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    PGN Crab House

    3.2 (275 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Look at how that chunky meat comes out with those legs!!!
    G D.

    Great crabs again this year. Me and wifey enjoyed crabs again and they were heavier this year. The crabs, the staff, the atmosphere and the service is always 100 here. In ocean city or surrounding areas, this is the only crab house that I will continue going to only. Thanks again for another great year of crabs PGN HOUSE!!!

    We liked our food so much that we forgot to take a picture.
    Carrie J.

    Outstanding restaurant, delicious food, and great service. Much of Ocean City consists of giant food halls, and this is a unique spot because it's a charming little hole on the wall that feels very authentic and charming. It feels like an Eastern Shore original, not a tourist trap. Definitely recommend! They have great seafood and a variety of beers on tab and in bottles.

    Parking lot with plenty of parking at PGN Crab House
    Tim R.

    PGN Crab House is a great place to check out the steamed crabs with shrimp and oysters. Our server was very attentive to our table's needs and she followed up repeatedly on drinks, condiments, etc. throughout our visit. We also ordered the cheeseburger steak sub and the fried crab cake sandwich, with an extra side of French fries, which came out piping hot and both sandwiches were plated with lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and anything else we wanted on them. All in all, a great visit and great service in a friendly atmosphere. We highly recommend it if you are near 29th street and are looking for steam crabs, shrimp and oysters.

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    Olivia N.

    Crabs came out hot and juicy!!!! We came in a little late and the staff was so accommodating! Looks like a usual crab house. The outside is not as updated but do not let look deceive you. Amazing crabs and service!

    My wife and I were refused service at this restaurant because she was wearing a crop top. The person who refused service to us was an older woman who all of the employees seemed afraid of (they apologized on her behalf). We didn't look "nice enough" and she commented (after misgendering my wife) about her "belly hanging out in the back" (??). It's unfortunate, we wanted very badly to enjoy this place after seeing the reviews, but her attitude and behavior was abhorrent. UPDATE: My wife changed into a dress to see if that was "nice enough" for the restaurant, we went back in, and one of the staff led us to a table saying we would get the "VIP treatment." We asked if we would get an apology from her, he said no and made excuses on her behalf saying she's not going to change her ways because she's "an old Greek woman." No apology (except from the staff of women who were genuinely horrified by the older woman's behavior). We left and went to Higgins instead, which was a MUCH better experience.

    1/2 lb medium steamed shrimp. Yummy!
    Sharon S.

    Let me start by saying, everything we ordered was excellent. Last summer we tried a few different crab houses and were disappointed, so we returned to PGN, and left happy. I'll never go astray again. We had the sweetest server who was attentive, quick and efficient. The restaurant has several options for dining, outside seating, indoor seating and takeout. The prices are reasonable, and portions are large. My husband and I could have shared the crab cake dinner as we both brought home one crab cake. We shared an order of steamed shrimp and we were extremely pleased with everything we ate. This place is a keeper.

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    From Washington DC Went OC April 2026 CRABS Fresh And Delicious Good Prices Went Back Before Leaving To Take Some Back With Us

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    Food was just ok. Hard to believe they don't accept American Express. Nothing special here.

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    Good crab cakes. Great service. Good proximity to hotels. Definitely over delivered upon expectations

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    Service was good, crabs were okay size but very expensive. Older feeling place. But over all decent.

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    Great deal for AYCE crabs in OCMD! Everything was cooked perfectly and the service was impeccable

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    Favorite place in ocean city. Staff is so friendly and personable! Food is also delicious. Welcoming for kids.

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    Ask the Community - PGN Crab House

    Will they sell a half dozen steamed crabs to go? Twelve is just too many for us.

    Agreed. They do have different specials that may fit your needs. I would call and ask them.

