Amazing, seriously amazing. While it took quite a while to be seated even with a reservation (sat night to be fair) it was 100000% worth the wait! Sammy (Uma) our waitress was phenomenal and such a great sales woman lol we started with the smoked fish dip and were blown away at how amazing it was. We both ordered the bardi crab combo and the filet was absolutely delicious! Not to mention the amazing bardi crab. There are three floors and they all have a full service bar so we got our drinks super quick. I fully recommend this place and can't wait to come back! -Z&L read more

It was okay. I've had better seafood literally anywhere else. Service was alright. The establish had a lot of seating but it seems like it could get packed. Especially the parking lot. But it was decent because I was craving crabs. The cluster was pretty small for the price. It could've used more seasoning or flavor. The shrimp was grilled nicely. The rice needs some pizzazz to it. read more

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Eh the wait was pretty Long for a Thursday. Wanted to sit in the outside and listen to the musician was told. I she wasn't taking seats and as we sat waiting watched 3 tables get sat after we checked in, then was told to goto the 3rd floor, which was ok but they only had one elevator going which was a wait kind you we had someone with a disability so otherwise we would have takin the stairs, it took 15 mins to get a drink from the bar, when we finally got to our table things brightened up a bit our server was fast and pleasent, joked with the table offered some suggestions gave us his favorites and was attentive with drinks and refills the lobster tail was big and cooked just right, the crab legs was very filling not a lot to say bad about the food and service all of it was tasty, it was a colder night so while up stairs they had all the windows open and shades drawn up so was a tad bit more then chilly which made the dinner little uneasy But over all was a good time read more

I popped into Crabby's for oysters and dip on an impromptu trip to Clearwater. They were pretty busy but I was able to grab a seat at the bar. I loved the views of the beach and the open air set up. I did not love my food. The Crabbyfellar oysters weren't done and the dip wasn't hot. I took the dip to go with hopes of heating it up back at my hotel. I didn't tell my server that my oysters were undercooked because they were pretty busy and I didn't think anything of it. But I ended up getting pretty sick that night and the only thing I'd had was the oysters and a bite of dip. I threw away the dip, just to be on the safe side. read more

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We ordered for pick up and then ended up returning for drinks. The painkiller and dragonfruit drink were amazing. The music was good and very relaxed vibes. The service at the bar was also really great. We got alligator bites, grouper sandwich, and chicken Caesar salad all good. First time having alligator it was alittle like chicken. read more

This review is solely based off of my experience with takeout. I would go back to sit down to see if anything was different. Okay so we went on a Saturday night so expected it to be busy and it was however that is no reason for us to have waited over an hour for our food, and that was just while at the restaurant. This isn't counting the time we waiting to drive, park, and walk there. And for the amount of time we did wait, we expected the food to be better. Was it bad? No, but not as good as we'd hoped but again, this was takeout so maybe it was better for sitting down. Going back to the parking, if you've never been in this area it gets real busy real fast. It's right across from the pier. There is some parking provided in lots but isn't necessarily free. Drink wise we did one of the buckets which was plenty to share and you could taste the alcohol which we didn't expect. Food wise we got the calamari, oysters 3 ways, and key lime pie. The calamari was alright, oysters were good, but didn't care for the pie. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience and like I said, I would go back to see if it'd be better sitting down. read more

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While the service was great and the location is large enough to accommodate big parties, I would not return. The food was underwhelming for majority of my family and we all tried different things. Most of it was lacking flavor unfortunately. I tried the crab cakes which were basic at best and the sauce did not pair well with the cakes. The fresh veggies were bland and also lacking flavor. A few items that other family members enjoyed were the ribs, salmon and Cajun Alfredo pasta. The others did not enjoy their food. read more

Crabby's Dockside - Crab Cake with Fresh Veggies - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

