Small place but great ambiance. Food was delicious. I got the fish and grits with a side of French toast. But when my husband's brunch burger came out I was truly jealous! It looked and smelled so good. The server was very nice. I would highly recommend. read more

The food here is amazing! I had the Cajun seafood pasta with shrimp, salmon, and crab. It was delicious and the salmon was cooked to perfection. The jerk seafood quesadillas are delicious and a must have. The lavender lemon drop was very tasty and one of a kind. I will be returning! read more

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I decided to dine here the other day. The menu selections are decent. I ordered the Seafood Fettuccine. I would have to say I enjoyed my meal. You may wonder why I give them three stars. I took two points off for the following reasons: 1.) My friend and I only ordered entrees and it took a long time to come out. 2.) He has wood benches in the establishment and I'm having lower back problems because of how long we sat. I would say order takeout.... read more

Krab King - Seafood Fettuccine - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Things I ordered..... Hot honey old bay wings were not that great Jerk crab cake was over seasoned as well as the special crab cake they had offered. Couldn't taste any crab at all. Brussels sprouts and Mac & cheese were really good along with the peaches and cream dessert. The Krab dishes were not giving king anything 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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Good vibes good food. Customer service was great. The wings are very good. Convenient location read more

Krab King - Salmon asparagus macaroni and cheese - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Yummy Yummy ! So glad they added lamb chops to the permanent menu! I wish the mac was more cheesier but it was good! read more

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Horrible customer service. Be prepared to wait and staff ignore you. Waited and didn't even get a cup of water. Tip to owner, invest in customer service training for staff read more

I finally went and grabbed food to-go. I got the Crab Cake Sandwich and fries. I chose the smaller crab cake and to my surprise it was a decent size with lump crab!! I got the original flavor, but there wasn't much flavor which was slightly disappointing.. Just crab meat and a bun, the sauce provided gave it the flavor. It also seemed a tad salty. My family got the seafood burger and they were disappointed as there was just 3 pieces of shrimp on top of a burger. I was thinking maybe shrimp inside the burger patty? But I'm no chef, so what do I know haha. They said they would not get the seafood burger again and I would not get the crab cake sandwich again.. However, we plan to return for another dish! read more

I was craving some egg rolls, I ordered two orders and was beyond pleased. They didn't stand a chance in the car.

1 1/2 Krab Kake Sandwich: the crab was good. I will give it a 7/10. The bread was too firm for the crab. Mac N Cheese: The Mac was good. 7/10. read more

Krab King - 1 1/2 Krab Kake Sandwich: the crab was good. I will give it a 7/10. The bread was too firm for the crab - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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Have been wanting to try this spot for a while. Only noticed it due to it being by the Giant grocery store I shop at occasionally. The inside is smaller than I anticipated, however the design is nice. The two staff members that were there were pleasant. Ordered the king rolls(only ok for the $20 price point), the colossal shrimp(good but could have used a hint of salt), and the french fries were decent. They served the king rolls and colossal shrimp with what seem to be a thai chili sauce that was pretty good. I was not blown away by any of the food to consider returning anytime soon, however they do have a happy hour Tues - Fri 4pm - 7pm that I may come back for at some point. read more

Krab King - King rolls, colossal shrimp, and french fries - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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Saw this place on TikTok and was very excited. I didn't take the time to check the menu prior to coming. Me and my friend came around 7 and it wasn't busy. We waited 20 mins for our waitress to come and greet us. The menu was nice but the entree choices were very limited, there were some sandwich options but I was wanted a full meal. Me and my friend decided on choosing appetizers and sharing them. The king rolls were cool, and I wasn't a big fan of the quesadilla but the Mac and cheese was the star. I'd come back for this Mac. It was creamy and well seasoned. The drinks were strong and potent, just how I like. I would come back for a to go order for the Mac and maybe if I'm in the mood for a sandwich I'll try one out. read more

