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What historical attractions can couples explore on Tybee Island?
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Couples traveling from nearby Savannah can visit delightful attractions such as:
- The preserved 19th-century Fort Screven, which showcases intact concrete gun batteries.
- The Tybee Island Light Station and Museum, home to an 18th-century lighthouse that still operates to this day.
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Couples traveling from nearby Savannah can visit delightful attractions such as:
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What seafood specialties can visitors enjoy on Tybee Island?
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Visitors can savor delicious seafood dishes, including:
- Steamed blue crabs, known for their fresh and delicate flavor.
- Wild Georgia shrimp, a local favorite caught right off the coast.
- Lowcountry feasts, featuring all-you-can-eat seafood and a variety of tasty side dishes.
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Visitors can savor delicious seafood dishes, including:
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Are there waterfront dining options on Tybee Island?
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Yes! Many restaurants are located right on the water, offering:
- A stunning romantic ambiance at sunset.
- Breathtaking views as fishing boats return to the nearby marinas.
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Yes! Many restaurants are located right on the water, offering:
Unique Restaurants
⮕ Bubba Gumbo's
Savor spicy Cajun dishes and enjoy a lively, laid-back atmosphere perfect for casual dining.
Bubba Gumbo's is a charming, family-operated restaurant nestled along Tybee Island’s Lazaretto Creek, proudly reopened under new management in 2015. Led by restaurateur Caitlin Burns and executive chef Gordon Card, Bubba Gumbo’s serves up some of the island’s finest seafood in a beautiful waterfront setting beside the Tybee Island Marina.
Recommended For: Seafood lovers, families, waterfront diners, and anyone craving fresh, local catches in a relaxed island setting.
- Enjoy fresh, dockside seafood like peel-and-eat shrimp, fried fish sandwiches, and crab cakes.
- Savor steamer menu favorites, including Alaskan snow crab and Lowcountry boil.
- Indulge in signature sides like homemade hush puppies and shareable fried oysters.
- Relax by the water at a cozy, family-run spot next to the Tybee Island Marina.
- Experience one of Tybee Island’s most beloved seafood destinations, led by local culinary talent.
Bubba Gumbo's, 1 Old US Hwy 80, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Phone: 912-786-4445
⮕ Sting Ray's Seafood
Delight in fresh seafood and tropical flavors in a fun, casual environment ideal for family meals.
Sting Ray's Seafood is Tybee Island’s go-to spot for all-you-can-eat seafood, proudly voted the island’s best seafood restaurant in the Tybee Breeze’s Breezy Awards in 2005. Guests can indulge in mouthwatering dishes like mahi-mahi sandwiches, fried oyster po’boys, and Alaskan snow crab by the pound, or dive into weekday all-you-can-eat steamed blue crab feasts.
Recommended For: Seafood lovers, couples, families, and anyone seeking a fun, casual dining experience with live music and beach-town charm.
- Indulge in all-you-can-eat steamed blue crabs and Lowcountry feasts packed with shrimp and sausage.
- Savor fresh seafood classics like mahi-mahi sandwiches, oyster po’boys, and snow crab by the pound.
- Enjoy live local music on weekend evenings in a breezy, outdoor setting.
- Share delicious appetizers like buffalo shrimp, fish fingers, and smoked fish dip.
- Relax at a longtime Tybee favorite known for its beachy vibe and local seafood excellence.
Sting Ray's Seafood, 1403 Butler Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Phone: 912-786-0209
For a Date
⮕ The Crab Shack
Indulge in fresh crab and seafood while enjoying a relaxed, beachside dining experience.
The Crab Shack is one of Tybee Island’s longest-running and most beloved restaurants, originally opened in the 1980s by husband-and-wife team Belinda and Jack Flanigan. Located on the site of a former fishing village, the old marina and bait shop have been transformed into a waterfront dining gem.
Recommended For: Seafood lovers, families, groups, and anyone seeking a fun, laid-back dining experience right on the water.
- Feast on peel-and-eat platters and signature Lowcountry boils loaded with fresh seafood.
- Savor Captain Crab’s Sampler, packed with shrimp, mussels, crawfish, crab legs, sausage, corn, and potatoes.
- Enjoy waterfront dining in a historic marina-turned-restaurant setting.
- Explore hearty land-based options like barbecue pork ribs and chili cheese nachos.
- Experience one of Tybee Island’s most iconic seafood destinations, serving up fun and flavor for decades.
The Crab Shack, 40 Estill Hammock Rd, Tybee Island, GA 31328
Phone: 912-786-9857
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