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Joe's Crab Shack

3502 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77550
(409) 766-1515
Ranked #52 of 195 restaurants in Galveston
3.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Price range: $0 - $30
Cuisines: Seafood, American
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Good for: Families with children, Large groups
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
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546LiLa
Lafayette, Louisiana
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4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW

Food and drinks were good, but not the same atmosphere as other Joe's Crab Shacks that I have visited. More

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perse534
Lufkin, Texas
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12 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
1
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I love Joe's Crab Shack and usually go to one whenever I can. This one was new and on the Seawall. The decor was a little less tacky then the usual Joe's. Our server was super friendly and funny. He gave us some great recommendations for dessert and they were spot on. Loved this Joe's!! More

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LTMacy
Houston, Texas
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12 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

We haven't ever been to a "Joe's Crab Shack" and was pleasantly surprised! Even though it is a chain, it's on the seawall, so the beach is across the street. The food was great and the service was excellant! :) More

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Charlottes_Girl
Madison, Wisconsin
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13 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

The crab was pretty good, and the service was OK, but it was a clone of a million other places. It was our first meal in Galveston, and we found much better locally owned places later in the trip. More

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MariaFolsom
East Glacier, Montana
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14 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012

The crab buckets and steampots are superb! Abundant, tasty, and fun eating! Nice bar selection with the usual beers, and a whimsical cocktail selection that goes well with crab. I ate so much I could pop. A great experience! More

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smo4142
Caldwell, TX
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I went to Joes Crab Shack in Galveston with friends and family this Summer. Not only was the food Great, but the wait staff were friendly, prompt, and entertaining! We sat out on the deck overlooking the ocean, which really gave us an extra "Seafood" Experience..loved it. And if you like mixed drinks..theres was the best! Thank you to Joes... More

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TravelTexan0624
Plano, Texas
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2011

The best thing I remember about Joe's Crab Shack is the fun atmosphere. Service staff dance from time to time and so do some customers! Chicken dance, macarena, etc. The drink was a bit water down. Food was good but not great. Overall, it was a good experience. More

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154JaneR
Houston, Texas
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7 reviews
7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Thought we would enjoy a nice dinner , boy was I wrong! It looks good, since they built a new building, but the service is terrible! We sat down and ordered our food and drinks. The drinks came out and we all had refills again before the food ever came out. In the mean time, the waiters at this place... More

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nellee64
Bayou Vista
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12 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2011

I like joes. It's a fun place to eat. It can be too loud at times, but if you've ever eaten at Joes you expect that. It's not gourmet food, but it's priced like that especially the drinks. They don't list the price of their specialty drinks and they can run 8 bucks or more a piece which is too... More

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rreed35449
Austin, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 6, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This is probably my last trip to Joe's Crab Shack -----------the service and our waitress were horrible, starting with our drinks and thru paying the check - We recieved our drinks and meal - in pieces thru out our whole visit with lots of time in between. The meal not appetizing at all - was not presented well and tasted... More

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