Been looking for live blue crabs and my main guy was out so I called around and finally found this place, I got 2 dz live x large males for about 90 bucks. Got home and steamed those babies up and I felt like I was back at the Chesapeake bay . Great day altogether and my grandson came over and said he did not like crabs so I gave him a piece of backfin and now he's hooked. LOV IT. read more

I've been mean to try this place for a while! I got the $6.99 medium blue crab tray and it was delicious! I haven't had blue crabs in years and I really want to try them out again. The employee is as nice and service was very fast! The crabs were seasoned well and nice and buttery! It is a lot of work to eat blue crabs but I find blue crabs to be a social eating experience. Grab some friends or family and enjoy your time together while you conquer some blue crabs together! The market had fresh seafood and it didn't smell fishy. The shop was very clean and had a great variety of seafood. I'll be back to make my own seafood boil. I'd love to try another hot plate next! read more

Rods Crab Shack - Medium - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Whatever this sauce is, I love it. I have had to stop ordering food because I was ordering weekly lol. read more

Rods Crab Shack - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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On Sunday I got crawfish from Rods. It was 29lbs sack of crawfish had 8.5lbs dead crawfish, Call and talk to the young guy that sold me the crawfish. Told him that the sack of crawfish had a lot of dead in it. He did not respond. read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. I have now bought sacks of crawfish 2 different times from here. The first time I bought 4 sacks, the second time 1 sack. They were transported home(30 mins away) on ice in a cooler with the lid cracked open. I am no stranger to properly handling live crawfish. Both times 1/3 of the crawfish were already dead by the time I got home. The first time, I let it slide because stuff happens. The second time I took them back and asked to refund or replace(roughly 10lbs). This would have been an easy 30$ fix. They told me to kick rocks and they accused me of handling them wrong and they would not make it right. This is bad business. I will spend every ounce of energy I have to make sure I push everyone I know away from this establishment. read more

We got there around 8:10pm and ordered crab plate , they seemed a little old not to fresh like most places.maybe because of the time we got there because closing was at 9pm , I heard a lot of good things about the place I guess ours was bad timing. read more

Good people, good service all around! Food is amazing as always! First class service and energy!

I gotta live crabs from Rod's on monument Sunday. Paid for large and got medium. Don't shop here. I tried to get in touch with them after hours, in writing via messenger but they never responded to my message. That's why I hate getting crabs from places that don't take you with them when they go to the back to get your crabs. Left a bad taste in my mouth by playing in my face. I wouldn't recommend. read more

The food here was absolutely amazing! We ordered so much food it was unbelievable! But it was delicious and the children enjoyed it just as much as we did! The service was exceptional! But like everywhere in the world they were short staffed and could use a little help. The place is small, but very clean. Understand there isn't any seating for dine-in - so we made use of the outside seating! It was 7 of us visiting the area to take a cruise the next day for spring break. Give them a try! The food is so good! read more

Rod's Crabshack is a gem of a seafood spot in Arlington. They offer fresh seafood by the pound or you can let them do the cooking and get some delicious food to go. We got this entire spread for $58 + tax. It includes (1lb each): 1. A sides tray consisting of two half-ears of corn, a whole large russet potato, three hard-boiled eggs, and a smoked sausage. 2. Garlic Blue Crabs 3. Steamed peel-and-eat shrimp 4. Two large snow crab claw clusters We also got two pints of seasoned butter on the side. No one "needs" two pints of butter, but I'm never going to say "no" to it either. read more

Rods Crab Shack - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This place is great! Small shop, one guy working. He was so nice and friendly. The food is dang good, and the prices are fantastic, especially for what you get. Not pictured, the fried gizzard. Delicious! I can't wait to come back. Thanks for a great dinner! read more

Rods Crab Shack - Shrimp platter - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Got a chance to get served from the owner and he was cordial and knowledgeable. Their crabs are always good. I live in Nocatee and drive all the way up into the city to go there. Just wish she was open on Sunday :-) read more

I got raw oysters. They were pretty fresh. I didn't get anything else, so I can't give it full proof rating.

