Stuffed flounder was excellent. Prices reasonable for a legit seafood restaurant in fish country. Indoor or outdoor seating available. Access is a bit dicey -- Highway 200 narrows for the old bridge over the Withlacoochee, cars are going fast and there's no margin for error while you are poking along trying to turn in our back out onto the highway. read more

I went with my daughter on a Friday night. Very friendly people and family environment. There is indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outdoors this restaurant is by the river. You feel the peace that the waters and surrounded by oaks and nature. And there is a full bar outdoors as well The food was ok. We had clam chowder soup wasn't my favorite but had worse. And we ordered two appetizers escargot which I don't recommend it included 5 snails on top of a lot of small mushrooms and it wasn't seasoned well!! Hard to match my previous escargot plates in other restaurants. The other appetizer was gator bites. I liked that! For our main entree we shared a seafood combo but you had to choose from fried, boiled or blackened and we chose fried they couldn't accommodate having half the plate cooked a different way so was just too much fried seafood. The platter brings shrimp, white fish, scallops, à crab cake, and oysters. The shrimp were big and tasty, and the white fish was delicious scallops were also good but the rest not so much. It's hard to eat all fried and all seasoned the same except the crab cake ( a lot of veggies in it and not enough crab so you don't really eating à crab cake) I hope this helps read more

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We stopped in with family and had good hopes given the old Florida feel location and reviews. We had to move tables because we could barely fit into the booth and we are not large people. Then 3 other families proceeded to get placed at that table and also need to be relocated. The bathrooms are so small and need a serious upgrade. Our waitress was sweet but kept coughing into her hand when at our table. At one point after I'd finished my meal, I noticed a fly in my beer. We let her know and her response was, "Yeah, we have a lot of bugs and it happens. Nothing we can do about it." Not the response I was hoping for. Food wise the Cajun stew was good but tasted more like a chili. The stuffed flounder was decent and the baked potato was perfect. We will not be back which is unfortunate due to its quaint location. read more

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This is our favorite restaurant in Inverness. They have great food. We have never had a bad meal. Their fish dishes are wonderful and my husband loves the oysters. Try the cold slaw. It is delicious. The waitresses there are friendly and helpful. read more

My wife and I, along with a couple of neighbors/friends of ours went to Stumpknochers for dinner last night. I ordered a blackened swordfish that came with coleslaw and green beans, hush puppies and a baked potato with sour cream while my wife had fried mahi mahi with cole slaw, hush puppies and a baked sweet potato...our friends had the blackened swordfish and barbecue ribs. We had mozzarella cheese sticks and fried green tomatoes as appetizers. The food was perfect, Cheyenne was our server and she was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and her personality was outstanding! We really all agreed that everything was delicious and the service excellent! We will return!! read more

First time eating here all the food we chose was outstanding great experience until I had to use the ladies room disgusting ugh!!! Old , dilapidated and dirty definitely needs a remodel. Service was friendly but slow received items in an untimely manner. Would recommend the food though it was delicious and well priced !!! read more

Absolutely amazing. The place was super lively and friendly. Portions were massive and fairly priced. It was very busy so the wait was long, but thats to be expected when it's busy. I had the blackened grouper and tried a fried catch fish filet, both were delicious. Shoutout the staff for being so cool. read more

Great location to experience old Florida. The view of the river and old cypress trees is amazing. I had the cat fish with frys. Prices are reasonable for food and drinks. If your in the area, stop in and check it out. read more

Just the old Florida kick-back-and-eat right kind of place we were looking for! Amazing picturesque riverside spot, cold beer, solid local done-right dishes like frog legs, blackened gator, and those hush pups. Quick, no-nonsense service. Plenty of seating in and out, the kind of place you want to hang around a minute. Good job guys. read more

Fun atmosphere, food was good, service was great! Loved the location on the river! Definitely recommend! read more

Fantastic food and the service is awesome the view of the river is awesome and it is pet friendly.

