Overall an okay experience probably more like a 3.5, not sure I can justify a 4. Not spectacular. Took a while for a server to acknowledge us after we sat (although once we did get a server she was very lovely and attentive) The portions seemed rather small for the price (I get it we're in a tourist town...) but the sides could have been more substantial, in particular the coconut rice (although really good) was like maybe 4 forks full, it was a tiny portion. The good part is they were open late. This is why we chose them. Most every thing else unfortunately was closed when we arrived in town :) Also they were out of key lime pie, which they told us after we ordered it. No big deal we get it but would have loved to try it. We liked the table outside except for the set of kids who kept building up the jenga tower to literally just knock it down violently over and over (had to tune that one out.) read more

Came in on a rainy Sunday. Restaurant was clean and bright. We sat immediately and ordered some sweet tea. After reviewing the menu we asked our server Rachel and she helped us make our final decision. Rachel's explanation of each item was absolutely perfect! The conch fritter (which was part of the Key West Combo) was absolutely DELICIOUS. My husband sampled the clam chowder and said it IS the best clam chowder he has ever had. Everything was great. If I had to pick one thing that was just ok we would say it was the cheese grits. They were good just not hot. Come check this place out. You won't be disappointed! read more

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The breakfast was absolutely amazing! So delicious I had to meet the chef because he was not playing around. Randy (the chef) was absolutely delightful and deserved the recognition!! The chicken and waffles were the best I've had anywhere! Try the breakfast!! Brittney was kind and sweet and attentive. We will absolutely be back. Tomorrow morning actually to have more of Chef Randy's food!! A+++ read more

Crabby's Beachside - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

Food was only fair. Ordered shrimp meal which came with two sides. I selected French fries and cheese and grits. Service was good. Ambiance was bar like. read more

Great shrimp 3 ways - stuffed, coconut, & fried. Stuffed was especially good. Excellent gouda grits and tropical cole slaw. Finished with some very good key lime pie. Brendon our server was awesome. read more

Very sloppy experience, I stopped in for lunch at 3pm and the place was almost empty. I was seated and never approached by a server so I walked up to the hostess to place an order myself. Given the lack of customers I'm STILL waiting for my food as I write this. Update, my food was delivered without a fork. I had to ask the server if I'm supposed to eat the potatoes by hand. I ordered a blackened mahi sandwich with mashed potatoes. Slow food, no service, won't be back. read more

Crabby's beachside. Eat upstairs outside for the authentic beachside vibe you are looking for. Food and drinks are good.

Crabbys has excellent food! The Coconut Shrimp with their house-made Pina Colada Sauce was amazing. The Keylime Pie was exceptional. However, I gave this visit a 4/5 stars due to the poor customer service from the moment we checked in for our reservation. The check-in desk barely mumbled to go to another desk. I went to where I thought he pointed to. Two girls were there discussing something about the register. One had her back to the line and me. When she finally turned around, she looked at me and said, "What!" I had not even said a word. She pointed me to a door and said go up stairs. This was our first time here, so navigating the bare minimum directions was difficult. Once we had our food, we had to wait for silverware. They brought one fork and said they needed to locate another one. For a restaurant with such great food, it is too bad the service does not match. read more

This was from St. Patrick's day when we were looking for a last minute place to eat and we got lucky as there were seats open at the bar but either way the wait would not have been long, 20 minutes, for a table. The bartenders were so nice and helpful, eight hand food and drinks coming out quick even though they were super busy. The inside and outside eating are were nice and open. The food was all very good and came out hot. My crab roll was delicious with the bread part being soft and toasted. We all loved our food and sitting at the bar was as good as eating at an actual table. I will definitely come back here if I'm in the area. read more

Crabby's Beachside - Half ribs, coconut shrimp, mac and cheese and potatoes. - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

