Bringing casual, coastal dining to America’s oldest city, Crabby’s Beachside opened its doors across the street from the St. Augustine Beach Pier in 2023. The 13th restaurant in the Florida-based Beachside Hospitality Group, which oversees restaurants in 8 Florida cities, each with their own distinct vibe and atmosphere, but all on or near the water, they pride themselves on being part of the community and their food. They host multiple fundraisers throughout the year, including last year’s Rum Bucket fundraiser which allowed the Beachside team to present a donation check of $1,000 to the local Betty Griffin Center. The team also donated hams and turkeys to the St. John’s Food Pantry during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, as well as running an Amazon Wish List Give Back for St. Johns County’s teachers before the start of the 2023 school year. Everything served at Crabby’s has a story behind it; where it comes from, why it’s special, and why they choose to serve it. They prioritize guest satisfaction, emphasizing portion size and food quality. With a large and varied menu, there is something for everyone.
Their specialty Bairdi Crab, is the largest species of Snow Crab, weighing between 3-5lbs. Their Hogfish Snapper, a local favorite, is harvested by spear gun in the Gulf of Mexico and lightly baked with parmesan cheese and panko crust. The Key West Combo, a Crabby’s specialty, consists of skewered shrimp and Caribbean mahi mahi. In addition to their everyday menu items, Crabby’s Beachside also boasts seasonal specialties, as well as monthly food and drink specials. Looking to start your day at the beach? Crabby’s Beachside serves breakfast 7 days a week, including specialty items such as their Crab Cake Eggs Benedict and Avocado Toast, along with traditional breakfasts such as waffles, pancakes and specialty Chicken and Waffles, tossed in their signature datil pepper maple syrup. Offering daily happy hour specials, you can start and end your day with a delicious meal. Whether you’re looking to sit outside on their covered 2nd-floor patio that overlooks A1A with views of the ocean or enjoy their spacious first and second-floor indoor space, along with outdoor yard games and live entertainment on the weekend, Crabby’s Beachside is the perfect place to sit back, relax and take in St. Augustine Beach.
