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    The Crab Shack

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    #92 of 633 Restaurants in Charleston
    $$ - $$$, American, Bar, Seafood
    1901 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-4784
    +1 843-763-4494
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    Open Now:11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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    4.5 392 reviews
    #92 of 633 Restaurants in Charleston
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
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    CUISINES
    American, Bar, Seafood
    Special Diets
    Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
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    Location and contact

    1901 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407-4784
    Website
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    +1 843-763-4494

    Menu

    SHACKETIZERS
    Pricing and availability for all items are subject to change.
    10.99
    Buffalo Shrimp or Oysters
    panko fried, Buffalo sauce
    9.99
    Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
    7.99
    Shack's Crab Dip
    chilled with crackers
    7.99
    Fried Green Tomatoes
    10.99
    Crab Balls
    with Remoulade
    9.99
    Crispy Fried Calamari
    11.99
    Lowcountry Shrimp Cake
    with Dijon Lime sauce
    4.99
    Hushpuppy Basket
    with honey butter
    10.99
    Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip
    10.99
    Mussels Scampi
    garlic, scallion & tomato butter with garlic toast
    SOUPS & SALADS
    Dressings: Key Lime Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Tomato Basil, Caesar, Ranch, Bleu Cheese and Honey Mustard Dressings. Pricing and availability for all items are subject to change.
    5.99
    Cup of She Crab Soup
    Bowl - $6.99
    5.99
    With cup of soup 9.99
    Shack's House Salad
    Fresh greens tossed with tomatoes, red onions, mixed cheese and croutons.
    16.99
    Shacks Signature Crab & Avocado Salad
    Lump crabmeat, red onions, cucumbers, avocado, tomatoes and cheddar cheese atop fresh garden greens.
    13.99
    Grilled Shrimp & Feta Salad
    Heirloom tomatoes, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
    10.99
    Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
    Tossed romaine, Parmesan, and crutons.
    OMG SANDWICHES
    All served with French Fries. Add Bacon for $1.50
    10.99
    BBQ Pork Sandwich
    10.99
    Shack's Cheeseburger
    9.99
    Flounder Crunch Sandwich
    8.99
    Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    12.99
    Lowcountry Shrimp Burger
    13.99
    “Double D” BBQ Shrimp and Crab Sandwich
    BBQ deviled crab and fried creek shrimp, topped with scallions, bacon, fried onion strings and coleslaw
    SHACKS SPECIALITIES
    All served with choice of two sides except noted*
    18.99
    Crab Stuffed Flounder
    Seared flounder stuffed with blue crab and topped with sherry cream sauce
    18.99
    Shrimp & Crab Casserole
    Homemade pie stuffed with shrimp, blue crab, cheese and tomatoes
    19.99
    Carolina Crab Cakes
    Fresh made cakes loaded with blue crab
    27.99
    Crab Duo
    Fresh made crab cake with Remy lace and a large cluster of snow crab legs.
    19.99
    *Shrimp Scampi
    Garlic, scallions and tomato butter over red rice
    19.99
    Lowcountry Shrimp Cakes
    with Dijon Lime sauce
    19.99
    Fried Shrimp & Crab Cake Combo
    Large, crispy fried shrimp with our famous crab cake
    19.99
    Shrimp and Grits*
