Shellfish can be eaten by the bucketful at this relaxed joint serving seafood with a Southern twist.
At a glance
#25 of 29 Restaurants in Charleston #7 of 8 Seafood restaurants in CharlestonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.21
Rating breakdown
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5 ★60%
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4 ★21%
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3 ★8%
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2 ★5%
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1 ★6%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of The Crab Shack?
- The Crab Shack is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 1,545 reviews.
- How does The Crab Shack rank in Charleston?
- The Crab Shack is #25 of 29 Restaurants in Charleston by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The Crab Shack located?
- 1901 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407 — 8.0 km from the center of Charleston.
- How can I contact The Crab Shack?
- Phone: (843) 763-4494 · Website: crabshacks.com
The restaurant did not look or smell clean and I had my doubts walking in. The manager took us to a dirty table and then sent us back to the front while cleaning.
I ordered an unsweetened tea and the waitress asked me 3 times if I wanted sweeteners as if I was taking my tea wrong.
My daughter ordered a chicken taco from the kids menu and the waitress said that item was no longer on her handheld order machine so she could have it. We ordered the chicken salad off the kids menu and asked for the chicken on the side and she said she couldn’t do that. For her side she asked for mashed potatoes and the waitress denied that her meal came with a side although it clearly said so on the kids menu. Her salad came out hot with very heavily peppered chicken on top. So my daughter ate none of her meal.
We ordered crab dip and hush puppies. The flavor was not good and there was hair in the dip.
I ordered She-crab soup and it was thick and oily and tasted terrible. No dinner for me either.
We informed the waitress and manager of the hair but just asked for the check to leave.
We declined boxes from the waitress and she proceeded to push us about asking if we were sure. Lady we were sure we didn’t eat it the first time, not going to eat it a second time.
As we were the leaving the manager said don’t let this keep you from coming back. We will never be back…
I ordered an unsweetened tea and the waitress asked me 3 times if I wanted sweeteners as if I was taking my tea wrong.
My daughter ordered a chicken taco from the kids menu and the waitress said that item was no longer on her handheld order machine so she could have it. We ordered the chicken salad off the kids menu and asked for the chicken on the side and she said she couldn’t do that. For her side she asked for mashed potatoes and the waitress denied that her meal came with a side although it clearly said so on the kids menu. Her salad came out hot with very heavily peppered chicken on top. So my daughter ate none of her meal.
We ordered crab dip and hush puppies. The flavor was not good and there was hair in the dip.
I ordered She-crab soup and it was thick and oily and tasted terrible. No dinner for me either.
We informed the waitress and manager of the hair but just asked for the check to leave.
We declined boxes from the waitress and she proceeded to push us about asking if we were sure. Lady we were sure we didn’t eat it the first time, not going to eat it a second time.
As we were the leaving the manager said don’t let this keep you from coming back. We will never be back…
This crab shack is a local's favorite. My friend and I were in the mood for seafood and we had a fried shrimp and fried flounder baskets which tasted like heaven. The Southern Fried Green Tomatoes came out perfectly!
The Crab-Berry Kiss and Pina Colada drinks were so good! Very sweet and tropical. Excellent customer service!
The Crab-Berry Kiss and Pina Colada drinks were so good! Very sweet and tropical. Excellent customer service!
This is a locals favorite!!! We had excellent service- I think Willy?!? Sorry can't remember:-/
We had Moscow Mules for our cocktails, she crab soup w sherry, crabcake & crab cluster and drawn butter w red rice & collards and a calabash fried basket of flounder, creek shrimp, scallops with cocktail, tarter and served w fries & coleslaw. Also shared a slice of homemade key lime pie. Delicious!!!
We had Moscow Mules for our cocktails, she crab soup w sherry, crabcake & crab cluster and drawn butter w red rice & collards and a calabash fried basket of flounder, creek shrimp, scallops with cocktail, tarter and served w fries & coleslaw. Also shared a slice of homemade key lime pie. Delicious!!!
The food is good, and sometimes excellent! The menu is one of a traditional seafood restaurant with several menu twists. I find the food to be fresh and worth the price. I really like that they have menu specials including Seafood egg rolls that I once was able to try. It's a great place to celebrate or Dine with friends and family.
This crab shack was like a hidden gem. We searched for food in the area, but happens to drive past this place and try it. We were not disappointed. It was very delicious, we tried multiple items from the menu and they were all so good. It is worth it.
Our Monday ladies Luncheon was at The Crab Shack. Great place for a Quiet lunch. The food was delicious and nice and hot. The server was excellent
She Crab Soup was on point. Crab dip was a good choice. Crab cakes were good. Huge boiled shrimp. And the three clusters of snow crabs were perfect. Our waitress was welcoming and on time. First time in and will be back next time we travel to the area. Seemed to be locally owned and worth the stop!
When we got there, there were only a few tables. We got seated quickly but had to wait at least 10-15 mins for anyone to take our drink order. So it wasn't off to a good start and had us thinking of getting up and walking out. The food saved our experience. I got the shrimp and grits and my husband got the grilled seafood platter. Both were delicious. Service could use some work but the food was worth it!!
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