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Rustic Inn Crabhouse
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale
"Get the crab sampler!! enough for 2 people and delicious!"(13 Tips)
"The garlic crabs are to die for 👍 Key West shrimp is VERY good."(10 Tips)
"Best crabs ever!!! Sit outside, knock your mallets for birthdays!"(7 Tips)
"The best alaskan king crab legs ever"(15 Tips)
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ConstantinJanuary 15, 2017It 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 WeissMarch 21, 2015Go 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 HagerMarch 12, 2016FRICK'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 😄❤️
ZenFoodsterJanuary 6, 201960+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!
JessicaMarch 25, 2014Stone 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 ;)
New Times Broward Palm BeachAugust 5, 2014The 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.
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 Gustovich (Montecalvo)August 16, 2014OMG... 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 KlineMarch 24, 2015Florida 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 WhalenJuly 5, 2013Got 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 GreenSeptember 20, 2011Seafood 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®September 18, 2011Seafood 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 CastilloDecember 16, 2019Rustic 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 SmithMarch 4, 2015Crab, crab and more crab. If you have a serious seafood craving then this is the absolute best place to go !
- New Times Broward Palm BeachJune 20, 2013Best 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
Jose TamayoMay 3, 2015Alaska King Crab, oysters, all diferent kind of crab yo can think of. Be prepared to get all into the butter and come hungry.
GwenDecember 8, 2012What 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 SmithFebruary 4, 2015Best place to go in south Florida if you have a seafood craving. Huge menu with a lot of delicious options! Very casual place..
You need to order the king crab legs or the stone crabs. Both are excellent. The seafood pasta is delicious and gigantic.
Kristene MellingerOctober 6, 2013Mmm 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.
Greg SchulzDecember 3, 2013Appetizer: 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 GrizanMay 5, 2013Very 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!
VisitLauderdaleMay 31, 2016Enjoy waterfront dining on the dock while savoring world famous garlic crabs. Be sure to check out the kids menu, perfect for family outings!
Tere LedesmaNovember 26, 2018Super Lobster Roll with Coleslaw and a Pickle. Ask for it without a roll with lettuce and its a good low carb option.
Rachel Cano-CooneyNovember 11, 2011This 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!
Don DiamantOctober 27, 2014A great little crab place set right on the intercoastal. A little out of the way but worth the drive.
Michelle Hayden ProctorFebruary 15, 2013Sit 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 SmithFebruary 4, 2015Best place to go if you have a seafood craving. Huge menu with a lot of delicious options! Very casual place..
Chris W.February 3, 2017was a bit noisy but overall great fun and excellent food. The stuffed jumbo shrimp was awesome.
Jason PurvisApril 29, 2013Great 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 MendesJanuary 4, 2018It’s a casual place, don’t dress up. The food is amazing! Be prepared to eat with your hands
Lisa BrewerJanuary 12, 2015Restaurant is unique, refurbished barge, sits on the water. Mouthwatering crab. Bibs and mallets aplenty. Don't wear nice clothes...
Sonja B.December 18, 2018Awesome! Great meal selections. Good portions. Sinks in dining area to wash hands after seafood feast!
Wei WangMarch 12, 20124 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...
ShancesFoodTour🌮🍣🍲🍜🍟🍾September 21, 2013Garlic Golden Crabs are good. The Butterflied Shrimp were previous beaded and frozen. Ribs were microwaved. Just stick with the crabs.
Jake CohenNovember 19, 2014This place should be a 10. Expect to get messy and be sure to get garlic grabs. Best seafood.
Jason DavisSeptember 23, 2012The World Famous Golden Crabs is hands down the best crab I've ever eaten. And I've eaten a LOT of crab!
Jesse WilkinsMarch 9, 2019Mahi 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.
Antoinette SymonetteDecember 19, 2014I enjoyed the Maryland Crab cakes. The crab cakes were full of crab, moist and flavorful.:-)
Dawn BurchMay 14, 2013Best crab! Love the atmosphere and the mallets. Always hit this spot when I'm in the area!!
M TNovember 19, 2012Best crab legs I've ever had! Got the dungeness. Lobster tail was overlooked though, stick with the crab.
Sharad RajJanuary 31, 2013Absolutely delicious. the blackened dolphin was amazing. Soups are good too. Def going back there
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The Rustic Inn is the best crab house and waterfront seafood restaurant in South Florida.
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- Mon–Sat
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–9:00 PM
(954) 842-2804
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