Best Crab Legs in Carolina Beach

7 restaurant menus in Carolina Beach, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Cape Fear Boil Company
Cape Fear Boil Company
98/100 (478 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
American
Seafood
Vegan Options
American
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fritto Misto
Scampi
Creamy Homemade Coleslaw
Steam Pot
Mussel
Shrimp
Seafood Boil
Corn Bread Muffins
The 'Crab Pot' to-Go
The Traditional Coastal Shrimp Boil Pot
The Crab Pot
Crab
The Crab Boil
Clams
Monosboro Steamer Pot
Mussels
Snow Crab Legs by the Pound
The Clam Pot
'the Traditional' Coastal Shrimp Boil
Crab Legs
Crab Pot with Add on Lobster
Signature Cocktail Sauce and Seasoning
Fresh Corn on the Cob
Key Lime Pie Whole
Durian
Sit down
American
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Cash Only
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I came in here with high expectations, especially given the absolutely crazy amount of glowing reviews Cape Fear Boil already has. I was not let..."
Paul Bird
"Wow! Delicious, quick and easy. Definitely enough for all—got the Crab Pot for three and was stuffed. A do again for sure. A great Father’s Day..."
Steve Wright
"Amazing!!! We are from Michigan and wanted to try a boil while we were visiting NC. We bought the to go pot for 4 and there was more than enough for..."
Jennifer Lynn
"Awesome! Best seafood we’ve had at Carolina Beach! Super easy and tastes amazing! We will definitely do it..."
Betty White
"The crab pot to go was delicious. Perfect meal on the..."
Jason Cutter
"One of the best low country boils I've had. We will definitely be coming back again. Everything was delicious and super easy to..."
Ashlee Roberts-Houck
"They catered our Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Carolina beach office clam bake at Fort Fisher Beach. It was a hit! Everybody loved the food. I..."
Kimberly Petrelli-Sands
"We just made the crab pot at home- everyone thought it was absolutely..."
Abbe Yelton
"Best boil I have ever had!!!! Will be..."
Medeana Bruton
"Our experience with the Cape Fear Boil Company was INCREDIBLE! They came way down to Oak Island to accommodate us, and it was definitely one of the..."
Lauren Marburger
"We had a great meal and looking forward to coming back next..."
Haley Horner Page
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Christopher Winey
Shuckin Shack
Shuckin Shack
90/100 (2355 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Bar
Pub
Seafood
American
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish & chips
Sandwiches
Fish & Chips
Lobster Roll
Crab Legs
Fish Sandwich
Shrimp
French Fries
Lobster
Surf And Turf
Chicken Wings
Wings
Fried pickles
Fish
Crab
Clams
Oyster
Mussels
Shellfish
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Seafood
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"The seafood was fresh and very flavorful and the drinks (The Pain Killer) was also very flavorful. The staff was very friendly, the bartender gave..."
Jason Witt
"Came here for the lobster dinner special they have on Fridays. They didn't have it so I settled for a lobster roll. It didn't disappoint. The hush..."
Steve
"I got takeout from here while visiting from out of town right before St Paddys. The atmosphere was fun so I felt compelled to order a green beer and..."
Kassey Hargett
"The food was great quality. Our server was great and was left alone on a Sunday by her other coworkers. She made the best of it and delivered top..."
Your Warren Team
"Our first dining experience in Wilmington and it did not disappoint. I had the greggah/lobster roll, it was excellent. My son had wings also very..."
Daniel R Thomas
"I've been to Carolina Beach many times but I somehow missed this treasure. These are the best oysters to be found in a great, unpretentious setting...."
Jannai Cannon
Michael's Seafood Restaurant
Michael's Seafood Restaurant
83/100 (5771 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Seafood
Soups
American
Soups
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Alfredo
Risotto
Burger
Shrimp and Grits
Mussels
Cakes
Tuna
Pesto
Salmon
Shrimp
Fish
Lobster
Crab Cake
Pasta
Chowder
Salad
Tapas
Fish Taco
Clam Chowder
Tacos
Mac and cheese
Crab Legs
Swordfish
Crab
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Sit down
American
Soups
Seafood
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
Deck House
Deck House
83/100 (1726 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Soups
Vegan Options
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Key lime pie
Tuna
Shrimp and Grits
Salmon
Shrimp
Beef
Crab Cake
Chowder
Lobster
Cheesecake
Pasta
Crab Legs
Salad
Seafood Platters
Filet Mignon
Clam Chowder
Ribs
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Fried shrimp
Oyster
Burger
Cheesecakes
Mussels
"This is on my top best places to eat. I had the best Ribeye I've ever had and Jonna our server was so pleasant made the whole dining experience one..."