Just moved to Jax and finding a seafood place without losing an arm and a leg has been a challenge. Paleek the GM was awesome finding me a good mix of seafood for Christmas dinner. Even had a nice boil seasoning package. From the time I called, to visiting the store he made me feel like longtime friends sharing cooking angles. Support this business! read more

Rods Crab Shack - Crawfish, mussels, and crab legs sushi grade with no shells to deal with. Legit! - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I went here based on the good Yelp reviews and left very happy! First - the prices! I got a huge box of crabs for $20. They have a selection of seafood in the case that is already steamed. They can heat it up for you or you can heat it up at home. They also ask if you want it spicy or not and give you garlic butter to go. I was a little bit confused by all of the platters and what was included in each one. I didn't want the potatoes and corn and everything and the man working told me I could get just the crabs. I also browsed their fresh fish and oyster section. There are SO many good options for so cheap! The man working was super friendly and helped me since it was my first time there. He gave me a menu that listed out all of their fried baskets. I ordered just a side of 6 fried shrimp and it was only $3. OMG these were literally the best fried shrimp I have ever had. The breading was delicious and they weren't soaked in grease. We waited only about 10 minutes for our food to be ready. I will definitely get these again next time. I also want to try their crab legs. This was a great first experience. There is a parking lot out front. read more

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Compliments to the Chef! Wonderful lunch with my wife after visiting the Jacksonville Arboretum. My wife had the steamed shrimp and I had the mussels a n d a huge serving of crayfish. My only regret is that I did not have enough room to eat more (oysters, Dungeness crab, fried corn cob and so many more delicious dishes). Will definitely come back! read more

No ac or not turned on. Employee outside smoking throwing cig butt in parking lot, came in behind counter without washing hands, did not have live crabs. read more

My family loved the crawfish! Cole slaw also was good. Will certainly be back to try more next time.

Rods is located on Monument in a strip mall. Blink and you'll miss it! Rod gets all his seafood from Mayport, so it's as fresh as you can get! He runs daily specials(see photos). From shrimp, crab, oysters to dinner trays, he will fix you up! You can get the raw or go with the cooked trays, which come with sausage, baked potato and corn on the Cobb. He will even heat it up for ya. Ask for the butter on the side if you don't want a mess in your vehicle though;) Also available for purchase are seasonings ( low-country boil staple), drinks from the cooler and dessert. It's great to run in and get take out for lunch or dinner. It's not a restaurant though. Tell him Mechelle "Jeep lady" sent you! read more

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Drove all the way from Utah to visit Florida. Found this mom and pop seafood boil restaurant. We got the Crab, crawfish, shrimp, fried shrimp, corn, potato, egg, and extra special butter sauce. The seafood was covered in their special butter sauce and topped off with dry seasonings. So flavorful and yum yum yum! My husband wants to go back tomorrow. We agreed that this is our new favorite seafood restaurant, which says a lot because we used to live in California and know good food. They also had prepared foods ready to go, so if you are looking for a quick bite, definitely should try this place. Lots of seasonings, condiments, fresh seafood, and other things you can purchase to make your own seafood boil at home. Even bulk items that are pre packaged. The gentleman that helped us was super sweet and helpful. Walked us through how to order and the cheapest way to order it. So thoughtful and patient! The price was so ridiculously cheap, came out to $30! Wow! Don't remember the last time seafood was this cheap. There is indoor and outdoor dining available as well. Cute decor and ambiance. Feels like a restaurant right on the harbor. Must try! read more

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On my journey of trying new places without needing a chaperone, I ended up traveling to Rod's for seafood. 1. Everything is so clean and bright inside. You don't smell that fishy smell and can see all the seafood available on ice and kept cold (looking delicious). 2. I said it was my first time there and the owner was just so welcoming and engaging (and easy on the eyes LOL). He told me all the choices and let me taste test one of the drinks I had my eye on (Rod's Special = delicious!). 3. Ended up with fried oysters (they were cooked to perfection - crunchy exterior with soft juicy center YUMMM! I got the snow crab combo with spicy seasoning and the amount of butter that was given OMG!! and a beautiful piece of cake. I don't know how he knew but the cake choice was superb! I'm not a BIG chocolate cake fan so what I got and the portion size of PERFECTO!! (Don't mind the cake pic, it fell over when I turned a corner going home ) 4. Everything tasted WONDERFUL! And the fact that they have raw food I can buy to make myself and the ARRAY of seasonings for sale to use... Let's just say when I have a craving, I'll be coming back here. read more

