One thing I made sure to check out when Vince and I went to Jacksonville, Florida in May 2011 was Joe's Crab Shack. While planning our visit, I searched the Internet for seafood restaurants within the area, and Joe's Crab Shack's hip website and fun menu caught my attention.
My bib says, "I have classy crabs." Vince's bib says, "I like it hot and spicy." |
The moment our cool, young server got us a table he enthusiastically scribbled captions into those bibs which he then clipped on us. He also explained that every 30 minutes or so, the crew roams around the restaurant while performing a sort of anything goes song and dance number, and guests are welcome to join them in their act.
Each table are given a whole roll of paper towel and a galvanized steel bucket placed in the middle of the table for food scraps. As well, crab cracker tools are provided accordingly. For entree, I ordered The Diablo Steampot which is a potful of Dungeness crab, Queen crab, mussels, andouille sausage steamed in a flavorful garlicky tomato sauce with fresh cilantro and pico de gallo. *Burp* I wasn't able to finish my steampot and had to take leftovers back to our hotel, which I then ate the next day.
After dinner, I did a little souvenir shopping at Joe's Stuff Shop where you can find cool Joe's stuff like tie-dye shirts, beach towels, shot glasses and caps. I bought my BFF a black T-shirt which spoofs the famous Jaws movie poster in 1975 (a guy swimming at the beach and underneath him is a big shark), but instead of a shark, the T-shirt has got a giant crab pincer and "Joe's" rather than Jaws.
There are more than 100 Joe's Crab Shack restaurants in the US. If you're one who's into chillaxing over a humongous pot of seafood, you should definitely try Joe's ☻
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Ang cute ng mga nakasulat sa bibs nyo ni Dokie, KM! Na-curious ako don sa Diablo Steampot. I bet mahal dyan! Hehehe!
ReplyDeletefor sure and i'm uber sure na mahal talaga jan! Jusme, ganyan na ganyan ang kinainan nila Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey! Ay buti na lang naalala kong gumawa ng review nito. Anyway, kemers, kainggit ang mga dating nyo ni Dokie! Love it~!
DeleteSinabi mo pa, Ning! Ang bongga lang ng mga escapades nila. Buti nalang at naibabahagi satin ang kuento, at least naman parang narating narin natin at parang nakain narin natin yong mga nakain nila, hahahaha!
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DeleteLainy and Ning, My pleasure to share the escapades, at salamat sa pagtingkili! :) Hindi naman masyado mahal sa mga ganyang restaurant. Actually, okei lang yung mga presyo kasi hindi naman yan fancy dining. Saka yung isang order sulit na sa dami, good for two or three people na nga.
sarap lantakan nyan ah.. :)
ReplyDeletenagutom ako he he:)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys had a great time dining and exploring. When we went to Florida I was so excited for some fresh ocean fish since we don't have fresh ocean fish around where I live in Kansas. I miss it! :) By the way, grabbing your badge as well and I'd be glad to exchange links with ya. :) http://chetopianfamily.blogspot.com/p/buttonsbadges_06.html Thanks!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, i'm drooling. it's been a long time I haven't tasted sea crabs :) nice to know a fine seafood restaurant there in florida sis.
ReplyDeleteI'll check this one KM, next week I'll be in Florida.Thanks for sharing.Ang sarap yata dyan.
ReplyDeleteI love crabs too!!
ReplyDeleteKim,USA
sarap!
