CONSISTENTLY RECOGNIZED for our delicious, fresh food and friendly service, Crab & Fin is committed to providing the best in everything we do. Requiring a 2 3/16-inch escape ring in all plastic and wood stone crab traps before the start of the 2023/2024 season. Limiting possession of whole stone crabs on the water to two checker boxes, each up to 3 feet by 2 feet by 2 feet OR a total volume of 24 cubic feet.
Checker boxes are used to hold crabs onboard a vessel before they are measured and legal-sized claws are removed. During the Early Dining period most entrees are offered at a 20 percent discount and you also get to choice a complimentary soup, salad or appetizer.
Checker boxes are used to hold crabs onboard a vessel before they are measured and legal-sized claws are removed. During the Early Dining period most entrees are offered at a 20 percent discount and you also get to choice a complimentary soup, salad or appetizer.
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Serving Sarasota since 1978, we are proud to be part of the excitement that is St. Armand's Circle. Whether you are window shopping at one of the world class shops on the circle or are looking for a special place to dine on the best seafood the world has to offer, the Crab & Fin is the perfect destination.
Originally from Indiana, Chris attended Ball State University. During college he spent five months abroad in Scharbeutz, Germany working for a Restaurant as a prep cook, server & bartender. After returning home Chris worked for the landmark restaurant in Columbus Ohio, The Waterworks on Front Street working in all capacities of the restaurant.
Our menus are created daily to reflect the freshest seafood available. We are committed in offering only pristine & unique seafood from around the world coming from ecologically responsible fisheries who promote only sustainable seasonal or aqua cultured varieties. NONE of our seafood offerings are farm raised.
Thank you for considering Crab & Fin for your upcoming event. Our private boutique dining area, located on our second level over-looking beautiful Saint Armands Circle is the perfect location for any event. Whether it's an intimate luncheon or dinner for 50, a unique social gathering with cocktails and hors d' Oeuvres or a large celebration, our professional service staff and culinary team will exceed all expectations.
Reviews (28)
Michelle L.
Jan 24, 2022
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Really enjoyed this restaurant. Very clean and excellent ambience. I called ahead and was promptly seated at my reservation time. We started with the crab and lobster bisque it was excellent. Very flavorful and creamy with chucks of the crab and lobster. Next we had the grand oyster tasting. Probably the best oysters I've ever had. Not big and bulky but more petite and smooth with excellent flavor. For dinner we shared the corvina. It was very tasty and cooked to perfection. Had a glass of wine and they give you a sample taste before they poor it which is nice because my bf didn't like
Lauren F.
Jan 21, 2022
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Wow! I had no idea they did Sunday brunch until today, and it was actually great! Absolutely incredible service and a great classic eggs Benedict (skip the Alaskan crab one though...not enough crab meat. Get the one with ham). Everyone enjoyed their meal and experience. Thank you!! Will be back later for some oysters and cocktails
Robert Sisson
Jan 13, 2022
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Val Hesslink
Jan 04, 2022
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Bill Schade
Jan 01, 2022
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Robert Hardt
Dec 31, 2021
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James King
Dec 30, 2021
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Den Den
Dec 27, 2021
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Very nice restaurant. Was not busy during our visit. Food was ok but service was poor. No water, no bread for us while every table around us received these items. Asked for tarter sauce 3x. Finally got it after I finally gave up and ate my food without it. Free chocolate dipped fruit bites, which everyone else received with their bills, were not offer after our meals. Definitely will not recommend.
Beep Boop Beep
Dec 23, 2021
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Based on all the solid reviews it’s clear we caught them on a bad night or time.
We skipped the frozen daiquiri bar food and pizza places on the circle in search of something a little nicer and sadly, we were marginally let down.
Pros: server was friendly, food came out pretty quickly, enjoyed the outdoor seating, holiday lights were nice, piano guy was a nice touch.
Cons: for the location, ambiance and prices, getting a paper menu that was all stained with fold marks wasn’t a great first impression. Ultimately, we came for the food, and we should have stuck with either a “crab” or “fin”
We skipped the frozen daiquiri bar food and pizza places on the circle in search of something a little nicer and sadly, we were marginally let down.
