Had such an amazing experience here! The food was absolutely incredible, we got the fried crab claws, oysters, and the red snapper (blackened), and everything was bursting with flavor. And the service was just as wonderful! Paige was so attentive, kind, and genuinely sweet from start to finish. We'll definitely be back! read more

Service was great The waitress was very kind, polite and enthusiastic Food was good The restaurant was a welcoming place and clean read more

This is the type of place that SCREAMS tourist trap. With that being said, Crabs on the beach is still a cool experience. We visited crabs as one of our first stops in Pensacola Beach because our oldest daughter LOVES Crab. We assumed it would be pricier given its location and theme. The hostess staff was extremely friendly, welcoming, and also offered great recommendations for things to do in PB. We were sat quickly in the upper level outside facing the beach. The day we were here, it was pretty hot and humid which I think detracted from our experience as there was not much airflow to keep up cool. The menu is pretty standard, Flounders and Crabs share owners so their menu's are very similar. Flounders is a much better location (IMO) but that is a different convo for a different day. The kids got their shrimp baskets for their meal and they thoroughly enjoyed them, they also ordered soft drinks and were given these cool bucket cups that they got a kick out of. We didn't read the menu, those cups were $3 extra each... I am vegetarian so my options were VERY limited. I think i settled for the Jalapeno hush puppies that were very tasty. My wife and kids also shared a crab plate that had sausage, crab, potatoes, and corn. The Crab plate was way over seasoned and the kids didn't really care for it at all. We ordered a Key Lime Colada and a Bushwacker. Bother were very good. In closing, with Crabs and Flounders so close to one another. I certainly prefer the service and atmosphere of Flounders. You can expect similar food at both thought and Crabs is right on the beach in the Gulf. read more

We'd been at the beach and pier near by most of the day and are looking for a good place to eat where they wouldn't care about our beach attire. We saw signs from the back patio of Crabs staying bathing suits welcome. We quickly saw an outside tiki bar so we went to their outside area. Johnny our bartender was friendly and attentive. He gave us some good drink options and a good menu. We ordered the crab nachos. Everything came out to us quickly. He also gave us a bowl of goldfish crackers to snack on. The nachos portion was huge and we didn't come close to finishing them. They were so good. Our drinks were also good. You can't beat the views. There is also inside seating and bar if you wanted to go inside. read more

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I didn't think I wanted to sit outside, but it was a beautiful night and I don't think they asked, so we were seated outside. Our server seemed very busy when we walked in, so I figured this was going to be the average beach service we're accustomed too. I was wrong, the server quickly wrapped up and made us feel like his biggest priority. I had the crab cake and filet duo and it was one of the best I've ever had. The crab cake was of great quality and they even had a second blue crab claw crab cake next to it that has a different flavor, equally delicious. The filet was also great quality with a nice sauce and a side of asparagus and delicious hush puppies. I can't say enough about the quality, it wasn't expected on the beach. My wife had the founder and said it was also delicious. The kids meal was huge and could've fed two. I'll be back! read more

Crabs on the Beach - Filet and crab cake duo with hush puppies and asparagus. - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

What a delightful surprise!, delicious assortment of seafood and American beach favorites!. The service was a highlight for sure. And keep the drinks flowing. With a wonderful selection of adult beverages it's a total vibe. Great place for families or just grabbing a quick drink and snack. 10/10 recommend read more

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Amazing service from Mel. Ask for her when you eat there sweet as could be and knew the menu front and back and her suggestions were perfect. We stayed there to watch a football game so was there for about three hours and she checked on us every time and kept my daughter smiling the whole time. Food was great their crab balls were sooooo good and my daughter loved the sugar rolls they gave us. We also got the boiled shrimp platter which is a pound and a half of shrimp with potatoes corn sausage for under $30 can't beat that. Food comes very quick and hot. The blueberry lemon drops tasted great and we had several and all taste the exact same which I loved. But seriously thanks Mel for the great service read more

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This has been a go-to spot for us every time we visit Pensacola Beach! Plenty of seating and typical beach restaurant feel to it! Our servers have always been up to standards. Turn around time is pretty good considering it's busy all the time. I got the Gulf Coast Shrimp Boil! Get it with the Ol' Bay seasoning if you are considering it. It's delicious! I think about this meal once a week! (Sigh) read more

