The Shrimp Shack continues to impress. We've had the pleasure of visiting Seaside for five years and enjoying their lobster roll has become part of our annual tradition. The flavor is spot on every time. The mac + cheese too - just the perfect hint of spice at the end of every bite. Thank you, Shrimp Shack, for not messing with perfection. I'll be proudly wear my Shrimp Shack Trucker hat all around North Alabama and to every trip we take back to Seaside. read more

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The employee taking our order lacks customer service skills with no personality. The buzzer given to us never went off...when I went to the order pick up area, there were people standing outside waiting on food that never arrived. When I was asked about my order, the employee said they messed up my order which was buzzed to another customer and didn't offer an apology...just a "here you go" and went back inside. Food was cold and portion size is a joke for the price you pay. I would have been better off buying from the food trucks across the street. read more

This place should rank higher. Great service from the staff and it's right on the beach! So relaxing to lounge and have access to the restaurant. The cooked oysters were pretty darn good! I will return read more

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I came here for the lunch the first of our 4 day trip, and ordered my first ever lobster melt. It was the best sandwich I've ever had. I came back and ended up getting the same sandwich for 3 of my 4 lunches. Each time I went around 10-11 a.m. and probably only had a 10-15 minute wait. Bar service is pretty good. My only complaint would be the price, but I don't mind spending a little more on good food on vacation. read more

The Shrimp Shack - Lobster Melt - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

The claim of having the best key lime pie is false. There is no lime flavor and half of it is whip cream. The graham cracker crust is also extremely thick and tastes burnt. The lobster roll is good The peel and shrimp were good. Some shrimp were clearly left to cook longer than others though. Service was upbeat and friendly. read more

This outdoor restaurant has tasty bloody Mary's! There are lots of choices on the menu. Outside seating is limited but fun to sit and enjoy your food while people watching! We did not have any service and had to order from the outside bar. Food was delicious. Great place to grab a snack! read more

The Shrimp Shack - Bloody Mary at the Shrimp Shack - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Cute little shack on the water front with great views and great drinks. We had dinner here one night and it was good but nothing spectacular. IMO, a little overpriced. Blackened shrimp (protein plate) was exactly what you expect - I just didn't like it was drowning in butter when I got it. Gumbo was flavorful but more soupy than packed with all the stuff you want (rice, shrimp, sausage, etc). Jonathan got the grouper sandwich and said "it was an 8/10, would get it again". We also got the Trio baked oysters- the chorizo monthly special one was both of our favorites! Honestly drinks and bartenders really stand out at this place. Watermelon spritz and pina colada did not disappoint - we actually got multiples :) honestly I would come back more the drinks and vibes than the food! read more

The Shrimp Shack - Watermelon Spritz - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Amazing tuna dip! Everything was so fresh and delicious! Fair prices for quality foods. The staff were so kind and very helpful. I loved having seating options right along the beach. I can't wait to go back! read more

The Shrimp Shack - Smoked Tuna Dip with a side of Mac and cheese - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Hey hey, shrimpey! When you need a drink at 10AM on vacation, this is the place that slaps. It's a shack, alright, but a looooove shack with liquor libations of shrimpic proportions. Perfectly nestled near the beach with a great overview. It's certainly beachin. As Bob Barker said in his review, "the price is right" and "I want the whooollle thing". Lissen, you'll realize why it's called the Shrimp Shack when you order a Bloody Mary and you get a phat shrimp on your rim, along with all the veggie accoutrements of your pleasing. And if you want to be the talk of the town, take your shrimpic Bloody Mary near the town square and watch the peasants salivate over your alcohol, veggie castle. Am I joking? Nope. One dude asked where I got my drink. Then he said, "it's only 10AM, you're drinking already?!". Yes sir, I'm feelin whack from the Shrimp Shack. Tell 'em I sent you! Will they know who I am? F no. But you'll get whacked as well. You're welcome ... read more

The Shrimp Shack - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Always love visiting this place. It's pricey but the food is worth it. Best lobster roll I've ever had. Drinks are delicious too. Service is always 10/10. read more

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I gave The Shrimp Shack a try tonight, tempted by its prime location right in the heart of Seaside. I ordered a half dozen oysters and half a pound of shrimp--what turned out to be a $70 tab for a meal that felt more like a $30 experience. The shrimp, which was touted as their top-tier offering, tasted fine but nothing memorable. In fact, I had much better shrimp the night before at another spot just down the street. The oysters arrived a full 10 minutes after the shrimp, which made the pacing of the meal awkward at best. For a casual seafood shack with a premium price tag, I expected more consistency and care in both the food and its delivery. If you're looking for standout flavor or a seamless dining experience, there are better options nearby. The food tasted fine and the setting is cool but I feel they could button up the execution and price point a bit read more

