Boyfriend and I went Friday and we ordered the infamous 8oz crabcakes. We also had the cream of crab soup to go. Both AMAZING!!!!! I am dying to go back. We met one of the owners, Chris. He was very personable. Great food, great service, and great experience. read more

Look here. When you walk in and the carryout line is out the door and every order you hear is either pizza or crab cakes, you want in. Box Hill is officially in my top 3 of best crab cakes in the area. I just need to go back to Koco's and see which one is my official number 1. For those that are curious, I'm comparing Box Hill to Koco's in Baltimore and Pappas in Glen Burnie. If you're from the area you know exactly what I'm talking about. So of course we had to order the pizza. The pizza... Wow. We had the Boxhill deluxe which was everything on the pizza. Ingredients from the meats to the cheese were so fresh. The sauce was perfect for the toppings, and the CRUST... perfect amount of crust and not too thick. I never had New England pizza and never knew what it was till now. Real game changer. I decided to also order the crab BLT. WOW... Each bite I took, lumps of crab meat just kept falling out the sandwich. So in order from last to first. 3. Pappas 2. Koco's 1. Boxhill? If y'all go it's definitely a great experience. Not just for the food but the hospitality and great customer service. Nico what's going on man! Keep doing what you're doing!! read more

Box Hill Crab Cakes - Crabcake BLT - Pizza Near Me - Abingdon, Maryland

Went to this location about a week ago to celebrate a birthday....The birthday boy wanted to try the TikTok crab cake, and it did not disappoint... it was huge!!! I went with the standard size, and again was delicious!! The staff was amazing, and even gave my two kids toys to play with while they waited. It is a little tight, and busy but worth the wait for the staff alone. The crab fries were wonderful as well and the wings were crispy read more

Box Hill Crab Cakes - Tictok crab cake - Pizza Near Me - Abingdon, Maryland

Who doesn't love a good crabcake? Came here to try theirs, based on the hype. Met a friend here for lunch and managed to get a table right away. Unfortunately, it was in the center section of tables, which was a bit crammed together and uncomfortable. I asked the server for the beer/wine list and she said, "I'm your beer/wine list." She then proceeded to rattle off the varieties of beer they had on draught (only two, and both disappointing), and bottle/can. Unfortunately, for the "local" brands, she only said she had a "local cream ale, local sour" etc. It would have been helpful to know what the "local" brands were. And really. Is it so hard to have a written list of your beers/wines? You printed a separate piece of paper with specials. It would be easy to incorporate and there is no excuse for not doing so. Service was reasonably attentive. But the "get your own" water/fountain beverages is just laziness. If you are providing table service, then provide table service. The food? Ah, the food. Some of the things we ordered (calamari) were enjoyed, though it was standard pub grub. Nothing special. The Greek salad that accompanied my crabcake was large, though the dressing offered was incredibly sweet. Why add so much sugar? And the crabcake? Ah, the crabcake. It was big, I'll give them that. And there were some pieces of jumbo lump crabmeat in there. But there was a LOT of filler. When we left, there was a long line of people waiting to be seated. It made me wonder what they saw in this place that I did not. I don't need to ever return. read more

Some of the best crab cakes in the state of maryland. Love the size and meat content! We love this place! Jake n kev read more

The over all services and atmospher was fantastic. The food was tasty but could use more seasoning on the shrimp salad sandwich, calamari (very lightly breaded) and crabcake sandwich. The crabcake sandwich was truly 1lb, with barely any filler. I will be going again, I will just add extra seasonings. I had a slice of pizza which was good but crust was to think. Other than that very good eats. read more

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Amazing food delicious my dads favorite place for crab cakes he got a fried one and crab soup I got the one lb TikTok crab cake sandwich and yes ate it all . Food was delicious server was attentive and had a great smile . The environment is chill hang out with friends they have a big list of food definitely worth the stop. read more

