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Joe's Crab Shack - Louisville, Louisville, KY

Joe's Crab Shack - Louisville

3.8
3.8
20 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
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.

Menu

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What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Central Kentucky

    Child-friendly

  • Central Kentucky

    Good for groups

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for scenic views

  • Louisville

    Great for brunch

  • Louisville

    Child-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

  1. Jonathan

    Cleveland

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 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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  2. Jennifer

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 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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  3. Felicia

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 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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  4. sandy

    Naples

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 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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  5. Melinda

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 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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  6. David

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 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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  7. Mike

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 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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  8. D

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 11 September 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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  9. Ak9753

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 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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  10. Mary

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 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 booking

2 people
19:00
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

  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options
  • 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.
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