Restaurants in Crystal River

“Hometown Jacksonville - Award winning, retired Exec. Chef - always on the lookout for that special restaurant where exceptional prepared food and ambiance and great service meet my expectations for that five star rating - I found it in Crystal River Fl. at the “ Vintage at Fifth” . From the salads the appetizers, the crispy Duck, the Rib Eye Steak even the Macaroni Chicken Cheese dish all were superb. My compliments to the Chef and management for their dedication to excellence!”

“Love the friendly atmosphere here,Food is amazing from the appetizers to main meal. Waitresses are great, keep you happy. A must place to eat when in Crystal River!!!!”

“great food and great service. the biscuits and gravy are excellent.”

“We were looking for a lunch spot along N. Citrus and stopped in. Never know what you may experience. It was great! Liked the cozy atmosphere and attentive but not over the top service. The haddock was the best. It's small gem.”

“Today was my second visit to the Crystal River location. Service , environmental, and food were nothing less than phenomenal! Mr. Jimmy, the owner, makes your entire visit feeling like you’re with family. The hospitality and amazing service are second to none! Can’t wait for my next visit!”

“Amber is just one of the most entertaining and fantastic mixologist that you’re ever gonna find in Crystal River or in the surrounding state”

“Everything about this place was excellent! Manager Julie seated us and was so great! Our server was Bree and let me just say, I wish she worked at every restaurant in town. We tried the jalapeño bacon, cinnamon swirl dollar pancakes, home fries, french toast and their eggs. Every bite was delicious! 10/10 ⭐️”

“Oh how I miss this place!❤❤❤”

“Absolutely amazing service was amazing such a great way for us to celebrate our anniversary of 14 years can’t wait to go back and bring family and friends with us our waitress was absolutely amazing”

“Wonderful service from the moment we walked in the door. Very friendly. The fajitas were delicious!”

“🔥 Great fresh seafood highly recommend”

“Best Breakfast I had in a long Time.. Food was good, service was GREAT. Will go back alot .....”

“This review is about our catered luncheon for our ladies group. We were so impressed with our meal on Tuesday. The pork loin with the cherry reduction was tender and full of flavor. The lemon chicken was also delicious and was a welcome addition to the basic chicken breast normally served at luncheons. The mini potatoes were perfect to turn into salt potatoes. We added some butter and salt. The green beans I am told were yummy . Thank you so much for making our luncheon special!”

“Best service, awesome bar”

“Hadn't been there since new owners. Being from R.I. I had finally found a seafood place with fish and chips like home. Unfortunately what I got today was far from it.”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We accidentally stumbled upon Guyer's Doughnuts, and it turned out to be the highlight of our day! This charming doughnut and ice cream shop is not only spotlessly clean but also boasts some of the friendliest staff you'll ever meet. The owners themselves greeted us warmly, ensuring that everything was perfect, and even offered us a delightful sample! The apple pie sundae we tried was out of this world. The combination of fresh doughnuts and the creamiest, most delicious ice cream left us speechless. Normally, I'm not a fan of scooped ice cream, but this was softer and more flavorful than any soft serve I've had. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and visit Guyer's Doughnuts. You won't regret it! Five stars all the way!”

“Excellent ice cream and unique flavors.”

“Me and my husband just stopped by and didn’t realize they were closed. The lady was so nice and still let us get something and let me tell you their cold pressed juice is amazing! Truly blessed and felt so refreshed! We wanted to turn around and get more! 🙌”

“Absolutely the best!! The owner is hands on and treats each customer like a VIP big or small orders!! The Baked Goods are Divine!! I manage activities for a resort and recently did a large event.They delivered!! When I had questions the response was quick.. polite,professional,friendly.. And the Bakery itself is so delightful. Thank You Mimis we will be doing buisness in the future”

“Got the chicken bacon panini and the Laura’s choice ice coffee, absolutely amazing and definitely highly recommend Friendly and calming atmosphere”

“love their coffee!! Will go back!”

“Food always good , service was prompt and Liked sitting at a table by window . Only downside Very noisy hard to hold a conversation!”

“Great food and great service. I’m a chef from Miami and I was in the area for Labor Day weekend visiting the springs. I’m glad I chose this place. My children really enjoyed the food as well.”

“Excellent food and service. We tried clam chowder and crab bisque. Both were awesome and loaded with seafood. Grouper was awesome. Crab stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon a must. Kaitlin was attentive and informative. Lovely girl. This place is worth the drive to Ozello.”

“today me and a friend stopped in to check out the shop. the owners was working the counter and filled us in on all the great products aka super yummy stuff ...he let us sample some till we figured out what to decide on, because everything was too good we finally did and even got some to take home "couldn't resist lol",like to say it was a very clean environment and excellent service with no surprise from a veteran that served for are country as well ....so on an end note please stop by and support this small community business because you won't regret it 😁🍦🍧🍨”

“best sub I've had in a hot minute. my husband and daughters loved it too! we were passing through, and found them on Google. great lunch spot. we will be back!”

