Description:

  • A Fort Lauderdale rough-and-tumble landmark for more than 50 years, Rustic Inn isn't the place for a romantic, intimate, quiet dinner. The minute you walk in, you're assaulted by a cacophonous banging -- a symphony from a packed house of happy diners cracking their crabs with wooden mallets. Although you don't have to crack your own crabs -- diva Barbra Streisand didn't when she dined here (she requested them already cracked -- heaven forbid she should break a nail!) -- it's all part of the experience. Newspaper lines the tables, so prepare to get your hands dirty. Although the restaurant is known for its "world-famous garlic crabs" (and we think they are totally deserving of that lofty tagline), you can also order lobster, pasta, and all sorts of fried fish -- even fried alligator (it's chewier than chicken!). The fried clams are especially good, but if you want to gorge yourself, try the Reef Raft, a basket of fried oysters, fried scallops, and fried fish. Dress very casual and prepare to wait awhile for a table, but trust me, it's worth it.

  • © Frommer's 2013

User Reviews for Rustic Inn Crabhouse

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    good deal

  • they have optins for eating outside and inside the restaurant. the food was good quality food, reminds me of a mom and pop restaurant in raleigh. Service was slow, but a good deal overall.

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  •  

    Good seafood in a family friendly atmosphere

  • The food was great, not only the crab legs but also the steak. This down to earth place encourages you to eat at your own pace and get your hands dirty.

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    Lunch

  • This place was recommended to us by the staff at the hotel. I was staying her prior to our cruise and did not have a rental car. The hotel has a shuttle that runs in the evening hours...

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Awards:

Frommer's
Frommer's
  •  Highly Recommended 2010
  • Details

    • Contact:

    • tel: 954/584-1637

    • Address:

    • 4331 Ravenswood Rd
    • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33515

    • Payments:

    • amex mastercard visa discover diners

    • Hours:

    • Mon-Sat 11:30am-10:45pm; Sun 2-9:45 pm

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