Best Calamari in Crystal River

9 restaurant menus in Crystal River, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Taverna Manos
Taverna Manos
90/100 (740 ratings)
Restaurants
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Greek
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Falafel
Cheesecakes
Eggplant
Gyros
Pasta
Moussaka
Salad
Cakes
Crab
Scallops
Lamb
Calamari
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Pork
Paninis
Cheesecake
Sandwiches
Hummus
Shrimp
Sit down
Mediterranean
Greek
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Private Dining
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This little restaurant is a best hidden secret. Excellent food and service and perfect atmosphere. Authentic Mediterranean food. Yum. Two thumbs up...."
Rebecca Oakes
"Fabulous fresh Greek cuisine in a lovely little cafe setting. For Lunch, I had the Greek Panino, a delicious combination of hero meat, baby spinach,..."
Rebecca Badders
"Best Gyro in Citrus County with a nice char on the meat and fresh pita bread. I love the soups and salads too. Besides Greek food ( do try the..."
Minerva Napier
"One of my favorite places to go, great food and just the smell of the food draws you..."
Tara Rivers
"Amazing food!! Small, quiet place to eat. Easy to pass by if you're not watching..."
Yvette Gordon
"They sure know how to make an awesome meal. Shrimp scampi out of this world. They should legalize..."
R L
"Was some of the best food I have ever eaten.. customer service was second to none. Great atmosphere great place would highly recommend.. thank you..."
CJ Ehrhardt
"We live less than 3 miles away. Drive by here multiple times everyday. Have always said we were going to to stop in, just never have. Finally made it..."
David Bramblett
Waterfront Social
Waterfront Social
89/100 (997 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Seafood
Bar
Pub
Seafood
American
American
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Poke Bowls
Grouper Sandwich
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Wings
Crab
Calamari
Salmon
Crab Cake
Chowder
Tapas
Fish Taco
Sandwiches
Tacos
Cobb Salad
Sit down
American
Seafood
Bar
Pub
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Peck's Old Port Cove
Peck's Old Port Cove
85/100 (5090 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Soups
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Crab Cake
Seafood Platters
Shrimp
French Fries
Fried shrimp
Salad
Key lime pie
Clam Chowder
Crawfish
Catfish
Crab
Grouper Sandwich
Cakes
Scallops
Fish
Clams
Oyster
Calamari
Sandwiches
Calamares
Burger
Sit down
Soups
Seafood
Bar
American
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Mid-range
"Food is good. Sometimes food is better than other visits. I've had many birthdays, get togethers, date nights and celebrated my wedding here. Love..."
J. B.
"Amazing place and views. Sea food and a good sampling of non sea food as well. Friendly and attentive staff and great location for a road trip..."
Mark
"First time here. Very good food and nice atmosphere. I really enjoyed the all you can eat fried fish dinner. The fish is cut up and battered in..."
Adam Maternowski
"Had the pecks platter and the food was cooked perfectly. The waitresses were very nice and sitting outside was great. I would recommend this place...."
Dan
"Amazing food and service and even have outside dining and bar on the water if you need to get away and clear your head from the days grind it's..."
Jon Pucillo Sr
"We sat outside and enjoyed the peace and quiet. The free onion strings appetizer is really good. Hold on to the sauce to use with your meal as well...."
Alicia
Kelly's Half Shell Pub
Kelly's Half Shell Pub
84/100 (1341 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
Bar
Pub
American
Irish
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Wings
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Tuna
Calamares
Fish
Fish & chips
Burger
American
Irish
Bar
Pub
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"A step up for Crystal River! We enjoyed our meal and the service was excellent. we sampled several different seafood dishes and were blown away by..."
Debra A Douglas-Hawthorne
"OMG!!! Finally a decent oyster place in Crystal River!!! This place is a must Kelly’s Half Shell Pub!! And Eric, our server was great!!! We will be..."
Jenni DeDea Monath
"Great Food , Eric our server did a fine job explaining the different ways they prepare the oysters. Andrew greeted my wife and I at our table. I..."
