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Rustic Inn Crabhouse

Rustic Inn Crabhouse

Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Fort Lauderdale
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    Michelle S.
    "Get the crab sampler!! enough for 2 people and delicious!"(13 Tips)
    Brad H.
    "The garlic crabs are to die for 👍 Key West shrimp is VERY good."(10 Tips)
    Bari M.
    "Best crabs ever!!! Sit outside, knock your mallets for birthdays!"(7 Tips)
    Nathalie💜
    "The best alaskan king crab legs ever"(15 Tips)
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  • Constantinheart icon on user image
    ConstantinJanuary 15, 2017
    It is a bit far from downtowns and beaches. But, don't let this deter you! The food is great, and they have waterfront seating. If you craving some seafood, you will be pleasantly surprised here.
  • Noah W.heart icon on user image
    Noah WeissMarch 21, 2015
    Go crab crazy: get the sampler plate -- big enough for 2 people -- and a crab salad sandwich. Sit outdoors overlooking the canal. And definitely wear a bib.
  • Brad H.heart icon on user image
    Brad HagerMarch 12, 2016
    FRICK'N AWESOME!! Best crabs I have ever had. Get the crab sampler for two, it's AMAZING!! The garlic crabs are to die for 👍 Key West shrimp is VERY good. Get the cornbread too, very yummy 😄❤️
  • ZenFoodsterheart icon on user image
    ZenFoodsterJanuary 6, 2019
    60+yr celeb go-to & A MUST-GO FOR CRAB ❤️’ers! Expect wait, casual svc & loud mallets. Get BEST ALASKAN KING CRAB in US (from “Deadliest Catch!”)! Went 3X IN 1 TRIP..yes, it’s that great!
  • New Times Broward Palm Beach
    The Rustic Inn is a Fort Lauderdale landmark: After 55 years in business, the cavernous restaurant is still packed daily with folks looking to release their aggression on the backs of blue crabs.
  • Jessica
    JessicaMarch 25, 2014
    Stone Claw Crab, Dungenous Crabs, Alaskan King are all amazing. Raw Oysters are huge and fresh (...served properly with horseradish and cocktail sauce). Great seafood, Have fun with the mallets ;)
  • Susan S.heart icon on user image
    Susan SundayFebruary 27, 2022
    Been here 10+ times
    Great old school seafood restaurant. If there’s a wait, just wait. It’s worth it. They have everything. Lots of butter too. Not fancy, full bar, plenty of free parking.
  • Gia G.heart icon on user image
    OMG... The lunch combo platter is amazing. For $15.99 you get two types of crab, crab cake, fries, cole slaw, and grilled veggies. Stuffed but so worth it! Mmm garlic
  • Sarah K.heart icon on user image
    Sarah KlineMarch 24, 2015
    Florida crab claws are in season Oct-May and delicious. Fun fact: when a crab claw is harvested the crab lives on! Goodbye to righty one year then lefty the next. Painful but sustainable!
  • John W.heart icon on user image
    John WhalenJuly 5, 2013
    Got the Admiral platter, it was heavenly. Steak was cooked just right, not fatty and the Alaskan King Crab was perfect and plentiful. Great place to have a fun friend or family meal!
  • Owran G.
    Owran GreenSeptember 20, 2011
    Seafood lovers paradise! The Alaskan King Crabs are mouth watering & very filling. Try the seasoned potatoes & conch fritters, you won't be disappointed. No need dressing up, go casual as you feel.
  • Outside The Box Lifestyle®
    Outside The Box Lifestyle®September 18, 2011
    Seafood lovers paradise! The Alaskan King Crabs are mouth watering & very filling. Try the seasoned potatoes & conch fritters, you won't be disappointed. No need dressing up, go casual as you feel.
  • Hannah C.
    Hannah CastilloDecember 16, 2019
    Rustic Inn is a fun place to go especially for someone who isn't from South Florida. The only bad thing is that they don't have Florida lobster, which sucks if you're trying to be authentic.
  • Ayla S.heart icon on user image
    Ayla SmithMarch 4, 2015
    Crab, crab and more crab. If you have a serious seafood craving then this is the absolute best place to go !
  • New Times Broward Palm Beach
    Best of Broward 2013- Best Kid Friendly Restaurant: Rustic Inn. Don't worry about your kids screaming and embarrassing you in public because at Rustic Inn, they won't even be heard. Read more
  • Melissa G.
    Melissa GDecember 2, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    You need to order the king crab legs or the stone crabs. Both are excellent. The seafood pasta is delicious and gigantic.
  • Jose T.heart icon on user image
    Jose TamayoMay 3, 2015
    Alaska King Crab, oysters, all diferent kind of crab yo can think of. Be prepared to get all into the butter and come hungry.
  • Gwen
    GwenDecember 8, 2012
    What a fun place to eat! We shared a crab sampler and worked very hard and enjoyed every moment. We also shared a bottle of their house wine, woodbridge cabernet. Key lime pie was great, too
  • Ayla S.heart icon on user image
    Ayla SmithFebruary 4, 2015
    Best place to go in south Florida if you have a seafood craving. Huge menu with a lot of delicious options! Very casual place..
  • Kristene M.
    Kristene MellingerOctober 6, 2013
    Mmm I'm a Marylander so I'm very picky about crabs. Was excited to see that they had Maryland crab, then disappointed that they actually didn't. Still an amazing dinner! Great kickoff to my birthday.
  • Dana W.heart icon on user image
    Dana WilliamsAugust 10, 2014
    Garlic crab, golden crab! It's all good. Bisque was so so.
