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 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

Great quick service. Great views. Food was traditional beach with choice of fried, grilled, blackened. 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

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

My wife and I were staying at a condo west of the Crab Trap. Whenever we would get a break from the kids we would walk the ~1 mile down and then get a drink. We would sit at the bar that is right on the sand. The drinks and prices are pretty standard for all of the ocean front bars that sit at the public access beaches. Service was fast and polite, and you can't beat the view. So if you are with a small group and want a cocktail and a view I'd give it 5 stars. If you are going to eat here though I would give you caution. They don't take reservations, the area is packed, and it isn't great for large groups. If you come on a crowded night you are going to have a long wait. There also isn't much parking given you are competing with the public beach. So if you do want to eat here try and do it on off hours and also preferably walk in rather than drive. read more

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I'm sorry to have to post this review, but the high price for the sub- standard meal warranted it... The view is excellent, but be forewarned the "fresh caught" seafood is anything but. It's "fresh" maybe out of the microwave. Very disappointing. We were expecting fresh seafood, fresh vegetables, fresh rice etc. Kitchen must have ...microwaves, buckets of pre-prepped food, can openers. Everything seemed reheated. Service however, was very good.. read more

Unlikely to Return Next Year We visited as a family of four, and unfortunately, I was the only one who enjoyed the meal. I ordered the "Baidie Crab" entrée--which, while delicious, came with a steep $80 price tag. My wife ordered a salad that never arrived, though they did adjust the bill without any hassle. The hush puppies were dry, and the rest of the meals were just average at best. What really stood out in a negative way was the limited menu and sides--there just wasn't much to choose from, which was disappointing. On the bright side, there was less than a 15-minute wait, and if you're okay with spending $80 on a single dish and navigating beach-area parking, this place might work for you. But for us, it's not likely to make the list next year. read more

We LOVE the Crab Trap! We visit every time we are in Destin! My husband LOVES the gumbo and I love the Cajun chicken pasta! There's so much of it, we end up sharing! The drinks are yummy and the service has always been great. My son got a bucket and shovel with his kid's meal that he could play with on the beach. Beautiful views, especially at sunset! read more

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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 is not a food review. Hardly seems fair since I don't eat seafood which is what they are basically known for. I got a burger, it was awful. But I'm from Texas, we know beef. Florida - not so much. The rest of my family does eat seafood and they all enjoyed their meals. The restaurant was jumping. Super busy. We arrived at 5:30 which was a 45 minute wait. 15 minutes later and the wait was two hours!! We waited 45 minutes. It went by fast. Lots of good people watching. We were seated with a front row beach view and our server was so kind and smiley. It was just a really good experience so 4 stars for ambiance and service!! read more

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Food is the definition of mid. Completely forgettable. However, the most memorable part of the night was how the table in front of us AND the table behind us had separate cockroaches scurry across their table during dinner. If an army of cockroaches are roaming around their dining room, I don't want to imagine what their kitchen is like. Also sidebar, the waiting staff will film TikTok dances in front of you before they give you your check 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

Service was on point. Very attentive and friendly. Ordered the fish sandwich, with fries. Atmosphere was chill.

Ambiance is great food was delicious waitress was very helpful made great suggestions on food and drinks read more

Food excellent. Quick service. Blair was our waiter and he did an excellent job. Fast. Efficient. Hustler. Very good. Highly recommend!

Thayne was awesome! The food was great and he helped a lot with our scavenger hunt! Thayne was great!

Very delicious shrimp and crab legs! Absolutely, you should eat here when in Destin. It's pricey but your get what you pay for! Best shrimp and crab I've eaten in Destin! read more

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This place screams tourist trap, but the food wasn't egregiously overpriced and solid for basic seafood fare. It didn't seem overly busy but we still had about a 45 minute wait for our group on a weekday. In paroticlar, the Mahi sandwich was perfectly cooked on a soft brioche roll. We had cheese sticks as a starter that were standard frozen fare but their homemade key lime pie was quite good. read more

This used to be my families favorite seafood spot in Destin, but not anymore. An armed sheriff at the door set a tense tone right away. The place was packed and chaotic. My dad's crab cakes tasted like they came from a freezer box, and my blackened fish sandwich was overloaded with salt instead of seasoning. The view is still great--but sadly, the food and overall experience just aren't worth it anymore. Doubtful we will be back. read more

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This place was good. The Bairdi Crab legs were delicious. The Red Snapper was also delicious. They serve a lot of food and the food is served very fast. Our waiter was wonderful, did not get his name (don't remember) but he was good. The beach view is amazing. This place is kid friendly, we got sand buckets for them to take to beach. This is a must visit. read more

Best view! Food was yummy! Evan provided great service and a lil personal convo which is always a plus when you're traveling! Highly recommend! read more

The wait wasn't too bad for 4 adults and a child but the table we were seated at was ridiculously crowded. They try to fit as many people in that place as they can. Now the food- awful and EXTREMELY overpriced for what you're getting. Fried shrimp and fries is $30! Insane. My husbands burger was flavorless. The meat seemed to be unseasoned. Would not recommend this place to anyone. Way too pricy for what you're getting and food was very blah. read more

Baird crab and the fried fish were awesome. The crab was really sweet! So messy to eat it but when you get that crab out finally, it's so worth it! read more

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Server Aric was awesome! Very attentive and answered all our questions. Our meal was perfect. Will definitely visit again!

