Shrimp Shack is a Beaufort staple. Have been making the drive out for shrimp burgers since I was a kid. As the name in implies, it's a causal seafood spot specializing in fried seafood. Nothing fancy here but the seafood is fresh and the shrimp burger is the best in town. Best to bring cash to avoid the card fee. We love to grab a sandwich on the way to / from Hunting Island and definitely plan our day around their opening hours so we don't miss it. The staff is friendly and the ambiance is a roadside seafood shack, which is exactly why we come! read more

Simply the best! Love this place and the rustic, lowcountry atmosphere! Of course, the shrimp burger is my fav!

We love the shrimp burgers at The Shrimp Shack - they are epic! And the outdoor seating is nice. But please serve homemade tartar sauce instead of fast food style packets of tartar sauce with garbage ingredients. read more

Not impressed, it's fried seafood a few hours 4 days a week. I've had better shrimp burgers. So, try harder if you want a better review.

Maybe I'm the wrong person to be saying any of this. Full disclosure, I'm from Massachusetts. We do a pretty good job of seafood in our own right. I will say that Gulf shrimp is far and away the best tasting as compared to the North Atlantic crap we get in New England. But that's where my praise ends. But... The fried shrimp dinner was a underwhelming. The fries were average and the coleslaw might possibly be supplied by Sysco--I really wanted something more homemade from scratch. I enjoyed the simplicity of the hush puppies, but some in my party felt they were bland. The cocktail sauce was just right! Would have like tartar sauce to be offered, as that's how I hush-puppy. I loved the divy seafood shack vibe. I can imagine it at the height of summer. It was a little chilly (2nd week of Feb) but we ate quickly inside on a weekday before heading to Hunting Island. I consider it a bucket list check, but if you don't get here, don't sweat it. read more

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The shrimp shack is a Beaufort staple and their shrimp burgers are the best you'll find anywhere (except at my mom's). It's juicy and full of shrimp. Every time we go to the beach we stop on the way to get our shrimp burger. They are only open limited hours but it's worth the ride out the St. Helena. read more

My family has stopped here for lunch one time before and told me I needed to try it. We stopped by for lunch today after going for a walk on the hunting island state park trails. We ordered at the counter inside and sat outside in the gazebo. The inside of the restaurant is simple and the staff were very friendly when placing and receiving our order. Two of us ordered the fried shrimp dinner plate. One had a side of fries and green beans, the other had a side of coleslaw and green beans. Both came with hush puppies which were very tasty. We also ordered a shrimp burger, side of fries, and a side of red rice. All three were delicious and fresh. Overall, we had a great experience today for a fast and casual lunch! read more

Shrimp Shack - Two fried shrimp dinner plates, side of red rice, side of crinkle fries, and shrimp burger (wrapped up in yellow paper) - Seafood Near Me - Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Great seafood especially shrimp and scallops. Always worth the 30 mile drive from Okatie.

Although from the road this place does not look impressive, its exterior does resemble a shack. However, the seafood is fresh with Gay Fish Company located across the road and they have their fleet of shrimp boats. We have been going there since 1981, and although we have seen the prices escalate with inflation the service and quality remains excellent! Never disappointed with food quality, quantity and service read more

Shrimp Shack - Shrimp dinner with fries, hush puppies and red rice - Seafood Near Me - Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

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Consistently awesome and THE best shrimp burgers in our state! Pat Conroy's favorite and ours too!

If you're traveling to or on vacation in the Low country stop by the Shrimp shack. There will be line out the door and there is no ACnor many seats to sit on. The amazing culinary delights that you will enjoy is well worth the wait. This Shrimp burger deluxe will make your knees weak. It is an amazing sandwich. Their shrimp dinner with a side of hush puppies is just as amazing. I first ate here 25 years ago on vacation and it's as good now as it was then. You can thank me later. read more

Food was soggy and average at best. Won't be going back. Shrimp burgers were below par.

Oh my eat here so so yummy! Get the fields peas and slaw and the seafood platter. Long lines always mean great food for sure.

We ordered the Flounder sandwich and the Flounder dinner. It's all fried with skin on so that was a surprise. We had a lemonade and a water and with the $2 credit card fee, it was $35. The sandwich was good but the hush puppies are just fried dough. We were both disappointed with it being all fried food, and for $35 we could have gone to a nicer place. The staff were really friendly and the eating area was okay its just the lack of a blackened or grilled option which really brings it down in my view. What is with leaving the skin on also? It just gives it a fishy taste. Maybe the shrimp would have been a better option. read more

this place is amazing!! i haven't had anything bad yet!! the shrimp burger basket is the best!! perfectly cooked shrimp burger & crunchy golden cooked fries!! just ask for more tarter & mayo for dipping!! and you've gotta get the sweet tea to wash it all down!! thanks y'all!! see ya again soon!!! read more

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I have been eating here over 25 years and I always come back every time I am back in the area. They have an amazing shrimp burger and the BEST sweet tea! You need to try it! Seafood is fresh! read more

Went here with my dad after picking at Dempsey farms. Heard it was great. As a disclaimer I've never had a shrimp burger. I won't order it again- it had a really weird texture. Perhaps this is just a personal opinion. The outside was nice and crunchy.the inside was the texture of undercooked shrimp and eggs and breadcrumbs maybe? Just not pleasant for me. The fries were straight out of a frozen bag and fried. The tea was awesome and the staff were very friendly. Maybe I would try it again ordering fried shrimp since the shrimp were definitely fresh. read more

We go every-time we are in Beaufort. The staff is amazing and the food is too. Already excited to go back.

