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.

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.

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

Service was ok food was good. We had the seafood boil, fried fish, and oysters. Seasoning was…read moregood on all plates.

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.

Came here on a Saturday night. We arrived at about 10:30/11 and they announced that the drag show…read morewould be starting soon. So, we got drinks (I got water. It was everything I hoped water would be BUT my friends said the drinks were good), went to the bathroom (It was clean and has a full length mirror ), walked around (there's another little bar area and an outside patio in the back), and danced (fun music). The drag show was so fun! These queens are beautiful and they came to DANCE. Just to emphasize, it was so much fun! I've been completely underestimating this place. It's got that same fun vibe of any gay club in the larger cities. I reopened my yelp account to write THIS review because I think Lakeland's been sleeping on this place. The 4/5 stars is only because smoking is allowed inside.

Was here last night, had a good time. Came to do my meet n greet with my new adventure. Had two…read morebeers sense I don't allow myself to go to wild on the first night. Couple if locals were inside. Bar tender we had was a charming playful gentleman. Sense i came more for my company than the place, i chose to focus my whole being on them so I didn't take pictures. I will definitely be back to give it an honest full package review. They got karaoke, a pool table n a nice outdoor patio with privacy walls. I didn't go back out sense it really takes half of beer to get me drunk. I wasn't gonna flop like waffle into the floor. I think 2 hours in we saw more gentlemen come in and madams also. It is a nice chill spot. No drama, just a bunch of folks getting wrecked on the $15 drink all night special n singing karaoke. I never done karaoke but i promise i will next time. Ima bring my cat-girl super power out! How was the date? Definitely moving forward with the conquest! We after party n i got home around 3am lol so i had a blast. I will come back during pride to, want to see how Lakeland celebrates it. Do I recommend this place? Hell yeah! Lot of good looking dudes, fun staff, karaoke n pool tables. What else do u need? Take a drink n mingle my lovely's, have a blessed day n may the shenanigans goddess bless your miss adventures!! Xoxoxo

Great place to play pool - it's free as long as you are drinking. It's clean, has over 6 tables,…read moreand a few tvs. At first we were a little worried what the vibe would be like but it was chill and the bartenders/service was great. Full bar and decent priced drinks.

Bartenders are so kind this is one of my go to's for a night "out" it's relaxed atmosphere and…read morealways have a good time

Marker 48 is already one of the coolest spots in Brooksville, but the cocktails deserve just as…read moremuch attention as the beer. Their locally made spirits are fantastic, and the cocktail menu is seriously impressive. The Astoria Bourbon cocktails are excellent, with everything from a classic Old Fashioned to some really creative options. The Ascend Vodka drinks are just as good, and the Jenkins Creek Gin cocktails are fresh, flavorful, and incredibly well crafted. You can tell they put real thought into the ingredients, presentation, and balance of every drink. We tried The Springs, and it was as fun as it was delicious. The presentation with the little duck was perfect! If you come to Marker 48 for the beer, absolutely take a look at the cocktail menu too. Having locally made bourbon, vodka, gin, and rum turned into cocktails this good makes this place something special. Definitely one of Brooksville's gems.

My goodness this place is pretty awesome. Great band tonight and vibe was amazing. Plenty of food…read moreoptions and they will allow outside food. Plenty of options for beer on tap and service was good

Sometime you gotta go where nobody knows your name and nobody is glad you came. It's a local…read morewatering hole with mostly down-to-earth, salt-of-the-earth people. No food, but good people. Warning...lots of smoke. Pool tables and great dancing. I hang out on Friday evenings sometimes.

It's a locals bar. We were welcomed despite being out of towners, they have a large stage for a DJ…read moreor karaoke. Tons of tables and a giant bar. The drink were made well and the beers cold.

Good food, good service. Everything was delicious, good flavors. Our first time here and we will…read morebe returning.

Two Guys must have been thrown out of Italy!…read more Take a look at this Caesar salad and guess how much they charged me. Now take a look at this "calzone" and guess how much they charged for that! Let's start with the Caesar salad. As you can see from the photos, it consisted of what looked like three wilted, browning leaves of romaine lettuce that didn't even fill one inch of the to-go container. The very next night we ordered a Caesar salad from a popular steak hoagie restaurant in Brooksville, and for only $5.24 we received enough fresh salad to fill three salad bowls. What do you think the Two Guys salad cost? $7? $8? $8.99? Almost $9.00 for three limp, wilted and rotting leaves of romaine lettuce. Unbelievable. Now, on to the "calzone." A traditional calzone is filled with cheeses and other ingredients, with the marinara sauce served on the side for dipping--not baked inside. It also typically contains a generous amount of ricotta cheese. As you can see from the photos, the ricotta was almost nonexistent. To make matters worse, when we arrived in the pouring rain to pick up our order, the employee told us they had entered our order incorrectly and had made a pizza instead of a calzone. We would have happily taken the pizza and been on our way, but we were told the calzone was already in the oven and would be ready shortly. My husband came back out to the car to wait, and about 15 minutes later we received a call that it was ready. When we finally opened the bag at home, this is what we found. This was supposed to be a Caesar salad and a calzone with onions, broccoli, and meatballs. Instead, we received a soggy, sauce-filled mess with very little ricotta, along with the saddest excuse for a Caesar salad I've ever been served. For the prices they charge, the quality was incredibly disappointing. Between the poor ingredients, the incorrect order, the extra wait, and the finished product, this was one of the most disappointing takeout meals we've had. This was our first time at Two Guys and we won't be returning.

Best mozzarella sticks in America. Bartender is attentive…read more The staff and crowd are inviting. Join the Dirty South Saloon. Or else you're probably gonna miss out on all the fun

Awesome place. Beers cold and staff is friendly. Great price!!! Lots of parking with outside…read moreseating. They have special events and great place for a poker run