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River Crab - St. Clair, Saint Clair, MI

River Crab - St. Clair

4.9 (3103)
$31 to $50
Seafood
1337 River Road (M-29), Saint Clair, MI 48079

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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 on 2/2/2022.

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What 3,103 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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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
River Crab - St. Clair offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food and service" consistently praised. The riverside location provides a "gorgeous view" and the ambiance is "beautiful." Popular for special occasions, the restaurant boasts attentive staff like Melanie and Angie, and standout dishes such as "phenomenal carrot cake" and "parmesan crusted snapper."
3,103 Reviews

  1. Doreen

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been to the River Crab many times before and it never disappoints me. This time I brought friends who have never been there and they enjoyed their visit and looking forward to going back. Everything was just what you would want when going out for relaxing, delicious meal.

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  2. Carol VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan83 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fathers Day. They made the dads feel special from the hostess through the waitstaff. I would say my husbands fillet looked better than my prime rib. Love the wedge salad. Thank you for a wonderful special day.

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  3. Margaret

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've always had an excellent experience at River Crab. This past Father's Day was no exception. The specific menu had a nice variety of options and the food was delicious.

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  4. Chris

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The River Crab is an exceptional restaurant, with a fabulous view of the St. Clair River. They have an extensive menu and the food is outstanding. The scallops, dover sole and the clam chowder soup were all very delicious. We highly recommend Melanie our server, she was very helpful and attentive.

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  5. doug VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always. Consistency is their hallmark and we will keep coming back.

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  6. Lori

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was exceptional! The food was amazing as always and we had a great evening! One of our favorite restaurants!

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  7. pamela VIP

    South Carolina15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous restaurant on the river..great ambience. Service was awesome highly recommend

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  8. Roger

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good dinner at Rive Crab. The place looked great and the view is really beautiful.

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  9. Joseph VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is always my favorite place when I get back to Michigan. I’ve been taking my mother here for over 40 years. Food is great, no skimping on the beverage pours and service the best. Martha the GM is the best in the business.

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  10. Linda

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose River Crab because we have been there before. Special occasion my Birthday. I made a reservation for a party of 8. When we arrived we were seated right away. Our waitress (Melanie) presented me with a copy of the evenings menu wrapped with a bow as a memento. Melanie proceeded to bring water and took a drink order. I had a wonderful Margarita, light and refreshing. I ordered the Filet Special, it came with 6 Scampi shrimp, mashed potatoes and Asparagus. Every thing was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Everyone enjoyed their food. Melanie was very attentive the entire evening. After dinner she brought a desert (Cream Brulee) with a candle and sang Happy Birthday. I enjoyed everything about the evening.

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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 4.9 stars by 3103 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 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–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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