What a gem off the beaten path!!if you are looking for a great seafood spot that resembles a dive bar atmosphere look no further.

Alas, this could be a 4 star -- except they would need to increase the quality of several dishes. As a 3star seafood place close to town -- it is a bit pricey but not expensive, just average quality, loud, and so-so service. Not great, not terrible -- average. For me, sitting at the bar is better than at a table: better service and conversation with others. Same food, average seafood with typical sides. If the food was a notch better: I'd come more than once a year. I find Mays, Liberty Seafood and Avery's roughly the same, with Mays having the edge over the others (quieter too). For just crabs: order takeaway from Westpointe. For bulking up on food: Avery's. I actually enjoy eating at Avery's -- but it could be so much better if they improved the sides and service. Still, I do come once a year -- contrasted to: I visit several other restaurants at least twice a month ...and get better quality seafood dishes (at a marginally higher price). Just saying... read more

My family and I recently dined here and had a mixed experience. I ordered the New York strip steak cooked medium rare, but when it first arrived it was well done and extremely tough. I let our server know, and she was very kind and quick to offer a replacement, which I really appreciated. However, when the second steak came out it appeared grey on the inside and had a very unusual texture. It was grainy and fell apart very easily, almost as if it could be cut with a fork. The texture and color were concerning and made the steak difficult to enjoy. Unfortunately, after eating some of it I began feeling sick and ended up having to leave early. I'm not sure if the issue was with the quality or freshness of the meat, but it was a very disappointing experience. I do want to note that the seafood my family ordered was actually very good and everyone else enjoyed their meals. I would rate the seafood around an 8/10. That said, I hope the restaurant looks into the quality of the red meat being served so others don't have a similar experience. read more

Great seafood, service and drinks. Feels like vacation! The screened porch is a great place to eat.

My family was in for the holiday and wanted crabs. I haven't had crabs since moving out to Frederick a few years ago, so I wasn't sold on this choice. The inside looks like a typical crab house that you'd see on the water in the summer. Nothing fancy and a little outdated. The service from the server was awesome. She was attentive and patient as she explained the menu to us and was just great. The crabs are certainly the star of the show. They have multiple options for eating crabs. You can do an all you can eat or order by the half dozen, dozen, etc. they even have a crab kids meal. The crabs were excellent and they give you everything you need to pick them. We also got orders of snow crab legs since they were on special, corn, potatoes, etc. Everything was really good and came out pretty quick. I ordered the fish platter with a side of popcorn shrimp. The fish was okay, I'm not a huge fan of fish and chips style batter and prefer more of a cornmeal batter. The popcorn shrimp was absolutely fantastic. It isn't the small frozen shrimp you're used to. They were big and fried beautifully. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and I look forward to taking them again. read more

Avery's Maryland Grill - Crabs, corn on the cob - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Avery's SAVED the day on Mother's Day!!! We are regular customers but I chose to take my wife and two kids to Baltimore and Nick's Fish House for a waterfront crab feast. Bad move, as the place RAN OUT of crabs less than an hour after opening, all while we were already sitting through a two hour wait to be seated. We cut our losses and headed back to our area, zeroing in on Avery's as a plan B and hoping for the best. As always, they came through! We put our name on their convenient wait list and were seated within an hour after arriving. And NO SHORTAGE of crabs here! Mom enjoyed her feast and the margaritas were top notch (and powerful!) WELL DONE and THANK YOU for saving Mother's Day, Avery's! We will be back all summer! read more

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I was very excited to see Avery's while driving back home from a trip. My family and I opted to dine outside on the deck since the weather was lovely. The restaurant also has plenty of indoor seating. Parking is outdoor, free, and part of a shared lot. It can get busy, but we didn't have trouble getting a spot on a Thursday evening. On to the food: I thought it was just okay. Unfortunately, the Pit Beef sandwich I had was tasteless, even with the house coleslaw and barbecue sauce. The meat in my second bite was chewy and appeared to be very undercooked. I could not actually take a bite because of the texture. I told our server about it and it was removed off of the bill. The hush puppies that came with the pit beef as my side were just okay too. Definitely crunchy and deep fried, but lacked any sort of flavor. My husband had the crab cake and although it had very little fillers (just a few pieces of bell pepper and the rest was crab), it was very soggy/wet. This might have been a result of crab cake not having too much fillers, but it was not crispy. Again, I felt flavor was lacking despite using the tartar sauce and the coleslaw provided. We did enjoy the fried shrimp. They were crispy and even reheated well at home in the air-fryer. A lot of the other tables were having oysters, steamed shrimp and blue crab, so I know the restaurant is well loved and popular, I didn't have a great experience. read more

