Fisherman's Cove

This place is on 44 just outside of The Villages - a 15 minute drive from 301. If you are driving to fast you might just pass a great little restaurant. This place was not busy on the night we went and basically had the entire restaurant to ourselves however this does not change my opinion of the food.We ordered one of the Specials - Cherry Stone Steamers. Served on a plate with a small container of the steaming liquid and another container of drawn butter. The Steamers were of nice size and when dipped in the steaming liquid tasted of wine. This is one of those Specials you can take it or leave it.Also ordered - Grouper Dinner, Crab Cake Dinner and Scallops Dinner all served with your choice of potato (Baked or Sweet) and your choice of Coleslaw or Salad. We all selected Coleslaw which was very good - kind of like KFC but better and you know it's homemade. Our server stated the Coleslaw has been made daily for the past 20+ years. Also served with dinners Hush Puppies.All of the food was served HOT, which is a rarity these days and good. The Grouper was prepared Grilled with Lemon Pepper seasoning. The Crab Cake dinner was full of Crab meat and seasoned well. The Scallop dinner had the larger size Scallops - 6 to an order also seasoned and cooked well. Really no complaints, this place is one to return to or a must try if you have never been.There is outdoor seating available and a boat dock!Another Plus - Coke products are served!

Very good food! Gator bites were perfectly cooked. Hushpuppies were my favorite. Overall, fish was cooked perfectly. Ribeye sandwich was excellent. Service was also great, one of the members of my party had allergies and they helped accommodate us. The restaurant is very cute, classic seafood restaurant decor.

Best coleslaw ever...If you're ever in Florida stop by Fisherman's Cove Restaurant. Ask for Shannon, she's outstanding as a waiter.

If you see this little restaurant on the side of the road going into Invernes, it's worth a try. Me and my family went on the first Tuesday they were open and we were the only people there (which was great don't get me wrong), the gator bites here were the first gator bites me and my little brother had had ever, I wasn't even planning on trying them in the first place. The cakes they had were amazing. Everything was well cooked by chef Noel and our server Allie was amazing, restaurant was nice, me and my family loved looking at all the gators in the river below us. Definitely worth a visit if you want good quality gator and cakes. Can't wait to comeback.-Luca from New Hampshire.

Everything about this place was amazing. The burgers were fabulous. Seafood is fresh. This is my go to every time I head out towards Inverness. The waiters and waitresses are so friendly. The best homemade deserts. The ambience is very low key and comfortable. I love the outside patio. Very nice.

This hole-in-the-wall place is Gem!!Located on Hwy 44 is on of the best keep secrets around. They have by far the best Grouper you can buy with money. It is always prepared to your liking. The Shrimp are huge!l and once again prepare to your liking.On Thursday night the have Prime Rib night.You must call in advance to order you cut. Offered in large or smaller. As well, if you are a Blu Cheese lover the Blu Cheese dressing is home made. You can eat it with a fork. I have never had a bad meal at this place!! Everything is fresh and made with love. Even the homemade cakes they offer for dessert.The service is excellent!! On one or two busy occasions it was a little slower. But what ever!!It was worth the wait.The dinning room is small but decorated luge you would expect a fish house to be.This place get 5-starts all day..Love The Fishermans Restaurant!!!

The food was excellent, the staff has worked together as a team for many years, and everything runs efficiently, and they were all very friendly to boot. The ambience was warm and quaint .it's located right on the canal that leads out to the Withlacochee River. They have outdoor seating under a canopy near the canal if you'd like to eat outside. Oh, and do I mention the dessert, they have pineapple/coconut cake, walnut, banana, cake, blueberry, cheesecake, cheesecake, Keylime pie and they're all made in house fresh.

Small restaurant with a large menu. Made in home/family style, they have great food, large portions, friendly staff with relaxing, casual dining inside and on the patio overlooking a canal.

Food is very good in this little out of the way establishment. Very cozy and comfortable. So was or server!

This restaurant is small but the service is great and the food is excellent.! I'll definitely be going back during the daytime and sit outdoors by the water.! Highly recommended.!