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1411 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
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Welcome To Ronnie's Crab Shack
Ronnie's Crab Shack, located at 1411 Castle St in Wilmington, NC, is a beloved gem known for its exceptional seafood offerings. Renowned for their garlic butter crabs, shrimp plates, and well-seasoned flounder, each dish is prepared fresh and to order, ensuring a burst of flavor in every bite. The welcoming staff creates a warm atmosphere reminiscent of a classic "Mom and Pop" establishment. Customers rave about the generous portion sizes and the signature butter sauce that elevates each seafood boil. Whether dining in or taking out, Ronnie's delivers a remarkable culinary experience that delights both locals and visitors alike.
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Ronnie's Crab Shack
Welcome to Ronnie's Crab Shack, a true gem nestled in the heart of Wilmington, NC. If you're searching for a place where seafood dreams come to life, look no further than this beloved local establishment located at 1411 Castle St. Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and dedicated staff, Ronnie's is the perfect spot to indulge your cravings for fresh, flavorful seafood.
One of the highlights of dining at Ronnie's is undoubtedly their garlic butter crabs, which have been crowned the star of the show by many satisfied customers, including Stephanie Ganser who raved about their freshness and flavor. The combination of buttery garlic goodness and succulent crab makes for a dish that warms the heart and satisfies the palate.
But the menu does not stop there. Enthusiasts of fried seafood will appreciate the offerings of shrimp plates, flounder plates, and catfish. Each dish comes cooked to order, ensuring maximum freshness and quality, as highlighted by Yolanda Rogers during her visit from Raleigh, where she was thrilled to find high-quality seafood at reasonable prices.
For those coming from the Maryland area, like Charles Nicely, the blue crabs at Ronnie's are a must-try. The restaurant serves up perfectly steamed #1 jimmies, creating a nostalgic experience for seafood lovers. The joy of sharing pictures of these crabs back home speaks volumes about their quality.
Ronnie's Crab Shack excels not only in food but also in service. Sean Johnson described it as a “hidden gem” where patrons are treated like family. Staff answers questions with enthusiasm, sharing knowledge about how they prepare dishes, which adds to the authenticity of the experience. Whether you're enjoying their flavorsome shrimp and crab boil adorned with a signature butter sauce or the heavenly collard greens, you'll find each bite enriched with care and tradition.
The atmosphere may be casual, but the quality and portion sizes are anything but. Regulars like Dan Mullins praise Ronnie's for exceeding expectations across the board, making it the ideal spot for both dining in or grabbing takeout. With such generous portions of ultra-fresh seafood paired with flavorful sides, it’s hard to resist indulging in a delightful feast at home.
At Ronnie's Crab Shack, the combination of exceptional food, friendly service, and a laid-back ambiance creates a memorable dining experience. So whether you're a local or just passing through Wilmington, make sure to pay a visit and treat yourself to the delicious seafood offerings that have everyone talking!
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“ Ronnie’s is a great place! The star of the show were the garlic butter crabs. We also ordered the shrimp plate, flounder plate, and catfish. Everything was cooked to order and fresh. The staff is really friendly and you can tell they love what they do. ”
“ Visiting for weekend from Raleigh ..had to get my Friday fish fix and google Ronnie's.. Glad I found it..good good eats, quality seafood, lightly breaded, reasonably priced..can't give wrong here. Park on street, walk up order or go to side window my flounder jumbo shrimp were yummy ..good food ”
“ We were at Wrightsville Beach for the first time and wanted to steam up some blue crabs.... we are from Maryland..... so we do enjoy our steamed crabs! JJ at Ron’s Crab Shack totally hooked us up..... 3 dz #1 jimmies..... were awesome...... we were sending pictures back home! ”
“ So my peeps, this is a hidden gem in Wilmington NC. I had people tell me it was very good. Well, it’s well beyond good. First, I walk in to this little. ‘Mom and Pop small business’ and I’m immediately greeted by the staff. Very welcoming. Saw some people waiting on their order so I went to the window. I was greeted by a wonderful hostess who was very forthcoming with information as I asked many questions! She set me up with a shrimp and crab boil and I added their collard greens to the order along with some hush puppies. They were very busy and the staff continued conversations with me while I waited. I learned the original name was Zora’s and that the new owner brought back the old name. This place has been there for years! One of the staff educated me a lil on how they clean blue crab for frying which I thought was amazing that she went out of the way to do so. Now to the food. Their signature butter sauce on the boil was absolutely full of flavor and spice. Delicious! Perfectly cooked and everything was amazing. The greens were cooked to perfection and the flavor reminded me of how my grandmother used to make. The his puppies were flavorful and well prepared! All in all I would recommend this place to anyone reading this. The price for the food was consistent with most places in Wilmington with one exception, abundantly better prepared, better flavor and more welcoming staff than any seafood place in town! Make sure you visit this place and you won’t regret it! Outstanding. ”
“ Ronnie's exceeded all expectations and their food, incl non-seafood, was nothing short of exemplary! There are a couple of tables to sit at, but perhaps best to order takeout and be an absolute slob in the comforts of your own dwelling. Furthermore, the value here is outrageous between the portion sizes of this ultra fresh seafood and the fixins that accompany it. Please enjoy responsibly! ”
“ First time trying the cooked seafood and I want to say everything was delicious and seasoned very good, the Staff was very friendly and helpful, great job keep up the good work and I will be back as well as tell my friends. ... ”
“ Highly recommend! We had reserved crabs near where we were staying south of Wilmington but the day of they claimed to not have our order. We needed crabs that day and with the storm it was hard to find somewhere. But Ronnie's saved the day!! They are the nicest people and were so helpful, will definitely be taking the drive anytime to go back! ”
“ Great place they have male blue crabs known as Jimmies. Very helpful in boxing everything up for you. If you’re not ready to cook them right away then they’ll ice them for you enabling a later cook time. Can’t beat the price and service overall. Definitely buying from them again. ”