What should I order at Coastal Crab Company?
Coastal Crab Company
Blue Crabs
Most frequently praised dish in the reviews. They’re described as fresh, sweet, meaty, huge, and perfectly seasoned, with multiple mentions of steamed, garlic, or Maryland-style preparations.
Crab Cakes
Repeatedly recommended for having lots of crab meat, great flavor, and being among the best some reviewers have ever had.
Grouper Sandwich
Recommended for its perfectly grilled and seasoned grouper, plus an especially good house-made sauce that reviewers loved.
Seafood Creole
Mentioned as a standout seafood dish with snapper and shrimp over crab rice, praised for rich flavor and making diners repeatedly say it was delicious.
Snow Crab Steamer
Recommended for its amazing flavor and generous portions, including one review highlighting an extra-large serving of snow crab.
Deluxe Crab
Praised for combining large shrimp, lots of crab, scallops, and perfect rice, with a flavor that reviewers said was on point.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 7 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Coastal Crab Company
Seafood shop selling a range of crabs, plus lobster tails, shrimp, oysters, fish & other catches.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Small plates
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is Coastal Crab Company known for?
It is best known for blue crabs, especially steamed blue crabs with Old Bay, garlic blue crabs, and Maryland-style crabs. Reviewers also repeatedly call out the crab cakes and crab rice, saying the seafood tastes fresh, sweet, and well seasoned.
What dishes are most recommended at Coastal Crab Company?
The most frequently recommended items are blue crabs, garlic blue crabs, crab cakes, and crab rice. Reviewers also mention the snow crab steamer pot, deluxe crab with shrimp and scallops over rice, grouper sandwich, and seafood creole as standouts.
What is the atmosphere like at Coastal Crab Company?
The vibe is casual, small, and more like a seafood shop or market than a full sit-down restaurant. Reviewers mention limited seating, outdoor seating, friendly staff, and a laid-back feel that works well for solo diners, couples, and families who want a quick seafood meal.
Is Coastal Crab Company good value?
The price range is $20 to $30, and reviewers say the prices can feel a bit high but are worth it for the freshness and portion size. People specifically praise the value on blue crabs, snow crab, and crab cakes, with comments that the quality justifies the cost.
Do you need to plan ahead for a visit to Coastal Crab Company?
It accepts reservations, but reviews suggest it is a small place with limited tables, so timing can matter. One reviewer noted a quick lunch visit with only a few minutes before ordering, while others describe it as a place worth waiting for because the seafood is so fresh.
Is parking available at Coastal Crab Company?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Coastal Crab Company kid-friendly?
Yes, Coastal Crab Company is good for kids.
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