Kevin Flaherty
"Loved the way it looked. The staff and food was amazing. Jake was our server, really funny guy. The menu is different from most places and I really..."
Lauren Smith
"A great menu! The food I tried was truly awesome. Gonna have fish and chips next time. I sat at the bar and found the staff to be friendly and..."
Dennis Tarr
"Fantastic food and atmosphere. I recommend it to anyone. My family and I were immediately greeted and sat down. Shout out to Eric thanks for the..."
Patrick Lyons
"The atmosphere, food and my drink special were excellent. I will definitely be back often. Congratulations on a wonderful new..."
Josh Wooten
"First time there this week and was very impressed. The owner, Jennifer, came over to and introduced herself and spent some time talking to us. Very..."
Lora Wells
"Awesome addition to the Crystal River pub scene. Food was great, restaurant was clean, staff and owners friendly and personable. Lots of beers and..."
Linda Massarella Aiosa
"The joys of eating oysters! The most varied oyster menu I've come across. They are expertly shucked here which isn't always the case. A great..."
Marion Oswald
"This Place is Legit when it comes to outstanding Bar Grub! Oysters and Clams can’t be beat. Best burgers around. Absolutely LOVE the Lobster Bisque..."
Jim Schiedenhelm
"First time here. The hospitality was so warm and welcoming. Service was exceptional. The lobster bisque was smooth with exceptional amounts of..."
Cheryl Goggan
"I cannot believe I found this fabulous place! In a sad strip center, but once you walk in you won't be sad. This food is the best I've had in a long..."
Veronica Botts
"I love this place so much that I'm having my wedding reception there in May. Food is always great, reasonably priced, cocktails are delicious and..."
Stephanie Reynolds
"Went just for oysters. They have several different types, raw and cooked. Sooooo good. Had an amazing server named Doug whom we enjoyed very much...."
Howard Mccarrick
"It took me a few days, but I have found the Irish Pub in Crystal River Florida 😍👍🏼 And it’s happy hour so how awesome is that! About to..."
Jack Frost
"Had no clue where Kelly’s was. Pulled into a shopping mall and in the middle was this bar. My wife says “really ?”. I said the reviews were..."
Michael OKeefe
Backwater Fins
Backwater Fins
83/100 (1465 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Seafood
Bar
Seafood
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Jambalaya
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Wings
Crab
Oyster
Fish & chips
Calamari
Calamares
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burger
Fried shrimp
Alfredo
Sit down
Seafood
Bar
American
Television
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"9 page menu and everything is yummy, crab-stuffed bacon wrapped shrimp are to die for! Great draft and bottled beer selections too in a perfect pub..."
Ron Mahoney
"Great food! Fresh and generous portions. Went for my birthday lunch and it did NOT disappoint. We'll definitely be back! Plus my husband said the..."
Lisa Lofley
"Started with Gumbo and Fried Green Tomatoes, excellent, then Seafood Alfredo wonderful. This place is off the beaten path but worth..."
Michelle Yeager
"The shrimp gumbo was delicious. The shrimp were nice and crunchy. And the best jalapeño corn bread ever......Ken had red snapper...."
Terrie Seroczynski Downs
"Lisa was a great waitress & our meals were so good that we plan to return soon! Crabby balls were super but the bacon wrapped crab stuffed shrimp..."
Lori A. Wilson
"We have eaten here before and was showing my dad the area. Great place to eat then go see the..."
Don Stamford
"Great service, Great atmosphere and our waitresses was awesome. Didn't have to ask for anything. Thank you for the great service Christy. I highly..."
Trish Tyner
"This place was great! We gave it a shot while in the area on vacation. Food was a super fresh, great portion sizes, and reasonably priced. Staff was..."
Mike C
"The food was absolutely delicious. We had a very varied selection among four of us and we all had great meals. Prices were extremely reasonable...."
