10 Hole-in-the-Wall Shrimp Canteens in Georgia That Taste Like Summer

You can taste summer in Georgia the second a platter of hot shrimp hits your table.

These tiny canteens pack big coastal flavor without the fuss.

You will find porches, paper plates, and the kind of spice that lingers in the best way.

Let’s chase the sunshine one shrimp at a time.

1. Skipper’s Fish Camp

Skipper's Fish Camp
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This Darien dockside gem serves Giant Platters of Fried Georgia Shrimp that crunch with every bite.

You get lemony twang, warm hushpuppies, and views of the Altamaha that slow life down.

Come hungry, leave salty, and bring a friend to split the crispy mountain of shrimp.

Address: 85 Screven St, Darien, GA 31305.

2. The Wyld

The Wyld
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Hidden on the marsh outskirts, The Wyld nails Shrimp Tacos and a Lowcountry Boil that feels like a summer raft-up.

Fresh lime, cilantro, and buttered corn make everything pop in the breeze.

Arrive before sunset for purple skies and a plate you will think about tomorrow.

Address: 2740 Livingston Ave, Savannah, GA 31406.

3. Bernie’s Oyster House

Bernie's Oyster House
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On Tybee’s busy strip, Bernie’s turns out Classic Peel & Eat Shrimp that drip with Old Bay steam.

You get newspaper tables, cold beer, and shells piling high like trophies.

It is messy in the best way, and the beach is steps away for a sandy stroll after.

Address: 13 Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328.

4. Sunbury Crab Company

Sunbury Crab Company
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This breezy dock spot plates a Spicy Garlic Shrimp Basket that sings with heat and butter.

You can watch boats idle by while the pepper and citrus wake up each bite.

It is low key, salty, and exactly what a Saturday needs.

Address: 539 Brigantine Dunmore Rd, Midway, GA 31320.

5. Driftaway Cafe

Driftaway Cafe
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Tucked near Isle of Hope, Driftaway fires up the “Firecracker” Shrimp with a snappy sweet heat.

The crunch meets a creamy drizzle that keeps you chasing the next bite.

Pair it with a cold drink and watch locals stream in like clockwork.

Address: 7400 Skidaway Rd #D, Savannah, GA 31406.

6. Iguana’s Seafood Restaurant

Iguana's Seafood Restaurant
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Right on Mallery Street, Iguana’s serves Famous Fried Wild Georgia Shrimp that crackle and shine.

The batter is light, the shrimp are sweet, and the vibe is island casual.

Grab a basket, stroll the pier after, and call it a perfect beach day.

Address: 303 Mallery St, St Simons Island, GA 31522.

7. The Crab Shack

The Crab Shack
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Locals flock for The Low Country Boil Feast where steam rises like a postcard.

Shrimp, potatoes, sausage, and corn tumble out in garlicky clouds.

You will crack, peel, and laugh under twinkle lights with marsh breezes all night.

Address: 40 Estill Hammock Rd, Tybee Island, GA 31328.

8. The ShellHouse Restaurant

The ShellHouse Restaurant
© The ShellHouse Seafood Restaurant

Just off US-80, ShellHouse drops a Jumbo Fried Shrimp Platter that defines big appetite energy.

The breading crackles, the cocktail sauce bites, and the fries never last long.

It is a road trip reward you can plan an afternoon around.

Address: 13179 US-80 E, Savannah, GA 31410.

9. Zachry’s Riverhouse

Zachry's Riverhouse
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By the harbor, Zachry’s grills or blackens Shrimp Skewers that taste like dockside sunshine.

There is char, citrus, and a buttery finish that keeps the fork moving.

Watch boats drift while you plan round two with extra lime.

Address: 1 Harbor Rd, Jekyll Island, GA 31527.

10. MudCat Charlie’s

MudCat Charlie's
© Mudcat Charlie’s

On the marsh, MudCat Charlie’s serves Shrimp Creole or Fried Shrimp that hit two perfect moods.

The creole is saucy and warm with peppery comfort over rice.

The fried route is crisp, golden, and ideal after a day on the water.

Address: 250 Rice Field Rd, Brunswick, GA.

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