Captains Galley is a tiny little joint with some of the best seafood I've ever eaten! We ordered crab cakes and shrimp and hushpuppies-- absolutely delicious! The gal behind the counter was multitasking like a champ, seeing to the dine-in customers as well as a steady stream of phone orders and walk-ins for carryout. We'll be back!! read more

1st timer and was not disappointed. Decided to try after seeing a review online. 2 Cakes & string beans - VERY VERY GOOD Gets an 8.5 outta 10 Tartar sauce was best I've had. Hint of mustard in there Service was great. Georgia made sure I had everything and was extremely patient Quaint place with cool vibe. Will be back soon read more

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Welp! They lived up to the hype and reviews! Located in a strip mall next to a food lion is Captain's Galley. It is Nicly decorated. They were established in 2022 and have been winning awards since then. The interior is quaint. The decor runs through out the entire restaurant. There is maybe 5-6 tables available if you plan to eat in. But they offer take out as well. The crab dip was phenomenal! They had a sampling of it being offered. It was paired with a crostini. I ordered the crab cake sandwich since I was told it's popular. I paired it with green beans. The crab cake was perfect! So much lump crab meat! It had wonderful flavor! The bun was great! It was the perfect fit for their sandwich. My friend opted for the crab imperial. She raved about her meal as well! Overall it was all fantastic and we will be returning for times to come! Service was great! They engaged in conversation which was great as well. There is a bathroom inside for customers only. It was clean and a good size. read more

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My partner and I just happened across the Captain's Galley during a drive through West OC. We pulled in to escape the weather. For a small carry out, the food was delicious. The crab cake was comparable to some of the best we've had as Marylanders and the hush puppies were top tier. The lady behind the counter was pleasant and the food quick came out fast. While the restaurant was small, we were able to find a comfortable spot to enjoy our meal. It was  definitely worth the stop! read more

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Hole in the wall place. Went in based on all the positive review but surprised how small the place was. Somehow they got our order wrong and gave us snowcrab legs instead of crab cake. However, it was so good we ended up ordering more of it. We still ordered crab cake too and it was also really good. Will definitely be back. read more

Don't sleep on the fish sandwich. It tasted so light and fresh. Crab cakes are good but if you want something different try the fish. read more

Captain's Galley Crab Cake Shack - Fish sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Was looking for some place with crabcakes on one of our trips to ocean city and came across this place (and even though it didn't have many reviews- it was highly rated). Located in the Food Lion parking lot off of the highway but we missed the turn the first time around. Plenty of parking in the shopping center lot. There isn't much seating, maybe 4-5 seats- I think most people carry-out. They close a bit on the earlier side (7pm). First things first, their crab cake is packed with meat and a great value! Their hush puppies were *chefs kiss*. We got the Crabcake and CrabLegs ($39), Crabcake and Scallops ($32) - which both came with a side. We got the Mac N Cheese- which was the epitome of comfort food, and the potato wedges- which was a bit of a let down, it seemed like it might've been old- cold as well. The scallops came a bit later because they apparently read the ticket wrong but it was cold in the middle. We let them know, and they were apologetic and put the same thing we gave them back in the oven and gave it back to us. Appreciated the apology, but I think if we got new scallops (not the one we took a bite of and spit out) it would've been five stars. Their drinks are not fountain and from a bottle. Despite the little hiccups, would return and try again! read more

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I've been a Captain's Galley fan ever since I heard of it on a Sea Rocket tour many years ago. The original restaurant is long gone, replaced by one with a different name, and then it closed. Now it's reopened as Captain's Galley Crab Shack close to the old location just down the road. Guys and gals, these crab cakes are still the best. I sat in my car eating them. I couldn't wait to take them back to my hotel room. I literally cried while nodding my head because I remembered how good this is. These crab cakes will bring back every good memory you've ever had at the shore. You will love them if you haven't tried them. Get them broiled. You don't even need any sauce. They're so good! read more

Captain's Galley Crab Cake Shack - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Hand's down, the very best crab cake I have ever eaten! I think that my favorite part of the crab cake was the sear on the bottom, oh yum! This spot is mostly take out and there were a steady stream of customers coming in the entire time we were there. They had maybe four tables to enjoy eat-in style, which is what we chose. I couldn't pass up the shrimp salad there, so I chose a 1/4# to take out and enjoy the next day. And boy, did I EVER! Last, I just have to add that the desserts they had in the refrigerator case looked so good, as well and we did pay attention to the conversations of the locals, recommending this and that desserts to those first-timers. Chocolate cake was one of the big recommendations. When back in OC, we are hitting Captain's Galley at least twice and I may be ordering shipping from their website in the meantime! read more

