We were a party of four and we're very impressed with Quarterdeck. It was our mom's birthday and my husband was in a wheelchair and they were so accommodating and nice. Our server a nice looking young man I forgot his name was really on top of this game, so informed about the menu and guided us to make excellent choices everybody loved what they ordered. My only complaint was the price of the blue crabs. But it is early in the season, so hopefully that will come down this summer. read more

Such a great place! We stopped in here on a trip to DC and had a great time. It's a small place so we were glad to get a table without a reservation for lunch. We did a half dozen of the large blue crab with two side salads and that was enough for two people! Our waitress was so nice and showed up how to break the crab apart even though they were super hot. It has a very dive bar feel which for us was great! read more

Quarterdeck - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I'd definitely come back next time I'm in the DC area. It was easy to book a last minute reservation, and we came for dinner. Place was a house with a very cute and southern charm to it. We ordered hush puppies, crab dip, and medium blue crabs. Crabs come in medium, large, and extra large, but medium portion was enough for two. Service was great. I haven't had blue crab in a long time and the server saw me struggling, so he taught me how to eat a blue crab properly... kind of embarrassing, lol, but I needed it. read more

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Quarterdeck is an oasis of seafood a stones-throw from the Iwo Jima monument. I saw the rave review and decided to give them a try. We tried the mini fried crab cakes, fish and chips, and fried oysters platters. Our server was really friendly and attentive. The dining room was pretty tight and had way too many TVs going for suck a small space. The decor was stereotypical seafood shack - plastic shark and old bay paraphernalia everywhere. The fish was super fresh and well cooked. How fresh was it? They literally were bringing in a fresh batch of fish and crab as we were dining. The crab cakes were well cooked, moist, and nicely seasoned. The fish wasn't bartered like traditional British style fish and chips but instead fried in a thin cornmeal batter, which was still nice and crispy. The fries were okay. My girlfriend had onion rings and coleslaw with her oysters, which she liked. All in all, was this the best seafood I've ever had? No. Would I dine there again? Possibly. read more

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This was my first time having this style of boiled crab, and it was a pretty enjoyable experience. What I got: Crab cakes- no filler, all crab. Solid. Half dozen of their smallest crabs- I was a bit concerned about finishing 6 crabs, but this was their smallest order size. It actually turned out to be quite manageable as blue crabs aren't that big if you're used to eating snow or Dungeness crab. They steam these to order and it takes 30-45 minutes for them to come out, so I recommend putting in your order right away. This preparation is super simple with Old Bay seasoning and clarified butter on the side, but it's very satisfying to eat. As a newb extracting all the meat and goodies inside the head takes some getting used to, but like anything, after a couple of repetitions you'll get the hang of it. A bit time-consuming to eat (took me about 45 minutes to get through all 6), but it's all part of the fun! This seems to be a popping spot locally, but I had no trouble getting a seat around noon at the bar as a solo diner. The atmosphere is no-frills and down-to-earth which I appreciated. Glad I made the trek over from DC! Next time I'll probably try their larger sizes of crab as I imagine you get more reward for your efforts. read more

Quarterdeck - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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You can expect the same great taste each visit, never fails! Top 1 Seafood Restaurant in Arlington. read more

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My brother recently came back from Colorado and wanted to revisit The Quarter Deck for crabs. So glad went. Our server, Tish, was delightful and gave use great service. The crabs were great. And the hush puppies were perfect.Not so impressed with the fried oyster (too heavy on the breading) . The key lime pie was superb. Overall, it was a very good experience. read more

This place is everything you want in a Maryland seafood restaurant. The prices are fair and the service is great. They have a huge patio and the restaurant can get a little loud, but that's part of the experience. We had blue crabs, mussels, and hush puppies, and all were delicious! They have a good beer selection. As with most restaurants in the area, there is an automatic 20% gratuity. read more

Good Yelp reviews matter! This pack is a gem. Neighborhoody, fantastic fish and chips (as good quality fish as I've had for fish and chips, frankly), fresh oysters (!), deep beer list, solid sides, definitely this place is a keeper. No trouble getting a table on the patio on a Monday night, plenty of parking around, and I ate and drank like a king for $42. Which, around these parts, is not common. Wonderful, knowledgeable, fast and friendly service (great job, Tisha!). Outstanding. No wonder the crowd around me look like they have been here before - they probably have... read more

