I went to visit this crafty crab location with a few friends on a Friday evening. There is ample parking in the plaza. The location was pretty packed, but I would have assumed that because it was a Friday. We decided to sit at the bar. The bartenders were very nice. I ordered a strawberry Hennessy margarita, which was amazing. For my food I ordered a fried shrimp basket with hush puppies and then I got a side of corn and broccoli in the boom sauce. That was amazing as well. The ambience is very inviting. Although it was packed at the bar, everyone was pretty friendly. I will definitely return to this location. read more

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It's FRI-YAY! Just sharing pics from LAST Friday (1/23/26). Economical apps and cocktails. Friendly, efficient service. Why go elsewhere to spend MORE but get LESS? #OldLadyGang read more

CRAFTY CRAB CLINTON - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

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I'ma usual here. This is my first time getting scallops and I don't know what took me so long to get them. The catfish basket is always nice. Anything on their fried food menu you comes out very hot. I also end up getting a side of rice to eat with the scallops and sauce....*chefs kiss* I came at noon so it was very quiet in here. Only myself and three other patrons. They had music playing -Luther and it was a cool Vibe. read more

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My handsome and I have been to this spot a few times! I haven't left a review but after our last meal, it's warranted. First, the bar definitely has its regulars. It is hit or miss on finding a spot at the bar. That's a good thing, they are doing something right and people are returning! Bartenders are awesome! Kudos to them! Expect a wait, it stays busy! Ambiance, it's a seafood boil so come causal. You'll have to get your hands a little dirty. Parking is easy! Private shopping center lot! Let's Get Into It! Steamed Oysters with Garlic and Butter is the perfect combo! Devoured these, these will be a necessity when coming. Forsure my pick as an appetizer. We always get them and honestly they are memorable! Catfish is good. I've had better batter at a nearby competitor but this is good. Salad is great! Seafood boils are always great! We are putting this in rotation and yes it will be our little family to-go spot. Love love love!!!!! read more

CRAFTY CRAB CLINTON - Snow Crab Legs, rice, salad, and oysters! Dinner at Crafty Crab. - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

Great location first because it's a big space compared to other locations and parking is perfect. The service was great attentive and food and drinks came out quickly . My seafood boil 100/10 the best sauce I ever had. Got the buttery garlic mild tasty. My crabs and shrimp were good and tasted fresh no odor or anything . read more

CRAFTY CRAB CLINTON - Snow Crab Legs Whole Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

Visited this location for my daughter's birthday. She's 8 and wanted a seafood boil , but ai digress! The food and customer service were great. The ambiance is chilled. Defined plan on returning in the near future. read more

CRAFTY CRAB CLINTON - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

We're local so we come here asa family quite a bit. Service is decent-I haven't necessarily been wowed by kindness-they all seem a bit rushed and more engaged with each other than the customers. But I've never left angry. It's usually a little lively at the bar so if you're bored and want to socialize there should be people there. The kids meals are nice sizes and my daughter loves the ocean screen and pointing at all the fish decorations thought the restaurant. I've tried several drinks and they are all nasty I just order simple mixed drinks now-seriously the punches and stuff on the menu have all been disappointing-I wish they'd revamp these! The boils are good-they're priced high like all boils. The hush puppies and fried foods are decent as well. The fried shrimp is yummy and I don't usually like fried shellfish. Overall a solid experience. read more

The owners are dirty. My table had an issue when the check came because a few asked for potatoes instead of corn. The server charged us for extra potatoes instead of doing the substitution. The issue was that it wasn't communicated that the potatoes would be an extra charge and was told that we could substitute. The worst part of this, in order for the check to be fixed, the OWNERS had us dig in our bags (that we already ate out of, mind you we're ready to pay and leave) and return the extra potatoes. They literally said they would not remove the charge until we returned the extra potatoes. Excuse me??? How dirty is that! What are you going to do with these potatoes we've already touched and ate around? I then requested that the kitchen owner come out and speak to us and was told, "They're Asian. They don't come out to talk to anybody." I will be escalating this all the way up because to ask your patrons to return food from their already eaten bag due to a miscommunication is disgusting. It's not like it's a tshirt to return, it's literal food we had to dig out of our boil bags that we already ate out of. DISGUSTING. UNSANITARY. DISRESPECTFUL read more

