The Crab Shack

average food in small quantity at an above average price more

It truly is where the elite eat in their bare feet!!! The Gator Pool is Awesome!! My kids were thrilled to get to feed them!!! The food was more than we could eat! In addition to seafood they have amazing BBQ! The sauce is unique! more

The crab shack is a little pricey, and if you're not into seafood this probably isn't the place for you. That being said it's a wonderful atmosphere and the food is really good. It is amazingly fast as well! more

The Crab Shack has quickly transitioned from a local hangout to major tourist attraction. It has an alligator pond, and you may purchase gator food to keep the kids busy if you have to wait for a table. Most dining is outside, among the live oaks, with thousands of tiny lights overhead, and actual fire pits of burning logs on chilly nights. The food quality is generally excellent, but on occasion, the side dishes might be cooler than you hope. They serve several varieties of crab, oysters, and barbeque, but specialize in Ophelia, and Low Country Boil dishes. A full bar is also available, with excellent mixed drinks. What makes this place unique is the look and feel of the vast outside dining area. In cold or inclement weather, the inside area is used, and is a bit breezy since the open sides are covered with heavy plastic tarps as needed. The gift shop is populated with several parrots who will keep you entertained while you browse. You can learn more at their website: www.thecrabshack more

we ate here on 10/21/08 it was our 5th time there over the last few years and enjoyed it very much. we oysters half shell to start then i had the mussels and my wife had the boiled crawfish everything was fresh and cooked correctly the beer was cold and the service was good. well will see them again in the future. VERY GOOD!! Pros: good food, service, and friendly people more

We've been to the Crab Shack several times and have always had a great time. The food is good, there is a fairly good selection of seafood, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is a lot of fun. Sitting outside is great, especially when it's not too hot. One of my favorite places to eat on Tybee. more

This was a little different for me but I really enjoyed it. Feeding the aligators and eating with my hands. Great for family and friends. The waitress I had wasn't the best but the experience out weighs that. The bathrooms are not well kept, and smell extremely awful. i would recommend using the restroom prior to going. Other than that the experience it was you really pay for. Pros: Experience Cons: Restrooms more

This used to be a funky little tiki bar on the salt marsh that served some very good seafood. The atmosphere alone was worth the trip. Unfortunately in the six years since my last visit things have changed. There is now a distinct ""kiddie"" theme, complete with an alligator pond where your little one can feed the undersized (and somewhat chilly) amphibians (or are they reptiles?). Of course the fact that 'gators are not indigenous this far north is beside the point. Pros: It has a tiki bar. Cons: Complete disregard for their customer more

WOW... first impressions I thought it was a tourist trap but I was too hungry to turn around,especially with a carload of kids and family members. The place is big but didn't seem so when we sat down and with no wait. This is such a find if you like good and plentiful eating. Our party ordered a sample platter for 2, it easily fed 3; I also ordered the crab stew ... I would return just for that.... ; my father in law ordered the blue crab and he loved it[he got 6 crabs and they were big] My wife ordered the seafood Au grautin.. it was homemade and stuffer with crab, shrimp and cheese.... I stole more than a taste...the low country was more than enough for my 15 year old son... you get the picture all of this in a rustic setting along side a creek and a lagoon full of real live gators... kids liked that.... anyways we were all glad that we stayed Pros: pleanty of good food Cons: parking lot was unpaved more

My wife and I were on vacation but should have seen this tourist trap coming before I sat down; unfortunately I let hunger get in the way of my common sense. We had the big whatever platter that featured boiled seafood which I am often fond of living within driving distance of some wonderful South Louisiana seafood joints. The food was awful, I mean terrible. The best thing on the platter was the potatoes. I paid a high price for absolutely terrible, cold, mushy, not fresh, unseasoned boiled seafood. My wife had to leave the table early because her stomach just couldn't take any more. I was told this platter was good local seafood. Last I checked you can't get snow crab anywhere locally and if those crawfish were local then they were only suitable for bait. On the way out I looked around at the other plates on tables and decided that I was doomed before I sat down. If you find this seafood tasty then lord have mercy on your poor palate. Pros: Neat Atmosphere Cons: Bad Food more

While visiting the Savannah area, we had dinner at The Crab Shack. It is a great place for kids because while you are waiting to be seated you can look at the rabbits and alligators which was quite amusing! We were seated at a table next to the water which had a beautiful view. The atmosphere was fun and I loved eating and putting our used plates, etc in the ""hole"" in the center of the table. I got the ""steamer"" which consisted of shrimp, corn, potatoes & sausage. Living on the coast of North Carolina, I've had this dish many times and I thought it was very good at The Crab Shack. The prices were reasonable and the service was great! Definitely ask to be seated outside. Pros: Atmosphere, location, variety of menu, fast service Cons: Wasn't thrilled about the cats walking around on the ledges next to the table that I was eating at. Guess that comes with the territory! more

WOW, you won't walk away hungry! Great food, atomsphere, service! Very island type atomsphere! Alligator farm for the kids to enjoy! Nice Gift Shoppe too! PROS: Gift Shop, Aligator Farm, Plenty of Food on Plates to eat, nice & relaxing! CONS: NONE been going there for near 13 years and love it! more

If you like your food boiled then this is the place for you. However, my husband is a fried seafood man so he was severely disappointed. In addition, we ate outdoors and so our food became cold very quickly. It was a neat place to eat and we had a good time however, I'm not certain we'd go back for the money. Pros: Large portions, Good parking Cons: Expensive, Cold Food, Crowded more

The laid-back, but fun & friendly atmosphere is just what the doctor ordered! The looks of the place may not impress you, but they will pleasantly surprise you with their great crab legs, low costs, and Southern hospitality! The piles of empty clam shells out back will give you a great idea that they specialize in their seafood menu, and that you're in for a meal you won't soon forget. The locals are so friendly & fun, that there isn't a visit to Savannah that we don't hit the Crab Shack at least once. Try it... you'll absolutely enjoy it! Pros: Easy-to-find location, fun atmosphere, short walk to beach more