I had crabcakes from four places during my visit to the area. The Crab Shack's were the Best by far (G&M: wasn't as lumpy in the good way, Jerry's: was good but didn't have me returning, and Full On's: Grilled Cheese Crabcake was entertainingly decadent but the crab was dry). If I were still in the area, I'd be back at The Crab Shack in a heartbeat. I don't think I've every had such huge lumps of crab so lightly coated in a delicate sauce. Amazing! and the Crabs were Heavy! So good. Look for Scott, he really took care of us :) read more

Update as of 4/5/2026. One of my favorite places has let me down for the last couple of orders. Prior to placing the online order, I called the location and spoke to David. I wanted to confirm that the crawfish was fresh and not frozen. I had noticed in some previous order that food didn't taste fresh. David kindly confirmed it was fresh and this was the prime time to enjoy. (David was helpful) I ordered the Fish basket that comes with fries and coleslaw. You have the option to select cat fish or rock fish (selected the rock). I also got Cajun boiled that comes with potato, shrimp, corn. I included three orders of the crawfish in the boil. The family was disappointed, many of the crawfish was NOT fresh and many of the tails were mushy. It's like it was frozen and overcooked to the point of texture was ruined. Out of all the crawfish three were fresh. Highly disappointed. The flavor We got was the shack medium spice but it was flavorless. The rockfish was extremely dry from the inside but crispy from the batter. The French fries had to be place in the air fryer and add our own seasoning. The coleslaw was the best out of everything. I would like to know what happen? I used to order from here all the time once it opened. The food was fresh and you could tell. Who ever made my food when I first review this spot. Please let me know because I need them back. read more

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We had a craving for some crabs, this place was perfect. We got a dozen large crabs and some fries. The crabs were well seasoned and very meaty, sooo good. Definitely worth our visit. The service was good. If your looking for a good crabs in a chill vibe, I recommend this spot. read more

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Came here for Mother's Day and I'm already planning my next trip back. My mom and I were both not crazy hungry, so we shared #4 combo for $55 which has a crab cake, two sides, and I think 3 or 4 crabs. Wow was it good, the corn was fresh and delicious with their melted butter. The crabs were meaty and seasoned perfectly. We both did not love the crab cake, but I am not a huge crab cake person so take that with a grain of salt. The service was super friendly. I did not know they had melted butter out for anyone to grab, so I asked for some and the employee who helped me came out from behind the counter and poured me some, which was so nice. The drinks here are also only $6 for an orange crush, which is almost unheard of for this area. The outside seating makes me feel like im at the beach, and definitely made the experience even better. I also think they have a drive thru which is really cool. Cannot wait to come back! read more

The Crab Shack -Edgewater - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

Service was friendly and the food was absolutely perfect. Fresh crab cakes done exactly the way I like them, without any nonsense and let the crab shine! Would be back many times if we lived in the area. Great place and great food. read more

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The build your own boil is excellent. Large shrimp, well seasoned and great price. Also $6 crushes all day long. The hush puppies are also excellent. read more

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Visited here a few days ago. We ordered jumbo crabs (which weren't jumbo), seafood boil , orange pomegranate crush and clam strips. The crabs were ok I've had better and bigger. The jumbo were $125 which was a good price but the size just didn't match the price. The crab legs were extremely small as well. The clam strips were so good and the crush was too. Customer service was good overall but most likely won't be returning. read more

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Great food and service. The staff were really friendly. We had clam strips, the fried shrimp and a boil. All were excellent.

Best MD crab soup and beach fries in Edgewater!!! I got takeout and it was really good. Restaurant is clean and people are nice. I just wish they had draft beer!!! read more

We got a crab boil to go and all the seafood (snow crabs, shrimp, muscles, and crawfish) were dried out and fishy, it almost tasted reheated. We've heard good things about crab shack, so I'm hoping it was just a fluke. read more

The Crab Shack -Edgewater - Cajun seafood boil - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

Crab cake was okay, but a bit mushy inside. Some degree of mushy is to be expected given that crab is not a crispy substance. But it almost seemed a little bit undercooked inside. Outside it was crispy. And there was not a lot of filler. All in all the crab cake met expectations. The fries were terrible. I asked for them extra crispy and they were anything but. They seemed a little bit stale. Service could not have been better. Dining room was clean. Plenty of convenient parking. Salad was mediocre. Blue cheese salad dressing is obviously from a jar, and a jar with a lot of vinegar in it. Blue cheese salad dressing should not have a vinegar taste. read more

Yes, recommend for crabs and other seafood. Everything we had was great (definitely took leftovers home). Had the super jumbo crabs; they were huge. Good old bay wings. Only thing I found slightly odd was location and decor. Was well inland on the main drag, but decor mixes classic diner with eating by a fishing pier. Service was very nice/courteous (order at the register/bar and they bring your food to the table). read more