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I came here based on the recommendation of a local food influencer who has made some great recommendations over the years.. Unfortunately, this was a long drive for very average food and less than stellar service. I started with the crab tater tots. When they arrived, they were covered in bacon. I don't eat pork, and there was nothing on the menu indicating that this dish would be topped with bacon. When I inform the server that I could not eat this dish because I don't eat pork, she just stared at me awkwardly, as if unsure what to do. There was no apology, no immediate offer to remake the dish, no proactive solution. After an uncomfortably long and awkward pause, my dining companion offered to take them home since she eats pork. That should not have been the default outcome. The staff should have taken the dish back and asked if we'd like something else instead. The interaction felt odd and unwelcoming. Additionally, the server communicated in a tone that felt strangely condescending, almost like an HR script rather than genuine hospitality. That was incredibly off-putting. I then placed an order for the crab fries and specifically asked them to make sure there was no bacon. Less than two minutes later, the server returned with our entrees. I then asked if the crab fries could be canceled since I didn't want an appetizer arriving after my entrée. In that same condescending tone, she said they had already started the order. No problem. I had no issue with the timing, But I very much had an issue with lack of professionalism and basic customer service demonstrated throughout the experience. As for the food, the crab fries were okay, but I don't know why they use waffle fries as opposed to their regular fries for this dish.. Their regular fries taste much better and would have been a better choice for the crab fries. If anything, give guests the choice of which they prefer. I had the regular fries with my crab cake (Even though I ordered the Greek salad as a side) and enjoyed them much more than the waffle fries. The crab cakes were impressively large. Unfortunately, they were severely under-seasoned. I'm grateful there was Old Bay on the table because I had to add it to nearly every bite just to give it some flavor. I ordered one broiled and one fried crab cake. The fried version was coated in a thick layer of breading that created a heavy outer shell. I've never had a crab cake with that much crust, and it overpowered the crab rather than complementing it. Oddly enough, the leftovers tasted slightly better after reheating. The crust softened and the flavor came through a bit more. Even then, it still needed a generous amount of Old Bay. Overall, the portion sizes were solid, but the lack of seasoning and the unprofessional service made this one a miss for me. read more

I finally tried this place! I have a friend who swears by this place and today was my time to shine. I ordered my food online. Super easy process. I ordered a broiled crab cake and fries. I was quoted 30 minutes, ready in 15. As I entered, there was a sweet lady behind the front counter who assisted me. I received my food. The fries looked amazing. They weren't. The fries came out w 3 different heating levels, 4 different textures. It was so annoying to eat. I had an hour drive ahead of me. I surely didn't have time or energy to return regarding the fries. The crab cake was fulfilling and amazing. It was so good. It was enough for 2. I would return to try the Crab Cake BLT and hot fries. If you haven't been, take the trip !! read more

Box Hill Crab Cakes - Today's lunch. - Pizza Near Me - Abingdon, Maryland

As I entered I thought it was a sub shop type of business. Until I followed and saw that it was an eat in establishment. We were greeted and seated fairly quickly. After being seated the waitress came to our table right away, identified herself and explained that the beverage machine is self serve other than tea and coffee. I chose hot tea and that too came out right away. When she returned with the tea we had decided on our order and it was taken. The waitress brought out bread for the table to eat while our food was being prepared. The food came out within a reasonable timeframe. When the food came out the portions were large. The burger was suppose to be smash burger. However, it was huge (2 big burgers and toppings on a bun. Due to the enormous size of the burger, after biting into it, it started fall apart. Not as requested, but tasty. The beerbattered rockfish was tasty. The coleslaw was not very tasty. The establishment is pretty clean. I saw the busboys really cleaning the tables and chairs. I would definitely go back read more

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Coming back here after a lifetime of living in Florida really brought me back to my childhood. I'll get the lowlights out of the way. The Garlic bread was nothing spectacular and the self service Coke Freestyle machine while full of options, was always far too packed to get a drink as it was the only station. The pizza and especially the crust was delicious! The crab cake BLT was a real winner, fresh and extremely tasty. I do wish there was more seasoning in the crab cake itself, but luckily there was old bay seasoning available on the table. The portion of crab to filler was ON POINT! Overall a must stop when back in the Abingdon area! read more

