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#6 of 179 Restaurants in Saint Augustine Beach$$ - $$$, American, Bar, Gluten free options+1 904-640-8884+ Add websiteImprove this listing
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sat
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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4.5
Travelers' Choice 2024
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CUISINES
American, Bar, Seafood
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Gluten free options
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Crabby’s Beachside in St. Augustine offers the ultimate coastal dining experience with fresh seafood, tropical drinks, and breathtaking ocean views. Located just steps from the sand, this laid-back restaurant is perfect for families, couples, and anyone looking to enjoy the relaxed vibe of Florida’s Historic Coast. Our menu features a variety of seafood favorites, including Bairdi Crab Legs, Mahi Tacos, Fried Shrimp, and Grouper Sandwiches, along with non-seafood options like Burgers, Steaks, and Chicken. The open-air patio provides the perfect spot to soak in the salty breeze and vibrant beachside atmosphere. Sip on handcrafted cocktails like Crabby’s Rum Punch or a frozen margarita while enjoying the view. With daily specials, friendly service, and a casual, welcoming ambiance, Crabby’s Beachside is an ideal destination for a quick lunch, a romantic sunset dinner, or a fun evening with friends. It’s the perfect place to savor the flavors of St. Augustine’s beautiful coastline.
CUISINES
American, Bar, Seafood
Special Diets
Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
352 reviews
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n8ramz
Toledo1 contribution
Jan 2025 • friends
The food was great, but you can find great food anywhere. Great service is a lot harder to come by. What made our experience great was our server Kayla. She was cheerful, attentive, and enthusiastic. We are from out of state - just passing through - but would definitely come back again. We would go out of our way to dine where someone goes out of there way to make us feel welcome.
Written January 31, 2025
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Cruiser621550
2 contributions
Favorite Review
Dec 2023 • couples
We were pleasantly surprised by an absolutely delicious lunch today at crabby‘s Beachside in Saint Augustine Beach! The waitress Lexi was as nice as could be! My husband had the grouper taco and I had the boom boom shrimp taco which were both so delicious! He also had the clam chowder which was out of this world! It was our first visit and we cannot wait to go back! Our favorite place to go now on the beach side😀
Written December 5, 2023
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Jamie M
Hey Cruiser621550! Thanks so much for your recent review and kind words! We love that you enjoyed your time with us! There's nothing like a delicious meal, along with great service, and we're happy you found both right here with us. We appreciate you stopping in and are delighted to be your new favorite spot to go on the beach! We look forward to seeing you soon again! Cheers! -Jamie M.
Written December 12, 2023
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Mona M
2 contributions
Nov 2024 • family
We made reservations for Thanksgiving 2024 weeks in advance and from that point to today (Thanksgiving Day) the staff at Crabby’s went above and beyond. Our table of eight (8) went with the traditional turkey meal. There was so much tender and moist food; it was delicious. Great service and value for our meal. Great experience! Thank you Crabby’s!
Written November 28, 2024
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Monty D
3 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
It took about 15 minutes to be seated in the main dining area, although tables were plentiful when we arrived. The hostesses seemed confused and disinterested in tending to the patrons. The waitress took our appetizer/entree order in a timely manner. The appetizer (baked Parmesan oysters) was of very poor quality - small oysters that didn’t taste fresh and overwhelmed with cheese and old bay spice. Then we sat and waited, and waited, and waited…………well over an hour. In that time, the dining room filled up and we noticed that none of the other patrons were getting their food, either. There was no communication or attention from our waitress regarding the status of our food or the wait. Ultimately, we paid for our appetizer, got up and left and walked across the street and ordered pizza, where we saw another couple who was in Crabbys as well. It was a terrible experience.
