. Everything we have tried has been delicious, but the absolute stand-out dish -- if seafood is your jam -- is the Atlantic Halibut entree. At $58, it's a pricey dish by our standards, so I was hesitant to order it the first time around, but it is worth the splurge (you're going to pay nearly as much for the seafood combo at Howard's which, while tasty and the tops for what it is, isn't particularly inspired). The dish is comprised of a good size piece of perfectly cooked halibut atop a delicious risotto with lobster cream sauce. The halibut is surround by mussels and clams and tucked under it are scallops. It's All The Things in one dish and it is absolutely crave-worthy. The star appetizer, in my opinion, are the crab cakes. A completely different preparation than our other fave crab cakes on the island (the jumbo lump ones at the group of restos owned by the Black Whale people), but just as satisfying. These are lightly fried and come with a delicious smear of remoulade. There are three of them, so definitely large enough for two people to share. As you can see from my photos, we've tried a good assortment of the menu items this summer. All of them have been good; it's a solid menu and there are often additional specials. This is our last week at the beach for the year. We ate at Dune on Tuesday and we are going again on Friday, our last night here, as it feels like a fitting send-off.