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Rustic Inn Crabhouse is a three star restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. It's known for its seafood. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a raw bar, and catering. This restaurant is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
not what i expected, but it's good!
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great fun time. The food was great. Tons of food. The crab sampler is probably enough food for two. Fun atmosphere right on the river. Amazing how much oil is in those crabs. Lots of work...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
mmm i dont know why this place has such great reviews. i dont get the hype. not only is the food (at least what i ordered) kinda bland but it was also a little bit pricey. i was here with my friend R...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stick with the crabs, and maybe the grilled fish. My wife had the split king crab legs, which were amazing - huge and tasty, and easy to eat. The grilled snapper was acceptable, but there better...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
forced to go here whenever the family comes into town (they love it), i've come here way more often then my two stars would evince. the place strikes me as a dungy tourist trap that does little to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, this place is probably a total tourist trap, but I loved it anyway. We decided to go here to celebrate my cousin's graduation from high school, so there were about ten of us. We got seated right...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first stop out of FLL or the last stop before FLL...located right by the airport, I go there almost every single time I go to FLL. When I bring my friends...they all love it! Smells like seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just got into FLL from Key West, the weather was almost perfect, not as humid as KW. I've been craving seafood and was not too impressed with Key West. After a quick dip at the pool, flipped through...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as I walked in and saw the bibs, the mallets, and crab particles littered over the floor and tables, I knew i was in the right place. If you are in search for an eloquent dining experience...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister and I went here to have some crab...amazing, only downside is that the crabs were supposed to come with a SIDE of butter...and we're not huge butter eaters...instead, the crabs came drenched...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a little off the beaten path, it's worth going to at least once.The food is pretty good and it's kind of a fun place to go but it can be pretty noisy, especially when everyone starts...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 -- prob. not a regular place for me (i love seafood, but like the asian version like PPQ or Newport Tang)sampler is a good deal for ~$30 around herei'm sure they go through a lot of butter!btw...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I initially went to the Rustin Inn Crabhouse many years ago. I recollect newspaper on the tables and everyone pounding their wooden mallets. I returned this weekend and found that a few things have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to check out the dinner scene at Rustic Inn. After last friday's adventure I think I'll stick to lunch or take away. The food was amazing as always. I had the Split Alaskan King Crab...it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All right, well this was an experience. Huge menu with tons of options - a little hard to get your mind around, actually. Service is friendly and welcoming - had kind of a neighborhood vibe to it. Was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food and a great place for kids! As many people have mentioned this is not a romantic restaurant. Will certainly be back soon. The Service isn't great so don't come here if you're in a hurry.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason why 80% of the people in the restaurant are wearing bibs. It's because of the crabs - delicious!While waiting for our table, we sat at the bar and ordered a couple of drinks. They...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our last dinner on vacation... perfect.We sat outside on the water. My daughter loved playing with the mallets.We started with some Old Bay Shrimp (yum), and then followed it with stone crabs, which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yum yum yum... all i say is get the sampler... you can be annoying as you want with those hammers and the staff dont care they are cool as they come. we came with a group of about 12 and they didnt...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well the wait was over 1hour and 45 min, maybe due to Valentines. But it was worth it, the food was very very good, service was great, but when we got there we, decide to walk in to the bar and get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Best tasting crabs in the world. Nothing even close to it. I will frequent the restaurant as many times as possible when I'm in Fort Lauderdale.
openlist - user review - 02/13/2009
5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say this is top 3 favorite for me. Maybe its the incredibly fresh seafood & crabs or maybe the atmosphere. Lets start with the food...This is Johnny Depp's favorite seafood place! Enough...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is GREAT! I come here all the time, and I always bring out of town guests here for a nice and yummy lunch or dinner on the water. The food is great, the portions are large. The atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A SoFla favorite. The Rustic Inn is awesome. It is perfect for out of town guest and most special occasions. The patio & barge (warning the barge will rock, so if your prone to motion sickness, stick...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. The Crab Sampler is a good way to try their selection of crabs. You must be prepared for all the butter. The sampler is served with potatoes which are also drenched in butter. But...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes I'm a fan. Definately a place to go to at least once. I like to bring out of towner's to kitschy places the likes of which they won't find in New York City or Donegal, Ireland....and this my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my top most favorite restaurants on the planet. Gahhhhhlic crabs! Great ambiance! Fantastic spaghetti with red crab sauce! Crazy busy and noisy fun. Love it!
