Party of 6. Came in at 6:00 on a Saturday evening. We were immediately seated, without any wait. Food was ordered, and came out quickly. The service was top notch. The deviled crab was some of the best I've had. read more

I am visiting family in Crystal River and we all decided to go out for Steamed Gulf shrimp with Old Bay. I called the seafood restaurant around the corner first to confirm that they carried it and was told yes so we headed over there. What a disaster. First they say they serve it but after we were seated and got our drink order we find out that its not on the menu nor do they serve it. The waitress had no idea what steamed shrimp was. She served drinks before resolving the shrimp issue so now its complicated. We decided to go elsewhere. Thats when it hit the fan. Let me tell you - verbal abuse from your waitress is still ABUSE. and shame on you for being so disrespectful to a senior citizen and customer. I also got the shakedown from our server Michele who refuses to go get a manager my family requested to speak to and now claims she can be a manager. I offered and pay for the teas to avoid legal issues all while trying to leave to go elsewhere. I was in full panic mode and will never forget about the sweet tea fiasco or the #worstwaitressever @cedarriverseafood @cedarriverseafoodcrystalriver #verbalabuseis stillabuse #dontarguewithcustomers read more

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I was in the mood for shrimp n grits and found CRS on the internet. drove from Brooksville and arrived around 345 pm... after entering what looked like an empty room with a counter, We waited over 10 minutes for someone to come out and say we will be with you or something I looked into the other 2 rooms for an employee and could not find anyone who looked like they worked there. no one cleaning or carrying food... Even room with a bar had no bartender. WE got back in the car and spent our money up the road...it was disappointing after driving there to have to eat somewhere else when we could have stayed closer to home and went to a place we know is good. read more

The fish was good and tasty but the garlic mashed potatoes were to sweet tasting and I thought they came out of a can. I will go back but only for the fish and hush puppies which were delicious. The service was as good as it could be because I think they are short staffed. The ambiance was what you would expect for a seafood restaurant. But give the restaurant a try and right a review. read more

This is a really good place! Food is delicious. Our service was great. So glad this has opened in Crystal River. Senior dishes are great. Conch fritters were delicious. We will go back! read more

We love this chain of restaurants and this one was as good as the other locations. Highly recommend the fried shrimp. The hush puppies are fantastic. Give it a try, you won't regret it. read more

Came for lunch for the first time had flounder sandwich and seafood gumbo. The sandwhich was just bland the fish was not flavored very well, did not seem fresh, and the bun that it comes on did not pair well with the sandwhich. The seafood gumbo had so little seafood in it what a shame to call it seafood. What a shame for such a big seafood town to have a lame spot. Try across the street there is some amaz read more

First time there. Portions were small, it was easy to leave there hungry. Had the original platter for two. Decided to get a cup of clam chowder in a quest for a good clam chowder. Was very disappointed. Looks like it came from a can. No flavor and thickened with corn starch. read more

Front desk lady had attitude. They forgot one of our orders. Left our food under the AC vent and it was cold. ThE number online we called to try and get our last meal back, and the phone is disconnected BEFORE 9:00 PM close. STAY AWAY. read more

Definitely the best seafood restaurant within 100 miles radius. The service was awesome and friendly. The food is delicious no matter what you get. Looks like not many locals know about this restaurant. Once you try their food, I don't think you will ever eat anywhere else. The place is very clean as well. This is certainly an A+ place for me. read more