Came here on a family trip and this was the first place my cousin took us. The seafood boil was AMAZING!! However, the service was interesting. I'm from the north so I always expect the front of the house to be nicer but I did not care at all due to the fact the food, seasoning options, and sauces was BEYONDD good. Would I come back? YESS!!! Plus, I'm recommending to all my friends that visit the DMV read more

The food is always good here. We get the head on shrimp with Cajun garlic butter fire heat, add a pound of sausage. So tasty and flavorful. We usually order it for take out. The food is always hot when we get home. read more

I just came here to say ima crafty Stan and a boil hate to see me coming ! I want to thank and shout out Ray Ray for the phenomenal service. She was very attentive and ensured our boil was right Also the Thai chili wings are read more

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Came here last week with hubby after deciding to give this place a try. Major fail!!! We sat down and overheard the guy next to us complaining that he had been waiting over 15 minutes and asked for a manager. She was sitting down in the back area and instead of getting up, she had a bartender who instead came and was so rude asking him if he was gay?! All I could think to myself is, what does that have to do with anything? Needless to say after watching such a horrific moment where I was so embarrassed for this poor guy and about 10 minutes of waiting ourselves with no one even looking our way, we just got up and left. Your food can taste like trash, but if you have the best customer service and are understanding, empathetic and willing to hear constructive criticism and try to do better than we have no issues and will definitely come back and try again. But not this place. The customer service immediately was atrocious. read more

I like this location better than the nearby locations. Clean and friendly staff. It's a nice atmosphere.

This place was a complete disaster from start to finish. First of all, the customer service was downright awful. We were ignored for almost 20 minutes before anyone acknowledged us, and when they finally did, the staff acted like we were bothering them just by being there. No smiles, no greetings--just attitude. Now let's talk about the food... or whatever that mess was supposed to be. The seafood was overcooked, rubbery, and tasted like it had been sitting out for hours. The shrimp were mushy, the crab legs were dry and flavorless, and the "seasoning" was basically just a bucket of salt and grease. And don't even get me started on the corn and potatoes--completely soggy and bland. To make matters worse, the place was dirty. Tables were sticky, the floor was slippery, and there was an awful smell in the air that made me question the cleanliness of the kitchen. I honestly regret not walking out before ordering. Save your money, your time, and your stomach--go literally anywhere else Never thought I would say this but McDonald's is better then this disaster. read more

CRAFTY CRAB CLINTON - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

Great addition to the area! We have lived in the neighborhood for a long time. I was born in the Philippines and raised in Clinton. We have seen Clinton boom and while this is great we are still keeping up with what's being added. Today my mom and I tried Crafty Crab and it was a great experience. Thankful to have you in town! The service was okay. Our server was great -- friendly, attentive, with a fantastic memory (I'm a proud fatty and I kept adding to my order). However, it took a little bit of time to place our order, and while we did not exactly feel welcome, we did not exactly feel unwelcome either. We don't expect anyone at any restaurant to go out of their way for us (or anyone, really), but we had a not-so great feeling of, "Oh, we're just Here." Now onto the food. Holy moly! We will definitely be back. The fried catfish was some of the best I had ever tasted if not THE best. It was seasoned to perfection -- not overwhelming, and definitely not bland. It was cooked just right: crispy and meaty (fishy?) in all the right places. Not to sound savage, but I didn't even use utensils. The catfish was done so well that I was eating them like I might eat wings or nuggets. The hush puppies. Yes, yes, and yes again! I was so close to making it a double order -- and the honey that it comes with?! Wow. My mom is uber health conscious. The thought of fried cornmeal usually does not appeal to her. She tried one hush puppy, dipped it into the honey, and we darn near competed for the rest! My mom had the fried scallops. I usually have them grilled or pan fried. These were fantastic too. As were the fries! As were the cheese sticks we started with! And that coleslaw: SO creamy, and I really like that it had a subtle sweetness and wasn't tangy like a lot of other coleslaw tends to be. Great ambiance. Despite our mixed feelings about being welcome, the restaurant had a positive and lively vibe. My mom is not a drinker, but she observed the bar and remarked with a laugh that "maybe" she should try it sometime. Any restaurant that can get my mom to even consider the bar has done its job a million times over! Lol read more

