Best Shrimp and Grits in Crystal River

5 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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Vintage On 5th
Vintage On 5th
87/100 (2216 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Late Night
Shrimp
Beef
Escargot
Pasta
Carrot Cake
Salad
Creme Brulee
Mac and cheese
Shrimp and Grits
Crab
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Pesto
Fish
Oyster
Crème Brulée
Pork
Risotto
Mussels
Tuna
Salmon
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
BYOB
Reservations
Late Night
Dinner
Fine Dining
"I went here for dinner with my parents and a friend of theirs on a Saturday evening. I will have to say, the quality of the food was great. The..."
Robert
"Love this place. Never had a bad meal for very reasonable price. Seafood specials based on the season are always a hit. Nice quiet restaurant with..."
Monika
"I had the she crab soup which was thick and creamy which is what you want in a she-crab soup. I would rate this definitely at 9 out of 10 since I had..."
Steve And Jasmine
"This was a very pleasant surprise in a small town, even if it is a tourist location. We visited here based on some reviews and were not disappointed..."
Rebecca Wagliardo Courtney
"I had been on a week long vacation to Key Largo with a great group of people. We stopped in to Crystal River, Florida to swim with the manatees. This..."
Jacob Porter
"Fantastic dinner. Our waiter, Michael, was awesome. We had the honey mustard rack of lamb and Chilean sea bass in buerre blanc, sun-dried tomato..."
Tbecker
"Wonderful find! We come to Crystal River once a year. Discovered this restaurant and make it a point to dine there when in town. The food is..."
Debbie
"Cute place and a great concept, but the food is mediocre. I liked it ok but it was nothing special & overpriced because it didn't live up to..."
Ditte Vangsgaard Olesen
"Great food, marvelous wine list To be honest, never would have expected to find such a place in the areaWait staff was..."
G Brock P
"Great service, excellent wine list and delicious food. I will be returning..."
Helivet333
"From head to toe.. AMAZING!. I created an urban spoon account just to review this amazing restaurant. My girlfriend and I made a reservation (good..."
Corey Lutynski
"We were visiting in the area and decided to try this restaurant. We called for reservations but the restaurant was booked. They suggested we come to..."
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"This restaurant is definitely NOT closed!!! When you do visit Vintage on 5th you won't be disappointed in any way. The food is fantastic, the..."
Maryann Fields
"Road Trip Stop.. I love road trips whether it is for fun or a purpose. We get to try places away from home.Vintage On 5th was a great stop for..."
Maj. R.S. Andrews C.S.A.
"Very Formal NICE !. Excelllent food and sevice, We have eaten here several times and the food has always been good and the service is excellent ,..."
Lipsky
"Absolutely outstanding!. We dined at this wonderful restaurant tonight, as we do each year when we are in the area on vacation. The food was superb..."
Clen
"All around great experience. I visited this restaurant while taking a weekend retreat in crystal river. It was my wides choice and she did well. The..."
Scott
"Beautiful dining room andwonderful food with excellent service that is not over serviced. Probably the only A-rated restaurant in the area that..."
Luke
"Great food and nicely priced excellent..."
Chris
"Vintage on 5th is located in downtown Crystal River. Not exactly a metropolis, so calling it downtown is a stretch. It is located on – you guessed..."
Grub
"What a cozy restaurant to share with your friends and family. I can't wait to take my mom here! Honestly, the service was wonderful and even though..."
Karen Aplin
"This restaurant is truly a hidden gem! The atmosphere is cozy and quaint, the staff was super attentive and so very friendly and the food was..."
Sarah Glidden
"My husband has been here before but this was my first time. He says it was better when he came in on a week night. There are vegetarian/vegan options..."
BettyJo Camp
"The food and service at Vintage on 5th is outstanding! My wife and I were well treated and the meals we ordered were delicious. My wife had the..."
Tyler Toone
"My husband and I celebrated our 22 year anniversary here. It was absolutely delicious. From the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out, the..."
Jennifer F.
"My husband & I spent our first wedding anniversary at this amazingly charming restaurant. The food was absolutely amazing. Our waitress was very..."
Mallory Cumbie
"Oh, my! Deliscious food! And the service could not be beat. We will eat here again if we can fit it into our schedule before we leave. Worth every..."
Marsha Lance
"Absolutely excellent. My husband and I had veal chop. It was cooked to perfection. Had soup, salad, veal chops and a sundae for dessert. Our..."
