During the day it's a salon, and in the afternoon/evening you can wine and dine! We are foodies and this place delights, surprises and satisfies our palates. Great food has that special ingredient of love that is difficult to replicate. Everything here was fantastic.. we kept asking "are we really in Crystal River?!" We honestly couldn't believe it. We drove past so many times, each time unsure what it was until I saw them on open table. Then went there thinking they only had sushi(for some reason). We had no idea the foodie experience we were about to have... ohhhh and I'm so glad. We ended up having the guava shrimp and grits, steak, crab cakes and caprese salad. Then we ended the night with a key lime CAKE. It was laced with love and crack, Pretty much. It's the perfect balance of chill vibes and great food. Right across from a small airport/hangar. I still can't believe we found this gem! And so thankful:) It's such a perfect little haven! There are so many good things to be said! they have a "Cigarden". It's a cigar patio in the back along with their little garden where they grow their own fresh veggies and herbs! How cool is that?! Oh and to add to it they also have the hottest peppers in the world growing in the back! Don't touch them barehanded. Follow their suggestions in the wine/ beer pairings too. They really know their stuff!! I can't wait to come back! read more

Lillian is a master at her craft. Beautiful color and perfect cut. She is warm and welcoming. I am a snowbird and she is a lifesaver. Working with my timing. Met her last year. She is a gem! read more

YAI YAI - Yai Yai cut and color. - Hair Salons Near Me - Crystal River, Florida

Yai Yai is a class act hair salon10 min from my home, talk about convenient. I have been a customer for 4 years and Lily is a fantastic stylist and knows her stuff. She has a beautiful shop, plenty of parking in the back. This is a full service salon, sells great makeup products, hair products as well. Lily is a very sweet, and patient gal and I am so grateful I started going to her. Highly recommend Yai Yai Salon, you are the best Lily!! Debbie read more

I absolutely love my hair cut. I've been going to YaiYai for about 3 years now and I have always been extremely happy with my results!

Very friendly, knowledgeable and personable. Made me feel very welcome and did an awesome job cutting my hair how I described it; gave me valuable info on hair care too. Price was below expected. Awesome experience and will definitely be going back. Loved Lillian, she is a ball of energy and made it fun. read more

Very nice salon and the owner was super nice. I went for a basic cut but would like to go again for a little more texture. A big plus is the wine bar though it was not open when I went. read more

Lillian is a high quality stylist who does a fantastic job with color and cut. Her salon is very clean and high quality. I love going there!! read more

This place is absolutely exceptional!!! This is my second time here but my first time for one of the Friday night events. I was invited by Lillian at another establishment and we came out to check it out. Firstly, everyone was so nice. Lillian is such a positive and sweet person. The atmosphere was so fun and inviting. The food was fresh, crisp, and scrumptious . I got the ceviche and the cheese plate with a few different drinks. I loved it. The music was on point and overall it was just a relaxing experience!! We will be back and hopefully with some friends. read more

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I seriously needed a post COVID restructuring of the hair do, so being new to Crystal River, I naturally scoped out a few places on Yelp. Honestly, I'm typically a no frills kinda guy where a SuperCuts would suffice... BUT, after seeing a few reviews and checking out the website... do yourself a favor and start there!! Unique is a complete understatement! Even for guys, there is an outdoor cigar lounge!! Grab a beer, or a cappuccino and have a smoke! After hours is more of a social lounge. The owners are great and we're very welcoming to the new guy in town! Although it's a bit more than your average Supercuts, it was still well worth it! I'll go out on a limb and say one of the best cuts I've ever had... but let's be honest, there's really no comparison! read more

The BEST salon I have been to in my 17 years living in FL. I first went to Yai Yai to have my very long braid cut for "Wigs for Kids" a year ago and now won't go anywhere else! Lillian is one of the sweetest persons I know! read more

Michelle did my nails and she was really amazing. She takes her time and makes sure she does the job correctly. I got the shellac manicure and I love it. Although I live in la, whenever I'm back here in crystal River I would definitely come back for a mani and next time a pedi. I highly recommend this salon. It's very clean with quality products and the staff is very friendly. read more

This place is amazing. Awesome food and service. This place has a great atmosphere. It's like having dinner at someone's home. Chef Donnie is the best! read more

My husband and I have been going to Yai Yai for 10 years or more now. The service is always top and the hair cuts the latest style. We will not go anywhere else to have our hair cuts read more

The restaurateurs of Yai Yai Style Lounge understand the theater of dining, and what to do with it, as well as anyone. They inherited two of the best stages in Crystal River bringing out the inherent drama of Liilian's design & delicious cuisine making Yai Yai Style Lounge a restaurant that's relentlessly entertaining. From the server's patter of affordable prices, everything is all beautiful together, like the gestures of actors trying to reach the back row. Borrowing from Continental cuisine, Lillian & Paul have hit upon a style that's both showing and substantial. The service seamless & gracious, and the decor wooded paneling, fresco ceilings & walls, padded seats wide enough for two with the best qualities are all its own. 530 North Suncoast Boulevard, Crystal River, FL 34429 (352-795-7625). read more

Our first experience was wonderful! The name is misleading though. We passed this place on many occasions and never realized it's transformed into a fantastic restaurant in the evening! They definitely need to increase advertising. Food and wine choices are many and varied. Argentinian Steak was done perfectly. Shrimp Scampi was luscious. Requested it served over rice rather than linguine. Sampled the Krab cakes and spring rolls. Sushi and salads are available. Try it; you'll like it! read more

This place is awful! The owner has no idea what she is doing with hair. Had the worse hair cut of my life and not just me my mother did also. On top of the awful hair cut getting a refund took forever. She actually wanted to try to fix it but you can't add the hair back on when you cut it too short. Please do NOT go here. On top of the hair why on earth would you try to serve food in a salon?? This place makes no sense. Prices, quality, service, everything is terrible. If a negative reacting was possible I would give -4 stars. read more

YAI YAI Style Lounge is simply amazing! I received my blueprint of my growth patterns and hair characteristics prior to my hair design. The style staff is professional and HIGHLY knowledgeable -- without question the highest trained hair stylists (called Xperts) in the area. Additionally, I decided to enjoy the lounge after my hair services. I had an amazing meal that included a flatbread -- then I had a salmon toss over linguine -- they also serve sushi. You can tell that the ingredients they use are the very highest quality. The lounge staff is equally pleasant and knowledgeable. They have an extensive wine list and also craft beer. I will be back VERY soon! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more