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Busy spot! Got a reservation and we're seated about 15 minutes after our time. Great service! Mixed group so we had the crab dip (amazing) crab legs platter, pasta, fish tacos and grouper sandwich. Everything was good! Very jovial atmosphere with live music outside. Super hot weather so we ate inside and upstairs. Only downside was a very long time to get our food. read more

Had lunch here today and the food and service were excellent once again. Met Jackie the manager and she seems very nice and well organized. Professional all the way. I also want to add I very rarely write reviews for restaurants. read more

Crabbys!!! What did you do to the Buffalo sauce?!! Saturday it was orange and tangy. We come here 1-2 times a week. This sauce sucks. It's 3 Engine hickory hot. Such a dissapointment!! What were you thinking and your crew said that's the new Buffalo. Rest assured more will follow. It is terrible! So Julia I emailed you and it blocked me. We are still here upstairs. read more

Crabby's Beachside - Not Buffalo! - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

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First time here , depending on the seating, the view is great. Our waitress was okay. But let's talk bout the food. The fish and chips were okay, I personally think the batter needs to be seasoned. But the crunch was there. The shrimp tacos was ( boom boom favor ) but sauce on the side and 10/10 . I would definitely order this again. The crunch fritters was okay, first batch was burnt but they replaced it, I would rate it a 6/10. Mac and cheese was okay, 7/10. And oysters was decent. Most of all if I come back and eat here again, I would definitely just order the shrimp tacos. read more

Crabby's Beachside - Fish and chips , shrimp tacos, Conch Fritters , Mac and cheese and oysters. - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

The hostess and our waitress, Faye, were great. Faye made sure we had everything we needed. She is awesome. The food was excellent, and the vibe was great as well. read more

We sat on the upper deck and stayed super toasty with their heaters. Enjoyed looking down at some people playing cornhole. They also have giant jenga! There was live music- just very chill typical guitar/singing. The gator nuggets were great. Spicy marg was not good but they exchanged it for a reg marg which was good. The baby back ribs with steamed shrimp was not impressive. Fries were awesome though. Waitress was nice and asked how things were, making us feel comfortable to mention the marg issue and she made it right. read more

Went for seafood crabs and live music specifically.We got there we were told it's only first available for inside outside. Ok fine it was busy they need to move tables and we took our chances to hear live music. . Got indoor and couldn't hear the music. We ordered Jonah crabs on the seasonal menu. Got them and both opened our first claw. they were FOUL and we paused. They were so bad the smell would not leave our hands even after lemon and washing after three times. Rancid. We quietly got the manager who acknowledged the smell with a face and apologized and got us a menu for another order. We went with Baired (sp?) crabs and while more costly they were great. The bill at end said "no like" for the credit of the Jonah crabs and everything was billed normally. We understand things happen which is why we were quiet and respectful for those around us but I am in the service industry and there could have been something to acknowledge the experience even if small. Comp a drink. Something. Better to go elsewhere with all the options nearby. read more

Crabby's is an excellent dining establishment! It is a double-decker restaurant/bar with a tremendous outdoor second-floor patio/deck with an ocean view. The staff was not just terrific but also incredibly accommodating. Johnny and Heather were personal, approachable, and friendly. They spoke to us like they had known us their entire lives, making us feel right at home. The food and drinks, including various seafood dishes and tropical cocktails, were terrific. The view was breathtaking, and the vibe was on! The patios were both positioned for sun and shade. The front bottom patio possessed a pleasant landscape right in front of it. The atmosphere and vibe were "Beachy," just what we sought. The inside bar and restaurant also had a vibe with a screen and beachy decor. We missed the happy hour, and apparently, it's a good one; starting at 8 AM, breakfast and bloody's, and they go all day, a great spot for vacationers that want to time travel. They have live music on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and most Sundays! We certainly plan to visit again and explore their sister concepts as well! read more

The food was very good and fresh. Wait time after ordering was minimal. Service was fast and knowledgeable. Outside seating with a nice view. Very dong friendly read more

