I haven't been here in years but was in the area today with my mom so we stopped in for a late lunch! It was definitely better than I remember. We had great service along with great food. The crab cake was mostly fresh delicious tender crab. The fish sandwich had a delicious crispy breading! We will be back happy to see it still here after all these years! read more

We were really looking forward to trying Quarterdeck for Oyster Po' Boys. Planned to do take out. Called at 5PM on Saturday and "Christina" on the phone said - very UNapologetically - "we aren't doing takeout orders at the moment." We asked "how long is the moment?" She responded "We're packed. We aren't doing takeout orders at the moment." We respond, "Well, can we come in and place the order in person and wait for it like everyone else there?" Christina's response "You are more than welcome to try." How about that for being informative, encouraging and welcoming to a potential customer? You just lost this potential customer. Even a smidgen of courtesy would have made a difference. But alas,there was not to be found. read more

Love crabs and beer? This is your place! You'll feel like you're in a beach dive bar. Great service, great atmosphere. All around a great time. Make reservations! read more

This place has DELICIOUS crabs!!! Come hungry! You can do the all you can eat crabs or order the crab legs or other portion sizes. If you don't eat seafood don't come here... the other items on the menus aren't that great. But the crabs are delivered daily so they are super fresh, melt in your mouth amazing and filling! I live in the neighborhood and frequent this place. It's super popular! The service is actually pretty terrible (slow, inattentive waitresses are typical) but the taste and quality of the food make up for the crappy service. I highly recommend that you make a reservation way in advance (especially on weekends). This place is also fun for watching sports and grabbing a cheap beer in the off season. I highly recommend be this place for crab lovers! read more

Quarterdeck - Crab legs! Sooooo good!! - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The blue crabs here are the best by far in VA! Seasoned perfectly, great variety of sizes & fresh!! The crab legs are also great & my husband loves the mashed potatoes (odd I know but they have REAL potatoes). I like the hush puppies but my husband does not because there are onions in them, which doesn't bother me...but if you don't like onions you'll be unpleasantly surprised because it's not normal to have onions in hush puppies. The only headache is you absolutely have to make a reservation or you 9/10 won't be able to dine because they're just that popular! I really wish they would expand the building, but it is it what it is and we deal with the cramped space because we're truly addicted. Lol Another big plus is they have a full bar, not just beer which is rare in a crab shack. read more

We didn't realize we would need to make reservations to get crab, so we opted out this time. My husband had the crab cakes, I had the lobster tail, and we split it so we could both have a bit of each. Those crab cakes tho.....no breading, no fillers, just crab meat and mayo, and they were sooo good. The lobster tail was soft, juicy, and sweet (in the way a lobster should taste). I'm here for 4 nights, and it looks like 2 of them will include dinner at Quarterdeck! read more

The food is absolutely amazing would have been 5 stars. The service is literal dog shit.

receptionist kept on saying there is no available seating and there are plenty of reservations. while waiting for 40 minutes and seeing there are at least 7 tables available and not given to groups that are waiting. it got pretty annoying. very inefficient does not care about people waiting right in front of their faces. read more

If you like fried food, you'll be in heaven. Totally unimpressed & did not finish my food- I did not realized the sampler was all fried. Beer was good. Service was fair. read more

Warning about Quarterdeck-- please do not ever dine here. I slipped and fell in the building due to a wet floor, fell, skinned and bruised my knee, and broke my shoes. It was pretty humiliating to slip and fall across the floor, not to mention breaking my favorite pair of wedges. There were no signs about the wet floor and when my boyfriend let the manager know about the incident, the manager laughed in his face and brushed away the issue, then proceeded to put a "wet floor" sign by the floor area where I slipped. The manager showed no sign of apology and didn't seem to care that his establishment was poorly maintained. If I didn't have better balance, I could have been much more hurt, and ended up with more than just a broken shoe and bruised knees. A family at a table where I slipped were very concerned and one women at the table mentioned to her server that the floor area was dangerous. I cannot believe that this restaurant took no responsibility for my fall and didn't offer any sincere apologies or condolences about the issue. I debate taking legal action, as I do have pictures and witnesses. Needless to say, I will never be returning again, and warn others to boycott this establishment for their unfair and illegal practices. read more

