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Seafood markets, waterfront dining and waterfront rentals in Citrus, Hernando and Pasco County

Where to buy fresh seafood, how to find a restaurant on the water, and how to rent a place by the water without getting scammed. We point you to the official county lists rather than picking favorites.

Checked against the county tourism offices and the state and federal agencies listed at the bottom. Businesses change hours and close, so call before you go. Last reviewed: October 4, 2026.

The short version:

Fresh seafood markets

Is there a seafood market in Crystal River, Florida?

Yes. Citrus County's tourism office lists The Crab Plant, at 201 NW 5th Street in Crystal River, as a fresh-caught seafood market and restaurant. Its phone number is 352-795-4700. The office's dining page says seafood in Homosassa, Ozello, and Crystal River is "often coming in right off the boat." Pick "Seafood" in its category filter to see more.

In Hernando County, the tourism office lists two seafood markets:

Stone crab claws are in season from October 15 through May 1. Two fall events in Citrus County celebrate the catch: the Stone Crab Jam in downtown Crystal River on November 7, 2026, and the Homosassa Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival on November 14 and 15, 2026. Citrus County's tourism office has details in its fall festivals article.

We haven't yet confirmed a Pasco County seafood market from an official source. Pasco's tourism office lists restaurants on its restaurants page.

Waterfront restaurants

Are there waterfront restaurants in Hernando Beach?

Yes. Hernando County's tourism office lists places to eat in Hernando Beach on its dining page and its local restaurants page. They include Marina Rose Cruises, which runs lunch and dinner cruises on the Hernando Beach waters.

None of the three county tourism sites has a "waterfront" filter, so here's how to look in each one:

If stairs or long walks are a problem, call the restaurant and ask about parking close to the door, a ramp or elevator, and whether the waterfront seating is on the ground floor.

Waterfront rentals

Start with each county's tourism office.

For camping by the water, Chassahowitzka River Campground near Homosassa has RV and tent sites and a boat ramp. Our state parks page covers that and the state forest campgrounds.

Checking a rental before you pay

Look up the license before you pay. Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), the state agency that licenses rentals, says on its vacation rental guide that a license is needed for most homes or condos rented out more than three times a year for less than 30 days at a time. You can search licenses on DBPR's license lookup.

The Federal Trade Commission's vacation rental scam warning says: "Don't wire money or pay with a prepaid or gift card for a vacation rental." It also says rent far below the going rate can be a sign of a scam. Our page on scams and fraud has who to call if it happens to you.

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