Crabs Down Under

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Sonna T.

Still loving crabs down under. The card machine worked the last time I was there and the owner/workers are very kind/appreciative. The crabs are HUGE and seasoned just right. My only ask is that they keep their social media page updated with hours crab availability. Otherwise, these are still my favs. Yum!

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Shannah E.

Very disappointed. The website and the sign out front says that they're open daily. I drove all the way over here and they're closed. Never again. At least have a message on the answering machine that you're closed today like Blake's does. They make black businesses look bad.

Sheconda P.

I absolutely love their crabs... they are really good, juicy, meaty and tasty... I also had shrimp from there which were equally good. Me and my family thoroughly enjoyed them and will return. P.S I would call in the order as they can be a bit crowded.

Saunton T.

Let out of the way for me but I wanted to support local small businesses during these times. The crabs are pretty good! Got them for a party and feed about 6-7 people and that's good amount and half bushel was finished. They have garlic butter and paper here. This was half bushel ProTip: the lower cost crabs are mixed and some of it are picking crabs. Request to not over Cook the crabs, this would change the game here. Mines were a tab bit cooked over but overall no complaints. Call ahead!

Ciara C.

First black owned crab shop we've ever encountered and were not disappointed. We're super fans. We came the Saturday of labor day weekend and got 2 dozen large males. The flavor and seasoning they use is something I've never experienced before. It was a little hard to spot because we're new to MD, but we know how to get there now. The man who took our order was nice and let us know their debit machine was down, but since our order was 25 minutes out, it was no problem to go get cash. I really like that they have the shell sizes on the wall in the store area as it makes it easier to choose your size. Let me tell you, these larges were HEAVY and even when we got to the end of the bag, the bag was still heavy and we were 3/4 done. They also heated up well the day before. I will say, you may want to take them all out of the bag because the ones at the bottom sit and soak up the delicious seasonings they use and while it's tasty, the salt will get in the meat and make it too salty for some. We plan to come back for the Xtra large at some point. This is the only crab spot we've tried, but I see no point in going to another. We also got corn with our order and I like the unique way of cooking it in the same space they do the crab. Don't sleep on this place and make sure you check them out. I never got photos of our actual crab, just our table at home halfway through. I do recommend going early so that you have a wide selection of sizes.

Private B.

The crabs were good and meaty. Front window service was okay. I will be back to buy more crabs and also give them an opportunity to get 5 stars. The sign on the inside says credit and cash. However, when I arrived the guy at the front said cash only. There is an atm in the liquor store next door. I read that several other customers reported arriving with credit and was told cash only because the card system was down. So just a tip... make sure you bring cash.

Barb S.

OMG. HOW DID I NOT KNOW I LIVED 10 MINUTES FROM THE BEST CRAB HOUSE IN MARYLAND?! The experience from start to finish was nothing short of amazing! This was my first time visiting and I was and still am, super pleased with the service and quality of the crabs. We asked a few folks if they'd been here before and SEVERAL people made it a point to share that some of them drive FORTY-FIVE minutes just to get these crabs. Let me tell y'all, it's justified! I purchased 2 dozen large female crabs; Baby them thangs was HEAVY! They were so hot and juicy we said F*ck it we'll snap pics next time we just wanted to dig in LOL. Crabs Down Under will be seeing a lot of me this summer and beyond lol. Well done fam!

Renee B.

Still a fan. It just keeps getting better. My large females were nice and heavy and seasoned well. I've been twice this Summer and I will be returning without a doubt.

Lola S.

Great food!! Great prices!! Great service!! Black-owned!! Seafood joy for real!! Can't wait to come again.

Meka T.

Hubby & I decided to try Crab's Down Under,we both heard nothing but great things about them ,So today we decided to try them out ,we purchased 1/2bushel med female,and,let me just say,Amazing,down to the staff who are very nice,& even walk u to your car ,very nice business ,& crabs were seasoned to perfection will definitely be going back again Worth every dollar,If u want some good ,hot meaty ,delicious crab's,....Crab's Down Under is where u need to go

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i love this place... he always, always, always... has the best crabs!!! i truly recommend this place read more

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My go to crab spot, always heavy and the seasoning is on point. The guys are always pleasant. Highly recommended!

