Always serving clean, fresh, hot juicy crabs I love this place ! Every time I visit Gaffney's the service is quick and the staff is very friendly ! I enjoy this seafood carry out for my weekly crab fix when they're open ! Great weekly specials as well ! Never disappoint read more

Amazing owners crabs are out of thhs world. The best in Baltimore and surrounding cities.Been a customer for over 20yrs . Great Ambiance.

Best Crabs I have been eating them since 2000 long time . I will get 2-3 dozens and a half and half. Moved away but this summer it's on!

All I can really say is fantastic, my daughter went to Maryland and it was a must she bring me back crabs. They found this spot and I am amazed they were bigger than I expected and fully loaded, I will take my own road trip for these. read more

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They always serve excellent crabs they are always good. Prices correct as well nice people work there very honest. read more

I order a bushel in a half of what was supposed to be large females for Mother's Day we eat a bushel almost and when we got good into the second box the crab were mushy so I called to notify the establishment about my issue it seemed to be a problem. I paid almost 400 dollars for this experience and I was very disappointed. fast forward to today i received a credit for what I thought was going to be large or medium crabs only to be giving smalls they will not get anymore over my busines. cause this is very disappointing read more

We called the day before and ordered XLs, which was all they had available. Upon pickup, we learned that they subbed in a few jumbos since they had some around, at no extra charge. They were the best crabs we've had all season-- good size, heavy, seasoned and prepared well-- even better than a feast at Quarterdeck in Arlington from earlier in the summer. Looking forward to our next visit. Thank you, Gaffney's! read more

Gaffney's Back Fin - Prices on 9/25/21 - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I've never tried Gaffney's Back Fin, nor have I heard of them but thank you Yelp - yet again! I stopped in on a Thursday evening around 7:50. They were running a special $30 for a dozen of medium male crabs. That's perfect because that's exactly what I came to get. As others have mentioned I would recommend calling ahead because the crabs are steamed to order. When I got there around 7:50 the really nice lady behind the counter told me they were getting ready to shut down a little earlier because business was slow that day. She told me it'll take about 15-20 minutes for my crabs and was kind enough to throw a few extra in for the wait. I didn't mind the wait at all anyway. While waiting I walked across the street to grab some Peruvian style chicken. The minute I picked up my crabs I noticed how heavy the bag was. Score! I couldn't wait to get home. Pulling them out the bag I noticed they didn't look at big as I imagined from the weight of the bag BUT once I pulled one leg off and got a load of a chunk of meat I was in HEAVEN! They were some of the meatiest, juiciest and tastiest crabs I've had God knows how long. My mom agreed. Graffney's Back Fin has 2 new loyal fans for life. read more

As a faithful customer, today's customer service was very unprofessional. The cashiers (children) were very rude. I've never experienced the disorganization that took place today. Called my order in, for a 5:15pm pick up, arrived and because the wait was unreal, I cancelled my order at 5:50pm. There was a lack of communication between staff and the many customers waiting in the lobby for their order. The owners should consider employees who can better handle the front line of their business which is greeting customers, being professional and always remembering the customers is always right; even when they are wrong. I hope for a better experience than what I had today. Scott read more

Finally decided to give Gaffney's a try the other day after only hearing great things. Half a bushel of male crabs were steamed and ready about 45 mins after ordering, and the price was very fair. Staff members were courteous, professional and friendly. They provided paper free of charge, so need to worry about getting newspapers! The crabs -- absolutely the best I have had in years. Though they were an order of smalls, they were heavy and filled with meat. Texture of the meat was perfect and bursting with flavor. I highly recommend Gaffney's. 5 stars, all around! read more

Gaffney's Back Fin - a pile of crabs - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Recently discovered Gaffney's and I'm sad that I didn't know about this place earlier! It's sometimes a bit hard to place an order (phone line is super busy because of its popularity), but the crabs are great. I particularly love their $1 picking crab special on Wednesday....so delicious! read more

This was the first time I have ordered steamed crabs. We got a bushel ($200) for a party of approximately 20 people, and ate them on my rooftop deck. I called the order in the day before and they noted the pick-up time. Customer service was excellent, and they mentioned several deals that were going on. The order was on-time and ready when we arrived, packed in a water-resistant box, steaming hot. They provided a few mallets for us when we asked. The crabs were exceptional--large males, meaty, expertly spiced. I had feedback from the guests of the party about the crabs, and it was universally positive. Praise came from life-long Maryland folks well-versed in crabs, as well as from people who were trying them for the first time. Lastly, I have not ordered crabs from other places in town, so I don't know how they compare. However, I would recommend Gaffney's without hesitation! read more

