Joe's Crab Shack - Tempe

4.0

20 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 17 times today

Neighbourhood gem
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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Location
1606 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone number
(480) 345-0972
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sergio Ortiz
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
4Service
4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Valley
Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Joe's Crab Shack in Tempe offers a vibrant atmosphere with standout seafood and attentive service. While some experienced delays or cooler food temperatures, many praised the "great atmosphere" and "super friendly staff." It's a "great casual and fun place" ideal for families, featuring a playground pirate ship and diverse menu options.

20 Reviews

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David
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed the shrimp and salmon dishes and the ambience was fantastic. Our server Rachel did an excellent job and was attentive to our every need.
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Kyle
Phoenix1 review
1.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We did not get to eat, due to “technical issues” in the kitchen. It was the longest hour and 15 mins, I ever had to wait for food, my daughter got impatient so we cancelled and left.
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Rick
Tampa3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Service was terrible food was ok. Way to much for the quality of food Never again
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Lucas
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good good, Great atmosphere, super friendly Staff.
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Laurette VIP
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Service was very slow. Steak was overcooked and very tough
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Ken
Denver28 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good food great service. Temperature was cooler than comfortable.
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Hannah
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First visit to Joe’s Crab Shack in search of good seafood with options for our non-seafood family. Celebrating a birthday with seven people on my tab was not as expensive as I expected. Our server was very professional and patient with us. He engaged us in general conversations and was available to meet our many requests. The food took awhile to prepare but it was worth the wait.
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Jim
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was great and the service was top-notch. This is a great casual and fun place for a good, affordable meal.
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Hengyi
Nashville4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seafood was good, but the steak was too hard to chew. Great service.
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Susan
Phoenix1 review
1.0
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I was so disappointed in the food. We were greeted by two very nice people. This has always been our favorite place to eat when we come to Tempe. The food the boil was over cooked and not hot. The seasoning was baked on very strange. My salmon was cold, the jasmine rice was in a ball cold . We mentioned to wait staff and another person wearing black clothing but only said sorry .
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FAQs

Joe's Crab Shack - Tempe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (480) 345-0972.

Joe's Crab Shack - Tempe is rated 4 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 17 times today

1606 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

Additional information

Phone number
(480) 345-0972
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sergio Ortiz
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Joe's Crab Shack - Tempe

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What 20 people are saying

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