Champions' BBQ

Fat Fred is Back!!!

There is a new BBQ place in Crystal River. Champions' BBQ is now open and serving Fat Fred's Famous BBQ and ribs. This restaurant is located on the West side of US 19 about 1.6 miles South of Home Depot - next door to Pro Line Boats. They serve the meat with your choice of sauces - from the Southeastern North Carolina vinegar sauce to Fat Fred's own special sauce. They also have soup, salads and chili. They are open Mon-Thur 11:00AM to 8ish and Fri-Sat from 11:00AM to 9ish. The BBQ and ribs are head and shoulders better than any other local BBQ restaurant. For the BBQ Beulah gives them four paws. Telephone is 352-564-1227.

Dan's Clam Stand

Dan's Clam Stand is located on Highway 44 in Crystal River. Beulah loves Dan's Clam Stand burgers. Four "paws" is almost as good as it gets. When the family goes to Dan's, Beulah waits anxiously in the car for her burger. After a short "pout" to punish her folks for not taking her inside, she finishes off her burger quickly. Beulah's family enjoys and highly recommends Dan's  seafood.  There are usually several offerings of fresh local fish. Tel (352) 795-9081

Gobblers Eatery

Gobblers Eatery is located in Inglis on the West side of U.S. 19 about one block North of the stop light at the intersection with SR 40. This was the former site of the Muddy River Cafe. They are open daily from 6:30 AM until 9:00 PM. The new owners have substantially renovated the place. Gobblers is a very popular place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  If you are fan of "All You Can Eat" specials, this is the place for you. There is an AUCE special every day except for Sunday. The fare offered ranges from Spaghetti to Shrimp. At present this is the only place in the area where you can buy breakfast. Beulan gives this restaurant a three paw rating. Tel. (352)447-2555

Our Pub

Our Pub is a very popular hangout with the local residents. It is located in Inglis on the North side of Highway 40 about 2 miles West of the intersection with US 19. They are open for lunch and dinner every day except Tuesday. Beulah especially likes their large burgers. There is a full service bar, a pool table and dart boards. Our Pub really rocks on weekend nights with the local fishermen, shrimpers, crabbers, other locals and weekenders. They have an active "take out" service as well. The only negative is that the service is rather slow, but so what? You can always have a few beers while you wait. The burgers are great but the seafood offerings are sometimes frozen. Since slow service does not bother Beulah, she gives the burgers at Our Pub a four paw review for burgers; however, because of the service and the seafood, we must give an overall rating of only two. Tel. (352) 447-2406

Yankeetown General Store

The Yankeetown General Store is located at 6611 W Highway 40 about 4 miles West of US 19. The new owners are the Jackson family from Immokalee. It is on the South side of the road between 65th and 67th Streets  It is the last stop before the ramp at the West end of SR40. The YKGS is a place where you are immediately comfortable when you walk in. You can buy gas, bait, ice, fishing tackle, and many other items needed by the fisherman.  As far as food is concerned, they offer the best fried chicken in the entire area. Hours are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM mon-Fri, and 5:00 AM to 6:00 Pm on the weekends. The YGS also makes great sandwiches. A lot of fishermen pick up chicken or have a "to go" lunch made while they are gassing up their boat and buying bait and ice. You can also call ahead and have the lunch waiting. On the weekends fresh vegetables will be available. Tel. (352) 447-2532. The rating is based solely on the "Fried Chicken".