My wife and I make it out to Crystal River for her orthodontist visits. For this visit, we resolved to seek out Peck's Old Port Cove for lunch. First of all, the drive out there can take some time, especially if you get stuck behind a driver who seemed to almost stop at every hairpin turn...not just slow down but crawl to almost a stop. There aren't a lot of spots where you can legally pass so we just had to hope they get off the road or take a turn before we get to our destination. As luck would have it, they turned right into Peck's Old Port Cove. Doh! Upon entering, we requested outdoor seating and the hostess gave us a couple of menus and two sets of silverware and instructed to head out and find a table we liked. We secured a table right by the water. After reading reviews and checking out the menu, my wife and I both ordered the almond crusted fish with lobster cream sauce and with fries, cole slaw and hush puppies. Service was a bit slow but we weren't in a hurry and the views and refreshing breeze more than made up for it. While waiting for our food, we were served some complimentary fried string onions to munch on. The fish was prepared well. Flaky white fish (which we were told was farm-raised swai, aka basa which Google indicated is related to catfish but didn't taste like it) in a nice almond breading and a sauce that perfectly complemented the fish. The cole slow and hush puppies were also good. My wife and I thought the portions were generous and we wouldn't be able to finish it...but we ended up part of the clean plate club as we ate all of it. We're so glad we made it out here...good food and good ambience. Lunch for 2 with tip came out to just over $46. NOTE: We drove out to Ozello Community Park after reading that it's a worthwhile visit. Nope! Save yourself the time...nothing to see there. read more

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Started the evening off with Gator bites/Cajun style AMAZING. We had the Fisherman platter fried with coleslaw and cheese grits. ALISA R. was our waitress, she is bubbly and knowledgeable about the restaurant and it's food, very attentive TY. Very nicely decorated and looks great after the remodel! Do not miss this place you will regret it. read more

Peck's Old Port Cove - Seafood Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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We meet friends there for lunch yesterday. Awesome old time feel! The Hostess was super friendly and we were seated immediately. Our waitress was so nice and friendly. She was very attentive. Our Appetizers came out in a timely manner and were very tasty. We share the Gator bites and Local clams in an olive oil and garlic sauce. Our meals were delicious. Grouper Fish sandwich, Crab Cakes, Fish Platter. Their prices are very reasonable and I 100 % recommend if in the area to give them a try! Sorry for no pictures but we were having such a great time I forgot. read more

We did a bike run from palm coast to Pecks. This place is awesome. I had the soft shell crab sandwich. It was delicious 2 crabs on Texas toast service was excellent and atmosphere was amazing great view of the water. read more

This is a very cool location. You have to drive down a winding remote road to get there. It's right on the. Gulf. I ordered the linguine with clams and white sauce and it was loaded with clams. Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend. read more

We love this restaurant. We arrived on a Friday night about7:00. The restaurant was full and people waiting. We were put on the list . About a 20 minute wait +. We sat at the bar and watched the staff working so hard and organized. Every employee helped each other. Then we met Alisa. She had the greatest personality and was so entertaining. We got a table and were so happy to get Alisa as a server. Drinks were good. Our grouper almandine was huge. It was so delicious and cooked to perfection. We needed a few things and a helper was right on it. We watched with amazement at the great management and staff of this place. This is one of our favorite places for fresh seafood. Say hi to Alisa read more

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It was a long & rainy & totally beautiful drive out to Peck's. It sits on the edge of scenic islands & water. We sat outside for lunch & had a very personable waitress. I ordered a blackened white fish with cole slaw & cheese grits. The fish was a little undercooked & I almost said something. It was borderline. The blackening spice really did not have any discernible flavor which surprised me. The slaw & grits however were very good. Overall I think this place is great for its location & setting. But the food was a little rough. read more

Peck's Old Port Cove - Outdoor seating. - Seafood Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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Wow! We rediscovered this local gem tonight! From the complimentary onion appetizer to the fresh seafood entrees, hush puppies and even the coleslaw...everything was outstanding. The real star of the show though was the clam chowder. I've eaten chowder in New England and Manhattan and none compares to the chowder that Peck's makes finished with drawn butter. It is crave-worthy and we'll be back in the near future for more! There was friendly and quick service and Old Florida charm added to the ambiance. If you're local like we are or visiting the area on vacation, make Peck's part of your dinner rotation! read more