Pros: server was friendly, food came out pretty quickly, enjoyed the outdoor seating, holiday lights were nice, piano guy was a nice touch.
Cons: for the location, ambiance and prices, getting a paper menu that was all stained with fold marks wasn’t a great first impression. Ultimately, we came for the food, and we should have stuck with either a “crab” or “fin”
Pete L.
Dec 16, 2021
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First off... the host is a tad arrogant, for no apparent reason (other then maybe ordering us q-tips around gave him a sense of power) Get past this idiot and the rest is perfect! I have been here several times and ate at the bar. Perfect food and drink. Last week we ate upstairs... nice view of the circle !!! The waitstaff is super professional and fun! Don't miss this place!!!
Mary F.
Dec 05, 2021
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Wow! Alejandro was truly the highlight of our night. We were a group of 6 and here for my sisters bachelorette and Alejandro went above and beyond to make our night so special. One bridesmaid was sick because we were obviously out drinking all night and he brought her a chamomile tea He also brought the bride a special desert and sang us a song. He is truly amazing and makes us want to come back just for him!!!
Jeff & Amanda Bray
Dec 03, 2021
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Crab and Fin is one of my favorite restaurants at St. Armands Circle in Sarasota! I love dining outdoors, the outdoor seating is nestled by the street with landscaping covering the street that makes it feel more intimate. Today while showing houses my husband and I took a lunch break here. It was a little chilly today and they turned on the outdoor heater. The service was excellent as always and the outside seating filled up quickly. My husband had Frutti del Mare which was delicious and I chose the crab cake sandwich. It is made with real crab. It was on an English muffin with tomato and melted
Helen L.
Nov 21, 2021
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Jackie Canciller Scholer
Nov 19, 2021
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Sher Obrien
Nov 14, 2021
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3.5 Stars. Crab & Fin Restaurant is Fine Dining; Dress Code is Casual to dressy. Bar is busy. Location is very nice. In Purple Section of St Armands Shopping Circle. Great stores, very beachy. Shop, then dine.
Stone Crab were just okay. Very expensive and blah. Crab Cakes, Grouper= excellent. Atmosphere was very nice. Service was prompt.
High Priced.
Recommend.
Stone Crab were just okay. Very expensive and blah. Crab Cakes, Grouper= excellent. Atmosphere was very nice. Service was prompt.
High Priced.
Recommend.
Mary Albano Heslin
Nov 06, 2021
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Cathy L.
Nov 06, 2021
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I had low expectations for some reason because the last place we went to was just ok. We came for lunch and sat outside. They had live music going on. Hubby and I shared the lobster crab bisque, which was rich, buttery and delicious. I ordered the grilled mahi tacos as recommended by our server. It was very fresh, good and filling. My hubby enjoyed his fish and chips. He said it was your standard fish and chips.
Stephani Y.
Oct 10, 2021
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Matt B.
Oct 09, 2021
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Great place to have lunch or dinner on St Armands circle. Food was fabulous I especially liked the grouper sandwich. Everyone in our party of 7 for lunch were pleased with our food and service. Little pricey but worth it. Atmosphere is great on St Armands circle. We had a great meal and a great experience here. Thank you.
Amy C.
Sep 30, 2021
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My friends and I were road tripping to the Cape Coral area and stopped around the longboat key area. It was time for food so I looked on Yelp for a seafood place because I wanted seafood since we were out by the coast. I found Crab and Fin. We all walked in and realized we were underdressed. We were driving all day from Orlando in casual clothes, shorts and whatnot. Hotel was 2 more hours away. But we wanted to dine anyway. So they host took us to a section of the restaurant that was closed off to the rest of the dining area. We were definitely isolated. So anyway, our server Aaron came and greeted
Rick Moore
Sep 28, 2021
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Robert S.
