The Shack - Original Waterfront Crab Shack

About the Business

Specialties

Our number one priority is guest satisfaction. We strive to exceed our guests' expectations on food and service. With our historic building sitting right on the Santa Rosa Sound in Fort Walton Beach, we want to make sure the meal and time spent with us is as memorable as the view. Come in and try our wide range of seafood items, including raw oysters, fish, shrimp, crabs and lobster crab cakes. We also cater to the non-seafood lovers with items such as our very own smoked wings, burgers, steaks and chicken dishes.

History

Established in 1999.

Get ready to have a blast at The Original Waterfront Crab Shack, established in 1999, and Fort Walton Beach's go-to destination for a fun-filled dining experience! Step into our friendly atmosphere and immerse yourself in casual scenic waterfront dining that will leave you craving more. Our menu is a seafood lover's paradise, featuring high-quality steamed, grilled, and fried seafood, along with a variety of mouthwatering options to satisfy every palate. Take in the mesmerizing sunsets over the Santa Rosa Sound while enjoying the vibrant energy of our lively restaurant. Our full service bar is loaded with tropical cocktails and we proudly serve craft beer from the area's most popular breweries. Whether you arrive by boat or car, we can't wait to welcome you aboard for a fantastic time!

Meet the Manager

Business owner information

Kelly Y.

Manager

Here at The Shack, as we affectionately call it, we strive for nothing more than 100% guest satisfaction. We are very proud of the great strides the restaurant has made in recent years, and we constantly continue to build on that success to make sure that everyone's experience is a memorable one. I am very proud to be a small part of a team that works hard every day to make sure our guests have the very best experience during their time spent with us.