Stopped in because we needed a quick bite to eat for my pregnant wife and then I before we hit the gym. Jeff opened the conversation with a big smile and said "Good morning brother, what can I get for you?" and I said man we just need something quick and he said I got just the thing. Within minutes he had ready to go some Blue crab egg rolls and we about melted in our seats eating them. Definitely going back and bringing friends and family when they come to visit. Also, Jeff is the man read more

My GOODNESS is this place GOOD! First off all the customer service is excellent, all of the waitresses were nice even the ones that weren't serving us. The owner came to our table and talked to us about what to order and then preceded to give us three appetizers for free. So far as the food you have to get the crab chowder, it is so creamy and rich with a big lump of crab at the bottom. The crab cake sandwich is huge, basically all crab. The steamed shrimp was some of the best I've ever had and the Crack butter is something you have to try believe me. The crab and cheese eggrolls are a must. We will definitely be back to try the blue crab. They are about to open a food truck soon so be on the look out for that. read more

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Run Don't walk - you can find better locally. Prices are high and portions are small. Service was marginal at best. Normally I don't write a review after a single experience, but this was that poor. The picture is a $15 plate of fish & chips read more

QC Express - This is not a $15 serving of Fish & Chips - Food Trucks Near Me - Hobe Sound , Florida

My wife and I visited there toward the end of February. We were in Stuart to spend the night at a B&B for our anniversary after attending an event in Okeechobee. By the time we got into town we were starving! We found the Quiet Crab on Yelp. Christine was reading the reviews to me and we both agreed it sounded great. When we pulled into the parking lot, we were kind of wondering (if I'm being honest) whether we picked the right place. Nothing wrong particularly, it just looked kind of ordinary from the outside--nestled in between some stores in a strip mall, basically. Boy are we glad we went in! First of all, the staff there are super friendly. Like you-want-to-hangout-with-them friendly. I forgot the main server's name but I'll never forget her caring, genuine "tableside manner". It just made us feel right at home. And that was really nice on a night when we're celebrating our wedding anniversary. We just wanted to relax and that's just how we felt. It was as if we were at her house in terms of how she greeted and took care of us. We ordered the seafood platter and a couple of appetizers. It was all delicious. The platter was plenty for the both of us and, in fact, we couldn't finish it all. I remember commenting to my wife that the massive shrimp seemed to be replicating on our plate somehow because we got WAY more than the "six" that were promised on the menu. I don't remember what my wife's appetizer was, but I had the crab bites. They are crab cakes in the shape of balls a fair bit larger than golf balls. Perfect portion and size. Great for groups, I would think, rather than the typical two large patties you get for crab cakes in other places. The chef/owner came out and chatted with us for a few moments to make sure we were perfectly happy with everything. Super cheery chap and he made us feel even more at home. Everything is fresh there too. So nothing frozen and when they're out, they're out (might want to have an early dinner!). Highly recommend The Quiet Crab if you're in Stuart. Writing this from up in the Tampa area and seeing the picture of the platter again makes me want to head down there for dinner. I tell you what, though, next time we're anywhere NEAR Stuart, I'm going to pitch my better half on swinging by--and I'm pretty sure I know what the answer's gonna be! ;-) read more

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Authentic Eastern Shore crab cakes, Grandma's crab soup, and the real-deal steamed crabs when available. Other seafood delights are innovative and delicious. Owner and Chef Jeff is as authentic as his food! read more

Always fresh and large crab cakes . Reminds us of Chesapeake bay crabcakes. Very little filler like we make Owner is very personable read more

I had a very bad experience with this restaurant. The owner himself replied to my comment and then reported it as well as deleting his own comment before reporting mine. This owner cannot handle criticism Anything he doesn't like he reports it, a little man with a big ego but let's get to the real issue, the poor quality food. The waitress I had was very nice and was by far the best part of the meal. The ambience is definitely a compensation for the lack of quality in the food as well as originality. If you want some good seafood you should definitely go elsewhere, I can tell these comments are all vetted. This is a pretentious man trying to compensate for lack of ability in his food and service. read more

Everything was great! Our server was amazing & the food, service, timeliness of everything was spot on. Enjoyed it! read more

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Well done!! What a great place to get Chesapeake style Blue crabs!! Great staff and ownership!! If you are in the area and love Maryland Crabs Hun go here!!!! The mallets and the bib made me laugh!!! #Blue Crab #Crabshack #thanx Jeff read more

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OMG! Finally we have found the real deal crab cakes and creamy crab soup. The crab cakes were top-notch no filler of any kind all you taste was the pure lump crab meat. The creamy crab soup was exactly what it said it was creamy, and had chunks of crab and delicious. The Owner/Chef was so personable and attentive to all his customers, making sure that the meal that was presented to them was exactly what they expected. This restaurant will definitely be our go-to place whenever we want excellent jumbo lump crab cakes and scrumptious creamy crab soup. read more

