All you can eat crab legs
Coming to St Augustine and am wondering if there are any restaurants that do all you can eat crab legs on Fridays or Saturdays?
Thank you!
Good question. I couldn’t find any restaurants in St. Augustine, FL that clearly offer *all-you-can-eat crab legs* on Fridays or Saturdays based on current menus and local reviews. Here’s a breakdown of what *is* available and some relevant notes, plus some suggestions for nearby or alternative seafood experiences.
What I found:
- Hurricane Patty’s Waterfront Restaurant — They have an “All You Can Eat Crab & Shrimp” special, but it appears to be on Mondays, not Fridays or Saturdays.
- Ichiban Buffet — This buffet in St. Augustine does list *crab legs* as part of its all-you-can-eat buffet during dinner. However, it's a general Asian/seafood buffet, not a crab-special restaurant, so the crab legs may be limited by availability.
- D’Ipaolo’s Restaurant — Their Thursday evening buffet features “snow crab legs” among other items. But this is specifically Thursday, not Friday or Saturday.
What locals are saying:
- On TripAdvisor, a visitor asked exactly this question, and a few replied that Hurricane Patty’s has had “all-you-can-eat crab legs … on Fridays after 5.” But this seems to be based on older reports — I couldn’t find confirmation that this is still active for Saturday.
- On Reddit, several users say they aren’t aware of any reliable AYCE crab-leg spots in St. Augustine, noting that many seafood restaurants don’t run that kind of buffet anymore.
Other good (but not AYCE) crab-leg / seafood spots to consider in St. Augustine:
- Cajun Crab Hut Seafood & Bar — Very seafood-focused, including snow crab legs, shrimp, and a variety of sauces.
- Cap’s on the Water — A beautiful waterfront restaurant with great views, seafood, and a laid-back atmosphere.
Bottom line / advice:
It does not look like there is a dependable, all-you-can-eat crab legs deal in St. Augustine specifically on Fridays or Saturdays based on current publicly available info. Hurricane Patty’s might be your closest bet, but since their AYCE crab-leg special seems to fluctuate (and may not be guaranteed for Saturdays), I’d recommend calling them directly before making plans. Also, buffet spots like Ichiban can offer crab legs, but they may be limited in quantity or variety.
If crab legs are your main goal and you’re willing to be flexible on day of week, you might consider planning a dinner for Thursday (e.g., at D’Ipaolo’s) when their crab-leg buffet is advertised — or pick a seafood restaurant like Cajun Crab Hut for a more focused, high-quality crab-leg meal rather than a buffet.
Hope that helps — and enjoy your trip and seafood in St. Augustine!
