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The Crab Galley

3.3 (156 reviews)
ModerateSeafood
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Armistead J.

This crab place was delicious, and the service was outstanding. This is a must-visit. This little spot turned out to be very good we thought we were going to another place but this place turned out a lot better so check this place out for your seafood needs.

2 snow crab clusters
Nakia L.

I've been a customer of this location for almost 20yrs. Even supported them several times during the pandemic. Tonight was the first time receiving terrible service. I was mid order when the man helping me interrupted me to tell me when to expect my order. When I mentioned I wasn't finished he brushed me off. I also believe I was overcharged. $59 for 2 clusters is a bit high. Because of his energy, I didn't feel comfortable talking to him about it but I will call for the manager in the morning.

Dozen medium male crabs $63
E C.

I ordered a dozen male crabs over the phone and they said it would be ready in 25 minutes. When I arrived 25 minutes later, my steamed crabs were ready. Took them home to eat and they were all delicious! No sauce needed; Plenty of seasoning on the crabs. They have crab cakes you can take home and pop it in the oven yourself.

the inside of the oven
Jamar S.

If you're going to the Crab Galley for comfortable seating and an ambiance, keep on driving. But if you're looking for a restaurant with good, fresh, local seafood with plenty of variety that you can take home and cook yourself or have them prepare it for you. My family and I have been to the crab galley for all of our seafood needs & they haven't disappointed.

1 lbs. of shrimp(FRESH & DELICIOUS)
Cory M.

This place never disappoints at all...the crabs, and shrimp are ALWAYS, hot, fresh and steamed to perfection....this is definitely my go to spot for sure...the service is always polite, fun and very welcoming in all ways...but, the food is well worth the drive no matter how far you're coming from...

Fried calamari (one size) & small fried clams
Christine M.

Crab Galley is a hidden gem that a frequent for crab legs, calm strips, calamari and their fish sandwiches. They have one size for their calamari and clam strips which are more than enough to share with you and one other. I would recommend calling ahead as they cook everything to order and unless you're out running errands in the area, the wait can get to you. There's space to wait in the restaurant but it's standing room only and it would be better to just stay in your car after you order. They do sell frozen seafood by the pound if interested. The staff are very friendly and accommodated with helping us select a fish option for dinner the other night. Although a smaller restaurant, don't count them out.

crabcake sandwich with the fixings

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Crab Galley is the spot. Nice crabs and dishes. Customer service is A-1 Al the time.

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2 years ago

Grab and go place with top-notch food and friendly service. This isn't a sit down restaurant.

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1 year ago

Order crabs here all the time and the ones I got for my dads birthday were awesome seasoned just right and very meaty

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They are fantastic for everything all seafood great.its only a few Mon away from my house

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Decent but not the best. I think the service could have been friendlier. Otherwise it's a typical spot with a typical vibe.

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They got the best jumbo crabs in the area. Just call and reserve pick it up and enjoy.

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Pier 99 - Shrimp and Broccoli

Pier 99

4.1(124 reviews)
4.2 mi
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I know this place offers seafood and seafood boils but let's be honest if you're coming here,…read morethere's a good chance that you're here for the AYCE sushi! It's incredible! The pricing is great and it includes apps. The crab rangoons, mozz sticks, and gyoza are my favs! I enjoy the dinosaur roll and the crunchy roll as well! I would try other rolls bit a majority of them have avocado in them and I have an avocado allergy. Either way I find ways to get my moneys worth! Like ordering a lot of the sashimi especially the mackerel, red snapper, and white tuna!

I've seen Pier 99 for years and after our plans fell through for Cinco De Mayo and needed to pivot…read moresomewhere close, lets grab a margarita at Pier 99. I was a first timer and she's been once before. Given the name, I figured it was a seafood restaurant. Although some seafood is on the menu, Pier 99 is primarily a Sushi/Asian food restaurant. I think a name change should be in order.. Lol! I literally had to switch up my taste buds to partake in some sushi! I ordered a seafood boil because I couldn't switch them up fast enough while she ordered sushi. I actually love the concept because so many people aren't sushi fans but most folks get down with seafood! The food was actually good and they pulled off both cuisines effortlessly! My margarita was as good as any chain Mexican restaurant, so that was additional plus given the Mexican holiday. The interior is on the smaller side, however, they offer booth seating and it has a decent size bar. If I lived in the Upper Marlboro/Bowie area like I used to, I'd come here often but since I don't, I'll occasionally stop in when I'm in the area! Good job Pier 99!

