The Crab Trap Menu

Located in Destin, Florida, The Crab Trap offers a diverse menu of salads, soups, and seafood dishes. With a casual, tourist-friendly atmosphere, this restaurant provides takeout, delivery, and reservation options. The establishment also features outdoor seating, a full bar, and a covered outdoor area, making it a great spot for groups, families, and kids.

Customer reviews rave about the excellent service and delicious food offerings. Dishes like the shrimp & snow crab dish, crab dip with warm pita bread, and bronzed Mahi sandwich are highly recommended. The generous portions and beach views add to the dining experience. If you're a seafood lover, don't miss out on the crab for two or grilled shrimp skewers.

While the restaurant could use a refresh, the overall dining experience at The Crab Trap is outstanding. Don't hesitate to visit for a fantastic crab dinner during your vacation in Destin.

Drinks

Pina Colada

Peach

Mango

Strawberry

Banana

Margarita

Strawberry Margarita

Mudslide

Bushwhacker

House Wine

Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, and Merlot

Menage A Trois Moscato

Seaglass Unoaked Chardonnay

Kendall-Jackson Vinter's Reserve Chardonnay

Seaglass California Pinot Grigio

Menage A Trois Red Blend

Meiomi Pinot Noir

Destin Ale

East Pass IPA

Bud Light

Miller Lite

Michelob Ultra

Corona

Corona Light

Yuengling

A Beach Blonde Ale

Seltzers

Variety Flavors

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Crab Trap Punch

Served in a Crab Trap souvenir glass! Bacardi Coconut Rum mixed with pineapple and cranberry juice, then topped with a Bacardi Black Rum float

Rum Runner

Bacardi Black Rum, banana liqueur, blackberry brandy, orange juice, pineapple, and grenadine

Emerald Coast Margarita

Hornitos pure agave tequila, Blue Curacao, splash of OJ, sweet & sour and lime juice.

Gulf Coast Refresher

Tres Generaciones Blanco tequila, sour apple liqueur, peach schnapps, simple syrup, lime juice, cranberry juice, and refreshing cucumber slices.

Crab Trap Long Island Iced Tea

Bourbon Breeze

Maker's Mark Kentucky Bourbon, amaretto, razzmattazz, sweet & sour, and pineapple juice, shaken and served over ice.

Maker's Peach Julep

A Derby favorite with a citrus twist. Maker's Mark Kentucky Bourbon, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, peach puree, simple syrup, soda, mint leaves, and a splash of citrus soda.

The Blue Heron

For every Blue Heron sold in , Saltwater Restaurants, Inc. will contribute $ to local charitable organizations, in support of environmental and wildlife conservation efforts, with a maximum donation of $,. Learn more at SaltwaterRestaurants.com/SEA

Voodoo

Bacardi Raspberry, Bacardi Coconut, Bacardi Tropical, and Bacardi Dragonberry mixed with cranberry, OJ, and pineapple.

Voodoo Ultimate

Bacardi Raspberry, Bacardi Coconut, Bacardi Tropical, and Bacardi Dragonberry, mixed with fresh fruit juice, topped with a shot of Bacardi Gran Reserva Diez.

Smoothies

-Tropical (Strawberry, Mango and Coconut) -Strawberry & Banana

Fish Dinner

Served with French Fries & Crab Trap Beach Pail!

Fried Popcorn Shrimp

Served with French Fries & Crab Trap Beach Pail!

Kid's Spaghetti

Served with a Crab Trap Beach Pail!

Fried Chicken Strips

Served with French Fries & Crab Trap Beach Pail!

Hamburger

Served with French Fries & Crab Trap Beach Pail!

Cheeseburger

Served with French Fries & Crab Trap Beach Pail!

Kids

Daily Lunch Specials

Mahi Mahi Lunch

Wild-caught mahi-mahi filet served fried, blackened, bronzed, or grilled with your choice of sides.

$22.99

Fried Fish Basket

Locally-sourced Gulf grouper filet served fried, blackened, bronzed, or grilled with confetti rice and our vegetable of the day

$19.99

Bay Shrimp Lunch

Hand-breaded domestic Bay shrimp, fried golden and piled high with fries and slaw

$18.99

Gulf Shrimp Lunch

Six fresh from the Gulf shrimp hand-breaded and fried, served with fries and slaw

$19.99

Fried Flounder BLT

Domestic wild-caught flounder, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted french bread, served with fries

$18.99

Chicken Club

Grilled chicken breast with white American cheese, applewood smoked bacon, and ranch. Served on a fresh toasted brioche bun with fries

$16.99

Raw Oysters

Shucked and served on the half-shell with saltines, cocktail sauce, prepared horseradish, and fresh lemon.

