Best Clams in Crystal River

8 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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Seafood Seller & Cafe
Seafood Seller & Cafe
87/100 (7652 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Cajun & Creole
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
Seafood
American
Cajun & Creole
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Beignets
Tuna
Sandwiches
Red Beans and Rice
Crawfish
Burger
Gumbo
Catfish
Grouper Sandwich
Crab Cake
Cakes
Etouffee
Chowder
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Fish
Shrimp and Grits
Tapas
Po' Boys
Fish Taco
Tacos
Salad
Clam Chowder
Fried shrimp
Cheesecakes
Crab
Bread Pudding
Scallops
Jambalaya
Clams
Fried pickles
Oyster
Sit down
American
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
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
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
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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
Shrimp Landing
Shrimp Landing
86/100 (866 ratings)
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Seafood
Seafood
American
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Scallops
Clams
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Fish
Fast food
Seafood
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Wow…was not what I expected from a food truck. Food is outstanding, great flavor, not too salty. Portions are very generous. The hush puppies have..."
David Holder
"Dockside food Truck with lots of waterside picnic tables with a beautiful view. My husband and I both got a combo basket so combined we had the..."
Jennifer Michael
"Made to order, hot & delicious. I had the grouper blackened sandwich, he had the red snapper. He loved the hush puppies, said they tasted sweet. This..."
Mary Redleaf
"We stopped here on our way to Fort Island Beach - I figured we could get some food to enjoy as dinner with the sunset. I had read a few positive..."
Elizabeth Borowsky
"Our hidden treasure! The shrimp is sooooo good and tastes very fresh. So far we have tried fried basket, tacos and peel and..."
Jean Baines
"Easily some of the best fried seafood I've ever had. While we were eating we watched their fishing boat dock and start cleaning the catch of the day,..."
Liam Tansy
"This food truck was located on the dock that we arrived back to from our deep sea fishing trip. They offered to cook our catch for us and we decided..."
Kaelin Hutchinson
Peck's Old Port Cove
Peck's Old Port Cove
85/100 (5090 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Seafood
American
Soups
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Fish
Clams
Oyster
Sandwiches
Calamari
Burger
Calamares
Crab Cake
Seafood Platters
Shrimp
French Fries
Fried shrimp
Key lime pie
Salad
Crawfish
Clam Chowder
Catfish
Grouper Sandwich
Crab
Cakes
Scallops
Sit down
Bar
American
Soups
Seafood
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Seating
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Waterfront
Brunch
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
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
The Crab Plant
The Crab Plant
82/100 (3881 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Dinner
Crab Soup
Crab Cake
Sandwiches
Cakes
Chowder
Fish
Fish & Chips
Shrimp
Lobster Roll
Lobster
Tapas
Tacos
Salad
Crab Legs
Clam Chowder
Fish Sandwich
Fried shrimp
Crab
Jambalaya
Scallops
Key lime pie
Clams
Crawfish
Oyster
Catfish
Calamari
Shrimp and Grits
Mussels
Fish & chips
Po' Boys
Grouper Sandwich
American
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Waterfront
Lunch
Dinner
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
Dan's Clam Stand
Dan's Clam Stand
77/100 (3211 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Seafood
American
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Cakes
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Sandwiches
Clams
Cheeseburger
Oyster
Burger
Hamburgers
Crab Cake
Chowder
Lobster Roll
Shrimp
Crab Legs
Haddock
Steamers
Lobster
Fried Clams
Salad
Fried shrimp
Clam Chowder
Grouper Sandwich
Sit down
American
Soups
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Late Night
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We recently relocated to Florida. The last thing I did was to eat my whole belly fried clams while we were still in New England, fearing I might..."
Darlene Cabral
"My wife and I just had lunch at Dans Clam Stand and what a treat. The Blackened Grouper was outstanding as was the service. We would not hesitate in..."
Greg
"Fantastic food and service. Oysters and shrimp as good as any place in the state. Our waitress was polite and very attentive. Why go any place..."
Jake Street
"New England Clam shack!. Friend and I tried out Dan's for lunch yesterday and ended up coming back for dinner as well! I had fried scallops at about..."
Woodframes
"Awesome food....best meal we had all week from St. Augustine to Crystal River! Be advised that they do not take credit cards BUT there is an ATM on..."
Brian
"Randall. Don't be put off by the exterior, this place has some of the best seafood around. Great chowders, fried shrimp and belly clams. Dan is..."
Randall
"Best seafood In town, great prices and good service. Ive lived in citrus county for 10 yrs and so far dan's is the best seafood in the area and..."
Sherry
"Keeps getting better. The first time I went to this place, it was strictly a biker bar. That said, the guys on the Harleys apparently knew a good..."
Bill Williams
"Not at all as expected. It's not a "stand" at all but a full service restaurant. Not surprisingly, the clams were great. Try the whole belly or the..."
James Emerson
"I am going to hate myself but.... Dan's is a local haunt that would be wise to invest in a janitorial service for some well-deserved deep cleaning...."
Skully
"On our way back home, we stopped at Dan’s Clam Stand in Crystal River for lunch.  Any time I see whole belly clams on a menu, I have to check it..."
Cat
"Atmosphere is seaside rustic. Food is fantastic, very good and large servings. We ate shrimp and lobster. Both were very delicious. Pricing was..."
