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JC Crab House

3.8 (227 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated 3 weeks ago

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JC CRAB HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Quiet
Casual
Happy hour specials
Good for kids

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Nicola M.

We stopped in last weekend. It is cleanly decorated, and service was efficient. Food was piping hot and fresh! They had half priced oysters on fridays, which we took advantage of. You do have to pay for sauce which I think is a bit of a gouge since it's already expensive. It is a crab house so no fancy wine on the menu. I would definitely return.

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The waitress was so nice and the crabs were sweet and fresh ! The hush puppies were a perfect addition, could have eaten 100 of them! Preferred the garlic butter over the crab sauce

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Nneka W.

This is one of the better crab spots in the Silver Spring area. They have a large area where you can eat your crabs there or you can take them to go. They also have a menu of other items on the menu, like shrimp platters, hush puppies, fried oysters etc. But I have not tried them. Their crabs are pretty good, it's rare that I will have a bad crab. Naturally crabs can be on the pricey side but this place doesn't take advantage. Their customer service is always great, no complaints there.

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Reviews are mixed. Many highlight the fresh, flavorful crabs, friendly, attentive staff, and a clean, pleasant atmosphere, with a good variety of seafood options.

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3 years ago

Delicious crabs, hot and ready as ordered with great customer service. Would definitely recommend.

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Pricey but the crabs were heavy and good. The fried seafood player and crab cake platter were good too.

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4 years ago

Delicious fresh fish. Especially enjoy their scallops. Our go to for fresh or grilled fish in the area.

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Loved jc crab house. Diamond in the rough. 10 of 10. Recommend if you're in the area!

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7 years ago

12/31/19 at 5:07. Nice little place, but customer service is really bad. We will never comeback to this place.

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6 years ago

Well I returned to JC and was pleasantly suprised. The crabs were steamed and seasoned properly andof decent size and weight.

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Ask the Community - JC Crab House

With the pandemic receding, have they opened up for eat in dining?

Yes, they offer on-site dining.

This place is so confusing. No website? The phone number listed here is not working? We live close by, and would love to support this small biz I feel like I'm jumping through hoops trying to get in contact with them 🤷🏻‍♀️?

I ate from there about a week and half ago. They are open. 13018793888

Do you have to order crabs a day in advance?

Assuming it's not a holiday, you can order crabs on the day you want them.

How much for a dozen mixed steamed crabs please?

You have to call and ask. Market prices change daily and depend on the size you are looking for.

Do you have wine and mixed drinks?

No they don't they only got beer and soda and homemade tea and lemonade

Do you have beer and wine?

They have beer in the cooler.

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