Joe's Crab Shack - Garden Grove

4.2

18 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

12011 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840-4001

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2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Kid-friendly
Lively
Innovative

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

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 703-0505
Website
http://www.joescrabshack.com/location/joes-crab-shack-garden-grove/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Joe’s Crab Shack now offers online ordering for all of your event catering needs! Placing an order is just a few clicks away. Build your order, checkout and let us take care of the rest - your favorite dining options will be delivered straight to your door, or anywhere you choose.
Private party facilities
Joe’s Crab Shack prides itself on creating special experiences designed to make lasting memories for you and your guests. From the time you book with us to when the final toast is made and your last guest leaves, our dedicated team will be there to provide a safe and unforgettable experience.

Location
12011 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840-4001
Neighborhood
Garden Grove / Westminster
Cross street
Resort Way and S Harbor Blvd
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 18 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Kid-friendly
North Orange County
Kid-friendly
North Orange County
Healthy
North Orange County
Good for special occasions

18 Reviews

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Monica VIP
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’m disappointed about the traditional buckets and dry seasoning not being on the menu any longer. It was the reason we kept coming back. I’m not a fan of the bags and wet sauces. However, food is still good and service is always on point. Hopefully they bring back the buckets and nets. :)
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Tiana
Portland1 review
1.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I was so disappointed I have had a gift card for there for 3 years and traveled all the way from Oregon to go here. The food was ok they charged me more than the menu said and we were stared at by staff cause it was close to closing. I was thrown by surprise when the manager came to the register and tip shamed me and made me feel just awful cause I couldn't tip more. He made it a point to bluntly say how much my bill was and asked if that was all Iwas going to tip. I have worked in custo er service my whole life and never ever seen such rude behavior. I will never go there again.
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Krystine
Unspecified1 review
2.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We waited for 15 minutes before a server stoped and said she would check who our server was. Server came by and did not seem happy to be there. My pina colada was watered down, it took about 15-20 minutes to get to the table after we ordered it. Our server never offered us lemons or crab forks. She seemed bothered that my husband and I were sharing a crab boil. No offer for extra silverware or butter. It was really disappointing. We visited last year and it was phenomenal. It was all my daughter has been talking about. She was also disappointed.
Joe's Crab Shack - Garden GroveResponded on February 18, 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Krystine. We sincerely appreciate you sharing and will be sure that it is relayed and addressed by our team.
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Lupe
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great, the food was fantastic! We will definitely go back.
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Dayanna VIP
Mexico City4 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Despite our reservation, we were not admitted into the restaurant l, the just told us they were closed.
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Eric VIP
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter, Face, was awesome! He made the entire experience.
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Fred
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Haven't been in years, but as always, the food was great, and the service was excellent
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ChelloR
Orange County7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food and the service was really good too.
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Paula VIP
Los Angeles97 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My last visit was in Redondo Beach but it closed a few years ago. Glad this location is open and our meal and cocktails were delish.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento1 review
5.0
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic and service was the best. Out of all the places we’ve eaten on our trip, this place was on our top 3..
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FAQs

Joe's Crab Shack - Garden Grove is rated 4.2 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Google Map for Joe's Crab Shack - Garden Grove

12011 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840-4001

Additional information

Cross street
Resort Way and S Harbor Blvd
Neighborhood
Garden Grove / Westminster
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.joescrabshack.com/location/joes-crab-shack-garden-grove/
Phone number
(714) 703-0505
Catering
Joe’s Crab Shack now offers online ordering for all of your event catering needs! Placing an order is just a few clicks away. Build your order, checkout and let us take care of the rest - your favorite dining options will be delivered straight to your door, or anywhere you choose.
Private party facilities
Joe’s Crab Shack prides itself on creating special experiences designed to make lasting memories for you and your guests. From the time you book with us to when the final toast is made and your last guest leaves, our dedicated team will be there to provide a safe and unforgettable experience.

Joe's Crab Shack - Garden Grove

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What 18 people are saying

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