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Came in for fathers day to take my boyfriend out. Worst mistake ever! It was extremely hot in restaurant. No air. Soon as I walked in hostess was rude as hell didn't greet us at all. Just kinda looked at me like why am I here? This interaction bothered me so much that I decided we were getting our food to go. These ppl had the audacity to charge me a $10 tip on my $91 to go order and then claim they gave me a discount! I paid the girl in cash! So basically they pretended to give me a discount on the receipt but also took a tip. Disgusting! Won't be back! Food was subpar as well for. $100! read more

So, a few friends and I decided to visit this place because none of us had been. I was interested in the king rolls and wings. My friend wanted the fries and pasta. Of course we all had a little bit of everything so I have to say first, the truffle fries were delicious, they were cooked perfectly and tasted awesome. The king rolls were something I never knew I needed lol the wings were flavorful and cooked well. Not too hard and not too soft. The quesadilla was sooo freaking good, I can't wait to go back just from having that. I'm not big on pasta but I did try it and it was very tasty. This place brings an excellent array of flavor and selection. The service was great and the staff was so friendly. The atmosphere was great too which makes me want to come back again and again. If you're looking for some awesome seafood that's cooked and seasoned well, definitely stop by this location. read more

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If you love seafood pasta, hit this place up. We wanted something local near Dunkirk, but different, and it had to be seafood. Location isn't anything special but inside it's a different story. You feel like you're in a nice dining establishment. Best seafood Cajun pasta in town. read more

Absurd. 20% manditory tip on a server who needed to be told extra napkins for crab legs. Had to request shell crackers too. The crab legs tasted as if they over boiled their oldest frozen stock. I WILL NEVER GO BACK AGAIN. read more

My uncle was turning 75 years old and he only eats seafood. We decided to try King Krab in Upper Marlboro. We had a group of 16 people. The place can only accommodate one group at this size. It's not a big place but it's elegant and intimate. The service was great. We ordered all of our food at once and they got to it. Our food came out in a timely manner. We arrived at 4 pm and by 6 pm we were walking out the door. The blackened salmon, asparagus, and fried rice were a hit. Every guest said that their food was great. My uncle enjoyed his birthday. There's even a little spot to take pictures with your group if you wanted to. P.S. - I loved that they were able to break the check down with no problems at the end. Very Professional! I support Black-owned businesses! read more

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I love to support black businesses. The service was nice, the seating is a bit tight, and the food was pretty good. It's worth trying for yourself. read more

I'm a huge fan of the KK food truck so the fact that they now have a brick and mortar, Hooray! I no longer have to wait for a visit to my neighborhood. I love their fries, the salmon egg rolls and the fish sandwich. The wings are pretty good also. What I love about this restaurant is that everything is made to order so it's always hot and fresh! It might mean a slightly longer wait, but they text you when it's ready, so you can do nearby grocery shopping or sit at the bar. The staff is friendly and I appreciate small businesses. Yum! read more

Krab King - take out fish and fries - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

