I moved to this area several months ago and have been looking for a restaurant that has a wide variety of seafood. Specifically, steamed crabs, steamed shrimp, and oysters. Stadium Grill and Tavern fit the bill. I gave Stadium five stars - this is why: 1) They have what i consider a very nice location. They are on a quiet street. The parking area is ample. It is easy to access the parking lot and easy to exit it. 2) It's a non-chain restaurant and that's what I like. 3) My waitress, Carissa, was super sweet, and attentive without being intrusive. She took the time to chat a bit with me about the restaurant, and the area. Being new, I appreciated that a lot. She came to my table to get my initial order within about 2 minutes of being seated. I had my beer about a minute later. 4) I found the stadium to be warm, cozy, full of nice people who were a variety of ages. 5) I ordered a beer, and 1 doz. raw oysters to start. BOTH were icy cold. The oysters tasted super fresh and delicious, - they were huge and I enjoyed them immensely. I DO wish they carried Shock Top beer though! =) I also ordered the crab dip and was not disappointed. It arrived very hot with a huge amount of toasted, sliced baguettes. The crab dip was perfectly cooked, lightly browned on top. The only small minus I will give is that it could have used a bit more old bay seasoning - other than that? it was amazing. 6) The music selection was really great. At first, I was thinking it might be all country - but soon, I realized they were playing a varied selection. They may have had a jukebox - which would explain that - but I didn't see one when I was there. 7) Even though it is still Winter - I visited the outdoor area to see it and I'm sure it will be packed when the weather warms up. I can't wait - it just looks like the perfect place to enjoy seafood with friends! Lastly, the restroom was super clean and had a really nice, pleasant fresh scent. (and yes, i'm including this information because it's important) I have been looking for a restaurant to call a favorite since I moved to this area - and I think I found it here at the Stadium Grill.! Huge THUMBS UP!!! read more

Nice little corner bar. Three of us stopped in after a group gathering. Good food and drinks. Excellent service.

Hey get the crabs and take them home! Patio is nice. Food and service average. Just poor quality bar food and service.

Food was good. Service terrible!!! Charged .50 for EVERYTHING extra, but didn't give me all of my meal that I paid for.

Gotta love two orders of fresh cut fries and get home to this BS. Wings are typically good but very disappointing with everything else. read more

Stadium Grill & Tavern - Fresh cut fries - Bars Near Me - Hagerstown, Maryland

This year we came in for the fried pickles based on other's reviews . I was disappointed. Pickles were either over battered or under cooked. I think they could have been cooked a little bit longer for mor crisp and maybe they wouldn't have been so doughy. Thank goodness we asked to have the hand cut fries crispy because I think they came out at a regular crispness. The burgers we're good though. The bartender was our server and she was great. The decor was what you would expect for a bar. read more

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Great snow crab and good price! They help a friend get into his suv after he. Rome his femur. Great people!!

I've never actually been in to sit down and eat here until about a month ago. Usually just get to go wings (which are always good). So a friend and I decided to go eat out on the patio. Drinks were fine, and our server was a sweetheart. I ordered the crabs cake sandwich and a house salad. She ordered The chicken Chesapeake wrap. My salad comes out...it's all iceberg lettuce (and the shittiest parts of the head). No romaine at all. The tomatoes looked like they were a day from being unfit for serving, and they pour white onion on there. But I hadn't eaten lunch that day and was a few drinks deep so rolled with it. Our entrees came shortly after. My sandwich, the bun dwarfed the small crabcake. And the crabcake itself was mostly filler and just not great. My friends wrap was equally unappealing. The chicken used was the Tyson pre-cooked with grill marks. There was an absurd amount of old bay on it. I had a bite, it was to the point where it was just plain salty. So despite less than mediocre food, we rolled with it. Drinks were good and we were having a good time catching up. The next day, I was violently I'll and stuck on the toilet. Text my friend, and she was having the same woes. The only common denominator was we both had something containing crab meat. A co-worker of mine warned me not to eat there (fine spot for drinks) as he used to be a part of the kitchen staff. Albeit 5-6 years since he had worked there. But apparently they were instructed when boiling crabs to toss dingy dead ones in if they came across them. Among other stories I heard (which are word of mouth so I won't get into it). But makes perfect sense. In sum, great wings and drinks. But if you wanna maybe shit your brains out try some of the seafood. Won't ever be going back. read more

Disappointed. 2 dozen large crabs to go. Only 14 were edible. The others were light and mushy. Flavor, seasoning was good on the ones we could eat. read more