Excellent food,fast courteous service and an enjoyable atmosphere all at a great price!

We went out for an early dinner thinking that we could beat the crowds on a Sunday afternoon. WRONG!! The place was packed and parking is at a premium. Don't bring a trailer here. Even with the crowd, we were seated right away. The place is huge with lots of tables. Our waitress was wonderful even though she had plenty of tables to wait on. I had the stuffed flounder and my wife had a seafood platter. Normally I'm not one to need a doggie bag but portions were huge and we both took home enough leftovers for another meal. Reasonable prices. Great service. Good quality food. What more can you ask for? read more

We decided to stop in when we were in the area, and this was our second time in the restaurant. Since it was a balmy afternoon we decided to sit outside on the patio overlooking the river, but we didn't realize how loud the traffic would be. We ordered fried green tomatoes as appetizer, and hubby ordered the prime rib, I ordered the fish trio. The tomatoes were good, coated in a light cornmeal breading, with a light dipping sauce. I ate three of the six tomatoes and brought the extras home. Our waitress was very attentive and she refilled our drinks quickly even though the restaurant was getting crowded. Our entrees arrived - my husband's was enormous and he enjoyed it greatly. My trio of crab cake, shrimp and fish tenders were served along with tartar and cocktail sauces. The fried shrimp were especially tasty and I enjoyed them. However the fish tenders taste was a bit off - not sure what but I didn't finish them. Before leaving I wanted to wash my hands, and was disappointed to find that the restrooms are located on the back of the dining room up some stairs. Unfortunately I am unable to navigate steps without great difficulty but took them as slowly as I could. The restrooms are not handicap accessible and very worn and needed a thorough cleaning. I was not aware of their condition until after our meal, and wouldn't have stopped if I knew the condition of them. I know we won't return, even though our waitress was terrific. read more

Service very lacking. Our waitress was clueless and has to be replaced by the hostess. Two of us in our party ordered prime rib medium and it was rare, waitress: hostess saw it sent back when came back it was no different. One person ordered grilled chicken was like rubber and it was returned as well still no better no one offered to compensate or comp a meal nothing...... we won't be back read more

headed there for the 2nd time. can't wait for the delicious food. this place on the river is pure peace and relaxation +********** read more

Absolutely fabulous! I loved the location on the river, the food and the service. My catfish was just fantastic. My Wife's shrimp was done to perfection. My salad was more than enough and tasted great. Enjoyed the hush puppies and potato. Just all around, a great job. We drove 40 minutes to get there but it was well worth it. This will warrant a return trip. read more

Stumpknockers On The River - Outside dining. - Seafood Near Me - Dunnellon, Florida

This place is just the right amount of old Florida FUNKY. Best thing on the menu is their plentiful basket of gator bites and their icy pitchers of stumpknockers beer. We love to come at 5pm for a sunset on the river and a stroll along its banks, beer in hand and belly full of gator bites. They have lots of classics on the menu which look good. But I've only had true gator bites and shrimp. read more

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Had a great experience here. We ordered fried mushrooms, the fried shrimp and blackened Mahi Mahi. when I mentioned the fish was overcooked, the server didn't hesitate to make it right. He brought out a new portion that was cooked perfectly. Service was fast, the food was delicious, and the portions were generous. The place has been around since 1988, and it's easy to see why. I loved the wood interior, the local charm, and the peaceful atmosphere; no loud music, just good food and good service. read more

Stumpknockers On The River - Blackened Mahi Mahi that I started on before taking this photo. I was hungry ;) - Seafood Near Me - Dunnellon, Florida

We had a wonderful experience at Stumpknockers several weeks ago with a fairly large group. Our servers, Megan and Jessica, provided exceptional service from start to finish. They efficiently split our group into two tables so orders could be taken quickly, and they delivered our drinks and meals in a very reasonable amount of time. The food was excellent, and the service was so impressive that I asked to speak with the manager to share our appreciation. I highly recommend Stumpknockers and look forward to many future visits. read more

Great grouper and peel and eat shrimp. Stumpknockers hazy IPA is great beer. Lots of good specials every week.

