Joe's Crab Shack - Sacramento

3.6

90 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Lively
Great for scenic views
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.”

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(916) 553-4249
Website
http://www.joescrabshack.com/location/joes-crab-shack-sacramento/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sergio Ortiz
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
1210 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814-3247
Neighborhood
Sacramento
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.6

3.6 based on recent ratings

3.6Food
3.8Service
3.8Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sacramento / Sacramento Valley
Great for scenic views
Sacramento
Kid-friendly
Sacramento
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Joe's Crab Shack in Sacramento offers a "cool vibe" with friendly, attentive service and delicious seafood. The "excellent crab" and "great service" stand out, though some patrons noticed a decline in food quality and service speed. Enjoy a fun, nautical ambiance with "beautiful views" of the Sacramento River, perfect for casual dining.

90 Reviews

S
Sean
Sacramento4 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Not sure if they expected the crowd they got. But our food took about 35 minutes to come to us.
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Ashley
Sacramento1 review
1.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
They recently changed their menu and it isn’t worth what you are paying for
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. Great place for large group
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Marsh
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. Our server was very pleasant
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Paul
Sacramento2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
From the time we sat down to the time our food came was an hour and 20 minutes. During that time, we were not checked up on. No drink refills, nothing.
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Kevyn
Tahoe1 review
5.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and great service! I love their crab boil bowls! 👍🏼
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Bailey
Sacramento8 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Cool vibe. A place for fun. Friendly service. Good times.
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Dean VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was good. Food was fair at best and expensive for the quality. It’s a big place catering to the local tourist crowd and was really noisy.
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Justin
Sacramento1 review
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food , good pricing , friendly staff, definitely will come back again soon.
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Michael
Sacramento1 review
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I’m not expecting “fine dining” by any means when I got to Joe’s Crab Shack but man has this place fallen off big time. You get half the food you used to get for twice the price. Everything was either over cooked or under cooked and they poured a pound of seasoning on one piece of food. It was a complete disappointment.
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FAQs

Joe's Crab Shack - Sacramento offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (916) 553-4249.

Joe's Crab Shack - Sacramento is rated 3.6 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Joe's Crab Shack - Sacramento

1210 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814-3247

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sacramento
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
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
Executive chef
Sergio Ortiz
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.joescrabshack.com/location/joes-crab-shack-sacramento/
Phone number
(916) 553-4249
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 - Sacramento

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Joe's Crab Shack - Sacramento offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Joe's Crab Shack - Sacramento restaurant rated?

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