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River Crab - St. Clair, Saint Clair, MI

River Crab - St. Clair

4.8
4.8
3001 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Visit the River Crab seafood restaurant and experience first-hand the finest in Riverfront dining. Our picturesque and idyllic location on the St. Clair River allows patrons to enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere right on the water’s edge, offering once-in-a-lifetime views of the river and landscape surrounding us. After a relaxing day on the water, guests of the River Crab can dock their boat right at the restaurant or at the St. Clair Boat Harbor and climb aboard our complementary shuttle. If spur of the moment decisions aren’t your style, you can easily make a reservation online. No matter how you arrive, the end result is the same—fresh seafood and unmatched views in a casual, fine dining atmosphere. Also be on the lookout for any private events and promotions we may be offering!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (810) 329-2261
  • Website
    https://www.rivercrabbluewaterinn.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Schneider
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate private gathering up to 120 guests, working with your style and budget. Our fresh seafood, tender steaks, delicious pastas and decadent desserts are the perfect complement to any private event.
  • Private party contact
    Ilyssa Berkowitz: (609) 216-3221
  • Location
    1337 River Road (M-29), Saint Clair, MI 48079
  • Area
    St. Clair
  • Cross Street
    Between Yankee & Davis
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,001 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River Crab in St. Clair offers a beautiful waterfront dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests frequently praise the "amazing views" of the St. Clair River and the restaurant's "friendly and attentive staff." While some mention occasional service delays, the overall ambiance and seafood offerings are consistently celebrated.

3,001 Reviews

  1. Garry

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In this era of losing formal dining of this caliber, the River Crab is a valuable quality place to go. The manager was constantly moving around and monitoring the restaurant to keep things running smoothly. Great job!!! We wish there were like this.

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  2. Brenda

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Comfy cozy restaurant with old class charm. Beautiful location on the St Clair River. Thanksgiving Buffet was a wonderful home cooked meal. 15 min from the Blue Water Bridge.

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  3. Theresa

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful Thanksgiving buffet! I loved everything Onhad room to eat. Of course, I enjoyed the beautiful river view as usual. Our server, Apple, was also wonderful

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  4. Patricia

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was superb and the service was exemplary!

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  5. Kathleen

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Angie was an awesome server! Funny….prompt….helpful….sweet. Food was amazing!!!

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  6. Nancy

    Detroit

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the service and food. Angie is a fantastic waitress. She always makes sure she gives you her full attention. The butternut squash soup and the clam chowder are the best soups. Always a great experience. Favorite dining spot.

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  7. Gary

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As Usual the Food Service and View was Great As expected

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The River Crab NEVER disappoints. we went to celebrate my birthday. I had crab legs. My fiancé had Cajun chicken tortellini. Everything was fabulous our waiter. Caleb was amazing and went above and beyond a great experience.

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  9. mary

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Very slow service. 20 minutes to get a drink. 40 minutes for dinner. No manager watching floor. No teamwork. Other servers keep walking by and can see if you need something, but they don't help each other. I had to ask the busboy can you please clear our plates.

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  10. Kathy

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most amazing butternut squash soup I have ever had however it was served warm, it could’ve been much hotter. My salad, the Martha’s Vineyard salad, was a little planner that I anticipated. The dressing was supposed to be a maple vinaigrette but had no sweetness to It. It was tasty nonetheless. All of our meals were very fresh and I would definitely recommend this place. We will return.

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FAQs

River Crab - St. Clair offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (810) 329-2261.

River Crab - St. Clair is rated 4.8 stars by 3001 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 6 times today

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Google Map for River Crab - St. Clair

1337 River Road (M-29), Saint Clair, MI 48079

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Yankee & Davis
  • Area
    St. Clair
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Scott Schneider
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.rivercrabbluewaterinn.com/
  • Phone number
    (810) 329-2261
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate private gathering up to 120 guests, working with your style and budget. Our fresh seafood, tender steaks, delicious pastas and decadent desserts are the perfect complement to any private event.
  • Private party contact
    Ilyssa Berkowitz: (609) 216-3221

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