It was a very pleasant Tuesday evening and the invitation was out for a night of Blue Crabs and beer at the Quarterdeck with friends. Frankly, my previous experiences with blue crabs left me way underwhelmed as I thought it was a lot of work for a very little payoff. Add in the fact that the Quarterdeck is a dive restaurant/bar somewhat off the beaten track in Arlington, equidistant from Court House and Rosslyn Metro stations on Fort Myer Dr., and it seemed the only inducements to go out on a "school night" was to spend time with friends and beer. Well, I'm glad I didn't wuss out as the Quarterdeck was exactly what the doctor ordered, a dive joint with solid seafood that changed my opinion on blue crabs. I got to Quarterdeck late, but it was at the right time as 18 large, steaming hot, blue crabs were piled up and waiting for me as I arrived. The crabs weren't quite as large as your average Dungeness Crab, but they were certainly larger than the blue crabs I had had previously. The larger size made the work breaking them down much easier and the payoff much greater. The only critique I'd have was that our crabs were literally caked with Old Bay. While I enjoy a little spice from Old Bay, it shouldn't be caked on like tempura batter. No matter, the excessive use of Old Bay didn't detract from the sweet, satisfying crabmeat. Our server, Joe, capably served us throughout our meal. Food was delivered promptly. Our buck for our shells was frequently emptied and plenty of fresh napkins and wet naps were delivered to our table. Of additional note, when I went to the bathroom to attempt to wash off the blue crab stink off of my hands, I discovered that the men's bathroom really stank. For the most part, it looked clean. It just didn't smell like it was. Still, my crabs were satisfying so I'm not counting it against them. In the end, the Quarterdeck really delivered and it changed my perspective on blue crabs. Granted, this lesson in blue crabs didn't come cheap as our dinner for 5 with drinks ended up at $200 before tip. Still, it was worth it to me and I'll certainly be back before blue crab season is over! read more

Went there on a recommendation. Crabs were on point and the main reason we went. Very small space and service was not great. I am guessing they were short staff or had some call outs. Our waiter was doubling as bartender so we waited a little longer than expected for our food. We were seated pretty quickly at an inside table. It was extremely small for our orders so it was a little uncomfortable to maneuver our meals. We were near the bar so lots of traffic. My frenchfries were not fresh and by salad was a little sad. We were served water in plastic cups and I noticed everyone else had tall water glasses. Prices were ok. I have found them cheaper in Baltimore though. The 4stars are strictly for the crabs. Would I go there again, probably not read more

Ate at the bar. Great atmosphere (if you are personable). Pat, the owner is really passionate about his business and he engages with all his guest. I had a couple places here in town that were go to's for crabs. Hands down, Quaterdeck beats them all! Seasoning spice is the best I ever had read more

Quarterdeck - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We had such a good time with good food and good service! But a word about strategy: A group of six people ordered the crab feast, which comes with unlimited fries and small-to-medium crabs that can be difficult (but a lot of fun!) to eat. Market rate for Summer 2016 is $50 per person for the crab feast, $50 for a dozen mediums, $75 for a dozen large, and $95 for a dozen extra large. With six people, we spent $300 on the crab feast (plus extra for drinks). However, we each had 4-6 crabs. If we had ordered a la carte, that would have been $150 in medium crabs, plus an extra 4 orders of fries. In retrospect, I probably would have ordered a dozen extra-large crabs, some extra shrimp/corn/goodies, and gotten a similar experience for waaaaay cheaper. And I'm not knocking the restaurant at all for this! At the end of the day, our eyes were much bigger than our stomachs. If you sign up for the crab feast, come starving! read more

Quarterdeck - Aftermath of a crab feast for six! - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Great crab shack, cold beer, and old bay. My only advice is to have a reservation or get here early.

Quarterdeck is a restaurant that you'd expect to find in a middle of nowhere seaport town, not tucked away in Rosslyn, VA! Anyhow, their niche offering is their crab feast. A few advice/comments before you embark on this experience: -Call and ask what the market price of the crab feast is. For my group, it was $50 per person, which was more than we were expecting (we thought it was $40 per person). -Don't wear nice clothes. For one, you won't fit in. The crowd and ambiance here is very casual. Also, there will be crab guts and mustard flying EVERYWHERE. You will leave the experience smelling pungently of crab. Moral of the story, wear rags. -Expect an extremely messy experience. Between the old bay everywhere. the hard to crack crabs, and the messy crab mustard filling that blurts out everywhere, this may have been the messiest food experience of my life. Looking back, it was extremely gross. I wouldn't do it again but I'm glad I tried it once. -Don't order anything else on the menu except for the crab feast. And only order the crab feast if you're really into it. Otherwise, you'll leave disappointed. -Go with a large group for the crab feast. It's more fun and makes it more worth it for the experience. -Prepare to spend $$$. -Prepare to walk far and uphill to get here from the metro. Advice for the restaurant: Have a sink where customers can wash their hands and clean themselves of crab goop. The single bathroom is unsanitary and always has a long line. read more