The Shrimp Shack - Parmesan Oysters and 1/2 pound of Royal Red Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

The servers were very friendly. The bars servers were even singing for their customers. I would recommend the oysters they were delicious. We also had the tuna dip which was excellent as well. Then we had some Mac n cheese which was homemade and tasted great. We loved the Savana margarita, and the drinks were cold. The atmosphere is lovely as the kids can play in the grass area or just walk around with friends or family. The shrimp shack has seats that overlook the ocean which is magnificent. read more

Be prepared to WAIT. They are in no rush here.... And I had no one in front of me or behind me, ordered 1 thing. Food was decent though, just not the best experience. read more

So we ate at The Shrimp Shack twice during our week stay at 30A. The first visit was great - best blackened shrimp I've had and my son said his lobster roll was "life changing." We ordered out the second night, which was an adventure. We used the website toast, worked great. Tried to park to pick it up (we're 30A noobs and will never try that again). Drove back to where we were staying 3/4 mile away. To ensure hot shrimp was delivered to my family, I ran in sandals there and back. Only to come back and realize it was the wrong order. We went back to trade the 1.5 lbs of shrimp they gave us for lobster rolls and more blackened shrimp. The wrong order game is always a gamble, but not only did they fix it, they also gave us free key lime pie, great service! The drinks were great as well. The Boardwalk Mule is a nice twist on your standard mule and the bar tender made a customer twist on a bees knees that was awesome. 5/5, would do all over again but would check my order the next time I do pick up! read more

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The slaw was better than most places but the shrimp salad roll was OUT OF THIS WORLD!!

Went here for lunch after a long bike ride and the location and food delivered! We had lobster rolls, shrimp tacos, gumbo and some great local draft beer. It's a bar in back you can order from or a counter in front. We chose to order from the bar to see outside with a view of the ocean. It was such a great vibe and the food was really great! read more

The Shrimp Shack - Shrimp Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Food was okay. I don't think it's worth the price. All outdoor seating. Order at the counter. Ambiance was fine I guess. Nice views but you can get food from anywhere and sit in the outdoor seating area. Overall don't think it's worth the cost. read more

Lobster rolls were delicious! The drinks were tasty! And love that it's right by the water. We sat out back read more

The Shrimp Shack - Lobster Roll with Side Mac 'n Cheese - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Brought some friends to Seaside for a quick visit and popped in to grab some oysters and a cocktail. Both were delicious - four star at least! The service was lackluster. Person seemed annoyed that we had question about what type of oysters were available. Put saltine crackers on top of the ice. Which were all wet by the time we got to our table m. Anyway, overall, I'd stop in again. Hopefully the experience will be improved. read more

The Shrimp Shack - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Our first time in the seaside area and just wanted a small meal. The Shrimp shack satisfied all that! The line was a bit long but everyone was orderly and waited for their turn. There is seating surround areas and behind the shop facing the water or you'll want to try to find seating near by since we didn't sit inside. Just a nice chill place for something by the sea. read more

Great food, great service, and a fabulous atmosphere. Highly recommend the bartender Chevy. He had great energy and was precise with our orders. read more

This place is awesome. Staff was so nice and you smell the beach air sitting so close to the water. Overall a great atmosphere to start your beach vacay. Chloe- Fish Tacos- 5/5 Came with three tacos all boasting quite a lot of fish. The toppings of pico and slaw were refreshing and didn't hide the fish. I chose to have my fish blackened which was advised and it was full of flavor. Will get again. Jackson- 1/2 doz. Raw Oysters- 5/5 They had an amazing fresh flavor that created the perfect start to the meal! The cocktail sauce was delicious with a sweet yet acidic tang. Lobster Roll- 4/5 It was an amazing and super full lobster roll. The brioche bun was soft and sweet. The only reason I give it a 4 was because the lobster was slightly chewy and could have used more of the herb or seasoning they toss it in with the butter. Overall 4.5/5 read more

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The quality of food here has consistently gone down hill. We've been visiting Seaside and Watercolor for about 16 years. The original location was the best, eating on the gazebo with a view. Used to be our first stop when we got to town. I'll likely never visit again. $50 for a bad meal is too painful. I know you can do better. read more

Food was tasty, quick and the crew is super friendly! The Miami vice drink is yummy. Raw oyster happy hour, best price that we could find! read more

The Shrimp Shack - Raw oysters- happy hour special @ $17.99! - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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45$ for a mediocre lobster roll is asinine when you can get so much more at cafe 30A. Two drinks made the total 60+$. This place is ridiculous. read more

Soooo good! Raw oysters were amazing and would recommend. Royal Red shrimp are to die for! read more

The Shrimp Shack - 1/2LB Royal Reds Steamed - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

