Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Crabtowne

    3.9 (501 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Bars, Arcades
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Crabtowne Photos

    Business Info

    CRABTOWNE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Crabtowne

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Tammy J.C. D.

    Such a unique place! Restaurant/bar in the front, old school arcade in the back! Went in on a Friday afternoon with a group of 20+ and our server Shelia was amazing! Cream of crap soup was perfect and had large chunks of crab, and the Chesapeake chicken with Alfredo was delicious! Hushpuppies got the seal of approval from everyone at my little table, even the southerners! Stole a bit of my friend's steak on her salad and it was cooked to perfection. Arcade games were so cool and just good old fashioned fun. Go check this place out, it's great for all ages!

    Jody M.

    Such a fun place for games and food. We came here for lunch and enjoyed playing all the classic video games and pinball games. We ordered nachos, crab fries and burgers. Everything was good. The game room is amazing. The bathrooms smell horrible.

    Clam strips
    Melinda S.

    I went with some friends to this spot to celebrate the end of my summer semester. A couple of our friends have been here before and highly recommended it and I see why! We sat at the bar to get some drinks and food. Our bartender was April and she was very friendly and attentive to our group. We tried a variety of food including blackened ahi tuna (some of the best I've had!), clam strips (delicious, light batter, tender, nice tartar sauce), mac and cheese, hush puppies (fantastic), and more. Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks. We then headed into the arcade. They have lots of pinball and retro games. The games are quarter based; bring your own or there is a change machine and atm (fees apply). You can also give cash to your bartender/server for quarters. This is a great casual spot with good food, good service, and a fun time with games! I'll definitely be back!

    Aubrey F.

    Stopped in to play some arcade games. They had a variety of pinball machines and classic arcade games. Definitely nostalgic and old school.

    View of the arcade room
    Danita W.

    We visited again on yesterday afternoon and the vibes from our waiter was great, thanks Tay! The best thing we ordered was the crab dip waffle fries. Everything else was ok due to lack of seasoning. I ordered the crab cakes entree and was good a portion with not a lot filler that came with hush puppies and they were good. My guests had the seafood delight that lack seasoning for the potatoes and disappointment in substituting items. The other got the seafood trio was just ok.

    Marilyn D.

    This is a fun crab boil restaurant with a casual atmosphere and great service. The food was good and we enjoyed ourselves. Stick around after and enjoy the back room with all the pinball machines. My only complaint is that they charged us for using a credit card, so be prepared. Finding this to be more common now. Everyone was happy with their meals, the shrimp and scallops were a little disappointing but I think they were priced accordingly.

    Menu
    Reggie M.

    I used to come here in the 90s. It's definitely a staple in the community and it brought me back to times we could play the arcade games here all day after school. My homegirl works here and it's her family's business. I really can't say anything negative about it, but it's a solid 4 stars for me. There are 2 sides to this place, one side has the arcade games and pinball machines. I was on the other side at the bar, in front of the TV watching the game. This occurred January 4th because I was watching the Ravens at home against the Browns. The Long Island was good, probably a little too sweet, but good. I couldn't drink it all. The wings were a good size and really hot. The crab fries was good and enough for 2 people and I couldn't eat it all. The customer service was top notch. The environment was great and I will be back to rate my arcade game experience.

    Wait for a table is about 20 minutes, so we'll be at the bar.
    Karley B.