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First impression review: Now, I'm keeping it real upfront that I am not a seafood lover or expert. So I knew I would only be trying a few items from the menu. For most people, you'll have a lot of choices! For my first visit to any Crafty Crab, this party of two kept it to the shrimp backet which comes with a side. We had onion rings and fries, with an order of hush puppies. The shrimp and onion rings both had a lot of breading but we appreciated that the taste wasn't too salty. Heavy handed with salt can turn a dish inedible real quick, so glad that wasn't the case here. My order was to go but I was impressed by the space. Great seating for a dine-in experience with set up like a sports bar (TVs all around). Overall, a 3.5 star experience but rounding up due to how friendly the host/cashier was! Her patience with all our questions was much appreciated. read more

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The only thing that I could think to mention that isn't positive, is that I do not feel that this place is kid friendly. Having the bar in the center of the restaurant, literally sets the mood from the moment you walk in. Unfortunately, some adults do not know how to hold their liquor, and may have conversations that Are not in the best interest of children. But, overall everything was good. My friend and I split a boil. And I opted for a bowl of gumbo, which was really good. This place did not break the bank, and our food was hot and tasty. I will definitely come again, this time, I will scratch breaking, my one year-old and her son with us. read more

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Great ambiance. Good food Nice location Service could be a little better, they're always packed. read more

Okay my seafood boil lovers. I was impressed. My first time here. I love love love seafood so I was surprised at how fresh and good and seasoned the food was. The amount I had was perfect. I got full. My waitress was very knowledgeable. I appreciated her guidance on the menu. The food came out hot fast abs fresh. I got the BOMb sauce. And it was exactly what the word says the BOMB!! I enjoyed it. Let's just say it got messy. Glad I had a bib lol. The ambiance is soooo cute. TV's all over. Very spacious tables. I felt bad for taking up a big old table with little ole me lol!! I will be back. If you are in the area please stop by. Oh and they have HH can't forget to mention that. read more

CRAFTY CRAB CLINTON - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

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A cajun-styled seafood restaurant close to Andrews AFB. Delicious but pricey. Order: Stella Artois, half lb of crab, half lb of headless shrimp, side of fries, side of hush puppies Seafood: It comes in an inflated bag atop a plate. Evidently, this is part of the streaming process. It was awkward, at first, but effective. The shrimp were large, well spiced (original Crafty spice), and perfectly cooked (tail meat easily came out). I didn't pay attention to whether they were deveined, as I am ambivalent regarding veins in shrimp. Crab was also well cooked and consisted of one side of a large crab with a claw. Sides: Uninspired. The fries were unsalted/unseasoned. Nothing special. The hush puppies were plain cornbread...not sweet or spicy, nor were they fried in an interesting way (crispy or slightly sweet shell). Very meh, especially for the exorbitant prices of their sides. Service: Attentive, but DC-aloof. Meaning, service was simply present...better than some, but not what I'd call attentive or warm. I asked for standard crab utensils, and they were way in the back of the kitchen...almost as if I was the first to need such devices. A very welcoming hostess greets as you enter/exit. Ambiance: It's in a strip mall, but they do a lot with the space. A huge aquarium video was played on a long wall on one side of the restaurant. There were a lot of TVs with various sports on. Price/Value: I have lived over 1000 miles from the DC area for a little over a year, so I am unsure if this is truly expensive for the area or just my sticker shock from being near DC. My bill was over $66 before tip, which seemed double what the food should have cost. If I hadn't ordered the bland basket of hushpuppies, I'd have left hungry. One Stella was $9. If the price doesn't get you, this is a good place for seafood, but skip the sides. read more

Food was not good, especially for the price. There was a huge roach walking across the floor like he owned the place. Service was ok.

Only had Carry out there. food was delicious and great customer service. Would recommend to eat there or watch game there.

