The Blue Crab Crabhouse

Man! This place is great. The atmosphere was wonderful. The parking lot with its mossy, towering trees and gravel road have so much north Floridian character. The prices are extremely reasonable for the items offered. The garlic crabs were astoundingly seasoned, and you get so much for just $20. Truly a wonderful place! Bailey was an amazing server. I will be returning without a doubt!

Amazing & friendly atmosphere Such friendly & wonderful staff Awesome food… we had crab cakes, cream soup, the Lo country broil for two…. So much food & soo flavorful!!!! Michael our waiter/server was wonderful & very knowledgeable on all the menu! Bloody Mary & mimosa specials on Sunday till 5pm. Specials on Margaritas on a Tuesdays. Oyster specials on Wednesdays.Happy shout Thursdays from 4:30-8pm. Inside, outside & a party room. “Feels like your on Island Time!” Hidden Gem!! Where the Locals eat!!

Just ate here for the first time tonight and The Lo Country Steamer tray was the best variety of seafood I’ve ever had. I don’t like seafood that tastes too fishy; everything was cooked to perfection and very flavorful. There wasn’t one thing on the tray that wasn’t outstanding. Michael behind the bar waited on me and he was very attentive and made a killer dirty martini. Would absolutely come back and will be back.

The blue crab crab house, a place within minutes of where we live at that opened up recently with mind you over 600 positive reviews on google. I ordered the “fish and chips” from their menu thinking of a nice large fillet of cod or possibly some other fish. They served me what looks like what you can get out of a box from Captain D frozen fish from Publix. Absolutely disappointed.

Drinks were yummy. Steamed oysters were delicious! Main courses were awesome. And the service was great! Will be going back soon.

First time here Nice place Really nice staff Food was average at best Menu was promising but didn't live up to expectations Broiled oysters were the size of a dime and very basic flavor especially for $13 Gumbo was good. Lots of shrimp but small portion for the price. Fried fish sandwich had decent flavor however the fish was soaking wet and mushy. Big disappointment. However the staff was extremely attentive and nice. Won't be back

As a native Marylander I was so happy to find thisnplace and have my fill of steamed blue crabs. They even had the vinegar ready to go. Service was solid and the atmosphere was positive. I couldn't have been happier. No natty bo but I was able to look past that.

The food and service were outstanding. We will be back!

We decided to give The Blue Crab House a try in Father's Day. We arrived just before noon and there were a couple families waiting for them to open waiting outside. Once they opened, a staff member greeted us at the door and we were seated right away (chose to dine inside since it was a bit humid outside). The interior was dim but the lights over our tables were perfect. The noise level wasn't bad and we enjoyed conversation at our table without any difficulties. Our waiter took our drink orders ($2.50 mimosa's on Sundays) and we ordered the stuffed mushroom appetizer. Sorry no pics (it was Father's Day so kept phone in my purse ). The mimosas were balanced and a good size. Our appetizer came with 5 mushrooms stuffed with a cheesy filling that has a touch of crab taste in them. These were button mushrooms which were bit small but were adequate for an appetizer (for party of 4) to hold us until our entrees came. We ordered the crab cakes with Parmesan grits and coleslaw. These crab cakes were delicious, hush puppies were the perfect size and cooked perfectly. My coleslaw was probably the best coleslaw o have had in a while (slightly sweet with just enough dressing). The Parmesan cheese grits were a nice change from other traditional cheesy grits. Two people orders the stuffed flounder and they really liked it. The fish was perfectly cooked, mild and flakey and the stuffing was a nice complement to the fish. They chose red beans and rice, roasted red garlic potatoes, and coleslaw. They loved the entree and sides. My daughter ordered the appetizer crab balls and a side Caesar salas which was very good. To round out our meal we decided to try the homemade key lime pie. It was the perfect size for sharing. The graham cracker crust was not too sweet, they custard filling was delicious and had just the right tang! It was topped with a lime slice and what appeared to be freshly made whipped cream. We can't wait to come back. I can't believe we waited so long to try this place. What a nice surprise. I hear they have Cajun inspired dishes in Mardi Gras season which I can't wait to try. Thanks Blue Crab House for a delightful Father's Day lunch with family.

