Excellent restaurant. Seated after a five minute wait. Great wait staff. Order appetizer of…read moreCrawfish and Alligator macaroni and cheese. GREAT. An entree of Crawfish etouffee etouffee OUSTANDING. Cold beer, great hush puppies. Looking forward to returning.

Lived in New Orleans for a few years in my 20s and worked in a French Quarter restaurant. My in…read morelaws live near by this place and have been wanting to bring me for years to get my opinion. We started with Boudin Balls which are my favorite but no one else had had before but all enjoyed. My wife had the bourbon chicken sandwich that she felt was meh/10 but she loved the jambalaya side and wished she'd gotten a whole dinner of that. I had the shrimp po boy. Wanted the traditional dressed version so swapped mayo for the mustard. Shrimp was excellently fried. Agree with my wife the jambalaya was great but the red beans were not very tender and when I asked for sugar for the beans (it's a real thing) they brought out three varieties of fake sugar and no real ones. Think we got pecan pie and bread pudding for dessert and both were good. Would definitely come back.

The Crab Plant is exactly what you think of when you think of "Crystal River". It's a cash only…read moreseafood establishing nestled on the water with probably 100's of crab traps sitting on the outside. There was a wait for a table but my boyfriend and I were able to secure 2 spots at the bar. The waitresses/bartenders are BUSSSYYY but they never let our drinks be empty. We both ordered 2 low seafood boils which had sausage, corn, potato's, crawfish, shrimp, mussels/clams and a blue crab in it and covered in old bay with a side of garlic butter. We could not stop talking about this dinner the next day. Everything was so fresh and juicy. For 3 beers, 2 seafood boils with tip we paid $82 which is not a bad deal at all. We absolutely will be back.

It pains me to write this review as 2 years ago I went to this restaurant with my mother and had an…read moreamazing meal and experience. I'm thinking management must have changed because wow the staff has been better. We both ordered the same thing which we loved from our last trip 2 years ago, the Royal Red Alfredo. We get our dish and it is clearly not what we ordered last time but figure we haven't seen our waitress for 10 minutes and she never even checked on us. We had been out all day so we're starving. Oh, worth mentioning...it was my Birthday. Didnt even get a "Happy Birthday" after mentioning it to our waitress. My mother had to get a refill from the bar. The more we eat the more we realize this wasn't what we ordered, but rather the Shrimp Scampi variant. We call for the manager who argues with us over what an Alfredo sauce is which clearly it is not...he swears it is and that it has separated into God knows what as all we see is a soppy mess of butter and garlic. I show him a picture from Yelp of another customer's Alfredo from the restaurant we are CURRENTLY sitting in and told this is an old picture...We both realize we're getting gaslit as we know what an alfredo sauce is and had the exact dish so we know what it looks like. We agreed that we ate the food and will pay the price for the scampi dish they served us which is $2 cheaper than what we actually ordered. They refused to lower the bill so we left and paid without tipping. I've never had an experience quite like this where the manager will not even work with you. Not even an apology...we will never be back here again. You can judge for yourself if that looks like Alfredo to you. If you want straight seafood, this place might be alright, but the service we received was absolutely terrible.

The food was incredibly fresh and well-prepared; came out piping-hot. Our server was a delight and…read morevery attentive. If you're looking for a kitschy, classic Florida seafood spot, you've found it. (Also, if you like your cocktails strong, you'll love the bartender!)

This place is next door to Nortons bar. It is very nicely decorated and clean. Service was very…read moregood. The bread to start was hit and fresh. Butter was very soft. We started with a salad that was good with plenty dressing. My wife ordered the coconut shrimp that was very good. Hush puppies were good also. I ordered the prime rib special. It was huge. When I cut into it the center was raw. I like it rare but not raw. She took it back and when it came back it was thinner and grilled like a steak medium. I was ok and hungry. I believe the seafood is what I should have ordered. Next time.

It's worth driving almost 9 miles down Ozello Trail to get to this restaurant! The place is a lot…read morebigger than what you'd expect. It had a rather large bar area, but no TVs. You basically look into the kitchen when you sit at the bar. We made reservations for 6:30 and the place was hopping. My friends and I started with their fish dip, which was very creamy and fresh. They also gave us a complimentary order of the Fishnet Onion appetizer, which is thin onion rings. That was also very tasty and crispy. Two of us ordered a cup of their clam chowder. It had a bit of a kick to it and was very delicious. The oyster crackers were stale though. Both of my friends ordered the Grilled Crab Cakes, which I tried, and it was slightly crispy on the outside but moist on the inside. The order came with 3 cakes. Very good indeed. One of the orders came with sweet potato fries that were soggy. She didn't eat them, but our server Alex noticed and took them off her bill. I ordered the Fried Oysters with a baked potato. The oysters were fried perfectly and very tasty. All of our meals came with hush puppies, cole slaw and one side. I also ordered a Gin Cucumber drink that was prepared just right. I definitely recommend this restaurant. Our server was super nice and the food was great!

