Best AYCE! The service was good and the blueberry crush was good! The food came out quick!

A trip to Ocean City has to include at least one supper at Higgins. Been going there for decades. Great crab house atmosphere. Very friendly and attentive staff. Food is fresh and delicious. No skimpy portions , bring your appetite. All you can eat steamed crab and fried chicken is fantastic read more

Small portions and even smaller crabs. The only things big here are the prices and my son's stomach ache. He had to run and I will leave it at that. Don't make the mistake we made...and find another place. RIP OFF!! read more

The food was fine ‍. We were served by Raul, who provided less than no service. He over charged us for an "adult beverage" a "virgin lemonade for my 3 year old ???? And brought it to our table in a pint glass. Whereas he got my 5 year old the kids drink chocolate milk with a lid. Anyways, the drinks on our table were empty for 95% of the time and we weren't even asked if we wanted to get a refill... They apparently bring you hush puppies when you arrive, wouldn't know because we never got any. I even asked for them. I typically overtip for mediocre service, but I wish I could negative tip him for not doing his job. Had to flag him down for our check... and he wasn't "too busy" to check to make sure we got all of our food (we did not.) Sucks to be so disappointed, other servers seemed to be attentive. read more

We've been here a few times over the years, not my first choice but it was a group choice and It's walking distance to the hotel we were staying at. Anyway, I've never cracked crabs here but plenty of people do. Lots of hammering going on around us all while hearing a lot of folks talking about regretting their AYCE choices . Cherrystone Steamers were very flavorful as were the large shrimp which were nicely seasoned. Scallops were nicely seared and also seasoned well. Baked potato was small and overcooked, coleslaw was very tasty though. It's a crab-shack that wants to be fancier but paper on tables and the mess of crabs just makes that a challenge. Prices are tourist driven. Service is always friendly and fast. read more

I love that they do reservations and that they have a deck upstairs. Came here with a party of 7 total, and 6 of us did all you can eat crabs and corn. The crabs were delicious! Very well seasoned. Some of them were a bit smaller but a lot of them were very meaty. Our waitress was good, sometimes went missing but she was very nice. The all you can eat was $50 per person which I think is a good deal for crabs. I loved eating crabs outside on the upstairs deck, and overall we had a great time. I'd definitely recommend Higgins. read more

The food was terrible here, shrimp were mushy and crab legs were discolored! Very unimpressed! Our waiter was very hard to understand and barely asked us what we needed. The dining area did seem clean though, but I doubt the kitchen was with the quality of food! read more

Great service. We were served quickly and the food was excellent. We got a quick lunch and tried the soft shell crab sandwich, fish n chips and maryland crab soup. Casual beachy restaurant with a full bar. We went on the off season but im sure this place is hopping in the summer! V read more

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We ate here in August 2026 while we were vacationing in Ocean City. We both had the crab legs. The food was good. Drinks were mediocre. Typical beachy crab spot. read more

I ate there one month ago. I was gonna get all you can eat snow crab legs, but I got the two clusters that was on the appetizer menu. Let me report that the crab legs were steamed and squishy as of what it was waterlogged. Also, I ordered an espresso martini. Literally there was no alcohol in it at all. I spent $150 there and I didn't think it was worth it. read more

The steak was so thin. My husband was disappointed. I did want more crab legs but our waitress was nowhere to be seen for a while. When we got there, the hostess were eating at their station. read more

We came back because of the great experience we had in May 2026. We went at the perfect time. We arrived around 4 o'clock, and were seated immediately. Our server named Nyomi was great before we even lifted our menus. She was witty, very pleasant and accommodating. She's so good she should be the head server and have classes on how to be customer friendly. SHE was excellent!!! My guy ordered all you can eat snow crabs that came with hush puppies, coleslaw, corn and fried chicken. I ordered got all you can eat crabs with corn only which was sweet and hot. Food was so darn good and again Nyomi was very accommodating, as soon as she saw our trays getting low with food she came back with more and she even had good jokes. You know you get what you pay for, that being said, ayce was pricey, but the food was not disappointing at all. read more

Nice place. Nice food and great service. Plenty of choices depending on your interests

Never coming back here. Was served a room temperature natural light during an 85 degree summer day. Service was equally bad. The beer was actually so warm it burned my mouth. L read more

