The Crab Claw - St. Michaels, MD

With its roots in a mid-century wholesale crab business by the water, The Crab Claw restaurant has evolved into one of the premier places to indulge in Maryland hot blue crabs and cold beer.

68% Approval Rating (25 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

spiced steamed crab feast ($15.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

" With its roots in a mid-century wholesale crab business by the water, The Crab Claw restaurant has evolved into one of the premier places to indulge in Maryland hot blue crabs and cold beer. Spiced crabs are the dish to eat along the eastern shore. At The ..." [Read More].

sssscooter

June 07, 2008

"The Crab Claw is one of my favorite places, and has been for years. But, like anywhere else, you have to know what to order and when. I am a big fan of their steamed crabs but, like everywhere else, they have become pricey. If I want a quick meal, the fried shrimp ..." [Read More].

poeope

March 13, 2008

"A huge disappointment. The crab cakes are more boring, and have more filler, than any I have ever had in Maryland. And at $21 for two (8/07), they are horrifically overpriced for what they are. We have not had the steamed crabs, but nothing that we did have tasted ..." [Read More].

Skipper Buds

December 10, 2007

"Four of us ordered. The only palatable meal were the crab claws my son ordered. My other son said the fried clams were good but not great. I made the mistake of ordering the Fisherman Platter. That usually means fried food. The waitress guided me this way because I ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

2/5/2001 - Michael Stern, $15

Map & Directions

Route 33 West, St. Michaels, MD
410-745-2900

http://www.thecrabclaw.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Summer, Fall, Spring
Meals Served:	Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	Yes
Reservations Accepted:	Yes
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"This is a deep-fried hard-shelled crab. An amazing sight, but basic steamed (unfried) crabs are what put The Crab Claw on the map."
Michael Stern

"A scenic dining destination (by car or boat) along the Eastern Shore "
Michael Stern