James Island
145 Wappoo Creek Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
Charleston Crab House seafood restaurant on James Island offers the perfect blend of waterfront dining, Southern hospitality, and best seafood. With scenic views of Wappoo Creek and a laid-back vibe, it’s ideal for family outings, casual dinners, or weekend lunches. Enjoy signature Lowcountry dishes, crab legs, shrimp, oysters, and more—just minutes from downtown Charleston.
James Island
145 Wappoo Creek Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
Call Us: (843) 795-1963
Our James Island location is right on the water and delivers amazing views of Wappoo Creek. With its relaxed coastal vibe, it’s a straightforward and casual option for those craving bold seafood flavors in a scenic, open-air setting.
James Island Menu
Hushpuppies
$ 6.95
Golden fried hushpuppies served with honey butter.
Crab Dip
$ 15.95
Chilled crab meat blended with mayo, cheese, and Old Bay seasoning.
BBQ Shrimp & Grits
$ 15.95
Shrimp over cheese grits, topped with BBQ sauce and scallions, then baked.
Fried Green Tomatoes
$ 13.95
Served with pimento cheese ranch and scallions.
Crispy Calamari
$ 16.95
Fried calamari served with Thai chili sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp
$ 15.95
Seafood-stuffed shrimp, deep-fried, served over red rice.
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
$ 14.95
Baked mushrooms filled with seafood stuffing, topped with she crab and cheese.
1⁄2 lb Chilled Peel n’ Eat Shrimp
$ 14.95
“We steam’um & chill’um – you peel’um” / Old Bay Seasoning
Sesame Seared Tuna*
$ 16.95
tuna / cucumber slaw / sesame seeds / scallions / pickled ginger / Asian sesame drizzle / crispy wontons
Steamed Mussels*
$ 14.95
white wine / garlic butter / tomatoes / scallions / Parmesan / toast
Grilled Oysters McClellanville*
$ 3.95
garlic butter / bread crumbs / Parmesan cheese
Chilled Raw Oysters*
$ 2.95
on the half shell
She Crab Soup
$ 12.95
“A Charleston Tradition” - Cream-based soup with crabmeat, crab roe, and a hint of sherry.
House Salad
$ 8.95
Mixed greens with tomato, red onion, cheese, cucumber, crispy wontons, and crab ranch dressing.
Baja Shrimp Salad
$ 17.95
Mixed greens topped with blackened shrimp, corn relish, crispy wontons, cheese, and chili lime vinaigrette.
Grilled Salmon Salad
$ 18.95
Mixed greens with grilled salmon, tomato, cheese, cucumber, crispy wontons, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Charleston Crab House at James Island
145 Wappoo Creek Dr, Charleston, SC 29412