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Joe's Crab Shack - San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Joe's Crab Shack - San Antonio

3.6
3.6
18 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
  • Child-friendly
Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (210) 271-9981
  • Website
    https://www.joescrabshack.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sergio
  • Catering
    Joe’s Crab Shack now offers online ordering for all of your event catering needs! Placing an order is just a few clicks away. Build your order, checkout and let us take care of the rest - your favorite dining options will be delivered straight to your door, or anywhere you choose.
  • Private party facilities
    Joe’s Crab Shack prides itself on creating special experiences designed to make lasting memories for you and your guests. From the time you book with us to when the final toast is made and your last guest leaves, our dedicated team will be there to provide a safe and unforgettable experience.

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What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.6Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joe's Crab Shack in San Antonio offers an energetic and fun dining experience on the Riverwalk. Guests love the "great crab" and lively atmosphere, perfect for celebrations. Service can be hit or miss, but the river view and vibrant setting make it a unique spot for an enjoyable outing.

18 Reviews

  1. Flora maria

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately I don’t know what happened, it took one hour just to get the drinks, half and hour extra for the food, we asked for lemons and Tabasco and they never arrived, and the crab tasted like refrigerated, and it wasn’t even half full. The coconut shrimp horrible, too greasy I won’t come back.

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  2. Monica

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great just like all our favorite Joe's Crab Shack and the service was fast and friendly.

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  3. Atilano

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The noise was overbearing, restaurant was too cold with constantly blowing cold air from many vents throughout the restaurant, making the venue very uncomfortable. Added to that is the indifferent service and the poor quality of the fried food. The fries seemed like they’ve been sitting for awhile and are gummy. The tartar sauce was less than tasty. Just not a pleasant experience. Not going back!

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  4. Gerald

    San Antonio

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had outstanding seats at the second-level windows to watch the Day of The Dead River Parade. Cesia provided excellent service in spite of the crowded tables. We had the Duo Dip which included bowls of the Crab & Shrimp and Spinach & Artichoke Dips served with tortilla chips. A good sampler and large potion size.

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  5. Renee'

    Toledo

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute atmosphere right on the Riverwalk!! Definitely going back!!

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  6. Debra

    San Antonio

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The grilled shrimp on my salad was way overcooked and the crab and shrimp dip was over salted/seasoned. Had a cocktail that was so sweet I couldn't even finish it. Service was good, but overall, would not recommend this restaurant - there are way better options for dining along the Riverwalk!

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  7. Gerald

    San Antonio

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A fun evening. We sat at the railing on the Riverwalk and watched the passers-by and the barges. A leisurely dinner with appetizer and drinks. Truly enjoyable.

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  8. david

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Got to the restaurant in time and got seated very quickly and our server was very polite and fast customer service. Food was delicious and the music was not too loud. The price we paid was not bad at all for what we ate.

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  9. Mary

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was slow all around. Food service, drink service everything. Using open table was the only plus!

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  10. Brian

    San Antonio

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service was good but the noise level was so loud you couldn't talk to anyone and my entree was the wrong menu item because it was so loud the server could not here me.

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Joe's Crab Shack - San Antonio is rated 3.6 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for Joe's Crab Shack - San Antonio

212 College St, San Antonio, TX 78205-1813

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On the Riverwalk
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sergio
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.joescrabshack.com/
  • Phone number
    (210) 271-9981
  • Catering
    Joe’s Crab Shack now offers online ordering for all of your event catering needs! Placing an order is just a few clicks away. Build your order, checkout and let us take care of the rest - your favorite dining options will be delivered straight to your door, or anywhere you choose.
  • Private party facilities
    Joe’s Crab Shack prides itself on creating special experiences designed to make lasting memories for you and your guests. From the time you book with us to when the final toast is made and your last guest leaves, our dedicated team will be there to provide a safe and unforgettable experience.
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