Excellent experience! I went a few years ago and the service was frustratingly bad. This time was a completely different experience. Lauryn was our service and was the BEST!!! She was super attentive, helpful in recommending options, and made our experience wonderful. It wasn't packed so we had no problem getting seats for happy hour and the food was delicious. We had all of the happy hour menu options and nothing disappointed. We will certainly come back again soon! read more

Krab King | Upper Marlboro, MD Definitely a good choice to try! The food was a little on the salty side, but those lamb chops were ON POINT! The crab cake, however, had a little too much filler for my liking. Now the shrimp & crab toast? A+ ALL DAY! And I have to give it up for the drinks--every single one was SO good! Overall, definitely worth checking out if you're in the Upper Marlboro area! #KrabKing #UpperMarlboroMD #MarylandEats #DMVEats #Foodie #FoodReview read more

I loved the atmosphere. The place is cozy, dimly lit and wasn't crowded at all. They also played really good music. The service was great! The food was exceptional! Everything had flavor and the portions were generous. We had wings(forgot the flavor), surf and turf(lamb chops and crabcake) over yellow rice. It was delicious. The shrimp scampi was good. The shrimp were huge and the sauce was tasty. We also tried the seafood Mac n cheese. Although the dish was cheesy, It did lack a little flavor. This was probably my least favorite. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and will return. read more

Krab King - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Came Here For A Dinner & Overall It Was A Really Nice Experience From The Moment We Pulled Up. There's Plenty Of Parking Available Which Is Always A Plus. No Stress Trying To Find A Spot. As Soon As You Walk In, You Notice The Sleek Setup. There's A Nice Bar Area & The Inside Layout Flows Really Well. The Black Decor Throughout Gives It A Modern, Grown, Slightly Upscale Feel Without Feeling Too Fancy. Definitely Date Night, Birthday Dinner, Or Girls Night Approved. Reasonable Prices For The Area & Portion Sizes. It Felt Worth It For The Overall Experience. To Start Off, I Got A Hot Green Tea With Lemon & Honey, Fresh, Hot, & Soothing. SALMON EGG ROLLS Stuffed With Rice, Salmon, & Cream Cheese, Then Topped With Cucumber And A Sauce Drizzle. Crispy On The Outside, Creamy & Savory On The Inside. A Really Good Starter & Nice Portion, Very Different & Giving Sushi Inspired. BLACKENED SALMON Nicely Seasoned With A Good Crust And Moist Inside. PARMESAN BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Roasted With A Light Crisp & Good Flavor. MAC N CHEESE Creamy & Comforting, Solid Side That Paired Well With The Salmon. Everything Was Decent, Well-Portioned, & Came Out In A Timely Manner. NY CHEESECAKE I Had The Cheesecake With Strawberry Glaze Drizzle And It Was So Delicious... Smooth, Creamy, & Sweet. I Was Told It Usually Comes With Blueberry Sauce, But They Had Run Out. I'm Definitely Coming Back To Try It The Original Way Because I Know That Blueberry Sauce Is Going To Elevate It Even More. Customer Service Was Amazing & Very Welcoming. Our Waitress Lauren Was A Whole Vibe!!! Friendly, Attentive, & Made The Experience Even Better. She Checked On Us Without Hovering & Made Sure Everything Was Right. Dinner For 2 Including Tip Came To $98, Which Felt Fair For Appetizer, Entrées, Dessert, & Great Service. I Also Gotta Come Back To Check Out Their Happy Hour & Taco Tuesday Menu Items. Something Tells Me That's Where The Real Deals & Fun Vibes Are. Krab King Is A Solid Dinner Spot With A Nice Atmosphere, Good Food, & Top-Tier Service. Definitely Worth A Visit & I'll Be Back To Explore More Of The Menu. read more

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This review will be short but sweet! I recently used Krab King as an example that another similar restaurant should take notes from and then I realized, I've never given Krab King it's official kudos..so here it goes! Once you enter, there's a small bar and lounge area that bleeds nicely into a small dining area. It has a contemporary style but nothing over the top. The food is amazing. We've had the crab cakes, crab egg rolls, lamb chops, seafood fried rice and the seafood salmon and each meal had us wanting more... Delicious! Service can be a little slow, so I would recommend having at least one more server, especially Thursday - Sunday! If you want top notch food in the Upper Marlboro area, this is the spot but just like Jerry's Seafood, don't expect Applebee's prices.. You pay for what you get!! read more