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They crabs were the perfect sized and seasoned just like i like! just what i wanted coming in from ATL! Great food great prices!

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My guy be on point with these crabs since back when he never disappoints if you have a problem he will be happy to assist you I get mixed crab bushel or pickings read more

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Nika J.

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AWESOME CRABS!!! Professional!! Never disappointing. Excellent customer service. Crabs sizes are always large and crabs are always heavy!

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Sonna T.

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Still loving crabs down under. The card machine worked the last time I was there and the owner/workers are very kind/appreciative. The crabs are HUGE and seasoned just right. My only ask is that they keep their social media page updated with hours crab availability. Otherwise, these are still my favs. Yum! read more

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Ok so listen first!.... Don't worry about the esthetics of the place. Trust me it's worth it. The man was very pleasant and welcoming. We purchased 2 dozen cooked crabs and he gave us a dozen for free. We drove from out of town in celebration of my birthday so that was a cherry on top. We will be back and y'all please support if you love reasonable price steamed for you seafood. read more

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Shannah E.

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Very disappointed. The website and the sign out front says that they're open daily. I drove all the way over here and they're closed. Never again. At least have a message on the answering machine that you're closed today like Blake's does. They make black businesses look bad. read more

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Sheconda P.

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I absolutely love their crabs... they are really good, juicy, meaty and tasty... I also had shrimp from there which were equally good. Me and my family thoroughly enjoyed them and will return. P.S I would call in the order as they can be a bit crowded. read more

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Saunton T.

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Let out of the way for me but I wanted to support local small businesses during these times. The crabs are pretty good! Got them for a party and feed about 6-7 people and that's good amount and half bushel was finished. They have garlic butter and paper here. This was half bushel ProTip: the lower cost crabs are mixed and some of it are picking crabs. Request to not over Cook the crabs, this would change the game here. Mines were a tab bit cooked over but overall no complaints. Call ahead! read more

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Ciara C.

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First black owned crab shop we've ever encountered and were not disappointed. We're super fans. We came the Saturday of labor day weekend and got 2 dozen large males. The flavor and seasoning they use is something I've never experienced before. It was a little hard to spot because we're new to MD, but we know how to get there now. The man who took our order was nice and let us know their debit machine was down, but since our order was 25 minutes out, it was no problem to go get cash. I really like that they have the shell sizes on the wall in the store area as it makes it easier to choose your size. Let me tell you, these larges were HEAVY and even when we got to the end of the bag, the bag was still heavy and we were 3/4 done. They also heated up well the day before. I will say, you may want to take them all out of the bag because the ones at the bottom sit and soak up the delicious seasonings they use and while it's tasty, the salt will get in the meat and make it too salty for some. We plan to come back for the Xtra large at some point. This is the only crab spot we've tried, but I see no point in going to another. We also got corn with our order and I like the unique way of cooking it in the same space they do the crab. Don't sleep on this place and make sure you check them out. I never got photos of our actual crab, just our table at home halfway through. I do recommend going early so that you have a wide selection of sizes. read more

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The crabs were good and meaty. Front window service was okay. I will be back to buy more crabs and also give them an opportunity to get 5 stars. The sign on the inside says credit and cash. However, when I arrived the guy at the front said cash only. There is an atm in the liquor store next door. I read that several other customers reported arriving with credit and was told cash only because the card system was down. So just a tip... make sure you bring cash. read more

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Barb S.

