On the drive back from Chincoteague, we passed by a crab shack advertising half a bushel of crabs for like $60. That seeded the thought that resulted in a stop at Cranky Crab. We stop by to see what the price were, but Cranky Crab is a very small operation so we felt obliged to order. They definitely weren't as cheap, but the proprietor, "Biscuit" explained that was probably the price for the smaller crabs. The ones here were 7 or 8 inches across (#1s or extra large and very meaty males). We decide to get only a dozen and it took about 20 mins to get them steamed. While we were waiting, my 8 yo asks if he could see the equipment to which Biscuit obliges. He even gives my son a little popsicle from the freezer, which was much appreciated on a hot 90F summer day. He's a grandpa, so maybe that's why he's good with kids. With a nickname like Biscuit and a clean crew cut, I thought for sure he was in the military, but he is/was a firefighter and adopted his the nickname in honor of his dad. Overall, I'm glad we stopped by. The prices might be a bit big for some people, but so are the crabs. Stretch your dollar and save all the crab shells, bits and pieces to make a crab stock. Then use that for your next soup or stew. read more

Cranky Crab - I didn't measure them all, but 7 inches seemed like average. Had one that was 8 inches. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Queenstown, Maryland

We got a whole bushel of crab here for the family and had the best time deshelling them! Love the Cajun flavour they season the crabs with - like honestly you can't go wrong with Cajun and fresh crab! read more

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Our family will not buy crabs from anywhere else. Cranky's crabs are consistently delicious and fairly priced. Perfectly seasoned and ready when promised. read more

Wanted to take home some crabs after a trip to Virginia and this spot happend to be on our route home. It was a little shake on the road but don't be fooled. I called in my order and the lady was very nice on the phone. When we got to the place, the nicest man on earth greeted me and assured me that our crabs would be ready soon. I said no rush since we just called but he came out a few minutes later. The crabs were the meatiest medium sized crabs! The spice was just right and the crab meat was so good and fresh. Will I be going back? Without a doubt! read more

Amazing crabs steamed & perfectly seasoned Corn was so good! Definitely the place to go for some tasty crabs

Stopped on the way to the beach. Prompt friendly service. Amazing shrimp! a great environment and fair prices. Steamed shrimp - new beach ride tradition ! read more

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I called an hour before arriving to place an order. I was told to call back as they take a half hour to cook. When I called back they were sold out of crabs and I was told to try again at 3:30. The woman could not recommend any places nearby and hung up on me as I was taking. Very unprofessional and rude. read more

Seafood was fresh and great. Good customer service as well. The place is just off a back road and outside seating only. But for those who love fresh seafood this is it. read more

Best crabs and corn in town! I live out of town and this is my first stop always. Friendly service. Great experience.

Used yelp to find crabs and decided to go with Cranky! Very friendly and the customer service was great. It took about 30 minutes to cook my crabs to order. While I waited I was kinda offered a cold beer and could a ribs on the house, great surprise on a hot day. read more

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Service is excellent. They always have the best crabs cooked to perfection. Price is a bargain compared to others in the area. I give them credit, when they are small they tell you and suggest shrimp instead. Very nice people. read more

Just picked up two dozen awesome crabs. They were the BOMB !!! Sweet Maryland local crabs!!! Great seasoning. You know they 're heavy crabs when you have left overs. Crab and mushroom omelet tomorrow. read more

Great crabs! Buy them live or steamed. Quaint crab shack along the side of the road. Service was good.

The best crabs I've ever picked up to-go So full & cooked perfectly. Very friendly staff! Nice chill spot. I'll be back! read more

We made a stop on our way back home to Boston, Massachusetts and was very pleased with the service and friendly Staff members Got some jumbo's Crabs for a great deal with lots of meat, very delicious The owner and his wife packed us a to go order, got home and it was fresh like no tomorrow Highly Recommend THANK YOU! read more

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A great family owned business selling quality seafood and very friendly hospitality. My most recent visit was May 19th and the crabs were very full and tasty. Highly recommend!! read more

They sell absolutely the best crabs around! I love this business! Cricket and Eddie are nice people and deliver excellent service. Thanks for the feast!! read more

Love the cranky crab! Crabs have always been outstanding and seasoned to perfection as well as the shrimp and corn! Nice people and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely the BEST crabs we have ever had. We bought 1 bushel of large/X-Large mix and they were fantastic! Not a single light crab- all were heavy and big. Seasoning was perfect. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

Absolutely loved visiting Eddie! Such a great guy. Please stop by and buy your crabs, shrimp, corn, tomatoes and whatever other offerings he has for the day. read more

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Excellent crabs! Excellent staff and excellent atmosphere! 5 stars. Will definitely be a frequent customer and try other items on the menu read more

Delicious crabs and excellent service! Our meaty crabs were seasoned and steamed to perfection. There is nothing 'cranky' about the service at Cranky Crab - only smiles! We'll be back! read more

Always the best crabs on the shore! SUPER friendly staff, and if crabs are running light, THEY'LL TELL YOU UP FRONT! They're always steamed and seasoned to perfection and we're super lucky to live right down the road. We order from Cranky at least 6 times a summer and we've not had a bad experience in the four years we've lived here! Great prices too. read more