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So hear me out... I have driven past this restaurant many times, and have no stopped. My good girlfriend and I went here on a Wednesday evening and ate good! Four drinks between us both, jerk chicken quesadillas, a seafood pasta anddd a seafood fried rice bundle, and we were rolling backkkk to the car. Our server Kay, gave the best recommendations - and we were very vocal in telling her that we agreed with her good eats! (I'll specifically say, their pasta is better the following day lol.) I also want to highlight the fact that this location is bigger than what I expected. From the outside looking in, I wouldn't have thought that the restaurant was as long as it was until entering. Additionally, the establishment is indeed a vibe. Their bathrooms are clean as well, with music blasting (at a good volume, let me be clear) from the front to the back of the room. The only issue that I have with Krab King, is their TWENTY percent gratuity charge. I think 1,000% that that is something that the establishment should advertise on their table, at the bar, on their website, etc. I'm aware and comfortable with 15, even 18% charge when the service is sufficient - but 20... a conversation needs to be had. Makes me wonder if the gratuity if only added for dine-in orders, but if so... if I return, I'd only place my order to go. read more

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My husband and I came here on the early side of dinner. We had to sit at the bar as the tables were all reserved even though most were empty upon our arrival. As an appetizer we ordered the Krab fries which were delicious! My husband ordered the seafood Alfredo. I ordered the crab cakes dinner which came with asparagus and Mac and Cheese. The food was good but definitely had better crab cakes. We had decent service since they were on the slower side and sat at the bar. read more

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King Krab has been on my list for a while now, so my friend and I decided to come here to catch up and see what it's all about. It is pretty small here, but the decor is really nice. It is extremely dim so keep that in mind especially I I f you can't see and need your flashlight lol. We went during the day on a Saturday so it was very quiet in the restaurant. We were seated and served immediately. I ordered the hot honey old bay wings and the seafood burger and of course fries. Keep in mind that there's an up charge for the fries that was communicated, I thought I was substituting one out. The seafood burger was so big, I didn't even finish it. The wings were fried very well and I really enjoyed them! I believe my friend ordered the crab cakes and a sandwich. I heard they have a great happy hour here as well, so one day I plan to check that out. That day was pretty lowkey so I can't say it was vibesy, but it was nice to be able to catch up and not scream at each other. We both enjoyed our meal and I would definitely return! read more

Krab King - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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Me and my BF went for happy hour after work. There was a dj setting up. Benji was a great host letting up choose where to sit especially with it being thr day before Valentine's and they were getting reservations for dinner. Our waitress Dominique was amazing. The drinks were good (lemon drop flights) and so was the food. We will definitely be coming back again. read more

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I think I can safely call this a hidden gem -- it's right next to the Giant you can clearly see from the main road, but can you see Krab King? Not in the slightest. They have happy hour from 4-7 on weekdays, and late night HH from 10-close on Friday & Saturday... nice! It's a relatively small spot -- I compare it to Crab Cab, but it doesn't feel as tight. And they have karaoke on Thursdays, NICE! We sat at the bar, and the staff was very friendly to us, talking to us on multiple occasions throughout the night, even when it got busier. I didn't get happy hour food, as she told me on the Jerk Krab & Shrimp quesadillas... they were SO SO SO good... a great way to spend $19. I just wish they gave more guacamole with it (I can never have enough). I'm eager to drop by next time for karaoke, but I'll have to make sure to come early -- so they don't have a DJ or host come in, they do it over the bar with mics and use the TV, just like when I used to play dodgeball in DC! I am excited to return and try more things. read more

