Three sailers were sitting in the Waters Edge Cafe having just finished a nice lunch of crab cake sandwiches and talking about what else but where we should go for dinner, what else, right? Since it is early April, Crisfield is not quite in full swing so a lot of places are only open on the weekends. On our arrival via sailboat last night we saw a couple of places with water front decks so we we trying to figure out which places those were and whether they were open. One spot we identified was the Fishernan's Warf but our online searches indicated they were not open until Friday afternoon. The other place we identified was the Crab Pot Depot and according to the online information it was open. We left the cafe and walked down the street checking out a few shops and chatting with some friendly locals and the decided we would walk over and check out the Crap Pot Depot. When we arrived we saw that while the hours posted in the window indicated they we open, the sign and the locked door clearly indicated they were closed. While researching the place online, we could see that they had a few tables along the waterfront so we found our way along the side of the building and out to the back deck. When we got there we found the owner, Eric, busy cleaning the deck and tables. He said that he should be open but due to a few things he was not open and that he would be open tomorrow. I jokingly asked if he would be willing to serve three hungry sailors and to our surprise he said that it wouldn't be the first time he had done something like that. We chatted some more and next thing you know we had arranged for two dozen crabs and two pounds of shrimp to be prepared and ready to eat at 6:15. We hustled back to the boat and did some laundry while other crew caught a few winks. I slipped over to Big Willies and grabbed some Yingling Lagers and at 6 we headed over to the Crab Pot Depot. We settled into our private restaurant picnic table on the water and in no time at all Eric delivered crabs and shrimp to three hungry sailors. Maybe it was the setting, maybe it was the circumstances but the crabs and shrimp were absolutely outstanding. As an added bonus, Eric served us his own side dipping sauce of butter with garlic and spices that complimented both the crab meat and the shrimp to perfection. On top of the fact that the food was tremendous, and Eric was incredibly accommodating, he was also an outstanding host. One drawback was that there were a lot of biting gnats out this evening. We were doing our best to drown out their annoyance with crab, shrimp, and Yingling and we were doing a pretty good job of it but Eric could see they were bothersome. To aid in our comfort he went into his kitchen and brought out a large industrial fan and extension cords and set it up so it would blow down our table, eliminating 90% of the bug problems. If you are ever anywhere near Crisfield, do yourself a favor and look up Eric at the Crab Pot Depot. This is one guy who deserves all the business he can get! https://crabpotdepot.com/ Food ***** Location ****** Service ***** read more

Crab Pot Depot - Waterfront crabs and shrimp in the heart of the crab capital of the world! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Crisfield, Maryland

This is a "do not miss" place for crabs. The back deck feels like a local secret - most sales appear to be carry-out, but there is a water-front back deck that is protected from the breeze and offers tables in the sun and in the shade. The crabs were great and reasonably priced. We received wooden mallets and rugged plastic knives - just like eating crabs at home! We made two trips to get our fill. Not a bad crab in the bunch. The business is family owned and operated and we could not have been more satisfied. Of course, carry out is available, seafood is seasoned to taste, and the cornbread is excellent. Thank you Eric and Shane for the enjoyable meals! read more

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Five star food and service. We ordered 2 dozen live soft shells last minute- Eric came through and did not disappoint. Cooked them up- delicious!!!! read more

wow! finally! picked up a dozenlarge LIVE crabs here after finding that every other place in Crisfield sells REHEATED crabs. the great guys at the Crab Pot Depot proudlytold us they cook crabs to order. which is the way it's SUPPOSED to be! a dozen large were heavy and sweet with that fresh fromthe Chesapeake flavor! we will return often! Thank You Crab Pot Depot! read more

Crab Pot Depot - Nice crabs! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Crisfield, Maryland

Having moved to Crisfield from NJ in 2015 my husband and I are always on the lookout for great local places to eat. Of late they have been few and far between here ... The Crab Pot Depot is a great local place to eat. We are never disappointed in the food or the hospitality. There is a "beach Cabana" area on the dock (back) side of the store where you can BYOB and enjoy your food while enjoying the waterfront. Thank you Eric and Shane for bringing some joy to a couple of old "foodies" ... keep up the good work, we will keep coming back! read more

We were in town during the week (Monday-Wednesday) and I realized NO seafood restaurants are open during the week! I called the crab pot depot and although they don't normally open the kitchen during the week, the owner allowed the four of us to come in and have dinner on the back patio. He steamed blue crab, shrimp and even fried a couple crab cakes for us. That was one of the best meals I've ever had! I truly doubt I'll ever have another crab cake as good as that. The shrimp and crab were cooked to absolute perfection! It was such a special experience! read more

Crab Pot Depot - a box of crabs - Seafood Markets Near Me - Crisfield, Maryland

As a frequent visitor to Crisfield, I would like to commend The CRAB POT DEPOT and the amazing food Eric and his son Shaun offer the community! We have eaten there dozens of times and while the food is always excellent, what is most impressive is their attention to quality and detail. Growing up in Wilmington, I have had the privilege of enjoying the best of seafood at the iconic DiNardo's. While they are two different types of establishments with vastly different offerings, the testimony of any restaurant is quality, taste, and detail. In this regard, Crab Pot Depot, ranks with the best! Sue Sagers read more

This is a must-stop when you're visiting Crisfield. We regularly camp at nearby Janes Island State Park and stumbled upon Crab Pot Depot in November 2022. During that visit, we sat on the back patio and enjoyed a shrimp basket and shrimp tacos while chatting with the owner and his son. We returned for Easter 2023, in search of BBQ chicken and were not disappointed. Next time we're getting steamed crabs for sure! Can't say enough about the delicious food and friendly service here. Wishing owner Eric and his family much success! read more

First time visit. Barbeque, best in Crisfield (melts in your mouth). Shrimp, perfectly done and seasoned just right! He was testing a side sauce for shrimp and it was great! We will be regulars'! read more