Food: 8/10 Steamed Blue Crab with Old Bay -- 8/10 Half a dozen, regular seasoning. Fresh and plump! Some of them were full of crab roe. Definitely worth the hype. Fried Crab Ball -- 8.5/10 The ball was packed with crab meat--just deeply satisfying. I did carryout, and the price came to about $66 per person after tax. The food was worth the price. It was very busy. I was there on a Saturday around 4:45 p.m., and there was already a crowd. There wasn't much service, though. It's definitely a foodie spot with no frills. I gave it four stars mainly because I grew up in a coastal city and have had better seafood before. read more

Quarterdeck - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Quarterdeck is an amazing spot for fresh crab and seafood. During blue crab season it is ready hard to get a reservation so make sure to make one well in advanced! The idea of hitting crabs with a hammer to get to the delicious meat sounds like fun in practice. And it is actually very fun. I recommend getting at least a large crab to make the smashing and cracking worth it. If you're not into hitting crabs, the crab cakes are a delicious and filling alternative with plenty of crab alright pre crushed for you. It's a super fun laid back place with good food and reasonable prices. Not really much more to ask for here. Just make sure not to wear white! read more

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Came here for th 2nd time when visiting the DC area to enjoy some steamed crabs. We boil them where I'm from but I enjoy the steamed ones when I am on the East Coast. It's not us vs them, we are in crab heaven together, just at different ends of the golden table. Okay, so we got the wings, fries, steamed shrimp, and a dozen medium crabs. The cost wasn't bad for what we got and came out to about $70 pp. (There were three of us.) Those fries were delicious. Idk what they did to them but there's something about a hot, crispy fry that makes life alright. We ended up with three baskets. ;) The waitress was handling too many tables though so, she wasn't as attentive as I would have liked. Plus, they also didn't have Sweenlt N low for the unsweetened tea. What is up with that?? The stash in my purse got low on this trip!! I'll be back though. read more

Quarterdeck - Lemon pepper wings, a glimpse of the steamed shrimp and fries. - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I found it on my way to the airport because they had blue crabs. The seasoning was on point. The bartender was cool (forgot his name). Beer on tap was good. It wasn't too pricey. It looks like an old crab house so that was fine. Seating was available indoor and outdoor with a covered patio. Not much decor but who needs that when you have good crabs? I'd definitely return when in in the area. read more

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A little of this. A little of that. Whew!! Day two of four in sweltering heat (98+), I snagged a last-minute reservation at one of my favorite spots with two of my favorite people: my partner and my niece. We were advised of a one-hour wait but were pleasantly surprised to be seated in about 20 minutes. You could tell people came to enjoy good food, good conversation, and each other's company. A responsive and attentive server, here's what made its way to our table: Crispy Cooked Twice WANGS: Golden Hushpuppies Flaky Haddock Steamy Rice Pilaf Fresh Green Beans & Carrots Succulent Crab Legs Under seasoned Mac & Cheese Sweet Corn on the Cob The food was served hot and the portions were generous. Another great experience! read more

We stopped by Quarterdeck on a Saturday around 1:30 p.m., and the place was packed. We had reservations for indoor seating and were seated right on time. The restaurant has a huge patio, and they were even adding extra tables outside the enclosed patio to accommodate the weekend crowd. Inside, there's a bar with a few two-top tables, while the main dining room is a bit smaller and can feel cramped when it's busy. Downstairs you'll find additional seating, the restrooms, and even a few pinball machines. The drink menu is impressive, with a wide selection of cocktails, plenty of draft and bottled beers, plus pitchers and beer buckets if you're with a group. If you're coming for the blue crabs, plan ahead--they take about 45 minutes to cook. We ordered a dozen oysters while we waited for our dozen XL crabs, and it was the perfect appetizer. I loved that you can mix and match oysters by the half dozen to try different varieties with varying sizes and salinity. They were incredibly fresh and flavorful, needing nothing more than a squeeze of lemon or a little cocktail sauce. Between the dozen oysters and the dozen XL crabs, it was more than enough food for two people. Service was fantastic despite how busy they were. Yesica checked on us throughout the meal and even stopped by because she thought our oysters hadn't arrived--we had already devoured them! The rest of the staff was equally impressive, constantly clearing and resetting tables to keep everything moving smoothly. Just be aware that Quarterdeck automatically adds a 20% gratuity to the bill. Overall, this was an outstanding experience. Great seafood, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere. We'll definitely be back to work our way through more of the menu--and, of course, order more crabs. read more

