Crab Shack Restaurant

Reviews

• Alti I.

  star star star star star_border 10 June 2026

  I came here on a whim on a Saturday afternoon after a friend of mine said their snow crab is delicious. I was here around 2 pm and there wasn't any wait.
  
  It's a small location with the inside feel of a small town pub. My waitress, Tiff was very attentive and did a great job with suggestions, since it was my first time.
  
  I opted for a 1.5 lbs of snow crab, their coleslaw and French fries with Cajun seasoning. My order was perfect to. Get me content and not over full. Like I could go run or play basketball or go on a roller coaster and I'd be fine.
  
  On to the food:
  
  Snow crabs - 5/5. Very fresh and perfectly made. I highly recommend asking a waitress to show you the "proper way" of consuming crabs so you get big chunks of meat and none gets wastes!
  
  Service - 5/5. The waitress was incredibly friendly and helpful. My drink never finished as she always kept me fully refilled.
  
  Fries - 3/5. Really nothing to write home about.
  
  Coleslaw - 4/5. It was more saucy than actually fresh cut coleslaw. But it was flavorful, I personally prefer ones that are dryer.
  
  The crabs were delicious and the service was spectacular. The sides aren't stellar and the bill can get pricey for those wanting to hav crab (market price based on weight). Overall a 4/5.
  
  Although the place may seem casual, the bill was nothing but. The entire meal cost me $38 before taxes. So if you're expecting a cheap bill, this place isn't for you. Although the quality of the crab is top notch, so don't let the humble looking structure make you think otherwise.
  
  Overall this is a great casual place in Tampa Bay to enjoy some very fresh and delicious crab! I would recommend stopping by and trying it out whether you're visiting or a Florida resident.

• Brian B.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 1 June 2026

  Food: 1-2 stars
  Service: 2 stars
  Atmosphere: 1
  Cleanliness: 00000
  Price: 3
  
  Just not that good of food and dirty. Roach infestation (I work for a pest control company)Oh and hair in the food. I would try somewhere else.

• Melissa P.

  star star star star star_border 30 May 2026

  Food was great, service was awful!
  We had a delicious round of food including blue crab claws, jalapeño poppers, coconut shrimp, scallops, clams, crab cakes, and even the yellow fin tuna. The coconut shrimp were outstanding, but not on the menu so you must know to ask for these. Overall, as far as fried seafood goes, this was a great choice and we will be back again on our next visit.
  
  But our server was dismal therefore I've only given this restaurant 4 stars instead of 5 stars. Our waitress Tammy was unfriendly and definitely doesn't understand the basics of service. She didn't ask us if we wanted drinks.  Then when we asked for drinks she forgot them. She messed up our orders and then wanted to charge us for the mistakes she even said she made. She didn't know how to split our ticket. She then couldn't remember whose card was whose. And the list goes on. Definitely terrible service but it looked like there were better servers there and that she wasn't the norm.
  
  We will be back and hope to get a different server :)

• Mincie C.

  star star star star star 27 May 2026

  Throw back restaurant with great selection of locally caught fish.  We love stopping here after flying, never disappointed with their service and fare.

• Millie M.

  star star star star star 17 May 2026

  Fell in love the minute we entered this quaint totally seafood Mecca. The atmosphere is fun and a great dive look. Smells are wonderful. The staff friendly and helpful with menu items. Food great. Tried the clam chowder.  and gumbo  oysters fresh. The whole snapper was a great eating experience. Definitely a go to place for a great seafood meal and a cold beer  or two. Love the dive look but clean atmosphere. Renee was a great server and our table was bussed continuously. I love a clean table. Next visit will definitely have blue crab on our list.