Quarterdeck - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Very dirty! Disgusting! The food was ok, but the smell in the restaurant was unacceptable. The doors were filthy. It is so easy to take some wipes and clean. The restaurant was super crowded. The view is amazing. Never go back there . Needs health department to check it. read more

Great crab spot! Quarterdeck is very much a neighborhood restaurant, nestled inbetween apartment buildings on a backstreet in the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington. It's a fairly small restaurant, with a dozen tables inside and a bunch more out on the front patio. It is always bustling in the summer, even on weekday evenings, so make a reservation. The vibe is very much dive-bar casual, and if you're coming here, don't wear nice clothes, as you'll be covered in crab bits. Quarterdeck has a little bit of everything seafood (snow crab, king crab, crab cakes, shrimp, etc), but they are known for their freshly steamed blue crabs. An AYCE option gets you unlimited small sized blue crabs for $50. On the night we came, we opted for the large sized blue crabs (easier to eat) which were market priced at $75/dozen. We also got a few orders of snow crabs for those of us who were not as skilled with our blue crab cracking -- I have to say the snow crab dinner is a GREAT deal at Quarterdeck. $27.99 gets you 1.5 lb of snowcrab legs, which equals about 3 clusters, PLUS fries and spicy slaw. Really filling, very fresh. All the steamed crabs are covered in an Old Bay/salt seasoning, which in moderation is delicious, but on the night we came was a tad excessive. It was an extremely salty meal to say the least. There's a small parking lot in the back but it only fits about 10 cars, so be prepared to look for street parking, as Quarterdeck is located in a residential neighborhood with scarce parking. Tip: It takes some time to steam the blue crabs or the legs, so order as soon as you get there and be prepped to wait 20 minutes for your food. read more

Quarterdeck - Snow crab legs - $27.99 - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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As a Marylander, it's only right that I not only like crabs, but *looooove* crabs, and anxiously await crab season all year, and lament the 6 months of the year when there are none. Thankfully for all of us, it's currently crab season, and I kicked off the season this year with the AYCE crabs at Quarterdeck. Without venturing to Baltimore, QD is my go to spot for crabs in the DMV because not only do they do crabs properly (steamed + old bay), but they offer one of the only AYCE options (at least from what I know) at an affordable price point of $50 ish. AYCE is my preferred crab feasting approach because really, who wants to nitpick over slivers of meat in scrawny legs? Service is spotty - I've had it be amazing with the right server, and be an awful experience with the wrong one. The only tip I can offer is to speak up to the manager if your service is bad. Also, recommend coming for lunch over dinner as they are definitely busier in the evening. They do accept reservations, so be sure to utilize this to avoid any more time wasted between you and devouring the crabbies than absolutely necessary! Will probably be back here a few times this season - if you haven't been, definitely worth checking out if you're in NoVA, moco, or the district. read more

Quarterdeck - crabs on crabs on crabs! - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

In our quest to look for some good places to eat crabs in the area, my co-worker and I stumbled upon this place. With close to 200 reviews and four stars, how can we go wrong? Another colleague who previously lived here also gave us rave reviews. Blue crabs are the mainstay here and after doing some reading we learned that reservations were recommended. Also when you call in, let them know the amount of crab you're ordering for your party so they can put them aside for you. They come in medium, large and extra large by the 1/2 dozen. We were meeting up with some folks so our party of five ordered 2 dozen XL crabs (recommended by the restaurant). I should note that the crabs are probably pricier than you'd expect them to be but when you're a tourist to the area looking for the best crab experience, that shouldn't be your determining factor. How often do you get to do this? In Hawaii, not so much so that was all the convincing we needed. The restaurant is located in the middle of a residential area which seemed strange but gave it a unique appeal. When we made reservations we asked for indoor seating but when we got there, sitting outdoors would have been the way to go given the unusually nice weather we've been having recently. It was a bit stuffy and loud inside but we had no choice since the outdoor tables were all spoken for by then. We munched on some onion rings as we waited for the crabs to come out. When they finally did, it was quite the sight. The waiter dumped the just-steamed crabs on our table and after a number of photo ops, we finally went at it. There is a technique to opening these crabs so thankfully our waiter was kind to show us how to get the most meat out of them. With only three crabs left, I'd say we did pretty well! Tasty blue crab feast? Check! read more

