Joe's Crab Shack Oxalate Guide

39 menu items analyzed for oxalate content

17 Safe16 Caution6 Avoid

These are estimates based on typical preparations and standard recipes. Actual oxalate values may vary based on specific preparations, seasonal ingredients, and regional menu differences. Always check with your server about specific ingredients.

Likely Safe Options

Low oxalate — generally kidney-friendly choices

Key Lime Pie

Likely Safe~1mg (0–1mg range)

Key Ingredients

key lime juice 0.5mg

Seafood Pasta

Likely Safe~1mg (1–2mg range)

Key Ingredients

garlic 0.7mgwhite wine 0.4mg

Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad

Likely Safe~1mg (1–2mg range)

Key Ingredients

Caesar dressing 0.9mggarlic 0.3mglemon juice 0.1mg

Caesar Salad

Likely Safe~1mg (1–2mg range)

Key Ingredients

Caesar dressing 0.9mggarlic 0.3mglemon juice 0.1mg

New York Cheesecake

Likely Safe~2mg (1–3mg range)

Key Ingredients

strawberry 1.2mgvanilla extract 1.0mg

Seasonal Vegetables

Likely Safe~2mg (1–5mg range)

Key Ingredients

seasonal vegetables 2.4mg

Dungeness Crab

Likely Safe~3mg (2–5mg range)

Key Ingredients

red potatoes 2.0mgcorn 1.1mg

King Crab Legs

Likely Safe~3mg (2–5mg range)

Key Ingredients

red potatoes 2.0mgcorn 1.1mg

Snow Crab Legs

Likely Safe~3mg (2–5mg range)

Key Ingredients

red potatoes 2.0mgcorn 1.1mg

Red Potatoes

Likely Safe~3mg (2–5mg range)

Key Ingredients

red potatoes 2.8mgblack pepper 0.6mg

Ragin' Cajun Steampot

Likely Safe~5mg (2–9mg range)

Key Ingredients

red potatoes 2.8mgcorn 1.7mg

Rice Pilaf

Likely Safe~6mg (3–9mg range)

Key Ingredients

rice 5.5mgonion 0.2mg

Grilled Salmon

Likely Safe~7mg (3–14mg range)

Key Ingredients

rice 4.6mgseasonal vegetables 2.0mglemon 0.5mg

Crab Dip

Likely Safe~7mg (4–11mg range)

Key Ingredients

celery salt 3.8mgOld Bay seasoning 2.4mgpaprika 0.8mgblack pepper 0.2mg

Grilled Chicken

Likely Safe~9mg (4–18mg range)

Key Ingredients

rice 5.5mgseasonal vegetables 2.0mgsalt and pepper 1.3mg

Popcorn Shrimp

Likely Safe~12mg (7–18mg range)

Key Ingredients

breadcrumbs 11.3mgcocktail sauce 0.7mg

Corn on the Cob

Likely Safe~14mg (8–21mg range)

Key Ingredients

sweet corn 14.0mg

Proceed with Caution

Moderate oxalate — pair with calcium-rich foods

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Check Sides~13mg (5–25mg range)

Key Ingredients

seasoning 6.0mgrice 4.6mgseasonal vegetables 2.0mg

Coconut Shrimp

Check Sides~13mg (5–25mg range)

Key Ingredients

pina colada sauce 10.0mgcoconut flakes 2.7mg

House Salad

Check Sides~16mg (6–32mg range)

Key Ingredients

mixed greens 8.0mgtomatoes 5.3mgred onions 1.4mgdressing 0.8mgcucumbers 0.4mg

Great Balls of Fire

Check Sides~17mg (10–25mg range)

Key Ingredients

breadcrumbs 13.0mgsweet chili sauce 4.0mg

Steak & Crab

Check Sides~17mg (10–26mg range)

Key Ingredients

mashed potatoes 17.4mg

Surf & Turf

Check Sides~19mg (8–38mg range)

Key Ingredients

mashed potatoes 17.4mgseasonal vegetables 1.6mg

Lobster Daddy

Check Sides~20mg (12–30mg range)

Key Ingredients

potatoes 19.4mgcorn 0.8mg

Fried Calamari

Check Sides~22mg (13–33mg range)

Key Ingredients

breadcrumbs 13.0mgmarinara sauce 4.8mgtomatoes 3.6mggarlic 0.4mgbasil 0.2mg

Crab Cake Dinner

Check Sides~24mg (10–49mg range)

Key Ingredients

breadcrumbs 9.7mgremoulade sauce 8.0mgrice 4.6mgseasonal vegetables 2.0mg

French Fries

Check Sides~32mg (19–47mg range)

Key Ingredients

potatoes 31.6mg

Mashed Potatoes

Check Sides~34mg (13–67mg range)

Key Ingredients

potatoes 31.6mggravy 1.4mgblack pepper 0.6mg

Coleslaw

Check Sides~35mg (21–53mg range)

Key Ingredients

cabbage 35.0mgvinegar 0.4mg

Garlic Steampot

Check Sides~38mg (15–75mg range)

Key Ingredients

potatoes 34.0mggarlic 1.8mgcorn 1.7mg

Cheese Grits

Check Sides~51mg (31–77mg range)

Key Ingredients

corn grits 51.2mg

Shrimp & Grits

Check Sides~52mg (31–79mg range)

Key Ingredients

grits 37.2mgcheese 11.4mgbell peppers 3.2mgonions 0.5mg

Fish & Chips

Check Sides~63mg (38–94mg range)

Key Ingredients

french fries 54.0mgtartar sauce 6.0mgcoleslaw 2.4mgbeer batter 0.2mg

Best to Avoid

High oxalate — consider safer alternatives

Classic Steampot

High Risk~56mg (22–112mg range)

Key Ingredients

seasoned broth 49.5mgcorn on the cob 3.6mgred potatoes 2.8mg

Chicken Tenders

High Risk~68mg (41–102mg range)

Key Ingredients

french fries 67.5mghoney mustard 0.3mg

Fried Shrimp Basket

High Risk~70mg (42–105mg range)

Key Ingredients

french fries 54.0mgbreading 13.0mgcoleslaw 2.4mgcocktail sauce 0.4mg

Queen Crab Steampot

High Risk~89mg (35–177mg range)

Key Ingredients

seasoned broth 52.8mgpotatoes 34.0mgcorn 1.7mg

Crab Nachos

High Risk~125mg (75–187mg range)

Key Ingredients

queso 110.0mgtortilla chips 9.0mgtomatoes 2.2mgjalapenos 2.1mgcilantro 1.0mg

Chocolate Lava Cake

High Risk~162mg (97–242mg range)

Key Ingredients

cocoa powder 57.5mgdark chocolate 46.8mgchocolate cake 42.0mgflour 15.2mg

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