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    Seafood Seller & Cafe

    4.5 (1k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Blacken scallops with collard greens on the side
    Suz M.

    Our boat captain and guide recommended this restaurant for great seafood, and he's never steered us wrong when it comes to places to stay or things to do. So when Captain Bryan suggested this spot, we knew it was worth a visit..and he was absolutely right. I live in Florida and eat a lot of seafood, but this place truly stands out. The crab cakes practically melt in your mouth...big, tender chunks of crab with just enough breading to hold them together. I ordered the blackened scallops with collard greens, and wow... the South must have a secret, because they were some of the best greens I've ever had. We also took some beignets to go, served with raspberry and chocolate sauces on the side. Be sure to eat them warm--and maybe share--because you'll be tempted to finish the whole tray yourself. We're already looking forward to coming back this winter to try more of the menu. Highly recommended.

    Delicious jambalaya
    David G.

    SSC has incredible food at well below market prices. I was at a seafood dive next to a marina and spent 1/3 more and got less food that was not nearly as tasty. If you are anywhere near Crystal River, make the drive over, you will be glad you did!

    Chocolate brownie with ice cream
    christopher c.

    We've been here many times & I thought i do another review.Seafood Seller always delivers great service & delicious food. Even at 2pm Tuesday,the place was packed. Nachos was great but messy .lots of flavor & portion huge,it was my meal. We had the oysters for appetizer & there delicious.son had po boy and wifey had chowder. Definitely best seafood in Crystal river

    Fried crawfish tacos and Jambalaya
    Carrie M.

    We had a good time at this seafood restaurant, but the food was overwhelmingly salty. I got the fried crawfish tacos, which thankfully were not salty and very tasty, and everyone in the group all agreed that I had ordered the best-tasting dish. Some of the dishes others had ordered were very salty. I got my tacos with a side of jambalaya, which tasted good in the first bite, but then the saltiness started getting to me. It would have been so good if there were less sodium. This was the same case with the crawfish etoufee. The flavours were good, but it was overwhelmingly salty. My friends shared oysters, and there was a good BOGO deal for oysters by the dozen. They happily slurped them up. I did not partake as I am not a fan of oysters, but they seemed really good to my oyster aficionado friends.

    Soft shell crabs
    Tracy P.

    We visit Seafood Sellers every time we visit Crystal River. The food is always as good as the last time we visited. We really enjoy the bacon oysters. We had the grilled scallops, crab cakes and soft shell crabs. All were perfectly cooked and all plates were completely cleared! The waitress was very attentive checking in our is making sure we had what we needed. The restaurant is in a strip mall so be looking out for it. There is a combination of boots and tables along with the bar for seating. This is a very nice restaurant that feels like home. Definitely recommend this to everyone we meet

    Grilled shrimp, hush puppies and fries
    Andy R.

    They say don't judge a book by its cover, and that adage also applies to strip mall restaurants. Seafood Seller is a surprising feast of options. Great shrimp, grouper, and other Cajun-inspired dishes. The servers were helpful and fast. Some booths are large and a small bar area, making the whole place feel cozy. I would go back just for the hush puppies!

    Lightly blackened hogfish
    Dwaine C.

    Jimmy always make you feel good at his restaurant. The food is always fresh. Specials are always changing. You can buy fresh seafood for home or they cook it for you. My wife got the stuffed shrimp. The crab stuffing was delicious. I got the whole fried hog fish. My favorite fish. It was huge and amazing.,service is always friendly. Restaurant is clean and jimmy might just bring out some magic.

    Crawfish Etouffee
    Corissa L.

    Good Cajun food in Crystal River! Although, I did read a review that the food was a bit too salty and I will have to agree that the flavors may be a bit better without the extra salt. We had the Blue Crab Claws, Grouper Nuggets, Crawfish Etouffee, and Jambalaya. I probably would have been happier with Gumbo over the Jambalaya, but I recently had Gumbo so wanted something different. And my husband loved the sauce in the Etouffee, and his only complaint was that there was not enough crawfish. For dessert we had beignets. It was not Cafe du Monde, but they were good and we devoured them. The restaurant is in a strip mall but it's busy and lively. Our server was excellent and efficient. A good place to stop in if you are in need of a Cajun fix.

    Our fresh scallops that we brought in off the boat.
    Heather B.

    From the outside it may look like your average strip mall joint. BUT - it is much more than that. A hidden gem if you will. Brought our catch of scallops and grunt. Had the scallops sautéed with garlic butter, the grunt was blackened, grilled and then Louisianne style. That roux sauce was exceptional. So much so that we asked for an extra bowl to pour over our scallops. Our sides included hush puppies, jalepeno cornbread and red beans and rice. It is rare that I say EVERYTHING was fantastic. Truth is - I highly recommend this place to everyone staying in crystal river. Have fresh caught scallops or fish? Bring them in. Have the kitchen prepare it. You will not be disappointed. What an amazing way to end a day out on the water.

    Fried okra perfect. Wild caught Key west shrimp excellent . Red beans and rice tasty .
    haji haji a.

    Menu has so many fantastic items featured . Difficult to make a decision as everything sounds amazing Went with the clams. The boss went with the key west shrimp. Beignets to finish. Great service and ambience

    Larry the Crawfish visited our table!
    Eddie V.

