Great outdoor on-the-water spot with live music! We sat at one of the covered tables near the stage. Our server was very attentive and never left us waiting for food or drink. We shared the fish tacos which were light, fresh and tasty. Overall a great experience, we'll be back when up that way. read more

Tipsy Tarpon - Signature Drinks at the Tipsy Tarpon - Tiki Bars Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Tipsy Tarpon is a local, vibrant dining destination tucked along the picturesque Crystal River, offering a captivating blend of delicious seafood and stunning waterfront views. This relaxed establishment boasts a unique outdoor seating arrangement, providing patrons with an unparalleled dining experience with lively entertainment enhancing the overall riverfront vibe. Chris, our server, was friendly, attentive and warm...creating an inviting environment that felt like a home away from home. She recommended the Ahi Tuna Nachos-Fresh, diced Ahi Tuna cubes and seaweed salad served atop crispy wonton chips, finished with a drizzle of poke sauce, sweet oriental honey ginger, creamy wasabi and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Let's get tipsy? read more

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Live music and a great view of King's Bay. Service was good. The menu is "old@ so when we ordered loaded fries they no longer offered them on the menu. The Blackbeard Lemonade was not good. The lemonade used is Minute Maid which tastes like dirty socks to me. They took the drink back after a sip and I got a Blue Moon instead. Because of the two thumbs down above I had to only give . However, the ambience, service and music was great for an early afternoon drink, we love living local! read more

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The best thing about Tipsy Tarpon is the location and atmosphere. You can't beat being outdoors on the water. The main area has a roof so it was actually pleasant even though the middle of summer. Our server was attentive to our large party and the food came out pretty quickly. The food itself is your typical bar fare, wings, fish, appetizers etc. Maybe three stars although my fish was overcooked and hard to cut. Would I go back? Probably due to the atmosphere. Prices were about what everywhere is charging these days. read more

Stopped in for some drinks and apps. Grabbed a tiki table and enjoyed the nice weather and boat watching. Some cold beers and wings. The Wings were Pretty good. Nothing super amazing but ok Service was good. No complaints there. Basic pub with great views and live music read more

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While on a quick trip to the area the Mrs.and I popped in for some lunch on the water. While it was cool that day they had clear plastic up and it did a nice job of breaking the wind. We got low table that allowed for the sun to peak in and provide some nice warmth! We both had a couple of Florida draft beers, their Cajun boiled peanuts, and a basket of wings and fries. Peanuts were really well seasoned. The fries were average coated French fries. The star of the day was with dry rub wings. Fresh not frozen( no dark bones) and cooked perfectly. The dry rub had a great balance of flavors. Service was awesome! Highly suggest if a waterside setting with beverages and bar style food is in the cards read more

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Went twice while on vacation. Case was great. Friendly and attentive. I had the fried shrimp and fries basket. The live music and waterfront view was great! ​ read more

Tipsy Tarpon - Delicious food - Tiki Bars Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

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After a great bike ride we were hungry for lunch ad the Tipsy Tarpon delivered! Refreshing beverages, great views, good and friendly service that provided a five star lunch! Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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We've been coming since they opened. Met the owners, super nice people. I'm not sure they realize what bad service they have. The one bartender literally looks right past you as if you are invisible instead of noticing that you are waiting for a drink. I had to pull out a fifty dollar bill before they asked if we wanted a drink. (We were sitting at The Bar) terrible service. There's other bars on the water. read more

Fun place to grab a bite to eat after a day out on the water. Food was delish. Drinks were cold and refreshing. Service was great. Love the live music they have. The views of the water is beautiful. read more

Tipsy Tarpon - Peel n eat shrimp - Tiki Bars Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Tipsy Tarpon has a great location with quick and friendly service! Sat outside on Tiki's and enjoyed the view! Tried the Redfish and Mahi baskets! This place has plenty of seating and area to lounge and socialize with friends. They were setting up for live music on a Saturday around noon. read more

Tipsy Tarpon - Outside Patio area - Tiki Bars Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Awesome atmosphere!! I'm so glad we stumbled upon this gem. Sat at an outdoor table in the sand and listened to live music. It was a whole vibe! Beer was cold and food was amazing. Definitely don't sleep on this place. read more

