I have been here before but I can say after my last visit I definitely won't be back. I say a review below mines saying how unprofessional and chaotic it is and I must agree. I am not sure if they are under new management or what but the entire experience from checking in to the server to the people cleaning it was just all a complete mess. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I am not ever sure why the people were sweeping so hard and slinging chairs around that dirt was flying up im my food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Why are you sweeping in the direction people are eating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I completely lost my appetite and requested for the manager. As far as the food today it wasn't it I have had better from here. Again not sure if it's new management or what but I was not satisfied at all! I can completely say this is my LAST TIME at this location. read more

Crafty Crab Waldorf - Seafood Near Me - Saint Charles, Maryland

My daughter wanted a Friday night outing with mommy. I told her she could pick and she chose Crafty Crab! Overall this was a good pick. The food came extremely fast, service was good. Could have been better, we did appreciate our server letting us know she would be gone a while due to a large party. This was the only downside of our visit. While she was away maybe another team member, manager could have assisted. The beer was hot. They did not have any cold glasses, which to me is a little odd. I love beer with my seafood. Glad I was on mommy duty and did not order one, my sister did and was not happy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar was packed, the restaurant ran smoothly for the amount of people we saw seated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This restaurant feels like it's run by the youth. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music is always way to high.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was salty and and customer service was that great either. When I think of a place to have seafood in the area, it's Crab Boat. read more

Crafty Crab is delicious when you're in the mood for that bagged seafood boil. Honestly, if you're looking for anything else, this is not the place for you since the other options are VERY limited. Still, they do what they do and they do it well. The seafood boil is our favorite in this area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I prefer to be seated away from the bar since regulars make it loud and can be a bit obnoxious but otherwise it's an excellent spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Love this place- ambiance is great. Great for large crowds as I often see big parties when I visit. The latest visit was awesome due to our waitress Dee. She was pleasant and was patient with us. My partner had a problem with his drink and she took care of it- no question asked. I appreciate her and the manager on staff. I only rated it a 4 star versus 5 due to the time it took to get served, this visit as well as other visits. We came on a Saturday afternoon and they seem to be a bit short staffed. Everything else was perfect. I will definitely be returning. read more

Crafty Crab Waldorf - Snow Crab Special w BOOM sauce - Seafood Near Me - Saint Charles, Maryland

Great seafood boils with large shrimp and moist meaty mussels love the fried shrimp basket some of the servers aren't as attentive as I would like but not bad enough to keep me away [[HIGHLIGHT]]music is a little loud at times especially in Clinton which makes for a less enjoyable dining experience[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] so I cure my seafood wants in Waldorf but [[HIGHLIGHT]]regardless of atmosphere a great place to eat[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Unbelievable. We sat for 45 minutes before anyone even bothered to take our order. I asked the waiter three different times if we could at least put in a drink order, and every single time I got brushed off with "one second." Finally, after telling them we were just going to leave, they suddenly decided to take our order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And it's not like the place was slammed -- it wasn't.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] In fact, people who sat down a good 15+ minutes after us already had their food while we were still waiting just to order. This is not the first time this has happened here either, which makes it even more frustrating. The food is only okay at best, and the service is consistently awful. Definitely not worth the hassle. read more