    Shrimp in Tasso gravy with bacon and cheddar cheese over stone ground grits
    Half Rack 13.99
    Half Rack with Grilled BBQ Shrimp 18.99
    Full Rack 21.99
    BBQ St. Louis Ribs
    Served with rice and corn
    SHACKS RAW BAR
    Pricing and availability for all items are subject to change.
    17.99
    Barents Sea Snow Crab Cluster
    13.99
    2/3 Pound Peel & Eat Shrimp
    8.99
    *1/2 Dozen Oysters on the Half Shell
    One dozen oysters
    18.99
    Steamed Oyster Bucket
    FRIED SEAFOOD
    Served with red rice and corn on the cob
    21.99
    Fried Scallops & Shrimp
    16.99
    Fried Flounder
    19.99
    Crispy Fried Shrimp
    20.99
    Fried Oysters
    19.99
    Crispy Fried Shrimp & Flounder
    23.99
    Classic Charleston Trio
    A tempting combination of fried flounder, shrimp and oysters
    24.99
    Captains Platter
    Fried flounder, shrimp, oysters and clam strips.
    GRILLED SEAFOOD
    served with New Potatoes and Garden Fresh Vegetables
    19.99
    Grilled Shrimp
    21.99
    Grilled Scallops & Shrimp
    Fresh Grilled Catch
    We purchase our East Coast fish daily to insure the best quality and value for our guests. Your server will be pleased to share a complete explanation of the chef's daily preparation. Market
    23.99
    Grilled Seafood Platter
    Grilled shrimp, scallops and tilapia
    STEAMED SEAFOOD TRAYS
    All trays are served with steamed and seasoned new potatoes & corn. Add sausage to any tray for $3.99.
    36.99
    Charleston Steamed Seafood Tray
    One Barents Sea snow crab cluster, 2/3 lb. large domestic shrimp& 1/2 dozen steamed oysters
    33.99
    Snow Crab Legs
    Two large steamed Barents Sea snow crab clusters
    29.99
    Snow Crab & Shrimp Tray
    One Barents Sea snow crab cluster & 2/3 lb. large domestic shrimp
    26.99
    Carolina Steamer
    Steamed Shrimp, Oysters & Mussels (10 of each)
    19.99
    Frogmore Stew Tray
    2/3 lb. Large Domestic Shrimp with Sausage
    43.99
    Minor Cluster Shuck
    2 steamed Barents Sea snow crab clusters & 12 steamed oysters
    149.99
    Major Cluster Shuck
    8 Barents Sea snow crab clusters $ 3 dozen steamed select oysters
    SIDES
    Red Bliss Potatoes ~ Mixed Vegetables ~ Corn on the Cob ~ French Fries ~ Coleslaw ~ Red Rice ~ Smashed Potatoes ~ Collards~ Small Salad … $2.99 each
    2.99
    Red Bliss Potatoes
    2.99
    Mixed Vegetables
    2.99
    Corn on the Cobb
    2.99
    French Fries
    2.99
    Coleslaw
    2.99
    Red Rice
    2.99
    Smashed Potatoes
    2.99
    Collards
    2.99
    Small Salad
    LUNCH MENU
    Award Winning She Crab Soup ~ Cup $6.99 Sandwiches served with French Fries ~ add bacon for $1.50 Pricing and availability for all items are subject to change.
    12.99
    Crabby Charlie
    Crab cake, bacon, fried green tomatoes & pimento cheese English Muffin
    10.99
    BBQ Pork Sandwich
    10.99
    Shack's Cheeseburger
    9.99
    Flounder Crunch Sandwich
    8.99
    Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    9.99
    Fish Tacos
    Fresh mahi topped with lettuce, cheese and fire & ice salsa
    13.99
    "Double D" BBQ Shrimp and Crab
    BBQ deviled crab and fried creek shrimp, on toasted bun, topped with scallions, bacon, fried onion strings and coleslaw
    9.99
    Southern Meatloaf
    Served with mashed potatoes and gravy, collard greens and cornbread
    9.99
    Fried Pork Chop
    Served with mashed potatoes and gravy, collard greens and cornbread
    9.99
    Country Fried Steak
    Served with mashed potatoes and gravy, collard greens and cornbread
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Appetizers & drinks!