This place is definitely worth the winding drive out into the bay. When you finally make it out hernandez see 30 cars and just as many motorcycles, you know you are in fir a treat. I had the fish platter blackened, which was good and at a good price. The inside is well done and has a survival story for the hurricanes and 6 1/2 feet of water they encountered that is worth a listen. Overall the beachy ambiance is nicely done. Finally the service was great, attentive and friendly. We would definitely come again when visiting the manatees at 3 Sister Spring. read more

Peck's Old Port Cove - View from the deck out over the water - Seafood Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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I hate to give a one star review - and it may be more about the fact that the food used to be so good and now with the new ownership - it's just mediocre. Service was ok but it took forever to get our food. We had a huge party and I know that's tough. I'd rather not do this but I KNOW this is exactly what you need to hear. Green beans tasteless Grouper ok Shrimp - very tough Steamed oysters - absolutely INEDIBLE - I sent them back and I never do that Read my other reviews - I'm a 5 star guy - I love giving great reviews but again - you guys need to know this. Gotta keep this great institution great. Thnx and God bless. read more

Peck's Old Port Cove - The whole family - Seafood Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Finally came back. We had a big group and were able to order a ton of different items. Apps were fried pickles and fried Gator but also enjoyed the onion strings they gave out. My blackened filet of fish was good but a little salty. Cheesy grits and hush puppies and Cole slaw were all good. My father in law had the banging fried shrimp which was great. My wife had the coconut shrimp which had a raspberry dipping sauce which was great. Even my daughter's hot dog looked awesome. Glad we finally got here and would definitely come back. read more

Peck's Old Port Cove - Stuffed Filet of Fish with cheesy grits - Seafood Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Loved all the food! My family had gator bites blackened, coconut shrimp, crab cakes, crab legs and steak! The service was top notch (McKenzie was our waiter)! Sat on the deck by the water! Definitely recommend! read more

Complimentary onion straws! Yummy Cheese steak needed sauce. Waitress brought me horseradish sauce. Everyone else was happy read more

Our first time at Peck's Old Port Cove, and it was absolutely worth the drive! We started with the lobster bites ($19.93)--crispy, hot, and full of tender lobster, served with drawn butter. Great portion size! They also surprised us with complimentary onion straws--fresh and tasty. For mains, we had the bay scallops sautéed in butter and lemon ($18.93), perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor, served with hush puppies and slaw. We also shared a pound of peel-and-eat shrimp ($27.73), garlic-style--served hot, buttery, and loaded with garlic. Some of the best shrimp we've had in a long time. Kristen, our server, was friendly and helpful, making the experience even better. We'll definitely be back soon! read more

Peck's Old Port Cove - Garlic Peel and eat shrimp! - Seafood Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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We went to this restaurant on Valentines Day, which we knew of course was a busy day, but when we checked in, they told us it would be a 35-40 minute wait, which we thought was reasonable. Well 2 hours later we still weren't seated. They neglected to tell us that we could get a table outside by just grabbing one when a party left. Well we ended eating at the bar in seats that weren't comfortable and I ordered a blackened fillet of fish stuffed with crab meat which was disappointing as it was not blackened and was void of taste. We were truly disappointed by this experience. read more

Excellent service and the food was phenomenal. The shrimp had light breading and the coleslaw was awesome. We will definitely head back to this unique gem. read more

Visiting Mom again but this time with my sister. Decided to take her for the car ride and for lunch here at Pecks. A beautiful day for a ride with a lite amount of fog. The atmosphere is nautical in theme with some beautiful wood worked benches in front of the bar. We were asked if we wanted inside or outside dining, we chose inside. Sat quickly , menus given, and utensils placed at each seat. Menu has not changed much from what I recall and this time ordered the half dozen Blue fin crabs with no seasoning. They offer Old Bay which I have an aversion to, Garlic and butter, and plain. Mom had the Crab cakes and my sister a broiled fish (forgot the name). Things came out in a timely manner and hot! They do a great job providing the tools needed for a crab feast, large extra bowl, lots of napkins, a cracker for the claws, and lemons. I ate 3 of the 6, gave one to my sister and took two home which heated up nicely the next day for an egg white crab and spinach omelette. Yum! The view is beautiful from the restaurant and its dock outside. I learned that Pecks is also a Blue Fin Crab farm! They harvest the crabs right outside! Can't get any fresher than that! Glad we made the trip and enjoyed a beautiful day together. We will be back next trip! read more

