4. Restaurants

Crab Shack

40 Estill Hammock Rd, Tybee Island, GA, 31328
  • (912) 786-9857
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  • Neil H.

    This was not a good choice for us. The food wasn't that good. We waited an hour for our food to come out, during that time the waiter came by to fill the drinks once. When my wife complained, the waiter said, "ma'am we seat 750 people and it takes some time to get food out". REALLY, an hour to serve 5 people steamed and boiled shell fish?

    (1)

  • stephanie c.

    Visiting from Boston...this was definitely a unique experience...in the marshes haha Cute place complete with great patio seating overlooking the marsh/river, live exotic birds, and alligators below surrounding the restaurant ( a lot of them too!! not just a token few alligators to say you have them). We only stopped by briefly to try some of the food and got some shrimp and crab legs. Everything was super fresh and tasty. Like someone said...the seasoning makes it extra good and the butter isn't even needed. Very different and a must-try if you're not from the area.

    (5)

  • Vee V.

    4th visit here and I always get the crab shack sampler. Consists of crab (of course) crawfish, shrimp, mussels, potatoes, sausage, corn and a bowl of butter. Seafood is fresh and the food is good but don't expect to look cute eating food here. There's no getting around using your hands. The good thing is they have sinks around the restaurant. A nice chill spot where you can relax, eat some good seafood, and have a good time. Don't forget to feed the alligators and say hi to the parrots!

    (4)

  • Shawn S.

    We enjoyed the Crab Shack very much. The boiled crawfish, shrimp, crab legs, potatoes, corn on the cob and smoked sausage platter was delicious. Very enjoyable evening in a very fun atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Janice K.

    Funky place! I gave this place four stars mostly because of the experience. It was worth the drive from Hilton Head. It is definitely a tourist trap in every sense of the word but the food was decent and the experience was priceless. We even saw the place in a movie after we got home. We sat on the deck near the marsh. Great view but a bit smelly. My son got the ribs and said they were tough (what do you expect when you get ribs at a seafood joint?). The rest of our group got the seafood platter for 2 dinner that can feed at least three. The potatoes were a bit too done. Lots of food. The service was good. We all had a great time and would go here again.

    (4)

  • Marley G.

    This place is amazing! Had to have been our fourth visit and the food never disappoints. Affordable, fresh, and delicious. The place is totally beachy-chic...but it's comfortable and homey and the food is the best around. It has a large parking lot that can accommodate buses and RVs (ours fit just fine) and you'll be greeted by several of the establishments kitties that roam the property and you can feed the caged gators. The service is good, although our server seemed to be rushing us out of there. Maybe she'd just had a long day. Go for the big platters and share. It's plenty of food and worth it for the price. Whatever you don't eat, take it home or give it to the Crab Shack kitties! Note: they're not really into the sausage and they expect you to peel the shrimp for them. = )

    (5)

  • Grant F.

    Don't do it! Way overpriced for really bad country boil. No flavor at all and please don't believe that the atmosphere is worth it!

    (1)

  • Wolfgang S.

    As an out-of-towner who comes here twice a year, this place is the highlight of my stay in Savannah; the place I am looking forward to. Plenty of food; the low-country boil is fantastic; so is the sampler platter. All for a price you can only dream of in the rest of the country. I love the beer-garden-like atmosphere, the super-friendly and fast service, the selection of beers and wines, and... so on.

    (5)

  • Ellen E.

    The Crab Shack is great if you're a tourist. It's loaded with kitsch, with alligators and pirates being the two main themes. The best thing about this restaurant is the view on the deck, which is the main reason I go to eat here. Be aware that there are cats strolling around on the deck as well, so if you don't like felines you'd do better to eat inside. (I enjoy having them around.) But the food is supposed to be the main attraction at a restaurant, right? Everything I've had has always been OK, but nothing to rave about. Low Country boil - OK, but it's kind of hard to screw up boiled shrimp, potatoes, sausage and corn. Boiled shrimp? See previous comment. And it doesn't come with a side; that has to ordered separately. The deviled crab plate that I had another trip was served on two tiny crab shells and came with cole slaw and boiled potatoes. It was barely enough to fill up an adult. If you're here on vacation and have kids, take them; they'll love it. But if you're an adult looking for good sea food, go somewhere else. 5/24/2015 We went back two weeks ago and I want to update this review. We had never brought children with us in our previous visits, but this time we did - seven of them. Their children's menu consisted of (I think) four items: cheeseburger, cheese pizza, shrimp and boiled potatoes, and I think either a hot dog. Three nieces got the pizza. It was the cheapest, crappiest frozen pizza that I had ever seen, and it wasn't even heated all the way through. One of the nephews got the cheeseburger. It came with a pickle. Seriously??? What about some fries? The rest of the nephews were at the other end of the table so I'm not sure what they all got, but I can tell you down at our end of the table there wasn't much enjoyment of the meal. After our server (who was great, BTW) asked if we had any questions, one niece said after he left, "Yeah, I have a question. How come your kids' menu is so small?" We took them out to feed the alligators afterwards, and after all I spent on the food ($3 for a bag that had 4-5 pellets in it), I'm pretty sure they ate better than the kids in our group did. I would never bring kids here again to eat. I'd take them to Joe's Crab Shack downtown. I'm sure they'd eat better there.

    (2)

  • Lindsey H.

    This is a must visit in the Savannah area. The laid-back environment and excellent food makes me feel like I'm visiting an old family friend. I always take the time to enjoy a meal at the Crap Shack when I'm in the area. This is a causal, beach, and back road restaurant - so go in with a relaxed attitude. ;) Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Will W.

    Some of the best food I've ever eaten, the low country boil is amazing, will always return.

    (5)

  • Mark M.

    I'm surprised Adam Richman ('Man v. Food') hasn't done a show here yet. The portions are just out of this world humongous. The Captain Crab Sampler Platter For One is enough food for 4 or 5 people. It comes with 2 or 3 pieces of corn, an entire kielbasa-esque sausage link, about a pound each of shrimp, mussels, crawfish and potatoes, and the entire thing comes smothered in melted butter and Old Bay seasonings. I feel like you should get your picture on the wall if you finish the whole thing solo. It's insane. I like the dining outside, right on the water aspect of the experience too. It's very relaxed & casual. It's not the best food on the planet, but it's solidly good.

    (4)

  • Laura S.

    I still maintain that The Crab Shack has the best seafood on the east coast. My family and I have been traveling up and down the coast since I was a child and have always come back to Tybee Island and The Crab Shack for our getaways. Their food, atmosphere, and spirits are amazing. The souvenir mixer glasses and t-shirts are always a favorite to pick up on our way through town. My husband and I recently visited over our winter break and although it was technically the off-season for the beach, the seafood was still to die for. We got a bucket of steamed oysters as an appetizer and split the low country boil platter for 2. It took us a couple hours to eat everything but it was definitely worth it. I especially love the unique way they set up the tables (hole in the middle to throw away shells and trash) so you have plenty of room for your food, drinks, and utensils (if you find them necessary :) ) I noted that they recently added on ribs which we did not have a chance to try but they smelled delicious! Awesome food. Awesome souvenir gifts and shop. Overall, an amazing place to visit!

    (5)

  • Mike W.

    Crab Shack is pretty hit or miss: sometimes it has great, simple, Southern seafood and at other times the service and food both seem sub-par. Part of the problem I think is that at times they get swamped and have too few waitstaff and cooks to keep up with all the orders. Therefore, I've gotten steamed crab served to me lukewarm and rubbery instead of fresh . . . but at other times the crab has been perfect. I suggest going at times when they KNOW they will be busy, like on a Friday night, so they will have their staff in top shape. Don't show up late for lunch and expect the best of service. Also, the setting on the marsh is very apt for the food and is charming, sure, but the bugs can be pretty bad at times here. The corn on the cob and the sausage here are great, not to mention the shrimp and crab (again, providing they're not tardy coming out of the kitchen). If Crab Shack could always be at its best, I'd give them five stars but I've had too many experiences here where things were sub-par.

    (3)

  • Kelly S.

    Short review, loved the crab legs, found a friendly cat to share our meal, just a very cool rustic outdoor spot (with a alligator display) to enjoy seafood.

    (5)

  • Clint W.

    Visited last Thursday. Would've given 4 stars 3 years ago. What happened? It was our first eat out since arriving and were quite excited. That is until we got our food. It was the sampler platter. Potatoes were basically mashed from being overdone, not the kind we got last time. Portions were way under what we got last time. Food was bland. Not near as spicy as last time. Was going to eat here twice but we passed in favor of Southside seafood to go order which was much better.

    (2)

  • Anna W.

    The best place on the island for seafood. We ordered the sampler for two. The corn was out of this world!

    (5)

  • Whitney P.

    We loved this restaurant!!! We had a small baby with us and they were very helpful and accommodating! The server was so friendly and helpful. But, the best was the food!!! The crab legs were the best I've had in quite some time and the sampler platter was excellent. Their seasoning combination was amazing! We will definitely be back.

    (5)

  • Roger G.

    There is suck and then there is SUCK! I have ate at plenty of restaurants from all over and this was the worst place I have ever experienced in my life. Sure they have cute lil' alligators that you can feed. That's great if you are going to a zoo, but when I go out to eat I plan on a pleasurable experience.....especially when I am shelling out some cold hard clams for what I expect to be a pleasurable dining experience. We were told that the wait would be 30 minutes, after damn near an hour we were finally escorted to a shed on a picnic table with a trashcan in the middle that was heaping over. The smell of the place was awful, but we were willing to look over this as we already had over an hour invested at this point. Our waitress was pleasant and took our drink orders and we were promptly brought back our drinks. The tea was beyond bad. The soft drinks were all flat. The waitress took the drinks back and came back to inform us that the CO2 was out and it would be a little while to take the CO2 to cool to properly carbonate the soft drinks.....mind you that this place seats 600 people. One soda fountain for the entire restaurant!?!?....Really? So....we waited for our drinks....another 30 minutes go by.....never being offered water, but we did have two packs of crackers that were crumbled up....yea two packs of crumbled up crackers, I kid you not. At this point we ask for a manager. We inform him of the overfilled trashcan, the basket with two crumbled up crackers and the lack of drinks, as well as not being offered any water while we wait. He had the gall to ask us if we still wanted to wait for the food.....To myself I am thinking "hey Jackass we have been here almost 2 damn hours now...how about getting us some good food and some water....and a few crackers that weren't used for road bumps would be nice !" He brings us two baskets of some crackers(about the only thing worth eating at the place) and about 10 minutes we finally get food and soft drinks that had some fizz. The food was pathetic and that is being nice. Everything was boiled together making the potatoes and corn taste like everything else. I found the seafood to be slightly overboiled and I love a good low country boil. The so called bar-b-que was no better. One person dining with us even felt like it was boiled and then smoked and slapped some sauce on it. Go see the alligators with the kiddies, but don't waste your money eating at this shit hole.

    (1)

  • Morgan H.

    We went to the Crab Shack thinking it would provide a nice dinner on Tybee after the Savannah Marathon. We gave it our best shot- giving it the benefit of the doubt (it is an established tourist trap). The "Award Winning" Crab Stew was a gloopy mess. More like a condensed, congealed mixture of flour, milk and crab. We ordered two low country boils which came out luke warm. They served it on cheap styrofoam with fake butter spread. The shrimp were overcooked and chewy. It's not that hard to mess up such a simple seafood classic. Our waitress neglected to pay attention to our needs and we waited over 15 minutes just to get the check.' I guess Crab Shack has lost its stride- not impressed.

    (2)

  • Christopher B.

    Gets 1 extra star for being a REALLY cool experience. Dining outside on the marsh under a giant Live Oak tree was cool and the alligator pit when you enter is fun for kids. The restaurant's cats wander between the tables letting you know they're happy you're there (it's cute, ignore the health code violation). Their menu is a 2 paged jumbled kitschy mess designed to hide the fact that they have about half a dozen actual menu items. The food is shit. To start off with, when asked where the oysters were from, our server responded Apalachicola, which at the time was impossible due to the oil spill. When they arrived they certainly were not Aps either. Not properly shucked and one was definitely off. After pondering for a few minutes, the smell of wafting bbq (and the horrid oysters) lured me to the bbq chicken. It was good but could have been smoked longer (or maybe properly?), but the sauce complemented it well. The corn was from their low country boil which I found lazy and unappealing. I don't want my vegetables to taste mainly of sausage and shrimp. I can't decide whether to recommend you get the coleslaw or not. Part of me says go to this place and order the coleslaw, as I don't think you would believe how blasphemous their preparation is by description alone. The cabbage was cut into 4 inch by 1/4 inch strips with big chunks of carrots. They then took the raw mixture and showed it that there were indeed seasonings, mayonnaise and vinegar on the other side of the kitchen and taunted it that it would not receive any that day (I know this because you could taste the shame in the cabbage). They then put a meager portion of the raw mixture into a 4oz styrofoam bowl and slapped it onto the plate. I've had bad coleslaw in my life but this was made kfc coleslaw taste like fine dining. As I was with a large party I got to taste a lot of different items (most of their menu). The mussels were over cooked, under seasoned and of poor quality to begin with. The deviled crab was good, properly seasoned and generously portioned, although a little too much bread crumb for my taste. Both the blue and king crabs were well cooked and seasoned. The shrimp was average. The shrimp salad was below average. The clam chowder should be avoided. The bbq pork was ok. The one thing I didn't get to try was their low country boil, which seemed to be popular at the surrounding tables. Like most tourist trap restaurants they have a gift shop, and this one is complete with exotic birds. It truly is a sad sight to see as they are ripping their own feathers out from stress (or possibly shame). Make sure to swing by to pick up an over priced tshirt or koozie to remind you of the mistake you made on your vacation. If you're trying to get good seafood, throw a dart at the phone book and you'll do better. If you want a cool place to take the kids, this is definitely the place.

    (2)

  • Keely V.

    Loved the ambiance - kitch and alligators to boot! Sitting on the patio was nice too. This would be a good place to take kids but the food was nothing to write home about. We had the BBQ, sausage and deviled crab sandwich off the lunch special menu. Maybe the other seafood (their speciality) would be better. Worth a visit for the "experience "but probably better eats elsewhere if you're a foodie.

    (3)

  • Lindsay B.

    I've had some pretty good food here and some just so-so food, but overall the atmosphere is worth it to come back. This place is great. Little touristy, but fun.

    (4)

  • Tommy H.

    If you want seafood at Tybee Island, this is the place to go!

    (4)

  • A F.

    I still can't stop talking about this place. Now this restaurant is not a traditional 5 star place, but for the crab alone it totally earns a 5 star rating. Hubbie and I made the trek from Savannah to Tybee Island to try out low country boil. the restaurant is fun and kitschy - complete with unpaved, pot holey parking lot, cats in the outside dining area and gnats. we ordered the mixed seafood platter and a separate 1lb of snow crab legs. Word of advice, skip everything but the crab, corn and sausage. I usually don't like mushy corn, but this stuff was so unbelievably good that we got 3 side orders (beware though since they're $2/piece!!!) And the crab!!!!!!! it was so succulent and delicious and perfectly spiced that I didn't even need the clarified butter. I almost ate the entire 1lb by myself. And to top it all off we had the most delicious creamy key lime pie. Definitely a highlight of our trip!!!!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • linda F.

    We ended up here because we got rained out of a lighthouse tour, apparently metal and lightning don't mix. The food here is okay, not great, but good, about what you would expect when you look around, service about the same, but still there is something downright fun about the place. Granted I have a weird thing about alligators so getting drunk on Margaritas and feeding baby alligators with a bamboo fishing pole maybe my idea of heaven.

    (4)

  • Todd H.

    If you want southern coastal seafood at its best this is the place to be. The food is very flavorful. I ordered the platter and it was sooo worth it! I would definately return.

    (4)

  • Coleen W.

    Finally got back here after at least 10 long years. And it's still the same. Casual, fun atmosphere with great food. So glad it was nice enough for us sit outside to celebrate the Rock n Roll Marathon the day before. Hope to be back next year!

    (4)

  • D V.

    Dinner among stay cats - unfriendly ones at that, was not what I had in mind for the evening. Place is dirty, dirty, dirty. Fisherman from the area skinned and filleted his catch right behind the table where we were eating. Not sure what the rage is about -- food is mediocre. The live birds in the gift shop were in need of veterinary care - beaks too long, feathers sparse. Decor is hidious.. Looks like a bunch of shacks linked together over the years. WILL NOT RECOMMEND OR RETURN! I guess it's all in what you're looking for in food and establishment... If you're up for goofy, touristy, no very clean, and just okay food...here's your place. On the other hand, if you're an avid foodie who likes to steer clear of cats, birds, alligators, and dead fish while you dine.... Well, you know where I'm going with this!

    (1)

  • TODD F.

    Don't come here for the ambiance although it has quit the unique setting. The food is good with large portions and at a great price. Dining with cats and trash cans in the center of your table is different but tolerable. If you're in town stop by because you won't be sorry you tried it. PS. Don't forget to feed the alligators!

    (4)

  • J W.

    If you are looking for a good place to get seafood on your way to or from Tybee this is the place. It is not a fancy joint and there are even cats roaming around while you eat (not on the tables), but the food is really good! And the drinks are strong! The crab legs are delicious as are the shrimp. Just simply boiled with tasty seasoning. They have live alligators and quite a few birds to check out. We went in the middle of the week for lunch so it was nice and quiet. I imagine it would be more active at night with the drinks flowing!

    (4)

  • Dan L.

    This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time. Taking into account each aspect of a restaurant, it's not the best, but it puts everything together. Any time I'm remotely in the area I go - I have driven 2 hours out of my way to eat here. First of all, it's a fun place. Alligators, birds, goofy gift shops - fun. The special hand scrub at the sinks to clean up - different and cool. The staff - really nice. Roaming pet cats - cute. Sure it's a little tacky, but it's all about expectations. The food is awesome. No fried seafood here - it's mostly low country boil and I get the sampler for one and it feeds two of us. Unexpectedly enough, the kielbasa here is awesome. Get the key lime pie for dessert - love it. I always have a good time and leave full and happy.

    (5)

  • Kirsten G.

    So, here was our experience... The place is fun. The alligator pond out front and overabundance of Island stuff when you come into the parking lot is a lot of fun. We did enjoy the atmosphere, and there is a great selection of crab, and other entrees, to choose from. We had a large group, and seating was easy. I ordered the dungeness (my favorite), and when our plates were brought out, the server inadvertently gave my plate to another member of our party, seated at the opposite end of our table, who'd ordered snow crab. I was the last one to be presented with my food (which, obviously, was not what I ordered), and by the time they'd figured out the mistake, my friend had already dug in and eaten a whole leg. The server grabbed the plate, gave him his, and brought the plate that he'd already eaten into and sat it in front of me. I was stunned. I asked for new crab legs, and was told I'd have to order another half-pound to replace the ones he'd eaten (their mistake). We asked for a manager, who first claimed that WE must have made the error, before reluctantly agreeing to offer me a new set of crab legs. I've never had an experience like that in ANY restaurant! Bad service aside, the food was not what I expected from the reviews I'd read. I've had better... and at better prices.

    (3)

  • Bridget G.

    I read all the reviews before going to the Crab Shack and I was looking forward to the good seafood. The atmosphere was fun and relaxed. Service was just OK. It took 8 minutes after being seated to get greeted by our server. We ordered Coronas which were warm. We suffered through those. 2 of us wanted a fish sandwich, but they do not have fish....which I found strange since they are a seafood restaurant. Everyone in our party ordered a devised crab. Let me warn you, these are disgusting! They taste like you licked the inside of a dirty aquarium. Again, DO NOT order the deviled crab! The peel and eat shrimp was ok. Soup was boring. I will never recommend this restaurant to anyone.

    (1)

  • W T.

    We had the captains sampler for 3. It was one of best seafood eating times I've ever had. So much fun with a huge platter in front of you and a hole in the middle of table for shells. For $60, it was worth the amount of seafood for 3 people. The service was great. I'm thinking of going back tomorrow. I highly recommend this place for great seafood and great family atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Leslie Beth A.

    This is definitely a favorite place for us to stop in and eat when we are at Tybee. Mostly because of the atmosphere. Everywhere you choose to eat you have great views and the staff let you pick where you would like to sit. Kid's love feeding the alligator's before being seated and after leaving the restaurant. A word of Caution, the Mosquito's are really bad, especially in the evening. The restaurant is a little hard to find if you are visiting for the first time. The food is good/average but for the money, it's worth it. The bathroom's are super tiny. Make sure you visit the back of the restaurant where you will find a gift shop with lots of neat parrot's and if you are a cat lover, you will love all the cat's around the premises. A Great Place! Highly Recommend!

    (5)

  • Greg V.

    Had a blast here. On vacation from Florida, so we are used to good seafood. We all ordered the giant steamed plater and we loved it. The seafood was fresh with just the right amount of kick. It was turley a feast to be had by all.

    (4)

  • Jessica P.

    We ventured out to Tybee Island just because we heard from a co-worker how exciting it was to have good seafood & be able to feed alligators! The exotic bird room, & the alligator lagoon were both very neat and fun. Kids would love this, as well as adults! The outdoor seating as very fun as well & there were no bugs in sight which surprised me! Even though they were very busy, we were seated promptly, and our food arrived in a somewhat short amount of time (especially for the place being as busy as it was). The clam chowder was a rip-off and disappointing... but the seafood was good, not the most amazing, but still really good. Our server (Karen H.) was wonderful and super friendly and knowledgeable! I would love to go back again sometime!

    (4)

  • Megan K.

    Recommended by a friend to try while vacationing in Savannah. Disappointed. The menu claimed best bbq ribs in the area, but they were dry and small. I also don't like cartilage for my bbq ribs. The crab legs were mostly shell. I also had to pick the legs off the shrimp. Pina colada was terrible. Margarita was delicious and hey, they have bird and alligators. Total with tip $65. Will not be back to this tourist trap.

    (1)

  • Kate O.

    Ambiance is fun for families. Food is hit and miss.

    (3)

  • Kent M.

    Great restaurant! I've been here several times over the years and they always have great food with great service! My wife and I had the shellfish sampler for two, AMAZING!

    (5)

  • Jamie B.

    I gave it four stars for the seafood platter. We were a bit hesitant about the selection due to the price. However, after being served, we realized that the food portions were completely generous. We sat on the deck, and our server was super friendly. Dogs are allowed on the patio (away from the alligators!), and the server brought Bubs some ice water. Atmosphere is a bit tacky and bizarre, and I wasn't impressed with the alligators. After living in Charleston for ten years, I've eaten alot of seafood. You get some good food for your money!

    (4)

  • James M.

    Awesome location. Cool breeze blowing in from the Atlantic. Open air dining and Buffet on the radio. Ordered the boiled seafood for two. Enough to feed four.

    (4)

  • Richard W.

    I liked this place a lot. They only served boiled seafood. I got the sampler for one and it wad enough for two. Shrimp, crab legs, mussels, crawfish, crab claws, corn on the cob and potatoes. The special seasoning is what made the food taste good. Get there early to get a good table. The atmosphere was unique and they had live alligators to feed while you wait for your table.

    (4)

  • Savannah R.

    This is some good eaten. I got the half and half, which is crab and shrimp. The crab was delicious, I wasn't a fan of the shrimp though. I did love the atmosphere it was mostly all open outdoors with fans everywhere. And for the exotic animals, the gators werent as sponky as I had thought. They were rather spoiled and didn't go out of there way to grab treats. The birds in the gift shop were probably my favorite one of them actually liked to be pet like a dog. All and all I'd go back again for the food.

    (4)

  • Roselle O.

    We truly enjoyed our experience here- the ambiance is delightful..... Just what we were looking for- relaxed, beautiful scenery, nice crowd, good food.... A must stop for any visitor to Tybee. THANK YOU!!

    (5)

  • Alex S.

    Hmmm..... just amazed that some folks would actually give this place more than one star. OK, so you can feed alligators and it's certainly fair you have to pay for the food, but $3.00 for 4 small pieces of dog food. A redneck ambiance is really what they are shooting for here, plywood tables with a hole in the middle where you get to shove you trash and plastic ware, plates, and cups. I am a redneck, I love rednecks, but this place tries to be redneck and fails. However, they do have the best Styrofoam money can buy!!! In the end though, it's about the service and food. I don't mind waiting when thing are busy, I do mind waiting when our server yaks for five minutes right behind me and all my attempts to get her attention fail until I literally have to yell. To make matters worse we were a party of 6 and forced to pay 18 percent for crummy service. I usually tip a good 20 percent and then round up; here I would have paid 10 percent if that. As for the food, very limited selection. You better like seafood, bland overcooked seafood at that. Sure, you can have the BBQ, it's wonderful if you like a petrol aftertaste - oh and the ribs are really tough and the chicken dry. So there it is, slow service, bland seafood, and bad BBQ. But I suppose being able to throw your food down the hole in the middle of the table makes it all worth it! Lastly, price. Way overpriced. Not sure what you are paying for but it's not for good food.

    (1)

  • Adam S.

    The seafood here is adequate. It is a great place to take people from out of town because the setting is fun for visitors. The portions are extremely generous and it is usually a good time.

    (3)

  • Bryan V.

    I ate here with my girlfriend and her family after doing some things on Tybee island. Overall it was a good experience. Got there around 1:30 and there was no wait. Sat outside and despite the brutal heat the misting fans made it cool underneath the live oak tree. The table was clean, there were no bugs to be seen, and we were seated right next to the marsh so that's saying something. The waitress was friendly enough I guess. The service was also decent, nothing to complain about there. I had some kind of crab soup, BBQ chicken, cole slaw, and corn on the cob. I also tried a bit of crab melt. I'm not a connoisseur of seafood, but I thought what I had was pretty good. The crab soup was actually very good. I've had better BBQ chicken, but this is a seafood place and it was enjoyable at least. Not overcooked, burned et c. I'm usually not a fan of cole slaw, but ate all of it anyway. The cabbage and other stuff was cut on the large side, and I prefer that to the kind that looks like it was run through a slapchop one too many times. The crab melt was also good. Sorry, I can't articulate it any better than that. It was good food at a fair price, I thought. Is this place a tourist trap? Sure, but who cares? If you're on Tybee and you need some place to eat, consider the Crab Shack. Perhaps your experience will vary. I'm giving it three stars only because I don't plan on eating here again any time soon, so I can't be confident that it deserves any more than that.

    (3)

  • John B.

    Looks can be decieving. Looks awful, in fact I asked the person driving my vehicle to turn around but they insisted we eat here. I'm glad we ate here actually. I had a large seafood platter which was wonderfully simple with lots of fresh shellfish. There are trash cans through a hole in the middle of the table (are the workers that lazy?) but this place is about cutting loose and getting messy with your food so it's just convenient. Overall it was good food, fun atmosphere but it doesn't look like much from the gravel parking lot. Don't judge a book by its cover.

    (4)

  • David J.

    This is the place, we love this place. The combo platters are the items to order, well potioned amounts of food. This is the place I take best friends to, and I pay...so you know I'm serious about impressing "out of towners", the best of Savannh. The location is perfect, yet kind of hard to find. Get a GPS. Let me describe the food: AHHHH!!, delicious. The place is on the water, laid back casual place. Some people get dressed up for this place, don't, come casual, then relax. I wear open toe shoes and shorts, just chill and eat, peeling shrimp and cracking crab legs. If you are some stuck up person, who cares, 'cause you'll be an ambiguous guest amongst the laid back aura permeating in the air. So, grab a beer and indulge in some seafood. The only place that tops this is in Thailand, my meal cost me about 7 bucks there..and it was freshly caught within the hour. Go early, like 4pm fri,sat or sun.. Avoid the waiting.

    (4)

  • Gretchen S.

    Go! Eat yummy seafood under the Spanish moss covered trees and gaze out on the river! Go feed the kitties that have their own areas staked out. (Meow! shrimp and sausage only please meow meow! Hold the mussels and potatos rrrreow rreow!) It's busy busy but WAY laid back and fun. Seafood could be a bit spicier and somebody tell those little dummies whacking the baby alligators with the sticks that they should save a piece of shrimp or sausage for them too! But GO!

    (4)

  • Ruth P.

    The Crab Shack quickly became a fast favorite of my kids. They LOVED the allegators and the birds and they enjoyed the menu. The first time that we visited we ordered a large platter with a variety of seafood and sausage. For some reason deturding the shrimp isn't high on the list of things to do for the cooks. I realize that they go through a lot of seafood but cleaning the shrimp may make them appear a little more appetizing. On that night our waitress seemed as if she would have much prefered to be somewhere else. Our tip was lower than what we normally give and we thought we were being generous. We seemed to be bothering her or she was incredibly tired. The clam chowder was amazing that night and I could have had more. The second night we went we had a much better waitress and the kids enjoyed their food. My husband wanted ribs and when he got them he quickly realized that they were cooked too long and at too high a temperature. He does bbq competitions so he was disappointed even after the menu boasts that the ribs were voted the best on the island. The deviled crab could have had a little more flavor and left some to be desired. Overall this is a good place to visit if you have kids along...the food isn't horrible and the atmosphere is fun. We most likely will eat here again but will be careful as to what we order.

    (3)

  • Michelle M.

    The good: 87 small alligators in the pond out front that you can feed. Cool birds in the gift shop. The bad: The food!! They were out of local crab, so we got the Alaskan King Crab ($36 for 4 legs!) and it was gross and expensive. Waterlogged and zero flavor. Plus the restaurant stunk like old fish and no ventilation. Everything was served on or with styrofoam. A huge garden cockroach was guarding the women's bathroom, in which each stall had shower curtains as doors. I'd say pass! Everyone told me I should have gone to AJ's...

    (2)

  • Jim D.

    May 25, 2013 - HORRIFIC!!!! Tab for two was $70.00. The platter for 2 was soggy to a point that the corn on the cob was creamed corn on the cob. The dinner was sent back once to re-heat because it came out cold. Waitress (Livi) brought it back out being just a little warmer with the platter tray still full of water. We did not finish it. We will never go back!!

    (1)

  • Sharon E.

    Um...I stumbled upon this place while out visiting Ft. Pulaski and Tybee island. While I've traveled to islands and had great experiences of finding some off the beaten path dodgy place with great food for locals....this was not quite what I had intended...perhaps I'd forgotten where I was. Highlight - Ok, the true attraction was the alligators...I came to feed the alligators and was told that there would be no feeding them at that time. Were they too full? The restaurant delivers what it promises...an outdoor shack offering cheap eats - fried seafood and beer. It may be tacky , tables were sticky and you may be covered with smoke from a nearby grill...What else would you expect?

    (1)

  • sonja b.

    We went on a weekend and it was very crowded! Most of the wait seemed like large groups. We were happy to wait, but when we walked inside to look around and the waiter walking by the bar said if it's just you two sit at the bar to eat. We sat down and order two waters the bartender seemed highly irritated that we did not order alcohol. We said the waiter said we can order here...she said you can order, but good luck getting your food. She said she was the only person working this area and she was very busy. She said you better stay on the wait and it is going to take a long time we are short staffed. The universe was telling us to get the hell out there. Ok... We finished our water and we went elsewhere. I ate here years ago and it was good. I have no idea what they are thinking... Hire more people to be food runners.

    (1)

  • Amanda P.

    Not a huge fan. I'm not big on seafood to begin with, and kind of expected to find SOMETHING on the menu that would be appealing... No dice. I ended up getting a barbecue sandwich that arrived sauceless. Not impressive. I was with my family, so I was also very disappointed at the low alcohol content in my mixed drink. The restaurant overall seemed sticky and dirty, because, well... You're outside. I also really didn't enjoy that each table had a garbage hole in the middle of the table where flies and bugs liked to swarm. Tasty. I agree with another poster- Felt really sorry for the poor alligators. If you're looking for a better waterside dining experience, try AJ's Dockside.

    (1)

  • Keith L.

    Everyone told us that if you go to Savannah, make the drive to The Crab Shack on Tybee Island, so we did. Well, this is a HUGE outside party place with OK food, but I guess most people go for the atmosphere. First the atmosphere is very much Jimmy Buffet, which is playing constantly, so if you don't like Jimmy Buffet don't go here. This is truly a very very big shack, indoor seating is a screen porch, The food was mediocre at best and the only local seafood was the blue crabs, everything else is brought in, probably shrimp from China. Everything is served on paper plates and Styrofoam (I guess ecofriendly has not hit Tybee Island yet). The kicker was when we ordered a drink and there was really no alcohol in the drink. You could not smell it nor taste it, so we asked for another one, which was much better but I could see the bartender shaking her head. Heck you were the one that forgot to put in rum in a rum drink. I didn't want to pay $7 for fruit juice. Overall, food is meh, prices are high and portions are small. Very much a tourist trap place but fun if you have a large group of people and want to plunk down some serious cash for watered down drinks and so so seafood.

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  • Mary O.

    My last visit to the Crab Shack was awesome. It was chilly, so they had the fire going on and heater torches throughout the outside part. It was dark outside, but reminded me of something you'd see from Dawson's Creek. I always get the sampler for 1 (enough to feed 2) and the steamed clams (amazing). In Texas, where I'm from, we like our seafood fried. Over here, it's best done steamed and perfectly salted.

    (4)

  • Sarah J.

    I give the food and the service at Crab Shack 5 stars. But I give the disgusting zoo type feel of the grounds zero stars. Now, I love cats and totally didn't mind them hanging around the outdoor patio. It's cute and it's nice that they're cared for here. And anyone who's ever been to Tybee knows that cats are everywhere! But the jam packed alligator pond? Gross and inhumane in my opinion. All I've ever seen is unattended children tormenting these poor creatures, teasing them with the "food" you can buy and feed to them. And then there's the dirty bird cages in one of the outbuildings. That scene really bothers me, as well. I don't know, maybe these are birds that have been rescued? Again, good food and service but they can definitely stand to drop the alligator act. Ugh.

    (3)

  • Bria D.

    Awww, Crab Shack! Hello to my lowbrow, low-country crustacean hook-up! I only come once every few years, but you've always got the sea-vittles to set me right. You'll give a kitten to my unattended child, your gators will bask in the balmy Georgian winter, and I never have to worry about being uncouth. The birds were a little calmer this past visit--maybe they were just cold. I would like it if you'd carry a less crappy nonalcoholic beer. Sharps, really? I mean, I know the southland goes for tasteless domestics, but give a pregnant visitor a decent option, eh?

    (4)

  • Melissa R.

    Consistently good food. Went there recently in prime vacation time and was seated very quickly. The deviled crab cake, corn on the cob and 1/4 lb. of shrimp meal is very good. Deviled crab cake was nicely seasoned and I got way more shrimp than I had anticipated. The corn was plump and super tender. Love the atmosphere -- the low hanging trees, lights, decorations, kitties. Seriously the ONLY good place to eat at on Tybee Island!

    (4)

  • Julie M.

    Fun, unique, atmosphere, good food. I'd come back again. Cats walking around outside were a bit of a put off.

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  • Angel Julie N.

    We had fun here. Coming straight from the beach, we liked the uber-casual atmosphere but it's very very messy. They know they're messy so they provide a washing-up sink right in the dining area. There are crows who land on the tables and eat your crackers. Pretty funny. The food was very good. I'm a crabaholic and ate as much as I could get my hands on. My only problem was that the lock on the bathroom door was broken and people kept yanking it open. I told three different waitresses but they all just kind of shrugged with a "Not my problem" look. (This is indicative of customer service in the U.S. these days and can be found everywhere you go.) Otherwise, we had a good ol' redneck time here and will come back whenever we're at Tybee Island.

    (3)

  • Sundi P.

    This place is awesome! This is our second visit. We came last year on vacation and we just had to come back.

    (5)

  • Vickie S.

    This was the perfect place to stop for lunch after some fun in the sun! We were seated right away on the shaded patio, and our food was ready in no time! The pulled pork sandwich and Brunswick stew were yummy, and the sampler platter was fresh and delicious! We will definitely go back when we visit Tybee Island again.

    (5)

  • Rachel S.

    I loved everything about this place - the ambiance, the service, the food. I loved sitting outdoors under the trees and white lights, stuffing my face with delicious seafood. We ordered the kitchen sink and it was all fantastic. This place has a lot of personality. Oh lawd y'all I'll be back!

    (5)

  • Rindy N.

