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    Cranky Crab

    4.8 (47 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood Markets
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Kelly Y.

    We got a whole bushel of crab here for the family and had the best time deshelling them! Love the Cajun flavour they season the crabs with - like honestly you can't go wrong with Cajun and fresh crab!

    I didn't measure them all, but 7 inches seemed like average. Had one that was 8 inches.
    Donald P.

    On the drive back from Chincoteague, we passed by a crab shack advertising half a bushel of crabs for like $60. That seeded the thought that resulted in a stop at Cranky Crab. We stop by to see what the price were, but Cranky Crab is a very small operation so we felt obliged to order. They definitely weren't as cheap, but the proprietor, "Biscuit" explained that was probably the price for the smaller crabs. The ones here were 7 or 8 inches across (#1s or extra large and very meaty males). We decide to get only a dozen and it took about 20 mins to get them steamed. While we were waiting, my 8 yo asks if he could see the equipment to which Biscuit obliges. He even gives my son a little popsicle from the freezer, which was much appreciated on a hot 90F summer day. He's a grandpa, so maybe that's why he's good with kids. With a nickname like Biscuit and a clean crew cut, I thought for sure he was in the military, but he is/was a firefighter and adopted his the nickname in honor of his dad. Overall, I'm glad we stopped by. The prices might be a bit big for some people, but so are the crabs. Stretch your dollar and save all the crab shells, bits and pieces to make a crab stock. Then use that for your next soup or stew.

    Hal way through the pound !

    Stopped on the way to the beach. Prompt friendly service. Amazing shrimp! a great environment and fair prices. Steamed shrimp - new beach ride tradition !

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    Used yelp to find crabs and decided to go with Cranky! Very friendly and the customer service was great. It took about 30 minutes to cook my crabs to order. While I waited I was kinda offered a cold beer and could a ribs on the house, great surprise on a hot day.

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    The crabs were well seasoned and the nice people gave us free water and extra crabs. Great local spot!

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    Amazing crabs steamed & perfectly seasoned Corn was so good! Definitely the place to go for some tasty crabs

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    2 years ago

    Best crabs and corn in town! I live out of town and this is my first stop always. Friendly service. Great experience.

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    Great crabs! Buy them live or steamed. Quaint crab shack along the side of the road. Service was good.

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    Great people and great food! The price is fair too. First time purchase and will certainly come back for more!

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    I have never had crabs so fresh and so sweet I will be back I didn't stop eating till my fingers bled wish I got more

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    Best crabs I've bought all year.

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    Harris Crab House & Seafood Restaurant - A dozen medium Maryland crabs

    Harris Crab House & Seafood Restaurant

    3.7(997 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    Who doesn't love a good Maryland Blue Crab when the weather is hot and you just wanna sit by the…read morewater? Never been here to Harris Crab House, but my friends wanted to go. I've been to other places and loved them but this was a first time here. We parked and all you can smell is seafood and fish. Parking was decently easy. We walked in and asked to sit outside and was sent upstairs. Thought it a bit weird, but it was all good. We had nothing else going on on a Monday, and just wanted crabs. So we made our way upstairs and had to walk around a few corners to get to the bar before we self seated and found a table under these stairs. But the view! It was pretty, with the small lake or pond we were staring into. The whimsy breeze felt great against my skin and thankful there was an umbrella which shielded us from the hot sun. The tables were covered with craft paper. There were one server working the section. We ordered a Bloody Mary and a Paloma - who doesn't love a good cocktail on a hot day outside next to water? The menu is a decent size. We wanted the extra large crabs but they only had six left so we did half extra large and half large. We also ordered Mac and Cheese which turned out to be Kraft Mac and Cheese, Hush Puppies and also an order of Cole slaw. I was tired after trying to crack three crabs, but the flavors were great. I wish it had more of the orange eggs stuff but I guess we couldn't choose which type of crab they were and I had no orange eggs in the crab. But the flavors were good. I enjoyed the experience. It was pretty chill and just nice to be outside cracking teeth and sipping drinks.

    Well, really wish we had bothered to read our own review from nine years ago because we might have…read morequestioned coming here again. For some reason, we had nostalgic memories of this place, but it turns out that we pretty much had the same exact three-star experience. We just really wanted to bring our daughter back here since this spot in America plays a significant role in family lore. Unbelievably, it was raining again, but we waited for a table right by two windows, so water vibes were good. We got a couple local beers and while our server was nice, she also had a bit of an unceremonious manner that took us off guard. Not her fault, but we were total idiots and ordered the medium crabs. Why? WHY?! They are impossible to pick! And we even mentioned in our previous review the merits of ordering the jumbo ones to make life easy. Amateur hour!! We did order a few other crab-themed dishes, which made the meal more pleasant. The imperial crab was only OK, but the crab cakes were really something special. We got one fried and one broiled, and we would definitely recommend the latter. There was so much fresh crab and neither of them were greasy. As far as sides, the veggies were drowning in butter, and the corn on the cob tasted like it was cooked in a microwave. Fries were decent and the hush puppies weren't bad, but you know those came right out of a Sysco freezer bag. We got those nutter butter ice cream cone things again and they were terrible. The shell is hard as a rock and so is the flavorless vanilla ice cream underneath while the cone is rubbery soft. Quite the feat. Despite the ups and downs of the cuisine here, we had a really pleasant time as a family, and this place will always hold a soft (shell crab) spot in our hearts. While it's doubtful that we'll be back again, we're glad that we gave it a second go. Just remember: never order medium crabs!