Unprofessional, Chaotic, and Just Plain Ghetto If you're looking for a place to enjoy a meal in a professional and well-managed environment, Crafty Crab in Waldorf is NOT it. Red Flags from the Start From the moment we arrived, the experience was questionable. Despite plenty of open seats, we were told there was an hour-long wait due to staff calling out. A busy Friday night with inadequate staffing? That should have been my cue to leave. After waiting about 30 minutes, we were finally seated--only to sit for another 10-15 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us for water. Our server, instead of attending to guests, was socializing at another booth. The Initial Turnaround... or So I Thought Once we got our server's attention, we ordered drinks and appetizers. The appetizers arrived hot and delicious, and for a moment, I thought the restaurant was redeeming itself. That feeling didn't last long. Unprofessional Staff Behavior Here's where things spiraled: 1. Servers were sitting and chatting with customers as if they were their friends. 2. Staff were openly drinking and taking shots while on the clock. I literally watched one server call another over, yelling, "Hurry up, it's time to take a shot!" 3. Service was nonexistent. Our server disappeared for long periods, only showing up after multiple shots at the bar to take our entrée order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While waiting for our food, we also witnessed two young women about to fight, with security stepping in only after letting them argue for five minutes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Food Was Good, But the Service Was a Disaster When the food finally arrived, it was hot, correct, and honestly quite tasty. Drinks were also well-made. But at this point, it was clear that the servers were more focused on partying than doing their jobs. * Our server vanished again, and it took 30 minutes just to get a refill of water. * After finishing our meal, we had to hunt her down to get boxes and the check--only to witness her arguing loudly with guests and someone on the phone. Moments later, she was literally running through the restaurant to fight someone. Final Thoughts: A Hot Mess [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for quick fried shrimp and wings and a front-row seat to some ghetto entertainment, this is your spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you value professionalism, good service, and a safe environment--STAY FAR AWAY. I won't expose our server completely, but let's just say her name starts with an "L." Beware! I will never return. read more

The food was great. Service was awesome. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was a great vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My seafood was amazing.

Best location!! They have ramen to add to your bag and service is always on point!!!!!

Hostess didn't acknowledge me waiting to get on the list for a table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music is way too loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Server couldn't hear me and I could barely hear the person across the table from me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Slow service. Employee just walked past singing "hair, face, a**, t*tties". Won't be back anytime soon. read more

Crafty Crab Waldorf - Snow crab special - Seafood Near Me - Saint Charles, Maryland

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This location, comparing it to the Brandywine location was so much better! There is a huge tv in the front - at the time a movie was playing. Maybe karaoke is offered some days throughout the week (I'm unsure about this), but mom and I loved this spot. We went on a Saturday afternoon, was served by Que and she was great. Giving us food recommendations, drink options, her requests, etc. Loved her. For those that frequent seafood spots like these, Crafty Crab no longer offers the wings with the everything sauce, if this all makes sense. Boom sauce, I think it's called. But even with that, if and when I'm back in the Waldorf area, I would like to return and try their boil bags. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience- it looks like an abandoned place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Service very bad they're supposed to open at 12:00pm, it was already 12:05pm and no one is opening yet. So we decided to leave. Food we did not get an opportunity sad read more

Great food. Services was good. The waitresses do get distracted a lot with talking to their coworkers on a side bar so that's kinda annoying cause you can't get their Attn. the environment is very nice. Love the large tv, open space, large bar and decor. Didn't like that I couldn't use my gift card because this location is on an old system and can't process them. That was wack. read more

Crafty Crab Waldorf - Seafood Near Me - Saint Charles, Maryland

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We arrived before 8 pm and it took more than 10 minutes for our server (Kayla) to even take our drink orders. She had a rude and dismissive attitude the entire evening and took so long to come check on us, get refills, get our checks., etc. we weren't able to leave until after 10pm. She acted like we were an inconvenience and seemed annoyed to service us. We kept having to wave her down. It got to the point where a member of our party had to get up and head towards the back to flag her down. Even other patrons seemed annoyed and were looking around for their server. It was infuriating that gratuity was already included because had it been up to us, there wouldn't have been much of any tip if any at all. Needless to say, we will not be back at this location. read more

I decided I didn't want sausage in my seafood boul and chose Snow Crabs and Shrimps [corn on the cob and potatoes were included]. Smiley, our server was very helpful with her suggestions based on what I wanted. read more

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First of all... a shout out to "K" he was a great waiter. We have crafty crabs in Jacksonville area and never impressed. We saw this place, wanted crab so there we went. The ambiance was great. Theatre screen, for the sports enthusiasts. Always strange to me in a seafood place but whatever. Crabs were great. Hubby got the shrimp and clams spicy and said they were delicious!! Great job K!! read more

