Joe's Crab Shack - Louisville

3.8

20 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

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
Daily 11:30 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 568-1171
Website
http://www.joescrabshack.com/location/joes-crab-shack-louisville/
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
131 W River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202
Neighborhood
West Louisville
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.5Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Kid-friendly
Central Kentucky
Good for groups
Central Kentucky
Great for scenic views
Louisville
Great for brunch
Louisville
Kid-friendly
Louisville
Good for groups
Louisville
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Joe's Crab Shack in Louisville offers a lively atmosphere with "excellent servers" and a fun outdoor area for games. While the food has received mixed reviews, with some noting it as "fantastic," others suggest it lacks flavor. The restaurant's riverside location adds to its charm, though service can sometimes be slow.

20 Reviews

J
Jonathan
Cleveland
45 reviews
vip
3.0
45 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food was okay, exactly what you would expect from a place like this. Nothing was inedible, some things like the steamed shrimp just weren’t prepared the best way, the shrimp weren’t really cleaned so most had the mud vein still intact which is just not appetizing. Server/bartender was great and so were the drinks.
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Jennifer
Louisville
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Service was extremely slow. Parts of our meals didn’t come with everything it was supposed to. Took almost 30 minutes before we got our drinks. And we’re able to order.
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Felicia
Charlotte
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was ok and not very hot but service was great! Seated us on time per our reservation.
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sandy
Naples
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Definitely a tourist trap. Nice location but food sub par and very overpriced. Would not recommend
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Melinda
Louisville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
My reservations for Friday night were unnecessary. It was not a busy evening, there were several empty tables, but service was still slow. The food was ok. The calamari appetizer was ok. I didn't like the marinara. It would have been better with cocktail sauce. My coconut shrimp was way too dark and had an artificial coconut flavor. The shrimp was somehow not terribly overcooked. The hush puppies were undercooked in the center. I would assume the fryer oil was way too hot. The fish and shrimp were ok. The french fries were underwhelming.
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David
Louisville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife ordered the Atlantic Steampot steamed with butter on the side. Although delicious, the seafood selection was underwhelming for the price of the meal. I ordered a pasta alfredo which was filling and tasty.
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Mike
Louisville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Got to the restaurant and there was a crowd of young employees hanging out at the front reception desk. Took a minute before we were acknowledged. We had a reservation for our anniversary and we were asked about that when we made the reservation, but that was never acknowledged throughout our visit. Good was good, service was OK, although it sure seemed like the waitress was trying to up-sell us on menu items. Was hustled outside to pat for flowers by someone setting up in front of the restaurant that we thought worked for the store, but didn't (even though they were dressed like an employee). It was overall fairly expensive for just an OK experience.
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D
London
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent server! Sat outside, food was very good. Played corn hole after. Fun!
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Ak9753
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun evening for a Birthday! Our server was outstanding!
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Mary
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice exciting place to enjoy and have fun food was fantastic!!! We had 13 in our party accommodations was perfect for the whole bunch
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FAQs

Joe's Crab Shack - Louisville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 568-1171.

Joe's Crab Shack - Louisville is rated 3.8 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Joe's Crab Shack - Louisville

131 W River Rd, Louisville, KY 40202

Additional information

Neighborhood
West Louisville
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–9:00 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, Dog Friendly, 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-louisville/
Phone number
(502) 568-1171
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 - Louisville

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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

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

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Make a reservation

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