Today was my first time there and I had such a great experience. There was a huge line and we were asked if we would like to sit in the lounge as there were tables available and we obliged. The service was fantastic. There was only one server and a bartender, and there were a lot of patrons however she was so great. The table had shrimp cocktail (no lemon wedge ), crab balls, prime rib, potato salad, coleslaw, a crabcake sandwich (GIGANTIC), and crab imperial. Everything was delicious! We had to get dessert to go bc the portions were gigantic and we were FULL. The rice pudding and the strawberry cheesecake were EXCELLENT! 2 things: - the shrimp cocktail did not have lemon wedges. However, the cocktail sauce had such a good flavor with the right amount of horseradish, so that made up for the lack of lemon wedge. I know I probably could have asked for one, but it was just so good either way. - the au jus that came with the prime rib tasted like A1 steak sauce. I am used to a traditional au jus. However, the prime rib as AMAZING, it didn't need sauce!!!! The lounge area was like a typical bar with sports showing and betting on screen. It was welcoming and great. Thank you, Ramonia! I hope that is her name because that is what I just saw on the receipt. Everything came out fast. The service was excellent. Food divine. I am most definitely going again. read more

I met my friend and her daughter - it's her daughter's favorite spot - here on a busy Saturday afternoon. We were blessed to have CINDY as our server!! ! SHE WAS AMAZING!!! We definitely came hungry but when I say how those Incredulous CRAB CAKES won the game?! I only ordered one crab cake that I ate on for 2 days! The green beans were yummy too lol We also had (steak) fries that were yummy and mashed potatoes (meh). We also ordered dessert to go. The GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE was delicious!!! My friend's daughter took home the coconut cake and said it was YUMMY !!! I give CINDY 5 stars for making our dining experience FANTASTIC!! Otherwise, it was SUPER LOUD in the dining room. We could barely hear each other lol Oh sorry I didn't take pics! I was so hungry when the crab cakes arrived at the table that I just dug in lol read more

5 Stars - Absolutely Worth the Visit! My husband and I discovered Blue Dolphin on social media. We didn't know anyone personally who had been there, but the photos and buzz convinced us to give it a try. We are so glad we did. We drove about 40 minutes and arrived without reservations. That part was on us. We didn't realize how strongly reservations are recommended. The wait was about an hour, but it was completely worth it. The restaurant was packed, which told us right away that this place is well loved. While we were waiting, we noticed something special. The owner, Mr. Pete, was actively involved at the front desk. He checked the waiting list, greeted guests, and spoke to many customers by name. You could immediately tell he has built real relationships with his clientele. There were several birthday celebrations happening, and the energy in the lobby felt warm and welcoming. Once seated, we were taken care of by our server, Louie. He was attentive, knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely kind. Excellent service makes a big difference, and Louie absolutely delivered. Now the food. Phenomenal. We ordered seafood platters, and the portions were enormous. They start you off with warm bread and butter, which set the tone. The seafood was fresh, perfectly prepared, and beautifully presented. The portions were so generous that we had enough left over to enjoy brunch the next day. For the quality and quantity, the pricing was very reasonable. The drinks were excellent, the ambiance was lively yet comfortable, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Blue Dolphin is clearly a local favorite for a reason. We will absolutely be back. And next time, we will definitely make reservations. Highly recommend. read more

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The food has potential it just needs a little more flavor to it. I had a watermelon Margarita and that was pretty good. read more

Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill - Grilled Oysters Rockefeller - Seafood Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

Oh noooo!! I was away for a second, but went yesterday for crab cakes and boy did it disappoint. The sides were horrendous and crab cakes were absolutely bad. Seems like the quality has declined. We got double crab cakes platter $100 - what a waste. Never returning. There is some new cooks in the building- have to be. read more

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Blue Dolphin was served at a hospital in Richmond VA.... I NEVER make comments ... OMGoodness - AWESOME !!! excellent food - My family is from the eastern shore Virginia - guess where i am taking the family when i come visit ... Excellent food - NOW !!!! to the haters who i have read the bad critiques - and the novels on how bad this place is ... LOL - makes me think there are some competition / restaurants who are trying to cast a bad vibe ... NOT working read more

This is only based off of Monday, $10 lobsters which I've been going to with my family for years. We love it. It's easy. Can't beat the price. read more

First time visiting, went for a graduation dinner on a Saturday night. Was with a big party and the service was still pretty fast. The crab cake was huge so the prices are very reasonable for the amount of food you get. Would visit again! read more

Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill - Seafood Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

Decided to take some food Togo since I was in the area....This was the worst crab cake I have ever tasted in my life. Flavorless, eggy and almost sour tasting. I literally cannot believe people rant and rave about this crab cake. I will never ever purchase food from here again. The lumps were super red on the ends, it looks like canned crab. I'm actually traumatized at how bad it was !!! read more

