Crabs are usually good, but sometimes disappointing in their size. My go to place when I can't go…read moreone more day without a crab or six.

Paid $273 for blue crab, including $64.81 for overnight shipping guaranteed to arrive Saturday 9/5…read more It never showed up. They blamed UPS and offered a replacement under the "Shipping Protection" I'd paid extra for -- but flatly refused to refund the $64.81 overnight fee, even though the overnight service I paid for was never delivered. Their position is that shipping protection covers a reshipment and nothing else. The replacement was also delayed and wasn't going to arrive until after the freshness date, so I refused it and sent it back. Two shipments, zero crabs, and a company that treats a paid-for delivery date as something they owe you nothing on when it fails. I'm disputing the charge with my card issuer. If you're ordering perishables for a specific day, know that their remedy is another shipment on their schedule, not your money back.

I met friends there for crabs, and it was a mid-point between Gettysburg and Philly. The crabs…read morewere fresh from the steamer, and were hot and full of meat. They were very accommodating and I highly recommend this place. This was my first time dining there and I highly recommend.

A unique place. Part restaurant with a fresh take out seafood dept. friendly staff but seemed…read moreunprepared. No pasta, red sauce not ready. Food was good and definitely fresh. Nice clean area to eat and portions are large.

This place had been on my radar for a while, but when I recently learned that Grappling Crab Shack…read morewas serving Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs, there was no longer any point in delaying the inevitable. A crabby dinner needed to happen...immediately! I recruited an adventure buddy and we made plans to meet at Grappling Crab Shack's creekside home base on a rainy Saturday evening. We arrived around 5pm, about an hour before closing, and thanks to the rain, we had the place almost entirely to ourselves! If you've never been, Grappling Crab Shack is a local family-owned business specializing in fresh Maryland blue crabs, gourmet crab cakes, seasonal seafood specialties, catering and a food truck that travels throughout the area. It's one of those hidden gems that feels like you've stumbled onto a local secret. Since it was our first visit, we decided to do what any reasonable seafood lovers would do....order basically everything! First up were the Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs ($18 for six). Holy. Cow! These were TREMENDOUS! The filling was loaded with crab, each egg was topped with a little bit of bacon and they disappeared from the plate embarrassingly fast. If you visit Grappling Crab Shack and don't order these, I genuinely think you're making a mistake! Next came the Cajun Jambalaya ($10) with chicken, smoked sausage, tomatoes, trinity vegetables and Cajun spices. This was excellent. Smoky, flavorful, and carrying just enough heat to let you know it was Cajun without setting your face on fire. My adventure buddy never once reached for hot sauce, which says a lot! Then came the Cheesy Crab Bites ($15). These might actually be my favorite surprise of the evening. Homemade crab cake mix blended with mozzarella, cream cheese and garlic, rolled in panko and Old Bay, fried until golden and served with a house remoulade. I'd choose these over mozzarella sticks every single day of the week! The cheese pulls were absolutely glorious, and the remoulade added the perfect tangy finish. Finally, we tackled the Gourmet Crab Cake ($17). This thing was HUGE! Made with fresh Maryland blue crab, it was beautifully seasoned, perfectly cooked, and held together much better than several crab cakes I've had recently. I'm actually glad we skipped ordering it as a sandwich because the crab cake itself deserved to be the star of the show. Our total came to right around $60, and considering how much food we ordered, plus the leftovers we both brought home, I thought it was money well spent. We grabbed one of the covered tables out back overlooking the yard and listening to the creek rush by. Despite the rain, it was a really relaxing place to enjoy dinner. I can only imagine how nice it is on a sunny summer evening. The staff couldn't have been kinder, bringing everything out to us with smiles and making us feel right at home. This place is an absolute hidden gem and one of my favorite seafood spots to have checked out in the last few months! I'll definitely be back, preferably on a dry evening when I can fully enjoy the creekside setting. If you love crab, seafood, or just supporting awesome local businesses, don't sleep on Grappling Crab Shack. And whatever you do...order the deviled eggs!

Top-quality jumbo lump crab meat from one of the best sources (Hooper's Island/Hoopersville, MD)…read more Quite an operation in Pennsylvania.

Food was very fresh! I was very happy. drove under an hour away to do some thrifting, and this hit…read morethe spot. Also stop for the bonus flower, and market!