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I drop in to get their shrimp special once a week, never disappoint me. Good and nice service

Great seafood, amazing service. I had bookmarked this small stop, intending a visit a few weeks ago. However, at that time it did not work out, so I was excited to try it when my wife called late one Friday to "bring something home for dinner". It was an easy detour on my way home near the beaches. There is ample parking out front and service, well not only was it good, it was fun and entertaining. At some point I was wishing there were tables and chairs so I could sit and hang out a while. But since this is a takeout restaurant, you order at the counter, then move to another counter and pay, so there really is not time to linger although I wanted to. There are a few house rules to follow, it is a counter serve restaurant so choose your options from the display case (prices are clearly shown), but before you do ASK FOR THE DAY's SPECIALS. Chances are that there is a special going on, so make sure you ask what it is. The special I got saved me over $20 from my planned order and was almost exactly what I wanted. Remember the key word is "tray" and there are a lot of ways to order your tray, and here are some of the ones we tried: King Crab Tray - full of meat and spiced just right, this was the most popular at our house. Shrimp Tray - over two dozen XL Jumbo shrimp that peeled easily and tasted fabulous. In fact that would have been rated number, had my wife not claimed this for herself, it really was that good. Blue Crab Tray - while not as meaty as the King Crab, the flavors were my favorite and there was ample meat to pick. Claw Tray - great idea on paper, but the claws were so small they just did not yield enough meat or all the work it took Potatoes (side) - I expected soggy, but hot delicious. Boiled Egg (side) - not expected, but a real treat. Sausage (side) - fit the theme, but was our least favorite. I think this is definitely worth putting on your rotation Parking is easy and service is so pleasant I am expecting to be called by name on my second visit. We'll see wont we? read more

Rods Crab Shack - Snow Crab Tray - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Unfortunately, many of the crabs were over cooked, a stale not properly cold, many crabs were spoiled. The shrimp and Spanish rice seasoning were good, the rice very firm and dry. Very friendly and respectful service. The price of the food is very affordable read more

When I finally get the chance to purchase from them I am absolutely disappointed. There was no meat at all in my snow crab legs. I would rate it 0/10 read more

shrimp 24 tray was amazing. the sauce they use is so spectacular. Thanks for feeding us tonight!

Picked up some gizzards and they were amazing! I'll definitely be back. Can't wait to try the shrimp and crabs.

You ever have a crab leg craving but you think that you won't get your money's worth? This is why I love places like Rod's. I really had a hankering for crab legs and I almost ordered takeout from Red Lobster, but looking at what I was about to order and how my feelings have changed about this chain over the years, I deleted my order. Surely there's another place that I can order from, get delivered quickly for a low price. I ended up going through Grubhub and ordering from Rod's. I ordered a Jumbo Snow Crab Tray which comes with 3 legs seasoned and covered with waaaaay less garlic butter than most other places. My boyfriend got the Garlic Combo Scallop Tray: 6 scallops, 8 shrimp, corn, potato, and egg...same seasoning, same garlic butter. He also got a side of sausage and he destroyed the tray. I had asked to go light on his tray as far as the butter and seasoning and he said that he might've missed out on the flavoring, but he still enjoyed everything. It took me about 2 hours to get through all the meat in the crab legs. Not that it was super-meaty, I just enjoy getting every single piece out of the shell. They were worth it. I'd definitely order from this place again. In fact, I heard that there's one closer to my home that will be opening soon. Yay! read more