What an awesome new hidden gem we stumbled across in the strip mall off 301! We looooovveed the Krab King restaurant and that's saying a lot from me since my visit was just after happy hour ended and I HATE when I miss a good happy hour, LOL. This location is a cozy setting i think would be best accommodating for parties of four or fewer guests, since we were four adult women and 2 small children seated at their biggest tabletop and it was a pretty tight fit, buuuuut... we made it work. The restaurant was super clean inside and all of the staff were busily and pleasantly attending to customers when we arrived. I can't say enough how amazing Chardonnay & Edwin were to our party of 6. Those two were on the ball and gave us some of the best customer service I've experienced at a restaurant in a long while. They both took time to answer our many questions and made great recommendations for our individual preferences that were really well thought out and truthful. I appreciated that Chardonnay didn't just let my sister that enjoys sweeter drinks choose one that wasn't going to be as sweet as she probably would have liked and instead took special care to guide us all to choices we were blown away and delighted with. First, I don't eat cheesy dips too often because I stray away from dairy, but was craving spinach dip and their spinach dip with added crab and toasted ciabatta REALLY exceeded my expectations. I actually am kinda still thinking about it and will add that even without the crab, it would have been really good. Adding the lump crab put that dip over the top. I wish I'd gotten pictures of my nephews' kids' meals because the presentation of the wings and fries for kids was soooooo adorable with what appeared like mini grown-up style plates. I liked that these weren't plastic buckets and both my picky eater nephews devoured their food. In fact, the 7 year old said that "everything here is fire" and I wholeheartedly agreed. I had the 5oz crabcake sandwich on a brioche roll with French fries and Yelp Loveys.... There is something special to those French fries!!! They're these perfectly seasoned, maybe a little battered and just the right amount of crispy fries I could have eaten plates and plates and plates of. Chardonnay brought us ranch and hot sauces to dip the fries in and it was an inexplicable divine experience you'll just have to go and explore yourselves and report back about. Then there was the crab cake, I gotta tell you I was a little nervous about trying because of being offered in Old Bay, Jerk, or Lemon Pepper variations.... I thought to myself uuuuummmmm, who makes variety flavored crabcakes?? KRAB KING does!!! They do it well, too! I wasn't a fan of the lemon pepper crab cake and the jerk one wasn't bad, but also not my particular favorite, I think because I like a more traditional Maryland style crab cake. The old bay crab cake was PERFECTION for my taste and a nice amount of lump meat with minimal filler and no shells that made me wish I'd gotten the half pound size for $41 instead of the 5oz cake for $26, on the day I visited. Our entire party loved the old bay crab cake best and the front of house manager, Edwin was super attentive in listening to our feedback about all three while making his rounds to check on guests. We also tried the jerk shrimp and crab quesadillas that were suuuuppper delicious and I'm not typically a seafood quesadilla fan. These ones turned me into a believer! There were hot honey old bay wings we had to try and felt like we're really good but not necessary as old bay flavored as we anticipated and more like mumbo sauce flavored. We love mumbo sauce so we also loved the wings. They do taco Tuesdays and a crab and shrimp taco was featured that my sister loved. They also had fried shrimp tacos I know had to be goid because my other sister inhaled them at lightning speed. I'll close my food notes with a shout out to the kitchen and staff serving every single thing we tried piping hot and freshly made, something that has become a lost art. I LOVED knowing our meal was prepared hot and fresh by order and was perfectly content to wait the prep time for each dish that was well worth my wait. Even my bread was fresh and hot and worth the up charge for extra servings. While there isn't a dedicated cocktail list, they do have a full bar and Chardonnay is an excellent mixologist. She's beautiful, sweet, funny, and pours a gooood drink so you definitely won't want to miss her and Edwin for happy hour or even dinner when you're in the area. The music playlist was lively and at a good volume to keep the atmosphere feeling high energy but it was still low enough for us all to all hear each other across the table. Bring a date, bring your friends, BRING YOURSELF to the krab king restaurant while it's still technically in the soft opening phase. There is SURE to be a long wait once the masses get wind of this spot. read more

Today was my first time eating here and im mad i didnt know about it sooner! The food was sooo good! I went with a group of six and none other than us had any complaints and we all LOVED our food. The service was amazing, the staff made sure we had everything we needed at all times. I got the jerk crab cakes and they were SOOO GOOD (alittle spicy) so be cautious if you dont like spicy food. The crab cakes came with mac and cheese and asparagus which were also really good. We also had the king rolls, spinach dip, truffle fries, and crab toast as appetizers which were all also really good. I just wish the space was bigger because it is pretty small in there but overall 10/10 would definitely recommend and come back again read more

We had super crab cakes at this place. Very good service as well. I'd highly recommend checking them out if you're in the area

We came to celebrate my friend's birthday. The service was good and the food came out quick. The drinks and food were good. The only thing I wish is that the place was bigger. read more

I tried Krab King for the first time last weekend and was totally impressed. We were greeted by a courteous young man immediately who showed us to our table. After being seated, we were instantly tended to by our server, Brittany. She is also the bartender. She was professional, kind and knowledgeable of the menu. We had the jerk seafood quesadilla and seafood fried rice and it was DELICIOUS! The ambiance is warm and inviting. I liked it so much that I went back this weekend and had the same experience throughout my time there. read more

I love the salmon and service mean the world to me they make you feel welcome to come to and nice setting for dinner in or wait for your order I highly recommend read more

