My wife and I have been regular customers since the place opened years ago, especially for steamed crabs but also for dinners like their seafood platters. We've been disappointed though for more than a few years now because despite our best efforts we've been unable to get really large crabs, so we've given up there and now get them elsewhere. So now we only get their carry-out platters, which have been consistently good until today. The Imperial Crab stuffing on our flounder was awful - stringy with nary a single lump - like something from a cheap frozen TV dinner. The stuffed jumbo shrimp from the a la carte menu was even worse. I'd never ordered it before and besides the awful crabmeat, the shrimp itself was so unremarkable I don't remember tasting or even seeing it, as though it had turned into mush with a little tail shell. I was shocked to see that there was only one shrimp per order. At $7.95 I was expecting two or maybe three. We were beyond disappointed, and our fears that Captain Dan's has caved in to inflation and changed for the worse has us doubting that we will return. read more

Lunch at Captain Dan's today was great! They have a very nice menu and reasonable prices. We chose the colossal soft crab sandwich, which really was COLOSSAL with all the claws sticking way out off the bread. And it was deliciously battered and fried to perfect crispness. Our server, Meg, was really great and brought our food out piping hot and checking on us at just the right times. She also treated us to some very friendly, pleasant conversation which we really enjoyed. I can't wait to go back! read more

We went with friends tonight to Captain Dan's for crabs and shrimp. We were very pleased with the size and quality of the crabs. They charged us $100 for a dozen jumbo but gave us 14. The crabs were hot, heavy and very tasty. We will be returning. read more

This place had some good steamed crabs that we took home to eat. Everyone was very friendly at the counter and also had paper and mallets available for purchasing. read more

Delicious crabs that are well seasoned. I'm suspicious of the theater butter complimentary side desecrating my crab dish. Good quick service, but the waitress stared a lot and made me feel uncomfortable with long pauses between questions. So I don't know if I left feeling good or weird, which is the ambiguity of experience I will leave you, the reader, with. read more

It was a little hard to find, mostly because the signage wasn't very clear or obvious. Once inside, there was further confusion, because the takeout counter service portion of the restaurant was separated from the dining room by a closed door. So we thought this was takeout only. Finally, once we were seated, we ordered a dozen of large crabs to split, a mountain of fried seafoods, and the crab chowder that did not disappoint. In fact, I think the crab chowder was the standout of the meal. With that said, the crabs were not bad either. Very fresh, large, and meaty. They even threw in a few extra ones for us as well. Atmosphere could have been better - I felt like i was at a school cafeteria - but I'd still recommend this place, especially if you live in the area. read more

Lunch here is great. Had the seafood chowder and it was very tasty. Now for The crabs hot spicy and heavy. A bargain. Right now only serving carry out but can't wait until we can once again eat and enjoy eating in read more

This is a family favorite, they usually have a 1.50 - 2$ crab deal during the weekdays of the summer. You can't beat it if you want a lot of crabs for a good price. The crabs are small but they are meaty and much easier on the wallet. We love to get crabs with their seafood skins (crab stuffed potato skins with cheese on top) and their coleslaw is AMAZING! read more

Nice place but the Crab Fluff could be a little bigger. I'd pay a dollar or two more if it was 15% bigger. I end up getting two of them and that ends up being to much food and way two much money. Just me though anyway worth going to for sure !! I live in Cali now and wish they'd ship me soft shells !! read more

We have had everything from a rib platter, to crab legs, to bushel crabs from here. We are never disappointed. I don't know of another crab place close by, and I'm glad I don't need to look for one. We go here a few times per year, carry out, and enjoy. Never had a problem, and the staff is always friendly. read more

A big thank you from Washington state. Nothing beats the Deluxe crab cakes, shrimp salad and crab soup from this place. When we visit Maryland, this is our "go to" place. The owner and workers are super nice and the restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere. read more

Crabs were outstanding!!! I bought 1 1/2 dozen jumbos and every single one (plus the extra) were heavy and yummy! The best I've found in this area. It's a 40 mile drive for me round trip but I will be back again soon (well worth the drive). Excellent, friendly service too. Thanks. PS: I hardly ever leave reviews but this place deserves kudos! Bob T. read more

Crabs are great but you have to get jumbo to make it worth it. 5 star. (Use your hands not gloves to enjoy the full experience - I saw a whole family using gloves.) The other seafood was just ok. 3 star. read more

The crabs were delicious! I would've given 5 stars if they were a little larger. We paid $60 for med/lrg but most of the crabs were pretty small but tasty nonetheless. read more

The wife swears by their crabs, and I love their wings. Best of both that you can get in the area, in my opinion. Prices are a little high for some items, but the quality is certainly there to make it feel worthwhile. The service, on the other hand is hit or miss. Not rude, just slow at times or inattentive. read more

I am glad I finally found a good place to get my steamed crab fix taken care of! Prices were not bad and their old bay wings are delicious. Went on a Sunday afternoon for lunch with a friend and it wasn't crowded! Could not complain! read more

Crabs and crab sliders were yummy!! We came from NJ and worth the travel.