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We had a great experience at Blue Dolphin in Crofton! Our server, Louie, was attentive, knowledgeable, and pleasant. The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. The seafood was especially good, and the portions were generous. We had oysters Rockefeller, and crab dip for starters. We had crab cakes, seafood imperial, and stuffed cordon bleu. Everything was well prepared and very delicious! The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home with friendly and attentive service. Definitely a solid spot for good food and a good time. Looking forward to coming back again soon! read more

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If you travel for food like I do, you'll want to add Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill to your list. This spot did not disappoint. The menu has plenty of variety -- if one dish doesn't tempt you, there are lots of other solid options waiting. My picks? The crab imperial stuffed whole lobster (the showstopper ), garlic spinach, and a side Caesar salad. I also tried the shrimp and crab cake combo with French onion soup -- all hits. But let's talk about that lobster. The crab imperial stuffed whole lobster was rich, flavorful, and absolutely worth it. And Mondays? They offer 1 lb whole lobsters for $10 while they last. Whew! A win is a win. Great food, great service, and plenty of parking. I'll definitely be back -- probably on a Monday. read more

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We had a birthday gathering there for my 86 year old aunt. We had a good time. She lives in DC but she loves this restaurant. It was the first time 7 out of 7 people have ever been and everyone loved the food. The atmosphere was very good as well. My one suggestion would be more forthcoming that they have a kids menu. The waitress that took care of our group was wonderful. We had one small mishap with one meal coming out at the end. It was my sister. She just decided to take her salmon home. They could have better a/c in the restaurant and less a/c in the bathrooms. I will say if you are in Grambrills, MD check out the Blue Dolphin read more

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Great meal. Went to an event in their conference space downstairs. Our waitress was friendly and quick which we appreciated. I ordered the Oyster Dinner, loaded baked potato, and sautéed spinach. It's been awhile since I've been to Blue Dolphin, but I was not disappointed. Food was delicious. read more

Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill - Oyster Dinner, loaded baked potato, and sautéed spinach - Seafood Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

Thursday special was delicious and at an excellent price. Thanks for the wonderful conversation and service from Sam. She is the best read more

Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill - Crab cake dinner - Seafood Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

First time at Blue Dolphin Seafood and we were all impressed! I came with friends from out of town (VA, ATL & TN), and everyone left happy. Great food, huge portions, and the crab cakes stole the show -- some of the best I've had in Maryland. Service was perfect and the vibe was great. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I planned a birthday luncheon for my moms 97th birthday. The first and biggest complaint is the absolutely crazy way the handicapped parking spaces being at least 50 ft away from the corner entrance with a ramp located half way down the sidewalk. Who thought this was a good idea? Certainly not anyone using a walker like my mama. Anyhoo, we eventually entered and were greeted by a gentleman at the desk who said we were welcome to chose our seats either on the bar side or the room on front window side. We chose the window side which was brighter and filled with table tops. It has a casual vibe with seniors coming in for special occasions or just a workday lunch. Our waitress was a nice lady named Sam. The kitchen sent out warm rolls and whipped butters (one of which is sweeter). Blue Dolphin has daily specials but I wanted to get my seafood fix. We selected a variety of apps of calamari, salmon cakes, crab balls and French onion soup (comes with garlic bread). Please don't be like me and think these are normal sizes apps! All dishes were HUGE and tasted delicious. I had the calamari and it was a plate full w/warm marinara sauce and a mayo based one. Same thing with the salmon and crab balls. Then I ordered a fried seafood platter (1 huge crab cake, oysters, shrimp) for my entree with Cole slaw and pan fried potatoes and a crab cake one for my mom with mashed potatoes and string beans. My bestie ordered a T-bone steak and her hubby got the chefs salad. I tasted a bite of her steak but it did t knock my socks off. I couldn't even touch my entree (take out containers for all). Other than a hot water with lemon and iced tea, we didn't try any other drinks. My mom received a slice of strawberry and cream cake with a birthday candle. Sam was very kind and chatted with us. When we finally left, we walked with lots of bags for that long walk to the car. It's a bit of a drive from DC but definitely worth the drive for great seafood. read more

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I come here for the yearly event. Every Black Friday they have Another Day Band perform. They play jazz, R&B. A little bit of this. A lot of that! They will have you jamming. Now blue dolphin is famous for their large crabcakes. Still delicious! Service was good as well. Unless you reserve a table. Seating is first come first serve. I look forward to this event each and every year. It's definitely a good time! Five stars is for the performance of the band!! read more

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Man you cannot go wrong with Blue dolphin. Food and service never disappoints. I love to go and just eat and have enough leftovers for 3 days. read more

Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill - Dinner, crab lobster, seafood platter - Seafood Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

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Food is tasty and fresh. Service is timely and friendly. Ambiance is pleasant and unhurried. read more

Food and service never disappoint. 15 years. Generous portions. That's my succinct and sincere review. read more

Amazing, filling, gourmet. Blue dolphin is consistently the best restaurant in the whole county. Orange Roughy was perfect, their crab cakes are delicious. Vegetables and potato perfectly cooked. Clam strips are fabulous. Very easy to online order and go do a pick up. The place is so packed that you know it's great. read more

We came here randomly after being at a corn maze nearby. It was such a great find. The dishes are massive but also very flavorful. The group had hush puppies, chicken wings, crab cakes, shrimp, steak, and the prime rib. There were no complaints at all! The server was great and very fast for our larger party. While it is a ways from the city, it is definitely worth the visit. read more

I was using talk to text and I didn't notice a typo. There was no poop involved, rofl! It should say "both" were delicious! I don't understand. I gave a five star review. Why are people giving me "oh no" responses. I cannot wait to return! aye... I hope it wasn't the poop thing. read more

I am an avid crab connoisseur. The crab cake has no flavor whatsoever. People have about it because of the size. I don't know why people even like these crab cakes. The steamed shrimp were tasty. Our waitress was very good. I would never ever order another crab cake from here. read more

Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill - Crab cake dinner - Seafood Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

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I met some friends for lunch at Blue Dolphin today. I had heard about it, but had never been there. They were willing to accommodate a group of six requesting separate checks, which was nice. There menu provides a lot of options, and they had fairly reasonable prices. The server brought out hot rolls with honey butter before we ordered. I ordered an appetizer: the Thai Shrimp Spring Rolls. They were really egg rolls in terms of the size & wrappers, not spring rolls. Each piece did have a shrimp in it. I was looking for a smaller item, but I could not finish the serving. They would be good for sharing. Several of the ladies ordered the crab cake sandwich--apparently what they are known for. The sandwich comes with a cup of soup and either French fries or cole slaw. It was a huge crabcake portion, on a big roll. The only snag was at the end, when the server charged one person for part of someone else's bill. So overall, it was a nice lunch. read more

Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill - Thai shrimp spring rolls - Seafood Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

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Blue Dolphin was just OK. My friends & I ordered crab cake platters. The crab cakes, while large & filling, lacked seasoning. Same with the fries. The salad was fine. Place is a bit confusing as there are three entrances. One for there banquet hall, another labeled carry out & then the actual restaurant. My friend went to the carry out since we were picking up food but was directed to go to the main restaurant. Plenty of parking. Not sure if I would go back. read more

I visited this establishment on June 24, 2026, and unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the food. The crab cake was undercooked and had an overpowering egg taste rather than the flavor of fresh crab. The string beans were served cold and were bland, lacking any noticeable seasoning. The loaded potato was covered with what appeared to be Cheese Whiz instead of a quality cheese sauce, which was unexpected. Overall, every dish tasted underseasoned and failed to meet my expectations. Based on this experience, I don't believe the meal reflected the quality I was expecting. read more

Food was great service was great. Crab cakes were big. Spinach an string beans were good

The oysters were delicious. The service was very professional and friendly.. We had a great and remarkable birthday celebration for Richard Harrison. read more

3/5 I decided to give Blue Dolphin Restaurant another try after more than five years, and while it wasn't a bad experience, it didn't exactly win me over either. I ordered the jumbo lump crab cake, baked potato, fried shrimp, and green beans, along with a mocktail that I ended up sending back. The crab cake had good texture but could have used more seasoning. The fried shrimp were just okay, nothing special. The green beans were straight from a can, but surprisingly still tasty. The highlight of the meal was the baked potato--perfectly cooked! The atmosphere wasn't really my vibe. The seating setup gave off a buffet-style feel, which is fine for some but not what I prefer. Service was decent, no major complaints there. Overall, it was an okay meal, but nothing that makes me want to rush back anytime soon. Maybe I'll stop in again in another five years! read more

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The happy hour menu is extensive . The crab meat is succulent, robust, and soft. They have very considerate and responsive servers. read more

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Have not been to the Blue Dolphin in quite a few years. Prices have increased quite a bit but the crab balls were so worth it. They were full of meat and no fillers. Simply delicious. We went on a Saturday around 4 pm and it was already busy. Service was slightly slower than I remember but the server was friendly and attentive. We did have one toddler in our group and we were not able to get her a high chair until close to the end of our meal. The server was very kind and apologized. He said he would definitely put in an order for more toddler chairs. Even so, it was a great meal and the friendship and atmosphere was good. I will definitely return again. read more

