I am new to the area and wanted blue crabs. I was skeptical but thought I'd give it a try. The…read morecrabs were great and well seasoned. Great customer service!

Simply put , this is the best crab place around. Thank you…read morefor the wonderful food, we travel up here often and this is our go to location

I love love love the rice and black bean bowls with shrimp or grilled snapper!! You just can't beat…read moreit! The great flavors of the onions, bell peppers and hot peppers make it so delicious!!!

The skinny girl at the front doesn't smile or talk. 1/10 customer service. Food was good. Vibe was…read moregood.

Getting a reservation at Stirrups is honestly an accomplishment, so when Ronnald M. invited me to…read morejoin him there on his birthday, I said yes without hesitation. He extended such a generous invitation, and since we've been getting along beautifully, it felt like the perfect opportunity to share a truly special evening together. Stirrups, tucked inside the World Equestrian Hotel in Ocala, already feels like an experience the moment you walk in. The staff were polished, kind, and welcoming from the door to the table, and the setting itself feels refined in the best way. Once we sat down, everything unfolded effortlessly. The bread service alone deserved its own applause. Three different breads, each more delicious than the last, and the whipped honey butter was almost dessert-worthy. I ordered the largest cut of the filet mignon and it was absolutely more than I could eat. Tender, flavorful, beautifully prepared. Ronnald went bold with the twenty two ounce bone-in ribeye, and he finished it without a single bite coming home. If that doesn't say everything, I don't know what does. We shared roasted vegetables, Florida mushrooms, charred broccolini, and sipped our drinks. Prosecco for me, Pinot Noir for him. The kind of meal that feels like it's unfolding in chapters. But what made the night truly unforgettable was the company. Great food is wonderful, but great company transforms an evening. We laughed, talked, and enjoyed every moment, and it meant the world to me that he included me on his special day. The restaurant even surprised him with a birthday dessert, and as we were leaving, the host stand called to let him know he'd left his birthday card on the table. We decided the ribeye must have been the culprit. It was one of those rare nights that felt elevated, intimate, and memorable from start to finish. I am genuinely grateful to Ronnald for inviting me. It was a beautiful celebration, and I wouldn't have wanted to spend the evening anywhere else.

MAN VS. FOOD - 22 OUNCE RIBEYE - MAN WON!…read more When I think of celebrating my birthday meal, the first thing that comes to mind is a nicely marbled Ribeye...juicy, tender, buttery, and oh, so delicious! So when Kimberley K. recommended Stirrups and I reviewed the menu I was all in! The restaurant itself is located on the ground floor of the World Equestrian Hotel in Ocala, Florida. Now for those Yelpers reading this review from around the globe, Ocala is approximately a one hour thirty minute drive north from my home base of Orlando. No worries though, for a great meal, time and distance is no object. Upon entering the hotel and the restaurant, service was outstanding. From the doorman, to the front desk, to Margaret from Security (BIG THANKS FOR TAKING OUR PRE-MEAL PHOTOS), to our servers, I have only the highest of regards. And this brings us to our meal... River and Milagros did double duty as our servers and were a delight throughout the evening. The Bread Service to begin the meal was stellar. Three different bread options, including a Sweet Potato Roll (LUSCIOUS!)...and the Whipped Honey Butter (OH, YEAH!) For my entree, I chose the 22 oz. Bone-In Ribeye and Kimberley opted for the 8 oz. Filet Mignon. Both dishes included Roasted Vegetables but, we also selected the Florida Mushrooms and Charred Broccolini to accompany our meal. Paired with a glass of Prosecco for Kimberley and a glass of Pinot Noir for yours truly and we were set! Everything and I mean everything was tasty. The meat dishes were perfectly grilled to our requested temperatures and the seasoning was on point. The sides were flavorsome and plentiful. AND DID I MENTION THERE WAS NO TAKE HOME BOX FOR MY 22 OUNCE RIBEYE! Yes, it was "one and done"! But the festivities didn't stop there, I was provided a gratis Birthday dessert by the restaurant. A perfect ending to a memorable meal. And speaking of my memory, a tremendous THANK YOU to Kaysie at the host stand...she called me on my cellphone as Kimberley and I were leaving the hotel saying I left my birthday card at our table...Hey, I can blame forgetting my card on getting one year older or the fact I just ate a 22 oz. Ribeye at one sitting...come to think of it, I'm sure it was because of the RIBEYE!

