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Crabby's On The Lakefront

Updated 2026-08-19 · 15,282 reviewed · 209 listed · Scored from 3,471 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(3471) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Traditional Smokehouse BBQRib House / Ribs SpecialistBBQ BuffetCarolina-Style BBQ
Crabby's On The Lakefront
Price
moderate
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Rib House / Ribs Specialist, BBQ Buffet
Reviews
3471

What recent reviews say

Crabby's draws regulars and visitors alike with fresh seafood, attentive service, and weekend live music overlooking the water. Standout servers like Miguel and Nathan keep diners comfortable and informed, though recent dine-in and delivery experiences show inconsistency in portions and food temperature that undercuts the restaurant's longtime reputation.

The kitchen delivers when conditions are right: flaky fish, tender scallops, and praised clam chowder appear frequently in praise. Long-time patrons note portion shrinkage and disappointing delivery orders, while newer guests remain enthusiastic about the overall package of food, staff care, and lakefront location.

Praised for
  • friendly and attentive servers (especially Miguel and Nathan)
  • fresh seafood, tender fish
  • live music and ambiance
  • consistent quality over time
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Best for: Families visiting Central Florida for events; diners seeking fresh seafood with live weekend music.

Strengths

  • lakefront location with live music on weekends
  • attentive, named servers (Miguel, Nathan praised repeatedly)
  • fresh seafood including acclaimed clam chowder
  • long-standing reputation, catering available

Worth knowing

  • Servers Miguel and Nathan repeatedly praised for attentiveness and menu knowledge
  • Clam chowder specifically called out as the best in St Cloud
  • Grits and blackened scallops dish custom-requested by diner, staff considering adding to permanent menu
  • Long-time customer (15 years, 3 visits monthly) reports reduced fish and cheese portions
  • Avocado egg rolls discontinued, drawing customer disappointment

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.49 average across the 190 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 53
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
2232
4
690
3
248
2
127
1
174

Common questions

Do you have live music?
Yes, live music is offered on weekends.
Is the restaurant pet-friendly?
Yes, according to their website, pet-friendly dining is available.
What is your clam chowder like?
Reviewers call it the best clam chowder in St Cloud, made fresh regularly.

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Last updated 2026-08-19