Backwater Fins

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

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Deborah M.

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

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Cyndi S.

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3 months ago

Wonderful restaurant & food! One of our favorites & great atmosphere! Their service is always good.

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Shannon J.

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Went here for lunch this week, cute little place off the beaten path...they offer daily specials and offer waterfront dining as well..ordered a Combo of Clams and Shrimp and they offer a choice of side items..Chose the dirty rice and slaw ..food and service were excellent and food was served piping hot...Shrimp were delicious and Slaw and Dirty Rice as well..Clams were hard and were little tiny crumbs and pieces, would pick another choice for this combo next time.... read more

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Diane S.

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We rode our bikes from sweet citrus acres Rv campground and were so happy to have stopped here for lunch. We sat at the bar, service was great, so was the food. And the view was so peaceful out the back windows onto the water. read more

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Larry D.

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We look forward to this restaurant on an annual basis. Last night we went there. I always have the steamed pot, they took it off the menu. Such a bummer that was such a great meal like I said it's something that we look forward to every year. The items on the menu that were available and its place did not hold a candle. The server was excellent. She knew her stuff and was very tentative The atmosphere in the restaurant again was superb. Really miss the great food that they used to have. read more

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Susie G.

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This out of the way spot has a beautiful view and the onion rings were amazing...those are the only reason I gave 2 stars. The rest of the dinner was a nightmare. We went for the bacon wrapped shrimp which we never received. My friend ordered her burger medium and it came well done, she never ate it. And our server, well let's just say I could have served myself better. She showed up once to take our orders and we didn't see her again for the rest of the meal. No drink refills, no passing by to see if we needed anything, nothing til we said something to the manager. And the restaurant was not crowded at all. We won't be going back, to worth the long drive. Plenty of other places on the water with great views to choose from in the area. read more

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Nick D.

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Great place - was introduced to this place in 2022 by some great friends. Been there about a dozen times and never disappointed. Frequently visit on friday for the all you can eat fish. Great place, food, value, and amazing service. read more

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Rhonda L.

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Just a great spot to grab some fresh seafood and views. Will B recommended our first experiences- stuffed Cajun angels and Grouper bites! Fabulous. Onion rings were huge! Great service and first time visit! read more

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Brad B.

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Great food and service... Tucked away on a back road that you think you may start to hear the banjos playing lol read more

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Janis G.

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9 months ago

Great service Delicious food Fish is fresh and oysters are delicious.Although the second time we went there, they were not as huge. dirty rice is delicious coleslaw is delicious read more

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Dwaine C.

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This restaurant is about 5 miles down a windy road to Ozello. They have seating outside and in. It sits on a beautiful backwater bay. They have music and karaoke. Drinks are good. Service is good and friendly. We always start with the crab balls . They are large and plenty of crab. The crab soup is also delicious. I got the all you can eat fish . It was lightly breaded and good. You must try the Cajun angels bacon wrapped shrimp. So good. read more

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Renee L.

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Absolutely, amazing food!!! Loved this place!!! New favorite!!!! Will definitely be back when I'm back in Town!!

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Adam T.

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Stoped in for lunch ordered grouper bites , fish dip and bacon wrapped shrimp. Was all excellent will visit again read more

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Kelly W.

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My friends and I went to Backwater Fins after a day of scalloping. We had an array of items, some of our favorites were the crab soup, the stuffed cajun angels and the conch fritters. I got the Hook, Line and Sinker, it was good and was just the right amount of food! The atmosphere is relaxing and there was a nice view of the water. Great little casual place to hang out after a day on the boat! read more

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Marie M.

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9 months ago

Beautiful sunset!!!! Food was delicious and fresh. Service was wonderful. And I met the local kitty at the door!

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Norah L.

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1 year ago

This place is so good !! every time i have been here , the food was so good . I've been here 7 times . the waiters are always so sweet . theres live music on Fridays , its a gorgeous view. 11/10 experience. read more

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Troy M.

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This place is a hidden gem. I mean hidden deep in the gulf coast marshes of Ozello. The food was nicely prepared. The price matched the portions provided. Shrimp scampi had a lot of shrimp on a small bed of noodles. The fried haddock, shrimp and grouper were lightly breaded so you could taste the fish. The crab cakes and hush puppies were nice also. The crab legs were a good size unlike what you would find at a chain restaurant (red lobster). read more

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Jim And Jeri F.

