Holy crap balls, the food here tastes so good, you wanna smack your mamma or at least I did!!! Up in 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. read more

Kelly's Half Shell Pub - Oysters ponzu & chili - Irish Pub Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

We are visiting for spring break. We have been to Kelly's before and we're looking forward to going back. It was an Easter Sunday and they were open! We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door and seated. Our waitress was wonderful. She took our order and checked on us throughout our dinner. We order oysters first and they were as good as we remembered. We had a lobster roll which was yummy and my husband had the burger which he said rivaled his favorite burger place at home. The pub offers both high top tables and regular tables. The walls have Irish themed ads etc. It is located in a strip mall so you need to be looking for it. I definitely recommend this pub and look forward to visiting it again read more

Kelly's Half Shell Pub - Chargrilled oysters - Irish Pub Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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Was visiting the Ocala area and sort of stumbled on this place. I retired from the seafood industry after 30 years so I hesitantly ordered the oysters Rockefeller. I was absolutely amazed! Some of the best I've had and I've had them from one end of the east coast to the other! I grew up on an island in the Chesapeake Bay where some of the best oysters came from. The service was outstanding! It's sort of a sports bar atmosphere and was a great little place! I will definitely go back the next time I'm in the area! read more

Just want to absolutely reiterate EVERYTHING all the 5 star reviews said. Thought "wow great reviews hope it's that good for us" and boy oh boy it was. Our waiter Keanon was fantastic and the vibes were classic Irish pub, which was great. We ordered and then just kept ordering (happy hour is the way to go!) Started with the charbroiled oysters, then onto voodoo wings and fish and chips. After that ordered the Angieal oysters and butter garlic mussels. If we thought we didn't have enough, we weren't told because we HAD to finish with a key lime pie. The Irish maid drink was so so good (we ordered three total) and the blackberry sangria was amazing but a bit sweet for me. The waiter raved about how consistent and intentional the kitchen staff were and that was felt in the food. read more

We recently moved to the area and have been to Kelly's 3 times now. None of the food we've tried here has disappointed! The waits can be kinda crazy for larger parties but you can see people constantly flow in and are willing to wait because it's just that good. Staff is friendly, prices are great for the portion, I'm sure we'll be regulars here. read more

This went so much better than expected. Breakfast shots?! Delicious Kelly's cooked oysters ?! Delectable Chicken and waffles ?!!!! THE BEST!!!! Wings ?! Get it with the Voodoo sauce, yum! The service was amazing and we got there at a good time before it got busy. It gets busy. She was great and attentive and efficient and friendly. It's small but feels welcoming. Coming again for sure !!!!! read more

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We stopped by for lunch. I love the wedge salad. The romaine and blue cheese are amazing. The presentation of the salad with the balsamic is beautiful. Service is so friendly and helpful. We added the chicken and waffles to our lunch. Syrup on the side. The waffles were cooked perfectly crispy and tender inside covered in butter. The chicken tenders were juicy. Bloody Mary's were spicy. read more

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Love this place!! We come here every time we visit Hernando FL. We love their lobster fries and dry rub chicken wings. Service is always excellent! The casual ambiance is perfect for us to come in at any time of the day. We made a stop for lunch on Valentine's Day and restaurant was giving out roses to ladies. That's really sweet. read more

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Love the lobster roll.....bring back the hot version, Please!!! The heated option is so buttery and yummy, finger licking good.

