The Crab Plant

Everything about this restaurant was great our waitress was amazing the stuffed crab appetizer was awesome the seafood boil was to die for would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone ONLY DOWN SIDE IS CASH ONLY but knowing that going in shouldn't be a problem they do have a cash machine on hand to get cash

The Crab Plant does not serve Raw Oysters. You can buy and take with you from The Crab Plant seafood market next door.

Great spot! We had the low country boil and a blackened grouper sandwich. Both were outstanding. The restaurant has a great, old Florida vibe, and nice staff. We will definitely be back!

Referred to this restaurant by the staff at Explorida, we went for some fresh seafood and that's what we got! We started with the shrimp dip which was amazing and comes in a handy to-go container with a cover and extra crackers. I love that they think ahead!I got a bronzed grouper sandwich. The fish was delicious, but it was a lot of bread. The potato salad was ok,but also not why I was there. C got the scallops and shrimp Alfredo and loved it - large serving so we brought home leftovers that sadly, we did not get to eat but that's another story involving baby spiders in a door that you don't want to hear.Service was fantastic and quick, the view is great, right on the river, and there is outdoor seating to eat takeout if it's not August. Restaurant is cash only, so be prepared.

Not too great. I'm not sure why the many great reviews. It was just below average. Prices are high and the food is just not that fresh tasting. Nothing ordered stood out and nothing anyone ordered we would order again. There are other local places that serve tastier fish and seafood. Decide for yourself, but at least you were warned. Just meh

I've been here twice and both times was pretty good. Due to COVID we did take out and ordered steamed shrimp with a side salad for $12 plus $1.50 up charge for the side salad and a soup and ate in the car overlooking the water in their lot. 4 stars the steamed shrimp. Good portion, nicely steamed and a good kick to the cocktail sauce. 1 star or less for the soup. Overpriced and not good.

Food was fresh, but bland. Batter on calamari was way too thick and not seasoned. I was really thinking it would be delish, being right next to the water and all. Everything was just okay. Nice water views.

Crab yeah! I'm joking. I don't eat anything living, I'm like a manatee, I eat plants. My husband does, this was his heaven. The Crab Plant was our first official restaurant in Crystal River. The Crab Plant is just up our alley, we aren't fancy people and love a simple place that serves good food. This place is that. Set in what I would consider a warehouse? Located along the water next to a fish market. Paper towels are on every table, for those buttery fish meals. You might be wondering, what did I eat? Let me tell you. First things first, I ordered a sweet tea, but asked if it could be mixed with half regular tea. Don't want my teeth falling out y'all. It's hard to find sweet tea in California, this drink was the best. I ended up ordering sides: corn on the cob, cheesy grits and garlic bread. Just enough so we could split their chocolate peanut butter pie, which was to die for....*drool*.My husband ordered the a grouper sandwich. It was his first grouper and he was hooked. In secret, he said this was his favorite seafood meal during our trip. But still enjoyed every place we ate at.

Able to visit after they reopened following the hurricane. Awesome job cleaning up!!! Incredible work getting reopened so quickly after the flooding.Our waitress, Mary, was excellent, warm and friendly.We enjoyed everything we ordered -- steamed shrimp, shrimp and grits, clam chowder (particularly good), hush puppies (a little dense but okay), and the Pepsi products :).Highly recommend The Crab Plant all these years later!

I can't speak to the restaurant as the post says "Market" and thet is where WE went. Fish looks fresh. We got a red grouper fillet and a dozen Argentine Reds and went home to cook. MAN did they turn out awesome! Just a little time on the Blackstone and BOOM, dinner is served. Fish was moist and flakey and the Red's - super tasty, moist, and as the lady behind the counter said "poor man's lobster". Dipped in butter made 'em extra sexy. Go check this place out.