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LOVE LOVE LOVE! It's always crab O'clock at the cove! Beware! Sea Monsters Everywhere! Arrrr! If you love Crab & a great adventure you will LOVE Crab O'Clock at the crab farm at the cove! Yes, they have live wells of Crab here, you will get the freshest crab & catch but it's a way way long ways out here! haha. Down a long long winding road, 14 miles or so, out in the middle of nowhere. A tiny road lined with mangroves as far as the eye can see.. Both sides of this tiny path weaving through a forgotten Fisherman's paradise, Cute Fisherman's camps here & there along the way with water access. Very Scenic drive & wildlife adventure.. At the end, a tiny Fisherman's Village awaits with the coolest Crab Farm with live wells full of LIVE CRABS for you viewing & dining pleasure! Arrr! They serve several different kinds of crab. Blue Crab, lump crab & Soft Shell crab. Moi loves them all but I was in the mood for soft-shell crab! There are tons of ways to have crab but I love salad so I love me some crab salad. They have soft shell crab appetizer that comes with 2 crabs. And, they have 3 different kinds of salad. Moi got the softshell crab appetizer on top of me Captain's salad & it was absolutely amazing. NOTE: You get fried onion straws here & they are amazing when you mix them in with the salad & also, the horseradish dressing they make goes perfect with the crab salad yum yum yum yum :)... Anyhoo, we also LOVE LOVE LOVE the Garlic shrimp! Everyone LOVES the garlic shrimp. It's a MUST ORDER !!! :)... Peck's is a very special place, they have the most excellent fresh seafood & it's also a great place to watch the sunset & have a cocktail! It's always Crab O'clock at moi Crab cove! Arrr! The LOCAL FISH & GROUPER, always a must order.. But the most special thing about the cove is it's a Local business & has gorgeous local artwork from local artist(s) that was made especially for their local business. You can see the hand made signs, fish art, benches soon as you enter. When we were here last, when we left, we were driving down the long long winding road & all of a sudden we turned a sharp curve & there it was right in the ROAD, crossing the ROAD, water on both sides, the most ginormous SEA MONSTER "SNAKE" we have ever seen in our LIVES!!! Oooooooooooooo!!!! (hubby) Nooooooooooooooooooomg!!!! (me) Squish. The adventure of our Lives. It's Always "Crab O'clock" at the cove. Highest Recommendations. read more

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Today we tried this place for our first time... we arrived at 2:15pm... service was a bit slow took over an hour to get our appetizers and then another 30+ minutes to get our order but the food was beyond delicious! read more

Peck's Old Port Cove - Seafood Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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I called to see if we needed a reservation for our anniversary on a Wednesday evening and Amber said not really but connected me to the hostess to be sure we wouldn't have a problem getting seated with a reservation. Reservation was for 5:45 and we were traveling from Ocala, about 1.5 away. I've been wanting to try Peck's out. The winding road to Peck's isn't too bad, it's like a nice drive on a country road. We were seated by the big picture window and Amber was our server. Was nice to put a face to the person I spoke on the phone with. Amber took our drink order(a beer and Diet Coke) and let us look over the menu for a few. I went with a local beer made by a winery, can't remember the name and it was very good. We ordered gator bites for an appetizer, very good and cooked wonderfully, not chewy at all. We also had a complimentary onion straws, very tasty also. For our entrees, my husband had the Fisherman's platter with onion rings and hush puppies and I went with the Coconut Shrimp dinner with slaw and cheese grits. Both entrees were delicious. We shared the Key lime pie which they make, very good twang (didn't get a pic before we dung in). The time frame we were there they weren't busy which was great and we went out on the pier to just sip on our drinks and look at the scenery. Inside the scenery is very cozy. Clean restrooms and very friendly staff. Dinner for our 37th anniversary was amazing and I would definitely recommend you going to visit Amber and the rest of the staff at Peck's Old Port Cove. read more

