This is a hidden gem. Real old school Maryland seafood. Wife had the crab cake and I had the steamed shrimp that came with corn and potatoes. Crab cakes were spot on with little filler. The shrimp were perfect size, seasoned with old bay, and plenty of them. Server and hostess were extremely nice. Even though I live 50 minutes away definitely going back. read more

I went here before in 2023 around the time it opened... the experience left much to be desired and I vowed to not return... however... This place is now one of my favorites. I went back recently to meet a girlfriend for happy hour. It has friendly vibes and plenty of seating. My server was so sweet! She was able to suggest food and drinks... I forgot her name because the drinks were so strong. I was happy :) I feel this place is definitely a new staple and worth giving it another go for anyone that was turned off during their initial opening phase. I had crab balls (yum!) and a strawberry lemon drop (or two). Luckily I live close so I'll for sure return in the near future read more

I'm a frequent visitor to this place! But I would never order to go there again! The management was very rude and inconsistent with their answers on giving customer service feedback! My order received was good until we tried to eat some of it was overcooked and not eatable. When I shared that with the manager she said that if you didn't bring it back there was nothing she could do about it! In most situations that is unacceptable especially when you don't have that posted in your business. This explanation was unacceptable and she was rude in her delivery of the terms of service to the customer. read more

I ordered a steak n cheese with French fries $20 not a piece of seafood on for $15 is crazy work. Them the steak n cheese i soggy and disgusting. They won't refund unless you bring the sandwich back. It fell apart sir read more

The fried whiting was fried to perfection, not to salty either. The cold slaw could use less sugar and mayo but it was edible.The Cajun fries , $1.00 extra, were delish. My Modelo came with a chilled mug, YEAH. Overall, a 4.5 for food. I thought the prices were reasonable too considering todays inflation prone environment. Service with a healthy dose of smiles and politeness which is always appreciated. My server-Esther, with my name-that was unknown until later, gets a 5. Plus a manger came by to ask if everything was okay. The renovated space is very clean looking. There are lots of TVs for game watching groups also. There is a full size bar. Happy hour, 30% off, is Monday-Thursday, 3-7PM; decent times. There is an outside area with picnic style wood tables and covered umbrellas also. Or Take Out is available. Personally, I wish this business does well. The County needs more restaurant choices. I hope CBR stay in business much longer than the previous owners. read more

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They have the best crab boils in the Waldorf area! We also tried the wings and hush puppies, both of which were delicious. It did take a while for the server to come to our table, but I imagine it was because we were seated next to a large party. Next time, we'll make sure to be seated in the main dining room instead of the side room. We will definitely be back! read more

I had snow crab legs waiting for me when I arrived to my family's home. A quick pop in the oven and a few dash's of Tony's and old bay and these were delicious. The sausage was a nice complement too. Flavor alone, I highly recommend. read more

Crab Boat - 1 LB Snow Crab Legs (2 Clusters) with Corn, Potato - Seafood Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Went for the first time everything was excellent! From the host, seating, atmosphere FOOD excellent! I got the fried chicken wings with a couple of crab legs on the side DEFINITELY GOING BACK!! Can't wait!! read more

Today I went to crab house for the first time and I really enjoyed it. Unfortunately we did not arrive until approximately 8:45 PM. They close at 10 PM. They started putting their chairs up at approximately 9:35 PM and I was in the section where they did that. They were sweeping around me as I was eating, and they were mopping around me. The food was delicious. The service was wonderful. In the future, I would like you to keep the TVs on and the music on until approximately 1015 or 1030 so that I can digest my food and finish my strong, delicious cocktail. 4 stars for great service and the apology about the cleaning by my server. It's a Sunday in the summer keep the bar open until 10:30pm. What are y'all going to do football season? Kick people out? read more

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There's plenty of seafood spots but why not try one you haven't been to before. I decided to check this place out. It was super busy however the wait wasn't too long. Once seat, the waitress was quick with all drinks and food. All the food was fresh and on point, it was live. If you're ok with folks having a good time while enjoying a great meal, this is the place for you. read more

