Spent the 4th of July with my in-laws and some crabs. It was such a fun way to celebrate America's 250th birthday! We got there right when they opened, and I'm so glad we did because the huge restaurant filled up surprisingly quickly. We were among the first to order, which definitely worked in our favor. They didn't have jumbo crabs that day, but the large crabs were REALLY large, so we were still very happy with our order. The crabs were exactly what we were hoping for on a summer holiday. One thing to know: there is no indoor dining; all seating is outdoors under large pavilions with fans. It was definitely a warm July day, but the fans helped, and honestly, the outdoor setting made it feel even more like a classic MD crab feast. They also don't provide aprons or gloves, so you might want to bring your own if you don't want to smell like crabs for the rest of the day. But honestly, that's part of the whole experience haha read more

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I'm convinced that Kent Island does not have any decent crab houses, only tourist-trappy, high-priced, private equity-owned eateries that ship crabs in from the gulf coast and cut corners everywhere to maximize profit. Fisherman's Crab Deck is a classic example of this dilemma- I took my daughter here after picking her up from stay-over camp in Chestertown. We both wanted steamed crabs, and had been to Harris in the past and were not impressed, so we checked out Yelp and found the ratings were pretty good here, so we stopped in. First impressions are important, and after entering and following the sign to be seated, all we saw were a bunch of women gabbing away like they were sharing last night's dating stories. Eventually one came up and asked us whether we wanted inside or outside seating. We asked for a table near the water, and got seated near some clown who spent his entire time in the restaurant shouting on his phone. So, I know staff can't control what people do once seated (to an extent), but maybe this suggests what type of clients they get. Anyway, our waitress comes up and takes our drink order- I asked to sample two beers on draft that I was not familiar with- she looked at me like I wanted a free dink or something, but reluctantly told me she would "ask the bartender" if this was ok. She wasn't rude or anything, but just seem slightly annoyed at my request, as well as the entire time "serving" us. We get our drinks, order our crabs, and I got some ears of corn and crab soup. The soup was ok, the ears of corn tasted like cow corn that had been shipped in from Bangladesh- they were that bad, and at $4 a piece, this was a high crime. I didn't dare tell our server given her demeanor- I didn't want to chance a blow-up. The crabs themselves were ok- nothing special, but not bad. With that said, we ordered extra-large and got large- one trick these Kent Island crab houses have is that they undersize their crabs- extra-large are actually large, large are actually mediums, etc. No respectable crab house would do this, but I guess Fisherman's and others nearby think it's another way to make more money. Another thing I noticed is that this place doesn't use Old Bay seasoning, which is treasonous in Maryland. The server said they use their own recipe, which is about 90% salt dumped on the crabs, and saves them money. Additionally, they don't use butter to dip the crab meat in- you get liquid margarine which tastes like chemicals. Finally, their vinegar dip is not vinegar- don't ask me what it is, but it tastes terrible! For two people, our bill came to over $115, and we only ordered a half a dozen crabs. Outrageous. Bad corn, small crab sizes, no Old Bay, and a patron at the next table yacking over how his sub-contractor is over-charging his company. I won't even mention the finicky waitress. Two stars, Fisherman's- and I'm never coming back. read more

I dig this crab joint. I was feeling crabs today and this is where we ended up. The large crabs were $99.00 a dozen. I don't have to say this but this is expensive crabs on the bay. This is a tourist trap. But not in a bad way. But beware, these are expensive. The service was excellent. I loved the ambiance. It's a crab house by the bay, how quint. My only complaint is the price of the crabs. Very nice restaurant. I am glad it's employing a lot of local people. read more

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We were here on Friday when Matt Avery was playing music, and he was nothing short of amazing. A one man show. We are back on Sunday to catch some NFL games, and the staff is very friendly and the food is excellent. read more

Gorgeous views, fresh seafood! We waited for about an hour to get a spot for dinner on a Saturday so would definitely recommend getting a reservation ahead of time if possible. But the wait was worth it because the food was delicious! We ordered the dozen medium crabs (only $65), which was so delicious and fresh and they gave us a few extra crabs! The seafood platter was also delicious/fresh and came with shrimp, scallops, rockfish, and a crab cake. We sat right by the water and boats, which was the cherry on top to a wonderful meal. read more

