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Sunday, February 19, 2012

JOE'S CRAB SHACK


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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46 comments:

  1. LainyFebruary 19, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Ang cute ng mga nakasulat sa bibs nyo ni Dokie, KM! Na-curious ako don sa Diablo Steampot. I bet mahal dyan! Hehehe!

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    1. ronaFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:51 AM

      for 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~!

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    2. LainyFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:27 PM

      Sinabi 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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    3. KMFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:29 PM

      Ning, How to Lose a Guy in 10 days ba yan? Hehe!

      Lainy 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.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    sarap lantakan nyan ah.. :)

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  3. michieFebruary 19, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    nagutom ako he he:)

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  4. mommy Orkid BelleFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Looks 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!

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  5. Mel ColeFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    oh 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.

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  6. mhieFebruary 21, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    I'll check this one KM, next week I'll be in Florida.Thanks for sharing.Ang sarap yata dyan.

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  7. Kim, USAFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    I love crabs too!!

    Kim,USA

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  8. Dude for FoodFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    sarap!

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  9. TetchaFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    I 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/

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  10. UnknownFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    love the bibs.:p
    eating 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

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  11. RovieFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Kahit hindi ko masyadong naiintindihan ang mga pangalan ng mga pagkain dyan sigurado akong kamag-anak yan halos ng crabs and the like...hehehe

    Kahit 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

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  12. anneFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I always love crabs but it gives me allergies pero bahala na hehehe visiting from FTF Sahm’s Dining Diary

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  13. ♥ Willa @ Postage Journal♥February 25, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    I have to check that place out once we go there~

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  14. IskaFebruary 26, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    Sounds like fun going there! OK talaga kung masarap na, mahusay pa at kakaiba ang silbi :-)

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  15. NitaFebruary 26, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    One of my favorite food ang alimango :)

    Happy Yummy Sunday!

    Cheers,
    Nita

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  16. Family Eats and TravelsFebruary 26, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    perfect neto magkamay.. love the bib:)
    was here for YS.. hope you can visit back :)

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  17. anneFebruary 26, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    I always love crabs visiting from YS this time Sahm’s Dining Diary

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  18. JessicaFebruary 26, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    love 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.

    http://www.homecookingwithjessy.com/brown-chocolate-chip-cookies/

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  19. DeliFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Cool bibs :) And it looks like you and hubby had some great food and fun :) Visiting from YS.

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  20. maiylahFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    crabs...been ages since i had one! lol. agree with Deli (comment above) regarding the bib..really cool! personalized, too! :D

    thanks so much for sharing over at Food Friday, KM

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  21. JessicaFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    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 :-)

    http://www.sportyjess.com/playing-baseball-with-a-friend/

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  22. JessicaFebruary 29, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    you look so cute inside the store Sis Karen :-) Visiting late from Food Trip Friday, hope that you can return the visit too.

    http://www.homecookingwithjessy.com/my-egg-omelet-for-breakfast/

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  23. JessicaFebruary 29, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    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.

    http://www.homecookingwithjessy.com/my-egg-omelet-for-breakfast/

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  24. MaiMarch 2, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I love crabs! Mukhang enjoy na enjoy si Doc, KM. love the bibs. visiting for OT from my kiddie blog. :)

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  25. ShengkayMarch 13, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    ayay!
    love the bib!
    Thanks for joining Orange Tuesdays . Hope you can join Orange Tuesdays 39th Edition now open till Saturday. Have a nice day!

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  26. photowannabeMarch 20, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    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)

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  27. J.Rylie.CMarch 20, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    I love crabs Tita. Sweet smiles. My J is....

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  28. Roger Owen GreenMarch 20, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    If I ever get to Jax, I'll go to Joe's!
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  29. Leslie:March 20, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    Oh my gosh! What a great J contribution - wish I could go there for crab!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  30. MerylMarch 21, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    It looks (and sounds) SO inviting!

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  31. Chubskulit RoseMarch 21, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    I love crabs, parang ang sarap kumain dyan hehehe.

    Journal
    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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  32. TheChieftessMarch 21, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    We have Joe's Crab shack here in California too! Love their soft shelled crab when they have it!

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  33. Consumer Mom TalksMarch 22, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    let's get crabbin' ... was here for 82 BPC.. see you back.

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  34. Leah H.March 23, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    Sarap naman, too bad walang Joe's Crab restaurant sa amin:(

    Visiting for #82 challenge- hope you can stop by:)

    http://www.harpsterschronicle.com/2012/03/little-purple-fashionista.html

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  35. Jerla Oh lalalaMarch 23, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    wow, YUM! seafoods.... lobit :) murag enjoy kaayo mo ay

    mine is up http://www.sandiegowithlovebyjerla.com/2012/03/good-bye-long-hair-hello-short-hair-d.html hope you can visit too :)

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  36. Mrs.DMarch 23, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I think I've only been there once....:) they took us a picture and put it on their website pero walang performance...ehhehee!

    thanks for joining BPC!

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  37. JessicaMarch 23, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    love the bibs Sis Karen :-) Visiting late from #82 of BPC, hope that you can return the visit too.

    http://www.tropical7107islands.com/2012/03/finally-applied-for-a-us-passport.html

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  38. emzkieMarch 23, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    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

    from BPC.. here is my late entry
    http://www.justbetweenuandus.net/2012/03/bpc-82-lots-of-homework.html

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  39. PinxMarch 24, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    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

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  40. Lulu PostMarch 25, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    drooling to the highest level! it is our fave restaurant

    bpc hop:http://www.lulu-cooking.com/2012/03/canned-spinach.html

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  41. Lulu PostMarch 25, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    drooling to the highest level. it is our fave restaurant

    bpc hop:http://www.lulu-cooking.com/2012/03/canned-spinach.html

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  42. RcelMarch 25, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    I don't eat crabs so I won't be a fan of your menus. However, looking at your grins, nakakabusog na rin! Lol.

    Late BPC 82 hop.

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  43. ShengkayMarch 28, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    dito na naman ako..
    Visiting late from BPC82..have a nice day!
    http://www.irisjoehanna.com/2012/03/82366-nido-milk-supplement.html

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