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 6708 Reviews
Tripadvisor - 5 out of 5 starsSue B | May 24, 2026
Delicious Seafood!

We had a family group ranging from 12 - 66, and we all enjoyed our meals! We had the shrimp and crab appetizer that was delicious!! Our main meal was the the low country boil with the addition of ...

Tripadvisor - 3 out of 5 starskelly g | May 21, 2026
Atmosphere Superior food not

It is a beautiful place when you first pull up the Ambiance is why you go there, you can sit right there on the creek outside to eat which is very nice you can also bring your dogs. They do have ...

Tripadvisor - 5 out of 5 starsbetiffany731 | May 20, 2026
A must stop when in the Savanah area

This is hands down one of the best experiences we love whenever visiting the Savanah area. The vibe is amazing and has been consistently that since our very 1st visit in 2009 ...

Yelp® Reviews
Yelp Overall Rating
Yelp - 3.5 out of 5 starsBased on 2391 Reviews
Yelp - 5 out of 5 starsMelissa B. | Apr 21, 2026

I was dining alone at lunch today, so I asked to be seated at the bar. Morgan was the absolute best! Even though I was driving and had water to drink ...

Yelp - 2 out of 5 starsSara H. | May 28, 2026

Was excited because the place looked fun and unique but the food was unfortunately a let down. Not sure how the boil is, but the deviled crab sandwich was ...

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 ...

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