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Steampot  - Joe's Crab Shack - Galveston - Seawall, Galveston, TX

Joe's Crab Shack - Galveston - Seawall

4.1
4.1
256 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for groups
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.”

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sergio
  • Delivery & takeout
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What 256 people are saying

Joe's Crab Shack - Galveston - Seawall reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joe's Crab Shack in Galveston offers a lively atmosphere and "great service," making it an ideal spot for seafood lovers. While some diners experienced delays, others praised the "amazing" waitstaff. The restaurant's steampots are a hit, and Happy Hour is a "great deal." Reservations are recommended due to popularity.

256 Reviews
  1. Larry

    Houston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Came in with my wife for anniversary dinner and totally ignored by staff, waited 20 mins, then got up and approached an employee to ask if we could get service. This person seemed surprised we were even there and then the lady that was working our section was pandering to the larger groups and seemingly everyone else but us. It took 40 mins for us to get our food after this. We don't know her name because she never gave it or had a name tag on. This experience made us wonder why we didn't just leave. My wife who was from Maryland had her heart set on a crabcake. She said it was full of more filler than crabmeat. For future reference, don't eat at Joe's crabshack if u want great service on the seawall in galveston, go to IHOP and ask for evonne, she was great. Do better joe

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  2. Esmarelda T

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great overall experience. Will definitely return again.

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  3. Cindy

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Server didn't take order correctly Son asked for extra sauce but didn't get it. My order was not correct. When paying he threw my credit card at him. Rude waiter. We were respectful and didn't complain. However I had to ask other servers for water several times. Food was a little spicy

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  4. Alicia

    Monterrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cambiaron el menú. Sigue siendo el mismo sabor, diferente presentación. El café espantoso.

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  5. Marilyn

    Houston7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good and the service was good it was a little noisy.

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  6. Kristen

    Houston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food portions for the price was unbelievable. And the waiters take the plates away when you’re still eating i don’t know if it’s to get you to order more. Starters that cost $20 is only a little bit of food. I wouldn’t recommend this location at least.

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  7. Basma

    Las Vegas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Their buckets are great but don’t order fish plates here guys it’s dry and awful and they forget the sauce!!

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  8. Shara

    Houston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    My family ate dinner on August 30th, 2024. Since we left we have all been sick. I had to go to the walk in clinic today because I was dehydrated from getting so sick. What a complete disappointment. Our bill was almost $300.00 & now I have a $200.00 doctor bill on top of what made us all sick. NEVER AGAIN!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time. Our server was amazing. He was very attentive and quick to fix when a meal was wrong. Food was delicious. Would stop by again!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great waitress she was one of the managers

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FAQs

Joe's Crab Shack - Galveston - Seawall offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Joe's Crab Shack - Galveston - Seawall also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (409) 766-1515.

Joe's Crab Shack - Galveston - Seawall is rated 4.1 stars by 256 OpenTable diners.

Joe's Crab Shack - Galveston - Seawall does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Joe's Crab Shack - Galveston - Seawall

3502 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sergio
  • Delivery & takeout
Gift card

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