Crabs on the Beach - Gulf Coast Shrimp Boil - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

Just Excellent Every time! Service excellent I love sitting outside by the beach under umbrella table read more

Really wished this was a better review , always try to be positive on them and understanding, but we lost a whole day of vacation after going here. I don't take reviews lightly but all three people on our party ate the same appetizer, and then the same dinner from the menu (Crab Cakes) and ALL three of us were extremely sick as soon as we awoken the next day and some awaken during the night with it! Definitely some form of food poisoning, from sweats chills and nausea we all laid in bed sipping Gatorade the next day to recover! Service was great just couldn't give a higher rating after this experience.. the fact we all had the same plate of food and all very sick really narrows it down as we had not ate anything other than snacks on the beach before this .. read more

Crabs on the Beach - Crab Balls - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

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Great beach views! Naked yellowfin tuna blackened cooked Paytin wad an attentive server, refilling my drinks when needed. I sat in upper deck in back - an a/c unit at door made horrible noise my entire dinner. read more

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Despite how busy this spot gets, the staff manages it well! It is perfectly situated in front of the water, they have live music at times, the menu is pretty good and the portions are large. We especially love the playground they have on the sand for bringing your kids. They even have Adirondack chairs set up in case you have younger kids to keep your eye on them. read more

They flat out lied. Actually looked forward to an environmentally responsible restaurant in this plastic ridden town and I was truly let down. read more

Crabs on the Beach - Lies - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

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Delicious, huge portions, outside seating right on the beach. Good service. I will definitely come back! read more

Crabs on the Beach - Crab and shrimp boil - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

We have visited crabs on a few occasions but never rated.. it's always nice. Love to eat under the umbrellas whether it's in summer craziest or like Micca little dorm season.. the food is consistent. And I enjoy that aspect.. prices are good. The service is great and we enjoyed Kimberly today.. she was efficient, knowledgeable, kind and helpful.. read more

You can't miss this place: just look for the huge, red building that pretty much blocks the view. But hey, once you get inside, the windows open up to Pensacola Bay and you get a beautiful look. Crabs on the Beach is very much a party going on. It is fairly loud, there is a lot of swag, and the drinks are huge. If you're feeling saucy, then give the Crabs' Jar O' Rum a look. A mason jar filled with pineapple & orange juice, dark rum, and coconut rum, served over ice and easy to drink. It helps wash down what is run-of-the-mill shrimp and crab, which is not to say that it is low quality, it's just that they could do so much more. Their sushi game has quite a range, both nigiri and sashimi, and is crafted fresh daily. Salmon & yellowfin tuna are featured and the rolls have all kinds of variety. But don't miss the poke bowls featuring tuna, salmon, pickled veggies, and more. The bowls are fresh and sensational, and here's a tip: this might be the best to-go item on the menu, because it's not fried nor hot and the flavors have more time to blend on the way home. Service is good but not great, and seating is plentiful. The view on the second level is pretty spectacular on a sunny day with the calm & shimmering sea laid out before you. Enjoy the view, maybe turn a blind eye to the level of noise, and savor some seafood. *And skip the Crab Nachos. They're overrated and the portion size is obscene, with chip-to-protein ratios that are heavy on the corn side. Lesson learned. read more

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Really blown away by Crabs! It's one of many beach bars on the strip and wasn't expecting anything outstanding but was happily proven wrong. The service was great, happy hour can't be beaten, and drinks were delicious. I loved their frozen key lime drink and love that you can get it in a to go cup for the beach. The oysters were actually so delicious, it was quite unexpected for such a casual spot. Really wish I had time to try the sushi but maybe next time. Love the location, right next to a volleyball court and steps from the beach! read more

Crabs on the Beach - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

Just what we had hoped for in a beachside fresh seafood restaurant. Long line of both locals and travelers which were quickly seated to our pleasant surprise. Very friendly and attentive staff took care of us. Lovely , fun and exciting views of the ocean. Atmosphere was bright colorfully in seafare decor, open air but cool. Food came quickly, hot and very tasteful. We all loved our selection of steaks, fresh seafood and shrimp pasta. We will make Crabs on the Beach an annual regular event on future trips to Pensacola Florida. read more

Crabs on the Beach - Perfectly seasoned and delicious low country boil of fresh crab legs, gulf shrimp, corn and sausage! - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