Written March 15, 2024
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Jamie M
Hi Monty D. Thank you for your review. On behalf of our team, I apologize for your recent dining experience. Customer service and guest satisfaction are both top priorities for us and it is clear that we did not live up to our standards during your time with us. It is clear something went awry during your visit and for that I am sorry. Please be on the lookout for a private message from me so I can gain some further insight into your experience and try to right our wrongs from your time with us. We certainly appreciate you stopping in and hope that you'll give us another try in the future to see what we are truly about. Thank you again for your review. -Jamie M.
Written March 18, 2024
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Bikemolly
Lino Lakes817 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
Looks great from the outside but the food was disappointing. We opted to share “The Big Bowl” of PEI Mussels & NE clams. For $24.99 I would expect more than one piece of “garlic toast”. We ordered an order of “garlic bread” for $2.99 so we both could have a little bread with “The Big Bowl” and our bowl of their chowder. The chowder was dramatically oversalted (maybe the bacon-like or ham bits in it?)-so I am happy we just shared a bowl. The Ponce Inlet draft pour beer was an excellent choice. Service was excellent-just wish the food was as well
Written January 10, 2024
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Jamie M
Hi bikemolly, Thank you for your review. While we are certainly happy to read that our team provided you with great service during your visit, we are sorry to read about your meal. Guest satisfaction is a top priority for us, so we hope you were able to speak to your server, or a member of our management team at the time of your visit so they could work to correct any issues for you immediately during your visit, as we never want our guests to leave disappointed. Please be on the lookout from a private message from me so I can gain some further information about your visit and see what went amiss during your time with us. We certainly appreciate your feedback as it allows us to better ourselves, and our team, and we thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We hope that you'll stop back in and give us another try in the future. -Jamie M.
Written January 11, 2024
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410BerryAdventures
McComb11 contributions
Jun 2023 • family
We were seated much later than other families and told it was because we had an odd number of 5… Out waiter, Gabe, was a little lost! He took our son’s water cup, forgot to fill it, and then, tried to grab our DIL’s sprite cup to fill with water, when we mentioned he didn’t get his water. He was very inattentive to our table, but hovered over us when it came time to put in his tip and not giving us an option of less than 18%. The restaurant is nice, but don’t sit under the AC duct work. It “rained” on our kids and my husband the entire time. We mentioned it to Gabe and he just stared at us… Food was ok… We got the stuffed flounder (isn’t stuffed…just a flounder filet laying on top of a crab cake), the key west combo, shrimp and grits, shrimp Alfredo pasta, and crab cake sandwich… we checked out both of the “crabby” appetizers that were house specialities, too. Overall, it was a 1, but I gave a 2 because the outdoor seating area is very nice - corn hold, picture opportunity, couches, etc!
Written June 29, 2023
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Jamie M
Hi there, Thank you for your review. On behalf of our team, I apologize for your recent experience at our piece of paradise. Customer service is a top priority for us so to hear that a member of our team did not exemplify the standards we hold our team members to is certainly disappointing. Our management team will be following up accordingly. A member of our management team should have been notified of your concern with the AC, and I am sorry that the appropriate steps were not taken. I can understand the frustration in having others seated ahead of you, however table availability in a requested seating area does effect wait time, as some sections do have more limited seating options than others, and unfortunately, we are limited to how we can move chairs and adjust seating arrangements so that may indeed have been the cause for the longer wait. Please be on the look out for a private message from me so I can learn the exact details of your visit and try to right our wrongs from your time with us. We certainly appreciate you sharing part of your evening with us and hope you'll give us another try in the future. -Jamie M.