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Florida. I am from New York, and we just do not have a place like this. They have the best garlic crabs and every time we go, we order the sampler. I am...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just moved away from Miami, but I definitely miss this restaurant the most. Its our family favorite, delicious crab, and a HUGE plate full. My small children learned to LOVE seafood at the Rustic...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
killer garlic grabs! make sure to the try to Maryland goldens garlic style. Awesome linguine w/mussels. ask for the half white/half red sauce if you go this route....it's not listed on the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here to try Florida's famous stone crab and boy were they good! The restaurant is a bit rustic in appearance but that is just another plus for me. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the weather...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last Sunday, I came with my parents and we had so much fun getting all messy with our food. Apparently lots of celebs do, too! The menu listed some of their biggest fans -- like Anna Kournikova, Ellen...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been once, so I don't have too much to comment on, but suffice it to say that I, a picky vegetarian, tried gator at Rustic Inn and maybe had a little orgasm....deeeeeelish! I also tried...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grab some friends, grab a table, grab some beer, grab some crabs, grab a mallet, grab some napkins and make a mess! I recommend going here with a group of people and ordering many different items and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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Great food stress free atmosphere, cozy, and not to mention Colossal King crab legs um,um.
openlist - user review - 08/19/2008
My wife and I have been vacationing to the Fort Lauderdale / Miami area for the past 15 years. We stumbled upon this restaurant through the internet.....thankfully!!! We love it because it is a local favorite...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Seafood. Recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the golden crabs and blues in garlic sauce - messy messy messy and yum!. I'd never had golden crabs before, and was surprised to find that they had a sort of crumbly risotto texture in the claws....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a local love. For my 40th birthday my family was kind enough to express out a dinner from here same day! I got home in California that night to the best surprise in ages. The best part was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally getting around to reviewing this place. Although they have advertisements everywhere now, it's still not as touristy as most places near the beach. And if you go non-peak hours, it's like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Their specialty is seafood and the garlic crabs are out of this world. You can go in jeans or dressed to kill and not feel out of place. Waterfront dining is on a canal, not too impressive, but the food makes...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The service is terrible, the place is cramped and NOISY, there is always a wait, and the food is so so. Their selection is wide but that's the only good thing about the place; the food is very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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If you are not a seafood fan don't worry, they also have alligator and frog legs on the menu! Right on the water, this place ...
gusto.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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South Florida classic place! Can't go wrong here...everyone ALWAYS has a good time and great food! Don't expect a quick meal, this is "old FLA" at it's best...laid back, friendly, fun... Highly recommend the...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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If you love seafood, you'll love The Rustic Inn. The golden crabs are the best!!!!!I've actually never had a bad experience when dining there. Whether you sit in or take out, you're in for a treat. Get ready...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Took my parents here while they were in from out of town. No good fish sandwich on the menu like there should be. Overpriced, loud and over rated. Not so clean either. Of course I tried to make the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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The great thing about the place is you can look at the water. However it is know n for it's fresh Crab. People wear bibs ...
gusto.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and both times I left feeling like its ok, it did not knock my socks off. First of all I'm allergic to seafood so I get the alternative which is the rib eye steak. It didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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If you are in the mood for some fantastic Garlic Stone Crabs then I have I got the place for you. The Rustic Inn in Ft. Lauderdale is just off I-95 at Griffin Road. They have a very large restaurant t...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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I have been going to this place since I was a child. Everytime I am in FL I always make sure to make at least one trip here. The place is huge, so much fun and the crabs are fantastic. Great place to go with...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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If you get a chance to go to Fort Lauderdale, FL make time to go to the Rustic Inn Crabhouse. If you like seafood, this is a wonderful place to go. It is a fun, casual restaurant with tables covered w...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Rustic Inn in fort lauderdale is the place to get crabs, it's been there since 1955, and has a boatload of old world charm. It has long, family style tables, covered with newspaper, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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This place is my favorite restaurant in south Florida. The garlic blue crabs are amazing - just make sure you get there early in the evening before they run out. They also have a linguine with crab sa...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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Worth a try, you'll like it! The garlic crabs are the best. Get a bib & hammer and smash away.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2003
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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...
frommers.com - user review
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a smashing fish joint...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the rustic inn is a non-touristy crab house located behind the fort lauderdale international airport......
tripadvisor.com - user review
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the rustic crab house was a time to remember. growing up in the west indies and living in new york i have never seen crabs so big and. the wait was short and they came prepared the tables were covered in paper...
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