Gaffney's Back Fin - Crabs loaded onto a tray for rooftop crab party. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Gaffeny best crabs ever ....Amazing ,1st time getting crabs from them hubby& I loved them,heavy ,& flavor was everything .Found my all time crab spot ! read more

Gaffney's Back Fin - 1/2 bushel female ....Amazing,Amazing.. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The crabs were a hit. Before driving to my family in-laws, we picked up some crabs at Gaffney's. The staff was super nice when helping us pick choice the best options - we ended up with a 1/2 bushel of medium to large size. Not only that, but they were able to steam and season just before their closing time. The price was good. The service was good. The crabs were good. That's all you can really ask for. read more

Picked up some dozens of crabs (male AND female) to eat at my friend's apartment. Gotta order wayyyyy ahead of time if you want the large/XL ones. We were only able to get medium ones since we just walked in. Great seasonings. read more

Like some of the other reviews have said. These were top notch crabs, I don't think I've had crabs with white meat whiter or better yellow tomalley in years. Personally though, I found the seasoning too spicy and salty (born and raised baltimore). And I'm someone that puts spice on everything. So did my family. Now this is a totally subjective thing. So take it for what it is. read more

I've been a patron since at least '13. You will NEVER be disappointed by the quality of crabs here! This location is not convenient to me; it is always worth the trip since their crabs are always heavy. Karen is extremely personable and genuinely appreciates customers. I refuse to go anywhere else since no other crab place could ever compare. read more

Me and the wife came down from Philly to satisfy a craving from some crabs. We booked a room at the Best Western Plus in downtown and Yelp guided me to this place. I had called a few days ahead to reserve a dozen females (we Asians love the roe!). The very helpful lady took my order and gave me a pickup time. Unfortunately before the agreed time came I got a call telling me my order was going to be late. Something about their shipment being delayed in traffic. After about a two hour wait we finally could pick up our order. They were nice enough to throw in a couple of big males to make up for the delay. Got some corn on the cob and some free butcher paper and headed back to the hotel room for a much anticipated feast. We were not disappointed. They were the sweetest meatiest crabs I ever ate. Tons of roe, just the right amount of seasoning. Definitely worth the wait and the drive. We're already planning a repeat trip. read more

Just picked up some live x-larges and they are beautiful, heavy and feisty! Delicious crabs!

A great place for take-out/carry out crabs. Please note that there is no seating/eating area in the establishment -- good excuse for finding somewhere nice by the water to eat your crabs, preferably with some local beers :) Really great crabs, and you get a free mallet if you check in on Yelp. I love that they have crabs of many sizes, and have the option of female crabs too. I called about a week in advance to reserve a dozen jumbo crabs. It turns out they only had larges left, but I found they'd thrown in 3 extras. :) The crabs were fat and full of meat. For people who love crab roe, they also have female crabs available! I'd definitely order from them again. My only complaint is that the crabs were a little overcooked -- there was no juice left in the shells, and the meat wasn't as tender as I like. Back in Oregon we'd steam a whole Dungeness crab the size of a chicken for around 10-15 minutes TOPS, whereas I see you guys out here steaming these tiny little crabs for a shocking 20 minutes. Please stop that ;__; read more

The best crabs on the city, without a doubt. I have been going here for 20 years and I have only gotten beautifully cooked, full meat crabs. An incredible restaurant, just make sure to call ahead and reserve your crabs! read more

crabs are always amazing. been going here for over 15 years. customer service is outstanding

Very delicious, nice prices for med-large and nice weight. I was very impressed and will be returning. Very customer friendly.. and not one bad crab in the batch. I became an instant fan. read more

Definitely recommended to tourists and locals alike. This is a very real Baltimore experience, is cheaper than going to a restaurant, and the staff is really nice and willing to explain everything to you. You can even check in on Facebook and get a free mallet or paper to eat on. The seasoning was strong, my friend. And my body was fatigued by the end. Will I have crabs again in this fashion within the foreseeable future? Haha probably not. Two of us split a dozen smalls. It was fun and a lot of work, quite an experience overall. An epic experience. We took it to the Canton Waterfront Park and ate on the dock, that worked out really well. Eating in the park, by the water was much better than stinking up your abode, and you can toss your shells into the water and I am under the impression that this actually helps the environment. The only thing though is that you need to take a shower after eating all those crabs. So, anyways, I would say a dozen feeds 2 or 3 people more than enough. I also got the shrimp because... why not? It was fine, a good enough side dish to keep it interesting. I got corn and garlic butter too. The corn is a great side and I actually wish I had allotted 2 for myself. The garlic butter was really tasty but a little overkill on flavor for the crabs. I dipped my corn in it and was happy. I guess I'd just get regular butter next time. Also, the males are quite a bit larger. I liked the tomaley of the crabs, but I didn't quite Get the orange roe in the females, it was just too hard a substance to eat. I am sure there is another use for this in another dish but in this manner, it goes to waste. Oh well. Last time in Baltimore, I went to PJ Steamers and it was a little more expensive than I'd like. This was the same basic experience and cheaper, I would definitely prefer going here and taking it somewhere. read more

