Great atmosphere with very attentive staff! Never loud so that you can't have a conversation but…read morelots of fun still. Karaoke at times, special room for special events too!

Date:July 3, 2026 I was with my daughter, her friend…read morevisiting from South Carolina, my other daughter, and several friends for what was meant to be an enjoyable evening at Saint John's Tavern in Crystal River. After we were served cocktails, the bartender asked my daughter and her friend to show their South Carolina driver's licenses, took them to the back, and returned claiming they were fake. Both women are well over 21 and legally able to purchase alcohol. Instead of handling the situation discreetly, the bartender publicly accused them, refused service, and told them to leave in front of our group and other customers. It was humiliating. As a mother, it was upsetting to see my daughter treated this way, and even more so to watch her friend--already going through a difficult time--leave in tears. They came to Florida to spend time with family and relax, but were made to feel like criminals. I understand the need to verify IDs and prevent underage drinking, but concerns about out-of-state licenses should be handled professionally and respectfully, with reasonable efforts to verify before making accusations. No customer deserves this treatment. What should have been a pleasant evening became upsetting for everyone involved. I hope management reviews this incident, provides better training on verifying out-of-state IDs, and reminds staff to treat customers with courtesy and professionalism. I would not want another family to experience what we did.

Outstanding food and service !!!This brewery and winery has been around since 2006. Family owned…read moreand a small town feel with a delicious menu. Live music, game night and many other happenings. Follow them on facebook to get the most updated events. Razzle dazzle and Southern grit hometown favorites, along with delicious stouts and IPA's.

Great place, delicious beers and fun ambience! Our bartender/waitress named Debbie was fabulous,…read morefriendly and helpful. We were passing through to Cedar Key and this place hit the spot. High recommended!

Following a visit to her orthodontist, my wife and I were looking for a lunch place in the busy…read morearea along Citrus Ave. in Crystal River. KC Wine Bistro intrigued us with its varied menu offerings. Upon walking in, we were asked to sit anywhere. We chose a table inside, not aware that there was ample outdoor seating just out back. We were presented a menu and my wife and I chose to start with traditional lumpias (Filipino egg rolls). My wife ordered the Ahi Tuna BLT and I opted for the Ribeye Rice Bowl. The lumpias were very good. Freshly deep fried, hot and crispy served with a sweet and tangy chili sauce. My wife liked her BLT and the huge spears of fried potatoes served with it. They were quite generous with the pieces of ahi as well. My dish was equally good with tender and flavorful slivers of ribeye in a flavored rice and grilled vegetables. Service was friendly and attentive. After our meal, I chatted up a lady who I learned was the proprietor and who just happened to be from the Philippines. We'll definitely be back!

Stopped in for lunch today with our friends during a little day trip. We got a friendly greeting…read moreand immediately had a server over helping us. My husband ordered a hamburger and said it was one of the best he's ever had. I had chicken shawarma and WOW! Our friends had a gyro shawarma and gyro platter and both just kept bragging about the quality of the food. We will be going back again during our next visit. Again, quality of the food HOT FRESH and the SERVICE was TOP MARKS and HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Great outdoor on-the-water spot with live music!…read more We sat at one of the covered tables near the stage. Our server was very attentive and never left us waiting for food or drink. We shared the fish tacos which were light, fresh and tasty. Overall a great experience, we'll be back when up that way.

We've been coming since they opened. Met the owners, super nice people. I'm not sure they realize…read morewhat bad service they have. The one bartender literally looks right past you as if you are invisible instead of noticing that you are waiting for a drink. I had to pull out a fifty dollar bill before they asked if we wanted a drink. (We were sitting at The Bar) terrible service. There's other bars on the water.

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+

This place was recommended to us after kayaking to see the manatees, we asked for a spot with a…read morewater view, and this was the place to come. The building nearby is currently under construction, but surely the location would be much more welcoming once the construction is complete. We ordered the smoked fish dip to share, and I had the fish and chips. The smoked fish dip came with round crackers. I liked that it had a hint of smoky flavor without being overpowering. I'm always a fan of fish and chips, and the portion was generous! The only downside was that the fries were placed under the fish, so by the time I got to them they were a bit greasy and soggy. The view is truly a great selling point -- we spotted birds, fish, and what we believe were dolphins!

The food was really good. The service was exceptional and the atmosphere well, what can you say…read morewhen you're looking out on a beautiful bay? We ordered, fried gator tail, my husband had a tuna poke bowl and I had the grouper bites with an order of french fries. Everything was very good. Service was quick friendly and from our table we saw the beautiful Kings Bay and it was so pretty.. we didn't realize we could sit at the tiki bar, which was right down the path and sit closer to the water, but we'll have to come back to this place and try that out. It's all the same food both places. Everything we ordered you had a choice of fried, blackened, or grilled Our server came back three times to see if everything was good was very attentive and everybody there seemed to work like a team, which makes it nice. .Our total bill came to $69. If we would've used cash, we would've saved three dollars. They also have a gift shop with a bunch of different shirts and Stuffed manatees. You also can book to take a cruise right there out on the bay or to go swimming with the manatees. There is also an attached hotel in boat docks. We will definitely be back there!!!

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.

Can't go wrong with their daily 10 under $10! Pit stopped here between Ocala and heading home. The…read more10 for $10 means you get to choose between 10 entrees (with two sides) under $10. We both got the 4oz grilled pork chop with coleslaw and house salad. The food was nothing too special, but we were full. We also ordered a couple of beers and shots, which was on happy hour. Overall - it's a cheap place to eat and you definitely get money for your buck. They have pool tables upstairs and two arcade games. You need quarters for which we didn't have. Our server was nice enough to make change for us, but we had to head out.

Service was quite good, but the food was very basic. Nothing special. Not worth coming back.read more