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Jim Tucker

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High Point Resort - ask the gate dude where to park for lunch and dinner. Not sure about breakfast.

Maystrong

Beach Lover

We were regulars there all last year and spring of this year, until it's been made very public that no one is allowed in or "wanted" unless you are High Point guest or owner.  I have had friends who have recently been told to leave immediately upon someone discovering they were "just a local" and I even had one friend who received a phone call the next day saying she would prosecuted for trespassing if she ver came on the property again.  Personally, I choose to not be embarrassed so we've not been back.  I have seen Steve outside of the restaurant and mentioned it to him, he is aware of it, concerned about it, but seems to have his hands tied.  I probably should have said before now, that all of this is coming from the Resort Quest Management per the Homeowners Association's request to enforce that being a "private property".  We've even spoken to a few of the property owners who seem to be a bit perplexed by all of it, because they want Crabby Steve to stay on property, but it's going to be very hard for him to make it on High Pointe residents' & guests' only!  We love Steve, (and Rhonda) and the atmosphere, the food, the affordability.....just everything! But until someone gives me some sort of assurance I won't be kicked out, I'll just have to dream of the California Chicken, a Bushwhacker and the sunset!

We were regulars there all last year and spring of this year, until it&#039;s been made very public that no one is allowed in or &quot;wanted&quot; unless you are High Point guest or owner.  I have had friends who have recently been told to leave immediately upon someone discovering they were &quot;just a local&quot; and I even had one friend who received a phone call the next day saying she would prosecuted for trespassing if she ver came on the property again.  Personally, I choose to not be embarrassed so we&#039;ve not been back.  I have seen Steve outside of the restaurant and mentioned it to him, he is aware of it, concerned about it, but seems to have his hands tied.  I probably should have said before now, that all of this is coming from the Resort Quest Management per the Homeowners Association&#039;s request to enforce that being a &quot;private property&quot;.  We&#039;ve even spoken to a few of the property owners who seem to be a bit perplexed by all of it, because they want Crabby Steve to stay on property, but it&#039;s going to be very hard for him to make it on High Pointe residents&#039; &amp; guests&#039; only!  We love Steve, (and Rhonda) and the atmosphere, the food, the affordability.....just everything! But until someone gives me some sort of assurance I won&#039;t be kicked out, I&#039;ll just have to dream of the California Chicken, a Bushwhacker and the sunset!

Beachberbs

I'm so disappointed. I have heard great things about Crabby Steve's, but I am "just a local" so I guess I won't have the opportunity to check it out as I had hoped.

I&#039;m so disappointed. I have heard great things about Crabby Steve&#039;s, but I am &quot;just a local&quot; so I guess I won&#039;t have the opportunity to check it out as I had hoped.

lookingforhome42

Beach Comber

Anyone may access Crabby Steve's via the beach access. You may get to the restaurant via Rosemary Beach boardwalks or Seacrest. I've worked there since Steve opened and we haven't had any issues (so far) with our guests (local or not) entering via the boardwalk. We hope to see you soon!!

Anyone may access Crabby Steve&#039;s via the beach access. You may get to the restaurant via Rosemary Beach boardwalks or Seacrest. I&#039;ve worked there since Steve opened and we haven&#039;t had any issues (so far) with our guests (local or not) entering via the boardwalk. We hope to see you soon!!

AlphaCrab

Crabby Steve's is outstanding, a real delish beach side food experience. Locals if you like good food you will figure out a way to get there! No whining.:up: Crabby's and the "new" JC's (old Gravel Rd location) are two of the best new eating places east of Seaside, hands down. Although Crabby's is not new.....

Crabby Steve&#039;s is outstanding, a real delish beach side food experience. Locals if you like good food you will figure out a way to get there! No whining.:up: Crabby&#039;s and the &quot;new&quot; JC&#039;s (old Gravel Rd location) are two of the best new eating places east of Seaside, hands down. Although Crabby&#039;s is not new.....

beasmiester

Us folks that used to enjoy going to Steve's a couple of times a week are hesitant to cross the boundries that have been put in place.  Having friends that are also locals that have been told their cars would be towed and others that have ventured from Rosemary down the beach and up the stairs for dinner to be told by Resort Quest Management, "can't you read or do you not understand what No Trespassing, means"?  Maybe "Resort Quest" and the HOA for "High Point" want Steve to fail, just as the previous businesses have.  And I'm sorry but Emm M Anne is wrong in this instance, I was there when it happened.

Us folks that used to enjoy going to Steve&#039;s a couple of times a week are hesitant to cross the boundries that have been put in place.  Having friends that are also locals that have been told their cars would be towed and others that have ventured from Rosemary down the beach and up the stairs for dinner to be told by Resort Quest Management, &quot;can&#039;t you read or do you not understand what No Trespassing, means&quot;?  Maybe &quot;Resort Quest&quot; and the HOA for &quot;High Point&quot; want Steve to fail, just as the previous businesses have.  And I&#039;m sorry but Emm M Anne is wrong in this instance, I was there when it happened.

I actually know for a fact that locals and non-residents come in on a regular basis. I understand that some are given grief; however, that is simply because they did not use the beach access.

Iris

Is it considered to be a private or public restaurant?