    Greeted at the door and we were seated after just a few minute wait on a busy night. Service was prompt. The Blacked snapper was good (although it arrived grilled, not blackened). The jambalaya and red beans/rice were excellent. The place was comfortable and everyone seemed to be having a good time. We enjoyed the visit and will be back!

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    Waitress was a sweet girl but the food was some good f the worst I have ever had. I ordered a crab cake which had the worst flavor and was on the dry side. My husband ordered a $36. plate with crab cake and catfish smothered in some gravy, he took one bite and was like, "seriously I can't eat this"". My husband is not picky, I tried it and agreed. I don't recommend their foo

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    Marissa was awesome; very knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. She gave some excellent…read morerecommendations and made sure I enjoyed one of their signature cocktails, which was a great way to start the meal. I ordered the blackened mahi sandwich with seasoned fries. The fish tasted fresh, the fries were crispy and well-seasoned, and the blackened seasoning on the mahi had just the right amount of flavor without overpowering the fish. This waterfront restaurant did not disappoint. They also have an outdoor tiki bar. If you're looking for a fun, laid-back atmosphere on the water, you will find it here. You can relax with a drink, enjoy the scenery, and take in the beautiful views, especially the sunset. I'd definitely recommend Riverfront Social whether you're stopping in for lunch, grabbing drinks with friends, or looking for a casual dinner with a great view. I would love to come back the next time I'm in town. Atmosphere: 9 | 10 Service: 9.5 | 10 Food: 9 | 10

    First I'll say the food we had was very good..no complaints. Prices were reasonable for semi fine…read moredining. I had a bacon and mushroom pasta that was great but did need a piece of garlic bread and it would have been perfect. I had to ask our server if we could get started with drinks before we ordered. He was pleasant about it and probably just forgot? Service was just ok. Didn't really have any ambiance. It was late afternoon and the restaurant was quiet. We are new to the area and are trying out the local restaurants, so while I doubt I'll go back, if asked I would recommend them for their food quality.

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    Food was good and the Life music was amazing. Unfortunately the beers were not cold, I tried both,…read morebottles and draft, very disappointed because if you have a bar you should know that people love a very cold beer.

    Stopped by Norton's Riverside Bar & Grill in Crystal River for lunch, and unfortunately it just…read morewasn't a good experience. The service was the highlight of the visit--the bartenders were genuinely friendly, attentive, and made me feel welcome. That's the main reason I'm giving this place two stars. The food, however, was disappointing. I ordered my burger medium, but it arrived raw in the center. The onion rings were overly greasy with a heavy, unimpressive batter. After reading other reviews, I noticed someone else had a similar experience with the patty melt, so my meal may not have been an isolated issue. The atmosphere wasn't for me either. It feels much more like a neighborhood dive bar than a restaurant, with multiple TVs, loud music, constant chatter, and live entertainment outside all competing at once. If you're looking for a lively sports bar where you can watch a game, have a drink, and socialize, this may be exactly what you're after. I prefer a quieter, more relaxed dining experience, so it simply wasn't a good fit. The restaurant also has a dog-friendly patio, which many people enjoy, though it's not something I personally look for when dining out. Overall, I think Norton's has a loyal local following, and I can understand why some people enjoy the casual bar atmosphere. For me, though, the combination of the underwhelming food and the very loud environment means I won't be returning. The staff deserved better than the meal they were serving, because their friendliness and service were the best part of the visit.

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    The Crab Plant is exactly what you think of when you think of "Crystal River". It's a cash only…read moreseafood establishing nestled on the water with probably 100's of crab traps sitting on the outside. There was a wait for a table but my boyfriend and I were able to secure 2 spots at the bar. The waitresses/bartenders are BUSSSYYY but they never let our drinks be empty. We both ordered 2 low seafood boils which had sausage, corn, potato's, crawfish, shrimp, mussels/clams and a blue crab in it and covered in old bay with a side of garlic butter. We could not stop talking about this dinner the next day. Everything was so fresh and juicy. For 3 beers, 2 seafood boils with tip we paid $82 which is not a bad deal at all. We absolutely will be back.

    It pains me to write this review as 2 years ago I went to this restaurant with my mother and had an…read moreamazing meal and experience. I'm thinking management must have changed because wow the staff has been better. We both ordered the same thing which we loved from our last trip 2 years ago, the Royal Red Alfredo. We get our dish and it is clearly not what we ordered last time but figure we haven't seen our waitress for 10 minutes and she never even checked on us. We had been out all day so we're starving. Oh, worth mentioning...it was my Birthday. Didnt even get a "Happy Birthday" after mentioning it to our waitress. My mother had to get a refill from the bar. The more we eat the more we realize this wasn't what we ordered, but rather the Shrimp Scampi variant. We call for the manager who argues with us over what an Alfredo sauce is which clearly it is not...he swears it is and that it has separated into God knows what as all we see is a soppy mess of butter and garlic. I show him a picture from Yelp of another customer's Alfredo from the restaurant we are CURRENTLY sitting in and told this is an old picture...We both realize we're getting gaslit as we know what an alfredo sauce is and had the exact dish so we know what it looks like. We agreed that we ate the food and will pay the price for the scampi dish they served us which is $2 cheaper than what we actually ordered. They refused to lower the bill so we left and paid without tipping. I've never had an experience quite like this where the manager will not even work with you. Not even an apology...we will never be back here again. You can judge for yourself if that looks like Alfredo to you. If you want straight seafood, this place might be alright, but the service we received was absolutely terrible.

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