    We stopped in to have appetizers and drinks. This place has a great atmosphere and an upstairs patio as well. The calamari, hush puppies & crab/cheese mushroom appetizers were great!

    Date of visit: August 2019
    Thank heathermcalister2
    321westa, Owner at The Crab Shack, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you so much for your kind words. I am happy to hear the Team took good care of you. Thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you soon. Best Wishes, Steven Jones, Owner

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    A Hidden Gem

    Happened upon this establishment by luck . We were out shopping & saw this restaurant while driving by . We decided to try it out for dinner . Upon entering the staff were quite friendly . Always a good start . Our server Nikki was...More

    Date of visit: August 2019
    Thank windrich
    321westa, Owner at The Crab Shack, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you so much for your kind words. Alos, thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you during your next visit to Charleston. Best Wishes, Steven Jones, Owner

    Reviewed August 10, 2019 via mobile
    It was soooo good

    Went at 7:30 on a Saturday night and it was about a half hour wait so we decided to eat at the bar. The bartender was great! She suggested the Shrimp and Grits and it was awesome. Very friendly staff and great food.

    Date of visit: August 2019
    Thank 737DW
    321westa, Owner at The Crab Shack, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you for the kind words and your business. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best Wishes, Steven Jones, Owner

    Reviewed July 29, 2019
    Friendly service, good food, just something missing

    Visiting the area, wanted to check out a kitschy seafood restaurant without the tourist crowds. Nailed the seafood shack vibe, but in strip mall sort of way (considering the location- that makes sense. Service was prompt and courteous. Food: The crab artichoke dip was rich...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank MistyO21
    321westa, Owner at The Crab Shack, responded to this reviewResponded July 29, 2019

    I am sorry we did not meet all of your expectations. Thank you for the review...we will continue to strive to make everyone's experience what they deserve. I will be sharing this with the other Managers and the the Kitchen staff to ensure everyone knows...More

    Reviewed July 25, 2019 via mobile
    Meh...pretty uninspired.

    Definitely nothing special about this place. We’re not seafood connoisseurs by any means and I’m not necessarily saying the food was bad. I guess we just expected something better than we could get in Oklahoma when coming to the coast where so much fresh seafood...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank shawnam99
    321westa, Owner at The Crab Shack, responded to this reviewResponded July 26, 2019

    Uninspired is definitely not the feeling we want our guest to leave with. I am happy your enjoyed your food. Dinners should be brought out at the same time and we are always happy to correct our errors, never be shy about letting us know...More

    Reviewed July 17, 2019
    Great Prices and Fun Atmosphere

    We loved our meal at the West Ashley Crab Shack! If you're visiting Charleston and you've lost your patience with the crowds, this place is for you. This was our favorite meal in Charleston. We loved the tables with the buckets in the middle for...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank ouraqtlcr
    321westa, Owner at The Crab Shack, responded to this reviewResponded July 23, 2019

    Thank you for your kind review and your business. We look forward to serving you again during your next visit to Charleston! Best Wishes, Steven Jones, Owner

    Reviewed July 13, 2019 via mobile
    Crab is delicious

    I tried the crab soup and is really good. The place is lovely, a piece of sea in a restaurant. Worthy for a quick break!!!!

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank Y7734YGlucad
    321westa, Owner at The Crab Shack, responded to this reviewResponded July 23, 2019

    Thank you for the review and your business, very kind words!. We hope to see you soon! Best Wishes, Steven Jones, Owner

    Reviewed June 25, 2019
    Old Sea Shack Charm

    We went to celebrate our wedding anniversary and were not disapointed. It looks like an old sea shack as you pull up to park. We sat near the bar and enjoyed the service from Mathew. We have the artichoke crab dip and the she crab...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Frank R
    321westa, Owner at The Crab Shack, responded to this reviewResponded June 27, 2019

    Happy Anniversary!! Thank you for the kind words and your business. I will share this with Matt & the Team. We hope to see you soon! Best Wishes, Steven Jones, Owner

    Reviewed June 4, 2019 via mobile
    Great

    I love this place. Liked it so much, I went back three evenings in a row. Plenty to choose from on the menu. The hot seafood dip and hushpuppies are delicious. Love the crab soup. Kiley was my server all three nights. Very professional, attentive...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank 502bethm
    Steven J, Owner at The Crab Shack, responded to this reviewResponded June 5, 2019

    Thank you for the review and your business, ..OUR NEW LOYALTY GUEST! :) We hope to see you soon! Best Wishes, Steven Jones, Owner

    Reviewed May 25, 2019 via mobile
    Fresh Seafood and good service

    We went here for dinner as we were looking for some good, fresh seafood. We were not disappointed! It was so yummy! We had the grilled fresh catch(salmon), grilled shrimp, scallops and tilapia, crab duo and the ribs with bbq shrimp. It was all so...More

    Date of visit: May 2019
    Thank KellyS9
    Steven J, Owner at The Crab Shack, responded to this reviewResponded June 5, 2019

    Thank you for the review and your business. Thank you for spreading the good word! We hope to see you soon! Best Wishes, Steven Jones, Owner

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    Yes it is much better than Joes crabshack and the servers were really helpful.
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