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Stumbled upon this gem by accident one day; and upon entering the first time, candidly, we were a little wary cuz it's in a really oldddd plaza. But we sit down and immediately we were joking and laughing with the servers who are all really great and fun! "You HAVE to try the crab bisque", they say, and we do, and ohmygoodness!!!! Just wow!!! And then Jeff (owner and chef) comes out and chats until the servers remind him that he needs to go back in the kitchen and cook . Soo sooo good. read more

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There's NOTHING "quiet" about this food especially the CRAB! The Owner Jeff is a rare find when it comes to finding a restaurant that cooks with passion and love. Man oh man, please don't sleep on this place! The Crab soup is rich, creamy and lumps of tender fresh Crab with a shot of love. I could just drink this soup and be happy. The Egg Crab Rolls...smh. A must order! Just look at the pic of the inside of that roll! Tender Crab and crunchy exterior and don't forget to dip it. The Ahoy plate comes with 2 clusters of Crab legs, sweet and seasoned to perfection, boiled shrimp was seasoned with just the right amount of old bay, added a boiled egg and it too was a sure delight with seasoning, lobster tail so meaty cooked right and lastly corn on the cob. Jeff had so much passion in his food that you could taste the love in every bite. There's a dipping sauce called Crack butter...OMG!!! PLEASE BOTTLE THIS SOON JEFF!!! I was looking for a pillow thereafter. I don't remember the last time I went for a seafood dinner and come away full like that and still didn't break the bank on the prices. Customer service was off the chain! Immediately upon entering the restaurant we were greeted by Courtney that treated us like we were movie stars. She was bubbly, joyful and knowledgeable about the menu and where the food comes from. Never went without a full glass so much so the Waiters were taking turns bringing drinks that one time Courtney had to take away her drink she brought to my husband who already had just gotten a full drink. All I can say is going here made me feel like I was having a celebration dinner. With the love and passion the Owner puts in his food is almost a lost art. Please stop if you're in this area. I drove from Fort Pierce a 30 plus minutes away was sooo worth it to find this hidden gem. I'll be back for sure before I leave this area!!! Don't miss falling in love with seafood done right by Chef Jeff. Stop by... you'll thank me later. read more

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Omg. Soooo glad we came back. Hubby and I were here when they first opened. It was crowded. Good but not great. I admit right here, right now, I was so wrong. Jeff, owner chef, is so enthusiastic. Love that about him. But does that make great food? You bet your crab claws it does. They recently acquired the old sign from Jupiter Crabs. So far so good. We ordered crab bites. Delicious. Hot little bites full, yes full, of crabmeat. We also had creamy crab soup. Really good, with just enough crab meat. Now, onto entrees. Hubby had crabcake with Key West Pinks. Very good, big chunks of crab. Oh yeh. I wanted one crabcake with Old Bay fries. The waitress suggested I order crabcake sandwich, sans bun. Saved a few $$. Overall, the absolute best we've had in Florida. Very very like authentic Maryland crabcakes. Of course, Jeff is from Maryland and knows what we expect. Yes, we'll go back soon read more

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Amazing! It's been over a week and we are still raving loudly about the quiet crab! Just crab... and a few other things are piled only our plates. Just crab make up their crab cakes. I mean seriously, prices are excellent. Service is personable and the quiet crab sneaks into your belly and makes you sooooo happy! Our date night in this quiet little town. The perfect place to get down and dirty with some crab legs and lobster and crab cake and key west shrimp. Straight up - sweetness and fresh. No fillers and none of that junk stuff. You really just have to check out the pictures and try it yourself. Go out of your way to eat here because it is well worth it! Probably the areas best kept secret. You will thank yourself. read more

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The food is amazing! You can tell the guy that runs it really lives what he does! I've been here twice and I'll see you again!

Stop!! And do yourself a favor and make it a point to eat at this amazingly delicious restaurant. The crab legs were anything but "quiet"..but rather an explosion of flavors in your mouth. I chose the fries as the side dish and they did not disappoint either. They were crispy and came with sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning that gave it the perfect kick. Tonight's special was a Poke bowel, which my Hawaiian friend, certified as authentic as it gets East of Oahu!! In short- make The Quiet Crab a 'must do' on your list while in Stuart. The staff and owner are amazing and the food is incredible! As always...you'll thank me later! read more

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So delicious! Best crab cake ever! The food was delicious and it did not even need butter. Their garlic butter is an amazing added bonus. Excellent beer choices and wine on tap! We look forward to seeing you guys again soon. read more