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The quest for good pizza continues. We got a pepperoni pizza to go along with a garden salad. The garden salad was bigger than we expected. The pizza...the crust was okay, but the pepperoni they used made the pizza very greasy. If you want crab cakes or fried rockfish and calamari, this is the place to go, don't go anywhere else. Top notch, just skip the pizza. Recommended, but only for the seafood read more

Had a wonderful dinner tonight with my family after visiting Longwood Gardens. We ordered onion rings, calamari, crab cake platters, cheese steak, Greek salad (I love how they bring a whole bottle of salad dressing to the table!), and a deluxe pizza. Their crab cakes are the BEST I've had and I can honestly say they are better than G&M's, which has been my favorites for years. Everything else was great also, but I must admit that the deluxe pizza was not my favorite. Way too much topping and not enough flavor, but still decent. Our server, Ashley, was fantastic, which made the experience much better. Oh, they also have a small selection of house wines and basic beers. I got a glass of Cabernet and it was pretty good. I would totally come back when I'm in town! read more

The first restaurant I tried in my first trip to Maryland - my husband and his family used to go here all the time when they lived up here, and said this was a must-do. By far the best crab cake I've had in my entire Baltimore trip *note below. Box Hill's crab cake is the least amount of filler I've had after trying 4-5 different crab cakes this week. The jumbo lump crab was super high quality, the texture of the crab cake was impeccable, BUT: it came to the table completely unseasoned. Luckily there was old bay on the table to dump onto it, so as long as you're okay with seasoning it yourself, it really is a GREAT crab cake in terms of cook/texture/less filler. The garlic bread was pretty bland and was more like buttered bread, but I didn't come here for that. Disclaimer: I didn't end up trying the pizza myself but we did order it to share - I just got super full off of the crab cake itself. We got pepperoni and mushroom and the crust looked GREAT! My one complaint about the pizza, again without having tried it, is that the mushrooms weren't baked on, it was really just canned mushrooms with the liquid from the can dumped onto the pizza as a topping. Please bake them on the pizza!!! This restaurant uses a Coke Freestyle machine (I'm the biggest hater of this) and was super syrup-y/not very fresh. Service was decent and everyone was nice. Lots of room inside for seating. read more

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Passing through to visit family and had to stop in a try the famous crab cakes, and they did not disappoint. I was initially confused on why we were going to a pizzeria for crab cakes but it didn't take long to figure out they specialize in two things, pizza and crab cakes. It was packed on this Monday night, always a good sign! I ordered the two crab cakes with fries and coleslaw. The cake were huge, crispy on the outside and very moist inside, they had very good taste and texture, huge pieces of lump crab. The server was great and the vibe is busy. All in all a cool spot and great food. read more

Box Hill Crab Cakes - Pizza Near Me - Abingdon, Maryland

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In addition to awesome crab cakes, the Caesar salad with shrimp and grilled. Chicken is a great deal. read more

Box Hill Crab Cakes - Cesar salad - Pizza Near Me - Abingdon, Maryland

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Amazing crab cakes with no fillers. Possibly the best I have ever had. I wish I lived closer. Generous portions and really really good food. read more

Box Hill Crab Cakes - Crab pretzel - Pizza Near Me - Abingdon, Maryland

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Worst crab cake in Maryland. Over cooked on the outside and raw and runny on the inside with low grade tainted mayonnaise. Flavorless overpriced slop. read more

Box Hill is probably known best for their pizza and crab cakes. On this Saturday afternoon, there was no wait and we were immediately seated upon entering. Not seeing what I was craving on the menu, I kindly asked the server if the kitchen could accommodate a special request - a smash burger. She assured me that it wouldn't be a problem. Shortly after placing the order, our food arrived. What was presented was a behemoth double cheeseburger, not the smash burger that I anticipated. Either way, it was hot and delicious, as were the accompanying fries. My guest had the fish and chips, which was also quite satisfying. The restaurant was clean and inviting. Service was fast and friendly. Lots of free parking. I'll definitely be back to try their pizza and crab cakes! read more