Quarterdeck - 2 dozen XL blue crabs ready to be devoured. - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place really doesn't look like it'll be a nice spot to visit but the food was awesome and the waitress was even better! We went on a cold snowy night coming from Waldorf, they did have some breezes of cold air coming in that was a little uncomfortable but it was fine. The food tasted great! They even had a bar that seemed to be really fun. A lot of locals were in there having a good time. Absolutely great establishment. We will return! read more

Great, no-frills place for crabs. One star off for service. Don't effin yell at me for flagging down ANY available server for basics like water or more BEER! Be more present for our huge table of 14 and maybe you would be less defensive and therefore not so dickish when we ask for things we need. Peel and eat shrimp are good here and the crab hush puppies were surprisingly crab-packed and cooked to a perfect crunch and are very filling. My family likes it here so I probably will be back but the servers (we had all men-babies) are pretty rude. read more

Like Ashley T, I don't understand all the Quarterdeck haters. Frankly, it is a crab shack. They do steamed crabs, beer, and onion rings really well-- why you'd go and order something like a burger when they get fresh crabs from the Bay every day escapes me. If you got small crabs it is probably because you neglected to ask for larger or jumbo. Often the servers will default to medium if you just say "gimme some crabs" since those are the least expensive. Slow service? Please. Did you not see the HUGE warning on the menu that steamed crabs take AT LEAST 30 min because they steam them when you order? If you're at a table of 8 or 10 and order three dozen crabs OF COURSE it is going to take a while. Sheish. Order a pitcher of Budweiser, peace out on a basket of onion rings, and chill. Also, best key lime pie I've had (in a slightly white-trash/super-sweet kind of way) in a long time. Oh-- and you can still smoke inside in VA. If you want class, go someplace else. If you want good crabs at a good price, very little pretension, and cheap beer the Quarterdeck is your place. read more

Quarterdeck - Crabs And Beer... Yum! - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Again, another good find off the beaten path. Great relaxed atmosphere where you eat straight off the table. So if you are into linen tablecloths and candlelight this is not the place for you. The crabs are a must, but call ahead and reserve your crabs (they take 30 minutes to steam). They were really good, but a lot of work! The Alaskan king crab legs were nothing short of heaven. Since we were a group of 5, we ordered a variety so that we could taste a little bit of everything. I highly suggest ordering this way if you are in a large group. They also have a great selection of beer. With the good must come a few disappointments. The service left a lot to be desired. We had to move tables 3 times, and yes we had reservations. We never really found our real server, so we had to flag down someone every time we needed something, even utensils. It took over 30 minutes just to order a beer... Now that makes me ill. Being a group of 5, the tip was automatically added to our bill. Somewhat unfair in my opinion considering the service was so poor. Overall the food made up for the lacking service, so I will suggest giving this staple in DC a try if you are in the area. I rate the food 5 stars, the service, a marginal 2. read more

Quarterdeck - Crabs served on the table. - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Love the Quarterdeck! We try to come here once every summer. Nothing like cracking fresh Maryland crabs on a summer night. This is a very popular place in the summer so I'd highly suggest reservations or you'll end up waiting a while. Also make sure to tell them you want to eat outside. This place is nothing special in terms of atmosphere - the reason is suggest sitting outside. The inside of the restaurant is pretty dark and not much to look out. The bathrooms are downstairs past the bar inside - a little shady but does the job when you have to clean up after cracking crabs. While they offer a simple menu the crabs are the obvious highlight. We usually opt for the all you can eat option ($50 per person). Otherwise you can order the crabs based on size and priced accordingly per dozen. We've done it both ways but we find it to be a better value to do the all you can eat option. We'll be back again this summer! read more

Quarterdeck - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I only gave them 4 star's because of the price and (lack of) decor. I had been geeking to try their blue crabs and they were meaty but over priced, the crab dip was okay. We also ordered the wings and fries, this is an expensive place, which most of the time I don't mind but when I pay that much, I'm also expecting a little more effort as far as how the place looks. Will I go back again? Maybe but not on my dime lol read more

Good crabs, but everything else sucks. Extremely difficult to get a reservation, they are out of large crabs often, and they have quirky ordering rules like no take out orders of large or x-large crabs. Server was ok, not the most energetic but not a complete drag, very middle of the road service. read more