Quarterdeck - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Located in Arlington, VA, Quarterdeck is a local seafood restaurant that serves American and Seafood fare year round. Seasonally, they serve Maryland blue crabs, and staff are able to show you how to crack them if you need help learning. Hours are 11:30am - 11:30 pm daily. Some of our favorites included: *bloody Mary *margarita *beer *crabcakes *hush puppies *Mac & cheese *oysters *jerk catfish *fish filet sandwich read more

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Fun, friendly place that has been in Arlington forever. Always great crabs and crab cakes with Maryland crab and absolutely no filler. Shrimp are great too--probably farmed, forgot to ask. Excellent onion rings and I'm picky about those. Very hard to give good onion rings anymore. Has outdoor space too. Will cover it with sides during in climate weather. Must go at least once. It's kind of an institution. read more

Quarterdeck - Great shrimp, excellent onion rings. - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Fresh blue crabs & quality food. Hubby & I arrived before the dinner rush on a Sunday 3:30pm. We love the pretty tall slender Asian Lady, always greets us w/a smile, professional & attentive during our meals. Today, we ordered the Large crabs, crab dip w/naan bread, 2 bowls of clam chowder & hush puppies. I would have given 5 but the crabs looked medium & not the large we paid for. Total came to $156.00. read more

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As a Maryland native, I tell people to get seafood and crabs they outta go to Bethesda Crab House in Bethesda, or drive Baltimore, Anne Arundel County, or Kent Island. But I recently came here and I gotta say, Quarterdeck has helped fill a void for me when I don't feel like battling traffic to get to the aforementioned spots. If I want some crabs or even oysters this is on my list of options. read more

If I had better service I'd given my review 5 stars but Trish was horrible she never checked on us every time we needed something I had to flag someone down to ask for help She didn't provide the little things napkins butter for crabs etc We had to ask for everything except water My first drink took literally 30 min and she did take it off the bill but her service was very poor However the crabs were amazing amazing amazing read more

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I've been coming to Quarterdeck for years! Not much has changed. Grew up picking blue crabs as a kid and always have to visit when I'm in town. Full, heavy, salty. read more

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We stopped for dinner at Quarterdeck and were pleasantly surprised. The service was outstanding--Cat was incredibly knowledgeable and so patient with us while we decided what to order since it was our first visit. The hush puppies were the biggest surprise--they were absolutely delicious. The macaroni and cheese was fantastic, the corn on the cob was amazing, and the fries were very good. I didn't try the crab cake myself, but everyone else at our table said it was excellent. I also ordered the steak. While it was a little overcooked for my liking, it was still enjoyable. Overall, I would highly recommend Quarterdeck to anyone visiting the Washington, DC area. The friendly service and great food definitely made it a place I'd come back to. read more

Quarterdeck - Crab - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

If you've ever been here or tried to go, then you know this is a decent spot because the reservations are always gone. This visit, I got there around 7p and was told they weren't accepting any more walk-ins for the day. Luckily, I was able to secure a spot at the bar. Note: I really do think Quarterdeck needs to work on their service staff training. I'm not saying something bad but the staff visibly need work. Just an example: I came into the bar area and asked a patron if the open seat was taken. The bartender responded telling me that it was taken. I noticed him half glance down the bar (at an open seat) but he didn't say anything. I also watched him see me walk near the open seat to peek at if anyone was sitting there & he still didn't say a word, knowing I was looking for a seat. I then asked the people nearby if the seat was taken but I just feel like if you inserted yourself to inform me that the one seat was taken, you could have advised me that the other seat was open instead of watching me go through the motions. Additionally, not sure if the lady bartender was overwhelmed or what but I was for sure not feeling that vibe. So just little things like that when considering customers in a service environment. Crabs - XL Crab stuffed mushrooms The mushrooms were decent but they just need a liiiiiittle more seasoning in the mix and they'd exceed expectations. Now, I've always enjoyed Quarterdeck because the crabs are usually consistently good, which is why this experience was so disappointing. The experience itself wasn't the problem. It was the after effect. The crabs themselves were great but the butter was questionable. It seemed more of an oil-based concoction rather than just real melted butter. Unfortunately, after eating, I became pretty sick. Had me running straight to the toilet. I can't say for certain what caused it, but the "butter" was the only thing that stood out. So I'm 99.9% confident that was the culprit. I hope the restaurant takes a look at it because I do really like QD and I don't want other people running to the toilet like I was from something I wasn't supposed to consume. I'm leaving this review because I know how good this place can be, and I'd love to see them get back to the quality that made me a repeat customer in the first place. read more