The food was good. They have a nice outdoor balcony. The staff is wonderful and attentive. I did find plastic wrap cooked in my crab cake so the kitchen staff needs to be more attentive. Not sure I would go back. read more

The food was decent but the portions didn't seem very generous for the price and it wasn't mind blowing flavor either. My flounder came out a bit dry. The service was also kind of slow. The oysters were my favorite part of the meal. read more

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Family beach house weekend down from Crabby's so took the family to give them a try. Short walk and we were playing corn hole and moving to the live music while taking in the pleasant spring beach breeze. We gathered at a large table and began our family meal. Check in on the app offered a IPA so knew it was going to be a good visit. Our server was a young guy who was friendly and prompt on service. I had the fish and chips, which were light and tender within a delightful panko breading. It came with fries and a side of cream corn which I love and is rarely offered. Everyone else at the table seemed equally pleased with their meals and our family left with new fond memory of our evening at Crabbys read more

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We went to St. Augustine for New Year's this year to enjoy the weather, fireworks, tours of old town, Nights of Lights, and other festivities. We stayed at a condo of off Pier Point South and picked Crabbys Beachside for dinner since it was just across the street on A1A. We sat at the bar to get a good view of the football games on the TVs and were impressed with the great food and drinks poured by Garrett. The next night we were going to try another place but it was more crowded so we went back to Crabbys, and were more than satisfied again with Garrett. The third night we came back from an excursion late since it was so close and had Evan at the bar who didn't disappoint us at all. Finally the four night, New Year's eve we decided to return to what had served us well so far and had Evan and Chelsea at the bar and they topped off our culinary trip with great drinks and food once again. Over the four nights at Crabbys we we had gator nuggets, calamari, mahi tacos, gouda cheese grits, house salad, and boom boom shrimp...all were delicious and plentiful. We finished off our trip to St. Augustine with a final stop at Crabbys New Years morning to snag a T-shirt and say farewell! We will be back! read more

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I always enjoy dining at Crabys Beachside after a lomg day by the ocean. I started out with one of my favorites, fried gator. It always hits the spot, especially with their signature side sauce! Moving on, the shrimp and mahi plate were seasoned to absolute perfection, the fish and chips were crispy as can be, and I enjoyed some wine and a mojito which both surpassed my expectations. We had a fabulous evening by the water with great service and good vibes! read more

We had breakfast there last week and it was great. We went back this weekend of Valentine's Day and it was not good at all. The manager acted as if we were the problem . They did bring us something different but it too was not good. We are local and will not be back The waitress was great though and apologetic for the food read more

I am so mad!!! My stomach wasn't feeling great so I didn't try anything. My husband got some grilled platter that came with shrimp, mahi mahi, conch fritters and two sides. Through the entire meal he talked about how amazing the food was. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Downstairs there was a guy playing guitar, so the music was a nice touch. This is definitely a place I was to try read more

Great spot on the beach. I ate at the upstairs bar and the bartenders were great and knowledgeable. I ordered the old bay shrimp and I had the blackened grouper for dinner, both were excellent. Great selection on the menu and fun spot across the street from the beach. Enjoy!!! read more

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Cute place - we sat outside, which was nice. Service was great. Food was simply ok. Two of us had the burgers, which weren't great.

This place is absolutely fantastic! Service and food were amazing! We spent four days in St. Augustine and had a meal here each day. Very kid friendly. My favs were the fried grouper sandwich and the the Key West platter. Gouda Grits were crazy good! Breakfast was amazing as well. Kids loved the Belgian waffles, and the Eggs Benedict were perfect! If you have dinner and come back for breakfast the next day, they give you 15% off. Make sure you save your receipts from the night before. Highly recommend! read more

Very regrettable. Small portions and high prices. We ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer which included 5 shrimp for $14.99. The pieces of meat on the entrees were small and mediocre. My wife's mojito was bad. Crabby's was so disappointing that we avoided eating on this strip for the remainder of our stay. It's a tourist trap trust me and avoid. read more

The service here was good. We sat outside upstairs and the view was nice. I enjoyed a Ponce Inlet tap beer. We had the mussels and clams bowl. The clams were good but the mussels were tough and not a lot of flavor. The clam chowder was too salty and tasted too much of ham or bacon. We asked for a little more garlic bread to dip in the sauce and received two pieces for a substantial up charge. The whole experience was just average. read more

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Breakfast was awesome! The French Toast made with Cuban bread delicious. Friday night sat outside and listened to an amazing duo!

