Tybee’s Best Lowcountry Boils
The Lowcountry boil is a Southern staple beloved by locals for generations. Combining succulent seafood, smoked sausage, potatoes and other choice ingredients in a well-seasoned broth, the Lowcountry boil is famous for its incredible and incomparable flavor. For many, a seafood boil is a bonafide family function where kinfolk and community members come together to enjoy the steamy goodness. If you’ve never had a Lowcountry boil, you’ll be glad to know that several of Tybee’s esteemed eateries serve them up on the daily — and Tybee’s best boils rival all others. Here are our recommendations for a local Lowcountry boil that you’re sure to love!
Bubba Gumbo’s
Bubba Gumbo’s describes their Lowcountry boil as a local delicacy, and we couldn’t agree more. Bubba’s boil features locally caught Georgia shrimp, andouille sausage, corn and new potatoes all served steaming hot. Be sure to keep some napkins at the ready because boils can get a little messy, but the delectable taste makes it all worth it.
The Deck Beachbar & Kitchen
The Deck’s Lowcountry boil has all the traditional fixings: andouille sausage, baby potatoes and corn on the cob. But what sets theirs apart is the half pound of shrimp that comes with it. The generous portion of shrimp is seasoned with melted Tabasco butter and the seafood staple, Old Bay, making for a bold boil that’s finger-licking good.
Sting Ray’s Seafood
As the name suggests, Sting Ray’s is lauded for their stellar seafood, and their menu includes not just one, but two Lowcountry boil specials. The first is Clay’s Lowcountry special, which is their take on the traditional boil made with shrimp, sausage, red potatoes, corn and coleslaw. They also have an elevated option, Ramsey’s Snow Country Boil, which, as you’ve likely guessed, features snow crab clusters. Both boils are topped with Willie’s Secret Seasoning, which brings a medley of flavors to your mouth.
The Crab Shack
Voted Best Seafood by Connect Savannah since 1998, The Crab Shack is a prime destination for seafood done right. Their pescatarian plates please the palate, and their Lowcountry boil never disappoints. Enjoy peel-and-eat shrimp with corn, potatoes and sausage with enough food to split between up to six people.
Fannies on the Beach
The Lowcountry boil at Fannies is flavorful and unfussy. It’s got all the essentials — shrimp, sausage, potatoes and corn cob — along with a cooling side of slaw. Plus, their boil is priced rather affordably compared to their competitors.
Pier 16
Having opened in 2020, Pier 16 is a relative newcomer to Tybee’s restaurant scene, however, they’ve quickly amassed a following of loyal patrons over the years. Their Lowcountry boil is made with Georgia shrimp, red potatoes, corn and smoked sausage, true to form. It’s a real feast for the senses.