Quarterdeck - Crabs - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Came on a hot day- would not recommend sitting outside if it's hot and you plan on doing the crabs. It took awhile to open and eat them, the large crabs seemed medium ish and they didn't taste super fresh. Crab dip was very cheesy but good with the naan. read more

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Stopped by for lunch with family. The food was great, particularly the crab cake. The crab cake wasn't large lump crab but it was primarily crab and had little filler which is good. There was a good assortment of drinks which is good as well. Service was friendly and accommodating. The ambiance is very casual, and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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First off, the service here was amazing. The server was kind and helpful. They made my family super comfortable and they were knowledgeable! We went on Black Friday just before the dinner rush and had really great crabs. They brought us buckets and crab mallets to make our adventure a little easier! They were packed with flavor, but were slightly overcooked. We were short a crab, but we never mentioned it. At the time we got to the end it was so filling we didn't even bother. It was my niece and nephews first time having a Maryland style crab picking session. We also got the Mac and cheese (which I have to admit was way too oily), and I forgot to get a photo. We also got salads, which were pretty standard salads. As for the location, it is hidden away on a small hillside in the suburbs of DC. There isn't a ton of parking. The restaurant is unassuming. It was frigid outside, but both the "indoor" patio, with heaters was warm, and inside the restaurant. The interior is a bit "cafe" ish, with standard 2-4-6 top tables. I would say they couldn't fit more than 100 people in these two rooms at once. But don't fret, there is an additional basement and bar area! The bathrooms are downstairs on the bottom floor, so this may be something to consider if you have anyone with special needs who cannot get up and down stairs. Overall, we will definitely go back, and appreciate the space and the food. It's pretty wonderful for a quaint crab house! I've already recommended it to other folks! read more

Quarterdeck - Large blue crabs - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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My brother and mom and I came for a seafood lunch. The Maryland crab soup was soo good. Lots of crab and the tomatos and carrots were perfect. The mussels were in a magnificent cream sauce. Spend that extra dollar and get a bonus helping of bread to sop up the sauce. Or else you'll be spooning it in. The fried oysters were good. The onion rings were crispy. The fish and chips was a generous portion and we left really satisfied. read more

Quarterdeck - The mussels appetizer. - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place has such good reviews, I was excited to try it. We didn't have a reservation so we added to the wait list and sat at the bar, we were told 1 hour. Happy hour was nothing special but we ordered a few drinks and the old bay wings to share. I had a dark and stormy, wasn't that great and then an orange crush. The orange crush was better but the orange wasn't fresh... my friend had a frozen strawberry daiquiri that looked amazing. The old bay wings were just ok. They weren't seasoned and the old bay was barely there. After we finished we went outside to check on seating, we were told we were next on the waiting list. There were several tables inside and multiple tables finishing up outside. They asked our preference and we said outside. We were told that would be another 30min bc of the reservations. I asked how all 5 tables were reservations if we were next on the list and I was met with attitude. We watched as others were sat several times over and almost 30min later when we inquired again. We inquired with a different young lady but she had been standing there when we had the 1st interaction. She asked if we wanted to sit inside and my friend stated well no we already discussed this and she matter of factly told us well yall didn't speak to me and walked off. My friend was aghast so I went inside and located the manager Justin. Justin took the time to listen and apologized for the staff's flippant attitude and also said he would look into seating as we had been waiting for almost 2 hours. Magically Justin found us a table relatively quickly. Service was a bit slow but the waitress was nice. I had the crab cake and shrimp and they were both amazing... the tartar sauce was house made and so good! None of us got the crabs bc of the wait but they looked amazing, I would definitely come back and try them. They have an interesting gratuity policy as well. 20% for tables over 5 which is pretty standard but it was 3 of us and we noticed it was included so we inquired. Apparently they also add gratuity if the bill is over 100 even when it's split. All in all I would come back but I don't have high expectations about the service and I will definitely make a reservation. read more