Big fan of Cedar River since first time I went in 1987, Gainesville Florida. I have family been going there longer. Been to the one in Crystal River and had nothing but problems. Once a bit after they opened and yesterday. First time ordered ahead to pick up. Food Wasn't fired up till after I got there and sat a good long while. I'm a patient person. But that was a crazy amount of time to get pre ordered food out of there. Yesterday much worse. Understaffed, over worked, kitchen not hitting it right. Came in, ordered food after waiting my turn in line and asked for a ton of tartar sauce. Ton of people coming in behind me. Was told order would be put in computer after all were seated. But folks just kept coming. That room was full and cleared a couple times over. Then a lady told me someone had put in my order. I continued to wait. After at least an hour in all she came and said they were out of something I ordered. Over an hour in! Told them what I'd like to replace it. Waited... tap tap tap.... Food comes out. Oh we are out of Hush puppies as the bag is handed to me. Take it out to family been in the car the whole time. Three sides of blue cheese dressing and zero tartar not even a lemon with seafood meals. 2/3 of my moms food not there. Went in and told them about the food and asked again for a lot of tartar sauce and a plastic spoon so ma could eat her beans. Out of spoons.. ok.... Sit and wait some more and two ladies come out. " you still don't have your food?!?" They had been seated in the first group when I got there and could not believe I was still sitting waiting for food as they left. Food comes out. They threw in a surprise fried okra, which is nice. And two hush puppies. Oh wait, thought they were out. No hush puppies in other two meals. Guess your not out? Got to car and found three tartar sauce and so little in them that well... picture the amount folks leave in a used one. It was the oddest amount ever. Like why bother, there's nothing in there. Food was also over greasy. Keep going like this and people will stop coming! I know I will. And don't get me wrong, people working there are doing all they can. Manager outside on the phone begging someone to come into work on their day off. Waitresses male and female working their tails off. Even the hostess. I don't know what's wrong but I'd fix it. Ambiance, STRESS. read more

All I'm going to say is you would be better off eating at Long John silvers. All the food tasted the same, actually no taste at all, very plain like out of a can. Literally left with a bad aftertaste of something not good! I would not recommend if you are seafood lover you would be very disappointed. This is the first review I've ever left for anything and for a good reason! Don't waist your time and money! The waitress was very nice, the restaurant seemed to be clean, but the food Fried Shrimp... don't do it! read more

Cedar River in Leesburg was a good place to eat at one time. We visited the one in Crystal River and it was Garbage. Idk, the food was made different, seemed processed, wasn't very good at all. We won't return! read more

I and my two sister-in-laws came for lunch on a Monday around 2 p.m. I got the fried flounder sandwich with mashed sweet potatoes and they each got the ayce flounder and shrimp. Everything was cooked to perfection. They tried both shrimp and flounder fried, blackened, and broiled . They didn't truly care for the seasoning on the blackened. Nothing was greasy. All served hot and fresh. Server was very friendly and helpful. Definitely will become a regular at this restaurant! read more

The Inverness restaurant is rather good. The Crystal River location isn't. Inverness definitely has better service and better food. The quality exceeded the Crystal River location. The CR location had wobbly tables, slow service and a cafeteria atmosphere with mushy fish and tasteless sides. read more

Excellent service and not as crowded as other places during manatee season. Portions are plentiful as well and we had grilled and blackened fish which was one perfect read more

First time visit, waitress was great, friendly. The waiting area and bathrooms were hot like no a/c was on. It took 40 min for food to come out. We were party of 5 and food came out staggered, my son was finished before the last entree was served. I got my sides before main entree. It just did not flow. Food was ok. Broiled Shrimp was probably the best, grits were runny like soup. There is better seafood out there. read more

Never been my preference for seafood, but some in our group seem to alway enjoy it. My thoughts: over cooked, unflavored, had to remind our server that I ordered a salad as my side, whipped spread (no butter) for the potato....there are much better seafood options around. read more

This is the first time I ate here AND definitely will not be my last I will be back excellent food great service and very enjoyable

Food is greasy and fried,fried,and fried! Service was good place was clean. Plates were plenty with take home. It's not a bad place just not for me for health reasons. read more