    Jeremy is adopted. When he found his birth family, his brother (who had been living across the street from us for about 7 years) had moved to North Dakota before we met him. And then he died. However, we spoke on the phone with Josh many, many times, and during one of those conversations we were talking about crabs - and how much Josh missed them. So I asked him where he liked to eat, when he still lived here, and Crabtowne was one of his top places. Ever since then, I have been wanting to check it out, especially when I did some research and learned about their arcade room. How quirky!! We finally went last Sunday (sorry for the delay in reviewing. It's been a helluva a week), with a friend who had gone to high school with Josh, and her husband. An even more ridiculous bit of the brothers story is that we went to North Dakota for Josh's funeral. It took four days of traveling by car. It was the first time Jeremy met his birth father, and nephew, but it was also the first time we met many of Josh's friends. So many amazing people drove halfway across the country to honor Josh, and met his brother who lives in their same neighborhood, including the above mentioned friend from high school. What a complex way to make friends! Jeremy and I arrived early, because we're impatient people, which worked out because there was a bit of a wait because it was Sunday evening in the summer in Maryland and Crabtowne has steamed crabs (imagine that!). We sat at the bar and had drinks while we waited for a table to open up. The bartender was great! Friendly and fun. We ended up talking about her pen collection (she has some good ones, let me tell you, including glittery ones!) and how she'll chase people down if they try to take them. Some locals were also at the bar, and I enjoyed talking to them as well. We didn't have to wait long for our table, and were able to order drinks for our friends so they could enjoy as soon as they sat down. There was some kind of Shark Bite drink on special, that was blue and had a gummy shark in it, and was tasty enough that more were ordered. They were out of cream of crab. Apparently this is common for Sundays, and I'll accept that, but if a place consistently sells out of an item on a specific day, I feel like maybe they should make more on that day, but Crabtowne certainly isn't hurting for making more money. I ended up eating the hush puppies that came as a side with Jeremy's Scallop and shrimp dish. They were exactly what I needed in life. Perfection. Jeremy also gave me a taste of both the scallop and a shrimp, both were beautifully cooked. The kind of thing that you wish you could just sit there and eat for an hour, but you only get 5 of each. I also ate his mashed potatoes, which were fine, but could have used a sauce, gravy or something to loosen them. He also got a cheeseburger, which I did not taste (so it must have been good because it disappeared before I realized I should ask for a taste) and some VERY good fries. I actually didn't pay much attention to what our friends ordered or how much they enjoyed their meals. That tells you how good the drinks were, I guess. None of us ordered anything crabby, but I had a great time anyway. Thanks for the recommendation, Josh.

    Adriana D.

    Came here to catch up with my cousin while visiting Maryland. Good food and great service! There's also an arcade attached but I didn't get a chance to stop by. It's definitely worth checking out especially if you want some crabs.

    Mariah M.

    I'm going to be honest with this review... and this review, is for MY cousins (iykyk).... there wasn't much, if any of US at Crabtowne. Anyway - this place, for what it was, was decent.To be straight forward, I probably wouldn't return. The mussels were average - layered in a white sauce that wasn't bad, but wasn't.. good ya know? Just ehh, okay. The calamari was good, crunchy. And the suggested crabcake sandwich, weird. Not in taste per say, but aesthetic lol. See attached pictures. All in all, not a bad place.. but not a place I'd suggest to return to. There's many places to visit - with uh, some more cousins around.

    Fresh out the steamer Crabs!
    Desiree C.

    After a particularly long day at work, hubby and I decided to hit a happy hour. We grabbed the kids from the school bus and used Yelp to find a spot. Crabtowne was advertising "Thursday $1 Wings". We knew they had the arcade for the kids so we opted to go there. I am beyond happy that we did! The staff was friendly, the service was awesome, great food and drink specials (HH was 3pm-6pm), everything was tasty, multiple TVs to keep you occupied, lottery games available for purchase while you dine in, and the arcade was full of nostalgic machines like pinball & Mr. & Mrs. Pac Man! It was definitely a HAPPY hour for my whole family and I! I also love that you can purchase steamed crabs individually because I just wanted to taste them, (And they were served fresh, piping hot, and delicious!). I wholeheartedly recommend Crabtowne USA, you and your party will all leave satisfied!

    Game Day Specials!
    Andrew P.

