Joe's Crab Shack, located on the bustling Seawall Blvd in Galveston, TX, is a seafood haven that consistently leaves a mark on its patrons. The glowing reviews speak volumes about the exceptional dining experience offered here. Customers rave about the flavorful seafood, making it a must-visit destination for seafood lovers. Yvette K describes it as her "favorite place in Galveston," emphasizing that the taste is truly worth the price.
The attentive service adds to the warm atmosphere, as noted by first-timer Amari Marigny, who appreciated the effort made by staff like Isabel with special food requests. Many reviews highlight staff members like Kaleigh and Lauren, who go above and beyond to ensure patrons have a memorable experience, solidifying the restaurant's family-friendly nature.
Signature dishes like the crab boil and the fried crab legs receive high praise for their generous portions and rich flavors. Christee Vasquez's comment about feeling full after enjoying the snow crab legs is a testament to the satisfying meal Joe's delivers. Whether it's celebrating an anniversary, as Kimberly Von Dran did, or simply enjoying a casual meal, Joe's Crab Shack promises a delightful escape into the world of seafood. This is undoubtedly a place to return to for a fulfilling dining adventure.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers delivery
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves late-night food
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Popular with university students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Reviews For Joe's Crab Shack
Yvette K
Jun 14,2025
Favorite place in galveston. If you can afford to eat here it's a must. Food pictured soft drink was 80. 100% worth it for good seafood full of flavor. Never dissapoints
Amari Marigny
Jun 14,2025
Everything was so lovely! Food was amazing, and our waitress was very attentive we had special request for the food and it was perfected! It was my first time here and it’s definitely family friendly Thanks isabel, you were great!
Brittney Scarbrough
Jun 5,2025
Kaleigh was wonderful. She made sure to go the extra mile even while busy. The food was delicious and the manager even checked in on us. I love Joe’s and miss having it in town.
Christee Vasquez
May 26,2025
We totally enjoyed our experience here. The waitress, Lauren was exceptional! At first I thought the crab boil was expensive, but it was delicious and surprisingly I left full. Never done that before eating snow crab legs. My husband had the fried crab legs and enjoyed them! My daughter had the crab and shrimp pasta which she loved. The appetizer was great too. Everyone was attentive and friendly.
Kimberly Von Dran
Apr 28,2025
My husband and I came here for our anniversary. We had such a great time. The food was incredible. Our wait staff Victoria and Eddie were great. We enjoyed our time here and will definitely come back.
Amy Robinson
Apr 7,2025
We had an incredible experience thanks to Sam! From start to finish, he made sure we were well taken care of, going above and beyond. Not only did he suggest an amazing drink that I absolutely loved, but he even washed out my souvenir cup afterward, which was such a thoughtful touch. The food, of course, was delicious, but it was Sam’s outstanding service that really made the experience special. Highly recommend!
Maria Martinez
Mar 12,2025
Kaelah was our waitress and she was absolutely amazing! Very attentive and informative! Knew her stuff and helped us order the best meal we’ve had at Joe’s! We’ll definitely come back and we’d love to have her again as our waitress!! Big props Kaelah! U rock! —Martinez’s
Kattya Mendieta
Mar 10,2025
It was a nice experience! I was just visiting a friend and we had a meal together and your server Gustavo was so friendly and kind to us! The food is really good, I would love to come back again soon
Reviews For Joe's Crab Shack