The customer service and crabs are a hit every time we come here. We drive about 30 minutes past several other crab spots just to come here. The crabs are always a nice size, meaty and flavorful. They have a good amount of seating with televisions. read more

I ordered a 1/2 dozen large crabs last night and half of those were very watery and hollow. I also ordered fries and they were rock hard, cold, and tasted old. Maybe ordering crabs 90 minutes before closing was a bad idea but at the same time, I expect to receive fresh and quality crabs. I don't know that I'll be back anytime soon. read more

After a busy, blustery cold day on The Yard, I decided to have an order delivered to my hotel. It's Maryland, so I ordered the cream of crab soup and a crab cake with coleslaw. The soup was tasty, and the crab cake was authentic but a little bland for my taste. The coleslaw was fine, but unremarkable. I'd easily visit this restaurant next time, but ordering in seafood, even on a cold night, is always going to be hit or miss. read more

I paid 62 dollars for 7 shrimp and a cluster of crab legs which were just mush . I couldn't even get the meat out the shells. After a few mins the butter turned to sludge. The crab legs also had A fishy taste like they have been reheated more then once. As for the oysters. They were so tiny I couldn't even barely get them off the shell. They did not appear fresh as they were sticky and not wet. I'm very disappointed as I was hoping for the food to be good. read more

The Crab Shack -Edgewater - Crab boil with the crab shack blend sauce - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

Ordered 1 dozen Colossal steamed crabs for $165. At a glance they were mouth watering! As we handled them, we both commented they felt light in weight. The gentleman who took my order was extremely nice! As we proceeded with our little feast we found all the crabs to be dry. The worst issue was when we found a mushy crab. We googled to see if it was ok to eat...NO was the answer because it meant the crab was dead before steaming. ***Several months ago, my friend and I ate a dozen jumbos AT the restaurant and they were perfect. Corn on cob was delicious too! read more

We hosted a family gathering at The Crab Shack and the staff was so welcoming, helpful, and patient with all of us. The food was fantastic, as well! Large portions and yummy! Thank you for making the afternoon go so smoothly. We are grateful for your kindness and great service! read more

Very beachy vacation ambience. Fun variety of sporting events on multiple screens. Manager very quick to respond to request for captioning on screen, and knew how to turn it on! Food: HITS - Onion rings have delicious battering, and onion itself has beautifully cooked yet firm texture. Fried calmari well cooked with firm texture. Lemon aioli tastes more like vinaigrette with strong flavors - absolutely delightful! Rib shooters have flavorful sauce without being overpoweringly spicy. Pork is tender and rich. Cocktail sauce light and just the right amount of heat MISSES - Fried green tomato special not worth eating. Overcooked slippery tomato, batter/ breading slips off, crab sauce seems to be there to hide poor execution. Fried bay scallops were what i'd expect from grocery store frozen scallops. read more

I am a long time Edgewater/Mayo resident. This was my first time at the Crab Shack. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the Crabs, which were cooked to perfection. Bayside Inn in Mayo was my go to place, but closed. The 2 beers (16 oz.) for $6 was a good deal. Friendly staff and nice family people were eating there. It was better than I was imagining. The dock bars are nice but pricey. This will be my new go to place for crabs. read more

The place had a very nice waiter. I tried the crab boil which included two sides, 3 yummy blue crabs, one pound of Alaskan crab legs and a delicious crab cake. This player was enough to share with my husband. We both agree we will surely go back to the crab shack again read more

Their crabs are so meaty and we absolutely loved the service! Really appreciate that they allow you to choose the spice level since we personally do not love too much old bay seasoning on our crabs! We like crabs with old bay, not old bay with crabs. Also liked that their slaw was not too sweet. Bonus that they have a huge outdoor area that allows pets to chill. ;) read more

The Crab Shack -Edgewater - Dozen crabs - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

Absolutely delighted and delicious! Can't wait to go back and try the Cajun boils and fresh blue crab. Best food I've had in a while! Like take a bite and 'Wow' good! Even the fries and hushpuppies were the best and the crab cake and lobster roll were the best I've had anywhere around here in 18 years! We're definitely going to be coming back regularly! read more

The Crab Shack -Edgewater - 4oz Crab Cake and fries - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

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I am a total crabcake snob. I stopped there today for lunch and I must say it is the third best crabcake I have ever had. Some places put in too much filler or binder, Old Bay or mustard. This had none of that. Definetly top of the class. read more

Wtf is this $89.99 for skim food The portions are not what you expect A pound ain't a pound here it's half a pound they give you once you ask for a pound. Tbh the place is trash and they lie to you about the portions read more