Great food This place is the closet Florida restaurant to a Wisconsin supper club. The only thing missing is the North Woods! And the mosquitos.., the mosquitos are bigger in Wisconsin. read more

My son came into town to visit so we took a quick drive up the road to get some early dinner together. They weren't very busy when we arrived and were quickly seated in a booth. Our waitress took our drink order right away and made sure to tell up about their specials for the day. We ordered some fried mushrooms to share. They came out within 5 minutes and were very delicious. I ordered the stuffed flounder entrees and my son ordered their surf and turf. Everything tasted freshly prepared and we enjoyed the entire meal. We felt like we received a lot of food for the money. read more

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My family and I stopped in for dinner and sat outside on the patio. They had huge fans going, despite it being a cooler night. Shortly after we sat down, our waitress informed us that they have been battling a bee issue at their bar area which is why they had the fans going. I ordered the seafood platter and it was so much food! This meal could have easily been split into two. We all enjoyed our food and the sounds of nature from being out on the patio. For dessert, we ordered the peanut butter pie and it was delicious as well! read more

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This has become a destination dining experience. The steaks are fresh cut and grilled to perfection. So tender and flavorful. The grilled mahi did not disappoint either. We had to do the blueberry cheesecakes to go. They are awesome. Did the fried green tomato app and so tasty You also have to try their gator. We drive out of our way to make a stop here! read more

Stumpknockers On The River - Grilled Mahi - Seafood Near Me - Dunnellon, Florida

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My wife wanted Ahi Tuna. I ordered one to go. My wife said it was very good. I don't eat seafood, allergies. She said it was very good but not a fresh as the one in down town Inverness. It was very busy. read more

The lady, maybe the owner, is the rudest and hateful . We arrived a party of 13, one lady in a wheelchair. She you should have told me about the wheelchair! I said, than's for the welcoming greetings. She said I told you to go up stairs. The waitress perhaps new struggled to take and serve the food asking everyone what did you order. She may be new, think we all tipped her 20 percent. Lunch is much better than dinner, the hamburgers are delicious at lunch, no burgers after4pm. Perhaps I would go back for lunch but not for dinner. That lady at the door is unbelievably rude. read more

Everything is fried. The clam chowder gave me diarrhea. The waitress was polite and did a great job with what she had. The coleslaw had a ton of sugar in it. Why? read more

Great seafood I always go for the seafood plater, for appetizer always the Gator Bites most tender gator I ever had. And if you haven't tried the cajun soup its out of this world, Ice tea is good and fresh. Customer service is above and beyond, very attentive always asking if everything is OK and if you're lucky the owner will slip by to say hello! read more

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My wife & I have been going to Stumpknockers since 1998 and have tried many items on the menu. But the main reason I go has been for the All You Can Eat catfish. But when we went on March 5, 2026, that option had been removed from the menu. I was told that because a customer had pitched a fit about wanting to take home food from the AYCE catfish meal, the owner decided to remove that option from the menu, thus punishing all other customers who did nothing wrong. To me that is a weak and wrong response from the owner and I will NEVER patronize Stumpknockers again. If the owner doesn't care enough about all the other customers who have enjoyed the AYCE catfish meal for years without any issues, then I won't spend another dime eating there. It makes me sad to have an owner so uncaring about the majority of his customers that he allows one idiot to change his policy, but if that's the position he wants to take, he will never get my business again. read more

Good home-style food served by friendly staff. Lots of options on their menu, so don't think it's only seafood. Check out the uploaded menu pics. Fried catfish was tasty and cooked perfectly. Cajun stew was over the top! Clam chowder good as well. Very reasonable prices and a nice setting for this restaurant. Note that as of 12/2023, they are closed on Monday and Tuesdays. Also note that it can get quite busy, but it's worth any wait you might have. read more

