Treven Posted August 17, 2014 #26 Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) I don't care for crab at all but my wife loves it. The crab legs in the pictures look a bit on the skinny side to me. There can't be a lot of meat in them. Are those in the picture typical of what is served? Personally I think there's too much work in getting what little reward there is with crab. I'd probably eat around the crab and chow down on whatever there is along side. The steamer pot sounds good tho. Edited August 17, 2014 by Treven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love.II.Cruise Posted August 17, 2014 #27 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Can anyone tell me if I can book this on formal night in Horizon Court on Star Princess for our Jan. cruise? We do not wish to partake in formal nights and this would be nice to do instead. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdmPair Posted August 17, 2014 #28 Share Posted August 17, 2014 We tried the Star Princess on the way to Alaska. It was offered 4 nights and we tried the first available. The children's programs were still operating the floor above us and so we had the soundtrack of a ball game of some sort. Check this is NOT happening when you book. The food was not the best and it was not worth even thinking to book one of the three other nights it was offered. Battered and deep fried anything should never be on the menu if you are charging me $20 extra. Then again, it may be your style. * The ship reversed the charges after we complained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted August 17, 2014 #29 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Can anyone tell me if I can book this on formal night in Horizon Court on Star Princess for our Jan. cruise? We do not wish to partake in formal nights and this would be nice to do instead. :) If it is offered that evening you sure can. Unlike the specialty restaurants the Crab Shack is not offered every evening so check the patter after you board. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted August 17, 2014 #30 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I know, I was referring to Trevens land based one. ;) Probably at least $30 on land for the meal you'd get onboard ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mek Posted August 17, 2014 #31 Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) There is also a Joe's Crab Shack in Ft. Lauderdale. Been to that one several times - not the same as the casual "back porch" Joe's Crab Shacks that are a chain. The one in Ft Lauderdale is much more expensive and a totally different than the chain - not sure if they are owned by the same corp - they may be. Oops - my bad - thinking of Joe's Stone Crab in Ft Lauderdale. Edited August 17, 2014 by mek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 17, 2014 #32 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Been to that one several times - not the same as the casual "back porch" Joe's Crab Shacks that are a chain. The one in Ft Lauderdale is much more expensive and a totally different than the chain - not sure if they are owned by the same corp - they may be. Oops - my bad - thinking of Joe's Stone Crab in Ft Lauderdale. Joes Stone Crab is a must do at least once just to see all the grand daughters that come to dinner with their grand fathers. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseNut24 Posted August 17, 2014 Author #33 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Are you able to have seconds of the bucket of what ever you ordered. Or it is a one time here is your food, no more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedpindle Posted August 17, 2014 #34 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Every eatin' place on the ship is all you can stuff in yer face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted August 17, 2014 #35 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Been to that one several times - not the same as the casual "back porch" Joe's Crab Shacks that are a chain. The one in Ft Lauderdale is much more expensive and a totally different than the chain - not sure if they are owned by the same corp - they may be. Oops - my bad - thinking of Joe's Stone Crab in Ft Lauderdale. The one I mentioned is in Lauderhill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel5 Posted August 17, 2014 #36 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Joes Stone Crab is a must do at least once just to see all the grand daughters that come to dinner with their grand fathers. ;) Must be the same Grandpa's who take the granddaughters to Vegas! