Cedar River Seafood Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Cedar River Seafood, a delightful destination nestled in Gainesville, Florida. Here, the sea's bounty meets culinary creativity, offering an expansive menu that caters to all palate preferences. Whether you crave fresh catches, succulent shrimp, or hearty vegetarian dishes, there’s something for everyone.
- Signature Dishes: Indulge in expertly prepared seafood that highlights local ingredients.
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere: With options for kids, outdoor seating, and a moderate noise level, it’s an ideal spot for families and groups.
- Catering and Delivery: Perfect for any occasion, takeout and on-site parking enhance convenience.
Pair your meal with a selection of beer and wine, and don’t forget to enjoy the outdoor patio while savoring the flavors of the ocean. Cedar River Seafood promises a memorable dining experience that captures the essence of coastal cuisine.
APPETIZERS
Crispy Onion Petals
Onion petals separated, battered and fried to a crispy golden brown, Dip em in our homemade sauce and enjoy!
Calamari
Golden fried and topped with parmesan cheese. Served with marinara sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail
A traditional favorite! One dozen shrimp boiled in our crab seasoning, peeled and served with our homemade cocktail sauce.
Crab Legs
Market Price Two Clusters of Snow Crab Legs cooked in our house crab boil. Served with warm melted butter.
Steamed Oyster Cocktail
Market Price 4 oz. of oysters out of the shell, lightly pan steamed. Served with our homemade cocktail sauce.
Fried Green Tomatoes
A true southern favorite. We double bread them to achieve the perfect coating. Served with ranch dressing.
Fried Squash
Fresh yellow squash thinly sliced, breaded, and fried to a crispy golden brown. Served with ranch dressing.
Coconut Crusted Shrimp
10 Shrimp battered and coated with coconut and deep fried to a crispy golden brown. Served with our homemade tropical sauce.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Piping hot mozzarella cheese sticks served with marinara sauce.
Florida Gator Tail
Florida harvested gator tail. Tender, seasoned and fried to a crispy golden brown.
Deviled Crab
Two blue crab shells stuffed with our old family recipe and golden fried or broiled to perfection.
Fried Pickles
Crisp dill pickle chips breaded and deep fried. Served with ranch dressing.
Corn Nuggets
Sweet corn battered in to bite sized nuggets and deep fried
Stuffed Mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms stuffed with a heaping portions of our signature seafood stuffing. Served with ranch dressing.
Red Rock Seafood Bisque
cup 6.99 bowl 10.99
New England Clam Chowder
cup 4.50 bowl 7.00
Oyster Stew
cup 7.99 bowl 11.99
House Salad
Our salads include a Bland of Romaine and Iceberg Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Red Cabbage, shredded Carrots Seasoned Croutons.
House Salad Topped With Chicken
grilled or fried
House Salad Topped With Shrimp
fried, boiled, broiled, or grilled
House Salad Topped With Mahi Mahi
grilled or fried
SOUPS SALADS
THE CAPTAINS TABLE substitute a Salad or a cup of Clam Chowder for one of your sides for an additional 2.00
Cedar River Lobster Feast For Two
Market Price 4 Lobster Tails, 6 Shrimp, 6 Oysters, 6 Scallops, and 2 Deviled Crab. Served with Melted Butter, Hushpuppies, and your choice of FOUR sides.
Lobster For One
Market Price 2 Lobster Tails, 3 Shrimp, 3 Oysters, 3 Scallops and 1 Deviled Crab. Served with Melted Butter, Hushpuppies, and your choice of TWO sides.
Pasta Alfredo
Penne Pasta smothered in our rich and creamy Alfredo Sauce and topped with your choice of Shrimp, Scallops or Chicken. With combo of TWO Shrimp, Scallops or Chicken....... 19.99
Snow Crab Legs Medium Dinner
Market Price
Snow Crab Legs Large Dinner
Market Price
Original Cedar River Platter For Two
Hearty servings of Fish, Shrimp, Clam Strips, Scallops, plus 2 Deviled Crab and choice of FOUR sides
Big Mates Platter
A hearty serving of Fish, Shrimp, Clam Strips, Scallops, plus 1 Deviled Crab and choice of TWO sides.