Best Crab cake in OC, service was great. Baltimore city and surrounding counties have Marylands best Crab cakes and these may be at the top of the list. read more

Stopped by and got the $12.99 crab sandwich specials with a sweet tea. Sweet tea was solid & Food came quick. Food: The crab cake sandwich is not it. The bread is bland and the lettuce and tomato doesn't help. If you take apart the sandwich and just eat the crab portion... a 10/10. Great quality and taste! Done really well here. Fries weren't bad. Skip the sandwich and just get crab cakes don't make the mistake I did. read more

Captain's Galley Crab Cake Shack - Crab Captain's Galley Crab Cake Sandwich (1) - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

My wife just came home with two of the famous crab cake sandwiches. What a treat! It makes you glad you're in Ocean City Maryland. It's understandable that others need to compete at a price-point and they fill their crab cakes with filler, but for those who just want the best one around, this is the best one I've tasted. When my high school and college sweetheart and I got married recently, we joyously said we will be on a quest for the best crab cake. (A fun treat to search for together). It's been a lot of fun. So far the top contenders are: Captains Galley, in OC, and Rock Salt in Westminster. Anyone contest that? What fun to hear the comments. These two great Maryland establishments can be proud to be at the top of the pyramid. What a fun quest!! Go Terps! read more

Small store in shopping center. Three tables with seating for four available. Crab cakes were absolutely delicious. Made fresh daily. Seems like all lump crab meat. Counter person was kind and very helpful. If you're looking for a delicious crab cake this is the place to go. read more

Was looking forward to a good Crab cake during my visit to Ocean City, stopped at a local tap house next to my hotel and the crab cake was disappointing. Not a single lump, more like straight from the can. Being disappointed looked at some reviews on Reddit and Captain's Galley was recommended. Restaurant has small dining room more for take out. However, the crab cake delivered. Lumpy crabmeat, no filler perfection. Enjoyed every bite with my baked potato. read more

Captain's Galley Crab Cake Shack - Front door restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Best crabcake ever. All lumps and flavor. I'll definitely be back. The crabcake and shrimp deal can't be beat.

Don't let the strip mall location fool you! On a quick search of the area I found this highly rated spot. When you walk in it's less then 6 tables and walk up counter. One man was doing it all! We ordered a crab cake platter and a fried shrimp platter. They were insanely delicious. The crabcake had very little filler! My husband commented how meaty the cakes were! My daughter ate fried shrimp everywhere we went and dubbed these the best! Don't skip this spot! read more

Captain's Galley Crab Cake Shack - Crabcakes in platter (we got to go) - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

In OC for a work event and just had the two crab cake special and oh what memories they brought back!!! Frequented the original location in the 80's, then Captains Galley 2 until they closed. So happy these cakes are still available! Will be taking them home to B'More to share with my better half! We used to drive to the beach for the day from B'More just to eat crab cakes at CG! Happy to know we can relive those days and the great crab cakes. read more

The best crab cake I've ever had. We did the crab cake and 1/2 pound of shrimp with Mac and cheese and the lobster bisque. We were so full and were so happy with the flavors. The service was extra friendly and efficient! We ate the food too quickly for a picture. I'll include a pix of the rich and creamy bisque! read more

Captain's Galley Crab Cake Shack - Lobster bisque - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

The Crab cake sandwich is really good. Its slightly smaller than some other places but definitely good lump meat. The service was really good. read more

Captain's Galley Crab Cake Shack - Crab cake sandwich. Good lump. - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

I came here to try their crab cake today after I saw so many people rave about their crab cake. I was disappointed !! Woody in Dewey Beach DE is way better !!! I can taste the natural sweetness of the crab meat from Woody. With Captain Galley, I tasted mayo and no natural sweetness. Maybe that was why so many people emphasized the Tartar sauce, Galley Sauce . To be honest, if the food is fresh and well prepared, you really don't need any sauce to enhance the flavor read more

The Best and So So Good, never stop Doing it the right way, Captain's Galley Crab Cake Shack, as your grandparents did so very well, they are Proud of you. :-) Captain's Galley Crab Cake Shack, We'll be Back! oh and the Galley Sauce is the Boss... Love, NeoDon read more

My husband and I were in town for the Oceans Calling Festival and since we were in MD we wanted to find the best crab cakes. The Captain's Gallery certainly delivered! The crab cakes were delicious-all jumbo lump crab meat with no filler. The hushpuppies were delicious as well-they were perfectly fried, not dry, and the batter was light and well seasoned. It was a delicious lunch! To top it off the staff was very welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend! read more

