Another anniversary spent in North beach and another trip to Traders for the Crabby Benny. Service is always amazing and the food always hits, consistency is key special shoutout to the kitchen and a huge shout out to Trish on the bar for spectacular service even while she's busy she was still delivering a smile,2nd year in a row a familiar face is at the bar.The place is still clean as it was when we came 9 years ago and the restaurant is continuously growing. If you haven't tried them it's a must to do, it will not disappoint! read more

I've been to Traders a few times now, the location is nice, located in the Chesapeake Beach area. Our server Abigail was friendly, cute and very knowledgeable with the menu. Our wait time wasn't long at all. I read some of the previous comments about the service being horrible but I didn't experience that. I just ordered a side salad and the crab balls. The crab balls were tasty, and the salad was just a salad, nothing special but it was edible. Overall this place isn't bad, most likely I'll return because I have family that lives down the street and Traders is their "go too". read more

Traders Seafood Steak and Ale - Crab Balls - Seafood Near Me - Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

I have eaten at traders quite a few times over the years. I almost always get the ribeye steak and I've never been disappointed to date. However, I thought I'd try something new and since they had a fried chicken special last night, I thought I'd give it a try. Bad mistake. It was the blandest fried Chicken I've ever eaten. I've had a better gas station fried Chicken. No seasoning whatsoever. Salt and pepper couldn't even help it. Lesson learned, I'm going back to the ribeye steak read more

The atmosphere was nice, the customer service was amazing and the food was delicious. The only thing I can say is that the broccoli and mac n' cheese didn't really have any seasoning, but other than that the blackened salmon with lump of cream man and imperial sauce was chef's kiss. Even the crab dip was amazing. When I have time, I'll definitely come back! read more

Traders Seafood Steak and Ale - Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

Was at Rod n reel for the day and ran into someone I knew who recommended this spot. I had 2 orange crushes and didn't even feel a thing. Don't think I'd do that again. The bartender was pretty nice, attentive and professional. The food was okay, nothing to rave about in my opinion. My friend's steak looked like a steak from a Vegas buffet. I wasn't really impressed to be honest. read more

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The four of us each ordered something different, and each of us found the seafood dishes delicious. Well seasoned, fresh tasting, and perfectly grilled and fried. However. We did have trouble getting the attention of the disorganized wait staff, the dishes were brought to the table in odd succession, and we had to signal for attention, like getting the bill. Finally, it was so loud in there we couldn't hear each other. So I guess we talked loud too and contributed to the noise level. Good food, but be prepared. read more

Came here with friends so ten of us and could not sit together, kinda stinks but it's whatever. Wife's hit turkey special came out way before the other meals and got cold because no silverware left at the table. My Chesapeake chicken was pretty awesome tho and the kids steaks were great. Waitress was on getting us extra refills and to go drinks. We will try it again next trip down. read more

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Service tonight was absolutely terrible. My parent's appetizer salads and bread were brought well after the meal, when server Maria was asked about the salads, her only response was "can't you see I'm busy?" She had a larger party and ignored a smaller table for 45 minutes. No apology, just attitude. The food runner was lovely and helpful, she even got drink refills for the table. read more

2/25/26 10:30 am well, once again served a cold breakfast of chipped beef with home fries both were brought to the table, cold, barely and I mean, barely warm! Sent back server said she would reheat??? This is not the first time this has happened butbot was the reason I haven't come back in several months. So there's a tip.... While not explicitly illegal in all areas, it risks cross-contamination and violates proper food safety standards, which usually dictate that once food leaves the kitchen, it should be replaced, not reheated. Safety Concerns: Reheating food that has already cooled down pushes it into the "danger zone" where bacteria thrives. throughout, it poses a risk of foodborne illness. Restaurant Practice: While some establishments, particularly casual or poorly managed ones, may try to microwave or reheat items to save costs, higher-quality, reputable kitchens generally discard returned items and prepare a fresh plate to ensure quality and safety. Done. read more

Well, I made a trip from the Gulf Coast to the Maryland shore, wondering what to do for dinner, I thought, "What is Maryland known for?" Crab cakes! So, I found a quaint and quiet restaurant that a descent amount of reviews. I figured I would try it out. The crab cakes didn't disappoint. I ordered them fried and they were lightly fried, very moist, and very good. Not soggy. Large portions. The service was great! We had pleasant conversations. Family feel to the establishment. It was fun! When in Chesapeake Beach, I recommend Traders, ask for Britney. She won't steer you wrong! read more

