Best food, best service. We had Courtney as our server and she took the best care of us with the most positive attitude. Loved my visit here, will be back. read more

Oh my gosh!! I can't say enough good stuff about this restaurant. It's a bit of a drive from downtown St. Augustine, but worth every single minute. First, the restaurant overlooks a beautiful black water creek. There are docks and puh-lenty of parking for your boat and dozens more!! We were warmly greeted at the door and were seated waterfront on the deck as requested. Our server was Sherry, and she was excellent! She was patient, attentive, generous, kind, and gave excellent advice regarding the menu offerings. I ordered a lychee martini and only wish I could have had another. It was really, really good! Just a hint of lychees with a bit of ginger liquor... excellent craft cocktail!! My husband and I shared an entree. I had blackened trigger fish, and he had the fried shrimp. Out sides were corn on the cob and pimento cheese grits. Those grits!!! OMG!! As a G.R.I.T.S. (Girl raised in the South) I can honestly say I've never had better!! The portions were very generous, and the cornbread comes loaded with a scoop of homemade whipped honey butter. Heavenly!! My only disappointment is that I had no room in my belly for dessert, but the cornbread and honey butter WERE dessert. read more

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I honestly don't even know where to start with this review. What began as a normal dinner out turned into one of the most disappointing (and frankly disturbing) dining experiences I've ever had. We came here to celebrate my 18-year-old's birthday, hoping for a nice dinner and a special evening with family. At first, everything seemed fine. We were seated, drinks came out, and our appetizer arrived without any issues, so we expected the rest of the meal to follow shortly after. Unfortunately, that's where things completely fell apart. After finishing our appetizer, we waited... and waited... and waited. A full hour and a half went by and our food still had not arrived. No real explanation, no meaningful updates, and by that point the table was already frustrated and hungry. But what happened next pushed the entire situation from frustrating to completely unacceptable. While we were still sitting there waiting for food, a member of a group of boys at another table decided it was perfectly appropriate to walk over to the edge of the deck and urinate off the side in front of everyone. This wasn't hidden or discreet -- it happened in plain view of the entire dining area. To make it even worse, we had children at our table, including the birthday we were there to celebrate, who witnessed it. I immediately told our server what had just happened, expecting some level of concern or action. Her response was simply "oh okay." That was it. No apology, no attempt to address the situation, no manager coming over -- nothing. At that point, the experience went from poor service to a completely uncomfortable and inappropriate environment. No family celebrating a birthday should have to deal with something like that during what's supposed to be a special night out. Between the hour-and-a-half wait for food, the inappropriate behavior happening right in front of diners, and the completely dismissive response when it was reported, the entire evening was ruined. Extremely disappointing and definitely not an experience I'd ever want to repeat. read more

I hadn't been to Outback Crabshack in over a decade since moving out of state. I was excited to hear they reopened and the new team did not disappoint. The deck overlooking the water was gorgeous, everything was shiny and new. I came on a Monday and unfortunately the snow crabs didn't arrive in their shipment that day. So I opted for the king crab despite the very high market price. It was absolutely delicious and the butter dip was perfect. Service was friendly and they were on top of all of our needs. I look forward to coming back the next time I am in town! read more

Outback Crab Shack - King crab 1 lb. - Seafood Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Way off the beaten path from where we were staying but the menu sounded amazing so off we headed. Drove for miles and miles it seamed. I was amazed we were still in St. Augustine but this was definitely worth the drive. Bonus for us Wednesday is 75 cent oysters! YIPPEE! We were famished and way over ordered but this was our last meal out on the last day of or honeymoon so we got all the goods! one dozen raw, one dozen steamed, conch fritters (the only think that was horrible, Mama Shaw needs to ditch that recipe and try again) Fried oyster platter, Steak tip bites, sides of yellow rice casserole, which was just yellow rice and Datil creamed corn casserole which was too sweet for me but great concept. A very nice outdoor bar with a few swings and a nice view of the water where we saw a gator. Strong Bloody Mary to boot and we were happy happy! We will find this place next time too! read more

