Legendary landmark restaurant doesn't disappoint Location & Atmosphere: Easy to find and legendary with the holes in the center of table! Food: Battered Fries: Fabulous Hush puppies: Delicious Rock Shrimp: deliciously seasoned Crab Soup: legitimately the best crab soup ever and definitely the best on the island, I won't even try anyone else's version because it always disappoints and I always compare all crab soups to the crab traps version Filet Mignon: deliciously seasoned Chicken Tenders: Delicious Red Fish Tacos: Delicious Fried Shrimp: Amazing Crab Legs: Fabulous Steamed Oysters: Fresh and Tasty Coleslaw: a pleasant change fr typical-l like the relish they add Catch of the day: Redfish fresh and delicious broiled Served by Chrissy (with glasses) who was kind, informative and efficient, she worked hard and took her job seriously which is noticeable and most appreciated. Im a local who moved away but visits annually and I never come to St Simons without going to The Crab Trap Legitimately the very best Crab Soup anywhere! read more

Been coming here for 30 years. It's not the best food on the island, but it's certainly one of the most enjoyable places to eat on the island. Tough to beat cold beer (and iced tea) and delicious fresh and fried local seafood. Highly recommend the Brussel sprouts. Had those and blackened mahi the other day. Outstanding. Always packed, always a vibrant crowd. An SSI mainstay and must visit (sadly my kids are too big to get in the diving bells anymore). read more

We had the fried and blackened shrimp, which were both delicious, and a gin and tonic to go with it. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly service, and a good spot to grab a meal while on the island. The folks next to us had the crab soup and raved how good it was. Will come back and try that next time. (For those who plan, this place doesn't take reservations. We got there right at 5:00 and sat right down. When we left close to 6:00 the place was packed and had a wait.) read more

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Crab soup was the star. Crowded and loud. Didn't care for the shrimp and grits (too many ingredients). Beer got lost on the way to the table. Service was friendly but overwhelmed with the Friday night crowded. Second time at this restaurant and not likely to return. read more

Crab soup and shrimp was great! Hushpuppies and other sides were okay. It was loud and dark inside. read more

Crab Trap - Seafood Near Me - St. Simons, Georgia

Prices these days are CRAAAAAAAZY!!! Service was super friendly. Hubby got a doz oysters & shrimp Mom & I split the fish tacos/fries. The tacos were so small with hardly any fish. Certainly not a shareable dish! All said best hush puppies ever!! Daughter got Shrimp & Grits... enjoyed it!Not sure what the others got, but they all seemed satisfied. My son said he was still hungry & I bet the other guy with us was too. Both in their 20's. Total for 7 people with a couple of adult beverages was $328 plus tip & that stupid % charge for using a card... what a joke!! Very dark inside & not water front. I didn't see a patio, but I wasn't looking. I mean, you judge! I am incredibly sticker shocked when we eat out now. Pics show portions & I have the menu posted too. read more

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I'm really sad to write this review because this was my first time going after my mom went here since she was my age in the 70's...this was the worst seafood I've ever had. I've never sent food back in my life and had to because the $33 blue crab was so awful. The service was great, the manager refunded me which he didn't need to do - but figured I would save someone the trouble. If you like fried crab it might be better, but anything grilled isn't good. Again, love the legacy of this place and I'm sad I had to write this but figured I'd tell the truth of my experience. read more

Service was extremely slow and food was very poor. I am not sure how you can mess up basic fried seafood this bad.

Been coming for 30 years. Past 10 years terribly down hill. Terrible seafood. The worst on the GA Coast! Never again. Crab Trap. RIP! read more

Always a staple when coming to SSI, we prefer it to Crab Daddy's. Prices have definitely gone up and quality has dipped just a bit over the years but still a great place for seafood and drinks. They make a damn good martini to go with your whole crab or fried shrimp. read more

Service is very responsive. Food is consistently excellent. Not fancy but perfect beach, seafood vibe. Shrimp is very, very fresh and local.

Ambiance is older, but on purpose I think... The highlight was the food, as it should be! The crab legs were perfect. Steamy and fresh, so good!! The shrimp and grits, amazing flavor! The scallops blacked were full of flavor and not just peppery but really good flavor! Service was great too! We will definitively go back! read more

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The food here was incredible and so obviously fresh. The restaurant literally looks like the inside of a pirate ship! The service was very kind and remembered all of our orders without a notepad. Even the employees love it here; the oyster cracker found a pearl and was so happy! read more

First came to the crab trap in 1991... Saint Simons Island remains unchanged and untouched, moving forward, seamlessly and timelessly Crab trap is a throwback to the 70s seafood restaurant with figurines, nautical items throughout the restaurant The food is average quality. The service is fine. It is more just to be able to go back in time to Saint Simons and enjoy what was a memorable lovely moment some 30 years ago. read more

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We really enjoyed our food! I had their shrimp and grits and my husband had fried shrimp. This was the first time my shrimp and grits had sautéed mushrooms, onions and peppers in it. I really liked it! Our service was excellent! We loved the nautical ambiance. read more