Bo Boose
"Wide variety of choices, best duck on the island, great service, always a good choice to meet friends for dinner or at the bar with..."
Gary Lee Doetsch
"We have ate here for years on vacation. Best food and service around. Everything is always delicious and prepared exactly how you ask. The servers..."
Heidi Wood
"I had the stuffed flounder which was tender, as was the crab/lobster stuffing. My wife had the seafood pasta and also loved it. The shrimp and..."
James Horning
"We went here for our Anniversary dinner. The food was great but our waitress was even better. Thank you Makayla for making our dinner even..."
Ben Wampler
"My new favorite on the beach!!!! Everything was delicious. Waitress was hands down on point. Reasonable in price as well. For those of you..."
Tamara Steck Seibel
"Deck House is my favorite restaurant on the island, hands down! The food is always consistently amazing and so is the service. I haven't had anything..."
Jordan Berube
"Went there with great company! The lobster ravioli was very good!..."
Jody Lynn
"Great service and great food. The swordfish was very good as was our server with the leg brace. Great work..."
Andrew Edward Wissick
"I’d be straining to conjure up a criticism! From staff to food, everything was..."
Bob Cole
"We've been enjoying the Deck House for > 20 years, and it's been consistently great. To the owners, please don't change thing! To those considering..."
Rudy Curatolo
"Our server Davis was awesome! My husband loved his lobster ravioli and blackened shrimp. My steak and crab leg were some of the best ever. However,..."
Meg Griffin
"Absolutely wonderful! Food is delicious & staff are great. We thoroughly enjoyed out entire dining experience. So many awesome dishes to choose from,..."
Priscilla Moretz
"The bartenders worked VERY well together. The service both ladies provided was second to none! They were both extremely personable and provided..."
Wendy Pontoni
"Great experience! Due to a busy time, we sat at the bar. Decided to order food. Our server, Carrie was very accommodating. The food was first rate..."
S L
"We've been to Carolina Beach Navy times but somehow missed this great restaurant! The atmosphere is so unique. But it's always the did and the staff..."
Tim Louie
Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar
81/100 (2393 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Fish
Tuna
Sandwiches
Paninis
Calamares
Cheeseburger
Salmon
Burger
Crab Cake
Tapas
Fish Taco
Shrimp
Tacos
Crab Legs
Swordfish
Fish Sandwich
Lobster
Nachos
Fried shrimp
Salad
Chicken Sandwich
Club Sandwich
Crab
Pimento Cheese
Oyster
Grouper Sandwich
Calamari
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Waterfront
Beach
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
Olde Salty's
Olde Salty's
74/100 (754 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Seafood
Bar
American
Seafood
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Mushroom and Swiss Burger
Crab
Oyster
Grilled or Fried Catfish Sandwich
Tuna
Salmon
Crab Cake
Crab Legs
Fried shrimp
Crawfish
Catfish
Burger
Sit down
Seafood
Bar
American
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Awesome place, we had the shrimp, the salmon and the soft crabs, flavors were great, rhe margarita was to die for, the accomodated my mom's request..."
Mili Viguera
"I have eaten at Olde Saltys 8 times this year and loved it. Love the fried green tomatoes!! Not a chicken eater but the Chicken Florentine is..."
Marie
"Nice place to relax. On a recent trip to Carolina Beach I happened upon Old Salty's. What caught my eye was the number of senior patrons enjoying a..."
Halifaxcotton1
"Awesome place. Full bar. We had the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer and it was awesome. I had the tuna steak with grilled zucchini and grilled..."
Blake Williams
"Yum! Quaint, comfortable, good food! These ladies really hustle as it was quite..."
AZfooDi
"This place just refused a Togo order. Because the person on shift was the only one working and could not do the cooking and boxing. But I was only..."
Skip Barnhill
"A group of us eat here every year on vacation. The restaurant is small but the food is great, the prices are fair and the staff visits with you if..."
Vickie Strang
"Olde salty has the perfect atmosphere of a seafood restaurant on the beach. Located on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Olde Salty is a small and..."
Taylor
"Awesome!!!!. We ate here twice on vacation and it was amazing! This is without a doubt the best kept secret in Carolina Beach. The owner was a total..."
Gastone
"Impressive food and..."
DMC
"WE LOVE EATING HERE!. We were on vacation in Carolina Beach. We were wandering the boardwalk when we found this place. It isn't much to look at, but..."
Sheena Kadi
"Good Food. Again, we had the opportunity to visit Carolina Beach, which is what we try to do every three months or so. Always, Olde Salty's is our..."
Ann
"The soft shelled crab sandwich may be the best thing I've ever eaten. Staff was friendly, service was fast and..."
Emily Gieszelmann
"Great "Hidden" Spot. Ate lunch here and it was wonderful. I had the grilled tuna sandwich and she had the Salty Burger. Tuna was fresh and cooked..."
