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River Crab - St. Clair, Saint Clair, MI

River Crab - St. Clair

4.2
4.2
2674 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Visit the River Crab seafood restaurant and experience first-hand the finest in Riverfront dining. Our picturesque and idyllic location on the St. Clair River allows patrons to enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere right on the water’s edge, offering once-in-a-lifetime views of the river and landscape surrounding us. After a relaxing day on the water, guests of the River Crab can dock their boat right at the restaurant or at the St. Clair Boat Harbor and climb aboard our complementary shuttle. If spur of the moment decisions aren’t your style, you can easily make a reservation online. No matter how you arrive, the end result is the same—fresh seafood and unmatched views in a casual, fine dining atmosphere. Also be on the lookout for any private events and promotions we may be offering!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 40 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steak, American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Tue–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (810) 329-2261

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Scott Schneider

  • Private party facilities

    We can accommodate private gathering up to 120 guests, working with your style and budget. Our fresh seafood, tender steaks, delicious pastas and decadent desserts are the perfect complement to any private event.

  • Private party contact

    Ilyssa Berkowitz: (609) 216-3221

  • Neighborhood

    St. Clair

  • Cross street

    Between Yankee & Davis

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,674 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Seafood

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  1. AliceG

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was excellent and the view of the river was exceptional!!

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  2. PaulS

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Ordered Gaspscho waited 1 hour, wasn’t told they had to make it. Ordered 1 Martini, first one was made wrong. Sent back,Brought another good one. While waiting for the gazpacho, brought me another martini I didn’t order. Thought it was because we were waiting so long. When I got the check they charged me for 3 martinis. Our server could have had better communication skills.

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  3. jpbxerox

    Orange County

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. Service is top notch and the food is solid. Only one wish (not a complaint) please serve some Chilean Sea Bass. Thx!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    A staple of ours … went to celebrate my birthday and a friend’s. Appetizers were great but the meals were lacking. Dynamite mahi. Dry overcooked. 3 of us got what appeared to be day old barely warm ABSOLUTELY not whipped potatoes… asked for coffee, was barely warm and clearly had been sitting there for hours.

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  5. Meesh

    Detroit

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful Martha makes everyone welcome and goes the extra mile with a smile! Tyler was very efficient and a most pleasant server

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  6. ErnestH

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Service was subpar had to wait for waitress to serve water and bread basket. The bread basket was pathetic two small rolls and two crackers, maybe enough for one person but not two. We were not offered more bread. Waitress brought the wrong bottle of wine even though she supposedly wrote it down. My wife ordered her prime rib medium rare what she was served was basically raw. I had made the reservation weeks in advance and requested a window seat, but we were seated away from the windows. Could have saved us a window seat since there were other tables available, but apparently they just seat you at what ever is available. (What’s the point in making a reservation) Some of the staff seemed unprofessional or didn’t care. Cleaned off tables and threw dirty tablecloths on the floor.(My opinion they needed better training) We have dined at this restaurant numerous times and feel that the food and service have gone downhill. We certainly will have second thoughts about returning.

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  7. EmilyJ

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    We went to The River Crab for Mother's Day per my request. A table of 3 (2 adults and one young child 6 y/o). We have been in the past and wanted to do something special for the holiday. We drove 50 minutes to get there. The service was great. Our waitress was a doll and so friendly. The food was inconsistent from previous experiences. The sodas were flat and because of the renovations, there was no fryer, which created a little drama for my little one who was looking forward to tenders and fries. He resorted to a grilled cheese and tots. He took two bites of the grilled cheese and was done. My husband and I both tried it and felt it was not cooked properly. My shrimp dish was pretty basic, considering the price and the way to waitress described it. My husband did not enjoy his lemon chicken dish. The chicken was overcooked, almost appeared to be boiled. We enjoyed our crab cake and the ricotta bread appetizers. The carrot cake we had for dessert was the best! The piece was so large we had some to take home.

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  8. PatriciaK

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    They were doing renovations which I didn't know, you had to use a glorified out house if you needed to go to the bathroom, I mean come on when you are charging $40 for a 6 ounce filet you better have a nice bathroom. I ordered the blackened Mahi-Mahi and it had way too much on it and salty, boy was it salty. I was very disappointed in our visit it is normally really good, 5 people $245 dollars later for an ok meal. IDK???

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  9. SherB

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We were there for Mother's Day. My Moms favorite place. I was shocked to walk into the temporary entrance to be greeted by a Porta John! I understand renovations but when you pay over $250 for dinner for four, I am not using a Porta John!! Disgusting!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    The hostess working this past Mother’s Day has no business being in customer service - VERY cold and rude. The food was salty and you could tell low quality. Our waitress was honestly amazing, she by far was the only good thing about this experience. I’ve been taking my mom here every year for Mom Day - won’t be back.

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  11. ShevawnM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great wait staff, incredible views, great food, going back again

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were excellent. A little overpriced as compared to similar restaurants. No indication on their website or open table that they are in the middle of a renovation. The ports potties were disgusting and smelled so bad. I’m glad I didn’t use them until we were leaving. Otherwise we may have walked away.

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  13. Audrey

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    There was construction going that is not.posted anywhere. Porta potties and the outside deck were closed.

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  14. TimW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic Mothers Day dinner. The food was perfect, our waitress was very nice. I gave it a 4 because of the construction, we will be back again! Not many nice restaurants like this anymore. So happy they are there!

