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The Crab Trap


The Crab Trap
31 North 2nd Street Ferdinand Beach
Amelia Island, FL 32034-4101
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#8 of 101 restaurants in Amelia Island
  • Address: 31 North 2nd Street, Ferdinand Beach, Amelia Island, FL 32034-4101
  • Phone:  (904) 261-4749
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http://www.ameliamaritime.com/tour/restaurants.html Friendliest atmosphere in town. Dinner served 7 days a week starting at 5:00 p.m. Serving...... more » http://www.ameliamaritime.com/tour/restaurants.html Friendliest atmosphere in town. Dinner served 7 days a week starting at 5:00 p.m. Serving fresh local seafood: blackened, broiled, grilled or fried; also chicken; steaks; and raw oysters year 'round. Entrees from $8.95 to $16.95. Beer, wine, cocktails. Casual dress. Pub bar located upstairs looking over the Intercoastal Waterway. Seasonal entertainment in the upstairs lounge. Closed on Tuesdays October 1st through March 1st. All major credit cards accepted. Family-owned and operated since 1979. 31 North 2nd Street. 261-4749. « less
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“Worst food I have tasted and SLOW”
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1 of 5 stars
songg07 1 contribution
austin
Feb 23, 2009

My daughter, granddaughter and I visited the Crabtrap on a Friday night which was February 20,2009 when the island was quite busy. We did not have to wait to get a table which should have been our first clue. We ordered the crab soup and crab and fish burgers. The crab soup came which seemed to be made from watered... more

“Great food and atmosphere”
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5 of 5 stars
vandivers 8 contributions
Huntsville, AL
Feb 8, 2009

The food was great! Meal started with a free frish dip appetizer (coupon found in travel book), wonderful. My husband had the all you can eat crab and it was fantastic. I enjoyed a grilled fish that was recommended by our waitress and I loved it. Great atmosphere. Was like eating with family. more

“Very poor quality food at high prices.”
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1 of 5 stars
gscala 1 contribution
Long Beach
Dec 8, 2008

The reviews rating this restaurant anything above a one star must have been submitted by the owners and their friends. We had the shrimp appetizer, a fish/crabcake combo and the soft shell crab. All of it was very poorly prepared with poor ingredients and the frying was done in oil that should have been changed long ago. Too expensive at... more

“OK for a drink”
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2 of 5 stars
pitahead 9 contributions
Florida
Dec 1, 2008

As a local, I hate to say that this is not a worthy eatery. It has its charm and is ok for a casual place to stop for a drink and maybe an appetizer. But the food is not really very good. The place is starting to show its age. Those french fries that the ther people mentioned are gross.... more

“Where's the Crab?”
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3 of 5 stars
travelwith62 6 contributions
United States
Sep 26, 2008

the ambiance of the restaurant was nice, the staff was attentive - but the food was expensive and crab was nearly non-existant on the menu. more

“Great food and atmosphere”
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5 of 5 stars
alan067 7 contributions
Georgia
Jul 23, 2008

We ate on a Sunday night and were seated quickly after about a 15 minute wait. The waiter was great, the service was great and the food was exceptional. We had shrimp, which were fresh and so many I could not eat all of them. My daughter had the crab legs and they were great. Overall we had a great... more

“Should be called, "The Crab Time Trap"!”
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1 of 5 stars
SquirrellyBearzzzz 1 contribution
24502
Jul 19, 2008

Took 45 minutes to get seated. When we got seated up stairs, it smelled like piss! I was like wtf is that odor masked by Pinesol? When we got seated someone to the left of us had their order screwed up and they had to get the manager to fix the issue. Our waitress was a total sour-puss with a... more

“Great food”
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4 of 5 stars
baybay2001 49 contributions
New York
May 18, 2008

My husband and I enjoyed a very good dinner here on a recent Thursday night. The place was very crowded, and the service kept up with the pace quite well. It has a rustic, very family-friendly atmosphere. I had an entree of grilled shrimp with cheese grits and hush puppies, all of which were excellent. The shrimp were tender and... more

“A must eat!”
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4 of 5 stars
goodfoodseeker19 1 contribution
Hebron, KY
May 14, 2008

Great seafood! A great affordable restaurant you cannot miss. more

“Its Worth The Drive”
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4 of 5 stars
hygemoma 1 contribution
Bryceville
Jan 17, 2008

We have been there 3 times. We drive about an hour to get there. the food has always been excellent. I have the fried shrimp. It is well seasoned. my husband gets the seafood casarole. Which is very tastey... A must when visiting Amelia Island. more

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The Crab Trap Address

31 North 2nd Street, Ferdinand Beach, Amelia Island, FL 32034-4101
Tel: (904) 261-4749
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.