| I Used to Like This Place -- But Not Anymore I've been coming to this crab house for the past year and used to really enjoy it. The food was solid, and it was one of my go-to spots for seafood. Unfortunately, after my most recent visit, I won't be coming back. While dining, I saw roaches crawling one the bar where we were seated. It was honestly disgusting and immediately killed my appetite. I brought it to the manager's attention, and instead of showing genuine concern, his response was, "I sprayed, and hopefully they'll be gone soon." That's not a solution -- that's a shrug. To make matters worse, another employee chimed in and said, "All restaurants have roaches." As if that's just something customers are supposed to accept. Let me be clear: it's not normal, and it's definitely not okay. Cleanliness and hygiene are non-negotiable when it comes to dining out, and this experience made me question what else might be happening behind the scenes. I'm truly disappointed -- especially after being a loyal customer -- but I can't ignore what I saw. I won't be back.

The staff was very kind, the atmosphere was awesome. Everything about this place was great. They accommodated our small child. The food was not good. The menu had me hyped. But the crab dip was bad and had unmelted cheese on top. The "cream" of crab soup was watery. The shrimp was over cooked. Sausage was rubbery. Potatoes were somehow undercooked. The "old bay" was not real old bay it was some kind of knockoff. Zero percent chance it was "imported from Maryland" as the menu claims. By the time I was finished both the wife and I were nauseous.

Went here with my mother and children at 5pm on a Friday and the experience was flat-out delightful. So why not 5 stars? For one reason, they badly overcooked the peel and eat shrimp. Other than that, it was super delicious, friendly, great for families, and the crab is awesome. The whole place has undergone a recent upgrade, but still feels homey and very down-to-earth. Our server was gracious, patient and kind, as were the rest of the staff we encountered. Other than those shrimp, the food was top notch. Grits, hushpuppies, snow crab, blue crab, and Blue Point Toasted Lager on draft, served well. Add all that up and we left feeling like it was a celebratory meal. Oh, the Caesar salad is crazy good, too. So go have fun at this place. Dress down. Smile. Get messy. It's what this place does best.

I used to like this place and even recommended it until I came, dined at the bar and a roach crawled across the bar. The bar back immediately killed it. The bartender said they have bugs at every restaurant. A manager came over stated he sprayed and hoped that's the last of them. We didn't even finish our MKT price Blue Crabs after seeing it. Ughhh, grossed out. Not the reaction we expected. Done and done.

The Blue Crab Crab House is a place a little in the shade of great oak trees in Mandarin Jacksonville Florida. They have a full bar, music and a great patio. My wife ordered a dozen Blue Crabs from Maryland and they were fantastic. I ordered the fish platter blackened with hush puppies and coleslaw it was fabulous and fantastic. I would give this restaurant a 10...

My wife and I had a wonderful experience at The Blue Crab House. The food was very good, and the atmosphere made it even more enjoyable. One of the owners took the time to speak with us during our visit, which made us feel genuinely welcomed. We'll definitely be back!

These were the closest things to Maryland blue crabs you will get in FL. They were tasty, the staff were amazing and the restaurant felt homey. Definitely recommend!

I've been coming to The Blue Crab for about 3 years now and they seriously have never disappointed. The atmosphere and the vibes are so chill and cozy, and the 60's/70's/80's music playlist is always a bop. Truly a 'local' place. Staff are incredibly friendly, drinks are top notch, crab never disappoints. It's not a 'fancy' place by any means but it's clean, inviting, and the food is always prepared to order, so if you want a laid back atmosphere to have a relaxed dinner where you never feel rushed or unwelcome, check em out. A tip: check them out in February when they do the Mardi Gras special menu with some Cajun dishes like fried catfish, shrimp etouffee and more. Favorite dishes: salmon florentine, stuffed flounder, crab dip, gumbo, and the dungeness crab (when it's in season).

Fabulous little place! Food was good, service was great! Outdoor seating as well as indoor!