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This place has become a tradition every time we visit St. Simon's Island. The day that we arrive to the island we HAVE to go to The Crab Trap. It's a traditional bar seafood menu. It's not going to have anything that is going to wow you or even be off the beaten path. However it is comforting to know that this restaurant knows what it is and does it at a very high level. I love the option for anything on the menu if you don't want deep fried everything. The salad with balsamic dressing is not to be discounted either. And the cocktails are fun and remind you that you are on vacation. The service is incredibly friendly and very attentive. Once again when you walk in it is a fairly standard beach bar atmosphere and you know exactly what you are going to get. It's a must to anyone vacationing in St. Simons Island. read more

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Best hush puppies and cole slaw anywhere! We get their fried shrimp and fried oyster dinners so husband and I get some of each perfectly cooked seafood. Their fries are great, too, and the cocktail sauce is uniquely delicious! We often get take out so we can enjoy it at home, which is just a few minutes from the restaurant. This place has served consistently good food for decades. Make sure you try the Crab Trap! read more

My girlfriend and I went to the crab trap after shopping and since we had heard the food was pretty good. We ate the shrimp dip, the crab soup, shrimp creole, and the fried shrimp. Everything was delicious and fresh. We also enjoyed our garlic bread and coleslaw and did not find it "soggy" one bit as another user suggested. We sat at the bar and were greeted right away and our drinks and food were brought out promptly. The manager, I think his name was Miles, even came to ask us how everything was and if we needed anything. Overall a wonderful dining experience. read more

One of my favorite places on the island. They have the best crab soup I've ever eaten. I've begged for the recipe! Food is cooked very well, the staff is nice. And the atmosphere is great. We make it a point to go here ever time we are on the island! read more

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Beware. They charge a "technical fee" for using a credit card WITHOUT disclosing it either on the menu or front door. I do not like surprise endings . If Macdonalds can eat the fee on a $2 item, you would think the owner of this place would be able to at their prices. Food was good but not great. Service was good also. Will not return because of the surprise fee. read more

Very busy restaurant so we put our name in and luckily got a spot at the bar. Bartenders were very busy but managed to make a nice dirty martini. We ordered the fish dip for appetizer, tastier than I was expecting! The fried shrimp was the very best I have ever eaten. The hush puppies and fries were delicious also. This is a busy, loud, family friendly restaurant. I wasn't bothered by it because the food was so good! The server was quick and efficient. read more

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I have this two stars because the service was good. The food on the other hand was not good. Their signature fries could have been fried properly. Rock Shrimp tasteless and the slaw has pickles (you might like but I do not). Even the salad is as wilty. I think the hush puppies were good but they probably came from a box. Too bad because it's a great location. I hope they can get their food game together. read more

Had an excellent time at Crab Trap last night, probably our favorite meal and service on the island thus far. We sat at the bar and Henry was amazing- very knowledgeable about the menu and made a great drink, we really enjoyed talking with him! The other guys bartending and shucking oysters were great as well, always making sure we were good. Any dish can be cooked how you want it, our blackened shrimp, scallops and mahi were great. Loved the crab soup, lots of meat. Huge oysters. The kind of seafood restaurant you want at the beach. Will definitely be back! read more

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Great seafood. Great service. Unexpected "mandatory" gratuity. Counted our kids less than 5 in their large party plan. 4 adults, 3 kids less than 5. Over 300 bucks for us to eat, including the extra $50 for gratuity. Break your party up below 6 if your eating here, that way you can tip based on food, service, and ambiance based on your experience. Sorry, won't take the family there again. read more

me and my wife went here and the experience was terrible. food soggy from Cole slaw. whoever is running this restaurant needs to take a big look before you start loosing more customer. read more

I had Crap Trap back in 2013, with my husband. The only thing I remember is the shrimp dip, and have thought of it many times since. So, when visiting my mom, yesterday, we decided to go so I could get some dinner! Of course, I got some shrimp dip to start off, and it was everything I remembered, YUM! My stepdad got some fried oysters, which he enjoyed - I tried one and I thought the batter was pretty good. Dinner wise, I got the deviled crab patties. It came with fries, hush puppies and cole slaw. I thought the crab cakes were ok, but I've had better. The fries, however, were very good. I did not try the slaw, but I also enjoyed the hush puppies! My mom got the Cajun Grilled Shrimp. She was a little disappointed, that they weren't spicy at all. She said they did have a nice flavor though. She also REALLY enjoyed the fries. My stepdad got the boiled shrimp. He ate everything on his plate, so no complaints there! His corn on the cob looked really good. Overall, we enjoyed the atmosphere and that they weren't too busy. The food was good enough to go back again. Our waitress was nice and the beer was COLD! read more

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They were fast and polite. The shrimp and grits were great along with the brussel sprouts

