Reviews for The Boil Yard in Crystal River, FL
There was a long wait....we expect this on a Saturday eve if the place is popular. What we don't expect is no management. The... hostess and waitresses are completely on their own- holding it together- figuring it out as they go. The food was great. Lobster bites- amazing. His fried shrimp and my shrimp and chicken carbonara were delicious. The salads were top knotch. Wewill definitely come back again....on a week day when they are not slammed. This place could heavily benefit by hiring a trueexperienced manager and have an expediter on the line on Fri-Sat. Some real leadership. The staff are hard workers but theyare not following a dress code, they are having to fix every problem on their own. When we left it was dark out and you couldnot tell that the restaurant was open....no signage lit up (where's the management???). Read more
Amazing atmosphere as well as food! The waitress was very polite and took great care of us during our visit. We had the blue... crab boil?so delicious! Would definitely recommend, also their fried lobster bites are to die for!!!! ???? Read more
The food was great! We sat on outdoor bar stools with our dog. We loved the seafood boils, they offer great selections and you... pick whatever you want. Read more
Seafood ?boil? is kind of a loose term here. I expected something nice and warm, buttery, saucy? my whole dish was a set of dry... snow crab legs, an ear of corn, 3 potatoes, a roll and a lemon slice with a side of sauce. Yes, I asked for ?the sauce on theside?, but didn?t think a seafood boil would come without any sort of butter or anything?! For the price (starting at $45 forsnow crab based on our receipt, which isn?t listed on their menu, btw), we could have had a MUCH more enjoyable plate of crablegs just about anywhere else, and my son said the hamburger tasted like charcoal. All their condiments were generic Sysco foodproducts and the butter wasn?t real butter, it was a greasy soy-based butter-like sauce. My party of 4 ate an okay (but notanywhere near worth the cost) meal of 3 snow crab boils and a hamburger with 2 very small appetizers for $225, not including thetip. At least the food was cooked alright. That is the only reason for the second star. We will not be returning. Read more
Our first time experiencing this restaurant and it will not be our last. The food was good, the staff were pleasant . The prices... were in line with every other restaurant in the area. (see menu in pictures) We only had two turn offs... one the dessert of theday.... the other is what we witnessed a manager unconditionally do to an employee while questioning about a pin. Read more
The food is outstanding! We had the fried gator and lobster, oysters, and blackened grouper! However, the best part was our... server Mallory, who was just amazing, the chef, Josh, who made it very personable.... we will definitely be back. Read more
The Boil Yard is a must if you are in the Crystal River, FL area! The restaurant was clean, the food was delicious and the staff... is very friendly and helpful! My wife and I were visiting the area and we found the Boil Yard. The menu is what first attractedus and the service is what kept us! Mariah is an awesome waitress! She was very patient, especially since this was our firsttime. She reviewed the menu which she knows by heart and went over the different types of oysters and the boil options. Needlessto say, you have to try the boil! Oh my gosh! It was delicious! I had the shrimp and clams boil with sausage- out of this world!I really recommend the backyard boil sauce- it was rich and flavorful but it didn't overpower the shrimp and clams. The boilincludes corn and potatoes- normally, I would skip but with the backyard boil sauce they were fantastic. Overall, the Boil Yardis a must visit! When you arrive, ask for Mariah if you are looking for knowledgeable and friendly service! Read more
Delicious food, great vibe, fast and friendly service at a great price! I am surprised I don?t see more stellar reviews for this... place. We are from a shore town up north originally and were spoiled with seafood and restaurants so we?re always on the lookoutfor some good seafood in a nice new, spot? this place did not disappoint! The ambiance was fun, hip and modern. Our SeafoodAlfredo pasta was delicious and you could taste it was fresh made. Same with the lobster mac, tasty, creamy and decent amountsof lobster. Our server Reggie was knowledgeable, super friendly and he provided us with fantastic service! Drinks weregenerously poured and tasty and we had an amazing dinner! Would definitely recommend. We will be returning to enjoy another mealsoon! Read more