We were here while there was an event at WATERFRONT PARK & A little league event. Needless to say, they were a bit busy however, it's a large layout with well spaced tables. Our service was great. She was polite & attentive. Checked in a few times with food updates & to top of drinks. Even sent us with to-go cups. We had an order of cheesy bread which was good, hot, fresh, good portion but... we were so hungry I forgot to snap a picture ‍ I did get a picture of my entrée! Blackened fish tacos. Again, hot, fresh & a very good portion. The fish was fresh. Definitely recommend! read more

Joe's Crab Shack - Blackened Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Wanted to try Joes while in town for work as I've only ever had steamed crab legs and wanted to try a boil. I got the Joes classic hot and Cajun sauce (7/10). Overall for $50 dollars I don't really think it's worth it unfortunately. Two crab clusters that were not huge and like six shrimp. Ya there's other things but I would call those fillers and I really was wanting the seafood. Also I wouldn't say it was hot. The flavor was fine but the amount of seafood for $50 is why I likely wouldn't order again read more

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A friend chose this restaurant for her birthday celebration. We were in the large area facing the river. It had been so long since I had been here and I wasn't sure how good the food was anymore. I just don't hear much about the restaurant. But after not only enjoying the beautiful view that our table received, the food was really amazing. And not only that but we had Rick and Corey for our servers. They did an astounding job. I was so pleased with the entire experience. And I know my friend enjoyed her birthday celebration. Thank you to the servers and thank you to the cooks. Who all did an amazing job! read more

This was open on Christmas Day 2025. They have parking under the bridge out front, not too far of a walk--the walkway to the restaurant involves walking up stairs. We arrived around 2 pm, and it wasn't busy. We didn't have a reservation, but we were seated right away. This location is on the Ohio River, so we asked to be seated by the water, and they accommodated us. The day was foggy, but it was still pretty to be by the water. The atmosphere had an ocean vibe with sea-life decor. Our server was quick, friendly, and efficient. Working on Christmas Day, he had a great attitude. For those who prefer not to eat seafood, alternative options are available, such as steak and chicken. We started out with the cheesy garlic bread appetizer, comes with marinara sauce. This was good. I opted for Joe's Classic, which came with crab, shrimp, sausage, corn, and egg. I chose the secret sauce, which is a blend of garlic, lemon pepper, and Cajun seasoning with a medium flavor. It had a nice spice level to it, and everything was tasty except the corn; there was nothing special about the corn-just seemed boiled. My food came out steaming hot, but it cooled down very quickly. The amount of food was plentiful. I love how they offer you a bib and the tools to crack the crab. Eating crab is definitely some work. One of my boys got "The Cajun," which came with everything mine did and mussels. He enjoyed his meal, but also said the corn was weak. He got Cajun flavoring in hot, and he didn't complain; he said it had a bit of heat to it. I almost thought they might have switched ours and made mine hot, while his was medium, but I ate it anyway and was satisfied. My other boy got chicken tenders and fries because he is not a seafood fan, and he said his meal was good. My husband got a sirloin steak and shrimp with green beans and mashed potatoes. He is also not a seafood fan, so he gave me the shrimp - they were good. Tasted grilled and different than the shrimp that came with my meal. He enjoyed his meal. For drinks, the boys got Sprite, which comes with refills. My husband got a melon margarita, and I had a sip; it was delicious. The shaker that they bring it out in is also a souvenir cup, so we got to keep that. They offer non-alcoholic cocktails that also come with a souvenir cup. I got the Fiji Fusion, and it was delicious. I love getting swag, so souvenir cups are very marketable. Our meal cost was approximately $200. We had a great experience here and an excellent Christmas Day meal. read more

Joe's Crab Shack - Joe's Crab Shack on the water - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This is a place that has a nice location on the river. The service staff and the kitchen were really checked out. Coconut shrimp served with a orange sauce. Dipped it in the sauce and got a mouthful of mold. White fish was too fishy to eat. Peel and eat shrimp was decent but a third of the shrimp were not cleaned - still had the digestive vein in them. Service was so slow we had to go find our server to order after waiting a half hour. Then had to find her again to pay. Just a shame really. read more

What an amazing location! Right on the river, perfect for our Saturday lunch. Our service was nice. Our waitress was prompt. However, that's really where the compliments end. Our food, it was bad. Both seafood boils were under cooked and our crab just bent, wouldn't break, and was cold to the touch. The manager came out and had kitchen staff recook the food. It was better the second time around but I lost most of my appetite and my husband ended up eating the shrimp I had left. I would not return to this location. Such a shame as it's really a beautiful walk and has great scenery. read more