Fried Mozzarella

Real Wisconsin mozzarella cheese coated with garlic-herb bread crumbs, served with marinara

$12.99

Hot Crab & Shrimp Dip

Fresh crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, fresh basil, red peppers, and green onions, served with warm and toasty pita chips

$16.99

Fried Calamari

Hand breaded, fried crispy, and tossed in sweet-chili sauce or prepared traditional style with a side of marinara

$15.99

Southern-Style Crab Cake

The Crab Trap's signature handmade cake with % crab meat. Served on a fried green tomato with roasted corn maque choux, andouille sausage, and remoulade sauce

$18.99

Peel & Eat Shrimp

Gulf shrimp seasoned with Old Florida Bay, served with a tangy cocktail sauce

$16.99

Blue Crab Claws

/ lb fried local crab claws

Smoked Tuna Dip

A Florida favorite! Fresh tuna smoked in-house with hickory wood on our very own Big Green Egg(r)!

$16.99

Gulf Shrimp Salad

Grilled local shrimp over chopped romaine and spring mix with grape tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, Mandarin oranges, and crunchy sunflower kernels, served with our house citrus vinaigrette.

$24.99

Chicken Caesar Salad

Grilled chicken over fresh chopped romaine, croutons, and shredded Parmesan cheese tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing.

$19.99

Seafood Gumbo

A taste of Nola in Northwest Florida! Slow cooked Louisiana-style gumbo with spices, shrimp, fish, andouille sausage and scoop of white rice

Only The Best!

At Saltwater Restaurants, our guiding principle is simple: Only the Best. We journey to the cold, clear waters of Alaska and Norway, where seafood like no other is found. The icy waters there are more than just a habitat; they're the source of unmatched flavor. From the sweet, delicate Norwegian Snow Crab to the majestic Alaskan King Crab, each choice is about quality. The Alaskan Dungeness offers tender, flavorful meat, while the rare Alaskan Bairdi stands as a testament to our commitment to excellence. We carefully select each species to ensure our dishes are more than just meals; they're an exploration of the sea's finest offerings. Only the Best is not merely a promise; it's our reality, served to you.

Snow Crab & Shrimp

cluster of Norwegian snow crab paired with / lb shell-on Gulf shrimp. Served with corn and new potatoes.

$54.99

Snow Crab Legs

/ lbs of Norwegian snow crab with unique delicate flavor, snowy- white meat, and tender texture. Served with corn and new potatoes.

$59.99

Bairdi Crab Dinner

Ask any Alaska fisherman their favorite crab, and they'll say Bairdi! Bairdi (pronounced, bear-die) crabs are larger, meatier, and sweeter than traditional snow crab. Get crackin' with /lbs of wild Alaska Bairdi Crab served with corn and new potatoes.

$74.99

Alaska Dungeness Crab

/ lbs of wild Alaska dungeness crab with sweet and savory flavor profile, served with corn and new potatoes.

$59.99

Alaska Red King Crab Legs

The red variety of king crab is considered the most prized species of crab in the world with rich flavor and texture. Feast on / lbs of tender Alaska red king crab served with corn and new potatoes.

Triple Crab For Two

lb of Norwegian snow crab, lb of Alaska Dungeness crab, lb of Alaska King Crab served with double sides of corn and new potatoes.

$139.99

Mahi Mahi

Wild-caught with a mild and slightly sweet profile

$32.99

Gulf Grouper

White, tender, and flaky meat with a medium flavor

$39.99

Red Fish

Locally-caught filet with a sweetly mild but distinctive flavor.

$32.99

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp

Large hand breaded local shrimp.

$31.99

Local Bay Shrimp

Hand breaded domestic Bay shrimp fried golden and piled high.

$27.99

Fried Snapper 'N Shrimp

Yellowtail snapper paired with jumbo Gulf shrimp then hand breaded.

$35.99

Fried Fish Fingers

Fresh Gulf fish hand-breaded and fried to perfection.

$25.99

Chicken Tenders

Hand breaded, lightly seasoned, and fried to perfection.

