Taverna Manos
5705 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL, 34429
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Address :
5705 W Gulf To Lake Hwy
Crystal River, FL, 34429 - Phone (352) 564-0078
- Website https://tavernamanos.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Intimate
Noise Level : Very Loud
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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Meghan M.
This place has SO much potential for being an incredibly popular restaurant! My parents and I decided to give it a try about a month ago. My party and another group were the only ones there, which was confusing to say the least. Our server was such a delight, and the food was absolutely delicious. Live music was playing and the mediterranean-style decor made it look all the more friendly. I ordered the moussaka, while my parents had shrimp scampi and the shrimp fra diavolo. They loved their dishes, and I personally wish I could thank the chef that made my dish. After living in Greece for 4 months, I must say my love for moussaka has been rekindled! The béchamel sauce was perfect. Simply scrumptious! We also shared an amazing chocolate cake for dessert. Mmmm... Will happily recommend this restaurant to friends, and can't wait to go back!
(4)Rob T.
Great service, great food. Had the Gyro platter and it was excellent and the casserole with the lamb and eggplant was excellent as well.
(5)Angel G.
Absolutely AMAZING!!! Food was incredible- chef came to check my vegan order! Everyone was amazed by the quality and quantity of the food. Service was mediocre. He was prompt but wasn't over friendly. I would come back and definitely recommend!!!
(5)Captain B.
Wanted to go here for dinner after shopping on Black Friday. Had been here several times and was usually good, however when we pulled up the place was closed for Black Friday? I'm not sure the thinking behind this. During the Christmas season you would think that this could be a great revenue night. You would also think that the staff could use the extra money this time of year. Anyway, went the next day for lunch. Waitress showed up to take our drink order talking on the phone ( not her personal cell). In the middle of taking our order she says:" this lady is driving me crazy" as if we knew her and wanted to make fun of other customers. So after receiving our meal it was the only time we saw her except to receive our bill. Maybe they should just go ahead and close the other nights of the week.
(2)Dan D.
Taverna Manos is a hidden gem of a restaurant on Hwy. 44 - four miles East of Hwy. 19 in Crystal River. Extensive menu with Greek specialities that you do not find in a typical Greek Diner. Very Good service, reasonable bar, excellent home made soap, appetizers and warm rolls. Both lunch and dinner menus are extensive and varied with one or two specials available at reasonable prices.
(5)Michele C.
As I sat in the dining room this last Saturday evening, easily seated at 8pm, I was thrilled to even get a seat at this gem of a restaurant in crystal river. The cooler with deserts is by the door and I suggest you both check that out and leave room for them later. The canoli is huge and SIL raved about it. We enjoyed Musaca(sp?) and Pastisi with lovely glasses of wine. There is a wide selection of by the glass available to choose from. The food and wine as well as service was awesome and I highly recommend!
(4)Ryan T.
My mother and I were off work on the same day (rare for us), so we decided to go hiking and then go to a late lunch. We couldn't really find anything that we haven't already tried locally, so we pulled into Taverna Manos. I've passed by it on many occasions yet never stopped, but I'm glad we went there today. It was around 2PM, so we were between lunch and dinner crowds and there was nobody eating there when we arrived, but a few others came in soon after us. The dining area itself appears to be very new and looks wonderful. The menu has plenty to choose from: appetizers, lunch and dinner, smaller portion items, vegetarian and even vegan foods, and quite a number of desserts. I didn't notice any combination platters on the menu, though; I'm used to combos at other Greek restaurants. It's not a complaint, just an observation of the menu. We both got moussaka with a Greek salad, and I got a flatbread as an appetizer. The main course and salad were very large and delicious, and the app was full of flavor and everything was as fresh as you can get and the server was sweet. We will defininately be back again, no doubt.
(5)Chris M.
Nice atmosphere.... Quiet and intimate.... Reasonable pricing.....sausage rustica ....very good
(4)Chris C.
I've been visiting my father in Crystal River for the past 15 years and was thrilled when he mentioned they recently opened a mediterranean place in town. We had a nice table on the patio out back where I enjoyed a gigantic salad (I believe it was called the Hercules). It's a rare occasion that I cannot finish an entree salad, but this was piled high with so much Gyro meat and delicious veggies that I actually boxed up a portion to take home. Service was extremely friendly/responsive and the overall atmosphere is far beyond most of the places I've experienced in this area. If you are looking for something fresh at a reasonable price, I would certainly recommend that you stop by Taverna Manos. One note to the owners, I would politely suggest that you avoid engaging with the reviewers who give 1 star unless there is constructive feedback.