Fisherman's Crab Deck - Dozen medium crabs - Seafood Near Me - Grasonville, Maryland

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Hit up Fisherman's Crab Deck last night right before the sunset fireworks, and honestly, the vibes were immaculate. The view is gorgeous, and they have a perfect covered patio setup where you're technically "outside" but entirely safe from Mother Nature's mood swings with beautiful marina views of the water. The drinks are inexpensive, strong, and plentiful, but they will hit you with the expensive drink seafood prices. I was pretty bummed to finding out they didn't have crab balls on the menu....But they literally have crab everything else, so I forgave them. Plus, they served up the absolute biggest, juiciest, most thick-thighed snow crab legs I have encountered on the entire island. Top that off with the table seasoning (not old bay, old bay) Definitely worth the stop! read more

We had a wonderful dinner here tonight! We had a table right by the water with a lovely view - the marina, the water, the nice breeze, and not in the sun. With such a lovely day out, we decided it definitely called for crabs and hammers - and it seemed that most of the other tables had similar thoughts as there were paper covered tables with crabs all around us. Very fresh, meaty crabs (we did 6 large between 2 of us) at a reasonable price - that was better than some of the other area crab houses. Happy to see that they had options for non-alcoholic drinks that were not only soda. I tried a non-alcohol orange crush which was made with fresh squeezed juice and so refreshing. We got a side of fries and plenty of paper towels too. Perfect place for a fun evening, especially when you're on vacation. Would definitely go when in the area again. read more

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I always have a wonderful experience at Fisherman's Crab Deck. This is one of the best and my favorite place to grab some crabs. Their food is always fresh, and full of flavor. Servers are welcoming, and attentive, which made the visit even more enjoyable each time. They are waterfront so you get to enjoy the relaxing and scenic water view which is a plus. Don't forget to try their famous ice cream! read more

Fisherman's Crab Deck - Seafood Near Me - Grasonville, Maryland

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Go-to pit stop on our way back from the beach for excellent crabs and a waterfront ambiance. All size crabs are impressive and delicious always. Our last visit, we were disappointed to hear the largest crabs they had were "large" But we're very pleasantly surprised to learn these "large" size crabs were a great size and very meaty!! There's a huge parking lot outside, so easy to find a place to rest and the interior section is large we've never experienced a wait. Service is excellent, they have waitresses that are attentive and buzzers that set your table up very nicely for your feast. I'll continue to come back here on each of my shore trips!! read more

Fisherman's Crab Deck - Seafood Near Me - Grasonville, Maryland

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This was our first stop on our Maryland weekend adventure. We drove up from Richmond straight to Fisherman's Crab Deck (conveniently next to our Hyatt hotel). My dad lives near Annapolis and told me this was the best place for crabs. I'm so happy I listened, I ordered three medium crabs and they were beyond delicious. They were meaty, sweet, and practically heaven. We were a group of four and were seated immediately. Our orders were also taken quickly. My friends ordered some drinks and enjoyed those. They also got the seafood nachos and fish and chips and kept raving about how delicious they were. My crabs were perfect and I was happy that I was able to order under the 1/2 dozen advertised. They gave me all the tools I needed (mallet, knife, and cracker). There were plenty of parking spots available. This restaurant is also huge. There is a dock nearby too so you can park your boat with ease for lunch. I loved that they had a sink out in the restaurant as an option after devouring crabs. I highly recommend coming to this spot for incredible seafood. read more

Fisherman's Crab Deck - Three medium crabs - Seafood Near Me - Grasonville, Maryland

The food and service has always been very good and the atmosphere is great, especially eating near the water on nice summer days. Aside from our pleasant experiences as a couple and family, the management has been very accommodating to special requests for several group gatherings. I don't hesitate to recommend the Fisherman's Crab Deck. read more