Theodore Grantz
"There was a table of 8 of us. Everything that we had from clam chowder, poor boy, grouper, to fried oysters was very good. I would definitely go..."
Darlene Murphy
"Probably hands down some of the best Mahi Mahi I have had in a loooong time. It was so juicy and seasoned perfects. We got fried clams, fried..."
Joshua Adams
"My go to for sea food. Best around. Service has always been fantastic. Food has always came out hot and fresh. Never a problem. Would recommend to..."
William McAvoy
"Excellent grouper and haddock. Had a steamer special for appetizer and they were succulent! A bit messy for the fingertips but so worth it. Dine in..."
Liane James
"Great relaxing place to eat outside with a fantastic menu and good service. What could be better? I had the lobster roll today and will try the clam..."
Sunshine Jenny
"Great, great, great food!! We had Snow Crab legs, Fresh Peel n Eat Shrimp and the Clam Strip basket with coleslaw and hushpuppys. The coleslaw is a..."
Amanda Green
"Great place! Told the waitress we were on vacation and didn't know the best foods to try, so feed us. She brought us several dishes that were..."
Scott Guerrant
Crackers Bar & Grill
Crackers Bar & Grill
77/100 (8938 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegan Options
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Nachos
Crab
Fried shrimp
Scallops
Sandwiches
French Dip
Clams
Burger
Po' Boys
Oyster
Hamburgers
Grouper Sandwich
Cakes
Crab Cake
Fish
Chowder
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Shrimp
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Haddock
Salad
Cod
Wings
Clam Chowder
Sit down
Bar
Seafood
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Great service, excellent food ( the gator tail appetizer was the best and most tender gator I have ever eaten), large portions, great view, really..."
Theresa McDonald Imbach
"Great time with my friends. Busy place caused a lengthy wait to be seated and it took too long to get our dinners but our server did her best to..."
Lisa Ussery
"Freshest shrimp ever, the salmon topped taco salad must have had a full 12 is of salmon on it, grilled to perfection. Chelsea was the perfect..."
Brenda Gerke
"Cracker's is a great restaurant on Kings Bay and Crystal River. Plenty of indoor and shaded outdoor seating. Our service has always been good, and..."
Bill Baer
"Best burgers and seafood around. Worth the 1.5hr drive to get excellent meals. Katie was excellent as..."
Amy Somwaru
Charlie's Fish House
Charlie's Fish House
72/100 (5582 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Seafood
Soups
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
Surf And Turf
Oyster
Crab Cake Sandwich
Sandwiches
Grouper Sandwich
Fried shrimp
Calamari
Grouper Sandwich
Beer - Tap
Burger
Cakes
Alfredo
Mussels
Scallops Rockefeller
Snow Crab Legs
Lobster Wrap
Pesto
Crawfish
Tuna
Stone Crab Claws
Fish
Catfish
Calamares
Salmon
Tilapia Tacos
Shrimp
seafood platter
Shrimp and Grits
Clam Strips
Tuna tataki
Tilapia
Shrimp N'Grits
Crab Cake
Crabmeat Stuffed Shrimp
Lobster
Tapas
Grouper Charlie's Favorite
Pasta
Fish Taco
Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Fluff
Salad
Tacos
Clam Chowder
Bloody Mary
Seafood Platters
Shrimp Scampi
Cod
Crab
Lobster Bisque
Scallops
Linguine Pasta
French Fries
Clams
Escargot
Sit down
American
Seafood
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
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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Claw Daddy's Bar & Grill
Claw Daddy's Bar & Grill
70/100 (1075 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Barbecue
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Scallops
Sandwiches
Clams
Burger
Oyster
Hamburgers
Tuna
Crab Cake
Chowder
Crab Legs
Ribs
Shrimp
Crawfish
Catfish
Lobster
Grouper Sandwich
Salad
Wings
Crab
"I was just there with my whole family I think about 9 of us, GREAT food and a AWESOME waitress Kristen everything was just perfect I love your..."
Linda
"GREAT FOOD and SERVICE !!! The prices are very reasonable , and the food was to die for . My husband, and I will defiantly be going back !! Our..."
Janice
"Hellooooo theree!. Hello ClawDaddy goers! I am a server here and I love it. And really that is saying a lot because i have served in several..."
KellyP
"Great!. We set upon them, a party of eight. Though it was at the height of the dinner hour, and the parking lot was packed, we were quickly seated...."
Sherry Thompson
"Great seafood. You got to try it yourself great food will go..."
Julie
"Relaxing and Fun!. I love going to Clawdaddy's... especially for the oysters in the winter months! Great food specials every night. 2 for 1 happy..."
Kristie Powell
"Five Stars. My sons rehearsal dinner party of 17 adults and 5 children was held there. The service was excellent as well as the food. Everyone..."
Carolyn
"Claw-daddy's. I don't know where these people get the bad reviews i happen to love claw daddy's they have the best gator bites in town and the..."
Tracey Shures
"Amazing Atmosphere!. I just love the tropical Florida decor of the restaurant. The servers all all very friendly and hard working, pretty cute if ya..."
Jane
"Perfect Seafood Restaurant. If your into the Key West style of life, ClawDaddy's is the place for you. I personally loved it, the fishtanks, various..."
Doug Montgomery
"From the owner of ClawDaddys. Hello, and I want to thank you for trying my restaurant. I sincerely apologize for your unsatisfying service there, and..."
Ray Bass