(5)Mary A.
This was our first time at Taverna Manos, but it won't be our last. The waitress was very attentive and personable. She brought out bread with melted butter and garlic. The crust of the bread was nice and crispy. We had the flaming saganaki as an appetizer. It was delicious. The pita bread was hot and tasty. I had the bacon alfredo scallops. I would have never thought to put bacon in alfredo sauce but it was very good. My husband had the Marco Polo salmon, and really enjoyed it. Each meal came with a salad. My husband had his usual blue cheese, but I tried the Greek dressing and it was very good. There was a gentleman playing a keyboard. He did a good job, not too loud, just pleasant background music. The best part was the belly dancer. She did a great job and was lots of fun. She got my husband to play the tambourine for her. The decor was very pretty and relaxing. I think this would be a great date place for a couple's first date. We'll definitely be back.
(5)Susan P.
Unfortunately I can't give this restaurant zero starts. It doesn't deserve the one star I'm forced to give. This was probably the most unpleasant meal that I've had in a very long time. We hadn't been to Taverna Manos in a while. Our last meal was lunch several months ago and it wasn't good. But being gluttons for punishment, we figured we'd go back for dinner. Parking lot was full. We thought that was a good sign. Get into the restaurant where there was blaring music by a live band that reminded me of a wedding I attended sometime in the early 70s - and customers seated at only 2 tables in the main room. Because the music was so loud, we asked to be seated in the back room, also assuming that's where all the customers were. Wrong. There was one solo guy sitting at a table alone, getting most of his food wrapped up. Where did all the cars come from? Did each of the band members come in his or her own car? When we were ready, the waitress came to take our order. I ordered falafel and my husband ordered the gyro dinner. Oh, sorry. There is no falafel. The waitress sat down at our table (sat down?), suggested the eggplant rollatini. Nope. I thought this was a "Mediterranean" restaurant and I wanted something more middle eastern. I asked for more time and ended up ordering a Greek salad with grilled chicken. My husband ordered the gyro dinner with a salad. We got our drinks pretty quickly. His salad came out first. It was spring mix, not what he was expecting, so he was disappointed. In a Greek restaurant, I suppose he expected romaine. Then we got warmed (microwaved) pita with an odd dipping sauce - olive oil and way too much oregano. Then our meals came out. The Greek salad was nothing special. But the gyro dinner was unacceptable. The meat was dry and the orzo was overcooked and tasteless. Blander than oatmeal. We waited - and waited - for the waitress to come back and check on us. She should have come earlier to check on our drinks. Eventually she came back and my husband told her that the meat was dry and not fresh and the orzo was overcooked. She apologized, tried to explain why the meat seemed dry. Something about it being so fresh. She asked him if he wanted something else. He told her he didn't want anything. She took it away and said she'd take it off our bill. A few minutes later, she walked back carrying the plate and once again tried to explain why the food didn't taste the way my husband expected it to taste but that it was fine. He said he really didn't want it. She said she'd take it off our bill. A few minutes later, she came back with his dinner wrapped up in a takeaway box. "The manager said that the food is fine, and he asked me to wrap it up so you can take it with you." Why would we want to take bad food away with us? Then it dawned on us. We were expected to pay for it. My husband quickly asked for the check. After she walked away, I said, "You'd think the manager would have come out here to tell you himself." So when she returned with the check, my husband told her that the manager should have come out to speak with us himself. He asked if it was the owner. She said, "Well, Nick, the owner, our manager, he's not here. I had to call him on the phone to make sure that I was doing the right thing by taking it off the check. And he told me to wrap it up for you to take with you and I can't take it off the check. I don't think it's right, but it's his call." So not only did I sit and eat dinner alone (yet again), but we then had to pay excessive money for this privilege. My husband left the food on the table and as we were walking out, he told the waitress to have the manager eat the food himself. Seriously, too, after the food being taken away and returned to us twice, who knows what might have been done to it in the kitchen. This is the last time we will ever go to this restaurant - and I'd recommend that no one else eat there.
