The Crab Trap was such a treat! My family of five stopped in for an early dinner, and everything exceeded our expectations. The food was spectacular--absolutely out of this world. Every dish was fresh and perfectly prepared. A special shoutout to our server, Tom, who made the experience even better. He was attentive, kind, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. His service was truly a 10 out of 10. The atmosphere was exactly what you'd hope for in a beachside restaurant--fun, casual, and full of beachy charm. From the amazing food to the outstanding service, The Crab Trap delivered an unforgettable dining experience. We can't wait to come back! read more

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Beautiful view. If that's what you want then I recommend you skip Crab Trap and just go see the water. The restaurant has a great view. I'll give it 1 star for that. However, service and food here today was not good. Cold fries, soggy shrimp, fish that tasted strong, and the server did not want to be there. We were not even asked if we wanted a beverage other than water. We just wanted a soda. I would keep looking elsewhere. read more

Recommendations: Smoked Tuna Dip Snow Crab Legs Crab Trap is decorated in a beach style that truly gives off a relaxed coastal vibe. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the breeze from the sea, which made the dining experience even more enjoyable. We started by sharing the Smoked Tuna Dip as an appetizer. Just like many other Yelp reviewers mentioned, we loved it. The restaurant served it with crackers, but cucumbers are available upon request. The tuna had a rich smoky flavor, and each bite made you want to go back for more. For the main dish, we ordered the Snow Crab Legs, which came with 1 1/2 pounds of crab along with corn and new potatoes. The crab was fresh and packed with sweet, tender meat. It does take some time to crack and pull out all the meat, but it is absolutely worth the effort. Crab Trap also provides wet wipes for your hands, so do not be afraid to dig in and enjoy the full seafood experience. read more

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Yeahhh, not the best experience. We went and were told 1 hour wait, "we'll text you" at over an hour my husband went to check and Wah-La the text came through & there were open tables all around. My youngest and I shared the crab legs bc I wasn't very hungry, I'm glad we did bc at almost $60 for 1 1/2 lbs it was cold and wouldn't have been able to eat 3 lbs. My oldest daughter couldn't eat the shrimp bc again, cold and also bland. I'm giving 3 stars bc my husband enjoyed his steak but it was about 4 ounces... anyways, I'm sure someone else had an amazing experience but we didn't. I'm normally a 5 star review kind of gal and leave the negative to others but this was way too expensive to have such a blah experience. read more

Great accommodations for 17 people and Kate was a friendly and efficient server for us! food was hot and delicious! Thank you Kate!

The Crab Trap had one of the most beautiful views! I know the surrounding restaurants have a similar waterfront view, but it was still so nice to sit back and enjoy it. I ordered the Catch of the Day, which was bronzed amberjack, served with potatoes and steamed vegetables. The fish was flavorful, the vegetables were steamed perfectly, and the potatoes were soft and delicious. I also tried the gumbo with rice. The rice was a little more al dente than I expected, but the gumbo itself was rich, flavorful, and had just the right amount of spice. The customer service was great from start to finish. Overall, it was a really enjoyable dining experience, and I'd definitely come back. read more

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Danielle is super friendly and professional! Super quick service and great personality! The food is awesome! The ambiance is warm and beach vibe! read more

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Our server was great. We went for an early dinner around 430 and we here was no wait. The food was DELICIOUS!!!!! read more

The Crab Trap, Destin - Crab dinner for two. - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

We ate here twice when we came to Destin if that tells you anything. First time we came we had the Cobia fish meal. All of it was delicious. The second time for dinner we had their crab plate and it lived up to its name "The Crab Trap". We will absolutely be coming back for some crab next time we're in town! Service was fast and every waiter we had was friendly and enjoyable. The vibes of this place right on the beach are wonderful! read more

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The food is good. We had a large group-26 people and two servers. Everyone's food was correct and good. Service was great, they didn't mind splitting checks. This location is right on the beach. read more

Lovely view of the back deck. The Barish crab legs were very delicious a bit sweeter than snow crabs.. my sister's meal was quite average as she had crabcakes that were obviously not from the backfin crab meat and had too much breading. Epic fail.. the cocktails were weak. Our waitress was very attentive and sweet.. the view alone was worth it! Be prepared for a pricey meal, of course for us tourist. The crab plate was $77. Enjoy read more

