"Baby Ruths and Blue Crabs: a Maryland treasure"…read more Tucked just off the beaten path in southern Maryland sits a true hidden gem of a crab shack -- the kind of place where GPS starts to doubt itself but your nose knows you're close when you catch that glorious whiff of Old Bay and salt air. I ordered several dozen male blue crabs, and the gentleman running the shop steamed them fresh while I waited. He couldn't have been kinder or more helpful -- walking my Yankee self through the local crab routine like a patient professor of Maryland seafood. I even picked up paper and mallets for future crab feasts, because once you start cracking shells, there's no going back. The crabs came out piping hot, juicy, and unbelievably sweet -- some of the best I've ever had, maybe the best. They were just as delicious cold later on, and I had plenty to share (though sharing was optional). The fresh air off the water, the sunshine, and the friendly folks waiting on their own orders made the whole experience feel like a snapshot of authentic coastal life. Before I left, I remembered I had a stash of Baby Ruth candy bars in my trunk -- so naturally, I handed a few out to the kind man steaming the crabs and some fellow customers waiting for their orders. Nothing says "Southern hospitality meets Northern charm" quite like fresh crabs and surprise candy. This isn't a sit-down spot -- it's a genuine crab-to-go shack, and that's exactly its charm. Bring your own cooler if you plan to take a bunch home, because you'll absolutely want to. No frills, no fuss -- just pure Maryland magic by the dozen.

You will not find a better seafood value on the East Coast. Howard cook's crabs perfectly every…read moretime. Tell Howard "Mr. PETE says HOWDY!"

Lived here for 27 years and never thought twice about this place until now just tried it last night…read more7/10/26 everything was so dang good! The food tasted like the bathed it all in butter so good, couldn't get enough of it! Service & the atmosphere was amazing I loved it all n definitely coming back again!! I want to come back like everyday.

What a great experience dining at Assateague crab house! The…read moreowner is such a friending welcoming gentleman! I gotta say I am not a seafood eater at all but the crab is absolutely delicious! I ate a few pieces not just a taste! I ordered the ribeye as the rest of my family ordered the all you can eat and it was truly all fantastic!! Upset with myself for not ordering dessert but was sooo stuffed. The hushpuppies made up for it though! Cant wait to visit again the next time we come visit! Thank you for being so accommodating for a walk in party of 10!

Good fair prices on seafood and specials You just never know…read morewhen there doing the specials or what it is also if there even open til last minute it seems.

So we just moved back from a 20 ish year hiatus from the Eastern Shore after living all over the…read moreEast Coast. A few months back we started researching what had changed in the area and, what new locations were available for food and especially Seafood. Now I prefer to buy local products no matter if it's produce or Seaford, local restaurants or retail stores. We discovered Pinchers Seafood LLC on Facebook https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Seafood-Restaurant/Pinchers-Seafood-LLC-113097183769594/ and started following them to see what was happening and what they had to offer. Let me tell you this place doesn't disappoint! The crabs were big and steamed perfectly! They were cooked to order and were reasonably priced! So if your looking for fresh seafood and especially steamed blue crab here on DELMARVA this is the joint for you!

GREAT seafood!!! The owners are so helpful and kind, you can always call in at 11am when they open…read moreto check exactly what they have in store that day. We tried their scallops and blue crabs, both were phenomenal, fresh and insanely delicious. We went in at 4 pm both times we visited and they still had blue craps, shrimp, flounder and scallops available. During the pandemic, they require masks and have a limit of 4 people in at a time which I really appreciated. Enforcing a mask wearing policy is very helpful! They also are cash only so keep that in mind.

Seabest is a great place to get your seafood when on Chincoteague Island. Wether it be steamed blue…read morecrabs, to fish and shrimp, this is the place for fresh seafood. This is were we pick up or our steamed crabs and take them back our place or buy some soft shells to take back home. This is not an eat-in establishment. It is a Cash or Check To Go spot with great product.

We usually go to another seafood market for crabs but tried Gary Howard this visit. The crabs were…read moredelicious! We will be back.

Best place in Chincoteague for seafood! They even sell crabs, very hard to find on the island. I…read morelove their oysters the best in the world!

When I first visited Ocean City in the summer of 1974, Phillips Crab House was the go to place for…read moredinner. Now, 50 years later, Phillips is gone and many establishments advertise their Crabs as the best in OC. Having not been here since 2012, I need to scour the reviews to find where we could get the best take out seafood especially Maryland Crabs. Lo and behold, just steps away from our Courtyard Marriott is the Crab Stop. It's before season so many places are still closed but the Owner answered when I called, had a great sense of humor, and happily took my order for a designated pick up time. We arrived 10 minutes early and they had just completed the order, packed it up, and we were out the door in minutes. This is a Father/Son establishment. Dave (?) the Father is 85 and his son Tom (?) run this fine eatery. It's built for take out and there is no disappointment. We ordered 6 large crabs, 1# of Lump Crab and 2 ears of corn. Within minutes our table was covered with crab, crab shells, Old Bay, and we savored every minute of the delicious fresh sweet crab meat. Look no further than Crab Stop to enjoy the best crabs that OC has to offer and the friendliness and service of these two gentlemen.

I love the owner, Dave! He was very knowledgeable about Crabs in Maryland and went out of his way…read moreto make sure my crabs were cooked special for me!! Highly recommended for blue meaty crabs in Ocean City!

we picked up a large order of steamed crabs yesterday and MD crab soup. the crabs were the best…read morewe've ever had! the crabs were, fresh, meaty and delicious! this is our second time ordering from here. moving forward we will ONLY be ordering from Steamers! the market is so clean and the staff was extremely courteous, friendly, and helpful! 10/10!

I just got a phone call from Joe, the owner, explaining the process that Steamers handling phone…read morecalls, I appreciate Joe's care about client feedback. I like to upgrade the rating to 4 stars, since this has been one of my favorite place.

My wife and I and family were in Chincoteague Island on vacation and while we were on vacation we…read morewere wanting fresh seafood so we stopped at Ricky's and I am glad we did. We got fresh shrimp. The price of the shrimp was reasonably priced. The lady at the counter was super nice and was very patient when we deciding on how much shrimp to get. When we got our order they put our shrimp on ice so it would stay fresh. This store was clean and has some nice things to buy too besides the food. Don't let the size of Rickys draw you away or the prices either. You will come here and have a good experience like I did. I recommend Rickys to my friends and family or anyone I see looking for a place to get seafood. When I come to Chincoteague Island next I'm coming back to Ricky's.

So excited to have these incredibly fresh, meaty oysters from Ricky who went out and caught these…read moreat 6 this morning! He and Jeanette have personality galore and offer fabulous customer service. Thank you!