Carol Zisman
Seafood Seller & Cafe
Seafood Seller & Cafe
87/100 (7652 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
American
Cajun & Creole
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Crab Cake
Etouffee
Chowder
Shrimp and Grits
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Po' Boys
Tapas
Fish Taco
Red Beans and Rice
Tacos
Gumbo
Salad
Grouper Sandwich
Clam Chowder
Cakes
Fried shrimp
Crab
Fish
Cheesecakes
Scallops
Bread Pudding
Clams
Jambalaya
Oyster
Fried pickles
Beignets
Tuna
Crawfish
Sandwiches
Catfish
Burger
Sit down
American
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Wow! Probably one of the best meals I've ever had. Our crew ordered several things to try and not one thing was bad or off! The smoked amberjack and..."
Tracie Thompson
"Sellers shrimp ... the only bad about it is that it came to an end , wow !!!! that was amazing, the staff is top notch specialy my waitress Fer �..."
Jose Gonzalez
"Several of my clients recently recommended this restaurant. Today my hubby, son, and 90 yr old mom took the 47 minute drive from Spring Hill to give..."
Cindy McDonald
"The food was the best I’ve had in a long time! The shrimp and grits were a signature recipe and it did not disappoint! The service was wonderful..."
Delana Mahair
"All the locals we spoke with said this was THE PLACE to get seafood, and they weren’t wrong! Food was to die for and the staff were incredibly..."
Carly Morman
"We’ve been twice now and the food is wonderful, and the service is great! My husband and I had the clam chowder, it was amazing! The fried blue..."
Elissa Pelaez Stenders
"This is a great find and well worth the hour drive to get there. We’ve been twice this week and want to keep going to try all the wonderful..."
Linda Fales Comey
"I got the catfish Louisiane. It was delicious! The crab cake on top was definitely the best I've ever..."
Jeannene Johnston Norman Carter
"Suggested by a local when we asked where locals eat. It was delicious even the grilled cheese sandwich from the kids menu was good. Seems like..."
Bob Mierow
"I’ve been three times now. Excellent food all three times! The best Sangria you will ever have..."
Steve Fleming
The Crab Plant
The Crab Plant
82/100 (3881 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lobster Roll
Shrimp
Tapas
Lobster
Fish & chips
Tacos
Salad
Crab Legs
Clam Chowder
Fish Sandwich
Fried shrimp
Crab
Jambalaya
Scallops
Key lime pie
Clams
Oyster
Crawfish
Calamari
Catfish
Mussels
Shrimp and Grits
Po' Boys
Grouper Sandwich
Crab Soup
Crab Cake
Cakes
Chowder
Sandwiches
Fish
Fish & Chips
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
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
Cakes
Tuna
Chicken Sandwich
Pesto
Calamares
Gator Bites
Fish
Salmon
Grouper Sandwich
Cornbread
She Crab Soup
Shrimp
Grouper Special
Beef
Wine
Crab Cake
Southern Lemonade
Chocolate cake
Tapas
Plantation Seafood Pasta
Tacos
Catch and Cook Scallops
Lobster
Local Grouper
Filet Mignon
Blackened Grouper Ceasar Salad
Pasta
Ribs
Catch and Cook Crab
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Yankee Town Shrimp and Grits
Mac and cheese
Wild Mushrooms
Roast Beef
Catch and Cook Grouper
Omelette
Crab
PO' Boy
Shrimp and Grits
Scallops
Keylime Pie
Sandwiches
Shrimp Salad
Calamari
Tiramisú
Burger
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
Crawfish
Tuna
Shrimp Scampi
Catfish
Calamares
Lobster Bisque
Shrimp and Grits
Salmon
Linguine Pasta
Shrimp
Tilapia
Escargot
Crab Cake Sandwich
Grouper Sandwich
Crab Cake
Grouper Sandwich
Lobster
Cakes
Tapas
Scallops Rockefeller
Pasta
Pesto
Fish Taco
Snow Crab Legs
Salad
Clam Chowder
Fish
Tacos
Stone Crab Claws
seafood platter
Seafood Platters
Tilapia Tacos
Crab
Tuna tataki
Cod
Clam Strips
Scallops
Shrimp N'Grits
Clams
French Fries
Crabmeat Stuffed Shrimp
Surf And Turf
Grouper Charlie's Favorite
Oyster
Fried shrimp
Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Fluff
Calamari
Sandwiches
Beer - Tap
Alfredo
Mussels
Bloody Mary
Burger
Lobster Wrap
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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