Service was excellent!! Raye was outstanding had everything perfect. Food was excellent, scallops done tender and full of flavor. Crab leg bag was well seasoned and very tasty! read more

I ordered the fried catfish basket with corn on the cob and it was absolutely delicious! The corn was buttery and flavorful; not over cooked! And the fish was fried crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Thoroughly satisfied with my lunch read more

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I had a great take out experience on 4/3/25. This was my FIRST time at this establishment and I ordered because my girls wanted some seafood. The online experience was easy and my food was ready in about 15 minutes. I thought that they made a mistake, but I still left my home to go and pick up the items. Everything was delicious, but more importantly - I received EXACTLY what I ordered. I look forward to dinning in person and I would not hesitate to order again. read more

First time here!! My hubby came with our little and they swear by this spot so we came as a family of 4. This was my first time having a seafood boil. I'm funny about what I eat so I just did crab legs and shrimp. Our waitress was distracted but she could've been new. The atmosphere was wonderful, nice decor, kids loved looking at motion monitors. Kids had Arthur palmers and I ordered a peach margarita. Pretty good, well staffed for being newly opened. Pleasant smell in the air not fishy. Will return read more

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Let's start with the bathroom that smell like death! Then I brought Espolon rep for $16 each, I never broke or have an issue paying for a drink. I am a bartender that knows lots of bartenders. $16 is crazy when I can drink DON for less. Again I don't order what I can't afford but I'm damn sure not dumb. Your restaurant smells like a sewer, you got a hating ass manger steering at guest, and you charge more than all bats around here. Why do I come? Same reason you have guest in this slow dry ass bar! The bartender I without Ike this shit is garbage! Came for him and definitely will stop after him. read more

Their sauces are seasoned nicely to where it's not overbearing. Wait time was average & the ambiance was cool. read more

CRAFTY CRAB CLINTON - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

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I visit this location often. Two stars for the happy hour drinks, which are always a great value and really hit the spot. The problem is the bathroom. This location has a plumbing problem that causes a strong, putrid smell from the bathroom to infiltrate the whole restaurant. I do not eat here because of the smell (I can't imagine trying to eat food with that smell in the air), and it's about to make me stop coming in for drinks too. Please fix it! read more

This space is so big I love it and the Tv set up is great. Our server (unfortunately forgot her name) was very attentive and even asked the bartender about one of the drinks for me. I would absolutely come back and eat here again. read more

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Never had crab legs prepared like this before, but their garlic butter crabs are amazing - simply delicious Have eaten in only once, but the staff seems very friendly. And the atmosphere inside is very clean and comfortable - not stuffy. So far so good!!! read more

It seemed like it took forever, but I'm glad this location finally opened up! I was feening for a crab boil, so my daughter and I decided to check out this new location. We were greeted upon entry and seated immediately since there were not many patrons considering it was fairly late in the evening. Nick, our server, introduced himself and put in our orders for drinks and appetizers. We decided on mozzarella sticks and a shrimp basket, and both were pipping hot & pretty tasty. For drinks, we had a Mountain Dew & a Shirley Temple (my fav)! For our main course, my daughter had chicken tenders & fries, and I had the Dungeness special with a lobster tail added for my daughter. The tenders were huge & filling, so my daughter could only eat one. She enjoyed her lobster tail down to the last bite. My seafood boil was very fresh and flavorful & the sauce was on point. You can't go wrong with the garlic butter with extra fire seasoning. We were pretty stuffed and left with a lot of leftovers. I know my boil we'll be even tastier the next day. Our server, Nick, was very attentive and courteous and ensured we were good the entire night. Although it was near closing, we didn't feel rushed to leave like at other locations we frequent. There were even a few folks that came in before closing & they were not turned away. The staff treated them kindly and no different from anyone else. Everyone was enjoying themselves; it was definitely a vibe! I think I found my new fav crafty!!! No more driving to VA. Coming from a seafood lover, I give this place a 10/10; I'd recommend!! Pros: -Friendly staff -Great customer service -Clean bathroom/establishment -Welcoming environment -Cool vibes/ambiance -Vibrant designs -Well-seasoned food -Spacious facility -Attentive servers -Swift service -Plenty of parking (no hassle) Cons: -None, so far, so good read more

