where to go for steamed blue crabs in MD or DC?

And I am not looking for fancy, just fresh, and PLENTIFUL! Thanks in advance!

crab houses are, by definition, not fancy.

Cantler's in Annapolis, MD
Bethesda Crab House in Bethesda, MD (metro accessible)
Mike's in Riva, MD
Market Inn in DC (metro accessible)
Ernie's Carb House in Alexandria, VA (metro accessible)

Here's more places than you'd ever want to know about. Just bring plenty of money.

http://www.baltimoregrows.com/2008/07/11/marylands-best-crab-houses/

http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/crabhouses/crab_map.htm

Steamers or Cameron's in Bethesda

Cantler's in the above post is really the most fun, best taste and best view...get there early though and spend the afternoon sitting on the deck over the water getting crabs and beers!

The Quarterdeck in Arlington, VA never disappoints. It's only a mile from the Roosevelt Bridge and it abuts Ft. Myer and Arlington Cemetary.

http://www.qdrest.com/QuarterdeckMenu.pdf

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=quarterdeck+arlington&fb=1&view=text&latlng=8795434954617734733

I have been to a good one in Rock Hall, MD, next to Chestertown on the Eastern Shore.

Don't recall the name but it was easy to find as Rock Hall was small and it was right on the water. Lots of families, crackin' them crabs

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Originally posted by NYNM

I have been to a good one in Rock Hall, MD, next to Chestertown on the Eastern Shore.

Don't recall the name but it was easy to find as Rock Hall was small and it was right on the water. Lots of families, crackin' them crabs

I did a little research for you, since I noticed that most of the places listed are near Baltimore, and the place I have in mind is on the other side of the Bay. Here it is, the name is Watermens Crab House, the website shows the "down to earth" (or "down to sea" kind of place it is

http://www.watermanscrabhouse.com/home/

(if you can
stand the music..)

Also, on Rock Hall itself http://www.rockhallmd.com/

Also I noticed that they are having the Annual Rock Hall Seafood Festival on Oct. 25 & 26. Now, that sounds worth giving a try!! Maybe I'll drive down myself from NY. It's so nice and laid back there.

Just returned from Baltimore and another meal at L P Steamers. Nothing fancy, but good crabs and a fun time.

I second Mike's in Riva, MD., and I also second the comment about crab houses not being fancy. Do not wear anything that you will mind getting crab residue on, and give yourself plenty of time -- 2-3 hours. Except for the very skilled (which I am definitely not), picking crabs is time-consuming, and is meant to be enjoyed at a slower pace.

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Originally posted by jaylhorner

Just returned from Baltimore and another meal at J P Steamers. Nothing fancy, but good crabs and a fun time.

Was that L P Steamers on Fort Avenue, not far from Fort McHenry? Excellent place!

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Originally posted by KOK

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Originally posted by jaylhorner

Just returned from Baltimore and another meal at J P Steamers. Nothing fancy, but good crabs and a fun time.

Was that L P Steamers on Fort Avenue, not far from Fort McHenry? Excellent place!

Yes... L P

Just got back from MD and my buddy bought us some crabs from this place and they were really really good!!!

NICK'S FARM & CRAB MARKET
3720 Southwestern Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 525-1022

Call ahead of time and they will take care of you!

MetroplexJim


The Quarterdeck in Arlington, VA never disappoints. It's only a mile from the Roosevelt Bridge and it abuts Ft. Myer and Arlington Cemetary.

http://www.qdrest.com/QuarterdeckMenu.pdf

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=quarterdeck+arlington&fb=1&view=text&latlng=8795434954617734733

We just ate there Saturday and in a word....AWESOME. Hot summer night on the patio with piles of crabs and Yuengling on tap to wash them down. It doesn't get any better.
 
 
 
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