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Box Hill is a Harford County, MD institution and it's just as good as I remember. When our kids were young, we used to frequent Box Hill on Fridays for pizza and they used to do crab cakes once in a while. It was simply a carry out place. Boy how things have changed. This is now a really clean, simply designed, dine- in restaurant with an expanded menu and everything is top notch. We were seated and waiting on immediately. The food came out very quickly as well. You help yourself to the Coke machine in the middle of the restaurant. I got the small crab cakes (4oz) and fries. The fries, as an aside, are fantastic. Crispy, salty, fresh. I had my crab cakes broiled. You can order them fries as well. These are full of crab meat, little to no filler at all. Delicious. You do have to season yourself if you like old bay, I did. It's obvious why they're known for their crab cakes. I really like their pizza. It does flop, the crust is thick. The crust is also delicious. It's neither New York or Chicago style, it's Box Hill style and I've always loved it. If you're ever in MD or simply traveling north, I highly suggest to go to Box Hill. Just a fantastic dining experience. read more

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Got a crab cake platter with fries and slaw for carryout. The crabcake (8oz) was huge and had plenty of lump. I would have preferred a bit more flavor but overall it was very good. Fries were average and the Cole slaw was inedible. Way too vinegary. I saw on the menu board for just a little bit more I could have subbed a Greek salad for the fries and slaw. I will definitely do that next time. Will be back for another try! read more

Box Hill Crab Cakes - Crabcake platter with fries and slaw - Pizza Near Me - Abingdon, Maryland

Been a customer for 30 years. Last 2 visits were bad. First, a take out - the roll on the sub was hard. Not enjoyable. Then, on Mother's day - yesterday - they did not answer the phone and their website order page was disabled. There was no way to order food for pick-up!! The same happened the last 2 years. They are good - but not above others to not answer the phone nor allow online orders. It's frustrating!! read more

We drove over 2hours to try out these crab cakes because of a Tik Tok video I saw on social media. It's a very cute neighborhood restaurant that has both inside and outside eating areas.. We wanted to try a few different things on the menu so on to the food....Of course we had the Crab cakes! They were so full of lump crab meat and totally worth the price and drive, also very little binder it was mostly crab! We also had the stuffed shrimp again it was delicious! Then we had my favorite the fried rockfish was so seasoned, yet moist inside and surprisingly super crispy on the outside. Ohh..our waitress was so informative...she provided us with information about the menu and her service was timed just as needed. If you're ever in the DMV area, please give this place a try!! read more

Box Hill Crab Cakes - Fried Rockfish - Pizza Near Me - Abingdon, Maryland

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The manicotti was very good and the server was very polite The only downside I saw about the experience of dining in, was having to retrieve your own drink from soda, machine or tea pot next to it. read more

What a great restaurant. A friend recommended Box Hill Pizzeria & Crabcakes for their excellent crabcakes. We were so surprised to find this place to be such a gem with outstanding service, reasonable prices, and great food. We both had the crabcake platter for lunch. It was one of the best crabcakes we have had in our nearly 40 years of living in Maryland. I could not believe that we didn't hear of this place before. We stopped by around 1130 and easily got a table. The server was nice, efficient, and quick. The food was excellent, The crabcake was full of chunks of crab meat and very little filler. I will definitely recommend this place and stop by again when in the area. read more

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Oh my word! This place is phenomenal. Our server was so friendly and helpful and we heard her helping other tables order strategically to save them money (older folks). But then there's the food. We were starving when we arrived, as we had been hiking up at Kilgore falls. She took our order and got us some garlic bread right away, which we devoured. She recommended dipping in the house-made Greek dressing, which was so tasty! We ordered some shrimp tacos and a large crabcake to share, both of which came with fries and coleslaw. The tacos were really good, the fries were nice, the coleslaw was very well made, but that crabcake -- MAN was it incredible. Huge chunks of crab held together by a creamy and tasty mixture, and make no mistake, there is a ton more meat than anything else. We got ours broiled rather than fried and it was excellent. After we ate, our server asked if we wanted to buy a bottle of the Greek dressing, and we said we would but it might not stay cold on the drive home (we live almost 1.5 hours away). She packed it in a bag with cold packs for us! The only momentary disappointment was when the soda machine ran out of ice and we had to wait for them to refill it, but that's going to happen sometimes. I loved having refill access to the Coke Freestyle machine at all times. This place is just 10/10. From the server's help to the owner stopping by to see if we were happy to the incredible food, we can't recommend it enough! read more