Service was great. Came in at 5:20 and only a few people in. Bar and server were friendly and…read morequick and had good suggestions. Ambiance felt like a gulf coast dive bar. Even though this was in an outside mall spot in Ocala. Good music and lots of TVs with sports and trivia. Music was good and not too loud. Food... we'll see. Yup. Good. Char grilled oysters were good. Good variety. Crab was pretty good and the shrimp were good.

Stopped in after attending the holiday craft fair at the World Equestrian Center…read more first time visitor, but definitely not last there was only two of us so we grabbed a couple of things to share. We started with the seafood trio appetizer, which had a nice mix of fried calamari, shark bite shrimp, and a cold crab dip that was served with five pieces of warm bread. The shark bite shrimp had a little bit of spice to it, but not overly spicy. The crab dip had a great flavor of Old Bay, but not overwhelming. Then we moved onto the seafood tower which was a variety of cold seafood. The oysters were my favorite. The clams were my least favorite. The oysters were shucked perfectly and were super fresh. While the shrimp was delicious... I do wish they were deveined and shelled. Thee server was nice and pretty quick. We sat outside on their patio area that is basically in front of the parking lot area but it was still nice to be outside. Overall the food was good and I would go back and try a few new things. But I would absolutely get the oysters again.

I was in town visiting my son and his fiancé, who wanted a seafood boil. So we came to Red Crab for…read moreall the deliciousness! Our server, Courtney, was the best! She made great recommendations on the family platter seasonings- this was honestly one of the tastiest crab boils I've ever tasted. We added a pound of crawfish to the boil to round it out completely. We had so much leftover that we snacked all the next day which was amazing. We had a blast and loved the food! Super messy, totally worth it!

On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest I give the food 5. You got more oil than of the actual…read moreseasoning blend. Service was ok. Our waitress was high and smelled like weed.

The variety of food, the value, and the atmosphere, make this a wonderful restaurant for the whole…read morefamily. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Sushi is always good, and fresh, not a big buffet but big enough, no one should go away hungry.read more

Great "hole in the wall". Just a small spot off 27 but really good food and value. Killer…read morecheesesteak for 12 bucks. I guess the owner of murphys seafood that closed took over this place. I'll be trying the shrimp and fish next time.

Never tried soft shell crab before and gave it a try. No comment as I am not qualified to be a…read morejudge of whether it was good or bad. The cajun fries were tasty and hot. The bread with some kind of seafood sauce and garlic was excellent. Service was good and kept my iced tea full.

Great Casual restaurant with reasonably priced delicious food! I chose to pick my boil. So good!…read more Friendly service

This place is a top-notch bistro spot. VERY NICE! Loved the inside of the place with all the wine…read moreracks. Our server was welcoming and attentive. Good menu selection.

Food was good it's a little loud but other than that the service is good as well they also have a…read morebar

Eaten here several times. The staff are pleasant. I love being able to watch the runway activity:…read moresort of a show with a good meal. Everything I've had at Elevation has been great and the prices fair, well as fair for what you get. Food tastes fresh. I'd rather go to a locally owned restaurant like Elevation that cooks your food there, than a chain restaurant where food is prepared in a factory and then reheated. Recently saw they were now serving Breaded Pork Loin sandwiches and had those when visiting friends in Indiana and loved it, so had to try it. Elevation did it great! Though I neglected to ask for more yellow mustard and pickles. I've had two of their mixed drinks and they're too good. One is all I can handle, but they taste so good, you want more.

Served a $70 bottle of wine that had cork dry n broken, warm to touch, sour to taste…read more Later saw that wine bottles were stored on high shelf near ceiling with lights shining on top of them. No wonder the wine had gone bad. Tender Pork Osso Buco served over pasty thick gooey polenta. Hardly appetizing. Lamb dish with mostly bone, little meat. Small Salad was good. Waitress forgot about glass of wine ordered after the bottle was sent back. No fork provided when food was served. Overall 1/5