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Can anyone recommend the best place on 30a for soft shelled crabs? I have a date tonite who specifically requested these and I have no experience locally with this particular delicacy! We will also have two 9 year old girls with us, so that changes the dynamics a little too! lol Thanks for any input! :D
 

ThirtyAGal

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Jan 11, 2007
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If you don't mind the short drive, Acme Oyster House in BayTowne (?) has great ones! That is always a fun place for kids too. :wave:
 

Smiling JOe

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I don't go to Baytowne too often, but I thought I remember hearing that ACME had closed the Baytowne location. You might want to call first.

Chef Ed at Bud and Alley's, had a soft shell crab app special on the menu a month or so ago, and it was the best I've ever eaten.
 

Foodlover

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Oct 15, 2006
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South Walton
Hi,

Here at Shorty's Surfside and Topside in Grayton Beach, we have a great Softshell Crab Entree for Dinner:

Henry’s Crab n’ Grits – 18.50
Henry’s favorite. A crispy fried jumbo soft shell crab over our cheese grits and drizzled with jalapeno b?arnaise sauce.

We also have a great kids menu for kids under 12 years old.

Kids’ Menu
(12 and under please.)
Served with Fries or baked Mac n’ Cheese.

5oz. Burger – 4.50
Grilled Chicken Sandwich – 3.75
Hot Pup – 3.25
PB & J Sandwich – 4.00
Grilled Cheese – 3.00

You can check out our Menus at: SHORTY'S SURFSIDE & TOPSIDE | GULF FRONT DINING AND LIBATIONS | GRAYTON BEACH FLORIDA

And we have live entertainment from Wednesday through Saturday from 7:00 'til . . . Tonight, Dan Hall will be performing!

Henry and Staff
 

Lynnie

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Apr 18, 2007
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Shorty, that sounds fabulous!

Now, I'm craving soft shelled crabs - one of my favorite things to eat!
 

Matt J

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May 9, 2007
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Nothing like a soft shell crab right out of the water. Puts oysters to shame. I've only done it once, but it was unreal on flavor.

I would definitely recommend Shorty's. Other places are great, but don't generally have them as set menu items.
 

jpbhen

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Jul 10, 2005
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Seagrove/Cincinnati
Can anyone recommend the best place on 30a for soft shelled crabs? I have a date tonite who specifically requested these and I have no experience locally with this particular delicacy! We will also have two 9 year old girls with us, so that changes the dynamics a little too! lol Thanks for any input! :D

we HIGHLY recommend shorty's. if i liked soft shelled crabs . . . shorty's would be my choice. i actually ordered the grits and crab, and the BODY was good - just couldn't make myself eat the legs and FEET! ugh. not shorty's fault - it is in my head. or the crab's feet. anyway - shorty's is awesome, and i'm sure she will like the soft shelled crab. the grits are wonderful!! the kids should like it as well. :D
 

chefed

Beach Lover
Feb 11, 2008
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Pt. Washington
Yep, I have Soft Shell Crabs on my menu tonight.

Crispy Fried Soft shell Crab with Old fashion Coleslaw, Aromatic Tomato Broth and Basil Aioli
 
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