Rods Crab Shack - Garlic combo scallop tray - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I went to this place a total of 2 times. Rod is a dope respectful guy. The season on the fried shrimp and hush puppies is absolutely amazing. The crab legs and shrimp was very good and tasty. The rods island drink was very good so I do recommend that. He does allow samples to try the drinks so if you are indecisive like me I recommend that. I will definitely be coming back to this spot when I'm craving seafood. read more

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The absolute best food, Fresh, seasoned well. The customer service is amazing. The place is spotless clean. Must try. read more

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If possible...12 stars. The crab legs were exceptional. Plus, Rod is a real deal guy. Looking forward to going back

Super nice guy who owns the place. I enjoyed everything from the crawfish, coleslaw, potatoe salad, and the dessert! The crawfish was seasoned well and had a great butter sauce with it. Definitely would reccomend to all the seafood lovers in Jax area! read more

This place has a scrumptious fry flavor for their shrimp and hush puppies!! What a treat! I've never had fried corn on the cob, but I loved that too! I can hardly wait to go back! Perfect portions and delicious bites from beginning to end! We'll be back! The only issue we had was not receiving one side of potato salad, but it was otherwise a delight!! read more

Service is wonderful. I really enjoyed talking with Mr. Rod. Food well worth the price. I am from Texas and was looking for good seafood...this place has awesome crab. Fresh and tasty. If I come back to Jacksonville I will definitely make this a priority stop. read more

Yesterday I ordered a pound of green mussels. I usually order them from a restaurant closer to home but wanted to try a different place. When I picked it up, I immediately regretted it. The bag was so lightweight, it was concerning. I reminded myself this wasn't my usual order from my usual spot, and that this order wouldn't come with corn and potatoes. However, when I got home, I realized the lack of weight had nothing to do with the lack of sides. I received exactly 11 green mussel halves. My usual place averages 16-20 rather large green mussels per pound; why do I know this? Because I have a habit of dividing my order roughly in half, some to eat now and the other half to eat later. Also, these were prepared differently. They were dry and overcooked, like they were baked or broiled too long and sprinkled with what tasted like seasoned salt and minimal sauce at the bottom of the container. They lacked the garlicky, heavily Old Bay flavor I've come to enjoy. I was tempted to go back out to my go-to place and get an order to make up for my disappointment. Instead, I waited until today to place an order at my neighborhood restaurant. It came with 18 delicious, juicy green mussels drenched in garlic butter. So I wasn't going crazy. I don't know what Rod's uses to "measure" a pound's worth of green mussels but they charge a similar price for fewer mussels. Not a fan. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. To be fair, maybe they're better with their crab trays. It was only my first visit and I'm always willing to give a place at least a second chance. My neighborhood spot serves amazing crabs too, so I've got a baseline to compare them both. But so far for me, Rod's doesn't live up to the hype and missed the mark. Hopefully better luck next time. read more

Rods Crab Shack - A "pound" of green mussels with I'm guessing is seasoned salt and very little of their "famous" garlic butter - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Definitely a Hidden Gem! When you walk in you're greeted with a smile. If you are looking for good fresh seafood you have found the spot. Rods offers all kinds. We had the boiled shrimp(definitely recommend),fried shrimp and wings. It was all off the Chain and also very well seasoned !! I also want to rave on the cleanliness about the shop!! We well definitely become frequent fliers of Rods! So you you are looking to try something new definitely try out Rods you will not be sorry! read more

Rods Crab Shack - Fried shrimp and chicken wings! - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

As someone who has eaten blue crab for 20+ years, we ordered the jumbo blue crab tray and the crabs were tiny! I can't imagine how much smaller they could have been if we ordered the large/mixed tray, geez. Pretty disappointing. read more

You get what you pay for. Snow crabs bundles were decent prices. We bought extra seasoned butter but they give plenty of butter so it wasn't needed. Good flavor, slightly on the salty side read more

This place was amazing Rod took care of me before jumping on my flight out of Jax. Service A1, Food A1 Don't miss stopping by

Best seafood I've had in a long time! Super friendly staff and clean place! Definitely coming back! This place definitely is on my list whenever I come back to Florida. Give them a try, you be disappointed!! Rod, you're the man bro! Thanks for everything!! - Shooter Brown read more