We've been here a number of times and we're always surprised that it is not busier because the food…read moreis very good. Perhaps that's because it is attached to Norton's Riverside Grill and to their outside patio with its rather noisy ambiance. However, it is quiet inside the restaurant and it has a nice nautical theme, and an aquarium. I can't point to any one specific dish that is outstanding but everything we've tried is very good. Service is always prompt and efficient.

This place is next door to Nortons bar. It is very nicely decorated and clean. Service was very…read moregood. The bread to start was hit and fresh. Butter was very soft. We started with a salad that was good with plenty dressing. My wife ordered the coconut shrimp that was very good. Hush puppies were good also. I ordered the prime rib special. It was huge. When I cut into it the center was raw. I like it rare but not raw. She took it back and when it came back it was thinner and grilled like a steak medium. I was ok and hungry. I believe the seafood is what I should have ordered. Next time.

Love everything about this place! We have spent a few days trying to find a bottle of black rum…read morefrom this distillery locally! No luck which gives us an excuse to go back. The service was stellar and the inside of this distillery unique!

This was a pretty cool place. We did a tasting for $15 got to try 6 different items including…read moremoonshine, whiskey, vodka, gin and rum. Andre made the experience memorable. It is veteran owned. I ended up buying a couple of bottles. We will definitely make this a must stop when in the area.

Holy crap balls, the food here tastes so good, you wanna smack your mamma or at least I did!!! Up…read morein CR with the wife exploring and she works her usual Yelp magic. She's like a yelp ninja that one. She pulls this place up and we plot our course. It's located in the crystal river plaza which looks like an abandoned strip mall . Windows are covered with graphics so you're not 100% sure of what you're walking into but.......open the doors and it's a cool looking Irish pub. This Sunny in Philadelphia type vibes. We sat at the bar and Marissa waited on us. She was a total delight. Lots of fun to chat with. The food was WOW! We had the lobster bisque, ponzu and chili oysters, tuna sushi and a lobster roll. All were stellar, like hands down amazeballs for real. The bread there is LIFE. Soooo good. The bisque was outstanding and the oysters were insane. I wish we lived closer but if we get a place in the water up there we will bug the crap out of Marissa. I don't give out 5 stars often but this place deserves it.

Great Irish bar vibes. Service was great ... menu was about what would be expected and a couple…read moreother items too. Food had some pretty good attention to detail. Everything came out on time, hot, and had good presentation. Great place to cool off and have a drink. Check it out.... Muscles B+ Tuna A Bread A Drinks A Burger B+ Fish n chips B+

Their sign says it all. Third-times-the-charm with this place. We had no assigned waitress and it…read moreshowed. We had to flag down someone every time we needed something-Waters (asked 3x), to order, ranch cup (asked 3x), check (asked 2x), etc. YIKES. If you want good customer service don't come here. Food and drinks were okay

My daughter took a quick day trip up to Crystal River to walk a trail and visit downtown. We got…read morehungry and found this place on Yelp. It's a cute little tavern! We were seated right away (seat yourself). There were plenty of options on the menu, my daughter got the BLT and I got the kraut and hot dog. We shared an order of fried pickles. We both really enjoyed our meals! If I'm ever in the area again, I would definitely stop in!

We came to try this spot as new residents of CR and were warmly welcomed. I chose a glass of…read moreWashington State cab for myself. When it was poured, I noticed the bottle with the name of the wine I chose said it was a blend from CA. I pointed it out to bartender and she said she never noticed that. During this time, friends of owner came in and she left it with me to drink instead of a cab. I wish I would have pushed the issue but moreover I felt ahe should have made a correction for me. We stayed as they were busy with people coming in from a wine tasting event and we enjoyed talking to the other customers. Just seemed like she didn't care ?

Following a visit to her orthodontist, my wife and I were looking for a lunch place in the busy…read morearea along Citrus Ave. in Crystal River. KC Wine Bistro intrigued us with its varied menu offerings. Upon walking in, we were asked to sit anywhere. We chose a table inside, not aware that there was ample outdoor seating just out back. We were presented a menu and my wife and I chose to start with traditional lumpias (Filipino egg rolls). My wife ordered the Ahi Tuna BLT and I opted for the Ribeye Rice Bowl. The lumpias were very good. Freshly deep fried, hot and crispy served with a sweet and tangy chili sauce. My wife liked her BLT and the huge spears of fried potatoes served with it. They were quite generous with the pieces of ahi as well. My dish was equally good with tender and flavorful slivers of ribeye in a flavored rice and grilled vegetables. Service was friendly and attentive. After our meal, I chatted up a lady who I learned was the proprietor and who just happened to be from the Philippines. We'll definitely be back!

Food was good and the Life music was amazing. Unfortunately the beers were not cold, I tried both,…read morebottles and draft, very disappointed because if you have a bar you should know that people love a very cold beer.

Stopped by Norton's Riverside Bar & Grill in Crystal River for lunch, and unfortunately it just…read morewasn't a good experience. The service was the highlight of the visit--the bartenders were genuinely friendly, attentive, and made me feel welcome. That's the main reason I'm giving this place two stars. The food, however, was disappointing. I ordered my burger medium, but it arrived raw in the center. The onion rings were overly greasy with a heavy, unimpressive batter. After reading other reviews, I noticed someone else had a similar experience with the patty melt, so my meal may not have been an isolated issue. The atmosphere wasn't for me either. It feels much more like a neighborhood dive bar than a restaurant, with multiple TVs, loud music, constant chatter, and live entertainment outside all competing at once. If you're looking for a lively sports bar where you can watch a game, have a drink, and socialize, this may be exactly what you're after. I prefer a quieter, more relaxed dining experience, so it simply wasn't a good fit. The restaurant also has a dog-friendly patio, which many people enjoy, though it's not something I personally look for when dining out. Overall, I think Norton's has a loyal local following, and I can understand why some people enjoy the casual bar atmosphere. For me, though, the combination of the underwhelming food and the very loud environment means I won't be returning. The staff deserved better than the meal they were serving, because their friendliness and service were the best part of the visit.

Food and service was amazing and the location is beautiful . We have been back several times nowread more

Very nice. William was our server and he was excellent. I had the jalapeño cornbread and red beans…read moreand rice while the hubs got a burger, all very good. Pretty spot on the water. Plenty of parking.

3 days after visiting here I had a charge on my credit card for a Mickey's phone/mail order. I was…read morepolite and tipped the bartender well but it seemed not being a local was an issue, either way it's fraud and if I didn't notice the one charge to freeze my card, who knows how long or how often they do this.

Typical biker bar. Day time was great but when I went at night the atmosphere was very…read moreintimidating. The service was ok, you could definitely tell this is very much local bar and tourist are not appreciated. As a single woman, I did not feel comfortable. People were vaping THC at the bar, I saw a man peeing next to the building, eew!