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Move over Skipper - this is a sensational, seafood sail, from the time you step on the boat! You will be greeted with wonderful staff, fun music, TVs, and a great ambience! It is conveniently nestled off of 228 on the cusp of both Charles & PG counties. This was my forth visit on the boat, so I had to bring a friend. Happy hour specials are totally it, perfectly priced, and poured - the bartenders are some of the best in southern MD. We ordered the snow crab, 12" Fish Subwich, and cajun fries. Everything was perfectly seasoned to perfection. The crab legs were juicy and big and the fish fried to perfection with all the necessary toppings. Whether you choose to sit on the outdoor patio, in the dinning room, at the bar, or call for takeout - you will be highly satisfied! read more

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I wanted to try this place because the reviews seemed decent and it is always crowded. However, I was disappointed. It was extremely crowded but we managed to get a table without having to wait. I waited approximately eighteen (18) minutes before deciding to leave. No one stopped by the table, acknowledged our presence, took a drink order.. NOTHING. It's unacceptable people servers typically have assigned tables. Also, the surrounding tables were getting serviced just fine so it's hard to believe they just didn't see us. Before departing, I let the hostess know. She was very apologetic and offered to immediately grab a server but at that point I already decided to leave. It's unfortunate because when you have good service folks continue to come back. Not sure when or if I'll give this place another try. read more

Food was not good for the amount of money you spend. The service was ok but the food came to the table cold. This place stays crowded for nothing. read more

The food is consistently good and fresh. Actual hand breaded fried shrimp is always a plus for me! Good wings too. And surprisingly their cheesesteaks are really good, especially for a seafood spot. Service is always very good as well. read more

Worst I have ever been serviced in my entire life. Walked in, took 10 minutes to get seated, 30 minutes later and nobody had came over to take my order. Left and went rock and toss where the real service is. Peace read more

The crab boil had a promising presentation, but unfortunately, the flavors fell short. Despite the seasoning on the shrimp, the seasoning lacked the boldness expected in a traditional boil. The dish left me craving more depth and spice to complement the delicate sweetness of the crab. Overall, while the crab itself was enjoyable, the lack of seasoning left the dish underwhelming. We had to find a spot in the bag that held some seasoning and use that to add. They were quite busy so it took a minute for our server to come to our table. Once she did, she was very kind and quick. Due to their popularity and crowds it feels like we are chair to chair with other guests. There is seating inside and outside. They also have a separate area for take out & pick up orders which is a great idea! read more

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Best and closest local seafood boil and bar joint. Reasonable tasty food especially the cheese steak or fish subs. Good deal for the money. read more

We went on a Sunday night and it was kind of busy. But we were seated pretty quickly. The boil bags were tasty but SUPER garlicky. I could smell garlic with every burp for 2 days lol. I am NOT a fan of the crawfish, I wish they had a special that was all shrimp instead of crawfish. read more

Crab Boat - Seafood Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

The food here is always good. However, recently their prices went up some and to me the prices were already expensive for seafood bags.

I despise leaving negative reviews, but our recent visit to Crab Boat Restaurant was truly disappointing. After passing by it several times, my curiosity got the best of me, and my wife and I decided to give it a shot on an uneventful Friday. My wife opted for the steamed shrimp, which she found to be just OK, although unremarkable. As for me, I ordered the fried crab cake, and that was the start of the disappointment right there. The crab cake LOOKED unappetizing, and to my surprise, it was icy cold in the center. I'm not talking about room temperature - it was either fridge or freezer cold. The absence of any discernible flavor only compounded my disappointment. Even the appetizer of Cajun fries left much to be desired, as even those were barely lightly seasoned to the point of blandness. The fries accompanying the crab cake were devoid of ANY salt, yet the sauce provided with it was so excessively salty that it rendered the sauce inedible. I had to express my dissatisfaction to our server and declined the dish entirely (I told her I was OK with paying for it, I just wasn't going to eat it), as it resembled nothing more than a tasteless, mushy lump. To add to the culinary woes, even the Yuengling on tap had an unusual, off-putting taste, as if it had either gone bad or been subjected to a moldy, musty aroma. It was a revolting experience, and I couldn't bring myself to finish it. Trust me, me not finishing a beer is a big deal. I also understand that I didn't walk into this restaurant expecting a quiet dining experience, but the loud atmosphere took it to another level. Ironically, amidst the noisy patrons, the most intrusive sound was the incredibly loud whirring of what seemed to be the blender at the bar - a rather absurd observation. Furthermore, we had to remind the staff about our drinks since they had forgotten to bring them to our table. All in all, this dining experience is easily the worst I've encountered since relocating to this area back in 2014. "Atrocious" is not an exaggeration, unfortunately. Seriously, just...wow. Also, I couldn't help but notice how many great "reviews" there are from new, inactive accounts. Don't be fooled. read more