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    Shotti's Point - Ocean City - Rhino Chasers

    Shotti's Point - Ocean City

    4.4(728 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    •$$

    After facing the harsh reality that the pizza place we wanted to go to was closed, we wandered into…read moreShotti's Point. While it took us about 45 minutes to be seated, it was worth the wait! One of the great things about the wait is that the restaurant is butt up against a surf shop full of curiosities. I wound up purchasing my daughter the sweetest little bracelet with a ceramic goldfish charm. That made the wait time fly by, and before we knew it, we were getting called to a table in back. We were promptly seated and given a drink menu with many options. We were seated in an open air spot on the water at a pub table. The menu is diverse with many options for different tastes. We ordered the fries to share as an appetizer. It was an insane portion of hand cut potatoes loaded with all of the toppings indicated on the menu. Three of us decided to split two pizzas and an order of wings for dinner, and the other ordered sandwich. The food came out, piping hot, and it was delicious. The prices are reasonable, and the parking is easily accessible. Do not go to OC without checking out this cool spot.

    Took them about 8min to seats us when it was not busy at all…read more Service was ok but could have been better considering it wasnt busy when we came. Free refills on soda Crab cakes 7/10 - cole slaw 1/10 Shottis wings 8/10 House marg 6/10 Surfer rosa tacos 9/10 (if you dont like goat cheese dont get it) Blitzkrieg bibimbap 9/10 Probably wont return.

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    Shotti's Point - Ocean City - Skirt tacos, chicken tenders and fries for the 12 and under crowd, wings.

    Skirt tacos, chicken tenders and fries for the 12 and under crowd, wings.

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    Crab Stop - snow crab legs

    Crab Stop

    4.6(74 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$$$

    When I first visited Ocean City in the summer of 1974, Phillips Crab House was the go to place for…read moredinner. Now, 50 years later, Phillips is gone and many establishments advertise their Crabs as the best in OC. Having not been here since 2012, I need to scour the reviews to find where we could get the best take out seafood especially Maryland Crabs. Lo and behold, just steps away from our Courtyard Marriott is the Crab Stop. It's before season so many places are still closed but the Owner answered when I called, had a great sense of humor, and happily took my order for a designated pick up time. We arrived 10 minutes early and they had just completed the order, packed it up, and we were out the door in minutes. This is a Father/Son establishment. Dave (?) the Father is 85 and his son Tom (?) run this fine eatery. It's built for take out and there is no disappointment. We ordered 6 large crabs, 1# of Lump Crab and 2 ears of corn. Within minutes our table was covered with crab, crab shells, Old Bay, and we savored every minute of the delicious fresh sweet crab meat. Look no further than Crab Stop to enjoy the best crabs that OC has to offer and the friendliness and service of these two gentlemen.

    I love the owner, Dave! He was very knowledgeable about Crabs in Maryland and went out of his way…read moreto make sure my crabs were cooked special for me!! Highly recommended for blue meaty crabs in Ocean City!

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    Hooked - Raspberry Mojito

    Hooked

    4.2(1.9k reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Great food, we had great service! Our server Kate was efficient, informed and delightful! Thanks…read moreHooked! Michael

    On our first visit to Hooked, we arrived with friends on a Wednesday shortly after 4 PM for happy…read morehour at the first-floor bar, where we managed to secure four stools together. Our main motivation for visiting was to see Jordan and Cowan, both of whom previously worked at Off The Hook in Bethany Beach. Jordan noticed us first and came over to say hello and share an update, and Cowan followed shortly after to do the same. I enjoyed two Sazeracs on the rocks for $10 each; unique to Hooked, this iconic New Orleans cocktail is a spirit-forward blend of Elijah Craig rye whiskey, aromatic bitters, a sugar cube, and an absinthe rinse, finished with a bright lemon twist. We also shared the happy hour wood-fired grilled oysters Reggiano with butter, garlic, blackening parmesan cheese, and salt for $19, though they tasted very salty. Additionally, I had the happy hour lobster roll on a toasted buttered brioche roll for $21, substituting the french fries with a side of coleslaw. It tasted quite similar to the lobster roll at Off The Hook in Bethany Beach. I finished my meal with a happy hour draft Evo Lot 3 beer for $6. Our bartender, Jon L., served us very well throughout the visit. The total bill was $128 excluding gratuity, which featured a 3% credit card surcharge of $3.57. After applying a $50 gift letter discount, the final bill was reduced down to $81. We all agreed that we will certainly return to visit Jordan and Cowan again.