Granddaughter and I ordered crab dip and seafood toast and waited 25 minutes for our food which was…read morecold..we asked to get it heated up and it still came back cold. The young girl behind the counter was not apologetic and uninterested The toast was also mushy and not tasty at all and the sparse seafood on top was not good...it even gave out a not so fresh smell

After relocating this past year from Philly to Harrisburg I've been on a deep search for my Blues!…read moreI called Bams at exactly 5:25pm and ordered 6 large blues and 1lb shrimp. He placed me on hold and verified crabs was on site and order will be fulfilled. I was advised that for Crabs only cash is accepted. Cool. I arrived by 5:57pm. I was told to hold on a few minutes because my food wasn't ready. Cool. After waiting 5minutes the guy working there then calls me back inside to say "AINT NO MORE". I said excuse me....no more crabs? "Yea no more crabs" He couldn't care less which was even more pathetic because that's not how you treat a paying 1st time customer! He then says well I have snows for you. I ORDERED BLUES AND YOU DIDN'T EVEN HAVE THE DECENCY TO CALL ME BACK TO SAY IM SORRY WE RAN OUT! He then goes to tell me "I called her and she told me we had 6 but it was sitting there for someone else's order" I am absolutely flabbergasted. It's a shame because I am loyal to my people especially if it tastes good. To have me drive then give me some BS about not having them then ready to hand off someone else's order.....NEVER AGAIN! That's not how you treat anyone!!!! Idc how long you been in crab business. I'm real life sad because I had a serious craving for them smh

Stopped by Bam's while visiting after seeing many friends posting about the food. The food did not…read moredisappoint. There was an extremely long wait time, but the seafood was worth it. Very reasonably priced and the flavor was great. Great customer service.

Best Crabs and Broasted Chicken in PA. Just called 24 hours beforehand, and order will be ready…read morewhen you arrive. Awesome Customer Service.

The crabs are normally the best. I got a dozen extra large close to closing yesterday and then…read moreseemed dried out n stale. No the normal but I will try to decide if they will continue to be my place to go or not

Was suggested to go by a acquaintance we met at our hotel. Tried it and liked it. It may not look…read morelike a 10 star restaurant on the outside but they do have multiple seating areas and a nice little bar. Food is great. I actually got the 3 pound crab and enjoyed every bit of it. They offer more but trust me it's a full 3 pounds. Highly suggest this hidden gem.

We were on vacation and had planned a dinner out with friends to celebrate our daughter's birthday…read more We initially stopped by a hibachi steakhouse, but after being seated, we waited 15 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us. When the waitress finally arrived, she mentioned she was the only one working and implied that the slow service would continue throughout the evening. Thankfully, my husband quickly looked up another local spot, and that's when we found Captain Krab Cajun Seafood & Boil--what a blessing! Not only did we enjoy incredible food and exceptional service, but both the server and the owner went above and beyond to make our daughter's birthday truly special. We were treated to fresh, delicious seafood, a sparkler candle dessert, a plush gift for the birthday girl, and even a light-up birthday sign! We felt like part of their family. We ordered oysters, clam chowder, boiled eggs, baby clams, and snow crab legs--everything was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. You can even customize your meal by choosing from four different seasonings and five levels of spiciness, which makes it ideal for families or groups with mixed tastes. One of the most fun parts? You can write on the walls, tables, and even the ceiling! They also have a claw machine for the kids (and kids at heart). We'll absolutely be back next time we're in town! P.S. It's BYOB!

Unfortunately, we were disappointed by our food during our visit. We were seated in an area which…read morewas too cold, although we were there early in the evening, the server reported that a long litany of dishes and specials were not available or sold out. My wife had the scallop dinner, while they were large and tender, they were WAY over salted and seasoned to the point of being inedible! I had the stuffed flounder. While the flounder was nicely prepared, the lobster stuffing was way over salted too, which ruined the dish. We couldn't finish the rather pricey dishes because of that. When we complained politely to the server, she offered her apologies, but nothing more. While the server was polite and very nice, and the drinks were delicious, we were very disappointed in the food. We will not be going there again.

First time here. Great atmosphere, plenty of tables. The waitstaff were friendly and very…read moreattentive. Our server was Alex & she was sweet and very accommodating. We ordered the salads for starters, large & fresh. Main dish, we ordered the Red snapper with pesto sauce & garlic mash potatoes. The crab cakes and some beverages. The food was seasoned so well -every dish was delicious. They have an extensive dessert menu but we passed. If you're ever in the area you have to stop by for their seafood. I highly recommended them.