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10 months ago

I love it when I can give a great rating. This is one of those times. I had about the best burger ever there today. 10/13/25. It was huge, tender and juicy. The tomatoe was actualy ripe and ruby red. The bun was fresh and lightly toasted. The fries were hand cut and tender. The server was friendly and service was good. We definitely had a great dinning experience there. read more

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Toni W.

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We were looking at a house on Ozello today and were hungry after! We spotted Backwater on our way out and gave it a try! From service to food, it was fantastic! The view was incredible! We started with the smoked fish dip. It was serviced with crackers, tortillas and sliced jalapeños. It had the wow factor!!!!! Next, we had our entrees: the shrimp basket and a side of coleslaw and the grouper sandwich with onion rings. The shrimp were huge and freshly breaded! The grouper was a thick fillet! And, omg, the onion rings!!! We know where we'll be going all the time, once the house transfers!!! read more

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Mia M.

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11 months ago

Cute little place. Server was nice...however, the food was lacking in flavor. Specifically the seafood boil. There was next to no seasoning. As if it was boiled in water then sprinkled lightly with paprika. The fried food was standard. The seafood boil was a major let down. Even my ancestors were disappointed. read more

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Michael P.

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we were visiting family locally, being from Ohio we definitely expect the seafood to be exquisite and expect to pay for it, but this incredibly quaint out of the way place did not disappoint at all. incredible food, service, hospitality. The prices were not over the top at all. Very awesome experience!!!! read more

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Kieth K.

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2 years ago

While a few miles off Hwy 19/Commercial Way, what a great spot. Knew we hit a keeper when 10 locals all walked in. Met friends for lunch and the food was outstanding. I swear my scrimp platter tasted like lobster. The server was hopping but did a great job with the rush. read more

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Liege C.

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Now if you are willing to go off the beaten path this is a place to stop at. We sat on the deck in the sunshine overlooking the water. Really peaceful. The service was very good. For starters we got the Stuffed Cajun Angels and Extremer Crab Bites. Both were different, delicious and fun. For our main courses we got a Fins Reuben Sandwich and a Seafood Alfredo. Portions were huge and both were amazingly tasty. I would certainly recommend them and would go back if we end up in their area again. read more

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Trey L.

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I'm sure that this place doesn't advertise nearly enough; they are so far off the beaten path that most people would have no idea that it exists, if they were passing through the Crystal River area. It's worth the drive if you have the time. Their blue crab bisque (a sort of chowder), is amazing. They also have really good crabcakes and shrimp appetizers. read more

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Bob M.

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Excellent crab chowder. It's a casual place. Waitresses friendly and the food is good. Also tried the crab cakes. All good.

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Jill A.

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2 years ago

The Crab Bisque was the best I've ever had! Crab cakes and ultimate burger were fire too. The vibe and atmosphere is so dope. Definitely a hidden treasure. A local suggested it, so you know it's good;) Really cool drive to get there, off the beaten path. We went after crystal river springs - solid day read more

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Kyla M.

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We came here after an exhausting day of scalloping. This place was highly recommended by our boat captain. It did not disappoint. Everything from the appetizers to the entrées were amazing. I ordered the crab cake, and I am generally a harsh critic since I am from the Maryland area. Even though it did not taste exactly like the crabcakes back in Baltimore, it was really good, well-seasoned, and I would order it again. Our waitress was very nice and treated us like we come there every week. They also have karaoke in the main room which is exciting. We came in during dinner and did not have a long wait. Everyone loved their food. I will definitely come back here the next time I am in the area. read more

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Braylon S.

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The service there is top tier some go out of there way for you and get to you quickly the bar and view is amazing as well. They never burn or over cook food and it is always delicious. The bar has some great options and flavors they can mix up for you and they will have a football game for everyone whenever they can. read more

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Shirley K.

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Food was fabulous and had it been less windy and a bit warmer the patio would have been better to enjoy it all.

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Katrina P.

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Was very good, serving sizes are great! Our server was wonderful and took great care of us. The food is tasty with lots of local flavor :) lots of local fresh f fish! read more

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Jean B.

