We loved this place…read more We were a little skeptical walking up to due to the hotel being renovated on the outside but we are so glad we committed. The inside is extremely clean and the outdoor patio has great waterfront (queue the name) views. Our drinks were cold, and my watermelon margarita was sweet. My shrimp po boy was HUGE and our wonderful server brought me extra remoulade on the side without me even asking because "that's what she likes". I thought it was really sweet that she thinks of her customers. We will be back.

Beautiful view, very attentive service and good food! Nice drink menu. We will be back.read more

The food was incredibly fresh and well-prepared; came out piping-hot. Our server was a delight and…read morevery attentive. If you're looking for a kitschy, classic Florida seafood spot, you've found it. (Also, if you like your cocktails strong, you'll love the bartender!)

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.

This is a diamond in the rough. It's in a secluded area, but it has such great ambience. The…read morepersonnel are so friendly, and the drinks are fantastic. This was our first time visiting, but we will definitely be back. The owner is so friendly and conscientious about making everyone feel welcome.

The first time we went here was last year. The second was this time. We were in the area for…read morescalloping season and had to come back. This place is intimate and classy. The bartenders serve delicious cocktails while the owner walks around making you feel like he has known you for years. We ended up watching some of the soccer game and talking with the bartenders and some of the other patrons about the game. Super nice place! You must check it out!!

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+

St. John's tavern is such a nice place in a cute little town right off of highway 19. I enjoy going…read morethere to meet with friends that live that way and my husband and I love to go when our favorite band, Rick Lynn is playing. Don't pass this place up, it's a great time with great food!

My friend and I visited St. Johns Martini Bar while on vacation and had a very disappointing…read moreexperience. We went there as our first stop of the night and were served with no issue. At the end of the night as we're getting ready to go back home, we went back for one last drink. We both presented valid, unexpired South Carolina driver's licenses that were genuine and in good condition. At the door, the bouncer told us they don't typically accept South Carolina IDs, but ultimately allowed us inside. When we went to order drinks, the bartender refused to serve us, claiming our IDs had "scanned as fake." When we questioned that, we were then told they didn't actually have an ID scanner. We even offered to have local law enforcement verify that our IDs were legitimate, but they still refused to serve us. We completely understand the importance of checking IDs and appreciate that businesses have to be cautious. However, being given conflicting explanations and feeling like our valid out of state IDs were dismissed without a legitimate verification process was frustrating and embarrassing. If there is an official policy regarding South Carolina IDs, it should be clearly communicated. If there isn't, I hope management addresses this so other visitors with valid out of state identification don't have the same experience.

We wanted a nice date night on Crystal River and ended up here. The vibe was just right as we sat…read moreto order. Our waitress was nice and help us get the right meal. Food was a little slow but so good when it came out. Dessert you have to try.

Our first lumpia! It was delicious. My wife and I are vegetarians and enjoyed the vegetarian…read morelumpia. They are somewhere between a spring roll and samosa. Crunchy fried deliciousness. We also had the fries which are hand cut. Hummus and pita which was good, and my son had the calamari which was also delicious. We got take out but the restaurant looked like a great hangout. The service was fast and friendly.

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.

What a wonderful dining experience! The food was absolutely excellent--everything was delicious and…read morebeautifully prepared. The service was outstanding, with friendly and attentive staff who made us feel welcome throughout our visit. And the view was simply amazing and made the experience even more special. Great food, great service, and a beautiful view--what more could you ask for? We will definitely be back!

The food was incredible we had the crab bisque with the extreme bites. Our main course was a…read moreSeafood Alfredo which we shared (recommendation their portions are nice sized). And the wife has a Backwater Lemonade and it was good. We sat outside with a nice breeze looking at the water and listening to nature. The service was great and the people were really nice. When you're up here come by and enjoy.

This place is awesome. I was first in the morning after a visit to the Springs and they were…read moresetting up for customer appreciation. Couldn't stay for that unfortunately, but had a quick cold one and bartender was really sweet. Seems like a motorcycle-friendly place, which is great. Sports everywhere, lots of memorabilia and merchandise. I will definitely be back and bring friends!

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.

Great local bar. Cold beer. Nice staff and very friendly…read more Excellent pirate theme. Pool tables and bands

Great neighborhood bar with live music! Enjoyed the place very much! The band was great and the…read morepeople friendly!