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    Ernies Crab House

    3.6 (35 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood Markets
    Open 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    One dozen JUMBO crabs.
    Jim L.

    When Ernie's says they have JUMBO crabs. They got JUMBO CRABS!!! Meatiest and tastiest crabs ever. Piping hot and what a way to celebrate the July 4th holiday.

    Hours of operation need to be updated :( Came 11:30 on a Friday, they are closed! Their Website says the same
    Moriah C.

    Been here a few times, and i love the food. Should have called first, but i went by their hoirs of operation on their website. Pulled up at 11:30am on a Friday, and they are closed. Not sure what time to expect them, so I'll come back another day! Hours of operation on the door need to change as well!

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    Nadia M.

    When in Maryland it's only right to have crabs. I was heading back up north and started mapping out the closest place I could grab some. Ernie's popped up, and how fitting as my dad, named Ernie for short, was with me. So Ernie's it is. When we pulled up it was 1130 AM and they were closed. So now I felt stuck because if I hop on the highway I'm not getting off until NY. Something told me to call and good thing I did because someone picked up and I was told they open at 12pm. I explained I was from out of town and heading back up and if I could place an order for pickup when they open. He said he would accomodate me. I ordered a dozen large spicy and a half dozen mild along with 2 pounds of shrimp. When they opened I told them my name on the order and they told me to give them 5 minutes. When inside I noticed Ernie's is your pickup and go restaurant not a sit down with a drink and crack crabs place. The shrimp were ready to go and the crabs were being transported from the pot to the famous brown paper bag. The pro to this was they were piping hot. I was asked how I wanted them seasoned and then I was back on the road. The con is that I have to transport them and they will not be hot on arrival. When I arrived home I put the crabs and shrimps in my steamer. I think I reheated to long and re-cooked them because the meat didn't slide out easily. Silly me. Nonetheless, the crabs were meaty and flavorful. The shrimp were just as good. They weren't really spicy but it didn't matter because they taste so good. My family was pleased and so was my dad, Ernie. If I'm in the area I will return to pick some up.

    Soft Shell crab with greens and potato salad
    Felix R.

    We're out of towners, visiting friends for a wedding. My local Lanham barber recommended this place, so my wife and I headed to Ernie's. The man behind the counter was very cordial and honest. My wife loves scallops, so she asked him if the scallops were fresh scallops, he admitted that they were frozen scallops, I was pleasantly surprised at the man's candor, anyone else would have just lie about it. I ordered the fried fish, steamed shrimp with fries combo and my wife ordered the soft shell crab. The food was plentiful for the price, a great deal, my fried fish was perfectly fried and flaky, my shrimps were huge and tender. The soft shell crab was soft and delicious. Next time we're in the Lanham, MD area we'll stop by again and try other seafood in the menu.

    Fried whiting. I ate part of it.

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    Perfectly cooked and seasoned! I drove from Philly and was on my way to VA. We enjoyed the greens and potato salad as well!

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    Bought a dozen large male crabs The crabs were freshly cooked and fairly heavy. A little pricey.

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    I go here several times a year. The food is on point. The price and size of the crabs are amazing!

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    I had the whiting fish fries and coleslaw it was pretty good and the price was reasonable

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    I tried it once and knew I was coming back. Had shrimp 4 days in a row after I tried it. Always fresh always tasty and it's fast

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