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Dine In

Welcome to Fat Crabs Rib & Seafood Company

Located in Corolla Light Town Center, Fat Crabs Rib Company blends Carolina barbecue with coastal cuisine under one roof.

Enjoy dine-in or carry-out options, with family-friendly bench-style seating and a laid-back atmosphere. Indulge in smoked barbecue pork, chicken, ribs, and brisket, alongside fresh, local seafood like crabcakes, oysters, scallops, shrimp, hush puppies, and coleslaw.

Don't miss our #1-rated crabcake from Corolla to Hatteras!

REOPEING SPRING 2025

Shrimp, Clams & Oysters

Fat Crabs Facts!

  • Fat Crabs is a family restaurant offering southern style home cooked barbecue and fresh Outer Banks Seafood

  • We don't take reservations

  • We have 50 seats, or outside on the deck, which holds 4 picnic tables

  • Takeout orders are more than welcome. Be sure to call early and reserve your pickup time!

  • Fat Crabs is open seasonally

  • Wide selection of cold bottled beer and local microbrews on tap. Variety of wines.

  • We cater events!

Our Services

Dine In

Whether solo or with a group, Fat Crabs has options for everyone, from a la carte plates to orders by the pound. Pair your meal with our extensive selection of bottled beers, craft brews, and wines. Enjoy moderate prices that fit your vacation budget while creating unforgettable memories on the Outer Banks.

Fat Crab Steamers

Mix and match your favorite seafood at our Corolla, NC restaurant, then take it home for a beachside feast or a cozy porch dinner. From hot crab claws to succulent lobster tails, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Planning a takeout order? Call ahead to ensure we have everything ready for your seafood feast!

Catering

With plenty of experience in cooking bulk barbecue and bulk Outer Banks seafood, Fat Crabs Rib Company has you covered for Corolla NC catering. Just call in and reserve steamers or barbecue sampler platters for do-it-yourself picnics or get-togethers, or talk to the staff about full-service catering for your next Outer Banks event.

REOPEING SPRING 2025

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