House of Crabs Is Coming to St Kilda

Leave your table manners at the door, as Sydney's beloved crab shack comes scuttling into St Kilda. Dinner at House of Crabs promises to be a messy affair, but then again that's half the fun. We're talking hammers, bibs and seafood straight from the bag, as you suck down shellfish like it's going out of style.

Opening March 4 in the basement of The Newmarket Hotel, House of Crabs takes its cues from crab joints in the American south. The menu features a mix of crabs, prawns and mussels served with Cajun, oriental, Mexican or lemon pepper sauce, along with snacks including smocked ocki tacos, lobster fries and Creole corn. They've also got steak and baby back ribs – although if you're in a restaurant called House of Crabs and not ordering seafood, we think you may have slightly missed the point. No word yet on whether the ice cream waffle sandwiches from their Sydney setup will be making the journey south, but we've got all our fingers claws crossed.

The drinks list includes a healthy selection of cocktails, including Blackberry Mint Juleps, Alabama Slammers, Hurricanes and Frozen Margaritas. They also serve beer and a small number of house wines.

House of Crabs will begin trading March 4 below 34 Inkerman Street, St Kilda. For more information check them out on Facebook or visit www.houseofcrabs.com.au/stkilda.

Image: House of Crabs Sydney.