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The Crab Shack

The Crab Shack

Charleston
Charleston Eats: 7.9
Google:
4.2
(1,832 reviews)

Shellfish can be eaten by the bucketful at this relaxed joint serving seafood with a Southern twist.

Quick Facts

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Hours

Closed
11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
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Price

$$
moderate
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Location

Charleston
Charleston district
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Cuisine

Seafood
Lowcountry dining

About

Shellfish can be eaten by the bucketful at this relaxed joint serving seafood with a Southern twist.

— Google Editorial Summary

Casual eatery for seafood platters such as crab legs, crab dip and shrimp and grits.

— Google AI Overview

The Crab Shack is a casual, local seafood spot (part of a small three-location chain) where folks rave about shrimp, seafood platters, crab soup and even pie for dessert. Lots of reviewers say they had a very good dinner there — it's the kind of place you'd go for a relaxed birthday meal or comfort seafood.

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Reviews

Charleston Eats:7.9
Google:
4.2
(1,832 reviews)

Recent Reviews

G Scott
4 months ago

We enjoyed a very good dinner meal here. I ordered the Shrimp Scampi over mashed potatoes. Who knew how delicious this dish would be?? My husband orde...

Tom Fletcher
4 months ago

Our first visit to this restaurant in the local chain of three stores. While not quite as good as the other one we previously visited, it was still a ...

Reviews last updated: 9/14/2025

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8486 Dorchester Rd
(843) 552-7171
8486 Dorchester Rd
Charleston, SC 29420