Joe's Crab Shack

From our trip in May 2025 This was our first trip to Daytona Beach. We have always been a fan of Joe's Crab Shack, and as we frequent many beach locations, we often eat here when we find one. It was close to 5pm or so, but we had no wait. Sat next to the beautiful window that showed the beach and ocean. The food was great, the bar drinks were great, and the person who served us was great. I have seen these reviews, and I am tired of hearing about Ryan. The real star of this place is SOFIA. Sofia is charming and beautiful. She helped make our dining experience perfect. If you are in Daytona, I would strongly recommend visiting this restaurant. The views alone are worth the effort. We will be back!

Hello! I went here with some family members during my trip to Daytona, and I must say this is a very enjoyable eating place! Yes it is quite loud but not overly loud either, me and my family sat down for over an hour and the service was great. The waiters were kind, understanding and made sure to answer quickly. The food also was pretty good, I didn’t order anything due to not being hungry but my family reported it being amazing, so im adding this here. Definitely recommend going here for great ocean and beach sights, good service, great food, and an honestly great experience!

Our waitress Sam was so awesome! She was very attentive and made the overall experience so fun! This was my and my wife’s first ever visit to a Joe’s Crab Shack and it did not disappoint! We ordered the seafood boil and it was exploding with amazing flavor and perfectly cooked! They also have amazing sweet tea and clam chowder. I highly recommend it!

We are in Daytona for my husband’s 50th birthday and Joe’s was a short walk down the beach from our resort so that was his choice for his birthday dinner. I would give more than 5 stars if I could! The food and service were amazing! I think my husband said “wow!” About 42 times! He got the East Coast Plate and I had the Dynamite Shrimp Mac n Cheese and we shared the crab cakes for starters! Wow!!! The drinks were spot on and delicious and we love the souvenir shaker and glass! We will be finding a location near home when we get back!

We opted out to eat out back on the deck overlooking the ocean. This was a great choice considering what time of day it was. We went for dinner and the sun was on the front of the building and there was a crisp ocean breeze. Everything about the food here is a seafood lover's dream come true. We got a huge boil for two with the special seasoning, medium heat. All of it was great, and no need for an explanation. Recommend 100%.

I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. Our waitress was absolutely amazing and was happy to answer any questions we have about the menu. The food was served hot and quickly. We had 0 complaints.

Tried crab for the first time and loved the experience. The sauce for the crab boil with secret sauce and hot level were amazing, almost like a country (gavaran in India) with immense depth n flavor. Mussels were also good. Pasta was good too. Shark bite drink was funny n interesting. The berry smoothie was also very nice. It was extremely windy but view from deck n atmosphere was very good

Beautiful location with endless views of the ocean. Tons and tons of indoor and outdoor seating; it was pretty full as a very touristy venue. This is definately a place you go for the views. Our server was friendly. The food.....I wish I could say I had a great experience with the food but I can't. The salmon was overcooked and hard. The steak was average. The only dish that was good was mine. I had the blackened fish tacos. Definately worth going for the location.

Camille and Stephanie made my experience at Joe's was the best. It was my birthday and I enjoyed every minute of it. they truly made me feel special. you have some rock stars working for you? They saying happy birthday to me in front of everybody and made it so special. The atmosphere was amazing. The drinks were delicious and the food was spectacular.

Great food and drinks. The waitress was awesome. the Scenery was beautiful right on the Daytona Fl pier

We were here a week and 3x at Joes. Great fresh crab, cooked lots of ways. On the pier - you can't miss it. Salads, - apps, sides, asparagus is tasty. FISH blackened, boiled, grilled Lively, fun, tasty food. Variety of beers on tap.

Called ahead to see if they took reservations. They said no but there wasn't a wait. So we went right over... took maybe 10 minutes. When we arrived at the host, she said it would be a 25 minute wait. 10 minutes ago they said no wait, but no problem... we waited. 90 MINUTES LATER, we got a table. Appetizers came out quickly and were good. Then dinner came out. My shrimp was cold, it had obviously been cooked and held for a long time. My crab was cold. Fries were cold and hard. The kids Mac n cheese was refrigerator cold. They offered to microwave it to heat it up. Would have sent the food back but at this point it had been almost 2 hours since we arrived and we were starving and didn't want to wait longer. So, food was well below average. Wait time was horrible. Server was nice, none of this was her fault. And for this below average dinner the bill was over $200. I do not recommend.