First, the food is wonderful. I always get the crab cake sandwich which is consistently on point. We also start off with the escargot which is very tasty. February they had a side Mardi Gras menu with different specials. My husband at that visit got the po boy and it was very good. I got a special caramel martini which was out of this world. We eat here probably 2 x a month and have been very happy at each visit to The Blue Crab Crabhouse. Oh and they play great backgrounds music (70's music channel) and it a very nice touch.

The shrimp was filling, loved the red potatoes, the corn was crisp. The service was good and friendly. The ambiance was calming and very nice, like being at grandma's house.

Wow! I hate to write this review. Reason? I do not want this to become more popular than it is. The food is really good. Starting with my sides...the cole slaw is so fresh not drowned in dressing. The grits are yummy. Then the crab stuffed mushrooms are easy to inhale - buttery, creamy and garlicky. Had the petite shrimp fried. The batter was light and flavorful. My partner had the shrimp and sausage gumbo that was there one moment and gone the next. He got the shrimp steamed tray with clams, sausage, corn and red potatoes. Again it disappeared quick. Then the special Mardi Gras dessert - vanilla bourbon bread pudding. Hmmm. Food coma time! Fun decor! Service exceptional! This is moving to our regular rotation!

Had a lovely quiet dinner at this reopened favorite dining establishment on a Friday night in Mandarin, FL. We arrived and were promptly seated and served drinks by our friendly waitress Susan. Had an excellent appetizer of crab stuffed mushrooms. Susan let us take our time and we enjoyed the 70s music playing and the low noise so we could talk. I ordered steamed oysters and they were perfectly popped and easy to open. Delicious and a bargain @ $20 for 12! Hubby had Red fish w/red potatoes and veg medley with hush puppies. He enjoyed it as it was flavorful and tender. Had an extra bonus of a pearl in my oyster. We really enjoyed this place and the very fair prices.

A hidden gem! Remodeling complete - - Took friends from GA who travel extensively and we all (8) enjoyed every minute! Food & drinks, and team members were awesome. The food is tasty and plentiful, be sure to get blackened shrimp & grits (cheese preferably), of course the blue crabs are off the chain! Fried oysters were perfect as was the White Soup (Blue Crab Chowder type). A bit busy (Sat night) so call to inquire about reservations if u have a party, and expect a fabulous time

Crab cakes were a little mushy but flavorful. My lady got snow crab which was difficult to shell because the meat sticks to the shell. The salad and hush puppy were great. Save yourself from ordering the horrible coleslaw. Very clean inside and the service was excellent.

For the price, the food just wasn't that great. The crab cakes were average at best. Ambiance and Service were great.

The places looks really good inside & out since they re opened. Our server Hannah was great! We got some blue crabs tonight (hoping that MD style steam crab feel) they were pretty good. They didn't use Old Bay but they were okay. We tried the Crab dip very little amount but it was okay need to throw some old bay or the seasoning they offer in it. The small crackers perfect the other crackers a no go. Drinks on Special Tonight mojitos pretty good The menu looks pretty good we will come back to try some different food items.

We absolutely LOVE the Blue Crab Moved to the neighborhood recently and had always wanted to try it after hearing the radio commercials for years. This place did not disappoint. The restaurant is like being time warped back to the 80s when service always friendly and warm and you felt welcomed instead of feeling like you're in someone's house asking to be fed. This place knocks service out of the park The food is incredible as well. Not sure what food the negative reviews were eating. The crab cakes are absolutely incredible and the fish and shrimp are just as good. This place has quickly become our favorite place to eat in the area. Let the trendy folks go around the corner for their seafood. I'll take the Blue Crab Crabhouse

Services were beyond great the food was so good i thought i died and went to heaven lol totally recommend. GO EAT HERE YOU WONT REGRET IT

This place has been here forever! Opening in 1996, I can't believe it's taken me this long to come try it! I will say I'm not crazy about blue crabs which is their specialty, too much work for too little food! Lol! We visited with a group of about 10 people and there was nothing I didn't like! Service was great, we sat outside on a lovely patio, the food was good, and oysters were tasty and most importantly fresh! The crab stuffed mushrooms were yummy with a beer, they were topped with like a Mayo cheese blend then baked, the server suggested garlic bread on the side to swipe up the buttery sauce from the mushrooms, great suggestion.