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Absolutely an awesome experience with my girlfriends. From the moment we walked in, the service was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Our server Barbie kept everything running smoothly throughout the meal. We opted for outside seating. It wasn't too hot and had a nice breeze. Now, let's talk about the food--We opted for AYCE Option A (crabs and sides). The crabs were the star of the show, fresh and perfectly seasoned. For sides, we got Maryland crab soup, corn, hash puppies, and fries all paired perfectly with the crabs. We also got a lb of steamed shrimp to share. A few crushes were ordered along with the ultimate Bloody Mary. If you love crabs, this spot is a must-visit. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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This restaurant is right outside of my mom's neighborhood & we're definitely crab lovers so this was a no-brainer. The crab leg platters were great and flavorful and it was so nice to be able to drive around the corner (literally) and pick it up. Service was great too, everyone was so nice! read more

Traveling is the gateway to great cuisine! Md is the home of my favorite crabs, naturally when I came to Frederick I had to find a place to get some. Avery's was recommended by a couple of locals including a friend. Well, we are so happy we listened and went. We had two clusters of crabs (1 lb) and the Cajun boil which was enormous with plenty of muscles, shrimp, clams, two clusters of crabs. It also had potatoes, sausage and corn. The sauce is GOOD. We had several sides too, Mac and cheese, onion rings and fries. Our attendant was lovely and attentive, the boss came around to make sure we are good. I had a wonderful dining experience and look forward to going back. read more

What can I say? I really love this place! One of the biggest thing for me is the area, it's located in a quiet spot with plenty of parking, which takes the stress out of the whole visit. The staff here is consistently friendly and they're always more than happy to walk you through the menu if you have questions. On top of the great service, the food is priced amazingly well for the quality you get. You honestly can't beat this spot for a solid, affordable meal! read more

Avery's Maryland Grill - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Came here on a Wednesday and had the AYCE crabs with sides. It was only $55 and such a great value. Before deciding on the AYCE option, I had asked what size crabs were offered and was told small to medium. But when the crabs came out, they looked large! I've been dreaming about the crabs at Avery's ever since and can't wait to go back! read more

Avery's Maryland Grill - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Went to Avery's Maryland Grille for a family bday - service was Great, food was not! We had chicken wings as an appetizer which were not seasoned, hard, & overcooked. I had Broiled Scallops in white wine & butter - they were just okay. Had very little seasoning, portions & size were fine. I ordered the Fried Seafood Platter with fish, clams, shrimp, hush puppies, coleslaw, corn.The portions were great, the food lacked in taste - there wasn't any! The corn on the cobb had too much old bay seasoning, the fish had too much of whatever they coated it with, tasted & looked like it was frozen. I sent my entire meal back & did not order anything else. This is my 2nd time there & I will not be returning for a 3rd. I was told they have new owners. read more

Avery's Maryland Grill - Fried Seafood Plattee - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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The food here was not very good at all. Service was great and ambience is great. Maryland crab soup is super tomatoey and needs more crab. Looked like they just poured canned tomatoes with some veggies and crab meat. Soft shell crab was chewy and not done well at all. It was not edible. In fact, I felt ill after eating a few bites of it and was sick the rest of the night. Steamed shrimp are ok but really hard to peel. Crab cake has a lot of filler and no flavor, none at all. The best thing was actually the hush puppies. I think people come here for the steamed crabs and the bar. A half dozen of mediums was $35, $70 for a dozen. Up to $110 for a dozen extra larges. read more

Avery's Maryland Grill - Soft shell crab - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