Walked here unexpectedly and checked to see if it was pet friendly. It certainly was. Also kid friendly. It was pretty awesome. We got to order right on the beach. Umbrella picnic tables with feet in the sand. It was awesome! They also gave us a water bowl. Like whattt!! Super cool! We were just passing through the town and if we come through again, we'll be back! read more

This is the second time we are visiting the same place. We had such a wonderful visit last time we wanted to come back. We ordered bloody Mary's and frozen margaritas, shrimp taco and mango shrimp salad. Our server was Elijah and he was very attentive and kept checking on us. We sat outside and there was a live performance and also presentation by the chef. We were surrounded by very nice people and we felt like home. read more

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Dined with Sarah G and she was the best!! Super positive and fun and definitely attentive but not overbearing with all of her tables. We super duper appreciate her. The atmosphere was great as always and the restaurant was slammed but didn't take long for our food or to be seated. Love it here!! Thank you Sarah read more

Crabs on the Beach - M - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

We all really enjoyed this dining experience. The view of the water from the outdoor balcony seating area is amazing! Our server was fantastic and all the food was delicious! The scallops wrapped in bacon were memorable, I could have eaten another order! read more

Crabs on the Beach - crab trap drink - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

Plus side it's on the water, not a big selection of small meals. Definitely paying to eat on the beach. My meal was good, but too large for someone who was traveling. And not outstanding enough to have leftovers. It's not a pass by, but either be hungry or think about sharing. Service was good. Obviously ambiance is great, you're on the water. read more

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Great food and atmosphere Waiters are patient and restaurant is set up perfectly. Will be back read more

Crabs on the Beach - Yummy honey buns to start - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

Always GREAT food with an amazing view! Beautiful day on Pensacola Beach! Our server, Nevaeh, was the BEST! read more

Crabs on the Beach - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

I don't know where to start! Staff are super nice, food, well I don't know how to describe it! My family and I love it! A whole new experience with seafood! The atmosphere is is awesome also! Oh! Don't for get to purchase one or more Teeshirt for the special on the 23rd of every month! read more

Crabs on the Beach in Pensacola was awesome! We ordered the shrimp nachos and the snow crab and everything was absolutely delicious. The shrimp nachos were loaded and full of flavor, and the snow crab was fresh and perfectly cooked. We ended up doing takeout so we could eat right on the beach, which made the whole experience even better. There's nothing like great seafood with an ocean view. The food traveled well and still tasted amazing. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're in Pensacola! read more

Crabs on the Beach - Alaskan Snow Crab Clusters - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

The two of us were seated immediately on the outside patio. A talented musician played and sang, and we had a beach view with turquoise waters lapping up on the white sand beach. There is a large free parking lot since Crabs is on a public beach. Our server Alexis stopped by, gave us the rundown, and brought us water while we decided what to drink. I had a crabwacker and a water. As expected, it was really a tasty dessert. For our appetizer, we got the crab and shrimp balls that had a catchy name I forgot. It was lunchtime, so my hubby and I split the grouper plate. We had the grouper blackened, a side of French fries, and slaw instead of the asparagus. We asked for a side of starter that we only used for the very blackened pieces of grouper and their fries. We had a treat while on the patio as one of the chefs came out and showed us how he fillets a red snapper. read more

Crabs on the Beach - Patio with music - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

Very nicely themed crab decor! They have an attached gift shop for souvenirs. The strawberry smoothie was a nice nonalcoholic option. The fried honey buns were great! Very filling so be careful!! The appetizers we ordered were the chicken wings and stuffed crabs. Both very delicious. The crab bisque was definitely not for me. It was way too under-seasoned and disappointing. I ordered the crab cake with shrimp and enjoyed it. The pineapple coleslaw was surprisingly very yummy, as someone who doesn't normally like coleslaw! I would definitely order again. My friends all ordered the shrimp boil. As people from Louisiana, we have definitely had better shrimp boils. This one was more just like boiled shrimp. A little underwhelming for being the entree. Our server Isaac was a good server and thorough with the descriptions of the menu! read more

