Sometimes the most unassuming places hide the most extraordinary treasures, and Mr. & Mrs. Crab on Dale Mabry in Tampa is the seafood equivalent of finding a pearl in an oyster – except here, you’ll find much more than just pearls.
The cheerful cartoon crab couple smiling down from the sign outside gives you the first hint that you’re in for something special, but nothing prepares you for the seafood explosion waiting inside.
Let’s be honest – Florida has no shortage of seafood joints claiming to serve the freshest catch, but few deliver with the straightforward, no-nonsense approach that makes Mr. & Mrs. Crab stand out from the school.
The restaurant sits unassumingly on Dale Mabry Highway, its brown wooden exterior with brick accents giving off a cozy, cabin-like vibe that feels both welcoming and unpretentious…