Service here was great! We came here later in the evening and were treated upon arrival, seated quickly and waited on promptly. There is both indoor and outdoor seating that is screened in. Food was delicious! We ordered hush puppies, lobster macaroni and cheese and fried oysters with onion rings. read more

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Food... Completely fresh. Service... Welcoming. Atmosphere.. unpretentious!! Loved it read more

Great food and service, love this restaurant, must try. Better call for reservations. read more

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*BEWARE* quarterdeck clearly cooks their crabs in craque because it's been a couple of weeks and I can still taste them?!!?! All kidding aside- I brought my mom who was visiting from Wisconsin, and she was OBSESSED, and kept talking about how you could taste the ocean in "these balls" (crab balls. Quickly consumed before a photo could be snapped. And I mean QUICKLY). The crabs themselves were soooo succulent and for being size regular, they were large and in charge. This is my 2nd visit to quarter deck and I will 1000% be back for my next fix...I mean...meal..... read more

Quarterdeck - Crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Arrived at the desired time for our reservations and got seated quickly. On this particular day we're able to find 3 parking spaces close to the restaurant, compared to other parking experiences. The service was little shaky in the beginning but it got better towards the ends. The XL male crabs definitely lived up to their size, they were HOT and meaty. The shrimp was good as well. Even though it was kinda hot and we reserved the patio, luckily we had a lil breeze come thru to make it comfortable. read more

Quarterdeck - XL Males - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I'm normally not a fan of eating with my hands but had heard great things about this restaurant so decided to give it a try. We were seated outside under the tent so everything is red, but I definitely enjoyed the crab which was flavorful and relatively easy to eat. The hush puppies were crisp and savory, and the wings were good too. Service felt a little disjointed but they were fairly attentive and it was busy. Would definitely consider coming back again. read more

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We were in the area for my sons birthday and he knew he wanted blue crabs so I looked at some places and this seemed to have a pretty good menu that I thought he would like. We had a 5:30 reservation and were about 15/20 minutes late but they held our table for us since it wasn't that busy. The crabs are steamed to order here so they do take a little bit to come out but we didn't mind since we ordered some oysters and crab balls while we waited. Everything tasted really fresh and good. My son and I shared oysters and crabs and my husband got the fish and chips. My son also got a kids pizza and ate everything. They didn't have extra large or jumbo crabs so we got the large but it turned out to be the perfect amount and they were very meaty. read more

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Have visited a few times. Food is always excellent. Service very good The crab cakes and any seafood is always good read more

Where do I start..... Crabs had no meat in the inside how do you charge people $100 and up for bad crabs and also give people the wrong size that they didn't order??? If the customer orders Large give them Large not small or medium, then the person next to them order the same thing and when their large comes out they are big and the correct size. Yall have to stop thinking people don't know what's going on... stop selling hollow crabs for $100 and over you know if a crab is light or heavy discard the crab... this place has went down hill!!! Drive the extra mile for good crabs people cause this is not it!!! read more

We show the snow crab legs, a very large portion with hush puppies. Also, they made Mac and Cheese with Lobster! Fantastic. Great portions and tasty fresh food. Everyone was friendly. Atlas Bullpen Pilsner - from DC was very good. This is a must go to restaurant. Definitely coming back here. read more

Quarterdeck - Menu page 2 - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Love the food and service. The ambiance is not existence. For fresh delicious seafood this is your place. Dishes I had and grade. Medium steam crabs :(A) crabs are meaty and plenty of mustard. Crabcake and mesquite shrimp with rice and broccoli :(A) shrimp are grilled to perfection crabcake is amazing rice taste great broccoli cooked perfectly it's not too soft or hard. Softshell crab dinner (C+) the crabs were really good but for the price not enough food not worth the price point. Crab dip with nann bread (A+++) my favorite. Absolutely delicious! Salmon dinner (B) I think they could give you a bigger portion of salmon and a bit more moist. I love this place highly recommended. read more

Super awesome place! Great food!!! Great Service!! Eating the boiled crab is a wonderful experience and a great memory that I will cherish forever!! read more

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Absolutely amazing service, music and food! We had the dz. Large crabs a d the garlic pasta. It was great all around.

