Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Skrimp Shack

    3.7 (144 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Order Skrimp Shack Takeout or Delivery

    Skrimp Shack Photos

    Business Info

    SKRIMP SHACK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like Skrimp Shack

    Recommended Reviews - Skrimp Shack

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Sabina L.

    The prices were good and the service was fast. Small place with lots of seating. The fish was crispy and hot. Not a lot of seasoning but other wise good. The prices are average.

    Spicy fried flounder sandwich with collard greens
    Victoria M.

    Had to update my review ... Okay so the first time I went here during a weekday I was so excited and was super impressed by pretty much everything that I kept bragging about it so much my dad eventually wanted to go. Well we took him on a Friday evening and as we're ordering we asked if we could get tartar sauce with our meal but the lady informs us they didn't have any ... pause ... how are you going to run out of tarter sauce at a FISH PLACE on a FRIDAY!!!! My dad said when she said that he knew it wasn't going to be good ... so we go to sit down as we wait for our food and I go use the restroom. As I go to wash my hands there's no soap or any paper towels. Literally the soap dispenser was gone ... so then that made me raise an eyebrow on the hygiene of the employees. So I come out of the bathroom and go to sit when the lady at the register (who was nice and was trying her best despite seeming tired and busy) calls me up and informs me they ran out of chicken (my husband ordered a chicken sandwich). At this point I was ready to honestly just ask for a refund but we just stuck it out. When we get our food it was okay, but I think in our minds because of everything prior it affected the taste of the food. I definitely won't be back here for a while which sucks because I was so excited about it the first time but I'm learning not to brag on places until I've eaten there at least 3 times.

    Big Cat, massive, fresh and delicious!
    Kristin U.

    Can't believe I've been working in this neighborhood and just found Skrimp Shack. Went with a coworker and decided to split the Oyster Po Boy and The Big Cat. Big Cat was a winner, a huge sandwich piled with fresh fried catfish, cheese, pickles, lettuce and tomatoes. Po Boy a little underwhelming but still good. Both came with fried okra and a spicy dipping sauce. Derrick who took our order was super friendly and helpful. Would definitely return here if craving a fish sandwich.

    The best seafood and the best customer service. Best fried shrimp I ever ate. Even the iced tea is great! Reasonable pricing.

    Flounder Samwich
    Catherine N.

    Listen! My hair stylist referred me and when I say they did not disappoint!!! Baby!!! The food was tasty and piping HOT! I couldn't eat much but if I were a person with a big tummy...nom nom would be the answer! The ambiance was nice and chill...very southern and I adore it so so much! Thank you for such warm regards and attention to your customers!

    Lunch Shrimp
    Shante N.

    These were super good! I asked for them extra extra crispy, and this is what I got. I'll visit these folks for shrimp in Durham.....bc they were really good, but I don't think they understood the assignment. The service was really good, and the manager came around a few times to make sure everything was great. This is the best shrimp I've eaten in a while. The fries were crispy and tasty. The slaw wasn't the greatest to me, but the coworker I was with ate all of it. It was a great basket for a great price.

    Menu
    Brian L.

    A good place for reasonably priced seafood. Really enjoyed how the fried taste wasn't too strong and balanced well with the light taste of the seafood. Definitely recommend if you're into fried seafood!

    Nana Puddin'

    We walked in, ordered, sat down and the food was ready within 10 minutes! The food, environment and service were phenomenal. Very friendly staff! Will definitely be returning!

    Nana Puddin'
    Carlos J.

    This is the best fish restaurant in a 2000 mile radius of Durham NC. If you haven't tried their fish, then you haven't had the most amazing fried fish in the world.

    Supposed to be Catfish.

    See all

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    25 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    The food and the service are wonderful. I enjoy the food is freshly made every time and the atmosphere is so peaceful

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of D D.
    1
    31
    1

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jim M.

    Jim M.

    Thank you so much for the recommendation!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of E H.
    0
    16
    3

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Great food and good customer service. Has indoor and outdoor seating. Also has a kiosk that you can order from, fantastic.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Carlos J.
    160
    30
    29

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Food was excellent, service was great!!!!!! Stopped in from out of town and Will definitely come back

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rich M.
    168
    26
    4

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 18
    Thanks 0
    Love this 13
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jim M.

