We normally come here for their all you can eat special, but decided to switch things up a bit, on this visit. It had been a while since we last ordered from the menu. On this visit, we both got selections like what we had around our early times of visiting this spot. I cannot remember what my friend got, but I ordered one of the "Feasty Specials" which had 1/2 Snow Crab Legs and 1/2 Headless Shrimp. It came with sausages (sliced in pieces), 1 Corn (about 1/4 size), 1 Egg, and 2 Potatoes (the skin easily comes off). You get to pick the seasoning and I had Old Bay. What is presented to you is a large clear bag, steamed up and tied, with seasonings and all mixed up. It is served on a metal tray, and they also place an empty bowl on your table for discarding things. Plastic bib was on, bag opened, and I was ready to dig in. The seasoning took me back to my second visit a few years ago. It was when I first tasted their Old Bay mix and became a fan of it. This Feasty Special was just enough and I was glad to switch things up for a change. read more

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We came in with low expectations and surprised that the food was so good! We even felt that this place was better than a more expensive place in Fairfax, VA. The seasoning was spot on. The price was right. Will definitely come back read more

We recently came back (table for 3) and got warmly welcomed, excellent service and good food. Continue to be impressed with the AYCE. This time of year, the blue crabs are in season. They are good here - not huge, but decent size. read more

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Feasty Crab did a great job of feeding 3 hungry adults. We looked at each other and in agreement we decided that we were really hungry....and ordered the AYCE menu. A huge round of thanks to Christy, who provided the excellent service to our table. She was amazing. Every order came out exactly as it should be and she was on top of filling our drinks. Thanks Christy. We feasted on snow crab, mussels, lobster tail, shrimp, potatoes, sausage, onion rings, fries and sweet potato fries. We also ate crab Rangoon, fried calamari, and blue crab. It was all delicious. I would have to say my least favorites were the blue crab, it tasted funny. I also wasn't a fan of the mussels because they were very small and not very tender. But, everything else was really tasty and delicious. Those crabs and shrimp were scrumptious. Feasty Crab is decorated in a nautical them with nets, fish, and shells on the walls. They also have a bar area and loads of seating. They do add the tip to your bill. We had a great time and we were waddling out the door after 3 hours of : eating, talking, and laughing. I can't wait to go back. read more

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You have got to try this very tasty seafood feast! Much more than just crabs! We ordered the all you can eat meal, and every bite was delicious and filling! We had the seafood boil of lobster tail (1 per person), Snow crab legs, crabs, corn on the cob, crawfish, and shrimp... and did I say how delicious it was?! everything was so fresh and flavorful. We also got fried shrimp, hush puppies, french fries. This restaurant is tucked in the corner of the Crabbs Branch Shopping Center, so You might not notice it if you happen to be passing by. The cleanliness, decor, service and the feasty seafood are definitely worth coming back here again and again! read more

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Haven't been here in a while so it was due time for another visit! It did not disappoint!! While they did alter their menu slightly with eliminating the Dungeness crab, for the price you still cannot beat what they're offering. The flavor of the boil was still spot on and just fyi, if you're allergic to shellfish, they apparently cook it all in one pot. They did however add lobster so that was a nice addition but there is a limit to 1 per person. The service was great, while not packed, there were several tables along the dining room area but our server was great and she was prompt given we had 10 ppl in our party. The restaurant is great for both smaller and larger groups. There is plenty of parking as it is situated in a shopping center. read more

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Came here for lunch with my husband. We got the AYCE lunch which is a great deal. It doesn't include crab legs or oysters but they can be purchased for additional charge. You are able to order items and they are brought out to you. The service was good and we enjoyed our meal. The fried fish, scallops, hush puppies were good. The boiled items of shrimp, corn were also tasty. I recommend checking this place out. Its located in a plaza with other establishments so parking is straight forward. read more

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TLDR: Still one of the best all-you-can-eat seafood boils in the area. Lobster tail added to the menu is a win, RIP to the free Dungeness crab. Feasty Crab in Derwood is still a solid choice! I first reviewed this place when they opened a few years back and was really impressed with the seafood quality, selection, and the value. I recently came back with a group of 10 for a Saturday lunch, and we all left happy. Some things have changed since the early days, most notably they no longer include Dungeness crab in the all-you-can-eat deal (you now have to order it a la carte), which was a bit of a letdown. On a positive note, they now include one lobster tail per person with the AYCE, and honestly, it was the best bite of the meal. Sweet, tender, and perfectly cooked. The rest of the menu is pretty much the same, which was great to see. We made our way through several rounds of shrimp, mussels, crawfish, and snow crab, all well seasoned. Service was also a win, as they were attentive and efficient, even with our big group. At $60 a person, it's still a solid deal. If you're craving a boil and have an appetite, Feasty Crab remains one of the top AYCE seafood spots around. read more

