On Wednesday evening I took my Restaurant group to Riggins. We were 10 neighbors from the Valencia Sound Development seated at a long table. Waylon was our waiter. On the whole he did a good job but there were mixed reviews from the group. Let's start with the location....it was a bit hard to find because the building is located behind a Publix shopping plaza. There are a few parking lots around. It's hard to know which door is the entrance. It turns out it's the Red door. It's a small stand alone venue. Very coastal - remember it's basically a fish place. There is a bar that you can eat at or at tables and chairs along the perimeter. This is a fun casual place. Expect to wear a bib and have paper tablecloths. Get your anger out on the shellfish as you hammer the shells off and use your hands in many cases to pull out the fish. All equipment is provided to get the job done. You ARE working for your dinner. One of the neighbors does not eat fish so she was able to get a grilled chicken. Unfortunately, it came out too spicy and she couldn't eat it. Waylon didn't come out to check on us to see if everything went according to expectations. However, to make it up to her, he took it off her check. One of us ordered a beautiful piece of salmon and sides. That was impressive and delicious. I had the PACIFIC CLAMBAKE.. Dungeness Crab, Snow Crab, Shrimp, Corn & Potatoes Admirals. It was a very generous portion. My husband started with French Onion soup and a crab cake. That was a "WOW". All crab - no filler and so delicious. I'll come back to eat that next time. Also I saw a couple of girls eating sushi at the bar and they said it was amazing. It's served on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I would also be very interested in that. None of us had room for dessert. The prices were very fair also. This was a nice change of pace to eat at Riggins. It wasn't overwhelmingly crowded at this time but I know it's crazy on the weekends even for lunch. You should call to make a reservation. And leave your phones home because there's no room for them on the table, and you'll be too busy working to eat your food. lol read more

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Everything ALWAYS goes well. But for blue crab lovers especially, the trick is to stay flexible and understand the amazing breadth of the menu. Unlike a lot of mid-Atlantic crab houses. Florida crab houses are not constrained by statutory menu descriptions of size (small medium large jumbo whale colossal). So they frequently resort to ambiguous descriptions like "#2 Jimmy" NOT SO RIGGINS. Small. medium large jumbo are not only accurate. they are generally understatements of the actual generous sizes, weight and freshness. But if a MD "medium@ masquerading as a small isn't to your liking, they have the freshest crab cakes, imperial and seafood platter (Captains Feast) all at extraordinary value the "surf and Turf" burger combines a hefty fresh ground sirloin cheeseburger with a full sized crab cake (either selling alone at other restaurants nearby for $18-20,) for 17.95 with a side.. We've been loyal admiring patrons for 40 years. To paraphrase Cabaret, "when I go I want to go at Riggins!" read more

FROM FACEBOOK:Heading to Riggins for dinner tomorrow. Any suggestions about the menu? I'm going to start with the Crusted Onion Soup.(Update: We're here now. Enjoying a Heineken, ordered the Crusted Onion Soup & Shrimp Trio with a baked potato Hungry‼) DELICIOUS!! (Ray, THE MOST EXCELLENT server/waiter! So much patience, explained all the meals & prices that we questioned. 5 star service‼) read more

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Local staple to the seafood delicacy of the town! For years my colleagues have spoken wonders about this location saying their crab is heavenly , tastes fabulous and good for family gatherings. Today at the table I choose the mushroom crab and soup- I would not recommend the conch as I have had authentic Bahamian and this was more minestrone when I requested to change to chowder it was fantastic! My friends taught me the skill of breaking the crab and how to have the variety of flavors all in the bucket. Essential for large family gatherings and the house was full of groups. It gets very busy out the door on major holidays but the service was quick, food and as delicious and parking in the future will fill up. read more

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Every single time we visit the area this is a must do stop. We came in for Sunday lunch and was seated immediately. The staff is always super friendly and was happy to have us there. The ambiance was nice and inviting. Restaurant was clean and the music was enjoyable. For food: we started with 3 appetizers. Crab cake, lobster bits, and spinach and artichoke dip. Everything was fresh and a great portions. Their strawberry lemonade is delicious for entrees we got the snow crabs, blue crabs, burger, surf and turf burger and fries. All delicious! Can't wait to come back next trip to try some more menu items. read more

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Yet another excellent visit. Food was fantastic. Service was great! The crab nachos were amazing!! The blue crabs were seasoned and cooked to perfection. I will continue to come back!! read more

