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Smokehouse On The River

2.7 (59 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Westgate smokehouse
Javier R.

Westgate smokehouse has good food the barbecue is real!!! They really smoking ribs and meats. It's definitely juicy and smoked to perfection. I had the burger and I highly recommend it. The ribs are huge, juicy, and full of Smokey flavor with amazing smoke rings on the meat it self. They know what their doing in the kitchen. Definitely try this place if your ever at westgate river ranch...

Dave O.

I booked a RV Site at River Ranch RV Resort which comes with many amenities including all the fun things to see and do at the Westgate property, Westgate Smokehouse Grill is one of several restaurants on the property. We arrived here early evening to grab a burger on the day we arrived, We were seated immediately and our server Heather arrived within a minute or two with two menus and a friendly smile - after spending a few hours setting up camp in the Florida heat and a few beers all we wanted to do was hydrate so we both decided on a large unsweetened ice tea and boy let me tell you it's the real deal here, strong brewed and refreshing. The restaurant wasn't extremely busy but after we were seated it seemed lots of the guest had the same idea we did, there was a steady flow of customers and as large as the dining area is it became apparent this place was quite popular. Heather returned with our teas and we placed our dinner order, although it was Friday Night Fish Fry, the smell coming off the large bbq pit outside had us both wanting something with a little smoke, this monster pit was attended by nothing other than a cowboy with a ten gallon hat and definitely a pit master. The half pound of certified beef was cooked to a perfect medium, the fresh toasted bun topped with vine ripened tomatoes, crispy lettuce, thinly sliced red onion and pickles made this burger a great choice it was delicious - the sides are either fries or slaw, we opted for the fries, tornado cut also known a spiral not the most common cut but fitting and cooked crispy. This place exceeded my expectations, and I set the bar pretty high in regards to the food, the service was very good as well, being this place is located a few miles south of nowhere and it's a real ranch I'm going to say the place looked a little worn or maybe it was just that it had the atmosphere of a chuckwagon after a long cattle drive, a little dusty and in disarray but I'm not gonna penalize them for that it kinda adds to the authenticity...

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Ali C.

Decent enough food for a resort restaurant. As you can see in the photos, the portions are large. Burger & fries tasted yummy, garlic parm wings were not crispy enough and lacked flavor, could have definitely used more garlic. The server was very attentive give to our large group of 11 (8 were kids), she kept the drinks filled & checked in often. The restaurant followed strict COVID guidelines. I ordered a lemon drop martini and they said they "didn't know if they had that" which is a pretty basic drink so I was a bit disappointed in that. The drink menu was all really sweet concoctions that didn't appeal to me. Over all good experience but def not 5 star.

Eric R.

Quite possibly the longest wait for a table and food service I've ever experienced. After finally getting seated after 45 min, we sat at our table and waited on the server... and waited... and waited. Then she/he came to take our drink order and we put drinks and food in, because the reputation of bad service preceded them. It took 15 minutes just for our drinks to come out. Then after 45 minutes our food arrived. We had to wolf it down to get out of there to the rodeo, so we could get a seat. I think my burger tasted good? I didn't have time to eat my fries before we raced out. We asked for our bill when the food was delivered so the server would get it to us. The only reason this place can exist is because the audience is captive with literally nowhere else to go.

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Doris R.

Enjoyed my time as we were celebrating our friend 30th birthday. The food was very good and the atmosphere was great as well. We all ordered something different which I can't remember everything we ordered but I can say everyone left satisfied.

Open to the public, scenic spot on the River. Service & food was good. Chicken wings were plump, but need more sauce to add flavor. Fun spot for the family! Game room is also cool for the kids!

Outdoor seating.
Monica R.

