Crabby Abby's always has high quality food. You pay a little more but the food is worth it! We've had several dishes here. The Mahi bites appetizer is a must for us. Very tender and flaky. Tonight we had grilled James River oysters plain and Rockefeller. They were good size and very flavorful. The ambience in the bar side is jovial while the fireplace side is more quiet. The service is friendly and attentive no matter where you are seated. We are locals and strongly recommend you visit! You will not be disappointed! read more

Crabby Abby's - Grilled oysters, Rockefeller and plain, and Mahi Mahi bites. Excellent! - New American Near Me - Marion, North Carolina

Service is always great... cocktails spot on & delicious! But don't order the crab cakes. For $34 we thought they'd be pretty decent, but we received nothing short of bread cake with a hint of crab essence. Very disappointing. read more

Crabby Abby's - New American Near Me - Marion, North Carolina

What an absolute delight to find this chef owned and operated restaurant. I think Cindy servers us the best biscuits I've ever eaten. I've worked in the industry for a long time and they hit all the marks. The food was elevated, but not unapproachable. The prices were really good and the portions substantial. We sat outside and it was a lovely night. I can't say enough good things about Crabby Abby's read more

The daily special is awesome. Crab cake with blackened scallops!!! If you want something special? Stop in the drinks are fantastic as well! You won't be disappointed! read more

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I had the best pesto tomato soup EVERRRR here!!! It was a special today, but if it was a regular menu item I'd make the drive to Marion just for the soup!! The ambience is pretty dive bar-ish and a little dark indoors, but the servers are friendly and our food came quickly. Two people in my party had the smash burger and the bar burger and said both were great, as well. read more

We had an early dinner at Crabby Abby's today. It is a bar atmosphere with tables on the opposite side of the room plus outdoor seating on the wide sidewalk out front. This would be an excellent place to take your pup. They are very pup friendly. We ordered from the daily special selection. My husband had the steak. I had the sesame salmon. Both came with soup or salad. I had the seafood chowder, an excellent choice. My husband had the salad, which was very generous. My husband said the steak was the best he had in a long time. My salmon was served on a bed of fried rice with a tangy sesame sauce. The salmon was flaky and cooked perfectly. Brandon, our server was cheerful and very attentive. Being a tourist today, I asked him a lot of questions. He was very knowledgeable about the area. He is a true asset to Marion. This is a lovely place to grab a bite and enjoy this historic town. read more

When trying to decide what to eat after work we landed on crabby Abby's as (in my opinion) they have the best French onion soup I've ever had. Well, today was no different. Brandon was one of the most kindhearted people I've met, funny and absolutely charismatic. If you go on a day when the chicken Marsala is on the specials it is a MUST TRY!! Not only did I get the last order of it, but before we left I was brought a Togo cup full of rice pilaf that was left over since they weren't making any more of the Marsala! Wonderful people, amazing food, and company so good you don't want to leave. read more

Hands down the best pizza in town! Seafood is always fantastic as well with a very friendly atmosphere. read more

Crabby Abby's - New American Near Me - Marion, North Carolina

I had the Baja shrimp tacos and my boyfriend ordered the blackened mahi. It was dusted with seasoning instead of being served with a crust. We were discussing his sandwich when the owner came by and apologized for how it was prepared. He took it off the bill and gave us a slice of heavenly key lime pie. Yay for responsive owners! Thank you read more

Crabby Abby's - Delectable key lime pie - New American Near Me - Marion, North Carolina

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Nice bar type restaurant with friendly staff. We were super hungry when we arrived so I ordered wings as an appetizer. We waited a long time, I even asked about them as I made it clear to the waitress that I wanted them to come before meal. Well wings came with meal. Waitress took them back as we didn't want them with meal. Shrimp tacos were delicious but I had to pay for the side of onion rings. You would think for $15 you'd get a side. The onion rings were not hot when they were served so I asked for hot ones. They brought me back a hot side of onion rings and they were delicious. Key lime pie was good but for $8.50 for one slice? I'm sorry for $75 with a few draft beers this wasn't a $75 meal for two. More like a $45 meal. read more

Everything about this place was great I can't wait to go back again!The food was excellent and the service was great, so many good things on the menu I had a hard time deciding! read more

Drove through downtown Marion on my way back from hiking tonight (Sunday night) and found this gem of a restaurant! I sat outside on their patio and had wonderful service! I asked about local favorites on the menu and the Oyster Poe Boy was recommended. She mentioned they may almost be out of oysters and recommended a combo of oysters and shrimp. I'm so thankful she did, it was amazing! Had the house special, Limoncello Martini too! read more

Crabby Abby's - Limoncello Martini - New American Near Me - Marion, North Carolina