What can I say everything about Avery's is amazing! The food the service the staff are excellent. We will definitely be returning. I would highly recommend Avery's. read more

Avery's Maryland Grill - Marilyn, Blue Crab, snow crab legs, steamed shrimp and breaded calamari. And fresh asparagus. - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Avery's Crab House is basically the seafood version of "choose your own adventure," and I am 100% here for it. Their platters are like a buffet that someone put on steroids -- you can mix and match wings, steamed shrimp, crabs, whole crabs, and crab legs. It's like they said, "Why limit yourself to one thing when you can eat all the things?" and I salute them for it. Let's start with the steamed shrimp: perfectly seasoned, juicy, and the kind of shrimp you'd write a postcard about if that wasn't weird. Then there are the wings -- because nothing says "I'm here for seafood" like a side of perfectly crispy, saucy chicken wings to confuse your taste buds in the best possible way. And the crabs... oh, the crabs. Whole crabs that you get to crack open like a treasure chest from the ocean, or crab legs that make you feel like you're auditioning for a Food Network show called "People Who Don't Mess Around." If butter was a religion, Avery's would be the cathedral. The vibe here is casual, friendly, and completely devoid of pretension -- the kind of place where you can make a mess with Old Bay under your fingernails and no one will judge you. In fact, they'll probably hand you more napkins and cheer you on. Bottom line: Avery's is the ultimate "I came hungry, I left happy, and I may never need to eat again" kind of place. Come with friends, wear something you don't mind getting a little messy, and prepare for the best kind of seafood coma imaginable. read more

The service was horrible and the customer service was awful we now go to liberty amazing service

The food was great and there was alot of it. The server was great, very attentive and not intrussive. And the crab house ambiance was enjoyable. read more

I will be real transparent, this was an amazing experience! We made the pitstop because my husband was told Maryland has the best blue crabs. This place was close by to our hotel and the reviews were amazing. Being a seafood fanatic, we got a little bit of everything. So here's the breakdown. The hush puppies were really good. the mac and cheese, noodles were el dente, cheese sauce was bland but not bad. Nothing a little salt couldn't fix. When I ordered the fried fish, I was really expecting fried fish not breaded but I will say it was 95% fish and 5% breading. So I really liked that. The stuffed crabs were really good! It was my husband's favorite. The NY Steak- was the BEST NY Steak I've tasted. Ordered medium served medium to perfection. Tender, perfect pink, and it was delicious not salty or over seasoned, you can taste the great quality meat used. The regular crab soul just wasn't for us. I prefer the creamy crab soup. The seafood chowder was great as well. The raw oysters were just regular, no special sauce or different dressings to make them more delicious, nothing special about them but they did taste fresh. Now, I will say I don't really do blue crabs in shell, the only crabs I like cracking is snow crab and king crabs, with that said, the seasoning on top of the blue crabs was tasty, i do wish they had that seasoning in a form of sauce or on the side, the crabs we're okay. My favorite seafood joint still remains untouchable. The Bloody Mary with skewer was delicious and the presentation was sexy AF!! The restaurant was clean, we were seated right away and our waitress added such a great experience to this dinner. We expected to pay at least $200 minimum, We paid $108 and had beer, bloody M, NY steak strip, 3 hard shell crab, fried fish, hush puppies, stuffed shrimp, Raw Oysters, soup, a d mac and cheese. So YES, when you consider everything from food to experience, this place is highly recommended for great fresh quality seafood and steak. Yes you may or may not a little salt but if thats the only negative, this place is a huge win! I will definitely come here again and recommend! read more

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The soft shell crabs were amazing. I grew up in NJ on Sandy Hook bay and had fresh soft shells all the time and these were as good. Unbelievable find! read more

Got a take out order of half bushel for a Friday evening. I called ahead for it to be picked up in about 40 minutes. Order was ready when I got there. Packaged in thick black bag and then in a cardboard box. MP was $200. Came to 43 crabs. Very well seasoned. The weak of heart might even say too salty. There were a few light ones but overall very pleasantly surprised with the sizes. Good to know this place exists and will definitely be a nice alternative to driving to Baltimore or Annapolis. Of note, half of the family did not think they were as sweet as Chesapeake blue crabs. Their page doesn't specifically say where they source their crabs so it's possible. I haven't had blue crabs in a while so I couldn't personally tell the difference. read more

