Cravin&#x27; Crabs

Yummy for my tummy. Nice place I will go again. I do wish they would charge less and give you less…read morefood the proportions were ginormous

(4.35) ~ Very good Overall food & Service…read more MENU: ** Crab Cake (see photo) = (4.75) Great! All Lump, no filler & broiled (not fried). ** Baklava Cheesecake (see photo) = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** 1/2 Cream of Crab + 1/2 MD Crab Soup (see photo) = (4.35) Very unique & Tasty ** Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes = (4.15) Very good ** Water (tap) = (4) very good, must be filtered;) ** Asparagus = (4) very good

Strawberry shortcake, $5.25.

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OUTSTANDING scallops. I could have devoured all of them, and more.

Angie's Seafood

Hannah was great. Kept the drinks flowing and they were delicious! 10 out of 10! Food was good as…read morewell!

premium service Christian was top notch server a bmore spot every should go too excellent ambiance…read moreand wonderful drink selection

Lobster fettuccine Alfredo

Hot seafood tower

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Blue crabs

Crack And Juicy

4.5(67 reviews)

4.3 mi

Ordered fried shrimp, fried clams, Cole slaw, French fries and hush puppies to go…read more Shrimp were large and delicious, clams were small and mostly breading. The Cole slaw was delicious, French fries were kind of soggy and hush puppies weren't in my order when I got home. The staff is very friendly and when I contacted them about the missing hush puppies they were very apologetic and offered to make it right. From previous reviews I was expecting larger clams and the cocktail sauce was very watery and not as I have usually been served. Will I go back? Of course I will there is a lot more on their menu to try.

This location has great fried shrimp and fish. Their French fries, hush puppies, and onion rings…read moreare also delicious! Their customer service is solid and the interior is always clean which makes me a repeat customer! Don't sleep on this location! Great food and more than fair prices.

Seating area

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Nicks Fish House

4.0(1.5k reviews)

2.7 mi

Great place for steamed crabs!! The atmosphere is fun, especially when the Ravens are playing!…read moreOutdoor seating is a great atmosphere to share with friends/family. The crabs are hot and seasoned well. Only disappointment was the size. We wanted X-large crabs but they only had large and mediums. Unfortunately, the large crabs looked like medium sized crabs. Also, we tried the calamari and fish n chips however neither were seasoned. We also had some cocktails but they were watered down. So, if you decide to order a cocktail you may want to stick with something bottled. The only cocktail that was tasty was the Rum Punch.

Loved this restaurant!…read more Came out here from the DMV and met one of my friends here based off a recommendation. Thankfully, I was in no shape or form disappointed! Nick's was easy to find and I was able to find a parking spot near the restaurant. I absolutely loved everything concerning the decor of the place. You have an option to have some views of the ocean or sit inside which seemed nice as well. We were greeted by our host and promptly sat. There was live band playing which everyone enjoyed and added to the happiness of it being a Friday. For food, I ordered the crab cake sandwich with the Chesapeake French fries. We also ordered the egg rolls for appetizers. Everything was delicious, seasoned perfectly and great sides. I will definitely be back and can't wait to have the Maryland crabs!

Outdoor bar

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Egg Rolls

Chesapeake

3.6(39 reviews)

3.1 mi

This "restaurant" in the BWI Marriott was awesome for a hotel bar/restaurant. The service was just…read morea bit slow, but if you factor in ordering delivery or venturing out to another place for dinner, you're probably still saving some time. I ate here a few times and had some of the best wings I ever had. They were fresh and crispy, and had this Old Bay Honey sauce which was quite amazing. The wings stayed crispy the entire time too. I would have loved to try the buffalo too just because the wings themselves were so good. The Creamy Crab Soup was also wonderful. A bowl was $13 but it was a good size, piping hot, and loaded with chunks of crab! So good... and something I wanted to be crabby! The Crab Cake was great too. It wasn't lump crab (nor did it claim to be), but the exterior was crispy and the inside was moist and delicious. It was even better with the orange sauce (color, not flavor) that was brought out after. It might be the onion ring sauce, but the waitress wasn't sure. It needed it! I wanted to go to the bar a few times, but during the week, it was kinda packed without an open seat. Bummer! I'll guess it's a popular place with guests.

I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. The she-crab soup and crab cake sandwich were…read moreboth outstanding, and the Reuben was also very good. The only drawback was the slow service. However, the staff members were very friendly and apologized for the delay. I would definitely return--just not when I'm in a rush.

Bar selection

Cream of Crab soup was delicious with lots of nice crab chunks.

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Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

4.1(140 reviews)

2.5 mi

I called in to place an order and wasn't exactly sure what the seafood boils included, Lindsey took…read morethe time to explain each boil. I really appreciated the fact that she took time to exhibit excellent costumer service. I asked alot of questions and she answered each one with the confidence of knowing her job and wanting to provide excellent customer service. Thanks Lindsey!!!!

Food was amazing as usual! The service was impeccable, our waitress linzy, went above and beyond…read morefor us!

