Local Directory
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
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.
Deep South Family BBQ
Crystal RiverBrooksville's longest-running BBQ restaurant since 1998, known for award-winning pulled pork, beef brisket, and baby back ribs with sides like fried green tomatoes and baked beans.
Florida Cracker Cook Shack - BBQ Joint
Crystal RiverSouthern soul food restaurant in downtown Brooksville smoking BBQ and hot chicken, with signature items including brisket, chipped pork, gator sausage, and Brooksvagas Hot Chicken.
Hernando Park
Crystal RiverAn amphitheater, playground, tennis courts & picnic space with BBQs are the draw at this local park.
Kings Bay Park
Crystal RiverDowntown Crystal River park and primary paddlecraft launch point on Kings Bay, featuring kayak rentals, a fishing dock, playground, picnic shelters, BBQ grills, and views of wintering manatees.
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.
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
Crystal RiverRoadside park with the remains of a 19th-century, steam-powered sugar mill, plus a pavilion & BBQs.