Written July 2, 2023
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John T
1 contribution
Jan 2025 • family
We ordered the seafood boil. Everything was watered down or almost raw. The food was actually inedible. The people behind us were also complaining about the food. Our waitress disappeared on us. They were not busy upstairs at all. Only three tables of people. We had to ask for silverware and only got a fork and one plate. I ate my food out of a plastic basket that was sitting on the table with paper in it. Ugh. After waiting for a while for the waitress to come back, I went and got us knives and another fork. Our families' meals were okay but also undercooked. As I was leaving the restaurant, I went to move out of the way for a lady and cut my head on the metal sign that says, Host Stand. Now bleeding and mad about the dinner, I felt I had to write this review. Being the person I am, I still left our waitress a 20% tip. The manager really needs to see what is going on there, because obviously people are not doing their jobs right, from the cook to the staff. Yeah, I don't think we will be back or recommend this place to anyone. This is the first time I ever wrote a review on anything. I'm also in the service industry and would be embarrassed if this was my business. The table was sticky and the backs of the chairs all ripped. Not a clean place that I would want to serve the public. Take the time to clean the place right and maybe update the chairs or recover them. People do notice these things. I really hope that this was just an off night being New Year's Day, but I doubt it, and I'm willing to sign my name to it!! Mr. and Mrs. John Taggart.
Written January 1, 2025
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John B
46 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
We enjoyed a good meal at Crabby’s last summer and looked forward to returning last week. This time, it was not a good experience. The staff was friendly and the restaurant was nice. My wife ordered three chicken tacos and I ordered the shrimp platter. When the food arrived, I was surprised how small the servings were. My wife’s tacos were about half full in the small tortillas and my shrimp platter consisted of 8 shrimp and a tiny bowl of Mac and cheese. We both also ordered side salads which consisted of lettuce and a few cherry tomatoes. The quality of the food was good but there wasn’t nearly enough of it. The bill, including the tip was $49 and we left hungry. We wound up buying more food afterwards at a different location. I would not recommend Crabby’s.
Written July 23, 2024
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bellavaalicia
Saint Augustine Beach24 contributions
Sep 2023 • family
Three of us went for dinner. We ordered calamari and onion rings. The calamari was very tender and included spicy peppers. The onion ring plate was overloaded and had to bring 1/2 of them home. Two of us ordered the fish and chips dinner. The other meal was the grouper bites, which is actually a starter, but the portion was very large.
Our waiter was Shain, who was very attentive and answered all of our questions. He told us that Crabby's will start serving breakfast this weekend, so we will be sure to return and try that out.
Written September 1, 2023
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Jamie M
Hey bellavaalicia! Thank you for your review! We love that you had an all-around great time here at our piece of paradise. There's certainly nothing like enjoying tasty food, along with great service, and we're happy you found that winning combination right here with us. We appreciate you sharing part of your evening with us and look forward to seeing you again for breakfast! Thanks again for your review! -Jamie M.
Written September 4, 2023
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Deb V
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • none
I had Shrimp and Grits. It was delicious. There were a lot of small shrimps and sausage over cheezy grits. A little spice heat which added to the wonderful flavor. My husband had the Fish and Chips. The fish was just okay. Not much flavor and a little watery. The fries were great.
Alexander waited on our table and he did a great job. So friendly and attentive!
My only complaint was that it took over 30 minutes to get our food and it wasn't even crowded.
Written March 8, 2023
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Jamie M
Hi there! Thank you for your review! There’s nothing like the combination of great service and great food, and we’re happy you found both right here with us. Customer satisfaction is a top priority for us, so while we love that you enjoyed your Shrimp and Grits, we hope you were able to share your feedback with Alexander, or a member of our management team, so they could work to correct any issues with your husband’s meal. Please know that our team is aware of your concern regarding the timing of your food and are working to resolve the issue. We certainly appreciate you sharing part of your day with us and hope to see you again! Cheers!
Written March 14, 2023
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Go565222
2 contributions
Nov 2024 • friends
We were in town for an event and were looking for a place for dinner beforehand. Looked up online some places near the venue & Crabby’s Beachside came up with pretty good ratings so we decided to give it a try & boy we weren’t disappointed! Evan was our waiter and was great. We chatted a minute about the football games on the monitors and before we knew it he has changed one of the channels that was playing our teams game! We placed our order, which didn’t take long. My husband said his steak was one of the best he’s had in a long time. I loved stuffed flounder and to find it on a menu was wonderful. And it did not leave me hanging. It was delicate and flavorful. We will absolutely be back when in the area.
