Well we spent a long afternoon on the beach, decided it was time for some dinner! Headed off to find parking for the crab shack, boy that was an adventure in itself! After spinning the block several times, we lucked up and found a spot. We made our way in & was seated promptly. We chose inside due to the live music and my grands sensitivity I found the market price of 64. (3clusters) was a tad bit more than I wanted to pay for the crab bucket. We chose to share the seafood pasta, it's shrimp, scallops and mussels in a creamy parm white sauce. Comes with few triangles of pita bread. $24 Our server answered all questions and made suggestions etc. I will say the pasta was really good, better than I had expected! It was rather quick and we enjoyed and was on our way! Only issue we experienced this trip out was parking to no fault of the crab shack! read more

The Crab Shack - Seafood pasta - Seafood Near Me - Folly Beach, South Carolina

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Husband says the buffalo shrimp is the best he's ever had. We both did the grilled basket with scallops-shrimp and mahi. It was great! The veggies were seasoned well and the daiquiri was delicious and VERY well priced Only complaint was I wish there was a bit more food included but other than that it was awesome read more

The Crab Shack - Strawberry daiquiri - Seafood Near Me - Folly Beach, South Carolina

This Crab Shack is conveniently located near Folly Beach, and the serving sizes are generous. But leave your taste buds at the hotel because they won't be utilized. The flounder, crab legs, shrimp, and sides are bland. The cocktails are delicious but low on the alcohol content which is good and bad. To end on a high note, the service is fast and friendly. read more

5 stars for the staff MK Jaimie and Jessa!!! The venue ... ewwwww good live music. Food too smelly

Great service and super yummy crab legs! Great location for when you're done with the beach.

Good choice for a casual seafood meal with a pretty extensive menu. Lots of options including all the typical fried offerings, but a whole fried flounder is always the right answer for me, and this was well prepared, seasoned and fried. For dinner we shared that with a side of collard greens, and the bucket of shrimp, two kinds of crab claws and mussels which was a huge amount of seafood for $32. They also had an extensive bar including several local craft beers. A quick lunch later in the week was a dozen raw oysters (medium sized and tasty), and a perfectly portioned lunch fried flounder fillet on cheesy grits and Tasso ham gravy. Side of collards, of course. Wish I lived nearby to take more advantage of the well priced lunch offerings between 11 - 2 weekdays. read more

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This is the place to go if you want fried seafood. Everything was just ok. Calamari and buffalo shrimp were good, but the shrimp on the Caesar salad were heavily over-seasoned. Service was decent, live music outside some nights read more

The Crab Shack - Caesar salad with shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Folly Beach, South Carolina

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The Crab Shacks are a small chain of seafood restaurants that opened in Folly Beach, South Carolina in November 1999. They were founded by business partners Ryan Condon, Dan Doyle and Ron Hill. When an old gas station location became available in Folly Beach, Condon and Doyle called Hill and asked him if he would be interested in running and owning a restaurant on Folly Beach. It was Hill's lifelong dream to own and run his own restaurant, so he happily accepted. The partners wanted to create a laid-back, relaxed, coastal atmosphere that unified overflowing buckets of fresh seafood, great value, and smiling faces. After they received much success at the original Folly Beach location, additional locations opened in Coosaw Creek in 2004 and West Ashley in 2007. My family and I visited the original Folly Beach Crab Shack this past summer while we were visiting family in the area. After spending the morning at the beach, we were hungry for a delicious seafood lunch. Our cousins highly recommended the crab shack. My wife and I wanted some frozen drinks really bad. I had the "Lime Shackaiquiri" (Cruz aged light rum) while my wife had the "Peach Shackarita" (Sauza gold tequila). Both of them really hit the spot. For food, I had the "Double D BBQ Shrimp and Crab Sandwich" (BBQ deviled crab and fried creek shrimp, topped with scallions, bacon, fried onion strings and coleslaw), my wife had the "Mahi Wrap", and we also ordered the "1/2 Pound Peel & Eat Shrimp" for the table to share. Everything was delicious! It was just what we were looking for! We would definitely stop at the Crab Shack again if we found ourselves back in Folly Beach! read more

