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    Grappling Crab Shack

    4.8 (35 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Charles B.

    Stoped in here for lunch they didn't have any hot food today but they had ready to heat food available so I got a pint of the Cajun jambalaya got home heated it up and it was very delicious definitely seasoned nicely.

    Kalene F.

    Did a random stop-in on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and they were able to process our order even though they were likely busy! Friendly customer service and decent prices for PA hard-shell crabs. We thoroughly enjoyed our crabs in the sunshine on our back patio. We ordered a dozen medium crabs and a large jumbalaya. The crabs were good sized for mediums and extremely juicy! Sometimes the smaller sized crabs can be overdone and these were delicious. We will likely return for a family event later in the summer!

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    Mel P.

    Being from Maryland, we are hard to please when it comes to crabs. We had them once last season and twice early in the season and we have been pleased every time. It's not hard to find but it comes up quick on the road so you might want to use your GPS so you don't miss it. It is set back from the road. Be sure to put in your order. They do sell paper which makes it so easy since we don't get a newspaper like in the old days. My husband enjoyed the crawfish too!

    Melissa H.

    Just enjoyed a crabcake from Grappling Crab Shack in Hershey. Packed full of flavor (and tons of crab )! Sauce added had just a little zip which was just a perfect compliment without overpowering the delicate crab. Fried up on the grill but not dripping with grease (yeah!) Oh and the people at their stand, just the nicest.

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    Bees B.

    Probably the best Maryland Blue Crabs I have had. Call early in the week, to be put on list for heavies or jumbos. Owners head to Maryland - crabbing themselves. Crab cakes are all crab, no filler. You can eat there - they have outdoor picnic tables along the creek - or take home. Can stop off on your way down the creek on kayaks. Owner and staff are so nice. Even gave us waters to take with us on our kayaks.

    Heavy & Meaty Female Steamed Maryland Blue Crab

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    Great service and prices! The staff was friendly and threw in an extra crab to make a baker's dozen.

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    Excellent service - appreciate their timeliness on my large order, having it ready within 5 minutes of my preferred time.

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    Ordered crabs to go.... Best crabs we had in the area in years.. appeared to have nice outdoor seating area along the creek

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    Great crabs. Great service. Totally happy with these guys.

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    8 years ago

    The grappling crab is such a wonderful find!! Great live and steamed crabs! Great staff and owners. Would recommend to everyone!

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    Best crab restaurant in central PA! They also have a food truck that comes to my employer, which is always a huge hit and a treat.

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    Cool place!! I was skeptical to see how they'd do. Owner is super nice and the crab is fresh and delicious!!!

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    Their crab cakes are excellent. This is a take out place and I had to order my crab cakes in advance. Expensive but very good.

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