This place was recommended to us after kayaking to see the manatees, we asked for a spot with a…read morewater view, and this was the place to come. The building nearby is currently under construction, but surely the location would be much more welcoming once the construction is complete. We ordered the smoked fish dip to share, and I had the fish and chips. The smoked fish dip came with round crackers. I liked that it had a hint of smoky flavor without being overpowering. I'm always a fan of fish and chips, and the portion was generous! The only downside was that the fries were placed under the fish, so by the time I got to them they were a bit greasy and soggy. The view is truly a great selling point -- we spotted birds, fish, and what we believe were dolphins!

The food was really good. The service was exceptional and the atmosphere well, what can you say…read morewhen you're looking out on a beautiful bay? We ordered, fried gator tail, my husband had a tuna poke bowl and I had the grouper bites with an order of french fries. Everything was very good. Service was quick friendly and from our table we saw the beautiful Kings Bay and it was so pretty.. we didn't realize we could sit at the tiki bar, which was right down the path and sit closer to the water, but we'll have to come back to this place and try that out. It's all the same food both places. Everything we ordered you had a choice of fried, blackened, or grilled Our server came back three times to see if everything was good was very attentive and everybody there seemed to work like a team, which makes it nice. .Our total bill came to $69. If we would've used cash, we would've saved three dollars. They also have a gift shop with a bunch of different shirts and Stuffed manatees. You also can book to take a cruise right there out on the bay or to go swimming with the manatees. There is also an attached hotel in boat docks. We will definitely be back there!!!

We'd come to go to the steakhouse next door, but it wasnt open yet, so we walked around the corner…read moreto bayside seafood grille. Its snowbird season and literally all but one table at 5pm was packed in. Our sear was a high top next to the walk way, which gave us plenty of people watching, food smelling and conversation. We were not expecting the live music, but it was nice on a week day evening to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. The food we had, the southwest eggrolls, grouper nuggets and the grouper sandwich. We asked for our fries to be extra crispy and they were perfect. The nuggets were slightly over cooked, but they were really nice. I specifically enjoyed the flavours of the egg rolls. It was really busy, so instead of staying to enjoy the music, we decided to let a couple of ladies have our table as soon and the check was paid. A really nice place to come and enjoy Florida before the summer's heat and humidity encroaches.

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.

This was a pretty cool place. We did a tasting for $15 got to try 6 different items including…read moremoonshine, whiskey, vodka, gin and rum. Andre made the experience memorable. It is veteran owned. I ended up buying a couple of bottles. We will definitely make this a must stop when in the area.

This was an AWESOME little hidden gem! The ambiance is SO stinking cute! We spent the day on the…read moreChazz River and decided to check out this local distillery! So glad we did... $15 for 6 tastings that come with a lil souvenir glass/shooter. Andres was SUPER helpful and engaging alot of fun to share this experience with! The outside is comfy to sit and the inside has some seating. I ordered the Huckleberry Tea HIGHLY recommend its super light but yummm!! And a large variety of spirits!! Will totally be back!!

Love the lobster roll.....bring back the hot version, Please!!! The heated option is so buttery…read moreand yummy, finger licking good.

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.

Their sign says it all. Third-times-the-charm with this place. We had no assigned waitress and it…read moreshowed. We had to flag down someone every time we needed something-Waters (asked 3x), to order, ranch cup (asked 3x), check (asked 2x), etc. YIKES. If you want good customer service don't come here. Food and drinks were okay

Great atmosphere with very attentive staff! Never loud so that you can't have a conversation but…read morelots of fun still. Karaoke at times, special room for special events too!

Following a visit to her orthodontist, my wife and I were looking for a lunch place in the busy…read morearea along Citrus Ave. in Crystal River. KC Wine Bistro intrigued us with its varied menu offerings. Upon walking in, we were asked to sit anywhere. We chose a table inside, not aware that there was ample outdoor seating just out back. We were presented a menu and my wife and I chose to start with traditional lumpias (Filipino egg rolls). My wife ordered the Ahi Tuna BLT and I opted for the Ribeye Rice Bowl. The lumpias were very good. Freshly deep fried, hot and crispy served with a sweet and tangy chili sauce. My wife liked her BLT and the huge spears of fried potatoes served with it. They were quite generous with the pieces of ahi as well. My dish was equally good with tender and flavorful slivers of ribeye in a flavored rice and grilled vegetables. Service was friendly and attentive. After our meal, I chatted up a lady who I learned was the proprietor and who just happened to be from the Philippines. We'll definitely be back!

Stopped in for lunch today with our friends during a little day trip. We got a friendly greeting…read moreand immediately had a server over helping us. My husband ordered a hamburger and said it was one of the best he's ever had. I had chicken shawarma and WOW! Our friends had a gyro shawarma and gyro platter and both just kept bragging about the quality of the food. We will be going back again during our next visit. Again, quality of the food HOT FRESH and the SERVICE was TOP MARKS and HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

We were on our way to a manatee sightseeing in the area and I found this on Yelp, the reviews…read morelooked good so we tried them out. We weren't disappointed at all it was a very nice patio (but might I say that the name of the place"riverside" gives you the impression that is actually on the water but it's in a very good area. Very close to town with easy parking. The service was fast and efficient the food was good and for the area I think it was one of the better choices. They have a band set up for the evenings, and lots of room for people to enjoy a cold beer on the summer night.

My boyfriend and I were in Crystal River, and we're looking for a dog friendly place to have lunch…read more Using Yelp, we found Norton's Riverside Bar and Grill. We arrived and immediately saw the large, well equipped deck and outdoor seating. The tables had umbrellas, and there were outdoor fans. We sat and we're greeted by our server promptly. The menu had all the classic sports bar grub, and a good selection. I chose the blackened grouper sandwich, and my boyfriend had the fish and chips. My sandwich was delicious! A nice bun toasted with blackened grouper, lettuce and tomato (and tartar sauce on the side) and it came with tater tots. My boyfriend said the fish had a nice crunch, and the cole slaw was delicious and sweet. The dog, Saint, loved all of the food, too. Although we don't drink, there was a full bar and drink specials. This restaurant was exactly what we were looking for today, and we are glad we happened up on it!

Wonderful restaurant & food! One of our favorites & great atmosphere! Their service is always good.read more

Very nice. William was our server and he was excellent. I had the jalapeño cornbread and red beans…read moreand rice while the hubs got a burger, all very good. Pretty spot on the water. Plenty of parking.

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.

Typical biker bar. Day time was great but when I went at night the atmosphere was very…read moreintimidating. The service was ok, you could definitely tell this is very much local bar and tourist are not appreciated. As a single woman, I did not feel comfortable. People were vaping THC at the bar, I saw a man peeing next to the building, eew!

Great local bar. Cold beer. Nice staff and very friendly…read more Excellent pirate theme. Pool tables and bands

Great neighborhood bar with live music! Enjoyed the place very much! The band was great and the…read morepeople friendly!