Not bad at all. Mind you, I'm comparing these crabs from my hometown local crab restaurant, in…read moreMaryland. I ordered a dozen male mediums, for $75 - somewhat heavy, could have been steamed a little better. I love a crab, where there is little effort in the picking and the claw meat, slides out. We miss our Maryland seasoning, but The Classy Crab's spice concoction was very similar tasting. My husband and I are anxious to see what a large and jumbo look like. We will be back, to try those. This is strictly take-out, only. You either order by phone or from their store's window. The owners were very friendly.

Great folks. They always address me by name and always make sure I leave with fat crabs and butta…read more best crabs in Lancaster

Back again and the crabs are still GOOD - hot, full, meaty, fresh, meat just slidddes out of those…read moreclaws. The tables still wobble, though and we forgot to bring our wooden boards, preventing us from hammering and hammering on those small, flimsy plastic knives. Shared this with the owner, who offered us two boards and thanked us for the idea. I hope goes with our advice. And dessert, non-existent; I stressed to the owner that a crabby mouth needs to be washed with dessert. He said, there may be something in the future. I hope it's cake!! We'll see. So happy Lancaster has steamed crabs, just like my hometown of Maryland.

Don't order crabs from this establishment! My Order Was to be shipped to NY state and was delayed…read moreby 2 days (not their fault). The crabs sat on a hot truck for two days and arrived spoiled. CCC has yet to return my calls or answer my emails to discuss how I get my $400+ back. The customer service is horrendous!

My second time being here. It was not busy on Wednesday afternoon. We came in time for the $1…read moreChesapeake oysters deal, ordered 24 of them. They were very good and it did not disappoint for my second visit.

Loved the oysters! Tried this place for the first time today…read moreand already can't wait to go back.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT AND MORE!!!!! We first visited water street a few months ago. We were tired of…read morethe resort food at GWL and couldn't endure another generic, fast food meal. We started looking up restaurants and Water Street popped up. When we pulled up, we weren't sure if we were at the right place. Based on the raving reviews, we expected a "flashy", fancy place. Instead it was so "unassuming." Upon walking in....it was just what we needed. It felt "home-y." The hostess greeted us with a warm smile and "welcome," along with some salt water taffy. Then we met our server Caden. He was outstanding!!!! He could tell we needed some good food and drinks and boy did he deliver. My husband and I took his recommendations and ordered the "banana old fashion" and crab crostini...HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! Then we met Cassie!!! She'd stopped by to see if our daughter (9) needed a refill. Her personality, hospitality, and attention was incredible. Between Caden and Cassie, we laughed so hard, quickly forgetting about the long day we'd had. Traveling often and coming from PA; good customer service is rare. So to find somewhere that makes us feel "right at home," is a blessing. My husband and daughter agreed, we had to come back. We returned yesterday for the second time but this time with our family (from ATL). We'd spoken (more like bragged) so much about our last experience, that they were just as excited as us to return. Once again, we saw our girl Cassie (who was just as amazing as the first time) and our server Jamie. Everything from the Chesapeake fondue, calamari, and cream of crab soup to the drinks and the double crab cakes (P.S they are huge...could barely eat one) were incredible. By the end of our meal, our family was just as impressed! Thank you Jamie and Cassie for such a unforgettable experience. We will be back again!!!

The service was so nice food was amazing and the scenery was so good. I would definitely come here…read moreagain.

found this establishment on yelp. lived up to reputation of awesome seafood. clean and pleasant…read moreatmosphere. Metered street parking. one downside is that 2 pieces of 1/4 inch toasted sliced bread that we thought were complimentary were actually $2 per plate and our waitress never mentioned that to us, so 3 plates later...