I've walked past Krab King several times in the last few years - finally made it a point to pay them a visit and I'm glad I did! The spot is bigger than it looks from the outside (but it's definitely not a large restaurant). A friend and I stopped in for happy hour on Friday around 5:45. Their HH runs from 4-7 on Monday through Friday. They also offer a late night happy hour on Friday and Saturday nights 10pm - close which I think is really fun. The happy hour menu is limited, but there are still solid options. $7 cocktails, $6 beer and wines, $12 small plate bites. The overall ambiance is great; well decorated space with a small bar that seats 6ish guests. Some nice RnB and hip hop playing through the restaurant to keep the vibes up. Very cool to have this modern, comfortable space in Upper Marlboro. The happy hour drinks were perfect; I had a margarita, hurricane, and the moscow mule. Each was made perfectly - shoutout Dominque! I had the sweet chili wings and fries (the menu says seasoned fries, but they were just regular salted fries). The chicken was hot and crispy on the outside; the sauce was a nice combination of spicy and sweet. The fries were absolutely delicious - hot, crispy, and fresh. I may have liked the fries more than the wings, though both were great. I would love to give a full five star review, but service seemed a little slow at times. The restaurant wasn't particularly crowded (maybe 15-20 guests at its max), but this number of guests seemed to really slow down the bar. There was only one bartender to make drinks for the folks at the bar as well as the rest of the restaurant. Not to mention that the majority of folks were ordering happy hour cocktails, which all have several ingredients and steps to make. I'd be concerned about the pace of drink service if the spot was more crowded. Looking forward to my next visit - happy hour is definitely the way to go here with the specials. Pro tip: I saw alot of customers stopping in to pick up to go orders - seem to be a popular way to get food here Pro tip #2: They charge automatic 20% gratuity on all dine in/bar transactions read more

Always forget to check in when I'm here! But here is the skinny! You gotta support our local people who grow roots here! Happy Hour menu is perfection, let me clarify, if you like a Sauvignon blanc or other wines, it's perfection. To be fair it's limited on food and drinks but it gets the job done for me. Y'all top shelf people may not like this HH menu. Drinks are always yummy and the music is always a whole vibe! Off 301! read more

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So the food is amazing! And the patrons are VERY entertaining! If you're looking for a good seafood fix, Krab King is your place! read more

Krab King - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

I stumbled on Krab King on ig. Today, I ventured in to try their brunch . Baybeeee, another gem in Prince George's County. Drinks: Pineapple Mimosas Rum Punch My food: Breakfast fried potatoes Scrambled eggs Crab legs Crab cakes Bacon Seafood and grits (whiting stuffed with crab meat) It's not a huge place but the food is delicious! Service from the bartender and server l was great and everything came out to my liking. Even one of the owners came out to check out on us . Music appeared to be streaming and was a r and b vibe . Its located in a plaza with Giant and the parking is plentiful. I'll be back! Check them out: https://www.krabking.com read more

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Krab King definitely wasn't what I expected, but in a good way! First off, the vibe is grown & sexy. It's a small space, with all black decor and dim lighting. It wasn't crowded so we were seated immediately. I had already glanced the menu online but decided to order the King Rolls, Krab Fries, and the King Wings. Everything was good. The King Rolls were a bit too cheesy for me, but a good portion size. The wings were too pretty to eat but equally delicious (get them with bleu cheese)! The crab fries were filling , definitely shareable, but they could use more crab. The sauce they use is tasty. They really held up nicely because they're the crispy kind, so that's a plus in my opinion. My drinks were great, Kay made them perfectly- refreshing and not too sweet! I'll be back for sure. read more

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This is a nice place for me to come that's close to home for a good meal & nightcap. The food was pretty good and the drinks are pretty strong. The server/bartender was very polite and accommodating. I stopped in on a Saturday night and surprisingly it was super chill with only a few other customers dining which was good for us because it's a tight spot with minimal tables for tons of customers. I asked about how they handled crowds and was told that for brunch when they get busy there is unfortunately a long wait, so come early! read more

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Stopped here today around 730-8pm looking for eats, the inside is small and full (including the bar area) so making a reservation is your best bet. I wouldn't have found this place just driving by because it's listed in a shopping center that I've only known to house a giant. The wait was 30mins so we opted to carry out instead. My friend had been here before and raved about their jerk crab and shrimp quesadillas so we got an order of that and an order or sweet chili wings. The quesadillas were solid, the jerk flavor added a great kick and it was served with some kind of aioli. It was more shrimp than crab but the taste was good so it was easy to ignore. The sweet chilli wings had a great taste as well, probably better in house because they sweated pretty bad inside of the carryout box and lost their bite. I'd try this place again with a reservation or for carry out. read more

