Carolina Crab Company

Carolina Crab Company

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Hours
Sun
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Mon
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tue
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wed
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thu
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sat
12:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
3.9 of 5 bubbles
Does this restaurant allow dogs or considered pet friendly?
About
Carolina Crab Company in Palmetto Bay Marina is a cozy, intimate restaurant. Owners Brendan and Thomas Reilley and the crew pride themselves on bringing you great food at an affordable price. The menu offers an array of seafood, from light and healthy to a giant po'boy and fries to burgers, prime rib, lobster and crab legs. Brunch served Saturday and Sunday. Open 7 days a week. An outside bar boasts water views. Dine inside, or enjoy outdoor seating. Pet friendly too! At the end of your meal, walk down to the docks, say hello to some dolphin, and maybe check out some yachts you hope to own by the time you make your next visit to Hilton Head.
CUISINES
American, Seafood
Special Diets
Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront, Dog Friendly
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles671 reviews
Excellent
373
Very good
170
Average
78
Poor
28
Terrible
22

gatorsos
Franklin320 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • family
The three of us came here we had to have reservations it was pretty packed we ate out door on the patio there was live music which was nice we got the appetizer fried okra which was excellent some of the best I've ever had. My son got the crab sandwich he thought it was really good and tasty. I got the J J crab bucket with three different kind of crab claws it was $39 it was really good and fresh my wife got the crab cakes and she really liked them she got one glass of wine we all got water the bill came to about $120 with tip
Written June 23, 2021
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Kori
We are very glad you enjoyed your dining experience with us! We have the most variety when it comes to crab legs! We are so happy you both had a great time! Come back and see us again soon!
Written June 29, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Extraordinary756984
Mableton7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • couples
We were a little hesitant after reading reviews on TA. We booked on Open Table for 7pm and when we arrived we were seated promptly. We had the calamari appetizer and it can out HOT, was cooked well and was tasty. We ordered the King crab boil and it was cooked perfectly (usually over done at other places and hard to get out of the shell), they used a lot of crab seasoning, which I don’t like but my wife does. The beers were cold and the entertainment was phenomenal. If you want a great party patio this is the spot, we really had a great experience, nothing like other reviews, I am glad that we went and will definitely go again!
Written May 14, 2022
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Kori
Thank you very much! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us! We greatly appreciate your review and hope to see you back at C3 again soon!
Written May 16, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Gagirltravels
Atlanta142 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • friends
This place surprised me. It had an excellent selection of seafood, lots of local fish. The atmosphere was decent, not much of a view but you could feel the saltwater breeze. They do have inside and outside seating. They even provide citronella candles for outside tables for the gnats that also love them. Service was good. May be back when I get the chance.
Written January 28, 2024
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Kori Goneke
Thank you so much! We are very glad you enjoyed your dining time with us!
Written April 3, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Stephen M
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • family
awful. outside tables are under a tarp ceiling. dog sitting at bar… fly’s all over and I had to constantly swat them away. food was sub-par… Ordered Seafood Duo, Crab stuffed Flounder, Fish Taco’s, Club sandwich, and Kids chicken fingers with 3 adult drinks and lemonades for $165 + tip. If you want to see the water try nextdoor at Black Fin, but just try somewhere else. Not worth the effort to try to eat in this area.
Written August 20, 2024
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Alan B
Duluth149 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • none
This place is obviously very popular, judging from the large crowd even at the outdoor tables on a cool, breezy evening. But I can't say I much enjoyed it. It was very noisy, and the service was very slow. The food took a long time to appear, and at the end we had trouble getting the server to pay enough attention to bring the bill. I thought the food was okay, but not enough to offset the annoyances. I did really like the she-crab soup, but the oysters in my oyster basket were too heavily breaded, so I tasted more breading than oyster. My wife was much happier with her salmon creole. She had a beer, which came in a can, and she got a glass. If you get a bottled beer, you don't get a glass. I don't feel inspired to return the next time we are in HIlton Head.
Written March 9, 2023
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Kori
Thank you for your review and feedback. We sincerely apologize and assure you that this has been addressed. We hope you are willing to give us another chance again in the future.
Written March 9, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Explorer52652723531
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • family
Ordered Alaskan Crab Legs which were rubbery such that the shells wouldn't Crack open. They legs just folded up with the meat inside impossible to get at. The manager said that it "just happens sometime with shell fish" and took half off the price.
Written November 11, 2023
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Kori Goneke
We are sorry to hear that you did not fully enjoy your dining experience with us. We can assure you that this has been addressed with us and we are confident that it will not happen again.
Written November 21, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