Always love coming here. The crabs are heavy and seasoned well. The crab dip is amazing! I always have a great experience. Came in around 8:30PM which kind of late but still was provided great service. When I'm in town this is where I stop no questions asked! read more

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Superb time picking crabs. Ordered a dozen XL and they were meaty, heavy and steamed to perfection. The brews were ice cold and the perfect compliment. Waitress was attentive and was amazing. R we joyed this quaint gem in Arlington. read more

Quarterdeck - XL crabs - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Had the pleasure of dining here for a client event so it was a buyout. It's such a fun atmosphere and everyone enjoyed the indoor and outdoor seating. Our menu was corn, fries, hush puppies, shrimp, onion rings and crab. All the food was pretty good and learning how to eat crab maryland style was fun! Crab was delicious and I will be coming back again. Fun tidbit, Lizzo had just eaten there when she was in town on tour! read more

Quarterdeck - Crabs - Seafood Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place ain't cheap but it was good ! $246 with tip for three people! 1/2 dozen crabs! Slaw oysters . Mac and cheese! Alaska king crab! It was a good time ! Great staff ! Very busy and loud ! Crab balls is a must! Crab shack through and through! Great feel and outdoor seating! examen des cols bleus:x read more

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Fantastic blue crab... I go there at least once every time I come to VA. Best crab in town and probably in US.

The blue crabs were delicious. Seasoned to perfection!! It's a nice little vintage location.

Great food and the Service is always friendly. Dog friendly patio too. Perfect place to have a few afternoon drinks and enjoy the sunshine. read more

Food, Great! Service, Terrible. Came by our table maybe 2 times and asked if we needed a refill. We had a party of 5 and she charged a %20 tip on a $133 check which made it $175. Absolutely terrible service. read more

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The place in the DMV for crabs. Didn't get the usual full crabs, which I recommend for your first time. Hush puppies are a greater starter. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Lobster Mac and cheese is amazing. Filled with ALOT of lobster, not overly cheesy, and extremely filling. Lobster roll was also generous portion of lobster and barely had any mayo. Corn was super fresh. Frozen drinks were very refreshing on a hot summer afternoon. read more

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Crab cake is amazing, servers are kind and attentive once you get seated. The chef is a master of good taste. Definitely recommend making a reservation though because it can get crowded real quick. read more

One of my friends who lives in the area brought me here and it was DELICIOUS!! Thankfully, we made reservations bc it was packed. The food was delicious and our server was super helpful with all of my questions. I will definitely go back when I'm back in town. Only downside is the limited parking. Beware of the lot across the street --- it is a private lot and not labeled well so cars were getting towed! read more

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The food here was delicious. The crab meat was full of lump crab meat. The service was attentive, and we were seated right after way at our reservation time. read more

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

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The food was on point, but the bugs and the heat were unbearable. They should have had misters outside. The service was good, but the waitress added when she dropped the bill that there is a 20% gratuity. However, the menu said otherwise. It said gratuity will be added to 6 or more guests. Wth!! That's illegal and it did not state anywhere that they changed the gratuity policy. read more

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This place has such a reputation for good crabs we had to check it out. Reservations are a must , there is outdoor and indoor seating plus a small bar. We had a fabulous Henny Rita a few times lol fried wings, hush puppies and and grilled shrimp. Service was efficient food came out fast and we all agreed the crabs were excellent! X-Large crabs 83.00 for 1/2 dz and the rest plus tip came out 202.00. The food was tasty and def a must do if you enjoy MD style crabs. read more

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We were visiting and decided to try this place out on a rainy evening. I didn't make a reservation but we were able to sit in the bar area. We felt like we were in a local pub. We loved the atmosphere. Service was great and the food came out quick and it was delicious. Probably the best fish and chips I've had ever. We will definitely be back on our next visit. read more

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

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This is a must stop if in town or driving through. Had the best crab cakes I've tasted. Make a reservation as they are always busy. Saw other devouring crabs! Sit on the patio and enjoy. Service was top notch. Thanks Frankie! read more

What a phenomenal experience. This is where the locals go. Stumbled across this place and couldn't be happier with the food, drinks, and service. read more

The last two times I have eaten here there was a large table of people screaming and yelling at the top of their lungs. Literally screaming. Everyone was complaining but management did nothing read more