Joe's Crab Shack - Sacramento

4.0

40 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for groups
Kid-friendly

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 40 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Joe's Crab Shack in Sacramento offers a lively dining experience with "great food and service." Guests appreciate the "amazing seafood variety," particularly the crab dishes. The riverside views add charm, though noise levels can be high. While service can vary, attentive staff often make special occasions memorable.

40 Reviews

B
Brian
Las Vegas
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Mediocre at best. Particularly considering the prices. Go to a real seafood restaurant.
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Armando
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was over cooked. Crab meat were reduced to a small meat. We were so disappointed we did not order more. Although our bill was over $230 for 6 person. We were planning to order another bucket when our son arrived but judging from what we are eating while he was gone we decided it is not worth it. They should have been maintaining quality of their food. Everything was dried even our shrimp set of appetizers.
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Liss
Sacramento
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
It’s a 30 minute drive for us to go to this restaurant. we got there early in the evening, it was not crowded however the service was slow. Ordered the king crab, expensive, it was very dry, not fresh. The bathroom was disgusting, makes me wonder how people live. Very disappointing.
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Terry
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always excellent but going during the afternoon it's much quieter. Sunshine and views out the window make the perfect setting
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Vivian
Sacramento
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Poor Customer Service, Food was Foul.. Bad Experience
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C
Chris
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and great service. Food was excellent as well
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Renee
Sacramento
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Novelty restaurant not worth your time or money. Had a reservation at 6:45 PM on 10/17 for my son‘s birthday. Waited 10 minutes after the reservation time to be seated so as not to “slam the waitress”. Once seated we waited 20 minutes before we were greeted. Once greeted we immediately ordered drinks and appetizers. Ran out of chips with the shrimp dip and asked for a few more, they never came, my drink glass sat empty all night, my husbands sat empty for 30 minutes (I had to ask for a refill). The soup and salads came out with the entrees. My side of crab did not come out with the food. All of the food that did come out had sat and my BBQ Creole shrimp was inedible. Shrimp was mealy. My son’s food was lukewarm, my husband’s salmon was dry from either being overcooked or sitting so long. The waitress offered to have the crab legs comped because of their delay, they were on the bill. 6:45 reservation and we left the restaurant at 9:45, service was awful. Terrible experience.
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Susie
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Service was really slow. It seemed there were not enough servers for the amount of tables he had. It took almost half an hour for our food.
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Daisy
Sacramento
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Manager on duty was rude. He was an Asian male. Service was bad
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Francis
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great waiter named Marcus. He was very professional and a great service provider.
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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 4 stars by 40 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 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 49 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

Menu

What 40 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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

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

Is Joe's Crab Shack - Sacramento currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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