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    Newts Crab Trap

    4.8 (60 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Food Trucks
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Kara B.

    You guys... Newts is the REAL DEAL. My God, I am so glad I found this place on yelp! If never find it on my own considering it's in the back of a convenient store! Please don't come here looking for a fine dining experience because you won't get it. However, you will get the greatest and freshest seafood you've ever had! The guys running the place are as nice as can be and are just doing what they love, which is trapping crab out back (literally, it's THAT fresh) and serving it to people who love seafood! My husband and I cannot stop talking about Newts. We will probably plan a trip back to Hollywood Beach just so we can return!!!

    Bobby Y.

    Insanely great blue crab combo platter with 6 big blue crabs and bonus sausage, corn, and potatoes for only $25 in a magical homemade garlic butter seasoning with tons of flavor and umami. I would eat this *every day* I can if/when I am in the area when the farmers' market is open (weekends only as of now.) Make sure you double check the location with a local as the map of the farmers' market had the wrong booth # listed for Newts Crab Trap. Super cool dudes running the joint, and pleasant conversation was had while picking my crabs at the bar. Truly the best quality and best tasting blue crab platter I've ever had. (And I've picked hundreds and hundreds of crabs!) I was literally in amazement in-between and during every single bite. This crew fishes their own local crabs by hand, and the crabs they select are better than any Maryland crab I've ever had. They're doing everything they can to prevent overfishing - which is amazing because that's exactly what Maryland is doing wrong! Easily my favorite restaurant meal of 2018, and I didn't even need a fork!

    The Lieutenant and The Colonel

    I've got to be honest. Me and the wife tracked down Malachi and his food truck from the reviews I've seen. And let me tell you he didn't disappoint! Best seafood in Florida! I've been to a million places for crab boils and left with an empty pocket and nothing to talk about. Malachi's blue crabs are the meatiest crabs I've ever had and are all caught by him! I purchased a Colonel and a Lieutenant. Both were the best I've ever had!

    Super excited while waiting for the best crab legs!!!

    Very kind owner. Fabulous crab legs & grouper tacos! Not fast, but made with love!!! Highly recommended!!!

    The Colonel

    You can taste the freshness in the blue crab!! I don't know anywhere else that goes out and catches their own crabs every morning for their seafood platters! I could eat here every day if possible! The blue crab with the shrimp is my favorite combo platter!

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    Catalina U.

    Twas very very good. The meat is tender and these crabcakes have no filler! The sauce was the right amount of spicy. I'm looking forward to trying more of their seafood.

    Bar with beer, beat way to eat crab!

    On business travel and looking for a great seafood experience. Searched google and yelp and came upon this place. If you're looking for a taste of old Florida - laid back friendly atmosphere - and fresh tasty seafood, this is the place for you. It's not the typical high end seafood restaurant so don't expect that at all. But what you will get is a fun, one of a kind experience and some damn good food. I ordered the combo, blue crab, shrimp with potatoes, sausage and corn and let me tell you it was amazing. I needed a lesson on how to get at the meat and was schooled properly. I made it 2/3 through the massive bowl. As I was eating the little place filled up and Uber Eats came and went delivering trays of goodies to locals knowing how great this little gem of a place is. They'll be moving soon to a larger locale with a liquor license and sports bar type vibe. I'll definitely be back with my group when we are back in May. Beat of luck Newt! Will see you soon!

    Jay L.

    It's going to be a great night. New restaurant in the back of Jim's grocery. Fresh blue crab. Stone crab. Shrimp and grits. Don't miss this's 5 star gem!

    In the back of a bodega. Limited seating.
    Ashley P.

    Location- This is inside of a dirty, unorganized hole-in-the-wall bodega. It is hard to find. Find the Bodega and go in. It's in the back. Ambiance- It is dirty. Table is dirty. Dust and splattered dried on food on the shelf just above and left of our table. Very limited seating. Mistmatched bar stools. 3 small high tops. 1 3-seat lower table with molded plastic seats. They play music in the kitchen, and you will have to listen to that. Its mostly 80s alternative and rock. Timing- They literally only cook one tables' food at a time. They do not cook more than one thing at once, even if using different cooking methods. Most people ordered the steamed crabs and shrimp, those come out quickly and are *smothered with Old Bay Seasoning. LOTS. I had fish tacos. After about 40 minutes from the time we ordered, Newt came out and said he didn't have the Mahi I ordered and said he could only do the snapper at that price. After an hour, we still had no food. Bf went up and asked them. The staff (Newt's son?) was rude to him and told him "others were before you" and "we are working on it". Again, they do not have the ability to cook more than one person's food at a time, apparently. So prepare for a LONG wait, listening to 80's music blasted from a boombox in the kitchen. Food- it was just ok, and definitely not my style. The fish tacos have very dry slaw and Grey Poupon on them. Everything else is smothered in Old Bay Seasoning and garlic sauce. You have to get your drinks in the bodega and pay up front, then come back to eat. They do not serve the tables. Bf waited at the bar to order. They did bring the food out at least, an hour and 10 minutes after we ordered it (...for fish tacos and shrimp & grits). ‍Also, most of the meals are $25-32 each. $$$. Overall- Yelp really let us down on this one. 40-some 5-star reviews? Completely unbelievable to me based on my visit. But, apparently someone out there likes this laid-back no-frills salt-filled dirty spot. All the more power to ya. Just not my cup of tea.

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    Nice Fresh HUGE Blue crabs ! This guy has a fresh catch every day. Very clean and great customer service.

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    Malachi N.

    Thank you glad you enjoyed your crab and shrimp see y'all soon

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    3 years ago

    My favorite place to eat fresh crab. The owner is so professional and friendly. My go to for sure !! Hidden gem

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    Your very welcome.thanks for your support and have a wonderful day.

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    Best Place we found on our beach trip!! Wonderful family offering the freshest seafood on the beach! Thank you !!

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    Love this place. This guy is awesome. The food is awesome and there is no other seafood restaurant that taste as good as his.

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    Crab cake was AMAZING! Totally worth the wait. So delicious and you can tell that their heart was put into it.

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    Ask the Community - Newts Crab Trap

    Are you open again?

    Yes I am 3050 n 26 th ave Hollywood fl Friday and Saturday this week

    Are you still there?

    Yes I'm still open but I'm temp closed for a few months. Stay in touch

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