RUSTIC INN – American
Fort Lauderdale's sixty-year garlic-crab legend on Anglers Avenue along the Dania Cut-Off Canal, grown from a roadhouse saloon into a world-famous crabhouse. Bibs on, mallets out, hands in — the steamed garlic crabs draw celebrities and pilgrims to paper-covered tables on the dock or in the frozen-cocktail lounge, with sustainable sourcing, private events, and Goldbelly shipping the crabs nationwide. It suits mallet-swinging initiations, dockside feasts, celebrity-spotting regulars, and anyone who believes seafood should be not fancy, just fresh. Lunch service ends at 2:45 sharp, dinner running to 9 or 10.
4331 Anglers Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 954-842-2804 https://www.rusticinn.com/0Cuisine: American
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, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at RUSTIC INN
Dairy-Free at RUSTIC INN
RUSTIC INN in Fort Lauderdale has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Golden Crab, Garden Salad and Islamorada Conch Chowder. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at RUSTIC INN
RUSTIC INN in Fort Lauderdale has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Golden Crab, Garden Salad and Islamorada Conch Chowder. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at RUSTIC INN
RUSTIC INN in Fort Lauderdale has 10 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Loraine's Famous Linguine, Caesar Salad and Golden Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at RUSTIC INN
RUSTIC INN in Fort Lauderdale has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Dungeness Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at RUSTIC INN
RUSTIC INN in Fort Lauderdale has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Dungeness Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at RUSTIC INN
RUSTIC INN in Fort Lauderdale has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Dungeness Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at RUSTIC INN
RUSTIC INN in Fort Lauderdale has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad and Dungeness Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at RUSTIC INN
RUSTIC INN in Fort Lauderdale has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garden Salad and Original Frozen Cocktail. 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 RUSTIC INN
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rustic Cheeseburger | 32.6 g | 45.6 g |
| Crab Wedge Salad | 37.2 g | 27 g |
| Crab Cake Hoagie | 19.7 g | 18.3 g |
| Grilled New York Strip Steak | 0 g | 14.2 g |
| Dungeness Crab | 0.6 g | 13.1 g |
| Ribs Better than a Rib House | 97.9 g | 9.2 g |
| Manhattan Clam Chowder | 19.3 g | 7.7 g |
| Grilled Breast of Chicken | 2.1 g | 6 g |
| Garden Salad | 11.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Penne Pasta | 45.2 g | 2.2 g |
| New England Clam Chowder | 3.1 g | 0.6 g |
| Caesar Salad | 13.9 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Soups and Chowders
- Manhattan Clam Chowder - $10.99: Red clam chowder, chopped vegetables, potatoes, herbs, minced clams, bacon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Islamorada Conch Chowder - $11.99: Red chowder, minced conch, chopped vegetables, salt pork Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Clam Chowder - $10.99: Potatoes, cream, minced clams, bacon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Bisque - $14.99: Creamy bisque, cold water lobster Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Garden Salad - $12.99: Mixed greens, tomatoes, celery, onions, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, cabbage slaw Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, 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, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $13.99: Romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, Pecorino Romano, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Wedge Salad - $22.99: Jumbo lump crabmeat, cherry tomatoes, bacon bits, shoestring fried onions, lemon honey mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- World Famous Garlic Crabs - $45.99: Crabs, garlic, secret family recipe Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Crab - $42.99: East Coast golden crab, garlic, secret family recipe Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dungeness Crab - $48.99: Pacific Coast Dungeness crab, garlic, secret family recipe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled New York Strip Steak - $38.99: Black Angus beef, sautéed onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribs Better than a Rib House - $29.99: Full rack of slow-cooked ribs, homemade BBQ sauce, French fries, corn bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Breast of Chicken - $21.99: Chicken breast, parsley buttered potatoes, sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta Dishes
- Loraine's Famous Linguine - $24.99: Linguine, choice of red crab sauce, white clam sauce, or mixed sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Pasta - $18.99: Penne, homemade marinara, mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- PEI Mussels over Linguine - $26.99: Prince Edward Island mussels, sautéed tomatoes, garlic, white wine, grilled bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches and Hoagies
- Crab Cake Hoagie - $19.99: Crab cake, lettuce, tomato, coleslaw Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rustic Cheeseburger - $16.99: Beef patty, American cheese, bacon, sautéed onions, lettuce, tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Dolphin Sandwich - $18.99: Mahi-mahi, lettuce, tomato, onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Original Frozen Cocktail - $12: House specialty frozen drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about RUSTIC INN
- Is RUSTIC INN dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. RUSTIC INN has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Golden Crab, Garden Salad and Islamorada Conch Chowder.
- What can I eat at RUSTIC INN on a dairy-free diet?
- Golden Crab, Garden Salad and Islamorada Conch Chowder carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does RUSTIC INN have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Garden Salad and Original Frozen Cocktail.
- Is RUSTIC INN gluten-free?
- 6 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 RUSTIC INN?
- Rustic Cheeseburger, at roughly 45.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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