Hadn't been here in a long time; looking for some restaurant that we could view the river and enjoy the outdoors. Greeted right away and seated. Waited on very quickly. Waiter was very good. Ordered a couple of Modelos to start with. I ordered the calamari ( appetizer) and it was enough for me; we shared stuffed mushrooms and my wife had calm chowder. All was good tasting and service was cordial. We hadn't been there for a long time; we had actually thought they had closed; but they aren't. So now we can go back more often. Mattie was our waiter and did a great job and service. read more

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Shelby, Shelby, Shelby... we enjoyed YOU very much as our server today. Thank you for helping me and my family enjoy my husbands "Crab David's BIRTHDAY and having him dress in the JOES CRAB SHACK COSTUME. We'll definitely be back to see you fun and Beautiful PEOPLE. Yall must visit Joes Crab Shack and ask for Ms. Shelby, she's our girl, she is the go to girl, she is AMAZING. Ya'll want a FUN SERVER With FAST and FRIENDLY SERVICE, then Shelby is "your go to server"...you have to ask her. See ya soon for mò crab and seafood read more

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It's been quite a while since our last visit. Almost 20 years. Seriously, that long. Why? Because their entire menu back then was fried everything. Well, Joe's Crab Shack has grown up in the time that has passed. To keep up with Crafty Crab and other higher end seafood joints, Joe's started steaming seafood assortments in plastic bags with various seasoning. There's lots of platters & buckets in a somewhat overwhelming menu. Shrimp, crab, muscles, clams, lobster in various combos with potatoes, corn on the cob and sausage. Even a hard boiled egg. Don't ask, I have no clue where an egg fits in. Don't like sausage? They swap it out and add a few more shrimp. To save calories, we passed on the various butter sauces they offer as seasoning in the steamed bag and got them in the side. Good call. The sauces weren't all that great, but we could dip into the sauce if we wanted. Another example of how Joe's can customize your dinner. Make no mistake, now that Joe's has kept pace with competitors, their prices have kept up, too. My king crab platter ran $50. So, it's ez to drop it over $100 without trying. But the food was excellent. The serving portion was more than fair. And service was outstanding. Our server Joe set the tone the moment we found our way to the table. He knew the menu inside and out. Patiently explaining the difference between the various platters. He took a very good meal into an exceptional dining experience. Joe's has upped its game. If you're up for some good seafood, it deserves your consideration. read more

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Horrible service. Table not cleared, service person missing, drinks not served and then not very good, dirty dishes piled on tables next to ours. Noise level was awful especially when staff screamed out birth announcements! The food was of mixed quality- some ok but lots just a bunch of overpriced, deep fried mediocrity. This place is awful, and amazingly expensive for such fare. Obviously i won't return to or recommend Joe's Crab Shack. read more

Our service was so nice and attentive on my graduation day!!! I would come here again!

The food was great my server was alicia she was great too she made it a great experience..

Food in was great! loved the salmon that was recommended by our server. Service was even getter - very busy with all the date nights- but not once did we have to ask for anything. Had great service tonight! Jaclyn. All That being said- at no fault of the restaurant- we had to pay 20.00 to park due to "event parking"- in a lot of a restaurant that we had reservations to eat there - Not attending the event. This is exactly the problems that should be getting addressed by all those who want to "better" the city. Well, stop taking funds away from the hard working people who live here and depend on every dollar they are making. To take away even one dollar from them is insane. Especially a night where it was packed. Not sure who signed the dotted line on that decision- or how they sleep at night. Do better. read more

The food was really good. Our server was friendly and we received our food in a timely manner.

