Crabby's Dockside Clearwater

We’ve visited the Clearwater Beach area five times now and have driven past this restaurant on the Causeway countless times. We always meant to try it, but ended up at nearby spots like Cabanas and Hogan’s Hangout instead. Thankfully, after a boat tour near the parking lot, we finally decided to stop in — and we’re so glad we did! We were warmly greeted and seated upstairs on the 2nd floor, which offered a great elevated view. Just watch out for some incoming birds from time to time, who manage to get through the open spaces. They're pretty harmless. Our server was fantastic — attentive, friendly, and full of excellent menu recommendations. The food did not disappoint. We absolutely loved the gator bites with stone sauce, fresh raw oysters, crispy fish and chips, and the salad. Everything was flavorful and well-prepared. This restaurant is now on our must-visit list for Clearwater Beach. Highly recommended for anyone looking for good food and a nice view in the area!

Overall we really enjoyed our dinner with Crabby's! My husband enjoyed the crab legs and grouper. My mixed drink (pina colada) was refreshing and beautiful. I did feel I should have ordered local fish in my own dinner for maximum flavor and texture, but overall it was a good meal. The service was impeccable, I was beyond pleased with Justin. Well done!

Amazing views, food, and service! On our first trip to Clearwater, we decided to try Crabby's Dockside. We took the elevator up to the third floor and were blown away by the beautiful views. Our server, Jay, was phenomenal. As a customer service manager, I always notice great service, and Jay delivered. He gave helpful suggestions and checked on us numerous times, even when it was busy. The food was great, and the mocktails were just as good. We loved it so much that we came back two more times! The food was just as delicious each visit, and the sunsets were out of this world. Thank you, Jay, for making our trip so memorable. Highly recommend, and be sure to ask for him if you can!

Crabby’s Dockside in Clearwater Beach absolutely blew us away! From start to finish, this was hands-down one of the best seafood meals we’ve had in Florida. I ordered the blackened grouper and shrimp, while my wife went with the combo featuring grouper, shrimp, and crab. Everything tasted amazingly fresh and perfectly cooked, but the crab was the absolute star of the show. It was so fresh, sweet, and delicious that my wife almost shed a tear! Our server, Justin, provided top-notch service—he was super friendly, extremely attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. We wrapped up the night with their key lime pie, which is a total must-have when you're in Florida. Perfect balance of sweet and tart! If you’re anywhere near Clearwater, do not pass this place up. Incredible food, great atmosphere, and fantastic service. 5 stars all the way!