I really wanted a seafood bag so I came here with my family. From the time we set down it was bad. The waitress took forever to come over just to say she will be with us soon. When she finally came she took our drinks, appetizers and kids food. My husband and I ordered a little after. The waitress was NOT attentive or detailed. My moms drink sat on the bar for way too long. My mom had to point it out and tell the waitress "that's my drink". Then when I ordered I asked for no sausage because I don't eat pork, I told her that. I asked for it to be on the side for my husband and I wanted to add eggs to mine. After waiting forever my husband went to the bar and asked the bartender if he had his beer order and he said no, there was no ticket for a beer.? This happened TWICE. So my husband just started ordering at the bar and coming back to the table. Then when my food finally came out IT WAS WRONG! They had the pork sausage in my bag and NO eggs. She took it back and brought out the new one , again wrong! Still no egg, she just ended up bringing the eggs separately. We asked for extra sauce 3 times and never received it. My mom asked for the key lime pie and never received it. We paid the bill and I think that's when the waiter realized she never put in the pie so she gave it to my mom for free. The tables in her section were all annoyed with her performance. (I know because we talked bout it amongst ourselves). The table next to ours ended up following our lead and placing their drink order at the bar once they waited over 20 mins. Food was good... but the service completely ruined it. There's more but it's too much to type. You get the gyst. She did take 10% off the bill because of all the inconveniences but it still wasn't enough read more

First timer. Food was fantastic! Server was sweet, but very, very... Very slow. Took over 10 min to get my.... Well.. Anything.. The food did come out faster than I was able to get ketchup or a refill. May be back, but they need help in the server dept. From the pre set responses from management, this isn't a new issue and apparently not fixed and doesn't look like they feel it's a problem. read more

Lunch out with one of my good Sister Friends who I hadn't seen in awhile. We arrived when they opened at 12 noon so it was not crowded and we were seated right away. The restaurant had soft music playing in the background and because there was no crowd, it was the perfect place to chat and catch up. I ordered water and a Long Island Iced Tea. Yep. it is 5 o'clock somewhere. I opted to get the seafood boil with shrimp(headless of course!), clams and mussels. Potatoes and corn are included also(Here we go with the carbs). I picked the crafty Cajun seasoning with old bay and medium spice. The medium spice was a little more to medium to me but everything was very good and well-seasoned. The waitress was very attentive and patient because we took a long time to order as we were laughing and talking. She checked on us frequently and made sure we were good on seasonings, drinks and whatever else we needed. I went home full and happy. Seafood is my jam. read more

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Crack, the crab has become a staple amongst me and my friends. We usually go and visit at least every few weeks or once a month. We really appreciate how the food is always fresh and hot and the staff are at our Waldorf. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Location is very accommodating and pleasant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Everything was overcooked and service was slow. Not sure I would recommend this place to friends and/or family.

A very nice spot for fast and good seafood in the Waldorf area. I have only been once, but when I visited I had the fried shrimp basket (will most def order again - the shrimp was nice and crispy and the fries reminded me of Arby's curly fries just without the curl). I also got an order of hush puppies and ugh they were so good! I would've loved to have had a honey butter to go with them instead of melted butter but the melted butter served it's purpose. Oh, and the hush puppies have corn in them. Inside the restaurant is super spacious. No need to worry about social distancing from the next table here. I plan to order again very, very soon probably for take out. Getting into the parking lot was a little tricky for me though - I had to duck and dodge folks in drive thru lines at Panda Express and Arby's to make it in but I did. read more

Crafty Crab Waldorf - Hush Puppies + Fried Shrimp w/fries - really tasty! - Seafood Near Me - Saint Charles, Maryland

It's just alright the crawfish were good, the drinks are just okay gave me a headache fr. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's cool if you like a lil hood vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Thank you to Crafty Crab for coming to the dorf. So do to the current situation I haven't experienced the inside of this place yet. However outstanding workarounds to still provide great food. Its good to have a place to get an amazing broil closer than VA or DC. All the food was great. If you've had a boil before you understand when I say yummy. Toss your favorite catch in and add the crafty cajun seasoning. If you want to step it up next level go for the "the boom", mixing all the seasoning (cajun, buttery garlic and lemon pepper). If you've a fried food try the tilapia, shrimp, crab cake, with a side of hush puppies. Wish you could add scallops to my boils, but you can order them to go along with your meal. All in all this place gets two thumbs up for food, customers service and not a bad price. Hope to add pictures as an update read more

