Fatcrabs Rib Company & Seafood Shack

If i could give 0 I would, Been communicating with Brian the owner since April about catering a wedding on the 4x4 beach and his communication skills are horrendous! Went back and forth in email asking questions about quantities and such and when i asked him for an option for the kids, talking about mac and cheese sent him over the edge because we spoke about seafood mac and cheese for the adults and i opted out of that because of the cost, simply asked what option there was for kids mac and cheese and he completely ignored the question, so i simply said, please go re read my email and then respond so i can get it all paid for and done. However because i said i was questioning the level of paying attention to anything I was saying to him, that sent him over the edge and he then started accusing me of being difficult. Asking to finalize a wedding order 26 days prior to my wedding was being too difficult. Lesson learned and be very aware of wanting this place to do anything responsible. No clue about their food and never plan to find out. I would attach the emails but not sure what more that would do in this case, just beware!

Service was poor…portions are small and way over priced…left hungry..crab legs did not look or crack..would never go back

Fantastic food and great service.

Great food and awesome service. We stop every year here when we come down from Ohio.

Crab Dip was divine and our other food quite good as well. Service was fantastic and probably the friendliest staff we encountered in the OBX.l...Angela was our Appalachian Server & was outstanding. Would definitely return.

Crab Dip was divine and our other food quite good as well. Service was fantastic and probably the friendliest staff we encountered in the OBX...Angela was our Appalachian Server & was outstanding. Would definitely return.

Excellent food and service. Love their snow crab, soft shell crab, fish and they have best hushpuppies around. I go there every year while on vacation. Highly recommended.

Hands down some of the best chicken wings I’ve ever had. Went for seafood but the wings and BBQ was fantastic! We went back a second time just for take out wings.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hush Puppies, The Alaskan, Baked Beans, Snow Crab Legs, Brisket

Steamed crabs were very good and well seasoned. The whole crew of MD crab lovers approved! Very good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely abysmal table and wait management. Told us 30 mins for a table - we checked in at the hour and 90 minute mark, no information. At 105 minutes, we asked again and was told our table was being held up by a group that had paid but won't leave. As we discussed as a family what we should do, they sat a group of 5, lower than us on the waiting list, without explanation.

We absolutely understand how hectic this area can be with beach tourists, especially on weekends. But simple communication and orderly wait lists are a must at any establishment.

We left without being served.

That being said - bartenders were very attentive and pleasant as we waited!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Surprisingly first time here and the food did not disappoint! I forgot to take a picture!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steamed Seafood Sampler, Hush Puppies

Been coming here for years. Food is excellent, and service is friendly. Great local spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hush Puppies, Corn on the Cob, Cornbread

We got a large order of take out tonight and they forgot our baked beans. When I called they offered to deliver them to our door, and they did! They were here before I had even dipped everyone’s plates up. They apologized and made it right. Mistakes happen, when you respond like that though, it doesn’t even matter. Way to go! And thank you, the food was delicious!!

Food: 4

Service: 5

Wasn't overly impressed with this place. Uninspired atmosphere and food wasn't all that . It wasn't bad by any means, but I was just hoping for more. Maybe next time.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 5

Have eaten here the last few times we have been to OBX and 6-3-24 was the absolute worst experience! A chicken sandwich took 45 min to make it to the table service was awful!!! Food was sub-par at best! Will never come back!!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1