Informal seafood chain serving crab buckets & stuffed shrimp, plus American comfort dishes. Based on 222 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.7 stars. Price $$
Address:
2757 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: (219) 942-4554
Website: http://www.joescrabshack.com/
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Reviews
Michael Meyer
Best time ever tonight. Jordan Greave was our waiter, (excellent job by the way) appetizers came fast, once we figured out what we wanted. Food was phenomenal!!! Drinks were equal. Had a visit from the manager (Daniel Bulow) he was very friendly, so we will definately come back on a weekly basis!!!
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Ryan Works
Not bad for a chain restaurant. Great staff and friendly service. Upgraded star rating, I didn’t realize they were understaffed for our surprise party of 17, the manager took care of us, hooked up a birthday for our girl. Did u mention the staff was amazing. I believe her name was Iris, big applause for these folks.
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Lillie Rotie Fields (Rotie)
Got there around 3 on a Sat and it wasn’t a wait. Got seated with menu’s. Waitress came over after about 5 mins (which was fine by me cause then I could look over menu for appetizer). Food didn’t take long to get to us and was very good. Service was excellent!! Highly recommend going to this establishment!
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Ember911Safety
It is one of my favorite places. We live over an hour a way, so it is always a treat when we get to go! Went there on 12/28/3013. 3 people for lunch, $60, $12 tip, no liquor. Food was excellent as always, as was the service. The place was pretty much empty, yet they sat me in a booth behind the only other people in that section. Every time the guy moved, it felt like a kid kicking the back of my seat. I was going to ask to be moved, but before the server came back they paid their bill and left. Half way through our meal, same situation, empty section, they seat a party of 4 in that same booth. Now there are two people moving around, making seating on our side almost unbearable. We quickly finished our meal, paid the bill and then I asked for the manger. Two people approached me and I told them my concern, Neither really seemed to care about what I was trying to say. There attitude was you have eaten and paid the bill, now leave. Not even an I’m sorry. I was not asking for anything more then recognition of the problem. If I was seeking a discount, I would have talked to them before paying the bill. It really is a shame, I will miss the food there!!!
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Eric Hicke
I actually ate here many years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Sho MaXx
Great waiter and service, but portions keep getting smaller and smaller over the past few years. We drove one hour and spent $70 on two steam pots and got barely anything inside. They might as well dump the pots and call it “steam plate.” The waiter was so nice, that I didn’t bother to ask where the rest of the food went. Unfortunately, this ends my business with Joe’s crab shack. I won’t be returning.
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Toi M
Great location. Friendly staff. Fun atmosphere. Crowed.
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debbie banaszak
Everyone is correct about the service here! Waiters have horrible attitudes and a lack of hospitality! Asked if we could get our soup and salad, half hour after we put our order in, waitress responds with a horrible monotone voice, I put the the order, we don’t have all our staff here, we are suppose to have 10, we only have 4. Ummm that’s not our fault. But she tried to make it out to be!
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D koibito1x2
Despite the kids playground I don’t think this is kid friendly. The fries and popcorn chicken were way too spicy. The restaurant was also very cold and my pot was served with no water so my Lobster and crawfish we’re very dry and the seasoning is only on the outside it doesn’t really cook into the meat very well if at all. The soup serving size was maybe half a cup way too small! Seemed fresh and the service was pretty fast but I don’t think it’s worth it for the price not a good value or experience.
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Jason Ellis
Food was mediocre. They also robbed me. Bill was 39. Wrote in a 5 dollar tip. Hits my bank statement as being 54, as if they put a 1 in front of the 5. Don’t eat here. There’s way better food around.
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