Crab Shack
Cuisine: American, Seafood, Southern
Price Range: $
10Best Says
This Tybee seafood restaurant is one of the best places in town to enjoy mouthwatering platters of seafood while taking in scenic views of the area's waterways. A casual restaurant with ample indoor... Read More
This Tybee seafood restaurant is one of the best places in town to enjoy mouthwatering platters of seafood while taking in scenic views of the area's waterways. A casual restaurant with ample indoor and outdoor seating, the Crab Shack is a seafood lover's paradise, offering heaping platters of boiled shrimp, buckets of oysters and every type of crab imaginable. One of the most popular menu items is the low country boil, a feast featuring shrimp, corn, sausage and potatoes. Those who dare go to the Crab Shack and forgo seafood will be treated to authentic Southern barbeque, including pork and chicken. The restaurant, which has been drawing a huge crowd of both locals and visitors for more than two decades, lives by its motto "where the elite eat in their bare feet" and delivers on its promise of a good time, great service and outstanding food.
Address:
40 Estill Hammock Rd
Tybee Island, GA 31328
912-786-9857
Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 11:30am-10pm
- Fri-Sun: 11:30am-11pm
Website:
thecrabshack.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Amy Pine
Savannah Local Expert
- Seafood, Outdoor Dining: "Try the Shack Specialty, a platter that is piled high with whatever shellfish is currently in season and served with corn, potatoes and sausage. Portions are available for one, two, three or four people, and the more you get, the better the deal."
- Tybee Island's Best Restaurants: "Turn your outing to the Crab Shack into a family fun day. Kids will get a kick out of feeding the alligators in the restaurant's pond and viewing the exotic bird display. There's even a gift shop on premises for those who want to pick up some Crab Shack souvenirs."
- Best for Seafood Because: Platters of shrimp, crab and oysters and a casual, lively atmosphere make popular Tybee Island eatery the Crab Shack a sure bet for seafood aficionados.
- Best for Outdoor Dining Because: People travel near and far to dine at the Crab Shack, an outdoor Tybee restaurant known for its succulent seafood and lively atmosphere.