Darwin would be displeased with you. As am I, because it's never good to have a tired teacher…read moreresearch any kind of history on her day off. You see, back in 17th century England, private houses would open their homes to the public and sell food and beer. Hence, public house. Over time, they dropped the "lic house" and just called them pubs. Because you never dropped the "lic house" makes me think that you haven't evolved like you should have. And frankly, your food is proof. In fact, it even made me nostalgic. But not in the way you might think. You see, I loved making fun food concoctions when I was a kid. My sister and I would watch this corny show called "Zoom" on Maryland public television, where the kid hosts would make recipes sent in from all over the country. We'd make homemade peanut butter cups using Jif and semisweet chocolate chips. Or weird sandwich combinations like pickles and potato chips and cheese and jelly. The seafood egg rolls weren't the worst part of my meal, but they were definitely sophomoric--as if a kid chef-in-training was asked to whip something up from Chinese food leftovers. Seafood should never taste fishy, yet these did. One bite hit me like something that had been sitting a little too long above the waterline. Not to mention, they were laying on a greasy glob of some mayonnaise accompaniment disguised as a fancy garnish you'd see on MasterChef. One word: Ick. The ahi tacos. Oh boy. My mind fills with seawater the moment I think of them because they tasted as if they had been fished right out of the ocean and then placed on my plate. They were wet. Soaked. Drenched. The gelatinous seaweed clump on each taco wasn't culinary-forward, just unappetizing. I took one bite and wished I could spit it back out, but I reluctantly swallowed it. My esophagus is now aquaphobic thanks to you. The moment the coconut jasmine rice hit my mouth, my tastebuds took the red eye to the coconut tree haven of the Maldives. Normally, this wouldn't be a bad thing, but the rice and coconut had no cohesion. It tasted like my younger self dumping a handful of shredded coconut--the sweetened kind my mom kept in the pantry for the wool on her Easter-shaped lamb cake--into a cup of microwaveable rice. The only redeeming aspect of our meal was your kind, charismatic waiter. He was lovely in every way--attentive, sweet, and helpful. He would have been an incredible host on "Zoom." If only his personality made the food taste better. For your sake, I hope you learn to evolve your kitchen's offerings beyond the amateurish trio I experienced. If not, your restaurant's bones may end up fossilized alongside every other place that couldn't adapt.

From experience on 5/29/26. The food was great. They were out of oysters, I assume because we got…read morethere after dinner time, but we still enjoyed the appetizer and meals we chose. Our waiter Richard couldn't have been better. We were iffy on dessert but he offered to box it up and we're glad he made the offer. However we were seated next to the hostess' family. As if their obnoxious loud behavior wasn't enough the hostess was sitting down with them half the time we were there and constantly complaining. Not only was she complaining about being there but also about the guests as if we weren't sitting 5 feet away. They completely killed the entire dinner experience.

First time here. Great atmosphere, plenty of tables. The waitstaff were friendly and very…read moreattentive. Our server was Alex & she was sweet and very accommodating. We ordered the salads for starters, large & fresh. Main dish, we ordered the Red snapper with pesto sauce & garlic mash potatoes. The crab cakes and some beverages. The food was seasoned so well -every dish was delicious. They have an extensive dessert menu but we passed. If you're ever in the area you have to stop by for their seafood. I highly recommended them.

We have eaten there many times. I particularly like the 1 lb. shrimp boil. I got the shrimp/crab…read moreleg combo once, but the crab legs were overdone and hard to get the meat out of the shell. I'll stick with the shrimp boil from now one. The fried rice is kind of bland. My wife likes the fried shrimp basket. She had the fish basket once, but said the fish was very greasy.

We went here on a bit on a whim. Mom wanted seafood dinner after we had been out on some errands…read moreand I was just searching for somewhere new.... And off we went. Definitely did not disappoint! We felt the portions were super generous relative to the price. We got a lb each of shrimp, green mussels and clams. We got 2 in lemon butter and one in old bay with medium spice. All the seasonings were great. Everything tasted fresh and was well prepared. We left stuffed! Service was attentive. The ambiance is presently.... Used to be a ?Chinese restaurant? Nothing fancy or exotic. But we had a comfy booth. Plenty of seating. Takeout orders were flowing. Hope they continue to thrive since I might like to go again!