First they said they had no tables when I called, then I get there to pick up our take out and there are loads of open tables. I ask for one of the tables and they said I'd have to work out the tip with my server, because I already paid for the take out. I end up having to order more items, pay tip for the take out (already paid for) and the additional items I ordered. Food is fine, but the ambience,... is a can of spam with Jersey Shore on full blast. The tables are so close together you get your pick and hear middle aged women complain about their rash from Cabo or a table of drunk testosterone fabricating sex stories. Save yourself a couple hundred dollars and possibly your decency; take your family someplace with standards. read more

Before you get bent out of shape about the 3 stars. Please let me explain why. 1. Parking- Bottom line.. It sucks. Now, I read the reviews about how there's a small parking lot that can accommodate 10 cars (and that's correct). But in a mile radius, you have to circle around the neighborhood for parking. No ma'am, no sir.. That's not cool. I drove around for 20 minutes to find parking. This location is just awful. 2. Service and cleanliness Now I believe in grungy spots being a gem for fabulous food but this level of service is not up to par. I constantly felt that I had to hunt down our waitress for everything I needed. On top of that, the pitcher and forks weren't clean. They were stained and not properly washed. Eww! I can say that our waitress was pleasant. 3. Food Now, I see why people come. We tried a few dishes and we're pleased. *they ran out of crab dip* However we had the: Crab pretzel: It was a hit among our group. Imagine a stuffed pretzel with crab meat and cheese. Simple, but delicious. I would have personally preferred more crab meat but overall it was flavorful. Lobster roll sandwich served with fries: My friend said it had the right amount of lobster and had a sweet and savory taste. Fried shrimp served with fries: My friend hated it. She said the shrimp tasted frozen and the batter was bland. Steamed crabs ** I need a drum roll for this... AMAZING** We ordered the medium crabs (for $50). These crabs were FRESH and perfectly season. This is the ONLY reason I would come back to this place. In MD, a dozen of crabs is not $50 but it was worth it. I would love to try the "all you can eat crabs" deal. Today, I just didn't have the appetite for it. Overall, I MAY come back.. However, I would suggest that you come with an open mind, sanitizer and your own fork when you venture here. read more

Quarterdeck - Perfectly seasoned crabs - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I would like to preface with the fact that my friend and I are from Michigan, so we did not grow up eating...and peeling crabs so our judgement is a bit skewed. Here is my honest opinion.... The service was not the greatest. We saw our server 3 times and had to actually find him to get our check and give him our card. The atmosphere was a dive bar restaurant that served good food, which is perfectly fine. It had a very large patio, which is always a bonus. The staff seemed friendly, but they kept yelling at each other across the restaurant...that's not acceptable at all. We had made reservations (always make reservations) and ordered 6 crabs between my girlfriend and I...This was plenty for the two of us because we got sit of peeling the crab to get the meat out...and started getting a bit grossed out by what we were actually doing. I would also like to note that i'm a very adventurous eater and if this grossed me out, it was absolutely not for the weak stomach. Appetizer: We got the crab pretzel and the mini crab cakes. The crab pretzel was my first and it was doughy and cheesy on top with crab mixed in. I thought it was good as I love pretzels and dough...weird, i know but i do. My girlfriend, who lives here said that she has had better ones so that intrigues (crab street ale house is supposedly better). The crab cakes were very good, but we wished it would have come broiled versus deep fried. The seasoning on the crab, old bay, was spicy and good but again...I personally wouldn't order crabs anymore and order Alaskan crab legs or any other seafood. read more

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Quarterdeck does Maryland blue crabs the right way - freshly steamed and with Old Bay seasoning. We had extra large crabs, and were full after about 3 crabs per person. If it is your first time eating crabs, ask the waiter for a quick lesson (don't eat the lungs, as it contains poisonous toxins). The restaurant is in a quiet Arlington neighborhood. The place takes reservations, so be sure to ask to sit outside on the patio). Quarterdeck is a lovely way to enjoy a summer evening! read more