ReplyDeleteI love seafood! Too bad, I won't be able to savor the delicious seafood dishes at Joe's Crab Shack because I'm here in the Philippines. Here's my FTF and FF entry: http://www.delightmyappetite.com/2012/02/eating-healthy-at-cafeteria-verde/
ReplyDeletelove the bibs.:p
ReplyDeleteeating crabs is fun, the mess is worth it.:p
a client brought me to a similar restaurant in Sarasota, FL...i'm still trying to remember the name of the place.:p
Kahit hindi ko masyadong naiintindihan ang mga pangalan ng mga pagkain dyan sigurado akong kamag-anak yan halos ng crabs and the like...hehehe
ReplyDeleteKahit tagal mo na dyan eh may paga Pinoy ka pa rin at may pinabalot ka pa pag uwi para food the next day ha. hehehe
Practical! hehe
I always love crabs but it gives me allergies pero bahala na hehehe visiting from FTF Sahm’s Dining Diary
ReplyDeleteI have to check that place out once we go there~
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun going there! OK talaga kung masarap na, mahusay pa at kakaiba ang silbi :-)
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite food ang alimango :)
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perfect neto magkamay.. love the bib:)
ReplyDeletewas here for YS.. hope you can visit back :)
I always love crabs visiting from YS this time Sahm’s Dining Diary
ReplyDeletelove your bibs Sis Karen so funny :-) that sounds like a famous restaurant :-) and I miss eating crabs too :-) Visiting from Yummy Sunday, hope that you can return the visit too.
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Cool bibs :) And it looks like you and hubby had some great food and fun :) Visiting from YS.
ReplyDeletecrabs...been ages since i had one! lol. agree with Deli (comment above) regarding the bib..really cool! personalized, too! :D
ReplyDeletethanks so much for sharing over at Food Friday, KM
love the orange on the steps Sis Karen :-) I just notice that you and your husband Vince are look a like :-) love those bibs, very cute and of course I love crabs too :-) Visiting from Orange Tuesday, hope that you can return the visit too :-)
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you look so cute inside the store Sis Karen :-) Visiting late from Food Trip Friday, hope that you can return the visit too.
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you are both a sweet couple Sis Karen, makes me believe in love :-) Visiting late from Food Friday, hope that you can return the visit too.
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I love crabs! Mukhang enjoy na enjoy si Doc, KM. love the bibs. visiting for OT from my kiddie blog. :)
ReplyDeleteayay!
ReplyDeletelove the bib!
Thanks for joining Orange Tuesdays . Hope you can join Orange Tuesdays 39th Edition now open till Saturday. Have a nice day!
Love Joe's Crab Shack. We go to one in Old Sacramento, California. Its right on the American River and has lots of atmosphere. (Great food too)
ReplyDeleteI love crabs Tita. Sweet smiles. My J is....
ReplyDeleteIf I ever get to Jax, I'll go to Joe's!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
Oh my gosh! What a great J contribution - wish I could go there for crab!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
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It looks (and sounds) SO inviting!
ReplyDeleteI love crabs, parang ang sarap kumain dyan hehehe.
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We have Joe's Crab shack here in California too! Love their soft shelled crab when they have it!
ReplyDeletelet's get crabbin' ... was here for 82 BPC.. see you back.
ReplyDeleteSarap naman, too bad walang Joe's Crab restaurant sa amin:(
ReplyDeleteVisiting for #82 challenge- hope you can stop by:)
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wow, YUM! seafoods.... lobit :) murag enjoy kaayo mo ay
ReplyDeletemine is up http://www.sandiegowithlovebyjerla.com/2012/03/good-bye-long-hair-hello-short-hair-d.html hope you can visit too :)
I think I've only been there once....:) they took us a picture and put it on their website pero walang performance...ehhehee!
ReplyDeletethanks for joining BPC!
love the bibs Sis Karen :-) Visiting late from #82 of BPC, hope that you can return the visit too.
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so cute! love the bib. my husband doesnt it crabs, shrimps.. or any other sea insects(thats what he calls them. loL!) sabadista kc sya. =D but.. I Love Seafoods!! yUm! ehehe
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aawsss... i can never eat in seafood restos! too bad, hubby's allergic to it! i can only dream of it. hehehe... ang cool ng bibs nyo! bpc 82 hop
ReplyDeletedrooling to the highest level! it is our fave restaurant
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drooling to the highest level. it is our fave restaurant
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I don't eat crabs so I won't be a fan of your menus. However, looking at your grins, nakakabusog na rin! Lol.
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dito na naman ako..
ReplyDeleteVisiting late from BPC82..have a nice day!
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