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Ordered a fish Reuben on rye bread. Order came out, grilled fish on about half the sandwich with a melted slice of cheese. No sauerkraut, no dressing. $19.75. file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/d8/08/C3CDF424-5ACB-4DAA-A8ED-21EAE58B1518/IMG_0775.heic read more

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Very disappointing. We waited 15 min before anyone came to get our drink order. Our dinners were substandard. Fried haddock was undercooked, limp. 2 grouper dinners were overcooked. Shrimp scampi was in oil not butter. read more

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Chris P.

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Service was great hower the renowned stuffed Cajun angles which tasted ok gave me and my friend serious gypo guts the next day. Unfortunate, must have been old stock that had been upcycled onto our plates. read more

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Don M.

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I drove an hour North of Tampa to the small fishing village of Ozello to check this place out, and was not disappointed. We sat outside by the water, and had a ton of steamed shellfish, corn, and red potatoes dumped in a glorious pile on our table. My only criticism is that I would prefer more seasoning. But, I'll make the trip again, because I saw others get chowder, gumbo, and bisque that I just have to try. And, the onion rings I saw on the next table were huge! read more

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Perry M.

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Great service and sitting outside on the patio was a great way to end our busy day out on the water!!

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David W.

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2 years ago

Off the wall place on the water. Food was fantastic. Had their burger. Incredible. Small place unassuming but the food was great. I don't think anyone would be disappointed. Dive bar. Sure. Drinks were very good also. read more

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Barbara S.

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Great place. Beautiful setting. Food and service is really good. I highly recommend the shrimp or fish tacos. Onion rings are lightly battered and yummy. read more

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Marie F.

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Worth the trip from Ocala. Food was freshly prepared and plentiful serving sizes. Staff was friendly and attentive. read more

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13982 W Ozello Trl
Crystal River, FL 34429
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(352) 794-6000
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https://backwater-fins.com

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Hours

What time does Backwater Fins open?

Backwater Fins opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Backwater Fins close?

Backwater Fins closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.Backwater Fins closes at 10:00 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Wed, Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMThu-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Does Backwater Fins take credit cards?

Yes, Backwater Fins takes credit cards.

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Does Backwater Fins have catering options?

No, Backwater Fins does not have catering options.

Does Backwater Fins serve alcohol?

Yes, Backwater Fins serves alcohol. Full Bar

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Does Backwater Fins have TVs?

Yes, Backwater Fins has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Backwater Fins have bike parking?

Yes, Backwater Fins has bike parking.

Does Backwater Fins have outdoor seating?

Yes, Backwater Fins has outdoor seating options.

Does Backwater Fins have parking?

Yes, Backwater Fins has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Backwater Fins wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Backwater Fins is wheelchair accessible.

Does Backwater Fins allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, Backwater Fins allows outdoor smoking.

Does Backwater Fins have free WiFi?

Yes, Backwater Fins has free WiFi.

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Matt W.

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4

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6 years ago

What a disaster. After waiting 1 hour for greasy disgusting onion rings, we had to watch a drunk moron pee off the back deck. Realizing he was a drunk idiot we kept an eye on him. Apparently the management couldnt to that because he got in a fight that lasted about 30 mins. Amazingly enough the drunk idiot camr back in and sat back on the patio with the incompetent management did nothing. With never return and with bad mouth them whenever I can. read more

Fred H.

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13

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6 years ago

Sit at a table with a friend and waitress walked by our table 3 times. Took drink order from couple who arrived 15 minutes after us. Felt very embarrassing due to other customers seeing us foolishly sitting there with nothing on our table for so long. She kept replacing other peoples' drinks and asking them what she could do for them, while walking right past us. We were completely clean, well dressed, and quite. Very strange, so we left hungry. read more

Dan N.

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10 years ago

Stopped in yesterday and was very pleasantly surprised. The place was spotless. Everything was clean as a whistle. We ordered a buffalo shrimp appetizer that was excellent. It had 16 good sized shrimps and was less than $10. The fries were very good and the small glass of beer was a buck. Beautiful view but limited outside seating. Great place. read more

Teresa G.

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3 years ago

Sorry--posted by accident thinking this was a different place and don't know how to delete the review!

Sherry M.

