Mr. Crabby's to Open Third Location in San Antonio
The restaurant is scheduled to debut at the Shops at Dove Creek on January 1, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Mr. Crabby's Cajun Seafood & Bar will expand its local footprint with a third San Antonio area location opening on January 1, 2027. The new restaurant will take over the former JPOT site at the Shops at Dove Creek.
Why it matters
The upcoming opening reflects the continued growth of the seafood chain within the region. The expansion follows the brand's recent strategy of establishing new locations throughout the local market.
This new establishment marks the third location for Mr. Crabby's in the region, bringing the company to a total of three operating sites. The restaurant will replace the former JPOT space which originally opened in 2024.
The players
Mr. Crabby's Cajun Seafood & Bar
This is a regional restaurant chain that specializes in Cajun-style seafood and currently operates multiple sites across the San Antonio area.
JPOT
This was the previous restaurant tenant at the Shops at Dove Creek location that first began operations in 2024.
The details
The new restaurant will introduce fresh menu items and a Caribbean-themed interior to the Shops at Dove Creek. A temporary sign for the business is already displayed on the building to indicate the upcoming transition.
Timeline
JPOT opened at the Shops at Dove Creek in 2024.
Mr. Crabby's opened a location off North Loop 1604 in early 2026.
The new Mr. Crabby's location will open on January 1, 2027.
Market Landscape
The arrival of Mr. Crabby's follows the broader retail real estate turnover pattern at the Shops at Dove Creek. This move demonstrates the brand's aggressive approach to capturing market share by taking over established restaurant footprints.
Local diners can look forward to new menu offerings and a themed dining environment starting in early 2027. The transition will replace the previous dining option at the Shops at Dove Creek with the new seafood concept.
The takeaway
The expansion of Mr. Crabby's provides local residents with additional dining variety in the North San Antonio area. Customers should watch for the official launch in January to experience the new Caribbean-themed interior.
Further reading
Find more local business updates in our San Antonio Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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