Purchased 2 dozen large crabs May 22. Crab meat in half the crabs on big claws were dry. Meat in small claws was hard in about a 4th of the crabs. Crabs Appearance was poor, which I'd consider dirty. Almost of of the Shells and small legs appeared chard black. See photos. Seasoning lacked flavoring; all you could taste was salt. This is the 2nd time in 10 yrs Purchased from Big Mike's, by times the crabs were light. read more

Big Mike's Crabhouse - Seafood Near Me - Hanover, Pennsylvania

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Well, this is my last review of 2025 and what a better place to conclude this year than Big Mikes Crabhouse ! We decided to stop in here as it's been a while since we last started here and the seafood is simply outstanding. The staff is very welcoming helpful and they will answer any questions that you may have and they make sure you're well taken care of. We had a pound and a half of the steam shrimp which are an extremely nice size and done to perfection and we also had the crabcake and two fried shrimp which were butterfly and the flavor is just incredible and the crabcake all crab and it was just amazing . The location is very easy. It's right next to the Hanover post office on the corner. There's plenty of parking along the street and in the back in their small parking lot and they are known for their crabs and there were people coming and left and right picking up their orders and they do a really nice business here. The inside is always very clean. Tables are clean and it's a small place but it's very relaxing and you can bring your own bottle as well. So if you're in the area and you're looking for some good crabs, shrimp and seafood give this place a try you will not be disappointed . Happy New Year ! read more

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Happy New Year's Eve at Big Mike's Crabhouse!!! The food was absolutely amazing! From the onion rings, crabcake, that is full of crab meat, the fried shrimp, and the fresh freshly steamed shrimp, were just all so very delicious!!! This place in Hanover is very well known for their seafood, and by the pictures, you can see why. Everyone there is so very nice and accommodating. This is not a fancy place, you can go dressed very casually and enjoy all kinds of seafood. If you wish to, you can take your own adult beverage to enjoy with your meal. We saw a couple sitting next to us that brought their own beer. They could enjoy while they were cracking their crabs! my husband ordered a pound and a half of the large steamed shrimp that are served to you hot and with their own cocktail sauce, they were so big we could not even finish all of them, so we brought them home to enjoy today. We will be returning soon as we really enjoy the seafood here!!!!!! read more

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We were looking to have lunch outdoors one afternoon. We were very pleased we chose Big Mikes. We of course had been numerous times for their great seafood menu. We had the Turkey club and Tuscan Chicken Panini. Both were very good and the Turkey Club was an actual old diner style club sandwich. Turkey breast was excellent. Service is always very good. read more

Big Mike's has big flavor. The service was quick and polite. The restaurant is actually a renovated old house and the ambiance is historic and you can smell the Cajun seasoning from down the street! Go for the steam pot... Just roll the sleeves up and do it... read more

this is the best food you'll ever have in hanover whether it be wings or seafood or onion rings they know what they're doing there! The food is so good. I get it almost once a week when we have the money to spend, the seafood boil is to die for! so perfect and so perfectly cooked. The owners are so kind and friendly, It makes you feel like home! read more

Friendly, low key and welcoming. Great menu with something for everyone. I've never been disappointed and usually leave extra items for later. They do it right. read more

Went for the first but not last time. It was rainy so we ate inside. We started off with hush puppies and they were delicious and then came the crabs. We got the large and every one was heavy and absolutely delicious. Our server was attentive and kept our drinks filled. We were definitely happy about our experience read more

Great food, great service, great ambiance, can't wait to try the all you can eat Crab's, seafood chili was wonderful

Can't wait to get back! Goods eats for nonpricey seafood Crabcakes and legs are delicious

Amazing crab cakes and scallops! Shrimp delicious too. Great attention from waitress!

We woke up today with no intention of getting crabs or seafood. An amazing Facebook post about a special got the ball rolling. They advertised a dozen crabs, a pound of shrimp for $50. My son and his girlfriend bought their steamer for $35 that had Crab legs, shrimp, clams and muscles. They were super nice and swapped out more shrimp instead of clams. The lady on the phone was super nice. My son and his girlfriend picked everything up and while waiting they said there was inside and outdoor seating. We were nervous about getting crabs on a special, expecting them to be small and light. Wow we were wrong! The food was delicious and good sized crabs and jumbo shrimp. The kids splurged for a quart of cream of crab soup and fries. Just as amazing. I did add more old bay to the soup but not a big deal. Try them out. It was nice sitting at home eating a quality meal from a local restaurant. read more

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Friendly service experience and food was perfect. Definitely stop by again if I'm in the area.