Food was decent, but I will not return until the MANDATORY 20% gratuity is reverted back to optional. Tips are given for a specific purpose, if they are now MANDATES then that's something else. read more

The food was great. The restaurant was clean. The staff is friendly. I placed an online order. When I arrived my order was ready and my order was correct. I was able to walk in and leave out. The only negative was I wish my fries were cooked a little longer. However, nothing serious. I went home placed them in the oven and they were good to go. The portions were big, especially for the price you pay. You get what you're paying for. I will be back read more

After hearing a lot of buzz about Krab King, my husband and I decided to try this new local spot to see for ourselves. Currently, they're in their soft opening phase, so the menu is limited at the moment. 1. The service was impeccable. The front manager not only introduced himself, but he also asked for genuine feedback on the food as well as the restaurant and ambiance. Our server/bartender, Chardonnay, was super sweet, helpful with the menu, and extremely attentive. The owner/chef brought us our entree, introduced himself and was super friendly and humble. He too asked us for genuine feedback. 2. Ambiance and decor was nice. Dark, modern but cozy. 3. Food - We ordered the following: - Jerk Krab and shrimp quesadillas - Colossal Shrimp - Krab Kake dinner (comes with asparagus and mac-n-cheese) My god! The food was DEEEEE-LISH! We had the jerk crab cakes and didn't know what to expect. Mannnnnnn.... It was soooo bomb! But the topic of our discussion through our meal was the Mac-n-Cheese! It was sooooo flavorful and seasoned just right! My husband wanted to order one to go! I am so thrilled that there is finally a local spot where we can just chill, enjoy a delicious mean, a good drink, great vibe, and excellent service! We will definitely be back soon! read more

I ordered from this restaurant twice (the first time, they would only allow parties of 2 to sit at the bar). I was satisfied with the grits and salmon sandwich we received the first time. So I tried it again yesterday and I was so disappointed with my purchase. We ordered blackened salmon ($27) and seafood fried rice ($44). I spent $80 on farm-raised salmon with bland macaroni and "literally 4 brussel sprouts... the "fried rice" was topped with crab legs and frozen smushy shrimp. Truly a disappointment. read more

Customer Service is Amazing! The Food is Amazing! The food is Delicious!!! I will be returning, and I plan on trying the entire menu!! The crab Mac n cheese was definitely Bomb, very cheesy. Everything was seasoned to perfection! So happy they are located in the area!! Enjoy! read more

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Let me tell you..... We are here on vacation and just decided to try this restaurant based on yelp reviews and the photos. Best decision ever!!!! That seafood Mac and cheese had me pondering the next trip just for that! (We live 4 hours away!) This place was the best! They had great drinks, great food and wonderful staff! You need to stop here today! Oh yeah the wings were fried perfectly for the kids. read more

Krab King - Seafood Mac and cheese - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

So, I have to say, the service was excellent as well as the drinks. Let's get into the food. We ordered seafood fried rice and crab cakes with Mac and cheese and asparagus. For the price paid, the shrimp fried rice was extremely underwhelming. Rice favored boxed Zaratains with frozen veggies mixed in, and freeze dried red and green peppers. Definitely did not scream freshly made.... The 4 shrimp were the focal point of the dish, they were excellent. The crab leg was cold. Texture was, it was steamed from frozen. I say it because there was one cluster. Price point today, $44. On to the crab cakes, they were small, sold for market price, but they were tasty. Came with a small side of Mac and cheese and 4 pieces of asparagus. Price point market place, today $48. With 2 drinks each the bill was $166. Ambiance was excellent, but low tables were towards the back and near the bathrooms. Scented candles were placed on the on the tables to hide the scent of sewage. Probably floor drains that need to have water poured down.... Definitely a turn off. Would I visit again, yes, happy hour/ taco Tuesday and take out. This place has potential, but coming from a Cajun chef, it's there are a lot of inexpensive recipes to step up the seafood rice, but you are barking up the right tree... read more

I love the food, the service is always amazing and the music and the vibes are always right. read more

