1. The Crab Shack
Tybee Island, GA
This sandy outpost near Savannah attracts locals for the crab boils and stellar sunset views.
thecrabshack.com

2. Cha Cha’s
Coney Island, NY
Owned by Sopranos regular John “Cha Cha” Ciarica, this dive is festooned with Godfather and Tony Danza regalia.
chachasofconeyisland.com

3. Rum Runners
Palm Harbor, FL
Steamed clams, frozen rum runners, and trashy Tampa girls!
rumrunnersfun.com

4. The Rudder
Gloucester, MA
Hang on the patio with the local salty-dog fishermen and you’ll earn your manly sea legs.
rudderrestaurant.com

5. The Rod & Reel Pier
Anna Maria Island, FL
This Florida pier shack turns out one of the best blackened grouper sandwiches on the gulf.
941-778-1885

6. Howard’s Pub & Raw Bar
Ocracoke Island, NC
A superlocal, know-your-name oversize beach bungalow. Be an insider in the Outer Banks.
Howardspub.com