Crab Boat - Odd crab cakes. - Seafood Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

After a day of dental surgery, I ordered dinner from Crab Boat. I'm ordered a number 1 combo boil. The notes for the order stated" Please substitute shrimp for the mussels." The entire boil came with Mussels NOOOOO shrimp AT ALL! I called and spoken to a manage namely John. He says the note could have been interpreted both ways and the best we can do is you can bring it back and we will replace it because we are cheaper than doordashes 30% markup. Needless to say I'm not happy with the resolution. I will Just make a sandwich and take the L!!!!! Note door dash customer service stated they will Investigate and respond via email between 2-3 business days. read more

The customer service and wait staff are always the best! We really enjoy this restaurant. It's a nice family dining experience. There is outside seating. I do feel that the portions are a bit on the small side but the food is absolutely delicious read more

This place is like a mash-up of a normal Maryland Crab house and one of those crab boil places that puts everything in plastic bags. You can get all sorts of combos and spice/seasoning levels. Combo #10 is $250! but I'm sure that's meant to be shared with the table. We both got snow crab legs and they were really delicious - not over cooked or old and blackish. They had tons of sides and deserts and cocktails to try, so we will have to go back. It was crowded, but they had plenty of parking and the staff was doing great. It's hidden back in the woods, but it's worth seeking out. read more

This place always seems busy and that's a good sign. Service was good and food tasted great. I ordered a drink off the menu and it was super strong. I ordered the whiting and fried calamari. read more

Crab Boat - Fried Whiting Fish (2 pcs) w Fries, Fried Calamar, Clam Chowder Soup, Fried Shrimp Basket (15pcs) w Friesshrimp - Seafood Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Great food and great Customer service. First time there and I "loved it". We will be back I think it will be the new family eat-out spot with the grandkids on weekends. read more

some of the best seafood around little loud but fun I'll keep coming back realply love the atmosphere the wait staff polite took real goo care of my wife and I. read more

Love the seafood options and the cheese steak sandwiches. My only issue is it's always so cold in the restaurant be it summer or winter

I went with a group. They accepted our reservations. They were very accomodating, which I appreciated. They even have an another side to the restaurant for larger groups. We all got something different. The crab cake sandwich looked good. I had the fried shrimp, it had a lot of black pepper on it, so I was not thrilled. Someone else got catfish, I was told that was good, the chicken wings were good. I heard the boils are good also!! read more

My family and I came to this spot on a whim and off of the advice of TikTok. The menu was implemented and easy to read, nothing crazy about which was great! I ordered the Wednesday special as did my wife, both of white was $39.99. It came with 1 Cluster Snow Crab, 1 LB Shrimp (Head Off), 1 LB Smoked Sausage, 2 Corn, 2 Potatoes. She added the mussels and eggs not knowing that her bag was going to come to table in a big portion already. When I t came out, I could tell my wife's special definitely had more goodness in it than mine. This place damn sure will let you know that you've spent your money's worth and then some. Our waitress was a delight and very cordial with us, given that we had our kids with us and my daughter spilled her drink. I will say that when you order your food, if they ask you for the flavors/sauces, do not go past 2. The reason I say that is because when you go over two sauces, the flavor seems to combine ok but not well enough. So just shoot for no more than two flavors. Don't make the same mistake I did when I bit in to my shrimp, the shell is still on.....don't judge me, don't you dare! I was hungry and the food looked amazing! My wife ordered two cocktails and they were also pretty damn good. heads up, make sure than you get your order heard correctly. Not getting on anyone at all about the order, but it can be messed up because the crowd was getting a little bit louder, so it wasn't a big deal anyways, just a heads up. The kids food was great, I never seen my 5 year old devour a cheeseburger that fast! Then my other son demolished his shrimp and fries. Then my wife started giving him some of her crab meat, then I also gave him some of my shrimp. The ambiance of the restaurant was inviting and exciting at the same time. There is enough space inside the restaurant for everyone, from couples to big groups of people. Everything inside seem to very casual inside and also fun. Everyone was having a great time inside, people were enjoying their seafood. there wasn't a sour look on anyone's faces because they were either stuffing their faces or talking about how good the food was. This place is one of the best kept secrets of Waldorf, you gave to visit this place if you really want a good taste of Maryland seafood! I wish I took photos, but you can find out for yourself, just go in! read more