Krab King - 7 wings in the order. - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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Dropped my daughter off at practice and decided to venture here since my wife and I had time to kill. We arrived around 1:30 on a Sunday. We arrived and I thought they were closed. There are tinted windows the glass and not the best signage. We walked in and there were no guests. We were immediately greeted by the staff as well as an awful stench. We were informed that there was a water leak from the giant which is in the parking lot. Hopefully they have it fixed by now or decided to use some air freshener as it was extremely unpleasant. There is a bar in the front area and approximately 6 tables on the side that I was able to see. Our waitress was nice. She gave us her suggestions and even laughed at my jokes. The food came fairly fast but once again, there wasn't anyone else inside. I ordered the Seafood Grits which comes with cheesy grits, "Colossal Crab Meat and Fried Whiting". If you see the Colossal Crab meat in the grits let me know. The whiting was a little tough. They do not offer tartar sauce but a nice version of King Crab sauce which I liked. I also ordered a side of potatoes which were good. My wife ordered the chicken and waffles. The chicken was decent. Lacked flavor and seasoning but the presentation was on point. The wife was tiny/more on the thin side. A quick $65 bucks plus tip for average food. I wish my experience was better but it wasn't. Can't say I'll be back. I do wish them well though. read more

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Came for the first time, not impressed. Crab cakes kinda small but I'm used to Baltimore style cakes. The prices were different than what was listed, however the waitress did take something off of the bill which was appreciated! read more

The food was greatt! Service was great as well. I ordered the lamb chops amd would get them again each time!

The food, service , and ambiance were wonderful. My friend and I also had the spinach dip, which was so good! They have plenty of food options, but not so many that would overwhelm you. Whenever I order crab cakes I get disappointed, but Krab King makes them so good. They actually use real crab and a lot of it too! They come with a side of sauce but you definitely don't need it with how well the food is seasoned. You get a lot of food for your money. Highly recommend. read more

Krab King - Crab cakes with Mac n' Cheese and the roasted Brussels sprouts. - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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This was good!! So after a few phone calls to verify that their online system was finally accepting orders, I placed a very large order for pickup- 4- 5oz crab cake dinners, 2 blackened salmon, 2 starter samplers: 12 wings and 6 fried colossal shrimp, and 2 orders of seafood mac and cheese. And whoo, this was a bit expensive, but the food was quality. Everything was very tasty and was a decent portion size. However, I wouldn't recommend for large family orders unless they'll offer a catering menu option. Overall, I highly recommend trying out Krab King. They're located in a shopping center with plenty of free parking. And the staff (on the phone and in person) was so professional and amiable. read more

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I'm glad I went back and dined in. I ordered the jerk crab and shrimp quesadilla, truffle fries and a hurricane. Everything was delicious. Music was playing, but not so loud that it drowned out conversations. Great playlist. Service was great even though it appeared as if she was working alone. I would return. read more

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The food was delicious and the service was excellent but the ambiance was on point great Vibes the bartender was amazing read more

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Krab King NEVER disappoints I swear. Some places you lose the quality & portion size with "to go" orders......not at Krab King. 10 out 10 every single time! read more

Krab King - Crab cake platter - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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Intimate space with tasty food, great drinks, perfect portions, and music that keeps you moving. We had the 1/2 lb crab cake platter with mac-n-cheese and brussels sprouts (subbed out asparagus). Brussel sprouts were delicious! Mac-n-cheese was my tasty. Crab cakes were definitely worth the price tag! Absolutely no filler. My only complaint was I requested a lemon pepper crab cake and the waitress (phenomenal spirit/ energy) said they didn't have them. That's odd. lol Made us wonder if the kitchen ran out of lemon pepper seasoning OR if the crab cakes are made off property and shipped. Either way, we settled for the traditional (old bay) crab cake and, besides being a tad dry and missing the kick we were craving from the unavailable lemon pepper, we found the taste and portion mighty tasty and well balanced. We were leaving but Mint Condition started crooning U Send Me Swinging so we sat back down and ordered another drink so we could swing and sing with 'em! Afterwards we told the waitress we will be back...and so we shall. read more

