Crabshack on the James Menu (Update 2025)
**Introducing the menu at Crabshack on the James**
Located on the serene shores of the James River, Crabshack on the James offers a laid-back waterfront dining experience perfect for seafood lovers. The menu focuses on crab dishes, with steamed blue crabs and crab cakes being standout options. Beyond crabs, the fried shrimp and oysters are crisp and delicious. Classic sides like hush puppies and coleslaw complement the seafood well. The atmosphere is relaxed, with beautiful river views and outdoor seating that enhances the dining experience.
The service is friendly, although it can be slow during peak times. Overall, Crabshack on the James offers more than just good food—it's an experience. The quality of the seafood, combined with the casual riverside ambiance, makes it a must-visit for anyone craving authentic coastal cuisine in the Newport News area. Just be prepared to get a little messy while cracking those crabs!
The Raw Bar
Hand Shucked Or Steamed Oyster
on he half shell or steamed
Claim
on the half shell or steamed
Steamed Shrimp
Oysters Rockefeller
fresh oyster baked with spinach, cheese and bacon
Clams Casino
clams baked with bacon, green peppers, pimento and parmesan cheese
Stuffed Mushrooms
baked fresh mushroom caps stuffed with crabmeat
Shrimp Cocktail
served with a homemade tangy cocktail sauce
Clam Chowder
new England style
She Crab Soup
homemade
Calamari
tender hand battered to order calamari delicately fried
House Salad
crisp salad with your choice of dressing
Make It Greek Side Salad
feta cheese and calameta olives
Cheese Bread
baked bread smothered with two cheeses
Appetizer and Soups
Fresh Salads
California Chicken Salad
juicy marinated chicken breast over tossed garden greens, your choice blackened, fried grilled broiled or teriyaki
Shrimp Salad
big, tender, chilled shrimp over a bed of lettuce
Fresh Tuna Salad Platter
a mound of homemade tuna salad (made from tuna steak) over a crisp garden salad
Vegetarian Salad
fresh tossed garden greens
Tuna Steak Over Garden Greens
your choice of grilled, blackened or teriyaki
Crab Cake Sandwich
fresh backfin crabmeat combined with herbs and spices (absolutely the best)
The Shack's Famous Soft Shell Sandwich
a softshell crab lightly fried in our special seasoned flour
Fish Sandwich
fish filet lightly fried in seasoned breading, hand dipped to order fried to a golden brown
Tuna Steak Sandwich
your choice grilled, blackened, or teriyaki
Classic Cheeseburger
/ lb hand pattered hamburger grilled to your liking with cheese
Tuna Salad Sandwich
homemade tuna salad made from a tuna steak, this is so good it goes fast so ask your server for availability
Oyster Sandwich
lightly breaded and delicately fried
Chicken Sandwich
your choice grilled, fried, blackened or teriyaki
The Shack Chicken Sandwich
grilled chicken breast with cheese, bacon and backfin crabmeat
Classic Burger
/lb hand patted hamburger grilled to your liking
The Shack Burger
/ lb hand patted burger with cheese, bacon and backfin crabmeat
Burgers and Sandwiches
The Shack's Specialties and Seafood Entrees - Fresh Catch
Tuna
Teriyaki
Flounder Stuffed With Backfin Crabmeat
Mahi Mahi
Swordfish
Tautog
Cobia
Salmon
Rockfish
Tilapia
Red Snapper
Grey Trout
Crab Cake Dinner
fresh backfin crabmeat combined with herbs and spices served fried or broiled
Soft Shell Crab Dinner
soft shell crabs lightly fried in seasoned flour
Sea Scallops
baked with chopped onions and bell peppers
Seafood Platter
crab stuffed mushroom cap, clam casino, broiled fish, crab imperial and shrimp
Fried Shrimp Dinner
lightly breaded shrimp fried to a golden brown
Chicken Dinner
two double breast of chicke, choose grilled, fried blackened or teriyaki
Oyster Dinner
lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown
Steamer Crabs
Males (Jimmies)
one dozen or / dozen
Sow Crab Legs
Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs
From our Bar - Bottled Beer
Domestic
Imported
Draft Beer
From our Bar - Draft Beer
From our Bar - Bottled Wine
Chardonnay
served by the glass or bottle
White Zinfandel
served by the glass or bottle
Merlot
served by the glass or bottle
Daiquiris
Pina Coladas
Margaritas
From our Bar - Frozen Drinks
From our Bar - Mocktails ( Non-Alcoholic)
Daiquiris
Pina Coladas
Irish Coffee
Kahlua Coffee
Baileys Coffee
Jamaican Coffee
From our Bar - Coffee Drinks
From our Bar - Soft Drinks
Diet Coke
Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
Iced Tea
Coffee
Lemonade
Baked Potato
Cheese Bread
baked bread smothered with two cheeses
Coleslaw
the shack's own recipe