A Long Family History of Crabs

Every time someone hears that, they can't help but snicker. Then again, it is this light-hearted, down-home humor that has always made Sartin's Seafood a cozy place to be. Sartin's Seafood of Nassau Bay is merely the latest chapter in a decades-old story of triumphs and tribulations. And our story starts back in 1971 in the small town of Sabine Pass.

'Barbecue' Crabs

Since the first store in Sabine Pass, Sartin's Seafood has been synonymous with a true Gulf Coast original, the barbecued crab. However, the Sartin's weren't the originators of the recipe. That honor goes to a Sabine Pass predecessor, Granger's Restaurant. Granger's started serving up a spicy, deep-fried crab seasoned in  Sexton's Alamo Zestful Seasoning back in the 1940s. Unfortunately, Granger's burned down in 1958, and the residents of the Sabine River basin were left crab-less.

Enter the Sartin Family. Their little fresh seafood shack in Port Arthur opened in 1974 and began serving a seafood menu on the side. Part of that menu was their take on Granger's barbecued crab, which was an instant hit. And the success spurred the opening of other locations in Beaumont, Bridge City, Nederland, and a short-lived stint in Crystal Beach.

...and the Sartin family legacy lives on!