Oh. My. God. I just had a religious experience at Daytona Beach's Crab Shack, and I'm not okay. I ordered the seafood boil, the claw chowder, and the garlic bread, and let me tell you--I nearly ascended right there at the table. First, the seafood boil. It came out steaming, glistening like a well-oiled twunk at a pride parade, absolutely drenched in garlicky, buttery goodness. Every bite was an explosion of briny, spicy, melt-in-your-mouth ecstasy. The crab legs? Cracked open easier than a twink at Sunday brunch. The shrimp? So plump and juicy they should have their own OnlyFans. Then came the claw chowder. Thick. Creamy. Loaded with chunks of fresh crab, swimming in a velvety, perfectly seasoned broth that felt like a warm hug from a bear daddy. I was making noises that should've gotten me banned from the restaurant. And the garlic bread? Baby, that wasn't bread--it was a religious experience. Crispy on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside, with just the right amount of garlic to make me reconsider every bad decision I've ever made. By the end, I was practically in post-food-coital bliss, slumped in my chair, contemplating my life choices and whether it was possible to marry a seafood boil. If you find yourself in Daytona and don't eat here, you're actively choosing sadness. 11/10, would shamelessly moan over this meal again.

I went here during a work trip and I tried their combo sauce on some snow crab legs. I had a friendly staff and amazing host that welcomed me and seated me. The atmosphere was gorgeous and definitely open. The food quality was great. I just didn't enjoy the combo sauce with Cajun, lemon pepper, and garlic butter. I will give them another try once I head back over there. I will just try another sauce of course.

Our dining experience was wonderful, and Nate played a big role in making it that way. He was attentive without being overbearing, made great recommendations, and checked in at just the right times. His friendly personality and genuine care really elevated the meal. The food was excellent, but Nate's outstanding service is what made the night truly memorable.

Edit: they commented here for me to reach out as if they wanted to make it right or talk about our experience. I emailed they. They said they would get back to me and never did. First impression was the place had a beautiful view at night viewing the moon over the ocean on the walk up. When you enter it's very colorful. We waited at host stand for about 3 minutes before acknowledged. The bar tender smiled and told us the host will be here soon. The host was nice and sat us. When I saw the table first thought was my bench seat was dirty , but my table looked good. Took 8 minutes before someone greeted us at our table. It was weird because I saw a lot of employees around, about 10 other people dinning in but no one acknowledged us until I finally asked someone who walked passed us. I Only know the time because I wanted to place drink order before used bathroom. On positive note, the bathroom was clean. 18 minute to appetizer One steampot took an additional 18min. Server took off the top and then went to get us plates which took 10 minutes so food got cold. We didn't even have a knife to cut the sausage in our steampot. Finally we started to eat out meal. I went to go grab a shrimp and all i could see was a medium sized black straight hair in the shrimp. Gag! Manager came over and apologized. She said she will take it off the check. Never offered anything else, though appetite was lost. They took off the steampot. Fortunately the nachos were delicious and got our hunger filled by them! Best part of the night was spending time with my wife. Expensive food, bad service, I wouldn't go back by choice. We came to see if we wanted to bring back our family but after tonight's experience I know it's not worth it.

This was a fantastic experience. The food was great. Typical seafood boil. I have no complaints. It tasted really good. Was seasoned really well. Only thing is I wish it was in a bag so that the food could have absorbed the seasoning a little more. The service was great though and the ambiance was cool, this place is right on the beach. I'd come here again. Loved it.

This Joe's location is nestled perfectly on the pier located in Daytona Beach proper. And while you may initially read this sentence and ask "I wonder if this place is too busy" lemme stop you, and interject with NOPE! While hopping this location is, they have super staff on hand to seat everyone quick and fast. I was pleasantly surprised by the quickness our food came out as well from being seated, drinks ordered, and food to the table in under 35 mins! The wait staff was awesome too! The only thing that I am giving any sub par rating is of the main entree. The mozzarella bricks were absolutely PERFECT! Seasoned perfect and fried golden. The tacos themselves were a bit less "blackened" than expected, but they were still tasteful enough. With the sauce they sufficed but otherwise it didn't take too much away from the meal. BEING THAT THIS IS JOES CRAB SHACK, I don't think a chicken dish should be allowed to be a featured aspect of a review, so make sure to order good seafood from this seafood gold standard!

The food was great and authentic! The service was fantastic. The atmosphere was also very nice as the staff made it exciting and entertaining. My only negative is that it was pretty slow and the food still took nearly an hour. The bar has a lot of great choices as well and you keep the glass too!