Tipsy Tarpon - Family gathering. Table by the water. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Went to tipsy just to relax by the water and the bartender Jess was so sweet and absolutely amazing

Stopped by for a beer. Bartenders seemed genuinely disinterested in serving patrons, of which there were a total of three. This was midafternoon, so it wasn't busy. I won't be back. read more

I met a friend here to catch up amd hang out. The location isnperfect! Fun relaxed atmosphere on the water. The food was your typical bar food nothing outstanding but it served it's purpose. Drinks were reasonably priced. The service was mediocre at best, some of the bartenders were more concerned with their cellphones than getting our order correct. To meet up with my friend I would come to the area again but would probably check out a few other places nearby first. read more

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We have come here many times for drinks. Don't order at the bar where it says order here. They never come there at all. We go to the side of the bar and have to wave to get service. After waiting some servers are friendly. Some servers won't even acknowledge you. This is a beautiful place for food and drinks but management needs a tune up. read more

Tipsy Tarpon - Don't order here - Tiki Bars Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Wow HORRIBLE! I have had two horrible dining experiences in my life and this is one of them. Disgusting DO NOT ORDER FOOD HERE! Drink to your hearts content but Do Not eat food here. It is so bad I don't think my dog would eat it. read more

The female staff makes it seem like it is a very issue everytime you need to ask for something since they won't come by themselves. Good was good but the hospitality and customer service definitely needs work. read more

The food was very good a served to us quickly. The blackened redfish was very tasty and a great value for the price. My stepson ordered a shrimp salad and it came with a TON of shrimp. Very delicious also. We loved sitting outside under the tiki hut. It felt like a real beach! read more

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Very chill atmosphere. Great service, delicious seafood. Fair prices & decent sized portions.

Wanted to split the difference between an excellent waterside bar and the absolutely horrible food service. Bar and atmosphere is 5 the food was a big ZERO, so they get 2.5 stars. First the good news. The Tipsy Tarpon could be the best waterside bar in CR. Crackers is cool, but the Tipsy Tarpon has so much more. Larger area, covered, heated, tiki tables, nice stage. The music is good but not too loud. For us, this is the place to go - AFTER dinner, or JUST for drinks. Eat at Crab Plant, Bayside, etc. and head over to the Tipsy Tarpon for after dinner drinks. FOOD - we made the mistake of trying the food here. Six of us waited for over an hour for a simple order. Wings - cold and not crispy at all. Fried pickles, limp, cold and not crispy at all. Redfish sandwich, soggy bun and the fish, was well - fishy smelling and tasted like it smelled. BTW the Redfish sandwich is advertised as a PoBoy - NOT. It came on a brioche bun. The Redfish tacos were the same, fishy smelling. Thinking this fish was frozen and not so fresh. Ahi Nachos, big big mistake, tuna was, again, fishy. A piece of fish that smells and tastes fishy is not something you want to, let alone feel confident about eating. House salad was premade and the only decent tasting thing we ordered. Not one order was finished and some food went directly back. Absolutely no reason to support the food. We had a very nice sever who explained to us the kitchen issue(s). The kitchen is a freaking food truck/trailer backed into the building. We were told that it has 2 fryers and a small griddle and that they have to stagger orders because the trailer does not have the capacity to move food quickly. WTH? Who thought that this would be a good idea? Is this a way to cut corners? A way to somehow forego traditional permitting? Easy to move the kitchen when storms approach? For the life of me who would think that this would work? I did not walk into the back where the trailer was backed into, but I was able to see it from the bar area. I cannot attest to the 2 fryers or small griddle but I have no reason to doubt our server. The cold, soggy, undercooked food really brings this place down. Go for the bar, the music, the atmosphere but DO NOT EAT there. Tipsy Tarpon you can do better, much better. read more

The wings are so good i crave them daily. Deeply recommend if you're visiting. Service was great and so were the drinks

Food quality was low and service was poor. Bartender spent more time on her phone and vaping than working. Wouldn't even stay long enough to ask her a question or to open your beer. Should have been a hint when the menu had almost more pages of ads than food. read more

We went a couple of weeks ago. The music was jamming'. The drinks were not too bad. It is a great place to sit and chill. read more