Sep 14, 2021
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Diego Vasquez Forero
Sep 01, 2021
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Crab and fin its a well located restaurant in St Armands circle, grest view life music and outdoor indoor seating. It offers a variety of fresh seafood (fish, tuna, oisters, clams) and also a couple of tacos and burgers.
Great place, sit outside its much better and a great experience.
Starters:
Pot Harvested portuguese octopus: Very tasty!
Shrimp cocktail- good but not very tasty
Main dishes:
Mediterranean Brinzini with clams: Great fish with nice sauce soft balanced flavour.
Cedar plank roasted salmon: Great taste with the herbs and orange.
Caribbean yellowfin tuna: Good, nice taste of
Great place, sit outside its much better and a great experience.
Starters:
Pot Harvested portuguese octopus: Very tasty!
Shrimp cocktail- good but not very tasty
Main dishes:
Mediterranean Brinzini with clams: Great fish with nice sauce soft balanced flavour.
Cedar plank roasted salmon: Great taste with the herbs and orange.
Caribbean yellowfin tuna: Good, nice taste of
Alan Perdue
Aug 22, 2021
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Food was great! I had a Cobb salad with Bleu cheese and the produce was fresh and the presentation was spot on. My wife had a wrap that she loved and the kids cheeseburger was served on a fresh kaiser roll and my son said it was wonderful. Casey the waiter was pleasant and funny. We will definitely return the next time we're in the area. My wife's cocktail looked and tasted amazing as well!
John G.
Jul 17, 2021
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Rude to elderly guests. A member of our party has clear dementia and struggled ordering, and the waitstaff kept rolling their eyes at each other.
The food is pretty bad---the $14 Caesar salad is served on wilted greens, without anchovies or croutons.
All of the fish dishes tasted old and had very small portions. A few specialties, like the branzino and crabcakes, were good but not incredible given the $40 - $50 price range. Shrimp cocktail appetizer was a highlight.
Atmosphere is extremely loud and looks run-down---the lighting and decor reminded me of the Overlook hotel, but with a strong
The food is pretty bad---the $14 Caesar salad is served on wilted greens, without anchovies or croutons.
All of the fish dishes tasted old and had very small portions. A few specialties, like the branzino and crabcakes, were good but not incredible given the $40 - $50 price range. Shrimp cocktail appetizer was a highlight.
Atmosphere is extremely loud and looks run-down---the lighting and decor reminded me of the Overlook hotel, but with a strong
Resa C.
Apr 09, 2021
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A friend recommended Crab and fin on our trip to Sarasota. We got there right when they opened at 11:30 am. You choose your own table. We sat outside in a secluded table- lovely. Indoor seating is a bit more upscale- nice.
Waiter was quick and friendly. My husband had oysters on the half shell and we both got the fruite de mare for lunch. Lots of shrimp, mussels, clams etc in the dish. Fresh pasta and tomatoes- very good. The bread was fresh and hot with yummy whipped butter too. No complaints. Ice tea was filled promptly too. Go enjoy.
Waiter was quick and friendly. My husband had oysters on the half shell and we both got the fruite de mare for lunch. Lots of shrimp, mussels, clams etc in the dish. Fresh pasta and tomatoes- very good. The bread was fresh and hot with yummy whipped butter too. No complaints. Ice tea was filled promptly too. Go enjoy.
Rose Z.
Apr 07, 2021
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Located on beautiful and busy Saint Armands Circle, not far from Sarasota city waterfront.
We had a Cobb Salad, and Grilled Sea-bass and Shrimp Combo.
The greens were fresh but salad sauce was a little traditional. The toppings (cheese, tomato, crispy bacon chips) made a joyful difference. To much of our surprise, Sea bass was tender and full of favor.
After all, it exceeds our expectation at a restaurant in the busy tourist center.
We had a Cobb Salad, and Grilled Sea-bass and Shrimp Combo.
The greens were fresh but salad sauce was a little traditional. The toppings (cheese, tomato, crispy bacon chips) made a joyful difference. To much of our surprise, Sea bass was tender and full of favor.
After all, it exceeds our expectation at a restaurant in the busy tourist center.
Kathy L.
Nov 22, 2020
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