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 Seafood Grille
Crystal RiverSeafood restaurant in downtown Crystal River featuring fresh local catches and a cozy dining atmosphere.
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.
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.
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.
Shed
Crystal RiverLively waterfront tiki bar and grill on the Homosassa River serving seafood baskets, gator bites, and shrimp tacos, with a 'cook your catch' option for anglers and live music on weekends.
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.