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.
Cuisine
  • American
  • Casual Dining
  • Seafood
General
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Outdoor Seating Capacity 1
TripAdvisor® Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Tripadvisor - 4.2 out of 5 starsBased on 6724 Reviews
Tripadvisor - 4 out of 5 starsSandS1984 | Sep 11, 2026
We'd eat there again if we were local.

This a very nice place to eat as long as the weather isn't raining, blazing hot or too windy. They have indoor seating but why sit there when can sit right on the water. We had boiled shrimp, crab ...

Tripadvisor - 2 out of 5 starsmba20read | Aug 26, 2026
Not a good experience

Minimal food that was average, at best. Very pricy-will not return. ...

Tripadvisor - 4 out of 5 starsRobert D | Aug 21, 2026
Great Tybee Stop

Last time in Savannah (8 years ago) we came here and it was awesome so now we were staying 3 days in Tybee so lets go back. Yes it was worth it, A bit touristy but guess what we are tourists. The ...

Yelp® Reviews
Yelp Overall Rating
Yelp - 3.5 out of 5 starsBased on 2427 Reviews
Yelp - 5 out of 5 starsAngie K. | Aug 26, 2026

This restaurant was suggested from a local-- Great place! Food was seasoned perfectly. ...

Yelp - 4 out of 5 starsJodine P. | Sep 10, 2026

We got great seats by the water. I got the deviled crab cakes which I loved!!! The potatoes that it came with however, were not wonderful. My cousin got the ...

Yelp - 3 out of 5 starsMelissa B. | Sep 18, 2026

Today we stopped at the crab shack for lunch. Calliope was not impressed but did like the cats and alligators. Tony and I have been coming here for about 10 ...

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