Fresh steamed crabs. Delicious. Crabs procured by the family themselves so high standards all the time. Call ahead to reserve. read more

Gaffney's Back Fin - Here's a sample of the Awesome that is Gaffney's. Two thumbs up. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Ordered crabs to go on a Friday night. Got a dozen mediums for $35. $15 cheaper than some of the other places. The man on the phone was very friendly. The crab seasoning was really tasty. Not too spicy, and a good amount. They were also hot and delicious. I usually order from Conrad's up in Towson, but now that I know this place was just as good and within walking distance from my house I'm sold. Tip: paper is free! Tip: this place is TOGO only. Don't expect to eat in. Enjoy! read more

I had not bought crabs from Gaffney's in over 5 years but got some today. Every single crab was meaty and oh so good, plus my Husband and I got full. We had corn as well and that was great! To top it off, the Customer Service is A1! We will be back! read more

After calling around to all of the local businesses that do crabs to go, Gaffneys had the most affordable prices. I had a few people recommend this place to me as well. After ordering, I had to wait about 25 minutes for the crabs to get steamed. I ordered 2 dozen large males and they were meaty and delicious. Even the legs had good chunks of meat! read more

Two experiences here FIRST ONE EXCELLENT second one extremely disappointment overcooked and not fresh crabs read more

Gaffney's Back Fin - Overcooked extremely nasty - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Great place to pickup steamed crabs! Friendly service and super quick. Make sure you call ahead to place your order. They steam the crabs when you place your order, so it's perfectly cooked. A bit on the saltier side, but other than that crabs are fresh and steamed to perfection. read more

Best carry out. Prompt service heavy crabs and they deliver!! Superb!! Our neighbors recommended this place and they named their dog after Gaffneys because it's their go to!! We have crabs 2-3 times a month tried all local places and this is our new go to. Very happy. read more

I've heard this was the place to grab your carry out crabs, so in celebration of Thursday being Thursday, we gave it a whirl. I popped in to this hole-in-the- wall and left with 3 dozen small males for $92. SOLID. Four of us chowed down and still had 13 left over. Maryland should be proud of these full, Old Bay drenched babes. Pop open your summer solstice and enjoy. read more

I came across Gaffney's almost 20 years ago, and have found there is a reason why their customers come back year after year..the crabs are awesome!! Plus, you are supporting a family owned business to boot. After 40+ years, Gaffney's knows a thing or two about steaming crabs. read more

Finally tried Gaffney's for the first time this weekend, and I have to say, it's now officially my go-to for carryout crabs. Tons of tender, sweet meat in each crustacean at AWESOME prices!! Split between friends, I could eat my fill (~7/8 crabs) for less than $20!I can't rave enough about this place. Such a better deal than going out for crabs. Can't wait to make crabs from Gaffney's a tradition. read more

Best crabs in Baltimore. I've been eating crabs from Gaffney's since 1990 and I've never been disappointed. The summer isn't complete until I've had crabs from this family owned business. read more

Ordered a bushel at 12:30 for a 4:30 pickup. Crabs were ready on time and they were heavy and delicious!!! Best I've had this year. They were very nice on the phone and in person. Gaffney's will definitely be my goto place for crabs from now on. read more

Best take out crabs in Baltimore. Very fresh and priced right.

I have been a loyal customer for at least 20 years. I had a very expensive craving for crabs when I was pregnant with my first. I fell in love with Gaffney's for there hot, steamy, well seasoned, heavy and fresh crabs! I have been hooked ever since! And more importantly, the customer service. They are the extremely personable! I highly recommend Gaffney's! Tell them Stacey sent you! read more

We ordered crabs to eat at home on a Sunday afternoon. I would say that in this area that the prices and quality are reasonable and definitely worth keeping on as your go-to for a bushel of crabs. read more

We bought crabs from Gaffney's for the first time and were not disappointed. Crabs had a ton of meat and the price was competitive to everyone else. We will go back to them for crabs next time and definitely recommend them to others. You should call ahead before you go. read more