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River Crab - St. Clair, Saint Clair, MI

River Crab - St. Clair

4.8
4.8
3072 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
1337 River Road (M-29), Saint Clair, MI 48079

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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!

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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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Menu

River Crab - St. Clair's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

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What 3,072 people are saying

River Crab - St. Clair reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Romantic

  • 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 "beautiful location on the river" with "exceptional food and service." Diners rave about the "fantastic" views, while the staff, including standout servers Angie, Caleb, and Rhonda, consistently enhance the dining experience. With "delicious" seafood and steak offerings, it's a perfect spot for special occasions.
3,072 Reviews

  1. Kevin

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dinner experience! River Crab has a great team to make sure everyone is happy.

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  2. ericf

    Detroit3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Much of food very tasty. Service was good, server could have been a bit more focused on the details. Meal a bit pricy compared to other buffets offerred nearby. Location excellent.

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  3. Joanna

    Detroit5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing. Can't beat the atmosphere and the view. I love the Easter brunch. My favorite go to place for any occasion.

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  4. Karen

    Detroit6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Easter Buffet at the River Crab was wonderful - delicious food, beautiful views and outstanding service. From breakfast foods, omelet bar, turkey a la king to die for, salads, salmon, carve station and so much more, it all had my family commenting 'this is wonderful' from start to finish. Servers were top notch. Although it may be considered pricey ($55 per person), it was more than worth it. We highly recommend.

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  5. Kathy

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite spot for special occasions! The wait staff are helpful and attentive and the food is always delicious! Request a table by the waterfront and watch the freighters go by as you dine!

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  6. Pamela VIP

    Grand Rapids4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Angie our server is positively over the top. Very knowledgeable about food and beverage and she makes the whole dining experience so much fun!!

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  7. Damone

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & service was exceptional. Kara did an excellent job. Will return

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  8. Mark VIP

    Detroit49 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The scallops were very good, perch was good. The only minor issue were the cocktails - the martinis were very good but somehow the glasses were not full. Again, very good but would have expected a full glass for $13.00 per drink

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  9. Angela

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Caleb, was amazing! He was so attentive, polite, and professional! He always goes above and beyond!

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  10. Bethany

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant & their staff and while we live close, we don’t have the opportunity to come as frequently as we would like. It is always a treat and has been for over 30 years for us! 

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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 3072 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 24 times today
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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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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