Outback Crab Shack - Yes we over ordered and not I'm not unhappy about it! - Seafood Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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We visited for lunch on Tuesday. Service was great, crab soup was amazing. However I strongly suggest you retrain your bartenders. As we sat inside, I had a clear view of the outside bar. The bartender was making what looked like fruity drinks. He poured the drinks and proceeded to pick up several pieces of fruit from the bin WITH HIS BARE HANDS and place in the drinks. No tongs were used. A piece of fruit dropped on the bar and he picked it up - with his hands - and put it in the customers drink. This is disgusting. I watched as he fixed several other drinks - same process, bare hands and never once did he wash his hands - and he handled customer payments and money all why fixing these drinks. DO BETTER. This is a health department violation not to mention just poor hygiene. The gentleman was tall, stocky, dark hair with facial hair. Please retrain!! read more

Killer lobster roll with a pound of the good stuff! Excellent food and service in a delightful atmosphere! read more

Outback Crab Shack - Hot lobster roll...just like in Maine but with a better view! - Seafood Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Such a great summer spot. Sat at the bar on the swings which made the whole experience fun and different from your typical seafood place. The vibe is super laid-back, perfect for hanging out with friends and enjoying the weather. The bar staff were awesome friendly, attentive, and kept the drinks flowing. The coconut shrimp were a standout. Definitely a place I'd come back to for a casual night out by the water. read more

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First time here since they reopened. The atmosphere is great- came on a beautiful Sunday afternoon when they had live music. Made a reservation for a table outside on the patio as it fills up quickly. The service was decent- our waitress was quick to fix an error with our kids food order. Had a large menu of both food and drinks. We ordered a few appetizers with our group (corn nuggets, edamame, oysters). For entrees, we all had a little something different: burgers, fish sandwich, ahi tuna, kids butter noodles, chicken strips). It's a little pricey but the portion sizes were good and we had leftovers. The kids enjoyed walking along the dock and seeing the boats. We would definitely come back more often if we lived a little closer. read more

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We stopped in at Outback Crab Shack on our way into St Augustine. It's a great location right on the river with nice views and lots of space for groups. The service was friendly, but a little slow at times. We tried a lot of different food, and the highlights were the lobster roll, the fried shrimp, and cornbread. Definitely worth the trip. read more

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A few days ago, my family tried Outback Crab Shack for the first time after hearing so much about it. I have to say, this place is an absolute gem! The food was bomb, and everything lived up to the hype. The only thing I'd change is the seating in regards to the booths. They could definitely be a bit more spacious. The tall men in our group had a hard time fitting their knees under the table, so if you're extra tall or extra plump, I'd recommend sitting outside. The service was great, and our waiter was really attentive. The swings at the bar added such a fun, unique touch to the outdoor area. The view of the water was beautiful too, and next time I come, I'll definitely sit outside to enjoy it fully. Outback Crab Shack is owned by the same folks who run Julington Fish House and Oyster Company (which I go to way too often), so I already knew I'd love their fried shrimp. I can confirm they're still the best in the Jacksonville area in my opinion. And if you know me, you know I'm a sucker for truffle fries... these did not disappoint! Overall, this spot perfectly combines great food, a laid-back atmosphere, and that true Florida charm. I'll definitely be back soon and next time by the water! read more

Outback Crab Shack - Fresh Oysters and Lobster Bisque - Seafood Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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We cannot thank Outback Crabshack enough for hosting our kids wedding rehearsal dinner. The service Starla and Caleb provided was beyond phenomenal. We ordered from the menu and also had 25 boils. Our party of 45 waited maybe 20 minutes for fresh and tasty food! Those that couldn't eat seafood had plenty to choose from and it was equally as fresh. Thank you so much for an amazing time. We will keep coming back and will recommend over and over again! 10/10 doesn't feel like enough! read more

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Our server Peyton took good care of us as we had a group of 17 for lunch. The food was well prepared but did take 25-30 minutes to serve us but it was ok as we weren't in a hurry. Outdoor seating on the deck was comfortable. Good music and friendly service. read more

Outback Crab Shack - Outdoor deck - Seafood Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

This place has ambiance especially the out door deck The cocktails delicious the service great and good food! We had a blast

The wait staff was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent! Everything cooked perfectly. We sat outside and although the place was busy and we were a group of five, it didn't take long for our food to arrive. They have everything from burgers to seafood. The oysters were fabulous. The outside was nicely decorated and had ample shade as well as unshaded areas. The inside looked nice. read more

