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!!!

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!

Great outdoor on-the-water spot with live music!…read more We sat at one of the covered tables near the stage. Our server was very attentive and never left us waiting for food or drink. We shared the fish tacos which were light, fresh and tasty. Overall a great experience, we'll be back when up that way.

We've been coming since they opened. Met the owners, super nice people. I'm not sure they realize…read morewhat bad service they have. The one bartender literally looks right past you as if you are invisible instead of noticing that you are waiting for a drink. I had to pull out a fifty dollar bill before they asked if we wanted a drink. (We were sitting at The Bar) terrible service. There's other bars on the water.

Bartender was great and made some decently strong drinks. Kept candy family entertained will…read moredefinitely be back

I won a gift card through the citrus County Chronicle to castaways... I've drove by there so many…read moretimes but I never stopped and I always heard they had good wings. So after winning the gift card, I decided to stop in and I had the mango habanero wings! They were fantastic!! There were several old timers in there and I had fantastic conversation also. Mary, the bartender was very sweet and on top of her game. So I paid with my gift card and they tell me that the gift card was issued in 2023 but they were gonna honor it since I was a big winner. They didn't have to do that but they did and I'm glad! I will be returning for more wings and fantastic conversation. Thank you so much castaways for making my first time visit there a great visit and eating the cost of my wings because the gift card was from a previous owner donation. Thank you!!!! DID I SAY THE WINGS WERE GOOD??!!

Can't go wrong with their daily 10 under $10! Pit stopped here between Ocala and heading home. The…read more10 for $10 means you get to choose between 10 entrees (with two sides) under $10. We both got the 4oz grilled pork chop with coleslaw and house salad. The food was nothing too special, but we were full. We also ordered a couple of beers and shots, which was on happy hour. Overall - it's a cheap place to eat and you definitely get money for your buck. They have pool tables upstairs and two arcade games. You need quarters for which we didn't have. Our server was nice enough to make change for us, but we had to head out.

Service was quite good, but the food was very basic. Nothing special. Not worth coming back.read more

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.

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.

Great Irish bar vibes. Service was great ... menu was about what would be expected and a couple…read moreother items too. Food had some pretty good attention to detail. Everything came out on time, hot, and had good presentation. Great place to cool off and have a drink. Check it out.... Muscles B+ Tuna A Bread A Drinks A Burger B+ Fish n chips B+

Great place to stop for a beer. Staff is friendly and helpful. One of my favorite ride to's.read more

Saturday nights with live music and a food truck- great service here! On Lake Rousseau, beautiful…read moreview.