Written November 17, 2024
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ML803
White Plains104 contributions
Aug 2024 • family
Food did not compare to both places next door. I got the grouper sandwich which they claim is a specialty, it was dry and flavorless. Kids chicken fingers were tiny, mostly breading and very little chicken. Service was fine, but they forgot to put in our order so we waited a bit longer, otherwise the server was very nice.
Written August 11, 2024
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Kim N
Elkton2 contributions
Sep 2024 • family
There is zero atmosphere. The wait staff is off. They all appear to be disinterested and spent most of the time socializing with each other and the manager. Explains why the service was so bad.
Took forever to get nachos and the calamari Caesar Salad. The calamari was good, but the salad was swimming in dressing. I couldn't eat it. The nachos had an odd taste and the chips were so saturated and soggy we had to try and eat it with a fork. Both had to have been sitting quite a while in the kitchen.
Really disappointed, will not be going back.
Written September 28, 2024
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WB2332
Florida35 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
This place was terrible! 45 minute wait turned into 1.5 hour wait. Several empty tables visible but they had not been cleared or cleaned. We were seated upstairs, filthy place. Food utensils and trash on the floor and seats of the chairs. Appetizers chonch fritters and grilled oysters arrived burnt and charred. Tried to order the short rib Mac & cheese but they were out. Asked for shrimp Alfredo but evidently they were all out of pasta. Crab stuffed mushrooms had no crab, mahi-mahi was dry and not edible. Scallops were overcooked and dry. Raw oysters were not shucked free from the shell with grit and pieces of the upper shell still on the oysters. Fish tacos were very dry with the tortillas chewy as bubble gum. Adult beverages were watered down and flat. Brought all this to the attention of our waitress, she kept saying the manager was notified and would speak with us. After nearly 3 hours of wasting our time an employee wearing at T-Shirt that read “Staff” met with us indicating he was the manager and wanted to see what food we did not eat. After examining all the dishes he confirmed the food did not appear to be proper and apologized then reduced the bill for us. Fortunately the Circle K convenience store was next door so we could fill the void with junk food.
Written July 6, 2023
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Jamie M
Hi there, Thank you for letting us know of your experience, and on behalf of our entire team, I certainly apologize that your time with us was not everything it should have been. It is clear that you caught us on a night when we were not at our very best, and for that we are certainly sorry. Customer service and satisfaction are both top priorities for us so we're sorry to read that our team did not exemplify those qualities during your visit. We'll be sure to follow up with those staff members in charge of clearing tables to ensure they are upholding our standards for cleaning and clearing tables and apologize that the area in which you were sat had not been cleared appropriately. At times members of our management staff do in fact place a "staff" shirt on if they are working to try and help in the kitchen, which seems to be the case in this instance, and we're happy you were able to share your concerns with him and that he was able to address them for you. We have undergone some recent changes in our kitchen staff and our management team is working to address those changes. Please be on the lookout for a private message from me so that I can learn more about your visit as feedback of any sort is always imperative to ensuring a smooth path going forward. We appreciate you spending some time with us and apologize again for your experience. -Jamie M.
Written July 8, 2023
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sherryd295
Lake in the Hills31 contributions
Oct 2024 • family
Casual restaurant, part of the Crabby's chain. The inside downstairs area has a kind funky vibe that didn't really entice us to stay, but then we sat at the bar, and were glad we did. Wesley was an awesome bartender and all around host. He was funny, gave us great suggestions, took pics for us, and made the outing worthwhile. We were starving and ordered a ridiculous amount of food. Calamari, onion rings (yum!) coconut shrimp, stuffed flounder and chicken nachos. Best part, is if you eat at the bar, a bunch of the regular menu items are only $10 and the draft beers were (I think) about 18-20 oz for $4! Wesley made our visit awesome.
Written October 21, 2024
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