Steamboat Willies Gastro Pub & Bar — Restaurant in Palatka

A couple years ago , we had a busy day on my birthday. Me and my wife wanted to go somewhere for a bite to eat and a drink to end the day celebrating. Wanted to go somewhere different. I've seen Steamboat Willies but never went, so we decided to give it a try. It was a weeknight so it wasn't that busy. The bartender was awesome. We had a couple Alabama Slammers, and to eat we had the Pretzel, Nachos and Wings. We were surprised , the food was really good ! The drinks were awesome too. My wife wanted to try a different cocktail But wasn't sure what to order. She explained to the bartender what type of drinks she liked , and the bartender made one up for her. My wife said it was amazing. We had a very pleasant time and I could kick myself in the butt for not going there earlier. Would love to go back but since our visit health issues have prevented us. I can no longer drink alcohol and have to be very careful about what I can eat. Dietary restrictions suck! But I do recommend steamboat Willies to anyone looking for good food, good drink,...

If Zeus himself opened a wing joint and hired a bartender carved directly from the rocks of Gibraltar, his name would be Dustin. The man isn’t just a bartender—he’s a myth, a living statue with a shaker in one hand and the power of Mount Olympus in the other. Every time he cracks open a beer, I swear the heavens part and doves circle the bar.

And the wings? Holy grease-splattered glory. Crispy enough to make an angel cry, sauced so perfectly that I considered baptizing myself in the sweet heat sauce. I nearly wrote them into my will.

He doesn’t pour drinks, he sculpts them. My Michelob ultra looked like it belonged in the Louvre. My buddy ordered a rum and coke and got what can only be described as the eighth wonder of the world. I half expect National Geographic to show up and do a documentary on this man’s beard.

If you’re not here for the wings, come for Dustin. If you’re not here for Dustin, you’ve made a...

I loved this place back in 2019!

We were barred by the bartender due to someone else initiating a fight with us in the parking lot. We haven’t returned since the bartender informed us of a month-long ban, which has now been in place for four months. Upon calling, she reiterated that we are still prohibited from returning and that this restriction may last up to a year. According to her account, another bartender was allegedly struck while intervening in a physical altercation between men in the parking lot, although no video footage exists to corroborate this claim. I had a strong affinity for this establishment, as it held sentimental value for me...