Cedar River Trio
Choose THREE Fish, Shrimp, Clam Strips, Deviled Crab or Chicken Tenders and choice of TWO sides. substitute oysters, scallops, or gator tail for an additional charge
Dockside Double
Choose TWO Fish, Shrimp, Clam Strips, Deviled Crab or Chicken Tenders and choice of TWO sides substitute oysters, scallops, or gator tail for additional charge
CEDAR RIVER COMBOS items may be substituted for an additional charge
DINNER ENTREES All Dinner Entrees include Hushpuppies and TWO sides.
Stuffed Flounder
Stuffed Red Snapper
Low Country Boil
Served with Nettles Sausage, Corn, Red Potatoes, and Shrimp
Large Shrimp Dinner
Grilled Shrimp Dinner
Shrimp Scampi Dinner
Peanut Shrimp Dinner
Clam Strip Dinner
Deviled Crab Dinner
Fried Oyster Dinner
Market Price
Sea Scallops Dinner
Albama Catfish Fingers
Alabama Whole Catfish
Cod Tail Fillet
Flounder Fillet
Grouper
Mahi Mahi
Pollock
Red Snapper
Salmon
Frog Leg Dinner
Gator Tail Dinner
Grilled Chicken Tender Dinner
Fried Chicken Tender Dinner
New York Strip 12 Oz.
New York Strip Shrimp
Sea Rovers Combo
Why have one when you can have TWO! Choose TWO Fish, Shrimp, Clam Strips, Deviled Crab, or Chicken Tenders
Shrimp
fried, boiled, blackened, broiled, or grilled
Shrimp Scampi
Peanut Shrimp
Deviled Crab
Stuffed Red Snapper
Stuffed Flounder
Clam Strips
Florida Gator Tail
Oysters
Market Price
Scallops
Alabama Catfish Fingers
Alabama Whole Catfish
Cod Tail Fillet
Flounder Fillet
Grouper Fillet
Pollock Fillet
Fried Chicken Tenders
Grilled Chicken Tenders
New York Strip 8 Oz.
New York Strip With Shrimp
Pasta Alfredo
LUNCH ENTREES 11am4pm All Lunch specials include Hushpuppies and TWO sides
LUNCH BASKETS
Shrimp Fries
Flounder Fillet Fries
Clam Strips Fries
Pollock Fillet Fries
Catfish Fingers Fries
Black Angus Burger, 12 Lb
Blackened Mahi Mahi Sandwich
Chicken Tender Sandwich
grilled or fried
Fried Cod Tail Fillet Sandwich
SANDWICHES Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Onion and Fries on your choice of Texas Toast or Kaiser Roll
SENIOR ENTREES Ages 62 and older All Senior Entrees include hushpuppies and TWO sides.
Senior Platter For Two
8 oz. Fish Fillet, 3 oz. Shrimp, 3 oz. Scallops, 3 oz. Clam Strips and 2 Deviled Crab
Senior Half Half
Choose any TWO Fish, Shrimp, Clam Strips, Deviled Crab, or Chicken Tenders
Senior Alabama Catfish Fingers
Senior Alabama Whole Catfish
Senior Deviled Crab
Senior Flounder Fillet
Senior Shrimp Dinner
Kids Fish Fingers
Kids Fried Chicken Tenders
Kids Peanut Shrimp
Grilled Cheese
Kids Pasta Alfredo
CAPTAIN KIDD All Childrens Entrees include Hushpuppies and one side Age 8 and under
DESSERTS
Florida Key Lime Pie
New York Cheesecake
Applesauce
Baby Limas
Baked Potato
Steak Cut French Fries
Cheese Grits
Grits
Cole Slaw
Macaroni Cheese
Collard Greens
Fried Corn On The Cob
Fried Okra
Green Beans
Stewed Okra Tomatoes
Sweet Potato Mash
Yellow Rice
SIDES
A la Carte Items
Clam Strips
Cod Tail Fillet
A Cluster Of Crab Legs
market price
4 Hushpuppies
Onion Rings
Oysters
Market Price