My husband and I went to this restaurant around 11:40 am so we were the 3rd group to enter. We had the most wonderful server named Anna. She was so personable and was there right away. About 10 minutes later a group of 16 people sat by us. Our poor server was the only one in there that room because the other server that was suppose to come in did not show up. Anna was occupied with taking orders for the large group and I needed some seasoning for my shrimp. It was pretty bland without extra Old Bay. I reached out to the other server from the other room who walked by our booth. I said, 'Excuse me, could I get some Old Bay seasoning?' Ginger, gave me the dirtiest look and walked away. She never brought any to me nor told my server that I asked for some. My server still had a half of a table to take care of so I could not ask her. It was so long before Anna was able to come back so I saved my shrimp to take home so I could spice it up. I had crab legs, boiled shrimp with Old Bay, baked beans, Mac and cheese with hush puppies. Lunch prices were great and food was also very good except for the bland shrimp. It just needed more seasoning. Beware of Ginger. She called our server away when she was talking to us to make drinks for her. Customer service is not her top priority unlike Anna who is top notch. It's amazing how one person can ruin a 5 star service and review. read more

Well Tried this place again tonight ..... Ordered a 25 dollar steak dinner from and this is the fries that came with it. Second time eating at that place. It can burn down I'll never eat there again bland bland bland The seafood gumbo what a joke. They put soo much spice in it to try to hide the blandness. Couldn't tell if it was shrimp clam sausage or whatever it was. This time place was not clean and it's brand new. Last time spent 89 bucks and when complained about portions they said they go by weighing their food so what's the excuse on the fries ???? Asked for medium rare and it was rare. I try not to complain but this is the second nasty experience I've had their. Shame on me if theirs a third time... THERE WONT BE ..... cedar river seafood of crystal river .... Should have took picture of steak and the gumbo ... Must be a difference in cooks times and days. Y'all that have pleasant experiences their count yourself lucky. Y'all can have this place. The BOILYARD. Never disappoints..... amongst other local seafood places around. If this continues this place will be another closed down failed restaurant. Itsa a shame cause I really really couldn't wait for this place to open. But now I just could care less.... read more

Cedar River Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Stopped in for lunch. We both had the lunch combo. Fried oysters, calamari for me. Deviled crab, broiled scallops for hubby. Sides - cheese grits had no flavor. Mac & cheese was good. Collards just okay. Garlic mashed was Lukewarm and gummy. I enjoyed the oysters and the hush puppies. The calamari was super salty. Hubby said he's had better. Deviled crab was bland. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Food came out in a reasonable amount of time. Restaurant was clean. Nice nautical decor. Not sure we would return, read more

We had high hopes for this new place. They did a nice job remodeling the old Mexican place but the food is lacking. We had no silverware, they should be placed on the tables along with the menu's by the hostess. Peel shrimp were hard to peel and i think not fresh. Baked potato was luke warm and had to ask for butter&sour cream. Green beans were good. We'll maybe give it another try in 6 months, but my wife will resist going back ! read more

Excellent food & service. Highly recommend. I had fried shrimp & flounder. Generous portions. Will definitely be back

the server could not tell us how many shrimp were on a dinner or senior or combo plate.. the lima beans were more like mashed beans. None of the servers had their long hair tied back. I watched one of the servers delivering 3 wine glasses while holding them against her chest and hair. then when she leaned over to put the drinks down her hair dipped into the wine glass . read more

Went for a big anniversary party with friends, we were able to make reservations. We only waited minutes before being sat. We all got our drinks timely, meals were huge, tasty & hot! The wait staff took great care of us & we will definitely be back! Our new favorite place to eat!! read more

Ok so new restaurant and nice interior. Had crabs and they came cold but they took it back and brought new ones. Had cod blackened and was really good. Wife had Cobia and it also was good daughter had snow crabs. First the snow crabs were really salty but had three pounds and were good. Waitress was not trained right. I was not even done with my food and she dropped the check on the table. It felt like a fast food restaurant. After I left the table to use the restroom the waitress came back and said I hurt her feelings of what I said about the check. One thing if she said do you want dessert or anything else but she did not and put the check down and walked away. The restaurant was crowded and it felt like it. Over all I would give it a 7 out of 10. They need to train the staff not to put the check down before they ask if you want anything else, may go back another time and see if the service is still bad. read more