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    Captain John's Crabhouse

    3.1 (172 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Colossal crab size
    Chris B.

    Really outdated place. Every booth had dirty tables and I had to ask a worker to clean a table off for us. They weren't busy maybe 3 tables eating. Someone not keeping up. The flounder sandwich literally was sad looking placed on 2 pieces of white bread. Crab dip $20 tasted of heavy mayo, flounder sandwich $15, one dozen colossal crabs and colossal priced $145. The 2 pieces of corn didn't come out until we were done eating crabs. The only nice thing here was the view and the crabs tasted good even though slightly overcooked-one was mushy...the rest tasted great. I didn't care for the pepper salt seasoning they use-old bay would have been better. Sad they have a prime location and let it go and need improving on the food and prices are just ridiculous. I can get cheaper colossal crabs in Central VA that were crabbed that morning and brought in lol...

    Nicholas C.

    Great crabs and shrimp and neat dockside location for our family of 13 reunion visit.

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    Dennis M.

    Its good. I like the area it is in. This is a local's place, although I saw a lot of DC cars in the parking lot. Ambiance - Pretty casual in a old school restaurant setting with booths. Has the paper mats with local business advertised. Old school decor as well. I didn't see outdoor seating. Service - very friendly. When I checked in, there is an offer of 1/2 of crab dip. I asked the server if we could use it and it caused a bit of confusion as no one seemed to realize they were running a check in offer on Yelp. Good news - they accepted it. Food - not bad. it is seafood in SOMD, so lots of high expectations. There are just a few restaurants down in this peninsula off the Potomac. Price seems right. Not fancy, but good food.

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    Jae S.

    Broiled seafood platter: Crabcakes: I spent 5 bucks extra for crab "imperial" Their imperial means lump crab meat.. when I received my crab "imperial" I was like "wtf" is this?.... Anyway, it tastes good, but still smh. Scallops:... plain.. but ok 3 "Jumbo Shrimp: There was NOTHING "Jumbo" about these 3 pewny a$$ shrimp.. they are getting over on people... and it was dry Fish: I paid 2 extra bucks to change the fish from tilapia to .... I forgot wtf I exchanged it for, but it still look like tilapia to me, and it was dry Baked potato: I didn't eat it Potato Salad: plain but ok 1/2 lb Steamed Shrimp: some were sticking to the shell but taste ok I ate half my food. Most of it I had to soak it in butter, cocktail sauce, and tarter sauce to give it moisture and taste Coming back? No thanks

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    Christina L.

    Last Saturday we had a great time at this place. My man, my sister and her man. Everything taste great, our server was good and the atmosphere was chill. Steamed shrimp were cooked perfectly. Would definitely go back.

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    Sorry Food was terrible $200 later I got seafood platter my wife got fried shrimp both terrible soup even sucked

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    Jumbo crabs were wonderful and server was great! Captain John's is a great crabhouse!

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    The best spot for crabs hands down....plus they make their own old bay seasoning which is perfect

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    When and what is the cost of the buffet?

    The Seafood Buffet is EVERY Wednesday 4:30pm-8:00pm. We offer a $2 off Early Bird Special from 4:30pm-5:00pm. The Buffet is $22.99 per person. The Buffet includess:… Read more

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