Feasty crab - Seafood Near Me - Derwood, Maryland

We love this place. We get the AYCE and enjoy the snow crabs, shrimp, lobster, corn, broccoli, ramen, and hush puppies. This shopping center is nothing special but the restaurant is great! Friendly service. read more

The best seafood resturant in Gaithersburg, Md. Great food! Great price! I love the all you can eat seafood with a lobster tail included. So yummy! read more

Overall, this is an average experience out. The good - plenty of options on their all you can eat menu, or at least for us. Overall, the food is good, and, in our opinion, you do get what you pay for. Keep in mind that they DO charge you if you have leftover food on your table when you are done. Be mindful of that and make sure to let them know as you are finishing up, and want more, to scale down your portion size. There is a 90-minute window to eat. The servers don't really go over the menu much, so if it is your first time for all you can eat, make sure to take notice that the crab legs do come with a few different flavor options. The bad - They started a new policy, which I understand, but do not like. If you want all you can eat, everyone who is at the table must all order it as well, or nobody can. I understand they are protecting their profits, but that has taken us away from this place on more than one occasion to eat elsewhere as some wanted it and another family members wanted to order off the main menu. Also, service can be extremely slow, and I am not sure if it is intentional or not, but we have complained more than once and made them extend our time. Last time we went, they set our first order of food down on the table and as we were eating, the waitress walked by no less then 5 times and didn't bother to ask if we wanted anything else. Then, magically, when our food was gone, we could not get anyone to come to the table for 15 minutes. Upon ordering our next round, it took another 20 more minutes for the food to arrive. They are sticklers about the 90-minute time frame, and we explained that twice this has happened and 60 minutes of our 90 minutes was wasted waiting on a server and then the food took forever. They allowed us one more round of food, which we appreciated and thought was fair. We start a stopwatch now and if we feel things are going slow, we address that with the server and sometimes put in a new order when the food is being dropped off. Overall, we are pleased to come here a few times a year. We only get all you can eat and usually are happy when we leave. The food is inconsistent as we do get the lobster tail with all you can eat, and it is usually overcooked and can chew like rubber, but still has good flavor. The crab legs sometimes come out waterlogged with salt, but most times piping hot. This is your typical "average" 3-star restaurant. If you are prepared to spend the money for all you can eat, you will leave satisfied and full, but never will you think "I wish I could come here every week". I have not ordered specific entrees off the regular menu so I cannot speak on portion size or quality of the food by ordering that way. Staff is always pleasant, but you do need to get on them if they are slacking. read more

Feasty Crab in Rockville is a fun and casual spot for a seafood feast. The star of the show here is definitely their seafood. The boil was fantastic--packed with flavor and a good kick.The shrimp and snow crab were fresh and delicious, and the corn and potatoes soaked up all the great flavor from the seasoning. The only down side is lobster and Dungeness crab to 1 serving per person now. I would have taken them out of business if they kept that going. The service was quick and friendly, and it's a great place to get a little messy and enjoy some really good seafood. read more

The service was extremely poor--one of the worst experiences I've had. Everything was very slow and disorganized, with employees even yelling at each other. The food was bland and lacked flavor average food overall . I strongly recommend going elsewhere if you're looking for a better dining experience. The service/Manager Adda, no one checks on here pretty much fend for yourself I do reviews for a living, Please go somewhere else there's tons of seafood spots. read more

Feasty crab - Seafood Near Me - Derwood, Maryland

On the small side for crawfish. Not sure if fresh or frozen, but still tasty. It met my craving for crawfish. Wish they were the ones in season down south right now, though! read more

Feasty crab - Feasty A and B. Crab legs, shrimp and crawfish combos. - Seafood Near Me - Derwood, Maryland

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Great, fresh seafood. Quick service. Clean restaurant and bathrooms. Seafood boils are popping up all over the place, but Feasty Crab does it right. read more