The shrimp and crab legs; not king crab, were over cooked and nasty. The clams were smaller than a dime. Massachusetts born. First time to the coast in 20 yrs. Very disappointing. Horrible extreme prices for old tasteless food. I recommend finding another place. Not good, I'm sad was my only chance to experience the seafood experience. I eat better seafood in Colorado. Shut down the place Serious rip off. Thanks for nothing. HORRIBLE. Would you eat it or have you tried it. Come on management. Try it

Loving the location. The food is pretty good! I love the Cajun sauce. I ordered the snow crab, dungeness and shrimp combo. They were pretty good quality! Corn was large and deliciously sweet. Pricing was reasonable and for the parking... about $5 for a few hours on the lot with the restaurants logo. Outside seating was only allowed on the front deck and not the back. Service was quick and she really took care of me, drinks were strong and tasted good. Overall? Not the Joe's Crab Shack I remember .. such an upgrade!!! With a view!

It is located in great location on the pier. It is very lovely to sit there and see the ocean. The quality of food is average. Service was very average too. It took long time for them to come and bring me water. I ordered the honey glazed salmon and clam chowder. They were little bit col when I got them.

Camille has gone over the top! Best service I've had at Joe's yet!!! Made sure we had everything and were well taken care of.

Oysters were horrible, 2 oysters were clearly not eatable yet they served them anyways, peeled and eat shrimp were the same!! Crack heads flooded the board walk begging, took 1 hr wait time with no place to sit and wait had to go outside with crack heads bugging you, service was slow 45 minutes to get dinner. Place was filthy and bathrooms were discusting. Never will go back again. Daytona beach has gone totally downhill all of it, so sad to see so many homeless people all over the place begging and all cracked out. Not safe place anymore.

Our waiter is purely the reason I am choosing 5 stars! Xavier has the best personality, oozes kindness, and aims to please! The food was delicious! The peel n eat shrimp is always my #1 choice as they are always FRESH!

Stephan was great! Fun atmosphere. King crab was excellent. The pier is a fun and unique restaurant setting.

Love the vibe of the restaurant food was great but the wait for our food was kind of long . (45min) The vibe of the restaurant is fun. Especially when you order shark attack drink .

The food was very good however on the other hand a cockroach was on our table and others were disturbed by cockroaches. The price of 300 dollars for three people to get crap the quality of the restaurant could be more up to standard

Our first time at Daytona Beach and at Joe's Crab Shack! The food was great, drinks were great and service was even better! Lisa was our waitress and she was awesome!! Knowledgeable of menu items, personable and funny!! She was attentive and provided exceptionally service. Bathrooms were clean and atmosphere was fun! Would definitely dine here again if we were to find ourselves back in Daytona!

The food here is decent super expensive but that's to be expected at a seafood place. The drinks are strong and the energy is high. Lots of families in here usually and a lot of people coming off the beach. Definitely a tourist spot. The servers are all very nice and friendly. Came here for the crab and got just that so i cant complain. the only thing is the coconut shrimp sauce is not good it tastes wayyyy too much like jam. I opted for ketchup over it and i never eat ketchup.

Food was delicious!! The appetizer was just great!! Thank you Cheyenne for taking wonderful care and service, you rock!!! When in Daytona Beach- come to the pier and eat at Joe's Crab Shack

Stephen's service was exceptional; he was courteous and arrived to our table at just the best intervals as needed. He has to be one of your best team members! You are fortunate to have him representing your company. Our continued best to you and him.

Best crab legs in Daytona! I did not expect to eat at Joes on this Spring Break trip as I had my eye on a few other options. Had crab at other places but Joes had the best, hands down. The patio overlooking the beach is also a great place to grab a drink. Thanks Joes!

First time I have been to this restaurant and it was great. Awesome atmosphere and our waiter Kevin was the best great service​

We had a great experience here. Our server, Chris, was on top of it... quick service, helpful with questions and very kind. The entire staff was friendly and welcoming. Our food came out pretty quick and was great. We split the broiled seafood platter and it did not disappoint... stuffed crab was the best! Kids got steak and pasta... both were very happy with their meals. The sangria was great, but the old fashioned was way too strong... definitely a sipper. Bathrooms were super clean. Interior had cool decor and it was an overall fun environment. I'd definitely go to a Joe's Crab Shack again. :)

Very, very good food and very, very good service. had this really cool drink. and amazing kids meals, and adult meals.