Quarterdeck - Crab cake and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

What a great little place right outside our nation's capital! If you are nearby and jonesing for some crab or other seafood fare, then look no further than Quarterback! This little hole-in-the-wall gem features some amazing seafood and drinks... and, if you are in the mood to watch your favorite sports game, they have some big TVs broadcasting your favorite local teams. As for food, definitely get the crab if in season (but be prepared to get messy). Other standouts include the fried shrimp (amazing) and mac & cheese! Oh, and I had food envy looking at the fried oysters, which are definitely on my radar for my next trip. As for drinks, i tried the Bloody Mary with shrimp and Old Bay, which I loved., However, my friends thought the frozen drinks were way too sweet and not very strong. The service, on the other hand, was all first rate! The wait staff were all amazing and were friendly and super knowledgeable about the menu and specials. Final thoughts = try this place out if you are looking for some yummy, fresh seafood!! But just be aware that the restaurant is more like a casual fish camp, which can be fun sometimes IMHO. read more

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A cool beach-inspired restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The website recommended booking reservations (which we did and I'd highly recommend!) Since we came to try the crabs but given it's the end of blue crab season and a bit chilly outside, I feel our experience may have been limited by external factors. Food overall was really good and I'd love to return during a nice summer day! We ordered: hot Peel n Eat shrimp (8/10)- really fresh and tasty, loved the seasoning! Half dozen blue crab-medium (9/10)- Fresh fresh fresh blue crab, seasoning was slightly spicy Snow crab legs (6/10)- Fries as a side (8/10) Hush puppies as side (8/10) read more

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Colin was an excellent bartender / server today at the bar. His service was exceptional. The BLT, Clam Chowder and half dozen Colossal Crabs were excellent. Cold draft beer. No issues. read more

Notwithstanding the lack of 'crackers' to bring up the crabs, this was a great place to have lunch. Our party of five had a fun time. We loved the crabs (one diner had the fried shrimp which looked and tasted delicious. Located near the back gate to Fort Meyer, this is around the corner from the Marine Corps Memorial. Highly recommend. Great service too! read more

Went here for a birthday lunch and it was the perfect spot for seafood lovers. Our group shared crab dip, buffalo shrimp, onion rings, hush puppies, blue crabs, and crab legs. The dishes came out a la carte as they were ready, so I recommend ordering a few appetizers to enjoy while waiting for the crabs (which took about 30 minutes or so to arrive). Our server, Alexis, was fantastic--attentive, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the menu. My favorites were the hush puppies, crab dip, and fish bites with fries--the sauce that came with the fish bites was delicious. The onion rings were also a hit. Overall, great service, tasty seafood, and a fun dining experience. I highly recommend a visit! read more

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Fun local spot that is a bit of a dive. Had the shrimp and crab cake, which were both very good. Nice selection of beer on tap. Decent desserts, although they were a little small. Generally a fun place for a casual meal. read more

Quarterdeck - Crab cake and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The crab was AMAZING! The crab cakes was pure crab with no fillers. Oysters were fresh and great. Service was quick and friendly. The Resturant was cool and quirky. read more

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Excellent!! Steamed blue crab! Fried oysters!! And very cool laid back atmosphere!! Wonderful staff!! read more

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Greetings, My friends and I dined in at Quarterdeck for crabs and other good eats. The crabs were HOT with the right amount of spice and very meaty! The turkey club on rye bread, crab cakes, Jerk Catfish, Steamed Broccoli and onion rings...were very tasty too! And Although the weather here in the DMV is extremely HOT, the restaurant provided big fans to help cool down the place while we enjoyed our food on the patio. The customer service hostess at the check in counter was very polite, friendly and professional! We will be returning for those good crabs and delicious food! read more

An old standby, Quarterdeck serves fresh seafood in a casual environment with quick service. Never disappoints. read more

Quarterdeck - Caesar salad with mesquite shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Visiting DC and everyone on Yelp recommended Quarterdeck, even in their reviews of other places. So we Ubered over to VA and did it! Half dozen large blue crabs, 3 clusters snow crab legs, 1 dozen oysters, bowl of clam chowder, small garden salad. Everything was delicious and the wife said her crabs (blue) were the best she's ever had outside Louisiana. read more

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This is one of my go tos for crabs especially when I want them all year around. The staff is friendly and I love that they have everything available for you to enjoy your crabs. They also show the games etc on the televisions. This is perfect for all types of outings such as family, friends, date etc if you love seafood. This is a great spot. read more

