Ingredient
Crab
Crab is on 265 plates at 30 of the kitchens we read. The entree section holds 99 of them, and most often it is served as a sandwich, on 27.
Read more: Where do I get steamed crabs, and how does all-you-can-eat work?
In the neighbourhood: Crab, the Maryland way
From 40 menus · crab is on 265 plates · How we read them
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Some of these were read by a script, not a person — those chips have a hollow dot. About the method →
Crab, broiled or fried
Our reading of the menus lists it broiled at eighteen kitchens, fried at sixteen, and both at eleven: Assateague Crab House, Blacksmith Bar & Restaurant, BLU Crabhouse & Raw Bar, Coins Pub & Restaurant, Harborside Bar & Grill, Higgins Crab House (128th St), Hooper's Crab House, Ocean 13, Sneaky Pete's, The Shark on the Harbor, Waterman's Seafood Co..
broiled · 18
Assateague Crab HouseAtlantic Hotel BerlinBlacksmith Bar & RestaurantBLU Crabhouse & Raw BarBull on the Beach (94th St)Coins Pub & RestaurantFager's IslandHarborside Bar & GrillHiggins Crab House (128th St)Hooper's Crab HouseMarlin MoonOcean 13Seacrets (Jamaica USA)Sneaky Pete'sSunset GrilleThe Crab BagThe Shark on the HarborWaterman's Seafood Co.
fried · 16
Assateague Crab HouseBarn 34Blacksmith Bar & RestaurantBLU Crabhouse & Raw BarCoconuts Beach BarCoins Pub & RestaurantHarborside Bar & GrillHiggins Crab House (128th St)Hooper's Crab HouseLayton's Family RestaurantLiquid AssetsOcean 13Sneaky Pete'sThe BonfireThe Shark on the HarborWaterman's Seafood Co.
On both sides: Assateague Crab House, Blacksmith Bar & Restaurant, BLU Crabhouse & Raw Bar, Coins Pub & Restaurant, Harborside Bar & Grill, Higgins Crab House (128th St), Hooper's Crab House, Ocean 13, Sneaky Pete's, The Shark on the Harbor, Waterman's Seafood Co..
How it comes
The forms it turns up in, most first.
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platter17read by scriptall plattersside8read by scriptall sidesentree-plate7all entree-platesburger6read by scriptall burgerssalad6read by scriptall saladsflatbread5read by scriptall flatbreadsomelette5read by scriptall omelettessmall-plate5all small-platesbenedict (Poached egg and hollandaise over something — the something is what each kitchen puts its name on.)4read by scriptall benedictspasta4read by scriptall pastasbasket2read by scriptall basketsraw-bar2all raw-barstaco2read by scriptall tacosadd-on1all add-onsbagel1read by scriptall bagelsbreakfast-plate1all breakfast-platesbuffet1all buffetspizza1read by scriptall pizzasquesadilla1read by scriptall quesadillasskillet1all skilletssteamer-pot1all steamer-pots
Where on the menu
The menu sections the dishes sit under, most first.
How it's cooked
How the kitchens cook it, counting the word on the component as well as the plate.
broiled54read by scriptall broiledfried40read by scriptall friedsimmered25read by scriptall simmered
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stuffed21read by scriptall stuffedgrilled17read by scriptall grilledbaked14read by scriptall bakedsteamed13read by scriptall steamedsauteed6read by scriptall sauteedfolded5read by scriptall foldedblackened4read by scriptall blackenedpoached4all poachedseared3read by scriptall searedwrapped3read by scriptall wrappedbarbecued2read by scriptall barbecuedbreaded2read by scriptall breadedcajun-rubbed2read by scriptall cajun-rubbedchilled2read by scriptall chilledcured2read by scriptall curedglazed2read by scriptall glazedraw2read by scriptall rawroasted2read by scriptall roastedbattered1all battereddeep-fried1read by scriptall deep-friedjerk1read by scriptall jerkpan-seared1all pan-searedpicked1read by scriptall pickedscallopini1all scallopiniscrambled1all scrambledtempura1all tempura
The journey of crab
The same 265 plates read outward from the middle: how the kitchens cook it, how it then arrives, and which part of the menu it arrives in. A wedge too narrow for its word carries it in the table underneath.
