$20 for a dozen female crabs? So cheap. I know some people prefer male crabs but we love ​crab…read moreeggs. With medium spice and the crab freshly cooked, the Maryland​ crabs were so good. We also got the crab cake sandwich, which was filled with crab meat. The clam strip tacos were great as well. Martin Fish may be a bit of a drive from the tourist area of Ocean City but the experience was worth it.

We were on a week-long getaway in OC and decided to drop by Martin's to get some grilling fare…read more Walked away with 2 fillets of flounder, 1 fillet of swordfish, and 19 count of 16-20 shrimp. All were fresh and delicious. Due to COVID, it's window service only, but they have a shopping list posted outside the door, and our order was received promptly.

Very good meals for the price. We ordered the crab cake sandwich and the soft shell crab sandwich…read more Both came with coleslaw, French fries, and a pickle. Both sandwiches were not overly greasy, and delicious. Decent sized portions of crab cake and soft shell crab. The coleslaw was pretty good, and the French fries were fantastic. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting some good old fashioned seafood sandwiches at a reasonable price.

I went to CTG on Saturday around 5 pm....the place was packed but it didn't matter. It's a well…read moreoiled machine. Ordered the fried shrimp basket and onion rings. Food was ready in 10 minutes. I live 5 minutes away. Great experience

When I first visited Ocean City in the summer of 1974, Phillips Crab House was the go to place for…read moredinner. Now, 50 years later, Phillips is gone and many establishments advertise their Crabs as the best in OC. Having not been here since 2012, I need to scour the reviews to find where we could get the best take out seafood especially Maryland Crabs. Lo and behold, just steps away from our Courtyard Marriott is the Crab Stop. It's before season so many places are still closed but the Owner answered when I called, had a great sense of humor, and happily took my order for a designated pick up time. We arrived 10 minutes early and they had just completed the order, packed it up, and we were out the door in minutes. This is a Father/Son establishment. Dave (?) the Father is 85 and his son Tom (?) run this fine eatery. It's built for take out and there is no disappointment. We ordered 6 large crabs, 1# of Lump Crab and 2 ears of corn. Within minutes our table was covered with crab, crab shells, Old Bay, and we savored every minute of the delicious fresh sweet crab meat. Look no further than Crab Stop to enjoy the best crabs that OC has to offer and the friendliness and service of these two gentlemen.

I love the owner, Dave! He was very knowledgeable about Crabs in Maryland and went out of his way…read moreto make sure my crabs were cooked special for me!! Highly recommended for blue meaty crabs in Ocean City!

Hands down the best place to get your seafood in OC. Not only they make things fresh to order but…read moretheir service and prices are great! Will definitely comeback here. Thank you for the great food and service! :)

Hubby and I were determined to try our hand at cracking some crabs before we left Maryland. We…read morearrived on a Thursday around 130 pm, and there was no line to order. Helpful counter gal helped us make choices as we are BLUE CRAB VIRGINS! We chose 1 1/2 dozen medium to large crabs for two people. Based on other reviews, I also ordered a single crab cake, corn and hush puppies for the man. I asked her to send someone out to demonstrate how to open the crabs, and she said absolutely! After a short (seemed really long) wait sipping Coke and water with our toes in the sand under the paper covered table, our crabs were steamed and brought out. A cheerful young man showed us how to open the crabs and which parts we wanted to remove and discard. Armed with the provided mallet and pick, we went to work. On first smash, husband sprayed me with crab juice, so I donned a charming and attractive plastic bib for the remainder of the meal. Technique improved with practice, but I found it to be a lot of work for a tiny amount of meat. Very flavorful, and improved by dipping in drawn butter and old bay seasoning, my little pile of crab meat was shoveled into my mouth with a fork as no pieces were very large. I made time to try the crab cake and munch on the corn in between wrestling with the blue crabs. Crab cake was not as much crab as filler, although tasty enough, it wasn't the best I have had. The corn was stellar, not mushy or overcooked. His hush puppies were crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. A generous serving, we took half home for the air fryer. We devoured every last bite of the crab though! A real treat occurred when we were nearly finished with our meal, the owner Rob came out to chat. Fascinated by his slip trip and fall prevention device, we had a long conversation about his inventions and marketing them. He shared his business card and even demonstrated the wet floor verbal indicator. Husband really enjoyed meeting him and talking (engineer to engineer). It made the day!