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Terrible customer service! Terrible attitude. Great drinks. They make you feel like it's what they want and not what you want! We loved the drinks. read more

I came here recently with friends and had my heart on the ayce. Lunch special 19.99..its so limited.. mostly deep fried seafood.. you have your mains and sides to choose from. I was like I wanted sno crab legs but because I had lunch prior, I was still full. Our waitress was Christy, although she was very pleasant and nice, oftentimes she would disappear. My crab legs were decent, however, I wasnt feeling the sauce or whatever my crab legs were swimming in. .green mussels were good... The clams were a joke. Tiny! I was expecting cherrystone or little necks. So yeah, that was a disappointment. I don't recommend the ACYE also you're on a time limit, 90 minutes. They time you on that tablet. I don't recommend either ayce if your not starving. Also they implement a waste fee and a 18% gratuity if you get acye. They are better than Hook n Reel. Next time, I might do a bag ... another bummer there HH starts at 4pm. That's too late.. read more

Feasty crab - My AYCE.. don't get this unless your starving. - Seafood Near Me - Derwood, Maryland

The restaurant is amazing to go to. They have the best seafood and best service to match. Can never stop going to this place. So if you want good seafood go to Feasty crab read more

To Harris H who reviewed earlier this year, any all you can eat place that has options for single orders has this same policy, it's not unique to them. If one gets all you can eat, everyone at the table does. We've encountered this policy at every place that offers both options. They also charge extra if you leave too much un-eaten food to avoid waste which we totally support. No doggie bags for AYCE. We don't go there often enough but it's always a treat when we do. Only thing we would like to see is more options on the boil, it's all the same for crabs, shrimp, ramen, sausage, etc. and maybe to offer just plain steamed crab legs. The seasoning in the boil is very nice though, you won't get tired of it. There are fried options also, but we only go for the boils. Highly recommend them. read more

A crab boil spot jumped in my inbox, and asked me for some help. They said they have good food, & they're reasonably priced, but they aren't well known. So...I pulled up!! Let's see what they're hittin ON! . Where I am: @feastycrab . Location Reviewed: 16811 Crabbs Branch Way, Derwood M.D. . Menu Includes: "See Website" https://feastycrabderwood.com/ . Items Reviewed: *Their All You Can Eat Special $49.99* My First Plate (with mild original cajun sauce, corn, potatoes, sausage, headless shrimp, crawfish, broccoli, mussels, & a crab). STAMP!! Everything was well seasoned, buttery, Old Bay'ish, & they keep bringing it to you!! My Second Plate (with mild original cajun sauce, & everything mentioned above PLUS snow crab legs, & clams). STAMP!! Again, buttery, mild, tasty, & I crushed those legs!! Their Fried (with fried fish, fried shrimp, hush puppies, wings, scallops, & crab Rangoon). The Fish...DECENT. A tad bit mushy for me. The Shrimp...LIKE THAT!! Crispy, meaty, tasty!! The Chicken...DELICIOUS. Crunchy, & cooked thoroughly. The Rangoon...DECENT. They were overcooked. The Scallops...DECENT. They were fishy, & mushy. The Hush Puppies...DECENT. Again, these were overcooked. The Raw Oysters ( with cocktail sauce, lemons, & hot sauce). DELICIOUS. Good, I just needed a hotter hot sauce. Their Tropical Sunrise Cocktail (with vodka, cranberry, & blue $10). DELICIOUS. Looking for a strong sweet drink? This is it!! Their Half & Half (lemonade, ice tea $3). DECENT. I tasted the powder in this. Their Boil Bag to go (with Old Bay seasoning, & a fire sauce, a snow crab cluster, 1/2 lb of headless shrimp, crawfish, & clams, 1 piece of corn & 2 potatoes). STAMP!! This didn't last when I got home!! . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy. . Parking: Rough . The Bathroom: EXCELLENT!! I'm using the app @pottysnob to rate bathrooms!! Download it at the App Store, & let US know what the bathroom is hittin on next time you go out!! . Music: YouTube-Backyard Band Pocket . Recommendations: Get any boil bag!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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I love everything about this place. I've had lunch and I've had the dinner and dinner all you can eat. Also, they're off the menu platters and seafood boils. And their drinks are awesome! The only issue I have with this place is that it doesn't open before 12:30 noon. My lunch break ends at 1:00 p.m. So I can only go on my day off. read more

