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Joe's Crab Shack


Joe's Crab Shack
14055 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Destin, FL 32541-3337
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#57 of 135 restaurants in Destin
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly
  • Address: 14055 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541-3337
  • Phone:  (850) 650-1882
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“Loved everything and went there twice in 2 days”
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5 of 5 stars
summer123fun 3 contributions
Slidell, LA
Jun 2, 2009

We ate the cab dip nachos and the blackened mahi mahi sandwich, both were really good. The staff dances around when certain songs come on, so you have entertainment as well. My husband tried buying mahi mahi before we left to go home on Sunday to make the sandwiches! We will be back! more

“2 Stars at best. Just...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 30, 2008

2 Stars at best. Just another chain restaurant that gets by on unique theme where the food doesn't measure up. more

“A fairly good seafood place with a fun ambience.”
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3 of 5 stars
appreciategoodfood 22 contributions
Mtn. Home, AR
Nov 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Joe's Crab Shack is a chain which tries very hard to look like it's not. I feel they did a better job of pulling off this facade in the past, but it's starting to seem more and more like "another chain restaurant". We have been to Joe's more than 20 times over the past several years, it's one of the... more

“Not Quite the Same”
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3 of 5 stars
cassann64 5 contributions
Tallahassee, FL
Sep 26, 2008

Once my husband and I found out there was a Joe's Crab Shack in Destin we were really excited. We don't have one in our home town, but had been to the one in Orlando and our experience was fantastic there! However, in Destin the food was good and the service and atmosphere was good as well BUT the food... more

“Pretty Good”
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3 of 5 stars
RosemountChick 176 contributions
Portsmouth, Ohio
Jul 23, 2008

Joe's Crab Shack was pretty good, not great or anything. the best advise i would give is go EARLY!! maybe around 5:00 for dinner, because if you wait until even 6:00 to go, you will be looking at a 2 hour wait!! no kidding!! one good thing is there's a nice little playground out front for your kids to play... more

“Best meal in Destin”
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5 of 5 stars
bevogue 8 contributions
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Jul 15, 2008

The entire group (5 adults/5 kids) had an incredible meal. Family friendly, GREAT margaritas, yummy food..A+++ A much better experience than Fudpuckers. Good choice. more

“Good Food, Great Time!”
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4 of 5 stars
Hamilton_Aggie 3 contributions
Hamilton, Alabama
Jun 20, 2008

Good food and great atmosphere. Kids will love it, too. more

“Ok,but expensive!”
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2 of 5 stars
guffin 85 contributions
dexter.ny
Dec 1, 2007

We arrived for an early dinner. The bartender waited for someone to come and seat us. He waited-we waited-he waited,etc. Finally he came around and seated us. One other couple was here eating. He retrieved the server from out back and she took our drink order. My beer was $5.99 for a draft-come on! $5.99. My wife had the fried... more

“Fun Floor Show combined with good food!”
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4 of 5 stars
hubcap64 55 contributions
grady,al
Jan 25, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

We always eat here when in Destin, and usually it is really enjoyable. The only time it was just okay was during Spring Break for lunch, looked like they were rearranging or remodeling. Service that day was not great, but other than that we love it, and always end up with a Tshirt as a memento! more

“Loved it”
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4 of 5 stars
becinu 8 contributions
Mar 18, 2005
1/2 found this review helpful

Loved it! Family friendly, nice folks, loved the floor show very cute and the food is good. Try the grilled shrimp. Wish I had some now! more

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Joe's Crab Shack Address

14055 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541-3337
Tel: (850) 650-1882
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.