Hilary Burgess
"A hidden Gem!!! We were riding the bike and decided to stop here for a drink well after seeing the menu I decided I wanted soup. It was a toss up..."
Penny USA
"Great food! We had the fried haddock dinner platter and the ‘hook, line and sinker’. The seafood was great! We were very pleasantly surprised by..."
Eva Bradford
"I really loved this place! We went for the seafood boils and we were not disappointed. We ordered the swamp boil with crab, mussels, clams, oysters,..."
Kim Kinney
"My family & I ate at Backwater Fins on July 7th with some friends & we really enjoyed it. We enjoyed it so much that we went back the next night for..."
Fishing Devotion Charters
"Excellent dinner spot off the beaten trail. Service was also excellent!! Had a gentleman who knows the menu and will not steer you wrong. Would come..."
Brian McCarthy
"This restaurant is amazing! Great food, Great Folk's. Gift Shop is also REALLY..."
Crystal CeCe
The Crab Plant
The Crab Plant
82/100 (3881 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Lobster
Tacos
Salad
Fish & chips
Crab Legs
Clam Chowder
Fish Sandwich
Fried shrimp
Crab
Jambalaya
Scallops
Clams
Key lime pie
Oyster
Crawfish
Calamari
Catfish
Mussels
Shrimp and Grits
Po' Boys
Grouper Sandwich
Crab Soup
Crab Cake
Cakes
Chowder
Sandwiches
Fish
Fish & Chips
Lobster Roll
Shrimp
American
Seafood
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place was recommended by a few people on the Manatee Tour we'd just finished. We lucked out getting parking up close and not having to wait too..."
Nanette Odell
"O M Goodness. This place. Unbelievable. Fabulous dinner tonight. Started with a cup of chowder each. Real good. Wife, Crab Cake Sandwich...."
Howard Crostic
"What a fantastic place! I was wanting fresh seafood and my friend, who lives here, took us to this place. I was also afraid that getting coconut..."
Sara Beth Wade
"Great local vibe tucked away on the river. I've never been disappointed at The Crab Plant! The food is always fresh & hot and the beer is cold. I..."
JustHavinFun
"Had a wonderful dinner tonight. The Marker 48 Red Ale was great, the smoked mullet dip is a special kind of amazing and the crab cakes and grilled..."
Angela Dinkins
"Our Server, Olivia did a fantastic job amd the food was amazing!! We will definitely be repeat customers! Thanks for the good food and service! Try..."
Benjamin Chewning
"By far, one of the best seafood restaurants I've eaten at in Florida. There's no frills, just simple GREAT tasting food. The view is nice and great..."
Lorena Bolding
Rocco's Pizza And Cafe
Rocco's Pizza And Cafe
79/100 (849 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Eggplant
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Alfredo
Lasagne
Cannoli
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Food was good. Prices were too high. Service was fair. Might be..."
Jeff
"Nice place, good food. It took me a year to finally go here. The restaurant is very nicely decorated and not real loud inside. It would have been a..."
RubberChicken
"Delicioso!. I have had many of the dishes at Rocco's. My first was a slice of extra cheese pizza for $2.65. It was 1/4 of a small pizza! He handmake..."
Julie
"Always wonderful staff. Have not had a meal we didn't enjoy. Today was our first time ordering their pizza. My husband ordered the eggplant pizza. It..."
Mandy Saunderson
"Amazing. Staff was very nice. We had the anti-pasta, chicken cardenale, they made mine specially for me I had veal cardenale. The food was..."