| Ring | Commonest | Plates |
|---|---|---|
| How it's cooked | broiled | 54 |
| How it comes | soup | 25 |
| Where on the menu | entree | 24 |
| Other | 106 other steps, added up | 448 |
| Not stated | the menu never printed that detail | 140 |
Every wedge, as a table
| Cooked | Arrives as | Course | Plates |
|---|---|---|---|
| broiled | — | — | 54 |
| broiled | not stated | — | 28 |
| broiled | not stated | entree | 24 |
| broiled | not stated | not stated | 3 |
| broiled | not stated | appetizer | 1 |
| broiled | sandwich | — | 11 |
| broiled | sandwich | not stated | 6 |
| broiled | sandwich | entree | 5 |
| broiled | platter | — | 10 |
| broiled | platter | entree | 8 |
| broiled | platter | not stated | 2 |
| broiled | entree-plate | — | 3 |
| broiled | entree-plate | entree | 3 |
| broiled | add-on | — | 1 |
| broiled | add-on | not stated | 1 |
| broiled | side | — | 1 |
| broiled | side | entree | 1 |
| fried | — | — | 42 |
| fried | not stated | — | 15 |
| fried | not stated | entree | 7 |
| fried | not stated | appetizer | 4 |
| fried | not stated | not stated | 4 |
| fried | platter | — | 8 |
| fried | platter | entree | 5 |
| fried | platter | not stated | 3 |
| fried | sandwich | — | 6 |
| fried | sandwich | entree | 4 |
| fried | sandwich | not stated | 2 |
| fried | small-plate | — | 4 |
| fried | small-plate | appetizer | 4 |
| fried | dip | — | 3 |
| fried | dip | appetizer | 2 |
| fried | dip | entree | 1 |
| fried | benedict | — | 1 |
| fried | benedict | breakfast | 1 |
| fried | breakfast-plate | — | 1 |
| fried | breakfast-plate | not stated | 1 |
| fried | buffet | — | 1 |
| fried | buffet | not stated | 1 |
| fried | salad | — | 1 |
| fried | salad | appetizer | 1 |
| fried | side | — | 1 |
| fried | side | kids | 1 |
| fried | soup | — | 1 |
| fried | soup | appetizer | 1 |
| simmered | — | — | 25 |
| simmered | soup | — | 25 |
| simmered | soup | appetizer | 16 |
| simmered | soup | not stated | 8 |
| simmered | soup | entree | 1 |
| stuffed | — | — | 21 |
| stuffed | not stated | — | 19 |
| stuffed | not stated | entree | 12 |
| stuffed | not stated | not stated | 5 |
| stuffed | not stated | appetizer | 2 |
| stuffed | dip | — | 1 |
| stuffed | dip | appetizer | 1 |
| stuffed | side | — | 1 |
| stuffed | side | entree | 1 |
| grilled | — | — | 18 |
| grilled | not stated | — | 11 |
| grilled | not stated | not stated | 6 |
| grilled | not stated | entree | 4 |
| grilled | not stated | appetizer | 1 |
| grilled | burger | — | 2 |
| grilled | burger | entree | 1 |
| grilled | burger | not stated | 1 |
| grilled | dip | — | 2 |
| grilled | dip | entree | 1 |
| grilled | dip | not stated | 1 |
| grilled | entree-plate | — | 1 |
| grilled | entree-plate | entree | 1 |
| grilled | omelette | — | 1 |
| grilled | omelette | breakfast | 1 |
| grilled | sandwich | — | 1 |
| grilled | sandwich | appetizer | 1 |
| baked | — | — | 14 |
| baked | dip | — | 6 |
| baked | dip | appetizer | 6 |
| baked | not stated | — | 3 |
| baked | not stated | entree | 2 |
| baked | not stated | not stated | 1 |
| baked | entree-plate | — | 2 |
| baked | entree-plate | entree | 2 |
| baked | flatbread | — | 1 |
| baked | flatbread | not stated | 1 |
| baked | platter | — | 1 |
| baked | platter | entree | 1 |
| baked | small-plate | — | 1 |
| baked | small-plate | appetizer | 1 |
| steamed | — | — | 13 |
| steamed | not stated | — | 6 |
| steamed | not stated | appetizer | 3 |
| steamed | not stated | entree | 3 |
