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Joe's Crab Shack
Fresh seafood with a fun, riverside vibe in Sacramento.
4.4
Restaurant
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Fresh seafood with a fun, riverside vibe in Sacramento.
Joe's Crab Shack offers a lively dining experience with delicious seafood dishes, perfect for families and groups. Located on Front Street with stunning views of the river and Tower Bridge, it features a fun atmosphere with music routines and friendly service. The menu includes favorites like crab dip, clam chowder, and sampler platters, all served in generous portions at good value. Ideal for casual outings, celebrations, or enjoying a sunset meal by the water.
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Enjoy a variety of seafood dishes like crab, shrimp, and clam chowder in a fun, casual atmosphere with river views.
Perfect for sharing with large groups or families, featuring sampler platters and generous portions ideal for gatherings.
Dine outdoors overlooking the Sacramento River and Tower Bridge for a scenic, relaxing experience.
Sip on drinks at the bar with a lively vibe, friendly staff, and occasional music routines for entertainment.
Open on holidays like Christmas, offering special meals and excellent service for festive occasions.
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Overall rating
Jeremy Pavey
Ivie was amazing, very friendly, attentive and was the same with all the tables she was taking care of! As always with Joe's, the food was great at a good price for what ypu get. Can't beat the location, watching the sun set next to the river with a view of the bridge....Can't beat it!
Alcoholicsensei
Took the family out here for Christmas since we usually never go out on this day. Personally, I am not a huge seafood fan but everything here was delicious. The crab dip was my favorite part of the meal. I want to thank the staff for working on Christmas and the service was amazing.
Catherine Hunt
We were visiting Sacramento on Sunday in late October and had lunch here. It was very busy and glad that we had a reservation. We still had to wait since we wanted to have window seat. A table opened up outdoor and we had a nice view of the river. We have eaten in Joe’s Crab Shack at Oceanside. The food and drinks were delicious. Service was good.
sventek
Loved the atmosphere of this place! The menu looks built around sharing with large groups of people. As I was by myself and was feeling more peckish than extremely hungry, decided to try just their clam chowder which was actually quite nice. Friendly staff and service. Excellent location with views of the river as well as the tower bridge. Price guide (as of Sep 2025): Bowl chowder $9.99 Tax $0.87
Bibin Chacko
Went to Joe’s Crab Shack for a casual seafood night. The place had a fun, upbeat vibe with friendly staff and some music routines that added a playful touch. It’s definitely more about the atmosphere than anything fancy. The food was decent — I wouldn’t say it blew me away, but it hit the spot. I tried one of the sampler platters and a shrimp dish. Some items were better than others, but overall it was enjoyable. Portions were generous, and it’s a good place to share plates with friends. Service was good, though a bit slow at times, probably because of all the performance stuff. Still, everyone was cheerful and welcoming. It’s a solid spot if you’re looking for something lighthearted and relaxed. Not the best seafood I’ve had, but worth a visit for the experience. Would go again with a group!