First time here, usually I'll be at another spot before the bridge. But decided to take a friend's recommendation and glad we did. Def worth crossing the bridge! We were looking for steamed crabs outing on the water or a nice water view, yep we found one! We forgot to put ourselves on the waitlist, however the 25-30 mins wait ended up to be under 20mins. We grabbed drinks at the bar while we waited. I got mudslide which I drank like a shake.. lol and my friend got Peach Crusher. From the look of it, she finished it before we got to our table.. so must be good! Now onto our food, we ordered: * 1/2 dozen large Crabs at $45- 5/5. So so meaty I don't know how many times I've said that and not overly seasoned. Served with butter and acv. We plan to come back for a dozen next time! :) * Crab dip - 3/5. Not quite what we hoped for since it's almost more cheese part and barely taste the crab unfortunately. * 50/50 soup -5/5 . Was plenty of crab in it and came w saltine crackers. * Gulf Shrimp - 5/5. It might be typical steam shrimp w cocktail, however they are fresh and good size. Would order again. Our server was also attentive, checking in here and there and took away our dirty plates right away. We already plan on coming back before the season ends! read more

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I'd never been to Kent Island/this area before so I was excited when my bestie and I found this spot. Let me say this now: PUT YOURSELF ON THE WAITLIST BEFORE YOU GO! You can do so online. We joined the waitlist 35-45 minutes away and still needed to wait for 20-30 minutes. Drinks: -Rum Runner: Good and strong - wish I'd started with this. -Cocolada: very good. Blended, pre-mixed drink. You're going to need to add a shot to feel anything -They only have Pepsi products (sigh). Food: -Shrimp and crab nachos: STAR OF THE MF SHOW! These were addicting. Big portion and so damn filling. Lovedddddd. 5/5 -Ceviche: not real ceviche at all (see photo). More like chopped ahi with marinated cucumbers and a couple avocado chunks served with chips. Fish was fresh but I wanted ceviche and this wasn't that. 3/5 -shrimp cocktail: pretty basic. Steamed shrimp served with cocktail and sprinkled with old bay. 3/5 -blue crabs: half-dozen large ran us $45. The largest seemed a bit small, in my opinion. They were males and well cooked, though. Could probs use more seasoning. 3.5-4/5 Seafood Mac and cheese: just looking at this made my stomach hurt. It was expensive AF and the sauce looked similar to the nachos. Couldn't even eat it because it looked like it would send you to the restroom. Big portion, though. Fries: Okay. Pretty standard. 3/5 Ranch: they have some goooddddd house ranch. 5/5 They don't have mussels here, which I feel a way about. For the items above, plus three drinks and flounder to go, it was about $220. Honestly not too bad. I'd come back but I'd order strategically. Vibes: we ate outside. Right on the water. Good vibes! No birds or creatures disturbed us. Water was clean (no debris) nearby. Service: 3/5. Our server wasn't as attentive as we'd hoped for and we often had to wait a while to order more drinks, ask for boxes, etc. read more

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I had a great first experience at Fisherman's Crab Deck and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a laid-back waterfront spot with friendly vibes and great appetizers and drinks. First off, the customer service was fantastic--our server was attentive, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. The atmosphere is casual and fun, and the view from the deck makes it even better. As for the food, there were several standouts: the hush puppies were crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, and the French fries were hot, perfectly seasoned, and addictively good. We also tried a few of their drinks, and they were excellent--refreshing, well-made, and served quickly. One small area for improvement: we ordered a half-dozen steamed crabs, and while they were cooked well, we noticed that two of them were very wet inside, which made them a little off in texture. Also, the crabs seemed to lack seasoning, which was surprising given how flavorful the rest of the food was. A little more spice or Old Bay would go a long way in boosting the flavor. read more

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Unwelcoming and unfriendly staff. I had requested a table in the deck if available. We waited 40 minutes and when it was our turn there were multiple tables on the deck and near the water but the hostess seated us on a table furthest from the deck. Completely ignored our request. When I inquired about moving to a different table they said every single table I asked for is either unavailable or occupied and that I have to go back in the waitlist and wait another 40 minutes. Either the system is incredibly incompetent or the hostess was discriminatory. Did not appreciate the experience. read more

