How popular isJoe's Crab Shack?
In September 2026, people searched for Joe's Crab Shack by name about 3,600 times in the United States, a 50% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.1% of all United States seafood chain searches, placing Joe's Crab Shack sixth out of seven chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about seafood chains, Joe's Crab Shack appeared in two of the five answers and was the seventh most recommended of the seven.
Joe's Crab Shack is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the seventh most recommended in AI answers.
Red LobsterShare of searches 49.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Long John Silver'sShare of searches 27%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Bonefish GrillShare of searches 14.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Pappadeaux Seafood KitchenShare of searches 8.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Joe's Crab ShackShare of searches 0.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top seafood chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Joe's Crab Shack was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Joe's Crab Shack is the seventh most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Red Lobster3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Long John Silver's2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Bonefish Grill2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Legal Sea Foods2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Joe's Crab Shack2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Captain D's2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best seafood restaurant chain in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which seafood chain in the US has the best value?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most popular seafood chains in the US?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“seafood restaurants”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fish and chips”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 23, 2026.
Which seafood chains compete with Joe's Crab Shack?
Share of searches by month for Red Lobster, Long John Silver's, Bonefish Grill, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Joe's Crab Shack. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Red Lobster | Long John Silver's | Bonefish Grill | Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen | Legal Sea Foods | Joe's Crab Shack | Captain D's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53% | 19.5% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 0.78% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 55% | 20.2% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 0.81% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.1% | 16.3% | 19.9% | 8.9% | 0.8% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.2% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 8.6% | 0.63% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.2% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 8.9% | 0.54% | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.1% | 19.9% | 16.2% | 8.9% | 0.8% | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.1% | 20.2% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 0.67% | 0.09% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 61.1% | 15% | 15% | 8.2% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.1% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 0.59% | 0.14% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.8% | 23.3% | 15.6% | 8.5% | 0.63% | 0.15% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.1% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 8.9% | 0.66% | 0.13% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.4% | 27% | 14.8% | 8.1% | 0.49% | 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.4% | 1.8M | 0% | -4.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27% | 1M | +48.6% | +7.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.8% | 550K | 0% | -1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.1% | 301K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.49% | 18.1K | -18.5% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.1% | 3.6K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.05% | 1.9K | 0% | 0 points |
49.4%
Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -4.7 points.
27%
Held 2nd. 1M estimated branded searches, +48.6% vs prior month. Share +7.1 points.
14.8%
Held 3rd. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
Held 4th. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
0.49%
Held 5th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.1%
Held 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.05%
Held 7th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Joe's Crab Shack and its closest rivals
- Joe's Crab Shack vs Long John Silver's: compare popularity
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How has branded search demand for Joe's Crab Shack changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Joe's Crab Shack in the United States rose from 2.4K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Joe's Crab Shack’s share of searches among seafood chains in the United States held steady, from 0.07% to 0.1%.
How did search popularity change for United States seafood chains in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Long John Silver's gained share of searches among seafood chains in the United States, from 19.9% to 27%.
In September 2026, Red Lobster lost share of searches among seafood chains in the United States, from 54.1% to 49.4%.
In September 2026, Bonefish Grill lost share of searches among seafood chains in the United States, from 16.3% to 14.8%.
In September 2026, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen lost share of searches among seafood chains in the United States, from 8.9% to 8.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Captain D's in the United States rose 90% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 1.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Joe's Crab Shack in the United States rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are Joe's Crab Shack’s branded searches counted?
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Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Joe's Crab Shack’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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