| steamed | platter | — | 4 |
| steamed | platter | entree | 3 |
| steamed | platter | not stated | 1 |
| steamed | raw-bar | — | 2 |
| steamed | raw-bar | not stated | 2 |
| steamed | steamer-pot | — | 1 |
| steamed | steamer-pot | not stated | 1 |
| roasted | — | — | 12 |
| roasted | not stated | — | 4 |
| roasted | not stated | appetizer | 2 |
| roasted | not stated | entree | 1 |
| roasted | not stated | not stated | 1 |
| roasted | entree-plate | — | 3 |
| roasted | entree-plate | entree | 3 |
| roasted | flatbread | — | 2 |
| roasted | flatbread | not stated | 2 |
| roasted | platter | — | 1 |
| roasted | platter | entree | 1 |
| roasted | salad | — | 1 |
| roasted | salad | not stated | 1 |
| roasted | soup | — | 1 |
| roasted | soup | appetizer | 1 |
| other ways | — | — | 47 |
| sauteed | — | — | 6 |
| folded | — | — | 5 |
| blackened | — | — | 4 |
| poached | — | — | 4 |
| seared | — | — | 3 |
| wrapped | — | — | 3 |
| barbecued | — | — | 2 |
| breaded | — | — | 2 |
| cajun-rubbed | — | — | 2 |
| chilled | — | — | 2 |
| cured | — | — | 2 |
| glazed | — | — | 2 |
| raw | — | — | 2 |
| battered | — | — | 1 |
| deep-fried | — | — | 1 |
| jerk | — | — | 1 |
| pan-seared | — | — | 1 |
| picked | — | — | 1 |
| scallopini | — | — | 1 |
| scrambled | — | — | 1 |
| tempura | — | — | 1 |
Travels with
What shares a plate with it, counted inside a course and never across one. A partner marked distinctive turns up together far more often than chance.
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- Butter12read by scriptall Butter
- Pork10read by scriptall Pork
- Chicken9read by scriptall Chicken
- Roll9read by scriptall Roll
- Tomato9read by scriptall Tomato
- Lobster8read by scriptall Lobster
- Crabmeat7read by scriptall Crabmeat
- Cake6read by scriptall Cake
- Cheese6read by scriptall Cheese
- Pickle6read by scriptall Pickle
- Potato6read by scriptall Potato
- Bacon5read by scriptall Bacon
- Breast5read by scriptall Breast
- Flounder5read by scriptall Flounder
- Fry5read by scriptall Fry
- Hollandaise5read by scriptall Hollandaise
- Imperial5read by scriptall Imperial
- Our Tartar Sauce5read by scriptall Our Tartar Sauce
- Snow crab5read by scriptall Snow crab
- Vegetable5read by scriptall Vegetable
- Avocado4read by scriptall Avocado
- Corn4all Corn
- Cream4all Cream
- Imperial Sauce4read by scriptall Imperial Sauce
- Bread3read by scriptall Bread
- Dip3read by scriptall Dip
- Egg3read by scriptall Egg
- Fish3all Fish
- Lettuce3read by scriptall Lettuce
- Muffin3all Muffin
- Sherry3read by scriptall Sherry
- Spice3read by scriptall Spice
- Spinach3all Spinach
- Asparagus2all Asparagus
- Cheddar2read by scriptall Cheddar
- Chip2read by scriptall Chip
- Clam2read by scriptall Clam
- Cod2read by scriptall Cod
- Crabcake2read by scriptall Crabcake
- Ham2all Ham
- Jalapeno2read by scriptall Jalapeno
- Meat2read by scriptall Meat
- Mozzarella2read by scriptall Mozzarella
- Old Bay (The celery-salt-and-paprika spice blend, made in Baltimore since 1939. On crabs, fries, and rims.)2read by scriptall Old Bay
- Onion2read by scriptall Onion
- Pretzel2read by scriptall Pretzel
- Remoulade2read by scriptall Remoulade
- Scallion2read by scriptall Scalliondistinctive
- Seasoning2read by scriptall Seasoning
- Soup2read by scriptall Soup
- Sprout2read by scriptall Sprout
- Succotash2all Succotash
- Tartar2read by scriptall Tartar
- Toast2read by scriptall Toast
Dishes
Our reading of the menu lists broiled, crumbled and crab.