Be ready to spend some serious cash here. $25 for chicken tenders...? Nope. Very limited options for boiled seafood and, if you do choose the seafood, the prices are astronomical. We ended up doing all appetizers because the food was mediocre and we weren't spending an arm and a leg on actual meals for them to be bland as well. Not worth the risk. The hot crab dip made two of us in my party have stomach aches. Neither of us made it out of the restaurant before our stomachs started bubbling. Sorry to be graphic, but it's the honest truth. Still bubbling this morning. Smoked tuna dip was decent, mozzarella sticks... I've had better, calamari had too much breading and the pieces were small, and I already told you about the crab dip. Service was very good and our server was sweet. read more

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The atmosphere, the food, the drinks, The view, are absolutely amazing. The Bairdi crabs legs are very meaty. it is very kid friendly with the playground right next to the restaurant in the sand overlooking the Gulf. read more

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Our family had a great experience here! Ask for Tom! He was a great waiter. The food was delicious! read more

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Very nice people, no frills, good food, can see the beach from our seats. GET THE CRAB DIP ITS SO GOOD read more

My husband and I come every single year we're here in Florida. It's tradition but has always been great food. We did wait awhile for our waitress to show to even bring water, but she was great after that. read more

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Right on the beach (even has a little playground out back) so the views are great. Food was not. I will say, the fried snapper & shrimp was really good-light flaky breading & not overcooked. But the coleslaw had a unique flavor, the vegetables were undercooked, the blackened fish too salty & seemed like the spices added were after the fish was cooked. Oh, and it was all overpriced. $32 for a piece of fish, four shrimp, a little basket of fries and coleslaw was not really what I was anticipating. My fault for not previewing the menu/prices ahead of time. Redeeming quality was our server. He was attentive, personable & thoughtful. Oops, almost forgot. One thing that really irked me-do not put another brands ketchup in a Heinz bottle. This is misleading and really threw off everyone at the table when they dipped their fries in (especially since this ketchup was watery and had a fruity flavor). Buy whatever ketchup. Just take the label off or put it in another red bottle. Don't be deceptive, whether intentional or not. read more

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Visited The Crab Trap on two different occasions while on vacation. Our rental was just across the street so it was very convenient, but ample parking. While at the beach, we were able to walk up to the beachside bar for beverage and food service. The family also dined there one evening and we had a great experience. Excellent service on both occasions. We had a variety of menu items which we all liked. Grouper, Snapper, shrimp, po boy, and triple crab for two. Priced similar to other restaurants in the area. read more

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Great place, great food, awesome service! Enjoyed the view on the beach. Our server, Monica was the best!!

Nicole was our server tonight. She took care of us very well and was great. However, the food was pretty below average. The piece of house fish was very thin and small. Smaller gripe but annoying was that the shrimp boil wasn't de-veined. Plus it was served with butter flavored oil... and for $30+ not even real melted butter(think movie theater popcorn oil) was a bit of a letdown. The Po-boy shrimp sandwich also had a freezer burn flavor to it. For being on the water, I was hoping for more. I'm glad we tried it but I wouldn't go back for the price read more

Good lunch. The poor boy is as good as you can get. Nice deco and friendly staff. Great beach view. read more

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We arrived and were told our table would be ready in 15 minutes, it was ready in 2 minutes! Delicious crab legs! Thanye was an excellent waiter! Our drinks were never empty and he had the nicest disposition! read more

Came in for an anniversary dinner on vacation. headed to the bar for drinks while waited to get seated, Just get a bucket.... Had the crab for two, it was excellent. You probably won't finish it all. The food and drinks are excellent The patio is the place to sit, restaurant is showing its age, could use a refresh. But if you're on vacation and want a fantastic crab dinner don't sleep on the crab trap! read more

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Prices are ridiculous for the amount of food given. Service was fast. I'll say it took about 10 minutes to get it ready. read more

The Crab Trap, Destin - Crab claws and peel eat shrimp. This was $49.50. - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

We sat outside bar. Overlooking the amazing beach. We had Great champagne, crab n oysters. great view No wonder Taylor Swift wrote a song about Florida. We ordered a dozen a few glasses of champagne n people watched. The warm breeze, I can stay here forever! read more