The service is great and the food is good too. I'm a Chef and I like this place. The spinach dip and wings are good. The staff are polite and courteous. I'll come back just because the service is good. read more

Krab King - Old bay honey wings and seasoned fries - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Let me start by saying that the food at this establishment is hands down some of the best food I've had in my life, and I'm old and have traveled a lot. But that's not the only reason I gave it 5 stars. The hospitality is unlike any I've seen in quite sometime. From the minute we walked in the door we were greeted like family. From the manager to the waitress and then, the owner!!! I mean, where can you go anymore where the owner greets you and genuinely wants you to enjoy his restaurant. Great job to the owner and his award winning team ( the chef needs to be on Food Network), you guys nailed it!! Much respect and love from your new friend from Florida ( originally from MD) PS.. try the Seafood Mac N Cheese, it's incredible! read more

Krab King - Best Seafood Mac N Cheese in the world, no exaggeration! - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

The smell is over whelming and the attempt to disguise it with scented candles did not help. The crab cakes were dry I tried two different flavors. The fried rice was flavorless, the crab leg clusters on top of it was dry and unseasoned. this what my friend ordered however she said the shrimp were good. The wings, french fries, and the cocktails were good. The brussell spouts were delicious. I couldn't dine in again because of the smell. Maybe carry out. read more

First time there. So, first let me say how amazing and spectacular the customer service was from everyone there--from the phones, to the bartenders, to the cashiers, the waiters, everyone! They definitely hired the perfect team of sweet and friendly people who love to serve and take pride in offering that service. It's rare to get service this good, I was definitely impressed. Top notch! However, the menu for the crab cakes is "market price", which is fine because you know you're going to pay a little more. But this was $62. A whole $62 and this included just a few, thin and over cooked asparagus, not like the jumbo asparagus previously used in the pictures. That's essentially two platters for one compared to most places. Two! Those are prime steakhouse prices without the portions. Given the price, I will say that the crab cakes were packed with superior quality lump meat, probably colossal Indonesian lump--the best of the best! You can only order this rare variety from a restaurant depot or online somewhere. It's beyond "jumbo lump" for those who are hip. So, you're really paying for that mid/post-pandemic prices, too. The flavors were great, but I tasted too much horseradish, which for the quality, isn't needed at all. I'm guessing someone figured it was a way for them to stand out. I would suggest serving optional cocktail sauce on the side and using another ingredient or spice instead. One crab cake comes with a shrimp stuffed at the top, not fully within. I wouldn't order that for an extra $5 fee, but just the plain old bay ones. The sides are pretty much set, can't change them. They only offer three, I believe. Not a big menu, but the pictures online do grab your attention to come in and try something. The mac and cheese was actually great. It tasted better than it looked, but I wish the portions for the sides were bigger for the price even though you're really paying for the crab. As you can see, they use those round, medium-sized tupperware containers, so I was disappointed in that. They could have used the black portioned variety if they want to keep the look upgraded from the traditional white styrofoam. They also don't take orders over the phone and the in-person wait for carrying was/is 30-35 min. That's not so bad when they're making your food fresh on the spot. Who wouldn't want to wait for fresh food over a quick spot that had it sitting around lol. So, maybe place your order and run an errand at Giant next door or something and come back lol. Just time it right and come back if you live close. I'll try anything once, but just prepared for the prices and wait time. Happy eating! :) read more

Krab King - Crab cake entree. Served like this. I didn't take a bite yet, but everything was in a container - Seafood Near Me - Upper Marlboro, Maryland

I absolutely love this place. I live over an hour away and I traveled to this restaurant. If I could've ordered one of everything I would've. Chef has an amazing establishment that is clean, well organize, esthetically pleasing, and quality food. I wish I had picture of my food to share but I ate more than half before I remembered. read more

At Krab King -- We had the pleasure of dining at Krab King, a delightful black owned restaurant located on Crain Highway in Upper Marlboro. The food was amazing!!! The cajun pasta to die for and the blackened salmon, simply delectable. Hot chili and lemon pepper wings...wow! And Happy hour was on point. The GM, Brian made us feel like family. Please support this new business. You will not be disappointed. read more

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