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    Heart of Palm Salad. Yes that is a scoop of literal Peanut Butter Ice Cream as dressing in the middle of the dish. What are they thinking?!
    Elizabeth S.

    We went to Cedar Key for a quick weekend away for the Father's Day weekend and decided to go to 29 North for an early dinner on night. It was an interesting night. The upstairs restaurant is just beautiful. The view is breathtaking. Watching the dolphins while we waited for our meal was the highlight of the evening. We went appetizer heavy because they all sounded so good and we couldn't decide. We got Crab Dip, Smoked Duck Buns, Korean Cauliflower and the Pimento Cheese and biscuits. My husband got the Minorcan Clam Chowder and the Seafood pasta and I got the Coconut and Corn Chowder. Everything was delicious and I would order any of them again. And then it went a little off the rails. We decided to split the Heart of Palm salad. I love Heart of Palm and was excited to see it on the menu. The menu describes the dish as coming with an "ice cream dressing." I do not know what I was expecting, but it was not this. The waiter brought it over and there was a literal scoop of green, frozen, peanut butter ice cream on top of the green salad. I was flabbergasted. I tried it, and it was definitely different. I thought maybe the chef knew something and this was just new. I certainly have had dishes over the course of my life that I didn't think I'd like but I ended up loving. I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt and give it a good try. Nope. It was ice cold peanut butter ice cream and a green salad. I decided to let it melt and treat it like a dairy dressing. Still no. Did I mention the ice cream is peanut butter flavored? I do not like peanut butter and a green salad. I'm sure some people must love it, or why is it still on the menu?! But I just could not do it. I still think about it sometimes. It's been two months. Shudder. It's worth noting that we came back after dinner elsewhere the next night for a slice of Key Lime Cake. Unbelievable! That cake redeemed them. It's worth the trip!

    Whisper W.

    The food and service was great! We had a large party of 18 that they had to separate into 2 groups and they easily accommodated us. I had the pistachio crusted grouper and it was fresh and perfectly sweet. The compound butter complimented it very nicely. Their drinks are strong and reasonably priced. I would definitely go back.

    Shrimp and Grits
    Al W.

    First visit to Cedar Key and used Yelp to pick 29 North. We all enjoyed our entrees; burger, buttermilk chicken, shrimp and grits and Hearts of Palm Salad. We started with a fish dip with fried saltine crackers. Crackers are addictive. I would love to here how peanut butter ice cream ended up in this salad! Great staff and what a view!

    Duck Buns
    Vivi B.

    The food was exceptional, kudos to the chef! The service was a little on the slow side, but the food definitely made up for it. Great view upstairs!

    Lauren R.

    Our food was delicious! What a beautiful view and beautiful restaurant right on the water. Loved the pecan crusted grouper with the whipped brown butter. Key lime cake was great and the steamed clam & smoked fish dip appetizers were nice. The only thing we did not enjoy was the bisque soup that tasted a lot like canned tomato soup.

    Inside seating.  Cute and cozy with wall of windows overlooking ocean behind me
    Hemanth S.

    Arrived just before sunset at laid back Cedar Key. After a short walk around town to stretch our legs, we wandered back to the wharf and found this charming place for dinner. Downstairs is a casual / bar while upstairs is where the chef lives. The atmosphere is definitely island, but with linen napkins and funky silverware. I had a crab bisque soup that was subtle and with a nice cream base. But the winner was my salad. The heart of palm (swamp cabbage) salad with crystalized ginger, fruits, pistachios and pistachio ice cream as your dressing. It seems like such a weird combination but it works. Google it for the history. Finished with a delightfully light key lime cake. Cream cheese frosting over a subtle key lime layer cake. All in all a very nice meal. I would hope to return as they are closed for the remaining nights of our short visir

    Crab empanada
    Amanda C.

    Headed to see family for Christmas and decided to take a detour to Cedar Key and ended up here for dinner. We cannot recommend this place enough. They were a little slow so we just seated ourselves at the table in the corner with a fantastic view. Our waitress, a 9th generation islander, was friendly and helpful. She was enthusiastic about the food and her home. We started with a crab empanada. Excellent and a favorite of the night. For dinner, my husband had fried oysters with 6 blackened shrimp and a side of house made chips. I opted for my familiar favorite shrimp and grits. No complaints on either entree and we both exclaimed over how much we loved the shrimp!!! For dessert, we split a piece of pumpkin pie, plated with white chocolate sauce, pecan "toffee", and an amazing whipped cream. The service, the view, the food. We loved it all!

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    Heather K.

    We took the in laws to this restaurant and everything we got was a 10/10. We had a beautiful view of the gulf coast and watched dolphins jumping in the distance. Definitely want to go back.