Outback Crab Shack - Delicious food. From burgers and seafood to salads with steak bites. - Seafood Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Sweet remake of this shack! Incredible views and renovations on this place. Same massive boat dock. The menu is upscale. $$$. Sometimes bar staff seems dedicated to ignoring customers sitting right there. Lol. No eye-contact, expressionless faces, minimal interaction. But, hey! Food is fantastic and that view. Yes! read more

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We had a great visit for our anniversary lunch! We sat outside at the bar on a beautiful day. We had the roasted brussels sprouts as an appetizer and then we both had the shrimp, poor boy for lunch and on the side I had their pimento cheese grits. Absolutely fantastic! Our bartender was very personable and on top of it. read more

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Driving up to the restaurant, we saw a very long line of parked cars and thought. Wow! If these cars are for customers, this place must be really good. We were able to find a spot to park on the lot and the hostess told us, yes, they are customers. She said the wait would be 45 minutes, so we sat at the bar and got beers and appetizers. Our beer tenders, Jesse and Steven were great. They were very busy all evening, but were attentive, friendly and got our orders taken quickly. It did take a bit to get the first of four appetizers we ordered, but the atmosphere is good and we were enjoying 2 local beers. We ordered the ahi tuna appetizer which was really good with a tasty wasabi sauce We also ordered the hush puppies with jam, which were very good along with some edamame and shrimp pot stickers. Overall, very good food and very good service and we ordered beignets to go. We also found out as we are leaving, they have a 100 boat dock that gets used a lot by customers who arrive by boat. read more

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We celebrated a birthday there and the staff was so helpful! They offered to keep the cake we brought in the back until we were ready. They cleared the table and brought new silverware and plates before bringing the cake. Everyone was so friendly. Our food took a little longer, but it was worth it and we didn't mind since the the atmosphere outside was so nice. The band they had on March 22 was amazing! We loved it! On our way out multiple staff members offered to take our group picture. Everyone in our party was so impressed with the food and atmosphere! We will be back! read more

This place is awesome! Casual and laid back but also a great layout and fun decor! It was raining so we didn't get to take pictures of the patio but it looked so fun and a great hangout spot for boaters on a hot day! Service was fantastic and the food was delicious! The Brussels sprout appetizer-who knew Brussels with sausage would be divine?? It was soo good! And huge so you could definitely have it as a meal! I got shrimp and French fries and the shrimp breading was perfect and crispy with a great crunch! My mom loved her coconut shrimp too! I can't wait to come back again! It is a great local spot to bring travelers to show them what St augustine really is about! read more

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The food was average, but priced like it was exceptional. While the servers were great, the timing was a problem. Our food arrived about 15 minutes before our drinks came, even though we ordered the drinks about 5 minutes before we ordered our food. If you're seated outside on a nice day, it's hard to beat this place. Unfortunately, we couldn't wait the approximate 20 minutes for an outside table, so opted for immediate seating in their very average dining room. read more

Nice atmosphere. Short wait for bar seating. Chairs at the bar were very comfortable. Ordered a Crab Avocado Cobb Salad and Royal Red Shrimp. Very good. Fresh and delicious. Definitely recommend. read more

Outback Crab Shack - Crab Avocado Cobb Salad. Royal Red Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Jake, paige, Jeremy, brie and Christina, were unbelievable, such great service, we love coming here it is always a great time. See y'all soon! read more

Update.... We go to OB crab shack once or twice a month and usually it is mostly good. We went on Tuesday for lunch and it was not crowded. Service was just ok. Grouper was decent but the mahi was overcooked and old. They told the waitress and not so much as a "I'm sorry". Also the cornbread was very stale and unedible. We will be taking OB off the rotation. For the prices charged the food should be more consistent and when a mistake is made it should be acknowledged and dealt with. read more

Always a great spot. Parking is a premium but there were spots one hour after opening. Outside live music. Lively atmosphere and a laid back attitude. read more

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After all these years, Outback Crab Shack is back open! I'm so glad to see it. I'm going to start with the bad. Parking. It's a mess. Fortunately, there is a lot down the street a little that offers spots and shuttle parking (for a small price), but the whole thing is pretty rough. If you have a boat that's probably the best way to go. We sat at the bar because I desperately wanted to try out the swing seat. They are the cutest! Food was really good. It's really just the thing for some waterfront dining. All of the renovations look really nice and I think it will grow into an awesome staple for the area. read more