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First thing out of my mouth after leaving: "If I'm going to pay $25 for a burger, I'd like my water to be given to me not in a fucking throwaway cup" Mahi Mahi was awesome, burger wasn't great but I'm sure others would enjoy it. Not sure if it was the bun or the sauce that was too much for me. Service wasn't perfect, I watched my server chat away in the back and take forever to bring us water. Atmosphere was okay, a bit dark. Probably not going back read more

My review is based off a dine-in experience. Cons: Poor food for the price -wife ordered teriyaki wings that were overcooked and too salty to finish -I ordered the steak sandwich which was cooked well, but covered in a gravy that was just salty gravy flavored. Dark restaurant smelled stale and a bit like cleaning solution/bleach. Pros: Friendly waitstaff, bartender, and customers Seemed to have lots of drink options -May have been a 3 star bar if I didn't order food Clean bathrooms read more

Crabby Abby's was a nice surprise on our way to mountain's. We arrived at an unusual time of day but the service and staff were very friendly and were attentive to us. We enjoyed the oyster and shrimp tacos. The food was hot with fresh ingredients . The cilantro lime sauce and slaw made them over the top. They offer full bar but still family friendly. My husband had a cold beer and we were on our way. Hopefully we will be able to visit there again sometime. read more

Wonderful food and waitress! The Harvest Salad was amazing! Tasty bacon , cherries, kale and Brussels sprouts & veggies . My husband had the crispy grouper fingers and loved them . We would definitely make this a regular favorite, but we are on the road for vacation. read more

We had a great dinner at Crabby Abby's last Thursday. We made reservations after talking to the hostess, and was greeted at the door as soon as we walked in. The specials are usually listed on the wall which we immediately learned about from our waitress. My wife ordered the Broiled scallops and shrimp over linguine in a cream wine sauce ($29), and I ordered a perfectly cooked Ribeye (36) with grilled asparagus. To top off the evening we had a slice of the freshly made Key lime pie, which wasn't tart enough for us but was definitely an excellent example of Florida's favorite pie here in Marion, NC. This place just has that great homey and hospitality feel the moment you walk in! EXTRA BONUS...Thursday was 1/2 price bottle of wine night! read more

We are in town just for the night and while we were recommended to try a different location, this menu (go to their website), seemed more what we were looking for. In the heart of Marion off of Main Street, this place is a gem. The staff welcomes you as if you are one of the regulars (we got to watch them greet a regular customer and there was no difference). We had Casey as our server and Kelly made special appearances at our table. Both of them were quite lovely and provided additional recommendations and local facts. Their Yelp doesn't have many pictures, their food is worth the visit. As a native Marylander I get extremely skeptical when a restaurant this far from the coast places "Maryland Crab Cakes" on their menu. I tried them and they were perfectly moist, not much filler, and were a wonderful substitute to the ones I find back home. Try this place and tell them Dawn & Paris sent you. You will not be disappointed. read more

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We were visiting from out of town and dined here early (5:30) on a Saturday. We had the most amazing server Kelly! The food was great We four had: Crap and spinach dip (great warm homemade chips). Cheddar biscuits (perfect) Kale salad with shrimp, lots of shrimp, very good. Crab cakes, good could have used more crap. Truffle fries, so good! Also ordered one of the specials of the day, snapper. Beautifully cooked, very tasty. Kelly helped us out with switching some of our side so got eat the amazing special grits and Brussel sprouts. Thanks Kelly! read more

The food is excellent. We ordered the crab dip and clam chowder with drinks. Awesome! Dillon our bartender was super nice. We had a great time ! Watched the Marion, North Carolina Christmas parade !!! read more

Crabby Abby's - New American Near Me - Marion, North Carolina

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We are staying at Lake James RV park and went to Crabby Abby's tonight. WOW we were pleasantly surprised. Food was fantastic as was the service. We are from Florida and use to good seafood and Cuban food. We ordered the chef's special Chicken with Yuma, cuban rice & black beans, shrimp and oysters. Both were off the chain. read more

Food was delicious and the Bloody Mary exactly how it like it, super spicy (as requested) with all the fixings including shrimp and bacon! Highly recommended! read more

Superb dining experience from the crab & spinach dip appetizer to the perfectly cooked rare ribeye , crab Patties & broiled Brussel sprouts, topped with an incredible service , key Lime pie, cheese cake & delicious margaritas! read more

Good service. Reasonable price, good food. Nice location, quaint setting. Tried it for dinner when passing through town. Would go back.

