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

Joe's Crab Shack - San Antonio

3.2
3.2
29 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Child-friendly
  • Hot spot
  • Great for scenic views
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 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (210) 271-9981
  • 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.

What 29 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.2
3.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.5Food
  • 3.2Service
  • 3.4Ambience
  • 3.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    Child-friendly

  • San Antonio

    Great for scenic views

  • San Antonio

    Child-friendly

  • San Antonio

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joe's Crab Shack in San Antonio offers a lively Riverwalk atmosphere with standout service from servers like Cesia and Jen. Diners enjoy "fabulous" King Crab and the "amazing" S'mores dessert. While some experienced slow service, the vibrant setting and occasional excellent service create memorable dining experiences, especially during events like the Day of The Dead River Parade.

29 Reviews
  1. Megan

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We got a reservation and were seated near the outside so it was a little chilly. Once we were seated we waited for an hour and didn’t even have anyone come back to the table to refill drinks (we truly thought they forgot about us). There were only a few other people here so it wasn’t busy at all. Right when we were about to leave our food came out. Most of our plates were cold and got even colder quickly since it was chilly out. The steak was good but the seafood boil had little to no flavor sadly.

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  2. Ron

    VIP

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice meal. Service was spot on. We really enjoyed our meal.

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  3. Philip

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. Our server was a bit inattentive, but the experience was quite positive overall. The S’mores dessert is amazing!!

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  4. Celeste

    San Antonio

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service especially Jen our server!! Food was fabulous especially my King Crab!!

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  5. Daniel

    VIP

    St. Louis

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    There were very few customers and service was very slow! The food was mediocre at best

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  6. Becky

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waitress made the night. The food was just OK. None to her fault, there were only four people that showed up to work that day. Drinks came out slow but she made it fun and all better. Food had been sitting for a while.

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  7. arturo

    VIP

    Mexico City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Lack of service personal order take too long and there was only 1 waiter doindg their best job

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  8. Fernando

    Monterrey

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We never got our table, they said we didn't have the reservation, i showed them the confirmation and they said it wasn't showing they put us on waiting list and never called us, will never go back

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  9. Ali

    San Antonio

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was extremely cold and we never got a drink refill. When confronting the manager about this, he didn’t even seem to care and we still didn’t get our drinks. He remade one plate and was extremely rude. It was the kitchen having problems not the server, if you’re understaffed then don’t take so many tables. Terrible management

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  10. ana claudia

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    La comida buenísima, pedimos unas cajun cranea que las recomiendo solo el servicio medio lento pero bueno

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Joe's Crab Shack - San Antonio is rated 3.2 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • 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
  • 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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