We stopped in for drinks and this place is a party. Full house on weekends. Live Music outside and…read moremusic playing inside. We sat at the bar and it was fun drinking and watching the party. Service bar is very good and fast.

Wonderful craft cocktail bar!! I had a delicious rosemary lavender martini and probably the best…read moreceviche I've ever had (flatbread made in-house!). The bartender with the short blond hair was such a breath of fresh air, and I loved her warm and welcoming demeanor! Highly recommend!

After a long day out on the water fishing, we were starving and stumbled upon Deadman's Bay at the…read moreSteinhatchee Marina -- and what a find it was! We ordered jumbo blue crab claws, bacon cheeseburgers, bone-in wings, and washed it all down with cold beers. To top it off, we finished with a slice of Key Lime pie. Every single dish came out hot, fresh, and cooked to order -- exactly what you want after a full day on the water. But the real highlight of our visit was our waitress Kiley. She was absolutely fantastic -- attentive, friendly, and made sure our drinks were never empty. Great service like hers is hard to find and makes all the difference. If you're in the Steinhatchee area and looking for great food and even better service, don't walk -- run to Deadman's Bay. We'll definitely be back next fishing trip!

We visited Fiddler's Restaurant on a Monday evening and had a good overall experience. There were…read moreplenty of tables available, which made for a relaxed atmosphere. Our waitress was attentive throughout the meal, and the manager/owner (I'm not sure which) personally came by to check on us. I also noticed him visiting other tables, which was a nice touch and showed good customer service. We originally wanted to sit outside because the view and setting are beautiful, but the Steinhatchee gnats were definitely out that evening. Unfortunately, I forgot our gnat spray -- and around here you know that's almost mandatory! We started with the conch fritters, and those were a hit with both of us. Very flavorful and definitely something I'd order again. I ordered the scallops, which were tasty, although they weren't served very hot and the breading was falling off a bit. My husband had the shrimp dinner and enjoyed his meal as well. The salad bar was fresh and nicely stocked, which we appreciated. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and would return, especially for the atmosphere, friendly service, and conch fritters.

We stopped in on the weekend of the Fiddler Crab festival in Steinhatchee, Fl…read more Our first choice was busy, with an hour wait, and a storm coming in, we opted for Fiddler's. We were warned that there were only 2 wait staff on at the time, and to be patient. To that, our waitress had the sweetest southern accent, her name started with an M, she was amazing. She handled her section, yes we waited but had no real complaints. The prices were a bit out of line with the food offerings. I paid $25.99 for some tender, juicy shrimp and $29.99 for a plate of "fried scallop" all were the size of a nickle and tasted like punched ray wing. I iver heard another customer state that they would like more chicken in their Chicken Alfredo, as the serving they got, 4 peices was ridiculous for the price they charge.

Alana the bar tender is very good at her job. She had to deal with some rough customers who were…read moremaking some patrons a little nervous. A very entertaining, true Florida, off the beaten path experience. While the restaurant is not the best in the world, it's pretty good and the only option on a Tuesday night that we could find. The place was crowded and we were taken care of with the right level of attention. We stayed in the newly remodeled first floor of one of the buildings. There's still lots of cleanup and re-building to do. It's a little sad to see Steinhatchee suffer so much. But glad to see folks trying to make a go of life again.

Another amazing evening of fun entertainment and the best sunset on the Gulf of Mexico! The food…read moretruck offerings filled the air as we exited our vehicle. We decided to share one of our favorite haunts in Cedar Key Florida.with our friend Laura before she heads back to blustery Iowa. She loved it and found the entertainment to be very enjoyable. It is quite a trek from Ocala roundtrip but we just can't help ourselves. We shall return!

The vibes of this place were great! I loved the outdoor seating options and the live music (shout…read moreout to the broken string band) was amazing! There was a nice sea breeze and a pier you could walk out on with a few tables there too. There is a food truck that is always on site that serves some tasty beef tacos with a delicious homemade pico as well as several other food options. Drink service at the bar was very slow as several people (I assume locals) came in after me but were served before me. It's great that everyone knows everyone, but we out of towners would like to support you too. We only ended up getting one drink each because of this.

Review by My Out n About - Robert and Sheila Henley FB -…read morehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/myoutnabout Name: Little Bar Location: Live Oak, FL Date: 03-28-24 Overall Rating (1-10): 7 Description: NO FOOD. Very small bar in the downtown area of Live Oak, FL. Full of local friendly characters. If you like dive beer bars with good people, this is your spot. Very smokey though. R&S Rating Scale (1-10) 5 meets expectations Atmosphere - Dive Bar - 7 Food Price - NA Food Quality- NA Liquor - no Beer - yes Wine - yes Drink Price - Busch Light $2.50 Drink Quality- NA Music: Juke Box Pool Tables: Yes Cleanliness- 5 Fun - 7 Staff - 7 Purse Hangers- NO Smoking Restrooms - 5

It is indeed a little bar in a wee little building that was probably some sort of shop prior to its…read moreuse in this capacity. It's not far from the heart of downtown Live Oak and not far from the railroad tracks, either, of which you become quickly aware when a freight train passes by. Despite the small space, they have a pool table inside, a bar (of course) and that pool table doubles as a buffet table when they have potlucks and the like. There is apparently also an outdoor tiki bar area in the yard behind the building but I didn't go back there. Beer is the preferred spirit it seems and the crowd is about 99% locals, mostly middle-aged but some in their early to mid twenties. The theme therefore is country/biker to an extent but they were playing old hard rocks standards when I was there and then . . . something . . . not sure what it was, but some song I remember from the early 2000s that probably was Linkin Park or a band that copied Linkin Park. So aside from the B-list or C-list early 2000s blast from the past, a very cool and low-key bar in a very handy location in Live Oak.

