Following a visit to her orthodontist, my wife and I were looking for a lunch place in the busy area 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! read more

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Stopped in for lunch today with our friends during a little day trip. We got a friendly greeting and 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!! read more

Best burger in the area, bar none! And we tried them all. We will be coming back for sure! read more

Our first night in crystal river we walked over to KCs. Read good things about the food and the food and drinks. Friendly people and the food was good even though it took a real long time to get it. read more

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We came to try this spot as new residents of CR and were warmly welcomed. I chose a glass of Washington State cab for myself. When it was poured, I noticed the bottle with the name of the wine I chose said it was a blend from CA. I pointed it out to bartender and she said she never noticed that. During this time, friends of owner came in and she left it with me to drink instead of a cab. I wish I would have pushed the issue but moreover I felt ahe should have made a correction for me. We stayed as they were busy with people coming in from a wine tasting event and we enjoyed talking to the other customers. Just seemed like she didn't care ? read more

I ordered the tuna BLT. The tuna, which was rare-I usually enjoy-but the texture and taste clearly indicates it had been thawed from frozen and was NOT fresh. I spent $25 for a BLT after having to remove the tuna. read more

I love coming here for the fresh food, great wine and ambiance. The wine club and events are an added bonus. The service is incredible too. My husband and I have been enjoying their fresh made bowls in recent months. They are incredible. read more

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Very small and very cozy. Excellent service! The bartender is the owner and he knows his wines! He had been great at recommending wines based on your taste. The seafood sections are outstanding. I go for the grouper. Perfectly pan seared and served with delicious rice and fresh seasonal veggies. In addition, they serve the most delicious lumpia. All the food is amazing! Check it out! read more

We sat on the patio for lunch, which was quiet. We split the ahi tuna for an appetizer....nice portion and excellent quality. We split the ahi BLT...what a nice combination. The owner stopped by to make sure everything was to our liking. Our server was attentive and very pleasant. Highly recommend...excellent food quality and nice size portions. read more

Nice beer and wine selections. Food is fantastic. Lumpia are their specialty in my opinion. Jeff is so friendly and knowledgeable. Nice courtyard seating for private parties or groups. Always enjoy. read more

Great food and I mean amazing! The wines are good too and make sure you get dessert! Amazing service and a nice outdoor patio.

Wonderfully prepared and presented dinners, with just the right balance of flavors, an amazing bar repertoire as well. Highly recommend as a place for lunch and dinner equally. read more

Wonderful dinne! The restaurant looks like it is part of the tavern in downtown Crystal River but it's a wonderful find. Great selection of great wines at affordable price. I loved the red house sangria . The outdoor patio was hidden in the back and beautifully decorated. I had the chicken shawarma with a side salad and it was wonderfu. We loved the fish and chips and the angus burger. Overall it was a great experienc. read more

I've lived in the town for 3 years, and I can't believe that I have only just found this place! The owner, Jeff, is extremely welcoming and kind. Excellent food and an incredible ambiance. The back patio is gorgeous, the wine selection is wonderful, and it was a great overall experience. We'll definitely be back soon! read more

The food was AMAZING, and the service was great. We had the ribeye Lumpia appetizer, Blackened Grouper and Hangar Steak. The flavors were incredible. We will be back!! read more

Went to KC Wine Bistro fora nice dinner and were NOT disappointed! Excellent eclectic menu. We tried the traditional lumpia, gyro and black grouper dinner. The prices were super reasonable, service was personalized and Jeff the owner was so friendly! Makes you feel welcome right out of the gate. They know how to treat their guests! All the wine and beer selections we heard him give seemed spot on with the tables around us all enjoying his recommendations as well. Will definitely be back! read more

The traditional lumpia was great as well as the wings. I had never had white sangria before and it was delicious! The service was prompt and very friendly. My book group had a nice quiet table to discuss our book and other things- will be back! read more

Great service and great food. Our favorite place in the area! Warm and friendly ambiance.

Jeff tge owner and Heather were great. Food was excellent. Atmosphere was friendly and warm. You must visit if your in Crystal River. You'll have a g reat time! read more

This is my favorite place in town. They have Amazing food and a very nice selection for a glass of wine. The food is great with a wide selection of choices that are exceptionally prepared. Currently I'm hooked of the bowls! Noodles or rice with choice of protein, sautéed veggies and an addictive spicy soy sauce. Hamburgers are outstanding and another favorite is the Ahi tuna. They have fish and salads . They are very friendly and it's a great place to go without the typical "bar" food. read more

Ordered Ribeye Hoagie Combo and Ribeye Lumpia. Absolutely delicious!! Not only was food great it got to our house in record time. Definitely will order delivery again and maybe even go to the restaurant. read more

You felt welcomed. The food was very good. Nice wine and bistro. Great ambiance to sit and enjoy a glass of wine or beer with your food. Friday nights is live music outside on the back. This place you don't want to miss. read more