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    Harris Crab House & Seafood Restaurant
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    Fisherman's Crab Deck - Steamed XL Crabs ($150/dozen)

    Fisherman's Crab Deck

    4.0(497 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$$

    Always a table even with big lines. Great food and beautiful views. Whether you want crabs or just…read moredrinks, a must visit location.

    I'm convinced that Kent Island does not have any decent crab houses, only tourist-trappy,…read morehigh-priced, private equity-owned eateries that ship crabs in from the gulf coast and cut corners everywhere to maximize profit. Fisherman's Crab Deck is a classic example of this dilemma- I took my daughter here after picking her up from stay-over camp in Chestertown. We both wanted steamed crabs, and had been to Harris in the past and were not impressed, so we checked out Yelp and found the ratings were pretty good here, so we stopped in. First impressions are important, and after entering and following the sign to be seated, all we saw were a bunch of women gabbing away like they were sharing last night's dating stories. Eventually one came up and asked us whether we wanted inside or outside seating. We asked for a table near the water, and got seated near some clown who spent his entire time in the restaurant shouting on his phone. So, I know staff can't control what people do once seated (to an extent), but maybe this suggests what type of clients they get. Anyway, our waitress comes up and takes our drink order- I asked to sample two beers on draft that I was not familiar with- she looked at me like I wanted a free dink or something, but reluctantly told me she would "ask the bartender" if this was ok. She wasn't rude or anything, but just seem slightly annoyed at my request, as well as the entire time "serving" us. We get our drinks, order our crabs, and I got some ears of corn and crab soup. The soup was ok, the ears of corn tasted like cow corn that had been shipped in from Bangladesh- they were that bad, and at $4 a piece, this was a high crime. I didn't dare tell our server given her demeanor- I didn't want to chance a blow-up. The crabs themselves were ok- nothing special, but not bad. With that said, we ordered extra-large and got large- one trick these Kent Island crab houses have is that they undersize their crabs- extra-large are actually large, large are actually mediums, etc. No respectable crab house would do this, but I guess Fisherman's and others nearby think it's another way to make more money. Another thing I noticed is that this place doesn't use Old Bay seasoning, which is treasonous in Maryland. The server said they use their own recipe, which is about 90% salt dumped on the crabs, and saves them money. Additionally, they don't use butter to dip the crab meat in- you get liquid margarine which tastes like chemicals. Finally, their vinegar dip is not vinegar- don't ask me what it is, but it tastes terrible! For two people, our bill came to over $115, and we only ordered a half a dozen crabs. Outrageous. Bad corn, small crab sizes, no Old Bay, and a patron at the next table yacking over how his sub-contractor is over-charging his company. I won't even mention the finicky waitress. Two stars, Fisherman's- and I'm never coming back.

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    Fisherman's Crab Deck - Bar area

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    Medium & large craba

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    Bridges Restaurant - Overdone Shrimp

    Bridges Restaurant

    3.9(419 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    Alexa play "So Easy (To Fall in Love)" by Olivia Dean…read more It's so easy to fall in love with anything that's beautiful, peaceful, and just plain good and that's exactly what Kent Narrows is. There's something about the water, the breeze, and the quiet charm of this area that settles your spirit in the best way. A good friend of mine lives on Kent Island, and honestly, the best way to visit Bridges is by boat. Pulling up to a restaurant by water just hits differently. But don't worry you can absolutely drive here too, and the experience is just as lovely. Restaurants by the water are always a plus, but Bridges brings more than a view. It brings that easy, coastal energy that makes you want to slow down, breathe a little deeper, and enjoy where you are. The kind of place where good food, good company, and good scenery all meet at the same table. Bridges Restaurant brings exactly what you hope for when you escape the city for a moment of calm; beauty, peace, and a reminder that life feels better by the water. Service is always great! I literally said this past weekend that this has to become a monthly occurrence! It's too good and too beautiful to just come once a year! Let's get into it! Stuffed Pepper - Amazing!! Thanks to the waitress for hyping these up. Seafood Tacos - Delicious! I would definitely get these again and would try the Mahi Mahi kind or whatever fish they have! So freaking good! Brought Hawaii Maui vibes back. Ancho Rockfish - Fish was excellent, grits were not a fave. Watermelon refresher - YES! These are dangerously good! I'll be back! And soon! Cheers! Perfect day activity for all you love birds! Romantic!

