Crabs We Got ’em
Crabs We Got ’em in Pensacola Beach, Florida was a fast family favorite. It is the epitome of the kitschy seafood restaurant on the beach. It was a must on many lists that I read while planning our trip. The moment I looked up photos of the place I knew it was for us. From the crab related art work and the caged birds out front to the beach playground and beach front outdoor tables, this place was made for families.
I normally spend some time picking accommodations and planning a couple of restaurant options. This is especially important if we go out for seafood because one of our girls has food allergies. With a little advance notice you can work around allergies sometimes. I called ahead and we were able to make arrangements for her to be served macaroni and cheese before the rest of us got any food. She then played at the on-site playground while we ate at a neighboring table that they had saved for us. We were very impressed with the service. They were very accommodating and our waitress was super friendly.
There is something amazing about eating seafood while listening to the waves crash and staring out over the tranquility of the ocean. The food here was amazing! The hubby and I had a couple of crab traps (their signature drinks). We lingered over appetizers and dinner as the sun went down. The fried crab claws, calamari, and the tray of gulf blue crabs were our favorites.
While I am typically very budget conscience, this place was expensive. The food is great and the atmosphere is even better. If you wanted to do this on a tighter budget, I would suggest the Gulf blue crab tray steamed in beer. It was local, well priced, and big enough you could share. You could skip the drinks. The appetizers were so delicious I have trouble telling you to skip them. Maybe just one appetizer. We really love food! Sometimes you just have to splurge on a good meal. It’s good for the soul.
This place was an easy walk down the beach to our hotel. We took our time walking back, enjoying the beauty of the beach at night with the crabs scurrying around. Isabella would scream every time one went running near her. Ivy loved them. The girls are very different with things like that. We passed an area that was blocked off for a sea turtle nest. Both of the girls were excited to see that.
Have you been here? What did you think? Have suggestions for our next trip to Florida? Please leave them in the comments below