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 6700 Reviews
Tripadvisor - 2 out of 5 starsPatricia A | Mar 23, 2026
Atmosphere fun. Food Meh.

It was a fun little out of the way read. Lots of parking but food was just okay. When you pay $14 for a sandwich that doesn’t come with a side. If you want a side that’s $3.50 more. As I said the ...

Tripadvisor - 5 out of 5 starsRyan B | Mar 22, 2026
The Crab Shack was fantastic

Plentiful servings. Fast service. Fair pricing. 5/5. ...

Tripadvisor - 3 out of 5 starsJana S | Mar 17, 2026
Mediocre food but good atmosphere

Food was just okay, but I feel like the ambiance is why people eat here. Service was great and it’s a cute restaurant. ...

Yelp® Reviews
Yelp Overall Rating
Yelp - 3.5 out of 5 starsBased on 2375 Reviews
Yelp - 4 out of 5 starsRodney D. | Mar 11, 2026

I ordered a boil that included crab, mussels, shrimp and sausage. The flavor was very good on the seafood items. The sausage seemed like something from ...

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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