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Crooked River Grill, Carrabelle, FL

Crooked River Grill

3.9
3.9
14 Reviews
$30 and under
American
151 Laughing Gull lane, Carrabelle, FL 32322

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Kid-friendly
The Crooked River Grill offers great food in a casual atmosphere, and features the best and freshest of coastal comfort cuisine. Seating is available at the full bar, which offers a fine selection of spirits and both local and seasonal craft beers, the cozy dining room, and the adjoined inside patio, which offers a bright and beautiful panoramic view of our stunning Audubon Sanctuary golf course. Executive Chef James Messer brings eclectic flavors to our diverse menu, and loves to combine his classic French training with Asian and Indian cuisine, making for unique and interesting specials.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Southern, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 8:00 am–5:00 pm Tue–Thu 8:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Carrabelle
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 14 people are saying

Crooked River Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

14 Reviews
  1. Scott VIP

    Naples1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I got the mushroom burger. My husband got the loaded burger. Both were really good

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  2. Heather

    Tampa1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Don’t let the name of this restaurant fool you — it’s not located on a river but rather tucked inside a golf and pickleball resort. We visited on a Friday evening around 6:30 PM, and the empty dining room should have been our first red flag. Despite the restaurant being far from busy, the service was slow and inattentive. Unfortunately, the food didn’t redeem the experience. My husband ordered the Seafood Platter, which was advertised as including grouper — but what he received was definitely not grouper. Instead, it was a strong, overly fishy-tasting piece of fish that was frankly unpleasant. My daughter had the Ribeye, and she said it lacked any seasoning or flavor whatsoever. I ordered the Blackened Shrimp and specifically requested black beans as my side, but was instead served baked beans — a careless and frustrating mistake. All in all, this was a disappointing dining experience. Poor service, over-priced, flavorless food, and misleading menu descriptions left us with no desire to return.

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  3. Matt

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Service was strong. And really enjoyed the atmosphere and friendly staff.

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  4. Mark

    Jacksonville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice enough place. Everybody was very nice, but, the service was slow and the food was just OK. Of the two dishes we got, one, the Shrimp and Grits, was good, I'd say average, and the other, Seafood Platter, was just not good. The scallops were over cooked and rubbery, the grouper and shrimp were too "fishy" like they were old or left out too long. We didn't finish the meal. Then, because we didn't finish, we ordered desert, and the cholocate cake had mold on it. They were nice and brought us a replacement and didn't charge for it, but, it still soured the experience.

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  5. Darrell

    Tallahassee1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding. It was a little pricey, but it was surf and turf and New Year's Eve. The only real issue was they were a server or two short. We assumed someone didn't show up for work. The servers there did a good job and even got the kitchen help to deliver the food. The food came out hot and in a timely manner. Again the food was cooked to order and had great flavor. Had they had enough help it would have been 5 stars

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  6. Joey

    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chefs food was amazing!! The steak was a perfect temperature and the potatoes were fantastic

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  7. Samantha

    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the pleasure of dining at Crooked River Grill, and it was a fantastic experience! The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed meal. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure everything was just right.

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  8. Richard

    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience . We dined with friends. Great mixed drinks. I had shrimp and grits as well as my friend. They were so delicious. Also came with a salad. Enjoyed all of it. Our waiter was awesome.

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  9. Leigh

    Salt Lake City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brook lived up to all previous expectations! She was friendly and full of good local information. Our dinner was good and the place was nice.

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  10. LizF

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service has greatly improved since being there in February

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Crooked River Grill is rated 3.9 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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151 Laughing Gull lane, Carrabelle, FL 32322

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Carrabelle
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 8:00 am–5:00 pm Tue–Thu 8:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary Southern, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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