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  15. luv2eat

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food! Friendly staff and excellent service.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Restaurant was under construction but it was still a great meal for Mother’s Day

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience2
    Always love going to dinner here but the last couple times has been under construction.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience1
    The smell of the bathrooms at the entrance was bad. The manager complaining when we walked in was not welcoming. The waitress was excellent but the appetizer we got was not good and so we left.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall1food4service2ambience2
    Was unaware of the renovation construction when booking our reservation. As we were following the makeshift entrance we passed 2 industrial rental toilets and 2 temporary hand wash stations. The hostess seated our party of 4 at about 445pm on Friday evening. Absolutely no mention of the renovation construction. No mention we would need to use temporary outdoor toilets. Service was slow. The waiter seemed attentive at first and as he got a few more tables he was less attentive. Our entrees were delivered and he did not check back with us for quite some time. I ordered the Dynamite trout, my husband ordered the macadamia mahi, my brother ordered the bass broiled. Our meals were very good. My mom ordered the dynamite mahi which our waiter raved about. She did not get the dynamite topping but instead a dry fishy tasting piece of mahi. When we confronted the waiter about the lack of dynamite sauce he just said we did not order it prepared that way and walked away. Walked away without trying to see how he could remedy the situation. Oh I’m sorry, can I bring a side of dynamite sauce. Oh I’m sorry I misunderstood. Oh what can I do to help you enjoy your dinner. He really was too busy with other tables to take care of us. As we left the restaurant the hostess thanked us for coming in. But no mention of bearing with them during the inconvenience of a renovation. Overall disappointing experience.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding service & server! Everything was more than perfect!

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  21. kellerkip

    Detroit

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    The food and service was very good. Howerver. I did not realize they are remodling. Bathrooms were trailers. If I had known, I would of waited to go when renovations are complete

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We were seated facing the water. It was a beautiful evening and we enjoyed the water view.

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  23. Pierre1

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The River Crab has the best view, Staff, food and Manager!

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  24. Peters11

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An awesome dining experience for our anniversary!!

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  25. CathyH

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    I wish there was notification of the construction on the site. The restrooms were outside in a trailer (albeit a nice trailer) the ADA restroom was a traditional construction port a john. The entry to the restaurant required walking right past the restrooms and they were smelly. Once you entered the restaurant, it was lovely. The food was delicious. The service was professional and top notch.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Surprisingly well despite being under renovation, could not tell from the food

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  27. SATCHEL

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    River Crab is a great place to dine as the scenery is beautiful. The food is very good, but they have not changed their menu in a very long time. We like the snapper and the key lime pie the best. Delicious food, but would like to see a few changes in the menu, as the prices are quite overpriced compared to other fine dining establishments.

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  28. KathrynL

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Pate was TERRIBLE. SO WAS THE BLAND BUTTER. MY ROLLS WERE NOT WARM PATE DOES NOT TASTE LIKE IT USED TO. EVERYTHING ELSE WAS FINE.

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  29. Natalie

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family's Easter dinner was perfect at River Crab. Our service, food, and views were fantastic and would highly recommend!

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  30. NancyT

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The staff was wonderful and the food was outstanding and The View on the water was beautiful the only thing I don't think we would have come if we knew it was being fixed up I can't wait to see it when is completed

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  31. Reggie

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Although the restaurant is undergoing some renovations, the dining experience is still top notch. Our waitress Haley, was very knowledgeable and friendly to all of us. She answered all of our questions and didn't act put out by by it. She's an asset to the River Crab staff. The food was excellent. The view of the Saint Clair River is a nice touch. Total dining experience was an A+.

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  32. JasonE

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Drinks here are exceptional! Caesar salad is divine. Props to the team for accommodating a last minute addition to our reservation. Kudos to all!

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  33. joannes

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I told them it was a birthday, they did nothing special. Disappointment.

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  34. johnl

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Was unaware of construction but still no problem getting in. Different bread, smaller than usual scallops and my favorite Baked Bree gone again from the menu. Baked ricotta no even close. Still as always great atmosphere and service. My son and I love it!

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  35. Trioofdiners

    Detroit

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I love this place, the atmosphere, the staff, the food. With it currently undergoing renovations everyone has done a great job at continuing to provide great food and great service.

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  36. LionMikr

    Detroit

    33 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    This is a favorite restaurant. It was not up to the normal standards. Our clam chowder soup came out undercooked and room temperature. We realize that they are under construction and had mentioned it to the waitress. She did apologize. They have also changed their menu removing a favorite dish shrimp scampi. It was just disappointing. After construction is completed, standards should be back to normal we are hoping.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Birthday, restaurant was under construction and they had limited menu, was not notified of this prior to arrival

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every meal was phenomenal and the wine selection was great!

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  39. LaiylaC

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a five star experience at River Crab! Amazing food and service by our favorite waitress Apple. If you’re looking for a relaxing weekend stay in their hotel you’ll have a great time

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  40. DanielleS

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    The food quality has gone down significantly. As someone who has been dining here over the past 15 years, I have no desire to return. The portions are so TINY! I was shocked. Typically, I enjoy the bread, but they changed that too. Very disappointed.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from River Crab - St. Clair using the Order Online button. River Crab - St. Clair also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (810) 329-2261.

River Crab - St. Clair is rated 4.2 stars by 2674 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 40 times today
Google Map for River Crab - St. Clair

1337 River Road (M-29), Saint Clair, MI 48079

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Between Yankee & Davis

  • Neighborhood

    St. Clair

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Tue–Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steak, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Scott Schneider

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (810) 329-2261

  • Private party facilities

    We can accommodate private gathering up to 120 guests, working with your style and budget. Our fresh seafood, tender steaks, delicious pastas and decadent desserts are the perfect complement to any private event.

  • Private party contact

    Ilyssa Berkowitz: (609) 216-3221

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