The Crab Shack at Chimney Creek

40 Estill Hammock Rd.
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Located in Tybee Island - North Beach
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A beloved Tybee Island staple, The Crab Shack is your go-to destination for fresh, flavorful seafood in a laid-back, coastal setting. Don’t miss the famous Captain Crab’s Sampler Platter—a generous feast of crab legs, Georgia shrimp, mussels, crawfish, corn, sausage, and potatoes, served steaming hot and packed with Southern flavor.

Enjoy outdoor seating overlooking a scenic tidal creek, and explore the restaurant’s unique features including a bird menagerie and a gator lagoon—making it a fun and memorable stop for families and seafood lovers alike. Whether you're here for lunch, dinner, or drinks, The Crab Shack promises great food, good times, and an unforgettable Tybee Island experience.
General
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Outdoor Seating Capacity 1
Cuisine
  • American
  • Casual Dining
  • Seafood
TripAdvisor® Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Tripadvisor - 4.2 out of 5 starsBased on 6691 Reviews
Tripadvisor - 4 out of 5 starsh2oTECH | Feb 16, 2026
A little disappointing

A little disappointing. Peel n eat shrimp were small. Others in the group found the food OK, no one thought it was wonderful. Suggestion: Go for the experience, not the food. A bunch of alcohol ...

Tripadvisor - 4 out of 5 starsCampbug | Feb 5, 2026
Great eats!

Stopped here to eat on our way back to Savannah for lunch. The food was great! The service was great! Loved the outdoor seating. Great atmosphere. Friendly service. There are baby gators you can ...

Tripadvisor - 5 out of 5 starsNicola A | Jan 17, 2026
Awesome

Amazing sunset bar, amazing food. Baby alligators you can feed with a bamboo fishing pole. Wild exotic brightly colored birds that talk. Can not wait to go back! ...

Yelp® Reviews
Yelp Overall Rating
Yelp - 3.5 out of 5 starsBased on 2366 Reviews
Yelp - 4 out of 5 starsMargie K. | Dec 19, 2025

What a hidden gem! I thought I was on the wrong road, but continued until we found the parking lot. It had inside and deck seating. It was right on the ...

Yelp - 2 out of 5 starsDerek R. | Feb 15, 2026

So we had seen so many videos in this place and had some friends tell us about it we decided to give it a try. I'm not into seafood that much but wife is ...

Yelp - 3 out of 5 starsLisa B. | Jan 14, 2026

I begrudgingly give this restaurant three stars based solely on the ambiance. I have gone to The Crab Shack for years when I lived in the south ( have not ...

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