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River Crab - St. Clair, Saint Clair, MI

River Crab - St. Clair

4.8
4.8
3050 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 21 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 3,050 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Seafood

Review summary

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River Crab - St. Clair offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service" and "spectacular views" of the St. Clair River. Highlights include fresh seafood, creative mocktails, and scrumptious desserts like crème brûlée. The charming atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "special treat" for celebrations.

3,050 Reviews

  1. Gary

    VIP

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As Usual Everyone and Everything was What We Always Expected, Thank You for All the Employees That Made our Night Perfect,Especially our Server Debbie đź‘Ťđź‘Ťđź‘Ť

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  2. Victoria

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love seeing the River up front and close, but for the life of me, could not remember why I chose to drive to the middle of nowhere for my birthday. Driving into the parking lot, I was still confused. The corner table was a bit small for our table of 7, but our server was there quickly. We ordered, then I remembered. The mocktail menu was just as creative as the cocktail menu - abd not all of them were sugar bombs of syrup. We ordered seconds on the oysters because they were so fresh and well presented and fought over the last bit of Brie. My hubby hates Brie and was fighting for the last scrap. The warm rolls with salmon pate were a treat. Next we enjoyed the dressing on the wedge salad and my daughter raved it was the best clam chowder she had ever had. The main dishes were so filling and delicious. My scallops with Risotto were perfect. Light, spongy, tasteful and delightful. The seasonal sweet potato risotto was a nice accompaniment. Hubby raved over his crispy duck. This is not a guy who raves. Ever. Sister scraped her plate clean of the burnt ends with roasted tomatoes, daughter didn’t want to stop eating her jumbo shrimp scampi but had no more room, mom went for her favorite fresh pan fried perch and dad loved his sole. They surprised us with their famous crème brûlée. Again, not something we would normally eat but we all LOVED IT. Job well done! Don’t overlook this long-standing gem.

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  3. Kathy

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was a little disappointed that the salad’s were Ala-cart when the meal was so expensive. However, the salad was worth it for the size of the serving. I guess it was more fair considering the size of it, to the price they charged $12.00. I got the New York strip for dinner included with potatoes and asparagus. The Asparagus serving was 3 spears. That felt a little sparse for the price of the meal. Again despite the sparse serving of Asparagus, I did enjoy my food. I enjoyed our server Melanie she was great. The hostess was wonderful, too very pleasant and made sure we enjoyed our service. We will have dinner there again.

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  4. Mark

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great once again. Service was great, food was excellent.

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  5. joerg

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    food was cold..... white wine was not..... the maxwell was a rip off............... lobster was a spoon full-----------cold

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  6. Pat

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The general manager Martha made certain that we had an exceptional experience. Everything was fantastic....food, service and ambiance. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

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  7. JAMES

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were really good. The price has gone up some since the last time we visited, though.

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  8. EvaMarie

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was Valentines Day and our wedding anniversary - our server Angie was wonderful. She was very attentive and checked on us to ensure we were enjoying our time and food. We had the calamari appetizer, iceberg salad, filet with lobster max, and ended with blueberry cheesecake. Wonderful experience...we will be back in the summer!!!!

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  9. Dennis

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasant experience, as usual. Always a picturesque view of the river.

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  10. Sandra

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our time at the River Crab and will continue to return when we can. Thank you, Martha, for maintaining quality dining.

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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 3050 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 21 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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