About Joe's Crab Shack
Joe's Crab Shack is a beach-themed seafood chain serving Steampots of crab, shrimp, sausage, and corn, plus fried baskets and the bucket-style Hurricane cocktails.
Across more than 40 years of operation, the Joe's Crab Shack menu has evolved into a mix of long-running classics and seasonal limited-time offers. The 10 items below are organized by menu category — appetizers and shareables first, then soups and salads, entrees, sides, desserts, and the bar program. Use the category links on each row to jump to a full comparison across every chain MenuDive covers.
If you are scanning prices ahead of a visit, note that Joe's Crab Shack uses a $$ price tier on MenuDive, with most entrees priced inside the range shown in each section. Lunch and weekday menus may apply lower fixed-price combos that are not always reflected in the standard dinner card. Where a chain runs a long-standing daily promotion (riblets at similar grill chains, Wing Tuesday at sports bars, Aussie 3-Course bundles at steakhouses) we have noted it inline.
Hours and locations
Operating hours: Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Holiday hours can vary by location, so we recommend confirming with the specific store before your visit.
Headquarters: Houston, Texas.
Locations: Around 80 across the United States.
Signature highlights
- Classic Steampot with snow crab and shrimp
- Crabby Cake Sliders
- Hurricane cocktails in souvenir glasses
Appetizers
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| Item | Description | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamari Fritti | Lightly breaded calamari fried golden with marinara and lemon. | $12.49 | 760 |
| Coconut ShrimpFan favorite | Hand-breaded shrimp fried with coconut and served with pina-colada sauce. | $11.99 | 680 |
Soups & Salads
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| Item | Description | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Clam Chowder | Creamy chowder with potatoes, bacon, and tender clams. | $7.49 | 360 |
Seafood
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| Item | Description | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips | Hand-battered cod fried golden with thick-cut fries and tartar. | $16.99 | 1080 |
| Shrimp Platter | Hand-breaded butterfly shrimp fried golden with cocktail sauce and fries. | $17.49 | 980 |
| Wood-Grilled Salmon | Atlantic salmon grilled and served over rice with seasonal vegetables. | $22.99 | 590 |
| Snow Crab LegsMarket pick | One pound of snow crab legs steamed and served with drawn butter. | $28.99 | 480 |
Sides
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| Item | Description | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hush Puppies | Cornmeal hush puppies fried golden with honey butter on the side. | $4.49 | 540 |
Desserts
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| Item | Description | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Lime Pie | Florida-style key lime pie with a graham crust and whipped cream. | $7.99 | 720 |
Drinks & Bar
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| Item | Description | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen Hurricane | Frozen rum cocktail with passion fruit and orange. | $9.99 | 320 |
Nutritional highlights
Across the 10 items on this page, average nutrition lands at roughly 651 calories, 29g of protein, 56g of carbs, and 32g of fat per item. Sodium averages 1309mg, which lands on the high side for any single sitting — a normal pattern across casual chain menus.
If you are watching macros, the leanest pick on this page comes in at about 320 calories (Frozen Hurricane), while the most calorie-dense plate is around 1080 calories (Fish & Chips).