You can’t have a vacation in Maryland without trying the state’s favorite crustacean. With Maryland blue crabs sold around every corner, finding the best places to eat crab in Chestertown, MD, can make you…crabby! Luckily, we’re here to help you find the perfect Maryland crab place.
Our charming, historic riverside town serves up some of the freshest, most delicious crab dishes around. Whether you’re craving a steaming pile of Maryland crab boil or a perfectly crisp crab cake, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, grab a mallet, and dig in!
The Best Places to Grab Crab In and Around Chestertown, MD
Blue Heron Oyster House
The menu changes seasonally at Blue Heron Oyster House in Rock Hall, but it always includes something “crabby” on its robust menu. One of our favorites is the Crab Tower. Who can resist a pound of the sweetest jumbo lump crab with a little Old Bay seasoning and great dipping sauce…yum! If you’re visiting in summer, check out their deckside tiki bar.
Luisa’s Cucina Italiana
Why is an Italian restaurant on this list of the best places to eat crab in Chestertown, MD? It might not be the traditional Maryland way, but Luisa’s Cucina Italiana serves a crab pasta good enough to die for. Try the Penne alla Polpa di Granchio, penne pasta with fresh lump crabmeat, tomatoes, delicate cream sauce, and Old Bay seasoning. If you’re in the mood for a seafood medley, try the Mediterraneo, which has jumbo shrimp, little neck clams, and fresh Maryland crab in marinara sauce.
Fish Whistle
Fish Whistle prepares crab in just about every way possible. Crab connoisseurs and newbies alike will find something to enjoy on this menu. You can sample anything from crab in a salad to crab dip in this Georgetown joint. We recommend you start your meal with an order of Seafood Skins (fried potato skin filled with a blend of shrimp, crab, imperial sauce, and topped cheddar cheese). Finish your dinner with an old-fashioned Apple Crisp or a slice of the homemade Pie of the Day.
The Kitchen at the Imperial
This is one of our favorite restaurants in Chestertown, especially if you’re looking for a classic Maryland crab cake restaurant. The Kitchen at the Imperial serves the best Jumbo Lump Crab around. It’s a staple on their menu, and we recommend pairing it with the Surf and Turf.
If you’re looking for a lighter meal, Steve’s Kitchen Crab Soup is cream-based with a little kick. A bowl of soup and a house salad make the perfect lunch! When soft-shell crabs are in season, don’t miss them…they’re such a treat!
Celebrate Maryland’s Blue Crab Legacy
Blue crab is a food deeply rooted in Maryland’s history and tradition. If you’d like to try your hand at making your crab delicacies, grab some crab from Clark’s Seafood in Chestertown. This establishment has big, meaty crustaceans perfect for steaming or incorporating into an amazing crab cake recipe.
Not that we’re bragging, but you’ll feel like you are back in Maryland when you use our crab cake recipe. There is never a bad time to share this recipe with your friends and family. Plus, they are gluten-free and make the perfect appetizer for any meal.
Brampton Inn is the perfect place to stay as you partake in Maryland’s food legacy and visit all the places to eat crab in Chestertown, MD. It is a great location for day trips to Easton or as a weekend destination away from metropolitan areas like D.C. or Baltimore. Sleep the night away in one of our luxurious accommodations and wake up to a fresh breakfast. Join us for our monthly teatime and social events. Book your stay today!
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