1000/10 for taste and portion. Will for sure be back ASAP. One of the only places in the area who's…read morecrab legs are actually worth it

I came here because you guys said fresh seafood however when I came everything was frozen nothing…read morefresh I am very disappointed 0/10 DONT Recommend

The food is excellent The waitresses were always friendly kind good people. Every time I went…read morewith my fiance sister and son , we loved it. And the workers were always nice and polite. The best. God bless them . I had the steak 3 times meatloaf twice, tuna wrap. Very very good excellent Me my fiance sister and son never had any complaints about the food..The chef is a excellent great good cook. I would recommend friends to go the boyer's tavern.

Service, food and ambiance are a hidden treasure!! Social…read morehour is the Best in Lancaster!! Holly and Nancy in the Bar Area are the most Professional and Friendly I have found in my days traveling across the USA! Get there soon!!

This place had been on my radar for a while, but when I recently learned that Grappling Crab Shack…read morewas serving Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs, there was no longer any point in delaying the inevitable. A crabby dinner needed to happen...immediately! I recruited an adventure buddy and we made plans to meet at Grappling Crab Shack's creekside home base on a rainy Saturday evening. We arrived around 5pm, about an hour before closing, and thanks to the rain, we had the place almost entirely to ourselves! If you've never been, Grappling Crab Shack is a local family-owned business specializing in fresh Maryland blue crabs, gourmet crab cakes, seasonal seafood specialties, catering and a food truck that travels throughout the area. It's one of those hidden gems that feels like you've stumbled onto a local secret. Since it was our first visit, we decided to do what any reasonable seafood lovers would do....order basically everything! First up were the Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs ($18 for six). Holy. Cow! These were TREMENDOUS! The filling was loaded with crab, each egg was topped with a little bit of bacon and they disappeared from the plate embarrassingly fast. If you visit Grappling Crab Shack and don't order these, I genuinely think you're making a mistake! Next came the Cajun Jambalaya ($10) with chicken, smoked sausage, tomatoes, trinity vegetables and Cajun spices. This was excellent. Smoky, flavorful, and carrying just enough heat to let you know it was Cajun without setting your face on fire. My adventure buddy never once reached for hot sauce, which says a lot! Then came the Cheesy Crab Bites ($15). These might actually be my favorite surprise of the evening. Homemade crab cake mix blended with mozzarella, cream cheese and garlic, rolled in panko and Old Bay, fried until golden and served with a house remoulade. I'd choose these over mozzarella sticks every single day of the week! The cheese pulls were absolutely glorious, and the remoulade added the perfect tangy finish. Finally, we tackled the Gourmet Crab Cake ($17). This thing was HUGE! Made with fresh Maryland blue crab, it was beautifully seasoned, perfectly cooked, and held together much better than several crab cakes I've had recently. I'm actually glad we skipped ordering it as a sandwich because the crab cake itself deserved to be the star of the show. Our total came to right around $60, and considering how much food we ordered, plus the leftovers we both brought home, I thought it was money well spent. We grabbed one of the covered tables out back overlooking the yard and listening to the creek rush by. Despite the rain, it was a really relaxing place to enjoy dinner. I can only imagine how nice it is on a sunny summer evening. The staff couldn't have been kinder, bringing everything out to us with smiles and making us feel right at home. This place is an absolute hidden gem and one of my favorite seafood spots to have checked out in the last few months! I'll definitely be back, preferably on a dry evening when I can fully enjoy the creekside setting. If you love crab, seafood, or just supporting awesome local businesses, don't sleep on Grappling Crab Shack. And whatever you do...order the deviled eggs!

Top-quality jumbo lump crab meat from one of the best sources (Hooper's Island/Hoopersville, MD)…read more Quite an operation in Pennsylvania.