Michael Payne
West 82 Bar And Grill
West 82 Bar And Grill
77/100 (902 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Calamares
Chicken Sandwich
Fish
Salmon
Gator Bites
Cornbread
Grouper Sandwich
Shrimp
She Crab Soup
Beef
Crab Cake
Grouper Special
Wine
Tapas
Southern Lemonade
Lobster
Chocolate cake
Tacos
Plantation Seafood Pasta
Catch and Cook Scallops
Local Grouper
Filet Mignon
Blackened Grouper Ceasar Salad
Pasta
Ribs
Catch and Cook Crab
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Roast Beef
Yankee Town Shrimp and Grits
Mac and cheese
Omelette
Catch and Cook Grouper
Crab
Wild Mushrooms
Shrimp and Grits
Scallops
PO' Boy
Sandwiches
Shrimp Salad
Calamari
Keylime Pie
Burger
Cakes
Tuna
Tiramisú
Sit down
Bar
American
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Every Thursday night, I put on my heels, a favorite dress and head to Plantation on Crystal River. They host a magnificent $5 martini night at their..."
JET Throckmorton
Charlie's Fish House
Charlie's Fish House
72/100 (5582 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Soups
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Catfish
Calamares
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp and Grits
Beer - Tap
Salmon
Lobster Bisque
Shrimp
Tilapia
Lobster Wrap
Linguine Pasta
Escargot
Crab Cake
Crab Cake Sandwich
Lobster
Grouper Sandwich
Tapas
Grouper Sandwich
Pasta
Salad
Cakes
Fish Taco
Scallops Rockefeller
Clam Chowder
Pesto
Tacos
Snow Crab Legs
Stone Crab Claws
Fish
Seafood Platters
Tilapia Tacos
Crab
seafood platter
Cod
Clam Strips
Scallops
Tuna tataki
French Fries
Shrimp N'Grits
Clams
Surf And Turf
Crabmeat Stuffed Shrimp
Oyster
Fried shrimp
Grouper Charlie's Favorite
Calamari
Sandwiches
Alfredo
Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Fluff
Mussels
Burger
Crawfish
Tuna
Bloody Mary
Sit down
American
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"My wife wanted stuffed shrimp for our anniversary. She said they were delicious. I got seafood platter and all was good except scallops breading fell..."
Arterial Motive
"Best meal in Crystal River so far!!!! We have tried several top rated seafood restaurants in the area and by far this has been the best!! We ordered..."
Leslie
"Great local fish house. If you want something special on your order just ask. Friendly efficient staff. Food was tasty. Lunch specials are $6.99...."
George K
"Absolute best frog legs!!!! Gator bites were a bit chewy. Onion rings kinda bland, burger was small, hush puppies could use more..."
Jessica
"Friendly service. Ask to have food seasoned to your liking ( they don't season routinely, for those with health concerns, but are happy to..."
Debbie P.
"Have enjoyed it over the years.. I've been going to Charlie's over the last ten years with my family and it has always been a hit for us. The broiled..."
David C.
"Charlie's going down hill fast. I was at Charlies about 3 weeks ago, and found that service and food quality have certainly gone down hill pretty..."
Tr Hagin
"Not a fancy place/ but great food. If your looking for a fancy five star place than this place isnt for you,BUT if your looking for simple and..."
Tammyt384
"My meal was great! People Were nice and the place was packed. You do the..."
Chef Hubby
"Easily the best seafood in Citrus County. I give it 5..."
Brian Carrico
"The waitress was so nice and even let us have a sample taste before ordering. The food was delicious! Big portions at a great price too! I would..."
Tonya Hazel
"We were recommended to try Charlie’s Seafood by our vacation house manager. I was happily surprised when we walked in the door & I could see we..."
RobertsMom NC
"The food and service here were top of the line. The food is affordable and delicious. The ambience of the restaurant was very nice and calm. The..."
Rob Nelson
"The food was delicious and the presentation was very nice. The portions were good and the prices were affordable and okay. The waitress was nice but..."
The Adventurers
""Timing is everything", a very wise man taught me. The steamed shrimp, hush puppies, and cheese grits (excellent cheese grits!) were all fine. But...."
Sherry Schwager
"Nice fish camp type of atmosphere. Food was delicious. Shrimp was cooked just right not overly battered or deep fried. Try the local cream ale...."
Bernadette Lloyd
"This is a must to go to a traditional restaurant in Crystal River. It's right on the water. The place is big enough to attend to the customers. Fast..."
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