(1)George C.
I can't quite figure it out. On the food front, they have grilled lamb that tastes wonderful, if it can sometimes be a bit gristley, but good [Restaurant quality.] On the other hand, my gyro was presented in pieces, flat bread (good) with sliced meat on the side, over tomatoes, onions, etc., with a cream sauce. The exposed meat was dry, too salty and unappealing [corner street market hanging leg.] Gyros are more successful when they are rolled up, stuffed and moist. Then you eat the whole thing together, rather than by the forkful. Could be great, but where is the chef? Where is the manager? We need a Greek guy hovering around helping us with sauces, wine selection, presentation and atmosphere. On the atmosphere, one night there was a piano player and a belly dancer. Another night, there is nothing, not even an explanation. The wait staff is nice enough, though they lack a certain aesthetic, protocol and flare. It seems to be a good idea without a direction. Beats most of the places in the area for cafe/tavern/grill atmosphere, but they don't really pull it off. I have never been disappointed--just mystified.
(3)Laurie K.
Food was as amazing the 4th visit as it was the first! Don't be shy to order meatloaf (yes meatloaf!) it was truly amazing!
(5)Msabu N.
I'm going to give this restaurant another try. We are new to the area and have driven past it several times. I went around 1:30 so lunch rush was over and there was only one other couple there. I placed my order, a veggie pita with fries. Another couple came in while I was waiting, placed their order and they got their food before me. The waitress could see I was confused so she came over and said my pita would be out soon, the guy in the kitchen had never made one before and didn't know what to put on it. I thought to myself hummmm why not have him look at the menu, it lists all the ingredients. Hehhehehee. A few more people came in. There was one waitress when there should have been two. My pita finally came. I asked for ketchup, but she was busy, had to wait for awhile to get that, my fries were getting cold, and had to ask for oil for the pita, there was no greek dressing as described on the menu. The pita was just so so, a lot of bread, not much veggies, heavy on the onions, and dry. The fries were hot and yummy though even without ketchup. I wish I had ordered one of their specialties. I have a feeling if I had I would be giving this place 5 stars. I really want to like this place and I have a feeling that much of what they do is amazing, so I'm going to give it another chance. I hope I can change this to a 5 star rating. It is a pretty restaurant inside.
(3)Msabu N.
I'm going to give this restaurant another try. We are new to the area and have driven past it several times. I went around 1:30 so lunch rush was over and there was only one other couple there. I placed my order, a veggie pita with fries. Another couple came in while I was waiting, placed their order and they got their food before me. The waitress could see I was confused so she came over and said my pita would be out soon, the guy in the kitchen had never made one before and didn't know what to put on it. I thought to myself hummmm why not have him look at the menu, it lists all the ingredients. Hehhehehee. A few more people came in. There was one waitress when there should have been two. My pita finally came. I asked for ketchup, but she was busy, had to wait for awhile to get that, my fries were getting cold, and had to ask for oil for the pita, there was no greek dressing as described on the menu. The pita was just so so, a lot of bread, not much veggies, heavy on the onions, and dry. The fries were hot and yummy though even without ketchup. I wish I had ordered one of their specialties. I have a feeling if I had I would be giving this place 5 stars. I really want to like this place and I have a feeling that much of what they do is amazing, so I'm going to give it another chance. I hope I can change this to a 5 star rating. It is a pretty restaurant inside.
(3)Dan D.
Taverna Manos is a hidden gem of a restaurant on Hwy. 44 - four miles East of Hwy. 19 in Crystal River. Extensive menu with Greek specialities that you do not find in a typical Greek Diner. Very Good service, reasonable bar, excellent home made soap, appetizers and warm rolls. Both lunch and dinner menus are extensive and varied with one or two specials available at reasonable prices.
(5)Rob T.
Great service, great food. Had the Gyro platter and it was excellent and the casserole with the lamb and eggplant was excellent as well.
(5)Angel G.
Absolutely AMAZING!!! Food was incredible- chef came to check my vegan order! Everyone was amazed by the quality and quantity of the food. Service was mediocre. He was prompt but wasn't over friendly. I would come back and definitely recommend!!!
(5)Michele C.
