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Cracker's Bar & Grill, your premier Seafood restaurant and Bar & grill destination in Crystal River, FL. Located at 502 NW 6th St, Cracker's Bar & Grill offers a unique dining experience that combines the freshness of the sea with the warmth of a classic grill. Our menu features a wide variety of mouth-watering seafood dishes, expertly prepared by our chefs to satisfy your cravings. From fish to shrimp, crab to lobster, we have it all! Pair your meal with a refreshing cocktail from our full bar, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of our bar & grill. At Cracker's Bar & Grill, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, delicious food, and an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends, we've got you covered. Come visit us today and taste the difference for yourself!

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Cracker's Bar & Grill offers a welcoming atmosphere with friendly service and a diverse seafood menu. Guests enjoy fresh catches, flavorful dishes, and scenic waterfront views. The casual setting is perfect for families and groups, while the outdoor seating adds to the relaxing experience. Some visitors mention occasional wait times during peak hours, but overall, the quality of food and attentive staff make it a popular choice for seafood lovers.

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Google: 4.4/5

Tripadvisor: 4.0/5

Yelp: 4.0/5

Facebook: 4.5/5

Zomato: 4.1/5

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Benjamin
Benjamin -Google user
a month ago
Beautiful location, helpful staff and great food at good prices. The western burger for $ 13 was huge and delicious, the Walnut chicken wrap was great- as was the fish and chips! The sunset over the bay was beautiful, we had a great view from...Read More
Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Varies by time / dayQuiet, easy to talkPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Libby Staebell
Libby Staebell -Google user
3 months ago
We knew we wanted seafood for lunch, but also a bit of variety for our kids. Cracker’s was a great choice! Our server, Devan, was super nice, gave her honest opinion on menu options and kept apologizing for the wait, which I honestly hadn’t noticed....Read More
Lunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4No special eventNo waitThere were some salads.Didn’t notice anything special for dietary needs.Plenty of parkingFree parking lotLot in front of restaurant, large lot across the street, too.Only three kids meals, but a kid friendly environment.Not sure.
SUSAN MATHUSA
SUSAN MATHUSA -Google user
Edited a month ago
Food was great and reasonable, staffing was awesome!! I met Murphy the cat that lives there. He is a sweet cat!!
Dinner$50–100Atmosphere: 53-4 people
Julie C.
Julie C. -Google user
a year ago
Busy day, St Patrick's Day. Waited an hour for a table and was worth the wait. Christina was such a wonderful and attentive waitress, kept checking with us. Food was good. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Corned Beef sandwich was so delicious, Scallops and Grouper combo was great....Read More
Atmosphere: 5
gracey leon
gracey leon -Google user
3 weeks ago
The scallops and grouper were excellent. The view of the bay was really nice
Atmosphere: 5
Howie Biichle
Howie Biichle -Google user
a year ago
It’s Margarita Monday at Cracker’s and my party of three started off with margaritas and two appetizers of gator bites and blackened scallops. Both were very good, of course I am a big fan of scallops and they were excellent. For our meals we ordered...Read More
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Fish, Seafood, Sweet Potato FriesPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Raymond Wood
Raymond Wood -Google user
6 months ago
Great waterside dining. I had their FNC Fish n chips. 1 pound of fish with a lightly seasoned coating. Excellent
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Fish, SeafoodPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Joe Caccioppo
Joe Caccioppo -Google user
2 years ago
We went there for the chocolate mousse dessert they have. Really good! The decor is nice. Open space, plenty of room, clean. They have lots of outside seating looking over the water. Will definitely go back when we revisit the area.
Dine inOther$1–10Atmosphere: 5
Sponge Bob
Sponge Bob -Google user
a year ago
We visited Cracker's for a nice lunch on a weekday afternoon. It was approximately 1pm. Although there were a good amount of people outside at tables, we were able to be seated upon our arrival. It was a sunny day in the high 60's to...Read More
Janet Stiles
Janet Stiles -Google user
a year ago
5 stars all the way. We arrive around 5:30 pm on a Saturday, our wait was 45 mins for a party of 4, however ended up being 30 mins. Even better. We chose to sit inside since it was a little chilly outside....Read More
Rob M.
Rob M. -Google user
3 years ago
Was referred here by the cool lady at the Salty Sister. She was not wrong! The shrimp were big and plump and fresh tasting. My wife got a blackened combo of scallops and grouper. I now have to remind her never get anything blackened, it...Read More
Lisa Tucker
Lisa Tucker -Google user
2 years ago
This was our first time in the area and given that we were staying at Best Western, the Location was ideal. We ordered the blackened seafood basket with a side salad and were able to split the meal between the 2 of us. The sweet...Read More
Vanessa P.
Vanessa P. -Google user
8 months ago
(August 2024) Great place in Crystal River. Even though it wasn’t high season the place was packed. Our waitress was really friendly and did a great job so we had a really good time! Food was also delicious. Sat outside with a great view.