The NICEST people and best crab I've had in the area. I've been to Kent Island a few times and had crab at one of the crab houses on the water which is a nice experience if that's what you're looking for. If you want great crab from great people, stop here. While we waited a guy came by (they also live on the property) to drop off a bunch of extras he had from catering. They insisted on giving us some of this amazing meat plus green beans from their garden because they had so much. They also sold out of crab about 45 mins after opening, they're that good so go early. read more

If you're looking for crabs on the shore, Cranky Crab is where you need to be. I love it here, not only because the location is super convenient to me, but because the crabs are always full, seasoned well, and priced fairly! To top it off, the staff is INCREDIBLY nice. If you're looking for something that they don't have, they'll give you a recommendation. They even bring your crabs to your car for you after you pay! But most importantly, everyone expects to pay a decent amount for crabs. I swear, every time I called around to get pricing, the Cranky Crab always comes in lowest. We were supposed to have a crab feast with our friends in Arnold over the summer but all of the prices seemed insane. When Cranky Crab came in lower than everyone else, we switched plans and had our friends to come us. Nothing is worse than spending a ton of money on crabs that aren't seasoned well and are practically empty. Never had an issue with Cranky Crab so I'll never order anywhere else. Local crabbers have my vote! read more

We ordered steamed shrimp and it was amazing but it wasn't seasoned. Didn't seem like like it. My husband went to get it and they didn't ask so he didn't say anything. He figures they would steam it med. Some shrimp looked like there was a little seasoning on it but others did not. I guess you have to ask. It was ready very quick and it was delicious but wanted more seasoning. We have never been there and we didn't know but will go and get crabs there next read more

This is the worst crab place in Maryland. I called to order a 1/2 bushel of crabs and requested generous seasoning. Cricket (employee) confirmed the order. I ordered medium crabs. Explaining I was traveling from a distance and inquiring about the quality of their product; I was assured by Cricket, who stated she was the co-owner, that the crabs were freshly cooked. I arrived home to find baby crabs, priced at medium with not even enough seasoning to give them taste. I immediately called to express my displeasure with the amount of seasoning and the fact that some of the crabs were refrigerator cold. Cricket specifically told me that they only freshly steam crabs , so the crabs being refrigerator cold is totally unacceptable. When I called, the owner instructed me to go ahead and bring them back. After following his instructions to return the crabs, they said they do not return money or fix orders. Do not go patronize this business unless you want to spend $135.00 for something not worth eating! If it were possible, I would give this business a negative 5*. read more

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The crabs were very large, very heavy and steamed to perfection! Cranky Crab has the best crabs that I have had in many, many years! Will definitely be going back to visit! read more

Stopped here for crab today. I'm renting an Air B&B near by and thought crab was a must when in Rome/Maryland. Pulled up and was surprised to see it's a little crab shack business to the side of someone's home. So cute!!! Loved it. It felt so cozy and adventurous. The shack is an open space and made for carry out. I didn't see any signs with a menu but also didn't explore much and was greeted right away. So welcoming but not in an overbearing creepy way. The man behind the counter told us about a special going on and probably would have shown or told us about the rest of the menu, but I was honest with him and let him know I don't typically eat crab and have no idea how to order it, but was clearly excited to eat!! I assume in seeing how excited I was about the crab experience he told us they were a carry out spot but down the road not even 5 minutes we could sit outside in a restaurant and order crab and beer and look out at the water. My husband and I decided that was a great idea and so even though we didn't order and eat here, the advice was awesome and totally non selfish which was dope! So thank you cool cranky crab shack dude! We ended up at Fisherman's Crab Deck and it was great!!!!! We would have liked to buy this guy a drink for the awesome recommendation and team spirit. read more

OMG heavy sweet crabs perfection on the seasoning not drowning in it. The place is adorable and so are the people helping you so friendly and funny. Thank you so much my Mom loved her Birthday crabs. See you all again soon. read more

Great people and great food! The price is fair too. First time purchase and will certainly come back for more!

I have never had crabs so fresh and so sweet I will be back I didn't stop eating till my fingers bled wish I got more

Always the best crabs at the best prices. I swear by this place. I've also had great clams and shrimp from here too. Order ahead and it's super convenient to hop off/on Rt50 and grab steamed seafood on your way to the beach. read more

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Best crabs I've bought all year.

Absolutely the best fresh local crabs in the area. The owners are so friendly and the atmosphere is so welcoming. They have a variety of seasonal seafood selections, fresh vegetables, and more! It's the locals best kept secret, but we're willing to share it with you, because they are the best! read more

Monster heavy crabs that are spiced and cooked to perfection! You can order ahead or hang out and talk to the locals wait while they steam them. read more

My daughter recommended this place for steamed crabs and wow, what a treat! Crabs were large, heavy and seasoned perfectly. Couldn't have been better! Kathy M. read more

This was absolutely amazing!We came from New York and experienced warm hospitality the minute we entered.I recommend this place to anyone and everyone.Great crabs, great people and a great time. read more

My friend introduced me to this little gem. I live a good 45 mins away but it is worth the hike there and back for some great crabs. Reasonable priced and heavy! We all got shrimp and they were big as well! Don't pass this place up! They are amazing to say the least and good people! read more

WOW! These crabs were unbelievable. We ordered 3.5 dozen large and every one was full of crab. Not one bad crab. Prices were very reasonable. This is my new spot for crabs. I will never get crabs anywhere else again. Right off RT 18 near the outlets in Queenstown. You have to try these crabs. You won't be disappointed! read more