Florida Seafood Chain Expands with New Dungeness Crab Boil

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Hungry Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar, a popular Florida seafood boil chain that started in Winter Haven, is opening its seventh location in Fort Pierce. The new family-style restaurant on U.S. 1 will feature paper tablecloths, bibs for easy cleanup, and a menu focused on Dungeness crab legs and other classic seafood boil offerings.

Why it matters

The expansion of Hungry Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar reflects the growing demand for immersive, messy, and communal seafood dining experiences in Florida. As the state's population continues to grow, particularly in coastal areas, local restaurateurs are finding success with unique concepts that cater to families and seafood lovers.

The details

Hungry Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar currently operates six locations across Florida, with the new Fort Pierce restaurant set to be its seventh. The chain is known for its family-style seafood boil experience, where customers can order buckets of Dungeness crab legs, shrimp, crawfish, and other shellfish served on paper-lined tables.

• Hungry Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar first opened in Winter Haven in the early 2010s.
• The new Fort Pierce location is scheduled to open in the summer of 2026.

What’s next

The new Fort Pierce location of Hungry Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar is expected to open its doors to the public in June 2026.