  • Greg S.heart icon on user image
    Greg SchulzDecember 3, 2013
    Appetizer: Fisherman's Platter. Soup: Conch Chowder. Entree: lobster Fra Diavolo, but only if you're sharing it or you can take home the leftovers, because you WILL have them. Excellent.
  • Svetlana G.heart icon on user image
    Svetlana GrizanMay 5, 2013
    Very casual place in terms of dress code, but best crab I've ever tasted. Ask the table next to water and don't wear dress. Oysters were also delicious!
  • VisitLauderdale
    VisitLauderdaleMay 31, 2016
    Enjoy waterfront dining on the dock while savoring world famous garlic crabs. Be sure to check out the kids menu, perfect for family outings!
  • Rachel C.
    Rachel Cano-CooneyNovember 11, 2011
    This is a great place to have seafood, especially crabs! The Garlic Dungeness Crab which they are known for is fantastic!! I would fly back to Ft. Lauderdale just for this!
  • Tere L.heart icon on user image
    Tere LedesmaNovember 26, 2018
    Super Lobster Roll with Coleslaw and a Pickle. Ask for it without a roll with lettuce and its a good low carb option.
  • Don D.heart icon on user image
    Don DiamantOctober 27, 2014
    A great little crab place set right on the intercoastal. A little out of the way but worth the drive.
  • Michelle H.heart icon on user image
    Michelle Hayden ProctorFebruary 15, 2013
    Sit outside on the dock for the best ambiance. And don't you dare leave without wolfing down the best Key Lime Pie in the world!
  • Ayla S.heart icon on user image
    Ayla SmithFebruary 4, 2015
    Best place to go if you have a seafood craving. Huge menu with a lot of delicious options! Very casual place..
  • Chris W.heart icon on user image
    Chris W.February 3, 2017
    was a bit noisy but overall great fun and excellent food. The stuffed jumbo shrimp was awesome.
  • Jason P.
    Jason PurvisApril 29, 2013
    Great selection for crabs. Used to be cheaper and got more for your $$ but then again what place isn't like that these days. Market prices as of 4/25/13:
  • Paulo M.heart icon on user image
    Paulo MendesJanuary 4, 2018
    It’s a casual place, don’t dress up. The food is amazing! Be prepared to eat with your hands
  • Lisa B.heart icon on user image
    Lisa BrewerJanuary 12, 2015
    Restaurant is unique, refurbished barge, sits on the water. Mouthwatering crab. Bibs and mallets aplenty. Don't wear nice clothes...
  • Wei W.
    Wei WangMarch 12, 2012
    4 ppl, 5 appetizers(fried calamari, fried frog legs, fried alligators, conch and half dozens of oysters), 3 orders of garlic crabs, plus 4 soft drinks and beers = $176.xx...
  • Sonja B.heart icon on user image
    Sonja B.December 18, 2018
    Awesome! Great meal selections. Good portions. Sinks in dining area to wash hands after seafood feast!
  • Carlos N.
    Carlos NovoaNovember 11, 2015
    Nice place to have a different moment, good food... Worth the visit...
  • Selah W.heart icon on user image
    Selah WellsJuly 9, 2018
    Everything is good honestly. The food has that fresh sea taste.
  • Francisco A.heart icon on user image
    Messy place to have the best crab legs and oysters! Friendly staff
  • ShancesFoodTour🌮🍣🍲🍜🍟🍾heart icon on user image
    Garlic Golden Crabs are good. The Butterflied Shrimp were previous beaded and frozen. Ribs were microwaved. Just stick with the crabs.
  • Artur R.heart icon on user image
    Artur RudziankovJanuary 16, 2015
    Oysters are amazing, king and queen crab also...
  • Hector P.heart icon on user image
    Hector PazJune 28, 2015
    Crabs, crabs, and more crabs. But also try the lobster Fra Diablo pasta
  • Jake C.heart icon on user image
    Jake CohenNovember 19, 2014
    This place should be a 10. Expect to get messy and be sure to get garlic grabs. Best seafood.
  • Jason D.
    Jason DavisSeptember 23, 2012
    The World Famous Golden Crabs is hands down the best crab I've ever eaten. And I've eaten a LOT of crab!
  • Jesse W.heart icon on user image
    Jesse WilkinsMarch 9, 2019
    Mahi was significantly overcooked and tartar(?) sauce was...not good. Ribs were tender, and fries and coleslaw were pretty good. Biggest issue: Birthday parties are serenaded with pounding mallets.
  • Skywriter11heart icon on user image
    Skywriter11August 25, 2018
    Can’t go wrong with garlic dungeoness and the stuffed shrimp!
  • Antoinette S.heart icon on user image
    Antoinette SymonetteDecember 19, 2014
    I enjoyed the Maryland Crab cakes. The crab cakes were full of crab, moist and flavorful.:-)
  • Sergio S.heart icon on user image
    Sergio SaumaNovember 17, 2018
    All types of Crab and Seafood
  • Sharad R.
    Sharad RajJanuary 31, 2013
    Absolutely delicious. the blackened dolphin was amazing. Soups are good too. Def going back there
  • Dawn B.
    Dawn BurchMay 14, 2013
    Best crab! Love the atmosphere and the mallets. Always hit this spot when I'm in the area!!
  • M T.heart icon on user image
    M TNovember 19, 2012
    Best crab legs I've ever had! Got the dungeness. Lobster tail was overlooked though, stick with the crab.
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