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Bayside Kraft Kitchen, Crystal River, FL

Bayside Kraft Kitchen

4.5
4.5
90 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for business meals
Where South meets the Sea!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (352) 228-4319
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Crystal River
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 90 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 recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bayside Kraft Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "beautiful waterfront views" and "elevated cuisine" that includes standout dishes like lobster rolls and beet burrata salad. Although some find the noise level high, the overall atmosphere and friendly staff make it a top choice in Crystal River.

90 Reviews
  1. Tiffany

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Tomahawk Steak was amazing. The weather was perfect so we chose to sit outside. The service remained top notch & Casey was attentive, kind, and funny. Will continue to be a staple for date night.

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  2. Joelle

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a 30th birthday party and everything from the service, food/drinks, to the view was amazing. This is our fourth visit to Bayside and it has become one of our favorite places. The filet, crab legs, pork chop, and NY strip are all highly recommended.

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  3. Bob

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great local find with above average food, ambience and value.

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  4. Keith

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our third time at Bayside and we’ve always had excellent service and wonderful food!! Love this place!!

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  5. Dennis

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Cocktail had to be sent back. Did not even resemble an Old Fashioned, which was ordered. No bread or rolls were offered. No condiments on the table, not even salt or pepper. Very small portion of fish was delivered with cold sweet potatoes. Waitress was informed, but management could not be bothered to look into our complaint. Will not return.

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  6. Kelsey

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed dinner very much. This is the best meal and experience we’ve had since moving to Citrus county. The filet and strip we had were comparable to Bern’s Steakhouse, but better. We were so pleased with the service as well.

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  7. Stacey

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bayside Kraft Kitchen came highly recommended and it did not disappoint! The food was excellent as well as the service. I also thought the prices were good too considering you’re getting top tier ingredients. Overall a great meal, friendly staff, unstuffy relaxed atmosphere, and good drinks! We’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in town.

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  8. David

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was my second visit to the restaurant. The first time I went with a group it was the first week the restaurant was open. I ordered the Oso Buco which came warm and I had to return it. It was very loud at the time and the service was mediocre along with the food. I had heard that the restaurant had improved so we decided to return and give the restaurant another try. Our group was disappointed that the service was OK but the portions and the food were mediocre again. My wife ordered a salad with a crabcake and the crabcake was about 3 inches in size. I ordered the Oso Buco again and it was a small portion with a couple pieces of meat attached to the bone however it was hot, which was improvement from my last experience. It was no surprise that the restaurant only had a few tables seated and what I was told that they were very light on reservations. Perhaps word is getting out that the restaurant is not all that it’s cracked up to be. We took our new neighbors on this visit because they are new to the area and we wanted to impress them. This is not the place to come to impress a guest. The bar service was slow however the Old Fashioned drink was done very well 👍🏼. Sadly, I don’t think we will be returning to this restaurant. There are so many new options that would offer better value.

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  9. Sharlene

    West Palm Beach

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great contemporary selections of food on menu offering much more than local southern cooking. Good vibe and atmosphere. Added bonus to sit outside on bay and be able to hear music from adjacent pub. The beet burrata salad was excellent but the Caesar salad was sub par. The catfish entree was delicious but could have used more sauce and the shrimp crab cakes were served without any sauce which made the dish a bit lacking. However service was great and we will be back to try again.

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  10. kennneth

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food awesome service!! Beautiful scenery, table by the window.

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FAQs

Bayside Kraft Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (352) 228-4319.

Bayside Kraft Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bayside Kraft Kitchen

224 U.S. Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34429-4836

Additional information

  • Area
    Crystal River
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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