As I sat in the dining room this last Saturday evening, easily seated at 8pm, I was thrilled to even get a seat at this gem of a restaurant in crystal river. The cooler with deserts is by the door and I suggest you both check that out and leave room for them later. The canoli is huge and SIL raved about it. We enjoyed Musaca(sp?) and Pastisi with lovely glasses of wine. There is a wide selection of by the glass available to choose from. The food and wine as well as service was awesome and I highly recommend!
(4)Captain B.
Wanted to go here for dinner after shopping on Black Friday. Had been here several times and was usually good, however when we pulled up the place was closed for Black Friday? I'm not sure the thinking behind this. During the Christmas season you would think that this could be a great revenue night. You would also think that the staff could use the extra money this time of year. Anyway, went the next day for lunch. Waitress showed up to take our drink order talking on the phone ( not her personal cell). In the middle of taking our order she says:" this lady is driving me crazy" as if we knew her and wanted to make fun of other customers. So after receiving our meal it was the only time we saw her except to receive our bill. Maybe they should just go ahead and close the other nights of the week.
(2)Ryan T.
My mother and I were off work on the same day (rare for us), so we decided to go hiking and then go to a late lunch. We couldn't really find anything that we haven't already tried locally, so we pulled into Taverna Manos. I've passed by it on many occasions yet never stopped, but I'm glad we went there today. It was around 2PM, so we were between lunch and dinner crowds and there was nobody eating there when we arrived, but a few others came in soon after us. The dining area itself appears to be very new and looks wonderful. The menu has plenty to choose from: appetizers, lunch and dinner, smaller portion items, vegetarian and even vegan foods, and quite a number of desserts. I didn't notice any combination platters on the menu, though; I'm used to combos at other Greek restaurants. It's not a complaint, just an observation of the menu. We both got moussaka with a Greek salad, and I got a flatbread as an appetizer. The main course and salad were very large and delicious, and the app was full of flavor and everything was as fresh as you can get and the server was sweet. We will defininately be back again, no doubt.
(5)Chris M.
Nice atmosphere.... Quiet and intimate.... Reasonable pricing.....sausage rustica ....very good
(4)Chris C.
I've been visiting my father in Crystal River for the past 15 years and was thrilled when he mentioned they recently opened a mediterranean place in town. We had a nice table on the patio out back where I enjoyed a gigantic salad (I believe it was called the Hercules). It's a rare occasion that I cannot finish an entree salad, but this was piled high with so much Gyro meat and delicious veggies that I actually boxed up a portion to take home. Service was extremely friendly/responsive and the overall atmosphere is far beyond most of the places I've experienced in this area. If you are looking for something fresh at a reasonable price, I would certainly recommend that you stop by Taverna Manos. One note to the owners, I would politely suggest that you avoid engaging with the reviewers who give 1 star unless there is constructive feedback.
(5)Meghan M.
This place has SO much potential for being an incredibly popular restaurant! My parents and I decided to give it a try about a month ago. My party and another group were the only ones there, which was confusing to say the least. Our server was such a delight, and the food was absolutely delicious. Live music was playing and the mediterranean-style decor made it look all the more friendly. I ordered the moussaka, while my parents had shrimp scampi and the shrimp fra diavolo. They loved their dishes, and I personally wish I could thank the chef that made my dish. After living in Greece for 4 months, I must say my love for moussaka has been rekindled! The béchamel sauce was perfect. Simply scrumptious! We also shared an amazing chocolate cake for dessert. Mmmm... Will happily recommend this restaurant to friends, and can't wait to go back!
(4)Mary A.
This was our first time at Taverna Manos, but it won't be our last. The waitress was very attentive and personable. She brought out bread with melted butter and garlic. The crust of the bread was nice and crispy. We had the flaming saganaki as an appetizer. It was delicious. The pita bread was hot and tasty. I had the bacon alfredo scallops. I would have never thought to put bacon in alfredo sauce but it was very good. My husband had the Marco Polo salmon, and really enjoyed it. Each meal came with a salad. My husband had his usual blue cheese, but I tried the Greek dressing and it was very good. There was a gentleman playing a keyboard. He did a good job, not too loud, just pleasant background music. The best part was the belly dancer. She did a great job and was lots of fun. She got my husband to play the tambourine for her. The decor was very pretty and relaxing. I think this would be a great date place for a couple's first date. We'll definitely be back.
(5)Susan P.