Great food and service! We got the crab boils and they were big portions and delicious! Alicia was our server and she was prompt to check on us and get us anything we needed. Friendly staff all around and so helpful! Definitely check them out! ​ read more

food was great, very nice price! Aliaa our server was very kind and making sure we had everything we needed

Shelby was amazing! Great time - food was great and Old Forester was too! Will ask for your section next time Shelby! Tons of fun! read more

Posted this review on Oct 27, 2025: The food was terrible, shrimp over cooked, fish mostly grease-soaked batter, chowder cold and no butter served with the scrawny crab legs. Our waiter, Charlie was horrible! He did not know anything about the drink menu, nor did he know the appetizer selection. As we tried to order, Charlie thought he was funny, making silly excuses for not being able to answer questions about cocktails, but only came across as loud, and obnoxious, then he was no where to be found when food arrived to address the food complaints. Response from: Sawyer A. Business Customer Service Oct 28, 2025 Hi, thank you for choosing to dine with us, as we know you could have chosen anywhere to enjoy your meal. We are always looking for ways to improve and would appreciate any additional feedback you would be willing to provide at the link below. http://www.bit.ly/landrysfeedback This link sent me on a rabbit trail that ended up requiring me to provide most of my personal info before I could provide the "appreciated, additional feedback" Sawyer requested. Waste of time designed to give the appearance Joe's is concerned about the crappy food & service they provide. read more

The atmosphere is great, servers are good but their food (especially portion size) has gone downhill! We've always ordered the original crab steampot for 2 people. it's around $55 and it used to have 2 whole crabs, 2 ears of corn, 2 sausage links, 3 or 4 small potatoes and 6 or 7 shrimp, a decent amount for 2 people. We went there this week, ordered the same thing for the same price and got less than half the amount of food. it came with 1 crab, 3 shrimp, 1 half ear of corn, 3 small potatoes, 5 or 6 small little slices of sausage and a boiled egg?!?! We were very disappointed and I won't be going back. read more

Just came here with some friends for their first visit, Joey was our waiter and AMAZING! The food was so yummy, the weather was perfect and we got an amazing view of the river. next time we come back we'll request Joey for sure!! read more

Noel was our waitress and she was very nice and sweet. Kept coming back to our table to see if we needed anything. Will definitely be back!!

The food wasn't good at, how can you screw up a seafood boil but they did and the top it off I paid $59 for the boil and one glass of Pinot Grigio crazy I will never ever go back again. They got some improvement to do plus the air was not working and it was hot as sin. You got me this time and I won't be back!!! read more

Ok folks, it's been a long time since i have been to Joe's. It didn't take long to remember why. The food did not impress as the shrimp was over cooked. The service was slow and the prices are high. They do have a great location as it sits on the Ohio river. Enjoy! read more

Caleb was great and so was the food!! Love the atmosphere, music, view of the river too!!

I love Joe's Crab Shack, and our visit today was extra special because of our server Tera & Courtney, the manager. They were both so pleasant, funny, and accommodating. The food here is outstanding. You expect great crab at a restaurant called Crab Shack, and Joe's delivers! The Queen crab was fresh and meaty and finger-licking good! (Louisville reference. ) Great ambiance by the river, even though there was a giant cruise ship blocking the view. read more

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Our family met up at Joe's for dinner on Saturday, February 1, 2025. There was a total of 32 adults and children. Marty D and Chelsie were our servers and let me tell you they were FANTASTIC! They took every order and not a single item was wrong on 32 orders. They kept our drinks refilled, they brought us every single things that was requested of them. They took pictures of us, they paid special attention to the entire table of children ranging in age from 3 to 15. They wrote crazy funny things on the crab bibs. I just can say enough wonderful things about the service that these two provided. They were so friendly and fun to work with. Out of 5 stars available, I give them 10! We will be back and we will request these two every time. Also a quick shout out to the Manager, Michael Brown, who I spoke with a couple of times, and he assured me that things would be ready and they would be prepared for us. THEY WERE! Thank you so much Michael, Marty and Chelsie for being a part of a wonderful family event!!!!! read more

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Service was such a wonderful surprise! We had the best sever, Angel Kendall. Very attentive to my family and needs, had a smile the whole time and was very on it with punctuality with food!! ​ everything came out in timely manner, tasted amazing, and had a great experience today!! Looking forward for our return and seeing Angel again!!!! read more

My daughter had a birthday and we came to Joe's Crab Shack. Our waiter was Stephen; he made her birthday very special; it was a wonderful occasion. He had our food out quickly, refilled our drinks in a timely manner. He was super nice! read more

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The food was amazing but the service was beyond excellent. Our waitress, Jayanna was the best server. She was so energetic and personable. The manager checked on us numerous times and was very nice. read more

had a good time. food was great. went for my birthday and had great service. jayanna b. was an absolute queen! overall a good experience, i come every year on my birthday and it never fails! read more