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It’s been hard to find really good, authentic, flavorful Mexican food since I moved to Florida, but Ricky’s Tacos did NOT disappoint! I ordered one of each taco, and somehow each one was better than the next.

The carnitas were incredibly moist, tender, and delicious, and the al pastor had amazing flavor. Everything tasted fresh, authentic, and packed with flavor.

Absolutely a 10/10. I’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend Ricky’s Tacos if you’re looking for the real deal!”

“Was a fan of this restraunt at least one day a week we ate there. Was not pleased when we last went. Waitress forgot our request with our order. My husbands order was half eaten by the time mine arrived. Ask for the male waiter he is not forgetful.. probably will not be back.”

“Love the freezer coffee drinks”

“Clara was fantastic. Breakfast was yummy!”

“Such a great location & wonderful customer service”

“great bartender's, good drinks and they had a great karaoke.”

“We went to Pecks for a "late(5 days)Fathers day dinner. My husband had white fish/and trimmings, ,complimentary onion straws,i ate toooo many of them so i ordered chicken fingers .Good food',and ,good service,and i might add the cole slaw was the best we have ever tasted in Citrus County .”

“Love the teas.we look forward to our “ready” every week”

“Ate there yesterday and was very pleased. Nice atmosphere, good view of the water, and very good food. We'll be back soon!”

“My lady and I had a spectacular dinner here last night. The food was outstanding, the environment welcoming and the staff was amazing. Highly recommend!”

“I got an excellent double cheeseburger there last night and took it up to my room and it was THE BEST burger I can recall having in a very long time. Great flavor and well put together with the standard toppings. I would've never gone in there except I was staying next door- highly recommend that double cheeseburger 🍔”

“We are from North Carolina and chose Brother's Pizza or our last night in Crystal River. My 9 year old loved his small cheese pizza and bread sticks! The dough tastes fantastic and is freshly made. We ordered the steak and mushroom salad and the portions were huge! Our server Ryan was very personable and helpful. If we come to Crystal River again we'll definitely be back!”

“I eat here often; I've had the pressed panini, the turkey club, the French dip, and the pork cordon bleu. Everything was great. I'll be back; Raven is amazing. The female hostess is always mad, never says anything. It seems like she always has an attitude.”

“Typhoon Thai has delicious food with fresh ingredients and great flavors! The owners are very friendly and welcoming, which adds to the nice atmosphere. The only thing I noticed is that the portion sizes seem smaller compared to other Thai restaurants I’ve been to. That said, the quality makes up for it, and it’s still a great place to enjoy a tasty meal”

“My husband and I were passing through and seen “Oysters” which happens to be our favorite food. We stopped and were not disappointed. They had a tempting Valentines special but my heart was set on fried oysters. I will definitely be back next time I am passing through.”

“Authentic Italian! Fresh ingredients! Friendly service! Homemade pastas! I will be back again!”

“Delicious food. Wonderful tea variety. Nice outdoor seating. Perfect place for an afternoon brunch. Will be back! Roobius Vanilla Chai Latte was great.”

“It's really nice not having to drive far for great Vietnamese food!”

“This is by far the best Starbucks ive ever been to across the entire country ,they are super polite
and friendly ,If you’re going to a Starbucks you should definitely go to this one because they’re easily the best ,they make my day better every time.”

“Amy’s on the Avenue is an absolute hidden gem in Crystal River and a must-go spot for breakfast! You can really tell the care that goes into each item, especially the baked goods. The highlight was when Joe came out with a tray of fresh cinnamon rolls straight from the oven… unreal. On top of the amazing food, the entire staff made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we walked in. Friendly, cozy, and delicious — this place is a must go place!”

“Amazing reviews from the employee I gifted this cake to. They plan to use queens for their wedding now.”

“Great atmosphere and great bartenders. and food if you need it.”

“I thought the food and severe was really good thanks guy”

“From the minute you pull in lot-what a breath of fresh air in this town. Awesome service with a smile. Suggestions on the food. Clean & to me best of all quiet so you can talk! NO TV'S NO LOUD MUSIC. Great food. Will go back very soon!!! .”

“Best sports bar in citrus county. Great prices and great service and staff 5 stars”

“My favorite restaurant in crystal river whipped feta 💕, the espresso martinis are perfect. And they brought back the beets 🫶🏼”

“Your life will be changed coming to the Crystal River Aglow lighthouse. You will experience love peace and joy like you have never known before. But mostly important you will experience Jesus more than you can imagine. Having Jesus in your life is an every day experience but our meeting will give you an individual special experience With Jesus. Aglow is men and women in unity with God’s Spirit. You can have prayer for God to meet your needs whatever they may be. Also Aglow does help us to have a closer walk with the Lord. I so appreciate what are Crystal River Aglow is doing in Citrus County.”

