Joe's Crab Shack: Drunk Toddlers, Racist Decor, & WHO THE HELL IS JOE

Joe's Crab Shack: Drunk Toddlers, Racist Decor, & WHO THE HELL IS JOE

Joe’s Crab Shack has been serving seafood and sass since 1991 — but who is Joe? In this week’s episode, I dig deep into the murky origins of this kitschy crustacean-themed chain, uncovering mystery, missteps, and marketing that somehow works. From accidentally boozed-up babies to scandalous decorations and trans fat deception, Joe’s has made some serious waves. Plus, I’m joined by longtime friend and podcast voice Sandy Rose to question whether you can truly trust a restaurant that sells shirts saying “I’ve Got Crabs.”

Is Joe’s just a goofy seafood joint? Or a case study in chaotic chain dining gone rogue?

🦐 Who is Joe? And why can’t we find him?
🕺 Dancing Servers & Shark Mocktails Gone Horribly Wrong
🚫 The No-Tipping Policy That Sunk Morale
💀 The Lynching Photo That Sparked Outrage
🧈 Trans Fat Lies (and Why They Were So Tasty)
👕 Merch Madness: Peace, Love & Crabs
📉 From 130+ Locations to Just 20 Today
🏝️ Sandy Rose’s Holiday-Themed Restaurant Pitch

💬 COMMENT BELOW: Have you eaten at Joe’s Crab Shack? Did your waiter dance or just bring you trauma?

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👉 NEXT WEEK: We ate at Joe’s. Was it all kitsch and crabs — or something much weirder? Stay tuned. 🪝

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The Haunting of The Old Spaghetti Factory

The Haunting of The Old Spaghetti Factory

Michael & Garrett review The Old Spaghetti Factory The most mediocre dinner so far takes a sharp turn when the boys discover the place is super haunted An interview with special guest, Paranormal Investigator/Psychic/Author Jeff Dwyer Michael raises some eyebrows when the You Must Bowl forces him to bring a pineapple to dinner and insist it’s his son Michael & Garrett tell you all about why they nicknamed the guy sitting across from them “Milk Steve the Cream Lord” JUB offers to bust ghosts 7 year-old Julian reviews the kids menu in this week’s Munchkin Menu Musings Will Michael go 3-0 against Garrett in The Headline Game?   Get our 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at www.finediningpodcast.com!   Send us your Old Spaghetti Factory stories at finediningpodcast@gmail.com.   Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast   Let us know where we should go next by leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes. We read every one!   The Search Continues: next time on Fine Dining we dine at Island’s Fine Burgers & Drinks! If you have ever worked for Island’s and have a story to share, or if you’d like us to hear your child’s review of the Island’s kids’ menu, send it to finediningpodcast@gmail.com.

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Why Garrett Will Never Return to Buffalo Wild Wings

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Michael & Garrett review Buffalo Wild Wings A ceiling leak rains on the boys’ parade The atmosphere almost gives Garrett a panic attack The security feed lets the boys know THEY’RE BEING WATCHED Garrett sets his mouth on fire JUB is back with a brand new business Michael writes and performs B-Dubs’s unofficial corporate birthday song   Get our 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at www.finediningpodcast.com!   Send us your Buffalo Wild Wings stories at finediningpodcast@gmail.com.   Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast   Let us know where we should go next by leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes. We read every one!   The Search Continues: next time on Fine Dining we dine at The Old Spaghetti Factory!

19 Okt 202251min

We Found the Greatest Server in the World at Outback Steakhouse

We Found the Greatest Server in the World at Outback Steakhouse

Michael & Garrett review Outback Steakhouse The boys bow to the greatness of the perfect appetizer JUB will punch your lights out Michael & Garrett are mistaken for corporate quality control/private shoppers as management rolls out the red carpet 9 year-old Miles reviews the kids menu Michael issues an apology to Anthony Anderson’s brother A former Outback employee remembers the time a couple got 5 orders of the Aussie Cheese Fries Michael challenges Garrett to The Headline Game   Get our 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at www.finediningpodcast.com!   Send us your Outback Steakhouse stories at finediningpodcast@gmail.com.   Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast   Let us know where we should go next by leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes. We read every one!   The Search Continues: next time on Fine Dining we dine at Buffalo Wild Wings!

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