Avery's Maryland Grill - Half bushel - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Went here while on a drive. The wait was long but well worth it. It's a cute area a lot of people go here all very friendly. They have an indoor and outdoor seating area and upstairs and a downstairs. They can fit Alot of people inside so the wait goes kinda fast. I had an orange crush it was so good. The crab dip was really good and had lump crab on top the crab legs were good. I wasn't the biggest fan of the crab cakes the taste was a little off for me but it was lump crab and a big size so that's a plus. There are a lot of items and options on the menu so I will be back for more and more crabs. read more

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Ok, truth be told I'm not a MD crab guy so maybe that's where they shine but after trying some of the other food...not a fan. Ordered the feast and started with the cream of crab soup. It was just ok, a little more crab would help. Ribs were pretty good and cooked well. The Alaskan crab legs were tiny and had little to no meat. The hush puppies were completely dry and unflavored...more water please. The steam clams had to be about the worst I'd ever had. Completely dried out like raisins and full of sand...I felt like I had the beach in my mouth. You'd think being a place specializing in seafood they'd know how to clean clams. I gave this place 3xs, I'm done. Not sure how they are so busy...must be the crabs. read more

Avery's is a longtime family favorite of ours due to its close proximity to where we live. My husband and son have always gotten the crab legs and all-you-can-eat meals! The food is always amazing and the staff have always treated us like one of the family! They have an Amazing Christmas dinner with Santa that we attended before! It was great! There is an amazing bar under Avery's called Monkey Lala. I absolutely love their wings and will often order them downstairs and bring them upstairs to eat. read more

During a trip to Maryland, I wanted to have some fresh seafood, especially crab. Avery's came highly recommended and I can see why. Warning, everyone else knows about this place so a reservation is recommended. We did not have one, so we waited a bit at the bar and were eventually seated outside. It was actually quite fun and pleasant with the fans blowing. We had a tutorial from our server on how to eat the snow crabs as well as from another diner who could not watch me butcher my crab any longer Everything was fresh and delicious and served shortly after ordering. Love that! I add to the recommendation for sure! read more

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This place is super popular for good reason. We went at 4pm on a Saturday and the parking lot was full, but we were able to get in without a wait. By the time we left, it was a decent wait. I think you need a reservation any later than 5. We ordered two huge platters to split between 3 of us and wow, hit the spot. The crabs are medium, so they are a little small, but flavor was good. I was super pleasantly surprised by everything else. Ribs, shrimp, asparagus, corn on the cob, potatoes were all really good. The wings were a little over salted but perfect crisp. We had some cold beers to complete our reasonably priced feast. read more

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The food was excellent, portions were good. Big cans of Old Bay seasoning on the table. The service was excellent ( Thanks Barbie!) and food was was delivered quickly. read more

Avery's Maryland Grill - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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We love going to Avery's for the crabs! If they have the jumbos, make sure to get them!! The crab pretzel is also really good!!

Food and drinks are always great! You will not be denied if you try the PBR shrimp oh a the hush puppies are delicious. read more

Avery's Maryland Grill - Orange crush - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Went with my extended family for our annual all-you-cab-eat crab (AYCE) extravaganza. First time trying Avery's (at least in this incarnation; went to it under several names/several owners in the past). Did not disappoint! The good: (1) Unlike other AYCE places in town, Avery's takes reservations for groups - a very big deal when trying to coordinate the 13 folks in our group. (2) AYCE options and prices were very much in line with competitors. (3) Crabs were large, hot, and fat. Seasoning was good (I do not think it was Old Bay, which is OK by me) and "sufficient", allowing for the crab taste to shine through. (4) Extra spice and melted butter (for the Phillistines who requested it) was available on request. (5) Sides (soup, hushpuppies, coleslaw) were OK. The bad: (1). Nada. None. Zilch We all had a great time, leaving with full bellies and great memories. Even the kiddies, who enjoyed their crabs as much as the oldsters. The pack will be back next year! read more

