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    Joe's Crab Shack

    3.2 (435 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    East coast platter
    Sheneil B.

    Great amount of food in the Rast Coast platter but the flavor was lacking for like the battered fish, and overpowering lemon on the crab cake. The shrimp were good though. Service was prompt once seated, though there was no one there greeting at the front door a bit. It was nice to dine along the Riverwalk though, that made the experience worth stopping in.

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    Ken A.

    Yes it's a chain on the river walk, but this was probably the best Joe's that I've been to. Service was awesome, drinks were strong, the food was solid and the place was clean. Nice job Joe's!!

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    Joani O.

    In town and wanted seafood but didn't feel like cracking crab, so I ordered the Creole honey glazed salmon. It was amazingly good! It came with rice and grilled asparagus that was equally tasty. I was waited on by a guy named Joe who was very personable and took care of me. There are numerous restaurants on the Riverwalk but I'm glad I came here for my first night in town.

    Fish and chips.

    All the seafood here is fantastic! Very large portion sizes, very shareable. We were first time customers and it was personally my first time in San Antonio (and Texas for that matter!), we went on a quieter day so we pretty much had the restaurant to ourselves. Service was great, our waitress was very attentive.

    DeAngelo C.

    The food and customer service were great. As well as, the establishment was clean. I'd for sure visit again. I highly recommend.

    Ariadna S.

    It's a pretty reasonably priced and reliable option for seafood. The service was a little slow and a bit inconsistent with attention given to the table compared to what we saw with other tables. The location is great because it is right at the River Walk. It was pretty loud but not super busy even though we went on a holiday.

    Fried Cajun Snow Crab
    Kimberly F.

    The Riverwalk is mainly filled with Mexican food which we aren't a fan of but we do love seafood so it was nice to come across a Joe's Crab Shack on the riverwalk. We started by sharing a bowl of New England Clam Chowder that was really good. We then shared the Fried Cajun Snow Crab meal that was both finger licking good with a lot of flavor. It was pictured on the menu with 4 snow crab leg clusters which is why we ordered it to share but then when it came out it only had 3 clusters which we were told is because it goes by weight. Our waiter agreed this was misleading. Overall we were satisfied with the portion.

    2 orders of Joe's Special
    Leigh P.

    Good food, good service, tasty bucket meal and hamburger for the non seafood eater. Cute crab ribs given to keep your clothes clean.

    B-Day shenanigans!!!!

    Great bartender Mari was awesome, came to eat crab and celebrate my B-day and chew bubble gum. We celebrated and drank and unfortunately I was all out of bubble gum. Great staff, good times!

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    Starr provided amazing customer service. We appreciate her attentiveness and overall pleasant attitude.

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    Naomi and Zane were amazin! Service and friendliness to the max!! Highly recommen!! Will definitely come back!

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    5 days ago

    Service was great! Michael "Mike" was very attentive, got our food order out quickly given the rush. Food was delicious.

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    13 days ago

    The food was good and the service was really good. Michael was our server and was appropriately attentive.

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    9 days ago

    Food was great, Star was our server and did an excellent job taking care of us we will dine here again for sure on future trips.

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    23 days ago

    We went to the Joe's on the San Antonio River walk. It was perfect! Our server Jenny was exceptional and I highly recommend eating there.

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    3 months ago

    David was extremely attentive and helpful! Had great recommendations and great service  ¨ we will be back!

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    2 months ago

    Food was great, service was outstanding. Would highly recommend every time I'm in town

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    3 months ago

    The food was really good,I got what I asked for the first time and our waiter Naomi was the best.

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    Jenni should get a raise she is very nice and the place smells delicious. The service is fantastic and so is the food.

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    Boudro's, a Texas Bistro

    Boudro's, a Texas Bistro

    4.1
    (3.7k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    THE BEST ON THE RIVERWALK!!! Guacamole is the best you will…read morefind anywhere, the service is impeccable and the place is cozy in a 200+ YEAR OLD BUI

    I always feel very badly when I don't do a review of such an excellent restaurant and frankly…read moreBoudro's is an example of an exceptional restaurant. Firstly, the ambience is incredible. We were right on the river walk, but walked through the entire restaurant on our way to be seated and every bit of it is as lovely as where we ended up sitting. The Riverwalk, however, is a people watching place and so there really isn't any place in this particular restaurant which is not gonna be pleasant. Secondly, the service is exceptional. This is a very busy place. However, the waiter was simply incredible. Very attentive, very informative quite humorous. He was frankly part of the river walk entertainment. Extremely accommodating and instructive as well. You can't hope for much more from a server in Restaurant than this activity. The food is really quite good. How are the drinks. Extremely dependable and the portions are generous and equally wonderful. There are many places to dine in San Antonio. However, this is an experience not to be missed and I mean that quite sincerely. Kudos for a very, very well run well situated and well managed enjoyable place to dine on the river walk in San Antonio.