Quarterdeck - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A unique experience for a CT Yankee, a staple for a Maryland native. The Quarterdeck was fairly easy to get to from DC. It's not too long of a walk from the Rosalyn metro station. We knew what we came for and got what we expected - a dozen fresh crabs loaded with Old Bay. We ordered medium sized crabs which were a fair size and reasonably priced at $50. They have other sizes and menu options available. It took over 30 minutes for the grabs to come out, but our waiter had warned us about this in advance. When they were loaded on to the table, our waiter showed us how to eat the crabs. Then devoured them! The meat was sweet and plentiful. No need for butter. Tips: Make a reservation. They put out the reserved sign on tables far in advance so it's hard to get a comfortable table if you don't. Dress warm if you plan to sit outside. There is a heated and not heated part outside. We sat in the unheard part and it got cold fast. Many people who sat there with us were bundled up and were happier. read more

Quarterdeck - Medium sized steamed crabs with Old Bay - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Excellent customer service! Collin and co were soooo awesome tonight when our reserved table wasn't ready yet... we ordered drinks while waiting and they wouldn't let us pay. So nice. All you can eat crab feast was incredible. I haven't lived in the area for some years now and it was so refreshing finding a place with the best blue crabs and awesome customer service. No frills. Just excellent food and service. Can't wait to come back. Thanks so much! read more

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I love this place. If you know you want to come here in the winter, make reservation or else you will be sitting out in the cold. Brrrrrr! The service is ok, nothing spectacular, but you aren't coming here for the service. The crabs are amazing! We usually get jumbo, or if they don't have jumbo we get whatever size is available. The crab dip is also really yummy. The inside is pretty crowded so be prepared to sit next a stranger! Pretty awesome place for Arlington. Parking is also on the street but you can find parking in the neighborhood read more

The food here is excellent. Nice people too. But totally and utterly disorganized. Do not use this place for parties or events. Organized a birthday party for about 18 people. Met with the managers and general manager at least 3 to 4 times starting about a week before the event. Reserved the table and the location of the table. On the day of the event they could not even find the reservation. There was complete amnesia about the reservation and the event. Cannot be trusted for large parties or events. read more

Tucked away in quant Arlington,VA and a very interesting entrance into a small neighborhood bar. However if you're willing to forego the local pass and review and gamble with limited amount of seating, slide over and give this place a try! We took a shot on a Friday night minus reservations and agreed to a "cool" outdoor option verses the 2 hour wait being offered by the hostess to seat in first class! The food was worth the seating and I would plan better for my return visit! So if you're looking for great seafood, plan a visit! read more

A group of friends and I drove from Philly to the DC area in search of crabs, mallets, and beer, and the Quarterdeck did not disappoint. We had spent the previous night in Adams Morgan, so our group was a little beaten up when we arrived at the Quarterdeck. We were one of the first groups to arrive and were seated immediately. We ate indoors because it was a little chilly that day. The waitress was very attentive and prompt with bringing our drinks. We started with the clam chowder which was hot and delicious. The first run of crabs was dumped on our table about an hour after we arrived, and we lustily set to our joyous task of devouring the poor tasty creatures. The crabs vanished quickly in a frenzy of mallets as shell fragments flew everywhere. Throughout, our drinks were filled and our garbage buckets were emptied promptly. While we finished the crabs, we saw a delivery guy haul in a huge crate of fresh live crabs. We then ordered a second batch of crabs which ook a half hour to prepare. We had thought the first batch was delicious; however, the second, fresher batch was phenomenal. We were tempted into ordering the key lime pie, which 3 out of 4 of us liked; the fourth person thought it was just mediocre. The crab dining experience here was a nice end to our weekend DC trip. Next time I'm in the area, I will definitely be tempted to drop by for more crab smashing goodness. read more

Quarterdeck - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Hands-down - Quarterdeck is my favorite crab house in the DMV area so far. Their seasoning is the absolute BEST and the overall atmosphere is comfortable and perfect for kicking-back and going to work on your crabs. Their prices are also pretty reasonable. We started with the crab pretzel and crab soup - both were okay but underwhelming. The main event - the Maryland crabs get an A+. SO, so delicious! Our waitress was attentive and friendly. TIP: Call ahead to reserve your crabs if you can. The Jumbo, Large and Mediums sell out fairly quickly. I'll definitely be back. read more

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This place is about what you expect from the pictures, and the food, which is not very good, does not save it. The seating all seemed to be pretty cramped too, even outside. The service was pretty good, which is why I gave it two stars. Do not order the fried shrimp! They cost about $16 and are the equivalent of grade school cafeteria fish sticks. They also tasted very fishy. read more

Love the ambience of this place but the staff here is terrible. Was there for about 2 hours and we were seen once. Our waiter would not stop to get drink refills. It was all of our first time here but wish the service was better read more