Everyone has their favorite Maryland crab house, but choosing just one can be difficult. The truth is, Marylanders are blessed with a sea of crab-centric dining options that each boast a unique vibe and view. Whether it’s picking crabs next to the Potomac River in Southern Maryland, or digging into a half-bushel outdoors at Chesapeake Beach, these top spots offer a variety of steamed crabs and other seafood options seasoned with plenty of J.O. and Old Bay.
A few seafood houses only operate from March to October (when Maryland’s season dies down), but many crab-picking places stay open year-round by sourcing from other waterways. Sadly, Baltimore’s iconic crab restaurant Bo Brooks permanently closed this year.
It only takes an hour or two drive from D.C. to get to these destination crab houses. Prefer to stay closer to home? There’s also lots of reliable places to pick crab around town.
—Updated by Tierney Plumb
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