Superb crab cakes and my husband and I could've eaten a gallon of the crab spinach dip appetizer! My husbands steak was cooked to perfection and he's rather picky about his steaks. Beer and margaritas were fantastic as well. Hubby owns a cidery, winery, brewery so he can be judgmental in that area. He loved his beer. We were too full to eat dessert there so we got our desserts to go. They made a wonderful snack. The waitress was super friendly and service was great. The place is clean and ran with pride. We will definitely be back again! read more

On a great stroll down Main St we came upon this venue. The food was great and we received wonderful service. We had our 2 kids and furry companion with us. Fortunately they have outdoor seating and they really appreciate dogs here. During our dining experience the owner or manager brought our furry baby a large cut of steak! We really loved the experience and ambiance of this place! You need to come check them out! read more

What a find!! Yah seafood !! I ordered the special halibut and absolutely LOVED it. Service was good. Server was very pleasant sit in the side room with the wood paneling. Ambiance and music were very nice. Would have given 5 stars but I thought $36 for an entree was a little steep read more

Amazing food and especially garlic butter biscuits! Definite place to visit if you're in the Marion area read more

This place is amazing they have very Tasty crab legs great salads and outstanding burgers you can't go wrong with anything at this place and the service is great and such friendly staff. If you haven't been here and your hungry I would highly recommend this place!! read more

Crabby Abby's - The ultimate cheeseburger big and good - New American Near Me - Marion, North Carolina

Replace wonderful staff mazing owners wide selection of cocktails authentic old TownePlace

Valentines Day dinner with my Husband. We had an amazing time. Live music, Chardonnay from California, twin lobster tails (special menu) cooked to perfection! My husband had the lightly fried catfish with Jumbo shrimp. He said it was the best Catfish he has ever had. Service was on point. Let's not forget the biscuits!!! Yum-O! The ambiance transplants you to a well established surf and turf nook somewhere in the Keys. We are so happy to find this hideaway here in Downtown Marion, NC. read more

This place should close permanently because they suck! The food is good as long as The owner is cooking but otherwise the bartender is the worst and is killing the business in my view. read more

Yesterday I ordered a $20 plate of chilled shrimp and crab, and the crab tasted old and very fishy, to the point were it was inedible. I could not eat those and left them on the plate and informed the server that the crab was both smelling and tasting bad. The server 1) left the plate on my table and never inspected the crab and 2) dropped off the bill while telling me that the kitchen said it was thawed the day before and therefore could not be bad. As someone who has worked as a line cook for 10 years in a seafood restaurant, I know what bad crab smells like. The most offensive part of my experience was how no one even bothered to inspect or verify what I was saying, but instead left the plate on my table and dropped off the bill and told me I was wrong. How can that be done without even inspecting the food in question? This is inexcusable and unprofessional, and I left feeling absolutely defrauded. Crabby Abby's should be ashamed of themselves and everyone should avoid this place at all costs. read more

Wow, this place is a great little Main Street Restaurant. Camping in the area for the week and always like to try local places. Service was fantastic, a few solid beers on tap and the food was delicious. Not often that a place in the mountains has good seafood offerings but my wife loved the crab cakes and a family member had the Fried Fish and Shrimp. The Gouda Pimento Cheese dip and chips with Jalapeños and pickles was a great starter. I normally don't eat pickles, but these were house made and more like a vinegar cucumber and delicious. I had the Bistro Burger with Bacon, Grilled Onion and Garlic Sauce and it was nearly to big to finish. Britney was our server and did an awesome job taking care of our table. Like many places these days they were out of a few things because of supply issues, but they have enough on the menu to make up for it! Make sure to give this place a try if you are in the Marion area! read more

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I decided to try this place out after reviewing the menu and pics online. I came specifically for the shrimp and grits. Here's the run-down: I got a cucumber mint martini which was amazing! The house salad was fresh and delicious. However, the ranch dressing was disgusting so I opted for balsamic vinaigrette which was great. As soon as my entree came out, I was disappointed. It was swimming in a weird red grease. The grits were supposed to be cheesy and creamy. But they weren't. Not at all. They were lumpy and bland and swimming in grease. The sea scallops were very good, but the shrimp tasted freezer burned, old, and rubbery. I ate the seafood and left the rest of the mess in the bowl. The worst shrimp n grits I've ever tasted. When an entree costs 26 bucks, it better be perfection. This was NOT. Service was fine. read more

Food was good but the younger girl behind the bar could care less. Poor service on a not so busy Saturday.

From the hot crabby dip to the crab cakes from the bar burger to the Cuban, it was ALL delicious, and the service was second to none!! Crabby Abby's is definitely a local diamond! read more

Crabby Abby's - New American Near Me - Marion, North Carolina

Great restaurant on the main street of downtown Marion, NC. The food has always been good here and today the weather is perfect for sitting outside in the sunshine and enjoying the beautiful brilliant yellow leaves of the ginkgo trees. A great lace to try if ever in Marion. read more

Staff at this establishment is great. And the restaurant came recommended very many people. Was great.. Although by the bottle prices were inconsistent with by the glass prices. All was going well until the sides came out long before the entrée came out. And the grits seemed more like a cookie than grits. Nice feeling for the space. I'd go back. read more

Just finished dinner, blackened mahi-mahi tacos! They were really good! We will definitely be back here. Also the seafood chowder hit the spot on this snowy Friday night. Thanks Zachary for great service and input on our selections! Hubby had the fish and chips and really enjoyed them! read more