Joe's Crab Shack

Joe's Crab Shack is an American chain of beach-themed seafood casual dining restaurants.

Founded in Houston, Texas, the restaurant now operates locations all across the United States.

[3] The company was headquartered on Westpark Drive near the Westchase District of Houston.

[citation needed] In March 2016, the Joe's location in Roseville, MN, was criticized for including a photo of the Texas execution by hanging of Joseph Burleson, a black man convicted of murder, as table decor.

[6][7][8] In August 2017, the chain closed 40 locations in several states amid bankruptcy proceedings as Landry's prepared to take over.

A Joe's Crab Shack branch in San Diego, California . The building was initially a rowing club and was later converted into the restaurant.