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Food and ambience is nice and smooth.. Food is fresh-fresh to the T.. Crafty Crab is not only known for its seafood boil. Trust me their fried catfish basket and wings are on point too. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and respectful of our time and space. He wasn't over baring about what we needed next.. Also, the music selection is more for the 90's crowd.. Right up my alley.. I truly would recommend this spot. You can't go wrong dropping in here.. Take my word for it, remember i'm "Elite".. Which means I'm truthful and respected!! read more

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I spent $300 on a delivery order,the only thing I was missing was a snow crab seafood boil with extra corn and eggs added on to it. She says they have to remake it and it will take about 15 to 20 minutes which is fine 30 minutes goes by and I get my food but its only the corn and eggs. I tell her again I didn't get the snow crab boil, the whole thing is missing.she tells her coworker that the manager said they are not going to remake the whole order and I can only get the eggs and corn even though they were the ones who didn't put it in the bag. The young lady that spoke with me on the phone then tried to say the driver took the food even though she told me that they had it and forgot to put it in the bag. I asked to speak to a manager and another employee stepped in, gave me a refund so she can reorder my food for me. The crab boil took 10 minutes meanwhile the eggs and corn took 30 to remake. The only person who actually did their job was the young lady who reordered my food for me.[[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was empty when I came up there, people were on their personal phones at the counter and there is no reason why my food wasn't in the bag when its that slow.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will never waste my time or money here again and I will be telling everyone I know about how disgusting the service here is.. read more

I was so happy to hear that there's a new seafood boil/Cajun cuisine spot in town. My brother and I had been craving it for months, so we ordered the crawfish boil with "the boom" seasoning (crafty cajun, buttery garlic and lemon pepper mixed together) and medium spice. The crawfish were large and juicy, and the sauce was delectable. Highly recommend! We also added sausage to our boil. I wish they had more potatoes and corn inside the bag though. We also ordered a fried oyster basket with a side of hush puppies from the menu. It was alright. The oysters were small and they looked kind of sad in the takeout box, so I don't think I'll be ordering them again. read more

Crafty Crab Waldorf - Crawfish boil with "the boom" sauce, medium spice, sausage, red potatoes and corn - Seafood Near Me - Saint Charles, Maryland

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Terrible quality of seafood and overpriced Go to diamond crab and Brandywine I always get fresh nice seafood every time I go there whether the head is on or not Crafty crab food chain is owned by very cheap Chinese people who are selling Black people bad quality seafood Rude cashiers in the front and she's eating a seafood boil as I'm ordering my food makes no sense I got a seafood boil for headless shrimp still got the head on and then when I went to eat the shrimp, it is very tough and dirty on the inside read more

Crafty Crab Waldorf - Whole shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Saint Charles, Maryland

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On god best onion rings I ever had in my life lol could be the drink talking but man this shit fire lmao

Service is always good. My food is always hot and wait time is never long. I ordered at the wrong location one day then came in and got my food in less than 15 minutes read more

This spot was my go to. Emphasize "WAS". I'm relatively easy going with the understanding that there is no such thing as perfect service . However, I visited this establishment on Nov 14, 2025 around 4:30 pm. The female bartender on duty that night was the rudest, most ignorant, and absolutely unprofessional person I've ever experienced in the service industry as she was ready for a confrontation. When attempting to convey my drink order, I was rudely cut off following other unprovoked rude comments. As I got up to leave she continued talking loudly, mocking me as my back was turned heading for the exit. I have never been so offended and absolutely refuse to spend one dime of my hard earned money at an establishment that tolerates this behavior. She was clearly trying to get a reaction from me and wanted to garner attention from the other people sitting at the bar. Management - if you want your business to remain open and thrive, please vet your workers better. P.S. this was not the first time this has happened w/ this particular bartender. I visited another time and she got into a confrontation with another customer. SMH read more

Always delicious and usually fast service. Its clean and the drinks are yummy. We will be back. It's reasonably priced.

