Texas Highways Magazine

Tough Shell to Crack

Terry Brooks doesn’t really know where the name for his restaurant Crab-N came from. Something he does know, however, is that it takes more than a hurricane and a global pandemic to prevent his popular coastal spot from doing what it’s always done: serve fresh seafood and drinks, and look after customers, employees, and friends. The Brooks family has been through hell and high water but continues the restaurant’s mission with grace and pride.

Perched on pilings and overlooking a residential canal, Crab-N

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