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Joe's Crab Shack - Rowing Club, San Diego, CA

Joe's Crab Shack - Rowing Club

4.1
4.1
25 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Great for scenic views
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
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sergio Ortiz
  • Delivery & takeout

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Kid-friendly

  • San Diego

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joe's Crab Shack - Rowing Club offers a "great view" and a lively atmosphere, perfect for seafood lovers. Guests rave about the "excellent shrimp and crab dip" and generous portions. While service is generally friendly, experiences can vary. It's an ideal spot for casual dining with "wonderful dinner" experiences and picturesque waterside seating.

25 Reviews
  1. Elna

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed eating @ joes crab we celebrate my son bday every year at this place in Harbor Dr SD

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The place is dated. It wasn’t busy and our server hardly stopped back once we got our meals

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  3. Allison VIP

    San Diego21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was not good at all. There was only one server in the whole restaurant area and she was running around doing too much. She never came back to our table to check on us. I had to get up two times to get some service from the Manager and others walking around,so this visit was not good for us.

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  4. Carmine VIP

    Las Vegas33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Standard chain seafood. It was within walking distance of our hotel. Food was good. Service was good. Nothing extraordinary. I didn’t expect wonderful. I got good. I enjoyed my clam chowder more than expected.

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  5. Robert

    San Diego4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a nice time and food was tasty. The area on the water was cool too

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  6. Emily

    San Diego18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first trip to Joe’s Crap Shack and it was fantastic! The food was excellent (the shrimp and crab dip was our favorite!), and everything else was a close second. The servings were large, plenty of food for leftovers. The view was phenomenal, parking was close and inexpensive. And our server, William, was on the ball. So friendly and efficient. Highly recommend this restaurant….we’ll be back for sure!

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  7. Diane

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The quality of the food was average, crab legs seemed old and rubbery like they were frozen too long, same for the lobster tails. The fish and chips were great fresh not oily or over cooked. The service was okay.

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  8. chad

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Christmas feast with the family! My mother found a new love for crab.

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  9. Vashti

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and great view! Prices have gone up in the past few months

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  10. Annette

    San Diego18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waiter was very good. It was cold inside the restaurant. Had a table by the window so nice to look out at the night sky

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FAQs

Joe's Crab Shack - Rowing Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 233-7391.

Joe's Crab Shack - Rowing Club is rated 4.1 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Joe's Crab Shack - Rowing Club

525 E Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101-5907

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
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sergio Ortiz
  • Delivery & takeout
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