So so so good. My Wife had a nice wine, I had a Florida beer, so nice The calamari was tender and very nice. Not the rubbery stuff at other places. Very good. Staff was nice, courteous and the place was inviting. Glad we looked at the menu outside before settling on another place read more

Great food, nice wine collection and great service. Try the Lumpias! We would highly recommend. read more

We've been to KC Wine Bistro 3-4 times. Each time the wait staff and owner were wonderful. We enjoy the variety of lumpia they serve as well and the entree's. Has a very relaxing feel.. read more

Adorable wine bar! We stopped in for a drink and we're pleasantly surprised! They didn't really have a dessert selection other than ice cream, but they do have some decent looking food, beer, wine, and a coffee bar. The owner was also incredibly nice and was working when we came in. He picked out the perfect glass of wine for me! They have QR pay at this place. Pretty neat option for no contact payment. read more

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I came in here in the early afternoon to do a little work on my computer and just wanted a Dessert and a drink..I found the right place..Amber greeted me and showed me the Patio which was absolutely perfect for what I needed to do..I wanted to sit outside and enjoy the day...I got to meet the owner Jeff and talked to him about bringing. A large group in...they had quite an extensive menu and it smelled so good in there.lpve the Patio area and cannot wait to come back with friends...i had their dessert, Limpia..served 3 on the llate..Peach, Berry and Guava...o took a bite of each and they were delish! I am looking forward to coming back to this hidden gem.... read more

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Great place, super cozy and welcoming. Definitely family vibes, would highly recommend to come here. Also for the spring rolls on the menu, try a variety of them as an appetizer, you won't be disappointed! read more

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There food was so good that I have no photos to post, it was all eaten so quickly! John gave great service, and had fantastic recommendations :) read more

Fantastic food!!! Try alllll the Lumpia's! Some of our highlights were the homemade Kalamata olive dressing, the onion rings, chicken wings with Franks, trout, whatever sauce they serve with the rice... everything was just fantastic! read more

Excellent Food !!! Sit out back with all the water falls, fire pit & over head lighting ! Ask for Crazy Christine as your waitress!!! read more

Second time here. The food is amazing and the service is wonderful. It is a husband and wife local place that we drove from Tampa to go to. With all the restaurants we have available in Tampa this place is soooo worth the drive to come to. We will be back on a regular basis. We love our food and wine (and beer). The is a must place to go!!!!! read more

Small and nice restaurant. The food is very fresh. We enjoyed the dinner. The waiter was friendly. We were taken care of even though many customers presented. read more

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All food was excellent especially enjoyed the blackened Hog Fish meal. Friendly staff well designed facility great priceing. Will certainly be visiting much more! read more

If you're looking for a friendly atmosphere with great food and excellent service, KCs is your place. The very different kalamata olive dressing on my salad paired beautifully with the ribeye schwarma I'd be having as an entree. They also were kind enough to accommodate my husband's desire to have a scallop platter, rather than in a rice or noodle bowl. For us, it will be worth the hour drive from our home to enjoy KCs again. read more

1601 KC Wine and Koffee Bar Thursday, March 28, 2024 9:24 AM Review by My Out n About - Robert and Sheila Henley FB - https://www.facebook.com/groups/myoutnabout Bar x of 1800 different bars Name: KC Wine and Koffee Bar Location: Crystal River, FL Date: 03-26-24 Overall Rating (1-10): 6 Description: Nice upscale Restaurant with a bar in the downtown area of Crystal River. We did not eat there, but the menu looked interesting and the service for our cocktails was excellent. R&S Rating Scale (1-10) 5 meets expectations Atmosphere: 6 Pool Tables: No Darts: No Food Price: $ NA Food Quality: NA Liquor: Yes Beer: Yes Wine: Yes Drink Price: Bacardi Water $7.50 Drink Quality: 5 Music: Canned Cleanliness: 8 Fun: 5 Staff: 6 Purse Hangers: Yes Non Smoking: Restrooms: MA read more

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I stopped in late morning because I thought it was a coffee shop. Well, they technically do serve coffee but it was such a fun ambience with people already eating lunch and having wine, I considered skipping the coffee and going straight to wine. The vibe in here is so inviting, warm and cozy. Will definitely return for food and try to line it up when they have music. A real local vibe area. Highly recommend. Very friendly staff. read more

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I consistently get excel service, tasty food, and good wine at KC's. I always bring my friends and relatives when they are down.

What a great place so happy their efforts have paid off. Quaint , excellent food and attentive servers. Cindy, you're the greatest. Good menu with a wide selection of entrees, shareable, and handheld offerings. Jeff and his team care, and when you care, your product shows. Thank the kitchen staff also. read more

Excellent food and service. Red snapper was delicious. My wife had the blt pita and totally enjoyed it also. Fantastic quaint atmosphere.