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Been coming here off and on for like 30 years. They've expanded a lot in that time, but one thing never changes is the quality of their crab cakes. And the rockfish fingers with red petal sauce is sublime. Crab cakes broiled are never dry and full of lump. Onion rings are great when they're piping hot. read more

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Our friends had been raving about this restaurant, and we decided to meet there for lunch. They were right. Box Hill was a bright and cheerful restaurant that obviously does a brisk lunch business. Two in our group ordered the 4 oz crab cake with French fries and Cole slaw, I had shrimp salad on a bed of lettuce with tomato, and our friend had a turkey sandwich with French fries and Cole slaw. I have to say they gave me a generous serving of shrimp salad that was perfectly seasoned and delicious. We were all so very pleased with our lunches and the service. Even the though the restaurant was packed, we were able to easily converse, which was so nice. read more

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I title this review, Celebrity Status The first time I went to this place was on Mother's Day [2025]. It was jammed packed. People everywhere and from everywhere. I overheard a lady tell the cashier that she came from Virginia for their crab cakes. My mother wanted a 8oz Crab Cake Special [platter] with Fries and Slaw. All I thought about as I waited was, "...this food better be good!" Forty minutes later, the order is ready and I'm walking to the car to hand my mother the platter. She sat up in the seat and said, "I'm excited." She never complained about the wait or how hot she was waiting in the car. She just tore open the bag. I watched her eyes light up like it was Christmas and she just got the gift she's always wanted. I looked at the crab cake and there I go. My eyes light up too. The crab cake was huge! She bit into crab cake and closed her eyes. I asked, "Is it delicious and worth the wait?" She replied, "one more bite." I waited patiently and watched her pick up the droppings of the super lump pieces that fell back into the platter. She then said, "This is delicious! I think it's the best I've had." So, [needless to say] I returned to Box Hill Pizzeria & Crab Cakes the following week with my best friend. However, this time I decided to dine in. My experience here was giving Celebrity Status. Our server name was Teresa. She was the best ever!!! She never missed a beat and made sure we had everything we needed and requested. What put the cherry on top was the Owner coming over to our table. SAY WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How often does this happen? I'll wait..... [EXACTLY]!!!! He thanked us for coming and also gave us the history of the restaurant. This establishment has been in business forty years. He also told us their gravy/marinara is made fresh every morning. That explains the Chicken Parmesan being the best I've had in a restaurant. WOWZER!!!! To sum this all up, I live a little over an hour from Boxhill Pizzeria and have returned every week since my first visit. This place is definitely a keeper! Food Rating: Crab Cakes (8oz)-10/10 Chicken Parmesan/10/10 Stuffed Shells with Meatballs-10/10 Fries-8/10 Salad-10/10 Service: TERESA!! TERESA!! TERESA 10/10 Cleanliness: 10/10 Just know: I would never guide you wrong. Go here and Be strong! The menu is Bing Bong! The food will have you at the table singing feel good songs..... Oh...how I love y'all. LOL Until Next time, Food Junkie J read more

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Probably the best crab cake I ever had. But if you like filler you will be sadly disappointed. These crab cakes are mostly lump crab meat with very little filler. If you love Maryland crabs you owe it to yourself to try these. read more

Finest meal of the year, hands down. Their crab cakes make me swoon. Got mine broiled. Anybody who knows me knows that I'm crazy about crab cakes. If only I could live in Abingdon... As other yelpers have pointed out, the specialty dish--crab cakes--is in the title of their establishment. 'Nuff said. read more

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Absolutely a local spot. Pricing is fair, portions are generous. Service is ok. Be sure to check out specials if they have them available