This food was great service was just as good ! Crabs were steamed perfectly great seasoning ! Cream of crab was delicious. Owners are very nice . We will definitely be back !

Loved the vibe, the food, and the service was great! We also enjoyed meeting the owner. We ordered the blue crab, stuffed mushrooms (a must!), shrimp soup, and shrimp stream platter. We are excited to come back :)

Driven by a million times, always wanted to try....wife was out of town, so I came by for dinner on a Saturday. Sat at the bar - two bartenders could not have been sweeter, place was immaculately clean, draft beer was cold, golf on TV, sort of a retro 80's feel inside....so far so good. Sadly, the food did not match the atmosphere. Shrimp soup was both flavorless and salty at the same time - shrimp seemed like they were previously frozen. Ordered a combo platter - crab cake OK, fried shrimp were fast food quality, beans and rice side unremarkable, potatoes blah. Absolutely nothing in that meal made me say, "I need to come back for that"..... Would I come back if someone insisted? Sure - but with what I feel is the best seafood place in JAX right around the corner, won't be in any rush to get back.

This was my first time here. I had the mussels app, a small order of crab legs for dinner, and the chocolate cake. The seafood was pretty delicious and the staff were super nice. The cake was also pretty good. I had hush puppies, green beans (veggie of the day), and red potatoes as the sides; while the hush puppies were tasty, the potatoes were under-seasoned and I was disappointed the veggie of the day were canned green beans (also under-seasoned). If you're in the mood for seafood, this is a great option; just don't put too much into the sides.

Excellent blue crab salad!!! Great atmosphere, clean and friendly. I do feel like a giant crab aquarium would definitely make this restaurant better.

Great local joint for seafood! Great service and food. The prices are very reasonable too. Highly recommend checking it out if you're interested in seafood especially crabs.

Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, refreshing from the typical restaurants. Off the beaten path but well worth it!

This place is awful. They claim to be a Maryland style crab house, but I have serious doubts the owners have ever set foot in Maryland. Nothing was fresh. Ordered the crab dip as a starter, it was at the table in seconds. It was flavorless & was served with stale captain's wafers. The cream of crab soup was 100% cream of mushroom soup from a can with crab meat tossed in. My entree was fish & chips, which I thought would be a safe choice in a "Maryland" style crab house in Florida. The fish was clearly a frozen fish stick of sorts that I could have purchased from the Winn Dixie freezer aisle. Do not waste your time.

Nice laid back ambiance with delicious food and drinks. Service was friendly and quick. We will be back!

Service was great I will not hate on the service whatsoever. But to call yourself the blue crab house and not know how to make a simple crab dip is beyond me. It tasted like tuna and came with soup crackers to dip, saying this is like Maryland whatsoever is disrespectful for Maryland crab culture no way the owners are actually from Maryland and let these dishes be served. I went with my boyfriends family who all born and raised in Maryland and i myself spend some time there and if you've ever experienced an actual crab dip or good steamed blue crab you will be very disappointed. The environment and staff was great however don't claim your just like Maryland and it's all that when I'm confident in saying all of Maryland would shun you for this disgrace to the name. Also it is laughable how you say spices imported from Baltimore you're not importing it from Italy. It's literally coming from Maryland and there was no old bay to be found and there should have been a bottle of old bay on every table you can get it at Publix.

AMAZING! Visiting from LA and the food was spectacular and the service was even better! We got a lovely server named Sophia V which I recommend you ask to be served by her. So sweet, super quick and precise. Beautiful place and no wait. Off the beaten path, what a golden find!

We've been waiting for months for them to open and were exited to finally get in. The only positive we experienced was the overall atmosphere which was very good. Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing. We got mussels as an appetizer and the quality and quantity was poorly done. The mussels were overcooked and basically tasteless .... there was no sauce with it like you get elsewhere! My wife got shrimp and grits, which were very basic, and I got the seafood pasta which I would NOT recommend. There were 4 shrimp and a sprinkle of crab placed on top of overdone pasta. Sorry to say this but they have to pick it up! Not sure I would return in the short term ....