    I went with a group of four. We were promptly greeted by a friendly hostess, and then promptly seated by an equally friendly waitress. I'll be honest I had my reservations. I always survey places for cleanliness, safety, emergency exits, etc...and felt a bit uneasy about the lights and heaters over head that looked like they weren't held up too strongly---but that's just me, I worry a lot. Anyways, the food was Ahhhmazing--and quickly took my mind off my fears (who cares if I have to jump into alligator infested water as an exit plan--these crab legs are gooood!). We ordered the platter to share, then our individual meals. EVERYTHING was good. Not one person had any complaints (and we are foodies, so we tend to get disappointed Alot, lol). We talked about it the whole ride back to Savannah. Then talked some more about it when I flew back to the east coast. Then I even made a post about it on a message board. My family who lives in GA have gone back Many times since then and have brought new people with them. I've had more seafood since then and have been thoroughly disappointed. So I cannot wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Jules B.

    The atmosphere is five star, service was five star, food was four star but that's because I've been to the Crab Pot in Seattle and that has spoiled me. I really enjoyed the fact that this was family friendly yet laid back with a bit of romance mixed in. I also was delighted this place was off the beaten path and away from the loud beach party touristy area. Food wise, we ordered the sampler for two (minus the crawdads). The sausage, corn and potatoes were overdone and almost soggy while the assortment of seafood was done just right (and that's what we really came for anyway). I will certainly be coming back on our next time out.

    (4)

  • Stacey C.

    I have been to Savannah many-a-time and this was my first trip to The Crab Shack. I know everyone says it is touristy but my Savannah relatives go often. It is reasonably priced and pretty good. Huge platters of seafood that you couldn't eat all of if you had to. The have alligators to throw the kids to - which is always a draw for me. Oh wait, maybe to show the kids...whichever works. There are, oddly, cats everywhere. It seems to be mostly outdoor seating....maybe there is some inside seating that I didn't see. It was hot out and they had some fans going. You can drive up on your boat and get out and have a snack. My date liked it so much, we went back a second time mid-day for a drink. If I were you I would have one of their speciality drinks and don't venture off the menu. I wanted something less sweet so I ordered a bloody mary - HUGE mistake. It was tomato juice with some vodka...terrible! Just stick to what they say their specials are. The waitress was adorable too.

    (4)

  • Sara D.

    My husband and I fell into this tourist trap on our first visit to Tybee Island. I don't mean that in a negative way, but this is definitely a tourist/locals bring their out-of-town relatives type place. We went on a Saturday evening which also happened to be St. Patrick's Day. We were prepared for a very long wait, but only ended up waiting about 40 minutes. We passed our time watching little kids squeal over the alligator feeding pond and sipping on gigantic pink drinks in souvenir flamingo cups. Here are pros & cons of our experience, in a handy listicle for your yelp-ing pleasure: PROS: -Very beachy, crab shack-y atmosphere. This place is exactly what it says it is. Slight tiki vibe which is always fine by me. You definitely feel like you're on vacation when you eat here. -Generous portions. Seafood platter for 2 was definitely enough for 3 or 4. -Each table has a trash can, wet wipes, paper towels, etc, so you don't have to constantly ask for more. -FREE RANGE KITTIES. For some this might be a con, but I love kitties, so the little gray one that kept rubbing up against my leg only added to my enjoyment of this place. -Delicious crab legs. Sweet & fresh. Not fishy or frozen. Dunked in melted butter. Woohoo! CONS: -Our server had a serious attitude and though his tone of voice was pleasant, his face and body language suggested that he was pretty pissed off at us for being there. He rarely passed by our table & just getting a glass of water from him was like pulling teeth. -I was eaten alive by bugs. Maybe partially my fault for not wearing bug spray, but good lord there were SO MANY BUGS. My feet/ankles/arms were covered with red splotches by the time we left. If we ever go here again, I will load up on bug repellant beforehand. I wish someone would have told me! In a nutshell: despite the fact that I became a bug buffet and our server was kind of rude, I would eat here again.

    (3)

  • Samantha P.

    I thought this place was great. The setting was beautiful at night and the wait staff was friendly. The crab stew was phenomenal and myself as 2 friends got the seafood for 3 which most people there seemed to get. It came with a cluster of snow crab legs for each person, a corn on the cob and lots of peel and eat shrimp, sausage and potatoes which were all tasty. It also came with mussels and crawfish, but I'm not a big fan of anyway. My friends said they were good. Definitely worth a trip and make sure to check out the alligators and birds!

    (4)

  • H W.

    I couldn't wait to get to Crab Shack and have some seafood while at the beach! Totally disappointed with this place though. The only thing semi-cool is the atmosphere, sitting near the water under trees outside. Our food looked nothing like the pics posted on here. The crab cake was just ok. The clam chowder is too thick and lacks clam flavor. The 1/2 and 1/2 dish is a rip-off, served with tiny crab leg, a handful of you-peel shrimp, and an over-boiled small corn cob. The service was ok, although it took forever to get our bill. It's neat that they have a trash hole in the middle of the table and a hand-washing area. But I hate that everything is served in plastic plates with plastic utensils... Not good for our environment at all! Booooo! I'm not recommending this place. There's many other seafood options around here... This place sucks, sorry.

    (1)

  • Sharon D.

    I loved this place! It is right at the entrance to Tybee and you could almost drive past the turn if you aren't careful! This is casual, casual, casual. The tables have a hole in the center for you to toss your shells and each table gets its own paper towel roll and woah do you need it! The food was great and the atmosphere fun. Sunset watching here is beautiful. It has gotten pretty touristy over the years, but so has all of Savannah.

    (4)

  • Brooke L.

    Went for lunch, not worth it!!! Had the half shrimp and half crab, shrimp was not devained gross! Crab was over cooked and corn was over cooked, completely mushy!! Crab stew was luke warm and not "award winning". Sodas were flat and syrupy. Chairs were dirty and place was run down!! Don't waste your time or money!!!

    (1)

  • Christine R.

    Steamed shrimp were good. The Crab stew is AMAZING! The service could have been better, but it is a casual place. I will definitely go back when I head up to Savannah in a couple months.

    (4)

  • Kacey D.

    LOVED the atmosphere. The 'out doors in the swamp' feel of it was really great. I got the signature sampler platter for one and there was really enough for two.Drawbacks were the sea food wash absolutely delish in flavor, but it was texture that was slightly poor. The crab meat was kept so juicy and delicious that it had become somewhate mushy and un 'pluckable', and the unclear and random dirt parking lot.#tybeeisland #crabshack We visited at about 2:00pm

    (4)

  • Joe B.

    Savannah is the lifeless sterile desert of seafood. I've eaten here 4 times over the last 8 years that I've lived here. For the life of me I cannot figure out what is the appeal of this place. Horribly over priced, small portions, over cooked, underspiced. Nothing unique, nothing interesting, nothing desirable about this menu. Just steam the life out of it, sprinkle some old bay on it, send it out the door. Very typical of the seafood scene in Savannah. Shame that a chain like Joe's Crab Shack out does this tourist trap.

    (1)

  • Sarah B.

    Totally tourist-y, but totally fun. We were pleasantly surprised when we decided to stop in just for an appetizer and cocktail since we weren't really hungry. (It's so hard to get on regular meal timing on vacation, isn't it?) Where else can you enjoy some clam chowder, have a margarita, and give a bartender $3 to then go feed an alligator? Come on, that's just cool - doesn't matter who you are. Mostly outdoor seating, can't imagine that you'd go there if it was raining, but other than that - just do it.

    (4)

  • Michael C.

    Great crab and shrimp! Plan on long lines on weekends but they move pretty fast. Very reasonable prices. Put on mosquito spray if eating outside!

    (4)

  • Jay C.

    I drove from Hystoric Downtown Savannah. It took about 30 minutes to get there. The place is exotic with huge Crab figure at the entrance. The surrounding area is a real swamp/river look. In the site, they have a little aviary with couple of exotic birds that was rescued from people either can't handle or the owners past away. I loved the work they are doing. By the way, they have around 12 cats just roaming around. One of them really looked like a Garfield. Now regarding the food, it is very good. I had a sampler plate, it comes with a variety of seafood including snow crab legs, shrimp, rock crab, etc. It is great. Just remember to plan ahead. The place is crowded and need to expect to wait at least 20~30 minutes. Enjoy!!!!!!! Ah.. forgot.. they have a little Alligator tank there... fun for kids..

    (4)

  • David J.

    Pricey!! But good, the deviled crab are absolutely awesome. Mussels are great. If you want fried seafood this not the placed, no fried food.

    (4)

  • Mike P.

    We had plate for two and dozen of oyster. The waitress was friendly and atmosphere were great. But food wasn't that great, just plain snow crab, boiled or steamed potato , sausage and blah, blah... I would go just to have fun and get fresh air but don't expect too much from their food.

    (3)

  • Kim D.

    Loved it!!! Ate here twice during our 5 day stay. The sample platter was AMAZING. We will definitely stop again if we are ever in the area. Sure wish we could get seafood like this here in Ohio.

    (4)

  • Brutallyhonest T.

    The actual place is interesting, it's really big and looks like something you'd see on the bayou. It has a live baby alligator pond, a bird room with exotic parrots, and roaming cats. The bar area was quite large, sunny, and playing Jimmy Buffett music, which I'm a big fan Sounds great so far, right? Wondering why I gave them only 2 stars? Two words...the food. The concept is great!!! Much like the popular 1980 poo poo platters we used to order by the number of people except with seafood. Unfortunately, being from the northeast, I know great seafood and this wasn't it! Most of the seafood poo poo platter was rubbery, or mealy, and the muscles were cold...clearly been sitting there a bit. The crawfish came to the place precooked...the waiter confirmed this for us...which did not help in the rubber department. I totally understand that some of the shellfish was not indigenous to the area or even seasonal, but really it's their specialty, maybe offer seafood that is? They should be knocking it out of the park every time...especially at the poo poo platter prices. The highlight for me was a cold and beer and the $1.00 koozie, worth the stop when you're parched.

    (2)

  • Toby V.

    The food was good (though I'm no foodie) and reasonably-priced. The staff was friendly and responsive. The atmosphere was fun. Can be a little smelly if you sit by the gator pit. Recommend the "Big Kahuna" over the margaritas. I'd definitely go back. Very very casual.

    (4)

  • Briana B.

    Stopped here after reading some good reviews on this place and seeing it was good for tourists...like me. Overall, it was just okay. The atmosphere is really cool with gators and birds and it feels like a place you would go while on vacation. The food, also pretty good. My mom and I both got the 1lb snow crab which was more than enough and cooked well. The butter, however, I don't think was actually butter. The more it sat there, the thicker it got. It also did not stay warm for very long and even our refresher was not warm either. I also do not think that they had enough staff since we waited around 10 minutes to even have someone come and greet us at our seats and we actually received our food before even getting our drinks. Someone said our waitress was "triple seated" which is why our service was pretty bad. Anyway, if you're on vacation and want a fun place with some pretty good seafood, I'd stop here. Otherwise, I'd skip it.

    (3)

  • Erin G.

    Awesome! My daughter had an awesome time feeding the little alligators. We had great time watching her. The food was delicious! Just right amount of spice. Seafood tasted fresh. Atmosphere is wonderful. Good food and good times for locals or tourists.

    (5)

  • Trish D.

    Love, love, love this place! We hadn't read anything about it - just happened to see it on the recommended list at our hotel in Savannah. Originally planned to go to the Olde Pink House that night -had reservations and everything, and then at last minute, cancelled it and drove out to Tybee. For some reason just didn't feel like getting dressed up. Everything here is so fun - great for kids and groups with the alligators and photo ops all around! The service here is fabulous and so is the seafood! My husband had the sampler that included shrimp, mussels, crab labs, corn on the cob and potatoes - huge platter! My shrimp were just perfect and all of the sides are very well done. The bar we went to - I think there are 3 different ones - had great, attentive service and the pinot grigio I had was really good. Lots of choices of beer and specialty drinks, too. It's kind of like a theme park for foodies! We'll definitely want to go back whenever we visit the Savannah area again!

    (5)

  • Anney J.

    If you ever find yourself in Tybee Island, Georgia then you must go here. Great seafood! This place is so much fun to go to you forget that your dining at all. They have an live alligator area outside and specialty cocktails served in coconut shells. We ordered a platter of shellfish and it was delicious! So much fun!

    (4)

  • Andrew D.

    This place is huge when you drive up to it, they used to be one of my clients so I would eat here often, the margaritas are pretty good here with the little coconut cup you get. the seafood has always been fresh here, I usually get the low country boil

    (4)

  • Richard S.

    Yummmm, crabs....

    (4)

  • Kristen M.

    Whenever I visit the area I try and make a stop here....the food is really good and the relaxed, beachy atmosphere is great...

    (4)

  • Tracy C.

    great seafood, even more amazing prices. I've been wanting to come to this place for years, and i finally got to go. Me ad my girl friend came for lunch. we shared the seafood platter for one. i honestly dont kno what one person could eat that thing. it was HUGGEEEE. mussels, two kinds of crab legs, crawfish, sausage, shrimp, corn, and potatoes. when i go back i think id try to substitute the crawfish for more shrimp. they were good but its a mental thing, i think im eating a bug. the shrimp were probably the best ive had. we also sampled the crab stew, which was like clam chowder with crab. (i was tempted to get the clam chowder but being from new england doesnt allow me to order it anywhere else ha) we both left overly stuffed, and for the seafood, soups, and beers, we both only paid $20 plus tip. it was the perfect ending to our mini vacation.

    (5)

  • Yelp R.

    Love everything about it especially the atmosphere. Food is great too. Sampler platter for 2 is huge!!

    (5)

  • Clay J.

    My wife and I went here to get some fresh seafood and we were not disappointed. We ordered the sampler for two and it could have fed three, maybe four people. The crab legs were the best part, but the platter also included shrimp, crawfish, mussels, potato, and corn. My wife's key lime pie for dessert was also good.

    (5)

  • Smackers M.

    Great seafood, kitshy, fun atmosphere, but they used margarine instead of butter. MARGARINE!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? I am not dipping my seafood in petroleum, thank YOU!

    (1)

  • Elizabeth B.

    HUGE seafood platters!

    (5)

  • Suzanne C.

    Very limited menu but what they serve, they do a great job! Note to animal lovers - the alligators are packed in tight. I found it a bit depressing. They also rescue cats but allow them free roam of the property.

    (3)

  • Huck C.

    The food there is solid and I like the idea of eating al fresco near a body of water but the only downside is that one time I dined there, a large palmetto bug fell from the trees above us and landed on our low country boil. Good thing we were almost done with the food, but next time, I'm definitely going to dine indoors around dusk.

    (4)

  • Cat W.

    Definitely a touristy place, but I was a tourist. The food was what you'd expect for a place with a trash can built into the table. Our server was awesome! She separated checks for 8 of us, and never acted like we were a pain to wait on despite the fact several in the group were slow to make decisions and changed their orders. I would definitely go back. It was a fun atmosphere for our large group!

    (4)

  • Jennifer W.

    I love the Crab Shack. I found it 4 years ago while vacationing in Savannah, and always plan new trips to Savannah to include at least one trip over to Tybee and the Crab Shack. Their own slogan,"Where the elite eat in their barefeet," says it all! This is no top of the line dining, it's tourist trappy, but the steamed shellfish meal for 2 with country sausage, corn, and potatoes is awesome! It's heaped high with shellfish, even 2 full snow crab legs. We found the locals at the bar to be so friendly, and not at all resentful of tourists. It was awesome! If you've headed to Savannah looking for Southern hospitality, head across the bridge to Tybee to see real hospitality! The stray cats looking for scraps add to the charm. Our server told us the owner takes any new ones for shots and to be "fixed." Really cool, they all looked well fed and healthy, but they weren't an over abundance of the strays, and they all had perfect manners! The service is laid back, but adequate, it's just a great place!

    (5)

  • Jeremy C.

    An odd mix of authentic, rural crab shack and touristy, over-priced attraction. Expect to pay more if you try to order for yourself, less if your willing to share. Great for large families with an easy going mentality. All others be wary.

    (3)

  • Melissa G.

    I loved everything about this place... the atmosphere, the people and the food!! The seafood was so fresh and tender...everything was amazing... we dream about going back to Georgia for it lol!!

    (5)

  • Jim G.

    I love Tybee Island and the Crab Shack has an extremely laid back, funky atmosphere. The food is good, not great. If you don't like shrimp,crab,shell fish don't go there. OK, it isn't called the crab shack for nothin'. There are so many great places to eat in the Savannah area, the food isn't the main reason you would go to the Crab Shack.

    (3)

  • Amanda S.

    I'm picky about seafood, y'all, and this just didn't impress me. Yes, it was good, quality seafood, but I was not crazy about it. I ordered a sampler platter, and I just didn't see what all the fuss is about. The service was slow, but the environment was relaxed enough that we had a good conversation with the folks at the table next to us.

    (3)

  • Tiff Y.

    I LOVE The Crab Shack! When we 1st went (6 years ago?) it was completely different and not commercialized at all, but it was great! It has grown a lot and definetly become more of a tourist attraction, but thankfully the food and service has stayed the same! All of the seafood seems very fresh and I just love the laid back "shack" feeling! Great food and drinks!

    (5)

  • Sandra L.

    Loved it! The seafood and corn was excellent, but the side orders and bbq ribs were nothing special. The waiter was super patient with my large group. So happy I went to this place!

    (5)

  • J B.

    I can honestly say I have no idea what any food item served from their mediocre-at-best menu tastes like (you better really like peel and eat shrimp or crab legs, because there's not much else on their menu), because the servers would not seat our party of ten. We were originally told that it would take 25 minutes to seat us (this was on a Monday evening at 7:30 pm), despite the lack of people waiting in front of us and the ample amount of vacant seating, and we were also told that we could not sit at a table while we waited. The ascribed 25 minute wait turned into a 45 minute wait, with no explanation other than "we're working on it". When we asked to speak to the manager, we were completely ignored. We were then told that we were being seated at a table that was being set up for ten, which was then immediately given to a group of the owner's friends who hadn't even arrived at the restaurant. The servers and hosting staff we interacted with behaved like the rude children that they were, and the owner of this restaurant should be embarrassed at the sham of a business he is running.

    (1)

  • Ally P.

    OK we saw all the signs and were so hungry late one night and figured we would see if they were open since they were near where we were staying. Well all I have to say is Thank you for all the signs and ads they do!! OMG, I grew up on the waterfront eating fresh seafood all the time in New England and by far this place knocked me over with how good the food is!! It looked soo cheesy from the parking lot but when we went in it wasn't so bad, but the food more than made up for that and the sampler is a must get. We had enough leftover that it fed us the next night as well and still couldn't finish! Wait staff is really friendly. I can so see bringing the kids! Anytime I talk to somone going to the area that is the first thing I bring up!

    (5)

  • Sue P.

    Absolutely loved it. Visited a friend in Savannah and we had a blast here, not to mention a great meal. We were both virgins when it came to cracking open the crab legs, so that was a laugh in itself! But we managed just fine, and really enjoyed the meal. The shrimp was delicious and I ended up purchasing their secret spice out at the gift shop b/c it was so tasty on the seafood. The decor is just hilarious. From the statues of alligators, the 'Cat Shack' with about 10 friendly kitties hanging around, the exotic birds in the gift shop that actually meowed, and the gator pit. Gotta say, it was just a very unique place to visit. Next time I went I would probably order the specialty platter that everyone suggests. Our meal was great with the corn on the cob but I wouldn't have minded trying some of the crawfish and mussels. We visited the Shack this past month (March) so it wasn't busy and kind of chilly, even inside. So I would imagine it would be a fun spot on a warm summer evening out on the patio area. Definitely suggest it for anyone visiting Savannah!

    (5)

  • sara c.

    We were lucky-we went off season and mid-day, so we didn't have to deal with crowds. The food was very good-nice portion size for a lunch meal. The garbage can in the middle of the table came in handy! Don't mistake the cocktail sauce for ketchup (it's in ketchup bottles). The place is huge and has a lot of live alligators which was really fun to see!

    (4)

  • Roy C.

    I went to the Crab Shack for dinner on a weeknight. The decor is very touristy as previously stated and they had plenty of tourists there flashing their cameras and enjoying themselves. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. The food I had was fairly good, I thought. I had the clams and some crawfish with a side of coleslaw. The coleslaw was terrible, but the shellfish was surprisingly good, so this a mixed review. I'll give it another try in a week or so and edit my review accordingly, for now it is a solid 3 stars.

    (3)

  • Maria C.

    If you're headed out to Tybee Island - and in the hot and humid summer, why wouldn't you be headed toward cooling ocean breezes - you'll see the signs and billboards for the Crab Shack several miles before you get there. Since there's no chance you could miss the place, unless you're nearsighted, in which case you shouldn't be driving anyway, you might as well stop. When you see the enormous tacky crab over the entrance you might be tempted to turn back around if you consider yourself a foodie. If that's enough to stop you, you don't deserve to sit on the deck, eat a boil loaded with crab legs, shrimp, shellfish, potatoes, sausage and corn on the cob while dumping the shells in the hole in the middle of the table, while watching the river and anticipating feeding the alligators. Over the years this has grown from a real shack to a much hyped tourist attraction, but that also shouldn't stop you from going. Eating the same meal at a place called the Crab Pot in Seattle - and yes, there really is one - is NOT the same. At all. The Crab Shack is touristy, yes, but as close as authentic as a tourist is going to get. And damn tasty too.

    (5)

  • Denise H.

    One of the greatest atmosperes for seafood in the Savannah area. A wonderfully decorated deck on the river where you can enjoy both the food and coastal view makes this a fun place to take friends and family. And where else can you feed alligators after you eat????

    (5)

  • Angi C.

    a slightly-out-of-the-way seafood place that has pretty good food and a fun atmosphere. parts of it felt a little cheesy (e.g. a tiki bar with those jaegermeister machines) but overall, it was a lot *less* cheesy than i expected, so all's good. every table has a little hole in the middle where you can throw all your shrimp shells, etc directly into the trash. house kitties roam the deck hoping for handouts, but usually just end up napping in the shade. i didn't like that everything comes on styrofoam plates and cups with plastic utensils...seems a little wasteful to me. other than that, a fun place to grab some lunch while you're out exploring the coast near savannah.

    (3)

  • Jonathan K.

    Very fun and odd restaurant with the most generous portions I have seen at a shack like this. It's a charming little spot you wouldn't find if you weren't intentionally looking for it, and I highly recommend the sampler platter. It was chock full of crawfish, shrimp, mussels, crab legs and claws, sausage, corn, and potatoes. We also ordered a dozen clams and they literally brought us 20+. The sampler platter for 2 was $40 and worth every penny and we ate everything on the tray. If ordering a la carte, the crab legs and crawfish were fantastic.

    (5)

  • Tom M.

    Skip the seafood places in Savannah and head straight to this place. Wonderful food in a very relaxed marina style atmosphere. Sit under the large "live oak" trees or in the screened-in area and watch the winding waterway flow. You won't feel out of place in shorts and flip-flops but you will with a tie on. This is one of the best places to eat and enjoy the coastal area!

    (5)

  • D L.

    Went for Saturday night dinner. Make sure to cover yourself with mosquito repellent before getting out of the car. Ordered: - pulled pork: eh... I wonder if they went off to another restaurant to order this to-go - smashed potatoes: the most delicious thing on the table, mashed potatoes with something to give an extra kick and leave you satisfied - dungaree crab legs: okay, fresh, but covered in spice, hid the crab taste - crab soup: again, that spicy kick, liked it - corn on the cob: tasted like crab Waited about an hour to get seated. For the wait, I definitely don't think it was worth it. Crazy atmosphere, gator pond, bungalow type wilderness.

    (2)

  • Travis M.

    We pulled up to this place not knowing what the hell to think! It looks like a cross between an amusement park and the set of "Deliverance" (I'm quite sure I heard "you sure got a purty mouth" coming from one of the trailers that border the parking lot). If you can get over the feral cats running around, the lack of air conditioning or the trash cans in the middle of the tables the food was pretty good. My girlfriend and I split a sampler platter FOR ONE! and couldn't finish it all. It had crab legs, crab claws, craw fish, shrimp, mussels, potatoes, sausage and corn on it and was quite a value for $25. The seafood was pretty good and nothing was fried which made us happy. They had a pretty decent beer selection and the service was good. I would definitely return.

    (3)

  • Koyness E.

    Great food. No doubt about it. But super cheesy and touristy. Come on! Feeding alligators from a pole? It's way too much. Therefore I give it four out of five stars for the food and service. BUT no beers on tap, all bottled= not good.

    (4)

  • Walter H.

    This is a one of a kind seafood restaurant. It's where the elite eat in their bare feet. Service is spotty depending on crowds. Eating is outdoors with some dining available indoors. There is an alligator pond that kids and adults alike can and do enjoy. Shell fish is their specialty and their platters for two are a real treat. Excellent views of creek and march. A warm, sunny afternoon is the best time to go and treat yourself to a scenic ride of lowcountry water and marches and a ride around Tybee Island, maybe even a stroll along the beach.

    (5)

  • Courtney E.

    I agree with the reviews saying this is the place to go for atmosphere not so much for great food. It's worth a trip to Tybee and the seafood does always seem pretty fresh. Prices are reasonable.

    (3)

  • Shane B.

    Heard alot about this place..Got the low country boil. Food was just ok to me, service was excellent. I also fed the gators with my daughter. It's a nice place. But the food was just ok, when i go back to TYBEE i may go back to try another dish. I like how you can also sit outside. The place was packed when i went

    (3)

  • Linda M.

    For many years, my family & I have traveled to Savannah - primarily because we loved the steam trays at the Crab Shack. However we were very disappointed last March (2012) because of the imitation butter served on the steam trays. Our server said this imitation butter had always been served there, but we know different. Our previous visit took place in March 2008. If we had been served this stuff then we would not have returned in 2012. Please, Crab Shack, quit serving this putrid imitation butter. Everything else is do darned good. Please go back to the good stuff so I can give Crab Shack 5 stars!

    (3)

  • Christopher S.

    If you're a fan of seafood, it doesn't get much better than a massive platter filled with king crab, shrimp, crawfish, and more. It's about a ten minute drive from downtown, and the perfect stop after a day at the beach on Tybee Island. It's even a little bit of a tourist attraction with a live alligator pit! The downside: very popular, so be prepared for a long wait list.

    (4)

  • Bri C.

    So if you know what you are getting in to, this is a great place. We came in the middle of summer, so it was really really hot (there's no A/C). But that's part of the ambiance of the place. The gators are fun to watch, especially as people feed them. It's definitely better than seeing them in an aquarium where they don't move at all. So it's really loud especially inside, cause there are huge fans blowing everywhere. You can't even hear the music. Probably the only benefit of sitting inside is less flies. But i would probably sit outside next time. The food was great.... a little on the salty side, but our whole family enjoyed it a lot. We ordered the Sampler platter for 4, which had crab legs (great seasoning), shrimp, mussels, potatoes, crawfish, sausage, corn, stone crab legs.... i think that's it. It was all very good. we probably only ate about half of it, and brought the rest home.

    (4)

  • Colleen C.

    Definitely an experience! We went when it was pouring rain on a warm summer day. It was totally great. Felt like you were on the bayou. We had a full platter of muscles, crab legs, shrimp, crawfish, corn, potatoes and sausage. It was amazing! And the keylime pie...oh my! Oh, and the kiddies can feed the gators (mind you it's $30) before and/or after the meal. Totally fun!

    (5)

  • lee y.

    As far as Savannah institutions go, this is one you dare not miss. Tybee Island is the best part of a trip to the GA coast. And the Crab Shack is a must see. We visited most recently before the season kicked in so the resto was only about a quarter full. I can only imagine the insanity when the tourists arrive. We sat at the bar to have some peel and eat shrimp with our post beach margaritas. The service was great and the margarita spot on. Turns out that both were to be the best things I consumed during the entire trip. I love the set-up, from the alligator pit to the swamp view. The big wooden tables with a trash can in the middle and the hand washing station are an indicator of the messy good times to be had. The swamp cats wandering around eating off the floor seals the deal. And as an added bonus Kenneth from 30 rock was at the table behind us. I say,If it's good enough for big time Hollywood types it's good enough for me.

    (5)

  • john o.

    hello, i was not overly enthused when glenna (my special lady friend) said she wanted to go here after our day at the beach. primarily, the name "the crab shack" just reminds me of "joe's crab shack" and although i've never been to a "joe's crab shack" the commercials really annoy me and i chalk it DOWN to restaurants like olive garden. anyways, once we actually got to the place i was suprised to discover that it wasn't some lame-ass building that had been built to look old and crappy. it was on a huge lot w/ plenty of parking off in the swamp somewhere and the buildings actually were quite crappy. i mean this in the best way possible. they had live alligators that you could feed so that was pretty awesome. the crab shack is definitely a little touristy but sometimes you have to chill on your ego and enjoy yourself. yes, they had the xm "jimmy buffett, welcome to the islands" or whatever it's called radio station playing the whole time, but really, would you expect something different? great outdoor seating on the water with lots of whacky junk and homemade lamps and whatnot hanging from the trees above you. hella friendly staff and very large portions. we ordered some sort of seafood sampler for one and it was plenty of food for the both of us. we both had a cup of crab stew which was REALLY good for a starter. seasoned perfectly, didnt have to add anything to it. oh, we also added two deviled crabs (which are crab cakes). they were very tasty as well. plenty of crab meat, not too much bread. the presentation was kinda crappy as everything came on styrofoam, but i kinda got the vibe (hey mon, just party, doo!) they were going for with the piss poor dishware choice. but enough about that. the tables were homemade out of 2x4's and plywood. they had a hole cut in the middle with a garbage can underneath so you could dispose of your trash as you ate. i thought this was pretty funny when we were seated but it actually turned out to be quite useful considering how many paper towels you need to use when eating the large variety of boiled shellfish. our platter thing we ordered came with shrimp (in shell), mussels, crawfish, crab legs, sausage, potatoes, and half an ear of corn. all sprinkled with some sort of house seasoning. everything was delicious. this place is huge and has a large staff but even at an odd time for lunch (2:30) they were hoppin'. we got our food quickly so they must have a good system. glenna ordered a fuzzy navel which she enjoyed. also, they have a full bar so if you wanna get lit, no problem. despite the fact that this is the kind of restaurant captain ron would hang out at and i had to kinda get in the right mindset to enjoy it, once i did, i liked this place. obviously, with seafood places in general, eating crab legs, crawfish and all that junk is a pretty big production so it's not the kind of thing i go out for all the time. if you're in savannah or tybee island and are looking for seafood this is worth going to. unless your kids are total wet blankets, they'll probably fall in love with the crab shack. yarrrr.

    (3)

  • David T.

    It is what it is! It is a rustic shack in the swamp where you go to be a tourist and life is good!

    (4)

  • Michael K.

    This place is like going over to your aunt Loralee's house on Tybee Island, sitting at a picnic table in her backyard right at the water and having a crab and shrimp feast. This is not fancy folks, but the food is good and you can't beat the atmosphere. LOVED IT

    (5)

  • Jamie L.

    I went back to the crab shack two times on my most recent trip to Savannah. I was bummed to see the shrimp & crab augratin removed from the menu but my replacements were delicious! On the first visit, I shared the seafood platter with my husband. It includes snow crab legs, rock crab, blue crab, mussels, peel and eat shrimp, crawfish, sausage, potatoes and corn on the cob. Very simple, but so tasty! My only dilemma... I don't like my fingers getting pruny from eating. My second visit, I had the shrimp salad on a kaiser roll and crab stew. I loved the shrimp salad. It had a lot of black pepper. My husband wasn't a fan on account of all the pepper. The crab stew is sinful with their hot sauce. It has a lot of cartilage unfortunately but its worth it! I think the prices are fair. The platter for 1 is $22 but could easily feed 2. My shrimp salad and crab stew was only $8. My oldest son loved that he was able to feed the gators. Tourist trap or not, this is a great place for the family.

    (5)

  • Nic B.

    This place pretty much summed up my Georgia experience. - There was a hole in the middle of the table, for tossing your crab claws and shells when done. - Plastic silverware, baby, and a roll of bathroom style paper towels on your table in lieu of napkins - The bathrooms stalls were separated by curtains, instead of walls (side note: most of the toilets were clogged, ew, please work on that) - Once you're done eating, you go out front and feed the alligators some treats on a stick. - Super duper kid friendly. As in mothers plopping their infants down on the table for a quick poopie diaper change right in the middle of the place! And no one gives a second look. I looked away. I definitely got down and dirty and ate some good Southern style seafood. My dungeness crabs were heavenly and went so well with the spicy potato salad. My margarita was so strong too, I could barely finish it. I'm such a Yankee wimp. I had the privilege of going with great company and had a lot of fun. It's a fun type of place, serious faces not welcome!

    (4)

  • Kylie B.

    Awesome location! Crab was not the greatest as I was expecting. Wish our waiter would have seemed more interested in the menu and recommended us some choices.Overall we had a great time and we loved the gators!

    (4)

  • Caitlin C.

    OMG! This place takes the cake...I mean crab. I was not that into crab before I came down to this part of the south, but let me tell you, i am now a believer, and this place is one of the reasons why.

    (5)

  • Michael S.

    Good food (crab legs and boiled shrimp). Atmosphere was even better. Kids had fun feeding the gators.

    (4)

  • Carol M.

    We went to the Crab Shack last evening. The food was mediocre, at best. We ordered the Captain's special for 3. The shrimp were sooo overlooked that they were actually tough. There were tiny crawfish and small blue crab legs. Are these meant for decoration, because the amount of meat you get out of them is pitiful. The sausage and few crab legs were good, but not for the price. Save your money and go somewhere else. A tourist trap!

    (2)

  • Nick Z.

    I think it's fair to call The Crab Shack a bit of a tourist spot. From the cartoon sign to the alligator pit to the zydeco dance line, this place doesn't come off as having a large pull on the locals but then again, I experienced this place as a visitor to Savannah and, as such, can't complain that it catered to me. There is a very appreciable factor to sitting out on what is essentially a large dock, kicking back with a beer, and gorging yourself on crawdads while watching the sun go down. The Crab Shack is located on Tybee Island, which is a bit of a drive out of Savannah where it draws its business but the drive is worth it. You get away from the city and go down a couple dirt roads and you feel like you can experience another side of this coastal haven. I tell you now, the food is worth the drive. Servers are all very friendly and so were fellow customers. Upon having our "platter for two" brought out to us, a father and son seated nearby asked what it was so they could get it too. We made a game of seeing who could finish more: me and my girlfriend or the two of them and at the end of the meal, I think we all felt like winners. Tables are ergonomically designed for a smooth shucking experience. You grab a crustacean off the platter, peel the meat out of the shell, and toss the shell into a hole in the center of the table that leads to a garbage can. Expect pruney fingers when you're through!

    (4)

  • Ross W.

    What a fun place. We sat by the water. The table has a hole in the middle with a trash can underneath. No worries about trash pile up for sure. The Crab Shack Stew was really good as was the Clam Chowder. Hubby had the Deviled Crab, which was amazing. I tried the Low Country Boil - over 15 shrimps with potato & corn on the cob. It was pretty good; my only complaint is they should have drained out the water. There was too much water on my plate. After the meal, we went to see the alligators. Some might argue that this place is too gimmicky. I say this serves good food at a reasonable price in a cool atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Chloé C.

    I understand that this is a very touristy place and one of the few places to eat near Tibby Island. Savannah in general is not the most modern or new area. This restaurant is hidden, but because it is so touristy people come. There are clear signs while you are driving to it. It is in the middle of nowhere. I had to wait almost an hour for dinner. We almost left but figured we drove all the way out in the middle of nowhere. The wait was long, but they have alligators and cats that you can see and feed. I personally did not love that there were cats running around. They have a souvenir shop as well. The food was pretty good, but I do not feel that it was out of the ordinary. I would have much rather gone to a restaurant that had normal seafood. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and the restaurant is near a swamp. Expect to get A LOT of bug bites if you come when it is humid and especially in the summer. I did not have a peaceful dining experience because there were bugs all around me and I felt like I was getting eaten up. They even sell moist anti mosquito wipes at the souvenir store. It is just simply not worth all the hassle.

    (1)

  • Groovefish W.

    Anytime I go to Savannah I stop here to eat. Great fresh seafood, outdoor seating, friendly wait staff and good value for the money. Find out what the local don't want you to know and take your picture with a alligator too.

    (5)

  • Marc M.