Another must do stop on our visit to Maryland. This was our neighborhood pizza place when we lived in Abingdon and our kids were little. Back then, the crab cakes were a Friday or weekend special only and the inside dining was small. The inside dining is bright, open and comfortable and they have sidewalk patio dining available too. We each ordered a crab cakes, some with fries and one crab cake BLT. We also ordered a pizza for the group (and to take leftovers back to our Airbnb In Baltimore). The crab cakes can be fried or broiled, I preferred broiled and the 4oz. size was plenty. Enormous pieces of crab inside with very little filler. I added a few sprinkles of old bay from the table shaker and it was yummy. The pizza took us back, crunchy and doughy crust that tastes just as we remembered. The have a self service freestyle soda machine for soft drinks. Service was great, with bus people helping to clear plates as needed. Great neighborhood place that has grown and expanded, the have catering and shipping available for their crab cakes too. read more

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My boss & coworkers recommended this place for - hands down - the best crab cakes in Maryland. And yeah. They were right. No exaggerating. If you like lump crab meat, get the crab cake platter, and get it broiled, not fried. Did I also mention these were award winning crab cakes? Need I say more? Thank goodness they also sell these frozen and can be shipped within US - I'm saving these for a special occasion to impress my loved ones haha! read more

Box Hill Crab Cakes - Crab cakes BLT sandwich, Cole slaw, fries, pickles Garlic bread in the background - Pizza Near Me - Abingdon, Maryland

We had read a few reviews raving about the crab cakes. We dined in and the food was delicious. We ordered a couple of appetizers. My husband had never had rockfish and we were not disappointed. The rockfish was delectable! Crispy, well proportioned, and seasoned to perfection. We also ordered fried calamari b/c it's part of our lil woo hoo/meh test. (If a place can prepare good calamari, grilled cheese, or a nice hamburger, then we know it'll at least be worth the visit). The calamari was nicely prepared. NOT overcooked into rubber bands, nor excessively breaded. Quite lovely indeed. Our entrees were one fried, Captain's platter, one double Crab Cake platter. Both dishes were on point in preparation, seasoning, as well as delivered warm in a timely fashion. Service was pretty good for a busy Friday night. We were welcomed warmly upon entering, seated quickly (it was 5pm, after that the place was mobbed & folks were lining the benches along the walls) There was also a steady flow of takeout happening. Coordinated chaos, but there was a manager(owner?) walking the floor to check-in with folks. Nice touch. Drinks are self-serve, which was kinda nice. Only things we didn't care for was the cocktail sauce and coleslaw. Cocktail sauce appeared to be homemade, but was beyond bland. We like a sweeter coleslaw, so we passed on the slaw as well. Would we recommend for a seafood meal? YES!! Had their pizza a few weeks later as a take-out. We ordered a large pepperoni with a garden salad. The salad was fresh and plentiful for 2-3 ppl. The pizza was not to our liking at all! Cannot recommend it. read more

Crab cakes were the best we've had. It's hard to understand how we didn't know about this place! The pizza was ok, but the crab cakes were top notch and the fries were great too. read more

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On Friday, April 10, ate here with my wife and friends. Ordered the Rick Special off the special menu - it was amazing. The meat on the ciabata bread with the oil infusion brought unbelievable flavors and taste. Looking forward to next week's Rick special. read more

It was a Long Ride from DC but it was worth it I also ordered pizza to go and it was good too but get there early because this place gets packed on the weekends read more

Box Hill Crab Cakes - Pizza Near Me - Abingdon, Maryland

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I ordered online on 1/27/2024 next day. I got a 4pk of the crabcakes.I shared 2 with my mom.I like crabcakes over crab claws and legs and having to break up crabs . These are delicious and huge and enormous. You got to at least try once all crab meat no filler. Award winning crabcakes. read more

Box Hill Crab Cakes - 2 crabcakes - Pizza Near Me - Abingdon, Maryland

Crab cake dishes, one of the best cakes around ever! Scaling the difference in how good the crab cake is, this is one of the best recipes I have ever had, one of the top ones and after I have my second one to make sure of that sometime later I might be making this my go to spot for getting my crab cakes. read more

Box Hill Crab Cakes - Menu - Pizza Near Me - Abingdon, Maryland