BUYER BEWARE What a disgrace! I stopped in to Dan's crabhouse on Sunday June 23, 2019. I ordered medium crabs for $48 a dozen. I got 2 dozen. When I got home I started taking the crabs out of the bag and noticed that they looked small and they were very light, so I pulled out an orange crab ruler given to me by the DNR. I measured the crabs and they were between 5 inches and 5 1/2 inches. They ripped me off. They tied to pass off small crabs as medium crabs. The guy behind the counter was nasty and had the personality of a wet noodle! Don't waste your money! Find any other place to go!!! BUY BEWARE read more

Delicious crab cakes & sliders. Small operation with a very simple interior, but great service! I love seeing families grabbing messy dinners and enjoying themselves! read more

We order take out from here all the time. Crabs are usually good, seasoned and cooked properly. The crab dip here is awesome. We have made it a staple to take with us to cookouts or just hanging with friends. We always get the crab bowls, fresh baked bread filled with crab dip. I look forward to trying even more of the menu here. read more

Well worth the drive !!! First time customer will definitely return . Steamed to order fresh and hot crabs. Also had the buffalo wings , good size and good flavor !!! read more

We had family in from California and were excited to introduce them to crabs. The crabs were the best part of this experience. They were amazing! Big, fat, hot and seasoned perfectly. Not one complaint on the crabs. However, the service was awful. We were one of the first tables in for the dinner rush but one of the last served our apps. The waitress never smiled once. I asked for my 3 year olds grilled cheese first and that took 30 mins to get and came out after our initial appetizers. Once we got our initial drinks, she never came back and asked for refills we had to flag her down each time after having empty cups for over 20 mins. They use a gross liquid butter instead or normal melted margarine or real butter. When I asked our server for butter, she told me there was none in the restaurant. I find it hard to believe that they use no real butter to cook at all. Again, server was super slow, had no personality and never once came back to check on our table after food was delivered. We always had to flag her down and then she acted annoyed by us. The restaurant was full, but there was plenty of staff to serve. I did have to go out into the main area to appease a baby in our group while the rest ate crabs. The two young ladies working the front counter were super polite and friendly. They should have been serving the customers. Finally, I took my 3 year old into the ladies room to use the bathroom. It was disgusting. I have been in rest stop bathrooms that looked better. Black mold was growing inside the toilet (this happens from weeks of not cleaning). When I had to lift the toilet seat there was stained dried urine (gross). The toilet brush sitting in the corner of the bathroom was filthy. I was embarrassed and hoped my out of town guests didn't have to use the bathroom. I would not return to this place even tho the crabs were amazing. We did complain to the manager as we walked out, but it was a little to late for him to even try to make it right. To many other choices in the area that are clean with polite servers. read more

Lunch here is great. Had the seafood chowder and it was very tasty. Now for The crabs hot spicy and heavy. A bargain.

Excellent heavy crabs. Very tasty and full of meat!! The extra large were excellent. There are different sizes and options.

Bought crabs here today for the first time because Blue Point Crabs in Westminster did not have extra large crabs. A dozen of extra large are $75.00 at Blue Point and at Dan's they are $90.00. At Dan's, the crab were cooked ok, however, the crabs were undersize and they sold you large crabs at 6 to 61/2 inches when paying for extra large which should be 61/2 to 7 inches. Will not go there again and pay more for a dozen of crabs that are over priced and under size for what you are paying for. read more

Decided to give this place a try, despite the recent bad reviews. I ordered 2 soft crab platters for myself and my mother. The crab was delicious and very crispy on the outside. The 2 sides I ordered were the seasoned fries, and the cole slaw. My mother got the regular fries and potato salad. It also came with one pack of crackers and a pickle spear. Although the food was delicious, It still left us both hungry and unsatisfied. I wish some bread was included to make a sandwich with the crab, which was the size of a dollar length wise. The fries, I counted 8-9, and the cole slaw was the size of a small medicine cup. $12.95, which is deserved for the tastyness, but certainly not the proportion. My mother enjoyed her soft-crab and fries, but didn't like the potato salad. She said it was too sweet tasting. I am planning on going back again to try other things but it won't be the soft crab platter. I forgot to mention the staff are very friendly and the service was good. read more

Big, heavy, juicy crabs. Love this place. We drive sometimes 1:45 hours to eat here. I might have to drive back this weekend!

