Joe's Crab Shack - Oceanside

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

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   Sandi VIP

   San Diego7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   It was a breezy day. We sat inside, trying to get away from the breeze. It was cool, nonetheless. The fish fillets were mostly breading, very little fish.
   

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   Denise

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful experience at Joes. We ate on the outside balcony. Beautiful views, fun atmosphere, perfect day. We celebrated a birthday and the waitress was so warm and helpful. Great service, good food. Loved it!!!
   

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   Brandy

   San Diego9 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 22, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was very slow. Seemed like our waitress was doing it all. Asked one girl (orange shirt and braids) several times for things. She would say she couldn’t do it but would get our server. No clue what she was doing but wandering around. We just wanted a couple glasses cleared. Server messed up mine and 2 of my daughter’s orders but we didn’t say anything because it took an insanely long time to get our food so I didn’t want to slow it down anymore. We go every year for my daughter’s birthday and it’s always like this I don’t know that we will go back next year.
   

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   Susan

   Orange County2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Our server Brooke was so personal and added to our experience. The food was very good and I feel the value was very fairly priced. We will go back again!
   

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   Alma

   San Diego2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a great experience for Mother’s Day with friends and family.
   

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   Robert VIP

   San Diego252 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Not what we expected after viewing Joe's Crab Shack website. Very disappointing and under whelming. We had two average appetizers, a beer, and a cocktail, paid our bill and went home. This is a 'tourist trap' type restaurant that is over priced for the tourist trade.
   

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   Faith

   Los Angeles1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 22, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Horrible service and really bad crab for $60. Nobody had a good meal out of 4 of us
   

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   Omari

   San Diego3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We arrived early and weren’t allowed seating for 30 mins despite having the dining room half empty. The service wasn’t attentive at all. They might have been short staffed. Had to wait awhile for refills and drink orders. The food was good but the service was lacking. I have been in the hospitality and F&B industry for 17yrs. I notice everything from the greeting to exiting.
   

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   Briana

   Los Angeles1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   I ordered the crab boil, and the portion was scarce. The shrimp were not cleaned. We were a party of 7 and none of the shrimp were deveined. The cheeseburger was overcooked. The price was way too high for the unfortunate lack of quality. Flies in the area. I would not return nor recommend this establishment.
   

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    john

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The happy hour menu has many great options at an amazing vaule. Our sever was very attentive and on top of it. Between the service and the atmosphere we had a great time. It a must have if your in the area.
    

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