Bayport Inn

4835 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill, FL, 34607

Bayport Inn sits on Cortez Boulevard toward the coastal end of Hernando County, out where Highway 50 runs down to the water. It is a seafood restaurant first, and it has been one for a long time: regional visitor guides describe it as having operated for more than 60 years, which would put its origins somewhere around the early 1960s. Seafood and daily specials are what the restaurant leads with. The other two things it puts in its own name alongside seafood are live music and outdoor dining, so the offering is closer to a coastal roadhouse than a quiet dining room. Google describes the room as a rustic waterfront bar and eatery, which matches how reviewers talk about it. The kitchen is open Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 8 PM. Dine-in, takeout and delivery are all available, and the typical spend is reported at $10 to $20 per person. Reviewers and local guides describe it as working equally well for a night out with friends and for a family meal, and it draws both residents and visitors passing through toward Weeki Wachee and Hernando Beach. It is among the most reviewed restaurants in the county, which tells you it catches a lot of coastal traffic as well as regulars. A note on the address. The restaurant's mailing address is Spring Hill 34607, but some listings file it under Weeki Wachee, and the Bayport area is its own distinct spot on the coast. All three refer to the same place on Cortez Boulevard. Current hours, daily specials and the live music schedule are posted on the restaurant's Facebook page and at thebayportinn.com. The restaurant can be reached at (352) 340-4095.