Service and food are always great at Kelly's. The tuna is our favorite. The Jameson is always $6

Lunch fit for an Irish Queen! I'm not a Queen but if I were, I would go here for lunch every day! I came here for the Oysters and Reuben sandwich but ended up ordering the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and Oysters Rockefeller. I'm glad I did. BOTH WERE DELICIOUS! I ate every bite of the sandwich. It was so juicy, seasoned perfectly and absolutely satisfying! The crispy French Fries were an added bonus. I couldn't eat the whole sandwich and all of the oysters by myself so next time I'll have to bring a date. I will be making Kelly's a regular lunch stop but I'm afraid the sandwich was so good I will probably keep getting it over and over again and not try anything else. The service was fast and friendly. Food was perfectly cooked and so delicious that next time I feel like a Queen, I'll go back. I'll see you soon Kelly's!! read more

Kelly's Half Shell Pub - Yummy Philly Cheesesteak and crispy French Fries and Lemonade - Irish Pub Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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Dinner was delicious and my server was Excellent!! I Definitely will be back for the shepherds pie read more

Seafood at a pub?! Kelly's has to be one of the best places in town to eat. Big portions, nice waitstaff, fresh seafood - all while being in an IRISH PUB?! Very glad we stumbled in. We tried about every app we cold, and the garlic fried shrimp & the Ruben egg rolls (with fresh horseradish like our wonderful waitress suggested) were the standout. They seem to have a good happy hour but we didn't get there quite early enough. Others got the Kelly burger (very big, pretty good), the ahi tuna (good fish overall but the toppings were a bit much) and the charbroiled oysters (big and very good!). Waitress kept our drinks full which was great after a long day out on the water, we NEEDED water. Good spot! read more

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We love this place! Oysters are great, my hubby loves their Shepherds Pie. Great cocktails. We love the Wedge Salad. Servers are fun and friendly. read more

Stumbled upon this restaurat and a review of Yelp decided to have lunch here. Kelly's is located in strip mall with limited seating inside. When I arrived it was "seat yourself" and the only option was a 6 person bar height wood table which was in the middle of the restaurant and you can easily smell any cigarette smoke coming from the front entrance of the restaurant - very off putting. Serive was slow and left me wondering why it took so long to order and have drinks ( a soda & waters) served. Items ordered - 1/2 dozen raw Oysters on a half shell, the Oysters were of good size with enough of the "liquor" still in the shell however upon eating my last Oyster a good size worm emerged from the Oyster. I brought this to the attention of another server since I couldnt locate my server. The Oysters were removed and when our server came by I mentioned the worm to her and she advised that she is not surprised there was a worm since the Oyster came from the ocean. I have eaten plenty of raw Oyster from all over East to West Coast and have never had a worm or any other creature come out. The Oyster's were removed from our tab. Lobster Fries with Chili Garlic Aioli sauce on the side. The Lobster Fries were served in cast iron skillet. Fries were crispy and covered in melted cheese with bits of Lobster. The Lobster Roll Maine style was also served in a cast iron skillet with fries under the roll. The Lobster Roll lacked flavor and needed more Old Bay Seasoning. Guinness Clams tasted mostley of the Guinness and overpowered the clam taste. The Clams were suppose to be served with Cuban Bread however it was not served with the clams, our server stated they were making fresh one but she forgot to bring it out and the bread was finally served after we were finished eating. Unfortunately I won't be returning read more

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Fabulous service we love this place Karrie and Keegan always make our meals special. The food is excellent, huge hamburgers cooked to perfection. The yellowfin tuna is excellently prepared and the lobster rolls are the biggest in town. We always start with a couple dozen of oysters, which are always fresh. Try the Parmesan oysters excellent. read more

Kelly's Half Shell Pub - Yellow Fin Tuna Sashimi Steakhouse Smash Burger - Irish Pub Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Food - 10 Service - 10 even though very busy and intervention required for a missing entree Ambiance - very noisy, kids, bad singing Beer- cold, 20 ounce pours, lots on tap. Not cheap, $15 for 2 Harps. Wait - 45 minutes on a Saturday night at 6pm, playoff football games on Parking - lots For my taste, the half wedge was a bit sweet from the balsamic. I might skip that second dressing next time or get it on the side. The blue cheese was great. Excellent fries and already seasoned. Very large and juicy burger. My parents asked me to downplay my review so that it won't draw too many customers! read more

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Average brownie 5/10, but amazing lobster bisque soup! I would come back to try different items. read more

