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Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 6464 reviews

What User doesn't like about Joe's Crab Shack:
I give it 3.5 stars and I originally had 4 stars shown but then backed down to 3. The restaurant itself is clean, large, great view of the river, and has cool paraphernalia all around. Staff was polite and helpful even if seemingly understaffed at the time of my visit. The rating comes from my perception of what I thought I was going to have for choices of meals. Lots of fried food choices, few fresh fish grilled cho... View all feedback. What User likes about Joe's Crab Shack:
The stuffed mushrooms were outstanding! I highly recommend them. Overall, the appetizers were fantastic. I ordered the lowland boil, which I would rate a 5/10 for taste and a 6/10 overall. The main issue was that it was overcooked, making it difficult to peel the shrimp and crab legs. My total experience was a 7/10. Perhaps trying some higher quality and more expensive items on the menu might improve it, but I'm not... View all feedback.

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Int Restaurants
3.7 ★ from 726 reviews
Beverly
21.07.2023 - 18:09

We celebrated my birthday at Joe's yesterday and could not have been happier. The food was great but more importantly the service was the best. You can get grea...

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Kelly
21.07.2023 - 18:09

My husband and I Mad woke first trip ever on a Friday night. We were seated immediately, our waiter was amazing. He took the time to recommend and explain every...

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Melissa
21.07.2023 - 18:09

We chose Joe's for our graduation party, and if I could give them 10 stars, I absolutely would. The hostess, manager, and servers were fantastic. I can't expres...

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Tracy
21.07.2023 - 18:09

Atmosphere was great! The service was outstanding! We loved the food! I will definitely recommend Joe's to my friends and we will be back soon!

Jonathan
21.07.2023 - 18:09

Very good service, took us maybe 20 minutes to get our food. Food was also hot when it arrived and served with a smile, I recommend this if anyone is in Louisvi...

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Menu
4.4 ★ from 8 reviews

The stuffed mushrooms were outstanding! I highly recommend them. Overall, the appetizers were fantastic. I ordered the lowland boil, which I would rate a 5/10 f...

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We had an amazing dining experience! The food was fantastic, and our server, Eric, was incredible. He provided outstanding service, explaining everything to us...

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This is a fantastic seafood restaurant with a stunning view of the Ohio River and its four bridges. The seafood is exquisite! Be sure to try the crab dishes the...

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The first time here....and was very satisfied. From attentive waiter, ice-cold cocktails and the crab diver who blow my head! The snow shrimp was phenomenal! Hu...

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I give it 3.5 stars and I originally had 4 stars shown but then backed down to 3. The restaurant itself is clean, large, great view of the river, and has cool p...

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Google
4.2 ★ from 4352 reviews
Kevin
11.03.2024 - 08:58

The all-you-can-eat special for two at Thunder Over Louisville 2007 was fantastic! We really enjoyed it all day.

Brandon
11.03.2024 - 08:58

I visited for a day trip and had a wonderful experience. First of all, the host and server, Joseph, was outstanding! He was incredibly polite and personable. Th...

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Robert
11.03.2024 - 08:58

The food was enjoyable, but our server initially gave us the wrong order ticket. Fortunately, they corrected it quickly.

Don
11.03.2024 - 08:58

So we decided to come out and eat at Joe’s crab shack on March 2, 2024. For some reason I thought it’d be a great idea to sit on the balcony. It was cold. It wa...

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Jodi
11.03.2024 - 08:58

My favorite place to park eat! No where else do I enjoy my food this much.

Yelp
3.0 ★ from 268 reviews
David
16.08.2023 - 08:56

I had an incredible experience at this restaurant. The seafood was delicious, and the service was top-notch. I highly recommend asking for Shelby—she is fantast...

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Aaron
16.08.2023 - 08:56

Delicious food and excellent service! We tried the fried shrimp and the salmon, both of which were amazing. The ambiance was also wonderful.

John
16.08.2023 - 08:56

This restaurant was a lot of fun when it first opened, with a fantastic atmosphere and friendly staff. I'm not sure what happened, though. I decided to stop by...

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Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 449 reviews
Andrey
11.03.2024 - 08:58

During our visit to Louisville, KY, we decided to grab lunch in the Riverfront area. We arrived around 2 PM for a late lunch, but the restaurant was nearly empt...

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LovetheKyMountains
11.03.2024 - 08:58

The waiter was outstanding and the food was fantastic. I ordered crab legs, and the waiter was able to put together a deal that helped me save some money, which...

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Sirved
3.8 ★ from 661 reviews

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