Crabs, crabs, crabs. That's what I came for, that's what I got. They only had small crabs available the evening of my recent visit, and my parents and I got a dozen. They were small for sure, but bigger than what other seafood restaurants in town might sell as large. The crabs arrived hot, with a generous sprinkling of Old Bay and vinegar on the side, in tiny plastic containers. They were meaty and superb! We ate every single one of them, even after we've crossed our fullness threshold. The price wasn't too bad either -- $45 for the dozen. Unfortunately, the other items we tried weren't as great. My dad ordered a cup of chili, and it tasted like canned chili. We also got the crab bruschetta, which was basically crab, tomatoes, onions, and melted cheese on a flatbread. I guess I didn't expect it to come baked on a flatbread, but anyway, it wasn't disgustingly bad or anything -- it just wasn't very well executed. Service wasn't the most efficient or attentive. We waited a long time before our server approached us for the first time, and there were huge gaps between beverage refills. They were too busy for only two servers that evening -- and the other one was also manning the bar. Very relaxed, cheery atmosphere. The crabs are a big reason to go back, definitely. My dad raved about their chicken wings, too, so I'll make sure to try those next time. read more

Stadium Grill & Tavern - A dozen small crabs - Bars Near Me - Hagerstown, Maryland

Welllll..Came in on a Friday night and not busy. Able to seat ourself in a booth and waited around 10 minutes to be greeted by our waitress who gave us warning she "was new". We ordered an appetizer and a sandwich. WAIT WAIT WAIT. 45 minutes later the appetizer arrives!! Then comes the sandwiches. The person with me ordered a side of fries and my burger was to come with chips. Welllll, that surely that didn't happen. My burger came with fries and the person with me asked for his side of fries. The waitress said "it seems they put your fries on his burger, can you just eat it off his plate?" Oooooook, well I was waiting for my chips and they never showed. Get the bill and charged full price for a side of fries and it wasn't even a side! The waitress asked if we wanted dessert which we kindly declined and she said "what you don't want to wait an hour for dessert". First time and last time. read more

If you want a great place to hangout, have a few drinks and damn good food this is the place. We usually go here for Wings and Beer and it has never disappointed. They have an excellent staff and we are never waiting very long for anything. read more

This is where I go for CRABS no one does them better! Friendly atmosphere no one rushes you, always a good time with great food!

Super divey, but the best (and biggest) wings I've found in the area. Like, these chickens must be massive. Food is nothing to write home about, otherwise, but it's a great place for a few beers and some wings that won't break your wallet. read more

Spent the evening at Stadium and the atmosphere has changed and not in a good way, a waitress was actually yelling at the patrons at our table. I was shocked that she would talk to us that way. Food was good but not spectacular, wings were smaller than usual. We have always loved the stadium need to school the staff on customer service. read more

We came and sat in their outdoor seating area. I was nervous because it was my first time sitting in to eat since the virus, but it turned out to be okay! We sat in a corner in the back, and tables were taped off every other table or 2 for social distancing. They had paper menus, and the silverware came in plastic, that had to be thrown away afterwards. The food tasted great, and there was nothing wrong with it! Nobody was wearing masks that i saw besides the other 3 people i was with, not even the workers. but had a good time and the food was good. i'd recommend if you aren't so worried about the virus. read more

The food is always very good, and this is a very comfortable place to eat, chat or whatever. They need to work on their service, (possibly full staffing) . I ate there today, and the girl got everything wrong, wrong and wrong. She was more comfortable behind the bar trying to look pretty. Kinda pissed me off after she couldn't stop messing everything up, (and really didn't care) She was a train wreck, but someone must have liked her. It's too bad, because I would love to rate this place higher. I wish that I was hard hearted enough to stiff her on the tip, because she earned it. read more

Best darn crabs ever!!! Always heavy packed crabs when we go here! My wife is a huge fan of the sangria as well!

I have been going to the Stadium for over 12 years. I love this place. I have never had anything there I haven't liked. The seafood and crabs are awesome. The staff is great, the prices are great, and the bar is great. All in all you can not go wrong with the Stadium. read more

Never disappointed with this place. Make sure you go on a clear night and dine outside. Chicken wings and crabs are the best. Service from staff is always top notch. Give this place a try as you won't be disappointed read more

Service is terrible, waited 30 minutes for a beer. It's busy but 30 minutes for a bottled beer and that was the 2nd one I ordered quit waiting and went to the bar for my 1st one. Ridiculous!!! read more

Good crabs and nice, unpretentious bar. Good place to grab a cold brew and unwind after work. One of the better places for crabs in Hagerstown (maybe the best?). read more

Seafood soap, very salty I can't even took a full sip. Cobb salad with crab is plain green iceberg lettuce with avocado slice onions and cucumber and fried tortilla come with small container of the your choice of dressing. Crab mushroom were not what expected it just a mushroom top with very little crab meat and cheddar cheese not so appetizing. read more

Got the catfish broiled. Wow! Huge thick piece of catfish. Cooked and seasoned perfect! I wanted fried but not supposed to. I'll get that again. Fast friendly service. Minor problem was corrected immediately! Very impressed. Beer is fresh and ice cold. My girlfriends mixed drink she says is in top three best ever. Her shrimp alfredo was a very good sized portion too. I got steamed shrimp too. Awesome! Prices are fair I think. I felt it was worth it for the quality and quantity. What a great place. read more

The food was not that great. Atmosphere was a little redneck and the beer selection not good at all the people where friendly. I had the hard shell crabs and they had no taste and clams that where a little rocky. I'm sure some people would love this place but it's not for me. read more

