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    Skrimp Shack

    3.8 (142 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    SKRIMP SHACK ATMOSPHERE

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

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    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!

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    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.

    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!

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    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!

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    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.
    Kiki H.

    This is NOT catfish. I have no clue what kind of fish it is, but it's catfish. I took it back once and they said it was. It was very thin. Kind of flavorless. I suggest a different type of fish if you go there.

    Skrimp & fish (catfish) basket, fried, with cole slaw

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

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    Thank you so much for the recommendation!

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    10 months ago

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

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

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    It was wonderful when it first opened years ago. Now it serves fish that literally stinks!

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