Krab King - You can get a choice of three flavors of crab cake (old bay, lemon pepper, or jerk) - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

On my first visit here, I chose 2 items from the menu. House salad with salmon. Freshly made salad topped with a nice flavorful, juicy portion of salmon. I had planned to eat half and take half for lunch the next day. However, I couldn't stop eating it. Excellent! Krab Mac n cheese. Pretty good flavour with crab throughout. Tasted better the next day for lunch but was a bit dry. Service was pretty good. We had reservations but had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. Ambient is chill. Very cozy spot, for casual meal and drinks.. Small bar area at the front. Nice decor. Friendly stay. read more

I would recommend this restaurant. The ambiance here at Krab King was nice. Dim lighting and R&B music playing giving the restaurant a chill vibe. The server was friendly but she could have been a little more attentive with refilling water and clearing appetizer plates before the entrees came out. Appetizers - Spinach dip is a must; best spinach dip I ever had. Ciabatta bread was crunch and soft at the same time giving it great texture - Truffle Fries was seasoned well with a nice crispy texture - Colossal Shrimp was a -little too salty Entrees - The Seafood Fried Rice was amazing the colossal shrimp and the snow crab legs were great potion size but I would suggest more vegetables in the bowl because it was lacking - The crab cake was delicious as well; very meaty not a lot a filler which I love - Blackened Salmon dinner; the Mac N' cheese wasn't baked Mac so that was a disappointment and the salmon was dry - Seafood Alfredo was a very good pasta entree Dessert Peaches n' Cream was delicious; flaky puff pastry and the peaches were not too sweet and the scoop of ice cream topped it off read more

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You all know, I rarely give out five stars but I have to give credit where credit is due and Krab. King deserves all five of these stars!! We decided to go here for brunch, and we're not disappointed. I love the soulful and adult vibes you get as soon as you walk in the door. The cocktails and the mimosas were also on point. - my favorite was their signature drink the "Queen Royale". Not only for the name, but also the fact that it is created with a black owned and woman owned vodka brand. Now let's get into the food, The krab rolls were scrumptious. I loved how fresh and hot the food was when it was delivered to the table. The krabcake I'm sure had 0 filling. You could taste the crab odes along with other flavors. And last but not least, the salmon, BLT. Hot juicy fresh and I'll go back for it every single day if I could. I also love a great crunchy fry. Found out they had karaoke on Thursdays, I will definitely be returning to try an entrée and another specialty cocktail. - who knows, I might even rock the mic read more

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The food was pretty good. The Brussel sprouts were very tasty. The crabcakes had lots of lump meat and good size, but I think still too much filling (I'm from St Mary's County we use very little filling). I think portions for sides could be a little bigger. The ambiance was great. Waitress was very nice and Friendly. I will definitely return soon. read more

Krab King - Crabcake dinner - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

SOLID crab joint. No fillers here, folks. I got pictures to prove it. My mom, aunt & I made it in for happy hour and got a few cocktails which we all enjoyed, service was wonderful as well. We ordered the krab rolls, quesadilla, and the 2 crabcake plate. Unfortunately they were out of the lemon pepper crabcake option, but the jerk cakes were delicious. Good fries and asparagus. We enjoyed the quesadilla as well. Environment is dark and classy but not very big. They do have a few outside seats. A little pricey but you do get a lot of crab meat in the dishes so it is worth it to me! Everyone was very friendly and we all said we will definitely return and tell our friends about Krab King. read more