    Yellow snapper

    This place was simply amazing from the moment we arrived. We sat at the bar, and were immediately greeted by Annette. Great bartender, great service! The view just added to the ambiance. Food was delicious! Appetizers, dinner and dessert! Definitely a must stop in Cedar Key!

    Brussels sprouts

    Ambiance was wonderful, upstairs overlooking the water. The food was top notch, and the service was spot on

    Peach  Cobbler

    Jamie Thank You very much for the excellent service. And to the chef, Thank you for the great food! We had the Goat cheese salad, blackened grouper and pecan crusted grouper, I'm sorry I didn't take a picture- both excellent. Vegetables cooked perfect. And yes, I opted to wrap up leftovers and Go for dessert - Peach Cobbler w/ ice cream - INCREDIBLE!! My new favorite restaurant. BEST MEAL I'VE Had since COVID. And the view, fantastic, they rebuilt beautifully! TY

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    A day trip with 3 couples in March turned into a glorious food event. Everyone loved their meals and appetizers, from the gator kabobs to the Thai style snapper and everything in between. The upper level has a great view and our "Jersey Girl" waitress was the best. Great attitude and very helpful. This place is definitely on our favorites list.

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    Food, service, view! Oysters and clams! Definitely a nice spot. Staff was very friendly.

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    Steamers Clam Bar & Grill

    Steamers Clam Bar & Grill

    3.8(428 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    We went to 'downtown' Cedar Key Monday night to go out for dinner. Our first 2 choices were closed…read moreon Monday, so we went to the 2nd street cafe, and at first we were confused because all the servers had tshirts that said Steamers and our menu said Steamers. So since we are new to the area, we had to ask. 2nd street cafe and Steamers are owned by the same person and the original Steamers location had a devastating fire just before hurricane Helene hit. So they operate both restaurants out of the same location. 2nd street cafe for breakfast and lunch and Steamers for dinner. Our server did say they are planning to build a new building somewhere, but i'm not really sure where. We had the gator bites to start, they were pretty good. And I had pasta Alfredo with grilled salmon on top, which was fantastic. And my husband had the seafood pasta. Also, there was a special for margaritas, and they were very tasty as well.

    Visited the new location We was told 45 min wait for seating with conformation of how many parties…read more4 in front . Receiving text when table ready. Not a problem The hold time we waited there was always one table empty. When asked hostess was rude addressing we had to wait 45 min although we had been waiting 40 mins and table was still vacant. 55 mins in we received text of table ready. Guess what that empty table was our table. It's not an overload cause every table was used. Maybe we just not her kind of people cause we don't wear orange and blue. As for food horrible no season no flavor looked cheap go the cost of the meal. We had no issues with waitress. Restaurant needs help.

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    Steamers Clam Bar & Grill - Busy with a 30 min wait! Hope this place lives up to the reviews.

    Busy with a 30 min wait! Hope this place lives up to the reviews.

    Steamers Clam Bar & Grill - Clam Bowl

    Clam Bowl

    Steamers Clam Bar & Grill

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    The Tipsy Cow Bar and Grill - Mahi sandwich and delicious fries !

    The Tipsy Cow Bar and Grill

    2.8(88 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    It's a beautiful Saturday in Cedar Key and this is my second time here at The Tipsy Cow Bar and…read moreGrill. I had been here a few years ago and it was the place that seemed so lively, inviting and to be able to sit outside right next to the beach pretty much is just so warming in ways that you cannot help but to smile. The menu is simple but their is more than enough to to choose from and everything is delicious. The last time I was here I remembered having the blackened grouper dinner which was amazing. This time around for lunch we both had the cheese burger in paradise! Also great choices I have to say! The service is good but at times it can get busy and then it may be a little slower but still fantastic. I do enjoy coming here when out at Cedar Key. It's comfortable and yes you can eat inside but on such an incredible day I cannot resist being outdoors. Great drinks available a truly great experience! Not wheelchair accessible as it is upstairs and there is a bar downstairs. I highly recommend visiting The Tipsy Cow for some good food and a wonderful environment. The views are pretty as well ! At The Top OF the Stairs, 360 Dock St, Cedar Key, FL 32625 352-353-9681 Tipseycowcedarkey@gmail.com Sunday 12-4PM Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12-8PM Thursday 12-8PM Friday 12-8PM Saturday 12-8PM

    My husband and I both ordered tacos and you would have thought they took the boat out to catch the…read morefish before serving. It took FOREVER. Server was rushed and not personable. The salsa for chips & salsa was Costco bought (I really hate that salsa) and food was just "ok". I ordered non-alcoholic versions of one of their cocktails and was charged full price for both. $20 for juice? I've never been to a restaurant that didn't automatically discount the price since there's no liquor. No tip. Not returning.