First off would like to say if this place was not located on seaside there is absolutely no way it would survive. The food is overpriced and under portioned. You can easily go across the street at great southern cafe and get 2 entrees with two sides for the price of fish tacos, half dozen oysters and a side. Service also lacked because they forget my order and never buzzed me until I went up there to remind them what I ordered. The seaside atmosphere is the only reason this place is still open! Overpriced food such as three fish/shrimp tacos for 22 dollars then you have to pay for a side! Will not be going back. read more

A shrimp salad roll at the Shrimp Shack is one of my favorite meals on earth! Although I find Seaside overly crowded most of the year, I cannot stop myself from going here, as the food overrides the lack of parking or the business. The shrimp salad is perfectly salty and the bun is soft and pillowy. I usually pair it with a frozen lemonade after a long day at the beach, it just can't be beat! The service is fast, and the beach atmosphere is charming! read more

The Shrimp Shack - Frozen Lemonade Shrimp Salad Roll - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

First time here and it was amazing! The staff was friendly & We will definitely be back! Hubby got the fish tacos, I got the grouper sandwich with Mac & cheese, and our friend got the lobster melt sandwich on Texas toast. Everyone raved about what they got and my grouper sandwich was amazing! Loved being able to watch the amazing sunset on the beach and listen to some amazing live music, as well! read more

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If you go to seaside Florida, you must go to Shrimp Shack. They have it all! Delicious cocktails and the best frozen drinks (my personal fav, the Miami vice, esp for those who aren't big coconut fans), all the beachside lobster and shrimp dishes you could ask for, including lobster Mac and cheese, lobster melt, a classic lobster roll plus shrimp salad rolls, peel and eat shrimp, oysters served raw or cooked to your desire, I could go on and on! I could've easily eaten and drank here everyday and tried something new during the week of our stay. We've been coming here for years and it's only gotten better with time! read more

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I always stop by to grab a lobster roll or shrimp cocktail. Their seafood is always fresh and delicious!

I ordered shrimp tacos and there were 3 pieces of shrimp, the food was very soggy, and it took 30 minutes to come out. Not only that I spent $70 here. Many better places in the area. Very disappointed. read more

This place has some of the best royal reds I've ever had. Very fast service with great food. Slightly pricey but definitely worth it. read more

The Shrimp Shack - 1LB Royal Reds Steamed - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Still One Of Our Favorites! Staff is Awesome, Food Is Awesome, and The View...Love This Place! read more

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It's ok. Went last summer and came back this summer. I got a 1/2 lb of shrimp and they were in pretty bad shape. Looked like a raccoon when through them, most of the tails were ripped off and one was completely mauled. My husband's batch looked a little better. Not a great texture. I probably should have complained. The staff has been nice and helpful all 3 different summers that I've gone. read more

$21.00 for the shrimp to still have poop lines is crazy. Thank you for my war ration of corn and potatoes!!! Literally 2 baby potatoes and a sliver of a cob. read more

Was a bit overwhelmed when we arrived at the area, there were so many options to choose from! But I saw the shack's menu from afar and really wanted to try their oysters. I ordered the gulf shrimp sandwich - perfectly seasoned and cooked. It came with a slaw and some butter on the side. My friends and I also shared the oyster rockefeller. Wow, the oysters were super fresh and plump! The herb mix was mild - maybe a tad too mild? But it's better than overpowering the oyster. Service was friendly and efficient. We sat at a table right next to it, so no issues with getting our food. read more

The Shrimp Shack - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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I was hesitant about the reviews before coming but it was really really great!! We loved the outside eating & open atmosphere! Lobster roll was yum & so were the peel & eat shrimp!! Also if the line is long, pop around back to the bar to order drinks & your food!! read more

The Shrimp Shack - Miami Vice - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Called ahead for a to go order on a Sunday afternoon and it was ready in 15 minutes! The shrimp sandwich was delicious and our kids loved the Mac n cheese. Would like to try more from the menu next time! read more

No one in the area (patrons) were wearing masks, but we felt good about sitting outside so ordered lunch. This is a super touristy area. They had multiple seating areas and we chose the rail overlooking the gulf. Someone called our number after a few minutes and our food looked fresh and plentiful as they brought it out. We had the shrimp roll - excellent toasty bread, nice mustard forward sauce (vs only mayo), crunchy slaw and plenty of shrimp. We also ordered a side of corn which was perfectly cooked and deliciously sweet. We also had the sandwich special which was grilled shrimp. To be honest, it looked a lot like the inside of the shrimp roll, but on a big french roll. It came with choice of chips. Also tasty. Ambiance was great as you can see by the pictures and we'd come again. Seafood isn't cheap, but we thought we got good value for our money. read more

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