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    Blue Crab Restaurant

    4.3 (149 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Poke
    Lena M.

    I stopped here for a quick lunch on the way to the Northern Neck. I was seated immediately and taken care of by this really sweet waitress. I placed an order for the poke and read while I waited. Do know this review is just based off of two things I ordered. I'm sure there are other incredible things to get off the menu. However, the poke wasn't really for me. The rice felt a bit off, but was still filling. It's a casual spot that feels pretty intimate. The seating is a bit in the back without windows. They have a gender neutral single stall restroom. And there is free street parking outside. Before leaving I got a key lime pie that I really enjoyed. If I was in the area, I'd come back to try other things on the menu.

    Cute decor.
    Angela B.

    A friend of mine and I drove to my hometown area for patio furniture shopping in Saluda and we stopped here for lunch. Even though I'm from WP, I've never been to The Blue Crab. The decor was really cute. Very nautical (of course). I'm bummed we didn't go on Sunday!! AYCE crab legs?! Yum! But the food we ordered was very delicious. We started with the crab dip (kinda pictured in a corner shot) and then we both had the crab cake sandwich for our meal. The crab cake was hefty! All crab meat. I barely saw any filler. I miss the taste of blue crabs! Service was decent. We waited for a little bit to be seated.. it seemed like there was one server for the 14-18 people (6-7 tables).

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    Heather Z.

    ****We went as a group of 5. This is a quaint little restaurant on Main Street in West Point. It was a cozy atmosphere. Between all 5 of us we had: Cod Fish Sandwich Very good- the breading kept falling off the fish. It was moist. The fish was thick and juicy. Lemon Pepper Salmon Cooked "medium" with good flavor. Very flavorful and moist. The Brussels sprouts were yummy and the mashed potatoes had their skins in it. Everything was delicious. Crab dip The pita bread is like a fried chip. There is too much old bay for our liking but the dip itself is amazing!!! Poke Bowl- raw It is good, but too much pickled cabbage. She crab soup It was "on point". The cup is perfect. The bowl is too big- definitely a shareable item in a bowl. Calamari It was average. It was crispy and flavorful. The soup was better. It was not rubbery and fried well. Caramel Cheesecake The crust and caramel are make this cale VERY sweet. Too sweet. Key Lime pie It has a strong like taste to it. Probably one of the best. Very smooth. Carrot Cake The carrot cake is moist, and dense. It has a slight sweetness to it but the texture is slightly off. Our server was very attentive, however they switched out mid shift of our dinner. Then first server took our orders and was nice. The second waitress brought us the food, was attentive and upbeat. The restaurant does have dirty vents and a missing vent in the ceiling.

    Shrimp and  Grits

    A hole in the wall but Food was really good. Service wasn't that great but will Definitely come back. Make sure try this spot in West Point.

    The Red Crab at the Blue Crab!

    What reads on the menu like an unassuming little fish sandwich, the cod sandwich came out beyond fascinating with incredibly delicious toppings. Reminiscent of the Caribbean it came topped with mango. Everything was delicious! Service was wonderful, as usual, and there is an adorable display with a blow up red Crab "sitting" on a bench.

    Carrot cake! BEST key lime pie I have ever had!
    Bridgett F.

    Food is always Great! Service is wonderful. Love the window seat . Drove to West Point just to dine at our favorite restaurant

    Oysters Benedict - fantastic
    Elizabeth F.

    What a lucky stop we made for lunch on our way home from the rivah! We decided to see if there was something other than fast food in West Point to stop for a bite to eat and we found the Blue Crab. Cute place serving a very nice brunch! This place was hopping (around Sunday noon), but we were warmly greeted and seated promptly. It did not take long for DH and me to decide what we wanted to eat. I had the oysters benedict and DH had the oyster po' boy and we decided to share an order of fried pickles. Pickles came out pretty quickly and were freshly made. They had a nice crunch and we enjoyed them as a warm up the main event. DH's po' boy sandwich was beautiful and came with a side of house made chips. He loved it. My oysters benedict was delicious. Each muffin had a very large oyster, hand breaded and fried to perfection. It was a nice contrast to the creamy hollandaise. DH and I were very pleased that their oysters were obviously not Sysco out of a bag. Service was friendly and helpful. We look forward to coming back.

    Shrimp Scampi but with chicken!
    Betty C.

    2nd review from me but this dinner tonight was AMAZING. We went on a Wednesday which is pasta night. The special was a shrimp scampi type pasta. I asked to have mine made with grilled chicken which was not a problem at all. It was so so good. And don't forget about dessert, they are all delish!

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    Recommend calling ahead as the Blue Crab restaurant as is not open when it is posted it will be open. We drove over on Sunday from Toano.

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    Thank you for such an amazing and thoughtful review!

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    Thank you for your great review. We hope to see you again soon!

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    The only disappointment was that they were out of their famous Brussels Sprouts! Everything else was fantastic!

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    Great food. Very tasty. Service and place was superb. Coming back again soon. Highly recommend.

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    Drove there based on great reviews, and there's a sign on the door that says it closed permanently on June 16, 2025

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