Had a fantastic dinner. Very casual restaurant and the food is wonderful. We had a party of 14, called ahead pretty late in the evening, and Emily took care of us with such care. We had a great time with her enjoying some of the best sea food that we have had all week! Just go, you will have a great meal. Try the seafood chili, one of their star items on the menu. read more

First time here. Born and raised in Hanover, but have been away for many years. Decided we wanted a crab cake and oysters so we came to Big Mike's. Food was fantastic. Decor is typical "crab shack" chic. Don't expect fancy. read more

I was very disappointed in my visit here. To start off the place was very hot in side. They had ceiling fans but none of them were turn on. Service was friendly and professional but slow.( not the servers fault) Food quality was also a issue. I had better overall meals of seafood. At non seafood places. I guess this place is good for steamed crabs. But for any seafood platters this is not one of my choices in the Hanover area. It has been years since I've been here. And it is going to be a long time before I come back. read more

The service and the food was amazing. My seven year-old absolutely loved it.. love the fact that they have outside seating

We got 3 dozen medium steamed crabs - pricey, but full, steamed & seasoned to perfection! We had pre-ordered earlier in the week, and the food was ready when promised. When the food is excellent and ready when promised, it takes some of the sting out of the price - definitely would get crabs there again and highly recommend! read more

Hanovers seafood hotspot. You can get crabs, various forms of cooked shrimp, and so much more. read more

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Best crabs around period! Ever better than the tourist places at the beach. They say Mediums, but they're larges, they're all steamed perfectly and all full. The Chicken is unreal as well. Service is always fast and super friendly from this family owned business. Do yourself a favor and go! read more

Big Mike's Crabhouse - a large crab on a plate - Seafood Near Me - Hanover, Pennsylvania

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Friendship day with my bestie. We ventured to Hanover. My friend recommended Big Mike's for lunch. You call in order. There is outdoor seating with big fans to cool the area. Service was friendly. They wore masks (thank you). Our food choices were delicious. Crab melt won though-such flavor. Very relaxing spot. Definitely going back. read more

Big Mike's Crabhouse - Crab claw melt - Seafood Near Me - Hanover, Pennsylvania

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This is simply the best Crab house and seafood restaurant in the area hands down! Locally owned and operated the seafood is hand picked by experienced waterman and women! Enough said get your a$$ down here! read more

Big Mike's Crabhouse - Steamer bucket, dozen crabs and their famous "Moon Dust Wings" - Seafood Near Me - Hanover, Pennsylvania

I stopped by on a Saturday night and wanted a soft crab sandwich, and they were fantastic. I would highly recommend this restaurant for crabs and great seafood. read more

All the food we have gotten at Big Mike's Crabhouse has been better than we've gotten anywhere else. The crabs...the best. The shrimp...the best. The wings...unsurpassed. That goes for the crab balls, subs, sides--the whole shebang. As a bonus, the people who work there are incredibly nice and accommodating. Do yourself a favor and check out their weekend takeout specials. The fabulous prices floored me when I realized the quality of the food. Made our quarantine weekends and the Super Bowl a pure delight. As you can see, my family and I highly recommend Big Mike's Crabhouse. read more

Mikes Crabhouse was okay...it had a cafeteria style feel which was complemented by my food being served to me on a cafeteria tray. The food was good, tasty and reasonably priced, cant complain. Staff was friendly enough, no complaints there either. The ambiance and lighting was harsh, but again, no real complaints. I say check it out, get some crabs and enjoy your meal/ read more

Ironically, we had an order missing from our meal after DoorDashing. Half dozen wings. Crab cake was great! Wings were pretty good as well.. this type of oversight is not a good thing. Sides are $2.99 to $3.99 a piece.. half dozen wings are $8. Second time, I had a problem with the service here. Wish it would get better or pay more attention to detail because the food is superb here! read more

Maryland crabs done right! We got the a dozen small crabs and they were a pretty nice size. We also ordered the hush puppies as an appetizer. The food is definitely 5 stars. We sat outside and the service was pretty slow, we had to go inside to ask for things. read more

Big Mike's Crabhouse - Seafood Near Me - Hanover, Pennsylvania

Good food. Great selections of home cooked food. Excellent shrimp, Crab soup, Seafood Chili...