    The best way to enjoy the Crab Shack is after you have spent the afternoon at nearby Tybee Beach. Tybee Beach is gorgeous. It has been called "the poor man's Hilton Head". If you can go in September, as I did, and there has been a storm the week before, the waves will be high and the surfers are out and you will just have a great time in the water and relaxing in the sand. Then on your way back to Savannah, you stop at the Crab Shack and just sit outside by the water and have a huge meal. I learned of the Crab Shack from Rachel Ray's program in which she tries to have great meals under $50.00 for the day. I asked the waitress what Rachel had when she was at the Crab Shack and she told me about an enormous platter of crabs, crawfish,corn on the cob, sausage and I believe oysters (but not positive). So this is what I ordered and it was pure nutcracking fun. The crabs were great and when dunked in melted butter, hard to top. Your cardiologist won't need to know about all that melted butter with the crabs. He'll find out eventually. I later rewatched Rachel's trip to the Crab Shack and the waitress was not quite right. Rachel had ordered the blue crab special. Remember, you are there for the crabs, not for other things on the menu.

    (5)

  • C L.

    Woo this is a fun place to visit. To a Californian / New Englander like myself, this place has a dive bar with a Southern accent vibe. I was debating with myself whether this is genuine Southern estabslishment or just a tourist trap, and decided that regardless which one it is, I liked it in the end. There are fun colorful little signs scattered about ("Crab Shack - Where the Elite eat in their bare feet!") and a faux alligator pond. There is also a gift shop accompanied by talking birds. We tried the seafood platter per a friend's recommendation, and yeah, it's pretty sweet. Loads of Cajun-flavored shrimp, crab claws, Alaskan king crab legs (tasted a bit rubbery though), sausage (yeeeah), corn chunks, crawfish (how the hell do you eat these things), and mussels. At $80 for a 4 person serving, it was slightly pricier than a joint like this should be, but the food was good and the atmosphere fun.

    (4)

  • Jameil W.

    The first time here, my boyfriend got the shrimp and crab au gratin. YUM!! I got a dozen raw oysters that were excellent. I also got deviled crab that rocked my world. Our drinks? YES PLEASE! Strong and delicious. The place was packed but they got people in and out of there quite nicely without being rude. Very efficient service. The second time felt more laid back. More oysters on the half shell for me. Delicious with just a little lemon juice and horseradish. Good oysters really need no adornment and these were some excellent oysters. I could've eaten them all day. I didn't like the deviled crab as much this time (more bread & devil than crab). The corn was good. The shrimp, though? YUMMY!! Oh and we sat inside in a side room that had a gorgeous view of the water. Loved it. Our waitress was just the right amount of attentive.

    (4)

  • Sarah C.

    Crab Shack! Super fun & tourist-y. It's on Tybee Island, we stopped in here after going to the beach & the Lighthouse. Kinda kiddish with the fake large alligators and cute animated pictures on wood~ But I ate it up! They had an outdoor pond with REAL baby alligators too. Kinda creepy because they don't move! Unless you toss them some food. Totally a dive/dingy place. With great seafood! I admired from a far because we had been eating so much! The person across the bar had a HUGE platter of seafood. And the prices were beyond reasonable. We just stopped in for a snack. Crawfish & coronas. MMMM. It was my first time eating those little suckers. They are so mini, not to mention, mini meat. But still tasty & fun cracking em open. =) In the back, there was a dock and it totally reminded me of Forrest Gump and his shrimping boat. Love that movieeee.

    (4)

  • Angie B.

    This is a cool spot in Tybee Island that we nearly missed. The place is huge and in a beautiful location and they randomly have a big pit of alligators - I like cheesy/odd stuff like that. We ordered the shack specialty for two that could have fed a family of 4 in reality. It came piled high with stone crab, snow crab, shrimp, crawfish, mussels, corn, potatoes, and sausage all boiled and covered in a yummy spice blend. Everything was pretty tasty, apart from the corn that turned out to be a bit mushy. Definitely had some leftovers from this meal! I'd definitely recommend checking this place out on your way out to Tybee.

    (4)

  • A F.

    This review is long overdue. I am from Atlanta, GA.; Savannah is my second home as I spent all summers as a child down there spending most of my days on Tybee Island. Blah,blah,blah...nostalgia break is over. Anyway, every time I go to Savannah I make it a point to head down to Tybee to hit up my favorite restaurant Crab Shack "Where the elite eat in their bare feet". If you are a seafood enthusiast such as me, I recommend the sampler platter. Hunh, what, no I am not going to tell you what is on it, head on down there and take a look at the menu. This place is fun for the entire family, friends, groups, or casual date. You feel as if you are dinning in a giant tree house surrounded by a bayou full of baby gators. For $3, you can feed the gators. During the spring and summer months expect to wait at least 20 minutes for a table inside. I have been to the crab shack in the winter as well, the experience is just as nice with less of a crowd, and the food is of course always good.

    (5)

  • Teri H.

    they had me at the name... it was honestly exactly what i wanted when on my southern tour - some might call it a little cheesy but i thought it was charming and relaxing. kitschy stuffed alligator right by the hostess stand that the kid got to pose with was our start - she was thrilled and i got a cute photo out of it. great view of the sand bar/marsh with a nice breeze coming in and i was a state of happy relaxation. The food was perfect - no nonsense seafood boiled and set before you with lemon, butter and hot sauce. that's it and it was wonderful. they did serve those drinks by the yard - so i'm thinking a nighttime or weekend visit could be more hectic and loud... but for us on an midweek afternoon the crab shack has been a high point of a great trip.

    (5)

  • Vicki M.

    Meh... overpriced and not that good. The crab stew was good but had crab shell pieces and could have used less thickness. I had the half shrimp, half crab legs. The shrimp were bland and the crab legs were pretty small. For better seafood, try Sting Ray's or even Uncle Bubba's.

    (2)

  • John M.

    I love the Crab Shack. If you're with a group you can order the seafood platter and get a huge pile of great tasting seafood. I love the setting on the water, and most of the seating it outside. It's best to go when the weather is nice out or in the evening when it starts to cool down a bit. Great food and great atmosphere.

    (5)

  • Amy I.

    Great place to sit out on the porch. The alligators are great, too. The food is ok. You are really going to see the view and experience the marshland.

    (3)

  • Gayle B.

    Good crab but didn't care for their shrimp sauce. Cats wandering all around the outdoor, they shared my crab. A good back water dock side eatery.

    (3)

  • Karen S.

    My husband and I decided to visit the Crab Shack on our honeymoon last June. We arrived for a late lunch. The place itself is interesting and pretty. It would be a good place to keep kids entertained. Although it is all outside, it was not really hot. We ordered the seafood platter for 2 (39.99). It was very large and was plenty, but the food was terrible to put it mildly! Nothing but way overcooked seafood and some potatoes and corn. There was no seasoning and no spice, just bland seafood. I tried to eat the potatoes by dipping them in butter. That was basically what I tried to fill up on since I was so hungry. The service wasn't all that great either. I would not recommend this place to anyone until they get a new cook that believes in seasoning and cooking food correctly. It was a major disappointment! Yuck! I am not sure how they are in business.

    (1)

  • James L.

    Yes - and what a mess. I had no idea what to really expect from this place, but it's authentic if nothing else. It's basically a big deck on the water, and they serve all kinds of boiled seafood. The service was good, although when you order a massive platter of... well, everything... there isn't a whole lot more for them to do. If you're in the area, check it out. and check out the 'gaters. but don't order one. well, order one if they're on the menu. but i think they like to keep them alive. there are birds too. you get the idea. just go.

    (5)

  • Ed W.

    A cool experience, eating fresh seafood by a swamp, complete with alligators on display. It's not the best seafood you'll ever have, but it's good enough. Portion sizes are ridiculous - we ordered the seafood sampler for 4 ($80), and couldn't have eaten half - a huge pile of crawfish, shrimp, four huge dungeness crabs, jonah crab claws, corn, sausage, and potatoes (did I forget anything) . Great value, cool location, what's not to like for a casual lunch or dinner?

    (4)

  • Mary B.

    I can't figure out why this place has such good reviews. We ate lunch here, and would never return! The food was horrible - sand in your boiled shrimp or gloppy shell-filled crab stew anyone? There was a staff notice left at our table (laminated even) informing the staff that if they brought personal items from their cars, they would be fined by management. Friendly place!!

    (2)

  • Alexa G.

    I enjoyed the atmosphere more than the food it's self.. come one I mean what other restaurant has an alligator pit? not to mention all the other stuff in and around the crab shack. The food was nothing special, although the fresh local shrimp gets a bonus point. But the corn on the cob was so overcooked it was mush. This seems like a good place to kick back and get some seafood after a day at the beach without worrying about your drenched hair and sandy feet.

    (3)

  • Adreanna B.

    The Crab Shack was exactly what I expected. It was very touristy looking but in a fun way! I had the sampler platter and it was wonderful. The crab was great and the shrimp was probably the best I have ever tasted. I did my best to finish the platter but there was so much food I couldn't do it. It could easily be shared by two people. My husband had the ribs and said they were good but not great. My step-daughter liked her chicken sandwich and my niece said the chili was "the best she's ever had."

    (5)

  • Lee M.

    Tourist trap serving lack-luster food at an incredibly pricey slow pace. Have been there twice at different times of the day and this impression has not changed. First time was a twenty minute wait for a party of two to get seated. Second time: Hour wait to get a party of 14 seated while a stack of long tables sat unused on the dock next to their gift shop. Reservations not accepted. $10.95 for a dozen raw oysters that were the size of the ones you find in a tin of smoked oysters. Oysters not cut on bottom shell; they give you a knife to do it yourself. No Tabasco sauce, only house blend hot sauce. Boiled seafood is under seasoned. Tastes the same as what you buy at your local supermarket in pre-packaged boiled portions. Not enough servers to handle the crowd apparently. Even though it was only about half full when we got there, it took forty minutes to place our food order. It wasn't until we complained to management that food began to arrive. Meanwhile, other patrons who came in after us received theirs before we did even though the orders were the same. Kids menu is very, very limited as is menu for options other than seafood for those who may have allergies. The seafood sampler platter for one is not very filling. It looks like a lot until you remember that most of it is shells.....

    (1)

  • Erica W.

    This place is great! I had the half and half platter which is 1/2 pound of shrimp and 1/2 pound of crab legs. The seafood was delicious!

    (4)

  • Christina S.

    From a food perspective, I thought it was horrible. Everything is boiled...I don't see the fun in that. Not a huge choice for "kids" as far as food goes....they offer frozen mini pizza and maybe one or 2 seafood (fried or boiled) options, but that's it. The crab legs were previoulsy frozen (yaaa, I would like to order a pitcher w/ my king crab so I can wring out the water before eating them, thanks!) BUT, I'm a midwesterner, and having good food is a HUGE passion of mine....so I wasn't thrilled w/ the food. Dessert? Ack. And all the stray cats outside....gross. No thanks. Ya, I get it....cats....seafood...but really???? I really don't want some filthy feline creep'n around my table when I'm trying to enjoy my dinner....From a "tourist" perspective, ya....it's a fun place to visit. and good for kids too. From feeding the alligators to the bird exhibit, that portion of the place is great, and b/c I have kids....I'd go back...but for the food...not a chance....

    (2)

  • carrie h.

    Went to the Crab Shack this past weekend while visiting Savannah, and I do believe it was the highlight of my weekend. Was quickly greeted by a super friendly kitty cat in the parking lot, one of many. They also had an alligator pond and a parrot room. Outdoor dining was fabulous... overlooking the water, under shady trees. We were there for Sunday lunch, and the lunch specials were superb! I got the Crab Shack Stew and a quarter pound of seasoned boiled shrimp for about 7 bucks, and it was delicious! The boyfriend got the stew and and shrimp salad sandwich that he also enjoyed. Service was super quick and friendly. Will definitely be returning on the next visit up there!! Would love to do dinner and try more stuff.

    (5)

  • Karl O.

    The wife and I got the "special for two" it was enough for four. The only complaint would be the food was kind of cold. I would come back.

    (4)

  • Stephen H.

    My brother, myself and his girlfriend visited the Crab Shack for lunch a few days ago. The shrimp that his girlfriend ordered was undercooked, we ended up feeding it to the cats they have wandering around. His crab had tons of shells mixed in the 'meat', so much that it was hard to pick them all out. Not just small pieces, but large pieces. My kosher dog was very oily as well, and they didn't even have any condiments such as ketchup or mustard, just an average looking hot dog on a bun. I'd not recommend it to anyone, and I'll not be coming back.

    (1)

  • Yuna P.

    Are you ready to get down and dirty? If not, you better be by the time you get down here! Crab Shack is definitely unique. It is a seafood restaurant, yet there are no typical silverware and white tablecloths. Instead, say hello to wastebaskets and plastic plates and utensils. Oh, and bunch of napkins. Maybe I was not comfortable with the informality, the alligators, or something else out there, but I didn't think Crab Shack was superbly excellent in any particular way. I was really disappointed with their Deviled Crabs. They were fresh, but flavorless. Other than that, food was generally good, but not to the point where I want to visit Savannah again just for another meal at Crab Shack. Nonetheless, I do think this place is worth at least one visit, thanks to their one-of-a-kind decor and ambiance.

    (3)

  • Gabe M.

    Super touristy, but eating under the old oaks overlooking a bay is still great. The food is good with absolutely no frills. Paper plates, silverware and cups and everything is tossed into the trash can hole in the middle of the table. This is actually great for throwing away oyster and crab shells. Everything at this restaurant is grilled, broiled, steamed or boiled. It is very family friendly. The wait staff is pretty friendly but not over attentive.

    (4)

  • Steve K.

    Yes, it is touristy and kitschy. But the crab is very tasty. So are the mussels. The shrimp is average, not tasty enough to note. The sausage and corn is ok.

    (3)

  • Josie F.

    A friend recommended this place to me, and I wasn't going to go because it's a bit of drive from Savannah to Tybee Islans. Turn out, it's all worth it!! Surprisingly good quality of seafood, with very reasonable price. Definitely a place need to visit if you are stopping by Savannah.

    (5)

  • Lori R.

    Oh my gosh, a Tybee must. Gators to view and feed. Food was awesome. The low country boil was the best, get it for 2, 3, or 4 service was a little slow. Frozen drinks were very good

    (4)

  • Aislin S.

    Cool atmosphere. Crab cakes were a little stale, but overall ok. Shrimp had good flavor but not deveined. Corn was good. Slaw was covered in bugs. Overall, cool environment but food wasn't all that. Definitely not worth $12.99 for the platter.

    (2)

  • Nicole M.

    If you're going to Tybee Island, this is the place you want to stop for lunch. If there is good weather, this is the place you want to stop for lunch. Most of their seating is outdoor and under the trees. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very casual (you will most likely be eating with your hands) and a lot of fun. I can't remember what it is called but I had some kind of banana rum cocktail and it was so refreshing after a hot day on the beach. If you don't know what to order, you can't go wrong with their sampler!

    (5)

  • Victoria B.

    Hands down excellent seafood!!!! Baby Alligator farm sooo cool just too bad they don't serve some too. Fresh, sweet, and big portions! Service was great! I'll be back the next time I'm in town. Oh and I forgot they have cats roaming around the outside of the restaurant lol "don't feed the kitties"

    (4)

  • Ho L.

    If you like good seafood at a fair price, and don't mind the old-school cheesy seafood restaurant decor, then Crab Shack is right up your alley. The crab legs were good, although the peel & eat shrimp were a little grimy IMO. Everything was seasoned, but once you remove the crab/shrimp shells, the actual meat was a little lacking. Service was quick and friendly. The decor is definitely cheesy, but some folks like that. Overall, not a bad place, but you could probably do better elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Cam M.

    My family got the crab platter and it was a good size for a family of 6. There are cats, birds, and alligators to look at. Most kids would enjoy petting the cats; the cats are very sweet. Some of the birds in the bird room even talk. One was so loud it woke up one of the other birds! The cats are fed well and there is a sign that says "no feeding the cats". There is also a gift shop. Back to the food- it was good! So was the service, and as you can tell I really liked the atmosphere. We ate outside at dusk. There were not many mosquitoes, but that could be a problem in summer. And there was an outside sink station to clean up in after our crab.

    (4)

  • Linda O.

    This place gets an A for steamed seafood and eclectic ambiance. We had the steamed platter for three (we played $69.00 for the platter) and it was plenty for four people . sitting outside under the trees with the ocean breeze was heavenly! Just remember if you sit outside under the trees that there are little bug critters in the air. Not a negative for us, we expected it. On the downside, we asked for more napkins twice (comes as a roll of paper towel), and ended up grabbing from a nearby table ourselves. They were not super busy as it was 8:30pm on a Sunday evening. Refill on tea was promised and only delivered when we asked again as we were leaving. Major complaints: the restrooms are too eclectic for this big of a restaurant, single stall and trashy, paper towel everywhere and none left at the time. The parrots in the parrot house are very stressed, too close to the people and just generally crowded. Their individual cages are big enough, but if you know parrots you can see the psychological distress. Please give them a new setup and someone that loves them or re home to caring homes! All in all, we probably will go back again in the future and retry, this was our second visit and not as memorable as the first one a few months ago, and this isn't my favorite restaurant right now.

    (3)

  • Chelsea F.

    Long wait for overpriced food. I never got a single refill and my small child didn't get a child's menu.

    (2)

  • Jay G.

    Oooookay- it's freekin kitschy. Holy crap. Between the goofy signs leading to the restaurant, the overall "mess" that IS the restaurant and the food...this ain't no high brow joint! But, taken for what it is, the Crab Shack isn't awful. For one, it was about the cheapest meal we had while in Savannah- 50$ for two people including soft drinks. Our service was great- very fun, upbeat and helpful. The place is designed perfectly for the food you eat- there's seriously a trash can built right into the middle of the table so you can chuck all your shells. There's also stations with salt scrubs to clean your hands off after. We got the sampler. Lots was done RIGHT- the crabs were great, corn was nicely done. The smaller items were overdone... I'm pretty sure they just throw everything into the boil pot at the same time? And I felt like they could've gone a LOT heavier on the seasonings. The portions were VERY generous and we overall enjoyed it. Great place for KIDS. Tons of fun stuff like feeding alligators and a bird house. It's worth checking out once and deciding whether or not it's your vibe. We will be returning...

    (4)

  • Gina M.

    Great atmosphere and great food. Not much on the menu for people that don't eat seafood or bbq but definitely worth it

    (5)

  • Dawn J.

    We went for lunch because of the alligators and our 6 and 10 year olds. We got there at 11:15 and had to wait till 11:30 for them to open. So, we went to the bird area and gift shop. We bought 8 pellets ($6) to feed the alligators with poles that you attach the food at the end. Doing this was the best part of our experience. The kids LOVED it! We started at an outside table (nice view), but it started raining, so we went inside. We weren't too hungry, so the kids got the cheese pizza and we got the BBQ sandwich with smashed potatoes. The kids pizza was cheap microwave pizza (or so it seemed). The BBQ was ok, but a little dry. Our servers were nice and the alligators made the experience worth it.

    (3)

  • Blaze S.

    Fell in love with this place. Our wait was about 20-30 min. You give them your name and a phone number. You receive a text staring your time wait, then another one when your table is ready!! While we waited we watched kids feed alligators. Which was really fun to watch. We got seated at our table, our server was amazing. She asked if we had been there before and pointed us in the right direction on the menu. I believe it was the captains special. Got the "for 2" order. Alaskan crab legs, red rock crab legs, crawfish, muscles, shrimp, potatoes, and sausage. Out first time having muscles and crawfish. Everything was so good. But please be prepared for cats roaming around. I counted about 4, but I herd more roam the area. They all have names, they will come up to your table, but soon leave if you show them no attention. If you chose to feed them, be ready for them to hang around. All in all. Great place.

    (5)

  • DJ C.

    This seems to be the most famous restaurant on Tybee island. Because of that, it is usually really busy and there are long waits for tables. On top of that, the service is slow and generally bad. I still give this restaurant 4/5 though, because the food is so awesome! They pile the plates high with tons of delicious seafood. It is truly amazing. There are also pet alligators, pet birds and cats running around everywhere. Pretty cool if you ask me.

    (4)

  • Keith S.

    Got the 1lb Alaskan Snow Crabs, other guest with me got the seafood sampler, shrimp PO boy, and we tore it up! Very good. Daughter fed the gators too.

    (5)

  • Francisco M.

    After realizing that we were stuck on Tybee until the traffic died down, we decided to head to Crab Shack. The grounds are cool due to the swamp theme they have going on. They have giant trees with hanging moss and it looks spooky which is always a crowd pleaser when you travel with kids. They also have a pond with baby alligators and you can feed them if you buy the food. In terms of the environemt, 5 stars without a doubt, it's very unique and you feel you're on an episode of Swamp People. Now I will explain why I am only giving it two stars. The place was jam packed when we arrived. They told us it would be about 60-75 minutes and we put our names on the list since there was no way to get off the island quickly. About 45 minutes into the wait, a severe thunderstorm came thru and it was pouring along with some dangerous lightning that was amazing and scary at the same time. There is a boardwalk alongside the pond where the alligators live that has a wooden roof and you would think you would be dry there but it leaks, so we got wet. There's no other shelter for the exception of your vehicle but our vehicle was parked pretty far from the restaurant. The main problem here is that half the dining room is covered and the other half is not, its open to nature. Well, all those diners outside got soaked in a matter of minutes so they had to move them inside and they had no tables available. To make a long story short, the 60-75 minute wait became more like a 3 hour wait and we didn't want to wait. I really wanted to try the food because I was told they had very good seafood but due to the severity of the storm, I ran to the car, picked up my family and got the hell out of there! They should consider putting up a dry waiting area in order to keep their guests dry and safe. I kept thinking that one of the many lightning bolts was going to strike a tree and it was going to fall on the dining room. In retrospect, not the safest dining experience if there's a storm in the area.

    (2)

  • Mark M.

    Come on! What's not to love? Live gators, the "shack in the bayou" atmosphere. Food was great, be forewarned there is not much for non seafood eaters, not a chicken finger in sight. We had a crab, crawfish, mussel and shrimp feast for 3 and we ate like a pack of wild dogs. Parking is kind of daunting, it's a gravel lot and it seems as if there are people living in small shacks all around the joint, we barely found a spot. We arrived and put our names in, they have a system where as they will text you when your table is ready. It was about a 30 minute wait, it's a little confusing on where to go, just remember the hostess stand is outside and you might be fooled into thinking it's a bar. The 3 seafood eaters left full and happy the 2 non-seafood eaters left disappointed as I said before, there is little for them to eat, they both got some sort of "nacho" type thing and neither was very happy with it. Service was adequate. If my review was based solely on the seafood it would be 5 star, but because our non seafood eaters were not happy with food or food choices I have to deduct a star. I know "it's a crab shack". 2 guests in my party ordered some type of nachos and they said it was poor. My attitude is "if you have it on the menu, do it right".

    (4)

  • Glen M.

    Overall, pretty tasty. About the same as we could do at home, but the view and breeze are nice. My daughter loved feeding the gators.

    (3)

  • Rick H.

    Makes me wonder if this place is under new management. Not even remotely quality food. We've made going to the Crabshack a staple of our annual visit to Tybee. I have always been able to get past the decor and the poor quality of service in the past. The wait staff acts annoyed that you chose to spend your money at this establishment. Beyond being hurried to order and the menu which is very limited it seems that the place was exactly the same as I remembered. That was until the food arrived. The food was overly spicy and the deviled crab cakes tasted as though they were frozen and reheated. They were very bland. Also the portions were extremely small. I feel generous giving one star, but the iced tea was good even though I did have to ask for constant refills.

    (1)

  • Pietro P.

    Stopped in for lunch. Friendly, upbeat tourist trap with the expected eccentricities, palms, thatched roofs, alligator pond, gift shop, etc. Ordered a lunch special: Crab chowder and boiled shrimp. We shared a dozen oysters to start. Oysters were medium sized, cold and fresh. Crab chowder was excellent but the cup small. The peel-your-own shrimp were medium-small and fresh; nicely prepared but nothing special. Our young waitress was very sweet, friendly and attentive. Nice, if a bit pricey, lunch but forgettable.

    (3)

  • Chris W.

    We got the captain sampler for 4. Overall plenty of food, but I would be lying if I didn't say I prefer my home version of this (closer to a frogmore stew). Also like some of the other commenters pointed out it comes across as a tourist trap. As someone from East Tennessee, I have seen my fair share of tourist traps (they have nothing on Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg tourist traps), and I understand why it can be a negative. Still service was quick and food was exactly what I expected. As a group we rated it a 4, 4, 3 (me), and a 2.5 out of 5.

    (3)

  • Diane Z.

    Loved the shack specialty. We shared a portion for two between four of us and we had more than enough food for a snack. If we were really hungry though, we would probably do well with a portion for four. The food was delicious and I love just digging in with my hands. And there's a trash can in the middle of the table which is so smart and useful. Also loved the live gators.

    (5)

  • Jim J.

    My wife and I ordered the platter for 2. It was good but thinking back I wish I just ordered the crab alone. There are a lot of items you probably don't want to it on there such as potatoes, lots of sausage, and mussels. There service was good and it was fun sitting outside but it also made our food get cold quickly. Worth checking out for the experience but if you want good seafood I would go elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Brittany D.

    Best seafood I have ever had. The platter is HUGE and well worth the price. To get it anywhere else you would easily pay twice the price. Not only that but the place is very unique and fun! I loved seeing the alligators and looking at all the decorations down by the lake. The service was very good. The only thing I didn't like we're the huge fans that were too chilly for a colder day. I would recommend anyone that likes seafood to go here. It's amazing!

    (5)

  • Toomie S.

    Ask for it spicy!!! At least you should if you get the seafood platter. Otherwise it's made so as not to offend anyone. Of course I say this cause I like my seafood Cajun/New Orleans style aka with some heat! Loved that the sign points you to the hostess station via way of the alligator pond. It was good fun to say hello to the baby gators & pose with ginormous fake papa gator. To entertain little ones, you can also buy gator food for $3. The place is pretty massive & I loved how the trees were wrapped in Xmas lights. It felt like, hell yeah, we're on vacation! We sat by the swamp & gorged on the fit to feed a village seafood platter for 2. Overall, a fun experience but just wished we thought to order it kicked up a spicy notch!

    (3)

  • Tonja F.

    A must if you're in town. My favorite is the shack specialty which is basically a crab boil kicked up about 10 notches and has mussels, shrimp, crab, crawfish, corn, potatoes AND sausages. Super duper good!!! Atmosphere is fun, relaxed and family friendly. Kids can feed the baby alligators and there is a cool gift shop with an exotic birds exhibit too.

    (5)

  • Laurissa B.

    Incredible!!! Got the seafood platter for two. Shared with husband and two kids and couldn't finish! Wanted to but couldn't!! It was really delicious and fun. Great ambience, kids loved seeing the alligators and cats and birds. A must stop in Tybee for sure!

    (5)

  • Jessica R.

    On good I have to give this place 5 stars. The snow crabs legs were sooo good!!! The only thing I can say is that I wish they had a few kid friendly options. My child order the shrimp and it comes still in the shell. By the time we got all of his shrimp shelled both of our dinners were cold.

    (5)

  • Annie S.

    This was an awesome experience. I'd return in a heartbeat!!!! Worth the drive from Savannah

    (5)

  • Randy M.

    A bit pricy for the amount of food you get. Staff could be a bit more nicer and attentive. I will say the boil is really good, but unfortunately, that's about all they have going for them.

    (3)

  • Paul C.

    Like so much on THE REDNECK RIVIERA, this place is grossly over-rated and overpriced. Tybee Island is known in Savannah, (where I lived from early 1992 through late 1994) as the Redneck Riviera. That nickname is well-earned and most of the restaurants and bars on the island cater to both local denizens of the island and tourists to the area (many who don't know any better). The food here, given its complete lack of quality in preparation is GROSSLY overpriced and about the only dish I would recommend are the crabs cooked using "low country boil." Other than that, the Crab Shack is not a place you'd go to have a high quality seafood dining experience. Yes, there is an interesting swamp view, but that's about it as far as interesting things to do and see are concerned. In fact, like the rest of the places on Tybee, which are nothing more than tourist traps, the quality of the food, its presentation and value for price paid does not appear to be a consideration of the ownership. For other reviewers here who mention the lengthy wait for tables, save yourself time and money and DON'T - wait that is. You will regret your decision to invest anything more than 15 minutes waiting for a seat. The last time I was in Savannah visiting friends from my residency there, I ventured forth with them to eat here. Without them being along (and should I visit Savannah again in the near future), I doubt I would even consider The Crab Shack. For me, this place is a COMPLETE and UTTER WASTE of time and money. If you want to throw money away, be my guest, but don't say you weren't warned.

    (1)

  • Charles R.

    We went here after the recommendation of a few different people. It was a terrible experience. I gave it 1 star because of the alligators. Earlier today we went on an alligator tour and didn't see any, so at least they had a gator to make up for the bad food and lousy service. We waited at the hostess table for a few minutes without being greeted. We finally got a table and our monotone boring server took our order. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, and the lady ordered the crab cake sandwich. We also ordered the BBQ nachos. The BBQ nachos for $8ish dollars came out as circular tortilla chips with some melted cheese and other goodies on a paper plate. It was decent but for $8 I expected something much bigger and better. My pulled pork was dry and cold, and the bun felt stale. Her crab cake sandwich was disgusting. I can't even begin to say what was wrong with it because I've never tasted a crab cake that bad. We couldn't get out of there fast enough. We got in the car completely dissatisfied. Within 20 minutes, my wife felt sick. She spent the rest of the day in the hotel in bed. Maybe this was a bad day for this place? Other reviewers love it..? The weather was very cold and rainy so maybe they had the C team working? Whatever it was, we will never be back.

    (1)

  • Kim M.

    Yummy raw oysters!! Fresh loads of perfectly boiled seafood! Great island atmosphere! Definitely order the 'boiled sampler platter' which comes with crawfish, shrimp, mussels, snow crab legs, dungeness crab claws, potatoes, corn, and sausage... You'll thank me later. Honest. Delicious!!!!

    (4)

  • Liana M.

    Good atmosphere, fast service. Corn on cob was frozen, slaw okay, blue crab plate good.

    (3)

  • Michael V.

    Tons of food when you order a platter. Nice open air patio with inside seating if the bugs start biting. It is largely a tourist trap with the alligator tank in front but it is still a fun place to hang out and the locals like to come to the bar for drinks. When it's crowded don't expect fast service so be patient. Overall, it is what you'd expect in an out of the way place geared toward tourists.

    (3)

  • Melanie M.

    Gag. So overrated. The only neat thing was being able to feed the alligators. The place smelled horrible, and not from seafood, more like sewage. Total tourist trap and nothing necessarily special to write home about. Kid menu choices are pitiful at best and the food was a bunch of boiled seafood that all tasted the same, except for the sandy burst of a vein in every other shrimp. Barf! Sadly, the best part of my meal was the corn on the cob. Find a real restaurant, and spend your $70 on something delicious...like the grouper at Marlin Monroe's!

    (1)

  • Jessica B.

    I have absolutely nothing positive to say. This is a tourist trap or maybe a local favorite but it is awful. Won't turn on the huge fans they own when you ask, even though it's July and has been raining all afternoon, so a screened in room of 70+ people next to an alligator poop pond basically is not only humid, it's smelly and disgusting. Especially considering every table has a trash can in the middle of them that is not changed after every customer. Service is horrible we asked for water over 45 minutes ago and our server is ignoring our table completely. We've stood up and waved, nothing. Went to the bartender to plead for water, will not give us WATERS we have to ask the server. Chili nachos are what youd get at a high school football game, even come in the little cardboard square that you just open the bag of chips and pump cheese on. Oysters were barely shucked, pieces were stuck to the shell. Barely anything is fresh. Plates and cups are cheap cheap cheap. Dollar store cheap. Bathroom smells and looks like a disgusting truck stop bathroom. The guy before me flushed the urinal and it came off the wall. Not sure how to upload photos to this review but i definitely took some. I would never recommend this place to anyone, i cannot believe the money they charge. Someone put them on kitchen nightmares!!

    (1)

  • Jon J.

    Delicious! Came with a party of 11 and had no trouble being seated. Awesome environment. Great food - Would come back again!

    (5)

  • Eddie N.

    Ate there with the family, we loved it. We order the sampler platter for two and got Alot of food for what we paid. Will be back next time in Tybee!!!

    (5)

  • Anna N.

    This is a big tourist seafood place. Only order the seafood platter where you get a heaping platter of seafood to share with the table. That's what this place is known for. The environment is great, and there is a view of the water outside with baby alligators. Nothing fancy here. I liked the food, but the bathrooms are disgusting so prepare for that.

    (4)

  • Steve V.

    I went here with my sister this past weekend. Very relaxed open feel to the place. The hostesses sat us quickly and our server was very nice. We enjoyed the deviled crab, a pound of steamed georgia shrimp and a seafood platter. What I love about this gem is that ALL seafood is either grilled, cooked, or steamed. Never fried. I cannot stand fried seafood and this place understands my philosophy on the subject. Anyways, it's a great place and huge place with plenty of tables for large groups or small intimate quieter tables too. There's also an alligator viewing area, where you can see live alligators in captivity. They are well taken care of and lead a nice life of eating stuff and looking scary for the kids to admire. Highly recommend this place. Fresh un-fried seafood!

    (4)

  • Mari J.

    We went on a VERY rainy night while on a work/play trip to Savannah. So my review is of what we experienced in the rain. The parking lot was a jump the puddle obstacle course, once we found the Hostess Hut(yes, look for the the big Hostess sign otherwise you could get lost) we were in at a table in no time flat.(as no SANE person would be out on a night like we were) Saying that, the restaurant was spares on adventurers, few table tops here and there. The bar itself seemed to be the place to be with locals and employees.. Our server "Becca" was very friendly and gave us a 411 on any questions we had about the menu. We ordered the Country Boil for two and a side of cole slaw.. We had barely gotten our drinks when the meal was being served. I ate the bottom half(crawdads/mussels/crab and some corn) while my sidekick took care of the rest. I always find it great when you can share a meal and all parties walk away satisfied. We accomplished that at the Crab Shack. The atmosphere was light and bubbly. The tables are perfect for seafood eating. Trash can in the middle of the table, so no worries of stacking shells and such. No hand wipes as they have a working sink in the middle of the tables with a wonderful sugar rub to clean your hands perfectly. With our meal, a couple diet cokes and VGO's(vodka/ginger ale/spit of OJ) our total bill was $49.50. We felt it was a great value. Not often we go out and eat that much seafood and drinks for $25 a piece. We would like to go back and try it again when the rain is not pouring down. So until then, if any of you go and have any useful 411 please let us know.

    (4)

  • Rick T.

    Overpriced mediocre seafood and that's being really nice. The sand gnats feed on me for about an hour, service was pretty much non existent through out the meal. If I'm paying fifty bucks I want the Coronas to keep on coming, not waiting 10-15 mins. The atmosphere is why the Crab Shack gets two stars the live oaks are beautiful and the swamp cats keep me entertained while I'm waiting for a cold beer.

    (2)

  • Jillian P.

    Five stars just for the experience alone but the food was great too! Got the platter and loved the crab and shrimp. Seems to be a popular item on the menu, saw a lot of people ordering the same thing. And no a bad price at all! Dinner for two with drinks for $60! Great views and atmosphere! Would highly recommend.

    (5)

  • JJ M.

    No fried food here folks!!!!!! Boiled or steamed seafood with a great location. This is a great place with amazing seafood. It's a bit warm in the afternoon, but they have fans with a water mist along with the beautiful shaded oak trees that keep you cool. After your done eating, go check out the live alligators they have in a tank.

    (5)

  • Larry K.

    So I'm actually leaving this review while STILL WAITING at the hostess station...been 15 minutes so far. Hostess keeps seating people from the other line who have "received a text"...yet she will not take our names to be put on the list. Food sure looks good...wish we could actually taste it before the night ends. It's only 330pm too

    (1)

  • Christy H.

    I am NOT a fan of seafood so I can't personally vouch for the crab but I've had the shrimp and it's amazing. So fresh like they caught it just for you. I usually get the ribs and they are pretty good for a seafood joint. The wait time can take awhile bc it is a tourist place but the food wait is never too long. I'd recommend trying out their drinks while you wait! I always get a T-shirt from the gift shop, the logo is pretty creepy but it's still a cool tee to bring home. The service is also great. The people who work here are super friendly. If you can get a table outside. They have cool decor. Watch out for the roaming cats! If you have bad allergies to cats this might not be the best place for you.

    (5)

  • Neal M.

    Walked right in for lunch on Memorial Day and were seated right away at an outdoor table. Becca our server was friendly, fast and efficient. We had the clam chowder, deviled crab, BBQ pork sandwich and the Sampler Platter. Everything was delicious and came out lightning fast. Great food, great ambiance and great server!

