Seafood place to eat close?
 

We are looking for a place to eat seafood. We are willing to drive to either coast if have you have found a spot that is special. It doesn't have be a real houty-touty place. If fact the the less the better. That makes the price better with better quality. Would rather try outside The Villages for a small road trip.

Try Stumpknockers in Dunnellon. On Hwy 200, right on the Withlacoochee River, near the Citrus/Marion County line. Not too far but far enough to be a nice little road trip. And most definitely NOT hoity-toity.

If you want a road trip to Tampa, go to The Colonnade, it's on Bayshore Blvd and one of the oldest restaurants in Tampa. Beautiful view of Tampa Bay and you can walk along there after you have stuffed yourselves ! They serve little tiny blueberry muffins in stead of bread. Their grouper is fabulous !

I agree with CaliforniaGirl. Stumpknockers is about a 45 min drive. Be sure to make reservations. There are two Stumpknockers, so go to the one on the river, not the one downtown Inverness.

Another vote for Stumpknockers - try the fried catfish and hush puppies. Umm-umm good!!

For New Orleans style seafood go to Harry's in Ocala.

Joe`s Crab Shack, in Celebration Fl. the best seafood I`ve had since moving to Florida

If you want some place close
 

You cannot go wrong with Seafood Inlet at Sumter Landing

High Tide Harrys Orlando
 

If you are going to the Orlando Area do stop at High Tide Harrys, located on Semoran Road, about 10 minutes from the Orlando Airport.

High Tides has fresh blue crabs steamed with Old Bay as well as Garlic Blue Crabs. In addition they have Oysters on the Half Shell, 1 Doz for $5.99, as well as all you can eat Specials every night in addition to their regular menu items. Great 2 for 1 Happy hours each day as well.

Check out their website to see their operation and Menu:

http://hightideharrys.com/

Is this new? Where in Lake Sumter Landing?

Wow!
 

Thanks everyone is, great to find the hole in the wall spots, that are not the franchises. Nothing wrong with those, but is great to help the local guy who has really put it on the line.I have not heard of the one at Lake Sumtner. If you could tell me where that one is? Headed down early morn to Orlando, am sure we will be looking for a spot on the way on the way back. Thanks again.

Wow!
 

Somehow I posted twice

If you want a real hole in the wall place and run by family go to Oceans Grill in Leesburg. Mondays 3 to 7 30 oysters for $10.00 And I just had the Grouper there last Monday night and it was fantastic. Not fancy and all the locals with their first names on their shirts are there but good food and a good price.

Seafood Inlet ?????????????????????

Never heard of it!

But, Stumpknockers on 200 is wonderful. It is a longish drive, so be sure to have a "designated driver!"

A story: Not long after I moved here, my brother announced that we were going to a special place for dinner, and since I happened to have the biggest vehicle, I was elected chauffeur! Well, after driving for what seemed like hours through the wilds of western Marion County, we arrived.

It was an absolutely wonderful experience, but I'm very cautious now when Brother calls and suggests that I might drive "everybody" to dinner!

SWR
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http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/124/8928...nt-Ponce-Inlet

Rustic, on the water, outside bar and patio, the kind of place with mounted fish on the walls, etc. Good food.

Stumpknockers works for me too although it's not on your way back from Orlando.

and I live in Tampa and this is a very good place to go.

Richard and Lee

Love the Colonade!

RiverGrille on the Tomoka River
 

Just a mile or so off I-95 on Hwy 1 near Ormond Beach. Been going there for the past 7-8 years when we are in Fla. Best fried Shrimp I have ever eaten bar none. Has a huge river deck overlooking the river where boats dock. Just a really great place to relax and enjoy some very fresh seafood. The Rivergrille is my vote! Check them out here. http://www.rivergrille.net/

Ooops!....I knew that did not sound right
 

Please forgive.....Lighthouse Point is the name

If you want to drive to the coast we have been to some great places.
Tony's 2nd Street Cedar Key Fl, 32625. Great Chowder and busy
There are waterfront restaurants in Cedar Key but we didn't try them.
Tarpon Springs
Great Greek food and good seafood. We love Mykonos.
You can watch the fishing boats unload at Rusty Bellies.
Both places are a bit of a drive from TV but it gave us a chance to see the ocean again.