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Pier 99 - Sushi bar area

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Pier 99 - Salmon, white tuna sashimi, yellowtail, tuna, white tuna, shrimp sushi.  Baltimore, spider, spicy tuna, eel, old bay, dragon

Salmon, white tuna sashimi, yellowtail, tuna, white tuna, shrimp sushi. Baltimore, spider, spicy tuna, eel, old bay, dragon

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The Point Crab House and Grill - Water melon - Tessler's Summer Salad, super delicious!

The Point Crab House and Grill

4.2(1.4k reviews)
10.2 mi
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We celebrated my mother's birthday at The Point this weekend, and it was a great experience! The…read moreservice was friendly and attentive, and the extra-large crabs were served hot, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The waterfront setting created the perfect ambiance for the celebration. The jalapeño biscuits were absolutely amazing, and we also ordered the wings and a burger--everything was delicious. No notes! We'll definitely be back for the crabs and the beautiful waterfront atmosphere.

On a blazing hot day, I decided to finally try out my boss' recommendation for waterside dining…read morefun. The area crab lovers like myself have been to Mike's, Cantlers and Harris' across the Bay Bridge but for some reason "The Point" had missed my radar. What we found out is, you better get there early because they don't take reservations and they fill up FAST!!! They open at 11am and we arrived at 1 and there was already an hour wait. Luckily, there was an open bar pub table that just vacated so the crab Gods were working in our favor!! Lol :)) The pub tables are attached to the bar so you have to order from the bar.. No big deal for me but she didn't care for it.. Lol. I was amazed at how reasonable the prices were for XL Crabs and was wondering if they really were XL for $140 a dozen? I'm thrilled to report, these were the best crabs I've had in memory. Big, meaty and sweet.. Omg!!! We could not get over the amount of meat that were coming out of these things and they were delicious!!!! The Point has become my favorite dine in crab spot in just one visit. When you're great you're great.. Nuff said!

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The Crab Galley - Odenton - The establishment

The Crab Galley - Odenton

5.0(3 reviews)
0.0 mi

Man, I love this spot…read more Now, I am by no means a connoisseur of seafood, nor of what would count as authentic Maryland cuisine. That being said, this place is about as far away from a franchise as you can get. It looks like something out of a TV show, in the best possible way. I don't know if the prices are reasonable, I only ever got the lump and jumbo crab cake sandwiches. And they are certainly competitive pricing with other places in the area. Man oh man was the food good. Now, the french fries were not that good, but everything else.. was delicious. The crab cakes were cooked well but still a little bit crispy and crunchy on the outside. The buns were good. The hush puppies were phenomenal. I tried a different local crab cake sandwich every night that I was in the area, this was the only place that I came back to. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

You're kidding me? Right? Only one review for this hidden gem? Those who reside in that community…read moreare keeping this treasure a secret to themselves. I had just flew back from NOLA and wanted REAL Maryland crabs and came across this gem 10 minutes from BWI. It's basically a hidden restaurant with all they offer. The crabs themselves are pretty big and juicy. The platters are also top notched. Look at that portion of the menu... 20 minutes by car from DC... Don't sleep in the Shrimp Salad...

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The Crab Galley - Odenton - Crab prices.... That special hits different.

Crab prices.... That special hits different.

The Crab Galley - Odenton - Menu 2

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Mike's Inland At Sunset

Mike's Inland At Sunset

3.3(38 reviews)
6.5 mi

We wanted crabcakes. On our way to Pappas, we saw Mike's and decided to give it a try. The…read morerestaurant was well lit, music and conversations in the background. Customer service was great, our waitress was very knowledgeable, polite and attentive. I had the crabcake sandwich and he had the crabcake entree. They both came with a salad and fries. The salad and fries were good. He ordered more fries and they came out fresh both times. My crabcake tasted a bit bland, but it was a good size. I would go back and try other items on the menu. Food 3/5 Customer Service 5/5

A friend on social media mentioned this restaurant's sister location in Annapolis, and since I was…read morecloser to this one, I decided to give it a try. We entered through the bar area, which was already half full even though they had just opened. The space was open and inviting, with several tables, TVs showing lottery-related content, and most importantly no weird odors/smells. Everything was impressively clean and well kept. The bartender greeted us right away, and when we mentioned we came for crabs, she told us to sit wherever we liked. Within minutes, she brought over menus and offered to start our drinks. Since it was my first visit, I admitted I wasn't sure what to order, and she was so patient and kind, walking me through the menu, explaining options, and even sharing prices for items not listed. The crabs, hush puppies, and oysters were all delicious, and my mixed drink was perfectly made. The overall vibe was relaxed, the service was excellent, and the food exceeded expectations. Watching other guests happily enjoying their meals made me even more excited to return.

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Mike's Inland At Sunset
Mike's Inland At Sunset
Mike's Inland At Sunset

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