Unfortunately I can't give this restaurant zero starts. It doesn't deserve the one star I'm forced to give. This was probably the most unpleasant meal that I've had in a very long time. We hadn't been to Taverna Manos in a while. Our last meal was lunch several months ago and it wasn't good. But being gluttons for punishment, we figured we'd go back for dinner. Parking lot was full. We thought that was a good sign. Get into the restaurant where there was blaring music by a live band that reminded me of a wedding I attended sometime in the early 70s - and customers seated at only 2 tables in the main room. Because the music was so loud, we asked to be seated in the back room, also assuming that's where all the customers were. Wrong. There was one solo guy sitting at a table alone, getting most of his food wrapped up. Where did all the cars come from? Did each of the band members come in his or her own car? When we were ready, the waitress came to take our order. I ordered falafel and my husband ordered the gyro dinner. Oh, sorry. There is no falafel. The waitress sat down at our table (sat down?), suggested the eggplant rollatini. Nope. I thought this was a "Mediterranean" restaurant and I wanted something more middle eastern. I asked for more time and ended up ordering a Greek salad with grilled chicken. My husband ordered the gyro dinner with a salad. We got our drinks pretty quickly. His salad came out first. It was spring mix, not what he was expecting, so he was disappointed. In a Greek restaurant, I suppose he expected romaine. Then we got warmed (microwaved) pita with an odd dipping sauce - olive oil and way too much oregano. Then our meals came out. The Greek salad was nothing special. But the gyro dinner was unacceptable. The meat was dry and the orzo was overcooked and tasteless. Blander than oatmeal. We waited - and waited - for the waitress to come back and check on us. She should have come earlier to check on our drinks. Eventually she came back and my husband told her that the meat was dry and not fresh and the orzo was overcooked. She apologized, tried to explain why the meat seemed dry. Something about it being so fresh. She asked him if he wanted something else. He told her he didn't want anything. She took it away and said she'd take it off our bill. A few minutes later, she walked back carrying the plate and once again tried to explain why the food didn't taste the way my husband expected it to taste but that it was fine. He said he really didn't want it. She said she'd take it off our bill. A few minutes later, she came back with his dinner wrapped up in a takeaway box. "The manager said that the food is fine, and he asked me to wrap it up so you can take it with you." Why would we want to take bad food away with us? Then it dawned on us. We were expected to pay for it. My husband quickly asked for the check. After she walked away, I said, "You'd think the manager would have come out here to tell you himself." So when she returned with the check, my husband told her that the manager should have come out to speak with us himself. He asked if it was the owner. She said, "Well, Nick, the owner, our manager, he's not here. I had to call him on the phone to make sure that I was doing the right thing by taking it off the check. And he told me to wrap it up for you to take with you and I can't take it off the check. I don't think it's right, but it's his call." So not only did I sit and eat dinner alone (yet again), but we then had to pay excessive money for this privilege. My husband left the food on the table and as we were walking out, he told the waitress to have the manager eat the food himself. Seriously, too, after the food being taken away and returned to us twice, who knows what might have been done to it in the kitchen. This is the last time we will ever go to this restaurant - and I'd recommend that no one else eat there.
(1)George C.
I can't quite figure it out. On the food front, they have grilled lamb that tastes wonderful, if it can sometimes be a bit gristley, but good [Restaurant quality.] On the other hand, my gyro was presented in pieces, flat bread (good) with sliced meat on the side, over tomatoes, onions, etc., with a cream sauce. The exposed meat was dry, too salty and unappealing [corner street market hanging leg.] Gyros are more successful when they are rolled up, stuffed and moist. Then you eat the whole thing together, rather than by the forkful. Could be great, but where is the chef? Where is the manager? We need a Greek guy hovering around helping us with sauces, wine selection, presentation and atmosphere. On the atmosphere, one night there was a piano player and a belly dancer. Another night, there is nothing, not even an explanation. The wait staff is nice enough, though they lack a certain aesthetic, protocol and flare. It seems to be a good idea without a direction. Beats most of the places in the area for cafe/tavern/grill atmosphere, but they don't really pull it off. I have never been disappointed--just mystified.
(3)Laurie K.
Food was as amazing the 4th visit as it was the first! Don't be shy to order meatloaf (yes meatloaf!) it was truly amazing!
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