OMGosh! We are going to crave this place ALL DAY when we're back home in California. We were on vacation in Clearwater and yelped a good lunch place after a fun beach day. We were starving, tired and hot! This was one of the closest restaurants and since we were walking, we chose it just so that we could get there quickly. What a great place! They quickly sat us indoors upstairs since we wanted the AC to cool us down. The server was so friendly and helpful with the menu. She took her time answering our questions and gave us great suggestions. I had never had Grouper and she assured me I would love it. She was right! I ordered it blackened with a side of fries. We also ordered the Boom Boom shrimp tacos. WOW! I'm still dreaming about those puppies. Insanely delicious and fresh. The best shrimp tacos I've ever had by far. The crab legs were the highlight for the rest of my peeps. They were in heaven. All of the sides were amazing as well. It was a fabulous meal and we rolled out of there right back onto the beach and into the ocean. We were thrilled that we didn't sink after such a full belly;) If you're a tourist, look no further! And if you're a local, you already know. read more

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I was worried Crabbys might be a "tourist trap," but boy did this place deliver! They source all their fish locally. The fish and chips were fantastic, or I think they were... It may actually have been the key lime tartar sauce. OMG! This stuff is delicious. Others got tacos and burgers and really enjoyed their meals as well. Great location just across from Pier 60. Three levels of seating, but, having sat on the top, I'd actually recommend street level for people watching and a cool vibe. Trust the reviews! It's a good joint read more

Crabby's Dockside never disappoints! This was another fantastic visit, we sat on the second floor, which has A/C (a huge plus in the Florida heat), and it was cool and comfortable the entire time. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and handled our party of 9 with ease. Drinks stayed full, orders were correct, and she kept everything running smoothly with a smile. This time, I decided to switch things up and go with the chicken tacos instead of seafood, and I'm glad I did. They were packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. Great food, great service, and a comfortable setting with a view, can't ask for more. We'll definitely be back again! read more

Crabby's Dockside - Chicken tacos and coconut rice - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

I go to this restaurant every time we are in Clearwater. I love the views and having the option of being inside or outside, both have views. The food is really good and the waitress was very good. I appreciate her taking the time to take our picture. read more

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Got Grouper?! Man o Man- let me tell ya... this place was absolutely perfect and hit the spot! Since being in Florida, I've been craving for some fried Grouper. I've had it a few years ago, and just haven't been able to find any until hitting the East coast. And it certainly lived up to my craving expectations! My wife and I came here with my 2yr. old Grandbud, right after a trip to the Florida Aquarium. I wanted to take him on the white sandy beach of Clearwater, and took the opportunity to feed the lil' Squid Squirt. We ordered the Fried Grouper, Shrimp, and Calamari and shiver me timbers- it was rock cod solid!! The fries were perfect, and while we waited, the waitress gave us extra fries to munch on. Grams and I ordered the Coconut Mojito and I'll be damned if Tom cruise didn't shake shake shake shake it himself! One heck of a Cocktail. First time ever having a coconut flavor, and you can bet your crabby a$$ that's all I'll be asking for from here on out. All in all, we had a fabulous meal, our server was most patient with us and a somewhat Crabby Grandbud, and it gave us an opportunity to cool our jets for a moment. Thank you for a great experience and especially for that fried Grouper!! As always, Enjoy & Happy Crab Crawling! read more

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Great meal! We sat on the second floor and had a great view. We started with the crab spin dip. Get that!! The clam chowder was very bacon heavy and tasted more of bacon than clam. The fish and chips were nice. The panko breaded cod was light and airy. read more

Crabby's Dockside - Creamy Crab & Spinach Dip - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

Last week we were in Clearwater Beach staying near the marina so decided to try out Crabby's since it was within walking distance. It's got outside and inside seating and inside is 3 levels. We initially elected to go to the 3rd floor. It's open air and it was cold outside due to the cold front so it was not comfortable sitting there. Additionally there was not a very good odor inside there for whatever reason. We elected to move down to the 2nd level, warmer and no odor. I ordered a combination plate that included Mahi and skewered grilled shrimp and my wife ordered the Coconut Shrimp. Both came with salad. Both plates tasted very good, service was good as well. Other than the 3rd floor issues, nothing bad to say. I recommend trying Crabby's. read more