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We were looking for some low country boil after spending the afternoon at Folly Beach, and The Crab Shack did not disappoint! We were seated right away at an indoor table. The interior had fun nautical decor and a casual ambiance. The restaurant also had a front patio, but I was happy to sit inside to avoid the flies. My boyfriend and I shared the Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip as a starter. This dish exceeded my expectations, and the flavors went together really well. The portion size was perfect too, because we weren't too full to enjoy our other seafood. We decided to share The Charleston Steamed Seafood Bucket, so we could try a bit of everything. They were out of oysters but were able to substitute with mussels, which was great. The best part of the boil was easily the snow crab! Eating it was a lot of work, but totally worth it. The shrimp and mussels were also tasty, but maybe slightly overcooked. Sharing the bucket was definitely enough food for two! Service was friendly and pretty quick. Overall, worth the visit! read more

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Went back to give them another try ... I'm not even going to get into how bad the food was this time. I'm just going to let the pictures do the talking. Photograph #1 is a picture of our visitor Photograph #2is a smear, the waitress simply smashed the coccaroach with a Togo box and let the remains on the wall. Zero, zip, nothing said about it by the staff. They just went on as if it's an hourly thing. Needless to say we'll never go back. read more

The Crab Shack - Seafood Near Me - Folly Beach, South Carolina

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Service was great. Friendly staff. We sat at their covered patio. Nice breeze looking at the streets. Food was amazing. Scallops were tender. Fish and shrimp were fresh and tasty. The mussels were one of the best we ever had. Strong mixed drinks. Highly recommend. read more

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The food was great. I had the double D sandwich and my friend had the seafood platter. The service was quick and very friendly, and helped our big party split checks evenly. The music was a good volume where we were able to hear each other speak and a good vibe outside overall. read more

I have always wanted to go to a Crab Shack, and I am glad I finally had an opportunity to try one! Welcoming atmosphere and great service! Our server was great and the food came out fast and fresh. If you are ever in Folly Beach, SC, please give them a try. read more

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My group dined here for the final night of my bachelorette weekend. It looked like a cool funky place to have a meal and was recommended by someone who lives in the area. We were all seated at a large picnic style table in the back of the restaurant which looks like you're in a fishing shack. The menu is full of fried options which sounded great after the weekend we had. The portions are quite large for a really great price. I don't think anyone was able to finish their meals. Service was decent and the food was good. read more

This review could be for the hot crab dip alone. It was that good. Typical food for a beach town but with some subtle touches that sets it apart. Obviously, they are at the mercy of the weather so our seating in a covered outdoor area was perfect. You had to go inside to go outside so there is some protection from the people wandering the street. The food was not only good but reasonably priced. Same goes for the drinks. Very reasonable. We went while there was live music and it was a good volume. It didn't drown out the conversation but it sounded good and added to the vibe. Definitely a Folly Beach "must do" - especially if you like crab dip! read more

The only positive here was the live music. The food was low quality bar food. I like my crab cakes with more crab and not so greasy. The service was ok. If you think of this as a bar that serves food just to help soak up the alcohol then it will meet expectations. read more

Food was alright. Crab legs were super small and dry. Shrimp good and oysters small. Service was exceptional but the cockroaches crawling out of the outlets and falling onto a guest was too much for me. Server smashed the roach and smeared it across the wall and left it there. A guest later told us that one ran across his foot :/ read more

The Crab Shack - Charleston bucket - Seafood Near Me - Folly Beach, South Carolina