Was looking for a local spot on my way to Hunting Island State Park. Stopped here because facebook said they are only open 11-2, and I wouldn't get a chance otherwise. I stopped just after 11:00 on a Saturday and after I placed my order at the window, I waited about 7-9? minutes until they called my order. There isn't really seating inside besides just some benches but there are several picnic tables outside in front of and behind the building. I got the fried shrimp dinner which comes with 2 sides (crinkle cut fries and cole slaw for me) and 2 large hushpuppies. It came with cocktail or tartar, and I asked for cocktail.... warning that stuff is Spicy Hot!!! I had to cool it down with some ketchup but it was still very good. On to the best stuff, the shrimp. This was EXCELLENT. Very super fresh, large, extremely light batter, crispy with just the right pop to the shrimp, stupid hot (temperature wise) ... some of the best shrimp I've ever had. When I return to the area I will make sure to come here again. Forgot to mention = CASH ONLY!!! Plenty of easy parking and on/off the road. Side note, not related to the restaurant review.... the week after I visited the Shrimp Shack and Hunting Island State Park, I went to Edisto Island State Park. The lady that was behind the counter taking orders at Shrimp Shack was at the gift shop at Edisto Beach on a little vacation. Her son? Grandson? pulled a book off of the book rack and shared with the gift shop employee a book that was all about shrimping in the Carolinas. The lady said that was her Dad on the shrimp boat at Gay Fish Company, which is directly across the street from Shrimp Shack. Now that was pretty cool. I was just browsing the gift shop at Edisto and I told her I was at the Shrimp Shack just 7 days ago! I'm sorry, but I did not catch if she is an employee or an owner but she's really sweet and super helpful when you order at the window. Super friendly experience, not to miss on your ride to Hunting Island State Park. read more

Shrimp Shack - Fried shrimp dinner with fries and coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

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COVID CHANGES. NO INSIDE DINING. They added extra table outside in front and back. They delivered the foodvto our table fast. The food and service were outstanding. The problem is if you need anything you must walk up the stairs and go to the order window. We needed extra sauces and refills on drinks. No problem getting them, but ooooh those steps, which are crowed by people waiting to eat. Always a line. ALWAYS! It's that good. Except for the Old Dockside across from Paris Island the best fish in Beaufort, haven't eaten at their bew location on 21. Also have not eaten at the restaurant that replaced the Dockside. Again, I must say this, BEST FISH AND SIDES IN BEAUFORT, but this is called a sgack for a reason. read more

Yummm!!! Great fried shrimp. Very low key casual. Definitely not a place to miss. Indoor and outdoor eating.

So fantastic. Apparently people take photos of their burgers like this. We'll keep coming back every year! read more

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upon arriving in Beaufort, I immediately drove out to the Shrimp Shack. supposedly, they were open until 2. I arrived at 1:31. As I walked up the sidewalk, a man flipped the open sign to closed while watching me walk up. it was 1:33. Awful!! Terrible hospitality. They should say they close at 1:30! read more

Shrimp Shack - Photo of my car clock showing 1:37 while 2 closed signs hang on the doors. - Seafood Near Me - Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

My kids and grandkids moved to Beaufort 2 years ago and we've tried to come here several times but it's been closed when it was supposed to be open. We finally tried it today and we're not sure where the hype is coming from. We we're all beyond disappointed. The shrimp burger is just plain nasty. They use egg as a binder but don't cook it long enough .... So gross. And for a place that's only open 4 days a week for 3 hours a day, you'd think they could at least make the tartar sauce. Hushpuppies we're by far the worst we have ever had. They had no flavor and no dipping sauce. Even the fries sucked. Had we known we totally would've went to Beedos instead. Don't waste your time or money.... It's not worth it! read more

Some of the best shrimp I've had in my life! It is super fresh, caught right in the harbor behind it and just the perfect balance of shrimp to batter ratio read more

I've eaten a lot of seafood and that includes a lot of Shrimp. I've never had shrimp as fresh, flavorful and well cooked as those at The Shrimp Shack. Don't be put off by the outside, or by how far out in the middle of nowhere it's located. Go in, wait for them to cook your food, and enjoy. We heard other customers raving about the shrimp burger but the the wife and I opted for Shrimp Dinners which did not disappoint. So many places overcook fried shrimp but these were perfect. I had onion rings which were good, but I suspect frozen as the batter wasn't the same as on the shrimp. The wife had sweet potato fries which were excellent. We both had green beans which matched any I've had at the best southern restaurants - complete with bacon. I guess this is what happens when you're owned by a shrimping company with boats docked across the street. read more

