The Crab Trap on Perdido Key, Florida serves local Gulf Shrimp, Alaskan Crab, and a full menu of seafood specials. It is a great casual family-friendly restaurant right off the beach.
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Crab Trap Perdido Key
The Crab Trap is a great Perdido Key restaurant, perfect for date night, family dinners, an easy meal after a fun day at the beach. The restaurant is casual, comfortable, and has space for a family or friends group.
The menu is filled with local Gulf shrimp and seafood along with Alaskan crab and seafood specialties.
Indoor Seating
The indoor dining area is larger than it looks from the outside. There are comfortable tables and chairs that can easily fit a family. They have tables set for 8 people, along with smaller tables available.
Indoor Bar
There is an indoor bar near the front with tall chairs next to the bar. There are multiple tv's over the bar so you can enjoy watching your favorite team play.
Outdoor Seating
The outdoor seating is great for a beautiful Florida Gulf Coast afternoon. There is an outdoor play area for kids next to the outdoor seating. The seating area is covered so you can enjoy the breeze off the Gulf without worrying about being in the sun.
Crab Trap Perdido Key Menu
The Crab Trap menu is fille with seafood specialties along with sandwiches, pasta dishes, a great kid's menu, and vegetarian options.
Appetizers
- Fried Mozzarella
- Raw Oysters
- Fried Calamari
- Hot Crab and Shrimp Dip
- Peel & Eat Shrimp
- Southern Style Crab Cake
- Smoked Tuna Dip
- Blue Crab Claws
Salads & Soups
- Gulf Shrimp Salad
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Seafood Gumbo
The Crab Trap Entrees
- Alaska Snow Crab & Shrimp
- ALaska Snow Crab Legs
- Alaska Bairdi Crab Dinner
- Shrimp & Sausage Platter
- Three pound steamer platter for two
- Pacific Coast Dungeness Crab
Local Catch
- Today's Catch
- Redfish
- Gulf Grouper
Fried Goodness
- Jumbo Gulf Shrimp
- Local Bay Shrimp
- Fried Snapper n Shrip
- Fried Fish Fingers
- Chicken Tenders
- The Captain's Platter
Signature Sandwiches
- Beach Burger
- Beyond Burger
- Fried Shrimp Sandwich
- Bronzed Fish Sandwich
Signature House Features
- Crab Trap Catch
- Jumbo Shrip Skewers
- Filet & Shrimp
- Southern Style Crab Cakes
Beach Pasta
- Cajun Chicken
- Crab & Shrimp Linguine
Kids Menu
Fish dinner, Kid's spaghetti, Corn dog, Cheeseburger, Fried popcorn shrimp, Fried chicken strips, and a hamburger. Served with French fries and a Crap Trap Beach Pail
Gluten-Free - raw oysters, peel & eat shrimp, salads, Alaska snow crab and shrimp,Alaska Bairdi crab, grilled fish, gluten-free buns are available for sandwiches and burgers.
Vegan - salads, corn on the cob
Vegetarian - Beyond burger, salads
Signature Cocktails - Full bar available including frozen daiquiris, mudslide, bushwacker, wine, and beer
Why you will love Crab Trap
- Playground and a Little Skippers kids menu with a beach pail make it easy with kids
- Southern-style crab cakes are served over fried green tomatoes with roasted corn maque choux
- The Hot Crab and Shrimp Dip is a Crab Trap Star and a frequent reviewer favorite
- Blue crab claws, Alaska crab, and a three pound steamer platter for two give crab lovers plenty to choose from
- Mahi mahi comes fried, blackened, bronzed, or grilled, with daily specials like bay scallops
- Easy parking in front and a larger lot behind the restaurant
Things to know when planning a visit
Address - 16495 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL
Phone - (850) 492-8888
Hours - Monday through Thursday 11:00am to 9:00pm | Friday and Saturday 11:00am to 10:00pm | Sunday 11:00am to 9:00pm
Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.
Accessibility - There is accessible parking near the front entrance to the restaurant. The restaurant is on one level with concrete floors.
Plus Size Seating - The chairs do not have arms on them and are comfortable
Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual
Pets - Pets are not allowed inside the restaurant
Parking - There is parking in front of the restaurant along with a larger lot behind the restaurant
Perdido Key Restaurants and Attractions nearby
Flora-Bama Lounge Perdido Key - The legendary beach bar right on the Alabama-Florida state line with live music every day, annual events, and the Mullet Toss.
Flora-Bama Yacht Club Perdido Key - The Flora-Bama's waterfront restaurant on Ole River with open-air deck seating and a full menu of Gulf seafood.
Hub Stacey's at the Point Perdido Key - A Perdido Key restaurant with true local flavor, a relaxed casual atmosphere, and great sandwiches.
Dave's Sno-Balls Perdido Key - A local sno-ball shop on Perdido Key Drive with over 100 flavors, a great sweet treat after a day at the beach.
Vampire Penguin Perdido Key - A fun shaved ice food truck on Perdido Key with creative flavors and fresh fruit toppings.
Lost Key Golf and Beach Club Perdido Key - A resort community with an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, beach club, tennis courts, and miles of walking trails.
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Perdido Key Breakfast Club - A local Perdido Key breakfast restaurant in the back of the Villaggio shopping area.
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Perdido Key Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations.
Perdido Key has a combination of fantastic vacation rentals and beachfront hotels.
Camping is available at Big Lagoon State Park, Perdido Key RV Resort and Marina, and Playa del Rio RV Resort.
We have stayed at each of these lodging options:
Lost Key Gulf & Beach Resort - Fantastic resort with vacation rentals near the Arnold Palmer championship golf course, beach club, and clubhouse.
The Beach Club Resort and Spa (Fort Morgan): This resort offers beachfront condos with amazing amenities and a great spa. Don't miss dinner at Coast Restaurant.
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Turquoise Place Luxury Vacation Rentals (Orange Beach): This is our favorite resort in the area! It offers luxury amenities, epic beachfront views, and unbelievable condos.
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Springhill Suites Orange Beach: Located next to The Wharf, it is an excellent location near shopping and dining. We enjoyed their gorgeous pool.
The Lodge at Gulf State Park: Located on the beach in Gulf State Park, this Hilton Hotel offers epic beach views, a sustainable hotel experience, and great restaurants.
The map below shows the current hotels and vacation rentals available in the area. You can select the dates you are visiting to see current availability.
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