    My husband, pup, and I stopped by on a Monday for lunch on our way to St. Michaels. It was fairly…read moreempty, they were power washing the deck area but luckily, they still had their gazebo open so we could still have lunch with our little pup. The hostess and waitress were so kind, friendly, and accommodating! They brought out a water bowl for our dog. We ordered the whole oysters flash fried (special of the day), the shrimp and grits, and the shrimp salad sandwich with island fries (upgraded for 3.50). The oysters were fantastic. Freshly fried and super juicy. We loved them. Our sandwich and shrimp&grits took a while to get to us, but worth the wait. The shrimp in the grits were massive. My husband couldn't finish it all. The shrimp salad was stellar. And the brioche bun went so well. I will say the island fries had a spice we didn't love. The queso dip it came with was good. Didn't love the chili aioli it came with. It was weirdly sweet. I'd probably stick to the regular fries next time. Service is a little slower than were use to, but it definitely fit the vibe of the area. Just low key and relaxing. We would definitely come back!

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    Bridges Restaurant - Covered outdoor seating

    Covered outdoor seating

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    My tuna sashimi

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    Beautiful views

    Dock House Restaurant - Shrimp wrap

    Dock House Restaurant

    3.9(122 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    BLUF: Feels a bit off the beaten path and has great views and good food at reasonable prices…read more Dock House Restaurant is great! I've visited twice recently and I really enjoyed the scenic views and extensive menu. Both times I have sat outside which was in the shade and comfortable, even on the hottest days of the season. Watching the boat traffic come in go - everything from kayakers to yachters makes for an entertaining meal. Speaking of meals, I've now tried a handful or so items on the menu. Favorites so far are the Flounder Sandwich and potato skins topped with crab dip. The burger was good too. The halibut tacos and crab bruschetta are a pass for me. Service has been great at the Dock House. The servers have to walk fairly far from the kitchen to the dockside tables and they maintain great service. Kudos to them. Speaking of dock, there is space to dock boats parallel to the bulkhead. Several small to mid-size boats were there both times I visited. I looked to see if there was a sign about the depth or rules for docking there and I didn't see anything. What I have observed is there isn't a dock hand and it's not protected so it can get a little bit of chop. A few boaters were just hanging out on their boat listening to the live music so they didn't seem to mind getting jostled when larger traffic comes through the channel. For those with land yachts or a car, there is plenty of parking and it's easy to get here right off of US-50, assuming there isn't "beach traffic." Dock House is located on the back side of the Boatel that is visible from US-50. Dock House is absolutely one of my new favorite restaurants in the Annapolis area. I am looking forward to many return trips to Kent Island to continue working my way through the menu.

    IYKYK.. in case you don't..this was an excellent Sunday brunch spot!! I love coming home to the…read moreEastern Shore of MD..so many great restaurants options in Kent Narrows alone! The Dock House was our choice for today. Great outside seating, can't get any closer to the water unless you're swimming! Great view of the Chesapeake Bay as we enjoyed our meal. I had seafood omelette with potatoes and toast. Of course, I paired my meal with a couple of mimosas!! Brooke was an awesome, she provided top notch service!! This was a great outing , thanks Dock House Restaurant and Brooke for the friendly service.

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    Dock House Restaurant - The east half of the nautically-decorated interior dining room, showing about half of the 80-or-so-seats

    The east half of the nautically-decorated interior dining room, showing about half of the 80-or-so-seats

    Dock House Restaurant - Crab cake

    Crab cake

    Dock House Restaurant - "Popcorn"

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    "Popcorn"

    The Narrows Restaurant - Calamari

    The Narrows Restaurant

    4.0(359 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$$

    (June 2026) On our…read moreway home from Ocean City, my wife and I hit traffic that started south from Queenstown. We remembered watching YouTube videos of the best crab cakes in MD and The Narrows Restaurant was mentioned, so we decided to stop in for a very late lunch / very early dinner. Although we didn't have reservations, they sat us at one of the only tables for 2. It was located right on the water. Obviously, we both ordered the crab cake entree (from the lunch menu) which came with 1 side. I got the mashed potatoes and my wife got the coleslaw. Side note - crab cakes here are 5 ounces. For dessert, we ordered the hot fudge sundae that included Captain Crunch cereal pieces. "Linner" was good overall. For us, sitting out in the sun was definitely not ideal, but again we didn't have reservations and there are no tables for 2 inside the restaurant. Getting in and out of the parking area was really challenging as traffic was heavy.

    When you have the best clams casino around Kent Narrow don't change them with lots of parmesan…read morecheese. Next time we order them, we will mention less cheese on top. Best cream of crab soup with chunks of crab. Special bacon wrapped, extra crispy jumbo shrimp was really good. Halibut was also good. Service by Cindy, always fantastic and friendly. You can tell, she has earned and built a loyal client base. Lots of seating inside and outside. We shall return. Parking private lot.

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    The Narrows Restaurant - The bar

    The bar

    The Narrows Restaurant
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    Cranky Crab - seafoodmarkets - Updated July 2026

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