You can’t beat a rustic waterfront restaurant in South Florida, especially one that oozes charm, quality service, and sensational seafood spreads. The Rustic Inn Crabhouse in Fort Lauderdale has been the perfect hole-in-the-wall spot serving the community for over 60 years. What began as a roadhouse saloon has evolved into one of the most coveted restaurants with signature garlic crab. 

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The Rustic Inn Crabhouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been slinging seafood since 1955.
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The original crab house was a roadhouse saloon but eventually turned into the rustic, bare-bones spot within some of the freshest seafood specialties.
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Home of the world-famous garlic crabs, this hole-in-the-wall has a menu that will rival some of the best seafood spots in town.
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Make a request to sit outside on the dock if you want some exceptional waterfront dining, however, inside in the lounge will give you a truly rustic experience.
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Scoop up your mallet and tie on your bib - these crustaceans aren’t going to crack themselves!
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The menu has plenty of seafood staples to savor, from the buttery, warm lobster rolls…
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…to the freshly shucked seasonal oysters, which can be served both steamed and raw.
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The motto at this crab house is “not fancy, just fresh” which is likely why so many locals consider this restaurant to be like home.
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So head on over to The Rustic Inn Crabhouse in Florida for a comfort meal right on the water.
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Rustic Inn Crabhouse, 4331 Anglers Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, USA