Traders Seafood Steak and Ale - History of Chesapeake Beach - Seafood Near Me - Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

I came here for brunch before hitting the road with my boyfriend, and there was no wait at the bar and high top tables so we did that. The bar is a bit too dark for having a meal, but not complaining since we choose to not wait for a table. The bartender gave me the southern grandma vibe, she knows couple customer's "the usual" orders and she knows her way around the bar. I ordered the Chesapeake benedict (2 benedicts with crab meat on each) with fries (more like sliced potato crisp), and it was pretty good. The ingredients werr fresh, the crab meat on top of the benedicts were VERY fresh and generous portioned. The potatoes were lack of a bit salt, but you can add that by yourself. We also ordered a cup of the creamy crab soup, and ong that was the best crab soup I've had. I live in Virginia Beach and there's nowhere that can top this. Crazy amount of super fresh crab meat, the soup itself was smooth and full of crab flavor, and unlike the old bay soup in VB, this ome didn't need much old bay and yet flavorful enough to make me regret not getting the bowl or even a pot if they offer that option. read more

Traders Seafood Steak and Ale - Chesapeake Benedict - Seafood Near Me - Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

The crabcake was amazing. The best ever. The server, not so much. Her greeting was lackluster and her service mediocre. She plopped my meal in front of meal, did not provide utensils, and not once did she come by to check to see how I was doing. I had to get up and seek my own utensils. I ate outside. That said, I would definitely go back because the food was so good. read more

Amazing Service ! If you are ever in the Chesapeake Beach area please visit this amazing and quaint restaurant. It's a local fav and has lots of character. The prices are reasonable and the seafood is fresh! We all ordered seafood. I ordered the broiled platter which came with shrimp, scallops, flounder, and a crab cake all made to order. It was great. Fabulous sides as well the coleslaw was great, and fresh vegetables. We had an amazing server . The service is impressive. I'll definitely will be back. read more

The food isn't fancy but it's good not amazing but good and decently priced, crab cake not good go with their specials!! Seafood baskets are decent The staff is impressive The service excellent read more

Not a great experience. We waited a long time for our food and it came out cold. Our beers -- which we ordered as soon as we sat down -- didn't arrive until after the food. Considering how overpriced everything is, the service and quality were very disappointing. read more

7 of us went in on a Saturday morning and had a great time. It was the first time in a few years that all 7 sisters were together so it really meant a lot to us to sit together and be able to relax. The food was great and Serenity was a wonderful server. There was one hiccup with the food but the manager showed up right away to fix it and make it right. I definitely recommend going there. read more

Traders Seafood Steak and Ale - Sisters out on a Saturday! - Seafood Near Me - Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

Smells like urine right when you walk in the door. Decided to stop in because the parking lot is always full. Didn't stay long enough to try the food or drinks. read more

I ordered the Kings prime rib when it arrived to the table. I was not sure what it was at all. It looked almost as if it was fabricated together. I tasted the supposedly prime rib, and it was horrible. I notified the hostess of my disliking. She, intern notified the manager who came to our table and accused me of eating half of the meat and wanted to charge me that portion I told her I cut that meat twice and the second cut was still on the plate and I was not going to pay anything. for such a bad cut of meat, it was just unconscionable that I was accused of eating half of something that I disliked. The manager on duty naming Cynthia, which I hope is correct and I apologize if it's not was just so unprofessional with her attitude that I found it very disturbing. This is one spot that we would never revisit again hoping to alert you guys to what I have experienced. I have to state that the hostess was extremely professional and courteous and attentive. Best Regards Edgar read more

Perhaps because I haven't been to a really good smorgasbord in about four years, I failed to heed other Yelpers' warnings about the pitiful breakfast buffet. Now I can add my voice to the chorus of naysayers: the breakfast buffet at Traders is, at best, on par with a complimentary breakfast provided by a chain budget hotel. Despite the lackluster food, service was prompt, and the coffee was adequate. read more

I had the crabcake sandwich w/a side of coleslaw. My husband had the bacon cheeseburger w/onion rings. I also had a cup of cream of crab soup. We tasted each other's food. Soup, crabcake, and burger and onion rings were excellent. Lots of crab, good spices in soup, mounds of bacon and generous burger. coleslaw was a bit too sweet and should have been drained-very soupy. Service was good. Should do something to control the flies inside-we fought 3 or 4 during the meal. We both felt like we would drive the 2 hours just for the food. A lot of people at lunchtime who looked like locals-always a good sign. read more

Nice place. The Crab Soup was plain but everything else was very good. Nice servers. We'll go back when we're in the area.

