Joe's Crab Shack

4.1
4157 reviews
Crab, shrimp, corn, and sausage seafood boil

About

Seafood RestaurantFamily Style RestaurantAmerican Restaurant
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
4,157 reviews
5 stars
2,447
4 stars
755
3 stars
370
2 stars
241
1 star
344

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Atmosphere

Customers frequently praised the beautiful views and pleasant ambiance of the restaurant.

Service Quality

Service received mixed reviews; while some servers were noted as excellent, others were criticized for being inattentive or slow.

Food Quality

Many customers expressed disappointment with the food quality, citing issues like overcooked items and inconsistent flavors.

Pricing

Several reviews mentioned that the prices were high relative to the quality of food served, leading to dissatisfaction.

Management Issues

There were complaints about poor management, including long wait times and inadequate responses to customer concerns.
  • JV
    James Verschoyle
    1 day ago
    5.0
    Delicious experience, lots of food great portions. Little pricey but what do I expect?
  • KN
    K N
    Nov 9, 2025
    1.0
    Zero stars if it was possible. The food was just not good. We had two mixed platters with a steak + seafood, both steaks were cold and not cooked the way they were ordered. Shrimps were also cold on these plates. We ordered a lobster tail that wasn't fresh. The worst part was that one person had ordered fish and chips and liked it, but then found a long hair embedded in the crust of a fish piece. Like, he literally ripped it out of the crust with small pieces falling off. The manager ended up coming over and made a snide remark that she couldn't see the hair because she wasn't wearing glasses. She asked if we wanted it remade, which we didn't want to and then mentioned it would be taken off the bill. We never saw her again after that, a sorry would have been nice. The view is great off of their deck but they don't clean their rail which was full of bird droppings. Maybe this place is better when its in season but if you can't keep up the quality maybe just close for the off season months. We spent $200+ for 4 people but had much better food at all the food trucks in town.
  • DR
    Davinda Restivo
    Nov 5, 2025
    5.0
    Awesome crab!!!!! My only complaint is the hushpuppies. They were to hard and not much flavor.
  • KT
    Kim Torgersen
    Nov 5, 2025
    5.0
    It was a great experience. I miss the songs and dancing like when they first oped in Corpus Christi
  • AF
    amber flores
    Nov 4, 2025
    5.0
    I love this place. The food amazing! The waitress always super helpful with a warm welcome. Nobody and I mean nobody has mozzarella sticks like Joe’s Crab Shack. The salmon and asparagus plate cooked to perfection. I can’t wait to bring my family in a couple of days.

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.