Captain's Galley Crab Cake Shack - Delicious crab cakes and hushpuppies! - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Delicious! Best crab cake we've tried. Even the tartar sauce is super tasty. As are the chips they serve on the side. read more

Incredible!! Friendly staff, great selection and oh my goodness my, what an amazing meal. We both chose the crabcake & steamed shrimp. We chose mac & cheese - oh my my and my kiddo chose the pasta salad & hush pups. Oh and their dessert rocked the whole meal! Chocolate mousse cake & a Peanut butter pie cup, Wow! They ship too! read more

Our favorite spot for quick take out! We loved: -Gluten free crab cakes (very little filler, lots of crab) -shrimp salad (very fresh) -crabby grilled cheese (very crabby) -mac n cheese (yummy) read more

Service could be better I had seen reviews of the crabcake sandwich but nothing for the cream of crab soup. I asked staff member about the soup and it's spiciness level. The response was "I don't know I never tried it." A more acceptable response would have been to check with the chef; the best response would have been, I will bring you a small taste. The crabcake sandwich was very good, the soup was not,very thick, not creamy and didn't like the taste. read more

Crab cakes were delicious, as usual - full of jumbo lump crab meat, perfectly seasoned and blended. The folks here are very accommodating, and we sometimes get them uncooked - either to freeze for later or broil ourselves. These are treat here at the shore we're grateful to have - and often! read more

After getting rave reviews about this place, my wife and I were very disappointed. i ordered the $29 special of a crabcake, shrimp, and potato wedges. The crabcake was too runny and tasted like it had too much mayonnaise. The shrimp was tough and difficult to peel. The potatoes were fine. My wife had fried shrimp with potato wedges. She stated that the shrimp was boring. She tried to add seasoning but it did not seem to help. The only good thing about the meal was the carrot cake.0 read more

Crabcakes at Christmas? Yes please! Stopped in to get a bit of takeout and they couldn't have been nicer. Crabcakes were amazing, stuffed with large hunks of crab and the perfect amount of binder. Good cole slaw, too! Will absolutely go back on our next visit! read more

For those who don't know, Captain's Galley made what was considered among the best crab cakes in Ocean City, if not THE best. This place bought the recipe and naming rights. This place makes crab cakes that are just as good as the old place, maybe even better. These were perfect crab cakes. All lump, great seasoning, and barely any filler at all - just enough to keep them together. I highly recommend the hush puppies. Not a fan of the mac n cheese (I prefer it baked), but the chips that came with my daughter's kid's meal were excellent. If you're searching for the best crab cakes in OC, this is your spot - hands down. Just look at the pic. read more

Captain's Galley Crab Cake Shack - Crab cakes and hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Best crab cake in ocean city! No need for 85! Go try it for your self. Blue Moon had the best at one time but they are not in O.C. anymore. We have tried crab cakes from Rehoboth Beach to O.C. It would be difficult to find a better CRAB CAKE than Captain Galley Carb Cake Shack in Ocean City. read more

I have very fond memories of Captain's Galley's crab cakes. We just discovered Captain's Galley Crab Cake Shack. We were trilled. They were scrumptious!! Huge lump crab! The best! read more

Our friends' suggested this place because a food critic came by 2 days earlier and raved about it. Just finished my meal and it was AMAZING! The crab cakes are the bomb and had relatively no filler. The hush puppies and Old Bay chips were great too. Highly recommended and he can ship anywhere in the US. Owner was by himself and not as friendly as I liked. There are two 4-top tables and two 2-top tables. The food makes up for both of these "issues." read more

Amazing crabcakes. Huge lump crab and fresh. Service was phenomenal as well. Highly recommend this place for a great seafood meal!

I ordered the crabcake sandwich with potato wedges as my lunch break treat...I LOVED IT. I didn't want it to end; it was so amazing. The crabcake was full of lump crab meat and the flavor was amazing. I will be going back again this weekend with my family! Ordering online for pick up was an easy process! read more

The Crabcakes are the best!! Besides my own, their sweet Seafood is closest to my recipe!

It was okay, hush puppies were over fried, so hard to eat. Ordered a gluten free crab cake, was so small, Mac and cheese was good. Not sure we'd order again. read more

I have to say, being a Southern woman and crab cake enthusiast, the crab cakes here are full and awesome. Tried to take a picture, but the food was read more

So far the best crab cake sandwich I've had while in OCM. The cashier was incredibly helpful and friendly. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in town. read more

Chuck the owner is quite the chef! The crabcakes, hush puppies and Caesar salad were truly amazing! Probably one of the best crabcakes I've ever had... Because it was crab not breadcrumbs! Cooked to perfection highly recommended! read more