    (4)

  • Joe B.

    Was hoping for good when we headed here, ended up loving it!!! They play up the shtick here big time. Place is pretty big. Indoor and outdoor seating. Built on the water, you really feel like you are eating at some place out on the bayou!! Gators live and otherwise are all over the place. Bushel baskets for lighting strung over the outdoor tables. The night was pretty hot and they had misters going outside. The tables are real fish house tables with the pail underneath the raised center so you can just drop your shells and stuff in there as you tear into your meal! I had the sampler, which you can get for 1, 2 , or 3 people. Mine which was for one, was enough for at least 2 !!! Snow crab, stone crab, mussels, shrimp, potatoes, sausage, and corn!!!!!!!! I was in heaven!!! Everything was dusted with old bay and that's just fine by me. I truly didn't know where to start. I just kept taking a little of everything. Now if you're looking for a night of fine dining, this ain't the place for you. If you want good seafood the way it was meant to be, no frills and just dig in and enjoy, then you're at the right place. I'm dying to find a place like this near me in Jersey!! I know it wont look like this place, but if the food is close, then I'd be happy. If you find yourself in the Savannah area, take the 10 minute ride over to Tybee Island and hit the Crab Shack. You don't have to worry about getting dressed up. Hell, you don't even need your shoes!! All you need is your appetite and you'll be set. Even the price is right here. Did I mention my massive plate was $23 !!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Audrey W.

    Everything we had was delicious, the crab, shrimp, soup, salad, corn, and drinks. To tell the truth my drink could have used a little more alcohol but I did get one of those frosty type deals that are more like slushies' than a cocktail. You can feed live alligators, the raccoons were playing in the tree above us, the cats walk around and don't bother you, and the lights strung up everywhere are beautiful at night.

    (5)

  • Megan P.

    Great atmosphere with outdoor deck seating under the live oaks laced with Spanish moss, kept cool with misters and fans on a warm evening. The food is serviceable. I'd rate the sampler platter a notch above anything you could get at Joe's Crab Shack or Red Lobster, but that's just saying they've got flavor that isn't just salt on the food and it didn't taste frozen (I'm not a fan of either chain). Portion size on the sampler is generous. The platter for three had three of our tablemates happily outdone, with a large take home box. Husband and I shared a sampler for one; that with a bowl each of the clam chowder and crab stew, along with an order of baby clams, had us pleasantly full without leftovers. Clam chowder was good, nothing extraordinary; crab stew was pretty tasty, but hubby thought it had an aftertaste. The deviled crab was pretty bland, a bit like stove-top dressing with a bit of crab meat; the cole slaw had no dressing, it was like shredded cabbage salad. An order of steamed oysters yielded some pathetically scrawny crustaceans, but the wait staff immediately made it right with a second dozen on the house and a sincere apology as soon as it was brought to their attention. Service was attentive enough, and drinks were refilled regularly as soon as they hit the halfway mark. For what it is, this is a decent choice. It's a tourist/theme joint that isn't a chain, and the prices are fair for the offerings. Not sure we'd make it a regular stop, but it was a fun evening of chatting with friends over big plates of shellfish. Nothing on the menu is fried, nor is it available fried, so those seeking these options will be disappointed.

    (3)

  • Benjamin M.

    Visiting the Crab Shack is more of an experience than just a typical meal out. It's like a mini-bayou resort hidden down a side road with an alligator pit, bird cages, gift shop, restaurant, tiki bar, outside deck and other random animals, toys and trinkets. There were even a number of cats wandering around outside, which instantly made me thankful they don't serve Chinese food here. The kids loved feeding the small gators and seeing the squawking parrots while I was impressed with the size of the large restaurant and variety of seafood menu options. I decided on one of the $7.99 lunch specials of deviled crab and a cup of clam chowder. Although the small portions of each made me craving a bit more, both were delicious, especially the semi-spicy and flavorful crab cake. I also sampled the Brunswick Stew and would definitely order it on a return visit. Overall, the Crab Shack, "Where the Elite Eat in Their Barefeet" was a unique, satisfying and family-friendly place to visit on T.I.

    (3)

  • Tara P.

    Great seafood a short drive from the beach. The shared platter is definitely the way to go. The portions are huge so go with a big appetite.

    (4)

  • Al N.

    Great food and a ton of it. We had a group of 16 and they did a great job. Love the casual come as you are atmosphere. Crab legs were really good, peel and eat shrimp was great and sausage was also good. No complaints and had plenty of choices for our group. Ribs my son ordered were great

    (5)

  • Jenée P.

    This place is awesome for kids. Be prepared there will be a wait, but they move quickly and they are very accommodating. I wasn't aware they were not feeding the alligators. If the weather was cool the week before they don't feed them. Which is fine cause they were still out for us to see. I had the crawfish and shack crab stew. The stew is amazing! The crawfish helping is enough for one. You don't get a lot of meat with crawfish. I tried some of the ribs and crab legs. The ribs are good and the crab legs are well done. Definitely stick to what they are known for. I had a mojito, and it wasn't bad. Lastly, we sat outside and I was destroyed by the gnats. Those things are vicious. So be aware!

    (4)

  • Nick F.

    Great food and great service. 6 of us shared seafood platter for 4 and still had leftovers. Deviled crab was also amazing. Kids loved the alligators.

    (5)

  • Shannon D.

    One of our favs! Kids love to feed the baby alligators, look at the birds, and play with the cats. The people are great and good is pretty good too. Try the she crab soup ;) and shrimp boil

    (5)

  • Steve B.

    Great place to go for that seafood crave. Very busy place, but they hold over 600 people. Good job getting people seated. Food was teriffic! The sampler platter is a real winner. (Shrimp, crab legs, corn, sausage, potatoes, crawfish, mussles) come hungry, you definately get enough to eat. Be sure to feed the alligators while waiting for dinner

    (5)

  • Cat S.

    Definitely a cheesy, touristy, kid-packed place but surprisingly still not too shabby. Steamed seafood platters in various sizes and a trashcan in the center of your table make for messy eating but there is not much else out in this area so it is at least entertaining. This place probably seats about a thousand people so there isn't much of a wait.

    (3)

  • Vin C.

    Somewhat conflicted with this review. If this weren't the one and only time I'd ever be eating here, I might be more critical. But Crab Shack is what it is...a tourist experience. Order the sample and make a mess of your face, hands, and table tearing into the heaps of shellfish they pile on you. Enjoy the ambiance - the swamp, cats, redneckness - and remember your white tablecloths are dime a dozen. Best seafood you'll ever eat? No. But fun enough to justify itself for a one time visit.

    (4)

  • Amy W.

    5 stars for ambiance, 2 stars for food. Don't get me wrong, The Sampler for 4 was HUGE-and enough to feed probably 8 (we brought 3 boxes of leftovers home) but it wasn't good, quality seafood. The potatoes were undercooked, the corn on the cob was the WORST I've ever had-how do you ruin corn...??? I was just very disappointed. Is waited years to come to this place after seeing it featured in the Travel Channel-finally got down here and was disappointed. Plus side-our server was WONDERFUL, and the Oysters Elite were new in Inretesting. Definitely sit outside-it's beautiful, and just very cool atmosphere. At be just drink, sit and enjoy the view-but don't eat.

    (2)

  • T C.

    Our waitress was pleasant and informed me that their specialty was steamed seafood and not fried. OK? My wife and I both had frozen drinks, my drink was full of ice chucks that could not be sucked through the straw. We had the snow crab leg and shrimp platters. The platters came up quickly I was pleasantly surprised. Our food (legs,shrimp and corn) were lukewarm to the touch on the outside and cool inside. The shrimp were pre cooked, no problem but left in water too long and got water logged; popped in hot water for too short a time when ordered. Seasoning was added as a garnish but had no flavor. The best part of the meal was the side of sausage that freshly prepared. How can you screw up steaming food. I'm not sure how this place got a Zagot rating. GREAT view and breeze

    (1)

  • Nic H.

    Awesome food! Huge proportions! My only complaint is the amount of styrofoam used, this place produces a lot of waste. But the food was good.

    (4)

  • Erica L.

    This is an outstanding place for not only dinner, but an experience. The entrance depicts a low country setting and is surrounded by an alligator sanctuary--greats for families and couples alike! We were greater as though we were VIP guests and seated at a cool dockside table. Despite some sand gnats, it was perfect. We got the platter for two and couldn't have been happier! The seafood was hot and fresh. We also go the steamed oysters as an appetizer--so delicious! The flamingo drink special that comes in the giant cup is fun and a novel choice. Make this a priority on your next trip to Tybee or Savannah!

    (5)

  • Mandy M.

    Sweet Jesus and the Mother Mary! This is quite literally the best seafood that an unholy man can obtain. And, you better be prepared to go in, elbows deep. We had the share meal for two and I think it was for more like four. I am seriously considering moving to Tybee Island so I can eat here nightly. Great job on keeping it real in the Low Country.

    (5)

  • Cameron K.

    Ok, it's a Crab Shack but I kinda liked it!! Located just over bridge leading to Tybee Island, this fun restaurant served up some pretty good steamed seafood. As you walk in, they have a real live Alligator farm where you can feed the little alligators! Kids there loved it. The back of the restaurant is set on one of the back bays and you see several wharfs and wetlands all around you. Really a neat scene. They have an old bay boat stranded on land all decked out with pirate skeletons loaded with beads. Really funny. We started out with a couple of beers and a dozen raw oysters as an appetizer. They were good, nothing special but they tasted fresh. With some lemon and hot sauce...Yum For our main dish, we shared the Low Country Boil - with boiled shrimp, corn, sausage and potatoes. It was good! I liked Tybee Island and I liked this place.

    (4)

  • Stephany K.

    The Crab Shack was awesome!! It had plenty of entertaining tidbits (gator pool, totem poles).. The food was fresh and yummy! Wait Staff was busy but friendly and efficient.. The prices were expected (more than average but it's that time of year). However there were huge (Garfield sized, not kidding!) cats roaming around under the tables looking for food..

    (4)

  • Adam G.

    Some of the best crab legs I've ever had! Cool patio with a baby gator area! Do not bring a dog if they do not like cats. Many cats are around the patio area. Service was great and decently quick. This is a little outside Tybee Island so you will have to drive to the restaurant. The oysters were a nice app but I recommend the 2 LBS of crab legs. We'll be going back the next time we visit.

    (4)

  • Kathey W.

    Very laid back rustic venue. Great atmosphere and food. Not too bad of a price considering all the seafood places and their prices that we have encountered while on vacation. Staff friendly and helpful!. Gift shop prices are expensive but try out their sea salt soap. They have it on their sinks where you wash your hands after shucking oysters or peeling shrimp.

    (5)

  • Phil L.

    Normally a sampler plate is a rip off. But here it is a locals favorite. You can't eat the whole thing. If they severed beer on tap, pitchers they'd get 10 out of 5 stars. Been going here for over 10 years. Never a bad meal.

    (5)

  • Michael D.

    The Crab Shack is a very popular attraction located on Chimney Creek that is really a fun place to visit and a good spot to eat. It's actually a compound made up of a bunch of add-on structures that includes a big indoor dining room and bar, a large outdoor deck, a gift shop, an aviary, and even an alligator pond. It is located about 18 miles from Savannah and patronized by locals as well as out-of-towners. My wife and I drove in from Savannah for lunch on a beautiful afternoon and selected an outdoor table. We each had one of the specials consisting of a quarter pound of boiled shrimp and a cup of the "shack stew" that is made with blue crab claw meat and cream of celery. The food, particularly the stew, was delicious and quickly devoured. We would have liked to have a lot more but refrained only because we had prearranged dinner plans that night and didn't want to spoil our appetites. The service was friendly as well as competent, the ambiance extremely relaxing, and the cost moderate. The Crab Shack is highly recommended even if you have to go out of your way a bit to get there.

    (5)

  • Lisa H.

    Delicious seafood and a fun environment. The service was great and the seafood was even better. Probably the best on the island.

    (5)

  • Lillian P.

    Not the best seafood by any means but great atmosphere. I took my girls and got the captain sampler the quality was that of any chain seafood . For the location you pay up, but to go there one time it was worth it.

    (3)

  • J.P. C.

    Disney on the bay... It is a huge enterprise where everything is carefully designed to look and feel like ... a shack. Food is just OK. I took a seafood plate which had a lot of crabs (great) but half of the plate was...potatoes. A cheap way to fill the plate and make it look like plenty. The place is great, but do not expect exotic or delicate food. Certainly a great place for kids and family.

    (3)

  • Steve M.

    The food was very good. My only problem with the Crab Shack is that we waited for a while to be seated. I asked if we could sit at the bar which the hostess said that was fine. It would have been nice if there was a sign or something says that you can go to the bar instead of wasting 15-20 minutes in line. Also once at the bar there was one bartender and it was about to rain so everyone came to the bar and he would only make one drink at a time and took forever to take our order. We ordered the sampler for two people and it was amazing. Good deal for the amount of food you get. I will go again if i'm back in the area as it's a cool atmosphere and good food.

    (4)

  • Julie M.

    This was our 'on a whim' choice for dinner. I was hesitant due to some sketchy reviews but I'm so happy we came. The food was great, drinks strong, service fast and friendly. I LOVE the atmosphere. Kitties roaming the patio, a breeze to help the heat, casual, fun, playful. Awesome!

    (5)

  • W R G.

    Second time here and the food is absolutely awesome! I would recommend it to anyone who wants a great seafood meal set in a beautiful back country venue.

    (4)

  • Emily Y.

    Outstanding food and waitstaff. Clean, fast, and fantastic. Do yourself a favor and just order the sampler platter. You will not leave hungry!! Make sure you stop over and see the birds in the souvenir shop.

    (5)

  • Brittney E.

    What a unique and fun place for everyone - great date spot, fun place for a group get together and definitely family-friendly. Although there was a long wait, there is a ton to see and do while you're waiting. If you like animals you can check out the baby alligators and all of the birds they have on site. There are also plenty of friendly cats. There are three different bars with lots of tropical drinks to choose from. They also have several different photo spots so you can take some fun pictures. We ordered the big sampler platter which included shrimp, two kinds of crab, mussels, crawdads, sausage, corn and potatoes. The platters are pretty large so consider ordering for in a size less than the actual number of people you have (unless you are just really hungry). We split a sampler for two people among four of us. Everything tasted really fresh and we were pleased with the food. Beware, though, that they don't have any regular kinds of fish here... Only shell types.

    (5)

  • Matt P.

    Awesome scenery, horrible food and service. The server forgot to put in our order. The oysters were rotten and the beer bottles had mold and rust. My dad ordered a ten dollar cheeseburger it was a bun and meat, no lettuce, no tomato, no fries. I have it two stars for scenery.

    (2)

  • Carolyn M.

    We had the Low Country Boil.The potatoes and shrimp were under cooked..Bathrooms were dirty.Very disappointed.We will not return.

    (1)

  • Teresa R.

    Great ambiance and fun food. The special for two was really enough for four of us. Crab freshly caught was really flavorful. It was fun! We will go ahead and visit again before our week here is done...very touristy but that's ok. Eat here. It is an experience.

    (4)

  • Kristi M.

    The food here is great but this restaurant is a tourist spot so it's always packed, and I don't think it's worth the wait. I'm giving it 3 stars for the crowd and the price. I think this place is overpriced for what you get: a small amount of food, most of which is cooked from frozen food rather than fresh seafood. I would rather spend the money at Flying Fish. Not a bad place and I would go here again, but there are probably better seafood places to choose from.

    (3)

  • Stefani C.

    We were looking forward to our visit to the crab shack, and were pleasantly surprised to be seated immediately even though the parking lot was full. We had a seat by the water, along with the Mosquitos, sand gnats and stray cats who would beg for our food. As you can imagine, this would weigh heavily on the experience. We requested bug spray, but were told that we would be charged for it. We muscled through and did enjoy the food, but the experience itself was less than it could have been. Our server, while nice, did not offer any alternative solution (like moving us, or tilting the fan in our direction to dissuade the whole of Insectivora from feasting on our flesh) and was fairly slow throughout the meal. May return one day but will be sure to request a seat indoors.

    (3)

  • Katy K.

    Great food, Grady was a fantastic server!! The kids enjoyed feeding the baby gators ($3). Nice view of creek. We had the bar b q pork and low country boil and would recommend either! Grady did a great job with allergy concerns for our child!

    (5)

  • D M.

    This place is amazing. It is country! So be prepared. It is huge. Ample outdoor and indoor seating. Cats everywhere. The need some veterinary attention but are fed and kept well. Little gators in the front. Many photo opportunities. Great decor. Great staff. Amazing seafood options. I will always make a trip out here when in the area now. A little disappointed with the crab sandwich which ended up being just bread and a flat piece of crab. But it was fresh! Different types of people, even in the rain they bring in people.

    (3)

  • Andy E.

    Had the low country boil, great taste and flavor, service was fast and friendly... Would definitely go back again.

    (5)

  • Pam G.

    We would not recommend this place to people who like fresh seafood. What we had was not fresh. We shared the seafood sampler for two as recommended from another review. Crab legs where soft, mussels were rubbery and everything was covered in season salt. Waitress was very no nice but you never saw her. So no refills of water or another adult beverage. This is a great place for small kids because they have gators to look at. I thought it was sort of sad.

    (1)

  • Mandy R.

    I was very disappointed by our visit today at the Crab Shack. I thought it was going to be amazing based on some of the reviews. First let me say the place is huge and is decorated in a fun family way. My son had fun looking at everything, but the food was not good. My mom and I decided to get the Deviled Crabs. I loved stuffed crab, but this was more stuffing then crab meat. There was absolutely none in it. Also, it was very bland and had shells in it. Never have I ever had to pick shells out of my stuffed crab before. The Cole Slaw was questionable and seemed like it has been sitting out. Our waitress didn't check on us to see if the food was good once. It was like she knew we would say we weren't happy. Also, a couple came and sat at the table next to us and was warmly greeted,asked if they had been there before, and were told the specials. With it being our first time and me asking questions about the menu I figured our waitress would tell us more about it...but maybe since we were there with my son she felt as though we weren't as important. Overall the next time we visit Tybee we will not be going here. Waste of my money and time.

    (1)

  • Peggy H.

    Amazed at how good it was We went based on yelp recommendations but were concerned by the tiny directional signs. Fun place. Our seafood lover had the sampler platter for one person and had king crab legs, blue crab, shrimp, sausage, Crawfish, mussels and corn. It was very good! Our seafood allergy person (me) had the pulled chicken sandwich with smashed potato and cole slaw which was all ok bit pretty typical of the non seafood fare at a seafood place! The alligators outside are a nice distraction for kids and the casual beach ambience was cool.

    (5)

  • Felicia S.

    Over priced for the amount of food you get. I ordered the half and half ( shrimp and crab legs) Nice portion of shrimp, but only 1 small crab leg. Everything is served on plastic ( plates, cups, and utensils ). NOTHING on the menu is fried (not even french fries). Not a big selection of seafood offered on the menu. It's awful that they allow stray cats to walk around on the outside dining deck!

    (1)

  • Chris S.

    Love their seafood sampler platter! It's always perfect and more than enough food. We get the platter for 2 and when we finish the platter we are so stuffed that is hard to walk to the car! Lol I definitely recommend it to any seafood lover.

    (5)

  • Gabriel S.

    Great place to visit and also eat good food and great atmosphere dress as you like and get your drink on

    (5)

  • Kelli S.

    Sadly disappointed. This place is a tourist trap. We got the low country boil. The shrimp were over cooked and potatoes were unseasoned. The atmosphere is okay but definitely will not be back. A crab shack should have good seafood at best. I agree with a previous poster that red lobster or Jo's crab shack would have been better.

    (2)

  • Jean P.

    Service was great but the highly touted crab soup was bland and all I could taste was cream. Also the soup was lukewarm. Shrimp salad sandwich was just ok. Service was excellent.

    (3)

  • Carl G.

    Had the half shrimp half crab leg plater. Ton of food and was very good! Corn was bomb diggidy also. Bird room, cats, and alligators on the premise. Parking lot was full but plenty of seats available inside.

    (4)

  • Jennifer T.

    The Crab Shack is THE PLACE for a real Southern Seafood Experience! You can sit outside over the beautiful marsh. Feed some Gators while you wait. Or go visit the many birds in The Bird Shack! No trip to Savannah is complete without a visit!

    (4)

  • Patty W.

    The Crab Shack has excellent steamed shellfish! Not too spicy, not over cooked, just right. We got the Captains platter for 2 and that was more than plenty for 3 Go in the mid afternoon and avoid a long wait. It's a no frills place off the beach, but way way better food than those beachfront places!!

    (5)

  • Jeff And Lori A.

    My favorite Seafood spot in Savannah. Much more than a restaurant. Out door dinning at its best. TIP: if you get the seafood platter aka low country boil always downsize by one. You may think your hungry and can eat it all but you can't. Lots of food

    (4)

  • Dave D.

    Ok place. wish local crabs were in season.

    (3)

  • Mitchell T.

    Been a long time since I are here. It's still awesome!! Got the crab shack sampler like usual. Had plenty of food for 9 people with 2 big platters. 5 stars for food and atmosphere 3 stars for service. Had to keep asking for drink refills.

    (4)

  • Kay G.

    What a colorful spot! Food & coffee were good, service prompt. If u don't mind paper plates & cups, like having trash can under hole in middle of table & VERY down home atmosphere, this is an ok place. Shrimp salad & clam chowder we're packed with fresh tasty seafood A low-country experience Kay

    (3)

  • Julie P.

    Great atmosphere and food. The crowd was a bit much and rude the night we were there, so don't go at a busy time. Also, call ahead if you want blue crabs. They did not have them the night we went.

    (4)

  • Brittany M.

    Not as good as we remembered from the year before. No seasoning on the food very bland. Food was "eeeehh" service was great. Love the outdoor feeling with the trees and lights. Cool place to have a drink and some crab legs.

    (3)

  • Maria M.

    This place will be in your story when people ask how your vacation was. Food is delicious and it's not just sea food! They have BBQ too, not sure about veg options. I was in a Party of 5. We bought the platter of broiled seafood for 4 people but it was more than enough for all of us . It comes with sausage and potatoes and corn also. We also tried a rack of BBQ ribs where the meat fell off the bone. Came with delicious butter and extra sides of sauces on the table. Outside seating is nice, but you can get bit up if you don't use bug spray. They have fun activities for the whole gang. Bird house, live agitators, cats running around, gift shop, crab house,etc. Will be back next year!

    (5)

  • Christina K.

    SO introduced me to the Crab shack and I was truly intrigued when I kept hearing rave reviews after rave reviews. It wasn't so much the review, but the way people rolled their eyes upward and smiled that smile only other foodies would understand and licking their lips as if imagining the succulent crabs and shrimp. The road to the location is pretty hidden, so it's very easy to pass it. We were on our way back home and decided to stop here for an earlier lunch than planned, which was fine because there wasn't too much of a crowd there that day. Apparently they have fans and these nozzles that spray a nice mist over you so that the humidity won't do you in. Thanks Georgia weather! As soon as we sat down, a waitress was there. She was pretty attentive throughout the whole meal which was great. We decided on a bucket of steamed oysters, SO had the snow crab platter along with the crab stew and I had the dungeness crab platter. Note, the oyster bucket does NOT come pre-shucked. I really wish that was printed on the menu or the waitress informing me of it. The oysters were very fresh, however, many of them were not fully cooked and were huge. So I only ended up eating a little more than half since I prefer mine big enough to comfortably fit onto a cracker. Their homemade cocktail sauce was actually pretty good too! The dungeness crab was delicious! The meat was very sweet and succulent, the way a crab should be! The only thing is, that I wish that it was a bit more juicier, because parts tasted a little dry. After your meal, you can tour the little alligator pit and for a small fee feed them as well. SO and I were just content to take a few pictures before heading out. This place is highly recommended. And if you don't believe me, believe this: I just recently became allergic to crabs (breaking out in hellish hives!), but even knowing that, I took some benedryl before eating here... it's just that good!!!

    (5)

  • Christine L.

    This restaurant is a must when you are at tybee! The crab legs were amazing, they were cooked properly and the serving was large. The BBQ sandwich was also very good for a non seafood eater as well as the mashed potatoes. There were cats everywhere and alligators out in the waiting area that were entertaining to watch while we waited. Service was good though we had to find our waitress once to get a refill.

    (5)

  • Sarah P.

    Great seafood and prices. Not fancy, and you'll probably sit outside with gnats around you, but it will all be worth the wait. One guest of my party has a shellfish allergy, he got the BBQ ribs and said "for a seafood restaurant they were pretty good".

    (5)

  • Branham P.

    For $20 you can leave full and satisfied for two people. I love it. Shrimp is prepared perfectly. corn and sausage tastes just as it should. Sweat tea is a must. the crab is fresh and perfect. When in there I eat there every day. Yes outdoor seating of the water and if you don't like flying insects seat inside.. Gator park for the kids outside before you come in.

    (5)

  • Jason B.

    Wife and I are spending our wedding anniversary in Tybee Island. The Crab Shack, was one of the places the locals told us we needed to visit for the best crabs. They weren't lying, tho the place like most places on this island def could use a freshening up in the appearance dept. Only other grip would be the menus are hard to read. Wife and I had to pull"up the menu on our phones the figure out what to order. Food was on point, Brunswick stew and seafood soup are A-Mazing! I got their one person sampler. Very tasty. Wife got the shrimp basket, pleased with the freshness of the food. I would have given this place five star, but with the prices you pay they should be able to make the place and menus a little better.

    (4)

  • Anne G.

    We were on Tybee Feb. 7 to 9th. Looking for seafood were told to go to Crab Shack. This place is a tourist restaurant. Your first hint is the fact that it seats 600. My spouse got the Low Country boil and said it was obvious everything had been cooked separately and then put together. I got shrimp & Snow Crap, both dinners were pricy, plus you have to peal the shrimp which felt greasy and there is no meat in snow crab legs - much work for not much food. After talking to a couple of locals next to us, we realized that we should have got the seafood platter for 2. As the lady said, I used to get what you got, but we have learned that for the same money you are much better off with the platter. You are at the beach, I am sure there are better places for fresh seafood than this tourist trap.

    (2)

  • Matt M.

    Captain's Sampler is Soooooo good!!!! Snow crab, steamed oysters, Skrimps, cray fish, potatoes, sausage and corn on the cob!!! The best seasonings and flavor and dont be afraid to get your hands( and everything else) dirty!

    (5)

  • Opal D.

    The service here is absolutely atrocious. We waited for over 15 minutes after being sat down before our waitress came over - we kept trying to make eye contact with waitresses passing by to ask if one of them happened to be our waitress but no one would look at us - we felt like lepers! After we finished our meal and wanted to close out, we couldn't find our waitress for another 10 minutes. After we paid, we went outside to their bar, hoping to have a drink out there, but I stood at the bar for another 10 minutes without as much as a "Hello" from the bartender before we gave up and left.

    (1)

  • Dani F.

    This is the coooolest place to walk around. The restaurant is on this huge lot and feels like it goes on forever. They have a little shop, exotic bird room, and place to feed live little alligators. Beautiful outside seating and a great place for families! We had the sampler and couldn't be happier with that decision. A must go!!

    (4)

  • Vicki O.

    We were leery of reviews but decided to give it a try. Don't judge the place by the appearance or the bad reviews. Party of 8 well served by Stephanie who constantly kept our glasses full. Fast service. Everything delicious. No frills. Touristy decor. All 8 of us recommend this restaurant. Appreciated the trash receptacle in our table and the wash station. We purchased the salt soap scrub. Give it a chance and you'll be pleasantly surprised!

    (4)

  • Christopher W.

    Let me start out by saying that shrimp really needs to be deveined before attempting to serve them. That last thing I want to do is eat shrimp poop. The potatoes were under done and after we took one bite we sent them back.... Still got charged though. We read signs that you could ask the staff or bartender for gator food but after I was given the run around they finally told me it is only sold at the gift shop. Besides the shrimp the rest of the seafood was very tasty and fresh. Staff was obviously there for the tip. Average beer selection and prices.

    (3)

  • Sunshine M.

    This New Yawker loves being by the water and loves her seafood. SO here I am. The drive from ATL was a nice scenic one. Follow a few cute hand made signs, turn into a dirt road and park it. Its a nice afternoon so we sit outside and order. Drinks give you a nice buzz. The local pussycats are cute and lazily lay by my shoulder on the deck. Waitress is friendly and attentive. Pigging out on shrimp, sweet corn and seasoned crab claws. interesting twist, you toss your scraps into the hole in the middle of the table ( garbage can) genius! luckily it didn't smell. tip- instead of swatting bugs away, they do have a screened in area. 2- if there is a wait, go visit the gatorland which is 20 feet from the restaurant. literally. Very cool how they built around the old trees. Will be back! ( see pics)

    (3)

  • Jamal M.

    all Styrofoam plates and cups. limited menu, small portions. only plus was the really awesome place.

    (2)

  • Hillary F.

    It's a fun little touristy place with yummy shellfish and ribs. It's a little bit of a drive out of Savannah but well worth it for the fresh food. We hit it on our way back from a hot day at Tybee Island. Sitting out of the hot midday sun under the shady trees by the water was a very pleasant experience - quite relaxing. We ordered the 1/2 shrimp 1/2 crab leg plate and the 2 deviled crabs plate for lunch. It was more than plenty of food for two of us. It was also the best/freshest shrimp had during our visit to Savannah. Get ready to use the roll of paper towels at the table! There's a handy little sink though by the bar that had some great salt scrub. Lookout for the cute little kitty cats everywhere, one was even curled up asleep at the register in the gift shack. Aww ;)

    (5)

  • Claire B.

    Oh how I miss the Crab Shack! I have moved inland and don't get access to find shack establishments that serve seafood anymore. I wake up several days a week dreaming of this place and have seriously considered just getting in my car and driving 8 hours to eat there. The platter is amazing. It's supposed to feed two, but it's more like four. I miss eating outside and giving my leftovers to the cats. The cats roam around outside and they don't bother you. They are very content, perhaps because they really have died and gone to cat heaven (cat at seafood restaurant=cat heaven), or at least are high up in the cat reincarnation cycle. The names are personalities of the cats are on the menu, so you can spot them. Oh, but back to the crab. It's amazing and I miss it so much. The seafood is all boiled. There's no fried crap here. King crab from the Crab Shack, how I miss you.

    (5)

  • Jess S.

    This place is a *good* time. There were six of us staying on Tybee for the week and this one of the hokier-touristy things we did. Outdoor seating was great. Atmosphere was upbeat. And I had no issues with the food.

    (4)

  • Josh R.

    You will be sorely disappointed if this is your pick for seafood on the Georgia Coast. The shrimp was obviously previously frozen; necessary for inland restaurants, but hardly acceptable for a place steps from the ocean. All of the seafood was overcooked. The only good thing is the amount of food was copious, bordering on the obscene. If you DO end up here, share the sample for one between two people. At least you won't feel so bad if your food is mediocre if it only costs you $23 instead of $40 (which is the price for the sampler for two). The sampler for one is plenty to fill you up even with a big appetite. Better suggestion than that: eat elsewhere!

    (2)

  • Joshua W.

    The best shrimp I have had in tybee! And the kids love watching the alligators.

    (5)

  • Ben C.

    Hardly any effort is put into anything other then the shelled fish. However, when you are out on the swamp, in the humidity, under a canopy of trees, and eating what you will swear is the best crab...you won't mind the corn.

    (5)

  • Jennifer W.

    We went to the Crab Shack on the last day of July on a Saturday- so it was a steamy night! When we pulled into the parking lot and saw how many cars there were, we almost turned around to leave. We ended up getting a great parking spot (someone left), and walked up thinking we were going to have a long wait. We were seated immediately in one of the indoor areas. Our waitress Tabitha never smiled once! She was constantly attentive in asking us if we were alright, but she didn't smile back at us (we were happy!). It was strange- with a caring nature, no smile? Not even at the kids? My husband got the Sampler for one which we were actually able to share. The crawfish, shrimp, crabs, mussels, and sausage were great! The potatoes were a bit overcooked and dry. I ordered the crab stew (ok- wished there was more crab and served on something other than a Styrofoam bowl!) My steamed clams were cooked.... but cold. The kids got the hot dog. Very overpriced and not a good quality hot dog at that. Whatever you do, just don't look in the kitchen. Unfortunately I had that view. I "get" that it was busy, but somebody run a mop or broom once in a while! Next to the kitchen door was the inspection report that has to be posted by GA law with the percentage in huge numbers. Google it. :-( I appreciate the tables with the garbage holes in the middle... We're messy seafood eaters so helps us keep organized ;-) I am guessing that some items are cooked beforehand (potatoes, clams). It would help if they didn't take this shortcut. Anyhoo, I think there are better seafood restaurants on the island.

    (3)

  • Ted R.

    Great service but bland seafood. Lacked all the spice one finds in Cajun cooking. Granted it's not Cajun but some spice would be nice. Way way bland

    (3)

  • ginica e.

    You walk over bridges as you weave in & out of dining rooms and land at your table. Massive amounts of seafood arrive on huge pizza-size pans,The wait staff makes sure you have what you need (beer, napkins etc) , a 6-pack of hot sauces and the best Key Lime Pie of my 10-day search.Entertaining decor with an alligator pond & aviary , an ample gift shop. Get there early in your trip because you will want to return for another meal before you leave.

    (5)

  • Kellie D.

    Cool atmosphere. Low country boil. You can't leave without feeding the gators! Kids and adults will love it!

    (5)

  • Wayne B.

    Lousy food, cool looking restaurant. Very limited menu, plastic tableware, very limited menu, dirty, restroom filthy!!! Expensive for what you get.

    (1)

  • Gerald C.

    Ate here with wife and my friend's family. We gave the food 3 stars (mostly good, except oysters which were unremarkable) and ambiance/setting 4 stars (would recommend for cocktails to experience it even if you don't plan on eating). Service was so-so, as they were busy and the staff was overextended. Also, hand wash station (no hand wipes available) ran out of soap so had to wait in line at bathroom.

    (3)

  • Beth B.

    We asked a few locals where to go to get some good seafood, not fried.. This is the place they said to go. We got the Crab cakes (do it) and the sampler for 2. This was a TON of food. WAY too much for us, it included mussels, crawdads, shrimp, prawns, crab legs, and of course sausage, corn, and potatoes. It was yummy!

    (4)

  • Ocean S.

    Wish there was a 3 1/2 star I could choose because The Crab Shack is better than just OK but not quite very good. The touristy trappings are tolerable and the outdoor seating at night is nice if there is a breeze and you have some mosquito repellent with you. This was our second visit and both times we did "The Platter" which is a mountain of crab, mussels, shrimp, corn, potatoes and sausage. It's very good and I'd do it again with the right gang of people. Plenty of food and fast service. Be prepared for paper plates and plastic utensils. If you're in the mood it's a fun place.

    (3)

  • Maalaea J.

    This place is the greatest I've found on the Georgia coast.... a quick run from Wilmington Island and Savannah.

    (4)

  • Maurice R.

    Ate here in with my wife and kids. When we first arrived we were shocked to see the amount of people, assumed we would be waiting for a while. However got seated right away outside which was fine. A bit chilly that night, but they had fires burning which made it actually nice. Opted for the crab shack special for 4. 80 bucks. This PILE of seafood could have fed at least 8 people and was delicious. The night we were there they had a mardi gras style band playing. My kids enjoyed it as did my wife and I. Overall, a great place to visit, with its own very unique atmosphere. We will be back for sure.

    (4)

  • JoAnna M.

    The seafood platter is the only thing I can really rave about, because it was big and cheap. The few times my husband and I dined there, we waited a while for our server. Our soda seem to be flat everytime. And I don't recommend sitting outside after 6 pm. The last time we were there, we had to sit outside and I came home with mosquito bites and flea bites all over my feet and ankle. The bathrooms are dirty, but what can you expect from a place that actually looks like a shack?

    (3)

  • alby t.

    great atmosphere here, especially when you eat outdoors...it's colorful, noisy, crowded and lots of fun...the food and service was good, but hardly great, with lots of fried seafood, some raw bar items and a few "specialties"...it's a classic beachy, beery, partying crab shack and i'd probably go back again, but wouldn't make it a habit...

    (3)

  • Allison S.

    Feeding peanuts to baby gators is totally crazy and fun and amazing. I think I just don't have the constitution for boiled shrimp because their digestive tracts were just SO DIRTY that I just spent a really long time trying to devein them with a plastic fork with pretty limited success. Somewhat diminishing my enjoyment of the meal. Fairly serviceable seafood in a totally fun and kid friendly restaurant.

