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    Cedar River Seafood

    2.9 (70 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Grilled shrimp.
    Cheryl P.

    Cedar River Seafood is located in the stand alone building on US 19 N in Crystal River that use to be Rivera Mexican Cantina. The outside isn't much to look at and I found the handicap parking and access a little strange. The parking spot isn't located near the wheelchair/handicap entrance. You have to walk further down the building to get in and that might prove difficult for disabled people who use a walker. One would think they would have thought this through a little better. Once inside however things improve for the better. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated with different decorations of marine life. The dining room we were seated in was large with a choice of tables and chairs or booths. We were greeted and seated as soon as we walked in by a hostess. Our waitress was Kayla who was efficient and sweet as can be. She took our drink and appetizer order as soon as we were ready. For drinks my husband and I ordered unsweetened ice tea with lemon slices. The tea was deliciously fresh. Their menu is a nice size with plenty of choices to choose from and not just seafood. Land lovers have some dishes to pick from. Our appetizer of choice was their Conch Fritters. They came out six in a serving, very warm and delicious with an accompanying sweet sauce. Loaded with conch meat - these were a treat! For our main dish we chose their AUCE shrimp meal and two sides. You can have your shrimp fried, grilled or blackened and can interchange with each serving. I started with the blackened shrimp. I was served a generous portion of the shrimp. Nice sized and piping hot they were delicious! They have squeeze bottles of cocktail sauce and tartare sauce that they bring you for the table. I found that I didn't need any sauce because the flavor was perfect. My choice of two sides were macaroni and cheese and collard greens. Both were very tasty. The macaroni and cheese had a spice that I believe was nutmeg. Not overpowering but just a hint to make you think - this is different but scrumptious. The macaroni was perfect and not mushy. The collard greens were also very good. Nicely flavored and went well with my meal. We were also served two nice sized hush puppies. Very nice flavored with a onion flavor. My next portion of shrimp was the grilled shrimp. Very good but not as flavorful as the blackened version but I still enjoyed them. I did use some cocktail sauce with these. And my last portion of shrimp was their fried shrimp. These were fantastic, I mean who doesn't love fried shrimp? These were my husband's favorite. All three versions of the shrimp were wonderful so it depends on your taste buds as to what you chose. You can't go wrong on any of them. The AUCE shrimp special is only on Mondays through Thurdays. They also have AUCE Flounder on those days too. We will definitely go back again and again!

    Lobster dinner with shrimp and two sides. Garlic mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese.
    Sherri M.

    Lobster and shrimp was fantastic. Gator tail appetizer was delicious. Destiny our server was very friendly and did a great job. Highly recommend.

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    Emma N.

    This is my first time reviewing some where I didn't eat, but it's not because I didn't try. I have always wondered where they find the restaurants on Kitchen Nightmares, and now I know. We walked in, and there was only 1 party in front of us. The hostess seats them and then says, "Hold on, the kitchen told us not to seat anyone else until they aren't backed up... that's about 8 minutes?" 8 minutes doesn't sound terrible, and I'm really done trying to find a restaurant, so I sit. During the next five minutes, it seems like every server walks by complaining about another server doing something wrong. Then another server comes and says, "I'm so sorry. Let me sit you down and get drinks." We sit, and ten minutes go by. Finally, another server comes and says listen I'm going to tell you now so you aren't mad later it might be an hour before you get your food... and that's when we left. Apparently, the owners are in Belize this week? The food coming out of the kitchen looked good, but I think I would still be waiting for it.

    Ahi Tuna
    John K.

    I read the reviews and I was afraid to try this place. We walked in and the place was busy but not full. They met us at the door and seated us. We we're asked what we was drinking and we ordered drinks and I asked for the Ahi Tuna appetizer. The drinks came out quickly. I waited a bit and asked about the Ahi and they went and got it. I ordered 3 pounds of snow crab legs and that was a lot of legs. The food was great the service was good the place was clean and fresh. I will be back.

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    Shannon J.

    We went back for another try and they had Clams and Okra on this visit..service was great as usual and the Clams were excellent...Shrimp and Okra needed to be cooked longer but the Clams were perfect..will make sure to ask for Shrimp and Okra to be cooked crunchy another time...looking forward to trying all their other dishes that look and smell wonderful ..

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    Food, prices and serving sizes were all great! We will be back! Our waiter was very kind and attentive.

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    Terrible food. Nothing is fresh I am giving it one star for the waitress who was sweet. Absolutely awful

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    Food was amazing! Shrimp and oyster dinner is so good! Well worth the price and more definitely go again

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