Crabby's Dockside - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

Our experience was not pleasant. While waiting for our table outside, we ordered drinks at the bar. The bartender charged us twice and when we pointed this out, she assured us it had been handled. We asked for a receipt showing that, and she became belligerent, angrily berating us until throwing up her hands and walking away. Now have to deal with this via the credit card company. Not sure if this is a racket, but beware. This soured our dinner. Food was mediocre. Service okay but not attentive. Atmosphere is fun but do yourself a favor and dine next door at Frenchy's. read more

The main reason I picked this place was to see the sunset and seafood. Drinks and service were great. We ordered crab and spinach dip and avocado egg rolls to start. This was delicious. I ordered mah hai grilled sandwiches and fries and fish was a bit dry. My cousin got salad and grilled chicken on it and rum bucket. To go got there so called award winning key lime pie which was very basic to me nothing extraordinary to me. Try for yourself but I probably won't be back. read more

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Had a table of 8 for a Saturday afternoon and they were able to seat us right away on the roof top. Service was slow but it worked out cause it had a great view. Everything we ordered was absolutely divine and I would go back again and try something else. I ordered the hogfish snapper and it was cooked to perfect the flavor was gourmet. I loved their white green sauce I am unsure what it was called but anything dipped in that I would keep eating. Place was decently priced. Great place to come and eat over in Clearwater. read more

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For a place called crabby's there isn't many crab options. I suggest they change their name to Pier 60 as many people come for the experience and view of the sunset of Pier 60. Services is good food is OK. In the last 10 years, they've lost their charm when it comes to the traditional mom and Pop crab House. read more

Crabby's Dockside - Baked Crab & Spinach Dip - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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Great place at the beach and reasonable prices! Here was my experience: Ambiance is a three story beach restaurant, think crab legs and shrimp with more. It was fun and well designed for the views Service: our server was awesome, super funny and unfortunately didn't catch his name. But we were taken care of well despite how busy he was. Food: flavorful and decent food. The $15 32ounce mix drink bucket is where it's at though. Super yummy! Id come back! read more

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I don't love leaving negative reviews but this was not the ideal experience. Came here with my wife and kids, ages 19 and 15. We heard this place was great so we thought we would check it out. The restaurant itself has three levels; outside ground level where a band was playing, inside air conditioned middle level, and upstairs outside but covered. We sat in the middle. The place itself was upbeat, and we waited about 10 min for a restaurant (we had a resy). Once seated our server quickly brought us some water, and my wife and I ordered drinks. My wife had a glass of wine and I had a beer. For dinner, my oldest had chicken fettuccini, and my youngest the Mac n cheese. I had a burger and my wife had the island mahi mahi. Note: I was going to get the fried avocado taco, but my server advised against that. The Mac n cheese and the pasta was just ok, a bit dry. The burger was okay. My wife's fish was dry. I was hoping to get a second beer and my daughter another Mac, but the server seemed to have a lot of tables and could not get to us. This restaurant seems understaffed and the food is just eh. The biggest kicker is that as the sun set the sun blindingly shone through the window. No shades, no way to shield the rays. We asked about it and was told it is what it is. Had to eat the last 25 minutes with sunglasses and menus over our faces. Sorry. No read more