Lighthouse Point does have great seafood and ample portions ... are they still doing the conch line dance at sunset ... have not been there at sunset recently?

Can't beat Lighthouse Point, but it's not exactly the road trip these folks are lookiing for! Anybody tried Gator Joe's off Rt. 25 in Ocklawaha? It looks intriguing, like an old Florida fishing camp, and on a lake, but I haven't tried the food. :mmmm:

Another plug for Lighthouse. Last night we had dinner there with grandson who flew in to join us for a week. The food was beautifully prepared and delivered quickly by an excellent server and the behind the scenes guy provided the most beautiful sunset that was mirrored by Lake Sumter. It was a moment to savor and the beginning of our year 'round life in lower Paradise.

Priceless.

Just ate at Essex Seafood Two. One hour, fifteen minute ride through the Ocala Forest. State Road 40, Pierson, Florida. Food was cheap, plentiful and tasty. NOT "fine dining" but clean and excellent service.

Can't believe no one has mentioned Fishermans Restaurant on Hwy 44 on the way to Inverness. Small place that looks somewhat unsightly from the road. Once you try it you'll keep going back. See website at:

http://www.fishermansrestaurant.biz/

Blackwater Inn on St John's River in Astor on Hwy 40. About an hour from TV.


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I agree we were looking for great local seafood and we found it here. :mmmm:

Thank you, can't wait to try this one!

The Boston Fish Market is the BEST! It's located on Semoran Blvd, it's either in Winter Park or on the outskirts of Orlando. Best lobster rolls, not a dressy place, food is medium priced, and worth every penny. Put it in your GPS to find it. Speaking as a New Englander, its delicious!!

I think they mean the Lighthouse?? It is delicious, but if you want to take a ride, the Boston Fish Market is the best. I'm going to try the Colonnade (is it fancy?) and High Tide Harry's when I get the chance, we usually go try restaurant in Orlando when going to the airport to bring or pick up travellers. They treat, and they don't have to pay a limo and we get a free meal. So it works out great for all of us.

They treat, and they don't have to pay a limo and we get a free meal. So it works out great for all of us.

Seems to me it would be cheaper to take the airport shuttle. What's the motivation, pick up friends or a free meal?

Lena's on route 40 east of ocala. very good

drd

How far East of Ocala?


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Actually the post asked for some place close!
 

We must be getting old, sure want to eat in this area!

Chuck -

This looks like the place - - - - -

http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe...84946878784055

Bill :)

Thanks Bill!

Looks to be 14 miles East of intersection of Baseline Road and Hwy 40 (Silver Springs Park).

Also, as indicated in the link, might be closed during May thru Oct.


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I love Gator Joe's. However, you must know that its best feature is eating out under the so-called "tiki huts" over the waters of Lake Weir, not so much the food. And, we usually have "lunch" there, rather than dinner!

Another great fish place is Stumpknocker's. Two locations. One on the banks of the Withlacoochee River off CR200, southwest of Ocala. The other in "downtown" Inverness. I've only been to the first one. It's always great fun and the food is great!

And, I'll endorse the Blackwater Inn. Great food and ambiance; just a litle far to drive!

SWR
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Seafood Restaurant
 

If I could, I would like to recommend Whale's Tale on Old 441 in Mount Dora. Maryland style - really are - crab cakes - ask for heavy or light Old Bay depending on your tastes. New England Clam chowder full of chunks of clams.....other seafood afficionados loved it as well....Hole in the wall with good food - AND a coupon in the Everybody's Favorite Coupon Book too!