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Joe's Crab Shack


3.5 of 5 stars 16 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • 5626 Northridge Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031-4910
  • (847) 662-4801
  • Price range: £13-19 ($21-$30)

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5 of 5 stars
Janesville, wi
25 Oct 2009

I have eaten at Joe's Crab Shacks all over the USA. When I am in the Gurnee area on business for the last 10 years I have always stopped in. Each experience is a pleasure. The food, drinks, atmosphere, service and desserts are always great...even the with a little entertainment to boot!! My wife and I will be back. All... more

great
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5 of 5 stars
kenosha
3 Aug 2009

its was are first time there and i realy like it ,the food was good and the staff was great they were real nice. more

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1 of 5 stars
Monterey, CA
10 Jan 2009

My boyfriend and I went here for his birthday. I had never been there before, and usually really like seafood and am not hard to please. When we walked in there was obnoxious music and strobe lights. The wait staff was nice, but the food was horrible. We got some form of seafood bucket that was just some seafood put... more

Jumbo coconut shrimp were less than jumbo. Does not compare to other Joe's Crab Shack's for that one. Must be a dif more

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5 of 5 stars
Moline, Illinois
5 Aug 2008

That's what the T-shirt said that our waitress was wearing! All of the wait staff had funny Tye-dye shirts & T-shirts with funny captions on them..and so went the night-it was a great! Laid back, relaxed, place to have dinner we felt lucky to have just run into it not being from that area. Our waitress (Linz) was super, but... more

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3 of 5 stars
Gurnee, IL
4 Jan 2008

My family and I have been here 3 or 4 times. The staff is very friendly- which is more then I can say for a lot of restaurants. It's nice that you can bring your kids and they can be a little loud without bothering anyone. It's really nice when you can eat outside. The food is less then great.... more

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21 Dec 2007

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5 of 5 stars
Kenosha, WI
3 Nov 2005

Always a fun environment. Friendly wait staff. Good food, and great drinks! more

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5 of 5 stars
Menasha, WI
24 Mar 2005

Very nice restaurant. Lots, and lots, and lots of "stuff" hanging from the ceiling and walls to look at. There is an enclosed play area just outside of the restaurant for kids. Food was very good and not expensive. Had a regular flavored margaritta on the rocks in a wine glass and it was EXCELLENT and the $2.49 price was... more

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5 of 5 stars
Random Lake, WI
18 Jan 2005
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Joe's has great food at reasonable prices. Very kid friendly and informal. Lots of interesting items on the walls to look at. I highly recommend the garlic crab legs with a margarita! more

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Joe's Crab Shack Address

5626 Northridge Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031-4910
Tel: (847) 662-4801
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.