Had a big group there and everyone had a great meal and lots of fun. Crabs and appetizers were delicious. For a large restaurant, the service was superb. We had originally tried booking at Harris's but glad the reservation got messed up. So glad we landed at FCD. It was such a great mistake! read more

Fun atmosphere and great staff. I enjoyed the soft shell crab sandwich. Light breading and delicious. The two misses for us were the scallops and the crab dip. The crab dip was 95% cream cheese and barely any crab which was disappointing because we come to Kent narrows to get our crab fix outside of the city and the scallops were small and under seasoned with an odd texture. Overall we will be back but we know the items to avoid. read more

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Do yourself a favor and avoid this establishment. They do not take reservations, the hostess explained to us to go online and sign in to get in the seating queue. After waiting forty minutes we received a message that we had been removed from the list. The hostess informed us that she removed all the online seating requests. When questioned further she pulled up our request without the benefit of us giving her our name. She further explained that we did not check in with her. We explained that we didn't realize we had to check in. She stated flatly there are signs posted. We've been cordial, but the manager shows up leans on the counter and again states they have signs explaining to check in with the hostess. I explained we did it on line and there was nothing there about checking in. The manager asked if we wanted to be seated, I replied yes, he told me to get rid of the attitude or else he he would not seat us. I asked to speak to the owner and he said he would call him for me and pointed to the door for us to leave. There was no understanding the situation or an apology from the staff or management. We went across the street to Harris Crab House and were seated immediately and greeted with a smile. I'll gladly spend my money where I feel welcome and tip their attentive servers generously. It's unfortunate that any business would treat local patrons in such a disrespectful manner. read more

Great casual food at a place with a cool vibe. They said only 'inside' tables were available as there was a wait for outside tables. Pro tip, the inside tables are next to the windows all and the back windows are open, so it feels like you are outside. Don't wait for an outside table. Gunther was our server. He was really attentive and got us our drinks and food quickly. He also did a great job spacing our appetizers from our lunch entree. I would come here again!! read more

I had not been to the Crab Deck for several years. Nothing much has changed, and that is great news. We sat under cover since there were some rain showers today, but everything is still open air. My friend arrived first and asked the server what he recommended for a shared appetizer. He suggested sharing the crab roll, off the handheld part of the menu. It came on a buttery roll (like a lobster roll), with generous portions of crab mounded high. Amazing. With chips, half of it was so filling that I ordered the popcorn shrimp app for my main. It was a birthday, so we shared the Key Lime pie for dessert, which was scrumptious. Great food that came out promptly and very attentive service. read more

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Just a fun vibe with great food and service. Great time! Recommend the crab imperial and crab cakes.

Always a table even with big lines. Great food and beautiful views. Whether you want crabs or just drinks, a must visit location.

Greatdinner and evening with music by Cliff Cody yummy crab dip great Fish and chops as well. And skinny orange crush!

First time here stopped in for lunch. We were about 10 minutes before they opened and welcomed us in early. Sat on the deck with a beautiful water view. Ordered drinks and crab dip and cream of crab soup which was delicious. Decided to get crabs so they only had lg and jumbo so got the large. Well they were not kidding they were huge. Very tasty and every one of them were packed with meat. Great first time experience. Highly recommend. read more

Fisherman's Crab Deck - What a view - Seafood Near Me - Grasonville, Maryland

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The Maryland crab half-and-half soup was excellent The ceviche was not zero flavor. Nor was the spicy shrimp, no spiced all - overcooked read more

This is a great location right on the water and there are lots of options available. We stopped in for lunch and enjoyed the Maryland crab soup and some crab dip. read more