Higgins is always a stop for us when in OC! We love that have several versions of AYCE crabs. Corn on the Cobb was unfortunately not great, but other than that everything else was amazing. Service was a little lacking but they were also busy on a Friday evening. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! read more

Higgins Crab House - Steamed Crabs - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

I'd been wanting to try Higgins for a while, and last night I finally got the chance to dine there. We were seated right away and knew exactly what we came for--crabs and fresh raw oysters. While most people go for the AYCE option, our server mentioned that the crabs offered with AYCE were mostly medium-sized, so we opted to order à la carte instead. We got half a dozen jumbo Maryland crabs, half a dozen raw oysters, and a serving of calamari. The crabs were outstanding--meaty, perfectly steamed, and full of juicy, sweet flavor, which is always a great sign of freshness. The Old Bay seasoning was well-balanced and not overly salty, which I appreciated. The oysters were also excellent--plump, briny, and incredibly fresh. The calamari, on the other hand, was just average. A nice surprise was the complimentary hush puppies, which were a great touch. Price-wise, it's not cheap--a dozen jumbo crabs came to $156-but given the quality, we'll definitely be coming back -!and you can always mix match or order in half. read more

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Food was over cooked. Service is slow but the waiter was nice. Places looks clean. I would not return though.

Higgins is one of my staples for local seafood. Both dine-in and take-out. I love their Maryland crab soup on a chilly day at the beach and their hush puppies are delicious. In this most recent trip, my husband and I sat at the inside bar and both got a lb of snow crab legs with baked potato and salad for $43.99. The food all came at once... next time I will request the salads are brought out first...so we can dig into the seafood while it's still steaming hot. The crab legs and potato were great. Nice touch with the clarified butter. See you next year!!! read more

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Probably the worst seafood I've ever had. The steamed crabs were tiny, barely legally size. They were empty and just plain sad. The steamed shrimp were not cooked completely, making them impossible to peel. The service was fair, but we were kept waiting often even though the place was at least half empty. Overall, not a good experience. We won't be back. read more

Alex, the server was so courteous and refilled drinks & food before we asked! These are generous portions! VERY HIGHLY recommend! read more

Higgins Crab House - All-you-can-eat Alaskan Snow Crab Legs* - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

A bit pricier end of things but excellent place. Checked all the boxes, playground outside for the kiddo, good beer, great crabs. We got into OC a bit too early for check in and I was craving crabs so we figured we would stop here. Perfect choice. Crabs came out fast, beer was good. Kiddo got to play and we sat and chowed down outside at the picnic table. This is definitely our new go to spot when we visit OC. read more

Yummy! If you're looking for a place to get a bunch of seafood this is it! Large quantities that were good quality. It was more on the pricey side but as expected for seafood and OC. Service was good, waitress was very nice and helpful. read more

Do yourself a favor and skip this place. Our meal started with New England clam chowder that seemed to be skim milk and clam juice (no clams or potatoes in sight). It was served with deliciously stale saltines. The lettuce in starter salad served was at least a week past its use by date, as was the replacement brought out. 5 of 6 meals were ok, although the snow crab legs were overcooked. The last meal (seafood pasta), was not only tasteless - the seafood in it smelled bad. The only bright spot was the server who tried her best to fix the problems with replacements and/or comps (and she did give us a good laugh when she suggested that although she didn't eat clam chowder, maybe it was made by just cooking it with clams in to provide taste, and then removing them before eating). But seriously, except for good service this restaurant was really bad. It's rare I wouldn't give a restaurant a second chance after a misstep, but this one is beyond redemption. Skip it. read more

First off, the restaurant is dirty. There were garbage cans in the dining area. The fried food we ordered was greasy, the ribs were overcooked and the crabs were drowned in Old Bay, couldn't even taste the crab meat. Service was poor, waited forever to get water refills. read more

Service was great. Food was good. I got the all you can eat crabs it came with corn, fries and fried chicken. It I was just a little disappointed when my second round of crabs were so tiny. Atmosphere is good. read more

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I had thee absolute BEST TIME! Today is my 42nd birthday and I came to Ocean City to relax and all I wanted was crabs!! I did a quick google search and found Higgins and I'm so glad I decided to come. There were various sizes of crabs to choose from. You could also buy single crabs and mix & match sizes of which I loved. I got two jumbo crabs and 4 large and they were Delicious! The establishment was clean and well- kept. The service was amazing! I'll definitely be back! read more