    (3)

  • Robert H.

    Where the elite eat in their bare feet. Or at least used to... When I think of everything that a seafood restaurant should be, the Crab Shack is IT. Good food, friendly service, and a nice laid-back atmosphere. There is NOTHING better than frozen margaritas in a styrofoam cup before, during, and after a sumptuous seafood feast at the Crab Shack. I haven't had better seafood anywhere on the planet. However... There was a time when I would have given the Shack 5 stars, but times they are a-changin'. No longer simply the shack after which it is named, it is now a vast seafood-dining estate complete with gator lagoon (petting zoo for you city-folk). The food just doesn't seem to be quite what it used to be, either. From now on I'm dropping a star every time the quality of the food drops a little, they build a new addition, or Rachel Ray visits.

    (4)

  • Arkansas Dave Rudabaugh Y.

    Me and my gal were huge fans of this place when we visited Tybee. We went twice during our excursion and both times were great. Some of the best raw oysters and crab legs I've ever experienced. You can get drinks in a monkey head coconut type thing which was thought to be a great souvenir at the time. Good atmosphere outside overlooking the water and a great place to get tequila faced. Top notch in Tybee

    (5)

  • Jim P.

    Overall good seafood joint with lots of tourist distractions for the kids. Kids can feed the alligators and see some rescued tropical birds to keep them entertained. Had the shell on shrimp, defiled crab and corn on the cob. Shrimp cooked just right, deviled crab similar to a crab cake on the shell. Corn overcooked. Everything is served on styrofoam, not very environmentally responsible. All the tables have a trash can in the middle. Eating over a garbage can has a yuck factor in my opinion.

    (3)

  • Justin D.

    This is a very fun place that has very good seafood. It is a little like going on a ride at Disney World because you walk up to the hostess stand and aren't sure if you should give your name or be ready for a roller coaster. I went with a group of 7 and we were seated very quickly and the food was good. It took way too long for our drinks (plus the waiter made excuses for the delay). It is a must for anyone that has not had a fun eating experience in the Savannah/Tybee area.

    (3)

  • Beth S.

    Awesome! One of the highlights of our trip to Savannah! We ordered the Sampler platter for the 3 of us, and there was enough food left over for another person, and we were stuffed. The platter came out piled high with crab legs, stone crab claws, crawfish, mussels, shrimp, corn, smoked sausage and potatoes. I really wanted to get a low country boil while on this trip, and we definitely came to the right place. I may dream about this meal, it was so yummy. The food was so delicious, and what a fun experience! You will get messy, but that's part of the fun. And the atmosphere is really fun, too. Loved the lighting and the trees growing right up through the dining room, the well fed cats roaming around outside. We wandered around during the 30 minute wait for a table and looked at the boats, the alligators, the parrots, the gift shop, took pics with the various kitschy things, such as a turtle dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow. Yes, it is touristy, but every now and then you find a touristy place that really justifies the crowd, and this is it. NOT to be missed!

    (5)

  • Jill F.

    Someone else wrote that they didn't believe that the Crab Shack catered much to locals, as it seems much more a tourist trap, but I've been living in Savannah for three years now, and I love going here. The first time I went was for a late dinner. I'm not an enormous fan of seafood, so I got a pulled pork barbeque sandwich. The sandwich was pretty good, but it was the environment that got me. It was so fun. The whole place is under a big tree, and there are cats wandering around looking for scraps (but scraps are discouraged, I've found. They have signs that ask not to feed the cats). It's outdoorsy and it has a place right overlooking the water. While the barbeque wasn't the best I've had, it was good enough for me to keep going back to such a fun atmosphere. If you're on Tybee, you should check it out. But try to carpool if your group is big; parking is a bit of a nightmare.

    (4)

  • Ben K.

    so for a group of 10, we ordered two sampler plates for two, an order of ribs for the nonseafood eaters, an order of baby clams, oysters, soup, and dungeoness crab. our total was...around 170? now in my book, thats incredibly cheap. the portions were huge, and the food was pretty good as well. drinks are free refills, so be sure to drink lots of fluids, because the seafood might be a little salty. on the sampler plate was some king crab legs, snowshoe crab claws, heaps of shrimp and crawfish, potatoes, corn, and sausage. by the end of the night...i think i could not even imagine the amount of food i put into my body. the two person sampler plate easily fed 4 people to satiety along with side orders.the mussels were a little saltier than i enjoyed, but not too bad. the shrimp was lightly flavored in comparison to the crawfish. the crab meat was a fair quality, and the sausage and potatoes and corn were pretty standard, and a good respite from all the ocean food. the baby clams order was fairly tiny, but the oysters (steamed) for the same price, was a good deal. after braving a windy/cold afternoon at the beach of tybee, the restaurant was a nice way to end an exciting day. if you enjoy large portions of food, loud and joyous atmosphere, and pretty good prices for seafood, crabshack is the place to go!

    (4)

  • Amy L.

    Service was slow slow slow. Mussels were inedibly salty. The rest of the meal was barely OK, and I wondered if something would make me sick since my food didn't taste fresh. Since it's on a marsh, everyone was eaten alive by the bugs. Beware before you eat there.

    (1)

  • Stacey G.

    Fun atmosphere, very touristy. You won't find any locals here because the food is only so-so. Yes, the alligators, cats, and parrots are fun. It's unique to have a hole in the middle of the table with a big garbage can underneath for the discarded shellfish parts. But don't go for the food.

    (2)

  • Nicole S.

    ***Make sure to check out the pictures that I added too!*** While we were at lunch at a different restaurant (Loco's...I'll Yelp that too) we asked our waitress where we should go for dinner...she immediately said The Crab Shack. It was a bit of a drive out to Tybee from Downtown Savannah (maybe 25 minutes) but it was well worth the wait. The Crab Shack is not only a restaurant, it is an experience. You feel like you just pulled up to the bayou and the famous banjo tune "de ne ner ner ner ner ner ner ner" starts playing in your head. We chose to sat outside along the water (it was dark, so we couldn't see it, but it was still nice). The whole place is lit with over-turned baskets with light bulbs in them...very atmospheric...I liked it! We asked the waitress for some guidance on what to order, and she suggested the Seafood Sampler. We got the Sampler for Two (and there were 4 of us) and there was plenty of food. The sampler included King Crab Legs (AMAZING!!!!!), Snow Crab, Peel and Eat Shrimp, Craw fish (not my favorite...probably not something I would eat again anytime soon), Mussels, potatoes, corn, and sausage (which was really good!) We also got a side of Deviled Crab...get it! It was my favorite thing besides the King Crab Legs. They put the platter up on a pedestal and underneath it is a big hole cut out of the middle of the table with a trash can underneath. This is where you can put all of the shells when you are done with them. They also give you Styrofoam plates, and disposable cups and silverware that can be thrown in the hole when you are done...quite genius! And instead of napkins, they give you a whole roll of paper towels, and trust me you will need them! After you eat, there is a sink located in the middle of the outside deck so that you can wash the fishiness away. So you have a fantastic meal and that's it right? No!!!! They have over 70 baby alligators in a pond out there. It was cool to see them. They also have HUGE bunnies (random) but don't worry, they don't feed them to the gators. There is also plenty of tacky decor that makes great photo-ops. So if you ever find yourself in Savannah or on Tybee Island, go check out the Crab Shack...Where the elite eat in their bare feet.

    (4)

  • Travis B.

    i've always like the gaudiness of this place and how it looks sorta white trash. we got a dozen raw oysters and the shrimp stew. stew was very hearty and filling. feels right at home being from a trailer park. good staff, but our waitress was obviously not enjoying being there on a saturday for lunch.

    (4)

  • Angela D.

    I'm not really sure what low country food is but I like it! I'm not used to southern food and was shocked at how limited the menu was however I ordered 1/2 shrimp & 1/2 crab legs, freaking amazing! The shrimp were like nothing I've ever tasted; sweet and mouth watering. The crab was definitely different but still yummy. I love the hole in the center of the table to throw you shells in and the sink in the middle of the "dinning room" to wash your dirty mitts is charming. PS. they have a live alligator habit on site. PPS. Alligator is not on the menu.

    (5)

  • Chrome Dome G.

    This place is nothing but a tourist trap. The food was horrible and served on styrofoam plates like we had at my 10th birthday party. There are plenty of other places to eat - stay away from here.

    (2)

  • Ann M.

    We were on Tybee for a week, and decided to try the Crab Shack. Its was an early Saturday night, and its a great location- family friendly- the outside looks like a movie set. Its unfortunate that the server was very nice, and the food very bad. It was as if the place was not prepared for a crowd. Our boil for 3 took forever because we had a clam allergic person in our group. It was very accommodating that they steamed this in case any clams had been in the boil water, but our shrimp was tough, small and definitely overdone. The mussels came out separate from the rest of the platter and were cold, and the small crab were so small they yielded no real crab meat. The crayfish were not seasoned at all. The corn and sausage were the redeeming points in the meal. The restrooms for women were so dirty, if I had a small child I would have been horrified to take them in there. Its a tourist trap, and for the money spent a poor value. Go for drinks- eat somewhere else.

    (1)

  • Nick H.

    A must-visit place to eat great food if you're visiting Savannah. The atmosphere is amazing sitting right outside on the bayou.

    (4)

  • Marie R.

    This is a TOURIST TRAP...and everyone knows it...but go ahead...check it out for yourself. Oh, and the alligator pit sucks. Food is SO mediocre. Service usually is O-k. The only good thing about the Crack, ehmm Crab Shack is that it is in a good location. They use plastic everything and that place is a friggin mess.....i repeat...tourist....trap.

    (1)

  • Wen L.

    This is my second time here. I cannot fully remember my first experience here. It was years ago though and I remember it being good so I thought I'd try it out again. The outdoor seating was pretty nice. I was afraid it was going to be uncomfortable for me and my new baby since it is hot Georgia summer weather, but it was pretty decent under the trees with all the fans going. The plastic chairs were a bit sticky, but I didn't mind since I had baby drool and spit up all over me anyways. This is a casual place. My husband and I ordered the stew and seafood boil for one to share, which was the perfect amount of food since we were not starving when we went. The stew was really delicious and had tons of crab meat. I could have eaten this every day of vacation if we stayed on Tybee. The seafood boil had corn on the cob, sausage, shrimp, mussels, crawfish, and snow crab legs. All were fresh and tasty, but the seafood was over-seasoned for me. It was too salty. The corn and the potatoes had no seasoning, which worked out well because it balanced the super salty shrimp and crawfish seasoning. Maybe that was on purpose? Either way, I needed like two full cups of water from the salt. The service was fast and good. Everyone was very kind and polite. Overall a good experience and would go back again if I visit the area again.

    (4)

  • Sarah P.

    Looking for the best food on Tybee? Keep looking. Looking for "just okay" food, but a really cool place to hang out? Stop here. The parking lot is Huge (but confusing with random ropes and stuff), so I'm assuming they get pretty packed occassionally. Luckily, they weren't for this stop my husband and I made. We had the option of indoor or outdoor seating, so we opted for outdoor right beside the water. There was lots of shade under the huge trees growing right over/through the deck and fans were blowing everywhere. Indoors looked pretty cool too with more tree branches growing through there. Lights were strung everywhere, so I have a feeling it would look really nice once the sun goes down. We were hungry, but not HUNGRY, so we each got a cup of stew to start (Brunswick for me and Crab for the boy toy, both good but not great) then split the low country boil. It was your basic, shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn. Plenty in the one serving for both of us to share, but nothing more than "just okay" for the eighteen dollars we paid for it. I just wasn't wowed. I won't say it was bad, but I won't be back for the food.. maybe for a place to hang out outdoors at night while I grab a drink.

    (3)

  • Louise E.

    Service: Though the restaurant looked like it was packed out, we were seated quickly. Our server had a great attitude and was attentive, despite how busy it was. All the employees seemed to be in good spirits, which is something I always notice and makes me feel more comfortable. Atmosphere: Incredible. Honestly my favorite restaurant I've ever been to. This place is huge and there is plenty of outdoor seating for everyone. It's situated on an inlet/marshy area and the outdoor seating has the feel of sitting on a huge dock. From what I can tell, the indoor seating is similar to a screened-in porch, so you can still experience the sea breeze. There are tons of beautiful oak trees that Crab Shack built around. The wildlife is abundant as well. Out front there are ponds with tens of baby alligators- they sell small chunks of food that so you can feed them! There are raccoons in the trees and a handful of domestic cats that walk around freely. As someone who loves the mere sight of furry creatures, I very much enjoyed having them around. Food: Although incredibly important to any restaurant review, this is the one area in which I'm not very helpful. I don't eat seafood. I can say that the menu is VERY limited for me. I had a BBQ sandwich that was actually pretty decent, and red skin mashed potatoes, which were flavorful and quite chunky. I went here for my partner's birthday dinner- he got the crab legs and shrimp and was very satisfied. The food is served on Styrofoam plates and there's a hole in the middle of every table with a trashcan underneath; this set up didn't feel out of place for this particular restaurant, though I do wish they used paper plates instead of Styrofoam. The thought of eating next to a trashcan doesn't sound so great, but honestly I forgot it was even there. Overall, absolutely love this place. Even though I don't eat seafood, I will definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Meizi H.

    I only been here once but had great dining experience. The summer in Savannah is humid and buggy. Their outdoor is slightly cooler than indoor if you dine during lunch time. ( not many Mosquitos out yet) I ordered shrimp and crab combo. They were delicious and fresh!!!! Def would like to go back at night to see the lights and try other dishes.

    (4)

  • Dan P.

    The food here is a little weak, but the service is exceptional. Our server was friendly, efficient and even gave us a pen after we admired it. This is an obvious tourist trap. If you don't know that going in, you deserve to be trapped. There are a bunch of gators in a pool that children feed with some sort of bait/feed that the restaurant sells. Feeding the gators anything not sold by the restaurant is verboten, of course. Now the food. The mussels tasted obviously farmed. Likely they had also been frozen. several times I bit down on shell that managed to work it's way into the mussels. The raw oysters were also a problem. They did not taste fresh and were not served cold. Good oysters should not require cocktail sauce/horseradish. These did.

    (3)

  • Keo S.

    This place is so much fun and great food. Love the decor - yes it's like a tourist trap, but actually a good one. I love the way they cut a hole in the table for the 'garbage can' and ease of just eating your finger licking food and disposing it. That being said, we got the shrimp low country boil - it's enough for 2 people to share and the baby back ribs were actually really really darn good (meaty, large portion, and seasoned perfectly). The beers were very cold which makes it even easier to handle outdoor seating/heat & humidity given the weather. Anyway, I will definitely be back and this place is will just make you smile. Have fun!!

    (4)

  • Toni Rose D.

    I've always loved this place. My family would come to Savannah only for this place. The food is still delicious. My best friend was having her bachelorette party in Savannah and I brought up this place for a Friday night dinner. The place was pretty busy, and the weather was nice so we decided to sit outside. Bad idea. Right when the sun set, the bugs were out to play. There are fans outside but it's so strong that we asked to be moved so we wouldn't be so chilly. Again, bad move. I'm still suffering from all the bug bites and that was a week ago. Asides from that, I love the food still. The low country boil is just phenomenal. Even the bugs didn't stop me from having a great feast. The price was also unbelievable. For our party of four, we got a platter for four for $20/each. It was awesome!!!!!! The service wasn't that great either but again, the food makes it all worth it.

    (5)

  • Shannon S.

    Not impressed at all. It looks cool with the gators. The gators look miserable though. The food options were simply not impressive. I just ordered the shack soup because it was the only thing that looked okay. It was good. Just good though. Everyone else's food was just horrible and everyone was disappointed. Service was slow. If you're looking for good food...don't come here. Want not so good food with a good view? You'll like it. Probably not coming back.

    (2)

  • Mary B.

    The platter was delicious. We could not finish it. Looked around the restaurant and seemed to be the most popular selection and most platters had food on it. Sweet tea was outstanding. Nice atmosphere for a casual fun afternoon or evening.

    (4)

  • Jenny D.

    We LOVED the food here. The Shack speciality for two was a great deal. 39.99 for all that food! Woo hoo! All the seafood was cooked perfectly. Not over seasoned but still tasty. They give you clarified butter but I honestly didn't need it. The crab legs and shrimp tasted so fresh. The mussels were not my favorite but my husband ate them. I didn't even bother eating the sausage and potatoes because I was already full from the seafood. But I was also grossed out because of the flies that attack your food. At least if they land on your shellfish which I don't think they did...at least you remove the outside shell part before you eat. I'm going backwards but we started with the raw oysters on a half shell. Now those oysters were SO FRESH...I don't even think they were on ice. No fishy taste..just the light taste of the sea. I seriously wish we could go back the very next day..... but back to Atlanta we go. I will definitely come back next time I visit Tybee island.

    (4)

  • Sumit S.

    Just another tourist trap. The service was great but the food was ok. I did enjoy the feeding pit.

    (3)

  • Tiffany L.

    I wish I could give this place three and a half stars. The restaurant has a very fun earthy vibe to it and has a great view of the water. My friends and I came here for the seafood so we got the shack platter for three. It came with snow crab, rock crab, mussels, shrimp, crawfish, potatoes, sausage and corn. I did enjoy all the seafood a lot but it felt like something was missing. The seafood needed more Ol'bay or something. I guess I can't expect Louisiana crawfish but something could've been added. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the platter a lot.o also got a mojito and it was so refreshing and delicious. Not the best seafood I've had but still one of the top on the island.

    (3)

  • Lauren E.

    As per my mothers itinerary we ate at the Crab shack tonight. The food was good and large portions definitely go with a group. The server was a young boy who must have been in the weeds because it took forever to get our drinks. Than he forgot to refill our drinks. Btw they have alligators that you can feed that was pretty cool! This place was so cool and very large. Plus when your done eating they have outside washing stations. Besides for the waiter the experience was awesome. If you are here on vacation you MUST GO HERE! Unless your like allergic to shellfish than I say don't go.

    (5)

  • Pretty S.

    Being this was my first time to Savanna, GA I looked on Yelp and decided to try this place out. They had tons of reviews. This is definitively a tourist restaurant. You have a side of the restaurant where you can feed the baby gators and then the actually restaurant is not to far off. I got the feeling I was in a jungle and it was really cool. The menu is pretty small and I think that is why are able to get people in and out. I was surprised when we didn't have to wait for a table. The seafood was good and just a heads up. You will see stray cats. The cats belong to the neighbors in the area and it made me a little uncomfortable but that didn't take away from a good experience. I would come back!

    (4)

  • Susan M.

    I just left crab shack and it was by far the worst service and worst meal I have ever had. It was so bad that we left over half of our food behind. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.

    (1)

  • Victor P.

    I've eaten here several times now. My first visit I tried the pulled pork sandwich. I just wasn't in the mood for seafood. Well it was ok. Not anything special at all. BUT that's ok, it's a seafood shack. Definitely a tourist spot. Usually crowded, but if you hit it right you can be in and out quick. Every time I've been service has been good. Ever since the first visit my wife and I have gotten the shack sampler for two. The corn is probably the best I've eaten in Savannah. The sausage is what you'd expect. Packaged sausage. The seafood is always tasty and you get your value. I've seen a lot of reviews claiming average food and I guess it depends on when you go. I've never had a bad experience there. Sometimes when it is busy service is slow, but that's to be expected at a tourist trap. If you want a great atmosphere and some good food give it a shot. It's right about the middle of the road when it comes to food, but the scenery and atmosphere makes it a must see. At least once. Also, sometimes they do get carried away with the old bay. If that's a problem I suggest telling them to take it easy when you order.

    (3)

  • Michael A.

    Seafood was fresh and tasty! When you drive on in you are immediately left with the island local feel. Bathrooms were very dirty but this isn't a place you go expecting clean surroundings, just great local seafood. The local sampler was a great purchase and the crab was so good. I woke up after eating thinking I came out of a seafood dream! An absolute must go-to if you visit Tybee Island!

    (4)

  • Kristin A.

    Horrible horrible food. Ordered crab cake sandwich. It was thin and had no side items. It was not hot and had a lot of crab shells inside. Switched for crab soup. That was even worse. It tasted like it was from a can. It was sour and not hot. There was minimal crab pieces in it. Didn't eat that either. Needed catsup and our server never came back to give it to us. We had to walk around and find someone to get it. Asked the server to see if the chef had options for vegetarian food and was told only potatoes and Corn on the cob. Pizza was frozen specialty with no sauce. My daughter said the hot dog tasted weird. The rest rooms are nasty and smell like a Porto potty. The atmosphere is so quaint and nice. It's unfortunate the food was so bad. Hubby had the low country boil and is still hungry. Kids ate pizza and are still hungry. Going back to house to eat now.

    (1)

  • David K.

    A cool spot to enjoy seafood! They're situated right in a lagoon so you get a nice view if you're outside. Before you walk in you'll see their alligator pond where people can buy alligator food and feed them using poles. The alligators are small, but there are quite a few! Very cool feature of the restaurant. My wife and I wanted oysters and crab so what better place than a place called the Crab Shack! Only downside was that the oysters were really small! But the staff were very nice about it and added a few more to the dozen we ordered. Despite the increased numbers they just weren't the oysters we were looking forward to. The dungeness crabs were plump and delicious and we definitely had our crab craving satisfied. They have a hole in the center of the tables to quickly clear your shells and move onto the next thing to devour which I thought was a neat feature too. The staff again were attentive and frequent in making sure our drinks were refilled and that the food was good. From first contact at the front desk to being served they did a great job.

    (3)

  • Jennifer I.

    I came here with a group of girlfriends for lunch a few weeks ago. It was really hot inside (I'm not sure if they have AC, or just fans) and our service was below par. After bringing our drinks and getting our food order, our server essentially ignored us. We were drinking our beverages pretty quickly because it was hot, and tried to get the attention of our server, who appeared to go out of his way to ignore us. My friends ordered the crab legs, which looked good, but were brought without butter. The person who brought us the food told us that she would bring butter, but never did. We eventually asked the bartender about the butter situation, and she helped us, and butter was served half-way through them eating their crab legs. The legs came with a side of cole slaw that was not very flavorful; it reminded me of cafeteria slaw. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, which was flavorless. I'm not against Carolina mustard-based BBQ, but I feel that the menu should specify, as there is a great difference between typical Georgia BBQ (ketchup based) and the Carolinas. It came with a side of Brunswick Stew which was flavorful, but not what I wanted to eat when it's 95+ degrees outside. You cannot change the sides, either - the menu specifies that no substitutions will be made. I would've subbed for corn or something that isn't a hot liquid. If you're not in the mood for seafood, the BBQ sandwich is one of your few options. There were no vegetarian/vegan options, from what I could see (other than ordering a collection of sides). All in all, I thought it was overpriced and that the ambiance (service + climate control) was lacking.

    (2)

  • Kirk H.

    It was okay. The least memorable of all touristy "fish camp" style restaurants I've been to. Started with apps and intended to have dinner. I started a dozen raw oysters. They were fine. Not fishy at all, but not much flavor. Oysters should taste like the sea! These tasted like a pond. Then my wife had a dozen steamed oysters. Same thing. Not much flavor. They did not provide any drawn butter for the oyster. Also they do not shuck the steamed oysters. They send them out sealed with an oyster knofe to open them, but no glove. Don't stab yourself! Also had 1 lb of crawfish and they were not good. I love me some crawfish. This were old tasting without any "boil" seasoning. After those firgettable appetizers, we skipped main enteees and desserts and got out of there. Service was fine.

    (2)

  • Tara P.

    Oh my God that was so good! We are not big crab eaters so we had the low country shrimp boil and shrimp salad. It was amazing. My margaritas where served double for $7 and the service was top line! Casual and perfect all the way around. Top in off with a military discount! Feed gators, explore the bird shack, small gift shop, mostly for tshirts and some local honey or coozie's. I am so pleased with the choice to stop here for dinner!

    (5)

  • Christiana C.

    Loved this place! Love the atmosphere! We were originally told 30-45 minute wait, and there looked like there was plenty to do while we waited, but within 60 seconds we got a text saying our table was ready. Food came quick, and it was all so fresh and yummy! Awesome place for kids and groups!

    (4)

  • Gabrielle W.

    Super cool location! Really fun for a date or even the whole family. Got the captains sampler for 1 and it was more than enough for my boyfriend and I. Delicious and fresh seafood is what you'll find here!

    (4)

  • Kris D.

    Totally satisfied my urge to eat crab and other sea creatures while vacationing on Tybee Island!! We got there are about 11.30AM on a Tuesday, so there was no wait, but i can imagine that this place gets packed on a warm summer night! Friendly service from our server (Samantha??) who recommended spots around the island for us to check out. She also showed me how to crack open crab legs (yes, i confess, i'm not much of a seafood eater in my non-vacationing life). My sampler platter was yummy and seemed like a total bargain --- for about twenty bucks, I got a dish the size of car tire, piled high with seafood, sausage, potatos and corn. My friend ordered some BBQ and raved about their bbq sauce. Mixed drinks were just the right mix of boozy and refreshing. Definitely a tourist spot, but who cares, it was tasty and came with a great waterfront view. Recommended!

    (4)

  • Mrs. G.

    Beautiful, waterside location. Friendly staff. The shrimp were a little too fishy and the potatoes were not seasoned or cooked all the way. The Dungeness crabs were great and so were the deviled crabs.

    (3)

  • Alyssa H.

    The Crab Shack is a neat place to go even if you don't enjoy seafood! They have such a fun ambiance with the outdoor seating and all the decorations. I don't eat seafood, but I still really had fun! They were willing to cook up some corn and potatoes for me without butter/oil, which was super kind. The service wasn't the best; kind of stiff with us, but the restaurant itself is what I was a fan of. If in Savannah- check it out!

    (4)

  • Luffy A.

    This is THE place to go to when visiting tybee/savannah. The seafood was so delicious and fresh to eat while you over look the water on one of the coolest patios that allowed dogs. As soon as we got situated, a nice lady brought our pup some water. Such a sweet gesture. The frozen margaritas were dangerously delicious!! Anytime we are in the area, we WILL be stopping through for some crab legs, etc. The only reason that I have 4 stars instead of five was because there were sooooo many flies swarming us, our dog, and our food. It was kind of unsettling, but not enough to keep my from eating our food! Also, the sites to be seen there were so cool and added to the fun of the trip. There are live alligators, birds, and cats all on the lot.

    (4)

  • Justin B.

    Great little place to eat! We had a party of 3 and got the shack specialty which was perfect. If you plan to eat you should get there before 3:30 because after then it's packed full. There is great outdoor seating. Also have a alligator pond in the front and you can feed them too. This is a great place for the kids and family to eat!

    (4)

  • Seth K.

    So this place is what you'd think. Rustic shack on the water. You know you're in the right place when the parking lot is dirt and there is a sink in the dining area. Service was good. Food was good. The shrimp were fresh and flavorful. The crawfish boiled with the right spice. Snow and stone crabs not so great... But what I'd expect given they're right out of the deep freeze. But that's not a complaint as it would be true anywhere. If you eat outside...which is really a nice setting...Just be ready for the trash can hole in the middle of your table. Like I said it's pretty rustic.

    (4)

  • Lindsay M.

    Pros: Despite terrible rain and it being a Friday night, we got a table quickly. We ordered the sampler which was plenty of food for two people. Food came out quickly and was very tasty. Our server was Olga, she was all business but made sure we had everything we needed. Cons: They used styrofoam plates and paper cups. Mixed drinks didn't taste too great and seemed to be very weak.

    (4)

  • Jay S.

    This waterfront restaurant probably attracts more tourists than locals, but a buddy who lives on the island suggested we try it and it did not disappoint. The menu was a little hard to follow, so just go with the flow and order the seafood sampler which is probably on everybody else's table. For two people, it's a deal at $40 and you'll get plenty of boiled shrimp, crawfish, mussels, crab legs, sausage, corn, and potatoes. The service from our server, Mandy, was friendly. Aside from the food, this restaurant is home to wildlife! Apparently there are alligators to view (although they were in hiding when I visited). The restaurant is also home to a large number of wild kittens and it has a refuge for orphaned exoctic birds. The Crab Shack also has a gift shop with plenty of stuff, including some of their local sauces.

    (4)

  • Jen B.

    Absolutely hands down some of the most delicious sea food o have ever had! Get the sampler and you will not be disappointed! Hope to come back one day!

    (5)

  • James W.

    Atmosphere: Great atmosphere with a ton of cool things to take pictures by or distract kids with (the alligators were cool, although pricey to feed...). Make sure to sit outside. We were inside and it was a bit humid and stuffy. They turned a fan on for us and helped any way they could in a super nice way though. Outside was beautiful and cool in the evening. Food: I had the BBQ plate since I'm not a big fish person. It wasn't anything special but wasn't too bad. (I mean, it is known for its fish, not BBQ.) My corn had a fishy taste to it though which was interesting... Overall, a cool experience, but not a must-see. You won't be disappointed if you go though. It is a bit pricey though, be warned. Great for families. Dress code is casual.

    (3)

  • Allie H.

    Only go here if it's not raining and you can sit outside - it's really all about the atmosphere and not really the food. Over the years I've come here many times, either on the way to the beach or on the way home. It's the perfect place to sit outside and have a drink and a little snack. I wouldn't eat a whole meal here - especially the seafood plates - they're overpriced and taste like the seafood has been boiling all day. Also, don't get the crab stew or clam chowder. Both taste straight out of a can. You can get much better soup elsewhere in Savannah. The pulled pork sandwich is also very mediocre, as is the deviled crab. Really, none of the food is all that good. Just get some oysters and a drink and call it a day.

    (3)

  • Allison P.

    Must try the specialty!!! We ordered a 2nd one because it was so good! But trust me. One is more then Enough food!

    (5)

  • Amanda M.

    Loved the food, the ambiance was great. Drinks could have been better. Overall fun place to eat!

    (3)

  • Joe M.

    The first time I stopped here was almost five years ago. I remember having a great time. This trip wasn't as good. The food was ok, but the service left a lot to be desired. To be fair, we were a large party, but the restaurant had large sections of empty tables. It's not like they were bursting at the seams. We saw our server when he took our order and once later to offer more water. If you're on vacation in the area and looking for a fun touristy spot to visit, this will fill the need. If you're looking for a great dining experience, I would consider something else.

    (3)

  • Erin R.

    Stopped in here on a whim while visiting Tybee. At about 7 on a Monday the wait was about 15 mins - outside, standing with no shade - but the server was prompt once my party of two was seated. Ambiance inside is a bit rugged with a backwoods fishery vibe and plenty of Christmas lights, both inside and out. There are screens and fans if you sit inside, but no ac and the seating is plentiful. There are always servers running around and its easy to flag one down, so no complaints there. Our girl was attentive and helpful with refills and the like. The food took a minute to arrive, but my sampler for one had a decent assortment - mussels, two kinds of crab, mudbugs and shrimp (not deveined) - and it was all cooked properly, plus potatoes and sausage. Even with a big appetite it was more than I could finish. For the non seafood eater their chili and cheese options - both nachos and hot dog - were serviceable, but this really is a place that caters to a different crowd. Their key lime pie was meh, nothing to write home about. Their other desserts may be better... It is a total tourist trap, though - gator pool, gift shop, exotic birds (all rescues) and the whole nine yards - so be aware if you come with anyone suffering from a tendency to impulse buy. Oh, and the bathrooms are rather cramped, with only a shower curtain for privacy at the end of the stall. I wouldn't recommend them for anyone with mobility issues, though the rest of the restaurant should be okay.

    (4)

  • Rob W.

    We really enjoyed the rustic setting here. The place is loaded with huge Live Oak trees which provide plenty of shade. We ordered the sampler platter and were impressed with the large portions. The snow crab was the best item, and overshadowed the shrimp, crawfish, mussels and other items, which did not have as much flavor. They seemed to missing many items you would expect at a seafood restaurant here, but we still enjoyed it.

    (3)

  • Jessica C.

    Went there from advice given from a friend. It was about 330 so did not want anything to heavy; saving that for dinner! So in saying that I spilt the crab cake sandwich. The sandwich was delicious and came with not your ordinary tarter sauce but something amazing I wish I could box up and take home! The only bad thing if I had to say was that if you wanted a side it is extra. Got the coleslaw ; very good, clean tasting and not over powered by mayo! Sat outside and didn't feel the heat with all the fans and misters. Our server was very friendly! I would def go back agains and try the sampler/boil ; which everyone seemed to have! Also the trash is in the middle of table so when you're done with shells, plates, napkins, whichever just toss it in!! (That might sound bad but the have it nailed)

    (4)

  • Ben H.

    2 stars at the most. Expensive, touristy, messy, a lot of shell and not much crab (metaphorically as well as actually), and just really...expensive. Family of five with one marg, 2 ice teas, 2 kids menus, crab sampler for one, half rack of ribs, and a dozen oysters - tax, tip, out the door for $113. Yikes. We were hungry an hour later. Kids loved it and feeding the gators out front, which is sort of neat, and almost perfectly exemplifies that this is the type of place kids would like and parents would hate. You get the feeling it's a right of passage to visit, but we unanimously agreed we wouldn't feel a need to go back.

    (2)

  • Tracey R.

    This is a definite tourist attraction but not bad for locals!! A great location right on the water, excellent service, and a decent menu . The only downside is most items do not come with side doshes, which can be purchased a la carte. Again, this is a tourist spot so I'm not surprised. The clam chowder was very good and we had some excellent crabs. Don't come here for atmosphere as everything is as if you're at a clambake, which is part of it's charm. Look out for the local cats and check out the alligators on your way out

    (3)

  • Michelle H.

    Fun place. Could be in a different planet. The food is good . Service is great . I would go for the experience and atmosphere . It is worth the trip and worth the trip. They are very nice to the alligators and cats which is an added touch . Cool vibe

    (5)

  • Marta S.

    Amazing, finger licking food! Super messy but totally worth it! Great atmosphere and kid friendly place. Definitely recommend the crab legs!

    (5)

  • Jovan M.

    Great food, great atmosphere, and very fair prices for the portions. It was a pretty slow night and I sat at the bar. Angus was a great server and the locals made great company. Sit outside and enjoy the view of the marsh

    (4)

  • Makeda H.

    Please stop in. If it's busy and you have to wait. The seafood and service is worth the wait. Enjoy, and break two crablegs for me.

    (5)

  • Joey K.

    Went to the Crab Shack while on a small vacation in Tybee/Savannah. We met some local friends their who recommended the restaurant. The experience was GREAT. Nice rustic atmosphere and setting. The food was really good. I had crab legs and shrimp. Both were seasoned just enough, and cooked just right. There is plenty of outside deck space to sit, with a nice view of the water. I was really happy to use the hand washing stations they had located around the restaurant. They had some kind of coconut sugar or salt scrub so you didn't leave smelling like you had to work on the fishing boat to earn your food. lol. Great experience, I can't wait to go back!

    (4)

  • Tiffany B.

    There is one main reason this place gets five stars from me: animals. They have cats that live all over the site and we ate outside and socialized with the cats while we waited we got to love on them. I may or may not have shared seafood with them also. There are alligators which we unfortunately could not buy treats for as they apparently don't eat until summer. There is a bird haven, where you can walk through cages in the gift shop and check the birds out. The food was ok, seafood by the swamp. (the swamp decor was either kind of cool or kind of mountain people creepster, I couldn't decide.) It didn't overwhelm me with its awesomeness or flavor. Just boiled up seafood. Also, they don't have french fries, which I find weird for a seafood place. There was alot of food, but our bill represented that appropriately. Tybee Island was not my favorite place, I found it to be redneck and dirty, but if you have to go, stop by this joint and pet the cats. It was a totally cool experience. Bonus: The server was super nice.

    (5)

  • Sally M.

    I normally love this place but I noticed the food has gone down. It's very bland. They must have had a chef change because it used to be much better. Also I understand this place is very open to the outdoors but the amount of bugs we were attacked by including a roach was a turnoff.

    (3)

  • Koli D.

    Looking for a yummy place to eat lunch and have a fun atmosphere after the beach, the Crab Shack is the place to go! I'm visiting Savannah and spent the day on Tybee Island. This was a perfect late lunch spot to grab a corona, sit, chat and eat some seafood. I got the seafood salad and would definitely recommend it!!

    (5)

  • Teressa L.