    Jim M.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Skrimp S.

    Skrimp S.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Jim M.

    Jim M.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 4

    Ask the Community - Skrimp Shack

    You might also consider

    Locals Seafood Restaurant & Market

    Locals Seafood Restaurant & Market

    4.6
    (47 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    This is the ONLY place we get our oysters. And their mignonette is very good! Not all are equal…read more We've been coming here for years, and the food is always fresh and delicious. They crack those oysters there and then. Lots of fresh oyster liquor. Not some dried up tasteless oyster. I never once considered waffle fries with tartar sauce. Now, it's almost an addiction. We'll typically sit at the side bar area and chat with the employees, who are always friendly and knowledgeable about what they serve. And we'll grab a beer from the nearby bar- it is a food hall, after all- and enjoy a nice meal. They have new specials based on what's good, and they always make them tasty. We love this spot. Always on our rotation.

    This place never disappoints. Came here on a Sunday as a second choice but easily became one of the…read morebest meals in a long time. Plenty of seating since it's shared with all the other vendors. Being that it's in a food hall, if someone in your party doesn't particularly care of Locals, they can easily get something different. This is a huge selling point so that everyone can be happy and full. We ordered: - 4 grilled oysters - a dozen raw oysters - shrimp po boy (with generous portions of shrimp) - some huge fish, maybe snapper? - kale salad Everything about this place is so fresh. You never have to wonder how long it's sat there or if there has been enough patrons to keep the supply fresh. You know at Locals that everything is always on point. Highly recommend to anyone with a fresh seafood itch!

    Photos
    Counter near the entry
    Counter near the entry
    The Roasted Oysters
    The Roasted Oysters
    Fish market stocked with NC whole fish, oysters, frozen seafood, and more.

    See all

    Fish market stocked with NC whole fish, oysters, frozen seafood, and more.
    Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

    Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

    4.0
    (128 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar in Durham sits in a shopping center where the parking is posted as…read moreone-hour, but if you're a customer, you can stay longer without issue. That's the first thing you notice--plenty of parking. I had no trouble finding a spot on two separate visits this week. Inside, it's a cozy setup with a bar, table seating, and an outdoor patio area. It has that laid-back oyster shack feel. The patio looks like it could be dog-friendly, though I didn't confirm. The place is clean, and the staff are genuinely friendly across the board--welcoming without being overbearing. Food-wise, it delivers. On my first visit, I had steamed clams and steamed Gulf shrimp. Both were phenomenal. The clams were sweet and perfectly cooked, and the shrimp was just as impressive--simple, fresh, and done right. Second visit, I went a different route and ordered a hamburger--yes, at a seafood spot. Running keto, I skipped the bun, and it turned out to be a great call. Cooked exactly to order and full of flavor, it held its own against the seafood. Whether you're coming in for oysters on the half shell, fresh seafood, or even a solid burger, this place covers it. Make sure to check the chalkboard specials--that's really where the menu shines, with daily deals that are worth the visit.

    We were greeted warmly by Renee as soon as we walked in. She told us to sit wherever we'd like. We…read morechose a high top. There's bar seating and a main seating area with about 8 tables. It's small, but comfortable and inviting. Renee single handedly with ease and a smile served 6 tables while I was there. She never seemed rushed or overwhelmed. We started with the Happy Hour special (4pm - 6pm) raw oysters (or steamed) for $1.50 each. They were good. We then ordered our entrees. I had the Fried combo with oysters, shrimp and fries...absolutely delicious and fried perfectly. My daughter had the Lobster Roll and fries. She said it was really good and was pleasantly surprised. We had a great dinner and loved the service Renee provided!

    Photos
    Main seating area
    Main seating area
    My keto lunch choice
    My keto lunch choice
    The restaurant.