Took my mom when it first opened and wasn't impressed so I didn't order anything. Months later I thought I'd give it another try since I had a taste for a good whiting sandwich. This is absolutely beautiful but completely tasteless food is just not for me - fries were so greasy and tasteless that even mambo sauce didn't help. Whiting Dinner 3/5 - good portion, mediocre taste, terrible fries. Philly Steak 1.5/5 - good presentation and portion size, but not tasty and very tough, gritty texture. Actually one of the worst that I've had. read more

Crab Boat - 2 Piece Fried Whiting w Fries - Seafood Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Man, this is our spot. It has the best flavor out of ALL the places in Maryland and it's the least expensive. The drinks babbbbyyyy, be careful they are good and strong. The atmosphere is nice and comfortable. I can't wait to eat on the patio. Service is always great and they have happy hour. read more

Food was great, service exceptional and the place (Ambience) was excellent. The lady that served us-Cassie she was very friendly, accommodating and excellently served us. I would say the management should hire more people like her. read more

We just moved here from Texas, and we've already been to this place twice in the past week. Clearly, we're not making friends with our kitchen anytime soon. Both times, I ordered the whole fried chicken wings, and let me tell you, while they aren't exactly reinventing the wheel, I swear there's an old lady back in that kitchen who just finished hearing a sermon so good, even the chicken's feeling blessed! My wife had the shrimp platter and didn't even let me sniff a shrimp on the first visit. After the second visit, I totally get why--those shrimp were so good, they might be running a secret shrimp cult back there. The place was packed tighter than a clown car, and I think all the negative reviews are just from folks who didn't get the memo about the secret sermon spice. This place is a hidden gem, and you best believe I'll be a regular--if only for the chance to finally get a shrimp off my wife's plate! read more

Food was amazing! Service was awesome! I have been back 3 times and every time was very good!

The service was great! Super fast and friendly and we all loved our food! Ordered crabcakes (very meaty), steak and cheese (we devoured it), and friend shrimp (very large). 4 great seafood dinners for under $100. read more

Crab Boat - Crabcake dinner - Seafood Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

I have visited Crab Boat several times since it's opening. The parking lot is typically crowded but they have ample seating. They have TVs in the bar area and also offer lottery services. The cocktails are nice and strong (Ashley is a great bartender). Crab boat has one of the best steak and cheese sandwiches in the area. The fried whole wings always come out piping hot and well seasoned. The seafood boils are not the best in my opinion and are on the pricey side. read more

For starters, they offer an outdoor screen-in patio with rotating fans and bench seating f!! absolutely love being so close to nature without having nature inside my food !!!Wonderful customer service by Ms_ Deayra,. I ordered the chicken wings. They are very flavorful with a good crunch.!!! I also ordered french fries which were seasoned nicely!!! This place could easily be entertaining for large crowd, family, and your main squeeze!!!! The location isn't bad, it's easy to get to with plenty of parking ! I highly recommend this place read more

First time at the crab boat, and I can say this restaurant surprise me as it does have plenty of space inside and outside. The food and the drinks were phenomenal. However, the service was quite slow and doesn't provide the best for its customers. I saw other tables had to request for their server to come over and I as well had to go look for my server not once but twice. If it weren't for the service this restaurant would definitely be a five star. read more

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The food at Crab Boat is great. The service was great as well with little to no wait time. They also have daily specials and HH is from 3-7pm during the week. The crab balls were great portions and well seasoned however little salty but overall great. The seafood boil was well seasoned and great flavor. The margaritas were very strong as well. I would definitely recommend. read more

Yummy. This place looks like a crab restaurant where you would go for a feast. Paper on the table ready for you. Excellent service, excellent food, wonderful bartender. Go during happy hour. 30% off drinks and they are nice size and strong. I ordered the fried seafood platter with added crab cake. My boo ordered the lobster tails with added sausage. We had appetizers and drinks. The bill came to $112 not including tip. It was a bit pricey for lunch. I would recommend you try it and I will be going back. read more

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