    My dad wanted to come here for lunch on our day trip to the area b/c he had a great time years before. It's before you get onto Tybee Island down a residential road, but up against the water. Parking was plentiful but it was lunch time. We opted for the outdoor tables since the fans were blowing strong. Service was very good. We seemed to have a thousand requests and she kept up with them all. We thought seafood would mean a little of everything. But here it means crab and other shellfish. Nothing fried on site. Menu was ok, but since the husband wanted fried fish he had to change gears. He opted for the smoked Memphis style Ribs. WOW, smelled great, tasted great. Kids got chili cheese hot dog. It was smothered in chili and cheddar cheese. MESSY. They opted for a side of mac&cheese. It was a small serving of microwave Kraft. We got some deviled crab and snow crab legs. The deviled crab was just ok. Nothing special. Wouldn't get again. The snow crab legs were just ok as well. I had a side of the sausage....again, just ok. Dad had the slaw and said it tasted different. All in all, just ok.

    (3)

  • Mark D.

    Good enough food and a fun environment. We took a look at the exotic birds they've taken in, found a few of their small gators and had a few cocktails.

    (5)

  • Eric W.

    We went here on a recommendation from family while we were staying in Savannah. Ordered the low country boil while family ordered shrimp. I've never had such underwhelming and overpriced seafood. Red Lobster and Joes Crab Shack are better options, heck anything on River street in Savannah would've been a better option. My wife ordered a half portion of the pork nachos for her meal as she doesn't truly love seafood. She got what was 12-15 chips with some over cooked chesse and cold shredded tasteless pork. I understand that it couldve been the kitchen but it wasnt terribly busy and they missed the sour cream and jalapeños that were supposed to be on it. Avoid this place if your a foodie as you will really be disappointed. Wait staff was marginal, but we were never checked on for drinks again or after we recieved our meal. We had to flag down another person from the wait staff to get us additional things. My wife and I ordered margaritas which should have been labeled sweet and sour mix with little to no taste of tequila. When I went back to order a beer and asked for a list of what they had on tap they had nothing but bottle. What kind of a restaurant doesn't carry beer on tap in a tourist trap kind of place, hell charge me 8 bucks for a 16 oz beer but don't bring me a warm beer (which she did). I'm a foodie from Michigan and I have an abundance of choices for both craft beer and seafood. That being said I would pass on this if you're looking for good or even marginal food. Price is beyond anything I'll ever pay again for their food and drink. Like I said before anything on River Street in Savannah would be a better option for both value and flavor.

    (1)

  • Billy T.

    Atmosphere is unique and good. Food choices are extremely limited and loaded with sodium. This is a tourist stop only but not the place if you want a good meal.

    (3)

  • Beth M.

    This place never fails to please. Sitting inside or outside next to the water. The food is always great and nothing here is deep fried. We get the sampler platter and can never finish all of it. Fresh, delicious food at a great price. And if you don't want to feed the gators, you can feed the cats. Haha!

    (5)

  • Christine W.

    I loved this place! We were seated straight away by a friendly server. We opted for the seafood sampler for 4. We were a party of 5 but there was more than enough food. It was delicious!!! The place is very unique and has a great atmosphere, and very family friendly. It was good value for money. Don't forget to check out the alligators on the way out!!

    (5)

  • Terri H.

    Favorite Crab Legs! Their claim is "Where the Elite eat in their Bare Feet." Well it was too cold to eat in our bare feet but we enjoyed it just the same. Our server, Stephanie, was fantastic. I have been here before and had crab legs but I was feeling more adventurous today. She suggested the specialty platter for two so I talked my husband into it and that's what we ordered. The specialty platter had all kinds of great seafood. It had crawfish, mussels, snow crab legs, and shrimp. There was also sausage, potatoes, and corn on the cob. This was my first time eating mussels or crawfish. Stephanie showed me how to peel the crawfish and we dove in for a wonderful feast. Everything was delicious. The atmosphere puts you in an island mood. They offer specialty island type drinks. There are also alligators and exotic birds on site that you can visit.

    (5)

  • Tesa D.

    Great atmosphere and service. Food is great and so are the adult beverages!! I ordered the crab shack lemonade and seafood platter for 1.

    (4)

  • Robin S.

    Packed with tourists. Be prepared to wait 30 minutes or more. Worn out cliche decor of buoys and pithy hand-painted signs. Not a fancy atmosphere. Folding chairs, wooden tables with a hole cut in the middle to toss trash. Plastic utensils, paper towel rolls, Styrofoam bowls and plates. Crab stew is rich and filled with meat. Deviled crab entree was good. Cole slaw was mediocre. Potatoes were boiled and bland. For this price,I expect flavor. Much hype but little to recommend.

    (2)

  • Brian R.

    This is a tourist trap. The seafood is not fresh, I had the sampler and the crawfish were most likely pre cooked and frozen. The shrimp may have been fresh as they had the most flavor and a nice texture. If you decide to go ask to sit inside to avoid the sand fleas and by all means do not visit the restrooms. Think gas station restrooms. Lots of people were having a great time all around us but my family did not. We really enjoy good fresh seafood, we just didn't get it here.

    (2)

  • Leila V.

    Nice boil, but the soups were off. The shrimp and other fish in the boil was seasoned well, but the sausage was awful. Great service and good for kids.

    (3)

  • Paige D.

    This place is touristy but great!! The steam pot was the best thing we ordered with great crab legs. I loved the atmosphere & the service was great too. It's fun to feed the small gators too!

    (4)

  • Shaunna T.

    Get the sampler platter. Even if you don't think you'll like everything that comes on it, try it. You'll love it.

    (5)

  • Brian R.

    The food was so good here that we kind of forgot it was 95 degrees out. The restaurant is located off the beaten path but once you get there you understand the hype surrounding it. We went on a Tuesday afternoon, so it was pretty empty. The waiter was very friendly and on top of everything. We ordered the the shack specialty for two and it was amazing. There was an assortment of shrimp, craw fish, crab, mussels, sausage, and corn. The restaurant also has a place where one can feed food to the alligators. There are also a few cats roaming around who are very friendly. Overall this was a great experience and we will definitely return next time we are here.

    (5)

  • Sincere R.

    Tried this place because apparently it's something you're supposed to when you visit Tybee - "when in Rome," right? Wrong! If you're looking for a good meal, avoid this place. The food came out really fast and the server was pleasant. Tried the ribs, boiled shrimp, shack stew, and corn. The corn was my favorite...says a lot. I'll give credit where credit is due but not much to give this time around. The ribs weren't overly tender but not though either... The best thing about this place is the view. ***disclaimer: the platters are their signature items***

    (2)

  • A. R.

    This is nothing like back home (Atlanta). First off. the place is huge with different attractions like gators, exotic birds and a shop. It was really a lot to take in. The place sits on the water which ads to the "shack" appeal. There is NO air conditioning inside which should be a crime. They do have fans, however, but I was still hot. This is the type of restaurant you can wear jeans shorts and a plain shirt and not feel out of place. The bathrooms have no doors--only curtains--and food is served on Styrofoam plates. There is also a hole in the middle of the table for throwing away shells, trash or whatever. I'm sure the servers appreciate having little cleanup. The menus really need to be redone. I have excellent vision but had a difficult time reading the text. Okay now to the important part, the food. I got the half & half which comes with 1/2 lb snow crab legs and 1/2 lb shrimp. I also had potatoes substituted for the corn. The food was wayyy too salty. The day before I ate here I ate at a different crab restaurant in the area that lacked seasoning. These places need to collab and meet in the middle. Seriously, I had sea salt and old bay EVERYWHERE. I went through the most paper towels. My lips even started to tingle toward the end of the meal. Overall, the food was cooked well but just too salty for my taste. The potatoes were okay but greasy which was weird since they were boiled. The portion was good for the price and I had leftover shrimp and potatoes. Not sure how it tasted the next day because my friends devoured them. I guess they were pleased. I would come back here for the funky atmosphere but I'd try something new.

    (3)

  • Cindy S.

    Menu was awful, thoroughly disappointed. Had high expectations of some great seafood, but it didn't happen. Restaurant is a dump, bugs flying everywhere and cats roaming around, jumping on tables. I understand those are local cats that people feed. For a "crab shack" they didn't even have crab cakes. Everything was crab legs, dungeness crab, or boiled shrimp. I didn't come to a restaurant to work and eat with my fingers. No fish what so ever, no hush puppies, not even french fries for kids. Kids menu is either peel and eat shrimp or a hotdog, which was cold and came with nothing. We asked for ketchup and was told by a lady that someone else would bring it, instead of getting it for us. Lousy, we left hungry. Don't waste your time. Would rather have Capt D's!!!

    (1)

  • Kenny C.

    They have an alligator lagoon! What more do I have to say? But other than that, the food is good. Giant plates of shellfish - I would rather have my food more prepared, every time I get a platter like this it just seems more work than it's worth. But the alligators.

    (5)

  • Holly W.

    Interesting atmosphere. Live gators outside and great view of the river. More of a beach side cabana feel dining experience. Food is delicious as well! The food has the "fresh off the boat" taste. A must do if you're in Tybee island for lunch or dinner!

    (4)

  • Jeff D.

    Really cool out of the way place! Had the specialty platter of sausage, crab, shrimp and crayfish which was outstanding. Smoked chicken did not taste fresh. We enjoyed our dinner and feeding the alligators and interacting with the tropical birds.

    (3)

  • D J.

    This is no stuffy "Dress-up" Restaurant. As a matter of fact, it's just the opposite! Most of it is outside, under huge liveoaks along the water. The have an out-door bar with TV great outdoor seating or you can eat inside screened in dinning areas. The atmosphere is FANTASTIC!! We came right from the Fishing Pier and fit right in. The food is FANTASTIC!!! You must try the Sampler Platter. It is very similar to a Low Country Boil, only more and better!! It was really hot outside....over 90 degrees, but because all tables are under the trees and there are BIG fans mounted on almost every tree, it is very comfortable. We had people from Canada and people from the deep south in our party and everyone had a great time and really enjoyed the food. They give you more than you can eat. As a matter of fact, a buddy of mine and I ordered the Sampler Platter for one, and we left food on the plate. I would be very surprised if you don't love it!!

    (5)

  • Joanna V.

    This place has low country ambiance down pt. as you walk in from the parking lot, you see a pond FULL of small gators. They were all just laying around taking in the sun. There were tons of them. The restaurant is mostly located on a back deck overlooking the swamp. We ordered the sampler platter and were not disappointed. They have a pretty limited menu, mostly low country boil. They have some BBQ, but you should just stick with the seafood. The prices are good and the waitstaff are friendly.

    (4)

  • Christi R.

    Food was great! Got a seafood platter for two. Service was excellent. The environment is very fun. We went on a Sunday during Memorial Day weekend around 4pm. We tried Saturday around 7pm and it was crazy packed. Which I expected a two or more hour wait anywhere we went. The only thing that bothered me was the parking. So disorganized and messy on Saturday. We got frustrated fighting for a spot and decided to come back on Sunday.

    (4)

  • Janese S.

    If you're looking for good food, go to A.Js or CoCos. If you're looking for a Tybee adventure, this is fine. OK food - good portions but minimal offerings. BBQ is OK but not midwestern BBQ (like Kansas City) - so if you're not from the area, it's not what you think. Food comes on paper plates and there are trash cans in the center of your table, which is fine but just FYI so you're not disappointed. Lots of touristy-trap extras. Probably would not go again, even though a lot of people said this was a Tybee to-do. You won't miss much if you skip it.

    (2)

  • Kendra H.

    Great place! We got the sampler for 2, $39.99. It was so much food and really good. They put a spicy seasoning on everything it's not very hot but if u don't like it at all id ask to leave that off. I'm only giving a 4 star cause our waitress took forever to come to the table, she would just ignore us. But the food was great and you get plenty for your money. We will probably come back if we are in the area again.

    (4)

  • Brooke M.

    Soooooo I really wanted this to be a great local seafood... Having growing up in Chesapeake and knowing all about what a blue crab should be.... Totally missed that boat here...6 teenie blue baby crabs for $54 with about 15 shrimp, 1/2 ear corn and at most 1 red potato diced (which by the way was the tastiest part lol) The upside baby gators to feed and good ice tea.

    (1)

  • Emily V.

    TOTALLY LOVE THIS PLACE! From the cats, to the gator pit, to the porch overlooking the marshes - it's just wonderful. And the seafood!! I was seafood drunk eating the huge platter of crabs, shrimp, mussels and fixins. Service was surprisingly quick and friendly. Would highly recommend even if it's a bit touristy.

    (5)

  • Cimmie S.

    My favorite stop during game our trip. The atmosphere is relaxing. It's a bit pricing but we went at lunch and to advantage of the lunch specials. Devil crab is wonderful.

    (5)

  • Ashley H.

    Awesome place! Food, service, atmosphere, all great!

    (5)

  • Tim M.

    Awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome! Did I mention that this place is awesome? If you're in Tybee you've got to eat here!

    (5)

  • Shannun H.

    Really over priced for the amount of food we got. Low country boil my husband ordered wasn't seasoned well. I got the deviled crab sandwich. A huge bun with a tiny crabish patty in between. No lettuce or tomatoes. 7.99. Really?

    (2)

  • Helena C.

    I have been going to this place for years and years, yes people its called a SHACK for a reason. I have never had food poisoning, undercooked food or food covered in cat feces as some would imply on here. I have always had a tasty and satisfying meal. NO its not the RITZ, its 90% outdoors, on the marsh and yes they have cats, and alligators. Its basically an entire experience. I would recommend lunch not dinner. Its a fun place to order drinks and sit in the shade and order an appetizer or two as well. There are fans all around and lots of trees for shade! I always take people with me here early for lunch so we don't have to wait! Also kids LOVE this place! We had Desiree as a server and she was AWESOME!

    (4)

  • Thea J.

    We would give this 5 stars if the parking wasn't so terrible. This was a super fun experience! It was great feeding the alligators while we waited to be seated! The service was very friendly, prompt and attentive even though they were absolutely slammed. The food was delicious! We loved digging into the food with our hands and watching the local kitties climb the trees! Super Fun!

    (4)

  • Eric I.

    Seriously the best shellfish I ever had!! Plus all the cool stuff to do there. I went there twice while on vacation there.

    (5)

  • Monica H.

    Had the lunch specials on Saturday. Shrimp salad sandwich and a form of Shea crab soup & 1/4lb boiled shrimp w/ soup, daughter loved the meat & bean (nothing green) chili. Husband was like, "These boiled shrimp I ordered aren't pealed and they're cold!" I pealed them for him when I got done laughing at him. Sat inside, no AC, screened porch w/ industrial sized fans instead, outside deck w/ masive oak tree coverage and misters, warm but tolerable on the hottest day of the year. Fed the captive small alligators dog food for $3/5 pieces, that was fun. Good times! They had crawfish, neighbor table said they were "alright." Will be back and probably regulars when it cools down.

    (4)

  • Jana S.

    How much more awesome can a restaurant get?!?! This is EXACTLY what I was in the mood for. First of all, the place is HUGE!!! It's some sort of compound with a non-paved parking lot that makes you feel like you just pulled up in the middle of the swamp (well, you kinda did) and several little shacks (wasn't sure if these were people renting or living there...). In some of the reviews I've read, people complained about the wait. I would completely expect a wait in a place like this that doesn't take reservations on a Saturday evening. We actually got seated extremely fast. By the time you've petted the kitties, fed the alligators, checked out the gift shop, and the bird sanctuary, and sat down at one of their 3 bars... you can easily kill about an hour! The food was perfect and exactly what I was expecting. We ordered the crab stew (YUM!) and Brunswick stew (meh...not my cup of tea). For entrees we had the crab shack sampler for 2, which came with rock crab legs, snow crab legs, crayfish, mussels, shrimp, potatoes, sausage and corn (and of course butter). The mussels were overcooked and the crayfish were gross (but I think that's more a result of me really not liking crayfish). The shrimp were delicious and so were the crab legs! And how much fun is it to eat with your hands, be a total pig, throw the trash in the trash can provided in the middle of the table (there's a hole in the middle of the table with a trash can underneath). The whole setting is just a lot of fun! I would recommend sitting on the patio outside. Those beautiful oak trees with the lights in them make for a wonderful atmosphere. I found the prices to be reasonable for the amount of food you get. $20 a person was really not bad, considering we were unbuttoning our pants by the end of the meal. I would most definitely come here again! I had so much fun just enjoying the atmosphere and taking in everything around me. One of my most memorable things from my trip to Savannah and Tybee Island!

    (5)

  • Merissa C.

    The experience is worth trying! The crab shack has a awesome atmosphere. It is located on the water. The food overall was decent. We ordered the shacks stew, 2 pounds snow crab, 1/2 pound shrimp, and a slice of key lime pie. I recommend the stew. It had large chunks of blue crab and had great flavor. The crab and shrimp were good. I would recommend the key lime pie too. They have a area where you can feed and view the gators! The crab shack is worth trying!!

    (4)

  • Paula C.

    Just are there for the first time and had the Low Country Boil. It was absolutely delicious. The only down side was that they do not serve salad or hush puppies. But I will definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Evan L.

    The Crab Shack is definitely a must see when you are in Tybee. It's a nice change up from the ole bar food found at most places in the area. It's definitely an interesting spot to check out.

    (4)

  • April S.

    Remember the movie "Hook"? Now you can eat in a tasty place that looks like the Lost Boys made it themselves. Be on the look out for their pet cats that are super friendly. And after your delicious meal, you can feed the gators!!!

    (4)

  • Traci C.

    We loved it! A little messy but we all were stuffed. Beautiful scenery. Waitress was amazing. My 7 year old was tearing up some crab legs!

    (5)

  • Ed S.

    Amazing place to eat! The ambiance is cool. The crab is good. The shrimp did not give much to write home about. That was a waste. The oysters on the half shell were okay . I wish they had more on the kids menu for my picky eaters .

    (3)

  • Katrina F.

    Let me first start by saying the food is delicious. Fresh, tasty and well seasoned. One of the best seafood restaurants I have visited. The service is atrocious. Our server Julie was rude and short. She was overwhelmed by the amount of customers seated in her section and because we had asked to move into her section (because where we were seated was windy and chilly) she immediately made us her least favorite table. We waited over 30 minutes for our food to arrive (we ordered the deviled crab and clam chowder lunch special, pulled chicken sandwich lunch special, and a cup of shack stew). What a disaster. Customers who were seated after us had gotten their food before us and our server, Julie, was not the least bit sorry. We will dine again for the food strictly but don't plan on getting great service. Diner beware.

    (2)

  • Patrick B.

    If you are visiting the Savannah area, a pilgrimage to the Crab Shack is a must. There is a pool in the front of the property with small alligators that you can feed. Everyone enjoys watching the Gators eat. The ambiance is further attitude by the numerous cats that live on the property. These aren't just any cats, these are bonafide seafood snobs! They will reject shrimp unless you have carefully removed it from the shell for them! The bushel basket chandelier light fixtures over the tables are a tacky, yet oddly appropriate touch! I know that there are other great restaurants on Tybee Island, but I feel like I would be cheating on the Crab Shack if I were to go to any of them!

    (5)

  • Charles K.

    First time down here in Tybee Island so we came to crab shack. We got the shack specialty for 4, the server warned us that it was a lot of food and it most definitely was. I don't know if I would go there again but it wasn't bad. The whole platter was a bit salty it came with sausage, potatoes, snow crab legs, stone crab, crawfish, shrimp, and corn. They must use the same seasoning on all of it cause it was all kinda salty you definitely don't need the butter haha but it wasn't bad. If you've never been there before you should go cause it's definitely worth going to. The service was pretty good and the atmosphere was pretty cool. If the weather is ok you should sit outside. And there is a few cats roaming around and it's pretty cool. Definitely a place you should go to if you're in Tybee for the first time

    (4)

  • Jan B.

    It feels like a vacation going there. The gator pool is fun. The view from the deck is just awesome. Get some sweet tea and a seafood platter!

    (5)

  • Angela S.

    The food was good if you were blindfolded!! BUT the cleanliness was much to be desired. Starting with the ferrel cats and cat poop on the deck thAt people were stepping in and tracking all over. We told the runner of the food ..... She ignored it! Finally saw another waitress ( NOT OURS, she disappeared after our order was placed) and told her. She informed the hostess that came over and cleaned up the piles of poop. The bathrooms were just as gross.... Equivalent to a port-a-pot. What is scary is if you see all this..... What does the kitchen look like????

    (1)

  • Renee C.

    I didn't want to like The Crab Shack as much as I do because it is touristy and big, but the in-season boiled platter is awesome for families, the atmosphere is essential Tybee, and there is a lot to see and do. The tables with built-in trash cans are a stroke of genius. Oh, and the cocktail sauce is perfection; the only reason I didn't take some home is because of the high fructose corn syrup it. Disappointing.

    (5)

  • Travis M.

    Our family stopped here and the place was absolutely slammed but we were seated quickly (after feeding the alligators). The wait staff were very friendly, the drinks were quick, and the food was on point. The quality, scale, and efficiency of this place is truly amazing. Will definitely come back.

    (5)

  • Peggy C.

    Called it what you want but I like this spot. So even if it is a "tourist trap," I am more than happy to be trapped here. The location is obscure, off the main highway behind residences. Just follow the sign or your gps, it is right before you get into Tybee Island. Parking can be a little challenging if during peak hours, sometimes you just have to make your own spot. One thing I have to say is the hostesses never seem too happy but hey, as long as they get me to a table in a timely manner, they are alright by me. We were lucky the other weekend we got ourselves a table for 6 outside by the marsh without much wait. Even luckier our waitress was capable and nice. I know for some people their service can be an issue. This was my 2nd visit, and so far so good. She was nice enough to bring our check to us early per my request since my friend and I had to make to our real dinner that night. This place has an awesome lunch menu, served everyday until 3pm. It is $7.99 from my recollection, with options like shrimps and crab stew, or shrimp salad sandwich and stew. Their crab stew is to die for. The lunch deal is a bargain in my opinion. But since we missed the cut off time, we had to order off the rest of the menu. This was my pre-dinner meal, so I went light and had a pound of shrimps and a bowl of stew to share with my friend. Two others ordered the mad daddy platter which looked impressive. I had a few crawfish, it was fresh but a bit too salty. Another one had crab legs and one ordered steamed oysters. It was a seafood paradise. I highly suggest any seafood lovers to give this place a try and judge for yourself. This is a family friendly place, with plenty to entertain the kiddos, including the gator pool where you can use a rod to feed them. I can't wait to come back, the shrimp salad looked great!

    (4)

  • Caty N.

    The atmosphere was great! I wasn't fond of being cramped in a small table though. My friends and I ordered something small to just try it out & it wasn't as great as we thought. The crawfish was too salty, as well as the clams. The half rack of ribs was also alright of a taste, not much flavor in it. Do not get the deviled crab sandwich. I thought it was interesting until I actually saw it. It looks like something you would get during high school lunch, also being served on a plastic tray. It literally looked like mystery meat and not crab. I couldn't even figure out the taste. I only ate it, because I was super hungry.

    (3)

  • Carlie C.

    Environment is super cool and one of a kind however I was disappointed in the slow service and not impressed with the food. The serving size was not enough in my opinion for the cost. I was happier with my pot of crab and shrimp at Joe's Crab Shack chain restaurant then here. It's pretty spendy and had the environment not been so unique this would have been a loss all around.

    (3)

  • Michael O.

    Customer service is EXCELLENT here! It's a cool atmosphere, we ate outside close to the water and the food came fast! We had 2 orders of the Low Country Broils for $16.99 a piece and she had a side order of Cole Slaw which made our total like $39 total + the 25% tip...Been eating here off & on since 2003...

    (5)

  • Emily W.

    I loved this restaurant! It was kitschy and a typical tourist trap - one of the reasons it was so much fun! Why I liked it: 1. Right on the water 2. Alligators 3. Lots of cats 4. SEAFOOD 5. Kielbasa 6. Huge portions 7. Cheap!!! I got the low country boil and shared it with my mom. It was really good. It was a laid back atmosphere, friendly service and fun. Next time I am in Savannah I will make sure to come back here.

    (5)

  • Michael B.

    The famous Crab Shack! Don't really understand why it is so famous as there are much better dining choices in and around the area. But none the less the Crab Shack is ok, just a little over-hyped. We went to the Crab Shack for dinner last Saturday while staying in Tybee since that is the thing you do for dinner when you go to Tybee; at least that is what I was taught as a little kid when my parents would take me there for vacation. We waited about 20 minutes in line to see the hostess at the Crab Shack, after seeing the hostess we waited about 5 more minutes before we were seated. After being seated it was about another 5 minutes before our waiter came over to take our drink orders, then another 5 minutes before getting our drinks. I expected to be waiting this long since island people are so laid back. I ordered a 1/2 dozen raw oysters for an appetizer and the 1/2 and 1/2 (crab legs / boiled shrimp) for dinner. The waiter must have forgot to put in my appetizer as I never got my oysters. About 40 or so minutes passed by before dinner arrived. My crab legs were good and so was the shrimp, nothing great, but still good. My companions ordered crab legs and the low country boil. Both said their meal was good too, but nothing to write home about. The best part about the Crab Shack is not the food, it is the atmosphere. Sitting outside overlooking the river and watching the cats run around the place was nice, but also seeing the live baby gators and birds are cool too. Would I go back? Sure!

    (3)

  • J W.

    Excellent service and food! The best part is getting to feed the gators and see all the nice sweet cats!

    (5)

  • Megan R.

    Some of the best seafood in Savannah! The Low Country Boil is the best I've had at any restaurant. The barbecue is also tasty. I love the laid back, easy-going environment. Great place to go anytime of year!

    (5)

  • Nabil A.

    This place gets two stars because of the gimmicky alligator and "beachy" feel to it. If you have kids it's also a great off the beAten path stop. HOWEVER the food absolutely sucks. I would not go here of you want to have your hunger satiated. Other than being way overpriced the food served is flavorless and doesn't have the spices, preparation, or presentation of true southern seaside grub. I had the low country boil which was terrible. The shrimp and sausage were tasteless and over seasoned with lowrys salt. Stay away of you're looking for good eats.

    (2)

  • David S.

    We had "Low Country Boil". Lots of good food at a fair price. Unique down home rednecky atmosphere e.g. Hole in table with big garbage can below. Just thrown in EVERYTHING. No recycling in this part of town! A little unsettling but then again the South is a Different Country.

    (4)

  • Amy R.

    Go for the atmosphere and to say that you have been here. Don't expect to be impressed by the food.

    (2)

  • Elaine D.

    Was nearly scared off by some recent reviews, but I'm glad I wasn't! Had dinner at the Crab Shack last night with my family (husband and 3 boys 15, 12, and 10) and we were delighted. The atmosphere is fun and festive (alligators to feed, exotic birds) and the food is delicious and plentiful. Especially if you're visiting from the North, kids will find the food fun and interesting. Restrooms were clean "enough" and service was friendly, but not fast. My 2 big kids shared a low country boil and were full. Fed the family of five for 100 bucks, including tip and um, four beers. Enjoy!

    (4)

  • Sandy K.

    We checked out of our hotel and had time to get one last good meal before heading back to California. The crab shack is the opposite direction of the airport and is off the beaten path in Tybee Island! I saw this on Yelp and figured it was a tourist trap with mediocre food. I couldn't have been more wrong! Don't let the alligator pits and cats running everywhere fool you, come here for the seafood. I ordered the Captains Crabs sampler seafood platter for one - Stone crab, blue crab, snow crab, peel and eat shrimp, crawfish, mussels, potatoes and corn came out piled on a large platter tray. All the seafood was so fresh and sweet tasting delish, even the white corn was tasty. Our server Morgan was such a sweet southern gal. I've heard about the southern hospitality and I experienced it everywhere in Savannah GA. I will definetly come back here when I return to Savannah.

    (5)

  • Kristin C.

    Great experience again! Our waitress Espe was sweet as she could be, the food was delish and the key lime pie perfect. The crabbers cocktail was fantastic but the tuber tea not so much. All in all a fantastic meal!

    (4)

  • Melissa B.

    I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet!! Super spot for some seafood!! The line is usually always long but if you just have one or two folks go to the tiki bar and eat at the bar! The sweet blond bartender we had at the tiki bar Sunday was just a DOLL and working her fanny off. Warning: after experiencing this twice myself - do NOT for any reason go to the outside bar with the skinny older white bartender workin. He is RUDE and does not care to help you. He double charged me for an entree one time and acted like it was my fault. He also waits forever to wait on you - I warn all of my friends about him....dont even bother to sit here. But the regular service is super! The crab legs are delectable, clam chowder has corn fyi, and the shrimp salad sandwich is AWESOME!! Prices are just fine. They invite you to bring your doggy too! But dont let the alligators eat them! Love you Crab Shack! :-D

    (4)

  • Yohan N.

    Just like the Rating caption. "Yay! I'm a fan". Was going to give it 5 stars "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" but my second time around was a slight disappointment. Got the platter for 4 both times and consistency was what kept me from giving it a 5. The amount of seasoning was way less the 2nd time around so the potato, sausage, shrimp, corn, etc.. was all somewhat bland. Wasn't the blast the flavor I was expecting when I took my first bite. But enough about that, this place is a GO GO GO if you are near Savannah. From gators on the outside to outdoor seating with cool mist, this place has the ambiance, the food, and great service. When comparing my favorite seafood places with quality and cost, this place is maybe #1 or #2 in my books.

    (4)

  • Jessie M.

    This was a great choice for lunch on Tybee, in my opinion. It was breezy and shady on the outdoor patio right on the river, we ordered the shellfish platter for one and the crab stew, and we were super satisfied. The platter came with more than enough food: sausage, potatoes, corn, crawfish, mussels, snow crab, stone crab claws, and peel and eat shrimp. The stew was pretty thick but it hit the spot. I mean, this isn't like the best seafood you'll ever have, but it's worth a visit!

    (4)

  • Travis W.

    Love the atmosphere here and I also loved the fact that our group we went with didn't mind sitting at the bar, otherwise we were looking at a pretty long wait time. Not to worry, there is plenty of alligator watching to do to occupy your time if you do in fact have to wait. Crab shack is about as appropriate a name for this place as you would imagine. Shack/tiki bar style decor with genuine low country seafood dishes for you to munch on. I had the shrimp salad sandwich and a bowl of the 'shack stew' and it was great! The shrimp salad was actually full (all be it small) shrimp! Delicious. Let's talk about the service. I seriously haven't seen a harder working bartender. I made the comment to my girlfriend that I bet my paycheck she could work the bar blind folded. She was like a blur and kept up beautifully. The kitchen took a little while but that's ok and understandable. I can't wait to go back on a day that's not so busy and camp out here. Perfect spot for a fall day with cold beers and crab legs.

    (4)

  • Mike H.

    Worst ever food is bad Crab legs ok sandwich suck. I have been a chef for 20 years this is not worth you money.

    (1)

  • Tim H.

    The location of this restaurant is kind of off the beaten track and situated right next to the water. There are birds and small crocodiles that are on location and seem to draw the crowds. The wait for the table wasn't very long which was a pleasant surprise. Where we were seated was next to a small island bar that had a flat screen television and a small group of people washing down their meals with beers and assorted mixed drinks. There were 13 adults and 3 children so we were all looking for the most efficient and cost effective way to feed the group. We all decided to do the feast for 4 x's 2. Now I know what you are thinking, the amount we ordered would only feed 8. Well, truth be told, there was plenty of food to go around and there was even a lot left over to take home. The feast included: boiled potatoes, sausage, shrimp, craw fish, snow crab leg clusters and dungenous crab leg clusters. We also got some seafood stew to start with. The outside seating was ok only after the waiter turned on the fire lamp that helped keep the mosquitoes away. Overall the experience was good. I liked the the restaurant and I liked the fact that I was at a touristy kind of establishment. If you like seafood and want to experience something different, check this place out. Hope you enjoy yourself. Thanks for reading my review. This review is based on my personal experience.

    (3)

  • David S.

    It is worth the effort to find this place to eat. Besides all the exterior points of interest and accents, you have a choice of eating outside or inside. The tables outside were filled so we elected to eat inside. Either location works. We ordered the lo-country boil. Glad we did. There is no fried seafood only steamed/boiled seafood. Every item was great, and there is a generous serving of each type. Seafood plate included shrimp, Dungeness crab, crawfish, snow crab, potatoes, mussels, sausage, corn, & butter. You won't go home hungry. Great food & unusual decor that you enjoy, especially the kids.

    (5)

  • Kirk C.

    Very unique place. The shack stew is awesome! We will be return. Very pleasant staff!

    (5)

  • Nisa A.

    fresh seafood, just steamed and served with some butter, corn and sausage. the service was slow though. It took forever for a waitress to get us utensils and the drinks. The Crab Shack special for two was enough for three people to share. Everything tasted fresh. We were kind of bothered by the fact that they don't recycle anything. Had to throw the beer bottles into the trash can. They also seem to serve everything in styrofoam, which we thought was kind of lame and irresponsible.

    (3)

  • Regina H.

    Girls weekend in tybee and trying local flavors. Good atmosphere and seated quickly on a Saturday night. Chilly outside and sparse use of butane heaters. Server was missing in action and not friendly. Stephen was more interested in family table of four kids, grandma and parents than the four ladies at our table. Didn't go to restroom, but friend advised of urinal and toilet combo. Food was good, just poor service.

    (2)

  • Krista H.

    The shrimp, crab legs, crawfish, and deviled vrab were delicious. Very laid back atmosphere. Perfect for vacationers

    (4)

  • He And She I.

    This may seem "touristy" to some, but we got our fill of crab/seafood boil. Just wish it had been a little warmer. I certainly would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a good regional meal. Just follow the signs.

    (5)

  • Rick R.

    Good service. Great atmosphere for casual family dining. I would recommend highly. BBQ for the non seafood members of you group.

    (4)

  • Brandon G.

    Ok, let me start off by saying that I am a very critical person and do not hand out praise or stars with reckless abandonment. Seriously, just ask my kids. SO I am on the fence about giving this place 4 or 5 stars. But I have decided that the food was just too good not to give 5 stars to. We went on a Saturday night (June 29th to be exact), I was really worried when we pulled into the parking lot was packed. People were parked every way you could try to park. My wife and I had a serious discussion about if we wanted to try to eat here or just go somewhere else we had seen that was less packed. I mean if the parking lot looked like this, how long was the wait? Well, like an act of god, a spot opened up and we decided to stay and eat. Parking was the ONLY down side of the evening. We walk up to get a table and were seated right away out by the marsh. We were greeted at our table with a little fiddler crab under our chairs. I guess that is one definition of FRESH seafood! First thing to say is this place is huge!! The screened areas are mammoth and there are two of them. But we got to sit right on the marsh under a fan like I requested. (I highly recommend a fan in June). But this had me scared to see all these people. I mean, how can good food come out of a place that is turning over so much business? I did not have high hopes or expectations at this point. Like I said, I am a very critical person. I know what I like and I usually have high expectations when I am paying good money for something. Well my wife and I decided to order the Seafood Platter for 2 and a bowl of clam chowder. While it was not "cheap" it was not out of the range for a beach detestation. The chowder came out in minutes, in a Styrofoam bowl with a plastic spoon. I thought to myself, "Great, this should be interesting!" Well, it was really good chowder. Big peaces of clams, not too salty but just enough. Very well done. We ordered drinks from the bar and they were very well done too. My expectation level quickly went up. At that moment, out came our food. It looked awesome. Mussles, Crawfish, Rock Crab, Snow Crab, Sausage, Potatoes, Corn. OH MY!! It was a nice big plate of food for the price. Everything was cooked to perfection minus the corn that was a bit over cooked but that could be overlooked when tasting everything else. I am picky, but I could not find much to complain about, even how busy they were!! At the end we got a piece of Key Lime Pie for my Birthday. It was awesome. Granted it is not homemade (it is Ken's Pies out of Smyrna, GA) but it was very good!! All in all I HIGHLY recommend this place!!!

    (5)

  • Jerry T.

    Crab Shack is a very touristy spot, but at the end of the day most places on this island are. I will say they have a really cool atmosphere. The Shack is set up as sort of a fish camp-compound with different things in different buildings: bar, main restaurant, gift store. They also have an "exotic bird room," which is full of some pretty mangy looking parrots. The food was so-so. All of their shrimp are pretty small and they are not deveined which is pretty gross. The low country boil was passable. I think the best offering on the menu was the seasonal sampler. You order it by the number of people who are eating, but the sampler for two could probably have fed 3 or 4 people. The drinks were watery, and there are no beers on tap which I thought was unusual. All-in-all, you could do much worse on Tybee island but I would have a very hard time giving this place more than 3 stars.

