Another amazing evening of fun entertainment and the best sunset on the Gulf of Mexico! The food…read moretruck offerings filled the air as we exited our vehicle. We decided to share one of our favorite haunts in Cedar Key Florida.with our friend Laura before she heads back to blustery Iowa. She loved it and found the entertainment to be very enjoyable. It is quite a trek from Ocala roundtrip but we just can't help ourselves. We shall return!

The vibes of this place were great! I loved the outdoor seating options and the live music (shout…read moreout to the broken string band) was amazing! There was a nice sea breeze and a pier you could walk out on with a few tables there too. There is a food truck that is always on site that serves some tasty beef tacos with a delicious homemade pico as well as several other food options. Drink service at the bar was very slow as several people (I assume locals) came in after me but were served before me. It's great that everyone knows everyone, but we out of towners would like to support you too. We only ended up getting one drink each because of this.

Ate here the other night after fishing. Food was good, but the portions are small. I got the crab…read moreclaws appetizer -- only a few claws served in an oversized basket, which made it feel even more sparse. Disappointing for the price.

We meet at this place for Mother's Day. We each drove half way there. It was a very bad experience…read more We waited for over an hour for our food and then it was disgusting. The "special steak" for Mother's Day was 1/8 inch and horrible. The expensive filet was way over cooked. My daughter sent hers back and they brought one out that was ice cold in the middle - not edible at all. The grouper was also nasty. My husband paid $170 for nothing. Do not go there unless you just want to drink at the bar. Wish we could get our money back!

Review by My Out n About - Robert and Sheila Henley FB -…read morehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/myoutnabout Name: Little Bar Location: Live Oak, FL Date: 03-28-24 Overall Rating (1-10): 7 Description: NO FOOD. Very small bar in the downtown area of Live Oak, FL. Full of local friendly characters. If you like dive beer bars with good people, this is your spot. Very smokey though. R&S Rating Scale (1-10) 5 meets expectations Atmosphere - Dive Bar - 7 Food Price - NA Food Quality- NA Liquor - no Beer - yes Wine - yes Drink Price - Busch Light $2.50 Drink Quality- NA Music: Juke Box Pool Tables: Yes Cleanliness- 5 Fun - 7 Staff - 7 Purse Hangers- NO Smoking Restrooms - 5

It is indeed a little bar in a wee little building that was probably some sort of shop prior to its…read moreuse in this capacity. It's not far from the heart of downtown Live Oak and not far from the railroad tracks, either, of which you become quickly aware when a freight train passes by. Despite the small space, they have a pool table inside, a bar (of course) and that pool table doubles as a buffet table when they have potlucks and the like. There is apparently also an outdoor tiki bar area in the yard behind the building but I didn't go back there. Beer is the preferred spirit it seems and the crowd is about 99% locals, mostly middle-aged but some in their early to mid twenties. The theme therefore is country/biker to an extent but they were playing old hard rocks standards when I was there and then . . . something . . . not sure what it was, but some song I remember from the early 2000s that probably was Linkin Park or a band that copied Linkin Park. So aside from the B-list or C-list early 2000s blast from the past, a very cool and low-key bar in a very handy location in Live Oak.

A friend recommended that we go here for the steamed shrimp. It was definitely worth the drive. We…read moreshared a full serving of steaming hot shrimp. They are not peeled, which I discovered after the first bite, but very easy to peel. Very nice seasoned with a spicy rub. They are served with two container of butter and two with cocktail sauce. Eating is messy but they have paper towel rolls on all tables! The place is, let's say, interesting. It's an old freezer for the fishermen. The facade on the parking lot side is not inviting. Inside is a different story. A bar where you order your food, seating inside or outside and plenty, really plenty of dollar bills on the walls.

I had a mixed experience. The shrimp was great, but the crabs were just okay. The smoked salmon dip…read morewas not the best, they could have used better crackers too. The presentation is very casual (to-go boxes), and the interior could use an update--starting with actual menus at the tables. The biggest issue, however, was the lack of accessible seating. We had to move a cushioned chair for my disabled grandmother, which led to a staff member harassing her and cursing in front of us and other guests. It was incredibly upsetting to see a customer treated that way for needing a basic accommodation.

Ambiance was perfect for a dive bar. On the water and food…read morewas excellent! If you are in the area make a stop here for sure.