“Excellent food and service. Stopped at Chopstix Express to pick up takeout. Small dining area available to dine in. The lady at the front was very sweet and thorough repeating the order to make sure everything was correct. Food took about 10 to 15 min to make as expected. Food was delicious and the portions were large enough for plenty of leftovers. The prices were very cheap with most dinner combos averaging $12, about the same as one would pay at fast food places. Everyone in our party enjoyed the food including the kids”

“watched the lady making pizzas on and off her phone in her back pocket and directly to the toppings. bare hands. called from the parking lot and they laughed at me when I asked if it was common practice that they dont wear gloves and she said yes, it goes through a 500 degree oven. like that matters. . after the customer service I'll stick to chain pizza”

“delishous food made to order not micro waved”

“Wow I do not think I’ve ever had a steak so good and I’ve eaten a lot of steaks. Wendy, our server was the sweetest and recommended their special surf and turf 14oz with shrimp. Let me tell you that sauce was so freaking good. I want more sauce!! Thank you guys so much!! Great place and great food and service.”

“Wings were excellent!Important - This is inside of the Applebee's. There are no signs, at least none that we saw, and we were a bit confused. Walked into Applebee's to ask if they knew where the place was.”

“This is my go to Dunkin. The other local ones are inconsistent to be honest. The Manager at this location clearly cares and puts effort into her staff and making sure things come out in a timely fashion and come out correct. I also love being part of the rewards program.”

“I ordered from the menu ahead of time on the app and it was great. Food was ready when it was supposed to be. It was hot. The pizza is a lot better than I remember. Little Caesars is definitely giving the bigger guys a run for their money.”

“Great food, absolutely the best hoagies around!!!!”

“Our group of 18 women went for lunch and the service and food were amazing! The weather was not great but they made sure we were out of the weather. The sun came out towards the end of our lunch and made our time perfect! Highly recommend!”

“In the area for a few days and almost ended up Nextdoor at Wendy’s because it seemed easy, decided to give this place a try.
The food quality and service is great, beverage selection is good. I wish I had a location closer to home. Had to come back two days in a row because it’s so good and fresh.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone in the area, especially their lunch specials for $9.99”

“We have been using this store for the past several years. We order pizza,monthly sometimes twice, ordering just a few to ordering 20plus at one time. We have NEVER been disappointed. The pizzas are always cooked perfectly, made correctly and delivered warm and with a smile. Marc, the manager, is always very attentive to the details, communicates with us along the way and goes above and beyond with special request made. Everyone we have spoken to have been helpful and patient. Very thankful this store and team is near by to assist with all of our pizza needs!!”

“Never eaten anything here that wasn’t delicious”

“There Sat. afternoon about 4 p.m. wonderful time, good food. Very busy but staff working hard to please.”

“Joey is great! He is very attentive and made a positive dining experience for us. We walked out of Applebees after not being served in over 15 mins and came here instead, we were pleasantly greeted by Joey and he was a great server, definitely turned our day around!”

“Leslie is, by far, the BEST SUBWAY EMPLOYEE! She's always friendly, takes her time to greet me and always gets my order right! She's an amazing person on your staff and deserves a huge raise! I'm there every week and she always brightens my day!”

“I heard so much good things bout this place so today 9/12/26 I was wanting Chinese food so I gave this place a shot n it was on point. Very delicious. Staff friendly. Thank you”

“Hands down best Chinese Food I’ve had in years. General TSO chicken was prefect and you have the option to choose spice level. Wonton soup and crab Rangoon was also on point. Will definitely go back the next time I’m in the area.”

“We decided to bring Dad to Beef's for Father's day lunch today and I'm glad we did! Even though they were busy, we didn't want for anything. The waitresses took wonderful care of us. Friendly and quick!
Our food was awesome as well. The fish and chips were great and the crispy chicken bowl was also very good. And, without knowing it Dad got $14 off his meal, basically free, winner winner chicken dinner!
Thanks Beef's for a great lunch Dad!!!”

“Jenna at the bar is the best...friendly...great service...always goes out of her way to give us special attention...we will be back every week...”

“Jocelyn is very friendly and helped me out with an incorrect order without making it a huge hassle! Give her a bonus, she is always so kind!!! I have never had any issue with the crew here, and the drinks always come out amazing. Definitely recommend coming here!”

“Everything about our experience was delightful! Daniel was a delight and absolutely gave us some wonderful memories and laughs! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!”