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We are local and I had never tried this place. I didn't realize it was connected to Flounders and McGuires. The food did not disappoint. My mom loved her fried shrimp. I got the shrimp salad and it was HUGE. My only complaint would be you can't eat it easily with so much stuff. I asked for a second plate and took out som of the lettuce so I could mix it up. Shrimp was cooked perfectly. We sat out on the deck and could see the water. We will return. read more

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This restaurant is on a beautiful white sand beach! Our waitress was great and attentive, even though it was clearly busy. The fried fish lacked in seasoning; I actually sprinkled a bit of salt on it to try to make it better. I think the seasoning for the fish went to the fries because those were some of the tastiest fries! The stuffed crabs were the best! I'd go back, specifically, for those! read more

Crabs on the Beach - Southern-Fried Seafood Platter - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

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Overcrowded, food was nothing special, server didn't advice that food is very spicy and kids had hard time eating. I would not go there again. Overall dissatisfied but location is nice. read more

We came here and had a great meal! The server and restaurant are very conscience of allergies. Our son has an egg allergy and was able to enjoy the kids popcorn shrimp, that was very nice and he enjoyed it. The table enjoyed the crab fiery balls and some oysters for apps. For dinner we had snow crab legs, fried shrimp, crab cakes, salad and sushi. Everything was great. The crab was fresh and plentiful. Would come back for sure. Bonus: they had a crab race and they have a place for kids to play. Def a must visit. read more

The food was really good, there are a lot of options. I was nervous that there was only going to be fried food, but they have food options for everyone, including sushi! The cocktails are yummy and reasonable prices. The service was amazing, we had two girls, one was in training, but they were simply amazing and attentive although the place was packed. The manager I must highlight because he exceeded his role to even bring us menus and utensils to the table. Ambiance was nice, they had live music, it was a Friday night we went. I will say the wait is long, but put yourself on the waitlist and it goes by quick. By the way, if you have kids there is a super cool playground where you can see them and it's pretty safe. read more

Crabs on the Beach - Onion Rings, Shrimp Scampi Alfredo Baja Fish Tacos Crabby Keylada Colada Crab-A-Rita shecrab She Crab Soup Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

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View is a 10. Service and food maybe a 6. It's a busy place right on the beach. Open bay windows with a good beach views are great. We ordered off the brunch menu on Sunday, but I believe the entire menu was available. We got the hush puppies appitzer which was good. They do bring out complimentary beinets which were just fried biscuits (but this is Florida not Louisiana so I'll let that slide). The server was nice but busy! A different person brings out your order. They brought out completely the wrong meal for me. I challenged him on it and he still insisted this was the rise and shine I ordered... But it was a crab omelet. Found that out the fun way. Good thing I'm not allergic, I just don't like a lot of seafood. The waiter didn't come back around until plates were nearly finished. Luckily my sons French toast was enough to share because it was a huge plate. My food was disappointing but the rest of the family enjoyed theirs. Yes, I let the server know, but by the time he made it back around, it was way too late. Your on island time, don't be in a hurry. read more

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I love this place! their food and service was great. Should out to Emily who served us on the patio. I highly recommend to sit on their patio as you get an amazing view of the beach. The crab boil and oysters were the best! read more

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Great service and fresh seafood. Its our first time visiting Pensacola, and this place is everything we were looking for. The shrimps were fat and juicy and very well seasoned. Our server was very attentive and they give you free beignets soon as you sit. There's live music so the vibes were great, It's conveniently located by the beach and seafood is fresh as can be. read more

Ordered takeout to avoid the wait. Food was tasty! Had Alaskan crab legs, 2differed ordered grilled fish, boiled shrimp with crab, kids shrimp order and we were pleased. Man ordered grilled fish and didn't have enough but ordered extra crab to share with the group. read more

Great place, another recommendation (Luke). Tons of people but, they have systems in place to keep things moving so wait wasn't bad. Drinks were good. Food 10:10. Sushi was really fresh. Lively atmosphere. Laid back. Our waiter Zach was great! read more

Crabs on the Beach - Shrimp boil - Seafood Near Me - Gulf Breeze, Florida

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Great place to stop and eat. We ate here for lunch so seating was quick and easy. Nice views and breeze from the ocean. The food was delivered quick and tasted crab. The crab legs and shrimp plate were awesome. The beer was cold and had good drink options. The beers did come with a "souvenir" glass as well. The waitress did a great job with our large group. And will be back again. read more