Dining in Citrus County

Romantic dining and friendly family fare await you.

If you are looking for a good place to eat or enjoy a romantic night out, there are plenty of options outside the Villages of Citrus Hills. From casual to fine dining, from seafood to Italian, you’ll find it in one of the nearby cities and towns. There are also many options to dine overlooking the water and catching a glorious sunset. Here are a few of our favorite area dining spots.

Vintage on 5th is a romantic, fine dining restaurant specializing in American cuisine. Great for special occasions, Vintage on 5th can boast that it has earned the top restaurant rating in Crystal River from the tough critics on TripAdvisor.

You can get a great lunch or dinner at Crackers in Crystal River. This family-friendly seafood and steak restaurant is known for its large menu, reasonable prices, and outdoor dining on beautiful King’s Bay.

For a tasty lunch or a sweet pastry treat, head to Little Italy in Inverness. This Italian bakery and deli have fresh meats and cheeses that will make your mouth water.

Peck’s Old Port Cove in Crystal River is where you want to go for delicious seafood. This restaurant’s rustic feel is welcoming to any party, whether it’s two or 20. If you go, try the grouper, a house specialty.

Some popular and chain local dining options: Outback Steakhouse, Chili’s, Beef o Brady’s, Cody’s, El Ranchito, Applebee’s, Olive Garden, Angelo’s Pizzeria and Ristorante, Los Magueyes, Ruby Tuesday’s, The Freezer Seafood, Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters, Dunkin Donuts, Crumps Landing, Etc