A view inside

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Wall decor

Seaside Restaurant & Crab House

3.5(387 reviews)

4.3 mi

Took a trip to Seaside to taste their large crabs. The ambiance wasn't bad, a little tight, overall…read moreit wasn't crowded at the time I visited, so it was fine. The service was great. Now let's get into these large crabs... while they were definitely quite meaty, they were a little on the drier side, as I like mine a little juicy. So if you're in the area try them out, still a good catch! O btw, just note, crabs has hit an all time high.. the large were $130 and you still pay for mayo $3 if you want to make a sauce. An there's an added 18% fee for any size party.

The crabs were AWESOME! I mean the BIGGEST, MEATY, PIPING HOT DELICIOUS!…read more We tried quite a few things. I truly only came for the crabs but I tried the cream of crab soup, crab and shrimp Caesar, chicken tenders and hush puppies. The soup was terrible. My dad thoroughly enjoyed his salad and chicken tenders. The hush puppies were tasty. I'd probably never order any food again but the CRABS ?!!!! Top 5 I've ever had. THIS MIGHT BE MY NEW FAV CRAB SPOT. Service for the crabs took about 35 minutes and the salad nearly just as long. The soup and hush puppies came out quick. The server was nice and attentive. Parking was easy and the restaurant is nice and spacious.

Highlight of the meal and that's saying something

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Thames Street Oyster House

4.6(3.4k reviews)

4.6 mi•Fells Point

Thames Street Oyster House repeatedly came up as a must-visit for Baltimore restaurants and I can…read moretotally see why! The ambience is very cute - there are multiple floors to the restaurant so one given area doesn't feel overly crowded. The cocktail menu has some fun and unique options and the food menu has something for everyone! We got the mussels to start, and honestly I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture. But the sauce was delicious and I loved the potatoes that came with it. The mussels themselves were very large too! For my main I got the hake, which was so tender and flavorful. It was a generous portion and I was stuffed, but we kept seeing other people order the coffee cake and couldn't help ourselves. I'm so glad we got it, because I'm not normally huge into coffee cake, but this was so delicious that we finished it all! Our server had great recommendations and was patient as we took a long time deciding what to order. I can't wait to come back!

This is the most popular and most recommended seafood spot in Baltimore, and it absolutely lives up…read moreto it -- so good! The oysters were so delicious and the lobster rolls were just as good. You can tell this place has a lot of history behind it, and I love the location too. It's such a vibe to sit here with a lobster roll. Their fries are also delicious -- I asked for aioli even though it doesn't come with them originally, and their housemade aioli was so worth asking for. Highly recommend doing the same! And again, apparently BTS booked the whole place out for a day!!! That should tell you everything. Would absolutely come back.

Beautiful window view seat

Cast Iron Crab Cake

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Rhode Island Whole Belly Clam Roll (house made pickle, tartar sauce, buttered split-top bun, coleslaw)

Nick's Farm & Crab Market

4.5(94 reviews)

3.7 mi•Oaklee

Had 6 jumbo last night. They were sweet as can be. And the price was great for jumbos. I go here a…read morelot. I put LP Steamers and Nick's at the top of my list. Do not confuse them with Nick's Riverside, another great spot and location, but more expensive and rowdy.

Excellent place to get fresh steamed crabs and shrimp. Probably the best seasoned seafood food I've…read morehad in recent memory. We got a combination of large crabs, small crabs, shrimp and corn. We enjoyed everything and can't wait to go back soon. Definitely our new go-to.

Nick's crabs are the bomb diggity!!

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Outside

The Point Crab House and Grill

4.2(1.4k reviews)

13.0 mi

Another great dinner at the Point. Service was great. Our server Matt was attentive and helpful…read more Love this restaurant.

We celebrated my mother's birthday at The Point this weekend, and it was a great experience! The…read moreservice was friendly and attentive, and the extra-large crabs were served hot, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The waterfront setting created the perfect ambiance for the celebration. The jalapeño biscuits were absolutely amazing, and we also ordered the wings and a burger--everything was delicious. No notes! We'll definitely be back for the crabs and the beautiful waterfront atmosphere.

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Ronald S.

12 years ago

We used to buy our crabs at a placer in Arbutus who have now closed. We looked on the internet and found Cravin' Crabs and thought we might give them a try. A little further from home, but a telephone call to the most helpful and courteous gentleman (who turned out to be the owner) "Barry", convinced us to give them a try. We were able to reserve the crabs we wanted for the next day. When we arrived at the appointed times the crabs were hot and ready. They even carried the crabs to my car. Upon arriving home we spread the crabs on the table and enjoyed them thoroughly. They were heavy and the size that we had been promised. We will definitely be going back. RAS/ read more

Steve S.

12 years ago

Great people and very helpful. Always ready to go the extra mile . They are my go to for crabs and also for my kids and family that live in the area. I have never had an order that did not meet or exceed my expectations. Love this place!!!! read more

Barry K.

14 years ago

Cravin' Crabs is Crabhouse owned and operatad by local watermen specializing in Fresh and Frozen Seafood. Cravin' Crabs is reknowned for thier Award Winning Steamed Crabs! read more

Melissa L.

10 years ago

crabs have been great every time!!

Sandra S.

6 years ago

Never answers the phone"........

Cravin' Crabs - seafood - Updated September 2026

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