I was really looking forward to the crab soup. The menu description made it sound delicious but I was very disappointed. It was supposed to be milk-based, but it seems more like it's oil-based. There's a quarter inch layer of yellow oil floating on top that won't mix in when stirred. Yuck! Overlooking that, the crab goodies at the bottom are just "meh". There's no real flavor or texture to it and it's essentially just ground up fish bits. I was also looking forward to the shrimp and grits but it was way too salty to eat. I'm very rarely picky about food and I've left very few Yelp reviews in the years I've been on (with no bad reviews for a restaurant), but I was so disappointed by my experience that I wanted to share it and warn other tourists looking for good "local fare". I tried to eat them both but couldn't get through more than about ten bites of each before giving up. I really hate it because it cost me $40 just for the two items! That's a lot of money for this food. read more

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It's a casual sit down place and there is a pretty good amount of seating available. It's a little cramped but it made sense because we came around dinner time. I was expecting better food for the prices listed as well as better quality. Each meal ranges from $24-$27 and on the menu there is an extra $3 charge for sharing entrees. The waitress said she wouldn't apply the fee to the bill, but it's a concerning to think that such a charge existed in the first place. The fried oyster basket was okay, I liked the hush puppies but wasn't a big fan of the fries. the fries are battered, but there doesn't appear to be any seasoning on them. They were extremely bland and also soggy. The cajun shrimp also didn't appear to have any cajun seasoning and just tasted like they were grilled with seasoned salt. It was also extremely dry and didn't taste fresh. The coleslaw also wasn't great but it did help cut the greasiness of the fried foods. The seafood casserole was good but is frankly not worth the +$24 price. The bread was advertised as garlic bread but was just toasted bread. Unfortunately, I wouldn't come back to this place. read more

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The food was great. Everything was delicious. Our server was very attentive although she had a few tables. The place was well decorated with tabby floors and walls. It was a great experience. read more

The service wasn't great but they were packed so it's understandable. The decor makes you feel like your a sailor and your eating in the ship. The food was delicious and tasty the seafood was seasoned great and cooked right. read more

Pathetic portion of over cooked fish for $18! Sides weren't included for that price. Coleslaw was good but Captain D's could have done better for half the cost. Very disappointed. read more

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Had a great experience there. The steamed crab legs were amazing. Service is very fast read more

Crab Trap - Steamed crab legs - Seafood Near Me - St. Simons, Georgia

The service was great & the food amazing. Very pleasant ambiance! We had the best waiter and he brought me bread pudding for my Birthday cake! It was delicious! read more

Overpriced food, horrible service, sad - been coming here for years and keeps going downhill

Best Crab Stew anywhere! I have to buy quarts to send to my daughter in college. The service is always great and the food always delicious. Crab Trap is a local favorite! read more

The food was amazing. The service was great and attentive. The atmosphere was quaint. Great t restaurant. We would come back if we lived in the area. Thank you for a great customer experience read more

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TOURISTS: this is a PSA announcement- stay AWAY! My family decided to go here instead of Crab Daddy's. Not sure why. So we finally get seated. And: 1) everyone is crammed in like sardines! Not just our table - EVERY table. You can't even walk out of the room to go to the bathroom without hitting someone's elbow or back with your a$$. I'm average build. Only the kids could squirm through. Crabs with a side of the new CoViD variant, anyone? 2) service was average - the server was giving everyone the wrong meals, my brother was missing part of his combo. 3) the food wasn't the best. It's not even plated nicely. Coleslaw slopped on the plate. Hush puppies tossed on there... not what I expected for a $27 plate 4) the prices are insane. My 9 yr old son and I were on one ticket together and it was $68! I had scallops and they are served with fries. It's an up charge for a baked potato. Really? Again, that's pretty shitty for expensive seafood. We had 2 cups of crab soup (not at all creamy) at $6 each. The kids meal (fried shrimp) was $12.99! Freaking whaaa? Other places we went to in town had kids meals under $10 - yes - even for the shrimp dinner. 5) I swear they try to rip you off... they give you the itemized check, take it with your credit card, and return the card with the check for you to sign. So you can't refer back to it if needed. We THANKFULLY noticed that the TIP had already been charged on the first ticket - otherwise we would have double tipped. This place would do everyone a favor if it burned down. Seriously. There are other options. Go to those. Stay away. read more

It is so claustrophobic, because the tables are so squished together. The hushpuppies and fries were good. The deviled crab was delicious. Me and my cousin got the fried shrimp and it was so good. If you are visting SSI, I would definitely recommend you go to crab trap. read more

While the snow crab legs were excellent, the shrimp boil was okay but together these two entrees were pricey ($74 before tip). We ordered for curbside pickup at 7:25 and were told to pick up the food in 35 min. We were there at 8:00 and still waited until 8:45 for our food. With limited time visiting the area it was a bummer that we spent an extra 45 waiting for our dinner. In addition, their manager and staff were not wearing masks and it seemed like they were seating full capacity indoors. read more

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