Tipsy Tarpon - Enjoying the afternoon with my beautiful girlfriend. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Service! This was my 3rd attempt! Epic fail. The ONLY reason I went was for the entertainment! I sat at the bar, waited 10 min before the customers sitting next to me waved the bartender down. When they got her attention she just looked at me. No Hi, could I help you, didn't offer a menu .. no smile! The Bartenders never look up & make eye contact! It's like we are there doing them a favor if we get their attention! Not a welcoming atmosphere at all! It's a lovely venue. JUST NEED NEW BARTENDERS! read more

5 for food and 2 for service , so giving this a 4. We waited there for ages for somebody to come by and actually ask somebody to take our order and was told somebody would be by shortly. After waiting another 15 minutes, we went to the bar to order our food. In the meanwhile, other people were getting their food around us. It was very frustrating. However, the food tasted great, and the server did apologize at the end for having bad service. read more

Waited over an hour for my nachos on a Saturday afternoon! Simple food...received them cold. Lady almost died in white sand area. Not sure why but EMS rescued her. Bartender Never checked up on us after being served at the bar. read more

Tipsy Tarpon - Tiki Bars Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Food was acceptable and deep fried. It was very buggy when I was there. The entire place is a huge porch with a tent over it. Nothing indoors. The views are beautiful on a nice day. Drinks were acceptable if you don't mind drinking out of a plastic disposable cup. read more

Scenery is nice, all out doors but plenty of fans. The service is super friendly and welcoming environment with plenty of parking. First glance food seems pretty affordable. However, once you compare the quality with the portions it's actually quite overpriced for what's being offered. read more

Well, this was a pleasant surprise. Not being from this area, and based solely on the name, I thought this was more of a dive bar. It's not. Really nice outdoor bar and dining area on a lovely waterway. We stopped here for lunch, on a Monday, and the bar and food service were both surprisingly busy. My wife and I each had a redfish basket, her's grilled mine fried. Surprisingly large portion of fish and cooked perfectly. As it happens, we traveled this area about six years ago and saw several of the places we visited back then near the Tipsy Tarpon. Very good visit, and when we come back here again will be looking for it. read more

Fun time with our neighbors - drinks and light bites by the water - i had shrimp tacos delicious and we saw dolphins in the bay awesome sunsets - would go again - on weekends they have music - check the weather it's a tiki hut type place all outdoors read more

Tipsy Tarpon - Tiki Bars Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

The food was excellent and came out promptly. The water view was nice. The tiki hut tables were cute. The server, who is normally a bartender, was pleasant and attentive. My only complaint was the music inside the structure was loud. I think it iso because of the metal roof. It was fine outside the structure and it is open air. read more

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Food was good, the atmosphere was even better. Service wasn't bad. Drinks are pricey. read more

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Terrible service at the bar. 3rd time here. This time I learned my lesson to go elsewhere. Note to management - hire better bartenders or you will go belly up. read more

Not sure why they have signs that say "Absolutely no smoking or vaping." The bartenders and patrons all suck on their vape pacifiers. Rules that mean nothing are just that....nothing. Makes you wonder what else means nothing. read more

Add a fantastic tiki bar ambiance on the beach to really good fried shrimp, and this place should be on your list to try.

Tasha our waitress was AWESOME very friendly and made sure we were taken care of our food came out quickly !!!! We had the red fish dip, fried red fish basket & red fish tacos they were yummy and cooked perfectly. Bonus was enjoying the sunset while we enjoyed our drinks and appetizer. They have outdoor heaters on the patio if you don't want to sit outside at the Tiki tables. read more

Was Looking to try something new in Crystal River after a day on the water So we stopped in. We were told to sit wherever so we found open seats For our party of 7. We watched as several people sat and got waited on. We tried to get the attention of staff with no luck. After 15 minutes we left. It was disappointing that there was no orderly way to be seated and have wait staff speak to us within a timely manner. I was hoping to try the new place in town but now I won't be returning. read more

Finally went here. Loved it!! Great views good food. Lots of boat watching. We had the nachos, small but LOTS of cheese and meats.

Oy.... our server, Meagan, was fantastic. The space is very cool. Food... just awful. The cheese wiz on the loaded nachos was ice cold. I guess the microwave broke. The grilled shrimp tacos... three peel and eat cold shrimp on a tortilla with shredded lettuce. The grilled redfish po'boy? Ice cold. The two stars are for Meagan. read more