Let's first start off by saying we drove an hour and a half to get to Captain Dan's and I am glad to say that I was not disappointed!! It was my first time having clams on the 1/2 shell and they were huge! First time for soft shell, not my style but my husband enjoyed them. The crab cakes although small we're very meaty, the clam strips were finger size and fried oysters were large and delightfully fried, onion rings, coleslaw awesome!! Great weather, ride and FOOD! Definitely worth the trip!! read more

Just got a 1/2 bushel of #1 males.. everyone was steamed perfect and packed full of meat . No mushy or funky smelling crabs. Don't forget to try the steamed sweet corn also read more

We went for dinner and were really impressed by how fresh the seafood was--crabs (yum!), scallops, shrimp, crab cakes, and Dan's Delight were all delicious. We even met Captain Dan, who was as nice as could be...hope to return soon. Our server was quite pleasant and attentive. read more

Had the 1/2-pound fried oyster platter last night. Should have had the broiled flounder like my wife. Oysters were tiny, over-cooked and potato chip crunchy. Have experienced much better at this location. Was a gastronomical disaster. read more

We were searching for some place new to eat in the area and found ourselves at Captain Dan's. It was what we hoped it would be and a few surprises added to our expectations. Our server ' NUTMEG' was very attentive and pleasant. The dining area is bright, I chose the Fried Seafood Platter with cole slaw and baked potato. No complaints from me. And Yes we will be there again soon to sample their steamed crabs!!!! read more

Very disappointed in the bushel of crabs we received. We drove down from New Hampshire in July (ordered our crabs 4 days in advance) and picked up our crabs the day we arrived. Upon entering the restaurant and asking for our 3pm pickup, they had no knowledge of our order that was placed. They instead said that they could still get use a bushel within one half hour. I payed $229 for the river males and upon settling down to eat, realized they were all smalls mixed in with some mediums. When I called and talked to the manager about the size difference all he could offer was a "sorry" and that was it. I should have stayed faithful to Parks Landing like I had in previous years. read more

The absolute best crabs!!! It's my go to place for crabs! Very cool little spot. Beer and crabs l, good attentive service.

Great crabs,perfectly seasoned and you get a captains dozen 14.Talked to Mike the owner,super nice guy.Got 2 dozen extra large and they were huge and heavy.Going back soon.Dont forget to get a tub of seasoning and some mallets. read more

I've gotten carryout crabs 4 times in the last 3 months. Once they were good, three times they were watery and light. Each time they were $75 per dozen. I won't go to this place again. read more

I recently ordered a 1/2 bushel of steamed crabs for a weekend get-together. The price was fairly decent ($119) and the crabs were delicious! Captain Dan's is much better than another local crab place we've tried in the past. Good crabs, fast, friendly service. I will definitely be going back soon! read more

Just returned home after two weeks visiting family in Randallstown, just down the road from this awesome crab house. When we asked about getting some crabs everyone mentioned Dan's. After our first visit we returned at least five more times. No, not a fancy place but VERY friendly and helpful. Service was excellent every time. The crabs were awesome! We had the small $1.50's as well as the medium large and both were wonderful. We also tried the crab soup which was outstanding and loaded with crab meat and veggies in a very large bowl, almost too much to finish. We will return without a doubt upon our next visit. Thank you Capt. Dan! read more

Was in Baltimore for nearly a week, staying in Eldersburg. Ate at Captain Dan's 4 of 5 nights I was there. Their $1.50 steamed crab deal can't be beat. Although listed as smalls, some looked medium and all were full, perfectly steamed. Introduced gf to steamed crabs and soft crabs. She's now a fan, also. Although I prefer soft crabs sauteed in butter, these were deep fried. Blue Moon on tap, life doesn't get any better than this. read more

This place is ok, for something quick and local, when my family wants seafood it will do and we have ordered from here a few times. The fried flounder is really delicious, the portions are ample. I think their prices are slightly high, however the seafood is very fresh so maybe it's appropriate. I did not enjoy their cream of crab soup, but my husband liked it. I think for me the food was fresh but slightly bland, would like a little more seasoning in some of the dishes but all around a good meal for local, fresh seafood and they have a pretty extensive menu. Service was good and accommodating; met our requests for extra sauces for a take out order without complaint or extra charge. They seemed to also treat their regulars warmly and despite being quite busy the three times we've been there everything was ready fairly quickly. read more