Joe's Crab Shack

5 ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: Seafood
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2 ratings

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525 E Harbor Drive
San DiegO, CA 92101-5995

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

The steamed king and queen crabs were delicious. The corn and potatoes tasted great too.

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Celiac
7 years ago

The staff was knowledgeable about what was GF. Although they provide a caveat that their menu is "gluten friendly" rather than GF due to possibility of cross-contamination, they stated that they prepare GF items in a separate part of the kitchen from breaded items. Also, for the meals, they substitute corn and potatoes for whatever side dishes they normally provide. Overall, very good experience.

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7 years ago

Not many options for those with celiac that also don't like seafood. Steak was tough, not many gf sides to choose from. Husband thought he would be nice and let me have some crab and was very disappointed in his meal.

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This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Celiac
7 years ago

Had a chopped salad without bread and cheese. Tasted fine. A place to go for a bucket of crab or shrimp but not too much else.

Celiac
10 years ago

Even has a kids gluten free menu excellent service and great choice even deserts

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Symptomatic Celiac
2 months ago

Not a bad experience. I ordered the crab and shrimp dip appetizer and it was delicious! They have a separate menu, but the server was not knowledgeable about gf at all! I ended up getting the steamed queen crab legs (no seasoning, because the server said gluten is only in bread🙄 and it wasn’t on the gf menu). I usually would react within an hour and a few hours later, I’m feeling great! Crab legs were very good!

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  • — Separate gluten-free menu
3 months ago

I thought this establish was very good and they had a lot of options. The menu a user posted previously has been updated and I will include it below. Staff was knowledgeable but gf options were more on the pricier side. I got the peel and eat shrimp with red potatoes and it was very good, would recommend!

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
5 months ago

Good selection of gf options, delicious crab steampots

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Celiac
8 months ago

For a seafood restaurant serving predominantly fried food, there was a surprisingly well-educated staff along with several options on the Gluten Free menu.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Separate gluten-free menu
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  • — No dedicated fryer
8 months ago

The waiter was very informative and provided their gluten-free menu. I had the mahi mahi with white rice and was delicious. I didn’t get sick.

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