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TikTok made me do it, so I did it. Yes, I did drive 45 mins for food. No regrets, Please review the menu before you come. They do not sell seafood boils or steamed crabs and no everything does not contain crab. There is a cute bar area that seats about 8ppl and two person. bar tables against the wall. I'm uncertain if there is seating for more people as I didn't walk through the restaurant, I sat by the door. When you enter, go to the cashier and order. You can call in, do Carryout and eat in. The bartender/ server sat me because I walked in confused. Her band was Leah. She was the sweetest, friendliest most attentive server I've had all year. And missy was juggling a lot of folks. I ordered the crab rolls & the lemon pepper wings with a coke. I was immediately served my beverage and waited maybe 20 mins for my meal. My meal was served piping hot by the chef. He too was very kind & professional. Ok soo. Yum. I wish I hadn't eaten earlier so I could have actually made a dent in what I was served. The crab rolls were stuffed with lump crab. Lump crab not backfin y'all. And the wings, fried hard. I'm not the fried hard type but they were still good and very flavorful. I'm not sure how long they've been open and although consistent patronage... they should be busier than they are. The delicious food & dent pricing screams they should be crazy busy. I definitely see myself coming back. I wish we had care of this kind where I live, in Columbia. King RollsKing RollsKing Rolls read more

Krab King - Crab rolls - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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So wonderful. We went on NYE, not busy at the time we were there. The food is always amazing, we had crab cakes and lamb chops, it was all flavorful and fresh. I've had the salmon salad in the past and it was amazing. Never disappointed. The service seems to have improved too, based on this visit. read more

This spot is a HIT!! Ambiance, Customer Service, & Seafood are all top notch!! I was asked if I had been to Krab King. Well...I hadn't!! So guess what, I went!! I was definitely delighted with my experience there, and no I don't work for them...Let's GO!! . Where I am: @krab_king_ . Location Reviewed: 5720 Crain Hwy., Upper Marlboro M.D. . Menu Includes: *soft opening menu* Flavored Wings, Fried Jumbo Shrimp, Seafood Mac n Cheese, Jerk Crab & Shrimp Quesadillas, 5oz., 6oz., or 1/2 pound Crab Cake Sandwiches, & Dinners, Blackened Salmon, Seasoned Fries, Mac n Cheese, Asparagus, Beer, Beverages, & Craft Cocktails. . Items Reviewed: Their King Rolls (Hand rolled with jumbo lump crab, a smokey cheese blend & a Thai chili sauce $22). STAMP!! Crispy, you tasted the smokiness, cheesy, with that lump crab...YES!! STAMP that spicy Thai chili sauce too!! Their Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings (with ranch $15). ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! The sweet & sour combination here WORKED!! Tasty enough to not dip them into anything. Their Blackened Salmon Dinner (a 6oz. salmon with mac n cheese, & asparagus $25). STAMP the salmon!! Seasoned & blackened perfectly, savory, & hearty!! WELL DONE!! The asparagus was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! Garlicky, & not too firm, not too soft. The Mac n Cheese...STAMP!! Creamy, cheesy, a tad bit smokey, & it tasted consistent throughout the whole dish!! Their Krab Kake Dinner (with two flavored 5oz., jumbo lump crab cakes-lemon pepper & Old Bay with shrimp in it-, King sauce, asparagus, & Mac n cheese $54). STAMP the cakes!! Delectable, & different with them being seasoned to your liking!! GET THIS!! Also..STAMP their King sauce...dip them lumps into this...trust me. Their Lighting Cooler Cocktail *prices vary via time of day* STAMP!! Lite, refreshing, EXCELLENT!! @seven16vodka1 @denofthieves_whiskey @foudrevodka @duranterum . Customer Service: Top Tier . Online Navigation: Fairly Easy . Parking: Plentiful . Recommendations: You won't go wrong with the Crab Cake dinner, get the cakes with shrimp in them!! =STAMP =A.DELICIOUS =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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I saw this place on TikTok and wanted to give it a try. The decor is all black, even the utensils. In the evening the lighting is dull but as it gets dark out, it gets brighter inside. They play good music where it's not overwhelmingly loud! It's a nice vibe for date night. My table ordered the crab Mac and cheese, and honey old bay wings, garlic Parmesan Brussel sprouts, and lump crab and shrimp jerk quesadilla! The crab Mac and cheese was good with enough crab meat. The wings were fried hard but still edible and delicious. My friend thought the quesadilla was a little on the spicy side and requested a side of guacamole, which was good. The Brussel sprouts were good as well. Customer service was extremely excellent. If I'm ever back in the area I will come back to try the crab cakes! read more

