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Joe's Crab Shack - Rowing Club, San Diego, CA

Joe's Crab Shack - Rowing Club

4.0
4
26 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Child-friendly
  • Good for groups
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.”

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 233-7391
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sergio Ortiz
  • 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.
  • Area
    Barrio Logan
  • Cross Street
    Located in the Embarcadero Marina Park South
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 26 people are saying

Joe's Crab Shack - Rowing Club reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Child-friendly

  • San Diego

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Joe's Crab Shack - Rowing Club offers a "great view" and a lively atmosphere, perfect for seafood lovers. Guests rave about the "excellent shrimp and crab dip" and generous portions. While service is generally friendly, experiences can vary. It's an ideal spot for casual dining with "wonderful dinner" experiences and picturesque waterside seating.

26 Reviews
  1. Dannie

    San Diego1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    $100.00 Dinner selection was way overcooked!!! Shrimp rubbery, hard to chew. Fish over fried, dry and hard. Almost like they were prefried, then sat for a bit under hot lamp, then fried again! crab legs and butter ice cold, salad greens were turning "rusty" from age.we didn't return food so asc to not create a scene. Our waitress was very attentive. The cook needs to learn to cook seafood!

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  2. Elna

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed eating @ joes crab we celebrate my son bday every year at this place in Harbor Dr SD

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The place is dated. It wasn’t busy and our server hardly stopped back once we got our meals

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  4. Allison VIP

    San Diego21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was not good at all. There was only one server in the whole restaurant area and she was running around doing too much. She never came back to our table to check on us. I had to get up two times to get some service from the Manager and others walking around,so this visit was not good for us.

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  5. Carmine VIP

    Las Vegas34 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Standard chain seafood. It was within walking distance of our hotel. Food was good. Service was good. Nothing extraordinary. I didn’t expect wonderful. I got good. I enjoyed my clam chowder more than expected.

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  6. Robert

    San Diego4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a nice time and food was tasty. The area on the water was cool too

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  7. Emily

    San Diego18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first trip to Joe’s Crap Shack and it was fantastic! The food was excellent (the shrimp and crab dip was our favorite!), and everything else was a close second. The servings were large, plenty of food for leftovers. The view was phenomenal, parking was close and inexpensive. And our server, William, was on the ball. So friendly and efficient. Highly recommend this restaurant….we’ll be back for sure!

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  8. Diane

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The quality of the food was average, crab legs seemed old and rubbery like they were frozen too long, same for the lobster tails. The fish and chips were great fresh not oily or over cooked. The service was okay.

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  9. chad

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Christmas feast with the family! My mother found a new love for crab.

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  10. Vashti

    San Francisco10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and great view! Prices have gone up in the past few months

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FAQs

Joe's Crab Shack - Rowing Club offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 233-7391.

Joe's Crab Shack - Rowing Club is rated 4 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Joe's Crab Shack - Rowing Club

525 E Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101-5907

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located in the Embarcadero Marina Park South
  • Area
    Barrio Logan
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 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 Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sergio Ortiz
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 233-7391
  • 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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