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Visiting friends in Homosasa Fl. They took us to this very cool place for dinner. Can't say enough good things about this place. Ambiance, service and food were all outstanding. The clams are fresh and harvested right there in the bay. Next time we're in town I'm sure we will visit again. read more

House made clam chowder and crab cakes and you can get blue crab, which they catch themselves! This is a cool place with pretty good food. Unfortunately we didn't get to eat outside because it was really windy, but the deck looked awesome, overlooking the port. Our waitress was very attentive. read more

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Absolutely love this place. My Mom lived close by but just moved....will definitely miss this place. My favorite is the almond crusted fish read more

Great place. Beautiful views. Lots of specials. Delicious menu. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Fun ride to get here. We will take this road trip again. read more

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This is a jewel tucked away on an amazing motorcycle-rider road, right on the water. There's a bar section with tables and a larger back dining room. There's a large outdoor covered waterfront dining area with another bar. Service was great and the food was so delicious! I had coconut shrimp that was served with raspberry Melba sauce. It came with 2 hush puppies and delicious coleslaw and a side. I went with the fries and they were great. Large portions that was hard to finish. I went on Christmas Eve and had a special drink called Mr Grinch that was oh so good. It's a bit pricey, but on par for a seafood restaurant. read more

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Wonderful restaurant tucked away and kudos to the wonderful cooks and staff ! We have already gone two weeks in a row and the food is awesome ! Place is clean and nicely decorated ! A mush go if you love seafood but they have a nice full menu ! Their banana split is to die for ! Prices are reasonable ! You have to go! Celeste Iaderosa read more

I've eaten here many times. Last night was a serious disappointment. I ordered the combo plate. It's a $29 entrée. The serving was so skimpy it, at best, was basically a half portion. For $29 I would expect to have enough to take home. There wasn't enough for half a meal. It was good and prepared well but the skimping game just doesn't cut it. One more strike and they're out. Pictured here I had eaten one small shrimp and one half bite of fish, a bite of slaw, no fries eaten. The shrimp tails are from my sisters appetizer. read more

Peck's Old Port Cove - Seafood Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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Took a long drive from Ocala to the Gulf Coast and had heard a lot bout Pecks and wanted to give it a try. It was a hot summer eve in Florida (98 degrees) so instead of dining on the spacious deck, we opted for AC on the inside! A lot of friendly waitstaff took care of a busy Saturday night crowd. We weee seated right away and looked over the menu and the specials. They had your typical seafood items, but the only real downside to this place was the lack of not fried items. They a shrimp cocktail, grilled scallops and a special of mahi mahi. Some other fresh fish items would have been a nice added feature. My wife and O settled on a chicken cesar salad and the fried shrimp platter. Both were good and the shrimp were large. I got about ten for the $20 price tag. It was a beautiful night and a great place to take a drive to see the islands, read more

Peck's Old Port Cove - Cesar Salad with Chicken - Seafood Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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Ok, you do have to drive a bit to get there. Totally worth it! Grouper bites blackened were great Just a great place. Service was top notch!!! read more

Disappointed. It is quite the drive to get to this place. It took longer to get served clams and 5 fried shrimp than to drive here today. We waited 45 minutes for cold clams and some wilted shrimp and fries. Excuses were made. Do BETTER. read more

Service was excellent. Shawna was amazing. Food was on point. One of thee best sea food restaurants I've been to. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming. We will come back! read more

Great place to relax enjoy the outdoors after a fishing trip. The service was excellent. They cooked our fresh catch and it was fantastic!! We enjoyed it so much that we went back and enjoyed the Loaded Bloody Mary and a Pain Reliever Cocktail read more

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Ordered Grouper Almondine was a bit overcooked! Price exorbitant $32.95 a dinner then they charge for using a credit card didn't tell us then they charged for extra Almondine sauce which is petty when u consider they charge $32.95 a dinner! Won't be going back! read more

