Joe's Crab Shack

4.1
4181 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 our Corpus Christi location and across the nation!

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Joe's Crab Shack
444 N Shoreline, Corpus Christi, TX
78401, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
4,181 reviews
5 stars
2,465
4 stars
757
3 stars
370
2 stars
244
1 star
345

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality, with some praising freshness and flavor, while others reported cold, overcooked, or bland dishes.

Service

Service quality varied; many customers praised attentive and friendly staff, while others experienced long wait times and inattentive service.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's location and views received positive feedback, contributing to a pleasant dining experience.

Pricing

Customers noted that prices seemed high relative to the quality of food, with some feeling that portion sizes were inadequate for the cost.
  • MH
    Melody Hughes
    6 days ago
    1.0
    Horrendous experience. Avoid at all cost. We just left, there wasn’t hardly another soul in the whole place and yet we had to ask for everything multiple times. Had to ask 3 times to get a high chair. My mother in law ordered a crab boil that was dry as bone, cold and the sausage was GRAY. Got my father in law’s order wrong. My food instantly made my stomach start turning. Service was, again, about non existent. We couldn’t leave fast enough and definitely won’t be returning. ETA: I definitely got food poisoning from here…
  • JL
    Jay Lewis
    Jan 3, 2026
    5.0
    I have been frequently to this location for well over 2 years and I have to say this location probably has the best grill cooks west of the Mississippi!!! I always enjoy the food and the service is excellent! THE GRILL COOK'S ARE THE BEST THERE IS!!
  • RC
    Raymond Crawford
    Jan 1, 2026
    2.0
    The waiters and waitresses put forth good attention and effort. Most of the food was good. The crab stuffed salmon was too salty for my family to stomach. We were told that it was because there was too much marinade and not enough people ordering salmon, so it all got soaked up in concentrated form. We were still expected to pay full price, so 2 stars. Will be mentioning this experience to our Landry’s Select Club and cross this restaurant off the list of places to eat when visiting Corpus Christi.
  • GM
    Gustavo Adolfo Ulloa Monzón
    Jan 1, 2026
    5.0
    Amazing restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious and exceeded all expectations. The customer service was outstanding and very friendly. The atmosphere was incredible, with a beautiful ocean view and the USS Lexington right there — it made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!
  • MC
    Michelle Cross
    Dec 26, 2025
    2.0
    30 mins to get our food at lunch, not many people in here at all. I got the peel and eat shrimp, hot. The fricken plate was extremely hot. Asked for honey mustard which never came. Pretty poor service overall. I'm not happy

Frequently Asked Questions About Joe's Crab Shack

Does Joe's Crab Shack in Corpus Christi accept reservations?

Yes, Joe's Crab Shack accepts reservations, which can be made through their website.

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

Joe's Crab Shack is open Monday to Thursday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.