Nothing says summer like a paper-covered table, cold beer, plenty of wet naps and a bushel of crabs.
Philly’s got a ton of options for seafood feasting, from traditional crab purveyors to seasonal specials.
And this summer, the already awesome warm-weather attractions on the waterfront — Spruce Street Harbor Park and RiverRink Summerfest — got a little more awesome as a quintessential summer dining experience popped up on the waterfront: The Chickie’s and Pete’s Crab Shack. The shack promises plenty of crabs, shrimp and Chickie’s and Pete’s ever-popular crabfries. It’s a true must-visit spot for summer.
Beyond the waterfront, there are plenty of other spots to feast on crabs and summer seafood deals in Philly. Whether it’s a mess of steamed crabs in Old City or lobster rolls in Fairmount, bring your appetite and get ready to start cracking.
Our picks for crab shacks and seafood specials in Philly, below.
Chickie’s & Pete’s Waterfront Crabshack at Summerfest
Open for dinner on weeknights and lunch and dinner on weekends, Chickie’s and Pete’s pop-up crabshack offers snow crab legs by the pound, hard shell crabs by the half-dozen and, of course, crabfries to complete the experience.