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| Here we are with Adam and Mitchell |
Crabby Bill's is an mandatory stop for first-time visitors to St Pete Beach. We've been there several times and were impressed only by the restaurant's prime location on the beach. Large windows on the main floor provide beautiful views from any of the large picnic tables set up to accommodate family dining.
We opted to sit inside after being told of a 40-minute wait for the patio upstairs. Our drinks -- root beer for Adam and Mitchell, beer for John, scotch for Bob, margaritas for Trudy and me -- were delivered promptly. Maybe a little too promptly, as we missed reduced happy hour prices for some beverages on the first round.
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| John and Trudy |
I'd never had soft shell crab before and felt a little squeamish staring at a sandy looking crab sitting on a roll with lettuce and tomato. However, the sandwich was delicious, as was most of the food. Bob looked woefully at his garlic mashed potatoes and overcooked baby carrots (which he says he didn't order as a side), so I gave him most of my fries and cole slaw in trade. The boys' pizza was enjoyed without complaint.
The video games keep kids occupied while adults finish their meals. Each of the boys selected a Crabby Bill's shirt as a souvenir as we left the restaurant. It was a fun, and last meal together but I felt a little sad, knowing our guests were leaving in the morning.
