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Shrimp Shack: Restaurant Reviews

1925 Sea Island Pkwy, Saint Helena Island, SC 29920-4813
843-838-2962
3.5 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Price range: 10 AUD - 17 AUD
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot
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52 reviews from our community

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Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Best shrimp burger”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011 via mobile

Shrimp shack is wonderful. I've been there a handful of times and the shrimp burger is the best in town and it's unique. Also the sweet potato fries are pretty wonderful as well. sometimes they have some weird times of operation and you have to catch them in there few hours of being open. There is also usually a line but it's worth the wait!

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Dublin
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“go with the fish and seafood!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

This is the place for casual quick shrimp, hushpuppies, you get the picture. Love it. Not fancy but real nice place to be. Not a very exciting place for a BLT, but that was probably a bad choice on my part.

Visited November 2011
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Louisville, KY
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Local Color”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

Order the shrimpburger. Unique local eatery. There are several steps to order, however there is seating on ground level.

Visited November 2011
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Chicago, Illinois
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Wow what fresh shrimp”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

We decided to stop at this side of the road, small restaurant on our way back from Hunting Island, SC. It doesn't look like much in or out, but the food is so fresh I couldn't believe it. The one cook said it comes from right across the road where shrimp boats were parked at the dock. I can't wait to go back to SC and head straight over to the Shrimp Shack for more of their cooking. Hush puppies were the best I've had!!

  • Visited November 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Excellent shrimp burgers, but don't go out of your way”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

The shrimp burgers are excellent. It's a roadside diner with seating inside and outside and screened porches. Don't expect more than a good sandwich and you won't be disappointed. We sat outside on a beautiful day and it was delightful.

Not worth the drive unless you're visiting Hunting Island, or perhaps the Penn Center and are willing to drive another 15 minutes out of your way. If you are, though, you should stop. Who knows, maybe you'll see Pat Conroy. He lives on nearby Fripp Island.

Visited October 2011
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