Was suggested to go by a acquaintance we met at our hotel. Tried it and liked it. It may not look…read morelike a 10 star restaurant on the outside but they do have multiple seating areas and a nice little bar. Food is great. I actually got the 3 pound crab and enjoyed every bit of it. They offer more but trust me it's a full 3 pounds. Highly suggest this hidden gem.

We were on vacation and had planned a dinner out with friends to celebrate our daughter's birthday…read more We initially stopped by a hibachi steakhouse, but after being seated, we waited 15 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us. When the waitress finally arrived, she mentioned she was the only one working and implied that the slow service would continue throughout the evening. Thankfully, my husband quickly looked up another local spot, and that's when we found Captain Krab Cajun Seafood & Boil--what a blessing! Not only did we enjoy incredible food and exceptional service, but both the server and the owner went above and beyond to make our daughter's birthday truly special. We were treated to fresh, delicious seafood, a sparkler candle dessert, a plush gift for the birthday girl, and even a light-up birthday sign! We felt like part of their family. We ordered oysters, clam chowder, boiled eggs, baby clams, and snow crab legs--everything was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. You can even customize your meal by choosing from four different seasonings and five levels of spiciness, which makes it ideal for families or groups with mixed tastes. One of the most fun parts? You can write on the walls, tables, and even the ceiling! They also have a claw machine for the kids (and kids at heart). We'll absolutely be back next time we're in town! P.S. It's BYOB!

Excellent food and ambiance. Great service by Cayla!! We will be back! Everything we ordered was…read moredelicious.

Cayla was attentive and fun! Highly Recommended for a fun date night or ladies evening!read more

This place had been on my radar for a while, but when I recently learned that Grappling Crab Shack…read morewas serving Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs, there was no longer any point in delaying the inevitable. A crabby dinner needed to happen...immediately! I recruited an adventure buddy and we made plans to meet at Grappling Crab Shack's creekside home base on a rainy Saturday evening. We arrived around 5pm, about an hour before closing, and thanks to the rain, we had the place almost entirely to ourselves! If you've never been, Grappling Crab Shack is a local family-owned business specializing in fresh Maryland blue crabs, gourmet crab cakes, seasonal seafood specialties, catering and a food truck that travels throughout the area. It's one of those hidden gems that feels like you've stumbled onto a local secret. Since it was our first visit, we decided to do what any reasonable seafood lovers would do....order basically everything! First up were the Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs ($18 for six). Holy. Cow! These were TREMENDOUS! The filling was loaded with crab, each egg was topped with a little bit of bacon and they disappeared from the plate embarrassingly fast. If you visit Grappling Crab Shack and don't order these, I genuinely think you're making a mistake! Next came the Cajun Jambalaya ($10) with chicken, smoked sausage, tomatoes, trinity vegetables and Cajun spices. This was excellent. Smoky, flavorful, and carrying just enough heat to let you know it was Cajun without setting your face on fire. My adventure buddy never once reached for hot sauce, which says a lot! Then came the Cheesy Crab Bites ($15). These might actually be my favorite surprise of the evening. Homemade crab cake mix blended with mozzarella, cream cheese and garlic, rolled in panko and Old Bay, fried until golden and served with a house remoulade. I'd choose these over mozzarella sticks every single day of the week! The cheese pulls were absolutely glorious, and the remoulade added the perfect tangy finish. Finally, we tackled the Gourmet Crab Cake ($17). This thing was HUGE! Made with fresh Maryland blue crab, it was beautifully seasoned, perfectly cooked, and held together much better than several crab cakes I've had recently. I'm actually glad we skipped ordering it as a sandwich because the crab cake itself deserved to be the star of the show. Our total came to right around $60, and considering how much food we ordered, plus the leftovers we both brought home, I thought it was money well spent. We grabbed one of the covered tables out back overlooking the yard and listening to the creek rush by. Despite the rain, it was a really relaxing place to enjoy dinner. I can only imagine how nice it is on a sunny summer evening. The staff couldn't have been kinder, bringing everything out to us with smiles and making us feel right at home. This place is an absolute hidden gem and one of my favorite seafood spots to have checked out in the last few months! I'll definitely be back, preferably on a dry evening when I can fully enjoy the creekside setting. If you love crab, seafood, or just supporting awesome local businesses, don't sleep on Grappling Crab Shack. And whatever you do...order the deviled eggs!