Suicide Oppossum Saloon (SOS) was 10 minutes from Ichetucknee Springs. My friend and I wanted to…read moregrab lunch before driving back to Jacksonville. And we didn't want to eat fast food or at a chain restaurant. There was no one else in the large dining room so we decided to sit at the bar. You can't see the bar from the dining room as you must walk through a door. The bar was nice with pads along the edge and hooks underneath to hang your purse. The bartender was friendly and attentive. I ordered fried fish which came with hushpuppies and fries. My lunch was deliscious! The fish was fresh and there was the perfect amount of breading (not too much). The straw fries were hot and yummy. I only ate half and took the rest home for dinner. There was a huge outdoor patio in the back. And both the dining room and patio had stages for live music. This spot had dive vibes but was super clean (even the bathroom). I tasted my friends burger and it was fabulous! I wanted both my meal and my friends meal lol! I highly recommend you stop in and try SOS!

Such nice people. Food was fine. French fries like MacD had it 15 years ago just better. I had the…read morecatfish, kids had the fried chicken, wife had the fish sandwich. It was all good. I would recommend trying the place. Nothing fancy, definitely dive vibe which we really like. If you camping around here not many choices but this is a good one after some tubing.

This place is awesome. I was first in the morning after a visit to the Springs and they were…read moresetting up for customer appreciation. Couldn't stay for that unfortunately, but had a quick cold one and bartender was really sweet. Seems like a motorcycle-friendly place, which is great. Sports everywhere, lots of memorabilia and merchandise. I will definitely be back and bring friends!

3 days after visiting here I had a charge on my credit card for a Mickey's phone/mail order. I was…read morepolite and tipped the bartender well but it seemed not being a local was an issue, either way it's fraud and if I didn't notice the one charge to freeze my card, who knows how long or how often they do this.

If you're anywhere near Perry or Keaton Beach and you don't stop at The Bird Rack, you're missing…read moreone of North Florida's best hidden gems. This place is pure coastal‑country magic -- the kind of spot where the food hits hard, the drinks stay cold, and the vibe feels like home. From the moment you walk in, you get that perfect mix of sports‑bar energy and beach‑road chill. Locals laughing, TVs rolling, the smell of burgers and wings drifting through the air -- it's the kind of atmosphere you can't fake. And the food? Man, listen. * The burgers come out juicy, stacked, and seasoned like somebody back there actually cares. * The wings are exactly what wings should be -- crispy outside, tender inside, and sauced like they mean it. * The shrimp baskets and rotating fish sandwiches remind you you're just minutes from the Gulf. * Even the fries and tenders hit that comfort‑food sweet spot. It's the kind of menu that doesn't need a fancy website because the regulars already know: everything on it is good. Service is friendly, the drinks are cold, and the whole place feels like a spot where stories get told and memories get made. Whether you're rolling in after a long day on the water, grabbing dinner with the family, or just wanting a solid meal without the nonsense -- The Bird Rack delivers every single time. Jimmy Garcia UNITED STATES ARMY RT VETERAN

With not much in the area...OK, nothing in the local area, this is it. From what I hear, it's where…read moreall the locals hang out on the weekends. What the heck, let's try it. If you're not a local, most will know! There's a pretty big dirt parking lot, but it fills up quick as this place doesn't even open till 8pm (closed at 4am). Inside, it's definitely a locals bar and everyone seemed to know each other. So as a stranger, I was definitely getting looks. But people were really cool and friendly. There's 3 pool tables and a few big screen monitors. There's also a couple dart boards if that suits your fancy. None of the draft beers were pouring during my visit...they said too much foam wss coming out.

Stopped into this place during the Cedar Key Seafood Festival. Excellent service and strong drinks…read more Also, lots of interesting and fun people to talk to. Highly recommended!

Bonish Studio Bar - Cedar Key This is an old fashion…read moreneighborhood bar, set in a resort community. Trevor the Bartender made my wife and I feel right at home. I think they offer 100+ bourbons! My Angel's Envy "bourbon old fashion" was delicious! We sat and shot the breeze with Trevor, watched a bit of sports, read the humorous signs/ plaques and just chilled. Great place to spend an hour of your vacation. Five starts!

So great and affordable! Peel and eat shrimp, $20 for two…read moredozen medium shrimp served hot and delicious with Bay seasoning and drawn butter. Couldn't eat but half of them. Big perfect hush puppies as good as I've had. Karen had fried shrimp that were a beautiful dozen with crispy fries. Atmosphere casual country and service fast and friendly. What's not to like?

Before we go on a trip, we always do research about the best places to eat. This one was rated high…read moreso we decided to try it out. Our first red flag (and I will say it almost made us just turn around and leave) was the surly hostess who seated us. Although the place was not busy at the time (5ish on a Friday night) she wanted to seat us at the bar. We told her we preferred a table so her next move was to put us at a table right in front of the live band stage. Did I mention they were NOT busy?! So we were jerks and moved ourselves to a side table. Our server was super sweet and friendly. We started with the half dozen oysters which ended up being $24! We have been to high end restaurants (Michelin) and never paid $4 per piece. I got the grilled fish which came as a bunch of tough pieces with very little flavoring. The best thing on my plate? The greens. Hubs got blackened scallops. He enjoyed those. When I say I don't usually give poor reviews, I did think twice before even posting this one since so many people enjoy this restaurant