We've driven by this place a bunch of times and never went. Well today stopped by here for the first time. We started with the calamari and crab soup. The crab soup was wonderful, could use a little old bay but great. The calamari was okay and a little chewy, certainly nothing to write home about. We also got the fried seafood platter, and that's really where things went south. The shrimp were overcooked, the oysters slightly undercooked. The flounder tasted old, and the clams were just rough. The service was slow to start but overall not bad. Bella made sure that drinks were timely, and the table was cleared throughout the meal. All in all, we came we saw and I don't think we have a reason to go back. read more

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came to the bar to grab a quick dinner. When to a high top table sat their for 10 minutes, ask the hos for a waitress . she said the bar tender would help us .Saw her talk to bar tender,look at us an turn around and stared an shook her head we stay for 5 more minutes left.about 15 minutes in total. Bar wasn't even busy. read more

My family chose this establishment for me for Mothers Day 2025. After a TWENTY minute wait to get a Server/waiter Waitress, no water given No appetizers suggested, just bread sticks, and took the TWO person order & one take out.After an additional Thirty(30) minutes Another different server realized the 'PROBLEM' and and contacted the manager for us. We were there TWO hours with TWO different couples served that entered Well after we arrived. The take out was brought and the TWO orders were Never even prepared! Not pleased at All. The take out was gratised,however it wasn't worth a TWO HOUR WAIT! NOT PLEASED AT ALL read more

This restaurant is excellent! I thoroughly enjoyed the homemade shrimp salad sandwich on rye. The salad was seasoned just right and, best of all, it was fresh. The French fries were perfect. They were neither rock hard or soggy, but just right. Also, the cole slaw was tasty and textured perfectly. To make things even better, the price is right - the whole meal was just under $26.00. This was my first time here, but it won't be my last! read more

I'm not sure if this location had been recently renovated, but WOW. Full LED-lit bar with tvs and in house entertainment, great food, great service and of course, the full pier of outside entertainment within a walking distance! 5 out of 5 would recommend. I can only speak for breakfast (see pictures), but I heard their lunch was delicious as well. Specifically, their pancakes are EVERYthing. IHOP who? read more

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Wednesday between lunch and dinner we had the most horrible experience at this restaurant. We will not return, the food was ok but the waitress was nasty. When we politely asked to speak to the manager she began to raise her voice and call us liars for repeating exactly what she said. The young manager did not say or do anything to correct her. We dont plan on returning. read more

Crab imperial... seasoned to perfection... delicious Loaded baked potato... good Steamed brocolli... nice & tender... good Seafood quesadilla... packed with crabmeat and shrimp and lots of cheese *which can become a lil chewy*.... but good read more

Traders Seafood Steak and Ale - Crab Imperial with loaded baked potato and steamed brocolli - Seafood Near Me - Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

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Been eating here over the years and when it's good it's fine but when it's not they don't stand behind the quality issues with their food. I purchased a $35 broiled seafood platter. The fish was REALLY fishy but I asked my mom to try it too. It was bad. Our waitress sent over the "manager". Whoa - she said she could make another piece but it's was the same 'batch'???.... So she said she would take it off the bill - she credited $5 for 1/4 of my $35 platter. I also witnessed another table buy a $50 steak that was raw in the center - no responsibility for the quality issue and stated because of the weekend they were not offering any credit towards the bill- guess he can go home and cook it if he is still hungry. It is Thursday so what the weekend has to do with undercooked food is beyond me. Patron beware - if your food is bad, suck it up because it's not their issue. read more

