Food is amazing. We have had their steaks a halibut cheeks. Whipped mashed potatoes are the best…read morewe have ever had in our life. They did serve me regular rolls instead of GF - alerted me as soon as they realized a mistake was made. Made it right to us financially, we're compassionate- happens, we were just glad they told us! 5/5 service, 5/5 service, great atmosphere.

This spot gets really busy, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation! We went on a Tuesday…read morenight and it was packed, but we ended up sitting at the bar and had an enjoyable experience overall. The food was a bit hit or miss. The biscuits they bring out were flavorful and absolutely amazing, and the oysters were very fresh. Unfortunately, the shrimp cocktail was a little rubbery, the steak didn't taste like the highest quality, and the crab cakes didn't seem as fresh as I would have hoped. The pricing was reasonable, especially considering the overall experience, but the food didn't quite wow us. I'm glad we tried it, but I'm not sure I'd go back.

Hands down the best place to get seafood in Seafood in State College. They have both the freshest…read morefish and the most variety. I had the most delicious fish I have ever had the pleasure of eating from here - a succulent and buttery sea bass. If they don't have it fresh, they often have it frozen, which is nearly just as good. They also have a variety of other seafood: oysters, calamari, various seafood dips, clams, etc. Don't forget crackers, lemons/limes, and sauces! They have it all! The store layout is nice in that it feels more like a market than a sterile grocery store. They have Maine-themed decorations and table displays throughout so that it is fun to shop and look at all the neat offerings. Their staff is super nice and always willing to help find something or answer questions!

Living by the shore for many years, I know good seafood, and how to prepare it…read moreVery excited to try Maine bay and Berry Extremely disappointed Prices are outrageous for portions that you get my $24 sandwich and bag of chips was half the size of a hotdog Service is terrible Parking is in adequate Seating is not set up for handicap I did not go in the market but as for eating there don't waste your money

Please not get their crab cakes, mussels, or seafood salad. My family and I want them all for us!…read moreThey put too much crab in their cakes. Mussels are way too fresh and yummy. The delicious seafood salad never lasts! Thanks for your cooperation!!

Not bad at all. Mind you, I'm comparing these crabs from my hometown local crab restaurant, in…read moreMaryland. I ordered a dozen male mediums, for $75 - somewhat heavy, could have been steamed a little better. I love a crab, where there is little effort in the picking and the claw meat, slides out. We miss our Maryland seasoning, but The Classy Crab's spice concoction was very similar tasting. My husband and I are anxious to see what a large and jumbo look like. We will be back, to try those. This is strictly take-out, only. You either order by phone or from their store's window. The owners were very friendly.

from start to finish everything was amazing the food was…read moreausome and the staff super friendly professional and fun to work with if it was not and hour away I would be eating there every week . Highly reminded this pub. You will not be disappointed Just held our son's rehearsal dinner there and it was perfection!!!

Amazing food and even better service! We'll be regulars. Jesse at the bar is fantastic!read more

What a GREAT company! We have ordered live male crabs many times and when an order was bad,…read moreChesapeake Crab Connection sent a replacement order at no cost. The cooked crabs are GREAT, and the live male crabs are BETTER! And don't forget the INCREDIBLE crab cakes.

This place makes me miss Maryland all the more!! Grrr…read more.. Your crabs are good, perfectly steamed, served with hot butter, but I do have some gripes, which I'm quite certain you'll ignore. An order of larges, appeared more like mediums in heaviness and size; this was disappointing, especially given crab prices. We have met and I explicitly shared with you about requiring a sturdier table and/or boards to crack the crabs on. Your facial expression showed keen interest and you magically found boards for the hubby and I to crack our crabs on, during that particular visit. I also inquired about dessert and how it's necessary to rid your mouth of crab gook after a meal. You agreed and suggested something in the realm of ice-cream. This visit didn't show the improvements we discussed. We ended up at Lancaster's Pie & Coffee - 136 N. Pine St.; I happily devoured my Triple Berry Pie a la mode.

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!

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.

A Co-Worker recommended this restaurant. Upon arrival the restaurant was packed; However, The Bar…read morehad plenty of open seats. I ordered a Maryland crab soup to start and a beer. The food was delicious and the potato salad was surprisingly tasty. Definitely U will be back soon

Can I score it less than one star?Having moved to Maryland recently, my husband and I were very…read moreexcited to try Avery's. I'm sorry to say it was a tremendous disappointment and do not recommend it. We sent back two of three items ordered, and the one that we kept was not that good. The cream of crab soup was a cup of a thick mixture of flour and milk...it would have made good plaster of Paris. Out of curiosity, I did take a taste of the unpleasant looking cup of soup...it tasted as awful as it looked...flour and milk. I never saw a spoonful of soup sit so high on a spoon without spilling over. The crab topped pretzel was a fat pretzel with little crab dip on it...so dry. We ate a crab quesadilla, but it was lackluster. The paper plates, plastic forks and cups topped off our unpleasant experience. The server was lovely. The ambiance was so-so...the sticky floors should have been our first giveaway. Next try Liberty Road

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.

We were just passing through and needed dinner, so we turned to Yelp for a recommendation and…read moredecided on Old Trail Tavern. They are definitely a steakhouse, offering many different cuts of steak at higher price points, which is expected for quality steaks. No one in our group ordered steak this time, however. Three of us ordered the Bourbon Glazed Chicken Breast, which was made with Bell & Evans chicken -- always a great sign because their chicken is excellent quality. We all really enjoyed our meals. The restaurant itself is very nice inside, and the service was good. We arrived about an hour before closing, and there were still a couple of parties dining. One thing worth noting: if you're a water snob like me and carry your Yeti filled with reverse osmosis water everywhere, this restaurant does not allow outside beverages. In all the years I've carried my water bottle with me, this is actually the first restaurant that has ever told me I couldn't have it there. Overall, I do recommend this restaurant, but I'd also recommend looking over the menu ahead of time so you know what to expect

I have been driving by the Old Trail Tavern for years. Located on the frontage road which used to…read morebe the Old Trail. Yes it's a small place with a small dining area next to the bar. The parking lot always seems full, but I never stopped until tonight. All I have to say, this is one of THE BEST steaks I've had in a very long time, maybe ever. My friend Steve invited me to have dinner here tonight and I was not disappointed! I had the strip with green beens and a loaded potato. Steve had a huge tomahawk. They were both cooked perfectly medium rare and super tender which Steve informed the chef personally. Sarah provided great service and many whiskey sours. Great job. Now I have to come back. Sorry was so hungry I didn't take pics.