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 6681 Reviews
Tripadvisor - 4 out of 5 starsJamie H | Sep 27, 2025
Crab legs great!! Potatoes gross.

$700 worth of crab legs. Best ever!! But not one person at our table ate their potatoes. Not cooked well at all. Hard.. no taste no seasoning at all. Wouldn't care but since so pricey would ...

Tripadvisor - 5 out of 5 starsDream29244849449 | Sep 24, 2025
Good food

The service and outside dining was absolutely beautiful our waitress was tentative. Absolutely love the Crab shack and would go back The price was a little expensive but we were on vacation and we ...

Tripadvisor - 2 out of 5 starsRichard K | Sep 11, 2025
Need new cooks. The chef should make sure food is cooked and placed on plates properly.

The boiled shrimp was cooked too much. When shrimp is over-boiled it gets soft and mushy. Recommend that restaurant to not boiled the shrimp to death. Terrible customer service. ...

Yelp® Reviews
Yelp Overall Rating
Yelp - 3.5 out of 5 starsBased on 2340 Reviews
Yelp - 5 out of 5 starsClaudia C. | Sep 3, 2025

Our server Amy was so nice and knows exactly how to keep the convo going! Made me feel right at home! Has the brightest smile with a great attitude! ...

Yelp - 5 out of 5 starsMelissa B. | Aug 14, 2025

Tony and I went to our favorite restaurant on Tybee Island "The Crab Shack". We discovered this restaurant back in 2014 with Noël Teel while in Savannah & ...

Yelp - 4 out of 5 starsGokarna K. | Jul 7, 2025

This place gets crowded so plan early to visit, the close at 9 pm during week day. We ordered Captain n Crab Sampler, Low Country, Kids Cheese pizza and ...

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