    (3)

  • Gail C.

    Rather than repeat everything Liz V has written, because I agree. I will just say this, my very fussy hubby who complains about everything and everyone said going here and eating here was the best part of his trip! If he LOVES something it has to be above excellant and it is! Read Liz V and see details!!!! (one thing she didn't mention, is the seasoning in the seafood boil. I am a bit fussy with this. The seasoning often times at restaurants can be over done and salty. HERE IT WAS SPOT ON! not too salty, just right. Made the boil perfect.) Will be visiting here each and everytime we go to Savannah! from Liz V. There is a reason why this place has a consistent 30 minute wait. Crocodiles out front, Spanish moss trees covered in lights and 3 delicious shacks ready to serve some of the best seafood you've ever had. I love that they serve food on a gigantic trash can lid! Each table has a hole in the center where you throw your garbage in, sticky hands, sticky fingers and melted butter ending up in places you didn't know existed. Just another night at the Crab Shack. My weakness is the shack read more » speciality. Crab, shrimp, crawfish, cut up steamed potatoes, corn, sausage and enough melted butter you can swim in! Top that off with the extra large hot pink flamingo drink that I consume at least 2 of, a view of the sunset just over the marsh and some cats wandering around doing tricks for food and you've just had a Tybee kind of night. If you want seafood and an experience, don't miss the Crab Shack, where the elite eat in their feet

    (5)

  • Dwight D.

    Discovered our first night. Staff friendly and accomidating. The food was delicious. My wife and I shared the sampler. Veey good experience.

    (5)

  • Steven M.

    The food here is great but I think the atmosphere is even better. The back deck is right on the water and has 2 large trees with some kind of bucket string lights. It is very relaxing. The food was a little salty but still very good. Drinks and service are great as well. I like that they have sinks available in the dining room as you get very messy. If you have kids there is a lot to keep them occupied with the alligators, birds and boats. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Dawn W.

    The food is great but the venue is raw and rustic. If you are staying on Tybee Island I would suggest eating the food at this restaurant in your island cottage. Get the food to-go. The drinks were stiff but had an odd mixes in them with an odd after taste. The food was fantastic so skip the bar and the restaurant and see if they can pack it up to-go.

    (3)

  • Herb F.

    Most hyped restaurant on Tybee Island. Listed in island brochures as the "best restaurant" when in my experience it may be the worst. Haven't yet eaten in any other island places. Start with the 15 minute wait at 2pm while half the tables were empty. Excuse? Not enough wait staff. Probable reason? To get you into their overpriced gift shop. We ordered mussels in white wine sauce and 1/2 rack of BBQ ribs. The mussels were fishy tasting and cold. The ribs definitely not "fall off the bone". "Tough to the tooth" would better explain them. The cole slaw tasted like any other cole slaw that comes from a 5 gallon tub. All served on a sticky table. The hostess and waitress were nice. So were the "jungle" birds in the gift shop. If you want to see about 30 live baby alligators and a few stuffed large ones, This is the place for you. Food? Try somewhere else.

    (1)

  • Eileen D.

    I really love this place. It is a lot of fun and the food is good. I don't care for the cats running around or I would give it a 5 star.

    (4)

  • t l.

    Yes it's an eclectic shack that looks like it was built by a bunch of drunken people, built around existing trees. FOOD WAS OK. Crayfish boil-ok to good. Clam chowder was brownish grey which was ok. Plate of snow crabs was sweet n ok. If u have kids make sure to tell the waitress /cook not to dump half a bottle of the bay seasoning on the crab cuz it was too spicy. KID FRIENDLY -ALLIGATOR N BIRD SHACK Kids loved all the touristy things here. They loved the alligators n especially the bird shack with all the cockatiels, parrots, macaws. A couple of birds even said hi to the kids. They loved all the statutes of alligators crabs fish - great photo opp. They loved all the wandering cats. PARENT REVIEW - ugh bring lots of hand sanitizer, wipes n toiletseat covers. Sticky tables, garbage can in the middle of the table with a hole to slide ur garbage. Seems unsanitary. Yes u r paying n tipping for the privilege of bussing ur own table. Bathrooms r utterly disgusting double yuck. I was thinking how food gets dropped inbtwn the floorboards n how a lot of mice would love this place. Then it occurred to me why there were so many roaming cats around. I wouldn't let the kids touch the cats. Overall, the food was decent n the other kid friendly activities was fun. Price was reasonable. Fun place to go when on Tybee island I guess.

    (3)

  • Nathan W.

    Great food!! Great atmosphere, and incredible deviled crabs! Get there early before the no-seems (bugs) get you. Or sit inside.

    (5)

  • Dennis K.

    On one hand, it's kind of a giant, ugly tourist trap of a seafood place. on the other hand, if you are looking for fairly priced, authentic low country broil...they have that. So, yeah, it's kind of noisy. The ambiance leaves a lot to be desired. The mixed drinks are nothing to write home about. But if you are solely seeking a place to get a bunch of seafood boiled in a net and then spread out between you and your friends, then you can do that here.

    (3)

  • David L R.

    More than horrible experience: 1. Hostess came to us immediately, but frowned and says something under her breath ( in front of us) when we were asked quite impolitely, "Inside or outside"? when I said outside, but in the shade please. It was 101 heat index today at lunch! 2. Waitress came right over and very friendly 3. Drinks came out, not enough ice in my wife's drink, my beer Luke warm. 4. Waited one hour and ten minutes for our food to arrive. When said waitress finally came back to the table, we were standing up standing away from our table since it was now 1:20 PM in the hot afternoon in the sun after placing our order at 12: 05PM. Waitress states she apologizes, and my beer will be free, food will be out in five minutes. Waitress: (Our computer system lost your ticket). 5. Wrong food delivered, so obviously someone else is waiting too!!! 6. Told by said waitress she would get kitchen to immediately get our food out in five minutes. Told her we had to have food now, or leaving. 7. Food arrives. Horrible discussing mess. Wife ordered the devil crab dinner which comes with cole slaw and OVER stewed potatoes. The devil crab was not crispy, soft and nasty. Oh, and Luke warm. The cole slaw was HOT!!!! I ordered a pulled pork dinner which came with fresh corn and cole slaw. The pork was nuked in a microwave and dry as a bone. The corn was so overdone like it had been boiled for two hours, and the coleslaw was hot!!!!!!!. We left. Update 9/3/2013 The general manager of the restaurant called me yesterday and then I returned his call last evening. He had already seen the review on yelp and also the owners had as well. He had also heard about the story from other waitresses and other folks that work there. He was extremely nice and very accommodating and seemed to actually give a damn about his business. He was extremely apologetic and seemed very genuine. We spoke for almost a half an hour and we're on the same page in regards to getting his restaurant fixed, he completely agreed.

    (1)

  • Sungjae J.

    been here many yrs ago with old friends. found my way back to tybee is;and with my wife and we decided to go eat at the crab shack. I love the decor, love the alligators, love the laid back servers, love the outside sitting under canopy of the trees BUT did not love how the place smelled outside. I think it was the smell of the water but it smelled almost of sewage. Food was great!!! didn't care for the cat roaming around and just couldn't get past the smell outside. Maybe next time I go, I'll ask to be seated inside. awesome place, awesome food, ...just that smell..

    (3)

  • April B.

    I enjoyed the food, it was a bit overpriced though. 12 bucks for a half dozen oysters is kinda stupid when you can get them much cheaper elsewhere. The best part about this place is the birds, cats and the gators.

    (3)

  • Heather S.

    This was the 2nd time I've been here, the first for dinner. It was my friend's birthday and this was her pick. I ordered the seafood platter which had some crab, shrimp, crawfish, and mussels. Cons- All the food tasted basically the same. There was no flavor. You people ever hear of crab boil? It's like they just threw it in some plain old water. Wait was long. Alligators were bored, over fed and uninterested in anything. Pros- Our waitress was good. I expect more from a seafood place.

    (2)

  • Jay G.

    I don't know why I read a few reviews about the food being bland and un-seasoned. I sat at the bar, bartender was nice and friendly. Started with a dozen steamed oysters, they were excellent. Bartender suggested getting the sampler platter for one(I was alone here on business trip) she said normally two people split the single platter. Platter came with snow crab legs, rock crab legs, mussels(10), crawfish(10-12), shrimp(about 20), sausage, potatoes and corn. Well it was hot(temp), seasoned perfect and delicious. I ate it all, this blew the bartenders mind, she only seen one other guy eat it all and he was over 300lbs she said. Well she was trying to be funny and asked if I saved room for key lime pie, I told her sure sounds good. The key lime pie was one of the best I have had. I would warn you this is not a fancy seafood eatery the whole place is practically outdoors what area is covered is in a screened in area. The decor is jimmy buffet on crack(I love jimmy buffet) tiki theme, bait shack, "gator land", it's got the whole vibe I loved it. But I realize this type of place isn't for everyone but if you want some good seafood and like this type of atmosphere then go here it's great.

    (5)

  • Kristie A.

    "Where the elite eat in their bare feet". That pretty much sums up the Crab Shack. If you want to eat on their patio be prepared to be eaten alive by mosquitoes, and don't be surprised if a kitten or two come up to your table begging for food. It's definitely an experience eating here. We were seated at a long picnic table with a hole in the middle of the table where we were able to discard all of our trash. I split the Alaskan king crab legs with my friend, and we loved them. They were perfect, which they better had been considering the platter cost $35. Another group at the table split the Capt'n Crab's sampler. It consisted of crab legs, mussels, oysters, crawfish, and other things that escape my mind. It was basically a huge pile of shellfish w/ potatoes, corn and sausage. The Crab Shack has a varierty of frou-frou drinks, and you can pay a little extra to get that drink served in a coconut shell that you can take home as a souvenir. I agree with the other reviews that if you know what you're getting yourself into visiting the Crab Shack then you will not be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Bob K.

    Excellent! A wee bit warm due to the screened room concept but that's forgotten when you taste the food. The boiled shrimp is some of the best I have ever had. And the beer was cold. Good entertainment for the little ones pre or post meal as they can view the alligators, pet the cats or listen to the birds. Oh yeah, the beer was cold. Wife had the crab legs and could not rave about them more. And the beer was cold. Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Gerry D.

    My cousin who is a local in Savannah, GA brought us here for dinner. Our timing was perfect as there was no waiting time. We ordered two of the big seafood platter and they were humongous. The Alaskan crab legs had lots of meat. The clams and shrimp were fresh. Delicious seafood! They also had live alligators on display that the kids enjoyed watching. The only problem we had was with the gnats. We sat outside and there were plenty of gnats towards the end of our meal. Next time we go there (and we will definitely come back!) we will sit inside. This place is highly recommended if you want fresh and delicious seafood.

    (4)

  • Tunicia W.

    So apparently this place is a go to when you visit Savannah or any coastal town near it. Myself and my coworkers made the trek to Tybee Island to try out this gem we had heard so much about. This place is definitely off the cut, a little before you get to the beach area. You pull up and it's almost like going to some eclectic cousin's house. It is situated in an area that shares its space with rental homes. There are string lights in the trees in the path toward the restaurant. The hostess stand is outside. Actually, a great deal of the restaurant is outside. If I had to make comparisons, eating here is like going to a crawfish or crab boil. All paper everything (plates, paper cups, plasticware, paper towels. The latter are stored conveniently at your table). There is a hole in the middle of the table where a trash can is where you can just dump everything when you are finished eating. I ordered the deviled crab platter, which was really good. Oh, keep in mind here NOTHING is fried. Everything is either boiled or baked. One of my coworkers ordered the sampler platter for one, which could have easily fed 2 people, and that was after she rationed off food from her plate. Everyone at the table enjoyed their food and the atmosphere was cool. There are random cats roaming around the property but there are signs there letting you know this, so I guess they aren't too random. They also have an area with alligators in it and you can feed them with food that you can purchase from their gift shop. All in all a good experience. Oh, considering this place is in marsh area, I only got two mosquito bites. That's waaaaay less than I thought I would get. So bring insect repellant, but you don't need to overdo it.

    (4)

  • Stacy H.

    Love this place! Great food and fun atmosphere. Lots of seating and haven't waited more than 30 minutes in the summer. Highly recommend the half and half. Yum!

    (5)

  • Jaimi A.

    This place was fantastic. Laid back, great food, and lots of space. A definite visit when in Savannah/Tybee Island.

    (5)

  • Lexy S.

    Um.... Not sure why this is top rated? Crawfish is bland. In fact the entire steamed shellfish platter was bland and not to mention the butter pile that was underneath it all. I would absolutely not recommend this to any one!! The bathroom was disgusting. Who cleans it? There was a woman bathing her child In the sink?!? Absolutely disgusting. I think its funny that another Yelper pointed out that you get the luxury of busing your own table. I didn't even want to look at what some other patron dined on before I sat down. Who wants to look at garbage at their table? I don't even get it. I have had crawfish in good old southern towns and this does not compare. I think the reviews come from those not familiar with this style of cuisine. Stay away!!

    (1)

  • Steven C.

    I love this restaurant! Everytime I'm in Savannah I go here! I get the huge platter with every item of seafood you could imagine! They have so many menu items! I love it so much! Its a bit pricey but so worth it! If you're in Savannah or Tybee Island go here!!!

    (5)

  • Alex C.

    This is the real Joe's crab shack. Its busy as hell but they get you seated quick. Nothing here is fried and they don't have fish. So be prepared for shellfish. Or the random BBQ offerings. The Cap'n's specials, that offer a medley of everything they have is amazing. Most people can order one portion less than the party count, we ordered the 2 person and it was easily enough for three. Keep in mind though, like all lo country boils, there is a chance that some of your food has been overcooked. But in general the quality was good. Make sure to check out the baby gators while you wait to be seated. (Apparently my first line was mistaken to mean that they are part of the Joe's Crab Shack chain. Obviously this is not the case, and should not be taken that way.)

    (4)

  • Roger D.

    Five stars don't come easy for me. I have to love a place and go there repeatedly to sample most of the menu and make sure my experience wasn't a fluke. Well, I've been to Savannah several times these last few years and each time I make the trek out to Tybee and the Crab Shack - I love it. It's difficult to say something different that hasn't already been said in over 200 reviews, so I'll merely list my favorite things: 1.) Never been disappointed with the excellent food. Go for the sampler. It's Low Country Boil at its best, especially the crawfish. 2.) Eating outside is wonderful. Love the lamps and the fact that you are eating under the trees. Love how old cardboard six pack carriers are used to hold condiments. 3.) Ease of disposal. Sounds funny, but being able to throw your shells, plates, cups, etc. into the hole in the middle of your table is great. 4.) Service is very quick. You order, you eat. Very little time in between. 5.) Casual isn't the word. Jimmy Buffet casual might be better suited. Sneakers are wing tips in this establishment. 6.) Family friendly activities while you are waiting to be seated. The kids never asked, "when are we eating?" They just kept feeding the alligators. The only drawback to this place? It's 800 miles away! Thank God my daughter still has two more years of college in Savannah.

    (5)

  • Mike M.

    Very popular place off the beaten path on Tybee Island. I had the blue crab and BBQ, decent and average. It has a very unique outdoor setting and great for kids.

    (3)

  • Jerald G.

    Too many people, no beers on draft. Seafood was average at best, will not go back due to this. Outside setting was nice - food maybe 'okay' Great alligator pit up front that kids enjoyed.

    (2)

  • Danny N.

    The seafood version of the Shed!! Awesome all around. Ordered all the shellfish and left stuffed. Dog friendly. Loved the place and the staff

    (5)

  • M. H.

    Nice lunch, great HOT crab stew, very good. Crab salad sandwich also very good. Don't expect white tablecloths, but the food is fresh and hot.

    (4)

  • Ida C.

    In what would emerge as a pattern during our weekend jaunt to Savannah, our sunny and marvelous rental car agent generously imparted some helpful pearls of wisdom. "With the pretty day, ya'll should be sure to go check out Tybee Island! And go to the crab shack! It's right on the water with great food." She was absolutely right! We drove over several lovely bridges and enjoyed the picturesque local scenery before following the crab shack signs to our lunch destination. We spent a few minutes taking funny pictures on the whimsical property and admiring the ~70 alligators sunning and swimming in the lagoon before grabbing a table (indoors because the sunny January day was still a bit nippy to be sitting outdoors). We were impressed and tickled by the HUGE seafood platters and excited to see the abundance of snow crab legs and crawfish (not to mention the holes in the middle of the wooden tables that you can toss your scraps into). Ultimately, we ordered a cup of the shack crab stew, 2 lbs of snow crab legs, the low country boil, a key lime margarita and a pecan pie: 1. Shack Crab Stew ($3.99) - Easily the best crab stew I have ever had and probably the best seafood soup I have ever had! If you have a chance to go to the Crab Shack, for the love of good food, ORDER THIS!!! This was so good that we considered getting more. It was luxuriously full of crab, creamy and deliciously peppery. There was so much crab in the stew that it was thick and lumpy like a real Southern sausage gravy. Ultimately, we did not spring for seconds and chose instead to fruitlessly try to recapture the bliss of this soup at higher priced establishments (The Olde Pink House and 700 Drayton) and in fancier bowls (Shack Crab Stew comes in a little styrofoam bowl) with no success 2. Snow Crab Legs (2 lbs for $29.99) - Delicious and fresh with meaty clusters on an enormous platter. What more do you want from your snow crab? More butter, you say? When we asked for more butter, we got an entire bowl, which filled out little fatty hearts with glee 3. Low Country Boil ($15.99) - Shrimp, Corn, Potatoes & Sausage with some boil-induced zing. It was tasty, but paled in comparison to the stew and snow crabs. El Queso Grande found the shrimps, while plentiful, to be...well...shrimpy (meaning on the small side). The sausage was really good with some good snap to the casing and the taters tasted real good dipped in our bowl o' butter 4. Key Lime Margarita ($6.50) - Not too sweet and not too strong, it was good, but not entrancing enough to order seconds with a rental car to navigate 5. Pecan Pie (~$3.99) - The pecan pie came out nice and warm, but the layer of pecans was very thin and only on the top 10% of the pie, which was saddening and rather miserly We lit out shortly after, but not before checking out the bathrooms, which had some very entertaining scribbles on the walls ranging from the usual "Donnie + Kasey 4eva" to "For a good time, call..." to El Queso Grande's favorite, "I feel like I've been hit by a marshmallow train :) I love E!!!" PARTING THOUGHT: I'm still fantasizing about that stew!

    (4)

  • Yiqing W.

    Best place for seafood! I travelled to Savannah and to tybee island and had chance to eat in this place. We sat outside, near the sea. The enviornment made people feel relaxed and comfortable. We ordered a seafood plate for 3 people. It got different types of seafood, crabs, shrimps, little lobsters etc. Taste Great! Impressed me!

    (4)

  • Lisa M.

    VERY toursity. They have a bunch of unhappy-looking alligators you can feed, and the decor is kind of cool. The menu is very limited-if someone in your party doesn't care for seafood, they may find a hard time eating here. They do have pulled pork and chicken sandwich, and ribs-maybe 4 or so non-seafood items to choose. My friends had the pulled chicken sandwich, they said it was dry but the sauce was good, so they just smothered it with sauce. One ordered the corn on the cob, and it came out overboiled and soggy. I had the crab stew, which was really good but over priced-$4 for a TINY little bowl. I also ordered the deviled crab sandwich. This was also good. The crab meat is really good here, but I don't know if I can justify the price. It was $8 for my sandwich and didn't even come with a side. It was just a grilled bun and crab patty. The service was mediocre. Our waiter was polite and knowledgeable, but it took forever to get refills on our waters and the restaurant wasn't busy at ALL. It's also too bad that everything-EVERYTHING is served on styrofoam, and they have a big hole in the middle of the table you just dump your plates/bowls in to. What a waste. While we were there, my friend noticed a gnat in her water. She ordered another one, but unfortunately for my other friend, she didn't see the bugs until she had already drank ALL her water. Then, on top of the ice cubes she saw a large wing and 3-4 gnats. We had already left by this time, but I thought she was going to throw up. The waiter had taken our waters from the table (which they're not supposed to do according to the health code), and went outside to refill them (we were seated indoors-right in front of the bar) which was confusing because you could just get water from the bar but he made a long trip outside to go get water. I'm not sure where they get the drinking water from, but it's full of bugs!

    (2)

  • Lauren And Mark D.

    Sooo cool. Being from New England we were easily amused by feeding alligators pedigree alligator food on a stick, of course. The tables are designed with a hole in the middle with a trash can below to throw the shells. There are sinks in the middle of dining room (deck) with a scrub to get rid of the seafood smell. Very entertaining, not to mention that the food is actually very good too. The deviled crabs were delicious!!

    (5)

  • Aimee P.

    Yes it's a tacky tourist site but I just love the crab shack...I've been going there for many years (maybe 18) and have seen it grow from the one room with just a few outside tables to what it is today. But this time I was very disappointed with my meal. Ordered 1/2 lb snow crabs and 1/2 lb shrimp. The shrimp were not very good. The big black veins were very unappetizing...maybe I've just been spoiled by the de-veined shrimp we use at home to make our low country boil. Still this is a must stop dinner spot for me so I know I'll be back there the next time I'm in Savannah.

    (3)

  • Moonflower S.

    have been to the crabshack many times and usually even when I only ordered enough for myself regarding the sampler it's more than enough that I take some home. The last time I went which was two weeks ago the sampler platter was noticeably lacking in it's usual amount of food. I was very disappointed in the amount of seafood we got because I usually have enough to take home and make soup out of. I couldn't believe me and my girlfriend finished the platter for two because usually even when me and my husband order the platter for two there's more than enough to take home I am not sure what is going on the crabshack but something has to give because they are not living up to the standards that I originally held up for them. it seems like Joe's crabshack is having an influence on the amount of seafood in the platters which is a shame because the crabshack has been known between my friends and family for great seafood and abundance - apparently not anymore

    (3)

  • Girl B.

    Oh jeez people, this place was awful. I can forgive the stickiness of the dirty tables and condiment bottles I can forgive the dining table with a gaping hole in the middle so you can conveniently bus your own table by tossing out your food into the garbage can underneath I can forgive the mangy, dirty cats that weave in an out of your legs as you eat What I can't forgive, however, is bland bland BLAND, overpriced over-boiled food. Shit is just nasty! Yeah, the alligators are fun and trying to feed bored, over-fed gators who are so over you merits a giggle or two but really, the food here is awful. And I don't understand the point of tipping servers when you bus and wipe down your own table

    (1)

  • Landen Y.

    If you have money to spend and are in need of raw oysters, crab legs and/or boiled shrimp, go no further than The Crab Shack. This is the perfect place to fill your belly and unwind after a hard day of drinking and swimming in the sun at the beach. The service is friendly, only complaint is parking tends to be a free for all during peak hours.

    (4)

  • Mary J.

    Oh, dear lord. Have these people never tasted seafood before in their lives?! I'm incredibly confused as to how is this restaurant so highly rated. I knew it was divey, I knew it was a tourist trap, but part of me really wanted to try it and hope they were serving quality bounty from the sea. I was so incredibly disappointed. Maybe it's because I grew up on the water and know what good seafood is like, but I couldn't even stomach my meal at the Crab Shack. The crab bisque was grey and tasted like it'd been reheated and frozen a dozen times. The shrimp were definitely frozen (and this is peak time for local shrimp!) and the crawfish? I couldn't even eat more than one--definitely close to rotting. Not only was the food horrible, but the table was filthy, sticky and the entire restaurant followed suit. Go see the gators, but don't you dare sit down and eat anything.

    (1)

  • Grace Y.

    1) Order the seafood platter. It is the best deal. 2)The food was fantastic! THIS WOULD BE A FIVE STAR REVIEW EXCEPT... 3) Our waitress was horrible, and the service was offensive. (Read: racist? I'm still trying to process and rationalize her lack of action.) Last night, craving delicious fresh seafood, boyfriend and I decided to go eat at Crab Shack. It looked poppin on the way to our hotel. When we got there, we were immediately seated. It took the waitress over 20 minutes to notice my boyfriend and I, who were the only Asian (American) patrons. She went from table to table, joking around and telling stories. When she came to us, she was extremely distant and cold, until I started ordering. I could see the lights clicking that we were fluent, ready to spend money, and knew what we wanted. We ordered, and the food came quickly. Lo Country Boil: It comes on a regular styrofoam plate. It was fresh and delicious, with shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn. If you want this, get the seafood special!!!! It was way more. Half and Half: Again, the food was delicious. There is not that much food. Dozen Raw Oysters on the Shell: OH MY GOSH! I HAD THE MOST PERFECT OYSTER OF MY LIFE! It was juicy, a hint of ocean, smooth... ACH! It was amazing. We were still hungry, so we order the SEAFOOD SPECIAL. When it came, we knew we should have just ordered two of these from the beginning. There was crawfish, rock crab, snow crab, sausage, potatoes, corn, shrimp, and mussels. There was A LOT of it. Now, to the service. I ordered a ginger ale and water. The water came with a large fly in it. I flagged the waitress and asked for another water and another menu (to order the incredible seafood special). I had to flag down the waitress 3 out of the 4 times she came to us, while she was busy talking to the other customers. At one point, I raised my arm to get her attention. She made eye contact with me, said "I'll be right there" and proceeded to physically turn her back to our table. She talked with the other customer for about five minutes (at this point I was timing) before bringing us refills of ginger ale and diet coke. No water. Finally, at the end of the night, we were waiting almost twenty minutes for our check. Our waitress was standing and literally just talking with other waitresses while she was looking directly at our table. We were almost the only people left at Crab Shack, and tables in the twenty food radius around us were empty. I ended up asking another waiter for the check, paid, and left. The food was amazing and satisfied every expectation. The service was horrible. Other waiters were nice, but I would definitely make a point to find a server who was friendly to you. The other servers, hosts, and people who were younger were fine, but it was the older waitress who brought a really negative vibe to our DELICIOUS meal.

    (3)

  • Jennifer M.

    This is the low country meal headquarters! I was craving fried shrimp- they only have boiled. The menu is limited to boiled seafood,deviled crab and Carolina BBQ. Most patrons ordered a platter and shared it in the center. The food was yummy, especially the deviled crab. The drinks were expensive for the amount. VERY casual atmosphere- think on the dock and messy fingers! Fun for kids. There are cats wandering around too- didn't bother me but could if you're allergic.

    (4)

  • Kristin S.

    This place got pretty good reviews so we decided to give it a try. After our eight hour drive to Savannah, we checked into the hotel and drove straight out to Tybee Island to experience a decadent fresh seafood feast! Unfortunately this was neither decadent nor fresh. We were taken to an outside table which was pleasant enough, but when your table doubles as a garbage can it's a little disturbing. Innovative, but disturbing. The service was pleasant enough, but the food was overpriced and not good. What can you say when your very expensive food is served on foam plates? Maybe the management doesn't care about quality or presentation? We didn't get any mixed drinks either because they were expensive--too expensive to be served in cheap plastic cups. Also, our server shared that the pricey desserts were not house made, but in fact, Sara Lee! Wow. Just wow. I guess the owners/managers cared once upon a time. They clearly don't care now. Soooo, will we return to the Crab Shack? Not a chance. Fortunately, after our experience at the Crab Shack, my dad saved the next day by finding a lovely hidden gem in the Jepson Museum in Savannah. We told our server at the Jepson Cafe about our experience and she looked off into the distance and murmured, "It used to be good years ago." Hmmmm.

    (1)

  • Mn Q.

    The folks in my party really enjoyed the crab! I don't eat shellfish so the selection is pretty limited for me. The BBQ sandwich or the Brunswick stew are the only options. My sandwich was nice and smoky, a little on the cold side though, the slaw was decent but not great. You really go to the Crab Shack for the experience. Like my 5 year old said "this isn't a restaurant, this is a party!".

    (3)

  • Al W.

    If you are looking for great, fresh seafood on Tybee Island while sightseeing & playing tourist, then this is the place for you. This is real, down home Southern seafood at it's best. Great low country boil, succulent shrimp, and obviously the frabs are great! There are many varieties of crabs too:snow, blue, Dungeness, Alaskan, & snow. I recommend the sampler, $23.99 for 1 & it comes with a little bit of everything plus corm sausage, & potatoes. They also have great ribs & chicken too. Lots of soups & sandwiches too. The staff is friendly & fast. The ambiance is excellent as you sit outside under the trees right by the water. Plus there are lots of cool, friendly cats just hanging around but don't feed them. Plus you can feed the many, many alligators they have on site(for a small fee) which is really cool. Before you leave visit the gift shop & make sure you get your picture taken under the giant crab claws :)

    (4)

  • Nicole V.

    This is a cool place to eat!! Sitting under a canopy of trees, water misters keeping you cool, cold drink in hand... Awesome!! We ordered 3lbs of snow crab between 4 adults. Admittedly, we aren't skilled at getting crab meat so we did leave a little hungry (all on us :)) but what we did taste was delicious! The smashed taters were delicious as well!

    (4)

  • Katie W.

    I enjoyed the atmosphere. I was really disappointed by the chocolate lava cake. $6.99 and it tasted microwaved!!

    (3)

  • Nicole S.

    If a hole in your table with a garbage can under it does not scream classy then I dont know what does! This is a tourist trap but one that actually has good food, at a reasonable price. Start your 'adventure' by walking though the gator area. Hey you can even feed them! (hopefully none go into your dinner!) On from there you can go into one of the multiple dining areas to chow down on some amazing food. We got there in time for the lunch specials. The boyfriend had the pulled pork sandwich and brunswick stew specail. I got a bowl of the brunswick stew, which was really good. To top off our gluttonous day of food we got key lime pie. It was good and tangy but seemed like I could have made it myself or gotten it from the frozn food section of my local grocery store. I wish I had the "Capt'n Crab's Sampler'.... shrimp, crab, mussels, potatoes, sausage, and butter! By the looks of the people next to us chowing down on it, it is the thing to get!! Maybe next time....

    (4)

  • Michael L.

    We were here back in March for a quick trip to Savannah/Tybee Island, and stopped by on the way to Tybee Island. If you like lots of flies around your food, sit outside. If you like a few flies around your food, site "inside". If you like flies in your water....you get the picture. All joking aside (kind of), this place is a decent spot for reasonably priced food. We should've known not to order so much food. Here's what we had: Ribs- These were surprisingly good for a seafood joint- the mustard sauce tasted pretty unique- and the meat was basically fall-off-the-bone upon a bite. The ribs tasted like they were boiled and grilled, not smoked. That's generally a thumbs down in my book, but I know that's just preference. The ribs really were better than just okay. (3.5) The Captain's seafood sampler plate was humongous- especially for one person. We should've just had two orders for 4 people (if our lone rib-eater didn't have shellfish allergies...). All the seafood tasted reasonably fresh (except for the Dungeness Crab, which stuck to the shell so much that it wasn't worth scraping the meat off)- but really, it's hard to mess up boiled seafood....right? (3.5) Would we come here again? Well, we probably won't come back to Savannah again....so I guess not. :-p But if you happen to find yourself between Savannah and Tybee Island, go ahead, stuff yourself silly with seafood. Just don't complain about the flies- you've been warned.

    (3)

  • Megan E.

    This place is a riot! Such funny decor all over and then a bunch of alligators that if you pay 3 dollars you can get little treats that look like dog food to feed them off a fishing pole. The food was absolutely amazing! I've never had such delicious sea food in my entire life. I'm not usually a seafood person but none of my food tasted fishy. I got the seafood platter so I got to try out a king crab, another smaller crab?, shrimp, potatoes, clams, a type of sausage, and crawfish. Although I wasn't a fan of the shrimp cause they still had legs, I've never tasted such delicious crap, and clams! YUM! They also had very good sweet tea. The service was really nice, and we went on a saturday for lunch and got served extremely quick. The gift shop is a wee bit over priced. I mean I loved the crab shack but not enough to pay 10 dollars for a shot glass. C'mon people.

    (4)

  • Christopher M.

    LOVE this place!!!!!!!! Best seafood I've had in a long time.

    (5)

  • Amanda B.

    I have been to The Crab Shack three times and each time it was equally impressive, fun, and relaxing. The atmosphere is unlike any other restaurant I have been to. The outdoor seating (if you can stand the heat) overlooks a bay. The kids love the live alligator display and even if there is a wait, there are plenty of bars at this place to keep you hydrated. I highly recommend ordering the sampler platter which comes with crawfish, shrimp, mussels, snow crab legs, dungeness crab claws, potatoes, corn, and sausage - all boiled together and sprinkled with Old Bay. A true boil if you ask me!

    (5)

  • Anthony O.

    Excellent food and fun environment! We had the platter for two which was delicious! It was far more than we could ever eat!

    (4)

  • Alexis S.

    If you love the full tourist experience, this place is for you! I read reviews on yelp before I went, but they were a little too nice in my opinion. I guess atmosphere means a lot to me. I had trouble deciding what to get, but finally settled on the deviled crabs. They weren't bad at all, and the potatoes they came with were tasty. I guess I expected more based on the reviews here.

    (2)

  • Harry M.

    I got sick after eating at the Crab Shack. But it was so delicious. It wasn't the food that got me ill. I've had dungeness crab elsewhere and had the same reaction so I think its me. There were stray cats wandering around. But I like cats. A group of 5 of us got the platter for 3 and it was plenty for all. Crab, shrimp, hot dogs, potatoes, mussels, and other things I think. Service was very friendly and they have a surprisingly high number of bathrooms. The view outside was pretty cool but being next to the water I think I got bit up by bugs like crazy. I liked Sting Ray's better.

    (4)

  • Carrie C.

    I love this place. Even though we live locally, we almost always stop here on the way home from Tybee. The big platter is totally worth the money! Drinks are good and the atmosphere can't be beat. There is a TON of seating and we've only had to wait maybe twice out of all the times we've gone. Definitely a place to go for good seafood!

    (5)

  • Mark R.

    Ordered the sampler for two, two deviled crabs, and drinks. Fantastic. Great seafood, although the crawfish were a little more of a pain to peel than I'd anticipated. My fault, though, as I'd never had them before. We were extremely pleased with the food and service and after finishing everything, I was looking to move in and live here. We will be back here in two days, if not tomorrow. I really want one of the coconut monkey heads they serve drinks inside.

    (4)

  • Lori H.

    Wonderful food and staff. We had the deviled crab platter and the low country boil. We were there late in the evening so we didn't get to see all of the attractions. The parrot shack was cool.

    (4)

  • Susan B.

    This place is so terrible. First of all, it's huge. It looks like a people farm. Total cluster f___. I have no idea how they packed so many poeple in there. The noise level is insane. If you have a view of the marsh, it's lovely but they're difficult to come by. We were seated by the toliets. Also, an old guy got his car stuck in the mud in the parking lot so be careful about that. Hands downs the worst thing: someone had explosive diarrhea in one of the bathrooms all over the floor. I have never seen anything like it, it was completely horrifying. The good: the food is decent. It's definately nothing special. The staff is wonderful. They're very personable and friendly. Our waitress acted like she didn't have 80 other tables and was very attentive. I will never, ever go back.

    (2)

  • Michelle B.

    Really relaxing location where you can sit outdoors and enjoy the scenery as you eat seafood. My server was super friendly and helpful to a newcomer to the restaurant. The seafood combination of their crab cake and shrimp was okay but wish I had more time to settle in for a platter as those looked delicious. Corn was yummy too!

    (3)

  • B D.

    Huge restaurant but we had to wait a 20 minutes or so at 8:30pm on a Saturday. The alligators are fun to see, they're not half dead like one might expect at a touristy place like the Crab Shack. Overall it has a fun theme parky ambiance. Two of us split the seafood platter. The crab was great and plentiful, the potatoes and sausage were decent, the corn yummy, the shrimp and mussels good but in need of more flavor and the crawfish kind of puny. Also beware of cats staring at you expectantly while you eat.

    (4)

  • Dia S.

    If I could give this place less then 1 star I would. After getting seated we watched another table get seated and have their drink order taken, no one has so much as acknowledged us yet. They tables all around us are served drinks and still nothing. It smelled disgusting and was filthy. Finally we just got up and left.

    (1)

  • Jerry T.

