Best Steamed Crabs in Baltimore?
I'm headed to Baltimore next weekend and would like to fill my belly with some of the city's best steamed blue crabs. Any recommendations? Where do the locals go?
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16 Comments:
As a local, I'm attaching a link for you to access to the "best" crabhouses in Baltimore, since there are a LOT of good crabs in Baltimore. Hope it helps. And if you really like crabs, have some crabcakes and buy some Old Bay to take home with you. Then you can keep the good taste of Balto. with you all the time!
warmfood at 12:10PM on 04/29/09
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/reviews/blog/2008/06/top_ten_crab_houses.html
I forgot the link. Sorry about that; I was getting excited thinking about the crabs!
warmfood at 12:11PM on 04/29/09
All those places warmfood gave are good and there is the Stoney Creek Inn 8238 Fort Smallwood Road Baltimore. Guy Fieri went there for his show.
JerzeeTomato at 12:18PM on 04/29/09
Awesome list, warmfood! Thanks for the link!
Alaina Browne at 12:37PM on 04/29/09
My Vote is for Cantler's in Annapolis!!!
hammondcheese at 6:55PM on 04/29/09
Cantler's in Annapolis is a long-time favorite.
For right in Baltimore, I'd vote for Gunning's: old-fashioned, delicious, and fun...
Definitely avoid Obrycki's - touristy and sub-par.
jbeach at 10:18AM on 04/30/09
Have fun!!!
jbeach at 10:19AM on 04/30/09
If you need confirmation of my crab knowledge and adoration, check out this post where I entered a pie contest (Martha Stewart as judge) and made MD CRAB SOUP POT PIE...mmmmmmmm
jbeach at 10:22AM on 04/30/09
my go-to spot is L.P. Steamers in Locust Point. No need to look at a menu, just ask what size crabs they have (the price will vary), order a dozen that fits your budget; and a pitcher of beer. done. if you feel fancy, start off with some oysters on the half shell.
filetosoul at 10:41AM on 04/30/09
I agree with L.P. Steamers. Especially the rooftop deck when the weather is nice.
michaelkroe at 10:46AM on 04/30/09
Cantler's in Naptown is the only way to go. I know its not B'more but you really cant beat Cantlers.
DCFoodie at 11:15AM on 04/30/09
Obrycki's! Hands down.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/obryckis-crab-house-and-seafood-restaurant-baltimore
kiira at 5:10PM on 04/30/09
No offense meant towards the OP. Just an observation.
It's funny how everyone forgets that Baltimore is only a small part of "The Bay", and equates it as the best place on "The Bay:" for crabs and such. In reality, Virginia is where it's at for bay seafood. Not that Baltimore isn't great for it as well, but I just think it's rather sad that the rest of the shoreline doesn't get it's due credit, as Baltimore is far from having the best that can be found along it's shores.
Raiders757 at 6:09PM on 04/30/09
Hey, Raiders757: Baltimore has enough trouble, lay off our claim to Steamed Crabs. When ya'll Virginians invent something as tasty as Old Bay (yeah, I know, it's not technically made *in* Baltimore..) then you can challenge us. (I say, in a lighthearted tone not meaning any actual offense.)
AliceBlue at 7:00PM on 04/30/09
Cantler's in Annoplis is the best EVER
aml5560 at 10:43AM on 05/01/09
I'm the Baltimore Sun restaurant critic who made up the list that warmfood linked to. (Thanks, warmfood!) I want to add that if you're around on a Tuesday, Ryleigh's Oyster Bar in Federal Hill has $2 steamed crabs. You'll see that's a deal when you find out what they regularly cost.
ElizabethLarge at 1:42PM on 05/01/09