JB Boondock's Bar & Grill

"Such a fun place to visit and worth the drive to charming Howey in the Hills. I love the peel and eat shrimp, but everything is good. The wait staff are fantastic. Stop by The Yalaha Bakery afterwards!"

"On the water in Howie in the hills. The restaurant has a glassed in room facing the lake. I had calamari and the chicken dinner. Both were really good. In fact I ate all of it. I also had cheese cake which was good. The server was very busy and the room was full so there was a bit of a wait. It was a little costly but it has a great view and the food is very good."

"This place was recommended to us by our tour guide at the Howey Mansion and it didn’t disappoint!! The view on the lake was amazing (even on a cloudy day!). Food was delicious. We got the Chicken BLT, the Reuben sandwich, the fish fry and the Shrimp platter and everything was very tasty! We didn’t try any of their desserts but they looked really good! Our server, Cody, was great! Efficient and friendly!! Would recommend try this place!!"

"This is a little gem tucked away lakeside in Howey in the Hills. Since we're local to the area, we'll stop in once or twice a month. We dropped in at 12 noon, and parking was no problem. Parking can get tight at dinner time or during the summer months. We were seated within a minute at a window table, providing us with a great view of Little Lake Harris. It's definitely a locals place, but there are plenty of first-time visitors. Our server was friendly and attentive. The menu has recently been updated with a few changes, but my favorites were still present. My wife went for the shaved beef sub, and I had the Fish Fry, which was Red Snapper that day. I also had the corn fritters for a side. I tried the Founder's Porter for a drink, and my wife had a glass of red wine. Personally, I've always believed frying seafood was the worst thing one could do to fish or shrimp. But I was pleasantly surprised with the light but flavorful batter cooked to perfection. The corn fritters were an excellent alternative to fries or chips. My wife upgraded to sweet potato fries, which really topped off her meal. Unfortunately, the Coconut Bomb cake has fallen off the dessert menu, but the Florida Orange cake is a great alternative. All in all, a very nice lunch in a nice, laid-back, casual atmosphere."

"Since refurbishing JB Boondocks Bar & Grill in 1999, the restaurant has become a favorite gathering place for both locals and visitors. You can arrive by boat, pontoon, seaplane or car to enjoy their outdoor or indoor dining, entertainment and more. A former fish camp, serving seafood & comfort eats in simple surroundings with outside seating and awesome lake views. With over 20+ years in the same location JB Boondocks has become known for it’s high quality food and business standards. I enjoyed their Beef Stroganoff. Tender strips of beef sirloin seared, tossed in a rich mushroom wine sauce with onions, served over pasta with a dollop of sour cream. Very good! My wife loved their Spinach Steak Salad. Fresh baby spinach leaves topped with sliced grilled beef, crumbled bleu cheese, pickled red onions, candied pecans and dried cranberries. Drizzled with a smoky chipotle ranch dressing. We will be back!"