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Joe's Crab Shack - Garden Grove, Garden Grove, CA

Joe's Crab Shack - Garden Grove

4.3
4.3
17 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Kid-friendly
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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.”

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (714) 703-0505
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Kid-friendly

  • Orange County

    Healthy

  • Orange County

    Good for special occasions

  • North Orange County

    Kid-friendly

  • North Orange County

    Healthy

  • North Orange County

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joe's Crab Shack in Garden Grove offers a vibrant dining atmosphere with standout service experiences, particularly from exceptional staff like "our waiter, Face, was awesome!" Guests enjoy "fantastic food" and "good service," with many highlighting memorable family-friendly visits. While some had mixed experiences, the restaurant remains a top choice for enjoyable seafood dining.

17 Reviews
  1. Tiana

    Portland1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I was so disappointed I have had a gift card for there for 3 years and traveled all the way from Oregon to go here. The food was ok they charged me more than the menu said and we were stared at by staff cause it was close to closing. I was thrown by surprise when the manager came to the register and tip shamed me and made me feel just awful cause I couldn't tip more. He made it a point to bluntly say how much my bill was and asked if that was all Iwas going to tip. I have worked in custo er service my whole life and never ever seen such rude behavior. I will never go there again.

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  2. Krystine

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We waited for 15 minutes before a server stoped and said she would check who our server was. Server came by and did not seem happy to be there. My pina colada was watered down, it took about 15-20 minutes to get to the table after we ordered it. Our server never offered us lemons or crab forks. She seemed bothered that my husband and I were sharing a crab boil. No offer for extra silverware or butter. It was really disappointing. We visited last year and it was phenomenal. It was all my daughter has been talking about. She was also disappointed.
    Joe's Crab Shack - Garden GroveResponded on February 18, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Krystine. We sincerely appreciate you sharing and will be sure that it is relayed and addressed by our team.

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  3. Lupe

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great, the food was fantastic! We will definitely go back.

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  4. Dayanna VIP

    Mexico City4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Despite our reservation, we were not admitted into the restaurant l, the just told us they were closed.

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  5. Eric VIP

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Face, was awesome! He made the entire experience.

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  6. Fred

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven't been in years, but as always, the food was great, and the service was excellent

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  7. ChelloR

    Orange County7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and the service was really good too.

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  8. Paula VIP

    Los Angeles96 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My last visit was in Redondo Beach but it closed a few years ago. Glad this location is open and our meal and cocktails were delish.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic and service was the best. Out of all the places we’ve eaten on our trip, this place was on our top 3..

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  10. Megan

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time with the kiddos! We always have a great time when we go to Joe’s

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FAQs

Joe's Crab Shack - Garden Grove is rated 4.3 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Joe's Crab Shack - Garden Grove

12011 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840-4001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Resort Way and S Harbor Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Garden Grove / Westminster
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 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
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Phone number
    (714) 703-0505
  • 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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