Bayou Crab Ballsread by scriptIs this right?Broiled Seafood Platterentreeread by scriptIs this right?Brown Derby Crab Cobbappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Captain Quint's Fried Seafood Platterentreeread by scriptIs this right?Chesapeake Burgerentreeread by scriptIs this right?Chincoteague Chickenentreeread by scriptIs this right?Coin's Famous Crab Cakeentreeread by scriptIs this right?Coins "Famous" Crab Cakeentreeread by scriptIs this right?Coins Crab Cake Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Coins Crab Imperial (Picked crab bound in a rich mayonnaise-and-egg sauce and baked, often back in a shell.)entreeread by scriptIs this right?Coins Seafood Imperialentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crab Dipread by scriptIs this right?Crab Imperial (Picked crab bound in a rich mayonnaise-and-egg sauce and baked, often back in a shell.)entreeread by scriptIs this right?Cream of Crab (The cream-based crab soup, thick and pale. The other Maryland crab soup is the tomato one.) Cakeappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Cream of Crab (The cream-based crab soup, thick and pale. The other Maryland crab soup is the tomato one.) Cake Soupappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Cream of Crab (The cream-based crab soup, thick and pale. The other Maryland crab soup is the tomato one.) Soupappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Dbl Crabcake (2)entreeread by scriptIs this right?Eastern Shore Flatbreadread by scriptIs this right?Hook, Line & Sinkerentreeread by scriptIs this right?Maryland Crab Soup (The tomato one: vegetables, crab, Old Bay, and often a beef stock underneath.)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?Mushroom Capsread by scriptIs this right?Mushrooms Capsread by scriptIs this right?OZ Stuffed Lobster Tailentreeread by scriptIs this right?Seafood Imperialentreeread by scriptIs this right?Single Crab Cakeentreeread by scriptIs this right?Twisted Crab Capreseappetizerread by scriptIs this right?
Our reading of the menu turns up roll, pickle and butter.
Blackened Stuffed Scallopsentreeread by scriptIs this right?Broiled Comboentreeread by scriptIs this right?Broiled Crab Cakeentreeread by scriptIs this right?Broiled Crab Cake Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Chesapeake Burgerentreeread by scriptIs this right?Chesapeake Chicken Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crab Dipappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crab Imperial (Picked crab bound in a rich mayonnaise-and-egg sauce and baked, often back in a shell.)entreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Comboentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Crab Cakeentreeread by scriptIs this right?Fried Crab Cake Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Hot Crab Pretzelappetizerread by scriptIs this right?LB. Snow Crabread by scriptIs this right?Original Feast All You Can Eatread by scriptIs this right?Seafood Alfredoentreeread by scriptIs this right?Snow Crab Legsread by scriptIs this right?Stuffed Flounderentreeread by scriptIs this right?Stuffed Jumbo Shrimpentreeread by scriptIs this right?Stuffed Lobster Tailentreeread by scriptIs this right?Stuffed Lobster Tailsentreeread by scriptIs this right?To Go Pint - Cream of Crab (The cream-based crab soup, thick and pale. The other Maryland crab soup is the tomato one.)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?To Go Pint - Md Crabappetizerread by scriptIs this right?To Go Quart - Cream of Crab (The cream-based crab soup, thick and pale. The other Maryland crab soup is the tomato one.)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?To Go Quart - Md Crabappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Waterman's Crab Clubentreeread by scriptIs this right?
Our reading of the menu turns up steamed, soft crab and crab.
