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River Crab - St. Clair, Saint Clair, MI

River Crab - St. Clair

4.8
4.8
3015 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Visit the River Crab seafood restaurant and experience first-hand the finest in Riverfront dining. Our picturesque and idyllic location on the St. Clair River allows patrons to enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere right on the water’s edge, offering once-in-a-lifetime views of the river and landscape surrounding us. After a relaxing day on the water, guests of the River Crab can dock their boat right at the restaurant or at the St. Clair Boat Harbor and climb aboard our complementary shuttle. If spur of the moment decisions aren’t your style, you can easily make a reservation online. No matter how you arrive, the end result is the same—fresh seafood and unmatched views in a casual, fine dining atmosphere. Also be on the lookout for any private events and promotions we may be offering!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (810) 329-2261
  • Website
    https://www.rivercrabbluewaterinn.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Schneider
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate private gathering up to 120 guests, working with your style and budget. Our fresh seafood, tender steaks, delicious pastas and decadent desserts are the perfect complement to any private event.
  • Private party contact
    Ilyssa Berkowitz: (609) 216-3221
  • Location
    1337 River Road (M-29), Saint Clair, MI 48079
  • Neighbourhood
    St. Clair
  • Cross Street
    Between Yankee & Davis
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,015 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Ambience

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River Crab - St. Clair offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "spectacular views" of the St. Clair River. Guests appreciate the "amazing service" and "friendly staff," making it a "favorite spot" for special occasions. While reservations are recommended for optimal seating, the "ambiance and beautiful riverfront location" are consistently praised.

3,015 Reviews

  1. Marlene

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Special Christmas menu stated entree came with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. It was served with rice and broccoli… not what we wanted or ordered. Dinner was $59 including dessert which we did not want. There were no other menu choices other than this 3 course dinner. We barely started eating our salad when the entrees were brought out. We had to leave our salads uneaten or our food would have been cold. $59 for a salad we couldn’t eat because the waiter brought the food out too fast, 2 side dishes we didn’t order and a dessert we didn’t want. On top of that the table next to us had four kids (wearing pajamas) running all around the restaurant and around our table which was very distracting and annoying.

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  2. Stephen

    VIP

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love River Crab. Great classic atmosphere along the river. The wine and cocktail selection was fantastic. The holiday prix fixe menu had a nice variety but the restaurant was not flexible in modifications for kids or picky eaters. Appetizers and first course selections were limited especially if had a seafood allergy and again a picky eater. The atmosphere and service however was perfect for our family holiday Christmas Eve dinner.

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  3. Mark

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my birthday. Food and service was excellent and received a free dessert of crème brûlée that was delicious!

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  4. Annemarie

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delicious meal and the service and view were spectacular.

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  5. fadi

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ronda was awesome as usual . Food was excellent as well

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  6. Dan

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GOOD SERVICE, FOOD AND ATMOSPHERE ALBEIT FAIRLY PRICEY.

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  7. Mark

    VIP

    Detroit

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was terrific - drinks and food were very good except for the steak. Steak was dry, overcooked (wanted medium rare) and had very little taste. Unfortunately, the steak was one of the most expensive choices on the menu - I chose not to mention it at dinner (the waitress did ask) so as to not cause any disruption to an otherwise nice dinner.

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  8. Dana

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Shea was so much fun. Thank you!

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  9. Megan

    VIP

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The River Crab was delicious and memorable, as always!

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  10. Jennifer

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious will definitely be back. I was looking forward to some Christmas drinks but they didn’t have any.

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FAQs

River Crab - St. Clair offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (810) 329-2261.

River Crab - St. Clair is rated 4.8 stars by 3015 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for River Crab - St. Clair

1337 River Road (M-29), Saint Clair, MI 48079

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Yankee & Davis
  • Neighbourhood
    St. Clair
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Schneider
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.rivercrabbluewaterinn.com/
  • Phone number
    (810) 329-2261
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate private gathering up to 120 guests, working with your style and budget. Our fresh seafood, tender steaks, delicious pastas and decadent desserts are the perfect complement to any private event.
  • Private party contact
    Ilyssa Berkowitz: (609) 216-3221

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