Both the Maryland Crab (my favorite) and Cream of Crab (my boyfriend's favorite) soup were great…read more The steamed shrimp with old bay as an app were great according to my kiddo and boyfriend (I am personally not a fan of shrimp cooked this way or a lot of old bay usually). The scallops with crab imperial were fantastic according to my boyfriend. While I am not usually a scallop fan, I too thought they were pretty great. My steak was actually cooked pretty close to correct (medium-rare) so that was a huge plus. Baked potato was very tender yet not overdone!! Also had the lobster and that was very very good. Highly recommend for someone who is new to the seafood world. My daughter's snow crab legs were cooked just right and well-sized. Chicken was slightly overcooked. Pasta salad was a big thumbs up for her. My boyfriend's crab cakes were above average. We all had their famous hushpuppies, they were wayyyyyyy better than Long John Silvers that is for sure!! The first time we were here service was just a tad slow, but then on the next visit (which it was weirdly a lot busier) we had phenomenal service... I might blame that on the elderly age of the lady when we were here first. Both servers were very nice though!! The vibe is pretty laid back and family friendly.

The Waterman's Sefood never disappoints. The Crab Pretzel is covered in cheese and super tasty…read more The pretzel is a good size and always an excellent appetizer. The Fish & Chips lunch special is a good deal; there is a plate of fries topped by a good portion of fried fish. The fish breading is spiced just right and very good; it was served with excellent tartar sauce. This is a must try seafood restaurant.

"Baby Ruths and Blue Crabs: a Maryland treasure"…read more Tucked just off the beaten path in southern Maryland sits a true hidden gem of a crab shack -- the kind of place where GPS starts to doubt itself but your nose knows you're close when you catch that glorious whiff of Old Bay and salt air. I ordered several dozen male blue crabs, and the gentleman running the shop steamed them fresh while I waited. He couldn't have been kinder or more helpful -- walking my Yankee self through the local crab routine like a patient professor of Maryland seafood. I even picked up paper and mallets for future crab feasts, because once you start cracking shells, there's no going back. The crabs came out piping hot, juicy, and unbelievably sweet -- some of the best I've ever had, maybe the best. They were just as delicious cold later on, and I had plenty to share (though sharing was optional). The fresh air off the water, the sunshine, and the friendly folks waiting on their own orders made the whole experience feel like a snapshot of authentic coastal life. Before I left, I remembered I had a stash of Baby Ruth candy bars in my trunk -- so naturally, I handed a few out to the kind man steaming the crabs and some fellow customers waiting for their orders. Nothing says "Southern hospitality meets Northern charm" quite like fresh crabs and surprise candy. This isn't a sit-down spot -- it's a genuine crab-to-go shack, and that's exactly its charm. Bring your own cooler if you plan to take a bunch home, because you'll absolutely want to. No frills, no fuss -- just pure Maryland magic by the dozen.

You will not find a better seafood value on the East Coast. Howard cook's crabs perfectly every…read moretime. Tell Howard "Mr. PETE says HOWDY!"

We are from Colorado and were recommended this place from a local. I am so glad we listened. Kim…read morewas excellent and took the time to show us how to eat a crab since we had never had fresh crab before. The food was excellent and the service and atmosphere were even better I would highly recommend!

Every time we are in Ocean City area we make sure to go to The Shrimp Boat at least once, but…read moretypically 2 or 3 times during our visit. Just got done there today & had the all you can eat shrimp. Holy hanna! So delicious! And I typically am not a fan of fried shrimp but boy were they good! The flavor on all 3 kinds of shrimp were phenomenal! And our server Sharon B was exceptional! Not that the visit could get much better but it did with Sharon's wonderful customer service & friendliness. Thank you so much Shrimp Boat & Sharon B, cant wait until next year!

What a great experience dining at Assateague crab house! The…read moreowner is such a friending welcoming gentleman! I gotta say I am not a seafood eater at all but the crab is absolutely delicious! I ate a few pieces not just a taste! I ordered the ribeye as the rest of my family ordered the all you can eat and it was truly all fantastic!! Upset with myself for not ordering dessert but was sooo stuffed. The hushpuppies made up for it though! Cant wait to visit again the next time we come visit! Thank you for being so accommodating for a walk in party of 10!

Restaurant was really chilly- ceiling fans were making it worse. We asked to have them turned off…read more They turned off 1 of 2. Served raw oysters with KETCHUP- who does that? Had to ask for horseradish. They were good, best part of the visit Haddock on the fish and chips was thin. Soft shell crab was cold when it was served. Drinks were reasonable. Tried Crabcake ordered by someone in our party, nothing special, calamari app ordered by another was light and crispy but very small portion for the price compared to other restaurants. This was our first time here after friends were raving. 1 regular size draft, 1 regular size cocktail, 6 oysters, fish &chips sandwich. Soft shells crab sandwich no fries: $72 Underwhelming. We won't be returning. There are better alternatives for the money. And the music? All twangy country western. Not even a little variety. Icing on this mediocre cake.

Best crabcake this Maryland girl has ever had. Hands down!!!! Served with crackers or on a roll…read morewith Maryland sweet corn and it's summer in one meal. Fresh, affordable, local--Maryland to a tee.

Interesting place- check it out! In addition to the restaurant, it's a cool market with local…read morecrafts. It's no frills dining, but the food is excellent and reasonably priced. The crab cake is perfect- just crab meat, spiced perfectly. Shrimp and clams were also very good.