The food was outstanding! We ate at the establishment in Folly Beach S.C. I started with a bowl of she crab soup. Served nice and hot with a creamy broth it was so tasty! We had a large party which ordered a variety of dishes. My spouse had the pulled pork sandwich and fries, earlier in the week he had the scallops. The grilled seafood platter was probably the most popular! No complaints from anyone. The service was outstanding, knowledgeable and polite. The ambiance was pretty much laid back with a ocean motif. Very clean and organized. If you visit Folly I would highly recommend a stop at the crab shack, read more

The Crab Shack - She crab soup - Seafood Near Me - Folly Beach, South Carolina

We ate outside and had to fend off the birds. We got hush puppies to start- they were nice and hot (temp). Everything came out pretty quickly. My friend got she crab soup and a salad with shrimp. The shrimp was grilled and delicious! Great flavor. I got the shrimp, scallop & fish basket with fries. It seemed lightly breaded and was also good. I don't usually like fried scallops but they were nice and moist. The fish was my least favorite. Lots of food for a not huge price. Good service - I think there may have only been one server but she was attentive. Good spot. read more

The Crab Shack - Seafood Near Me - Folly Beach, South Carolina

Lovely little dive bar, but the food lacked anything to be desired. Definitely more on the pricey side for seafood in the area. Service was good! read more

The girlfriend and I had a nice motorcycle ride to Folly Beach and we decided on seafood for dinner. Picked The Crab Shack at random and glad we did! Staff was friendly and attentive! I felt the prices were quite reasonable for the beach, and I was delighted to see steamed and grilled options as well as fried items. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating options too! We started with the calamari which was very on point, not rubbery at all! I had the Charleston Steamed Seafood bucket and it was amazing! The girlfriend's Frogmore Stew was outstanding as well. She had two drinks and liked them both (and so did my wallet at only $7.99 each). Overall a great pick and would love to visit again. read more

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Flounder meal was larger than expected for just $13.99! Definitely the best value in Folly Beach! Restaurant was well kept and service was excellent. read more

The Crab Shack - Fried Flounder Fillet Basket - Seafood Near Me - Folly Beach, South Carolina

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We were seated very quickly and it was a nice establishment with an outdoor covered patio. The hushpuppies and flounder were great and the best part is the food is cheaper than most other restaurants in town. read more

Fantastic food! We had the mussels in a cream sauce which was to die for. For dinner, my wife had grilled founder and I had the grilled seafood platter. Both were outstanding. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Folley Beach. read more

Food great service Great. Ambiance perfect. Indoor and outdoor. Everything is steamed and boiled. The price has risen to an outrageous amount. I don't think I will be going back. read more

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The three is because our waitress was awesome. The lack of anything higher is due to the food loosing its quality. Been here multiple times over the last three years, and it has gone down. Just be careful. The wait staff is still really good tho. read more

This crab shack at Folly Beach did not disappoint. It was my first time in Charleston so I had high expectations for the seafood, the quality of the oysters and fish was amazing. For myself, I ordered the stuffed flounder with greens, red rice and fried okra. Of course, I couldn't leave without indulging in some oysters. Everything was delicious and fresh. Not to mention, the service was amazing . One of my friends had an issue with her meal and the waitress didn't hesitate to apologize and get her a completely new order of food. The ambiance was very casual, I do wish the men's bathroom was cleaner though. read more

The Crab Shack - Raw Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Folly Beach, South Carolina

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We went twice on our trip and enjoyed both times immensely. Had the Charleston Steamed Seafood Bucket, the grilled fish platter (Mahi was the daily catch), raw oysters, the crab dip, mussels and even a cheeseburger - the crab dip is a 4, the rest a 5. Add in that the staff was amazing and even knowledgeable about what had gluten. Will definitely return next time in the area. read more

The Crab Shack - Seafood Near Me - Folly Beach, South Carolina

The food was disgusting, the waitress didn't care, and constantly trying to tell us their soupy crab dip was the best she's ever had. Disgusting!!! read more

The hot crab dip was absolutely amazing. Fried shrimp was on point and tasty. The service was a little lacking. We weren't sure if it was the season of the year or just an off night. We will definitely come back. read more