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We were very disappointed with our dining experience. Our server was inattentive and unfriendly throughout the meal. She never asked if we would like beverages and appeared uninterested in providing even basic customer service. As a family visiting on vacation, we were looking forward to enjoying a pleasant meal together, but the service made us feel unwelcome. Unfortunately, the food was also served cold, which only added to our disappointment. Between the poor service and the quality of the meal, what should have been an enjoyable family experience was overshadowed by a lack of attention and care. We hope management addresses these issues so future guests have a better experience. read more

We eat here every time we come to Destin. It's one of our favorites! It's on the beach so what more can you ask for. The kids got buckets which is super cool! Highly recommend! Service has always been great! read more

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Enjoy the Wednesday firework near the Pier. Then we head straight to The Crab Trap. We came in big group, it took them a little while to set up our seats indoor. Gladly our server was prompt and friendly. We ordered raw oysters, they were fresh and good. Seafood gumbo (bowl) - it was good but the portion is little. Fried calamari, Fried red snapper and jumbo shrimps, fried fish fingers - thick batters and dry. Stream snow crab and shrimps (for two) - portion is okay but not outstanding. Piña Colada - I thought it was for kids. My kids got the crab bucket and they were happy. read more

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This is a really big restaurant but you will still wait a good amount of time to sit. They make waiting pretty comfortable with a nice outdoor bar area, fans, and a beach area with corn hole and other games. My daughter and I shared the snow crab legs and gulf shrimp. The shrimp was peel and eat which was kind of annoying. The crab legs weren't pre-cracked and some parts were tough to crack so we had a lot of shreds instead of full pieces of meat. The shrimp were huge and pretty tasty. They served them with plastic tubs of cocktail sauce with foil lids and it was VERY hot. The boiled potatoes were good, especially dipped in the clarified butter, but the corn was tough. My other daughter got filet medallions with the mixed vegetables and the broccoli was GROSS! Super bitter and just inedible. She liked her filet medallions but spent 20 minutes in the bathroom before we left so not sure if we would order again. I feel like most of the big seafood places in Destin/Miramar are overrated. I probably wouldn't go again. read more

The view was amazing though a little crammed. The food was really tasty and the staff were very helpful and friendly. We got a seasonal dundraiser appetizer and it was amazing. I would come back. read more

The Crab Trap, Destin - Crab and shrimp linguine - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Had date night with my wife here. Knowing it was the busy season we were not expecting much. Parking is hit or miss but we got a spot. Got to the hostess and we were told about a 30 minute wait. It was only twenty minutes before we were seated. We had window seats with a great view of the water. Our server Kate was awesome! She really made our evening special. On top of it all the food was delicious. It really made for a great date night. read more

10/5. Conner Goodenough was amazing, best service in Destin! Very timely and have great recommendations!

Don't do it. Expensive. Noisy. Slow service. Food that went through the flavor extractor. Seriously. No flavor. This place should be renamed Tourist Trap. Only gave it two stars for the view. read more

Wow! This place was amazing! We got the wild caught Alaskan crab and couldn't have been happier. There was so much meat we were stuffed with just the crab. Service was excellent and it was nice to overlook the ocean. A storm rolled in as we were sitting by the window. read more

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We went here on the way back from our vacation in Panama City Beach. We had a good time and the view of the beach. The service was great and the food was good. It was a tad expensive but everything is on the beach. read more

The Crab Trap, Destin - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Tita was great ! Everything was fresh and tasty. Parking was a challenge, but was to be expected. read more

Food is over priced for what you get.... Got a filet and shrimp, shrimp was decent filet was TINY like 3 oz...stay away. Got crab cake as appetizer 1 crab cake for $20? Cmon nah...had flies at the table. There are better options for the money you will spend here... server was polite and attending. Won't be back....did have bud light though read more

Great experience! Food was delicious and service was excellent! Thayne was our waiter and he was amazing!