Top-quality jumbo lump crab meat from one of the best sources (Hooper's Island/Hoopersville, MD)…read more Quite an operation in Pennsylvania.

I first discovered this business during the pandemic when it operated as a food truck, serving some…read moreof the best Philly-style cheesesteaks in the area. Unfortunately, the quality of the cheesesteaks declined over time, but I was excited when they opened a new fish location here in Harrisburg. Until recently, I really enjoyed this spot because the quality and ingredients were consistently excellent.My latest experience, however, was highly disappointing. I placed an online order and received a text notification stating it was ready for pickup. When I arrived, the food was not ready. I stood waiting for nearly 15 minutes, ringing the counter bell, but the staff ignored it. When someone finally appeared, I told them I was picking up an order. I was told it would be just a few more minutes because they were "waiting on the fries."After waiting another 7 minutes, I asked for an update. The employee immediately walked to the back counter and handed me a box that was already wrapped and sitting there. I hadn't heard anyone packaging food the entire time I stood there. When I got to my car and opened the container, the fries and the rest of the meal were completely wet and soggy from trapped condensation. It was obvious the food had been sitting out for at least 15 minutes while I was told it was still being cooked. I will not be returning to this restaurant. Hopefully, this review helps others looking for a reliable place to eat in Harrisburg. If you want more reviews, please check out my YouTube channel at @brandenleebutler

I first discovered Hookers Seafood Joint thanks to social media doing what it does best --…read moreaggressively showing me videos of garlic butter crab and shrimp fries until resistance became pointless. One look and it immediately earned a spot on my "we're going here soon whether the universe likes it or not" list. Friday Night Date Night doesn't usually send me into the city. After a long week of people-ing, I typically lean toward easier parking and fewer humans. But this Friday? I was willing to tolerate civilization just a little longer for seafood that looked that good. We rolled in around 5pm and somehow scored a street parking spot just a few doors down -- AND it was free after 5pm. At that point I assumed the night was blessed. Walking inside was...an experience. The space was pretty dark, with most of the lighting focused near the kiosk ordering stations at the back. A few empty tables, music playing overhead, and honestly -- it felt a little chilly inside for a February evening. But we didn't come for ambiance. We came for garlic butter seafood chaos, and we were committed. Ordering is done through self-service kiosks. We selected dine-in and ordered the garlic butter crab and shrimp fries ($13.99), the crab cake, shrimp, and cheesy grits ($27.49), and two Diet Pepsis ($1.25 each). Total came to about $55 with tip -- very reasonable considering what we were about to experience. While we waited, a few people came in for pickups and one very busy staff member (hoodie included) was hustling back and forth like a one-person operation keeping everything moving. A little while later, our food arrived -- already packed in to-go containers, which honestly felt like a thoughtful move because leftovers were inevitable. And then we opened the containers. And then...we fell in love. Garlic Butter Crab AND Shrimp Fries: Absolute insanity in the best possible way. Piled high with shrimp and crab -- and I mean no skimping whatsoever. Garlic butter sauce everywhere, perfectly crispy seasoned fries underneath, and rich, savory flavor that made it impossible to slow down. This is the kind of dish you think about later while staring into the void. Crab Cake, Shrimp, and Cheesy Grits: I am not a grits person...or at least I wasn't before this moment. These creamy Gouda cheesy grits have officially converted me. Smooth, savory, and ridiculously good. The crab cake was golden perfection with minimal filler, the shrimp were huge and perfectly seasoned, and the Cajun cream sauce tied everything together into what might be one of the best dishes I've had in months. Possibly longer. I'm still thinking about it. We ate until logic intervened and still left with about a third of the food for round two -- which I'm already excited about. Hookers might be easy to overlook if you're just passing by, but do yourself a favor and make it a destination. If you love seafood, this is easily one of the most underrated spots around. Big flavor, generous portions, fair pricing -- no over-the-top "trying too hard" seafood theatrics required. I showed up curious, left full, and now find myself emotionally attached to cheesy grits. That feels like a successful night.