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OMG. HOW DID I NOT KNOW I LIVED 10 MINUTES FROM THE BEST CRAB HOUSE IN MARYLAND?! The experience from start to finish was nothing short of amazing! This was my first time visiting and I was and still am, super pleased with the service and quality of the crabs. We asked a few folks if they'd been here before and SEVERAL people made it a point to share that some of them drive FORTY-FIVE minutes just to get these crabs. Let me tell y'all, it's justified! I purchased 2 dozen large female crabs; Baby them thangs was HEAVY! They were so hot and juicy we said F*ck it we'll snap pics next time we just wanted to dig in LOL. Crabs Down Under will be seeing a lot of me this summer and beyond lol. Well done fam! read more

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Renee B.

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Still a fan. It just keeps getting better. My large females were nice and heavy and seasoned well. I've been twice this Summer and I will be returning without a doubt. read more

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Vivian T.

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Place was closed. Could not reach by phone and all sites suggested this place was open on Facebook, Yelp, Google. Will try again in future but kind of sucked to make the trek to find out this way. I look forward to trying them again and hopefully updating the rating! Couldn't post without putting a rating and wanted to save others the trek but couldn't give a 4 or 5 stars without having tried the food. read more

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Tiffany M.

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Best in town, hands down! Our favorite place for crab when visit!

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Wyfee P.

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My husband was surprising me with some crabs, instead of eating Thanksgiving dinner again. I hope that he never gets crabs from this place again, they looked & tasted like these were crabs from before the holidays & were recooked because they didn't sell. This was our first time & last time. Really didn't deserve 1 star, only gave it to post. read more

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Lola S.

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Great food!! Great prices!! Great service!! Black-owned!! Seafood joy for real!! Can't wait to come again. read more

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K V.

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I am very disappointed, My husband planned his commute from Charleston, S.C. to New Jersey, our home state. Only if your website indicated you were closed on Sundays at least this Sunday 9/18/2022. Because we planned our entire travel around the business hours displayed on your website, only for the business to be closed. Small business or big business consistency is key. You are my go-to crab spot when I'm visiting my family in MD. I'm very disappointed and inconvenienced. Who would have known you'd need to make reservations for a place that doesn't offer seating? read more

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Desiree C.

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One day I was here picking up some crabs and I started chatting with other customers about how delicious the crabs tasted. Not only did they both agree, but one actually told me that when he recommends this crab spot, he offers a "money back guarantee" because of his confidence in their crabs! I died laughing but I feel the same way! My mom introduced me to them and life hasn't been the same lol. They never disappoint! Enjoy! read more

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Meka T.

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Hubby & I decided to try Crab's Down Under,we both heard nothing but great things about them ,So today we decided to try them out ,we purchased 1/2bushel med female,and,let me just say,Amazing,down to the staff who are very nice,& even walk u to your car ,very nice business ,& crabs were seasoned to perfection will definitely be going back again Worth every dollar,If u want some good ,hot meaty ,delicious crab's,....Crab's Down Under is where u need to go read more

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Aaron D.

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We got a dozen large males for Fathers Day/Juneteenth and every one loved them. They were so big we still had one left (pictured). The seasoning was good and at $95/dozen that's cheaper than other places I have seen this year. Service was very good but it is a bit difficult to find/easy to miss read more

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Karen H.

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This is a black owned business which I drove 30 minutes away from my home to support. I had heard that they have good crabs . The parking lot is very small and is shared by the sub shop on the upper level. They're called Crabs Down Under for a reason because you literally are walking down into a side basement entrance right off of the parking lot. The young man that took my order was helpful. I placed my order and when I went to pay for it was told their credit/ debit machine was down. I was directed next door to the liquor store's atm. Something was wrong with the atm machine. So I go back and ask is there any other way to pay and was told cash app was a possibility. When he checked he learned that it wasn't set up yet ‍ I ended up getting in my car and finding another atm machine and came back. This whole process was throughly frustrating,but since I had come so far I wanted the crabs and was praying my trouble had been worth it Well, I'm pleased to say the 3 dozen medium males I ordered were heavy, sweet, seasoned just right, and delicious My family was pleased and asking where I had gotten the . My suggestion to this business is to have a back up plan for payment. You don't want to loose business or get a bad rep because you can only take cash . If your going to be a cash only business, then let that be clearly stated so the customer knows. You have a great product and payment methods shouldn't be the cause of a customer walking away. Ijs‍ read more

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Matt R.