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    The Tipsy Cow Bar and Grill - Sign behind the rude bartender lady with the long hair

    Sign behind the rude bartender lady with the long hair

    The Tipsy Cow Bar and Grill - Delicious clams beer and ocean breeze!

    Delicious clams beer and ocean breeze!

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    Island Hotel & Restaurant - Apollo Veggie pasta dish

    Island Hotel & Restaurant

    4.0(116 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Stayed the night in Cedar Key and came here for dinner. We got a 6:15 reservation with only a…read morecouple hours notice. This is in the Island Hotel, a historic building with a lot of history. Had a choice of eating in the bar , the dining room or outside. We chose the dining room and glad we did. Overall all our service was very good. The server was friendly ( and very busy handling a lot of tables). I had an 8oz filet which was very good. I ordered it medium ( light pink center) and it cane out true Pittsburgh rare ( charred outside but rare inside- see pics) I was actually ok with it .... I order medium for my wife to have a couple bites even though I prefer more med rare. So this was def rare inside but I loved it ( I cut her a small end piece that was cooked a little more ) The steak comes with a salad, a vegetable and potato ( a lot of restaurants everything is alacarte - so for $40 for a prime 8oz filet with those sides included .... Not bad. Wife had shrimp and grit cake which is a large appetizer ( she had as her meal). Also had stuffed mushrooms to start that were very good. I think the town of Cedar Key will prob be one and done for us. Wanted to see it , it's quaint , old Florida ... but prob wouldn't come back. ( but only because we just wanted to check it off of a long list of Florida towns to visit) Pro tip: they don't take American Express , odd for a linen table cloth type of place .... So , it's ok to leave home without it

    I called around 4 and asked about making a reservation - which they recommended and when we got…read morethere at 5, we were the only ones in the dining room. The outside was pretty full and we thought about sitting out there, but the idea of the bugs getting me later pushed us back inside. by the time we left at 6:40, there were only 3 other tables occupied in the dining room. We had a good dinner, although in reading some of the other reviews, we might have had the same server who seemed to be very slow and big gaps in between visiting our table - she seemed to disappear. I had the Calypso pasta with scallops, which was great. We had the stuffed mushrooms to start, which were yummy, but only 3. and my husband had a snapper fish of the day dish. He also enjoyed the pecan pie. And I enjoyed his ice cream. I was not a fan of any of the cocktails, so just had a glass of wine. My husband had the almond joy/mounds martini, whatever it was called, and he liked it a lot.

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    Island Hotel & Restaurant - Neptune Bar

    Neptune Bar

    Island Hotel & Restaurant - Shaved Steak Sandwich with fries- bar special

    Shaved Steak Sandwich with fries- bar special

    Island Hotel & Restaurant - Inviting

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    Salt Creek Restaurant - Thin n crispy chicken breast less than 1/2 breast portion)(no breading) served with cheese on oversized bun

    Salt Creek Restaurant

    4.3(39 reviews)
    15.2 mi
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    Ordered Chicken sandwich, the piece of chicken came with cheese basically melted on, like it spent…read morehours under heatlamps- the cheese not listed on menu to come with chicken was not wanted. The chicken was disturbingly small Chicken- butchered thin( less than 1/2 breast portion) The chicken not breaded, breast filet sliced served on an oversized bun, which belittles the poor chicken. When complained another breast sandwich was sent right away, but was not cooked. How can you send out RAW chicken! Chef ramsey would be infuriated! also portioned smaller than bread and full of gristle. Un- edible. Made due with over-cooked first order to appease my appetite, and not to complain a thirtd time. but both a sad looking chicken choice for the $10.99 price tag. However, our Waitress tried to compensate for the cooks poor or lack of skill: by only charging the price of the french fries. For a day of just taking a drive and finding this restaurant on the water, he view was gorgeous on the suwanee. Lovely day, nice weather and many airboats and finshing along the banks, the food I would skip. (At least the chicken) however my friend who ordered the blackened fish sandwich also a small portion of fish, but was pleased with the flavor and cook. So it may be a hit or miss type of place. The one star review is on the chicken sandwich. I guess the saying goes don't order something land when at a seafood restaurant.

    We called ahead as we have a small well behaved Pomeranian that goes just about everywhere with us…read moreand confirmed that had outside seating. Had some light rain on the way to Suwannee only to discover their "covered" outdoor seating is no longer safe due to structure issues. The staff was kind enough to allow is to sit inside. I must say the seafood was the best I've had in the area and will definitely be making the 30 minute drive more often.

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    Salt Creek Restaurant - No special lenses, these are the true colors.

    No special lenses, these are the true colors.

    Salt Creek Restaurant - Replacement chicken, raw/undercooked, full of gristle

    Replacement chicken, raw/undercooked, full of gristle

    Salt Creek Restaurant - Suwannee Sunset

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    Suwannee Sunset

    29 North - seafood - Updated May 2026

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