I visited this establishment on New Year's day. The size is a little deceptive as I thought it was larger from the outside. However, it was rather small and cramped inside. There's the host 's desk, the bar, the bathrooms, slot machines and the dining area all in view as soon as you enter the restaurant. The staff were very nice and attentive. The floor needed some attention. There was paper and some other things around one of the tables that no one seemed to notice but me. Several parties arrived after 11:00 am expecting breakfast but were very disappointed to learn that it ended at 11:00 am. I'll keep that in mind because the breakfast options appeared to be very appetizing. For lunch, we had scallops wrapped in bacon, a crabcake with onion rings, a reuben sandwich with tater tots, iced tea and coffee. All the food was very satisfying. The crabcake was all crabmeat and prepared to perfection. The only things I didn't care for were the mushy tomato and wilted lettuce that was served with it. The sauce with the crabcake was similar to tartar sauce and complemented it very well. The onion rings were perfect as well. Not over battered. I usually pull off most of the coating because it's usually too much but not here. The scallops were big and spongy but not rubbery. They were delicious with a barbecue sauce on the side. My dining partner had the reuben so I didn't taste it. She seemed to be pleased. From my observations, it looked tasty but perhaps lacking the volume of meat I'm used to seeing on the sandwich. The tater tots were plentiful and just "tater tots." My dining partner asked for iced tea and received a beverage that tasted like instant tea and was warm even though it was served in a large glass with ice??? Overall, our experience was very good. I would definitely go back when I'm in the area and recommend it to others. read more

Decent food but slightly pricy for what you get. Kinda a nice place to eat but the food was very standard. Reminds me of Waffle House (which I like once in a while) read more

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The food was good. Needs more flavor in some areas. Steak was cooked to perfection. Only thing I would say is with the Chesapeake steak. Do not get the gravy that comes with it. I would say that needs to be taken off the menu. That steak is good without it. The ambiance of the restaurant is small town bar feel. Their menu is also good waitresses too. I would come back and try some different things. read more

Traders Seafood Steak and Ale - Seafood Near Me - Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

I enjoyed my first experience at Traders. The dishes are plentiful & can be shared if needed. Their outside seating was cool too.

After reading my review, please look at the other reviews that refer to the same repetitive issue that has not been corrected. Walked in and was seated immediately, great. Sat at a booth for 10 minutes with no waitress. Other people came in, were seated, waitress came by, and their drinks delivered. There were 5 waitresses or hostesses standing around and did nothing. The head waitress went up to the family who just walked in to make sure they were being taken care of with drinks already on their table. She walked past me twice. I got up and discussed with her that no waitress was around to take my order. She stated, so sorry that is what I was checking on. Well, she saw drinks on everyone's table but mine and didn't ask if I had a waitress or drink order. As I was departing, she did apologize but made no attempt to remedy the situation. read more

Not many gluten free selections. Dark inside. Many people love it. I just can't eat much there. Service was good. read more

Delicious seafood and crab dip plus slot machines! I've never experienced a place like this before but I'll definitely be back and hopefully hitting the jackpot. read more

Ordered the Montoya that comes with poached eggs and filet medallions and one side. Asked the server if they could scramble the poached eggs instead as I don't eat picked eggs and I was told after the waitress asked the manager that they could not accommodate it but could offer for me to do a side order of 2 eggs for $3.75 instead. It's absolutely ridiculous that they aren't able to take the same eggs they would be poaching that comes with the other and could simply scramble them but are saying to order a side of 2 eggs at an additional cost ! Will never patronize this place again and you should think twice before coming here. read more

Spent the weekend at an Airbnb on Chesapeake Bay & all the locals we talked to said Traders was the best for breakfast. They didn't disappoint! Maryland is known for crabs and Traders seafood omlet had fresh crab that was delicious, and they were flexible to swap out bread for fruit was appreciated. Everyone enjoyed their breakfast, the staff was friendly and prompt.. read more

Our goal was to find crab in the winter time (we were visiting for the week of Christmas) and Traders did not disappoint. We ordered three different crab dishes and while I wouldn't say any other were stellar they were delicious. The major issue for me was the sides and the garlic butter. The sides were lack luster for a crab boil and you just need something to break up all the crab. Also maybe this is just my family but we always have crab with garlic butter and it was like pulling teeth to get that at the table and when we did it just wasn't quite right. The service was great for a group of six we were seated quickly and I think we made the waiter fill drink orders a million times but she was patient the entire time. So if you're looking for a winter crab place on the coast, this was really nice. Other read more

great food! great service outside bar/patio! slot play! dj certain nights! dine in just as pleasant! great iwner and opersting staff! miss alex/lexi at the bar but bar outside was great as well with those orange crushes! read more

Traders Seafood Steak and Ale - One of our favorite Summer Spots! Highly recommend the Lobster Tail when available and Steamed Shrimp was cooked to perfection! - Seafood Near Me - Chesapeake Beach, Maryland

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