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Joe's Crab Shack - Fort Myers, Fort Myers, FL

Joe's Crab Shack - Fort Myers

3.9
3.9
21 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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
    (239) 332-1881
  • 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.

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Southwest Florida

    Great for brunch

  • Southwest Florida

    Child-friendly

  • Ft. Myers

    Good for groups

  • Ft. Myers

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joe's Crab Shack in Fort Myers offers a lively atmosphere with "great service" and "delicious food." Guests enjoy the scenic river views and family-friendly environment. While experiences vary, many highlight the attentive staff and recommend signature dishes like the crab balls. It's a place where "everyone loved it," making it worth a try!

21 Reviews
  1. Gayla

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Wait staff attentive. This was my second visit in less than a week. Both times the wait time to get our food was really really really long. On my first visit it was about 3:30pm and the restaurant was not busy at all. This current visit it was a Friday night at 6:30pm and it was moderately busy. Both times I substituted items. The first meal was served with the wrong potatoes and the second meal was served with the wrong vegetable. This was not a deal breaker as they made it right in a fairly short time frame. I will be going back. The view on the water and the quality of the food makes it worth the wait......be sure to order a caesar salad. It was really good and you won't starve waiting for the main entree.

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  2. Jorjanne

    Naples

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    this was our first time at the crab shack. We were so happy when we saw our table. The entire space is surrounded by beautiful windows. You can see the water the sunset the boats it was truly lovely. The food was excellent. The staff were perfect we enjoyed everything Thank you☺️ so much!! Well Done!’

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  3. Esther

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I was excited for the crab but whatever sauce they soak it in before serving it is not good. They ask you what kind of sauce you want but anything you choose ends up having some kind of curry aspect to it. It’s not normal crab which was disappointing. They also ask you how spices you want it…. When I said mild, it was still very spicy when it came out with the strange curry sauce. What happened to normal steamed crab with butter. People just want normal crab and butter. I was very disappointed in the food. Service was fantastic though!

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  4. Luckson

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was enjoying with us thank you everything and I will back soon.

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  5. James

    Naples

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I would not recommend Joes Crab Shack in Fort Meyers. The place was not clean, tables left uncleared. Service was very poor, food was decent, the are a crab leg restaurant and had no crackers clean to crack the crab legs. Overall very disappointing experience we will not go back.

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  6. Sarah

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nicki, thank you for great service! We had a great experience and delicious food. We will be back!

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  7. Sylvia

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Fun experience! Try the crab balls! They're great

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  8. John

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Nothing great. Probably wouldn’t go back. Food was ok. Location and the beer is the good part.

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  9. Sequoyia

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    New Year’s eve we always get Crab and Seafood. So I was looking for a restaurant that would have something along those lines. We found this place and I was so excited!! I started reading all the reviews and then got a little discouraged but still wanted to try it out. It was an AMAZING place! The Waiter was super nice and attentive as much as she could be, it was busy there so I could understand not everyone would be getting the same service. The food was amazing! If you are reading this before trying it out, I would say go try it out! Don’t listen to all the bad reviews, I feel as if people don’t understand how a restaurant works when they are putting reviews in and they think when they walk in it’s all entitled to them. I worked in the restaurant industry for over 5 years and I will tell you, it’s not easy and the negative reviews probably never have worked in it before.

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  10. Heidi

    Miami

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Wir waren hier an Weihnachten. Totaler Flob! Überfordertes Personal, Essen Mittel mäßig. Keine Reservierung vorhanden trotz monatelanger Vorbereitung. Wir setzten uns dann an die Bar und nahmen hier unser Dinner ein. Nie mehr!

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FAQs

Joe's Crab Shack - Fort Myers offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (239) 332-1881.

Joe's Crab Shack - Fort Myers is rated 3.9 stars by 21 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
19:00
Booked 4 times today

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Google Map for Joe's Crab Shack - Fort Myers

2024 W First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901-3109

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Henley Pl
  • Area
    Fort Myers
  • 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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (239) 332-1881
  • 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.
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