My husband, father-in-law and I went to Peck's for the first time on Monday after fishing nearby and it was PHENOMENAL! The restaurant has a beautiful waterfront view, cute décor, fast service, and delicious food. They also have a crab farm, crab shaped tables, and a perfect photo spot on the end of their dock. I started out with a Peached Whale and my husband got the Rum Punch, both drinks were delicious and fruity. We had the grouper bites with buffalo and ranch sauce. The grouper was perfectly crispy and flavorful. My husband got the fried shrimp platter with French fries. I ordered the stuffed fish fillet with coleslaw, French fries, and ranch. Both shrimp, blackened and fried, were fresh and delicious. The crab meat stuffed fish was perfectly cooked, juicy, and flavorful! We really enjoyed our meal and would definitely eat here again. Rating from F to A+++, I give it an A+++! read more

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What a gorgeous location and kind and attentive wait staff. This place has nice outdoor dining and a spacious indoor dining room. It is quite a nice find! We had the gator bites lunch and loved it. The gator was fresh and tender, great fries and Cole slaw and a pair of scrumptious hush puppies! Also had a very tasty blackberry margarita! You won't be disappointed making a visit here! read more

The meal started with lobster bites and complementary oinion strings. Both were very good, and the breading was light and well executed. I had the blackend grouper special and the wife had the fried grouper bites. The thing that sucks about "market rate" is that it's like spin the wheel when the bill comes. The "special" was $32, and the bites were $21. The grouper special was paper thin and over cooked, the bites were nice and thick meaty bits. The wife definitely made the right choice. I had cheese grits and they reminded me of kindergarten when we would all eat the paste. The hushpuppies and coleslaw were pretty good. The place does seem to have a little identity crisis issue. They have outdoor seating (although it was too cold and no one was there) so we dined inside. Our appetizer came out in one of those paper fry containers. Our drinks came in a real glass, but refills came in a plastic solo cup. We got our food on a china plate, but the sides thay were put on the plate where little styrofoam cups. It was a mash up of are we fine dining or not, answer is not. Although they price it like it is. read more

Peck's Old Port Cove - Seafood Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Finally had the chance to return after the 2024 hurricanes. We had a party of four, all ordering different meals and drinks. I'm sorry I don't recall our server's name because she did a great job keeping us straight. Everyone enjoyed their food from the grouper, catfish, shrimp pasta and more. I'm glad I made reservations because it rained that day and I learned that all reservations are seated indoors. My husband said we need to eat here more often; I agree! read more

Our first time trying this place on our semi yearly trip, just sorry we didn't try it sooner! Really good food and service- will definitely be back read more

Absolutely recommend! My dad has a great story to tell about when he was there and it was chaos and they waited a long time but wrote out their order on a piece of paper and were enjoying the scenery... their waitress came to serve them and felt so bad that they waited so long. But my dad was so calm and collected and nice that the place posted my dad's paper written order on the wall. So they love this story. I haven't been here since I was a kid but my dad has always talked about "Pecks". Families get together for the holidays so my brother and I joined my dad Stue and his girlfriend Col for a late lunch here. My dad got bay scallops, I got a join Mate Basket, brother got almond crusted fish, and Col got white fish plate. We also started with mushrooms and onion nets and cocktail shrimp. Server Amber was awesome. Atmosphere was great. Believe it or not they have been through a hurricane that caused them to have to redo so much inside because the place was underwater. Very much so would recommend Pecks. read more

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I was visiting my dad who lives in Beverly Hills, Florida, and wanted to take him out for a nice dinner before I left. After reading the reviews, I decided to make a reservation. The weather was perfect to sit outside, and we enjoyed the ambiance of their dining patio. We started with the stuffed mushrooms, which did not disappoint! The server also brought us some complimentary onion straws with a delicious dipping sauce. I had the fried grouper and my dad had the almond crusted fish. Both dishes were excellent. We brought home a piece of key lime pie to share. Definitely get the pie! Overall, it was a perfect night out. The food and location were wonderful, our server was attentive but not hovering. If you're looking for a waterfront restaurant off the beaten track, Peck's is your place! read more

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