LA Crab Shack (Ahwatukee)

Arizona's favorite for raw and charbroiled oysters, Louisiana Cajun boil, fajita shrimp trays and Over-the-Top frozen cocktails, Hurricanes, Margaritas, Daiquiris, Pina Coladas, and more. Casual, affordable, and super fun. Good spot for lunch too, with a surprising amount of healthy options.

Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday 12:00 pm (noon) to 9:00 pm.

Admission: Free admission. Plenty of free parking.

This machine was moved here from the LA Crab Shack Peoria location. There is also a love strength machine and a Zoltar fortune machine.

Machine 1 is in the front door to the left against the exterior wall. You will see it on the far wall. Cost to press: $1.00 (One dollar bill only) each design from supplied pre-loaded Zinc pennies. Designs all have a ringed border:
1) (H) Crab claws with 'Feeling Crabby Come Get Hooked'.
2) (H) Happy crab chef with 'LA Crab Shack'.
3) (H) La Crab Shack logo with 'LA Crab Shack'.
4) (H) Crab with 'LA Crab Shack Still Cracking 'em'.

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: 33°19'8"N Longitude: 111°58'47"W
Google Maps coordinates: 8299+HX Phoenix, Arizona

June 23, 2026. The machine is functioning but may require assistance. The owner was in the store when I was there and he had to open the machine to get the pennies to drop properly. There were several pennies jammed up at the dies. Once he cleared the jam, the pennies pressed excellent designs on 97.5% zinc 2.5% copper post 1982 pennies. MWHTH.

10/10/26 - The machine is broken. There is an out of order sign on the machine but the lady was nice enough to give me a LA Crab Shack penny that she had lying around.