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My new crab spot! I was looking for a new place to get steamed crabs after my old spot got outted as racists. I came across Crabs Down Under on a list of Black-owned crab houses. They are very close to where i live so i thought i would give them a try. I am so glad that i did! I got a dozen large males. They were full, meaty, perfectly seasoned and perfectly steamed. The service was great and quick. Also they have great covid precautions. This checks every box for me. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Excellent service, excellent food would come again and again! Will always support a real businesses that cares about their community! ALWAYS support the business of people who look like me! read more

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Not a big crab eater admittedly (Maryland transplant) but bowed to pressure for crabs. The MD natives with me confirmed these are good crabs-flavor, taste and size wise. Good customer service and comparable price. The natives said it's a go so we will be back. read more

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Sharnese H.

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Great customer service from the initial phone call straight through to the food handoff. The crabs were super heavy and the meat was sweet. I just got mediums and they were great. I will definitely be back again and again. read more

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We found this place last minute, and it did NOT disappoint! We came all the way from PG County and got a better deal than our spot back home. read more

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Purchased 2 dozen of Medium males for $65 a dz. They were good and seasoned to perfection; however, they were very light. Not sure if it was a bad batch or not, but I was a little disappointed. Update, purchased a dozen of large males and they were phenomenal. read more

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Crabs are amazing!!! Customer service is outstanding!!! Highly recommend this establishment you haven't had real crabs until you've tried crabs down under life changing! read more

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First time purchasing crabs yesterday. They were extremely delicious and I will be supporting! Great hospitality and hot steamed crabs. Can't wait to try some jumbos. read more

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Not only is the food great, but the service is amazing! I drive from Owings Mills for these crabs!

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best crabs all year around every time i visit i'm extremely please with jumbos and i mean jumbos he never disappoints

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I love this place. The crabs are delicious. Great quality and the prices are reasonable! Make the trip.

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Babyyyyyyyy!!!!! I came from out of town and my family ordered from this company. I AM IMPRESSED!!!!!! MANNNNNNN! listen, if you're trying to figure out where to get some good seafood...YOU FOUND IT! Service was great, Food was slamming, and the place was CLEAN!!! I had to finish my crab legs on the way to the airport because I REFUSED to leave them behind. Keep shinning Kings!! read more

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William T.

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I would recommend this place to anyone. The food is good and i never got a warm or cold meal

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5 years ago

Best crabs I've had in a long time! We had the large males and they were huge! They were seasoned very well and meaty. Not one bad one in the bunch. I don't live near this place but I will travel for crabs as good as these. I will be happy to return. read more

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We drove to Virginia and this place showed up in our best reviewed places. When they say the crabs are down under is because you have to go downstairs to pick it up. Nice friendly people. The parking lot was full of cars. That means the food is good. One of the best Jumbo Shrimps I had! read more

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Stephanie O.

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$1 crabs delicious and flavorful. Will continue to come back here. Called on my way home from work and it was done in less than 20 mins. It's kinda hidden in a little nook but well worth finding. read more

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Karen J.

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Moved to the area not to long ago and wanted to find a good crab place. You won't be disappointed very good crabs and customer service.

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4918 Hazelwood Ave
Baltimore, MD 21206
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(410) 866-5352
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Hours

What time does Crabs Down Under open?

Crabs Down Under opens at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Crabs Down Under close?

Crabs Down Under is closed on Monday.Crabs Down Under closes at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Crabs Down Under closes at 7:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Sat 12:00 PM - 8:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Crabs Down Under take credit cards?

Yes, Crabs Down Under takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Crabs Down Under serve alcohol?

Yes, Crabs Down Under serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Crabs Down Under allow dogs?

Yes, Crabs Down Under allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Crabs Down Under have bike parking?

No, Crabs Down Under does not have bike parking.

Does Crabs Down Under have parking?

