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River Crab - St. Clair, Saint Clair, MI

River Crab - St. Clair

4.8
4.8
3006 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (810) 329-2261
  • Website
    https://www.rivercrabbluewaterinn.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    1337 River Road (M-29), Saint Clair, MI 48079
  • 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 3,006 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Ambiance

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River Crab - St. Clair offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "spectacular views" of the St. Clair River. Guests appreciate the "amazing service" and "friendly staff," making it a "favorite spot" for special occasions. While reservations are recommended for optimal seating, the "ambiance and beautiful riverfront location" are consistently praised.

3,006 Reviews

  1. Jeff

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal. Micheal was an amazing server. We frequent the river crab. Always great

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  2. Marnie

    Atlantic Canada

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent spot for a lovely supper. The view is excellent.

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  3. Mark

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual it was awesome Rhonda was great Wife lives the oysters

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  4. Ian

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and atmosphere!!! Bartending service was outstanding!

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  5. Mark

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went here for our 27 Wedding Anniversary dinner. The service and food choices were excellent. Our table we had, gave us a great view of the St. Clair River. Marielle Our waitress did an excellent job waiting and serving us. Highly recommended! We will definitely be back.

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  6. Garry

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In this era of losing formal dining of this caliber, the River Crab is a valuable quality place to go. The manager was constantly moving around and monitoring the restaurant to keep things running smoothly. Great job!!! We wish there were like this.

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  7. Brenda

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Comfy cozy restaurant with old class charm. Beautiful location on the St Clair River. Thanksgiving Buffet was a wonderful home cooked meal. 15 min from the Blue Water Bridge.

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  8. Laurie

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to gather family for Thanksgiving dinner, especially if you don’t want to cook and are visiting from out of town. This is our second holiday visit and we’ve enjoyed many other meals over the years, both summer and winter, when returning to the area.

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  9. Theresa

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful Thanksgiving buffet! I loved everything Onhad room to eat. Of course, I enjoyed the beautiful river view as usual. Our server, Apple, was also wonderful

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  10. Patricia

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was superb and the service was exemplary!

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FAQs

River Crab - St. Clair offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (810) 329-2261.

River Crab - St. Clair is rated 4.8 stars by 3006 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 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
  • Website
    https://www.rivercrabbluewaterinn.com/
  • 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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