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The outside roof time dinning area is nice. It lets you enjoy the fresh air a breeze. Lots of options on the menu and they are ready for larder groups. The food was fairly priced and our server was very nice and sweet. He was young and not native to the area but even though we experienced a slight language barrier he was really on it! The powdered sugar on the hush puppies was a nice surprise as well. The food wasn't as fresh or as flavorful as I would have hoped for but our service was great, our bellies were full, and our drinks were delicious! read more

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Oh, the food! I've been thinking about this amazing place since we returned to Kentucky. I ordered the Chesapeake Bay Seafood Platter (boiled), my son had the fried platter, and my mom went with the crab cake and fried redfish (I tried it too -- so good!). Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The restaurant is very huge and has a chill vibe. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. A big shoutout to Alex, who was so personable and made our dining experience even better! read more

Higgins Crab House - Fried Redfish sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

If you're from MD and know real MD seafood/crabs, I do not recommend this place. It is very popular and they do a lot marketing on the beach via the little planes that go by with signage. My entire family ordered seafood-- cream of crab soup, crab cake sandwich, and crab stuffed shrimp. The main dishes were under seasoned and the crab soup has not a single piece of crab in it. Maybe this place is better for picking crabs? I would not recommend for a regular meal. read more

Great service , everything came out quick , the All you eat crabs legs & shrimp were the best and at a very great price . Make sure you come hungry ! read more

Went there two times. First time services was good. The young lady took the orders and everything was good. The second time we went there. The service SUCKED!!!! Maybe it was to crowded for the servers. I watched them walk past us never asking if we wanted water or anything. We walked out. read more

We discovered this spot last year and it was a hit!! Excellent service!! Excellent food!! We went last night and we absolutely loved our waiter! He was so friendly and fast and he deserved that big tip!! Very nice and clean! read more

Higgins Crab House - AYCE crabs!! - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

PROs - location , ambience , food (I guess) , bar CONs - service could be quicker Fantastic location. Right next to our hotel . We went in about 11.30 and it was already packedddd. ... I'm not a crab eater , but I saw mostly all eating and enjoying it . I think it is very good looking at their expressions :) we had some fries and chicken wings and it was good . Bar was good . They had some really fresh and cold beers .. I liked it .. since it was packed , the service was super slow ! We had to wait 10 mins to get our drinks and the guy was helpless and running around ! Wish there were more employees , especially in the bar ! We still liked our time and would surely go back .... Nice ambience overall.. read more

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Stumbled upon this gem on my well needed beach day. I appreciate it that this restaurant served anything from hamburgers to fry chicken to pasta to Crab. Also, I give higghins two thumbs up for catering to pets as long as you are eating outside on the patio. The environment was clean, and even though it gets extremely busy in there, it never feels crowded. I have a seafood pasta with marinara sauce, but it wasn't tasty It just tasted like tomato sauce on bland noodles and seafood. The drinks are very good I would return. read more

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I got the all you can eat crabs #1 special. Food was great. Service was wonderful. Great location and atmosphere! Been here many times and will keep returning. read more

Higgins Crab House - Crabs and corn - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

Two years later and my original review still stands. Wonderful waitress. She was great and kept the crabs coming! She had a wonderful Eastern European accent. We'll be back again soon. Note to Higgins Management: Don't change a thing! read more

Good AYCE option for crabs and crab legs. Reasonably priced and good ambience up on the roof deck. Service was a little slow but would def go again. read more

Higgins Crab House - AYCE Crab and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Ocean City, Maryland

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Everything was excellent. Especially the oysters. The young man that was serving us was so kind even though it was his last day.

We stop here every year when we visit Ocean City. Higgins has been here forever and the consistent quality and delicious food. Fresh, hot steamed crabs are always full. Good service! read more

The staff here were very friendly, but the food was disappointing. Was not impressed with the crab legs, steamed shrimp, or crabcakes. The only thing we really enjoyed were the hush puppies. The crabcakes had shell in them and the steamed shrimp they seasoned on top of shell and did not clean which they also took off the bill. And our bill was still over $100. Do not recommend this place for crab legs or seafood. Quality does not match the price. read more