Rustic Inn Crabhouse – Seafood
The air at this iconic waterfront landmark is thick with the irresistible aroma of sautéed garlic and Old Bay, drawing diners into a sprawling, rustic space where paper-covered tables invite uninhibited indulgence. Guests wield wooden mallets with rhythmic precision to uncover succulent meat from piles of signature garlic crabs, creating a boisterous and communal atmosphere that captures the soul of old-school Florida dining.
4331, Anglers Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312 +19545841637 https://www.rusticinn.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, zone, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers & Raw Bar
- Raw Clams: Fresh clams served from the raw bar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Raw Oysters: Fresh oysters served from the raw bar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fried Gator: Fried alligator bites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Soups & Chowders
- Manhattan Clam Chowder: Red clam chowder with chopped vegetables, potatoes, herbs, minced clams, and bacon Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Islamorada Conch Chowder: Spicy red chowder with minced conch, chopped vegetables, and salt pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- New England Clam Chowder: Traditional white chowder with potatoes, cream, minced clams, and bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Lobster Bisque: Creamy bisque made with cold water lobsters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Salads
- Garden Salad: Mixed greens, tomatoes, celery, onions, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, and cabbage slaw Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Caesar Salad: Romaine lettuce, homemade croutons, Pecorino Romano, and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Crab Wedge Salad: Jumbo lump crabmeat, cherry tomatoes, bacon bits, shoestring fried onions, and lemon honey mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
World Famous Crab Specialties
- World Famous Garlic Crabs: Crabs sautéed with garlic and secret family recipe sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Golden Crab: East Coast golden crab sautéed with garlic and secret family recipe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Dungeness Crab: Pacific Coast Dungeness crab with garlic and secret family recipe Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Alaskan Queen Crab Legs: Steamed Alaskan queen crab legs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Florida Stone Crab Claws: Seasonal Florida stone crab claws Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Main Courses: Seafood
- Grilled Swordfish: Local hook-and-line swordfish grilled with olive oil and herbs, served with vegetables and parsley buttered potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Mayo-Clinic
- Broiled Lobster: Maine lobster served with signature sour cream dill sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Lectin-Free
Pasta Dishes
- Loraine’s Famous Linguine: Linguine with choice of red crab sauce, Italian-style white clam sauce, or mixed sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Penne Pasta: Penne with homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lobster Fra Diavolo over Linguine: Half or whole split lobster, clams, mussels, blue crab clusters, and shrimp in choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo over Linguine: Sautéed shrimp, clams, mussels, and blue crab clusters in choice of sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- PEI Mussels over Linguine: Prince Edward Island mussels, sautéed tomatoes, garlic, and white wine sauce with grilled bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Meat & Poultry
- New York Strip Steak: Colorado Black Angus steak topped with sautéed onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Steak Crabiola: Steak with house-made crab sauce, onions, peppers, and Provolone cheese with garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ribs Better than a Rib House: Full rack of slow-cooked BBQ ribs, French fries, and corn bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Breast of Chicken: Seasoned chicken breast with parsley buttered potatoes and sautéed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
Sandwiches & Hoagies
- Crab Cake Hoagie: Crab cake, lettuce, tomato, and creamy coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rustic Cheeseburger: Beef patty, American cheese, bacon, sautéed onions, lettuce, and tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Dolphin Sandwich: Mahi-mahi, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- The Buster Hot Dog: 1/4 pound all-beef hot dog with sautéed bell peppers and onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- SOS Hoagie: Shrimp, oysters, and scallops with lettuce and tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Original Frozen Cocktails: House specialty frozen mixed drinks