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Joe's Crab Shack

3502 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550

Joe's Crab Shack Entrance

3502 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550

4.5/5

Joe's Crab Shack

Joe’s Crab Shack on Seawall Blvd offers an unmatched variety from land and sea. With their extensive menu there is something for everyone. Stop in and try a Shark Bite, much less lethal than the one in the water. Come on and get your crab on!

What’s on the Menu

Range Rattlers | 13.79

Jumbo jalapeños, shrimp, jack cheese, cilantro, ranch dressing. 

Fried Mushrooms | 8.99

Dusted with Parmesan, ranch dressing. 

Cheese Fries | 11.99

Jack & cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream, green onions, ranch dressing.

Queso Fresco with Brisket | 14.49

Queso blanco, slow braised brisket, pico de gallo, cilantro, green onions, tostada chips.

Fried Onions | 9.99

Border sauce.

Shrimp Cocktail | 12.99

Served cold, pico de gallo, cocktail sauce.

Pickles & Peppers or Just Pickles | 8.99

Lightly fried, ranch dressing.

Tenderloin Bites | 10.99

Sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, chimichurri.

Brad’s Crab Stack | 18.99

Spiced lump crab, diced avocado, pico de gallo, cilantro, green onions, tostada chips.

Crab Cakes | 18.99

Lump crab meat, lemon butter, green onions, and crushed red pepper.

Homemade Soup of the Day | Cup 6.59 | Bowl 9.59

Homemade Soup of the Day and Salad | 12.79

Caesar or House Salad

Hill Country Salad | 15.99

Garden greens, fried chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, croutons

Grilled Chicken Salad | 15.99

Garden greens, tortilla strips, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, croutons.

Steak Salad | 19.49

Center-Cut Top Sirloin, crisp romaine, potatoes, eggs, flash fried green beans, black olives, onions, tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, balsamic vinaigrette

Spring Strawberry Salad | 18.99

Baby field greens, grilled shrimp, strawberries, bacon, eggs, candied pecans, feta cheese, honey balsamic dressing.

Cheeseburger | 14.99

American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles. Served with fries.

Brisket Burger | 16.29

Fresh 1/2 lb burger, cheddar cheese, slow braised brisket, onions, pickles & BBQ sauce. Served with fries.

Vaquero Tacos | 16.29

Slow braised brisket, chipotle mayo, chimichurri, pickled slaw, pico de gallo, jack cheese, corn tortillas. Served with herb rice.

Nashville Hot Sandwich | 14.29

Spicy fried chicken, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, honey mustard. Served with fries.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 14.99

Bacon, jack cheese, lettuce , tomato, onions, pickles, honey mustard. Served with fries.

Stay on Shore

CHICKEN TENDERS

Hand breaded white meat chicken, fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies

$16.99 (1420 cal.)

PASTA ALFREDO

Chicken with penne pasta in alfredo sauce, garlic bread

$18.99 (1250 cal.)

Substitute Shrimp $3 (1220 cal.)

GRILLED HERB CHICKEN

Chicken breasts topped with herb butter, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

$19.99 (920 cal.)

JOE’S TOP SIRLOIN*

8oz. USDA Choice Top Sirloin topped with garlic butter, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

$24.99 (900 cal.)

LAND AND SEA*

8oz. USDA Choice Top Sirloin topped with garlic butter, grilled shrimp, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables

$26.99 (1146 cal.)

Surf & Sandwiches

Served with fries (270 cal) (except tacos)

CHICKEN SANDWICH

Grilled chicken breast, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and smoked bacon. Available blackened

$15.99 (1010 cal.)

ALL-AMERICAN BURGER*

Ground Angus chuck

$15.99 (1010 cal.)

Add cheddar cheese $1 (110 cal.)

Add smoked bacon $2 (80 cal.)

BLACKENED SHRIMP, FISH OR CHICKEN TACOS

With green cabbage, citrus vinaigrette, cotija cheese, pickled red onions, cilantro, avocado lime dressing served with red beans and rice.

$17.99

FISH & SAUSAGE PO’BOY

Blackened fish, sausage, fried pickles, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, remoulade sauce served with fries

$15.99 (1712 cal.)

Sea Sides

SEASONAL VEGETABLES

$4.99 (70 cal.)

FRENCH FRIES

$4.99 (270 cal.)

HUSHPUPPIES

$4.99 (550 cal.)

MASHED POTATOES

$4.99 (308 cal.)

COLESLAW

$4.99 (200 cal.)

CORN

$4.99 (190 cal.)

POTATOES

$4.99 (300 cal.)

WHITE RICE

$4.99 (210 cal.)