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Tried it last night for the first time and it was really good. It's not fancy, but I will definitely give it 5 stars based on the food and the service. Having lived on the border of Maryland, and enjoyed Maryland crab houses on many occasions, I would say this is a very good replica of that experience. The crab cakes are all crab with little filler, the lobster tail was excellent, and the snow crab legs were well prepared. It is pricy on the main courses, but these are expensive proteins,, so I think it's worth it. Service was top notch. We had at least 3 different servers check in on us to make sure all was good. Looking forward to coming here again. read more

OMG..... I can't say enough about this place!! First of all, the Maryland Cream of Crab Soup is the best crab soup anywhere ... ever!! I swear there are at least two large shredded crab legs in each bowl! So thick, rich and flavorful and at only $8.00 per bowl, get a second one to go for lunch tomorrow. We ordered the fish and chips and the crab legs cluster. Unbelievable the amount of food you get. Best of all is their special secret recipe butter dipping sauce. We've been here several times and they never fail us. Please try them but during season..reservations are a definite must. Small and beach quaint, you can go in shorts and tank top or dress up a tad nicer if you like, but it is definitely a Florida dress attitude place! Love, love this place, move over "Getting Crabby", there's a new crab in town!!!!! read more

This is my first going here I was looking for blue crab. I called the day before actually spoke to the owner Jeff he got my name said he would getting some in on Friday . I called Friday hoping ,,, and to my surprise he answered and said just getting ready to call you So I go to the restaurant meet Jeff and he steamed the crabs I took them home to eat , and this guy knows how to cook them NOT over steamed the meat was still moist the crabs are huge So I am saying if you like blue crab this is your restaurant this is your guy I will definitely be going back to try that crab soup on the menu This is my first going here I was looking for blue crab. I called the day before actually spoke to the owner Jeff he got my name said he would getting some in on Friday . I called Friday hoping ,,, and to my surprise he answered and said just getting ready to call you So I go to the restaurant meet Jeff and he steamed the crabs I took them home to eat , and this guy knows how to cook them NOT over steamed the meat was still moist the crabs are huge So I am saying if you like blue crab this is your restaurant this is your guy I will definitely be going back to try that crab soup on the menu read more

The Quiet Crab is one of those local spots that just keeps getting better and better! Jeff is the owner/chef who makes everyone feel special and welcome! Covid has been rough on restaurants but thankfully for diners, Jeff worked hard and kept this little jewel of a restaurant open! We pre-ordered Maine lobsters stuffed with crab and it was absolutely delicious, as always. We couldn't resist ordering Maryland crab bites, and they didn't disappoint! They were piping hot and wonderful. Reservations on the weekend are essential! read more

QC Express - Crab stuffed Maine lobster - Food Trucks Near Me - Hobe Sound , Florida

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Amazing food. Although, you definitely should call ahead to make sure they have what you're looking for. They seem to sell out of things quick. It's no wonder because all the seafood is top quality. My husband and I had the crab soup, crab cake and 4 snow crab leg clusters with fries to share. We were pleasantly stuffed by the end of the night. Jeff, the owner is a real pleasant guy that came over and introduced himself to tell us a little about the place. It made for a great dinner and company. Iwe will definitely be coming back. read more

QC Express - Snow crab clusters and 5oz crab cake - Food Trucks Near Me - Hobe Sound , Florida

Wow! Talk about a hidden gem. We were craving crab legs and this place hit the spot. Great atmosphere and low key. Love it. Will be back frequently. read more

My Husband and I found this place by accident and wanted to give it a try. WOW everything was absolutely amazing and super super fresh. I'm always afraid to order any crab cakes or lamb crab dishes items at a restaurant because its usually canned, and fishy. Well not The Quite Crab, EVERYTHING was beyond fresh and amazing! They do run out of crabs really fast so we learned when they get their fresh alive crabs in to give them a call and reserve them. After having the cream crab soup (loaded with fresh lamp crab on top) I was totally getting the stuffed Key west Shrimp tails Oh My Goodness so delicious. My Husband had the Trio and that was delicious also! We can't wait to bring our family and friends here! so happy to have a place here in Stuart. ALSO if your friends or family don't like crab/ seafood Jeff the owner/chef he told us he'd be more than happy to prepare another dish like fish, steak, chicken etc which was really nice (but to call ahead a day or 2 to let him know) Staff is also super nice and on it! read more

If you truly enjoy blue crab, there is only one place to eat here in south Florida. Being someone who lived on the eastern shore and caught our own blue crab this is the next best thing without doing the work. The crab cake sandwich is extremely generous in size and contains pure blue lump crab. The soups are better than those in Annapolis. Fish is always fresh catch. Service is always friendly and great. If there is one stop to make in Stuart it's the quiet crab. read more

