5 Best Restaurants on Tybee Island

One of the perks of visiting Savannah is that you are close to other cities and areas that are full of sights to see and foods to eat, like Tybee Island.

Located about 30 minutes outside of Savannah, Tybee Island is the perfect mix of old and new. With miles of beaches to roam, bike paths to ride, historical sites to visit, and over 30 restaurants to try, Tybee Island is a must see during your stay in Savannah.

Here are South Key Management’s top restaurants to try on Tybee Island.

1 – The Crab Shack

Arguably one of the most popular restaurants on Tybee Island, the Crab Shack is the perfect causal place to go if you are looking for fresh shellfish. As the name suggests, they have several different crab offerings, including Dungeness crab, snow crab, Alaskan King crab, Deviled crab, and more.

In addition to crab, they also have the low country boil a dish with shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes – a must have when in the South. Try their ‘Snow Country Boil,’ with snow crab. You won’t be disappointed!

2 – The Breakfast Club

If you are looking for a place to grab breakfast, you can’t beat the Breakfast Club. Make sure to get there early as they close at 12:30pm. Enjoy an old school traditional Southern breakfast with staples like chicken fried steak and grits.

While the line may be long, it moves pretty quickly. This family-owned restaurant is perfect for a quick bite before you walk down to the beach.

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3 – Gerald’s Pig and Shrimp

Have you ever wondered how ribs and shrimp would go together? If you have, or if the idea intrigues you, then head to Gerald’s Pig and Shrimp. Open each day from 11:30 am until 8pm (or when they run out of food), Gerald’s Pig and Shrimp serves typical barbecue plates along with various versions of shrimp, fish, and oysters. What started out as a catering business (Gerald’s Chuckwagon) then turned into a diner in Savannah(Gerald’s Diner) has settled as the food truck with seating on Tybee Island.

If you feel adventurous, try the shrimp n ribs dinner. If you want something more classic, you can’t go wrong with their shrimp and hush puppies.

4 – Bubba Gumbo’s

Bubba Gumbo’s has an ideal location: right along Lazaretto Creek. You can enjoy seeing wildlife in the marsh while you enjoy your dinner.  Originally founded in1997, Bubba Gumbo’s was reopened in 2015 by the original owner’s daughter. Now the restaurant features fun interpretations of class dishes, like the seafood mac n’ cheese full of shrimp, scallops, and crab!

Bubba Gumbo’s is a decent brunch spot on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-1pm.

5 – The Deck Beach Bar and Kitchen

In search of some great appetizers and drinks and a great view? Stop by The Deck Beach Bar and Kitchen. Located inside the Beachside Colony Resort, the Deck Beach Bar and Kitchen is located on the oceanfront.

Some favorites to grab here are the street tacos with your choice of meat or fish, peel and eat shrimp, or fritto misto with calamari and shrimp. They also have a wide variety of drinks!

The Deck Beach Bar and Kitchen is a great place to relax at the end of the day and watch the sun set.

Tybee Island is an amazing place to stop b yfor the day when you are staying in Savannah. If you are looking for a place to stay, check out all our available accommodations at South Key Management – the key to your Southern comfort.