Joe's Crab Shack

We used to go to Joes Crab Shack a lot in Virginia so we were excited to try it here. The crab and shrimp dip was great but everything f else was not good. We had the mahi and it was dry and just didn’t have a great flavor. My husband broiled platter. He thought it was average. The apple dessert was not good, was too sweet. Great view of the river but the table between us and the view was empty but stacked with dirty dishes. Not only did it never get cleaned up while we were there but servers would add more dirty dishes to it. That’s a shame. I would not go back here. We had others tell us they are nearby and it was the best meal ever. Too bad we picked here.

First timers! Service and food was great! Our waitress was Erin and she made sure we were well taken care of! 10/10

Great place to come for delicious seafood, fun drinks and lively entertainment. I loved the atmosphere and scenery from the outside deck. The staff seemed to have a blast helping a guest celebrate their birthday while there. I definitely recommend coming here for eats & drinks!

"Excellent service and delicious food with an amazing view." Pros: 1. Incredible customer service made you feel very welcome. 2. Food was delicious with generous portions. 3. Amazing view from the outdoor deck/patio creates a wonderful atmosphere. Cons: 1. Calamari was a tad salty. 2. Some customers may end up smoking cigarettes while on the outdoor patio. 3. Music on the outdoor patio speakers were a bit loud, could be turned down a bit so that people can hear each other's conversations. I visited Joe's Crab Shack last week after finishing up with a conference in Louisville and per the recommendation of a friend. I was greeted instantly by the staff and when I mentioned that it was my first time in Louisville, Alek was kind enough to give me a short summary of the city, culture, and what was up and coming. I really appreciated it and helped me to understand the area a bit more. I was also assisted by Angie who was very attentive and helped me with menu recommendations. She had a very nice demeanor and went out of her way to make sure I had an enjoyable dining experience. The food was delicious! I ordered Joe's Classic Sampler for the Appetizer, which had a variety of items. I really liked the crab and shrimp dip and the Great Balls of Fire (which consisted of shrimp and crab shaped like a deep-fried ball) were flavorful. For the entree, I ordered the East Coast Platter which had a crab cake that used REAL crab (and not the imitation kind) where you can really taste the chunks of crab and not as much filler. Also, the bacon-wrapped shrimp filled with seafood stuffing was plump and juicy and was delightful to eat. Overall the food was great and you can taste the freshness of the seafood. I also appreciated the large portions and was fairly priced. Ken's Takeaway: If you like seafood and wonderful southern hospitality, check out Joe's Crab Shack. The portions were generous and prices were reasonable. I would caution about sitting on the outside patio since there are certain aspects like cigarette smoke as a well as the loud music from the over hang speakers that can detract you from enjoying the majestic view of the Ohio River and the overall atmosphere.

Got a table pretty quick. Food came out fast and hot. We ordered the pint drinks because the menu said we could keep the cups it was disappointing to see that the cups we were given were generic souvenir cups not the same ones as we had our drinks in. We liked the sayings on our drink cups. Service was ok.

I love eating at Joe’s Crab Shack and I enjoyed having Bobbi Jo as my server. She was very friendly and took good care of me and she even signed me up for the loyalty rewards. The food is so delicious here and I love being able to see the river while I eat. I had the crab stuffed mushrooms and the crab cakes and the campfire s'mores cake and an iced tea. It was all so delicious. Thank you so much for your service Bobbi Jo! :)

Went here for lunch while visiting Louisville. My wife and I shared a plate. We went with the Joe’s Classic. It took at least 20 minutes or more to get our food when there was hardly anyone there. Our plate was almost $48 but only included about 5 boiled shrimp and a small piece of corn, about four pieces of sausage, a couple of small crab clusters, a boiled egg and about three or four little new potatoes. While the food tasted fine, for what we paid it wasn’t much food. We added an order of coconut shrimp that included a measly four shrimp for a whopping $8! That’s $2 a shrimp! The taste of the food I would give three stars but because of the expensive price for very little food, I can only give a two-star. I would not recommend strictly based off of what you get for the price.

The food looks great, but no flavor and very dry. The server was good, but if you have never had dried crab legs, I don't recommend it. The only good thing was the cocktail Jamaican me Crazy 😉 Location and atmosphere is great, but if you're looking for good food, this is not the place for you.