As part of our RV trip, we ran out of dinner options while staying at River Ranch. We decided to stop in for dinner at the only dine in restaurant on the site. Location is great and we decided to sit outside. What I can honestly say is it wasn't bad and it wasn't the greatest. The place was completely empty. We were the only ones sitting. As an appetizer we ordered the alligator nuggets. Actually this was pretty good. As my meal, I ordered the shrimp skewers with a baked potato and salad. It was okay. I ate it. My husband had the bbq chicken and ribs. He only ate the ribs. He stated it was too saucy. He didn't find anything impressing. I would imagine if we would have come in on another day then maybe the vibe would have been better. But the food is average and just a bit pricey.

Ranch house salad, combination platter with fries and slaw
Jessica S.

Good food, server was nice as well as all other employees we encountered, covid protocols all seemed to be followed by employees. We split a salad that was listed as an appetizer and the combination platter. It was a perfect amount for us to share and get a taste of most of the menu. Everything was good. Personally I dislike all the wasted plastic silverware and paper plates and individual sauces etc.. too much waste, but that seems to be most places right now. The beer was super cold so that was great!

This is most of the FAT, there was even more. That's what I paid $22 for.
Dr Don S.

Westgate Smokehouse Grill IF WERE YOU I WOULD AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS!! WORST BBQ PLACE I HAVE EVER BEEN TOO. I should have read the reviews better before going. We were all hungry and this was the closest restaurant. BIG MISTAKE!!! We ordered Smokehouse Combination Platter at $22. It must have been leftovers from a few days ago. It was barely warm. The Brisket was as hard as a rock and was over 50% FAT!! The pulled chicken was mostly FAT, the bun at the bottom was also as hard as a rock. Another piece of Chicken came with it that was all dark meat and not very good. Service was also very bad. The lady never came back to the table to ask if we needed anything. All the servers were in the butler area talking, why take care of the customers. I laid out all the fat on a piece of paper and asked the server to show this to the chef, she had nothing to say!! I took a picture of all the fat and will post it. That was most of the meal. Differently not worth $22. Being the only ones in the restaurant at dinner

Cass G.

The meals come on plates that look like cast iron skillets...they're not really. Cute theme! The barbecue chicken was really tasty and the waitress was super nice and answered our questions about the resort. We are looking for an available weekend to go to this resort!! Check it out!

Paul P.

I'm not sure why they only have a 2.5 star rating. When we entered we were greeted immediately then sat after our temperature was taken. The server was super friendly and our food was very good. So there you go.......We will definitely return by boat next time and spend a night or two.

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Horrible prices and even worse food! Avoid this place! Management is not helpful either.

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The Crooked Bass Grill and Tavern

3.9(128 reviews)
21.0 mi
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Awful! We live in the area and come often.. we sat at 7.. took 20 minutes for server to even get to…read morethe table.. we received our food at 9! That's right 9! We ordered 3 burgers (2 med, 1 well done, the well done being for a child) and 2 tunas.. all 3 burgers came out wrong (wrong temp and wrong toppings, one burger had wire brushing in it, which owner argued, saying there's no way) tuna was ice cold, and not seared cold, like fridge cold (which again owner argued saying there's is no way) . Server was great and apologized over and over ( which she should not be apologizing she's not the one in the kitchen) owner (female) finally came to the table, asked us how our dinner was. When we expressed how it was, she began to argue with us, saying there is no way that things were wrong. At one point addressing the server as if she was the one who made our food. At this point, we had enough and knew it was not going anywhere! The owner did take off 1 burger and 1 tuna.. which was appreciated. After being talked down too, we all expressed at the table, that we would rather just pay our bill and leave! Not one time were we rude, disrespectful or mean in any way to be spoken to the way she spoke to us. Absolutely wild experience! We truly love this place.. but this has definitely set a tone. Edit... Her response says it all! Facial expressions were because we were absolutely appalled at the fact that she was arguing about our experience! While ahi tuna is supposed to have a cool center the fish was ICE COLD.. FRIDGE TEMP FROM TOP TO CENTER! When asked to take it back to heat it.. it was microwaved.. which then turned it gray.. but once returned that pink center was cool, not FRIDGE COLD! The wire brush was in the burger.. she argued with us stating it was a hair from the onion(which burger was supposed to have no onion) .. even though you could perfectly see it was a copper wire of some sort! Mind you it was found at the end of the burger. The reason we didn't take the offer of new food, is because we were done.. 2 hours to get our food, and they waited till the absolute end, to approach our table! By that point we had eaten what we could and she was speaking to us by this point like we were awful people.. WHY WOULD WE STAY ANOTHER HOUR! Especially after being talked to like she was! We couldn't get a word in! So as you can tell about her response from here, you can only imagine her response in real time!!! Horrible display of an owner!

