Excellent service and the food was great! 8 of us went for dinner. We all ordered different things…read moreand everyone enjoyed their meal. My friend got the scallops which looked delicious. I thought about ordering them but they came with pasta and I worried it would be too heavy. She said it wasn't heavy sauce and was perfect! I had the large fennel salad and the seared octopus appetizer. Delicious! I wish there was twice as much octopus as it was tender and so good!! My friend had the beef skewers and they were very good, meat was tender and well seasoned. Our server was very attentive! A very nice place to have a dinner date! I would definitely go back and try other dishes.

I made reservations for 6. It was my husbands birthday and I thought it would be a wonderful place…read moreto try for the occassion. We were seated promptly. Young employees work there but they were very polite and personable. We ordered our dinners. 2 ordered the veal, 1 ordered the steak skewers and three of us ordered the Lamb special. The presentation looked great. We all ordered the lamb medium rare. Upon picking up my knife and trying to cut threw the lamb I realized that it was going to be an issue. It was really tough. 2 others that ordered had the same problem. We called for the server and mentioned it to them. He took one dinner, brought it out back and in comes the "owner" "chef" who appeared to be a young women. When I told her that all three lambs ordered were tough, she stood there and stared at me. After a minute or two she said, I can't understand how that can happen. I told her that I couldn't either but found it hard to cut and eat. She immediately said "Well, we can't give you anything else". I said fine, then just take it back. The others agreed to do the same. When she took the other plates on the way, she called me a bitch, somewhat under her breath but loud enough for us to hear. The father then comes in, (owner) I told him what she said and he defends his daughter saying " She never talks that way". In either case, he defended his daughter and the meal and never once appologized or said he understood or anything. After a bit of an argument, he finally said he would take it off the bill. My husband and I have never ever had to fight for money back for a meal that could't be eaten. They were rude, non-compasionate, argumentive. The other 3 people had a wonderful meal as the beef and the veal were very tender and delicious. It's too bad as we thought we finally found a great place for an elegant diner. To bad , the attiude that we experienced, means we will never go back. Beware that if you complain you will have a fight on your hands. Finding restaurants in this area is so different from other areas where they try to please. Needless to say my husbands Birthday dinner ended up a disaster.

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!

Great atmosphere along with great staff. I had the St John's Beef with house chips. I took home a…read morepretzel for later. The food was delicious and I look forward to going back again

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 is excellent. Fresh. Delicious. Ambiance is authentic…read moreand expected. The service is outstanding. Our server Lani is the best of the best. Thank you!

Greeted at the door and we were seated after just a few minute wait on a busy night. Service was…read moreprompt. The Blacked snapper was good (although it arrived grilled, not blackened). The jambalaya and red beans/rice were excellent. The place was comfortable and everyone seemed to be having a good time. We enjoyed the visit and will be back!

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.

We are visiting for spring break. We have been to Kelly's before and we're looking forward to going…read moreback. 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

I treated myself to a wonderful dinner on the last day of my vacation…read more The waiter was wonderful, very professional and personable. The food was OUTSTANDING! I loved the Roots Salad (the homemade apple cider vinaigrette is one of the best dressings I have ever tasted), the lobster was succulent, and the Key Lime Pie was a great way to top off the meal! I also thought the prices were very reasonable. Definitely recommend this restaurant!

First I'll say the food we had was very good..no complaints. Prices were reasonable for semi fine…read moredining. I had a bacon and mushroom pasta that was great but did need a piece of garlic bread and it would have been perfect. I had to ask our server if we could get started with drinks before we ordered. He was pleasant about it and probably just forgot? Service was just ok. Didn't really have any ambiance. It was late afternoon and the restaurant was quiet. We are new to the area and are trying out the local restaurants, so while I doubt I'll go back, if asked I would recommend them for their food quality.

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!!

We were on our way to a manatee sightseeing in the area and I found this on Yelp, the reviews…read morelooked good so we tried them out. We weren't disappointed at all it was a very nice patio (but might I say that the name of the place"riverside" gives you the impression that is actually on the water but it's in a very good area. Very close to town with easy parking. The service was fast and efficient the food was good and for the area I think it was one of the better choices. They have a band set up for the evenings, and lots of room for people to enjoy a cold beer on the summer night.

My boyfriend and I were in Crystal River, and we're looking for a dog friendly place to have lunch…read more Using Yelp, we found Norton's Riverside Bar and Grill. We arrived and immediately saw the large, well equipped deck and outdoor seating. The tables had umbrellas, and there were outdoor fans. We sat and we're greeted by our server promptly. The menu had all the classic sports bar grub, and a good selection. I chose the blackened grouper sandwich, and my boyfriend had the fish and chips. My sandwich was delicious! A nice bun toasted with blackened grouper, lettuce and tomato (and tartar sauce on the side) and it came with tater tots. My boyfriend said the fish had a nice crunch, and the cole slaw was delicious and sweet. The dog, Saint, loved all of the food, too. Although we don't drink, there was a full bar and drink specials. This restaurant was exactly what we were looking for today, and we are glad we happened up on it!

Came with my fiance from Gainesville to his barber shop in Crystal River…read more I have only amazing things to share about the Tangerine Tree Luncheonette! Food is flavorful, fresh and organic. Had the chicken salad on a croissant with a cucumber salad. The owner/chef was hospitable and served us our food with the warmest smile. Also had their carrot ginger soup which was perfect blend of veggies and spices. Loved the food, service and cozy quaint atmosphere. Will return with my fiance for his next haircut!

5 Stars - Amazing Food & Service!…read more The Tangerine Tree Luncheonette is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with friendly and extremely helpful staff who make you feel right at home. The food is fresh, healthy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious! The smoothies are out of this world! My personal favorite is the SuperFood!! Whether you're stopping in for a quick bite or a relaxing meal, this place never disappoints. Highly recommend--10/10! Can't wait to come back!

Amy's is a cute little bistroesque cafe adjoining a boutique of gifts, decor and some fashion…read moreaccessories. I had the French Connection, flavor was good, enhanced by the horseradish sauce and au jus. The only thing that would have made it better is arugula, but then, I love arugula on a sandwich. My friend had the quiche plate with fruit that she said was good. We split a lemon cookie at the end, it was very good. The only thing negative I'd add is the portions were on the small side for the price, but quality was good. Our server Addison was exceptional! On a past visit I had one of their truffles....all I can say is get one, delicious!

Wonderful experience our first to dine here! We've been in drooling over desserts. We've shopped…read morethe boutique and finally we lunch. Was so busy inside, lucky to sit on the beauty of a patio with blooms all around. Outstanding service, great salads to start the day tasty & light.