While visiting Baltimore, we were on the hunt for some good crabs. After seeing Kahler's Crab House…read moreall over TikTok, we decided to give it a try. From the outside, it looks like a small shack--or more like a house--and the inside carries that same no-frills, classic crab house vibe. Simple tables, open space--exactly what you expect from a traditional spot. It was completely empty when we arrived just after 12 PM, but honestly, that worked in our favor because we were starving. We started with a few appetizers:    *   The cream of crab soup wasn't what I expected, especially for Baltimore, where I've had much better.    *   The crab deviled eggs were underwhelming--very little crab and mostly tasted like regular deviled eggs.    *   The honey Old Bay wings were actually really good.    *   The hush puppies were just okay. Now, the main event--the crabs. We ordered a dozen medium males, and they did not disappoint. They were flavorful, meaty, and exactly what we came for. I did get one bad crab, but our server handled it immediately and replaced it with a fresh, hot one. She also stayed on top of our drinks the entire time, which I appreciated. A few things to note: they don't serve alcohol, but it's BYOB (wine only). Coolers are allowed, and they'll provide ice, which is a nice touch. Overall, I'd definitely come back--but strictly for the crabs. Next time, I'm saving my appetite (and my wallet) for the main attraction.

I visited Kahler's a year ago and really enjoyed it. Last year's visit was during the week day and…read moreit wasn't extremely busy. Today we had reservations for 11 @3 on a Sunday. It was extremely crowded. Reservations are definitely recommended. Our table was ready on time. On this particular visit I was disappointed by a few things. Let's start with what went right. Pros- 1.Our reserved table was ready. 2. Crabs were fat and delicious. 3. Three people ordered the shrimp platter with 3 variations of shrimp and loved it. 4. They have a sink within the restaurant if you just want to wash your hands. 5. A screened in outdoor eating area. Cons 1. It took 20-30 minutes to get apps. When the cream of crab and fries were received they were cold and the waitress had to microwave the soup again. 2. I ordered 1lb of shrimp and onions w/ 2 ears of corn for my app and never received them. The crabs came out an hour later with my corn. The waitress said the shrimp were coming up and she just needed to get them. I cancelled them because I wanted them before the crabs not over an hour later. So until the crabs came I and my daughter watched everyone eating but us. 3. The bathroom had no paper towels and at 1 point no toilet paper. The trash can was overrun and needed to be emptied. There is only 1 stall for women and men. 4. A long wait to get food and even pay for your bill. 5. The waitress had to reminded that mozzarella sticks had been ordered as an appetizer. They came after the crabs and her entree. I'm not sure but I feel they may have been short on staff, but if that's the case they need to compensate the customer in some way and apologize and acknowledge that they're short tonight. I bought my family here to celebrate a birthday and because of the extreme wait they said this was their first and last time coming here. SN: Someone should be checking the bathrooms every hour to make sure they are stocked with the necessary supplies, trash emptied, and clean.

I went into the Parkville location and was greeted by Callie. She was very knowledgeable about the…read moreseafood and a big help. great experience

Went in to get carry and Callie waited on me. She was lovely! Great service! Great food.read more

$150 for 2 dozen of THE WORST crabs I've ever had! Bought as a Father's Day gift--I was so…read moreembarrassed. Meat was mushy. Zero mustard. Even a few female crabs thrown in. Will never buy crabs from them ever again.

I was so excited to revisit S. DiPaula Seafood after a 2 year absence. I was also pleased to learn…read morethat they sell genuine Maryland crabs. So I called one day recently and ordered a dozen steamed medium males for $39, along with some corn. It should be noted that I don't remember the place being such a dump. It really looks decrepit; I wonder how they even pass inspection? Anyway, I was looking back fondly on my past experience, and just ignored that detail... The staff was very nice, and my order was ready on time as promised. The bag of crabs (and corn) seemed heavy enough. But when I got home and dug into them, I was disappointed! Here are my takeaways. - At least half of the crabs were light as a feather, with mostly water and little meat, so I guess those crabs had recently molted. - Only a few crabs had both of their mature claws. The rest had either one normal and one small claw, or one claw was missing entirely. That's a sign of poor handling and/or poor selection. - There was so little meat that they seemed to be smalls rather than mediums. Only four of the twelve were actually heavy and what I would consider to be medium crabs. - Many claws when cracked squirted out water, and the meat was miniscule relative to the shell size. This is August, so I was expecting much heavier crabs. I wish Maryland would require watermen to *weigh* their crabs as well as *measure* them from point to point. Throw back the lightweight ones in order to let them fatten up. So all in all, not a great experience. I won't be going back. (The corn was good, though.)