    Would you believe this was my first time ever stopping in Glen Burnie? Driven by it many times constantly seeing the highway sign, but I've never stopped there proper! A friend of mine suggested swinging by this spot for happy hour, and of course I'm always down for somewhere new! It was late afternoon and the parking lot was already full! They have happy hour from 4-7 on weekdays, and includes drinks and food. Game day specials are even crazier -- they have $2.75 margaritas! There are three bars -- two on the front side and one other (and plenty more seating) all the way in the back. I sat at the bar, which filled up fast, and I got a Bee Sting, which was like a Twisted Tea with moonshine. It was tasty! I then got the seasonal mule, which had Razzmatazz in it. Nice flavor profile! There happened to be an oyster shucker present that day, so I got a dozen of those for $1 each -- there were 3 different kinds! What I was not prepared for was the middle room -- A WHOLE ARCADE!!! The games ranged from 25 cents to 75 cents, and I played something I never have before -- Gyruss!! I really had fun! It was a hefty selection too -- probably the best retro arcade scene I have seen in Maryland so far! All this to say... I'm coming back. For food, drinks, games... all the things!!! If you're in the area, you should swing by too.

    This was my first visit to this restaurant and I will own that it was my mistake going here on Mother's Day. That being said, we were greeted, seated and waited on promptly. When looking over the menu, I saw a notice at the bottom of the menu that said there would be a 3% surcharge on credit card purchases. The friendly waitress verified that this was indeed true and correct. We ordered a dozen of the medium sized male crabs. The price was $100 per dozen of these sized crabs which I assume is about right for this time of year. They were brought out quickly enough and my initial response to the server was "are these crabs even legal size?" Of the 13 crabs that were delivered, 4 were decent, full and delicious. The rest of the crabs were very light, soggy (waterlogged) and one crab was out and out bad. It is my feeling and my opinion that we were given crabs from the bottom of the cook pot that had been sitting in water all day long. Adding a 3% surcharge for using a credit card is a rip off for the customer. Who carries that kind of cash around with them anymore? My Mother's Day dining experience was very disappointing.

    A dozen medium

    See all

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    We are glad to welcome you back ! So, glad you enjoyed your visit!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of paul c.
    10
    115
    154

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    We appreciate your business ! and your comments!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    18 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    We are grateful for your business!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    We appreciate your business and are happy you enjoyed your visit!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    We appreciate your feedback and business!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 5
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    We are grateful for your business! We are glad you enjoyed your visit!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    We appreciate your feedback and are grateful for your business!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 2
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Outstanding service best place to stop all the way from Maine and our next trip down this way definitely will be stopping by. Thank you.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    We appreciate your support and are glad you enjoyed your visit !!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    We appreciate your support and are glad you enjoyed your visit !

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    We appreciate your support! Glad you enjoyed your visit

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    We are grateful for your business! Thank you for your kind comments

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    We appreciate your kind comments and are grateful for your business. !

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    We appreciate your business and are glad you enjoyed your visit!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Irem C.
    54
    40
    116

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gregory B.
    174
    338
    543

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Noisy on the weekends but the food is always great. Friendly people and cool video games.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    We are grateful for your business and are glad you enjoyed your visit!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Darlene C.

    Darlene C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 13

    Ask the Community - Crabtowne

    Are you currently serving dinner outdoors?

    We are closed on Wednesday . However, we do have outdoor seating.

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    Review Highlights - Crabtowne

    Crabtowne has good seafood options and a wide array of arcade games and pinball machines ranging from 25 to 75 cents.

    Mentioned in 48 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Bahama Mike's Seafood and Grill - ...Cream of Crab.