deskinsstephanie
Washington DC12 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • family
I heard good things about this place however that was not my experience. Service was slow and the waitress was nonchalant. The appetizer, calamari, was very plan and we didn’t get much of it! The second appetizer never came and the waitress never acknowledged it. My food was cold and not good at all. I ordered the king crab pot. I have had much better crab legs from the grocery store. The crab cakes were just okay. The food is pricey and not worth the price.
Written August 7, 2023
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Kori Goneke
We are very sorry to hear this. We sincerely apologize and assure you that this has been addressed with our staff. We would have loved to have had this addressed during your dining time with us to promptly fix. We hope you are willing to give us another chance in the future.
Written August 9, 2023
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Jerome G
Coppell604 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • none
Too bad we did not experience what many others raved about. Ours was poor on many counts. We visited on a semi-busy night and were seated in the bar area. There was a very loud, obnoxious older man whose voice boomed all over the already noisy bar. Hush puppy apps were more like crisp dough balls, no flavor on the inside. My wife ordered the haddock sandwich without the provolone cheese - why any chef would think that provolone is a good idea on a fried fish sandwich is beyond me. After a very long wait for our food, I think the kitchen lost it, our food arrived. Of course the fish had provolone - it went back. My combo fried platter was tasty but everything was overcooked and was a little too greasy. The second haddock sandwich arrived quickly but the flavor was off due to too hot and/or old fryer oil. Oh .... I almost forgot, forget about using the restrooms ..... based upon the smell and overall condition they haven't been serviced for a long time. Go someplace else, there are plenty of alternatives.
Written October 21, 2022
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Kori
We are very sorry that you had this experience with us. We assure you that we have addressed these issues with the meals and are confident that this will not happen again. We sincerely apologize for the restrooms as we do our best to keep them clean, they are a part of the Marina. We hope you are willing to give us another chance in the future with us or at one of our sister locations.
Written October 28, 2022
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Mychelle K
Windham148 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • none
Able to book a reservation on line which was nice. Ordered the hush puppies and calamari for appetizers. Came out quickly which was great. We ordered a variety of food - fried oysters and scallops were lightly coated and cooked perfectly. My son had the short ribs which were fork tender. Our daughter had the crab cake sandwich which was sweet and fresh. The only part of the meal that didn’t match were the fries - they were dull and a bit lifeless compared to the excellent seafood. Our waitress was friendly and efficient.
Written August 7, 2022
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Kori
Thank you very much! We are very glad you enjoyed your dining time with us! We greatly appreciate your feedback and are looking forward to having you back to dine with us again soon!
Written August 8, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Andy C
Charlotte31 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • family
Evan and Deborah both excellent staff. Nice atmosphere. One problem was cleanliness. Water glass dirty and had to be returned (Evan gladly accomplished) a big hair found on the cheeseburger made it become inedible. (Ugh) Food was average at best. She crab soup good. Hush puppies dull in taste and not hot. Crab cake was mushy, not so tasty. and laden with a less than tasty sauce. Clearly it tasted thawed from frozen. Have property in. HHI but won’t likely return
Written March 16, 2022
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Kori
We are sincerely sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your dining experience with us. We truly apologize as assure you that this has all been addressed. We make everything fresh, in house and not frozen. We are sorry that you did not enjoy your meals and we would have loved to have taken it back and give you something that you would have enjoyed more. We truly hope to see you in the future to dine with us again or at one of our sister locations.
Written March 21, 2022
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Shelliu
Hilton Head4092 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • none
We have been coming to the island for years and now live here and for some reason have never eaten at Carolina Crab Company. We were missing out! Their crab cakes were full of crab chunks, the salmon was cooked perfectly (something I find many restaurants dont do) and the oysters were nicely prepared and cleaned. The server was friendly, attentive and fast. A great view, right at the marina and a cool vibe with a lot of locals make for a great combination. We will be back for sure.
Written October 30, 2021
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Kori
Thank you so much! We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your dining time with us! We greatly appreciate your review and are looking forward to your next visit with us again soon!
Written November 1, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Steve Williams
Hermitage21 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • family
Unlike its neighbor the Black Marlin this restaurant was a more welcoming environment and the food was good. I had the stuffed flounder with risotto and broccoli. The tastes were amazing but the portion was a bit small for the price. We will return to try something else.
Written August 4, 2024
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Peggy A
Kalamazoo24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • couples
We were looking for a place that took reservations and would give us a good seafood meal. Carolina Crab deliciously delivered. My husband had the meal with crab legs, kielbasa and potatoes, and I had the fried seafood platter. Both were delicious, plentiful and arrived on our table quickly. We would come back.
Written May 30, 2023
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Kori Goneke
Wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for this great review! Looking forward to your next visit!
Written June 15, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Leah F
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • family
My sister and I were on vacation and decided to pop into the Carolina Crab Company. David assisted us with our seating and asked what our plans were for the day. After telling him we were on vacation and unfamiliar with the area, David said he’d be back with a list of suggestions. Not only did he come back with a handwritten list of suggestions, he pulled up a chair and provided a map and walked us through each suggestion. My sister and I were literally shocked at how incredibly kind and thoughtful this man was. We ended up doing every.single.suggestion on his list and we had an amazing time. David, you are an absolute gem of a human being!
Written April 6, 2024
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Linda B
Hilton Head265 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • couples
Met up with friends for an early dinner. We were seated in the outdoor eating area at our request. The server was friendly and took our order quickly. We started out with a shared appetizer of calamari which was excellent. I followed with the shrimp scampi. It had a nice garlic sauce but the shrimp, while plentiful, were a bit overcooked. I also would have like to have some bread with this dish but none was offered. Overall a pleasant experience but it was noisy since the tables are situated around a large bar area so conversation was a bit difficult.
Written March 27, 2023
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Kori Dalrymple
Thank you so much! We are very glad you enjoyed your dining experience with us! We greatly appreciate your review and 5 stars! Looking forward to having you back to dine with us in the future!
Written March 28, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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