    For this place, I wish there were negative stars. If you like fresh seafood, stay away. If you like cleanliness where you eat, stay away. If you like attentive service, stay away. If you like seeing small alligators crowded into a little viewing area where people can feed them from a little fishing pole, go - feed them, but eat elsewhere. If you like feral cats wandering around under your feet looking for handouts, go. But take real, healthy cat treats and feed them in the parking lot, not in the shack - and, eat elsewhere. Here's the thing - the low country boil is basic - sausage, corn on the cob, potatoes, shrimp, with some seasonings - boiled. I've had this many times and have made it many times. The trick to getting it right is easy - it is in remembering that all those ingredients cook at different rates - so, you don't throw them all in at once, you put them in so that things like the shrimp and corn aren't way over cooked. Not here. This corn was boiled so long it was mushy and transparent. Even the cob had gotten soft. The shrimp, tiny as they were, were overcooked . . . it was just a mess. And, seasoning? Yes, it would have been nice. The crab? Mine were piping hot on the end of the claw and, I'm not exaggerating here, ICE cold on the rest. Nothing at all special. The barbecue pork was overcooked, dry and the choice of sauces was dismal. So, what is this place? It is a lazy, lazy excuse for a business. The location is cool - and very fish-camp in style. That's really kind of fun! But, the owners are depending on the carnival side-show attraction of the gators and the locale. There is NO attention to providing quality boiled or steamed seafood. This place could be decent, but what it has become is a tourist-trap joint that, food-wise, should probably be shut down. Oh, and don't go to the bathroom - it's as clean as the restaurant. Which means it's filthy.

    (1)

  • Jeff P.

    Very yummy food. Portions were very big. Fun place to hang out with friends and family. Enjoyed every moment only thing is that they don't have any fried food

    (4)

  • rebekah b.

    Went there for my dad's birthday . We got the seafood platter for 3 and it was so good! It had shrimp, mussels, sausage, crab, crawfish, corn, and potatoes. Probably enough food for about 5 people haha. Plus they had buy one get one free margaritas! The atmosphere is probably the best part. Very chill and great views. The only down side was that our table wasn't very clean.

    (4)

  • Annie Z.

    I thought this place would be a tourist trap, all fake and gimmicky, but it is seriously legit. My husband and I ate on the outdoor deck and shared the sampler for two. Tons of food for the two of us and it was so good. The atmosphere is pretty cool and the service was awesome. The alligator pond was a cool thing to see. It's a fun place and a must see if you're around Tybee!

    (4)

  • Erica H.

    Best seafood in Savannah...get the sampler. Nothing fried on the menu. Great view and fun place to eat. It is touristy, but the locals still love it. The only caveat, which I personally don't mind, but be prepared for all the cats if you eat outside...I can see how they might put some people off.

    (5)

  • Kella H.

    This place is amazing! I mean, crab shack, need I say more? I love their raw oysters.

    (4)

  • Pete A.

    Awesome!!!! Got the Shack Specialty for 1. I couldn't finish it and I can usually pack away some food. Crab legs were great, sausage was awesome. Sat out on the patio and we had a really fun time. It seems like it could always be busy but this place is so big that we had no problem getting a waterfront table during the rush hour. Make sure to use their coconut salt scrub next to the sinks (outdoor sinks) when you wash up after your meal. The stuff is great and your hands feel so nice afterward. This place is probably 20 minutes outside of downtown Savannah but its worth it.

    (4)

  • Faye B.

    This place is definitely all about the ambiance. It was a side trip for us before heading over to Tybee Island and I imagine that in the summer it's a nice place to catch a fresh meal and a beer. My husband and I didn't get a chance to check out the gaters they have there. Don't expect to find anything fried on the menu. My husband and I shared the low country boil and still had room for dessert. I like that this is a bit of a hands on place with the food so prepare to get a little messy. The plate was rather small, so if you are really hungry you may just want to order one for yourself. The food was ok, but nothing that really knocked my socks off.

    (3)

  • Meredith R.

    If "fun" is more important than "food," try Crab Shack. Despite the fact that it's located on a marsh, the setting is pretty and the restaurant was mosquito-free the night we were there. Busy/busy/busy at dinnertime, though the wait wasn't horrible. There is plenty of outdoor seating. To kill time while waiting, patrons dangle baited fishing rods over the disinterested gators that are featured out front. The seafood here is ok. Not the best, but seemingly fresh. The three of us shared two orders of the Shack Specialty and a half order of baby back ribs. (Glad we got the ribs, which broke up the monotony of the other stuff.) Our combined platter of seafood was piled high with too many crawfish and shrimp, and a fair amount of mediocre mussels and not-bad crab legs. Kielbasa, corn on the cob, and an over-kill of potatoes rounded out the meal. Yup, a lot of food. There are a number of stray cats who find their way to the outside tables, waiting for handouts. Ignore them, and they'll leave you alone. This isn't my usual kind of restaurant, but once in awhile, a place like this is fun. And messy! (Note the outdoor sinks with rock-salt scrub for wash up.)

    (3)

  • Robert T.

    This is a huge restaurant that can be extremely busy. There are baby alligators that the kids can feed and also exotic birds for them to see. The good is great. I always get the low country boil which is a specialty of this area. I take my family here every time we are in Savannah and enjoy looking at the T Shirts for sale.

    (5)

  • James S.

    Food was poorly prepared. They were out of blue crabs. Crawfish were not fresh and king crab legs were terrible. Prices were too high for the quality of food. If you know what crab legs and crawfish are suppose to taste like you probably won't like these. The rock crab was good and BBQ ribs were really good. Atmosphere is good but seafood was not fresh.

    (1)

  • Clair D.

    This place is an experience, not just a place to eat!! Of course, if you like to wear stilettos or you're a stuffed shirt, it may not be the place for you. But if you like to have fun and you're open to adventure, this is the place to go on Tybee Island and if you're in Savannah! A friend and I went for a late lunch and had the Capt'n Crab's Sampler for 2 and it was awesome!! The food was served quickly by an attentive, friendly waitress. It was fresh and abundant!! And boy did we put some food away! We also had a cup of the Shack Crab Stew to begin with and mmmm, sooo good!! I wanted more. Desert was the key lime pie and I'd sure like their recipe. It's the best I've eaten in years. I had key lime at another restaurant and it was not close to thie goodness of this pie! I'd go again just for the pie, but I doubt I could pass up the stew or platter!! The other descriptions of this as an attraction are right on. We walked around, went and talked to the birds- Doobie even serenaded me with a few songs and a Navy? tune whistle. Most of the birds talk, but they are beautiful and moody! I loved them! We didn't get to see an alligator show but before we left we noticed activity at the lagoon and went over. Some guests were feeding the gators with provided fishing poles. (food is bought in the gift shop) That was fun to watch and we did for some time. If you are the type of person who enjoys trying something different, then go for it!! I thoroughly enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. I heartily recommend it!! Just remember- casual!! And be open to something different. It made my day!!

    (5)

  • Charms F.

    The ambiance was nice, very relaxing and friendly people but that's about it. Seafood? Hhhmm not so great! The shrimp was plain, the ribs was dry and lack of sauce, the salad tasted blah! I should have bought fresh seafood and cooked it myself! Tried this restaurant because of the good reviews but we were very disappointed! We will never go back!

    (2)

  • J P.

    Not far from my house. I have eaten here a few times. The joy is in bringing non southerners to this restaurant where they dine amongst alligators! The food is okay and great for those new to low country Georgia/ Floridian fare. I grew up 10 minutes from this restaurant and am acquainted with alligators. The low country boil is well prepared though not quite as spicy as a truly authentic version.

    (5)

  • Doug G.

    I was hoping that the Crab Shack was Tybee's best kept secret. It is alittle off the beaten path but I was wrong about that. It was very crowded but no big deal. They had a margarita stand out front so that and the gator pit made the wait very tolerable. The food and prices were solid for a vacation town. However, is no one going to mention the stray cats that are allowed to hang around the parking lot and on the patio where you eat?? Is this not weird to anyone else? Apparently they have been allowed to linger for years as my parents said it was like that many years ago when they came. Also, they have a gang of raccoons that live in the large oak tree that hangs over the patio. The waiter joked about it like its just another one of the restaurants cute little pets. I found it to be pretty unhygienic. Lastly, the bathrooms were disgusting. If they can't do any better than that then I'm out.

    (2)

  • Nicole D.

    This was AWFUL! It may have been better if we purchased the seafood sampler, but our food was terrible! We had the crab sandwich and it was NASTY! This is nothing but a tourist trap! The atmosphere was great and you can feed the alligators, but the food is not good at all!

    (2)

  • Samantha D.

    A BIG N-O! I am a local and I cannot believe how many good reviews this place has. If you have never had seafood before, then I can understand one thinking its good. There are so many other places on the island to get good seafood and all around better food than here. We order broiled shrimp, a pulled pork sandwich, and a hotdog for our daughter and waited 30 minutues for our food while everyone else around us was being served crab legs and oysters in a quickness. Service was bad, the waitresses were just getting in and everyone was complaining. The food was not good and cold, the shrimp is not fresh. What 5 year old doesn't like a hotdog? It was that bad. Also, there are stray cats running around with mange and fleas, sitting on your table, grabbing at your food, and scratching at their dry skin as it flys around the air that your eating in. It's disgusting and has to be against restaurant health codes. The sewer smell takes your appetite away, and yes its sewer, not the marsh! I ate here years ago in college and never liked it, and it hasn't changed since. Whoo hoo, baby alligators. Stop and feed them, then head elsewhere.

    (1)

  • A N.

    Fun place in a fiber glass alligator sort of way but the service let them down. We arrived at *precisely* 11:30 and went to be seated but the server curtly said that we were five minutes early so we just had to stand there with our whining toddler. How difficult would it have been to sit us down then just ignore us for five minutes? We were the first to arrive and they gave us the seat nearest to the door - practically in the parking lot. We ordered the sampler to split. It was a huge delicious mess. It was topped with Alaskan crab legs which, while tasty, made me wonder why we need crab from Alaska when there's a whole ocean full of stuff right next door.

    (2)

  • Liz V.

    There is a reason why this place has a consistent 30 minute wait. Crocodiles out front, Spanish moss trees covered in lights and 3 delicious shacks ready to serve some of the best seafood you've ever had. I love that they serve food on a gigantic trash can lid! Each table has a hole in the center where you throw your garbage in, sticky hands, sticky fingers and melted butter ending up in places you didn't know existed. Just another night at the Crab Shack. My weakness is the shack speciality. Crab, shrimp, crawfish, cut up steamed potatoes, corn, sausage and enough melted butter you can swim in! Top that off with the extra large hot pink flamingo drink that I consume at least 2 of, a view of the sunset just over the marsh and some cats wandering around doing tricks for food and you've just had a Tybee kind of night. If you want seafood and an experience, don't miss the Crab Shack, where the elite eat in their feet.

    (5)

  • Dwight S.

    We arrived and we're told it would be 20 minutes for a table for 10. 45 minutes later we finally got seated. We ordered drinks and it took 10 minutes to get them. We ordered and the food was amazing. We ordered family platters. All the food tasted great but the proportion of different seafood I didn't like. 4 crab legs, probably 30 shrimp, 40 crawdads and probably 40 mussels. The menu said shellfish. I guess I should have asked. We had to ask for every refill. I felt the service was subpar. They automatically put on an 18% tip which ended up being 40 dollars for her just to take our order.

    (2)

  • Rebecca R.

    This place rocks. It's not fancy at all. You're going to get messy, and you're basically eating over a trash can. But the crab is so good, you won't care. I had the half-and-half (crab and shrimp) and my husband had the Jonah Crab. It was all so good, I'm drooling just thinking about it. Service was super fast, despite the fact that it was super crowded.

    (5)

  • Travis H.

    What fun! Just stumbled on to this place by mistake on our tour of Tybee Island and am so glad that we did! The food was great, and huge portions. Our server was attentive and friendly. Would visit if we were ever in the area again!

    (5)

  • Corde W.

    Loved the food and the atmostphere!

    (4)

  • Tim T.

    I had a shellfish platter and its was cold when i received it not good at all. My wife had the deviled crabs they were OK. Alligator were fun for the kids to look at. As for the food don't do it. It was very expensive and every thing is plastic cup utensils and all. Watch out when eating on the deck it is full of stray cats.

    (1)

  • Chris T.

    The positive: told we had 90 minute wait but seated in 35. Really nice waitress. Food came within 15 minutes of ordering. Not so good: some of the seafood (crab legs and shrimp) were very over cooked. Was a busy night. So maybe that was the issue.

    (3)

  • Garrett M.

    This place is a off the beaten path but once you find it you'll be nothing short of amazed. The atmosphere is island/bayou style and most of the seating is outside, but you can eat inside too. The service is great and the drinks are tasty. Everything is expensive but you get what you pay for. It was the best boiled seafood I've ever had! We got the sampler for 3, which had snow crab, red rock crab, crayfish, shrimp, mussels, corn on the cob, sausage and potatoes. Everything was so fresh and tasty as it was I didn't even bother dipping anything in butter. There was more than enough for the three of us! I would highly recommend this place to anyone!

    (5)

  • Erik W.

    Every time we come to Tybee island we stop here. The captains sampler is our favorite. Eating outside makes the meal perfect. The staff is awesome. The food is great. You get what you pay for. We have never been able to finish the platter. To full! Great place to bring the family. Just don't feed the cats. But you can feed the gators!

    (5)

  • Cj H.

    This place was great next time tybee the food was ok Great seafood great seafood my wife ate like crazy

    (4)

  • Desiree H.

    I ate here for lunch on a cool (and a little windy) day at the beginning of October. I ordered the low country boil (shrimp, sausage, potatoes, and corn). Loved it. There was so much food that I was not able to eat all of it. We ate outside under the tree and I immediately thought of people who would not like this during the summer months. There was two cats that wondered around which didn't both me any. We just had a cold snap so there was no bugs out. They do not serve anything fried. Over the course of an hour there was 3 different groups of people who asked if they served anything fried. No French fries, no fried shrimp. So if you only eat seafood fried than don't come here. Gave this place a four only because I think it need a face lift. I think the layout needs to be changed up a bit but that's it. Would definitely eat here again if in the area.

    (4)

  • Stefanie C.

    This was my second time visiting The Crab Shack, but my first visit was back in high school so coming back was such a delight! I'd forgotten how much fun this place was! My mother, sister, and I came to the Crab Shack to eat our last meal before heading home from a Ladies' Weekend and it was perfect! First of all, the food was delicious. My sister got the shrimp lunch special, my mother got the BBQ pork, and I got the Half & Half crab legs and shrimp. We were all very pleased with our food! The atmosphere really is the added bonus to this restaurant. It's right on the water so the view is awesome. Then, as if the food and the view weren't enough, there is a gator enclosure you can look into, tons of silly photo ops, cats wandering the property looking to be pet, and a Bird Shack where parrots will talk to you! I would recommend this to anyone visiting Savannah/Tybee Island!

    (5)

  • Ryan S.

    Made the hour long drive tonight just for the crab platters. $20 a pop for four of us for the most beautiful pile of water faring deliciousness that you'll ever see. Decent beer selection too.

    (5)

  • D. C. L.

    I gave this place a great rating because it is one fun experience. First thing you see is the alligator area - my boys love alligators. The dirt parking lot, the big trees, the huge deck right on the creek. Yeah, there are trash cans in the middle of the tables, paper towels for napkins, plastic chairs. Misters and big fans, but it was still hot. We came mid week in June, and were seated quickly. In our ignorance, mom and I ordered the platter for 2, and got enough seafood to feed a couple of families. Mussels, crawfish, shrimp, crab legs, potatoes, corn, sausage... wow! We dug in and ate happily for a while. The boys ate their food, some of our food, then went off to feed the alligators. We washed up at the sink there on the deck, found the boys, visited the cats and birds in the gift shop. Overall, a good good time during our Tybee vacation. I would go back, I would recommend it.

    (5)

  • Cou P.

    I give Crab Shack FOUR (4) STARS!! Visited and had dinner here on 2011.01.02. Seafood were great, fresh, tasty and plate was BIG BIG BIG!! (see picture) Due to we had big group (was a company trip) so they run out of Oyster on the Half-Shell when I ordered. :( But one of the associate kindly PITY me an oyster, how nice. If I have chance, I can finish whole dozen all by myself. I love this place (Tybee Island) but just not sure will we come back again? :(

    (4)

  • Robert S.

    What a hoot! Dress in old clothes and be prepared to peal your shrimp and crack your crab legs. Ask for more napkins. Line may be long, but it goes quickly. Food is ok, but the atmosphere is worth at least one time in your life.

    (3)

  • Kevin B.

    When you arrive, the smell of the seafood hits immediately. It's a bit fishy. But this place definitely knows how to boil or steam seafood. There isn't anything fried. For about $20 a head, you will get more food than you can eat. The atmosphere is really good (except for the roaming hungry kitties). The service was great.

    (4)

  • Jared M.

    Get the platters! Nice seafood place with nice features. Off the beaten path, worth the drive

    (4)

  • Aundrea B.

    I have to come here every time I visit Savannah (about 3 times now). Always fresh seafood perfectly seasoned. I love their low country boil and seafood platters and soups, and I wish I could remember our waitresses name from last time because she was awesome, but the service has always been really good. I love the property too, it's really neat with the alligator pond (they can't get to you, lol) and exotic birds, always an experience.

    (5)

  • Qianhui Q.

    I like the seafood here so much! Especially the shrimp!

    (5)

  • Eric K.

    Hard to say anything that hasnt been said about this place. I would give it 3.5 stars if that were an option. Cold beer, good setup, decent boil, and surprisingly good BBQ (we had a meat-a-tarian with us). Skip the birds and the gift shop.

    (3)

  • Linda N.

    Roll your sleeves up, let your tummy hang out kind of place. Seafood platter for 2 can feed 3...comes piled with crab legs, corn, shrimp (really good), mussels, sausage, crawdads, and potatoes. House lemonade is refreshing, even if it is a little sweet. Love the hole in the middle of the table where the garbage goes. Brilliance! Crab was good, even if nothing local was available late December. Skip the dessert, nothing fantabulous among the key lime pie, pecan pie, or chocolate molten cake. And yes, real alligators swimming out front!

    (4)

  • Jamie W.

    I would definatly head back to this place! Be sure of the night you go because most of the seating is outdoors and the night we went was humid and had a very large nat problem. they put nat sticks up to help with the little critters but they so wanted what we had to eat, but how can I blame them? The garbage plate of food came to the table filled with every type of hard shelled ocean wonder, sausage, corn and potatoes to boot! It was a platter for 4 however there was 6 of us and it was more then enough for our small group. Cant go wrong with that! The only concern would be to be wise on the night you choose to go. There is some seating indoors but does fill up quick, but if you have to wait for a bit there is plenty to do between the crazy spots to take pictures at and feeding the baby alligators! Yup, baby alligators!

    (4)

  • Sean A.

    Decent food....somewhat pricey...great atmosphere...a place you must try during your visit to Tybee Island.

    (3)

  • Kirsten P.

    You don't go to the Crab Shack because you are looking for a fancy seafood meal (or anything fried). You go to the Crab Shack because they have super cool ambiance, decent boiled seafood and a full bar. Is it a tourist trap? Yes. Is it kind of dingy and gross with all the cats running around? Yes. Are the live alligators living in captivity sort of weird and probably cruel? Sure ... But ... all that said ... it is still a fun place to go - unlike any other, really. You get decent boiled shellfish (we love the Dungeoness crab) and it is a really kicked-back atmosphere. The prices aren't all that bad and nothing beats it when they've got the fires going in the fire pits. We are local and we love to go to the 'Shack. We just don't go in the summer time and when we DO go, we know what to expect.

    (4)

  • Kristina G.

    I love this place. I feel at home. Tonight was the first time we sat at the middle bar instead of a table and it was every bit as welcoming. Great service and fantastic Crawfish. You're sitting there with a light, cool breeze tickling the back of your neck and getting the inside scoop from locals and you wonder.. Can it get any better? We weren't terribly hungry tonight, but if there is one recommendation I can make; it's the low country boil. When faced with this amazing platter, make sure you are A: HUNGRY and B: are willing to snap, crack and work for it! Nothing better!

    (4)

  • Eddie G.

    We were looking for sea food after a long day at Tybee beach on the way back to Savannah and happened to see this sign "Crab Shack" on the side of the road. We decided to give it a shot and I'm glad we did. Laid back atmosphere serving straight unpretentious sea food. We decided on the shack specialty, a sea food platter filled with crab, boiled shrimp, mussels, craw fish, sausage, corn, and potatoes. All I kept hearing from the kids was "more crab".... We all loved it! Kids got a kick out of feeding the baby gators! I'll admit, I liked it too.

    (4)

  • Adrianne H.

    The food was good (a little more than lukewarm, though), but it wasn't particularly outstanding. The service was decent, but the hostess seemed like she REALLY did not want to be there. I would probably give it a second shot if I were around Tybee again.

    (3)

  • Bob B.

    This place is a triumph of marketing over reality. Worst boiled shrimp I've EVER had in this part of the country, and I've eaten A LOT of boiled shrimp in the South. Honestly, I've gotten better at Red Lobster. This close to the ocean, I expected fresh, but the shrimp had obviously been frozen - soggy and tasteless. I might have given one more star if the bartender had paid as much attention to me as she did to the two guys wearing Rolexes. Perhaps on that day I was invisible. Every member of my family has spent vacations on Tybee, and every one of us has gone to the Crab Shack - once.

    (1)

  • Jeremy D.

    Great seafood platter combo. The kids loved feeding the gators.

    (4)

  • Roaming E.

    If Walt Disney and Cap't Dee's had a love child, it would be the Crab Shack. Crowded with tourist's (because of the extensive advertizing and Robinson Crusoe atmosphere) this place has commercial grade sea food served in mass quantities to compensate for the over-cooked over-seasoned lack of quality. If your feeding a group of cub scouts this might be a top pick. If your looking for fresh low-country seafood keep driving to Tybee.

    (1)

  • RIKETA C.

    This is an eclectic place and I love eclectic. I came here with my mother, and we are both seafood lovers. We ordered the platter for 1 which was more than enough food for the both of us. I ordered a side of the clam chowder and the clams were FRESH. We ate outside where the kitties roam -which I though was cute. The cats weren't bothering anyone, although some might be turned off by it. I had never seen the whole table with the trash can in the middle thing, and I thought that was a great Idea! When you have shells lying around on the table outside while you are eating, you start attracting more flies and bees, so keeping them off the table in this manner is a great idea. Food was fresh, staff was great, outside grounds were fun...all in all I would say I will be back again! Oh and this place is right before you cross over to go to Tybee Island, so stop here and eat, because the quality of food and service goes way down once you cross that bridge...(in my opinion...)

    (5)

  • Alex H.

    If i was to open a restaurant with my friends, it would probably look like this. Tiki bar, alligator pond, exotic birds at the gift shop, giant fake alligators and crabs and tons of tikis - all of this centered around some solid food. March is definately a nice time to visit. Very little harassment from bugs. Went with a group of four, and we got the four-person special boil. Snow crab, jumbo crab claws, mussels, Louisiana crawfish, and shrimp complemented the standard sausage, potatoes, and corn. The seasoning in the boil did little to complement the gaminess of the crawfish, but they were still good and fresh. The shrimp were pretty fantastic and plentiful. We probably could have gotten away with the number of diners minus one for the platter (and we had a couple of serious eaters). We tried the barbecued pork, which was tasty and smoky. The sauce was a mustardy Carolina style sauce and served on the side. There was hot sauce on the table and a cocktail sauce, but everything was good enough I didn't even think about grabbing a condiment. Meals like this are messy, so the trash hole in the center of the table helped with cleanup. There are sinks in the middle of the dining areas for washing up, which I finds to always be a thoughtful touch. I will be visiting here again.

    (4)

  • Free L.

    The EXPERIENCE was wonderful. We had a great time cracking and eating and throwing our trash through the hole in the table. Food was tasty and presented in a fun, casual way.

    (4)

  • Richard A.

    When we were brought to our seats, there was a hole in the center of our table which lead to a garbage can. Seeing that, we knew that we were in for a good experience. I went with my family of 7 for my birthday recently. We went on a Sunday at noon time, and it wasn't as busy as I expected it to be... partly from reading the reviews here on yelp prior. We were momentarily distracted by the alligator farm up front, but growing up in Florida, we had gators 4 times the size of that in the lakes of our backyards. Now on to the food. We ordered the platter for 4, a dozen blue crabs, an extra pound of snow crabs, and the BBQ ribs. My suggestion, don't do the ribs! The shellfish we had was pretty fresh, no funk odor of oldness! Now if you were to order the blue crabs, be sure to specify if you want females in the mix because they served only the males. Now if it weren't for the humid weather, it would have been a better experience. Don't let the "indoor" seating fool you because it's like sitting in a screened-in patio with fans blowing. It was a casual experience where all could eat like a family. Service was fast and superb! They even gave me a free birthday cake slice, but no singing! :( All in all, a good time with good food. We'll probably only come back if they had air conditioning instead of fans.

    (3)

  • Ray W.

    Exactly what we were looking for in a "crab shack". Perfect setting, great service, and good food! Try the seafood sampler, the best!

    (5)

  • J S.

    So I went expecting the worst of the worst Tourist trap places but i was on vacation with the family and I had just planned on rolling with the whole experience and excepting my fate. I pulled up and it was packed and all my fears were confirmed....except..... I LOVED IT. Here is the inside info. I think the bad reviews come from the location in the restaurant you sit. We went at dusk and got a seat on the porch under the tree overlooking the water. That's the only place to go. Screw the wait, ask for that seating. That's what makes or breaks this place. If you are sitting inside you are just another rube in a tourist trap. If you sit outside you get the whole experience that I am sure they were trying to go for. The food was fine (I mean, it's a crab boil yall you don't need to worry about some intern stage coming and burning your demi glace) and I was able to snag at least 2 craft beers off the menu. It was a real southern experience. Felt like home.

    (5)

  • Hung D.

    Stopped by last month for lunch. Ordered the seafood steamed platter ($60 for 3): mussels, shrimp, sausage, corn, crawfish, crabs - snow crab, stone crab. Shrimp and crawfish were the best. We sat in the outdoor patio with a view of the water. Very nice friendly service. Food was very good. We're glad we picked this place based on Yelp reviews and location.

    (5)

  • Brandon H.

    This is the quintessential "shack" type restaurant...not fancy, not the cleanest, but well worth a visit...if your a tourist, HELL ACT LIKE A TOURIST. This place is really good and the food isnt bad and you get more than enough for the money...yes ive had better seafood but I also paod A LOT MORE. Tip: if you can go on a Sunday night to avoid the crowds...

    (4)

  • Stormtrooper H.

    Totally tourist trap, but yummy with a nice view. The gnats were really annoying, but I guess we could have sat inside.

    (4)

  • William K.

    I guess I was expecting more selections on the menu, I figured they would have some type of grilled or fried fish sandwiches but they didn't. No big deal, I ordered some fresh steamed oysters which ran $5.99 for a dozen. They were delicious, and maybe took 15 min for them to arrive. The atmosphere was great, outdoor seating overlooking a marsh with large oaks keeping the area cool with shade in the afternoon. I would like to go back in the evening and see how the place looks at night with all the lights in the trees. Overall a good experience.

    (3)

  • Brad S.

    We have a house on Tybee and can walk to the CS. I would steer visitors to TYB other places, like Huckapoo's (pizza fun) or AJ's (quiet and great view). The Crab Shack is okay and the kids will love the gators. Place is usually loud and crowded during the summer and service is hectic and erratic. Beach restaurants, are by definition, touristy, but this is reallly realllly touristy. It IS kind of a fun place to sit outside and have a couple of drinks. But the food is kind of meh and the prices will knock your socks off. Stop and have a drink and buy (gator) food to feed the gators then go someplace else is this semi-locals recommendation.

    (3)

  • Kinda Invisible S.

    Sometimes the legend is bigger than the reality. This is one of those cases. The food is so-so, but the place is filthy dirty and the food isn't all that good. Everyone told us we "had" to go there during a recent vacation to Savannah/Tybee. We're sorry we wasted our time and $$.

    (1)

  • Moi J.

    Our first restaurant dinner on Tybee. Friday night, incredibly busy, but staff was very friendly & we went from #29 to seated in less than 20 mins. Outside seating is nice- large deck with lit trees and great view. Server was pleasant, but food was overpriced & flavorless. Low-country boil was bland and way overcooked, with soggy corn and tough shrimp. Deviled crabs were extremely dry & oddly flavored, and ribs were incredibly fatty. Beer & cocktails were fine, but expensive. We were told by a local the next day that it's referred to as "The Cash Shack," and you can see why. Definitely geared towards tourists. NB: Server told us that there are 15 resident cats, so if the thought of them skulking under & around tables isn't your bag, it's yet another reason to avoid.

    (2)

  • Rhonda H.

    If you want garbage eat here. The food was awful and the steamed seafood platter was bland and drowned in water. Not only is it hard to find but I should have known it was bad to begin with when I saw a sign that said "bus parking here". This is a tourist trap with terrible food, not just the seafood the BBQ was fatty and tasteless. This was a waste of $50 for two and waste of time.

    (1)

  • T M.

    It was fine, the sampler was pretty good but I like mine a little more seasoned. Crawfish seemed a little over-cooked. The alligator exhibit was pretty cool and it certainly wasn't bad.

    (3)

  • David C.

    Loved it! We got lucky and got to sit right on the dock by the water outside. Kids loved getting to feed the gators and seeing the birds. This is a place to stop every time you go to tybee. Cost a little more, but hey we were on vacation.

    (5)

  • Ian S.

    Nice atmosphere. Being from New England I like seafood so I got a sampler platter. My wife being from the midwest got a pulled pork sandwich with BBQ sauce. My platter came out and was enough to feed three people. The potatoes and sausage were very salty. I know everything is boiled together but way to much salt for someone with high blood pressure like myself. Seafood was good overall. My wife's sandwich had mustard based BBQ sauce which we are both not used to now living in Texas but was surprisingly good. Not alot of choices for land loving restaurant goers. To me the highlight of the evening was a great frozen key lime margarita. I would have that again. Overall good service. Sit on the patio if you go but bring some mosquito repellent.

    (3)

  • Jared W.

    The food here was terrible . I think people are blinded by all the gimmicks surrounding this place . Let's be honest , it is a tourist trap where your kids can feed the baby gators. You eat surrounded by a swamp theme, so it must be good right? Do yourself a favor and ignore all the signs pointing you here. There are much better places in the area. I can see how if you had kids with you, this place might be worth your time.. But from talking about food alone, there is no way.

    (1)

  • T C.

    definitely a tourist trap...food was awful...really, stay away....how can you mess up mashed potatoes? well, they did...FOOD WAS AWFUL

    (1)

  • Adlyyn Z.

    One of my favorite restaurants!

    (5)

  • Eunice C.

    If you don't like Low Country Boil, Carolina style barbeque or you are in the mood for some other kind of seafood, don't eat here. I usually like Low Country Boil, but the sausage was unrecognizable. Yuck. My daughter ordered the brisket but it had the Carolina style BBQ sauce which is very mustard-y so she sent that back and got a hot dog instead. She didn't even finish her meal. My husband enjoyed his platter. But he'll eat just about anything. I do have to give thumbs up to the atmosphere. We sat outside and there were many cats visiting the tables for scraps. If you have a problem with that, this restaurant is not for you. We found it entertaining since the food was not that great. Also, you have to go look at the McCaws and other birds in the gift shop. Very entertaining.

    (2)

  • Ashley H.

    The only reason I'm not giving it 1 star is because my boyfriend had good food and enjoyed it. I want to start off by saying that I am not a snob. I can eat a cheap sandwich with the best of them. So it wasn't the shack atmosphere of Crab Shack I took issue with. I didn't care that there was a hole in the center of the table leading to a garbage can. My problem was with my pulled chicken sandwich. To state it simply, it could have been used by our troops in the Iraq war. It was a hard lump of dried out chicken on a bun. The chicken was so dry, I couldn't even pull it apart with a fork. I tried. I thought maybe I could save it with some of the bbq sauce they gave me, but it wasn't very good. It was orange, for one. Long story short, I sent the sandwich back. No way was I paying for something I had no intention of eating. I asked for steamers instead. They were small, but you really can't screw those up. They were okay. If you still want to come here, I'd try out the Captain's platter, or whatever it's called. Bring all your friends and order one. Looked like a ton of good seafood!

    (2)

  • Jeanne S.

    A little bit off the beaten path but that is fine when you drive into the Crab Shack parking lot. Fun! There is just no other way to say it. I felt like I had landed on Gilligan's Island with all the bamboo huts. The food was good. We had the 1/2 and 1/2, Shrimp and Crab legs and it was very good. It was also the perfect portion. I had read other review that said there was a lot of food. So no left overs for us, which is good while vacationing. If you love touristy, good humored places, The Crab Shack is the place to go.

    (4)

  • Justin F.

    Awesome ! This place has some awesome drinks !!! You can drink from a coconut or giant flamingo !!! The food is BOMB and if your bored....... Go feed the alligators. Thats right, there is a live gator pit. SIT OUT BACK !

    (3)

  • Andrew W.

    Don't ask to eat the alligators!! I thought that was why they were out front, swimming around in the pool as you walked in. Nope! I was scolded by our hostess, "Do you eat your children?" I had been here a few times only when family and friends were in town. I only deducted one star because it is so croweded. This place is a tourism dining trap, a good one at that. I absolutely loved the shack feel of the entire restaurant. Lights strung from the large oak trees, baskets and crab traps for decore, wooden wire wheels as tables, wooden planked floor boards as if you were in a tree house. The ambiance was always wonderful, especially as the sun was setting. The food could have been better, I did enjoy their crab cakes and crab legs. The food just seems to be cooked for the masses, not just for your special night out. A perfect place for visitors and children, lots of great foods to try here.

    (4)

  • Erich F.

    Outstanding simple fresh seafood. I love their low country boil. This place is just plain fun.Very eckletic and unassuming. Great service too.

    (5)

  • Kari H.

    Over priced touristy place with just okay food. If anyone in your party does not like boiled seafood they are going to be disappointed. It gets very hot in the summer and I just don't see the draw of everyone circled around a big trashcan to eat.

    (2)

  • Peter Y.

    We saw their sign coming over the bridge and decided to give them a try. The place (including the trip to it) is very rustic - almost backwoods. The restaurant is set in a marsh at the end of a dirt road and the best seating is outdoors where they have fans and water misters running to keep you cool. We decided to go all out and do the low-country boil. What a treat. Corn, shrimp, crab, sausage, clams, crawfish and more. Spiced well and served basically over a garbage pale so you could easily throw your scraps away. It was a lot of fun and it was good food with a unique view. The service was respectable and the atmosphere was good.

    (4)

  • James H.

    I love this place. Great atmosphere, food, and staff. Very kid friendly. In the front is alligators that you can feed with old cane poles. Love the seafood. This is a must for friends & family that visit. The low country coastal ambiance is outstanding.

    (5)

  • Marjorie N.

    Great place for tourists, which is exactly what I was this holiday. I honestly didn't think the food would be that great, I guess I was expecting more out of the atmosphere, rather than the food. We came on a Tuesday night and there was no wait. Thankfully there weren't any of these cats other reviews mentioned. it was probably because we were seated inside. I was apprehensive of keeping an eye out for my kid who would try and hug them; she loves any and all kinds of animals and it just wasn't something I wanted to deal with while tackling seafood. My husband and I had the "Shack Specialty" for 2 which was $39.99. On the menu it states it comes with "in season seafood", which I appreciated. We were treated to a big variety of crawfish, shrimp, mussels, snow crab, and blue crab, including corn, potatoes, and sausage. It was a feast! And at such a great price too. They throw a dry seasoning on top, and serve butter in a separate bowl. It wasn't boiled in any kind of sauce. At the table they provide all kinds of sauces including cocktail sauce and two kinds of hot sauce. Its a self serve kind of place, as all the plastic utensils and paper napkins are already at the table as well. You discard of your trash and shells in a trashcan in the center of the table. With this kind of service I hate the thought of tipping a full 20%. But I have to say that our waiter was excellent. Our daughters have food allergies that we let him know about. He made sure that the cooks knew of them and that their food wasn't compromised. One of our daughters had the hot dog kids meal, so he even brought out the bag and asked if one of the ingredient he read was ok for her to eat. Our food took awhile to come out as a result, but he kept us informed of our food. Another nice thing that I appreciated was that he told us about events going on for the holiday on the island, without us even asking!

    (4)

  • Brant D.

    Very good seafood here, not just the typical fried platter, don't even think the kitchen has a fryer..lol..Large portions , worth every penny!

    (5)

  • Maggie D.

    Please don't take anyone who doesn't like sea food. They don't have very many options besides sea food and what they do have is bland. Outside seating is cool but not until the stray cats came wondering around and a cockroach nearly ran into my foot. I will never go back.

    (2)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:30 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

Crab Shack

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