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7 years ago

Drive right on by to Peck's Old Port Cove just a few more miles down the road!! You're welcome!!!

Carla Q.

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4 years ago

We stumbled upon this gem. Great food and great service. We will definitely be back here.

Keith H.

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3 years ago

Love the clam chowder, friendly bartender.

Brian A.

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11 years ago

A great place

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3.0

(705 reviews)

We e been a couple of times now. The inside dining are is cavernous, filled with tables and booths…read more Outside, there is seating under umbrellas and damn right near the water at the bar. Service can be slow depending on how busy it is. Their fried shrimp is my favorite thing!

This place has changed so much over the years and I was surprised to see the space! It was really…read morebusy for Mother's Day but we got a table inside so we didn't have to stand the heat. Our server was super nice and took good care of us. We got a free mimosa and little carnation for the holiday, which was super sweet. The food was decent, I had a big salad and the others had some shellfish dishes that I couldn't try. It wasn't bad, but there was a huge piece of melon in the salad, which was very unusual to me. Prices are reasonable. It's a fun vibe and I think would be good for drinks and hanging with friends. It's in a good location in town and has a lot of space. It's not anything crazy, but it's a good time.

Bayside Seafood Grille

3.9

(14 reviews)

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.

We'd come to go to the steakhouse next door, but it wasnt open yet, so we walked around the corner…read moreto bayside seafood grille. Its snowbird season and literally all but one table at 5pm was packed in. Our sear was a high top next to the walk way, which gave us plenty of people watching, food smelling and conversation. We were not expecting the live music, but it was nice on a week day evening to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. The food we had, the southwest eggrolls, grouper nuggets and the grouper sandwich. We asked for our fries to be extra crispy and they were perfect. The nuggets were slightly over cooked, but they were really nice. I specifically enjoyed the flavours of the egg rolls. It was really busy, so instead of staying to enjoy the music, we decided to let a couple of ladies have our table as soon and the check was paid. A really nice place to come and enjoy Florida before the summer's heat and humidity encroaches.

Stumpknockers On the Square

3.7

(263 reviews)

I absolutely love this place. Second time I've eaten there. The seafood was fresh and cooked…read moreperfectly. Of course, the decor is awesome. Our server was helpful and friendly. The food came out fast (it was lunchtime busy) it was nice and hot. The sandwich roll fresh. Even the tartar sauce was cold and fresh not something sitting around like other restaurants. Highly recommend this place and I drove 2 hours to get there. Told my friend who traveled with me, if we did nothing else that day we had to eat lunch at Stumpknockers. She was also impressed. It made our day. Excellent restaurant that reflects the charming town.

Cool vibes, good place to stop for the shops in the area. Food was ok.... It was hot... I felt it…read morewas super bland, but looking around, I was easily the youngest person in there, so I guess that's about par for the course. Clam chowder D Grouper sandwich C+ Fries C Catfish B- Drinks C

Dan's Clam Stand

4.2

(322 reviews)

This used to be one of our Favorite Seafood restaurants. Not anymore…read more Let me be very clear. The food has changed completely from the original recipes from the original owners. It's not the same quality or tastes. Let us go down memory lane here & revisit our last conversation, we had with you all there, last visits. You told us the story that the new owner was so dedicated to keeping the recipes the same, that they offered the one person a higher salary to stay on, because they were the ONLY person that knew how to make the original Clam Chowder, that everyone loved. You told us to our faces, my husband & I, that he was the only person that knew how to make the Clam chowder & you KNEW that you all had a LOYAL CUSTOMER BASE & FOLLOWING that loved your food & you were NEVER going to change the recipes. You told us you offered the man a bigger salary to stay on. You assured us the new owner wasn't going to change the recipes, just give the place "a makeover." We drove hours to get to Dan's on Saturday. We get there & there is a new sign out-front, its super cute, the building is painted very cute, looks like a super cute little Maine lobster shack in New England somewhere you would visit on Vacation. Now, the Local Florida vibes & charm, all gone. Asked for Tabasco & you don't even have any. In a southern Seafood Restaurant. Insanity. We order our usual Haddock sammy's, fries & Fried oyster app. The fried oysters batter is different, it's sweet. The two sauces on the side are different. Tastes like bottled Miracle whip & sweet cocktail sauce with no horseradish at all. Both sauces are HORRIBLE. The haddock batter is different. It's sweet & doesn't stick to the fish. (see photos) It's just falling apart all over the place b4 we could even attempt to eat them. Both our Sammy's a complete sweet mess, and not in a good way. The fries are some kind of GIANT hand cut fries that are undercooked. The bun, is a cheap bun like from walmart. No side of cole slaw nothing. I'm also not sure why your Haddock sandwiches and fries are $25 bucks each, double the price as "Gaby's" in Clearwater, Florida. I have posted many photos of their Haddock Sandwich's also, and not only are theirs half the price at $12.99, theirs are twice as big served on a cornmeal crusted bun WITH cole slaw. Math doesn't add up. Your haddock is overpriced and/or you cannot do simple math. OuiOui. Now that you have wrecked the food we will be eating The Haddock sammy's at Gaby's in Clearwater, Florida from now on. I have now taken you off all my Favorite restaurants lists & added "Dan's" to the "Worst food of our lives lists." Congratulations on your gentrification of what used to be one of our favorite seafood restaurants. You wrecked it, the food sucks. But, great paint job, it looks so cute. Will never return.

