"Baby Ruths and Blue Crabs: a Maryland treasure"…read more Tucked just off the beaten path in southern Maryland sits a true hidden gem of a crab shack -- the kind of place where GPS starts to doubt itself but your nose knows you're close when you catch that glorious whiff of Old Bay and salt air. I ordered several dozen male blue crabs, and the gentleman running the shop steamed them fresh while I waited. He couldn't have been kinder or more helpful -- walking my Yankee self through the local crab routine like a patient professor of Maryland seafood. I even picked up paper and mallets for future crab feasts, because once you start cracking shells, there's no going back. The crabs came out piping hot, juicy, and unbelievably sweet -- some of the best I've ever had, maybe the best. They were just as delicious cold later on, and I had plenty to share (though sharing was optional). The fresh air off the water, the sunshine, and the friendly folks waiting on their own orders made the whole experience feel like a snapshot of authentic coastal life. Before I left, I remembered I had a stash of Baby Ruth candy bars in my trunk -- so naturally, I handed a few out to the kind man steaming the crabs and some fellow customers waiting for their orders. Nothing says "Southern hospitality meets Northern charm" quite like fresh crabs and surprise candy. This isn't a sit-down spot -- it's a genuine crab-to-go shack, and that's exactly its charm. Bring your own cooler if you plan to take a bunch home, because you'll absolutely want to. No frills, no fuss -- just pure Maryland magic by the dozen.

You will not find a better seafood value on the East Coast. Howard cook's crabs perfectly every…read moretime. Tell Howard "Mr. PETE says HOWDY!"

The crabs and shrimp were off the charts was refereed from Danette from Francis Scott key as me and…read morefamily were staying on resort for vacation. The food was so tasteful. The lady had excellent service. She reminded me of that grandmother who won't let you leave hungry and was super nice so was the older gentleman cooking the crabs. The ambiance is a little farm area and you gotta love how pleasant it is out there. I would easily travel 2 1/2 hours away on a weekend from my house in Chester county pa to buy from here again. And also love how nice the folks are here. What a lovable family. The flavor off of everything even the butter was rocking. My favorite place give a family owned small business your money not some big chain that doesn't take pride in the way they cook there food and don't show you hospitality! Thank you Elliot's for a wonderful experience and talking and amazing food!

Hands down the best Maryland crabs and steamed corn around!…read moreThe service is great; always kind and polite. I ordered for 2 dozen for a 2:00 pick up and my food was boxed up, ready for travel and order was on time! When I arrived home, in Pennsylvania, the crabs were still warm and ready to eat. Take a little trip off Rt. 589 and find this restaurant gem. You won't be sorry. I will always go to Elliot's for my seafood. Oh, one little draw back; they only take cash. So, when you order, confirm your sale and stop by an ATM before you turn onto Adkins Rd.

They are awesome! I got crab claws and theY were very good. They season them as you request. Thank…read morefor the excellent service I will return.

Awesome. Good shrimp and awesome crabs. The kingcrab is the best!!! Small outside eating area…read morethough. Really a take out place.

This place was incredible. As a seafood enthusiast I'm always looking for great crab places…read moreaccompanied with great service. This place did both incredibly! The two gentlemen that helped us were extremely helpful and just great human beings! We got size one crabs. The food came out quick and delicious! Hardly any mustard or crab gunk. The person in front of me ordered shrimp; that also looked and smelled amazing. As a Michelin star review would say, this place is 100% worth the detour.

My fiance and I were traveling back to PA from Maryland and bought live #1 crabs from Trident. The…read morecrabs were absolutely delicious! The owners were super nice. We also stopped at the farmers market next door and bought corn which was also great. 10/10 recommend!

Ran out of medium/large crabs by 5 pm. Took 1/2 hour for the…read moreorder to be prepared. The food was good nonetheless.

I would try this place again. However, There were about 6-7 of our crabs overcooked out of 2 doz…read more They also put a ton of seasoning on the crabs so some had to be rinsed off. A few of the shrimp were also over cooked. As weekly seafood and crab eating connoisseurs we know immediately that when the meat of a crab is mushy it means it's over cooked. The size of the crabs were great as well ad the taste. Just couldn't enjoy them as usual because some were just over cooked.

I love the owner, Dave! He was very knowledgeable about Crabs in Maryland and went out of his way…read moreto make sure my crabs were cooked special for me!! Highly recommended for blue meaty crabs in Ocean City!

When I first visited Ocean City in the summer of 1974, Phillips Crab House was the go to place for…read moredinner. Now, 50 years later, Phillips is gone and many establishments advertise their Crabs as the best in OC. Having not been here since 2012, I need to scour the reviews to find where we could get the best take out seafood especially Maryland Crabs. Lo and behold, just steps away from our Courtyard Marriott is the Crab Stop. It's before season so many places are still closed but the Owner answered when I called, had a great sense of humor, and happily took my order for a designated pick up time. We arrived 10 minutes early and they had just completed the order, packed it up, and we were out the door in minutes. This is a Father/Son establishment. Dave (?) the Father is 85 and his son Tom (?) run this fine eatery. It's built for take out and there is no disappointment. We ordered 6 large crabs, 1# of Lump Crab and 2 ears of corn. Within minutes our table was covered with crab, crab shells, Old Bay, and we savored every minute of the delicious fresh sweet crab meat. Look no further than Crab Stop to enjoy the best crabs that OC has to offer and the friendliness and service of these two gentlemen.

Good fair prices on seafood and specials You just never know…read morewhen there doing the specials or what it is also if there even open til last minute it seems.

So we just moved back from a 20 ish year hiatus from the Eastern Shore after living all over the…read moreEast Coast. A few months back we started researching what had changed in the area and, what new locations were available for food and especially Seafood. Now I prefer to buy local products no matter if it's produce or Seaford, local restaurants or retail stores. We discovered Pinchers Seafood LLC on Facebook https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Seafood-Restaurant/Pinchers-Seafood-LLC-113097183769594/ and started following them to see what was happening and what they had to offer. Let me tell you this place doesn't disappoint! The crabs were big and steamed perfectly! They were cooked to order and were reasonably priced! So if your looking for fresh seafood and especially steamed blue crab here on DELMARVA this is the joint for you!

Love the food and the 2 nice girls at the front great service overall. The vibe was great as well I…read morecould tell my seafood is fresh.

$340 worth of mushy crabs, 1/4 of the bushel were random claws. Extremely disappointing birthday…read moredinner. 0/5 would not recommend.