Been to this restaurant a couple of times. We specifically go for the all you can eat. This time the all you can eat dinner was about $52.99 when it use to be about $50. which isn't much of a difference. It was 4 of us and we choose the lobster tail, the snow crab legs, green mussels, black mussels and headless shrimp. The snow crab legs were so good, also enjoyed the black mussels and the lobster tail. You are only to order one lobster tail per person that's the only item that is limited. For sides we did the sweet potato fries, the fried chicken wing, regular fries and crab Rangoon. I love the sweet potato fries, the fried chicken wings are good. Everything else was just okay. We also got the catfish they do only bring you a little piece so make sure you ask for more when you are asking for it. You can also have sides like ramen, white rice, potatoes, and sausage. We were going to get the blue crabs also but they told us they were out of season. The establishment is pretty cozy a little dim I do like the vibe. I would rate the service just okay. read more

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Came here for dinner with friends while visiting Maryland. It's located in a strip mall and a pretty decent size restaurant with lots of tables. While they have an all-you-can-eat option, everyone has to do it so keep that in mind. We opted to order a-la carte because we had kids with us and it wouldn't be worth the AYCE price. There seem to be some communication snafu where I asked for the combo to be in 1 sauce and the separate order of crab legs to be in another sauce. My order came in 1 big bag but she was did bring me a side dish with the sauce that I wanted to try. The seafood was ok. The butter garlic was extremely salty! We could not eat any of the shrimp at the bottom of the bag without worrying about having our blood pressure spike with the salt intake. Overall, the lobster was good, the crabs were ok and the shrimp wasn't as fresh and quite small. read more

Hands down the ultimate seafood boil spot, I almost don't want to tell anyone. The staff is super friendly but keeps things moving (efficient smiles, basically). Food is always fresh, hot, with options for everyone on the menu - even better, the prices won't wreck your wallet. Never encountered crowds and the place is always clean - restrooms actually pass the test. Honestly, I shouldn't even be writing this review because I don't want the secret getting out! read more

Huge, delicious male crabs. Great seasoning and their special dipping sauce tastes amazing

Our trip to Feasty Crab was awesome! Great customer service and the fried shrimp platters we ordered were delicious.

We ate lunch here yesterday for the very first time .We had their Beef pho which is new in their menu . Soup was so tasty and delicious. Then we ordered shrimps, lobster tails with corn and potato. In garlic butter . Also had 2 Palmers Service is fast . Ambiance absolutely We were constantly asked if we're okay and we need anything not to hesitate . read more

A family member invited me to eat crabs with her on Friday. She went to Feasty to buy them. This is what she told me. "Their prices are very high, and I just had some conversation with the woman behind the register because I wanted to see the actual size. They had large and extra large, but the extra large did not look like an extra large. Then I said, "These are already cooked. You don't cook them fresh when people order them?" She said no, and I finally got out of her that they were cooked two days ago. I'm like "No, who wants old crabs, reheated? That doesn't work." read more

I've been here a lot since it opened. I want to say over ten times now. This is the best AYCE seafood place in the DMV. So happy with this place. Service: Excellent Ambiance: Better than you would expect. Food: GREAT, the Dungeonese crabs really put this place over the top. The large oysters as well, they just bring joy. read more

Feasty crab - The food comes in balloon bags! - Seafood Near Me - Derwood, Maryland

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My family and I saw some videos of this place so we decided to give it a try for ourselves. We came on a Sunday night for dinner and it was pretty empty inside except for a table or two. I didn't mind because it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves :) There are two AYCE options: 1) $49.99 comes with snow crab legs, shrimp, headless shrimp, green mussels, black mussels, oysters, and king crab 2) $39.99 all of the above except the oysters and king crab Both options include a bunch of fried food options such as fried shrimp, fried scallops, fried oysters, fried catfish, French fries, sweet potato fries, wings, etc. You can also choose from a bunch of sides to add in to your seafood boil such as broccoli, corn, potato's, sausage, ramen, rice, and eggs. We opted for the $39.99 since we don't care for oysters. Everyone at the table has to participate in the same AYCE option as well as the flavor and spice level for each round since everything is served on one big platter. The quality of the seafood was decent, but I wish the boils would come out hotter and some of the sauces were on the saltier side in my opinion. read more