Great seafood, homemade sides & friendly service. Order ahead as waits can be awhile as all food…read moreis made to order. Usually have fresh oysters too!

Last month, we went for an Italian dinner cruise, and the family running these events recommended…read moreNorris Seafood to us, we are always on the lookout for good crabs. So we looked it up, and GPS'd it. It is not far from where we live, a few miles. I called in an order for 1/2 doz, xl's. They were ready in 20 min. My husband picked up the bag, and it was heavy for that amount. When we got home, I was very anxious to enjoy these crabs. The table was ready for them, all set up. They were seasoned just right and WOW, really meaty, consistently in each and every one. The cashier was so sweet and friendly. Looking around, it is not too heavy on the decor side of things, very plain and simple. Actually, the front room is very small, with a cold seafood stocked deli and a refrigerator for drinks and salads. Certainly no room for seating and eating. Can't wait to return! They really have it going on there. Closed Mondays.

If you're looking for great fresh seafood market in the Baltimore area, look no further!…read more They have great customer service, fair prices and quality fresh seafood. I loved how clean the location was inside with minimal seafood smell in the air. I will definitely come back and visit when I need fresh seafood!

It was just ok, I listened to the reviews, had me rushing to it and telling my friends, BUT I felt…read morethat it fell...short of my expectations on the seasoning. Maybe they should offer a tray of seasonings and condiments to season yourself?

Geresbecks is local grocery with the real food and groceries that you need and want. The bakery is…read morevery good. Great variety. Sometimes hit or miss on the pies though. Sometimes it isn't very well mixed and there can be salty spots in your sweet pie. But as for butcher shop meats it is very good.

Geresbeck's has been a staple in east Baltimore county for decades! This is the only place I go for…read morecrab meat, shrimp, lobster, packaged & baked goods and now- WESTERN FRIES!!! Geresbeck's has the best sales in town when it comes to seafood. The shrimp is always cheap & they steam on site. On a recent visit while waiting for my shrimp to be steamed, I took a walk around the market to see what else I could buy. Geresbeck's has a great speciality ice cream section. They had my favorite Taharka Brother's honey graham ice cream and some other tasty choices. I ended up in the bakery department and saw SO MANY delicious looking baked goods from a peanut butter Boston crème cake to banana pudding parfaits to mini cheesecakes. Their doughnuts are huge and made with the love of someone that loves to bake. I took quite a bit of photos showcasing their selections. As I walked through the store, I started to get a little hungry for a snack. I came back around to the deli/hot foods department and saw a mountain of tasty looking western fries. Now, western fries are extremely popular in Baltimore and the surrounding counties. I've had my share of western fries from the center of the city, to Brass Hen in Eastpoint mall, to even Royal Farms. All were delicious, BUT THESE FRIES WERE ABSOLUTE LOVE AT FIRST BITE!!! They were crunchy like a piece of fried chicken and tender inside like a fluffy baked potato. Omg, I can taste them right now. They were so, so amazingly yummy. If you love potatoes, or any variation of fries, you'd LOVE these. I actually may go back very soon for a fix. I didn't need salt, pepper, ketchup, NOTHING. Now, for my only gripe about Geresbeck's is that I wouldn't necessarily buy goods outside of the seafood, bakery or specialty items. I found that other items in the store, unless on sale, are higher priced than other grocery stores. But they have to counterbalance that with the affordable seafood prices, right? Anyways, if you're in the area, stop by and pick you up some delicious doughnuts and western fries while you're there. Geresbeck's is a piece of nostalgia that will make you feel like you were back in a time when everything was simpler and easy. They will always be solid with me.

