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Joe's Crab Shack

6 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250-6813
904-249-6160
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Price range: S$19 - S$38
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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65% Recommend
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augusta, ga
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20 reviews 20 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Found this place by mistake and had a great time!! The weather was perfect and we sat around, ate seafood, drank some beer and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. The wait staff is great too. A great afternoon oasis!! Excellent food!!

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starke
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Great atmosphere, friendly staff willing to help. Good music, right on the beach for great views. Kiddie play area!!!! Just a great place to go for great seafood and to have fun. Great place if you have kids, with all the activity you don't have to worry about them fussing or "causing a scene"

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Jacksonville, Florida
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

It has been awhile since the last time I ate at Joe's Crab. But I always remembered how big the proportions you get on the steam bucket of seafood. Today May 04, 2013 We order the Lobster Daddy Feast and it was a JOKE when I got it. I got a small lobster over cook because it was rubbery. It... More

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Florahome, FL
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51 reviews 51 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

It is what it is; a formula chain. Go for the upbeat atmosphere and the pretty upbeat waitresses. Food is only okay. Most of my party of 7 had fried stuff. Some over breaded, some over cooked, some just right; but all of it perfectly edible (assuming you like fried stuff). Grilled fish was overcooked (very typical mistake for someone... More

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Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

We loved it. In 5 days we ate there 4 times. I don't know what the review before ordered but every meals was finger licking good! We even had lunch there on our way to the airport! Get the big steam pots and dig in!! Can't wait to go back. Even writing this is making me hungry! I need shrimp!

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Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States
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47 reviews 47 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Don't go for the food. Have a drink and watch the sunset, but don't expect good food. It isn't here. It's a shame that it isn't better because the location is so good.

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Tallahassee, Florida
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42 reviews 42 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

Joe's reminded me of vacations at Disney World- loud and over the top with smoke and mirrors. Having lived my entire life in Florida, I can tell the difference between a real seafood place and one full of fluff. The crab dip appetizer was terrible and the snow crab and shrimp were over cooked (and I have no idea what... More

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Pardeeville, Wisconsin, USA
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99 reviews 99 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

If you like seafood, you'll enjoy it. Good selection; reasonable prices and good food. Location was right on the ocean with a great view while dining.

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We visited my brother in Jacksonville, and wanted to experience some great sea food - we weren't to be disappointing at Joes - my wife had Snow Crab legs, and i had a bucket of shrimps - literally served in a bucket. Big beers and cocktails served in jam jards were also the order of the day - the waitress... More

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St Augustine
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26 reviews 26 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

If you love steamed seafood, this is the restaurant for you. It's on the beach with fantastic views of the ocean. The staff is super happy to please and there is constant music, dancing and celebrating. There are specialty drinks for your choosing, bibs to wear for the seafood specialties (lobster, crab (of course), clams, etc). This is definitely not... More

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