[quote="Emm M Anne, post: 765222"]Anyone may access Crabby Steve's via the beach access. You may get to the restaurant via Rosemary Beach boardwalks or Seacrest. I've worked there since Steve opened and we haven't had any issues (so far) with our guests (local or not) entering via the boardwalk. We hope to see you soon!![/QUOTE]

Is it considered to be a private or public restaurant? 
 
<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Emm M Anne">Anyone may access Crabby Steve&#039;s via the beach access. You may get to the restaurant via Rosemary Beach boardwalks or Seacrest. I&#039;ve worked there since Steve opened and we haven&#039;t had any issues (so far) with our guests (local or not) entering via the boardwalk. We hope to see you soon!!</blockquote>

TreeFrog

Of course, "venturing down the beach from Rosemary" also includes knowing the gate code for the Rosemary walkovers, now that they have secured them. Steve's an old favorite from the Carpenter's days in Rosemary, but there sure are a lot of hurdles in place just to eat some lunch with him.

Of course, &quot;venturing down the beach from Rosemary&quot; also includes knowing the gate code for the Rosemary walkovers, now that they have secured them. Steve&#039;s an old favorite from the Carpenter&#039;s days in Rosemary, but there sure are a lot of hurdles in place just to eat some lunch with him.

LJ123

you all are crazy! talk about roadblocks to success! who the hell do the "special people" think they are!!Poor Steve, and you all wonder why businesses fail on 30A! Let the people IN and SPEND:sick:

you all are crazy! talk about roadblocks to success! who the hell do the &quot;special people&quot; think they are!!Poor Steve, and you all wonder why businesses fail on 30A! Let the people IN and SPEND:sick:

Teresa

SoWal Guide

I am ready for a visit to Crabby Steve's and I plan to go in and park and say I am River Otter's guest.

I am ready for a visit to Crabby Steve&#039;s and I plan to go in and park and say I am River Otter&#039;s guest.

DCollins

I just recently heard about this restaurant for the first time this week... Has anyone been there or have a menu or kno anything about it and if it's good?! 

Thanks!

I just recently heard about this restaurant for the first time this week... Has anyone been there or have a menu or kno anything about it and if it&#039;s good?! 
 
Thanks!

port albert

There are 17 reviews on Tripadvisor.....12 excellent, 2 very good, 2 average and 1 terrible. Apparently the restaurant is in a gated community surrounded by other gated communities. The bad review came from a family who walked a mile and half up the beach to find the restaurant closed due to bad weather. Sound great but very difficult to get to. Luckily the local gave them the code to the gate so they were able to walk home on the bike path.

seabythegrove

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Well awesome our place is in Rosemary so that makes it very easy, I'll try it out and let everyone know how it is!

Well awesome our place is in Rosemary so that makes it very easy, I&#039;ll try it out and let everyone know how it is!

southof30A

It is a private establishment, for High Pointe Resort owners and guests only.  Security has been somewhat lax in the past, but I predict it's going to tighten up.

It is a private establishment, for High Pointe Resort owners and guests only.  Security has been somewhat lax in the past, but I predict it&#039;s going to tighten up.

Dawn

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jnealy

According to Crabby Steve himself,  the restaurant is public and open to anybody. He says he gets a lot of local business. But it is a bit tricky to get to. When we go, we walk there from the beach at Rosemary, and then exit through High Dunes. We've never had anyone say anything to us. The food is great, the margaritas are awesome, and the view is beautiful. It makes the challenge of getting there worthwhile!

According to Crabby Steve himself,  the restaurant is public and open to anybody. He says he gets a lot of local business. But it is a bit tricky to get to. When we go, we walk there from the beach at Rosemary, and then exit through High Dunes. We&#039;ve never had anyone say anything to us. The food is great, the margaritas are awesome, and the view is beautiful. It makes the challenge of getting there worthwhile!

Crabby Steve's is definitely difficult to get to, unless you're staying at High Point.  Getting there from the beach is easy if you can get to the beach from Rosemary, Water's Edge or Sunset Beach.
But it's definitely worth the effort!  The food is great but get there before sun down or you'll miss out.  Steve always has great food and a nice selection with a special each night that really is special.
Have a drink or two and see what Rhonda makes up for you, it's always Margaritas for me and Bushwackers for the wife.
It's always a pleasure for us, we just don't get over there as much as we'd like.

Crabby Steve&#039;s is definitely difficult to get to, unless you&#039;re staying at High Point. Getting there from the beach is easy if you can get to the beach from Rosemary, Water&#039;s Edge or Sunset Beach. 
But it&#039;s definitely worth the effort! The food is great but get there before sun down or you&#039;ll miss out. Steve always has great food and a nice selection with a special each night that really is special. 
Have a drink or two and see what Rhonda makes up for you, it&#039;s always Margaritas for me and Bushwackers for the wife. 
It&#039;s always a pleasure for us, we just don&#039;t get over there as much as we&#039;d like.

I'm embarrassed to say I haven't been by to see Steve at his not-so-new-now eatery yet, but wanting to take some out-of-town guests this week.

Where do you park?
What are the hours?

I&#039;m embarrassed to say I haven&#039;t been by to see Steve at his not-so-new-now eatery yet, but wanting to take some out-of-town guests this week. 
 
Where do you park? 
What are the hours?

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