This is our first time visiting Charleston, Folly Beach. After spent the day at the beach, we were starving and found the crab shack on google with thousands of good reviews. We walked with such high hopes that the foods will be good. I got the crab cake meal, my husband got the crab stuffed flounder meal, also order she crab soup and half dozen of fresh oyster to share, and my son got the corn dog with French Fried. Soup came out first and I took my first bite, and I froze! I tried my best to swallow the soup, i couldn't let go so I took another bite, omg it was so salty. It more salty than the sea water. My husband tried the soup and he was like nope, I might need high blood pressure med if I take another bite of the soup. Our dinner came with collard greens and it was salty, the rice was dried and more salty. We only took two bites of our foods and left it. The oyster was ok, it was not that fresh and not properly clean. We walked with huge disappointment. My son corn dog and fried were good though, not salty at all lol. read more

Ocean salty. She crab soup - very salty. Saltier than Campbell's can. Crab cakes - salty. Collard green - double salty. Rice sausage - dry and salty Flounder crab cake - not a good match, watery. Kids meal - Fries, corn dog. (Standard, only thing edible and not salty). Safest order would be raw seafood or plain ol' steam. read more

Lauren was a great server, quick and attentive! The food was fine, I highly suggest getting something from the boiled side. We got Snow Crab legs, crab cakes and artichoke and crab dip with a crabby Bloody Mary. The crab legs were great, the crab cakes were burnt and the artichoke dip was 90% cream cheese and 10% artichoke with no crab to be found or tasted. The crabcakes came with red rice that was cold but at least the fries were hot and ready! Expect sticky tables, good drinks and a fine time! read more

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The food was great, shrimp was the best I've ever had-meaty not fishy at all. The pasta was nice and subtle not too garlicky. The Frogmore stew pot could've had more seasoning but was good overall. Key lime pie was not cold but was nice and subtle lime flavor bottom too tart. The drinks were good. The building needs a cleaning especially the bathrooms!!!! The service was fantastic, the best we've found in all of Folly Beach! read more

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Amazing food! This was our first time here and right away we ordered drinks and appetizers and the service was so quick. We sat outside on the patio and it was enclosed which helped with the chilly weather. 10/10!!! read more

The Crab Shack - Crab and shrimp bucket - Seafood Near Me - Folly Beach, South Carolina

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This place is horrible Anyone who said the food is good. Does not get out much I had the seafood special the shrimp tasted like rubber The crab dip was awful The she crab soup was water with crab flavoring The fried shrimp were so over cooked wow The service was awesome. Tho our waitress was so nice sad I have to pay this but. Do not go here the worst place on the island read more

Excellent Service and Great tasting food! We will be back there again next trip down.

One word FRIED FOOD, ok that was two. If you like friend anything this is the place for you. I am not as picky as my friend was so I enjoyed this place. Decor is decent, service is good. Nothing to complain, well one thing, my friend found a small bone in his friend fish. But that's nothing to worry about, bones is good to lol. read more

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Wow wow wow!!! The grilled scallops were out of this world, melt in your mouth, take me to flavor town...... Not pictured, an abundance of snow crab legs that were DEVOURED. (I know, it's basically a crime not to let your phone eat first ) They had live music tonight. Wasn't able to grab the name of the band before leaving, but man were they good!!!! Overall- great service, PHENOMENAL food, and an amazing atmosphere. read more

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The service is very fast and the waitress was very nice and accommodating. I had the shrimp for an appetizer and it was good. The crunchy flounder was a little fishy. I am very sensitive to any kind of fish taste. The tarter sauce was ok. I ate as much as I could stand. I mentioned to the waitress and they took it off the bill. I told her not to, but was appreciated that they did. It shows they stand behind their food. My husband had muscles in cream sauce and then seafood pasta. (I know a lot, but it was his birthday). We didn't have any dessert. Ha ha. All in all it os pretty good amd we will come back here again. Thank you. read more