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 6679 Reviews
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. ...

Tripadvisor - 2 out of 5 starsAlison F | Sep 5, 2025
Disappointing, I wouldn't recommend

Overpriced Very average food with no imagination. Plastic cutlery. Uninterested service. Overall very disappointing. ...

Tripadvisor - 3 out of 5 starsluckybobo | Sep 2, 2025
Go for the gators

Our waitress was outstanding. Our drinks were never half empty and she had several tables. I am sure this is a great spot if you are traveling with children with the outdoor area and alligators ...

Yelp® Reviews
Yelp Overall Rating
Yelp - 3.5 out of 5 starsBased on 2335 Reviews
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 ...

Yelp - 5 out of 5 starsJennifer F. | Jul 2, 2025

If the overall vibes didn't bring you here, the food will! The goal was crab legs and we found this place. You pull in and it looks like a beach shack, tons ...

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