Fried Catfish
Cornmeal-crusted, fried to order, and served with hushpuppies and your choice of sides. Ask about the all-you-can-eat option.
On the Square since 1998
Florida seafood the way locals remember it.
Hand-breaded catfish, gulf grouper, gator tail, and prime rib — served with a side of Old Florida hospitality in downtown Inverness.
A downtown Inverness landmark
Where the locals bring their out-of-town guests.
Stumpknockers on the Square has been a fixture of Inverness dining for more than two decades. The nautical decor, the friendly servers, and the smell of fresh catfish hitting the fryer — it is the kind of place that feels like it has always been here.
We keep it simple: quality ingredients, generous portions, and a kitchen that knows how to treat Florida seafood with respect. Whether you are stopping in after a day on the Withlacoochee or meeting friends for dinner on a Friday night, there is a seat waiting for you.
Read Our Story
What we are known for
The dishes people drive across the county for.
Hand-Cut Steaks & Prime Rib
We take our steaks seriously. Friday and Saturday prime rib is a local tradition — arrive early before it sells out.
Florida Specialties
Gator nuggets, gulf grouper, and seafood platters that taste like the Nature Coast. This is not chain-restaurant seafood.
From the kitchen
A taste of the menu.
A few house favorites to get you started. See the full menu for seafood platters, steaks, baskets, and sides.
Dine in or take it home
No delivery apps. No middlemen. Just good food.
We keep takeout simple. Browse the menu, build your order, and choose a pickup time that works for you. Your food is cooked fresh and packed for the ride home.
Pickup is available during regular kitchen hours, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Please allow at least 30 minutes from the time you place your order.
Rooted in the Nature Coast
Fresh water, salt air, and a kitchen that knows the difference.
Inverness sits on the edge of the Withlacoochee River and the Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes. That proximity to fresh water and the Gulf has shaped the way this town eats — and the way we cook.
Our grouper and shrimp come in from the Gulf. Our catfish are sourced from farms that respect water quality. Our gator tail is Florida-raised. Even the sides lean local — collard greens, black-eyed peas, and sweet corn bread made in-house.
The result is a menu that tastes like the county it calls home. It is Florida food, for Florida people — and for anyone smart enough to stop in.
Our Seafood Guide
What guests say
Regulars since day one.
★★★★★
"The fried catfish is the real deal. We drive up from Brooksville at least twice a month and have never once been disappointed. Friendly folks, big portions, fair prices."
— Donna R., Brooksville, FL
★★★★★
"We brought snowbird family here for prime rib on a Saturday and it was gone by 7 PM — get there early. Best steak we've had in Citrus County, hands down."
— Mark & Janet T., Inverness, FL
★★★★★
"Ordered takeout for a crowd and everything was hot, on time, and packed like they actually cared. The gator nuggets went first. This is our new go-to."
— Patricia L., Lecanto, FL
Stay in the loop
Get first word on specials, fresh catches, and prime rib nights.
Our kitchen sends out an occasional email — a new seasonal dish, a heads-up that stone crab is in, or a reminder that Friday prime rib is on. No spam. No daily blasts. Just the good stuff, a few times a season.
You can unsubscribe at any time. We never share your email.
Before you visit
A few questions people ask.
Do you take reservations?
We do not take reservations for the main dining room — first come, first served. For parties of 10 or more, or for private events, please contact us in advance.
Is there parking?
Yes. Free public parking is available along W Main Street and in the downtown Square lots just steps from our front door.
Can I order takeout over the phone or online?
Both. Call us at (352) 726-2212 or build your order online and choose a pickup time. Please allow at least 30 minutes.
Do you offer delivery?
No delivery. We keep it simple — pickup only, cooked fresh and packed to travel well.
Find us
110 W Main St, Inverness, FL 34450
We are right on the Square in downtown Inverness — easy to find, easy to love. Open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.