King's Crab Shack and Oyster bar

3.5 stars

When I see crab shack in the name of the restaurant I first think this place can make a crab cake. Sadly I was disappointed as it was not a lump meat crab cake but the run of the mill minced. It was cooked well and the fries were okay but for that price it should have been lumped. The oysters were delicious and the red sauce was good. I'm sure other items are great as well. Overall the staff were all very very nice and accommodating and was a chill place to eat and watch a game while having a beer.

Don't let the outside dive bar vibe fool you. This place has some seriously good seafood and the menu options are diverse. I had a grilled salmon Caeser wrap and it was hands-down the best one I've ever had. The fried oyster appetizer was terrific. Great bar menu and beer selection. Bar seating goes the length of the table seating but there is also sidewalk seating outside.

One of my favorite places in Winston to hit up for raw oysters, I've eaten so many I've actually bitten into a large pearl once!

I've been frequenting King's Crab Shack since I first moved to Winston in 2015 and have always had a great experience. Mainly, to get my oyster fix, I can always rely on reasonably priced, shucked oysters by the dozen.

The oysters are from the James River in VA and have a nice mild, creamy taste to them so I always order these by the dozen or two when I come to get my fix. Most recently, I celebrated the birth of my son with two dozen since I was unable to eat these while I was pregnant and boy was I in heaven. Of course, I shared a little with my hubby :). We enjoyed the crab dip for an appetizer as well which I'd recommend if you're into that.