Joe's Crab Shack
(281) 334-2881
5 Kemah Boardwalk
Kemah,
TX
77565
29.5477
-95.019
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In Short
Admittedly kitschy, unavoidably noisy, this Red Lobster for rug rats is like an oversized seaside shanty awash in oceanic memorabilia--fishing nets, souvenir trinkets, plastic flotsam and jetsam. Staffed with a lively crew of G-rated table-dancing servers, the family-friendly chain anchors its menu in all things crab: Crab balls, crab cakes, crab dip, crab gumbo. Finicky children opt for corndogs or hamburgers; shellfish-phobic adults dine on rib eye steak or mesquite-grilled chicken.
User Reviews
kathys5409
July 03, 2009
after we ordered appetizers and drinks we went to order dinner. they apparently carry the line of t-shirts by joe's but don't have the same food as joe's. we tried to order the lobster steampot which has 2 whole lobsters. they offered to sell me one lobster tail for the price of a lobster steampot. the waiter we had informed us after everyone had ordered that they were not affiliated with the chain of joe's crab shack. the crab steamedpot was microwaved. service was horrible. the heat inside the building was unmanagable. could not enjoy the food for the heat. only one refil on drinks at table. had to ask for plates when apptizers were served. will never go back there again even though it is 2 blocks from home. will drive across town
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enricy
April 27, 2009
I was in a wedding party on Friday 24, 2009, and was totally disregarded along with my 5 year old who is the flower girl. Everyone else's drink order and appetizer order was taken but ours. I had to touch the waiters in order for them to pay any attention to me, by the way we were sitting in front of the door as you walk in the room and I am not a little person. When it was time for the main course orders to be taken, we were forgotten also. I has to practically yell at both of the waiters as they were walking out of the room together. When I was served my grilled shrimp meal, the shrimp was so mushy it could dissolve if you smash it with your fingers and the same goes for the rice. I will never eat at Joe's what ever Shack in Kemah ever again and I am going to let everyone I know in Houston what type of place it is. Very unforgettable because of the worst service I had ever received!
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FJcruiser020208
February 09, 2009
Great service. KELLY was attentive and friendly. On our way back from Galveston to Houston on Saturday, we decided to stop by JCS in Kemah for dinner. It was crowded and the wait was 25 minutes. We were HUNGRY. They could use more seats in the waiting area. When we finally sat down to eat, our waitperson, KELLY, was very friendly and apologized for the wait. All I can say through out the whole dinner she was very attentive. I thought that was amazing with the atmosphere of being so crowded. That was the best service we received yet. Some restaurants are unforgivable, this one was unforgettable. Thank you
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Save Money:
Discounted menus are offered for seniors, students and large groups.
Know Before You Go:
You may want to bring some extra cash to buy a tie-dyed T-shirt or an irreverent pair of boxer shorts from the gift shop.