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5They offer some vegetarian options and big saladsPlenty of parkingFree parking lotParking in front of restaurant
Jackie Schowalter
Jackie Schowalter -Google user
4 months ago
We ordered Mahi Mahi sandwich, and grouper melt. The wonderful waiter recommended the grouper melt as i couldnt decide and im so glad i did one of the best grouper sandwiches i have eaten. We sat on the patio and it was very nice and...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Grouper Melt
Glenn Sieracki
Glenn Sieracki -Google user
6 months ago
Not only was the service amazing the food was EXCEPTIONAL. The absolute BEST gator I've ever had. The fried grouper was perfectly delicate and even the hushpuppies were good (very soft on the outside with the perfect thickness of crust). I don't...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Robert S.
Robert S. -Google user
Edited 5 months ago
Great service and location. Had the firecracker burger and it was delicious..!! Potato salad was perfect like my momma’s. Sat out at the tiki bar right on the river..!! My server Victoria was amazing as she worked dozens of tables and...Read More
Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Sandwich, HamburgerPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Bonnie S Rose
Bonnie S Rose -Google user
6 months ago
Excellent place to eat. Had a grouper sandwich. Never had before, but they put grouper fish on rye bread with coleslaw. Delicious!!! Be sure to check out Crackers Bar & Grill!!!
Keith Archibald
Keith Archibald -Google user
2 weeks ago
Blacked shrimp and scallops were very good, well seasoned. Zucchini fries were light and fluffy, great service while seated at the bar.
Lunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Reservations not requiredModerate noisePlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Brooke Cheek
Brooke Cheek -Google user
5 months ago
Great food, service, and location! Our waitress Morgan was AMAZING and our crew enjoyed the gator bites and delicious seafood options. Saw a manatee down by the water. Would visit again in passing through.
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Sweet Potato Fries, Gator Bites, Clam Chowder, Sandwich, Hamburger
Karen
Karen -Google user
2 months ago
We sat outside on the dock and even though it was hot we enjoyed our lunch. We ordered the patty melt on rye with fries and coleslaw and it was delicious. Service was exceptional.
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Not sure3-4 peopleNo wait
Jill B.
Jill B. -Google user
3 months ago
What a Fun Night... We took a 24 hour Siesta to Crystal River from Sarasota & hit a few spots & this was one of them. Drinks were great, they had live music -Classic Rock which I love & the staff & fellow patrons were...Read More
Other$20–30Atmosphere: 5Loud, but you can still talkNo wait
Roger Johnson
Roger Johnson -Google user
Edited 3 months ago
Nice place to have lunch and catchup with old friends great food, frosty Beer good atmosphere, friendly staff. First class dining but casual, step out of your boat a few steps and you're inside
Elizabeth Umphrey
Elizabeth Umphrey -Google user
6 months ago
Our FFRA Girls Night Out last evening was so much fun... our servers were outstanding, and food was served in a timely manner. ( On a side note, there was some confusion about my request to get two pies donated for our fundraising …
Big Ace
Big Ace -Google user
2 months ago
Went there on Friday July 18th we waited for our food for about 2 hours but it was still very exquisite the wait was long but the food was still very hot. My boy Mathew was a great server. He was joyful though the whole...Read More
Atmosphere: 4
Deborah S.
Deborah S. -Google user
a month ago
I love this place! The best fish and chips i've ever had anywhere in the US! You can eat indoors, where it's nice and cool. Or you can also eat outdoors with umbrellas and look at the water, beautiful views! I've had a lot of...Read More
Lunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNo waitPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Austin Floyd
Austin Floyd -Google user
a month ago
My fault for not remembering the waiters name. I think it was Matthew. Either way great food . Great atmosphere. The service was awesome. Definitely recommend this place. We just moved to the area and I found my new favorite place...Read More
Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 52 people
Penny Cyr
Penny Cyr -Google user
a month ago
The staff was friendly, the restaurant was clean, the food tasted great, and the views of the bay were beautiful. It was my first time there and my friend's second time. She did not hesitate to agree to meet there. Reasonable priced. I will...Read More
Lunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNo waitPlenty of parkingFree parking lotLarge parking lot across the street along with a small parking lot in front of the restaurant.
Kellie Nadell
Kellie Nadell -Google user
4 months ago
What a fun find! Our server, Matt was fantastic and really made us feel welcome. Live music was good. Beautiful location overlooking the water. The Food was fresh, good, and very generous portions. Our mistake was ordering everything that was deep fried. We look...Read More
Linda Malone
Linda Malone -Google user
5 months ago
Went for supper on a Tuesday evening with family. Seated immediately, good friendly service and food. We had scallops, grouper, hamburgers and a few other dishes I can't remember. I guess I was enjoying mine too much! The scallops were …
Damm Yankee
Damm Yankee -Google user
2 months ago
The food in the atmosphere were excellent! It was raining and we were sitting out back underneath so we stayed nice and dry, waitress was very kind but was not available as much I personally felt as she should have been as far as refilling...Read More

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