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted August 17, 2014 #37 Share Posted August 17, 2014 It is not Joe's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted August 17, 2014 #38 Share Posted August 17, 2014 There is a Joe's Crab Shack on University Dr in Lauderhill and also on Federal highway in Fort Lauderdale. Not to be confused with Joe's Stone Crab of South Beach Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted August 17, 2014 #39 Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) There is a Joe's Crab Shack on University Dr in Lauderhill and also on Federal highway in Fort Lauderdale. Not to be confused with Joe's Stone Crab of South Beach I personally think the confusion is intentional. Look at the confusion in even this thread. What a bonus for Joe's Crab Shack. Edited August 17, 2014 by pablo222 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted August 17, 2014 #40 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I personally think the confusion is intentional. Look at the confusion in even this thread. What a bonus for Joe's Crab Shack. Good for our economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandatsea Posted August 17, 2014 #41 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Are you able to have seconds of the bucket of what ever you ordered. Or it is a one time here is your food, no more? We cruised on the August 9th sailing of the Caribbean Princess & did the Crab Shack before we left Cozumel. We made reservations 1 day earlier for the time we wanted. The video on the stateroom tv advertising the Crab Shack said that if you finished everything that was given to you, then you could have a 2nd pot. Not sure if that is the way it works in practice though, since we never asked for more of anything. We were satisfied with the portion that was served to us since it filled both of us up. Maybe someone else on CC has more actual experience regarding requesting refills & getting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 17, 2014 #42 Share Posted August 17, 2014 We cruised on the August 9th sailing of the Caribbean Princess & did the Crab Shack before we left Cozumel. We made reservations 1 day earlier for the time we wanted. The video on the stateroom tv advertising the Crab Shack said that if you finished everything that was given to you, then you could have a 2nd pot. Not sure if that is the way it works in practice though, since we never asked for more of anything. We were satisfied with the portion that was served to us since it filled both of us up. Maybe someone else on CC has more actual experience regarding requesting refills & getting it. I am sure they are trying to cut down on waste, I doubt they will deny anyone a second helping. Remember they don't want any confrontations. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted August 19, 2014 #43 Share Posted August 19, 2014 we were on the Star Princess in July and had the crab shack dinner. Very much worth the $20. per person. Nice to have a different kind of meal. And because the horizon court at the back was cordoned off from the rest of the Horizon Court area, it felt special. On Coral, the crab shack was held at lunch time in Bayou Cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetheSea Posted August 20, 2014 #44 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) We have been to Joe's Stone Crabs in Miami. Not the same. If anyone is cruising out of Miami. It is a great place to go. A bit crowded. Edited August 20, 2014 by LovetheSea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted August 23, 2014 #45 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Are you able to have seconds of the bucket of what ever you ordered. Or it is a one time here is your food, no more?The told us that people usually order just one mixed steamer for 2 or 3 people. There were four of us, and we ordered 2 steamers plus an order of crawfish (which were not as good as the crab). We finished everything and asked for an additional pot of king crab legs. :DProbably at least $30 on land for the meal you'd get onboard ship.Our meal would have cost a lot more than $30 on land! One slightly negative note is that the desserts were the same as the ones on the buffet that night. So it's not like the other specialty dining venues, which have their own desserts that you can only get there. The crab shack is all about the crab, so focus on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted August 23, 2014 #46 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Yes, we easily ate over $120 of King Crab at Tracy's Crab Shack in Juneau for lunch the last time we were there. http://www.kingcrabshack.com/index.html Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarocks Posted August 23, 2014 #47 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Yes, we easily ate over $120 of King Crab at Tracy's Crab Shack in Juneau for lunch the last time we were there. http://www.kingcrabshack.com/index.html Mike:) First time I ever had crab was there, and I've never found anything that comes close since! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted August 23, 2014 #48 Share Posted August 23, 2014 First time I ever had crab was there, and I've never found anything that comes close since! You're not alone! That's the first thing we do on every trip to Juneau. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeyto Posted August 23, 2014 #49 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I LOVE the crab shack on Princess ships. I've experienced it on the Royal and Ruby. Well worth the $20 cover charge as there is plenty of food and I've always been asked if I wanted more of something, just haven't accepted the offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted August 23, 2014 #50 Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) ... Our meal would have cost a lot more than $30 on land! The crab shack is all about the crab, so focus on that! Actually my $30 guesstimate was the bill for me, a single diner. Edited August 23, 2014 by Treven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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