NOTE: outside eating/bar area is dog-friendly (which I loved) and all pups were very well behaved…read more Nice, laid-back atmosphere....felt like a good-ole boys/gals local hangout (in a very nice way). Extremely welcoming and felt like a place I could hang out everyday. Food was amazing...shrimp cooked perfectly & loved the light batter. Thoroughly enjoyed the grilled mahi-mahi fish tacos and fries were perfection! Healthy portions and priced well...highly recommend visiting The Salty Donkey.

Stayed the night in Cedar Key and came here for dinner. We got a 6:15 reservation with only a…read morecouple hours notice. This is in the Island Hotel, a historic building with a lot of history. Had a choice of eating in the bar , the dining room or outside. We chose the dining room and glad we did. Overall all our service was very good. The server was friendly ( and very busy handling a lot of tables). I had an 8oz filet which was very good. I ordered it medium ( light pink center) and it cane out true Pittsburgh rare ( charred outside but rare inside- see pics) I was actually ok with it .... I order medium for my wife to have a couple bites even though I prefer more med rare. So this was def rare inside but I loved it ( I cut her a small end piece that was cooked a little more ) The steak comes with a salad, a vegetable and potato ( a lot of restaurants everything is alacarte - so for $40 for a prime 8oz filet with those sides included .... Not bad. Wife had shrimp and grit cake which is a large appetizer ( she had as her meal). Also had stuffed mushrooms to start that were very good. I think the town of Cedar Key will prob be one and done for us. Wanted to see it , it's quaint , old Florida ... but prob wouldn't come back. ( but only because we just wanted to check it off of a long list of Florida towns to visit) Pro tip: they don't take American Express , odd for a linen table cloth type of place .... So , it's ok to leave home without it

I called around 4 and asked about making a reservation - which they recommended and when we got…read morethere at 5, we were the only ones in the dining room. The outside was pretty full and we thought about sitting out there, but the idea of the bugs getting me later pushed us back inside. by the time we left at 6:40, there were only 3 other tables occupied in the dining room. We had a good dinner, although in reading some of the other reviews, we might have had the same server who seemed to be very slow and big gaps in between visiting our table - she seemed to disappear. I had the Calypso pasta with scallops, which was great. We had the stuffed mushrooms to start, which were yummy, but only 3. and my husband had a snapper fish of the day dish. He also enjoyed the pecan pie. And I enjoyed his ice cream. I was not a fan of any of the cocktails, so just had a glass of wine. My husband had the almond joy/mounds martini, whatever it was called, and he liked it a lot.

My in laws live nearby and have wanted to take us here for years. Finally did a few months ago. Got…read morea spot right on the water which was awesome to watch all the birds and monkeys, especially because our toddler is obsessed with birds. He also loved the playground. Most people enjoyed their food. I had the smoked fish dip and Cuban sandwich platter which were both ok, not great. Would definitely come back but order different things.

We loved this environment for a Saturday lunch, beachy & lively, yet relaxing too. Nice fans to…read morekeep us cool in this June heat. My girls had two 2 different sushi rolls which were "the best ever". My fish tacos were ok, maybe 4/5, but the pina colada was amazing, real coconut, not the over-flavored fake that seems to be common in other establishments. Thanks Crump's for a great lunch experience. PS We had ice cream from a cute trolley car out front, cute trolley, subpar ice cream experience unfortunately. I guess just about any dessert would be disappointing after that pina colada though.

We loved this place…read more We were a little skeptical walking up to due to the hotel being renovated on the outside but we are so glad we committed. The inside is extremely clean and the outdoor patio has great waterfront (queue the name) views. Our drinks were cold, and my watermelon margarita was sweet. My shrimp po boy was HUGE and our wonderful server brought me extra remoulade on the side without me even asking because "that's what she likes". I thought it was really sweet that she thinks of her customers. We will be back.

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!

Food: delicious Service: good…read more Ambiance: I like the vibes. My favorite food is the gnoochi !!!

We came here with our family and were seated within 10-15min. I recommend if coming with little…read moreones make sure to come before 5:30pm the wait times are less. Non-Alcoholic Drink that is must try was the Hibiscus Gimlet it's a House-made hibiscus tea, pomegranate, fresh lime & demerara Entrees: Top Steak pick--Chimichurri 8 OZ butcher's steak with broccoli & herb roasted potatoes. Topped with house-made chimichurri of parsely, cilantro, oregano, jalapeños, garlic, olive oil & vinegar. It was juicy, tender and savory. I recommend ordering it at medium temp. Burger lovers pick-Messi Argentinian chorizo, aged provolone, chimichurri, & fried onions with a fried egg with French fries. Perfect at medium rare temp. For kids: Chicken tenders and fries was great the kids loved it.