$25.99

The Captain's Platter

Large Gulf shrimp, scallops, deviled crab, and fresh Gulf fish.

$39.99

Bronzed Mahi Sandwich

Local mahi-mahi coated in mild seasonings, grilled and served on a fresh toasted brioche bun

$22.99

Fried Shrimp Po' Boy

Fried Bay shrimp piled onto a fresh-baked French roll

$19.99

Beach Burger

/ lb premium blend of Midwest grain-fed black angus beef, chargrilled and served on a fresh toasted brioche bun

$17.99

Beyond Burger

Plant-based vegan patty that looks, cooks, and satisfies like beef, without the beef! Served on a fresh toasted brioche bun.

$17.99

Burger Add-Ons

Crab Trap Mahi

Grilled mahi-mahi topped with crab meat, local bay shrimp, and a light lemon butter sauce. Served with confetti rice and vegetable medley.

$39.99

Jumbo Shrimp Skewers Your Way

Large Gulf shrimp on twin skewers prepared grilled, blackened, or bronzed. Served with confetti rice and vegetable medley

$32.99

Southern-Style Crab Cakes

Two of our handmade cakes with % crab meat, atop fried green tomatoes and roasted corn maque choux made with andouille sausage, then topped with our signature remoulade

$36.99

Filet & Shrimp

Seasoned and grilled oz. tenderloin filet medallion paired with your choice of fried or grilled Gulf shrimp. Served with our confetti rice and our vegetable medley.

$38.99

Twin Medallions

Two seasoned and grilled oz. tenderloin filet medallions served with confetti rice and our vegetable of the day.

$39.99

Cajun Chicken

Blackened chicken with green onions and penne pasta tossed in Cajun-cream sauce and dusted with parmesan

$28.99

Crab & Shrimp Linguine

Lump crab meat and Gulf shrimp sauted with garlic and tossed in a fresh basil-cream sauce over linguine

$34.99

Veggie Pasta

Fresh vegetables sauteed then tossed with penne pasta in a garlic marinara sauce.

$22.99

Corn On The Cob

Fries

Slaw

New Potatoes

Confetti Rice

Main Menu

Happy Hour

House Margarita Rocks Or Frozen

$5.99

Half Pound Peel And Eat Gulf Shrimp

$9.99

Titos Cocktails

$6.00

Smoked Yellowfin Tuna Dip

$4.99

$ Off Beers

Half Dozen Buffalo Wings

$8.99

Makers Mark Cocktails

$7.99

Buffalo Bay Shrimp

$5.99

Smoked Tuna BLT

Smoked Tuna dip on a freshly baked hoagie roll topped bacon served with a side of fries.

$12.99

Deckhand Platter

Fried deviled crab, domestic bay shrimp and fresh gulf fish served with fries and slaw.

$18.99

Shrimp And Grits

Blackened domestic bay shrimp and Monterey jack cheese grits served with toast points.

$12.99

Chicken And Andouille Jambalaya

A tomato-based rice with a blend of spices with chickenand sausage.

$12.99

Shrimp Etouffee

A spicy Cajun stew with domestic bay shrimp and vegetables served over white rice.

$11.99

Early Dining Specials

Steamer Platters

Gulf Shrimp & Sausage

/ lb Large Gulf Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, New Potatoes & Sweet Corn

$19.99

Dungeness Crab And Gulf Shrimp

Over a / lb Wild Alaskan Dungeness Crab and / lb Large Gulf Shrimp served with New Potatoes & Sweet Corn

$39.99

Steamer Platter For

Double The Flavor, Double The Fun!/ lb Wild Snow Crab, lb Black Mussels, lb Clams, / lb Large Gulf Shrimp, Andouille Sausage served with New Potatoes & Sweet Corn

$49.99

Snow Crab And Sausage

/ lb Wild Snow Crab and Andouille Sausage served with New Potatoes & Sweet Corn

$29.99

Combo Steamer

/ lb Wild Snow Crab, lb Black Mussels, lb Clams served with New Potatoes & Sweet Corn

$34.99

Menage A Trois Moscato

Seaglass Unoaked Chardonnary

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay

Seaglass Pinot Grigio

Menage A Trois Red Blend

Seaglass Pinot Noir

Meiomi Pinot Noir

Crab Trap Punch

Bacardi coconut rum mixed with pineapple and cranberry juice, topped with a Bacardi black rum float

$16.99

The Blue Heron

A cocktail with a cause! This refreshing cocktail features Tito's handmade vodka, pina colada puree, blue curacao, and soda, shaken & served over ice

$13.99

Emerald Coast Margarita

Hornitos pure agave tequila, blue curacao, splash of OJ, sweet & sour, and lime juice

$13.99

Bacardi Voodoo Bucket

Bacardi raspberry, Bacardi coconut, Bacardi tropical, and bacardi dragonberry mixed with cranberry, OJ, and pineapple

$21.99

Smoked Tuna Dip

A Destin favorite! Fresh tuna smoked in-house over hickory wood on our very own Big Green Egg!

