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American, Seafood
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Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible
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Reviewed 21 January 2019

We went to the Crab Shack on recommendation of friends and foiund it to be the poerfect place to meet and have a great meal. The people were very helpful, as we were close to closing time, and did not ruch us and made sure...we got what we wanted and had time to enjoy it. We all had crab or crab cakes and they were excellent. Would go back in a minute. Don't expect fancy. This is a place dedicated to the food, not ambience. On the other hand, it was colorful and looked welcoming.More

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed 2 September 2018 via mobile

With so many great seafood restaurants in the area, it is a shame this place is so bad. I honestly don’t know how you can ruin clam chowder but it was the worst tasting clam chowder I’ve ever experienced. Very bland and tasteless. My 10...year old took one bite and was done. The rest of the meal was fine, just not great.More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed 1 September 2018

Very simple cafe but good fish dishes - including tacos. Plenty of food at very reasonable prices. Friendly staff. Enjoyed sitting on patio (is small).

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed 27 August 2018

We took a Family vacation up the coast this summer. We stopped at Jacks and rented crab pots and went crabbing for the day. Jack was very helpful as we had never been crabbing before. when we where finished they even cooked and cleaned our...crab for us. Nothing like fresh crab.More

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed 21 August 2018

crab cakes were delicious. fish/chips had no flavor, salad had onion even when ordered without onion or bellpepper

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed 24 July 2018

While staying at Oceanside Beachfront RV Park, we had the pleasure of eating at the Crab Shack at the front of the RV park. They are only open Friday - Sunday. We loved the fish and chips and the shrimp cocktails.

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed 13 July 2018

My husband and I stopped by for lunch, mainly due to the reviews we read on Trip Advisor. It was lunch hour on Friday and the small cafe was busy, with one booth available. After waiting for about 10 minutes, we placed our order at...the counter. Although the older woman that took our order was friendly, she was obviously frazzled! Working the place alone, she worked the register, served the meals and dealt with the fresh fish case sales. Our order came up and we were disappointed. The clam chowder had the consistency of mashed potatoes, very few clams, and was terribly bland. The crabcakes were also rather shy on crab meat and lackluster. In my opinion, if you have your heart set on really good seafood, avoid this crab shack.More

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed 26 June 2018 via mobile

Good eats in super casual environment. Simple food made good... recommended tacos and crab cakes as a split. The fish tacos are breaded but still tasty and the crab cakes were packed full of crab meat, light on the breading too! The chowder was thinking...on clams and a mistake to waste calories on. It's just an easy place and the foods good. I'd give 3.5 stars.More

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed 24 June 2018

Walk up counter service place. Friendly staff. Ok chowder. Very good fish tacos and they are HUGE! We would return for sure.

Date of visit: June 2018
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Reviewed 18 June 2018

You can always count on excellent food, service, and positive attitudes while grabbing a bite at Capt'n Jacks. food that makes you feel good

Date of visit: May 2018
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Reviewed 14 June 2018

Stopped to get some crab cakes for lunch. They were fresh and well made. The place is simple and basic, but everything is fresh and has a small market as well. Would stop in again.

Date of visit: May 2018
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Reviewed 15 May 2018

Stopped for a late lunch today. Closed Wednesday and Thursday. Excellent fish tacos! The Ling cod was not deep fried but rather seasoned well and lightly coated with a wonderful coating and sautéed until perfectly done. The soft flour tortillas were STUFFED with fish and...cabbage slaw with a mild chipotle seasoning. Also had some very good clam chowder and a crab melt on sourdough bread. The Shack also houses a decent fish counter with fresh cooked crab.More

Date of visit: May 2018
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Reviewed 3 March 2018 via mobile

This is a small fish market and deli with great food at very reasonable prices. We make it a point to stop by frequently during crab season. Crab is always fresh and sweet. He does his own canned tuna and the tuna melt is great....Fried oysters were cooked perfectly.More

Date of visit: February 2018
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Reviewed 25 November 2017 via mobile

Wonderful friendly personable service. Reasonabl prices. Cute clean restaurant. Out of crab today, but pan fried oysters were perfect.

Date of visit: November 2017
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Reviewed 9 November 2017

I live here in Coos Bay and love this place. The people are so nice and the seafood is very fresh. They have the best smoked fish i have ever tasted! I’m not big on salmon and they have other types...the Teriyaki smoked fish is...sooo good! You can sample things before you buy. Haven’t tried the chowder and have never dined in so cannot speak to that.More

Date of visit: October 2017
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Cap'n Jack's Crab Shack is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5