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    The Crab Shack

    3.6 (2.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE CRAB SHACK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Happy hour specials

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    Felicia W.

    This place is all about show. It's a great for families with kids and large parties. There is a bird room with interesting unique birds and there is an alligator lagoon in which you can buy food to feed the baby gators. There are a few venue spots and the view from the outside table areas is scenic on the water. The service, however, well let's say is busy. They will take your order once, check on you once to see if you want more drinks, and then bring you the bill and state the total out loud (weird). I asked the server to take a family photo of us and it was not welcomed. The photo did not come out well so I won't post it. Overall, this is a unique spot to experience, but don't go for the food or service.

    Melissa B.

    Tony and I went to our favorite restaurant on Tybee Island "The Crab Shack". We discovered this restaurant back in 2014 with Noël Teel while in Savannah & Tybee Island area. We just love the Jumble "where's waldo" chaos in the decorating of this waterfront restaurant located off Rt 80 in a residential section We ordered a Low Country Snow Crab Boil with Extra Corn. He loves the Snow Crab but I have to break it out for him! They didn't have PBR so he went with Budweiser and I drank water w lemon & lime. Definitely had a great time! Definitely love the place and will go back again! Highly recommend to everyone!

    Lindsey M.

    Family and I loved this place. The atmosphere here is super fun and it doesn't get more beachy than this place. The location is fabulous and the food is delicious. So glad we found this place! I highly recommend this place, especially if you are a tourist. It was like walking onto a movie set.

    Groovefish W.

    Always a favorite, good food, huge portions, and a great atmosphere to chill while eating good seafood.

    Shrimp boil
    Janet R.

    I'm so sorry, but there was no flavor in my shrimp boil. Potatoes had no taste and sausage was not good. Left most of my food on my plate. Husband got clam chowder and said it was okay. He also got a chilli dog because he is not a seafood person. I think this is just a tourist trap.

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    Kiah R.

    I really enjoyed this spot, I was craving seafood and saw all the signs to go. It's on the water, has decent views & a nice ambiance. The oysters were surprisingly big & tasty. The Low country boil was seasoned and they gave a lot of shrimp. Julie was very attentive and have great service. They have a Gator area where you can feed or just look at the gators it's a pretty cool spot.

    Look at the menu

    Just look at the Menu before you go. Honestly as a New englander I found nothing worth eating. Most of my tour group loved it, some did not. It was part of our Tour to see Tybee Island. I had to wonder if they have an 'arrangement' to bring in the Tourists. At least the Pier area offered other options for a lunch meal. It was a pleasant place to sit and have a Beer while the other Tourists had lunch.

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    Jennifer F.

    If the overall vibes didn't bring you here, the food will! The goal was crab legs and we found this place. You pull in and it looks like a beach shack, tons of parking. They have alligators on site which is fun to walk around and look at before/after you eat. It also sits on the water so we got a table next to it so we can have a good view during lunch. The crab legs and mussels were perfectly cooked. Delicious, butter to dip in, the whole shebang. Messy, flavorful, and juicy, exactly what you want if you're looking to break open some shells. Best part is they have a garbage right in the middle of the table to throw scraps in, and they have a sink to wash up in the dining room rather than getting the bathroom all greasy! 10/10 for planning that one! The service was good, we got sat right away and she got us everything we needed. I would recommend and would come back!

    Millie C.

    We got the captain sampler plate for 4. It had crab legs, mussels, crawfish, shrimp, potato's, corn and sausage. The service was pretty quick and our server kept bringing us drink refills. The seafood was pretty good but the crawfish was okay. It was not very fresh. All the other seafood was good and well seasoned. Also wish the corn was a little more seasoned. The indoor dining area was definitely hot and felt congested. I preferred the outdoor seating. I also wish they had more drink options like Dr Pepper. I got a lemonade and it was out of syrup cause it only taste like lemon water. Overall, a good place to go before or after tybee.

    Pulled pork and a boil.

    I ordered a boil that included crab, mussels, shrimp and sausage. The flavor was very good on the seafood items. The sausage seemed like something from Kroger. It was rubbery. The seafood was top notch. All the boils where I'm from have a lot of sauce to dip up. You are usually offered different options and varying amount of heat. This had little to no sauce, only butter. But....it was really good. Maybe that's just how it's served in the south. Wife had a pulled pork sandwich. She didn't like the bbq sauce option so the offered Baby Ray's, which she was ok with. I would come back for sure.

    Christy T.

    We spent over 2 hours here! We especially loved the lady at the gift shop. She smiled a lot and was so friendly. We got a few items since she was so cheerful. Feeding the gators were fun. $5 for 4 piecs of gator good, which we got two bags. Put it on a end of a fishing line, drop it down with the pole, then the gators eats the piece of food in the water. Snow cone was $2 each, very reasonable. Food was very fresh and delicious. I was impressed. The snow crab was very fresh. Mussels, shrimps, crawfish, sausages and potatoes were seasoned well, not too salty. Will come again!

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    Melissa A.

    Was dying for some seafood while on Tybee island, and had seen some good reviews for this place online. The good: - The seafood was fresh with lots of Old Bay :) - Very cool baby alligator haven (you can buy alligator food for a few dollars to feed them), and a bird house for animal lovers. - lots of seating, no need for a reservation - attentive service, waitress checked on us several times despite it being a busy lunch rush The less good: - we ate outside, and by nature of being close to the water there were a lot of small bugs flying around the food - a bit expensive for the very casual experience (though the seafood was good) Overall, good seafood on Tybee Island. This is a very casual joint, though the prices don't necessarily reflect that.

    Low country boil for 1
    Colette G.

    Back again! This time with family. Wanted them to experience the amazing low country boil in such a unique dining area with a water view. If you are seeking an authentic southern seafood experience, this is it! The parking & exterior appearance will make you call your choice into question. Just wait! The inside is like dining on a deck in a treehouse. It's tiki summer fun charm, and the food and service are outstanding! Great for kids too! Theres an alligator sanctuary where you can feed them, exotic bird area, arcade and gift shop. Multiple bar areas, huge dining area. This is mostly open air with very little cover from the elements, so i am not sure what they do if it's raining or bad weather. No reservations. Good for groups. If theres a wait, WAIT! Once again great food and very friendly and attentive service. Cant wait to come back on next visit to Tybee.

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    Alicia gave great service. We enjoyed our first visit. We will def be back to the crab shack

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    Great Low Country Stop. Big place and very busy but they handle it well. Stop in for lunch or dinner.

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    Do you need reservations?

    No :)

    The treatment of the parrots and birds really concerned me. Where are they from? How are they taken care of?

    The birds have been not really donated, but given to the crab shack. If you read the papers on the cages, I believe it says. Many of them have been given from people who know that the shack takes care if the birds. They always have food and water… Read more

    Dog friendly outside on deck?

    Yes

    Is there live music there on Sundays?

    Hi Crystal! The Crab Shack does not offer live music, but there is Sirius Radio Margaritaville playing throughout the entire restaurant. Be sure to feed the baby alligators in the Gator Lagoon and visit the rescued exotic birds in the Gift Shack… Read more

    Would we be able to bring our 2 dogs , a 65 lb Golden Retriever & Collie mix he's @ 65lbs &our 10year old Brussels Griffon?

    They have cats the freely roam the property and animals in their store to view...I believe dogs have been there but have to be kept super close to the owner. Personally, I don't reccomend bringing larger dogs as the space between the seatings is not… Read more

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