Crabs, crabs, crabs! What can I say about Pecks! We got there after 6:00 and were surprised to…read moresee the parking lot so full. Of course who can resist a restaurant nestled on the water? Fernando was our server and he was absolutely wonderful. Dave got the Craft IPA and Fernando brought us fish net onions and dipping sauce. They are like delicious wisps of onion rings. So we ordered 12 blue claw crabs, cooked and cleaned in a garlic and oil sauce. We were surprised that they were available. We usually call before we come and they hold some for us. They came with coleslaw, hush puppies and a side of large onion rings. ( Dave's choice of a side.). I ordered little neck clams steamed in olive oil and garlic, my favorite and we gobbled them up lol! The crabs were out of this world, juicy and so fresh. The sauce was light and not salty. Fernando was an excellent server and made sure we had everything we needed. The sun was setting as we left, large and orange and the moon was rising. What a beautiful evening with my best friend and Freckles, since they are very dog friendly.

Thursday lunch special was shrimp, FF, coleslaw and hush puppies. Quality of the food was worth 5…read morestars: hot, fresh, and tasty. They do not have iced tea- fair selection of bottled drinks tho. I did not get a drink so i do not know if they have cups with ice. Its a carnival type of trailer serving food from a window. Do not let this stop you- food was worthy of any sit-down place. Everything was served "to go" in a bag. When i sat down to eat i discovered napkins and silverware were not included- only 4 stars for service. Cole slaw without a fork is difficult. I would go again, just more aware that i need to pay attention. Seating is outside with generous picnic tables and umbrellas. Hot or rainy days might be less comfortable, but a sunny January day was perfect.

Came to eat here after a manatee tour. Got to meet the new owners and try their daily special…read more(Tuesday shrimp tacos) They were a big with our whole party! Owners are friendly, food was delicious, and tea was sweet

Brook's Dockside Seafood is one of those hidden local spots that feels like stepping back in time…read moreto old Florida. It's a little hard to find, but absolutely worth it. It's part seafood market, part food truck, with covered patio seating, picnic tables, and a small tiki bar for members of the Best Catch Club. Super laid-back atmosphere -- and dog-friendly, which is always a plus. I had the blackened grouper salad and it was fantastic. Fresh greens, perfectly cooked grouper, and a generous portion. At $13, it's also a great value. I also picked up stone crabs and the red snapper fish spread from the market -- both were excellent. If you're looking for a low-key, authentic spot with great seafood and good prices, this is it.

You want fresh seafood in northern Florida, go no further than Brooks in Inglis Fl…read more Located on the river, the seafood is brought in daily from the boats. The food truck is great, and the venu offers lots of seating for live music. Its a great spot!

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.

Great Irish bar vibes. Service was great ... menu was about what would be expected and a couple…read moreother items too. Food had some pretty good attention to detail. Everything came out on time, hot, and had good presentation. Great place to cool off and have a drink. Check it out.... Muscles B+ Tuna A Bread A Drinks A Burger B+ Fish n chips B+

I have been pestering my wife to go to this place ever since the old place closed. That was The…read moreBoil Yard. We went there once and it was terrible. Finally, for her birthday we went for a late lunch. She ordered the chicken sandwich. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak and the Bang Bang shrimp for an appetizer. The only thing I can say that is positive is that Bri, the waitress was very nice, and the Bang Bang shrimp was very good, everything else was very poor. French fries tasted like they were fried in an old batter of grease My wife's chicken was like hard rubber. She took one bite and didn't eat it and left the rest. My cheesesteak sandwich was barely OK. Nothing to brag about. We will never return.

There was 4 of us. We had been there before it was sold & returned to the previous owner. We were…read morehesitant because some reviews weren't great for their .75 chicken wings We all had the wings and they were very very good. Perfect size and cooked perfectly. The sweet bbq was good as was the mild. The onions rings were just ok The mushrooms were an ample serving and good. The salad bar was very small (no Mac salad or potato salad) and just basic salad fixings but it was crisp, fresh and very good They have good happy hours deals. It's very clean in there. Misty is a great server also DEFINATELY a return trip

What a wonderful dining experience! The food was absolutely excellent--everything was delicious and…read morebeautifully prepared. The service was outstanding, with friendly and attentive staff who made us feel welcome throughout our visit. And the view was simply amazing and made the experience even more special. Great food, great service, and a beautiful view--what more could you ask for? We will definitely be back!

The food was incredible we had the crab bisque with the extreme bites. Our main course was a…read moreSeafood Alfredo which we shared (recommendation their portions are nice sized). And the wife has a Backwater Lemonade and it was good. We sat outside with a nice breeze looking at the water and listening to nature. The service was great and the people were really nice. When you're up here come by and enjoy.

Good food and good service. Sangria was delicious. Got their seafood boil special and they didn't…read moreskimp on the seafood! I had to have help finishing it. Hush puppies were crispy, seafood cooked properly, sweet crab legs, what more could you ask for?! We will be coming back often.

Our first time here tonight as we were craving some seafood. The weather was amazing out so we sat…read moreoutside on the nice tiki deck they have outside but they also have some nice inside seating areas as well. We started off with some drinks which were delicious and made you feel like you should be on a cruise. We each ordered the admirals platter. My husband got grilled scallops with fried clams and coleslaw and corn. I got the crab bites, fried scallops, fried clams and blackened shrimp with green beans and hush puppies. The food was fresh and full of flavor. We really enjoyed our meal and couldn't eat it all. They do not skimp on the portions at all! We got a couple slices of their homemade key lime pie to take him which I am sure is delicious. Our server was Amanda who was very sweet and attentive. Over all we had a great first visit and will for sure be back.