    Bahama Mike's Seafood and Grill

    4.3(239 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    The torch has been passed Best Crabcakes and Best codfish cakes around period point blank. I…read moreliterally grew up on a crabbing boat of Hoopers Island so I don't wanna hear all the woo woo woo Bahama. Mike's is doing it right on crabcakes. I was pleased to see codfish cakes in stock so I tried one. I walked back up to the counter and bought four more if you're not hip to this place, get right!!! I was blown away again and again. And the funnel fries come on man so good. I grabbed a piece of fresh baked pineapple upside down cake come on man why was it so moist and flavorful? Couldn't stop there had to try the half-and-half Maryland crab soup, and thank goodness I did sheesh is all I gotta say! 10/10 as far as pricing goes some may think pricing is high however market price for such good seafood. I'd gladly pay their price for the product I receive. The old saying goes you get what you pay for.

    Pulled up to Bahama Mike's Seafood on a regular weeknight, and first impressions absolutely matter…read more The place was spotless. And I mean spotless. If you walked in blind, you honestly wouldn't even guess they specialize in seafood -- that's how clean and fresh the environment felt. Major points for that alone. Now let's get into the food. I started with the cream of crab soup. The portion was solid and there were huge chunks of crab throughout, which I definitely appreciated. However, the base itself just wasn't to my liking. The crab was there, but the flavor profile didn't quite hit for me. For my entrée, I ordered the oyster platter with two sides -- regular fries and coleslaw -- and added a shrimp basket because when you're at a seafood spot, you might as well go all in. The meal definitely satisfied my hunger, but if I'm being honest, it tasted more boxed and frozen than freshly battered. That homemade, crispy, just-dropped-in-the-fryer feel wasn't quite there. On the bright side, the fries were good -- hot, crisp, and dependable. The coleslaw was exactly how I like it: balanced, not too sweet, not too heavy on the mayo. Where they truly shine is customer service. The staff was accommodating, friendly, and very helpful throughout the visit. Service can make or break a dining experience, and they definitely delivered on that front. Overall, while this visit didn't completely wow me food-wise, the cleanliness and service alone are enough for me to give them another shot. I'll be back to try something different and will happily update my review. Stay tuned.

    Photos
    Bahama Mike's Seafood and Grill - Front entrance

    Front entrance

    Bahama Mike's Seafood and Grill - Close-Up of Soft shelled crab inside Bay Bridge Burger

    Close-Up of Soft shelled crab inside Bay Bridge Burger

    Bahama Mike's Seafood and Grill - S'mores cake is massive. Moist and perfect sweet.

    See all

    S'mores cake is massive. Moist and perfect sweet.

    Anne Arundel Seafood - Oysters on the half shell. Yummy

    Anne Arundel Seafood

    3.9(266 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    I was initially a little skeptical about this place because their prices are on the higher end,…read morehowever, I was pleasantly surprised by the portion size and delicious food! I ordered the crabcake platter with coleslaw and hush puppies. I enjoyed every bite, and even had enough leftovers for a full meal the next day! I'll definitely be back and would highly recommend!

    As a first timer to this restaurant, my first thing to note is that the staff were super helpful in…read morehelping me navigate their restaurant. There is a two part type of deal, right in the front with all the seafood you can order fresh seafood steamed to order. Around the corner they sell various hot foods and sides as well as a couple of desserts. I tried menu items from both sides as I was curious about their cold side items. The fresh seafood is priced very reasonably and everything is super fresh, you can tell. They have a self serve station with condiments and all sorts of things you can add. I would recommend making your "sauce" before you get all your food for the smoothest eating process. They also offer a couple of alcoholic beverages and coke products. There is indoor seating that is bench style. I really enjoyed the Maryland decorations around. Overall this is a great place to take any seafood lover and I definitely recommend trying out both food sections. My next visit I'm definitely trying out their crab cake, it looked amazing!

    Photos
    Anne Arundel Seafood - Seating inside

    Seating inside

    Anne Arundel Seafood - Small crab not LARGE which is what I paid for

    Small crab not LARGE which is what I paid for

    Anne Arundel Seafood - Steamed fish which was seasoned and cooked just right

    See all

    Steamed fish which was seasoned and cooked just right

    Crabtowne - seafood - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...