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A friend told us about this spot so we checked it out last Thursday for dinner. I contacted the restaurant via Facebook a few days prior to see if they would have any blue crab. The owner responded right away and then followed up the morning of the day of our visit. Amazing customer service!!! The food was just as good as the service! We started with fried oysters. They were cooked perfectly with great flavor. So many times fried oysters get overdone or just taste gritty. These were on point! My hubby had the steamed blue crabs and he ate through a dozen + and wanted more. I had the crab cake sandwich. It was also excellent. The crab cake was loaded with meat and perfectly seasoned. We will definitely be back! read more

QC Express - Steamed blue crabs - Food Trucks Near Me - Hobe Sound , Florida

This place should have been in Triple D. This is the kind of hole in the wall looking place that ive been wanting to find. The interior is small, seats maybe 40, and has the feel of a northeastern seafood place. My wife got the two crab cakes dinner. They brought out the plate, which actually turned out to be the crab cake. These cakes were huge and amazingly, were made mostly of crab. The breading was delicious and the peppers and onions diced in added that extra pop of flavor. I had the fish and chips. Couldnt help it, i love fish and chips. The batter was delicious and crispy. The fish was flakey and moist. The owner came out and stopped by each table to talk to everyone. Great guy and very friendly. We will definitely be returning. read more

This place is a MUST if you miss being up north! The decor and video will have you reminiscing about your childhood up north. The smell of fresh seafood and Old Bay seasoning when you walk through the door will make your mouth water! The best Maryland crabs we've have since moving down here back in '94. Jeff the owner will come to your table and when he leaves, you think, I feel like I've known him forever. Do I know him? Haha He remembers his customers and treats everyone like family! Will definitely be back soon! Don't forget to sign the wall to let everyone know you've been there! read more

Another incredible meal today at The Quiet Crab! We can't say enough about your food Jeff, you are one of the best chefs I've ever known. The flavors of your dishes are incredible! We had the crab soup, crab cakes, and key west fried shrimp, all which were incredible! We are looking forward to your food truck! Our waitress was amazing as usual and I'm so sorry I don't remember her name. Looking forward to our next trip there! Thank you for providing us with an incredible lunch on such a beautiful day! read more

Love, love, love this place. Owner is friendly and accommodating and if you love (Maryland) crab recipes, this is perfect! It's a little pricey, but the food is quality and worth it. read more

Delicious delicious We loved our crab ball appetizer and Key West battered shrimp. My husband loved his snow crab. So juicy and flavorful Friendly service and owner visits each table read more

The best MD Old Bay Steamed Blues you'll find this far south of OC. Rest assured. Jeff the owner, will surely introduce himself. Nice atmosphere, super friendly staff...takes you back home. read more

I loved this place, Angela the server is fantastic!!! You gotta want to eat lots of crab...it's fresh and delicious...definitely come here....beer & wine only...come hungry read more

I had a hankering for a soft shell crab sandwich and called every restaurant In the Stuart fl area and this place is the only one that has fresh soft shell crabs. The sandwich was awesome!!! Our waitress Angela(Georgia) was the best ever so gracious and energetic!!!! The owner Jeff came and wanted to be sure we were happy with everything as well. I would recommend this place for everything fresh!!! Thank you for making my night read more

We were pleasantly surprised at the decor as we walked in since the strip mall exterior is unimpressive. The menu specializes in crab but made an incredible fried oyster app. Lightly fried with an incredible batter that stayed thin but crispy with juicy plump oysters inside!! Grandma's crab soup had an abundance of veggies and I can't wait to go back and order the other crab soup that has cream and you can add a scoop of lump crabmeat on top. The waitress was super friendly and attentive the owner? chef came out to see how dinner was. Nice touch!!! read more

QC Express - Love the signage!!! - Food Trucks Near Me - Hobe Sound , Florida

The crab cake, crab soup and fried shrimp are very good! Waitress was very helpful and owner came out and thanked us. Would definitely recommend this place. read more

Met the owner and chef, Jeff. What a fantastic guy. "Nothing is ever frozen, except the ice cream." Service is top notch, as is the food. We will be back soon! read more

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Fresh fresh fresh seafood! Good service and reasonable prices! We will definitely return

Great little find. Food was wonderful and the service was great.i had the stuffed shrimp. It was awesome, the stuffing was all crab meat the shrimp were large and perfectly cooked. I'd given a five star if the ditch the styrofoam glasses. Food is way to good for the fast food feel. I'll be back no matter what! read more

Came in from Montgomery County Maryland. Had the crab cakes. Crab Cakes absolutely very tasteful.. Waitress was so friendly and eager to refill our drinks and keep table cleaned. I highly recommend. read more