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A black owned and newly opened seafood restaurant in the Upper Marlboro area? Sign me up! I heard about King Krab from a couple of other people, but apparently I was living under a rock because I had no clue they had a food truck for some time before opening the restaurant. We decided to give them a try on a Sunday afternoon. We were greeted very nicely by the staff. KK has a nice size bar and seating inside for a cozy restaurant vibe, with tv's stationed at the bar. The menus are paperless, so you can pull them up on your phone using the barcodes provided at the tables. Since we were placing a to-go order, we were told to leave our number and someone would call once our order was ready. We ordered the smoked salmon with asparagus and mac and cheese, the lemon pepper crab cake dinner with asparagus and mac and cheese, some wings, fries and shrimp. It took probably 25 minutes or so for our order to be complete. I truly appreciate the staff wearing hair nets AND beard nets! Read that again...BEARD NETS! They were all masked up and wearing gloves. They were also very polite. They would speak whenever passing us and asked if we needed assistance. Wonderful customer service! We took the food home and I was rather impressed by the smoked salmon. Very good. The crab cakes were also a huge hit. The asparagus was tasty, a bit too thick for my liking though and the shrimp was really good as well. The mac and cheese was average, at best and so were the wings. They didn't really have a variety of side dishes, but they just opened, so that's very understandable. Hopefully, that will change in the future. Is it pricey...yes, but it's seafood and that's to be expected. Is it the best seafood I've ever had, no, but for the most part it was enjoyable. I wish this restaurant much success in the future! They already have a large IG and FB following and of course word of mouth following, so I'm sure they'll thrive! I'll be sure to check them out in the future, once they're a bit more settled. read more

Krab King - Smoked Salmon with Asparagus and Mac and Cheese - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Happy Hour here is a whole vibe! The drinks were good. The food was good. The music was great. The music was 90s & early 2000s R&B. The king rolls were pretty tasty. The lemon pepper wings were crispy but the actual wings could have used a little more flavor. The fries surprised us...CRISPY AF! The hurricanes were the best we ever had. Definitely coming back for some more happy hours in the near future. read more

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I had heard so many great things about this restaurant from it being black owned to the tasty seafood so I decided to give it a try. It's located in a quiet shopping center across from nipseys and a car dealership off 301 headed towards route 4. Upon entry I was expecting more space but this place is small and cozy think 5 bar stools at the bar, 3 high top two seater tables and possibly 4 additional tables if that. Now this may sound crazy but all of our food was delicious but me and my friends caught ourselves saying we were still hungry and the food wasn't filling. Now I am not sure what this is about. My one friend complained that the portions were small but I thought for $14 wings and fries consisting of 6 wings and a small fry was the norm. I ordered the surf and turf which came with a crab cake, lamp chops, rice and asparagus. The crab cake was one of the best I've ever had it was flavorful which most at other places have the lump but still no taste. The asparagus was cooked to perfection, now for the rice I didn't care for it as it was a bit mushy and was served with a weird sweet and bitter balsamic glaze on it. The meal came with 3 lamp chops that were underwhelming as I do not like when you can taste the meat if that makes sense they were not seasoned one bit no salt pepper nothing just grilled. However although I'm not sure why we left still starving the food was good and I would be back because they have a pretty good happy hour consisting of $7 house wines along with rail drinks 5 days a week 4-7 pm. read more

This is truly a hidden gem. Late dinner. The food was popping hot and flavorful. I was skeptical about the salmon egg rolls but they were delicious . The colossal shrimp were generous in size and cooked to perfection . The decoration and design is calming. There is a bar area. Small venue with great staff. read more

Krab King - Salmon Eggrolls - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Nice atmosphere and decor. I ordered to go. The wait for the food was not long (a plus). For starters The Jerk Krab & Shrimp was good. King Rolls was seasoned nicely with lump crab meat. The Smokey Salmon was seasoned to perfection it had an amazing test! The fries are a must try (so good). Overall the food was great but the portions are small for the price. read more

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