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Stumpknockers On The River

3.8 (317 reviews)
ModerateSeafood
Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Peter B.

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.

Corinne F.

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.

Blackened Mahi Mahi that I started on before taking this photo. I was hungry ;)
Anne D.

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.

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

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

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

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Do they have happy hour or any specials?

Does anyone know if the business hours on here are accurate? I've tried going several times and they've been closed every time. Once we saw someone inside and they didn't even acknowledge us.

They open at 2pm weekdays. Noon Sat and Sun. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

How can I make a reservation at Stumpknockers on State Road 200 in Hernando, Citrus County?

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