We came here for an early dinner after visiting the nearby aquarium. They have three levels of seating - outdoor/bar on one, indoor with A/C on level two, and rooftop beach views on three. We couldn't decide what to order, and our server was knowledgeable of the menu and super patient. There are no happy hour deals at this location. We went with the Clearwater signatures - Bairdi crab (market price was $33 for 3/4 lb.) and grouper bites ($20). You can get the Bairdi crab traditionally steamed and served with melted butter or fire-roasted with Old Bay seasoning. The Bairdi crab came with two sides - we got cheese grits and mac and cheese ($1 upcharge). Both had similar flavor profiles - I guess that's what happens when you order the cheesiest dishes on the menu ;). I appreciate how they give you wet wipes to clean your hands for the crabs both before and after the meal. They also provide you with the necessary seafood crackers to break into the shells (as a seafood restaurant group, they think of everything). Our crab legs didn't seem as hefty as other tables', but I guess that's the luck of the draw (or rather, un-luck). The grouper bites basket came with fries - the fries were thick and meaty - and served with tartar sauce. Other condiments were already available on the table. Food was tasty and served quickly, and service was attentive. We dined at another Beachside Hospitality Group location earlier in the week, and everything was consistent with the other location. This restaurant group is handling operations well - I'm impressed. Save your receipt - if you read it, they have a 10% discount if you return to any Beachside Hospitality Group restaurants during your stay. They also offer a generous military discount. This was a solid stop to get some local eats, and they had live music playing outside to enhance the ambiance. read more

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Saw this restaurant online and wanted to try it. Parking is horrendous there. We did get sat down right away. When we went to order our food, my wife and I both specifically said, we wanted all the appetizers on our bill. Appetizers came out ,the conk fritters, and the gator bites were okay. The oysters that they ordered, they had to wait for crackers and hot sauce for them. , a manager actually had to come over and bring them over to us. And he was walking around checking on tables. Then when the main courses came out, my wife had to wait for her cracker to break open her crab legs, as they were in the dishwasher??? Dinner food was ok once we got everything we needed to enjoy our dinner. Then, of course, he brought the bill, and I didn't notice at first, but he had split the appetizers between myself and another party. Especially after we told them more than once that we were paying for the appetizers on our bill, Then the other party had told him that he was paying for the other three people, and the one lady he gave her a bill for her dinner which I think he corrected and put on the other guys bill. , if you go there, Do not sit outside, because between the birds and the flies, you spend half your dinner swatting everything away. I think when we are in Clearwater.again, we will probably try somewhere else. read more

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Atmosphere is fun and 2nd flr views are great. Just wish service and food matched. After reading all the reviews I was excited for our meal. Unfortunately not only did I have to get up and flag a waiter to take our order but the food itself was sub par. We had the stuffed flounder, crab cake, chicken Caesar salad and conch fritters. The conch fritters were the only item on the menu with flavor. The crab cake was a flat patty with little taste. The cole slaw salad was drowning. It was a sad meal. read more

We arrived and were seated almost right away, and it was very busy. Our server kept checking in on us and apologizing due to the business and waiting large groups. We really appreciated the attentiveness. We got crab cake and short rib mac and cheese for starters (no photo). Crab cake was pretty good but the short rib Mac and cheese was AMAZING. My boyfriend and I were obsessed with it. Probably the best dish we had there. I would definitely come back just for that. I got the shrimp Alfredo pasta, which is your typical pasta. Nothing special, but tastes good nonetheless. I love garlic bread so I was a little sad that the garlic bread didn't really taste like one. My boyfriend got boom boom shrimp tacos and Atlantic salmon. The "boom boom" sauce kinda tastes like orange chicken sauce but with an interesting after taste, we aren't sure how to describe it. Salmon tasted great! It can be very noisy inside and it can get crowded. We were on the second floor next to a huge group of younger girls with their dads. Will have to say, they were quite loud, but not the restaurants fault. It's a nice and chill place right next to Clearwater beach. We went during a storm so we didn't get to enjoy the view as much. read more

Crabby's Dockside - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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Jasmine is the BEST!!! We have shellfish allergies and she was great and a blessing. We were a group of 6 and she was exceptionally attentive and everyone enjoyed their meal. We were seated on the second door and they are handicapped accessible which was great traveling with our octogenarian . Nice music, plenty of space and also great outdoor seating as well. There is construction but worth the struggle to park. We may be back before we leave. read more