    See all

    The restaurant.
    Nerra

    Nerra

    4.4
    (44 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Great spot, five minutes away from DPAC. Great service and food. Nerra Shrimp was, by far, my…read morefavorite thing we ate. That being said, Tempura, Ceviche and Calamari were very good as well. Highly recommend!!!

    I keep trying to remember the last meal out I've had where EVERY bite of EVERYTHING was 150%…read more Nerra, this weekend, comes close and could perhaps exceed that benchmark. Nerra is at 506 Ramseur Street, Durham, NC. Get a reservation. Don't show up hoping. We went for a belated Father's Day, a week late, because my wife and son let the date slip past them. They'll deny it. I know better. And I'm not actually upset about it, because if they'd remembered, we'd have missed this. We started the night with the Baker's Flight (pumpernickel, cheddar rosemary biscuits, cornbread, house butters). The pastries were excellent. The butter was something else entirely. I asked for 8oz to take home, which is not a thing I do. I don't need more butter in my life. Seriously. But this butter was coming home wiht me regardless. Our entries: Shrimp and Grits (built on stone-milled grits with jumbo shrimp, spinach, seared peppers, smoked gouda and parmesan, under a Cajun cream sauce). Number two, the Sun-Fire Jerk Chicken (bone-in, braised and marinated, with fried plantains, island jerk sauce, jasmine rice, and a salsa). Lastly: The Whole Roasted Fish (Snapper this particular night, with spinach, tomatoes, citrus caper, and roasted potatoes). Each dish was spectacular. As if not enough, we still ordered dessert. Mama Made, we were told. Cheesecake and a Chocolate Brownie with ice cream. I'm not going to lie here and say either were shared. Somewhere about this time I was doing math in my head of how we could come to Nerra on a weekly basis. Seriously, I was. The Chef came by the table. The Chef's Mama came by too. Our server, Andrea, did the kind of work that doesn't get talked about enough. Andrea was attentive without hovering, present without performing. Andrea should take some time to right the manual on how to take care of a table and party, cause she's a master at it. If none of this moves you, I don't think I can do more for you here. If it does, you already know you're booking a reservation in the next 30 minutes. We are absolutely going back. The only question is how often I can make that happen without rearranging our entire budget. I'm working on it.

    Photos
    Inside
    Inside
    Brussel Sprouts
    Brussel Sprouts
    Cajun Seafood Pasta

    See all

    Cajun Seafood Pasta
    Seraphine

    Seraphine

    4.6
    (120 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Twice I've been to Seraphine, and twice I've had a superlative experience. If you like Louisiana…read morecuisine, this is the place for you. Divine seafood dishes? Check. Creative and fun cocktail list? Check. Varied and unique sides/salads? Check. To top off the fantastic food, the service is always perfect. Everyone knows the menu backwards and forwards, and truly love what they're serving. When you're at Seraphine, you're getting an experience. As far as specific food recs, try the shrimp & grits, Boudin sausage, Frenched chicken breast, pickle plate, and Beignets. But I have a feeling anything from their menu is stellar.

    I was visiting Durham and heard great things about this restaurant so I decided to stop in. The…read moreservice was outstanding. It was a little confusing finding the restaurant and the hosts kindly walked me through how to get there. I sat at the bar and the bartenders were very attentive. They frequently checked in and made sure my water never got too low. I got the broiled oysters drogos style and they were AMAZING. There was so much parmesan cheese and the garlic butter was so good I could almost drink it. I just wish I got more bread so I could enjoy the cheese and butter more. Not that it matters too much but I was expecting charbroiled oysters on the half shell like in New Orleans, but these oysters come already shucked without the shell. The NC Catfish on the other hand was good, but not great. The catfish was crispy. The beans, rice, and pork were perfectly cooked. However, the meal tasted very bland and underseasoned, which was so surprising for a New Orleans inspired restaurant, and the pork portion was extremely small

    Photos
    Seraphine
    Broiled Chili-Lime Butter Oysters
    Broiled Chili-Lime Butter Oysters
    Drink post game. Durham Bulls. 8/24

    See all

    Drink post game. Durham Bulls. 8/24

    Skrimp Shack - seafood - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...