Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Backwater Fins
Crystal RiverWaterfront restaurant at the end of Ozello Trail serving fresh seafood and cold drinks with stunning Gulf views.
Bayside Kraft Kitchen
Crystal RiverCreative casual restaurant in Crystal River with a from-scratch kitchen turning out inventive dishes alongside craft cocktails and local beers. A fresh addition to the Crystal River dining scene.
Bayside Seafood Grille
Crystal RiverSeafood restaurant in downtown Crystal River featuring fresh local catches and a cozy dining atmosphere.
Brothers Pizza
Crystal RiverFamily-friendly pizza restaurant with hand-tossed pies, pasta, and Italian favorites.
BubbaQue's BBQ - Crystal River
Crystal RiverFast-casual BBQ joint serving smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and all the classic sides. The meat is smoked low and slow, and the sweet tea flows freely.
Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe
Crystal RiverCajun-style seafood restaurant and fish market in Crystal River. Buy fresh seafood to take home or sit down for boiled crawfish, fried shrimp, and po'boys with a Louisiana kick.
Cedar River Seafood Crystal River
Crystal RiverLocal seafood chain serving fried fish platters, shrimp baskets, and hushpuppies in a casual, no-frills setting. Solid portions at fair prices — a dependable seafood spot.
Cody's Original Roadhouse - Crystal River
Crystal RiverFolksy chain serving American comfort food in a roadhouse-themed space decorated with Americana.
Copp Brewery & Winery
Crystal RiverCrystal River brewery, winery, and full-service restaurant producing handcrafted beer and wine on-site since 2006, featuring a wood-fire oven and The Prohibition Grill.
Cracker's Bar, Grill and Tiki
Crystal RiverFamiliar seafood choices served in a casual setting with a spacious waterfront bar & deck.
Dan's Clam Stand
Crystal RiverHeaping baskets of fried seafood are found at this easygoing clam shack with picnic tables.
Grannie's Country Cookin’ Restaurant
Crystal RiverLong-standing American eatery supplying family-style breakfast & lunch standards in old-school digs.
Kelly's Half Shell Pub
Crystal RiverIrish pub and seafood spot known for oysters, fresh catches, and a lively atmosphere. A Crystal River favorite for casual waterfront dining.
Peck's Old Port Cove
Crystal RiverOld Florida at its finest — waterfront deck, outdoor bar, and a menu loaded with fresh local seafood. The crab cakes are outstanding and the setting feels like a place that time forgot.
Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar & Grill
Crystal RiverBarbecue restaurant and bar in Hernando near Crystal River serving smoked meats and classic BBQ sides. Features weekly karaoke on Thursdays, live music on weekends, and trivia nights in a casual, family-friendly setting.
St. Johns Tavern
Crystal RiverClassic pub fare is served alongside beer & cocktails in this warm, wood-&-brick locale.
The Biscuit Barn
Crystal RiverHighly rated Crystal River breakfast and lunch spot known for huge Southern-style biscuits with iron-skillet sausage gravy, steak and eggs, and classic lunch fare like reubens and burgers.
The Crab Plant
Crystal RiverThe freshest seafood straight off the boats in Crystal River. As close to the source as you can get.
The Freezer Tiki Bar
Crystal RiverStarted as a literal bait freezer attached to a seafood market, now it's one of the most beloved dive bars on the Nature Coast. Cash only, peel-and-eat shrimp, and the kind of Old Florida atmosphere you can't manufacture. Bring cash.
Tipsy Tarpon
Crystal RiverCasual waterfront seafood spot on the Crystal River with open-air covered seating, a tin-roof tiki bar, live music, and menu favorites like redfish tacos and steamed shrimp.
Vintage on 5th
Crystal RiverUpscale dining in a historic Crystal River building. Refined atmosphere and a menu that rewards a leisurely evening.
Wallace's at the Greenhouse
Crystal RiverA chef-owned scratch kitchen in Homosassa where the love of fresh, local ingredients shows in every dish. The setting inside a converted greenhouse is unique, and the menu changes with what's available. Worth planning around their limited schedule.
Waterfront Social
Crystal RiverIndoor/outdoor gathering spot on Kings Bay in Crystal River serving southern coastal dishes from scratch, with a tiki bar offering 180-degree bay views and sunset cocktails.