$16.99

Raw Oysters

A dozen freshly shucked and served on the half-shell with saltines, cocktail sauce, prepared horseradish, and fresh lemon

$26.99

Fried Mozzarella

Real Wisconsin mozzarella cheese coated with garlic-herb bread crumbs, served with marinara

$12.99

Sweet & Spicy Calamari

Hand-breaded and fried crispy, served with a side of marinara or drizzled with a sweet-chili sauce

$15.99

Hot Crab & Shrimp Dip

Fresh crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, fresh basil, red peppers, and green onions, served with warm and toasty pita chips

$16.99

Peel & Eat Shrimp

Gulf shrimp seasoned with old Florida bay and served with a side of tangy cocktail sauce

$16.99

Blue Crab Claws

/ lb of local crab claws flash-fried

Seafood Gumbo

Louisiana style with spices, shrimp, fish, and andouille sausage

Fried Snapper 'N' Shrimp

Local hand-breaded filet paired with jumbo gulf shrimp

$35.99

Fried Fish Fingers

Fresh gulf fish hand breaded and fried to perfection

$25.99

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp

Large hand-breaded local shrimp

$31.99

Local Bay Shrimp

Hand-breaded domestic bay shrimp fried golden and piled high

$27.99

The Captain's Platter

Large gulf shrimp, scallops, deviled crab, and fresh gulf fish

$39.99

Cajun Chicken

Blackened chicken with green onions and penne pasta tossed in Cajun-cream sauce and dusted with Parmesan

$28.99

Crab & Shrimp Linguine

Gulf shrimp and crab meat sauteed with garlic, tossed in a fresh basil-cream sauce over linguine

$34.99

Jumbo Shrimp Skewers Your Way

Large gulf shrimp on twin skewers prepared grilled, blackened, or bronzed. Served with confetti rice and our vegetable medley

$32.99

Crab Trap Mahi

Grilled mahi-mahi topped with crab meat, local bay shrimp, and a light lemon butter sauce. Served with confetti rice and our vegetable medley

$39.99

Bronzed Mahi Sandwich

Local mahi-mahi coated in mild seasonings, grilled, and served on a fresh toasted brioche bun

$22.99

Filet & Shrimp

Seasoned and grilled oz tenderloin filet medallion paired with your choice of fried or grilled gulf shrimp. Served with confetti rice and our vegetable medley

$38.99

Snow Crab & Shrimp

cluster of Norwegian snow crab paired with / lb shell-on gulf shrimp

$54.99

Snow Crab Legs

/ lbs of Norwegian snow crab with unique delicate flavor, snowy-white meat, and tender texture

$59.99

Bairdi Crab Dinner

Ask any Alaska fisherman their favorite crab, and they'll say bairdi. Bairdi crabs (pronounced bear-die) are larger, meatier, and sweeter than traditional snow crab. Get crackin' with / lbs of wild-caught bairdi crab

$74.99

Alaska Red King Crab Legs

The red variety of king crab is considered the most prized species of crab in the world and is by far the best tasting! A full / lbs of tender Alaska red king crab legs served with corn and new potatoes

$99.99

Thanksgiving Menu

New Year's Eve Menu

Creamy Lobster & Shrimp Bisque

Garden Salad

Mixed greens with cucumber, tomato, red onion, croutons, and grated parmesan cheese with our house dressing.

Beef Tenderloin Medallion Duo

Both grilled, one Crab Lovers' Style with lump crabmeat and lemon beurre blanc, and one topped with red wine reduction. Served with confetti rice and fresh vegetables

$49.99

Parmesan Crusted Grouper

Local Grouper Parmesan crusted and pan-seared topped with a citrus butter sauce, served with confetti rice and fresh vegetables

$49.99