Went for lunch on a day trip to St. Augustine, and found Crabby's across the street from pier . I had the Boom Boom tacos they were yummy, although a little spicy for me ( could only eat 2 out of the 3 ). Wife had the stuffed flounder and she really enjoyed it . Mom had coconut shrimp and it was also yummy. Really liked that they had an outdoor upstairs patio and cornhole games street level, I could see hanging out here after a day of surfing. We had one mix up and Mom got Boom Boom shrimp instead of coconut shrimp, but the server took care right away, and didn't charge up for the mix up !! Would like to come back in the spring or summer, seems like a fun place . read more

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My wife and I loved eating lunch here! The restaurant is roomy with both indoor and outdoor seating available. We enjoyed the decor. The material on my booth seat appeared to be flaking, so hopefully they repair that soon. The booth was large and very comfortable. Our server was excellent. I'm sorry her name didn't print out on the receipt. We shared the Oysters 3 ways, and I will say these were the freshest, most tender oysters I've ever had. Each of the 3 different styles were delicious and we were glad we decided to do this to sample all of them instead of ordering one specifically and receiving all 12 of the same type. I had the Bairdi Crab and am not joking when I say how tender and fresh it tasted. We opted to have it fire roasted instead of steamed and highly recommend you do the same! This way it comes with a dusting of old bay spice which just adds to the overall yumminess. My wife loved the grilled shrimp on skewers. I tasted one and was very pleased with the spices and flavor. The parking lot seems ample and the location is awesome if you want to go for a walk on the beach before or after. We will return, perhaps to try their breakfast next, or maybe go for the dinner! read more

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Shrimp nachos outstanding. Wow! Nashville's hot sandwich and Cali chicken Sandwhich both awesome. What a view of the St Augustine beach and games to play like corn hole. This was such a great visit. The server and staff was also friendly and laid back. What a great place to eat and relax!! read more

Crabby's Beachside - Crabbys view to St Augustine beach!!! - Seafood Near Me - St Augustine, Florida

Food 1 star Service 3 stars Ambiance 4 stars (across the street from St John's County Ocean Pier/Beach) Beverages 4 stars (local Ponce Inlet on tap) Not trying to be Crabby, but disappointed in the food served here: their Clam Chowder (bowl $6.99) was hardly eatable (drastically over salted). The NE middle neck clams & PEI mussels were not fresh tasting in their "Big Bowl". For a price of $24.99 I would expect more than 1 piece of garlic toast in their "Big Bowl". Paid $2.99 surcharge for another piece of garlic toast (not garlic bread per the receipt). read more

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Great service and good! Everything we had was yummy and our waitress, LJ was so enthusiastic and cheerful! She made everyone's day!

Nice spot across from the beach with plenty of options on the menu for everyone. Fish dip was good but missed having carrots and celery but enjoyed the hot peppers. Not very busy but food took a while to come Out but we kept entertained playing cornhole out front. Fresh fish for the tacos. read more

We had the best experience eating lunch here and breakfast. I highly recommend this place. Great location. Service was excellent and we really enjoyed the food. read more

Food was okay at best. Prices are pretty much what you would expect from a place right by the water. Service was okay at best. Lots of drama with the waitstaff and it clearly affected how they did their jobs. If your looking for an average to slightly below average restaurant by the ocean then this is your place read more

Nice view from the deck. Onion rings were good, chicken and shrimp three ways were all forgettable. Service was ok, asked for a food accommodation- could not get it right. Would not visit again. read more