Food- We came for the crabs and were not disappointed! We ordered a half dozen medium and large. They were both heavy and flavorful. Needing very little butter or additional old bay! We also had the mango strawberry daiquiri! So good! Service - Our first server did not provide all of the information about the sizes of crabs that were available and when asked about it, responded by telling us she didn't tell us because if we didn't think they were the right size, we couldnt send them back. What?? We should have been given all of the options and didnt appreciate having someone make judgments about who we were as soon as we sat down! Not a good way to start a meal. So we requested and we're given a new waiter! Rick was amazing! He gets 5 stars. We graded down because of the awkward start. Atmosphere - right on the water with covered seating, it is the best of both worlds. You get great views of the bay without having to sit in the sun. read more

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It's been awhile since we have dined at fisherman,s inn,but I must say are dinner experience was fantastic. Everything from start to finish was amazing, from the stuffed flounder to the amazing stuffed soft shell Maryland crabs. The service was on point and efficient. Can't wait to get back to fisherman's read more

A local tourist staple in Kent Island, this is the place to bring your out of town family for picking crabs. They have good jumbos, and they're priced about the same as the other crab houses. LOTS of available parking and seating during season. Fisherman's has been there as long as I can remember. They do have a large menu for those who don't pick (like me) I recommend the fish and chips. Inside is like any crab deck, just TONS of space. The service is pretty good, and they kept the shell bucket emptied. Good place if you like crabs. read more

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Nice fun place with friendly servers and decently priced food that's pretty yummy. We didn't have the crab here and regretted it -- got it somewhere else that was more expensive and likely not as good as what we could have had here. read more

Nice deck with lots of fans kept us cool despite the heat! The fried clams with bellies were perfectly cooked....delicate, tasty and a lovely appetizer for 2. We got a dozen large crabs and they were heavy, well seasoned and, once again, perfectly cooked. Service was attentive, refilling drinks quickly, lowering blinds when sun making us warm....all this without asking! It was our first time here from Annapolis, and it was perfect....not loud but a nice buzz, so we could talk. So, we will certain;u be back, soon! read more

Can somebody say Kent Narrows Brewfest! We had a really good time at this event. Plenty of brews, as well as ciders, were available for tasting. Now, for some folks, the small mug that they gave you might have not been fulfilling. It actually was perfect for me because it controlled how much you consume, and I get tipsy from the smallest amount. So I was good. I loved that this was held indoors just in case it rained. They had about three food trucks available. I loved it was right over the water. The views were amazing. Also everyone was so friendly. Could it possibly have been the alcohol??? I'm just kidding. They were nice regardless. I would love to come back and sit on the deck while enjoying some crabs. Definitely plan on returning. Especially since warmer weather is in the forecast! read more

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We took my in-laws for a late lunch this past Sunday, July 19th. It was a great day and experience. The clams casino and seafood nachos were amazing. Ava S. was a wonderful waitress with a great personality. I highly recommend this restaurant. We finally got a break from the extreme hot weather and there was a nice breeze flowing through. read more

I gave this my second and LAST CHANCE! Being from the Eastern Shore I expected this place to be top notch, however, they are not. First, the food, especially, the hush puppies are not season and neither is any of their food that was served to us. No matter how much crab season we placed on it, it was tasteless. Second, our waitress checked on us twice and we were for over an hour. Had to beg for water, my spouse almost went back in the kitchen to help them cook and get me some water. And last, the only good thing that was awesome was the drinks and hospitable were the gentleman that prep our table and cleared our table. I wish I gave them the waitress tip. Also, make sure you offer wet wipes for those that are eating crabs. read more

If you are looking for hard shell crabs, this is clearly the place to go! Quick service, friendly staff, and, of course, more food choices than just hard shells! read more

Amazing food. Friendly staff and the views are excellent. It's not a surprise they're always busy because the experience is so great. Can't wait till my visit. read more