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    Roam & Range

    Roam & Range

    4.6
    (29 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Great first impression. Beautiful environment and great service. My wife and I had salads…read more Wonderful food presentation and tasty ingredients. Overlooking the river. Convenient parking and access. Do add this to your to try list. Place it on top.

    I really wanted to love Rome & Range, especially after seeing such a creative take on elevated…read moreSouthern dishes (I'm from southern Louisiana). The menu is exciting and the concept is definitely there--but unfortunately, my dining experience didn't quite live up to it. I ordered the pecan-crusted trout, which had a nice texture but lacked flavor and seasoning. The dirty rice was also underwhelming, with very little depth or seasoning, and the calamari was a bit rubbery. Overall, the food just didn't hit the mark for me. Service was also a bit inconsistent. During dinner, I found myself having to get up to grab my own salt and pepper, as well as my own place setting, which took away from the experience. That said, I did have a much better interaction the day before when my wife and I stopped by for a glass of champagne at the bar--the bartender was lovely and welcoming. On a positive note, the location is beautiful--right along the River Walk, which makes for a great ambiance and setting. I'd consider giving it another try, but hoping for more consistency in both food and service next time.

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    OMG the lunch portions are huge!! Crawfish étouffée and Beer salad with blacked shrimp!
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    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

    4.0
    (1.6k reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$$

    I've heard about this chain and it didn't disappoint as far as the taste and quality of the food…read more However, the food was a bit more pricey than I expected for a place like this. It did have a good price for cocktails which was nice though! The espresso martini was great, however the beans were a bit chewy. I switched to an old fashioned made with Buffalo Trace and it was delicious though. Service was kinda spotty with my waiter disappearing quite a bit. Maybe they see a table with one diner and think they're not going to get a decent tip. I had to ask another server for something at one point which should never be the case. The food was good though. It was hard to decide and since I was on a budget with a work expense, I had to choose wisely and put the booze on a separate tab. The salad was good and fresh and their cajun French dressing was bad. I switched to ranch and was able to enjoy it. The Catfish dish was delicious and came with shrimp, lump crab and oysters. Nice portion size and I was mostly satisfied. The sauce was pretty good for being outside of Louisiana, but still not "authentic". Is anywhere outside of LA great though? Luckily, it was walking distance from my hotel so easy to get to from there. It's on a "frontal" road so you may be driving in circles if you venture here on your own. I'd probably see what else San Antonio has to offer if I return to the area though as it didn't blow me away.

    I had a very disappointing experience at Pappadeaux today. During my meal, I found what appeared to…read morebe a human fingernail in my dish. When I brought it to the manager's attention, I was told it was a fish scale. Unfortunately, that explanation did not match what I saw. Fish scales are typically thin, flexible, translucent, and often irregular in shape. What was in my food was hard, opaque, curved, and looked very much like long fingernail. The difference was obvious enough that I did not find the manager's explanation credible. Finding any foreign object in food is concerning, but what made the experience worse was feeling that my concern was dismissed rather than taken seriously. Customers deserve honesty, accountability, and proper food safety standards. I am sharing this review so other customers are aware and can make informed decisions. I hope management takes food safety and customer concerns more seriously in the future.

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    Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    4.5
    (959 reviews)
    12.7 mi
    $$$$

    My wife and I ate Easter Brunch here on Sunday…read more She ate from the prix fare menu and was impressed with the selection and food quality. I ordered from the dinner menu and was impressed with everything that I ordered. The lobster truffle mashed potato's were absolutely amazing!! Maddie was our server and she did a great job. Friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable.

    My husband and I celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary at Eddie V's Prime Seafood Restaurant. We…read moredecided to go early and sit in the bar area to avoid the crowds. It was a great decision. We were sat in a small booth. Our wait staff immediately brought over a long stem rose and rose petals to add celebratory touches to our table. We were also able to buoy foods and drinks from Happy Hours along with the full menu options. Everything we ate was so fresh and delicious. The service was excellent. And we were able to spend some time chatting with the Manager. It was so nice to eat at a nice slow pace without feeling rushed due to a crowd waiting for a table. The Prime Steak Tataki was a tad salty to my taste but it was perfect with the crusty bread. We enjoyed lobster, shrimp and an assortment of oysters. We initially had our eyes on other food items but we quickly got stuffed. We will have to come back again, very soon! We love Eddie V's! Best wishes to Manager Michael's upcoming engagement with his fiancée.

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    Our signature Hope Diamond Cocktail, featuring Grey Goose vodka, butterfly tea and a purple diamond ice cube
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    Our signature Bananas Foster is flambéed tableside and served with butter pecan ice cream.
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