If you are looking for a dark mysterious outing for date night or even family night Nick's 114 Cafe…read moreis a great choice. They have a small game room off to the side. Bathrooms were always clean and well maintained. Now for the good stuff. Their food is amazing. I have never had a bad meal there yet. They also have a full bar with many large tvs to watch your sports.

I have been coming to Nicks for over 30 years. Beginning with accompanying my grandparents on…read moreFriday nights and always coming back for their amazing crab cakes. I've always recommended Nicks to everyone who asks who has the best crab cakes in the area- hands down, it's Nicks! Sadly, tonight we had a bad experience- not with the food- not with the dinner service (our server, Erica, was wonderful)...Instead, our party of 17 was basically treated as though we were unwanted guests by the hostess. Squeezing 6 teens and 3 children into a corner booth and the rest of us in two adjacent tables. Rather than giving us the extra table next to us so we actually had space for the plates in front of us, the hostess refused stating it was "another servers section". Unless you're a party of 4, you're probably too much hassle and they'd rather you not show up at their door.

Honestly, I was skeptical about even trying this one as the reviews seem a bit low. However, I'm so…read moreglad we stopped here. I immediately noticed how inviting the building is, both on the outside and inside. Very clean and not sticky feeling like a lot of these places. This was one of the best boil bags I've had (and I live in northern VA where there is some of the best seafood in the country). We were seated with no wait and the server was extra nice. They have a pretty solid menu and specials for beery day. We got the Thursday special and lobster roll. Everything was great. Hoping to help boost the rating for this restaurant because they really deserve it. Shoutout to Melissa for taking good care of us!

The red crab sauce definitely has me in a chokehold. There was nearly an hour wait on a Saturday…read morenight and I can definitely see what the hype was about. They have nice sized portions as well, I tuned my leftovers into a seafood boil soup the next day

Our server Abby was amazing! The ricotta gnocchi was equally amazing. Overall, a great vibe inside…read moreas well.

Fist time in Harrisburg and looking around found this place and the food was delicious…read more The server was so friendly and helpful to share the suggestions of the best option and the three suggestions were delicious and I really enjoyed the food and drinks. Place is nice, they have seats outside and a little space upstairs. Definitely recommended for all you want try good food and drinks at this city.

The way our food was prepared was delicious! We usually go three times a year for their different…read moremenus and it's good. The ambiance is nice and our waitress was amazing. Our drinks were on the table fast as well as refills. Also she was one of the most pleasant servers we've had.

Normally a fabulous dining experience with varied menu, tasty food and attentive service. Visited…read moretoday for brunch. Disappointed with a limited menu- really only four frittatas. Eggs severely overdone and underseasoned. Service still top notch but food delivery was slow with a half empty restaurant. I won't be back for brunch since there are many other options close by with expanded menus.

The ambiance of this restaurant was very homey. They had music going both inside and outside. The…read moreoutside seating had plants and veggies growing. The servers were extremely knowledgeable and able to provide plenty of recommendations. This is definitely a spot you want to check out for a nice southern cooked meal.

Atmosphere is nice. I ordered shrimp with greens and mac n…read morecheese. The good was the shrimp. Fried just right and seasoned. The greens were good but lukewarm. And the mac and cheese needed salt and more cheese. I chalk it up to a below avg night. I will give it another try.