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Ordered at 5:15pm and received our food at 8:19pm.. over a 3 hour wait when it wasn't terribly busy. Would've left at 7pm if it weren't to make a point. Absolutely insane. Jake the bartender was great and very apologetic, hate that he had to be a part of it. read more

I was looking for a place to have lunch outdoors and decided to give this place a try. It is a little out of the way, but definitely worth the drive. It sits on Six Mile Creek off of the St. John's River and has a great outdoor deck. The ambiance and vibe are ideal and relaxing. The menu has about twenty appetizers, two soups, four salads, several sandwiches, steamed seafood, and about ten entrees. I decided to go with the lobster roll and I think it was the best one I have ever had. Plenty of lobster meat came on a toasted bun, along with a small cup of melted butter. I poured the melted butter over the lobster and the sandwich was absolutely delicious. The sandwich was also accompanied by French fries. Service was good from Jeana. I would definitely return in the future. read more

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Came here on our first night in St Augustine. Parking lot was pretty packed around 7/8pm. We were seated immediately. Ambiance was nice. Ordered coconut shrimp, hush puppies, outback seafood boil for 2 and a side of corn bread casserole= $75. The seasoning/flavor on the seafood was really good. Probably the best seafood boil we've tasted in a long time. Only gripe is that it took a while for appetizers to come out and the hush puppies weren't served until after dinner was almost done and it was slightly overcooked. Server was apologetic and the hush puppies were free of charge. Overall not bad. More of a 3.5 really. read more

Not surprised that this place would have an hour wait - but it was well worth it. We haven't been here in years but love the renovations. It still has the by the water local seafood feel but on steroids. Food was delicious - the service was great and rhe live music - A+. Shout out to our server Zack for his excellent service. read more

Outback Crab Shack - Fried shrimp, sweet potato fries - Seafood Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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Great atmosphere and great food. Service was amazing as well. I ordered the crab cobb salad; it was delicious.

What an amazing find!!! My friend and I were heading down the road in search of bbq, but pulled a u-turn when we saw this charming restaurant on a small St John's tributary, complete with tie-up dock-boardwalk. First time for both of us, so we decided to order salted edamame to start, and then shared excellent brussels sprouts with balsamic, sausage & added 5 large scallops on top. My friend said they were cooked to perfection, not overdone; same with the sprouts cooked crisp tender. We also added the beef kabobs, grilled tender medium rare as we ordered, with the best chimichurri I've ever eaten. I know we over ordered but everything was so delicious! We had a yummy side of sweet datil corn casserole so different from what we expected, and coconut shrimp. Rarely have I found a place that uses big tender shrimp and makes their own coating! Our fabulous waitress Sarah knew the ingredients they used! she said she also tends bar, and I know I have other friends who love the outdoor bar with swings for excellent cocktails and appetizers. We can't wait to go back with our husbands!!! Soon! The party next to us was friendly and even offered a shot of Crown, but I was the driver and stuck to tea. Just a great ambience, both inside and out. The gentle inside (owner? manager?) offered to take our picture in front of their sign, and he was delighted to hear how much we enjoyed our lunch. A five -plus-star lunch for sure! Chef! Yes, Chef! read more

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Service was good! All the food was AMAZING besides the casserole. Gator bites are always a must for me here! Blacked trigger & scallops... The broccolini is absolutely delicious def a must try. Stuffed grouper I believe also very good! I've been here alot and it's always great!. 4 stars because I've been here probably 20 times since it opened & the womens restroom floor is always gross. So sticky.... read more

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My family and I went to Outback Crabshack for dinner on a weeknight. The service was lacking! The music was extremely loud outside by the bar! The parking is NON-EXISTENT! Patrons have resorted to parking on SR13 *in between* the DO NOT PARK road signs. Not only is this stupid ... it's illegal and VERY DANGEROUS! This creates safety concerns as those guests who DO find a parking spot in the minuscule parking lot cannot see around the cars parked on the roadway in order to safely enter the 2-LANE state road. SOMEONE will end up losing their life or paralyzed because of the idiocy of whomever designed a HUGE restaurant/bar with so few parking spots. The food is average at best and the prices are astronomical for the portions served. It is more than obvious that the patrons are there for the environment and not the flavor of food nor the service received. Outback crabshack is NOT what it used to be! read more