This is my 3rd time coming to the restaurant. This time we had the seafood boil again. It's 51 dollars for 1lb and most of it is probably potatoes and corn. The shrimp are large and there was a decent serving of crab legs. They won't let you get 1/2lb for two people. The food was so so. It seemed better the first time we went. Would I go again. Maybe if I had a taste for crab legs but I don't think we got our money's worth. read more

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Woke up Sunday morning and was craving seafood, so was everyone else. After my morning jog, it was later in the morning so it was time to eat lunch (I normally skip breakfast). It was suggested we go to the Crafty Crab and we had a coupon. Walking in, the interior was nice and the staff welcomed us. The music was a bit too loud and this kinda annoyed me. I don't have music blasting in my house while eating, why would I want this at a restaurant? Our waitress was very good. And this is where everything goes downhill. I ordered the shrimp boil which tasted fine but I guess I was just renting the food. By the time we drove home, it all came up. I was driving the porcelain bus all day and night, ruining my Sunday. The only reason we came to a chain like this was the other local seafood places all had bands scheduled and sometimes, I'd like a quiet meal. Not only was the place too loud, it was like eating in a club, I got horribly sick from the food. I never get sick. I've eaten MRE's in the desert for 3+ months and this place takes me down in one meal. Oh, and I wasn't the only one in my house to get sick, let me make that clear. The health department needs to shut this place down if people are getting food poisoning eating here. I was hoping to find a new place that was close to home without driving south on 301 but I guess the longer drive is worth it compared to spending 8+ hours tossing my cookies in the bathroom. If you're looking to lose weight after eating a meal, this place is for you! You'll be throwing up and dropping weight in no time like my family was. I will not return to this or any other location and I recommend avoiding this place unless you want to drop $30+ a head to vomit for hours. read more

HORRIBLE SERVICE!!! I will not be back. The food was just okay but it's nothing to write home about. Our waitress was actually pretty good and she had to take us even though we weren't in her section. It took 20 minutes for us to get someone to come and wait on us. They forgot about us at the hostess stand so that made our wait for a table longer. My shrimp were not seasoned at all. The catfish, wings, boom sauce, hush puppies, and corn were good. Once again the service ruined it. read more

Had company from out of town and they wanted crabs. The food was nasty and the staff were rude.

We finally ordered take out and it did not disappoint! We created our own combo of snow crab legs and 1/2 pound king crab with in lemon pepper mild sauce. My hunny totally enjoyed it which is shocking since he's picky. When we walked in the food was already ready . The ambiance was relaxing and everyone was wearing a mask. We will totally be going back ;-) read more

Crafty Crab Waldorf - Bag that we picked up the food in. - Seafood Near Me - Saint Charles, Maryland

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Ambiance It's a super laid back restaurant, loaded with bold nautical decor! Think, chill happy hour with Jack Sparrow. Suggested Attire: comfy casual. Come dressed to EAT! Depending on what you order, you may even need a bib lol. (Especially for the crab boils!) Follow IG: @What.Alecia.Ate for more reviews! Service The service is speedy and waiters are always attentive! Depending on the location, the bartenders are heavy handed so a few drinks go a long way! From the greeters to the waiters, everyone is so friendly. Taste I've tried multiple locations and tasted almost everything on the menu (crab boils, shrimp baskets, scallops, etc) and I haven't tried a single thing I didn't like! I've been coming to crafty crab for years and it's a tried a true spot! Perfect record in my book! #AleciaApproved Here, I ordered the Cajun wings and shrimp basket with onion rings. Chef's kiss!! Oh, and the rum punch? Wooo! The perfect cheat day meal! Everything was fried perfectly, nice crunch, but still juicy! Seasoned SO well and if you like a lil' kick, try the Boom Boom sauce! Follow IG: @What.Alecia.Ate for more reviews! If you order a seafood boil, I recommend the crab leg special! (Medium heat - Cajun flavor. Thank me later) Presentation Everything is plated neatly and the portion sizes are excellent! Price Budget friendly for sure. They even accept coupons! The more you spend the more you save. Follow IG: @What.Alecia.Ate for more reviews! read more

Crafty Crab Waldorf - Shrimp basket, wings, onion rings - Seafood Near Me - Saint Charles, Maryland

The food was what you would expect at a restaurant of this style. Our server was great and friendly. The music was very loud and we couldn't hear each other or the waiter... we were sitting right by the tv and speakers because other tables were full. Not a bad experience just be careful where you sit. read more