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The Boil Yard

3.5

(116 reviews)

Stopped in on a Saturday night with a large group and got seated immediately which was great. Large…read moreparking lot out front for the whole plaza. Our waitress was super sweet and explained the different seafood boil flavors really well! I also enjoyed the live music they had. I tried the Lobster Mac and Cheese ($21) which looked nothing like the picture online (LOL) and came out a bit too crispy on top for my liking. It made the sauce dry out a lot. However, it was packed with lobster which was awesome! I also tried the Boil with 1 lb of Snow Crab (MP) and 1/2 lb of Shrimp. We got the flavor with butter and old bay, I forget what they called it. The boil was good but not great - the shrimp was super tough, and I wish there was more flavor all around. My friend's boil also came out cold and after sending it back to be reheated, it was still barely warm. Overall, it was an expensive dinner and I was glad I tried it but unsure that I'll be back.

Since buying a house north of Crystal River, I pass this place every time. Last weekend it was time…read moreto try it out. First, on a not so busy night, live music spilling out from the bar area, and No Hostess was able to seat us. We waited over 5 minutes, before a waitress noticed us and went to get someone. We sat near the music, and he was good, we sang along with the 70's & 80's hits as we waited to be waited on. When we finally got a waitress, she was NEW. It was one of her first nights alone, and though she made some errors, we have faith that she'll be fine with time under her belt. We ordered fried Mushrooms and the Ahi nachos, we were not upset by these appetizers, they were delicious, and their ranch dressing is amazing We ordered a Shrimp platter and a Shrimp noul with the spicy butter sauce. There was a LOT of red pepper, but the hubby said it was tasty, byt he kind of expected the butter to be melted vs still chunky. The shrimp i ate,( lightly fried with Onion Rings and a side salad) were HUGE. I mean plump and Juicy. We did find out that they import their scallops from Japan, while being located in a scalloper's area. They were good, but still, eat local when you can. Other than a bit slow, id say that id come back for those sheimp

The Freezer Tiki Bar

4.1

(728 reviews)

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RoughStocks Grill

3.8

(12 reviews)

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Florida Cracker Shamrock's

3.8

(16 reviews)

Had the catfish. Never better. Others had the garlic wings - sooo very good…read more Waitress was a gem. Brought water for the dog. This is a place to stop and enjoy.

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83 West

3.9

(181 reviews)

This area is know for its local clams & seafood. Knowing…read morethis, all we wanted was the clam chowder. And moi wanted the Crab bisque. This place makes the red clam chowder, which is what we prefer over the white & fresh crab bisque. You can get it by the cup or bowl or you can get a quart to take home. Both soups were amazballs. In fact, we haven't stopped talking about them since. We wished we would have got a quart of each to take home!!! The red clam chowder has potatoes/onions very hearty with their fresh local clams it's just fabulous. The crab bisque is cream based & has tons of fresh crab in it. Both of them are just divine. like i said we still are talking about these two soups. We can't wait to return for the quarts to go!!! Very cool dockside dining under the stars. Highly recommend.

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Gator Cove Bar & Restaurant

3.7

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