One of the best food events in the region is almost here: the annual Crab Fest Weekend in Tierra Verde, hosted by waterfront seafood star Billy’s Stone Crab. Festivities take place Friday, October 31 – Sunday, November 2, hosted at Billy’s Stone Crab, 1 Collany Rd, Tierra Verde.
This year’s rendition is double the fun, as the weekend will also include a Halloween party on October 31 to kick off the three-day run of great eats. Friday night’s kickoff party will see the beloved restaurant transformed into a spooky waterfront escape, complete with a costume contest, live music, specialty cocktails, dancing, and of course – pounds and pounds of fresh crab. All festivities are free to attend, with food and drink available for purchase.
The event of the year for seafood fans
The seafood is, of course, the main draw of the weekend. Every day is a good day to visit Billy’s, but Crab Fest Weekend showcases the absolute best of this award-winning restaurant. The highlights are the many crab dishes, including the local star – fresh Florida stone crab. There will also be snow crab, blue crab cakes, and much, much more.
The three-day celebration is a paradise for seafood lovers, and especially crab enthusiasts. Stone crab season is practically a religion around here, and nobody does it better than Billy’s Stone Crab. It is right there in the name, after all. October is when the season begins, meaning that Billy’s is the go-to spot on the beaches now through May 1.
The Halloween weekend kickoff is the ultimate way to start the season, and for our money, it’s the tastiest Halloween party in town.
“Our Halloween Party and Crab Fest bring together the best of the season,” said Operations Manager Monika Sheroki. “From costumes and cocktails to the best Florida seafood, it’s a weekend full of fun, flavor, and tradition at Billy’s.”
Billy’s is open from 11:30 am – 10 pm on Friday-Sunday, October 31 – November 2, for the Crab Fest fun. There will be live music daily, with food and drink specials all weekend, as well. As part of the Halloween party Friday evening, there will also be a special late-night bites menu.
A world of seafood flavors at Billy’s
Of course, Billy’s is much more than just the namesake stone crab. You’ll find everything from grouper and Maine lobster to sea scallops, mahi-mahi, and flaky white cod. Add in the shrimp, oysters, and seasonal stone crab, and it’s a veritable feast for seafood lovers.
But if you’re not in the mood for seafood, have no fear. The steaks at Billy’s Stone Crab are stars in their own right, and the impressively deep menu has something for everyone, including the kiddos. Get your meal between bread with the juicy 1/2 pound burger or the thinly-sliced prime rib sandwich. Pair a plate of pasta with a soup and a salad. You can go all out with a 16-ounce prime rib, or just snag a seat at the bar and enjoy a plate of jumbo wings or a nice flatbread. Billy’s doesn’t just serve oysters – they are your oyster.
Oh, and don’t miss out on the weekday dine-in specials. Crab Fest is your weekend fun, but you’ll be back for dinner every day once you get a taste. Billy’s has a different $9.99 full dinner special each day, Monday-Thursday. The rotating seasonal dinner specials can be anything from meatloaf or seafood pasta to pork chops or fish sandwiches. All served with sides, of course.
Billy’s Stone Crab is located at 1 Collany Road in Tierra Verde and is open 4 pm – 9 pm Monday-Thursday, and 11:30 am – 10 pm Friday-Sunday. Learn more and see the full menu at billysstonecrab.com, and be sure follow them on instagram to see the latest.