Crab Trap Destin

The Crab Trap Destin is the original Gulf front seafood restaurant. Located at James Lee Park, this busy beach side establishment is perfect for any occasion.

7 / 10
215
ratings
  • Phone

    (850) 654-2722

  • Website

    crabtrapdestin.com

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

3500 Scenic Highway 98 Destin , FL 32541 United States

Reservations No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 76


Keywords:

crab scenic views gumbo grouper sandwich daily specials casual top shelf margaritas beach corn beer dinner lunch appetizers hushpuppies parking red potatoes good for special occasions alcohol
Siera Santos

The key lime pie is PERFECTION. It's consistency is more along the lines of a custard , similar to a flan or crème brûlée , but if you love creamy desserts , you'll regret NOT ordering this.

Joshua Parkinson

The Crab Combo is perfect for 2 and is absolutely delicious. 1lb of snow crab and 1lb of king crab with red potatoes , corn on the cob, and hush puppies .

Chris Weeks

Had a fairly large group during busy season and was sat rather quickly with great service. Food was really good too! WILL BE BACK

Maggie

Forget what ya heard... get that she-crab soup ! Mmmm deeelish! Also, when you order the crab legs don't forget to enjoy your potatoes , corn and HUSH PUPPIES! PS thanks Steve!!

Ashleigh Hall

Love coming here! It is a must when we are in or around Destin. The food is great and the prices are the same as anywhere else! The Crab Trap is one of our favorites!

Ray Hostetler

The Tuna Dip is the best in the area! They smoke it on an Egg Grill.

Phil Noble

Gumbo great, as everyone says. The rest of the food is good and moderately priced and our service was exemplary.

Andrew Montgomery

The Sante Fe Mahi Mahi was a daily special , and absolutely wonderful.

Siera Santos

Our waitress was sweet, patient and friendly . The coconut shrimp was fabulous. The shrimp is caught locally and the dipping sauce was sweet and tangy .

🇪🇺 Ed 🇳🇱 Berrevoets

It has been a while. since we were here. Liked it a lot. No fancy dinner , but great food and friendly staff .

marty boyzuck

Obviously, get the crab ... everything else is just as good!

Daniel Van Wetering

Someone left a tip for the blackened grouper sandwich , its actually called the bronzed grouper , and it was fantastic!! Highly recommended!!

Janice Baldwin

Fun place with the kids. Right on the beach for them to play while you wait with an outside bar . Can it get better that that?

Christen Rowland

Whoever says the sweet tea is disgusting doesn't know how sweet tea should taste. We got the crab dip and liked it but the view is the best part!!

Carter Beach

Right on the beach and beautiful! Always have had good service . Looking forward to eating the gumbo with our next meal!

Eric Stein

Food is great. Drinks are great, if you want the stronger ones DON’T get frozen

Liz Koehler

Whelp other than finding out that i suck at cracking crab shells, I had a great time, service was great and the food was delicious!:)

Zanya

Go to Pompano Joe 's if you want good seafood (only 1.5 miles away on the coast). Crab Trap's crab cakes were average, blackened jumbo shrimp was over seasoned. Calamari appetiser was the best bit.

Jean Horst

Soft shell crab sandwich ! Good decent food. If you're looking for fancy , don't come here. If you want down home fried seafood , this is your place.

AL.com

Order to-go inside and carry your food out back to enjoy your meal sitting at the bar just across the dune line from the main beach . Read more

kenn stoner

Nice table by the ocean. Good food. Ate lunch this time. Enjoyed

Mary Annette K

The best place to eat in Destin! A gorgeous view and delicious crab ! Yum!

Eric Stein

Drinks are great, food is fresh

Bonnie Olson

One of Destin's best kept secrets! Delicious seafood with a beautiful beach location just far enough from the hustle and bustle of the strip.

Mitch Baker

No complaints here! Great food, great service. Get the house grouper . I liked it a lot.

Wesley Dunn

This place is great. Best seafood we have had the whole trip. Try the grilled shrimp with snow crab legs .

Richard Simpson

Service was great (thanks to Tom) and the bronzed Cobia was excellent.

Olivia Fulaytar

The crab dip is Sooo delicious!!! Must eat!!

Bethany Horsley

Crab cakes were amazing along with the grilled shrimp . We had wonderful service!

John A

If you want to ear something other than oysters , order to-go in restaurant & bring it down to beach bar .

Keith Ladd

Kids can play while you wait for your meal.

Neal Haines

Good stuff. Seafood was fresh and the service was good!

Chris

Great seafood , relaxed atmosphere .

Sara R.

If the wahoo is on special it is a must try.

Josh L

Great food, cool spot. Long wait

Kelly Troxell

The crab dip was amazing as were the clam strips !

Cory W

Enjoy the bar at the beach and skip the food completely.

Todd Babineaux

Had the king crab...it was awesome!!

hgpolat

Great view and atmosphere but crap food

ashley carson

The best top shelf margaritas around!!!!

Trent B

Crab trap feast is awesome.. As long as the crab claws are fresh!

Billie Sue Wilson

Very nice sunset . Was in my eyes @ first.

Mark Harrison

Let the kids play on the sand & then watch the waves while you eat!

BECCA SF

The outdoor bar

TIFFANY

The crab legs were cooked perfect but quite a bit on the salty side and three of my crab legs were completely empty with no meat. I got robbed. Food wasn't all that bad but I've had much better.

Casey Pittman

Great seafood gumbo for 29 cents with an entree!

USarmySFCret

Did you know that there is also an iSpy mission near here? Play iSpy on your iPhone to solve. @iSpy

Jason Pence

$15 for two flavorless Pins Coladas ... Gotta love Destin!

Carlton F

Must try the crab cakes .

Secdrick Garland

Great food!

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