Dustin Russell
"A true locals spot. Stopped in for a cold beer and a quick bite after being directed by the folks at The Fat Pelican---good move!!! It was $2..."
Tim
"Good for Olde Salty!. I shudder to think what would have happened if I'd acted out in a public place as a child....and my grown children and..."
True
"NO SCREAMING CHILDREN!. It is about time someone stood up for those of us sick to death of unruly children. I will seek out this restaurant during my..."
Lauroli
"I'm Coming To See You. I am so totally impressed that a restaurant owner finally had the good sense to do this. I have already printed a yahoo map..."
Bob
"Would you like to open in Birmingham, AL?. We love the no screaming kids..."
Michael
"I COULDN'T AGREE MORE!!!. When I go out to dinner I certainly don't want to hear screaming and chatter from children. When I go to a restuarant if..."
Wetguymd
"Love this place!. Thank you for making a good place even better! I eat here 2-3 times every summer when my family is on vacation. Now, I have a new..."
Jim
"No screaming Kids.. I agree with this. Some people seem to be confused. They are not banning kids from the restaurant they are asking the parents to..."
Millihammock
"Two Thumbs UP. Have been frequenting this establishment for over 20 yrs.My son has eaten at least one meal there every summer for over 20 years...."
Vhester
"KEEP THE SIGN UP!. If any parent wants that sign taken down. First, Go Home. Second, Stay Home. Third, Take lessons in Proper Parenting of your kids..."
Andrew
"Best Shrimpburger in NC. I went to Olde Salty this past weekend and ordered a shrimpburger. It had a warm, toasted, buttered bun, fresh lettuce &..."
Tom
"The Olde Salty restaurant on the boardwalk of Carolina Beach has been around for 19 years. In that time, they have definitely learned how to make..."
Erik Matticola
"The food was fantastic! I was a bit worried after reading reviews but gave it a try anyways, and wasn’t disappointed! The crab legs were every bit..."
kimmy
"Had the fried shrimp and flounder. Shrimp were big and perfect, 2 dark side flounder fillets perfect, fried okra perfect, and green beans too full to..."
Helen Connelly
"Hands down the best crab legs and shrimp I've had on this side of the globe.. considering COVID and the off season these were still incredibly fresh..."
Steve Mattingley
"i had the fried trio of catfish, flounder, and shrimp. all prepared very well, very well seasoned, cooked well and good sized portions. Staff was..."
Weldon G
"Food and customer service was great!! Not too pack like most other popular seafood joints. Feels like home away from home, lay back environment. Will..."
Erick Falcon
"Very friendly place. We sat on the open balcony area. Waitress was great. Locals were friendly. Food was fantastic. We ate - okra, beans, shrimp..."
Jonathan Gatzke
"We had a very good dinner at Olde Salty. The waitress was very knowledgeable and made good suggestions. The people were friendly and inviting. A..."
Wes Nance
Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill
73/100 (3282 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
American
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tapas
Black Moon Salad
Sandwiches
Fish Taco
Burger
Tacos
Hamburgers
Gouda Bites
Crab Legs
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Nachos
Fried Shrimp
Fried shrimp
Shrimp
Chicken Sandwich
Fish
Steam Pot
Cocktails
Pasta
Rum Bucket
Pulled Pork
Cornbread
Salad
All You Can Eat Crab Legs
Iced tea
Wings
Shrimp & Chips
Hangover Burger
Mac and cheese
Seafood Baskets
Juice
Crab
Bang Bang Po'boy
Oyster
Aloha Wings
Salmon
Jamaican Fish Tacos
Chowder
Margarita Burger
Sit down
American
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Playgrounds
Late Night
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"I had been to lazy pirate a few years ago on vaca but this year's experience was over the top ! We decided to sit outside and had the BEST bartender,..."
Julie Bean
"Thank you to everyone at Lazy Pirate for an awesome night with my Ladies and Gents with #boogietothebeatlinedancing! The service was fantastic! Thank..."
Christina Boston
"Had a great meal, lots of food that was perfectly prepared. Had one of the best waitresses ever, ask to sit where Jill is..."
Jay Taylor
"I absolutely loved the way this place was laid out. The prices were good and so was the food. Lot's of outdoor space for those inclined to be..."
Mark Perkins
"Great atmosphere, great bartenders. Always something to do. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area! Thanks for a great time..."
Jeremy Johnston
"I went with my friend who is a Bills fan to watch the game. Great food. Great service. Maybe a heat lamp at the outside seating area?! I love this..."
Scotty Daniels
"We had a blast here for the Nash night!! We had awesome time line dancing with Boogie to the Beat!!Food and service were..."
Donna Rhinesmith Woelfle