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Rigging Crabhouse turned out to be a really pleasant spot for a relaxed seafood meal. I started with the fried soft-shell crab appetizer, which was a standout right away; crispy on the outside, tender inside, and a great way to ease into the meal. The Caesar salad that followed was cold, crisp, and nicely dressed, with that classic, familiar flavor that just feels right with seafood. For my main, I had the blackened mahi-mahi sandwich with a side of rice pilaf and linguine in a light butter-and-oil sauce. The mahi was fresh, nicely seasoned, and cooked just right. The rice pilaf was fluffy and well seasoned without being salty, a simple but solid side that soaked up the flavors from the fish. The linguine was a nice change of pace. It was light, not weighed down with a heavy sauce, with just enough butter and oil to coat the pasta and make it feel comforting without being too rich. I finished with a flaming crème brûlée, which was a fun touch and a nice way to end the meal. The caramelized top had a good crack to it, and the custard underneath was smooth and enjoyable. Overall, it was a comfortable, low-key experience with good food, thoughtful sides, and a dessert that rounded out the whole visit. read more

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Riggins has always been a favorite Had hush puppies, conch fritters to start Then New England Clambake which was wonderful. Service was attentive The noise is at a high level but everyone enjoying themselves read more

Our group had such an awesome time last Saturday night for dinner... There were five of us -we requested a hightop table in the bar area, and between the great service, the great food and the dive bar/crab house vibe, it was an experience to remember! Dave was our waiter (maybe even overheard he was one of the owners?) And he was super informative and helpful in terms of what to order. Hot tip - he asked us if we had reserved any crabs for our Maryland crab order and we hadn't so keep that in mind... They will accept holding crab for your party. We opted to go with a dozen of the large Maryland blue crabs. They are steamed in beer and vinegar and topped with an old bay type seasoning that was not overpowering... You can get butter, garlic, butter vinegar whatever you want on the side, the butter was really a nice touch. They had other sized crabs, including small/medium, jumbo and colossal, but from experience, we know that the smaller the crab, the sweeter the meat, but we didn't want to be picking for hours so we went with the large and we were totally pleased! I would go with the large again! We were with an experienced crab eater, but if we were not, Dave would've given us a demonstration on how to eat it properly and get as much meat out as you can. Four of us shared a dozen crab and a rack of ribs. It was actually the perfect amount of food. Though I could've eaten more crab lol We were there for 2 1/2 hours- I always love a dinner that is the main event! To finish up, we all shared a piece of the Keylime pie and it was very very good. Highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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This review is 3.5 stars...wish Yelp allowed 1/2 stars. Their seafood is really good! I had a crabcake sandwich that was delicious, all crab, no filler. It came with one side, I chose asparagus, it was a large portion. One of my friends had the double lobster tails and really enjoyed them. Another had 1/2 dozen Maryland crabs. When we arrived the staff at the front desk mentioned the berry cobbler, which needed to be ordered 20 minutes in advance and was enough for 2 people. I ordered it and was disappointed. It is enough for 2 people, however it's not a cobbler, it has pie crust on top, which is heavy. Cobbler should have a light, crumbly topping. For $15, they could have given you 2 scoops of ice cream, instead of 1 since 2 people are eating it. read more

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We having been going here from time to time over the years. Recently I won a stone crab dinner for two from an Instagram giveaway. I made a 6:30 reservation for a very busy Friday night. The stone crabs were amazing. I also ordered the French onion soup, Holy Moly delicious. We had two cocktails, which were very good also. If you do not arrive at a early time, their parking lot will probably be full, and you have to park in the supermarket parking lot. They have a separate bar, which is usually packed. For a seafood place , the prices are pretty reasonable. Plenty of items on the menu to choose from. All the appetizers that were coming out all looked very good. Our server was great, a huge thank you to the Riggins owner for doing such a great giveaway. read more

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All crab in the crab cakes!! Loved the fried oysters. Not too fried. The oyster flavor came through. The large coconut shrimp was delicious. Our sides were coleslaw and we upgraded to loaded baked potatoes. Bacon and loads of cheese. The service was impressive. Riggins is an old fashioned Florida staple. The noise can be attributed to the banging of the crabs or lobster claws! It makes the experience that more interesting. Please experience this restaurant!! read more

Such fresh crab here and Dave was the best! We didn't know what to order and he helped us out! Comin back for the crab and for the Dave. read more

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First visit... Love it here. Laid back, authentic, high quality, family atmosphere. Wow, the chow if fresh, delish! Started with Lump Crabmeat Cocktail... great. Heard the Onion Soup was good... it is! The Stuffed Lobster is "stuffed" with their crab cake, placed on top. So good. Sides of Cole Slaw and their Potatoes... perfect. Service from Shana was awesome! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