Highly recommend!! Fresh crab legs - the (bear die) ones are phenomenal!!!! Worth the few extra dollars! Corns and potatoes so yummy.. Raw oysters were a bit too large in my opinion. I like smaller ones... I did taste the non-alcoholic "cocktails" and they were delicious! The Cajun chicken pasta was also excellent! Caesar salad was also crisp and delicious. read more

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Our waitress, Nikki, was very attentive and efficient she did a great job. The fish sandwich was delicious. We enjoyed the view. read more

Server was not nice at all. There was six of us and we all ordered a different entree and I would tell you that not one of the meals were good. To be fair one was simply mozzarella sticks, but the rest was seafood and it all was poor at best. I gave this place two stars based on the view. Other than. That they are a 1 and not worth your trip, time, or money. You will be disappointed like we were. read more

Thayne was awesome! Greatly appreciate his help! We also enjoyed the food and beach right on the beach!

I just love this place. We came here on our recent vacation. We started with the crab/shrimp dip and it was incredible. I joked that I wanted to drink it because it was so good. I ordered the shrimp po boy and it came with the sauce on the side, which I liked because I could put however much I wanted on it. The fries were great, too! My husband ordered the fried shrimp. Plenty of food and huge portions. We both got drinks, too. My Bacardi bucket was delicious and so was his crab trap punch. We only waited about 5 minutes for a table and our waiter was friendly and food came out quick. read more

Is it over priced? Sure. Are the drinks on the lighter and sweet side? Sure. Does it all taste better because you're sitting on one of the most beautiful beaches and enjoying the sea breeze? YES. This was our go to spot while in Destin. We found we were happiest just ordering the beach burger and wine/beer or well drinks. read more

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Kate was our server and she was incredible. Our party was sat fast, and a storm rolled in quick but she got us sat inside swiftly and was so attentive and sweet! read more

First night for cocktails and apps on beach. @ Shay did amazing! The drinks and food were amazing! Had a great experience

We came here on our girls trip and loved it. They definitely gave us plenty of snow crab, which was cooked and seasoned great. Beautiful beachside view. Our server, James, was also amazing too! Would definitely come back!!! read more

The Crab Trap, Destin - Alaska Snow Crab Legs* - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

This place is a literal "trap". From horrible service to rotten seafood; I don't know what else could go wrong. Ordered the grouper, crab trap style and immediately smelled something awful. The crab meat had gone bad. The rice (if you can call it that) looked and was like it had been sitting out in the cold all day. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else. read more

They offer the basic beachside seafood experience. The sides are not that great--pretty lackluster. The confetti rice in particular is unappetizing. The new potatoes and corn are decent. The crab legs are hit and miss. The seasoning on the legs is wonderful. Last time I went, half my legs were fresh and the other half seemed old though. I do really enjoy their gumbo. It's mild and has more of a tomato flavor, so if you don't like spicy gumbo you'll probably enjoy theirs. read more

We really enjoyed this spot! Parking is tough but we parked our bikes and enjoyed a lovely lunch. Thayne was awesome, such a great and friendly personality. Really made our lunch by just having causal conversation. My crabs were really tasty and my husband enjoyed his shrimp dish. They also gave me a free key lime for my birthday which was sweet! We will definitely visit here again when we come back to the Destin area. read more

The food quality and remarkable service was an absolute joy. My family and I were in Destin for a 5 year anniversary celebration and we had an incredible experience at The Crab Trap, Destin. read more

We had such a great experience at The Crab Trap! The location right on the beach is absolutely beautiful--perfect views while you eat. The food was fresh and full of flavor, especially the seafood. Everything we ordered came out quickly and tasted amazing. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. It's also a really fun, relaxed atmosphere--great for families or just a casual meal by the water. Definitely a must-visit if you're in Destin. We'll be back for sure! read more

Our group of 4 had a great time at the Crab Trap. Isabella D was an awesome waitress. She was super friendly and very attentive to our needs. She was knowledgeable of the menu and made some very helpful recommendations. We all agreed that the food and service were great and that the Crab Trap will be on our rotation of restaurants in Destin. read more

This location is the best one in this area, we recently at the fort Walton location and it is NOT the same quality food or staff. Tonight we came here and have to rave that Nathan is hands down the best server we have encountered in Destin on our entire vacation. He was friendly, and made conversation with us naturally. He was prompt, polite, knowledgeable about the menu and food giving my husband great suggestions on what to order. We have encountered such bad service every single restaurant on most of our trips down and on this trip too, till tonight! He had everything ready and all set to go keeping up with things we needed without even being asked. We didn't need to ever ask him for a refill or extra napkins. He is a true asset to Crab Trap and we would love to have him serve us again in the future. read more