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Cozy little place that you would miss if you sneezed. Small paved parking lot with overflow parking adjacent. Covered outdoor seating and an outdoor bar and inside seating as well. Gabriel was our server and she was on-point, attentive and friendly. I had a daily special of BBQ 1/4 chicken. Everything was tasty, but I particularly enjoyed the coleslaw and fries. Sweet tea was good. View of the river was great. read more

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This was a one and done experience. Don't EVER order the conch fritters...we cut into them and grease poured out of them. I showed it to the server and she said they would fix it. They came back looking exactly the same. We should have refused them but instead we paid the $16.00 and threw them in the trash. As far as the entrees....we ordered catfish and shrimp. The only thing I can say is they were just okay. We have been to other restaurants on the water that are way better food quality wise and atmosphere wise. A very disappointing experience. read more

What would be nice... a sandwich selection. But... the entrées were very good There were a lot of specials ...and the prices were fair Friendly waitstaff Great outdoor dining Very tasty food We will return read more

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We have been here last year and was really looking forward to our return this year. However the food was a big disappointment this time and we will try another place next time in town . read more

Ok, here to visit Family and well, this was on the list. The place is just great, and on the river. We went the day before Thanksgiving, arrived about 5p and sat outside. The waitress was straight put and still managed to smile and ensure we had what we needed. Had the gator nuggets!! Get them!!! Taste good!! Had the fried green tomatoes and fried mushrooms, both delicious!!! Also, had to try the catfish. This is a must!! As a girl from New England who likes her Haddock and shrimp.and scallops I definitely wanted to try it. I was not dissaointed, at all! They cooked it perfectly and it wasn't a heavy coating, very light. The fish is mild and slightly dense. As far as I'm concerned my Mother makes the best cole slaw, but this place is my top for second!! Make sure you get some. Very rustic and down to earth with the regulars at the bar. It's a must do if you're in the area!! read more

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Stopped by because the restaurant was near a beautiful lake and i wanted to try their alligator over all my meal and dessert was pretty good but they ended up giving me a to-go cup of dirty brownish looking water. I was under the impression water is suppose to be clear but i guess they pulled it fresh from the lake behind the restaurant. read more

I met up with friends at this lovely spot on the river, and was captivated by the rustic setting. The friendly staff and open-air patio were all very welcoming. We ordered the fried alligator bites which were large enough for a meal and plenty for all of us as an appetizer. The escargo was served out of the shell, nestled in a souffle dish with butter, green peppers, mushrooms and onions, and had a good flavor. The food overall was solid and plentiful, but each of us agreed we were not awestruck by anything in particular. The setting is definitely a welcome break from the bustle of a large city and made the time we spent enjoying the day very worthwhile. read more

I was not sure exactly where to go on this one, as I can review on the food, the ambiance, or the location and end with different points on the board. I am going to stick with the overall. My first trip I just stopped to grab some fried mushrooms for dad. The appetizer runs about $11, which seemed steep, but look at the pictures and you can tell this is not your average appetizer. I brought home a full togo box with the dipping sauce and ended up with some leftovers, as I was looking for an appetizer, not a fried meal. The place is very quaint. The majority of the staff have worked there for quite some time and it feels a lot like family. The location on the river is very nice and it has a quaint type of old country feel. The food, overall, is rather normal, so more about the experience than the food. read more

We came on a Friday late afternoon and were able to be seated immediately. The restaurant ambiance is what you would imagine an old Florida restaurant to look like, and the spots near the windows or outdoors offer a view of the river. The menu offers a variety of seafood-based items as well as a few meat items, and the portions are quite generous. We loved the alligator bites appetizer (especially the honey mustard sauce that came with it), and the stuffed flounder was surprisingly packed with crab. The stumpknockers beer was honestly one of the best beers I've ever had, and the peanut butter pie for dessert was tasty. On top of the great food, the service was attentive and quick. Definitely would come back! read more

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