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We are locals now and although Vinny and his amazing View were amazing and his service spectacular, the approach was a bit rough. We walked up the stairs from the parking lot and onto the first floor bar to get barked at by the bartender about stepping up to the hostess station. We were just looking around, trying to gather our thoughts, and imagining what the place would look like in a different time or would with some of our guests. We had barely paused for a three whole missisippies - bark, bark. We took the elevator up to the third floor where we met Vinny. He was spectacular. The view is amazing. I can't even imagine the beauty of the sunset from this location. It's a must-see, for sure. The prices of the drinks are great. There's a lot of seafood here for sure. If that's your thing oysters, yes ma'am, they have them and the fish options are incredible but I still can't get out of my mind that rough greeting we got as we entered crabby's on the first floor. One star for Vinny, one star for the view and one star for the great menu... read more

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This three story restaurant has many seating options. Great unique spot with a wonderful view. We dined on the third floor. There was live music out on the patio at street level and we could hear it perfectly. Our server was fantastic. Knowledgeable and friendly. I had a seasonal beer, which was delicious. My kids have the banana freezes. My youngest daughter didn't like hers and the server took it away and did not charge the bill. I got her something different. I got the hog Fish imperial with mashed potatoes and coconut rice. It was absolutely perfect! My older daughter got the chicken fingers tossed in barbecue sauce with mac & cheese and fries. She really enjoyed it. My youngest got the grilled fish and french fries. She absolutely loved it. 10 out of 10 would recommend! If we are ever back in the Clearwater area, we will definitely stop in again. read more

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Food was just ok, restaurant was as hot and loud. Food was expensive for what it was. Joe was a disappointing meal for all. I would not go back read more

Great bar & grill stop after hanging out at the beach for hours! Typical coastal fried foods are available, and local seafood options as well. The alligator bites came with their own Texas petal sauce, but actually the buffalo sauce and bbq sauce were REALLY good dips for it. They should consider making those dip options for the appetizer!! So tasty!! There are indoor and outdoor seating areas on several floors. Server was friendly and gave extra sauces. read more

Crabby's Dockside - Killer Conch Fritters - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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Went back there for the second time and ordered ribs. Our waiter told us that this item is back after 2 years. It was excellent. It melted in my mouth. Very tasty and delicious. Very large portion. read more

Crabby's Dockside - Baby back ribs - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

DO NOT EAT HERE! Food poisoning reported on Yelp last week. Worst food poisoning I have ever seen. I thought I needed to take my husband to the hospital. They responded with a marketing email address to contact. Marketing took zero accountability and provided no recourse. Several staff at our hotel said Crabby's is known for food poisoning. I would never eat there again and I warn anyone who is considering eating there it is not worth the risk. There are so many choices in the area, don't risk what happened to my husband and others for a piece of seafood you can get somewhere else. read more

Just no. I ordered a $35 Hogfish Imperial dish. The thin, deep-fried fillets tasted like frozen fish. They were topped with a runny bland white sauce on top and a few hunks of crab. The Brussel sprouts were inedible, so overcooked. Very disappointing. read more

I have visited Crabbys a couple of times, and each time was great. I am a huge seafood lover, so the menu definitely catered to me. The location is great, but the parking can be congested. The price of parking isn't that bad though. Our waitress was nice and attentive. We were starving, so we quickly placed out drink and food orders. The drinks came out at a decent time. Even though they were packed, food came out quickly also. They have three floors. We rsvp for whatever came available first. We ended up on they 3rd floor next to the windows, so the view was gorgeous. I ordered the fish and shrimp dinner that came with 2 sides. Everything was really good. I will be back again. read more

Crabby's Dockside - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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Total dog s ! Who the f put tequila in a Long Island? Total bozo bartenders. Dried up old, nasty oysters. Look like they pulled the lemons out of the trashcan. Grouper sandwich didn't even cover the basic A bun.. understand why they call it crabby's. Service sucks. I guess..... location location, location.. only thing they got going for them. read more

Server was very friendly and knowledgeable about menu..The view from the third level was absolutely stunning..Especially at sunset .. Gator Bites were flavorful and the fish and chips hit the spot. read more

