CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU – Seafood
Part seafood market, part Cajun dining room on US Highway 301 North in Ellenton: choose from the case and have it cooked to your preference, or order straight off the menu. Live blue crabs and crawfish go into boils with corn, sausage and potatoes, and snow crab arrives hot and gloriously messy. The fryer handles whole catfish with the tail left on, a grouper sandwich, calamari, shrimp and hushpuppies. New Orleans chargrilled lobster and oysters are the house calls, with dollar raw oysters every day for anyone eating in. Roughly seventy seats, laid-back service, long weekend hours, and closed Tuesdays.
3412 US HWY 301 N #101, ELLENTON, FL, 34222 941-735-5778 https://www.crawfishandcrabbayou.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU
Dairy-Free at CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU
CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU in Ellenton has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maryland Blue Crab Boil, Fried Gator Bites and Raw Oyster (1 Dozen Unshucked). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU
CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU in Ellenton has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maryland Blue Crab Boil, Fried Gator Bites and Raw Oyster (1 Dozen Unshucked). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU
CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU in Ellenton has 36 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maryland Blue Crab Boil, Fresh Deep Fried Grouper Fish Sandwich and Louisiana Crawfish Boil. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU
CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU in Ellenton has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Seafood Platter, Lobster Bisque (Cup) and Lobster Bisque (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU
CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU in Ellenton has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage, Boiled Egg and Diet Pepsi. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU
CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU in Ellenton has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steamed Mussels, Sausage and Boiled Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU
CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU in Ellenton has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage and Boiled Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU
CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU in Ellenton has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Gator Bites, Fries and Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fried Seafood Platter | 10.3 g | 75.8 g |
| Seafood Gumbo (Cup) | 16.9 g | 70.2 g |
| Seafood Gumbo (Bowl) | 16.9 g | 70.2 g |
| The Feast | 20.1 g | 27.3 g |
| Fried Shrimp Po-Boy | 40.4 g | 17.3 g |
| Lobster Bisque (Bowl) | 2.5 g | 17 g |
| Fried Calamari | 6 g | 15.5 g |
| Lobster Bisque (Cup) | 1.8 g | 15.5 g |
| Key Lime Pie | 110.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Soft Shell Crab Appetizer | 22.1 g | 10.1 g |
| Boiled Egg | 0.8 g | 9.4 g |
| Sausage | 8.2 g | 6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Steamed Mussels - $15 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Crab Cakes (2) - $19 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wings Tangy Buffalo (6 pc) - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wings Tangy Buffalo (12 pc) - $18 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wings Sweet Buffalo (6 pc) - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wings Sweet Buffalo (12 pc) - $18 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $14 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Gator Bites - $18 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Shell Crab Appetizer - $25 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Oysters
- Raw Oyster (1 Dozen Unshucked) - $15 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raw Oyster (1 Dozen Cleaned and Unshucked) - $20 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- New Orleans Chargrilled Butter Garlic Cheese Oysters (1/2 Dozen) - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- New Orleans Chargrilled Butter Garlic Cheese Oysters (1 Dozen) - $24 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Oysters (1 Dozen) - $20 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Oysters (1.5 Dozen) - $28 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oysters with Fries - $20 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood Plates and Pasta
- Deep Fried Fresh Caught Whole Catfish - $25: Served with fries and hushpuppies Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Deep Fried Grouper Fish Sandwich - $26: Served with fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Plate - $21: Served with fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried BBQ Shrimp Plate - $21: Served with fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Buffalo Shrimp Plate - $21: Served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Seafood Platter - $45: Fries, calamari, fried oysters, fried shrimp, hushpuppies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Pasta - $28: Tossed in light butter, garlic, cream sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Soft Shell Sandwich - $25 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood Boils
- Cajun Classic - $35: 1 snow crab cluster, 1/2 lb shrimps, 2 small/medium blue crab, 1 corn, 1 potato, 1 sausage tossed in cajun seasoning and garlic butter sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taste of New Orleans - $55: 2 snow crab clusters, 1lb shrimp, 3 small/medium blue crab, green mussels, 2 corn, 2 potatoes, 2 sausages tossed in cajun seasoning and garlic butter sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Feast - $120: 6 snow crab clusters, 2lbs shrimp, 6 small/medium blue crabs, 1lb mussels, 6 corn, 6 potatoes, 6 sausages tossed in cajun seasoning and garlic butter sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maryland Blue Crab Boil Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Louisiana Crawfish Boil - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Po-Boy
- Fried Oysters Po-Boy - $21: Served with fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Po-Boy - $17: Served with fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Lobster Bisque (Cup) - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Bisque (Bowl) - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Gumbo (Cup) - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Gumbo (Bowl) - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids
- Chicken Tender & Fries - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Popcorn Shrimp & Fries - $11 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Potatoes - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Corn - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Boiled Egg - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hushpuppies (4) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Key Lime Pie - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Cheese Cake - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Pepsi - $3
- Diet Pepsi - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Orange Crush - $3
- Dr. Pepper - $3
- Starry - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lemonade - $3
- Ice Tea Sweetened/Unsweetened - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU
- Is CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maryland Blue Crab Boil, Fried Gator Bites and Raw Oyster (1 Dozen Unshucked).
- What can I eat at CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU on a dairy-free diet?
- Maryland Blue Crab Boil, Fried Gator Bites and Raw Oyster (1 Dozen Unshucked) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fried Gator Bites and Fries.
- Is CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU gluten-free?
- 10 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU?
- Fried Seafood Platter, at roughly 75.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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