Shrimp Shack - It's not much from the outside (or the inside) but go for the shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

We have been here before and i have never reviewed in past because never had great or poor service BUT TODAY (??) it is a different story! Staff was RUDE, OVERWHELMED, impatient and plain nasty! Food is good but the restaurant has very bad hours. Hardly ever open ( wed-sat lunch only ) They only take cash. Anyways today was extremely disappointing read more

Still great fried seafood and of course the shrimp burgers! Sticker shock set in though - no more cheap but excellent lunches. I don't mind paying more but I worry about the viability of the business once the summer crowd is gone.... read more

Darn good fried flounder, fried scallops, fried shrimp, and fried crab. Hush puppies and rice weren't too bad. Delicious coleslaw. They only take cash. After you place your order at the counter it can take a while before you get your order. No booze and limited selection of drinks. It's definitely a "shack" like atmosphere, nothing fancy and not a lot of tables. I ordered a sampler dinner plate with all different fish plus a diet coke and it cost $31 something and got no receipt so have no idea how she came up with that amount so I'm not liking their accounting system however since all the items were delicious I'm rating them a 4. read more

Shrimp Shack - Inside, place your order on the right, pick up order on the left. - Seafood Near Me - Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

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Big fan of Shrimp Shack! Very tasty, you won't regret it! I know some complain about the prices but we must support local businesses. Amazing local, fresh shrimp! Yum! read more

We hit the shrimp shack after a beautiful visit to hunting island! !! Amazingly at 1pm there was no wait to order. The woman behind the counter was very helpful and assisted us through the menu. The bf ordered the fried bonanza. Fried shrimp which came with 2 hush puppies and 2 sides...he chose Cole slaw and onion rings. He loved the shrimp and really liked the Cole slaw. The onion rings were only 4 in number and good. Hush puppies probably got him as too much grease because that was the only thing left. I can't do that much grease, so opted for the shrimp salad on lettuce with tomato and crackers, but with an added side of sweet potato fries. The shrimp salad was fresh and very good. The sweet potato fries were also fresh, but just a bit soggy. We wish that we had room to try the pecan pie or key lime pie, but maybe next time. read more

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As others said, this is truly a no frills shack, serving up all kinds of fried food favorites. You can actually see in the distance the tops of the shrimp boats that are responsible for harvesting these crustaceans and then crossing the street to give the shack their usual order of fresh shrimp. If a diner had a bad one, than I would say it was an anomaly. The same family has owned this place since 1978, and I would expect they know their way around a fryer. We have always had expertly cooked, crunchy, non greasy and not too salty fried shrimp. There are so many places in the low county that try and manipulate the hush puppy to make it more appealing. The best ones, however, are the ones closest to the original and the Shack does a pretty good version. Fish sandwiches, hot golden colored corn dogs, also get a thumbs up. read more

Amazing. Best shrimp I have had in a long time. My husband had the shrimp burger and said he would return to Beaufort just to have the burger again. Yum! read more

Shrimp Shack - Seafood Near Me - Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

The shrimp burger was honestly much better than we thought it would be. Come for the fun of saying you had one!

Good fried seafood! No wait at all, good service. Very limited indoor seating (if any) so be prepared to eat on the screen porch on a picnic table outside. Overall the food was good. I wish the hush puppies had tasted better. They were a bit bland for me. However the shrimp and the coleslaw were great! They were fried but still light and not greasy. read more

Shrimp Shack - Shrimp dinner - Seafood Near Me - Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

Excellent variety of seafood and done to perfection. Always amiable customer service and friendly staff. Open airy venue and relaxed atmosphere. read more

Very disappointing i had the shrimp and husband had the shrimp flounder combo We had anted to go there for a long time based on reviews onion rings were tough. Tartar comes in a packet, not fresh. read more

It's a dive. It's not five star dining, it's not a chain, it's not stuck in some big city fixated on timetables. Some people who write reviews here seem to forget that this is a family owned restaurant, miles away from a traffic light and it that serves locally sourced fresh seafood. When the food runs out, they close. The food is fresh, the prices and quantity of food are good, the atmosphere is awesome and if you're lucky enough, you're bound to strike up conversation with locals and tourists alike. read more

What a waste of time. Shrimp burger is blah. Flounder is laying in grease and the breading crumbles off in a mess. Shrimp are hard to screw up but the batter is way too salty. Hush puppies are dry and without flavor. Onion rings are mush and French fries are like eating cardboard. Coleslaw tastes like it came from the supermarket. All this for $15 a meal, horrible! read more

My wife & I each ordered the seafood platter (shrimp, scallops, flounder, & clams). Twelve minutes later, our food arrived at our vehicle. We both loved the shrimp & scallops the best. Everything was delicious & hot. We were not impressed with the sides of Cole slaw & green beans or their hush puppies. We definitely would eat here again but order the two seafood dinner of shrimp & scallops instead. read more