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Joe's Crab Shack Opens in Deptford on Tuesday

Be one of the first 100 guests in line on opening day and get free crabs for a year.

The popular seafood franchise Joe's Crab Shack will open its first location in Gloucester County on Tuesday.

The restaurant will open its doors at 11 a.m. April 16 (10:45 a.m. ribbon-cutting) with a few tasty promotions for seafood lovers.

The first 100 guests in line will receive vouchers for a free Snow Crab Bucket every month for a year. Joe's is also raffling off free crab for life to one lucky winner.

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In addition, the restaurant is offering coupons for donations made to the Autism Speaks charity. Donate $1 for a free kid's meal, $5 for a free Crazy-Good Crab Dip, and $10 for a free Classic Steampot.

According to an announcement from the company, the 323-seat restaurant will employ 144 area residents. In addition to the typical menu items, the Deptford location will introduce a redfish platter, steamed crab and shrimp citrus pot and clam shells filled with seafood stuffing.

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Joe's Crab Shack is located at 2000 Clements Bridge Road in Deptford. For more info, visit joescrabshack.com.


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