Feasty crab - Seafood Near Me - Derwood, Maryland

Staff attitude. Restaurant not busy. Went with a couple friends. We were held strictly to the 2 hrs time limit. Staff seemed bothered when we asked for more food, napkins or refill on drinks. The seafood was delivered on a tray with a butter and seasoning mixed together all over the food. IMO, did nothing for the flavor of the food. When the bill given, it included an 18% gratuity even though there were only 3 of us. Would normally give a 20% tip for great food and service. On this visit, would've given maybe 10%. Definitely would not recommend and we will not return. read more

Long overdue review ... Came here for dinner on a weekend. First time, so didn't know what to expect. We ended up getting an AYCE option from those listed on the wall. I can't remember which one, but it included several fried items and crab legs, etc. I do remember there was a limit to the Dungeness crab (I think) but no limit on Snow Crab legs. Honestly, it was a ton of food. I made my own boils with the different items selected. The place was definitely decorated nicely and it was clean. I did like that you could order as much as you wanted, without being wasteful. I think for the price, you get a good amount of food and the food was pretty good. We had a younger female serve us (sorry can't remember her name) but she was knowledgeable and nice. She didn't have to be called over and was attentive on her own. This is definitely not a first date kind of place and it will get messy if you're eating crab legs! But if you're coming to eat here, you should be ready to throw down and get your hands dirty. Sorry, no pics! We would come back! read more

We had dinner here on Saturday night with my family, we came for the snow crab legs, they're fresh and the sauce was delicious! We also ordered fried Calamari and wings and they're all pretty good as well . We'll be back again! read more

Great service, great food. The seafood they serve is good quality, I have been here 3 times, and each time has been the same great experience. Crab leg and Dungeness crab are included as part of the AYCE seafood, $49.99, and if you go for lunch is only $39.99. Seasoning is good, not spicy; you can request melted butter. Chill ambiance, large tv's hanging on the walls and not too loud music playin. Servers are very friendly, can't wait to have another opportunity to come read more

Feasty crab - AYCE seafood - Seafood Near Me - Derwood, Maryland

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Our team loved the Feasty Crab! Service was top notch, the cocktails made us feel like we were on a tropical vacay and the food really took it over the top! Medium feasty seasoning was just right! They even gave us extra bibs to take home for our kids. read more

Feasty crab - Delicious food! - Seafood Near Me - Derwood, Maryland

I was highly disappointed with the all-you-can-eat special. The selection is limited, with far more fried items than seafood boils, which I was expecting. Additionally, the staff doesn't walk you through the sauce options or spice levels; they simply bring what you order along with their house sauce. Personally, I prefer plain garlic butter, but even when I requested garlic butter for my second round, it arrived as plain melted butter. I hope they improve this, as offering more customizable options would likely attract more customers. Another concern is the gratuity. While I usually tip 20% or more, seeing gratuity already included makes me feel it's being hidden. On top of that, when I tip extra, it seems redundant, which is frustrating. Overall, the food could be better curated and more customizable, and the tipping system should be clearer. There's potential, but these issues need addressing. read more

I came here with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised! Our server was super friendly and attentive. We chose the AYCE option and it was snow crab legs galore. The crabs were fresh and I also enjoyed the mussels and shrimp. I was not the biggest fan of the fried sides (except crab rangoon)and disliked the batter on the calamari. I would come here again if I am craving seafood! read more

Friendly host and waitress welcomed us soonest when we walked in. Waitress explained the menu (prob expected us to order the AYCE) and took drink orders. One of the best AYCE seafood around. read more

Feasty crab - Inside Dinning Area - Seafood Near Me - Derwood, Maryland

Yes you need to go hear Yes they are fresh Yes they have good service and super friendly Yes we has a good time and it was delicious Yes it's clean and nice place for hang out with friends Can't wait until I go back and I'm from CA and we have good places here and this place is a gem read more

I don't think you can find a better deal than ayce crab legs for 37.99! Plus you can choose from everything else on the list too. Service is really sweet and they don't hurry you or make you wait for refills. It's about all you can ask for in a seafood feast type of joint and at a price you don't need to wait for a special occasion. Lunch is 19.99 with no crab legs but the shrimp and green lipped muscles are perfect! Again you can order chicken wings, fried scallop or oysters or whatever u want. This location is hidden so no ones knows it's there so kind of a bummer for them. I bring my mom and our friend who doesn't eat seafood with us just to make sure they stay in business lol! read more

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