stopped in for dinner on a Friday evening around 5 PM and were seated right away—major bonus! We had our pup with us and were happy to find the place super dog-friendly. We grabbed one of the picnic tables under their covered patio, which worked out fine, though the seats weren’t the comfiest. A backrest and a higher foot bar would’ve made a big difference—my 5’6” legs were actually dangling!
But let’s talk about the real star of the night: the food. Everything we ordered hit the spot, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable. The fried pickles were delicious—crispy and flavorful without being overly salty like most places. My husband raved about the calamari—light, crunchy, and not the least bit rubbery (a rare win!).
We split an order of wings and fries, and they were chef’s kiss. We went with medium sauce plus sides of ranch and hot. The wings were perfectly crispy outside and juicy inside—just how we like them—and the medium heat was mild enough for my spice-sensitive husband. Even our dog got in on the action and happily munched on some chicken. Another bonus was their dog menu options. Such a surprise.
Just as we were wrapping up, the live music kicked off and the band was actually really good. Judging by the folks who showed up just to see them, they definitely have a local following. Next time, we’ll plan to come later—closer to sunset—since the heat was no joke and the fans weren’t quite cutting it.
Stacy Robinson
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July 01, 2025
This place is an absolute gem! Loved it so much!! We pulled up in our boat and found a spot on the dock to escape the thunderstorm and everyone was so welcoming and nice and the service was excellent 👌🏼. Had to try the crab legs and they did not disappoint!! Side salad was HUGE and not even that pricey, shared it with my other half. Wonderful live music from a talented singer preforming hits from mostly yacht rock and oldies but the vibe was amazing. Very attentive and friendly vibe. We even learned the back story of the hurricane that went through and the shark that hangs near the water. We had such a nice afternoon, we are so grateful! Keep up the great work!
Jay Canals
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April 12, 2025
Seen, heard and finally visited the infamous Cotee River Crab Shack. Awesome little gem that you can visit by boat, golf cart, or car. The one and only complain is there’s too many people that smoke and the so called “family section” where there’s no smoking has no pretty views and the atmosphere kinda stuffy.
Now off to the server who was awesome. The food was incredibly delicious and tasty. The onion rings delicious and the dipping sauce was amazing. The Fish & Chips the best I’ve had. The tartar sauce appeared to be homemade and delicious. The burger was tasty as well. The beer ice cold.
If you’re looking for a cool Keys type vibe check these guys out.
Stacey M
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July 02, 2025
Mostly covered, outdoor eating areas along the Cotee River. The food overall is really good, but can be hit or miss. They have live music and good drinks. The river always provides entertainment, boats, dolphin, manatees and so many birds ! It's our new favorite spot for ourselves and to bring guests. They have cozy tables for 2, and tables for large parties as well. Lol , Watch out for the slanted tables... It's really laid-back, and sometimes service is excellent, sometimes not so excellent.. but overall better than many places we've been. The restrooms are just ok.
Stacy Vinson
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August 22, 2025
We had a great time! It was our first time here and our server, Meagan, was very friendly and helpful. The food was very good and they have a good variety of drinks. Really nice river atmosphere. Great live music and a nice breeze off the water. Looking forward to our next visit.
stopped in for dinner on a Friday evening around 5 PM and were seated right away—major bonus! We had our pup with us and were happy to find the place super dog-friendly. We grabbed one of the picnic tables under their covered patio, which worked out fine, though the seats weren’t the comfiest. A backrest and a higher foot bar would’ve made a big difference—my 5’6” legs were actually dangling! But let’s talk about the real star of the night: the food. Everything we ordered hit the spot, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable. The fried pickles were delicious—crispy and flavorful without being overly salty like most places. My husband raved about the calamari—light, crunchy, and not the least bit rubbery (a rare win!). We split an order of wings and fries, and they were chef’s kiss. We went with medium sauce plus sides of ranch and hot. The wings were perfectly crispy outside and juicy inside—just how we like them—and the medium heat was mild enough for my spice-sensitive husband. Even our dog got in on the action and happily munched on some chicken. Another bonus was their dog menu options. Such a surprise. Just as we were wrapping up, the live music kicked off and the band was actually really good. Judging by the folks who showed up just to see them, they definitely have a local following. Next time, we’ll plan to come later—closer to sunset—since the heat was no joke and the fans weren’t quite cutting it.
This place is an absolute gem! Loved it so much!! We pulled up in our boat and found a spot on the dock to escape the thunderstorm and everyone was so welcoming and nice and the service was excellent 👌🏼. Had to try the crab legs and they did not disappoint!! Side salad was HUGE and not even that pricey, shared it with my other half. Wonderful live music from a talented singer preforming hits from mostly yacht rock and oldies but the vibe was amazing. Very attentive and friendly vibe. We even learned the back story of the hurricane that went through and the shark that hangs near the water. We had such a nice afternoon, we are so grateful! Keep up the great work!
Seen, heard and finally visited the infamous Cotee River Crab Shack. Awesome little gem that you can visit by boat, golf cart, or car. The one and only complain is there’s too many people that smoke and the so called “family section” where there’s no smoking has no pretty views and the atmosphere kinda stuffy. Now off to the server who was awesome. The food was incredibly delicious and tasty. The onion rings delicious and the dipping sauce was amazing. The Fish & Chips the best I’ve had. The tartar sauce appeared to be homemade and delicious. The burger was tasty as well. The beer ice cold. If you’re looking for a cool Keys type vibe check these guys out.
Mostly covered, outdoor eating areas along the Cotee River. The food overall is really good, but can be hit or miss. They have live music and good drinks. The river always provides entertainment, boats, dolphin, manatees and so many birds ! It's our new favorite spot for ourselves and to bring guests. They have cozy tables for 2, and tables for large parties as well. Lol , Watch out for the slanted tables... It's really laid-back, and sometimes service is excellent, sometimes not so excellent.. but overall better than many places we've been. The restrooms are just ok.
We had a great time! It was our first time here and our server, Meagan, was very friendly and helpful. The food was very good and they have a good variety of drinks. Really nice river atmosphere. Great live music and a nice breeze off the water. Looking forward to our next visit.