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Ms. Apple’s Crab Shack Is A Hole-In-The-Wall Spot With The Freshest Seafood

Ms. Apple’s Crab Shack in Merritt Island, Florida, offers fresh seafood in a unique, hole-in-the-wall atmosphere with waterfront views.

Published Mar 28, 2023

Written by 

Angie Slayton

There is a crab shack that offers a unique, hole-the-wall atmosphere but with what some have dubbed the best seafood in Florida. Ms. Apple’s Crab Shack in Merritt Island is not your average seafood restaurant. For starters, you need to get to the restaurant relatively early before menu items sell out. Also, the menu depends solely on what the fishermen bring in each morning. It doesn’t get much fresher than that. Take a look at why you should plan a visit to this seafood shack in Merritt Island, Florida.

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Ms. Apple’s Crab Shack is a seafood shack in Merritt Island, Florida, with some of the freshest seafood around.

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Picture a variety of fresh live wild blue crabs, live Maine lobster, and more just waiting to be devoured.

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Ms. Apple’s Crab Shack is the only place in the area where you can pick your live blue crabs from their tanks and either have them steamed on-site or take them home to enjoy preparation yourself.

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The main thing to keep in mind here is to be aware of the time the restaurant is open - since certain items tend to sell out quickly, you should visit earlier rather than later.

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You can snag yourself some steamed-to-perfection crab paired with a cob of corn and doused in breadcrumbs, Old Bay Seasoning, and delicious garlic butter.

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Ms. Apple’s Crab Shack sits right on the water, which means that when you picnic outside, you’ll have incredible views of the surrounding scenery.

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People have been coming to this no-frills seafood spot for years, enjoying the huge menu of peel-and-eat shrimp, mussels, crab, and so much more.

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Check out Ms. Apple’s Crab Shack for a unique dining experience on Merritt Island.

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Have you ever been to this seafood shack in Merritt Island, Florida, before? If so, do you think it's one of the best restaurants in Merritt Island? What was your favorite part about the experience? Share with us your thoughts in the comments section!

Also, if you want to make an entire day out of visiting Merritt Island for fresh seafood, you can also stick around to kayak the Thousand Islands!

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Eat A 5-Course Meal While Solving A Murder At The Murder Mystery Dinner Train In Florida

Experience a five-course meal and solve a murder mystery aboard the Murder Mystery Dinner Train in Fort Myers, Florida.

Updated Aug 2, 2024

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Angie Slayton

Solving murders while chowing down on a five-course meal while simultaneously traveling at high speeds in a real train car...sound too good to be true? When you're aboard the Murder Mystery Dinner Train in FL, everything is seemingly too good to be true. That's part of the fun! Owned and operated by the Seminole Gulf Railway in Fort Myers, this one-of-a-kind dining experience allows passengers to solve a murder mystery while they dine. Welcome to the Seminole Gulf Railway Murder Mystery Train.

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One of the most unique dining experiences in Florida is here and you do not want to miss out on all the fun.

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It's the most unique way to have dinner and a show in Florida. If I were you and there weren't any murder mystery dinners near me then I would make a trip to this train ride for one of the best who dunnit around.

Climb aboard the Murder Mystery Dinner Train, owned and operated by Seminole Gulf Railway, for an exciting evening on the tracks, filled with delightful dining, and of course, murder.

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Passengers get to sit down for a five-course meal, while simultaneously enjoying a tableside Murder Mystery Show all while experiencing a nostalgic train trip in Fort Myers.

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The onboard chef will prepare a delicious dinner for guests, which will include menu options such as a handcrafted cheese selection, a soup du jour, salad or fruit cup, from-the-oven entrees, and of course, dessert.

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The train seats up to 208 people and operates year-round, but make sure you buy tickets specifically for the murder mystery in order to enjoy all the fun.

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Try your hand at super sleuthing and enjoy a comical murder mystery show playing out in the aisles as you sit and try to figure out whodunnit.

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Looking for Florida date night ideas? You've just found one of the best!

Ticket prices include the meal, the train ride, and of course, the show!

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So reserve your tickets today and see for yourself why the Murder Mystery Dinner Train in Florida is one of the coolest and most exciting experiences you can have.

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If you’re looking for more information about this unique five-course dining experience, check out the official website of the Seminole Gulf Railway or visit the Facebook page of the Murder Mystery Dinner Train.

Have you ever taken a ride on the Murder Mystery Dinner Train in FL? Share with us your experience in the comments section! How about starting a travel journal to keep track of all of your adventures in Florida?

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Word On The Street Is That Smoke And Dough Serves The Best Barbecue In Florida

Published Jul 24, 2024

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Megan Todaro

I don't know about you, but I love coming across new restaurants in Florida, especially when those restaurants are fairly new on the scene and already receiving accolades. Smoke and Dough is a barbecue restaurant in Miami that is one of 50 restaurants, and only three in Florida, to be featured in The NY Times' annual restaurant list. Talk about an accomplishment! So what makes this some of the best barbecue in Miami, Florida? Let's dive right in...

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Smoke and Dough barbecue in the Kendall area of Miami is a popular barbecue restaurant known for its authentic smoked meats and homemade sides.

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After the success of Empanada Harry’s (right next door!), owners Michelle and Harry expanded their culinary ventures by bringing authentic smoked barbecue to Miami.

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The talented duo, both graduates of FIU, have earned recognition from numerous esteemed publications and media outlets, including the Miami Herald, Food Network Magazine, NY Times, Miami New Times, NBC, Univision, PBS, Cooking Channel, and Telemundo.

The menu features a variety of classic barbecue dishes, including brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and sausage, all slow-cooked to perfection.

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This isn’t your average barbecue, however. The brisket is a 15-hour smoked prime cafecito rub brisket. While the smoked pulled pork is earning its flavor for over 12 hours. Plus, you can’t beat homemade sausage smoked on-site.

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If you want to try a little bit of everything, I recommend the Smokehouse Platter. Feeding up to four guests, this platter includes one pound of prime brisket, one pound of pulled pork, two cheddar sausages, creamy slaw, baked beans, cornbread, BBQ sauce, dill pickles, and pickled red onions.

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The selection of mouthwatering sides should also not go unnoticed. Try the truffle mac and cheese, honey cornbread, and delicious potato breads to round out the meal.

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Plus, with many of the meats made and smoked in-house, there are quite a few delicious sandwiches offered on the menu as well. Try the Pastrami on Rye. You won’t regret it.

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Smoke and Dough provides a hearty and satisfying dining experience. The casual, welcoming atmosphere makes it a great spot for families and friends to enjoy delicious, Southern-style barbecue.

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What do you think about Smoke and Dough? Do you think this is some of the best barbecue in Miami, Florida? Sound off in the comments section! If you want more information about this restaurant, including current hours of operation, then check out Smoke and Dough's Facebook Page.

Want to try your hand at barbecue at home? Check out these unique barbecue gifts from Uncommon Goods.

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