Okay food, if you like cold seafood. Can not handle the Friday night rush AT ALL. They have lost people's orders and promised a ridiculous wait time. Very overwhelmed, not prepared at all. No masks worn in the kitchen. read more

We were there on a Thursday around 5. The place was packed but no one working seemed overwhelmed. Everyone was very friendly and efficient. I had stuffed shrimp and my husband had stuffed tilapia. The food was excellent and extremely reasonably priced. We are from Maryland originally so we have had some great seafood over the years. This was easily as good as any meal from any crab house in MD. read more

Great crab cakes, soft shell crab and hush puppies. They were packed at 5:00 on a Saturday. It's clear why. Their food is great and they don't rush you. read more

Well we have been there I would say more than 20 times. We won't be going back. Our food was undercooked. We all got very sick. And was just happy to get out of there. Everyone was rude acted like they didn't want ours are anyone's business that night I nearly choked I waited over 15 min for a soda refill. My wife went up demanded some water and waited she ran out to the car and brought a bottle of water back for me 3 min later the waitress brought over a glass of water. By the way the night I am speaking of it was not busy. read more

An awesome seafood place to try in Hanover, PA. Have had a couple items and they were all good. Clam strips, crab balls, cream of crab soup, fried fish sandwich, etc. It's not a cheap place to eat but if you're looking for good seafood, give it a try! read more

This place is such a great bang for your buck! It's laid back and not fancy at all...but it's a crab shack, so what else would you expect? My fiance and I found ourselves here on a Saturday night and really enjoyed ourselves. Awesome service and the food was incredible! He ordered the all-you-can-eat crab legs (which came with 2 sides) and I ordered the steamed shrimp. Both were great and the prices were reasonable. If we find ourselves out in this neck of the woods again then we will be back! read more

Great no frills place! We have only tried the large crabs and steamed shrimp so far, but that's what we go here for. read more

Big Mike's Crabhouse - Take out steamed large shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Hanover, Pennsylvania

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Big Mikes steamed crabs are always good...never a bad batch! Where others are calling their crabs large and jumbo, Big Mike would only call mediums! His crabs are well worth the price for the size and flavor! Their fried chicken is yummy too!! read more

Liked their Maryland crab soup My aunt love it we took her to this place and love their crab Very friendly people read more

I've grown up the past 45 years eating Maryland styled steamed crabs. Never before until this day did I ever find any as delicious as I did today at Big Mike's. Thank you and I'm sure to be back again!!!! Kevin Finn read more

While driving home from Baltimore today, I decided to check out Big Mike's. Several months ago a friend told me the food was delicious, and I was in the mood for seafood. The crab legs were perfect (wild caught, too!) and the broccoli salad carried me back to family reunions and covered dish picnics. I haven't had a meal this good in weeks, and next time I want to try the crab cakes. A bonus was the service: it was speedy and oh-so-friendly. Big Mike's is well worth your time, even if you're on I-70, and need to detour to get there. The scenery was peaceful and beautiful. read more

We ordered through door dash and expected the food to be a little less than what it would be at the restaurant, but it's a pandemic. The crab legs were amazing (albeit incredibly expensive. The place we go without quarantines offers crab legs, shrimp and hardshell crabs AYCE for $50 at great quality and this was two clusters for $25.) They didn't come with any sort of butter which sucked but we took it as an oversight. We added a basket of hush puppies which were AMAZING (especially dipped in soup!) However, our entrees were each missing a side. Ironically, the broccoli for both of them was missing. From working in a restaurant, it felt more like they were out of broccoli or never made the side at all instead of a coincidence that they missed both entrees. For an expensive meal -- $180 -- I just think they could have taken the time to give it a double glance. Good but just not worth the price. read more