Joe's Crab Shack-Long Beach
Peace, Love, and Crabs
Message from Joe's Crab Shack-Long Beach
Joe's is the kind of place that welcomes you in warmly and feeds you delicious seafood. But it doesn't stop there. It's here that good food, good times, and good memories are created everyday. We're a little quirky, but we're proud of it. So strap on a bib, order your favorite bucket of crab and don't be afraid to dance.
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortAdmittedly 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.
Key Points
- Patio/Waterfront Dining
- Family Dining
- Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-7pm
The Inside Scoop
- 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.
Insider Pages Reviews for Joe's Crab Shack-Long Beach
OK, if you want to have the best birthday dinner; good food, good atmosphere, and great happy birthday song every go to Joe's crab shack. They not only sing to you but they take the birthday person dress them up in some strange outfit and parade them around the resturant. Its terrific. Everyone get in on the birthday fun. And if you dont go there for a birthday the staff jumps into random song and dance numbers through out the night. Its just a great place to eat.
Posted 05/19/05 | Report Abuse
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Satisfied that seafood craving
by netter1
When I've got a craving for great seafood we, oftentimes, have to put up with paying extravagant prices in a too-formal setting for not-so-great-food. Joe's makes dining out on seafood fun and relaxed. We live in Northeast LA and Long Beach isn't a neighborhood we frequent often, but we will make the occasional trip to Joe's. It's definitely worth it.
Posted 04/18/07
My siblings loved this place
by tyneshad
I brought my younger siblings to this place, and I think they really enjoyed being the focal point of the service. Most places treat kids like an extension of their parents, who will inevitably be ordering and paying for them, but our server helped the little ones through the menu and made them comfortable. I loved the crab gumbo.
Posted 03/11/07
Mostly for the Kids
by duanecobb
I'm not a big seafood fan but my wife swears by the BBQ'd Dungenes Crab. I usually stick to surf and turf dishes and the pretty decent bar. The main draw however is the attention paid to the kids. They have a great time and always make a happy plate.
Pros: kid friendly, decent food, nice bar
Cons: , noisy
Posted 10/13/04
A Fun Place to Eat
by marykandaras
Joe's Crab Shack is a fun place to eat. It is loud and there are always lots of celebrations going on. The staff sings and dances. This is not a place for a quiet date! The crab is excellent - juicy and priced right. I never can get to dessert because I'm always full. It is busy on the weekends - expect to wait.
Posted 08/19/03