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 6683 Reviews
Tripadvisor - 4 out of 5 starssarlsar | Oct 7, 2025
Great Shrimp & Family Fun

We visited because I had a “hankering” for local shrimp while we were at Tybee. Found this place online and thought it would be a good option. It was. The menu is limited to crab and shrimp, but ...

Tripadvisor - 5 out of 5 starsTammy S | Oct 6, 2025
Refreshing

My husband and I were up from Florida and decided to take a drive to Tybee Island. This is a great place to grab lunch. We sat at the bar looking out at the water. We had a couple drinks. The beer ...

Tripadvisor - 4 out of 5 starsSXYCH | Oct 1, 2025
Good tourist spot with fun stuff to do.

Definitely a tourist spot to stop and eat some seafood and take pictures. The food was good but about the same as any other seafood place. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was perfect for ...

Yelp® Reviews
Yelp Overall Rating
Yelp - 3.5 out of 5 starsBased on 2341 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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