#letsgetcracking I love seafood!! I tried for the first time this restaurant sitting on Daytonas beach Pier. You can have an amazing view while dining outside or inside. This place offers a huge variety of seafood and they do have happy hour daily. I order the Cajun steam hot dish and added potatoes and sausage to have the complete taste in one pot and it was amazing it could feed 2 tiny plp like me . Loved the ambiance of this place goes with their theme and the service can take up a little bit depending of the time of the day you go, luckily for us was not bad.... We had a bad weather day and the view to ocean was still breathtaking.

We stopped in after walking around the beach for dinner. It was so cute inside the decor was adorable. Our server was very attentive. The food was so good I had been craving a seafood boil and this definitely hit the spot. My only complaint is that this was more of a dry rub than a sauce like other places. We just asked for more butter and tried to make our own sauce with extra seasonings. Overall I would recommend if you are in the area.

The music is too goddamn loud!!!! Can't even carry on a conversation or hear what the waitress is saying.

I am highly disappointed as a seafood lover. First, the shrimp and crab appetizer dip was good BUT was so hot that it completely burned the top of my mouth. It immediately blistered. I ordered the snow crab basket with the potatoes and corn, sausage and shrimp. It was so bland. It didn't taste good and nothing tasted fresh. I ended up switching my order to a shrimp and french fry basket. It's sad to say that the French fries were the best of the whole meal. I didn't even finish that plate. As a spot that is literally on the beach, it was disappointing.

Food: Service: servers were attentive and very friendly with my kids. We ate really late and they still had a pep in their step. We bought those blue shark drinks with the kid straws and my kids loved it. Eating so late, it helps to have a staff that can calm hungry kids Ambiance: This Joe Crab Shack is huge. It is on the beach and looks amazing at night. I believe there are multiple floors but we stood on the main floor. There is a small gift shop and a good size bar before the main floor seating. Bathrooms are clean and place looms over the beach. We were out at night with a full moon and it was amazing. Food: standard fried fish with plenty to go around for the price point. The crab steam bucket had good flavor. The fried fish was missing some seasoning but nothing tartar sauce can' fix. The passion fruit margarita was too sweet for me but not bad. The kids got to paint their rice crispy treats. Overall the good is a 3.5. It's nothing special but for a late night meal works. For me it was the staff who were really present and joked around with my kids the whole team.

This restaurant is located on the pier at Daytona Beach so I thought it would be neat to eat there. We walked on the beach about a mile to get there so when we arrived, we were a little hot so opted to eat inside. There is outdoor seating but even though there were umbrellas, it was still in the sun. We should have turned around and walked out immediately when we heard the ridiculously loud music. I asked for a table by the window but the only table they had was a bench seat so we chose to sit in a booth with no view and loud music blasting. The food was mediocre at best. It was mostly over battered, over salted, greasy and expensive. Definitely not worth the money. The only reason I gave a 2 star is the staff was very nice. I sure do wish I had checked the reviews first!

Fantastic food, superior service, and a perfect day outside on the deck listening to the surf. Larry was attentive, friendly, and made excellent suggestions. The food was hot and fresh. Crab legs, clams, and coconut shrimp! Joe's is our must stop anytime we're in Daytona Beach! Until next time...

I want to start off by saying I'm vegetarian and I wasn't expecting much from going to a seafood restaurant. But the garden salad was just ok and so were the French fries. But the spinach and artichoke dip was amazing and tasted super fresh. My partner got the seafood boil which he absolutely loved. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. Also we went at dusk and the view of the water from the pier was amazing! This is a fun place to check out if you're in the area!!

Almost walked away after an interaction with the hostess who just wasn't friendly or at all helpful. (One of the waitstaff who saw the interaction came up and helped us afterwards). - 2 stars from the start. However,once we got seated the experience was fantastic as my family and I have come to expect at other Joe's locations. Food was tasty and plentiful. Everyone super friendly. My wife, kids and parents all came away full and happy! 5 stars once we sat down and the meal started. Plus - there is a nice attached rooftop bar that allows kids and has nice cocktails if there is a wait.

Larry was great! He truly goes above and beyond for his customers. Very friendly and personable. -The Mancuso's!

My family and I came here last night while on vacation. 2 stars for great customer service. Everyone there was really nice but the food was not good at all... Nothing was seasoned correctly, portions were small while being expensive. The appetizer, the great balls of fire was good but there weren't many pieces. It was such a disappointment we were all so hungry and the food took so long just to come out to us cold.