Our first choice of the night was over a 1 1/2 wait so craving seafood we wanted to see what other options there where around the block. Using our yelp app we found " The crab house "which was minutes from were we where. We had called before hand to see if there was a wait. The woman on the phone was very nice and advised us that there was no wait and they had multiple gluten free options. Both true once we arrived and looked over the menu. The evening started off nice with a very friendly and bubbly waitress. She was accommodating and helpful when asked about items in the menu. We ordered the steak and a baked potato. The steak was cooked slightly longer then medium more like medium well, but nonetheless was seasoned well and juicy. So this is where is goes down hill. We ordered a seafood entree that included steamed shrimp and snow crab legs which we split , just like the steak and potato. The shrimp texture was not like we have had before, it was very difficult to peel and dried beyond any shrimp I have ever eaten. The crab legs where the same way when there was actual meat in the legs. The first leg we cracked open was empty! when then opens 2 more legs and the meat was dried out just like the shrimp. For a seafood place I would of though the quality of the food would be up to par. Here is where our experience at this restaurant really hit hard. So we had eaten 3 of 6 shrimp and 2 of the legs on the cluster. Oh and one piece of sausage that was also dried out but did pack a powerful spicy taste. When I asked the waitress for a new order of what we where paying $24 for she replied , well you ate half of your order????? Um no we didn't 3 shrimp and 2 legs does not constitute half the order I replied. She then said ,"would you like for me to check with my manager?" Yes please. She came back and told us she can replace the cluster and 3 shrimp. Wow really? So she took our plate to show her manager and then came back with our same plate thy had the potatoes,corn, and sausage on. Sorry once the plate is taken and my eyes are off of it, I do not eat, how about a new plate? No sorry there is nothing wrong with what's in the plate. I replied," then you should of left it in the table" a few minutes later she came out with our 3 shrimp and cluster which was just as dry as the first. We later found that the crab legs where boiled in beer!!!!!! Hello hello hello didn't we advise you about gluten free and cross contamination-issues? And now your telling us the seafood is boiled in beer. Seafood is not this places strongest feature. The place does have a nice vibe and there are happy hour specials that we would be interested in partaking in. Maybe we will just stick to a liquid diet and see how that goes. Very disappointed and I would not recommend any seafood, but drinks where good.

So glad to have found this hidden gem! I called ahead to ask about my soy intolerance (not a full blown allergy). The lady I spoke with was super sweet and understanding. She ensured me that if I told the waitress they would not use as much cooking spray on the grill. Having food allergies and intolerances is super anxiety provoking and I really appreciated how they accommodated me without making me feel like a burden.

What's so great about over cooked fish? The Red fish was DRY and chewy. The Maryland Crab Soup was nothing more than super salty beef boullion with 2 green beans, 3 peas, and a teaspoon of crab. We just moved to the area and can cross this place off our list. Luckily the 'Bama waitress was a good sport, had a great smile, and attitude.

Service at The Blue Crab Crabhouse was excellent! The food, not so much. We had family from out of town visiting and they wanted to go for seafood so we tried to get reservations at Julington Creek Fish Camp, but they were filled up at 5pm; so we called the Blue Crab and they were able to sit us right away. The restaurant itself has that "Old Florida" appeal to it. A little old, a little run down, and all the writing on the walls inside was a nice touch. We walked in and were sat right away and greeted by our friendly server who took our drink and app order. We started with the hot crab dip and stuffed mushrooms. The stuffed mushrooms were pretty good, but the crab dip was well, not so good. No one at the table really enjoyed their entrees, but I won't go into detail about what everyone got. I will say that one of our party got the Alaskan crab legs with was barely any crab at all for $23. I got the meatloaf sandwich, which wasn't great. The fries were good that came with it. The crab soup was like watery butter. The beer was cold and good; so were the mojitos. Would I go back? Probably not.

