Joe's Crab Shack

4.2
5493 reviews
Crab, shrimp, corn, and sausage seafood boil

About

Seafood RestaurantFamily Style RestaurantAmerican RestaurantJoe's Crab Shack
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.” Unforgettable moments await at any of our 3 Orlando locations and across the nation!

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Joe's Crab Shack
8400 International Dr, Orlando, FL
32819, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
5,493 reviews
5 stars
3,293
4 stars
1,016
3 stars
482
2 stars
291
1 star
411

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Many customers praised the attentive and friendly service, particularly highlighting servers like Debbie and Levon for their exceptional hospitality.

Food Quality

While some reviews noted excellent food, particularly seafood dishes, others expressed disappointment with the taste and portion sizes, indicating inconsistency in food quality.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere received mixed reviews, with some enjoying the casual vibe while others found it too loud or affected by slow service.

Value for Money

Several customers felt that the prices were high relative to the food quality, with some expressing dissatisfaction over the value received for their spending.
  • JG
    Julius Green
    1 day ago
    5.0
    Was looking for a fun place to eat to bring back some memories. Glad we chose Joe's. Great atmosphere for the family, friendly attentive service, clean environment and good freshly prepared food. My daughter loved our waiter. He really paid attention to the random requests of a toddler, lol. We even met the GM who came to our table to ensure our experience was as expected. Hands down a ton of fun and good food. If your hungry on International Drive, EAT AT JOE'S 😋
  • TC
    Tim C Cummings
    1 day ago
    5.0
    The staff was very friendly and very helpful if we had an issue or a problem with something. It's been several years since we invaded Joe's and still love this place. Would recommend it to anybody that is on I Drive in Orlando.
  • AA
    Anita
    Jan 5, 2026
    3.0
    The got rid of the steam pots which I am upset about. They substituted the steam pots for a seafood boil, its not the same it doesn't even taste as good. I was so heartbroken why would they want to be like everyone else.
  • BM
    Belkin Micro
    Jan 4, 2026
    5.0
    Hadn't eaten at a Joe's Crab Shack in quite awhile, we hit this place around 2pm for a late lunch and had the place to ourselves basically. Parking was no problem considering it's right on International Dr. The food surprised me, better and served hotter then I expected. I was impressed with the quality and service. Would stop here again.
  • KP
    Kami Potapow
    Dec 26, 2025
    2.0
    Such a disappointment. We used to come here every vacation, and it’s really gone down hill. The wait was extremely long for everything! (The restaurant was only about 1/2 full). I asked for unsweetened tea, got sweet. I ordered cheese bread for an appetizer, never got it. I ordered a queen crab boil, didn’t get an egg. They were out of bibs, (not a big deal)Then ordered the s’mores for dessert and it came out burnt. We came, we saw, we ate. Won’t be back. Sad. We really loved this place.

Frequently Asked Questions About Joe's Crab Shack

Does Joe's Crab Shack accept reservations?

Yes, Joe's Crab Shack accepts reservations to help you secure your preferred dining time.

What are the operating hours of Joe's Crab Shack?

Joe's Crab Shack is open from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.