It’s lucky DC is next to Maryland, it’s only a short drive away to the most delicious crabs in the nation!
With blue crabs being Maryland’s specialty food, Washingtonians have it nice being only a state over from the freshest and juiciest crab in probably the whole nation. Get your hands dirty and crack open these local crabs at these fun and good ambiance restaurants around Maryland.
1. Harris Crab House
Situated next to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, about an hour’s drive from DC, this is an accessible destination for Washingtonians who are adventuring out of the city. For five generations, this crab house has been going strong! Serving up daily seafood specials, steamed crab, many appetizers, tacos, sandwiches, and so much more. Their menu is so elaborate it will take you some time to decide what you want!
Where: 433 Kent Narrow Way N, Grasonville, MD 21638
2. Kentmorr Restaurant and Crab House
Crack open your crabs with your feet in the sand here! Located on the Kentmorr Marina, you’ll have a lovely view of the Chesapeake Bay because you’ll be dining on the beach. Their crab cakes, local crabs, fish, and oysters are award-winning so you can be certain they are exquisite. Get ready to get your hands messy!
Where: 910 Kentmorr Road, Stevensville, MD 21666
3. Bethesda Crab House
Bethesda Crab House exclusively serves crab and shellfish dishes, but they are mostly renowned for their all-you-can-eat Crab Feast! Bethesda is only a 25-minute drive from DC where you’ll be able to find this quaint crab house that is an institution in the city. Armed with a crab hammer, a bucket, and a bib, tackle the pile of fresh local crabs in a meal you won’t forget!
Where: 4958 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814
4. Abner’s Crab House
This family-owned restaurant is located right on Chesapeake Beach. With nearly 600 crabbing pots in the area’s waters, the crabs served at Abner’s are the freshest they come since they were literally fished in the restaurant’s backyard. Enjoy crabs by the dozen or half dozen, and pair them with appetizers that complement them well!
Where: 3748 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD, 20732
5. Ocean Odyssey Crab House
If you happen to be visiting Maryland, this is a pit stop you should make. Located minutes away from the Choptank River, this restaurant is an institution in Cambridge Maryland. From crab cake, blackened Chesapeake Bay blue catfish, shrimp by the pound, cream of crab soup, you will be served fresh seafood dishes you can only get in Maryland!
Where: 316 Sunburst Hwy, Cambridge, MD 21613
6. Maryland Blue Crab House
Their seafood is prepared in a “traditional Maryland Style, as well as Authentic South Louisiana Cajun & Creole” serving you perfectly seasoned and spiced seafood like you have never tasted before. Not only that but they also serve all-you-can-eat crabs, fried catfish, and fried chicken for $18! Yep, you read that correctly. Drive on up to Maryland to feast on all the seafood you can!
Where: 7100 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk, MD 21222
[Featured image: Kentmorr Restaurant and Crab House]