Swampy's Bar and Grill Dunnellon Florida
Swampy's Bar and Grill in Dunnellon, Florida (the restaurant spells it "Grille") is a riverside restaurant and bar on the Rainbow River at 19773 E Pennsylvania Ave. It has served Dunnellon since 2012, with a deck over the river and a family-friendly, dog-friendly yard.
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Where is Swampy's Bar and Grill in Dunnellon, Florida?
Swampy's Bar and Grille is at 19773 E Pennsylvania Ave, Dunnellon, FL 34432, on the bank of the Rainbow River in Marion County, Florida. Diners look over the river from the restaurant's deck. Check the hours below and call (352) 283-8368 before you go, since the restaurant describes its hours as seasonal.
Swampy's is in Dunnellon, in southwestern Marion County, not in the city of Ocala. Planning a day in town? See our Dunnellon, Florida guide and things to do in Dunnellon.
Hours and Contact
Address
19773 E Pennsylvania Ave, Dunnellon, FL 34432
Phone
Seasonal hours
Monday to Thursday: 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Friday to Sunday: 11 AM to 10 PM
As listed on swampys.restaurant on October 9, 2026.
What to Expect on the Rainbow River
Swampy's sits right on the Rainbow River, and its deck looks out over the water. The restaurant says a family of otters lives along its riverbank and is easiest to spot early in the day and around sunset. By afternoon, tubers, kayakers, canoes and a few boats float past, and Swampy's invites paddlers to come ashore and eat.
Despite the "bar and grille" name, the restaurant calls itself family friendly. Seating is a mix of the deck, a covered area and picnic tables on the lawn.
Menu, Drinks and Happy Hour
Swampy's posts its menu on its website and takes takeout orders online. Islands.com's September 2025 guide to Dunnellon describes the food as Cajun cooking, naming the seafood gumbo and burgers, and mentions live music.
- •Happy hour: Monday to Friday, 2 to 6 PM: half-priced single well drinks, wine by the glass and domestic draft by the glass.
- •To-go menu: available Monday through Friday. Alcohol can't be taken to go or onto the river.
- •Gluten-free: options are available, but fried foods share one fryer and aren't served to gluten-free guests.
Bringing Your Dog
Pets are welcome, just not on the deck or near the bar, and there's a dog water station. More ideas in our dog-friendly Ocala guide.
Big Groups
Reservations are taken only for 45 or more people: call and ask for a manager. Large parties use the covered area or the picnic area, not the bottom deck. Smaller groups can call ahead for an approximate wait time.
Make a Day of It in Dunnellon
Swampy's is an easy stop before or after a day on the Rainbow River. Start with these guides:
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swampy's Bar and Grill in Dunnellon, Florida?
Swampy's Bar and Grille is at 19773 E Pennsylvania Ave, Dunnellon, FL 34432, on the Rainbow River in Marion County. The phone number listed on its website is (352) 283-8368.
What are Swampy's hours?
Swampy's website lists seasonal hours of 11 AM to 9:30 PM Monday through Thursday and 11 AM to 10 PM Friday through Sunday (checked October 9, 2026). Because the hours are seasonal, call before a late visit.
Does Swampy's have a happy hour?
Yes. The restaurant lists happy hour Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 PM, with half-priced single well drinks, wine by the glass and domestic draft beer by the glass.
Can I bring my dog to Swampy's?
Yes, pets are welcome, but not on the deck or near the bar area, according to the restaurant's FAQ. There is a dog water station.
Does Swampy's take reservations?
Only for parties of 45 or more. Call and ask for a manager to book. Large groups use the covered area or the picnic area; parties aren't allowed on the bottom deck. For smaller groups you can call for an approximate wait time.
Can I take drinks from Swampy's onto the Rainbow River?
No. Swampy's says all alcoholic drinks must be finished on the property; they can't go to-go or onto the river.
Does Swampy's have gluten-free options?
Yes, it has gluten-free options. Its fried foods share one fryer, so fried items can't be served to gluten-free guests.
More Places to Eat by the Water
Official Information and Sources
- Swampy's Bar & Grille official website (address, phone, hours, happy hour, FAQ)
- Swampy's online ordering
- Swampy's on Instagram (@swampysbarandgrille, posting in October 2026)
- Visit Ocala/Marion County listing for Swampy's Bar & Grille
- Islands.com: Dunnellon, Florida guide (September 2025)
Details on this page were checked against Swampy's website and social accounts on October 9, 2026. Hours are seasonal and menus change, so confirm with the restaurant before you go.