Yes, Crabs Down Under has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Does Crabs Down Under have free WiFi?

Yes, Crabs Down Under has free WiFi.

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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

Rock & Toss Crab House

(32 reviews)

My Goddaughter and I were in the mood for seafood and decided to check out this place. I was told…read moreit has been open for about 3 years now but I am just finding out about it. We got there around 4:30pm and was seated immediately. Our server Koya explained our options and took our order right away. We both got a seafood boil with snow crabs legs, shrimp, corn, potatoes, and boiled eggs. She got mussels with her boil and I opted to get extra shrimp and add broccoli instead of the mussels. She got the mild lemon pepper flavor and I got the mild garlic butter. Everything came out nice and hot and seasoned well. My goddaughter said the mussels were a bit on the salty side but everything else was good! It was a slow crowd so it was a chill vibe which I appreciated. Koya checked on us regularly and answered any questions that we had. They had the college basketball games (March Madness) on the TV's which added to the experience. It's BYOB which I will keep in mind for future visits as I plan to definitely return:)

Let me say, my visit was on one of the busiest times of year (Valentines Day). And even though I…read morehad some hiccups in my experience there , because the food quality was sooooo good! I will patron this establishment again. I feel the management was not prepared for the magnitude of business in which they received on this day. There wasn't a lot of staff to handle the heavy workload of customers. When I walked in I was told 30 mins wait time in which I was seated right around that time frame. However there were a lot of angry customers because of the disorganization of the establishment. My waiter "Princess" was amazing! She was over worked but maintained her composure and attentiveness. The atmosphere was starting to read a little ghetto and very disorganized. There was only 2-3 waiters on such a busy day and the management was the host as he greeted customers , answered a busy phone line , took care of pick up orders and seat patrons. Where he messed up, was tryint to be several people at one time. He needed help badly, as other people were being seated before others that were waiting longer, ect. My food did not have a long wait time after i placed my order and the flavors and quality of the food was sooooo good !! Another tip, they are BYOB(bring your own bottle) so if you want a drink you can bring it in with you. I thought that was cool, but me personally when I go to restaurants and eat inside, I like ordering drinks at the bar. They have a bar area but no alcohol there. Maybe the goal is to open a bar but they need a liquor store license? (Idk). All in all, I would not probably eat in again, but I will come back and get a to go order because as I said the food itself was amazing!

Urban Crab Shack

(108 reviews)

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I love this place. Great food and vibes. Very clean environment and friendly staff. I have become a…read moreregular now.

First time here and it was pretty cool. Lots of seating & bar space. I liked that there were…read moredifferent options to choose from regarding seafood boils. Our sever was pleasant and attentive (Anisa), she even suggested drinks and they were good. The seafood boil itself was flavorful and filling. The restaurant itself was weak-kept and prices were affordable.

Lib's Grill

(733 reviews)

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2/15/26 Update!…read more Lib's Grill has become our regular pit stop on the way to D.C. We have become "regulars" and our server that we ask for every time, (Brenna) is a bright light and always provides us with amazing service that keeps us coming back! We all enjoyed our lunch and I have to say, Lib's Grill was rocking! It was President's Weekend Holiday and every table was taken for brunch/lunch. Our meals, once again were all really good and service was top notch. Thank you, Brenna, (and team), for making our meal a memorable one, once again. I'll provide some updated photos to keep this review as fresh as the food and service! :)

Stopped in for a cocktail. Bar was packed and dining room empty. Got seated there but then moved…read moreover to bar area (thanks to the GM). The place is a holiday vibe! They have tons of holiday themed cocktails (with passports and stamps), and other events. Check their socials. We tried 4 different cocktails. The Don't Eat Yellow Snow... Drink It is highly recommended. Very good. Didn't order food. Service was great even though they were super busy!