I'm going here for a few months while out of town working and couldn't be happier with the bartenders and the crabs. And oh yeah dollar oysters on Thursdays I don't wish I lived here nearly as much as I wish they were near me. Pittsburgh is just better. Lol. They could come home with me anytime. read more

Omg bucketlist restaurant finally checked off! Saw Mikey Chen's YouTube video featuring this place and when I was visiting I knew I had to come. Got the dozen blue crabs and have no regrets. It was two of us sharing and we only could finish 6 of them lol. The mallet is awesome for cracking through the shells quickly and fun to use to take out your stress too. Crab meat was so tender and they come out steaming hot! I personally got the vinegar cups to dip em in but you can get butter or whatever you want! They're seasoned so they don't even need much sauce. Sweetest servers too. Checked in all the time and refilled our waters. Definitely great casual fun vibes in there; just don't be afraid to get your hands dirty! read more

Avery's Maryland Grill - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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We visited for our Christmas Eve dinner, and we were disappointed. Leah was our waitress, and she was great. My brother ordered the burger and fries, and it was average. My wife ordered the fried shrimp, and they were average. The hush puppies were excellent. I ordered two clusters of snow crab, and they were horrible. Out of the two clusters, I was able to get meat from just one leg, which was dry, salty, and overpriced. I looked around to see if it was just my crab legs, and everyone else was experiencing the same thing. The steamed shrimp were perfect, but my friend's clams were a bit mushy. $131.92 for three people, excluding drinks. We visit here three times a year, but we won't be going back. read more

The place is great, simple Maryland seafood Been coming here since I was a kid when it was the Jug Bridge Inn Tons of crab meat in the cakes and imperial You won't be disappointed read more

Food was amazing. You get so much food. The food was very fresh and hot. Mashed potatoes and mac and cheese are homemade. Great atmosphere for couples or families. The service was great. Server came around for drinks and checking on us. read more

Avery's Maryland Grill - Captain Zach Platter - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

A local favorite. For obvious reasons. Being born & raised in Maryland, there are lots of crab options. But my family sticks to the tried & true Avery's. Being a big family, we always opt for a carry out options so I can't speak to the ambiance inside. However, ordering over the phone is always a seamless process, as long as it's early enough in the day. When picking up, they are friendly and timely. Obviously busy, but still kind to to-go orders, and they provide brown paper as well! Pricing is fair, and at market. Crabs are hot, well seasoned, tasty, and fresh. Last time we also ordered the hush puppies, which were delicious, gone in minutes. Well be back & I highly recommend if you're looking for your crab fix. read more

Avery's Maryland Grill - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Must come back! I love their seafood here. We got unlimited snow crabs so good! I will definitely be back because it's so good. read more

Avery's Maryland Grill - Seafood Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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We had a dozen large steamed crabs. They were all very heavy. Length of crab is not my method of crab measurement. Weight is what matters! We've had steamed crabs at other places for the past four nights. All large and most more money. None as nice as Avery's. And all were $90 a dozen. My wife and I ate at the bar. And we're so glad we did. Our bartender was Marv. At least that's what I recall. He's been there 40 years and takes excellent care of his customers. It's obvious many people are regulars at Avery's bar because of Marv! read more

Great service! We had a party of 12 and the waitress handled it perfectly. Food and beer were good in a casual atmosphere.

My sweet dearest friend, oh how I am so glad we came to visit.... You have brought us to the best place to eat while us Southerners have been up in the great state of Maryland. We wanted seafood We wanted fresh seafood We were not let down To say we tried it all would be another fib... But shoo mercy we are a bunch. The cream of crab soup was so good it made me wanna slap my mama (God rest her soul) We got the grilled Oysters I hadn't had grilled oysters before..... they had a smoky yet smooth taste, the Tabasco gave it a kick in the pants. The surfside steamer had plenty to share, which we did 2 clusters of crab legs, steamed shrimp, and fried popcorn shrimp, fried clam strips, and steamed clams....it was so good and fresh it made wanna push my granny in the creek (God bless her) We came, we saw, we ate, we stuffed read more