2 star only because our server was very nice and attentive. The food was not good. Over cooked shrimp that isn't deveined. And when going to the restroom a worker left the room and didn't wash their hands. Gross. My husband talked to the manager on duty and all she said was that she'd remind everyone to wash their hands. That night both my husband and I had stomach issues and the runs...

Overpriced fast-seafood. Big, hard, laminated cartoonish menu for tourist and kids. Nice enough people with the annoying photographer in your face trying to sell you a pic. Beer choice is a joke, mostly supermarket choices, not enough craft or local brews. Go to the Roof for the view and a beer. Get nice pics of the beach. Can get loud. Eat somewhere else.

Service was nonexistent and food was below average. View is decent if you don't mind starring at pigeons while you eat. Not great but options are limited here so you'll end up here like we did. Steak tasted frozen and chicken was dry as sand. Shrimp were extra fishy

Always have a great time here especially after the beach. Boston bread so I'm serious about my seafood and Joe's does a pretty good job. Can be expensive but unfortunately that's seafood. I get a half pound of muscles every time and they never miss. The bisque is always so fresh tasting too!! The service can be slow but also typically always busy being on the point at Daytona Beach (not that this is an excuse). Sometimes to cut time for waiting, I would sit at the bar inside/outside, but service tends to be slower. Like any busy location, there have been times where the ambiance is just kids screaming or people complaining from a long day in the sun but it's never anything that serious.

Our service was great! The food was awesome, we both got crab boils different flavors both was great, our waitress was awesome with our son and. The kids drink shark in the water, only complaint would be the crab cake appetizer, 17$ for one small crab cake, wish we would have got the sampler or something different!

Been here a few times. I'm not a seafood lover but they have pretty many non-seafood options, a full bar, and it's a really cool location on the pier with spectacular views of Daytona Beach. It's a fun place; but a little "touristy" with a gift shop inside the entrance. It's definitely a great place if you want to experience Daytona, Florida for the first time. We had just had appetizers upstairs, so I wasn't really hungry. I only had a side of broccoli, and for $3.99 it was not a huge portion, and nothing special. I did have a yummmy specialty cocktail that came with a souvenir tin cup that was very good. One of my friends just had a house salad. It was pretty big and fresh and she enjoyed it. Another friend had a mojito, which was colorful but a little too sweet, and the cedar plank salmon with broccoli. She said the salmon was a decent sized portion, and it tasted ok but nothing special. The final member of our group had the grilled chicken sandwich with French fries. She also said it was just ok, and a little too dry. We did have a phenomenal server and I wish I could remember his name. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and checked on us often. He also was able to get me my Landry's rewards even though I didn't have my card with me. I visit Daytona a few times a year and we usually either stop at Joe's Crab Shack at least once for a meal, or just for drinks. I'm sure we will continue to visit in the future too.

I would like to start by saying that the service was outstanding!!! Our waitress was great. Now, once getting to the food, it was less than average at best. Flavorless, and cold when it arrived. I don't think I need to add anything more than that. The atmosphere was cool but went upstairs to the bar prior to being seated and never got served after 20 minutes. Yeaaaa, probably won't be back, but thanks to our waitress!

Happening to be visiting daytona beach and decided to visit joe's cran shack located on the pier. Great place to take a drink after a day on the beach lunch or dinner. Great variety of sea food and tasty. You can either enjoy your food inside or outside. Great and fast customer service. Staff is so friendly

Our first trip to Daytona Beach and, of course, how could we not go to the imposing restaurant on the pier? We had the best appetizers [crab dip, Great Balls of Fire, and garlic bread]; yummiest, freshest seafood; and incredible desserts -- the chocolate cake is especially divine--we took a piece to go as well. Our meal was so good and the service was friendly, helpful, and efficient [ask for Chloe!] so, of course, we went back again the next day!

Our first time visiting Joe's crab Shack on the pier at Daytona Beach. Great location! Parking could be a little of a challenge but there is street parking and also city parking lots. We were at a Hotel nearby so we walked to beach broawalk to get there . We sat at the bar as the wait time for a table was about 45 mins. The service was great! The alcoholic drinks were delicious and refreshing, we had the house Margarita which included the cool shaker and a passion fruit Moscow mule. We order crab stuffed mushrooms and a shrimp, mussels and classic steam pot. The food was fresh amd ho5. The stuffed mushrooms were delicious but the stuffing need more crab too much of the bread filling. We enjoyed our meal and the ambience. Would definitely visit again