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I have a weakness for Crab Cakes, sometimes I order them as an appetizer (for sharing) or as an entree. If they are on the menu, 99.9% of the time, I will order them. Maryland is known for their fresh and tasty Crab Cakes, I was not going to miss out. The Blue Dolphin exceeded my expectations. Our group ordered a variety of dishes, from seafood to chicken and ribs. The portions were huge, the service was quick and our Server, Jennifer, was the best! Even though it was a busy Friday night, she was very attentive and so friendly. The Crabs Cakes come as a platter with two side dishes, I chose sautéed potatoes and spinach with Remoulade sauce. Most places offer tartar or cocktail sauce. If they have remoulade, you know you're having the real deal!! The Crab cake was a solid mound of Crab meat, not a lot of bread crumbs or filler. I tried my best to finish, I even took a break and still could not finish this delicious meal. One Crab cake at this fine establishment was bigger than other restaurants that serve two the size of a hamburger pattie. It may be a couple of years before I travel to Maryland, but when arrive at Blue Dolphin again, I won't forget to tell 'em Rosemary sent me!!! read more

Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill - Pineapple Upside-down Martini and a garden salad - Seafood Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

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This place totally lost its touch . It was my 1st time back in a few years and I probably won't come back . Entrees took just over a hour to come out and the taste was lousy. read more

We arrived for dinner on Mother's Day and requested a table for two. We were told to expect a 30 minute wait. A young man asked us for our telephone number and we replied we did not have one. We were told to stay nearby which we did. Another man who escorted customers to their table saw us waiting and asked us for our name. He looked at the electronic waiting list for table vacancies and said we were not listed. The young man we spoke to earlier then shamelessly declared we were not placed on the waiting list because we did not have a telephone. We were eventually escorted to a table, were served our order, and the food was good. I subsequently sent an email to the restaurant asking if it was their policy to place customers on the waiting list only if they have a telephone. I received this reply "we will be implementing new policies and procedures to better serve our Guests." read more

"The Another Day band" was playing in the banquet hall for there annual Black Friday show. I think this marked their 16th year having the show. The place was packed to capacity. We had to stand in line waiting for overpriced drinks for about 20 minutes. Why couldn't they bring it like they bought the food? This was a big mystery!! The food was okay. My oysters were over battered, couldn't taste the oysters for the batter. Blue Dolphin has a live band every Thursday night which I didn't realize. Anyway it was a fun outing . BTW, there was a cover charge. I think I paid around $75.00 for 2 tickets. They check your tickets at the door when you enter. I am not sure if I will go again. This was my 3rd year attending this event. read more

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I really love the crabcakes here. This day we sat down in the bar area and I was able to watch my football games. They had all the TVs on with three different games. We ordered the crab balls, which is actually the size of one crab cake. They are excellent broiled. The spinach with feta. I always hold the feta because I don't eat cheese. We also ordered coleslaw which was good. The warm rolls are decent when hot. Usually I take my order to go and drive it back to New York City . The service was good and that bar area has a very chill vibe! I highly recommend this place! I go there every time I'm in the Maryland area. The crabcakes are the best! read more

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Everything, the best restaurant in the DMV!! I had my reception here and it went well.?

The crab cake was good, but that's about it. The crab cake was, as expected, large and well-seasoned. The sides were lacking, almost like a school cafeteria devoid of seasoning, creativity, and presentation. I decided to opt against the steak and crab cake as I saw others who ordered from the steak menu, and the cuts did not look as impressive as I would have hoped. I will give a bit of grace for the meat due to the price point, so not all is bad. The baked potato did not come with salt and pepper on the table or even brought after being requested. The spinach was average; you see the picture--it felt like an afterthought, as did the potato. The complementary bread was excellent and plentiful. The salad I saw from another diner plate was small, but the coconut shrimp looked good. There was one issue where a customer at the party had a piece of metal in the food, which, of course, was taken care of by management--oddly enough, the entire ticket was not comped, especially for such an egregious act so they paid for the appetizer. Another patron did not get food served until we were almost done, and again, instead of management comping or discounting the food, it was met with just an apology (at least they acknowledged) and a bill The atmosphere was (as you people say) mid. It was not flashy or fancy, but overall, it was clean, so that was nice. read more

Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill - 2 Uncooked Crabcakes with sides - double - Seafood Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

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Went there November 25, 2025 for my Union get together and the food was delicious. They offered us a choice of New York Strip Steak, single Crab Cake or. Chicken Marsala. I chose the steak and it was delicious and very tender, cooked to perfection. A couple of ladies at my table order the crab cakes and they looked awesome. The crab cakes had a lot of lump meat and hardly any fillers in them and they were pleased with their meal as well. This was my first time ever going here and now I plan on going back. read more