Island Outpost

14231 W Ozello Trail, Crystal River
(352) 795-1880

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Billy McCafferty

🩸 Everything from atmosphere, food, and service is aways outstanding. We drive over 50 miles one way to eat here. Wish we lived closer. Thank you, Danielle and John and staff. Need I say anymore?

Bill & Adianna

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tom Shafer

Had heard about this place and decided to stop by Friday for a late lunch. Fantastic is all I can say. Food was fabulous, drinks and service were terrific. Will be back.
You won’t be disappointed.
Should be on DDD.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elizabeth Bailey

Wonderful store with amazing service! She made our day by helping us get in touch with another business owner! Thanks so much for being amazing!

Service: 5

Amanda Maynard

Vanessa was our server, and she was the most friendly person ever! We will be going back because of her! The food is great, too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jonathan Mahoney

Fam I promised this place I wouldn't review it because I wanted to keep it a secret. I've recently been advised keeping secrets isn't good. First time I found this place I thought it was a store. I walked in there and my mind was blown. The Second time I was in there someone bought me a beer. Every time I go in there now it's humbled and to buy traveling stranger a beer. Also the cook and menu are top tier. Imagine being out in the middle of lost lands and having the best meal and conversation ever.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Valerie Hill

We love going to unusual, off the beaten path restaurants, and we found one here at Island Outpost. How more unusual can you get with a tiki hut in a restaurant? It is almost at the end of W. Ozello Trl. Known to bikers as the Gator Tail. It is a restaurant/ convience/ bait store. There are only 10 tables but you can eat at the tiki hut bar. Our waitress, Danielle, was awesome she even shared interesting facts about the area to us. They serve breakfast all day and have daily dinner specials. They were serving meatloaf the day we were there.
We started with Crab Bites as an appetizer they were delicious, and the sauce had a nice kick. I had the Island Fish Reuben blackened. I had never had one before. It was terrific. It was made with fresh water catfish, slaw, and marbled rye bread. Hubby had the Club Hoagie and fries. He said it was one of the best he has had in a long time. He liked that they added banana peppers. Everything was served hot and fresh.
If you are looking for an overpriced, white tablecloth with linen napkins, then this place is not for you. Save it for those of us who love finding unusual places with wonderful food at reasonable prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kim Karkoska

Awesome place! Friendly small town restaurant!
Great service &food!

Brenchley

Typical American diner - I like to stop here periodically for breakfast when I come down to ride the Ozello Trail. If you get in before 0800 on a Sunday, it's not crowded.

Friendly staff and the food is as expected and compares well to others like it. I'll continue to stop in when I'm down this way.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggs Sausage and Potatoes, Home Fries

Reel Florida Fishing Experience

Great little place to stop for breakfast. The service was great, and the island burrito was way better than expected! It was one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had :)
My daughter really enjoyed the pancakes as well.

Food: 5

Service: 5

FL Bill

Every time we are in town we eat here. Did you know they do breakfast too! We will be back!

Kid-friendliness: All ages welcomed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Sandwich, Conch Fritters, Outpost Cheeseburger, Grits, Homemade Clam Chowder, Biscuits and Gravy, Eggs Sausage and Potatoes, Home Fries, Pulled BBQ Pork Sandwich

David Mickel

Typical American diner - I like to stop here periodically for breakfast when I come down to ride the Ozello Trail. If you get in before 0800 on a Sunday, it's not crowded.

Friendly staff and the food is as expected and compares well to others like it. I'll continue to stop in when I'm down this way.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggs Sausage and Potatoes, Home Fries

Angee Wilkinson

Clark is live on guitar! Great fun!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Angee Mullen

Clark is live on guitar! Great fun!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Debra S

John, the owner, is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
The food is phenomenal and the atmosphere is homey and friendly. I love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Biscuits and Gravy

Todd's Tropicals

Perhaps the food has changed but when I ate there home fries were cold and greasy, and the sausage gravy come from a bag mix.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

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