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Waterfront Social, Crystal River, FL

Waterfront Social

4.5
4.5
29 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2+ people
19:00
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
Embark on a culinary journey at Waterfront Social on Kings Bay, where Chef Richard Wiggins, a Florida native with hotel expertise, crafts Southern coastal dishes from scratch. With indoor and outdoor seating, this spot offers casual lunches, sunset cocktails, and evening delights. Managed by the dynamic Wiggins Duo, Tiffany ensures impeccable service with her 18-year hospitality career. From their acclaimed Katch Twenty Two to the captivating Waterfront Social, expect a warm ambiance and delectable cuisine, creating a memorable dining experience on the scenic shores of Kings Bay.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (352) 795-3113
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Offers

  • Happy Hour (Monday to Friday 3-6)

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Mon - 11:00 - 20:00,Tue - Sat - 15:00 - 18:00
    Savor the magic of Happy Hour at Waterfront Social from 3-6 pm Monday to Friday on Kings Bay. Enjoy crafted Southern coastal delights by Chef Richard Wiggins and indulge in signature cocktails and appetizers with a view. Join us for positive service, a friendly ambiance, and waterfront bliss. Cheers to happiness from 3 to 6 pm!

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterfront Social offers a delightful dining experience by the river, praised for its "outstanding meals" and "excellent quality food." Guests enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, with "numerous and very tasty" food choices, including standout dishes like fresh mahi tacos and chilled peel-and-eat shrimp. Outside seating offers "lovely water views," enhancing the overall experience.

29 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Puerto Vallarta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent view, food, and service!! Highly recommended

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  2. ThomasH

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 24 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the perfect honky tonk, Old Florida joint right on the water. The seafood is excellent and the atmosphere is great. The Mahi tacos were delicious. Service was friendly and prompt. There’s a bar, marina, shop, etc.

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  3. WJC722

    Orlando

    105 reviews

    4.0

    105 reviews

    Dined on 22 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a funky but cool place on the waterfront. The menu is outstanding as is the food. I'd go back when in the area again. It was my birthday and I wanted to be on the water with a good view and I wanted a specific table that was open but the hostess fought me because the server was busy..but there were other servers. My friend and I went out to their Tiki and dined there instead of the main dining room and it was perfect!

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  4. bigwilly

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chilled Peel and eat shrimp were fantastic. Highly recommend.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We chose this establishment off the internet without ever having been there before. We were very happy with the choice. Our server was friendly and attentive. All five of us agreed that the food was great, it was served very hot, and it was plentiful. Whenever we meet in Chrystal River again, we will definitely choose Waterfront Social.

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  6. Smartdog

    Tampa

    99 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on 25 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always lovely to sit outside next to the Crystal River and enjoy excellent quality food. Many excellent choices to please every diner. I recommend the Tuna Poke Bowl with Tuna lightly seared. Good bar as well.

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  7. JohnO

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 23 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an outside table. Excellent view on the water. Kaylla was our server. Very attentive. Food came out fast. Excellent taste. Very good experience. Will come back again when I’m that area.

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  8. BrianTheBuilder

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were a party of 8. We sat outside because the weather was reasonable but there were at least 50 birds swooping down stealing food from any table that was left unattended for even a second -- we watched birds steal food off of plates being brought out to customers when the wait staff turned around for just a few seconds... Food: the appetizers were excellent -- we had Fried allegator bites and Fried Grouper bites and a pound of peel & eat shrimp. -- all excellent. 4 of the 8 of us ordered the blackened Grouper (including myself) and that was good (not excellent ... but still good) a bit dry; seasoned veggies overdone; good rice. 3 of the remaining 8 ordered crab stuffed chicken and the chicken and that had been pre- prepared ... the chicken was too dry to eat (none of the three ate more than one bite of the chicken) -- they said the crab stuffing was good... Desserts -- were store bought... Resses peanut butter pie and Salted caramel cheesecake. average at best. Service was ok. Wasn't bad - Wasn't great. It was a 3 star experience at best.

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  9. ELTEE

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice setting on the water. The food was very good.

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  10. ScorpioQ

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 30 May 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very enjoyable dinner. Our server, Sabrina, was excellent. Everything she recommended was a great choice. My husband had the pork chop which he said was very good. My crab and spinach chicken was tasty. The specialty cocktails were a little pricey but otherwise not too bad. Enjoyed being able to look out at the water.

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Waterfront Social is rated 4.5 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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2+ people
19:00
Google Map for Waterfront Social

1610 SE Paradise Cir, Crystal River, FL 34429-4621

Additional information

  • Area
    Crystal River
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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    None
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