Best place for Maryland crabs?

[Anonymous]

My parents are in town and keep asking is for crabs. Recommendations on the best place for crabs - kid friendly restaurant or take out?

[Anonymous]

We like them best in the backyard: Captain White's on Maine Ave sells them live or cooked, along with fresh shrimp and clams.

Captain Pell's in Fairfax is family-friendly. Also, Bethesda Crab House.

[Anonymous]

Op here - should also say we're willing to drive an hour or so

[Anonymous]

I haven't been, but in previous threads and on WaPo chats, the consensus has been Cantler's. I think it's on Kent Island? (Or that neighborhood)

[Anonymous]

It's definitely Cantler's. Worth the drive and the wait.

Go early. Get there within a half-hour of them opening. If you want to sit on the deck, you'll probably have to wait. If you are willing to sit inside (divey bar feel), you'll likely get seated right away -- again, if you arrive within a half-hour of opening.

[Anonymous]

May's in Frederick. It's a crab shack.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's definitely Cantler's. Worth the drive and the wait.

Go early. Get there within a half-hour of them opening. If you want to sit on the deck, you'll probably have to wait. If you are willing to sit inside (divey bar feel), you'll likely get seated right away -- again, if you arrive within a half-hour of opening.

This. This is the feel that tourists want. It's just outside Annapolis so not a bad drive.

[Anonymous]

Kentmorr, just over the bridge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My parents are in town and keep asking is for crabs. Recommendations on the best place for crabs - kid friendly restaurant or take out?

Thanks to over fishing and pollution of the bay, there are only a few places that actually serve "Maryland crabs."

http://seafood.maryland.gov/true-blue-maryland-crab-meat/

Most of what you eat comes as far as India, so you might as well go to Red Lobster if you don't care.

[Anonymous]

I liked May's in Frederick. Good sized crabs, relaxed kid friendly atmosphere.

[Anonymous]

Frederick also has a new place, "Avery's Maryland Grille." For crabs and beer it can't be beat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My parents are in town and keep asking is for crabs. Recommendations on the best place for crabs - kid friendly restaurant or take out?

Thanks to over fishing and pollution of the bay, there are only a few places that actually serve "Maryland crabs."

http://seafood.maryland.gov/true-blue-maryland-crab-meat/

Most of what you eat comes as far as India, so you might as well go to Red Lobster if you don't care.

This is sad.

[Anonymous]

Sad but true

[Anonymous]

I have not eaten a crab cake in the longest time that has been good.

I think I will just make some at home.

[Anonymous]

Another vote for cantler's