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Found this restaurant accidentally (just got off the freeway to get gas) and so glad we did! Haven't had Maryland-style crabs since I was up there about twenty years ago. So good and so worth the effort to crack the crabs open. Glad I got the medium size instead of the half-dozen of small crabs, that would have been a lot of work! Unfortunately my fiancée didn't like his order. He really wanted the Admiral Platter but they ran out of king crabs. He got the Riggins Sea Raft instead, not knowing that almost everything was breaded. read more

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Came here with some friends for a late lunch after church. The atmosphere was relaxed, but the service was noticeably slow but we packed our patience. That said, our waitress was very kind and did her best, even though she was clearly overwhelmed by the busy Sunday crowd. I kicked things off with a strawberry margarita with a sugar rim. Sweet, smooth, and surprisingly strong. One was all I needed to start the afternoon off right! For my entrée, I went with the grilled salmon and a loaded baked potato, with scampi butter on the side. It took about an hour for our meals to arrive, which was frustrating, but we made the best of it. The salmon itself was just okay. Cooked well but lacking in flavor. Thankfully, the scampi butter added a nice boost. The real standout of the meal, though, was the loaded baked potato. Hot, hearty, and loaded with toppings. I was satisfied. Overall, the experience was a mixed bag: good company, a tasty drink, and a delicious side, but weighed down by the long wait and underwhelming entrée. I might have to stick to the crab legs here. read more

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First time dining at bar. With Amanda's hospitality, it will not be last. Even the medium blue crabs are meaty and flavored the only way known to a Marylander! I gotta stop typing and enjoy this feast! read more

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Kinda old Florida place or felt like it. Everyone as we came in all very welcoming, pretty awesome! It's a casual place, not loud or crazy. We started with an app of clam strips which we really liked, yummm!! I had the shrimp trio with baked potato and coleslaw.it was okay, the shrimp were butterflied into round which made the fried ones and coconut ones so thin. It was like having just breading, the garlic ones were grilled on a stick tasted not right. Husb had the shrimp and crab pasta, which came with a huge portion of pasta, the seafood was like a cream glob on top. Service was friendly and efficient well above the norm. Looks like the most popular is the blue crab, plenty of options. read more

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4/5 for the long wait over an hour but we did go on Mother's Day. By far the best seafood I've had in a while! Everything was fresh and tasty! The charbroiled oysters were definitely a hit at our table! This is my go to seafood spot now for fresh seafood, you won't be dissappointed! read more

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COLD CRABS with barnacles at a Crabhouse?! We recently picked up 1 dozen blue crabs from Riggins Crab House ($68 w tax), expecting Maryland-style crabs with old bay seasoning and corn, served hot & fresh. What we got was just old crabs--no seasoning, no butter, and lukewarm corn (1 ear). The crabs looked like the bottom of the barrel, dark inside and out, barnacles on claws, and they were stone cold! Multiple claws were cold to the touch. Take a look at disgusting pics. I really dislike spending good money ($68) for what is arguably the "best tasting crab" in the world --blue crabs! And getting shitty crabs - it's disrespectful to Maryland's blue crabs. *I called the restaurant. The woman on the phone wanted to pass me off to someone else. *Their phone etiquette and customer service could use some tweaking as well. read more

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If I could: 4.5 stars for the food; 3 stars for atmosphere; 2 to 2.5 for service. They stock multiple types of crab legs. Most originate in the Pacific Northwest. They looked great, and I'm sure the reason most people come here. Many items list the price as MP. Other servers described the options and the prices, not our waiter. We considered a complete New England style clambake, but the only option on our visit cost $200 because they only had 2.5 pound lobsters. We decided to add the clambake (clams, mussels, shrimp, corn, and potatoes) to a meal -just $15! The crab cakes were wonderful. The large Stone crabs were great too. The burger (not everyone likes seafood) was okay; although it had to be exchanged because it was ordered medium and came out well done the first time. The escargot was strange as it came with mushrooms. There was no bread and crackers were served upon request. We had to request drink refills. The space is large and chopped up into smaller rooms and a bar. The tables are covered with paper that's discarded after each customer. Rather than extra napkins, there are paper towels rolls on each table. The bill came with a 3% operation fee?! Note: the place was very busy, but not too loud. It wasn't hard to hear my tablemates. read more

