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NewsSt. Pete RisingSeptember 3, 2026Pinellas

Monstah Lobstah in Indian Rocks Beach to close for full building reconstruction

The Monstah Lobstah restaurant at 125 Gulf Boulevard will close permanently on September 7, 2024, to allow for the demolition and complete rebuild of its waterfront facility. The parent company, Crabby Bill’s Family Brands, cited ongoing structural issues and vulnerability to storm damage as the primary reasons for the project.

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Why It Matters

Residents and visitors will lose access to a local dining establishment for the duration of the demolition and construction project following the restaurant's final day of service on September 6, 2024.

Key Facts

  • Monstah Lobstah will serve its final customers on Sunday, September 6, 2024.
  • The restaurant will officially close on Monday, September 7, 2024.
  • The existing 5,605-square-foot building will be demolished.
  • The site will undergo a complete reconstruction from the ground up.
  • The building previously housed JD’s Restaurant & Lounge for nearly 40 years.
  • The structure sustained damage during the 2024 hurricane season.
  • Ownership cited vulnerability to flooding and storm damage as reasons for the rebuild.

Who's Mentioned

location125 Gulf Boulevard“Address of the restaurant.”personLoder family“Owners of Crabby Bill’s Family Brands.”organizationMonstah Lobstah“The restaurant currently operating at the site.”organizationCrabby Bill’s Family Brands“Parent company and owner of the property.”organizationJD’s Restaurant & Lounge“Previous occupant of the building for nearly 40 years.”