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Waterfront Social, Crystal River, FL

Waterfront Social

4.4
4.4
35 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

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–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (352) 795-3113
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Offers

  • Happy Hour (Monday to Friday 3-6)

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    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 35 people are saying

Waterfront Social reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterfront Social offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service" in a charming waterside setting. Guests rave about the "great view of the sunset," and the outdoor seating enhances the ambiance. Standout dishes include fresh grouper sandwiches, mahi tacos, and key lime pie. Ideal for enjoying a meal by the river.

35 Reviews
  1. Charles

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always like coming here for dinner and drinks. Last nights meal, other than cold French fries (but we were outside), everything was great. The fish n chips will feed a family, the peel n eat shrimp was delicious, chowder great as usual, and very good sandwiches (we had a smash burger and a Philly, the ladies split a fish dinner). View is spectacular, and even though it was a bit chilly with a steady breeze, they brought two (2) propane warmers by out table. Top notch overall, and highly recommend!

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  2. Siegfried

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Einfaches Lokal in spitzenmäßiger Lage direkt am Wasser, unbedingt draußen sitzen, wenn's ein bisschen kühl ist, werden Heizpilze aufgestellt, man kann wunderbar den Sonnenuntergang bewundern, das Personal ist sehr freundlich und schnell, reichlich Parkplätze direkt davor, perfekt.

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  3. Clareklm VIP

    Richmond1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The fish tacos were salty, even extra lime couldn't offset the intensity. The food was mediocre. It was served with a smile and impatiently friendly "are you done yet?". We were still eating our entree when we were asked about dessert and about the check 6 our total time was less than 90min with drinks, apps, entrees and dessert. Nothing including the view was memorable.

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  4. Cheryl

    Atlanta12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the coconut shrimp appetizer and blackened grouper meal. Everything was delicious! Service was great. Will definitely be back.

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  5. Debi

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal here. Great sunset views and the outdoor seating area was awesome! Service was also really great

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  6. Charles

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t believe we didn’t come here sooner! A bit out of the way, but so worth it. The atmosphere in the restaurant was definitely waterside themed, and the view in the outside area was great (the sun sets just right for the view). Food was delicious, drinks were potent and yummy, service was spot-on and attentive, and the key lime pie was outstanding! The extra bar looked fun and again great views! We highly recommend this venue! PS: having OpenTable was a nice bonus, we had a great table reserved for us! PSS: note to OpenTable mgmt: get more venues in this area signed up!! C & B Sugarmill Woods

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  7. Robert

    Puerto Vallarta1 review

    5.0

    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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  8. ThomasH VIP

    Chicago29 reviews

    5.0

    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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  9. WJC722

    Orlando105 reviews

    4.0

    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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  10. bigwilly

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    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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Waterfront Social is rated 4.4 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Waterfront Social

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

Additional information

  • Area
    Crystal River
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
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