Alaskan Snow Crab Legsappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Alaskan Snow Crab Legs (pound)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?Backfin (Body meat from a blue crab, in flakes rather than whole lumps. Cheaper than lump; the usual crab-cake grade.) Crab Cake Sandwichappetizerread by scriptIs this right?BBQ Rib Samplerappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Broiled Stuffed Shrimpentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crab Balls (4)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crab Dipappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crab Imperial (Picked crab bound in a rich mayonnaise-and-egg sauce and baked, often back in a shell.)entreeread by scriptIs this right?Crabby Burgerappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crabs & A Chicken Legkidsread by scriptIs this right?Grilled Chickenappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Gulf Shimp Tacosappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Shrimp in a Basketkidsread by scriptIs this right?Soft Crab Sandwichappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Soft Crabsentreeread by scriptIs this right?Soft Shell (A blue crab caught just after moulting, eaten whole — shell, legs and all.) Crab Tacosappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Steak and Crab Cakeentreeread by scriptIs this right?Steamed Crabs (Whole blue crabs steamed in Old Bay, sold by the dozen or all-you-can-eat, eaten with a mallet.)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?Steamed Crabs (Whole blue crabs steamed in Old Bay, sold by the dozen or all-you-can-eat, eaten with a mallet.) & Baby Back Ribsappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Steamed Crabs (Whole blue crabs steamed in Old Bay, sold by the dozen or all-you-can-eat, eaten with a mallet.) & Steamed Shrimpappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Steamer Potentreeread by scriptIs this right?
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Our reading of the menu turns up Our Tartar Sauce, crabmeat and crabcake.
Crab & Avocado Saladappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crab Ballsappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crab Dipappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crab Salad Rollentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crabby Friesappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crabcake Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Cream Of Crab (The cream-based crab soup, thick and pale. The other Maryland crab soup is the tomato one.)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?Maryland Vegetable Crab Soupappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Seafood Platterentreeread by scriptIs this right?Snow Crab Legsentreeread by scriptIs this right?Soft Shell (A blue crab caught just after moulting, eaten whole — shell, legs and all.) Bltentreeread by scriptIs this right?Soft Shell (A blue crab caught just after moulting, eaten whole — shell, legs and all.) Crabentreeread by scriptIs this right?Steak & Crabcakeread by scriptIs this right?Steamed Crabs (Whole blue crabs steamed in Old Bay, sold by the dozen or all-you-can-eat, eaten with a mallet.)entreeread by scriptIs this right?Stuffed Flounderentreeread by scriptIs this right?Stuffed Portabella Mushroomappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Stuffed Scallopsentreeread by scriptIs this right?Stuffed Shrimpentreeread by scriptIs this right?The Trioentreeread by scriptIs this right?and 1 more read by script
Our reading of the menu turns up popcorn, drink and fresh.
Awesome Clawsomeread by scriptIs this right?Basket of Crab Clawsappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crab & Avocado Saladappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crabby Pretzelappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Cream of Crab (The cream-based crab soup, thick and pale. The other Maryland crab soup is the tomato one.) Cakeappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Cream of Crab (The cream-based crab soup, thick and pale. The other Maryland crab soup is the tomato one.) Soupappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crisfield Chickenread by scriptIs this right?Fried Green Tomatoesappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Kids Crab Combokidsread by scriptIs this right?Lefty's Crab Empanadasappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Maryland Crab Cake Platterread by scriptIs this right?Parmesan Crusted Rockfish (Striped bass, as Maryland names it. The state fish, and a regulated catch.)read by scriptIs this right?Seafood Platterread by scriptIs this right?Shelly's Pasadena Duoappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Snow Crab Cluster (Kid's)kidsread by scriptIs this right?Triple Trifectaread by scriptIs this right?Vegetable Crab Soupappetizerread by scriptIs this right?
Our reading of the menu turns up diced, cabbage and flounder.
Blackened Scallop Imperialread by scriptIs this right?Broiled Seafood Platterentreeread by scriptIs this right?Chicken Chesapeakeread by scriptIs this right?Crab Cake Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crab Dipappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crabcake Eggrollappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crisfield Chickenread by scriptIs this right?Mahi Mahiread by scriptIs this right?New York Stripread by scriptIs this right?One Crab Cakeentreeread by scriptIs this right?Stuffed Flounderread by scriptIs this right?Stuffed Oysters (6)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?Stuffed Shrimpentreeread by scriptIs this right?Tangier Island Burgerentreeread by scriptIs this right?and 2 more read by script
Known for: tempura, corn, crema.
