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 6721 Reviews
Tripadvisor - 4 out of 5 starsHeather H | Aug 13, 2026
Seafood Dinner

There is indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor seating is still quite warm. The shrimp and crab legs were great. There is free parking on site. The staff were friendly and there was not a long wait ...

Tripadvisor - 3 out of 5 starsCulture31576537001 | Aug 8, 2026
Try it once

Would say this the typical gulf coast seafood for the masses restaurant. If you do not want seafood your choices very limited. One in our party did get up and leave. It is VERY noisy and the ...

Tripadvisor - 3 out of 5 stars577SusanH | Jul 15, 2026
Tourist Place!

I was excited to try this place but I’m sad to say, I was a bit disappointed. First we were seated inside as requested. It was hot and I was expecting air conditioning, nope just big old loud fans ...

Yelp® Reviews
Yelp Overall Rating
Yelp - 3.5 out of 5 starsBased on 2419 Reviews
Yelp - 3 out of 5 starsHannah S. | Jul 22, 2026

Fun place for kids, but the food was overpriced and poor quality. The menu had a very limited selection. Everything was served in cheap plastic baskets and ...

Yelp - 5 out of 5 starsClarissa O. | Jul 7, 2026

Amazing! We are from a place where you can't get fresh seafood so this place hit the spot! When we arrived the place was busy but they had a lot of seating ...

Yelp - 1 out of 5 starsStannis P. | Jul 27, 2026

Situated on mud, the mosquitos are unbearable in season. Staff tries to remedy the situation by igniting buckets of wood with flamethrowers, but all that ...

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