Underwhelming experience before even looking at the menu. We were led to a table that was already seated, then led to a table that only had 2 chairs for a party of 4. We awkwardly stood while the hostess scrambled to gather two chairs, one of them being a rather low plastic patio chair (we were indoors). Waitress was kind and eager to make our experience pleasant. We ordered an old fashioned and hush puppies. The hush puppies were cold and powdery inside, inedible and absolutely horrible. Old fashioned was also returned. We expected a visit from the manager as is customary when things are not going well, instead we were informed that our bill was cleared and "here's a gift card"--- managers passed us more than once but I guess it's not a priority. Pretty baffling experience. read more

Had a lovely dinner at Outback Crab Shack last night. Every single dish was delicious. Took a walk on the pier afterwards and got to admire a gator just chillin' on a log. This will definitely be the spot for taking my out of town guests from now on. read more

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Down and dirty: great outdoor spot on the water but service and food for the price just wasn't worth it. Service: I called to make reservations for my MIL 70th birthday and spoke to a man who "added it to the system". Came day of and they had no record of my reservation. Asked to sit outside and was told they couldn't move tables together because they didn't move well. They moved them as much as they could but it was ridiculous. Our server wasn't very knowledgeable about the menu. We asked specific questions about an item we wanted to order and only ordered based on her answer. Once we got our food, what we got was not what we expected based on the answers from our server. Had to get the item fixed and complete order provided. Food: I ordered the fish and chips. Fish was okay but it was served cold. I got the sweet potato fries and they were okay but also cold. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food but also commented it was cold and not worth the price. Parking: if you don't luck out with a spot in the lot, which is limited, you end up paying $15-$20 for someone to taxi you from a lot down the road. Maybe you'll luck out with a spot on the deck with a boat! Atmosphere: renovations done are nice and clean. Outside area is nice. Should have fans to help with high bug and high heat. read more

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From the moment that we arrived to the moment that we left The Outback Crab Shack our dining experience was outstanding. Our server Jimmy was personable, helpful and was always there when we needed him. Jimmy started us off with the "Bang Bang Shrimp. My wife had the whole fried snapper with truffle fries, and I had the smoked, bone in pork chop with berry compote and goat cheese & chimichurri with broccolini and sweet potato fries. We sat outside on the deck and with the afternoon sun, the breeze and the music it was a powerful addition to a delicious meal. read more

Outback Crab Shack - Whole fried snapper with truffle fries - Seafood Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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So excited they are back! The new spot is such an upgrade. 4.5 stars rounding up to 5 To start, the portions are very decently sized! Nearly everyone I was with ordered the grilled shrimp platter with cheese grits and raved! I sampled of course and while I am not a fan of grits in general, these seemed good! And the shrimp was great. One person got fried shrimp. Also good, but nothing outside the realm of pretty normal fried shrimp. And corn on the cob - which was just swimming in butter but still somehow not quite buttered. And one person got a piece of grilled mahi that was a little dry. I got coconut crusted shrimp (an appetizer) for my meal which was excellent, and the Thai chili sauce was so good! I also ordered a side of fries. Just ok. For dessert we had beignets and key lime pie. Both super delicious. There was a wait even before they opened so be prepared for that. But they move everything along like a well oiled machine and the staff is all incredible, polite, and there to make sure everyone has a great experience. The decor inside is nice! The tables are packed in a little right, so scooting into a booth was... interesting (even for me as a "fun sized" human lol). Very comfy seating though. The dock is nice to walk along while you wait. I can't wait to go back for cooler weather and maybe sit at the outside bar. I will be back for sure. read more

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Great place right oof the water. Best way to come is by water as the parking lot fills up quick. Theres a bit of a wait for your food but it's a beautiful day so no problem. The place is dog friendly love that! The outside bat is big with swing chairs. I ordered clams strips with beers. Came with friends they also got steam clams. Joyce got the Alaskan snow crabs. Everything was great, did I mention the weather was epic and come by boat. If you get Jason as your server you will have a great experience. He was really attentive and honest about our wait due to how busy the were. read more

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