Horrible the crabs were mushy, overcooked, burnt and soft and the owner was not willing replace…read morethem.

terrible place! very racist called and placed my order drove 30 mins and they did not have my…read moreorder!! they did nothing to compromise and were very rude.

The best thing about my meal: The onion rings were done perfectly. Crisp and tasty. I was greeted…read moreimmediately when I entered. There is a counter to order but no inside eating option. There is a table outside that you could sit at. With my double broiled crab platter, I also had potato salad. It could have used a hit of old bay or paprika to set it off. The crab cakes were ok. No filler, but not enough seasonings. You really do get a nice lump of a crab cake, but I would have preferred it to be more moist. I did get a side of tarter and cocktail sauce. The tartar sauce is homemade I think. I would have enjoyed it with more pickle juice and pickle and again a hit of paprika or old bay would really set it off. I recommend if you're not craving highly seasoned food, but tasty and well prepared.

A family friend told us about this spot. We only got to try them once but the crabs were awesome!…read moreThey had a special where we got like a bushel for $99. We couldn't even eat all the crabs. The service was top tier and they carried them to the car for us too! Can't wait until they open next season!

Lady Frances is my number one crab choice. It's a small…read morefamily owned establishment and the entire staff is very friendly. The crabs are seasoned to perfection and meaty! This place is always busy which is a good indication of how good their crabs are!

My mom wanted crabs and mentioned that she had heard great things about Lady Frances. I called and…read morethey were very kind. They answered my questions and ordering was easy. Pick up was easy. The crabs were meaty and delicious. The corn was sweet and the shrimp was tasty. No complaints. Definitely our new crab spot. Definitely not cheap but worth the money.

I decided to stop in while at the bakery nearby because I love my seafood. This place was clean and…read morethe seafood smell wasn't potent which let me know they have fresh seafood. I decided to order the fried shrimp platter. This places chooses to butterfly their shrimp and that's okay. The hush puppies are phenomenal please keep it up! The fried were crinkle and hot, yum, the fried shrimp were good, I only recommend some more seasoning and this Will take them out of the park! The guy was nice and friendly to me. To will be back to order steamed snow crab or steamed blue crab

I don't know if I should put this review here or if I should start a whole new page because I…read morevisited the Dundalk location, on German Hill Road (Al's was there last summer). I suspect Captain Jim runs his ships all the same, no matter where they are located, so I'll put it here - but if the Captain is still in the same spot next year, I'll start the new Yelp page then. My grandfather lived in Dundalk all his life, and he was a tremendously important person in my life. He passed some time ago and is buried at... one of those cemeteries on German Hill, right across the street from Captain Jim's. I like to visit him on his birthday, and Christmas if I have the chance. This year would have been his 99th birthday. I put a box of Butterfinger candies on his headstone because they were his favorite, and decided that I would get some steamed crabs in his honor because they were also one of his favorite things (and I had the money). We were originally going to get the crabs somewhere else, but figured, 'hey, Captain Jim's is right here. Why not give them a try?' We weren't disappointed. It took about 20 minutes for them to freshly steam 3 dozen small males, and a pound of shrimp for us. It wasn't much more than $50 (which is what I had on hand from my grandmother, who has been without my grandfather for at least 15 years now). The scent of the (I'm guessing) J.O2 seasoning filled our van, and the steam from the crabs actually fogged our windows. I spent about 8 hours picking crabs. I find the activity so calming, and could do it all the time if my arthritic elbows and shoulders didn't throw an absolute fit the next day. The crabs were delicious and made me happy, and isn't that the point? We got two different butters to dip the crab in, but that's not really my thing. My boyfriend said that the plain butter tasted woody, and he didn't like that, but the garlic butter was a hit and he has used the leftover butter to make at least one dinner so far. The shrimp were lovely, and came with cocktail sauce, and steamed onions because what's the point of steamed shrimp if not to get some onions as well? I think we did right by my grandfather. Would recommend