Crabby's Dockside - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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We went to the small Crabby's on the hotel side of the beach last night. Antonio was our bartender/server. The view, food and service was excellent We decided to try the Crabby's Dockside tonight. Phrank, third floor, was our awesome bartender! He was engaging, funny and provided great service! Excellent atmosphere and food. Two nights in a row, different locations, same concept, consistently great. Thank you Phrank! See you next year! read more

Crabby's Dockside - This is the beach at Clearwater across from Crabby's. - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

We really enjoyed our meals, from the Cajun pasta, to the scallops and the friend chicken, everything was delicious. I couldn't believe how good the chicken was at a seafood restaurant. As a non seafood eater with a group of seafood lovers, I was pleasantly surprised how good my meal was! We even caught a beautiful sunset while eating. Definitely make a reservation, the line of people waiting was so long! Only negative (and not a huge deal) was that our salads came out about 3 minutes before our meals, but they were jammed so timing was probably just off! read more

We came here last year and loved it so we came back this year! We sat on the top floor overlooking the ocean. The breeze was fabulous! Great service by Javier! Coincidentally he waited on us last year when we came here on vacation! I got the grouper bites basket and they weee delicious! I ate until I almost burst. My husband got the chicken tacos, and said they were very good! read more

Crabby's Dockside - Seated on top floor of Crabby's - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

On our first night at Clearwater Beach, we decided to have dinner and drinks at Crabby Dockside after we did a dolphin tour. Crabby's Dockside just happened to be right next to the marina. The establishment is split into 3 levels with the first floor having an open floor design with majority of the seating outside. This area has the most amount of tables with quite a number of heating lamps. The second floor seems to be way more limited and the only area with a waitlist; this floor is the only one with the closed floor designed as it has large glass windows. My beautiful partner and I got a table on the third floor which is an opened up design with no windows and open views to the surrounding hotels and beach. You just check in at the front desk, and they ask on what floor you would like a table and the wait time if applicable. Once we got off the elevator to the third floor, we were greeted and seated pretty quickly. We started off ordering our drinks. I got the Lime in Coconut float, while my lovely partner got the Crab Trap bucket. My drink was ok, creamy coconut flavor with the distinct taste of lime. Not sure if I'd ever order it again, but it wasn't bad. The Crab Trap had an overpowering alcoholic scent the moment it arrived at our table. A good thing of you are looking to get a nice buzz, but it is a lot to finish. For food, we ordered 3 entrees: No Worried Combo with Mac and cheese and cream corn, Boom Boom Shrimp bites, and Island Mahi Mahi tacos with fries. The No Worries Combo was our favorite part of our dinner on this night. The fried calamari, grouper, and shrimp were exactly what you would expect: lightly battered pieces with a nice light flavor and crispy texture. This order came with our choice of sides; in which, we chose the Mac and Cheese and the Cream Corn and Bacon. My dinner date said the corn was her favorite, and I can definitely see why. A light and creamy flavor profile that was easy to eat. The Mac and cheese was creamy, but didn't really have a nice flavor; quite disappointing if I'm going to be honest. The Boom Boom Shrimp Bites were pretty good. Battered shrimp pieces that is then covered in sauce with a little kick to it. A little change from the deep fried flavors of the No Worries items. Now we come down to our least favorite plate that we ordered. The Island Mahi Mahi tacos. The texture and flavor of the Mahi Mahi was bland and not very good. I also found that there was a bit too much shredded cheese found in each taco. The salsa and mango bites does help the flavor slightly, but doesn't rescue this plate. The server was quick and mostly polite, but we felt she was rushing us towards the end of our meal as she kept coming back and asking us if we need to go boxes more than twice while we were working on our drinks and food still. You figure the atmosphere of these beach side cocktail bars is for people to chill out and enjoy their food and drinks. read more

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Great ambiance and location but the food was not great. My food in particular was so salty I couldn't eat it. I was surprised because I enjoyed the other crabby's so much more. The server was nice and I would say it was good service, they definitely helped and remade it for me. read more