I feel bad it has taking me this long to write a review for this restaurant. Since we moved to Florida a few years back EVERYTIME my parents come to visit we always make a visit as my mother loves crabs. We added the added pleasure of introducing my mother in law to this restaurant as my parents and my in laws were both in town for a visit. My mother in law rarely is able to eat crabs as her husband is allergic to shell fish. So he and my father sat on the far end of the table while my mom, mother in law, and daughter all set together to eat crabs. I enjoy that they offer a variety of ways to serve crabs along with options for us non seafood lovers. I personally don't mind the taste of crabs but I just hate the work to get the meat out ha ha so I prefer not to deal with it. I had shrimp, my father had seafood pasta, father in law had blackened chicken pasta, my son had the fish nuggets with applesauce and fries while my husband the fish platter. We ordered the cream crab soup and a key lime pie for dessert, both were delicious. I believe my mother in law has joined forces with my mom of this being their favorite restaurant in Florida when they come to visit.

I've been wanting to try them since we moved to the area in 2020 then they had the fire and just reopened. I got 1/2 dozen blue crabs with fries to go. Fries were very soggy but it was sitting in a box and not why I went. Then the crabs... 2 were almost completely empty. Which I could feel before I opened them. There were 2 good ones and the other so so. I was so excited to try steamed crabs as we always boil them here. But I'll stick to my boil in a bag places with blue crab!!

This is a go to place for seafood. The food is good and reasonably priced and the service is great and friendly.

My family and I are from Maryland have been are whole lives we moved to Florida recently and heard the crabs were truly Maryland style, unfortunately that was all a giant lie. The crabs were barely seasoned, had a strong ammonia scent, and cost us our appetite. We had the crabs taken away and tried other items from the menu the burgers had no flavor and a grainy texture while the fish and chips were cheap fish filets frozen and fried, soggy and rubbery with a lower quality that McDonald . I highly recommend saving your money and avoiding this place

Stopped here for lunch. Fun and colorful exterior and interior of building. Ate outside on patio. Ordered crab cake sandwich with a bowl of cream of crab soup. Light and delicious! My husband ordered the fish and chips. Said best he has ever had! Friendly wait staff. We will be returning!

First time visit and we loved it. Would recommend the stuffed mushrooms, crabcake, gumbo and blackened salmon. The service was excellent and our server was the best, informed, great with recommending and on top of service. Definitely recommend this place for seafood and service, also great quality of food, all the dishes seemed to be homemade.

Not Maryland style at all. My wife is a born & raised Marylander and was not even close to how blue crab should be done. I spent 8 years working in Maryland and learned, steamed with Old Bay (covered in it while steamed then more added afterwards). Crab house does not do this, they BOIL the crab! And besides not enough seasoning they overcook the crab. $40 wasted. The drink specials are great! Bar is awesome to hang at with other foods on their menu but just skip the crab. Crab cake too.

This is the worst seafood I've had in a very long time. If I could sue the owners to get my money back I would. The motto of this restaurant should be BUYER BE AWARE or RUN LIKE HELL and the wait staff reflects the lack of quality. Word of mouth network should increase the volume about avoiding this dump. My hope is that they will soon close their doors for good.

An Outstanding venue with great food and an amazing staff. My favorite fish house. You can't go wrong with the Blue Crab. Don't forget the key lime pie.

Food was terrible. Crab legs were dry as well as the shrimp. Some of the oysters they we had were dead when the got steamed so they were absolutely foul. Service was great

LOVE this place. Best blue crab around. The atmosphere is one of a kind. Prices have always been competitive. You won't go wrong with choosing this place. Great SOUTHERN charm.

Was excited to try this place bc of a recommendation I got from a friend. Loved the location. It's nestled in the middle of a quiet neighborhood. Parking was easy on a Sunday night. I met friends who had already ordered sangria. It was tasty and priced well. A shot of brandy was only 2$ to add to your sangria. That was a nice surprise. We were excited to order oysters but were informed they were out. They should have told that to my friends when they sat down originally. Like just a heads up this is the specials and we are out of x y and z. Just common dining courtesy. Ordered these apps: mussels, shrimp gumbo, snails and crab soup. All apps were mediocre. Gumbo could have been thicker. My main meal was king crab legs with black beans/rice and a salad. When my meal came out I thought I had snow crabs. They were the smallest king crab legs I've seen. Very disappointed!! Black beans were very bland. Salad was good. Sweet tea wasn't sweet and no Splenda. Overall the vibe and energy of the live music was very chill. Drinks are priced very well so if you want to drink and snack, This is your place. But not if your looking for food quality. This is a NO FOR ME.