[Leafpoker]

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.

[CaliforniaGirl]

Originally Posted by Leafpoker

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.

[Mudder]

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 !

[starflyte1]

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.

[nitakk]

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

[gongoozler]

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

[gary42651]

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

[jebartle]

You cannot go wrong with Seafood Inlet at Sumter Landing

[jackz]

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/

[JohnM]

Originally Posted by jebartle

You cannot go wrong with Seafood Inlet at Sumter Landing

Is this new? Where in Lake Sumter Landing?

[Leafpoker]

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.

[Leafpoker]

Somehow I posted twice

[under55]

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.

[swrinfla]

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

[Shimpy]

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.