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    Crabs on the Beach

    4.0 (2.7k reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Bars, American
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Yummy honey buns to start
    Seth K.

    Great food and atmosphere Waiters are patient and restaurant is set up perfectly. Will be back

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    Cliff S.

    Great beach views! Naked yellowfin tuna blackened cooked Paytin wad an attentive server, refilling my drinks when needed. I sat in upper deck in back - an a/c unit at door made horrible noise my entire dinner.

    Always GREAT food with an amazing view! Beautiful day on Pensacola Beach! Our server, Nevaeh, was the BEST!

    Caroline B.

    Really blown away by Crabs! It's one of many beach bars on the strip and wasn't expecting anything outstanding but was happily proven wrong. The service was great, happy hour can't be beaten, and drinks were delicious. I loved their frozen key lime drink and love that you can get it in a to go cup for the beach. The oysters were actually so delicious, it was quite unexpected for such a casual spot. Really wish I had time to try the sushi but maybe next time. Love the location, right next to a volleyball court and steps from the beach!

    Can confirm.
    Tom V.

    You can't miss this place: just look for the huge, red building that pretty much blocks the view. But hey, once you get inside, the windows open up to Pensacola Bay and you get a beautiful look. Crabs on the Beach is very much a party going on. It is fairly loud, there is a lot of swag, and the drinks are huge. If you're feeling saucy, then give the Crabs' Jar O' Rum a look. A mason jar filled with pineapple & orange juice, dark rum, and coconut rum, served over ice and easy to drink. It helps wash down what is run-of-the-mill shrimp and crab, which is not to say that it is low quality, it's just that they could do so much more. Their sushi game has quite a range, both nigiri and sashimi, and is crafted fresh daily. Salmon & yellowfin tuna are featured and the rolls have all kinds of variety. But don't miss the poke bowls featuring tuna, salmon, pickled veggies, and more. The bowls are fresh and sensational, and here's a tip: this might be the best to-go item on the menu, because it's not fried nor hot and the flavors have more time to blend on the way home. Service is good but not great, and seating is plentiful. The view on the second level is pretty spectacular on a sunny day with the calm & shimmering sea laid out before you. Enjoy the view, maybe turn a blind eye to the level of noise, and savor some seafood. *And skip the Crab Nachos. They're overrated and the portion size is obscene, with chip-to-protein ratios that are heavy on the corn side. Lesson learned.

    Spinach dip
    Lori L.

    Plus side it's on the water, not a big selection of small meals. Definitely paying to eat on the beach. My meal was good, but too large for someone who was traveling. And not outstanding enough to have leftovers. It's not a pass by, but either be hungry or think about sharing. Service was good. Obviously ambiance is great, you're on the water.

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    Amber P.

    View is a 10. Service and food maybe a 6. It's a busy place right on the beach. Open bay windows with a good beach views are great. We ordered off the brunch menu on Sunday, but I believe the entire menu was available. We got the hush puppies appitzer which was good. They do bring out complimentary beinets which were just fried biscuits (but this is Florida not Louisiana so I'll let that slide). The server was nice but busy! A different person brings out your order. They brought out completely the wrong meal for me. I challenged him on it and he still insisted this was the rise and shine I ordered... But it was a crab omelet. Found that out the fun way. Good thing I'm not allergic, I just don't like a lot of seafood. The waiter didn't come back around until plates were nearly finished. Luckily my sons French toast was enough to share because it was a huge plate. My food was disappointing but the rest of the family enjoyed theirs. Yes, I let the server know, but by the time he made it back around, it was way too late. Your on island time, don't be in a hurry.

    Shrimp tacos and mango shrimp salad
    Vicky K.

    This is the second time we are visiting the same place. We had such a wonderful visit last time we wanted to come back. We ordered bloody Mary's and frozen margaritas, shrimp taco and mango shrimp salad. Our server was Elijah and he was very attentive and kept checking on us. We sat outside and there was a live performance and also presentation by the chef. We were surrounded by very nice people and we felt like home.

    Snow Crab & Shrimp Boil seasoned with old bay and lemon pepper!
    Jacob J.

    Genevieve was wonderful to our family and was a delight to be around! The atmosphere was very fun and lively. Crab was seasoned beautifully! Absolutely WILL be back!

    Shrimp boil
    Paul F.

    Great place, another recommendation (Luke). Tons of people but, they have systems in place to keep things moving so wait wasn't bad. Drinks were good. Food 10:10. Sushi was really fresh. Lively atmosphere. Laid back. Our waiter Zach was great!

    Supreme Crab Cake and Fried Deep Water Shrimp
    Amy

    Very nicely themed crab decor! They have an attached gift shop for souvenirs. The strawberry smoothie was a nice nonalcoholic option. The fried honey buns were great! Very filling so be careful!! The appetizers we ordered were the chicken wings and stuffed crabs. Both very delicious. The crab bisque was definitely not for me. It was way too under-seasoned and disappointing. I ordered the crab cake with shrimp and enjoyed it. The pineapple coleslaw was surprisingly very yummy, as someone who doesn't normally like coleslaw! I would definitely order again. My friends all ordered the shrimp boil. As people from Louisiana, we have definitely had better shrimp boils. This one was more just like boiled shrimp. A little underwhelming for being the entree. Our server Isaac was a good server and thorough with the descriptions of the menu!

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    Tiffany T.

    We are local and I had never tried this place. I didn't realize it was connected to Flounders and McGuires. The food did not disappoint. My mom loved her fried shrimp. I got the shrimp salad and it was HUGE. My only complaint would be you can't eat it easily with so much stuff. I asked for a second plate and took out som of the lettuce so I could mix it up. Shrimp was cooked perfectly. We sat out on the deck and could see the water. We will return.

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    They flat out lied. Actually looked forward to an environmentally responsible restaurant in this plastic ridden town and I was truly let down.

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    What all is in the she-crab soup?

    Milk/ Cream ,butter , seafood broth and real crab pieces /shreds - she crab is a female crab supposedly sweeter -very rich and comes with a side shot glass of sherry to put on top and stir it in - very tasty just get the cup since it's very rich

    I'm on the waiting list, wjats ? What's my wait time?

    Maybe ask the local staff and not people who've reviewed the place on Yelp but are most likely in another state by now.

    What is best time for party of 12?

    There is no bad time!

    How do I get on the waitlist?

    You have 2 options. You can either go there in person and be put on the waitlist. Or you can use the yelp app and get on the waitlist through the Crabs page. I'm not positive if you have to still check in with the host after going on the waitlist… 

    Any seats available for four at 8:00 pm tonight?

    They don't take reservations. But always plenty of space for walk ups!

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