This place was great. Everything tasted delicious--absolutely no complaints! You should try the steam pot...so good

Love this place in the summer. My favorite location for crabs and the outdoor patio is a great place to eat, drink, and unwind. They also have some of the biggest and best chicken wings in town. read more

Great wings, Pittsburgh salad with steak was tasty with homemade dressing and fabulous waitress. Super neighborhood place. Our second visit on our way thru town traveling. Definitely a must. read more

Here it is October and it was so warm that I started to sweat. The waitress said that it had been that way for weeks. It was litteraly unbearable. It must have been at least 85 degrees. Could not enjoy my meal or this place. Stay away. read more

i recently introduced my wife to the stadium, She had never eaten here before.. She ordered the steam pot and fell in love,everything with the exception of the oysters (where alittle gritty) were awazing.. I ordered some of there wings which are some of the best ive ever had! This is definitly one of the best spots to eat around town! read more

We've eaten here about 3 times. Oddly enough it's the seafood that's really the star. The landlubbers selections, even salad, is pretty mediocre. read more

Came here with the family. My wife and kids had fun with the Keno and jukebox. The food was okay. Had the crab balls(lots of filler), and the club sandwich. The sandwich was fair but the fresh cut fries were awesome. I will be back to try the wings. read more

We had a good experience here. We went for crabs and they were excellent! Prices are a little high $70/pound for extra large, but worth it. Despite other reviews, our service was good. Other people at our table had wings, crab cakes, crab legs, and pasta. Everything was excellent! read more

In town for a 16u softball tourney and found this place around the corner from the hotel, what a gem, small and tight, but no wait and got a both and we really were only there to have a couple of beers. Friend got food ( said was excellent ) and the draft selection was good. read more

Best wings I ever had hands down a lot of meat on their wings .Awesome outdoor seating for the summer time and right next to the stadium if you want to catch a game . read more

Not real happy with this place. Drove 3 1/2; hours from out of town to meet friends in Hagerstown to go out for crabs as we had planned. We had reservations and we asked if we could reserve crabs when we made the reservation (we would even pre pay for them) and we were told they don't do that. Got there at our reservation time, 6:30, and server told us they had two dozen crabs left....We'll take em! however she came back and informed us they were out. Very disappointing for sure. We decided not much you can do so we ordered hot wings and Old Bay wings, which are very good, two pounds of shrimp and two pounds of snow crab legs. All were okay, was not impressed at what $40 worth of snow crab legs look like though, four clusters. As we were getting ready to leave, we noticed 4 tables in the bar area being served crabs. We asked our server how could they get crabs and we couldn't and she told us they reserved them. We explained we tried and they would not reserve them and we were told they were "good friends with the owner" So, if you want crabs, you must have to know the owner who will hold them for you and if you are a regular paying customer, to hell with you. What a lousy business practice....In the past I have taken business associates to feast on crabs and seafood there and dropped some pretty good cash doing so. I will certainly find another place in the future. read more

I give Stadium Grill & Tavern 5 stars simply for the crabs. I have gotten crabs from a few spots in Hagerstown. They had the best quality crabs I have had thus far. They were large, meaty and seasoned well. I had been searching for crabs of equal quality like my favorite spot in Baltimore. They are similar in quality. I ordered the crabs to go, therefore I have no dining experience here. This is now my go to spot for crabs. read more

I havent actually tried the restaurant but I ordered a half bushel of crabs from the crab shack which is their to-go for crabs and they were excellent! It was $125 for a half bushel and they were hot and steaming when i came to pick them up! Great customer service, very friendly guys in there. The crab shack is cash only, no debit/credit cards or checks (not sure if the restaurant is the same way). Crabs were sweet and meaty when i got them home. 5 stars all the way!! read more

I absolutely love wings. I have not found a better place for hot wings than the Stadium Tavern. They have a nice outside patio for the summer time and it is located right next to a minor league ballpark. read more

Their website says the next time you're in the mood for great seafood to go there. Well that's if they decide to let you have any. Hopefully when you go the crab Gestapo aren't on premises. I decided to take my mother and 2 little nephews there for steamed crabs. We get there and find out they are out, but have some coming. Was told they would be there at 5 o'clock. It's 5:30 and no crabs. We decided to get appetizers and wait a bit more. We finish the appetizers. It's 6 o'clock and no crabs. My mother is diabetic so she needs to eat soon. So we decided to order other fare. We placed our order and sure enough crabs arrive. I had no problem with any of this up to this point. I asked our very nice waitress that after our meal I would like 3 dozen steamed crabs to go. From my understanding you can get crabs to go from this establishment. She comes back and says "He" won't do that. She said "He" was worried about having enough for Sunday. I couldn't grasp what I was hearing. She asked several times and we were denied each request. I said is "He" in the business to make money or in the business to be an ***hole? Apparently not the first one. If I hadn't been there too long already I would have ordered the 3 dozen to the table then said we're full please pack these up. So if you decide to eat here just know you'll get what they decide you should have. read more