Quarterdeck - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

If you want to experience the DMV than you have to get crabs ! Quarterdeck is super convenient in Arlington just across the Potomac from DC near the Iwo Jima Marine Memorial. Great crabs larger sizes can run out as the night goes on. Parking is a little tricky as it's street parking only and it's surrounded by apartments and condos. They steam to order so would suggest you order appetizers so you're not famished as you wait. read more

Quarterdeck - Crabs ! - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The buffalo shrimp was extremely good ! It was very crispy and fresh ! Everyone loved the hushpuppies . Their service was a little slow to say they weren't super busy ! They do however cook everything to order . The building is super old and the restrooms are downstairs . I would go back as I want to try more things soon hopefully . read more

Quarterdeck - Buffalo shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Hate to do this. Food is great....customer service is meh (sometimes terrible). We've decided to part ways with them. When we call for take out they answer the phone very rude. They also put us on hold and hung up more times than I can count. read more

Go hungry leave completely satisfied and full. A locals favorite and very well kept secret. But the word is definitely getting out thanks to Yelp. read more

Quarterdeck - Definitely deliciousness' - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is a small, older restaurant, but the crabs are worth the visit. They were heavy, meaty, and seasoned well. The drinks were great too. If you go, order the Cherry Blossom Sour. Service has been amazing every time I've been. There may be a wait because it's a popular spot. Happy hour is an option too. I'll definitely be back. read more

Overall, 3.5/5 but bumping to a 4/5 because of the "$1 oysters on Wednesdays" happy hour deal before 7 PM. Service is pretty slow and we had to constantly flag down our server if we needed anything. My friend and I were ready to down lots of oysters with their $1 oyster deal, so we ordered 18 oysters each. We could only order each oyster variety by half dozen increments, so we got the following (based on their availability): CHANU (1/2 dozen), BLACKBERRY (1 dozen), LOVE SHACK (1 dozen), and ISLAND CREEK (1/2 dozen). To be honest, we couldn't really tell which oyster was which, but we liked the ones that had a saltier brine (so probably the higher salinity variety). The horseradish and cocktail sauce that came with each order were essential. I appreciate that they were cleaned thoroughly before serving. We definitely got too greedy because we were pretty done with oysters after 14 of them. In the future, I'll limit myself to 12 oysters. I don't think the regular price (somewhere from 2.25 to 2.50 per oyster, depending on how many you order) is worth it, so I would only come back for them during their Wednesday happy hour. We were still pretty hungry afterwards, so we ordered a couple more things to share: MAC & CHEESE - 3.99 The cavatappi pasta (or corkscrew) had a soft texture that contained a good amount of cheese sauce and topped with Old Bay (?) seasoning. However, I thought the cheese sauce was a bit loose and bland and didn't have any cheese pull whatsoever. My friend did enjoy it a lot though, so this is more of a preference than actual critique. MINI CRAB CAKES - 19.99 Each order comes with three 1.5-oz lumps of crab cakes, which is pretty pricy. I did like that the crab cakes had more crab than other random ingredients and sauce mixed in. The tartar sauce was creamy and delicious with the crab cakes. It was good, but not sure if it was worth it. Quarterdeck is not a cheap meal if that's what you're looking for. If I come back, it'll be for their $1 oyster deal and nothing else. read more

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Just ok, service wasn't the best. But they get really busy so it might just be a staff to patron ratio thing. The crab was delicious but so much work! We got half a dozen of the large blue crab, hush puppies, crabdip, coleslaw and corn! Overall, food was ok but it's not something I'd eat more than 1x Place is quite cramped inside, too. But it adds to the experience, very authentic with the emphasis on their seafood read more

Quarterdeck - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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excellent neighborhood and military bar. Many former Marines from the DOD, consulting firms, defense contractors, and active duty frequent the place. Excellent crab cake sandwich, burger and Bartenders. I prefer Quarry House Tavern in Silver Spring but this is also quite good. read more

First time here with a girlfriend who's been several times! Had reservations but when seated, it was mid table and the tables were all connected so not a lot of elbow room or personal space. We saw some empty open tables outside and were able to switch. Our server was attentive and very sweet. Our appetizers came fairly quickly and hot. The fried shrimp was huge and the mussels were excellent. Our crabs were steamed to order and came out piping hot! They were heavy and full of meat! Best crabs around! Everything was delicious and would totally recommend this place to anyone wanting some great blue crabs! read more

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