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I don't know where to start. We were seated at the bar by request. The bartender was quick to great us and serve us drinks. The back bar was decorated well with bottles and the lights were on the dim side I always like that. The food was the star of the show. The wedge salad was so delicious. The fish and chips were also top shelf. I think we found our new go to place. We will be back. read more

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Used to go their a lot but and Always enjoyed bring people there. The food was good and the service in the past has always satisfied , but because of one of the bartenders who's attitude is atrocious and has zero accountability for her attitude and demeanor I nor my friends will return as long as she's aloud to treat people in such a way. read more

We came in on St Pats Even so we got in quickly (less than 20 min) and were delighted by the menu. Especially liked the specials of the day as well as the Rueben crispy roll. Sadly no room temp Guinness read more

Great food, great beer, great service. I've been to my share of Irish pubs - I used to spend every Wednesday night in one, playing music in exchange for pints of Guinness - and Kelly's goes beyond any of them. While the beer lineup may be similar to other pubs (and there's a special Guinness club to check into), the food is gourmet, not the usual Irish stew and colcannon. Read the menu online, and call ahead to ask about nightly specials. read more

What an amazing find. Both the food and service were top notch. I enjoyed the creativity of the menu. I had the Ruben egg roll and my husband had the steak sandwich. Each dish was delicious and perfectly cooked. The egg roll was crispy and full corned beef. My husband's sandwich was tender. We will be back. read more

Great place! servers were excellent, attentive, and friendly. Food was great . Place was clean, cozy, with a good selection of Irish favorites. The Guinness was poured proper. The corned beef was tender. Try the Irish egg rolls. A bit strange but a pleasant surprise. I will be coming a regular. See you there. read more

For those who can't decide...everything we had was delicious! We had lobster fries, wedge salad, chicken wings, and Rueben Eggrolls! The service was amazing..Kelly, no relation to Kelly's, was fabulous. She was energetic with a great smile and said she loved her job- it showed! A definite place to eat if you are in the area! read more

Kelly's Half Shell Pub - Rueben Eggrolls, wedge salad, lobster fries. - Irish Pub Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Met my guy here for a date on a Friday night at 5pm. This place was hopping! Every table was filled with locals and tourists alike. My guy and I started with their Teriyaki Brussel sprouts, which were delicious even though i prefer a more crispy texture myself. We both got the fish and chips, which was delightfully breaded and the fries were large with good seasonings on them. For me the stand out was the tartar sauce, it was so picklerific! This will be out habg out when we meet half way. read more

I really liked this place. It looks very clean. The employees are very friendly. My waitress was Kerry Ann, and she was very attentive and kind. She took care of me and my husband. It was our first time there, and she explained to us very well how the meals came out. The food arrived on time and it didn't take me long. Everything arrived hot and super delicious. My main course was the lobster roll and no complaints, it was very tasty. And the fries were crispy and hot and not greasy. And the lobster bisque was mega, super delicious, you can't go to this one and not try it, I recommend it 100%. My husband liked the burger, it had a lot of meat and it was well cooked. read more

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After our trip to Crystal Spring to see manatees, we decided to check this place out upon yelp search. This restaurant is conveniently located within 7-8 min drive from the spring. It is an Irish pub, but seems to be known for Lobster roll and other sea foods. We just wanted to try lobster roll, but realizing how good it is, ended up ordering so much more including spicy clam, Oysters, lobster fries, etc. If you are nearby, I highly recommend checking this place out for fresh/amazing foods! read more

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Heading north through Florida, I was checking my App to see what would look good. The outside does not look very assuming as it's located within a strip mall, but the photos I saw showed me a lot more and boy was like glad I tried it out. It's an interesting mix of Irish and seafood blend, but it works so well. I had the yellowfin sashimi large size as a meal, and it was delicious. If you're going to eat an entrée, this starter would be great to split among three people. I sat at the bar, and the bartender was quick with my order, which let me make good road time after refueling after a great lunch. I recommend going here if you are a local or just a tourist! Cheers! read more