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Another memorable birthday dinner at Riggins. Tonight we were treated to fresh ice cold stone crabs along with a spread of the usuals. Don't miss the crab stuffed shrimp, steamed lobster, lobster bites, and save room for their berry cobbler. Kids had wings, mussels, and soft shell crab. I don't think we missed Anything and ordered half the menu. Thanks Scott for treating my son extra special and had the whole restaurant singing happy birthday!!! read more

The service was just ok which is what I expected being that it was crowded. The server wasn't very attentive. The crab cake was good, the calamari was ok nothing to write home about. The crab & shrimp linguine can be skipped but the crab cake sandwich was really good and it's served with some really good seasoned fries. read more

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We were greeted and seated within minutes of arriving. This "Old Florida" style restaurant needs a facelift desperately. There are plenty of tables scattered in what I believe is two dining areas. Our server was amazing. Super friendly and consistently checking on our beverages and asking if all was ok. My crab stuffed mushrooms were large and overflowing with crab meat. My broiled lobster tails were huge and also piled high with crab meat. The mixed berry cobbler was a diabetic nightmare. A football sized portion of pastry covered in powdered sugar and ice cream. It was delicious, but I could only eat a few small bites. read more

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The atmosphere here is fun and vibrant, which is why we chose it for a dinner with a party of 13 and had high expectations for the evening. When we first sat down, our waiter was friendly and took our drink order. Unfortunately, when he returned, an entire tray of drinks spilled all over my head and down my shirt. I tried to handle it gracefully, didn't get upset, dried off, and continued with the night. The apology felt rushed and half-hearted, and no manager ever came over to acknowledge what happened or check in, which was disappointing. I was told my meal would be covered, but that was the extent of the response. The food service was also very delayed. Half of our party received their meals, while the other half waited an additional 20 minutes. There was no apology for the uneven timing, only excuses that the chef "only takes five orders at a time." Overall, while the space and energy of the restaurant are great, the service and lack of accountability--especially given the drink spill--really took away from what should have been a special group dinner. read more

Excellent food, perfect service and a beautifully diverse clientele. Skip the hard crabs and try the prepared dishes like the crab imperial or soft shelled crab. read more

Riggins Crabhouse is the real deal. They know their crabs and do a great job sharing their knowledge. It is an informal and lively atmosphere. Eating crabs is messy business, and oh so delicious. Reasonably priced. It is not cheap because you are getting fresh, high quality food. Highly recommend for people who love crab! read more

This place is legit!! I almost want to say it is better than any Maryland Style CrabHouse in actual Maryland. The Ice Water is fantastic too. read more

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Visiting from out of town. Firstly, our server was really kind and provided great service. The only reason I'd give 2 stars. When we were waiting, the blonde middle-aged bartender made a scene in front of us that people (who were also waiting) placed their drinks on a paper tablecloth, which they probably didn't realize setting their drinks there was an issue. She cussed around, slamming the chair about having to change the paper out - loud and in front of us! Then during our meal, a customer bursts in (we are sitting bar side) and is yelling upset about a service issue, that she eats here a lot, and shouldn't be treated a certain way. After the woman walked out, the bartender proceeded to say "so don't come back". Clearly in earshot range of many other customers. Utterly unprofessional and off putting energy. I work in service industry; it's frustrating, yes, but in FRONT of other customers acting this way???? In any case, the food really wasn't great at all. The topping I ordered for my steak was lazily slathered on in the most unappealing fashion. The Filet Mignon was also overdone and clearly cut partially in the center to check for temperature. And I'm paying $55 for this? No salt and pepper for the baked potato either - ummm? The entirety of our entrees were subpar with seasoning. With the exception of the garlic linguini, it was completely lathered with garlic? I didn't even understand what my friend had ordered. Brown sauce with jar garlic... It was inedible. This felt like a cheap chain restaurant in DC, with overpriced food. Again, the server was very pleasant and timely, but I'd never recommend this place. read more

Food was good, LOVED the coleslaw!!! When they say garlic on the crab, they are not kudding! If you aren't a big garlic lady ver you may want to afk them to go easy, for me there's never enough so nobissue. Our server was pleasant and we definitely did not feel rushed. The crabs were well seadoned and the crabcake contained a lot if crab. The oeice is a little steep but honestly didn't mind paying since it was tasty. We went when it opened so it wasn't too noisy. It did get busy as the time wire on. read more

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I recommend this restaurant to everyone. The wait was about 30 minutes but the food was excellent. The waiter was very tentative to what we needed. read more

Service was great!! I had the snapper on my first visit, it was superb. On my second visit I had the grouper, it was even better than the snapper. The best seafood restaurant in Florida, and I am a native Floridian(72+). read more