The Crab Shack -Edgewater - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

I'm visiting from out of town and stopped by here for a crab cake after eating lunch at another establishment that had less than stellar crab cakes lol! I was greeted with a friendly hello when I walked in which is awesome! Some restaurants need to understand that being acknowledged when you walk in is very important and a big part of the customer experience! The place is nice, bright, and had some good music playing. I ordered the 8oz crab cake with grilled veggies to go. I also got a small Maryland crab soup to compare it to the place I just left from having lunch. The crab cake was everything I expected it to be! Big lump crab meat pieces with little filler just to hold it together! The dipping sauce was tasty and went perfectly with it! The grilled veggies were nice big pieces of zucchini, yellow squash. and red onion. The soup was a little salty and not as good as the one I had earlier from another restaurant. Overall I was very pleased with the crab cake which is what I came here for! I highly recommend you stop by for your crab cake fix! I will come back on my next visit to Maryland! read more

The Crab Shack -Edgewater - 8oz crab cake, dipping sauce, and a side of grilled veggies! - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

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I've been looking for a nice casual seafood place after Annapolis Seafood closed, but this is not the place. While the employees were very nice and helpful for us first-timers, the food was lacking. The clam strips looked promising, large handbreaded pieces, but there were many that were gritty which ruined the flavor. The cream of crab soup had an overwhelming sherry flavor. The fish was fishy, like it wasn't the freshest. I will say that the fries were good OC-style French fries and serving the sweet and crispy hush puppies with honey butter was a nice touch. They had a lot of steamed food on the menu, so maybe that was better. read more

Really awesome casual dive for seafood. Not bad prices and every seafood variety you could want. Service was spot on!

went to crab shack, and got their all you can eat crabs for 50 bucks, it comes with unlimited hush puppies and corn and fries. Some of the crabs were on the light side but not the majority of it, there is plenty of crab meat and butter. all in all it was worth the 50 bucks spent. read more

No need to go to Cantlers when you can get amazing crabs, with all the sides and fixings, at the crab shack. It's casual spot with an a la carte menu and very friendly staff. We had some light crabs in our dozen, so they threw in extras to compensate. read more

You must try the Cream of Crab soup... OMG! So good! Loved the crab cakes as well, whether it was the sandwich or by itself. The crab dip is an absolute must as well, served in a bread bowl. The flavors are not overwhelming and the texture is perfect. You won't be disappointed. read more

Delicious seafood! I wish they had a spot like this back in California! Make sure to give this spot a try! The staff was very helpful with my order and there was plenty of open seating! read more

The Crab Shack -Edgewater - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

Second vist today. I wasn't happy, they messed up on my order. I order Rock fish but my fault for not checking, I had Cat fish! This time the food was a little too salt. read more

The Crab Shack -Edgewater - The Cat fish, not the Rock fish - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

A tourist trap that charges five star prices for two star food. You would be much better off going to somewhere local with good crabs, such as Pit Boys in Annapolis or Bayside Inn in Mayo. Both those places cook to order. All the locals in Edgewater avoid this place. Buyer beware. read more

I just ordered a Cajun Boil from here and it cost $84. The website advertised corn, potatoes, and sausage, you add seafood. We got the shrimp, scallops, and crab legs. There was no sausage. Although it tasted good, we could've made our own comparable with much more food. Very little food for the price. Was a good $84 appetizer. read more

The Crab Shack -Edgewater - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

Great, friendly service. Menu offers a variety of seafood, and unique items. The old bay wings were light and meaty. Salmon sandwich fresh and well presented with hush puppies and sweet-flavored dipping sauce. Cheesiest crab mac-n-cheese - kid approved! This spot is under-rated in Edgewater and is a perfect watering hole for locals! read more

The Crab Shack -Edgewater - Bar - Seafood Near Me - Edgewater, Maryland

Not great but not terrible.....but definitely expensive! The cream of crab soup is the worst I've ever had. Not sure what that taste is - too much sherry? It did have a lot of crab but the tangy taste ruined it. The fried shrimp were tasteless which was too bad because you get a huge order. The fish tacos were a hit though! read more

Good food. The "bartender"/sever had such a great personality. Maryland Crab is the best crab I've ever had!

Great location but slow service and mediocre food. I'm not sure if it is or not but it seems very much like a chain restaurant.

Place your order at the counter, and they will bring your food to you. I tried Rock Fish for the first time. It wasn't bad. The Obay Wings could have been seasoned a little bit more, but it was good. I know it's not the season for Blue Crab, but they are more on the expensive side. They are good though. There's nothing like crabs from Maryland. read more

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