Juicy King Crab House

(16 reviews)

We've been here twice and each time had amazing customer service and food. Ordered the following…read moreover both trips: Crab Rangoon: 10/10 - Crispy! Wings honey garlic: 10/10 - banging sauce Grilled beef bahn mi: 9/10 - Very good Flank steak and brisket pho: 9/10 - she wishes it had a little more bean sprout. Noodles banging. Broth was good, not just beef stock. S3 Roast Duck: 10/10 - Duck was tender and amazing

When I say this place has THEE BEST fried catfish and shrimp basket, I mean it!!!!…read more I visited my sister's house one weekend and her husband had a shrimp basket he bought from JKC. He didn't finish it and gave the rest to me. By that time, the shrimp and Cajun fries were cold- AND STILL DELICIOUS! I ate the whole thing and promised myself that I would make a visit to get my own basket. Just a few days later, I did what I said and visited Juicy King. It's in a convenient location in the Putty Hill Plaza. It is housed in the former Peking House restaurant. I made a call to put my order in. The woman over the phone told me that it would be ten minutes. When I arrived, it was ready for me. The meal comes with two sauces, cocktail & tartar sauce, along with salt, pepper and ketchup. When I took a bite of the catfish, words couldn't describe how crispy and delicious this fish was. So light and flavorful! The shrimp were as tasty as the first time, even more so that I ate them hot. The fries were perfectly seasoned. So, so perfect. They give you perfect portions, as well! This is definitely my favorite thing on the menu. I turned my sister and mom onto them and they both agreed on how awesome the fish and shrimp box was! Now for my third trip, I had a taste for hibachi and remembered that Juicy King had a hibachi menu. I decided upon the shrimp, chicken and steak. I believe it was about 30 dollars. It was pretty good BUT not as good as another restaurant (that I won't name out of respect), that makes a similar dish. However, it wasn't bad, and the ingredients were fresh. The restaurant isn't fancy, but it is clean and nice enough to sit down for lunch or dinner. I'm getting hungry thinking about their fish and shrimp right now! You will not be sorry. Highly recommended!

Conrad's Seafood Restaurant - Perry Hall

(583 reviews)

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Maria is a very sweet, considerate, and wonderful server! She made sure our visit was spectacular…read morefrom beginning to end! Our drinks and food were all pretty great! Will definitely be back since joining the Captain's Club rewards program!

Lisa was very attentive and she took very good care of us. Crabs were good. Fresh and hot. The…read morerestaurant was nice.

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Angelic G.

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6 years ago

My husband and I bought crabs from CDU in June and were impressed with the size and taste for the money and definitely wanted to return. We placed another order on July 5th and were blown away! We called in our order and only had to wait 15 minutes after arriving. We ordered 2 dzn Large females and 1 dzn medium males, but didn't eat them until the next day. Even after reheating them the crabs were absolutely amazing! They were meaty, flavorful, and worth every penny! I just wish we had ordered more! read more

Toya T.

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6 years ago

Great crabs!! This business is extremely friendly and professional. I have never had an issue. The line is long or they may not answer because the crabs are delicious and everyone is waiting to get some. I highly recommend them!! read more

Christina B.

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6 years ago

Went here while visiting family summer 2019. Best crab and customer service you could ask for. The crab was juicy and flavored to perfection. Will definitely go again one day. if I get the chance. read more

Qui C.

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6 years ago

My family loves this restaurant. Ordered twice and no disappointments. This establishment is An amazing restaurant, with a great menu and a variety of tasty food! I would suggest that all try. read more

Sheila E.

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6 years ago

I live in Ellicott City, the crabs were delicious, well worth the drive will definitely be back for more, thanks for the recommendation,for this crab spot, will definitely support again! read more

Jamar S.

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6 years ago

Man I'm not even a fan of crabs and these guys crabs are the freaking best I have ever tasted. You might have to wait a bit but I promise you it is worth the wait read more

India C.

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2 years ago

It's hands-down the best. I've not had a taste to compare as of date!!! Don't listen to any reviews; judge for yourself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As for me, I'm in heaven. read more

Victoria J.

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6 years ago

Very friendly staff, crabs are delicious and fresh Me and my mom always go here we pass about three crab places just to get to them read more