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    Dry Dock 28 - Softshell crab sandwich with fries

    Dry Dock 28

    3.4(128 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$

    The last two years I've come here things have changed in a sense from my first couple of visits…read more Last year I figured it was an outlier but after eating here Saturday and suffering the same fate I needed to update my review. Not much has changed with the ambiance - bar atmosphere, with each time there being a live music act when we came in to eat. As a party of 10 the last two years (a yearly trip) we were sat in front of the music. Not my favorite place as it's hard to have a conversation but the music was good. We had a younger waiter take care of us - we put in some drinks - I ordered a blackberry bourbon tea. It wasn't very sweet or flavorful. Almost like it was watered down. Meh. We put in several apps to start our meal: crab pierogis, cheesesteak egg rolls and crab dip. The crab pierogis sounded good - but the sauce on them or around them was watery. Another person in our party got the crab corn chowder- it was watery. Chowders are thicker, not thin. The cheesesteak egg rolls were good - had a nice flavor to them. The crab dip was very very flavorful - maybe one of the best on the island I have had. For my meal I ordered the Baltimore bird which is fried chicken topped with crab dip. It was a HUGE piece of chicken and looked great -- then I took a bite. The chick was raw inside. Hoping it was just a part of the breast I bit into another part - middle chicken was pink and raw. What makes matters even worse was the Heinz ketchup bottle on the table - billed as a Pittsburgh bar - did not have Heinz in it. Ketchup was way too sweet - definitely off brand. We shared desserts as a table - the brownie Ala mode and the tower brownie cheesecake. Both were.. well small. Good taste but, limited. Again - just ok overall.

    If you're looking for a bar that provides excellent TV viewing for games while having a chill…read moreoutdoor section, then Dry Dock 28 is your place. We came just looking to grab a drink, so I didn't look at the food menu. Regardless, their cocktail prices are very reasonable. We both tried the Tropical Lime Crush, which was more of a summer refresher drink. Our server Kealy was a gem, with her personality and recommendations.

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    On The Bay Seafood - Soup was 5/10 But I'm not a huge old bay or cheesy girl but my friend loved the clam chowder or crab chowder

    On The Bay Seafood

    4.1(936 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$

    Hands down the best place to get your seafood in OC. Not only they make things fresh to order but…read moretheir service and prices are great! Will definitely comeback here. Thank you for the great food and service! :)

    Hubby and I were determined to try our hand at cracking some crabs before we left Maryland. We…read morearrived on a Thursday around 130 pm, and there was no line to order. Helpful counter gal helped us make choices as we are BLUE CRAB VIRGINS! We chose 1 1/2 dozen medium to large crabs for two people. Based on other reviews, I also ordered a single crab cake, corn and hush puppies for the man. I asked her to send someone out to demonstrate how to open the crabs, and she said absolutely! After a short (seemed really long) wait sipping Coke and water with our toes in the sand under the paper covered table, our crabs were steamed and brought out. A cheerful young man showed us how to open the crabs and which parts we wanted to remove and discard. Armed with the provided mallet and pick, we went to work. On first smash, husband sprayed me with crab juice, so I donned a charming and attractive plastic bib for the remainder of the meal. Technique improved with practice, but I found it to be a lot of work for a tiny amount of meat. Very flavorful, and improved by dipping in drawn butter and old bay seasoning, my little pile of crab meat was shoveled into my mouth with a fork as no pieces were very large. I made time to try the crab cake and munch on the corn in between wrestling with the blue crabs. Crab cake was not as much crab as filler, although tasty enough, it wasn't the best I have had. The corn was stellar, not mushy or overcooked. His hush puppies were crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. A generous serving, we took half home for the air fryer. We devoured every last bite of the crab though! A real treat occurred when we were nearly finished with our meal, the owner Rob came out to chat. Fascinated by his slip trip and fall prevention device, we had a long conversation about his inventions and marketing them. He shared his business card and even demonstrated the wet floor verbal indicator. Husband really enjoyed meeting him and talking (engineer to engineer). It made the day!