Awesome ClawsomeentreeIs this right?Crab & Avocado SaladIs this right?Crab CakeIs this right?Crab Cake PlatterentreeIs this right?Crab Caprese FlatbreadIs this right?Crabby PretzelappetizerIs this right?Cream of Crab (The cream-based crab soup, thick and pale. The other Maryland crab soup is the tomato one.)Is this right?Lefty's Crabby EmpanadasappetizerIs this right?Maryland Vegetable CrabIs this right?Riptide RollappetizerIs this right?Seafood PlatterentreeIs this right?Shelly's Pasadena DuoIs this right?Sneaky's Signature SandwichIs this right?Snow Crab LegsentreeIs this right?Snow LegsIs this right?Triple TrifectaentreeIs this right?
Our reading of the menu lists: patty, chip, pickle.
Beef Wellington with Jumbo Lump (The two whole swimming-leg muscles of a blue crab. The largest pieces, and the dearest.) Crabentreeread by scriptIs this right?Chesapeake Flatbreadread by scriptIs this right?Chicken Chesapeakeentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crab Ball Sliderread by scriptIs this right?Crab Cake Platterentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crab Cake Sandwichread by scriptIs this right?Crab Dipappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crab Guacamoleappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crabby Bageldessertread by scriptIs this right?Crabby Daddyentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crabby Mac & Cheeseread by scriptIs this right?Seafood Imperialentreeread by scriptIs this right?Shorebilly Burgerentreeread by scriptIs this right?Shorebilly Friesappetizerread by scriptIs this right?The Chesapeakebreakfastread by scriptIs this right?
Our reading of the menu lists: jerk, breast, wrapped.
Chicken Chesapeakeentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crab Cakeentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crab Cake Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crab Toastread by scriptIs this right?Crabby Burgerentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crabby Jerkentreeread by scriptIs this right?Cream Of Crab (The cream-based crab soup, thick and pale. The other Maryland crab soup is the tomato one.)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?Dotsy’s Delightread by scriptIs this right?Maryland Crab Soup (The tomato one: vegetables, crab, Old Bay, and often a beef stock underneath.)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?Mixed Crab Soupappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Seafood Quesadillaread by scriptIs this right?Seafood Trioentreeread by scriptIs this right?Steak Chesapeakeentreeread by scriptIs this right?
Our reading of the menu turns up meat, birria beef taco and blu crab dip.
Blu Crab Dipappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Broiled Double Crab Cake Dinnerentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crab Hushpuppiesappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Cream Of Crab (The cream-based crab soup, thick and pale. The other Maryland crab soup is the tomato one.) Chowderappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Fried Crab Cake Sandwichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Kids Snow Crabkidsread by scriptIs this right?Large Crabs Half Dozenread by scriptIs this right?Maryland Crab Soup (The tomato one: vegetables, crab, Old Bay, and often a beef stock underneath.)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?Seafood Pastaentreeread by scriptIs this right?Snow Crab Legsread by scriptIs this right?
Our reading of the menu turns up cracker, fruit and cod.
Broiled Codentreeread by scriptIs this right?Crab Cakeappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crab Dipappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crabby Chicken Pretzel Clubappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Seafood Grand Slamentreeread by scriptIs this right?Soup of the Dayappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Stuffed Shrimpentreeread by scriptIs this right?Twin Crab Cakesentreeread by scriptIs this right?and 1 more read by script
The menu leans on broth, baguette and succotash.
Candied Bacon Crab DipappetizerIs this right?Chef's Fish — Eastern ShoreentreeIs this right?Chicken ChesapeakeentreeIs this right?Crab CakeentreeIs this right?Cream of Crab (The cream-based crab soup, thick and pale. The other Maryland crab soup is the tomato one.)Is this right?Eastern Shore Seafood GratinentreeIs this right?Seafood PastaentreeIs this right?
Our reading of the menu lists: vegetable, brioche, tartar.
Crispy Lump (Broken pieces of the crab's large body muscles — smaller than jumbo lump, still whole pieces.) Crab Deviled Eggsappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Drunken Crab Soupappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Jumbo Lump (The two whole swimming-leg muscles of a blue crab. The largest pieces, and the dearest.) Crab Cakesread by scriptIs this right?Lump (Broken pieces of the crab's large body muscles — smaller than jumbo lump, still whole pieces.) Crab Cake Sandwhichentreeread by scriptIs this right?Mkt. Fish Stuffed with Crabread by scriptIs this right?Vegan "Crab Cake" Sandwich (VV)read by scriptIs this right?