Food - very good Service - should have been much better Atmosphere - we were a large group crammed into a small space in the bar, not pleasant. It was very stuffy and warm. We would not return to Riggins. read more

Seven of us made reservations a few weeks in advance and met for a casual & messy seafood dinner at Riggins. Riggins has been here for over forty years and I've passed them regularly on the side of I95. The parking lot was very small and we were directed to park behind the Publix supermarket next-door. They have a fresh seafood market on the side. I'm so sorry I've missed them until now! I signed up for their club and noticed they cater and host special events too. I love seafood & the variety of crabs here are overwhelming. The Maryland style crabs offered are steamed blue crabs, garlic crabs, Baltimore crab cakes, crab au gratin, crab stuffed mushrooms, crab dips, soft shell crabs, stone crab claws, snow crabs, Dungeness crabs, king crabs and colossal king crabs had me salivating. There are clambakes with an Atlantic, Pacific, New Orleans and my favorite New England theme available. The reasonably priced conch, New England clam chowder, and Maryland Crab Soup were so appealing. Steak, lobster, chicken, ribs, fish, fried fish, sandwiches and a raw bar filled the huge menu. The wine list was very reasonable. The desserts appeared amazing but we didn't have room for lava cake, cheesecake, peanut butter pie, Tiramisu, nor a sundae. Seven of us had a bite of the chocolate chip cheesecake. We started by sharing conch fritters, which were delicious with mustard sauce. I enjoy a pound and a half of colossal crab legs with corn and coleslaw. Everyone at the table enjoyed their salads, crab stuffed shrimp, crabcakes, snapper.... Chris, our waiter was incredible, service was perfect. There were many large tables with big noisy groups. We walked through four casual dining rooms on the way to our table. The restaurant was packed on the Saturday night, but we were not rushed and enjoyed our meal. read more

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This is NOT a place to go for a romantic dinner or a place known for fine dining. My first time here and it will not be the last. What is is known for is exceptional seafood and great service in a very casual atmosphere. We started with the conch fritters with their mustard sauce. OMG I was in conch fritters heaven! A wow and then some. Their Baltimore crab cakes were to die for. Very much on a par with crab cakes that I have had at the renowned Phillips Crabcakes in Maryland. Their corn on the cob was also very good. My wife had the colossal crab legs. I tried them and boy I could have had more of hers except I was full. We all split their chocolate chip cheese cake. Another wow! One other thing to add here; Chris our waiter was just exceptional and on point about his recommendations. There is not much parking in their lot but you can park in the adjacent Publix lot across the street. It is a 2 minute walk from there to the restaurant. The restaurant was packed on a Saturday night but we were not rushed. We will be back! read more

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Ate at this restaurant many years ago never forget how fresh the oysters where that it still had seaweed on the shells and king crab was delicious. Whenever I go back to Florida I'll make sure to stop again. Highly recommend! I asked for something to take home because I was so impressed with the food and service. Here is the old menu. Lol read more

Old school you can sit down with a plate of steamed blue point crabs Maryland style. Been around for years. There is pretty much nothing you'd want that you can't get at Riggins Crab house oysters, cherry stone clams. Fish galore. Alaskan king crabs lobster Dessert go with the key lime pie For sure. I'm going back soon Service was pleasant efficient and spot on. It's a seafood party. Good smoke fish dip. Can't say enough about Riggins. I'll be rigging up some more seafood there Prices reasonable some items market go and enjoy read more

last time I came here I was very disappointed the crabs were small the service was terrible and the place look dingy my girlfriend convinced me to come back today well talk about Lazarus rising from the dead , it's repainted clean spotless attentive staff and the food was to die for the Maryland crabs juicy tender and succulent corn on the cob was crisp and fresh parsley potatoes came in a bucket and the coleslaw was to die for being the gourmand or maybe it's the glutton that I am I overheard that they had a homemade berry cobbler I figured why the heck not ! let me tell you the thing is enough to feed a family of 10 with a big scoop of ice cream and the berries are all fresh fresh strawberries blueberries and blackberries save room because it's definitely worth it the price wilset you back a few shekels but what the hell you better eat it now before food shortages come in. Anthony my server was knowledgeable sweet even got me an extra crab so I could taste the difference between Maryland and garlic crabs yes get the Maryland with a side of garlic oil much much better read more

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Alyssa is such a good waitress, and so was the food. It feels very comfortable and homey there whether you've been only once or many times!! read more

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Fun little hide a way So happy we found it and appreciated our waitress who had all the answer we needed to order the right way read more

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