Tonight we had dinner at Joe's Crab Shack in Louisville for my husband's birthday. I had the grilled shrimp, flounder and pasta. It was delicious. Others in the party had fish and chips, shrimp sampler and Clam Chowder and they were very pleased. Our waitress Alek was outstanding and went out of her way to make it memorable. She gave us a seafood sampler on the house and ice cream for dessert. I will go again soon. read more

Shelby was the most amazing server, she took the time to help me and my husband figure things out :) . She went above and beyond!!! If you are ever in Louisville KY by the Galt house hotel, go see Shelby at Joe's Crab Shack !!! Looking over the river with window seating was amazing! read more

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Joe's Crab Shack is a long time thriving Lousiville seafood establishment that sits on the beautiful Ohio river and riverfront park in the city. Very large establishment with plenty of indoor seating in its vibrantly decorated interior. The place also has a nice deck area for warmer water seating and great cries of the city skylines and the Ohio river. This seafood establishment does carry a hefty price tag. It is despite the look and feel of a family fun Restaurant Carries a high price tag. The parking in front of it use to be complimentary years ago. Not anymore. It is a patrolled parking lot with by the License plate meters. Costs $15 to park hear. If you have the time, patience or familiarity with the area you can stretch park nearby for free depending o. Date and times. It had been probably over a decade since I last visited Joe's Crab Shack until I made my most recent visit. Me, my wife and our 4 daughters made a lunch time trip here on a Thursday. The place wasn't very crowded yet we had very slow and inconsistent service from our worker. We spent over 90 minutes in here for whatever reason. We did start with an app of calamari and I did get a adult drink called a blue Hawaiian which was tasty and came in a fun Souvenir cup. The calamari we got was very bland and lacked flavor. The dipping sauce was very pasty and thick and hard to dip and honestly didn't add much flavor to it. One of the worst calamari's of not the worst I've had. For our entrees I personally went with the fried shrimp. It was ok. Not bad by any means. The breading was over cooked slightly so maybe that's why i didn't enjoy it much. But for over $20 for shrimp I've certainly had better at much better pricing. My daughters got the kids shark bite drink (basically fruit punch kool aid). They didn't have the speciality cups for them so they're as kinda bummed but they did still get the little shark toy. My younger three shared kids shrimp and chicken tenders. They both said they was just ok. They all liked the fries more then the entrees. My wife got east coast platter and my oldest daughter got the shrimp platter. Both were basically samplings of different fish and shrimps that hows offer. Both plates were in the mid 20's low $30 range but they did come pretty packed full of food. Both my wife and daughter enjoyed there plates quite a bit. So they had a much better experience then me and the other girls. Overall, how's still has a fun vibe and cute charm. Offers stunning views of the Ohio river and riverfront park. However on my visit the food quality didn't match prove value. Our whole bill was around $130. We've eaten at medium to higher end steakhouses or Italian esoteric for that price as a family and received much better food and service. The service here on our visit wasn't good. Not sure if kitchen was short staffed or what but the place wasn't very crowded and we received very slow and often absent service on our trip. If I'm being honest I'll probably wait another decade before returning unless here for a special event or something. read more

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So good! Absolutely phenomenal staff and great drinks. The crab and shrimp dip is amazinggggg read more

Joe's Crab Shack - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

My son had been asking to Joe's Crab Shack so we took him for his birthday for lunch. Our waitress, Bobbi Jo, is one of the best waitresses we've ever had. She really made the day special for him and for all of us. The food was good and the kids loved looking at all the fish and ocean creatures that were part of the decor. read more

Location is cool right on the river. Great food and wonderful service from Joey M. Highly recommend!!

Shelby is the best server around!! We had crab and shrimp boils! Calamari starter and great drinks! read more

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The best visit I've had to ANY restaurant in a long time. The food was great, with the exception of my wife's steak. It was above medium rare that she ordered. We told our waitress and the manager came out quickly. He (Michael) made sure everything was fixed. The next steak was cooked perfectly. The service was great, thanks Erika. They went above and beyond with a couple other actions as well. I will definitely be going back. read more

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Very clean, good service. The food was very bland. I love seafood, but we got bakes as well as fried fish & shrimp and they just didn't taste very good. Not undercooked, but for the price of seafood I would expect more. read more

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Great service food was great! We were able to order exactly what we wanted and the crabs and mussels were excellent! A must place to visit. We visited on Wednesday night and they had a live band! Band was good as well! read more

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