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    On The Bay Seafood - 5lb crab deal, hush puppies and cole slaw

    5lb crab deal, hush puppies and cole slaw

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    Crab Alley - Calamari

    Crab Alley

    3.9(691 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    •$$

    Absolutely phenomenal seafood. Best I've had in a long long time. Even the hush puppies were…read moredelicious and I'm not usually a fan. Food was fresh and seasoning was the perfect amount. Paid $145 for a combo for 2 and it was totally worth it. If you're trying to cut through all the options nearby, come here. You will not be disappointed. A little off the main road and parking is plentiful. Will absolutely make a trip out here just for the food. Also, bring a sweater, it gets really cold inside.

    My wife, daughter, and I visited Crab Alley again this year, and unfortunately the reality didn't…read morequite match the reviews. We ordered the seafood combo that included six hard-shell crabs, three pounds of snow crab legs, a half-pound of shrimp, corn, and hush puppies. The hard-shell crabs were decent, although they seemed slightly oversteamed. The meat in the legs was practically fused to the shell, making them difficult to eat. The snow crab legs were good, but the shrimp were noticeably undercooked, which made peeling them nearly impossible. There were a few bright spots. The beer was reasonably priced at $4.50 a pint, and the hush puppies were excellent--arguably the best part of the entire meal. The corn, however, was tough and seemed past its prime. For the roughly $145 we spent on the combo, I expected a better overall dining experience. Sadly, this seems to be the standard at many seafood restaurants these days: higher prices without a corresponding increase in quality. And while it's a minor issue compared to the food, the deck seating chairs were surprisingly uncomfortable and felt out of place for a restaurant charging these prices. Overall, the meal wasn't terrible, but it fell well short of expectations given the cost.

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    Fried oysters and crab cake

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    Solstice Oceanfront Bar & Grill - Brussels Sprouts

    Solstice Oceanfront Bar & Grill

    3.9(32 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Located inside the Hilton Garden Inn ocean front you will find Solstice Ocean Front Bar and Grill…read more This is a reviews from their off season, April 2026. I waited a few minutes to be seated. I asked to be near a window. I wanted to soak up some more time looking at the sights and the lighting was perfect. I ordered the breakfast sandwich with regular bacon vs Canadian bacon, and swapped out the potatoes for fresh fruit, and an order of pancakes. Everything was fantastic! My sandwich was in a brioche bun and it complimented it perfectly! The fruit was a decent serving size. I also opted for some pancakes. I just had to satisfy a craving. It was two pancakes served with fresh fruit, powdered sugar and syrup. It hit the spot. Their menu had a few crab options for those who are looking for breakfast that includes crab. They honestly had something for everyone. Pricing was on point for it being a hotel, on the beach etc. It was to be expected. There is a comp for staying at the hotel, which helps off set the cost. My waitress was fantastic. She was hustling and taking care of all the things. She had someone help run food which I'm sure was helpful. Only downside for me was a family behind me sitting had a dog and I could smell it. Not sure if it was a service animal or not. But, yeah just something I noticed. I will definitely come back. I enjoyed my food, and the ambiance.

    Got there kinda late post beach - 8ish. Restaurants stay open till nine if they do kind of make a…read morefuss over ordering at eight.? No clue. Service was decent but not excellent. We got the crabcakes which were quite expensive at $50 per two, but I will say they were outstanding as where the two desserts that we ordered the Keylime pie and the chocolate cake were both pretty delicious. You do have great views . And it doesn't hurt that we get it $20 credit per room for food and beverage per night as a Hilton Honors member.

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    Solstice Oceanfront Bar & Grill - Inside Seating

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    Solstice Oceanfront Bar & Grill - Interior and bar area

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