We love this place! Always so good! Raw oysters are fresh…read moreand if you go on Friday Saturday or Sunday they are only $1 each! Best deal around! We've eaten here about a half dozen times and everything we've ordered has been really good. Seafood, fried okra, seafood gumbo, peel and eat shrimp, and the onion rings omg! This is my elderly mother's favorite place. If you are in the area do not miss out! Stop by and thank me later!

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4.1(23 reviews)
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First time I came, I intended to sit and eat inside the restaurant. However, when I walked in the…read morewaitress asked me "why are you here?" with a weird anger and confusion in such a way that made me feel like maybe I walked in while they were closed. I asked if I could order the burria tacos. She said "to go, to go?" And I said "sure", sat down to wait for my food at the bar. Once my food came, I promptly left. In my car, on the side of the highway, I ate my food. It's all pretty good, though I did find something inedible in the beef. Not the best burria tacos I've had, but still delicious and likely the best in the area. A few weeks later, I decide to give the restaurant another chance and arrived with a friend. The same waitress "greeted" us, and proceeded to deliver the same level of hospitality as before. She left after taking our drink orders and asking if we were ready for food, and a different waitress took over. Large chunks of stewed tomatoes were a clue that the salsa served with the house chips was not fresh. The chicken in the enchiladas verdes were seasoned well and tender. Accompanied by (actual) fresh salsa, avocado, and lettuce, it was tasty. However, the salsa verde tasted like it came out of a jar. For drinks, my companion ordered water while I indulged in a couple margaritas. I tried a regular one, followed by the special wildberry margarita. Both were strong and fresh. My friend received a plastic bottle instead of a glass of water. I'm probably not returning, because of the unwelcoming waitress. I gave them a second chance and received the same response. The food was tasty, but the salsas obviously weren't fresh, which reduces the authenticity.

We have been here before but never gave a review. This time I had the Pastor tacos. They are yummy…read more My husband got the Pollo Oaxaca which he always gets so that tells you it's good. The servers are not super friendly but gets the job done. A negative .... You can not get a glass of water. If you want water you have to pay $1.99 which I think is crazy. I didn't walk around or use the bathroom but the place seems clean.

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We both had the Baked Stuffed Haddock, and it was the best we had in a long time. Being so good, I…read morecould not resist going into the kitchen and was introduced to Chef Caleb, who cooked our fish to perfection. We are from New England, where we live on cod and haddock, and this was some of the best ever. Kat, our server, was attentive, friendly, and great at her job. A small "hole in the wall' place that was spottless. Yoy will not regret a visit. This was our first visit, but by no means our last. Just sorry we didn't find this place earlier.

We were just passing through Melbourne, and did a restaurant search online looking for restaurants…read morewith good ratings. And we were looking for fried seafood. We stumbled on this little spot which doesn't present all that well from the road. However, our experience once we were in the door was excellent from start to end. Our waitress - Alyssa - was great!: attentive and informative, and on her recommendations we ordered the shrimp cocktail to start, and a number of the fried seafood options, including fish, shrimp, oysters, and scallops. Served with excellent french fries, hush puppies, and homemade coleslaw, along with a round of $4 Yuengling beers. The food was all excellent, and cooked perfectly. Side note....I don't normally like hush puppies, but even those too were delicious. Double thumbs up from everybody. We will be back.

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