Joe's Crab Shack

Pros: Some of the food is tasty.
Cons: Some of it isn't, and watch the prices.

When you get right down to it, I think Joe’s Crab Shack is a lot like a crab itself. It’s all ...

Pros: The reasonable prices and fun atmosphere
Cons: Items vary widely in value; Can get loud

Seafood isn't something I like very much, but I am surrounded in my household by those who do like it and that means an occasional visit to a seafood establishment is fair, and necessary. Almost all seafood restaurants offer alternative, non- seafood ...

Pros: Lots of food. Great specials.
Cons: None on this occasion.

Let me tell you a little story. In February Len's sister, from England, telephoned and gave us their dates to come to Florida. Each year they would come in September spending 1 week in Orlando and 1 in St. Petersburg. Len told me the dates and we ...

Pros: 10% off at bottom of this review
Cons: You can't eat atmosphere.

Have you ever gone to a camp ground and seen row upon row of those modern prairie schooners parked side by side with satellite dishes pointing skyward and air conditioners humming? These people are getting back to nature. It’s that same mentality of...

Pros: Atmosphere, view, service
Cons: First contact was surly but everyone else was pleasant, some food is too expensive

A party was what we wanted and a party was what we created at Joe’s Crab Shack, Peoria, which was the destination for the Illinois/Iowa Peo ria Epinions Community Day gathering. Selected because of its ...

Pros: Great seafood, fun atmosphere
Cons: somewhat expensive

While in San Francisco, my traveling partner and I decided that we had to eat crab along the Wharf somewhere. So we hopped onto the Powell-Mason cable car, rode down to the Fisherman's Wharf stop, and got off. From there we walked a block or two to the...

Pros: Tons of fun, lively atmosphere, dancing, singing, and GREAT CRAB!!!
Cons: Drinks pricey.

Joe's is a great place to have fun, be entertained, and eat good seafood (and a few other things). I used to spend many hours a week at Joe's Crab Shack, working and eating, so let me share my expert advise with you, hopefully to make your (next)...

Pros: Decent seafood, good service, cold beer.
Cons: Takes "chain restaurant" to the next level. Unremarkable, overbearing decor and atmosphere.

Overview I've tried Joe's Crab Shack twice now, in two different states, and I'm not overwhe ...

Pros: Excellent food, good service, reasonable prices, fun atmosphere
Cons: Dinners don't include salad & bread

My husband and I stopped for a late lunch at Joe's Crab Shack in Dayton, Ohio last Sunday. It was about 2:00 in the afternoon and the place was surprisingly quite empty. I had expected a little bigger crowd. We were led to our seat and our waiter...

Pros: Their advertisements are the best
Cons: What you see in the ads isn't what you get.

The first thing you notice when you walk into Joe's Crab Shack is that everyone has crabs--or so they announce on their black t-shirts. This is not "ha-ha" funny; it is downright unappetizing, especially emblazoned on t-shirts worn by teenagers. ...

Pros: very good food for a chain restaurant, friendly staff, casual atmosphere
Cons: pricey, silly atmosphere, chain restaurant feel

In this review, I will focus mainly on Joe's newest attraction, the Steam Pots. This is because, in the three times I've eaten at Joe's it's the only thing I've ordered (aside from appetizers).If first impressions were my only guide, I never ...

Pros: Lighthearted party atmosphere, extensive menu, friendly service
Cons: What else, the wait

Eat at Joe's Crab Shack is one in a family of novelty restaurants including The Rainforest Cafe, Willie G's, and Cadillacs, from the Landry's Seafood chain. The parent company was established in 1980 in...

Pros: Fun, frolic, fish, famous, and reasonably priced. :)
Cons: Long waits, mediocre margarita...

Last weekend, a friend of mine from Michigan State University decided to come over for a visit. She'd never seen my new place before, and this was her first visit of the year, so in the spirit of all things new, we decided to try a new restaurant....

Pros: Great atmosphere, fresh seafood, attentive staff
Cons: Waiting for a seat can take 45min or more Thur-Sun.

I live near Disneyland in California, and Joe's Crab Shack is one of the latest restaurants to spring up since Disney completed their park expansion in February.
My family and I were craving seafood a couple of weeks ago, but we didn't want the...

Pros: Decent food on one of two visits. Friendly atmosphere.
Cons: High price. Loud! Poor temperature and flavor on second visit. DO not go there!

I believe in second chances, so I have been to Joe's Crab Shack twice in Olathe, Kansas. Friends had told me for a couple of years how wonderful Joe's is. Finally, I broke down and tried it, since I had not been to Galveston for seafood in over a year. ...