Brent Henchen

Review of West Ashley Crab Shack

Just moved to Charleston and decided to try this p...

Just moved to Charleston and decided to try this place out. We were greeted and served by Henry, who was really nice. Upon arriving we also notice a big barrel of peanuts at the front. We weren't sure if we could just take them and eat them (like Longhorn's Steakhouse) so we asked; it turns out that yes, you can take as many peanuts (still in shell) and eat them as an appetizer before your dinner (for free). Who doesn't love free food? :)
Three of us got seafood, and there were no complaints except that wife my wish they used real butter instead of margarine in their seafood buckets/pans.
I got the "create you own burger" which turned out to be pretty good. I would go back and get it. What I appreciated was that they did not skimp out on the toppings. When I asked for jalapenos, there weren't just 5 slices, there were too many to fit on the burger (a good problem to have).
Another person in our party got their pecan pie, which he loved. So I may get that next time.
I plan on taking my parents when they come in to Charleston to visit.