Our reading of the menu lists jerk, sliced and jerk chicken.
Chesapeake Burgerentreeread by scriptIs this right?Chesapeake Chickenentreeread by scriptIs this right?Chesapeake Crab Dip (GF)appetizerread by scriptIs this right?crab cakeappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Crabby Friesappetizerread by scriptIs this right?Maryland Lump (Broken pieces of the crab's large body muscles — smaller than jumbo lump, still whole pieces.) Crab Cakeentreeread by scriptIs this right?
Known for: filet, Lemon Vinaigrette, raw.
Cream of Crab (The cream-based crab soup, thick and pale. The other Maryland crab soup is the tomato one.) SoupIs this right?Fresh Catch of the Day Fager's Island StyleentreeIs this right?Maryland Style Jumbo Lump (The two whole swimming-leg muscles of a blue crab. The largest pieces, and the dearest.) Crab CakesentreeIs this right?Steak and CakeentreeIs this right?Traditional Maryland CrabIs this right?Warm Crab DipappetizerIs this right?
Brisket, Ipa Steak Sauce and roll come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Our reading of the menu lists egg, duck and folded.
Egg, hollandaise and poached come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Crab Cake Benedict (Poached egg and hollandaise over something — the something is what each kitchen puts its name on.)breakfastIs this right?Crab Cake SandwichIs this right?Crab Imperial (Picked crab bound in a rich mayonnaise-and-egg sauce and baked, often back in a shell.) OmelettebreakfastIs this right?Crab OscarbreakfastIs this right?Crabby EggsbreakfastIs this right?
Our reading of the menu lists: turkey, oyster, chicken filet.
Known for: pan-fried, crepe, folded.
El Crabador's Benedict (Poached egg and hollandaise over something — the something is what each kitchen puts its name on.)breakfastread by scriptIs this right?Lump (Broken pieces of the crab's large body muscles — smaller than jumbo lump, still whole pieces.) Crab and Cheesebreakfastread by scriptIs this right?Seafood Crepesread by scriptIs this right?Seafood Omelettebreakfastread by scriptIs this right?Spicy Seafood Frittatabreakfastread by scriptIs this right?
Boiled, baby back rib and baked chicken come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Crab BallsIs this right?Crab DipappetizerIs this right?Cream of Crab (The cream-based crab soup, thick and pale. The other Maryland crab soup is the tomato one.) SoupIs this right?Maryland Crab Soup (The tomato one: vegetables, crab, Old Bay, and often a beef stock underneath.)Is this right?Snow Crab LegsIs this right?
Egg, omelette and hollandaise come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Our reading of the menu turns up braised, linguine and evoo.
Cornmeal, corn bread and corn on cob come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Hot Steamed Crabs (Whole blue crabs steamed in Old Bay, sold by the dozen or all-you-can-eat, eaten with a mallet.)Is this right?Jumbo Lump (The two whole swimming-leg muscles of a blue crab. The largest pieces, and the dearest.) Crab Cake DinnerentreeIs this right?Jumbo Lump (The two whole swimming-leg muscles of a blue crab. The largest pieces, and the dearest.) Crab Cake SandwichIs this right?
Known for: jus, Beurre Blanc Sauce, duck.
The menu leans on country-fried, kaiser and tartar.
Our reading of the menu lists: swiss, pickle, beef fries gravy.
Pepperjack, bison and burger come up more here than elsewhere on our list.
Known for: charred, grana, raw.
Our reading of the menu lists egg, omelette and folded.
In the family
Where it sits in the ingredient lexicon.
One entry is all the menus we read give this. Everything on the entree menu
Where on the island
The 30 kitchens above, by district. Counted off the menus we read, in order up the island — not a ranking of neighbourhoods.
| District | Kitchens | Side of the island |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown / Inlet & Boardwalk | 1 | boardwalk |
| Lower Midtown | 5 | bayside · inland |
| Midtown | 6 | bayside · inland · oceanfront |
| Uptown | 5 | bayside · inland |
| North OC | 4 | inland |
| West Ocean City | 6 | harbor |
| Day-trips ring | 3 | harbor · inland |