ADD A CUP OF SOUP OR A SIDE SALAD TO ANY ENTRÉE FOR

$4.49

What a Catch

LOBSTER TAILS

Lobster tails, with white rice and seasonal vegetables

per Market Price (1077 cal.)

BROILED SEAFOOD PLATTER

Lobster tail, seafood stuffed crab, bacon-wrapped shrimp filled with seafood stuffing, cheese and jalapeños, grilled shrimp all drizzled with lemon butter, with white rice and seasonal vegetables

$37.99 (1162 cal.)

SHRIMP SAMPLER

Bacon-wrapped shrimp filled with seafood stuffing, cheese and jalapeños, grilled shrimp, shrimp scampi and garlic bread over white rice and seasonal vegetables

$24.99 (760 cal.)

So-Fish-Ticated

SEARED SALMON*

Marinated salmon in a Cajun BBQ sauce, served over white rice and seasonal vegetables

$24.99 (730 cal.)

STUFFED FLOUNDER

Flounder filled with seafood stuffing, cheese and jalapeños, topped with a creamy lobster sauce, white rice and seasonal vegetables

$22.99 (1080 cal.)

FISH & CHIPS

Hand dipped, flaky white fish, served with coleslaw

$17.99 (1230 cal.)

FISHERMAN’S CHOICE*

Blackened or grilled tilapia, served over white rice and seasonal vegetables

$21.99

Substitute Mahi Mahi $3

Substitute Salmon $3

 Shack Snacks

JOE’S CLASSIC SAMPLER

Crab & Shrimp Dip, Great Balls of Fire, and Crispy Calamari

$18.99 (1030 cal.)

CRAB AND SHRIMP DIP

With crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese and Parmesan

$13.99 (750 cal.)

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE

Scratch made with crab, seafood, cream cheese, jalapeños, with fries and ranch

$11.99 (1030 cal.)

CAPTAIN’S CALAMARI

Fried calamari, carrots, red peppers, and jalapeños with marinara

$13.99 (477 cal.)

GARLIC BREAD

Three pieces with marinara

$6.99 (401 cal.)

Make it cheesy bread $1 (610 cal.)

VOODOO CHICKEN FINGERS

Cajun flavored with fries and ranch

$12.99 (1200 cal.)

PEEL ‘N EAT SHRIMP

With Old Bay® seasoning, served hot or cold

1/2 pound $15.99 (266 cal.)

1 pound $23.99 (531 cal.)

CRAB AND SHRIMP NACHOS

Crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, Monterrey Jack cheese, cotija cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans, cilantro, jalapeños and avocado roasted salsa verde

$16.99 (1277 cal.)

CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS

With homemade seafood stuffing, topped with Monterey Jack and alfredo sauce, with garlic bread

$12.99 (570 cal.)

MOZZARELLA BRICKS

Hand cut, panko Parmesan crusted mozzarella & marinara

$10.99 (870 cal.)

SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP

Spinach, artichokes, roasted red peppers, red onions, Monterey Jack & Parmesan cheeses

$12.99 (670 cal.)

Who You Callin Shrimp?

COCONUT

With pineapple plum sauce, fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies

$21.99 (990 cal.)

CRISPY FRIED

With fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies

$20.99 (1030 cal.)

SHRIMP AND FISH

Crispy fried shrimp and fish fillet with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies

$22.99 (1350 cal.)

SHRIMP & SEAFOOD ENSEMBLE

Crispy fried shrimp, coconut shrimp, popcorn shrimp, fish fillet, with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies

$24.99 (1750 cal.)

Chopped & Souped

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

Cup $6.99 (190 cal.)

Bowl $8.99 (230 cal.)

LOBSTER BISQUE

Cup $6.99 (210 cal.)

Bowl $8.99 (250 cal.)

JOE’S HOUSE SALAD

Lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheese, croutons, with choice of dressing

$7.99

CLASSIC CAESAR

Romaine, croutons, Parmesan with Caesar dressing

$13.99 (490 cal.)

Grilled or blackened chicken $4 (220 cal.)

Grilled or blackened shrimp $5 (50 cal.)

JOE’S GARDEN

Lettuce, bacon, avocado, tomato, red onion, cheese, croutons with choice of dressing

$13.99

Grilled or blackened chicken $4 (220 cal.)

Grilled or blackened shrimp $5 (50 cal.)

Joe’s Famous Combos

EAST COAST PLATTER

Seafood stuffed crab, bacon-wrapped shrimp filled with seafood stuffing, cheese and jalapeños, fried fish fillet, popcorn shrimp with fries and coleslaw

$25.99 (1840 cal.)

PIRATE PLATTER

Grilled tilapia, grilled shrimp, fried fish fillet, popcorn shrimp with fries and coleslaw

$26.99 (1520 cal.)

