Do not be fooled by the outside of the building. We stopped just because it was close. Portions are big and the food is pretty good. My wife and I got the seafood platter. The crab cake is one of the best I've ever had. The fried shrimp tasted so fresh. I don't like oysters but I ate 7. The perch left something to be desired however. Not much flavor at all. Also, tartar sauce just tasted like mayo. Cocktail sauce however was amazing. We got cheese sticks for the kids....completely over priced. Only got 5 sticks and they were tiny and obviously from a box however the fried mushrooms were some of the best I've had and it was a huge basket. Kids had the chicken tenders and they were very good and definitely homemade. Overall a good experience and would recommend. 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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Condition of parking lot was terrible and walkway to entrance was unsafe to walk in. There was no accommodation for disabled persons. Crab legs were served with crackers but no picks to get the meat out. When we asked the waiter, he said they didn't have those utensils because they had been stolen. Ahi tuna was overcooked. Some other dishes were fine however. And our young waiter, Antonio was personable and excellent. read more

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

We lucked out and arrived before they got busy Sunday evening. The parking lot is almost every day is packed with cars. The service was very good. I had beef ribs and my father had shrimp scampi style. All of the food tasted good and was more than we should have eaten. For my military veteran friends - this establishment does offer a discount as a way of saying thank you. Enjoy, this is a fine example of the old Florida hospitality. The place has character and beautiful views of the river next to it. read more

Absolutely excellent dining experience!!! Service, atmosphere, location all 5+ stars!! read more

Food quality was mediocre at best. Portions were generous. Service was acceptable and attentive. Overall environment nothing more than your average neighborhood dive bar and restaurant. Tried twice. Always a good option if in the area. 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

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

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

Great little restaurant right on the bank of the river that gives a nod to nostalgic restaurants from years ago. The fried gator appetizer was excellent as were the fried shrimp. It makes for a relaxing and fun way to enjoy a glimpse into how genuinely welcoming businesses used to be while enjoying a peaceful river view. read more

Great food and a fun little location to give you a old Florida feel. We had the catfish, stuffed mushrooms and scallops. Everything was excellent. read more

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

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

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

The food was ok but the drinks and the staff and the outside view was great the food and the drinks came fast

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

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

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

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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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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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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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