The atmosphere was great, the restaurant/bar is located right in the water with some great views while you enjoy your meal. The locals and tourists groups hit this spot hard and for good reason. On top of a great meal there is a small store setup by the front cashier where you can purchase stickers, t-shirts, hoodies and more. They also have a souvenirs shop in the parking lot. If you're looking for some photos they have plenty of spots to grab great shots from and they even have a duck pond next to the outdoor seating area. Now the reason you came here to read the review, the food. I ordered a few things off the menu to get an overview of their place. While I didn't take out the mallet and crack open some nice crabs I did find some other gems worth getting. I started off with the Creamy Crab soup, if I could build a pipeline from their place to my house for on demand service I would for this soup. It was rich, full of flavor and tons of crab meat. It comes with saltine crackers. Its rich complexity and smooth finish made you crave this soup by the gallons. If you want something lighter they do have a vegetable crab soup in a thin red tomato based soup, you can also get the 50/50. I rarely ever give a 10 out of 10 for items as they truly have to exceed all expectations and this soup came so close with a 9.9/10. Next I ordered a southern staple Hush Puppies, they're served in a massive portion of tiny balls and they pack a flavor explosion that blew me away, it comes with butter but I had to dunk them in my crab soup and it somehow made the soup exceed a 10/10 becoming somewhere around a 20/10. The hush puppies were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and just perfect bites of food. Again I gave these also a 9.9/10. I would've loved to give them a 10 but honestly that would mean no flaws and it's rare to find. Next up was the hot crab dip which was served on a roll topped with cheddar cheese. The flavor was a bit odd and I didn't care for it much which is a shame because Hit crab dip is one of my all time favorites. While it had plenty of crab, the off putting tang just turned me off. Rating 6.2 out of 10. The next dish was a Maryland staple the amazing Crab cakes, here it gets tricky with crab cakes, most just let the meat stand for itself and those are amazing. Then you get the weirdos who add breadcrumbs, peppers and other nonsense that should never be in real crab cakes. Unfortunately for this place while it was the first someone in the kitchen decided to ruin it by added herbs and spicier to the broiled cakes. Such a disappointment as if just left alone and allowed the crab meat to speak for itself it would've been a 10. Instead it got a sad and disappointing 8.9, it got that score because they for the most part kept it traditional, the herbs and spices lowered the flavor, taste and enjoyment of the crab. It does come with two sides I got the Cole slaw which was disappointing and the red potatoes which were good. The finale a slice of key lime pie, the perfect finish to a great meal. The pie was chilled not frozen, silky and smooth just the right balance of tart and sweet. I can't give it a 10 because that's reserved for the original makers, but this is a top 3 outside of Florida and it scored a solid 9 out of 10. Overall I highly recommend this place for any seafood lover. If you're in Maryland and by the Chesapeake Bay definite stop in, it's worth the possible 35 minute wait for a table. You will leave happy and full. I know I will definitely be back on my next trip to DC or coastal Maryland. read more

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Being new to the Kent Island seafood scene we decided to check this place out as I love eating seafood outside on the water. It's a hike for us but worth it! The view was absolutely beautiful. Definitely get on the list online if there's a wait. Yelp reviews suggested the seafood nachos and this was one of the best apps I've had in a while , a must get. We got large crabs which were very meaty. I prefer more seasoning on mine but they have extra seasoning on the table so we were all good there. I'm usually just okay with orange crushes but these were spot on! The best thing... prices were not too bad. We are used to paying much more for crabs our side of the bridge. read more

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Wings were good. Bartenders were on dayshift for obvious reasons. The kicker was while I, one person, was looking for a spot at the bar I asked a guy seated at the bar if anyone was sitting next to him in hopes to snag that seat. Unfortunately someone was. However. That guy had a crab deck shirt on and was named mark. Neither eating nor drinking, seemed to be on shift, didnt budge when a paying customer was looking for a seat. So its nice to know that management would rather sit and watch soccer than allow someone looking to spend money have his seat. Id be wary of how much trust you put in him. Seems his interests are inward and not for the company. read more

Made a quick take out order of a chicken caprese salad to eat on the way to the airport. Although the dressing choices were packets this was a GORGEOUS salad. If the tomatoes had a better texture it would have been five stars. Bravo to the friendly competent hostess who took my order and brought it out promptly when ready. Nice chicken portion, thick slices of burrata. It was very tasty. read more

Fisherman's Crab Deck - Chicken caprese salad - Seafood Near Me - Grasonville, Maryland