Kelly's Half Shell Pub - Yellow fin, tuna, sashimi large - Irish Pub Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

What a wonderful Irish pub. Food is very good. Service is excellent. Restaurant is clean, which is always important. Very friendly staff as well. Just a cool place to get something to eat and a few drinks. read more

Kelly's Half Shell Pub - Irish Pub Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Passing by while returning from the Hurricane Milton evacuation, I stopped in for lunch. I had the fish and chips, which was very good. The fish filet was huge and breaded just right. The service was excellent and the prices were fair. Like the Terminator, I'll be back. read more

Delicious little Irish pub in Crystal River! The service was great and had fun Irish vibes. We'll definitely visit again! read more

Kelly's Half Shell Pub - Well done oysters - Irish Pub Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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We only had a drink and an appetizer, but we enjoyed our experience here. The host was a younger guy, and he was very professional and kind. We got seated immediately, and our waitress came over quickly. Drinks were decent and came out fast. We shared the clams; they had a delicious broth and crispy homemade bread to accompany it. I'm sure the entrees would have been delicious; we just were not that hungry. read more

A must stop for anyone that is looking for a fun, inviting place that offers amazing drinks and plate licking dishes!!! You have to try the Ruben Egg rolls. Loaded with thinly shaved corned beef... sauerkraut....sauce.. fried to perfection and served with a spicy dipping sauce. What a taste explosion in my mouth... Poutine gravy was generous over the thick potatoes.... Oysters....plump and loaded with flavor. Order the dozen and split the flavors. We did raw with champagne and green onions. And cooked... Oyster Kilpatrick. Holiday cranberry whiskey martini....the right tanginess to go with the full bodied bourbon.... This will be our first stop next trip to Crystal River. read more

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A great find on our road trip. Cute place with excellent service and food. Even dessert was scrumptious. read more

Kelly's Half Shell Pub - Irish Pub Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Great staff and food selections, the Guinness Bloddy was awesome along with the pimento smash burger . I would recommend this place, almost did go in as is in a strip mall, don't let that fool you. read more

My Husband and I went into the restaurant to have dinner and a couple drinks. Our waiter was friendly and attentive (I forgot his name). We were in there less than 10 minutes when a bus boy (grown man) started cleaning the table next to us and I jokingly said to him "Oh, Sir, you missed a spot. No, I'm just kidding, just kidding!" and then I started laughing, thinking he would giggle, too. Instead of that, he turned to me (extremely rudely and close to my face) and said "If you don't like the way I do it, then do it yourself!" I was so shocked. I was totally just joking and his rudeness was so uncalled for, in my opinion. I mentioned what had happened to the Manager and he said "I'll monitor his attitude." He just killed my mood at that point and we left. BTW, we only had 1 drink each and we did tip our waiter almost 30% because the rudeness was not on him. read more

Drove from Soring Hill for shepherds pie. Large portion but over seasoned. Average at best.

Stopped in for a snack mid day and the place was packed. My first time there. Plenty of parking as it's in a strip mall. Business first. The restrooms are clean and well maintained. When I was seated I got my silverware and I have to tell you that it was clean and polished like I very rarely see anymore in a restaurant. We just wanted a snack and the menu made the choice difficult. Lots of small shareable items. We settled on the lobster fries and all I can say is wow. The fries were perfect and topping them with a lobster dressing is incredible. I'm really not sure what to call it but it had chunks of lobster in a sauce that was just delicious. And generous portions too. The menu had lots of interesting things on it and we will certainly be back to try several of them. My wife and I are not drinkers but I must say that the bar had more liquor bottles on the wall than I have ever seen anywhere before. I'm sure they could make you any drink you could think of. Worth a trip from anywhere! And our waiter Keenan, was very good at his job. He told us that he had been working there for 4 years and he seemed to enjoy what he was doing. He made us feel at home. read more

Great service and excellent fish and chips. Hubby and I both had that and ate every bit of the huge filet