About us
HISTORY of Crab catchers
Crab Catchers on the Waterfront was founded in 1996 by Tim Kettner, his sister Wendi and brother-in-law Tony Howe. The three saw a great opportunity and purchased the restaurant, originally a fish house, from Wayne Henderson, a local and well-respected fisherman. Little River, a historic port town known for pirates and blockade runners, was the perfect location to serve up real, local seafood right next to the boats bringing in the fish.
The combination of the Grouper Special (local grouper and cheese sauce) and deep-fried corn on the cob soon became a popular option, with word of mouth spreading among locals and tourists alike. Customers often saw fish being delivered from the boats directly to a fish cutting table to be filleted for their plates.
While continuing to expand, adding a large deck over the Intracoastal Waterway, a tiki bar and a covered patio, Crab Catchers has stayed true to its humble beginnings as a fish house. The Grouper Special, fried corn and locally caught fish are still on the menu. Fish is still delivered nearly every day, and while Tim isn’t behind the fryers or cutting fish anymore, his son Don often is. Still family-owned and operated, Crab Catchers continues to serve locals and tourists alike the best local seafood possible.
The combination of the Grouper Special (local grouper and cheese sauce) and deep-fried corn on the cob soon became a popular option, with word of mouth spreading among locals and tourists alike. Customers often saw fish being delivered from the boats directly to a fish cutting table to be filleted for their plates.
While continuing to expand, adding a large deck over the Intracoastal Waterway, a tiki bar and a covered patio, Crab Catchers has stayed true to its humble beginnings as a fish house. The Grouper Special, fried corn and locally caught fish are still on the menu. Fish is still delivered nearly every day, and while Tim isn’t behind the fryers or cutting fish anymore, his son Don often is. Still family-owned and operated, Crab Catchers continues to serve locals and tourists alike the best local seafood possible.
Waterfront dining at its best. Crab Catchers offers delicious seafood prepared fresh and made to order every time!