CAPTAIN’S PLATE

Dungeness Crab, crispy fried shrimp, fried fish fillet with fries and coleslaw

$34.99 (1160 cal.)

Steampots

THE STEAMER

Mussels, clams, shrimp, garlic seasoning, with garlic bread

$29.99 (1070 cal.)

For Two $54.99 (2140 cal.)

CAJUN STEAMPOT

Snow Crab, cold water lobster claws, shrimp, mussels, sausage, Ragin’ Cajun seasoning

$43.99 (1330 cal.)

For Two $82.99 (2660 cal.)

SHACK DADDY

Snow Crab, Dungeness Crab, mussels, shrimp, Ragin’ Cajun seasoning

$51.99 (1446 cal.)

For two $98.99 (2892 cal.)

JOE’S CLASSIC

Dungeness Crab, sweet Snow Crab, shrimp, sausage, Old Bay®

$44.99 (840 cal.)

For Two $84.99 (1680 cal.)

THE ATLANTIC

Snow Crab, cold water lobster claws, shrimp, sausage, garlic broth, Old Bay®

$46.99 (1084 cal.)

For Two $88.99 (2168 cal.)

LOW COUNTRY BOIL

Snow Crab, shrimp, mussels, clams, sausage, Ragin’ Cajun seasoning

$47.99 (1889 cal.)

For two $90.99 (3778 cal.)

Add Clusters & More

to any entrée

SNOW CRAB

per Market Price (100 cal.)

DUNGENESS CRAB

per Market Price (90 cal.)

QUEEN CRAB

per Market Price (80 cal.)

KING CRAB

per Market Price (100 cal.)

1/2 POUND SHRIMP

$14.99 (240 cal.)

SCAMPI SHRIMP

$9.99 (310 cal.)

1 POUND CLAMS

$8.99 (50 cal.)

1 POUND MUSSELS

$8.99 (230 cal.)

LOBSTER CLAWS

$15.99 (155 cal.)

LOBSTER TAIL

per Market Price (260 cal.)

HAPPY HOUR

MONDAY – FRIDAY
3PM TO 6PM

*Pricing Subject to Differ for Salt Lake, Fayetteville, and Myrtle Beach Locations

Grub

$4

Cajun Garlic Bread 380 CAL

TOASTED GOLDEN BROWN,

SERVED WITH MARINARA SAUCE.

Fried Pickles 430 CAL

HOUSE-MADE, SERVED WITH RANCH. 

$5

Popcorn Shrimp 230 CAL

HAND BREADED SHRIMP,

SERVED WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE.

Spinach & Artichoke Dip 458 CAL

SPINACH, ARTICHOKES, ROASTED RED PEPPERS, RED ONIONS,

MONTEREY JACK & PARMESAN CHEESES.

 $6

Voodoo Chicken Fingers 580 CAL

CAJUN FLAVORED, SERVED WITH RANCH.

CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS 460 CAL

WITH HOMEMADE SEAFOOD STUFFING, TOPPED WITH MONTEREY

JACK AND ALFREDO SAUCE, WITH GARLIC BREAD. 

$7

Peel ‘n Eat Shrimp 260 CAL

WITH OLD BAY® SEASONING, SERVED HOT OR COLD.

Crab & Shrimp Nachos 580 CAL

CRAB MEAT, SHRIMP, CREAM CHEESE, MONTERREY JACK CHEESE,

COTIJA CHEESE, SHREDDED LETTUCE, TOMATOES, ROASTED CORN,

BLACK BEANS, CILANTRO, JALAPEÑOS AND AVOCADO ROASTED

SALSA VERDE. 

$8

Great Balls of Fire 580 CAL

SCRATCH MADE WITH CRAB, SEAFOOD,

CREAM CHEESE AND JALAPEÑOS. SERVED WITH RANCH.

*Blackened Fish Tacos 576 CAL

WITH GREEN CABBAGE, CITRUS VINAIGRETTE,

COTIJA CHEESE, PICKLED RED ONIONS,

CILANTRO, AVOCADO LIME DRESSING.

AVAILABLE IN BAR AREA ONLY.

Booze*

$3.50

Domestic Bottles and Draft Pints 100-150 CAL

$4.50

Craft & Import Bottles and Draft Pints 90-260 CAL

$5.50

Well Drinks 90-100 CAL

ADD $.50 EXTRA FOR

Juice Mixers 50-60 CAL

$6

Select Wines by the Glass 200 CAL

 Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Cabernet Sauvignon

Specialty Selections

 LONG ISLAND ICED TEA 270 CAL
MARGARITA 220 CAL
BLOODY MARY 140 CAL
MOJITO 220 CAL

*SELECT ITEMS ONLY.

AVAILABLE IN BAR AREA ONLY.

*Prices and Availability Subject to Change

Hours of operation