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Great tasting seafood as the various mixes are really flavorful however the seafood is just ok. The shrimp were mushy in the boil bag. And it felt more like Club Chuck with screaming kids than a restaurant. The service was great but sit at the bar for the best service. Again, it may have just been the time I went but the kids were really loud leading the ambiance to be lack luster. read more

My quick lunch spot when I have a 30 minute lunch break!!! Good drinks!!! Good food!!! Great music!!! Great customer service!!! read more

Since temporarily living in Virginia, I've become addicted to crab boils. I already had crabs, so I purchased their eggs instead. I ordered three eggs, totaling six, with their boom sauce at medium season level. Upon opening the first set, I noticed the lack of sauce but thought nothing of it until I opened the other two, which contained a tablespoon or less of watered-down, greasy sauce with no flavor. Given that we pay hard-earned money at your establishment, I expect to receive what I paid for. I will never again visit the Virginia locations. read more

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Went for the first time this week with my boyfriend. We loved it so much and wished that we had ordered more. We're going back again soon and bringing friends. Our server Bee was lovely. She made sure we were comfy, checked if we had any questions, and saved us from ordering something she knew we wouldn't like. We hope we have her again when we next go. (: Food was amazing. So flavourful and perfectly cooked. We had the snow crab special (¼lb crab ¼lb shrimp ¼ sausage with corn and potatoes). It was definitely enough food but we still wanted more!! We also had the steamed oysters with cajun seasoning. They were SO good - flavorful and kinda salty if you scoop it straight from shell to mouth. Ambiance is great. The decor is so cool, table is massive, and they know you're gonna make a mess so they prepare you for that with bibs, gloves, and a trashcan. We also liked that they had Avengers and the shopping network on the TVs. Felt like something for each of us lol. So excited to visit again and sad that we live abroad so we can't just come here every week! read more

CRAFTY CRAB CLINTON - Steamed Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Clinton, Maryland

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What could be improved? Customer service needs to be improved . If a customer asks to substitute the corn for potatoes in their boil, there shouldn't be an extra charge for potatoes. When the manager says they will remove the charge, the customer should not be asked to dig into their bag to take out the extra potatoes. That is crazy and disrespectful! read more

First time here. I hope they have a good lawyer because their floors are like a skating rink. They're so slippery. They're going to have people falling all the time. As far as the food I heard of the Dungeness crab, I got one normal size dunges crab which was fine and two little baby ones which had about a thimble of actual crab meat. Spices were good like all the other crab places but it was underwhelming I think they need to hire somebody to mop those floors read more

Good food, drinks and service! Our bartender was fantastic and personable. She really made us feel at home and rushed our food to go!

Let me start off by saying that I really like the food I have eaten at The Crafty Crab. I never get the boils, but I like the shrimp baskets, the chicken wings, and the catfish baskets. I've been to the Clinton location twice so far. First time I went to the Clinton location the service was not the best! Yet, I tried again this weekend. U walk in and see a worker sitting to the side eating food as u walk in. You see the bartender drinking out a thermos behind the bar. So I'm wondering why isn't everybody working the two times I've come in? Why is that they're not busy in the restaurant, but we are waiting five minutes to get seated because the hostess is talking to a co-worker sitting at the bar eating. The one person was at the door trying to take care of all the takeout orders. So she ended up going to get the hostess, so that we could be seated. This also bothered me...why is it so junky at the hostess station / carry out area? I saw Christmas decorations thrown up in the corner, a bunch of signs or something. I'm like why is it so messy at the front door? So, we finally get seated and then we waited and waited for a waitress to acknowledge us. So needless to say about 15 mins. went by and we just got up and walked out! We have gone to the Largo location a few times and the service has been good there. I guess that's why the carry out is so busy at the Clinton location. Since the food is good, but maybe people rather not dine in, because of the service? We expected it to be busy since it was a Saturday night! But it was pretty empty. I guess I'll stick to carry out, if I ever go to the Clinton location again. read more