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    L & V Crab Cafe

    3.7 (18 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood

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    Trader Joe's is a little more discreet about their EBT acceptance. ..
    Kia D.

    Update: Ok gotta be real.... Besides all the other things I mentioned previously, the despicable trash stench is horrible. The legs have been small for quite a while now and prices are up there. All of these years we've been patronizing, we'll have to pass.

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    Renita T.

    Update: crabs were ok, will still make crab line my go to place, it's really good. This used to be my go to crab spot when I lived near Naylor rd in DC. It changed and it was not good. Came today 8/22/18 got the special 2 dz reg males for $40 and an order of hush puppies, oils t wait to get home to try those and they are good with corn inside and they give u butter to dip them in. The Spanish guys running the place are nice and great customer service. They showed me all the sizes and even tho the reg mails are small they assured me they were heavy. Small little bar if u want a drink while u wait, they were playing Sade so all good.

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    M N.

    This is one of my favorite spots to get seafood from besides the Wharf. I'm in love with their special sauce it goes great with the shrimp and crabs!! Plus you can grab a drink watch a little bit of the games if you need to occupy your time!! #crabcravings

    All of the crabs I received with green inside even the dead man's fingers not to mention the smell.

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    I bought one dozen only received 11 and phone number doesn't work doesn't smell ok. For 47$ you expect a lot more. Never again!!!!!

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    We've gone for crabs several times and they have been delicious every time. This place is about 20 minutes from home but worth it!

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    7 years ago

    The best when they have jumbo!!!! All crabs r good, I'm just a vet. I want the big boys

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