Assateague Crab House

We went here yesterday with a party of 9. We were able to get a reservation at the last minute and we were seated right away. Our server was attentive and the food was good. It wasn’t great but the portions were large and the price was affordable! The pasta needed some more flavor, the steak was a little fatty and the fish in the platter was too heavily fried. But the shrimp, crab cake, mussels, fries and fish tacos were very good!

We (party of 4) got in just before 12PM and were seated right away. We got our drinks and were set on ordering the AYCE Maryland crabs, but ended up switching to the Dinner for 2 for $78 which comes with your choice of lobster or snow crabs, shrimp, clams, and blue crabs that come with corn and Cole slaw. Definitely worth it since you’re getting more variety of seafood. The food was delicious, love the amount of butter you’re given. I shake off majority, if not all of the seasoning on the crabs, I find it makes it overly salty for my liking. I’m a fan of Cole slaw, and it was tasty! Slightly sweet and tangy, still crunchy. Both crabs were sweet and fresh, lobster was meaty. Overall, I was happy in the end and would try to visit again if we’re in the area!

3.5 Stars – Great Service, Hit-or-Miss Food, But Worth Another Visit

We recently dined at Assateague Crab House and overall had a mixed but promising experience. First and foremost, the service was absolutely 5-star – our server was friendly, attentive, and on top of everything from start to finish. That level of hospitality definitely elevated the meal.

As for the food, there were some hits and some misses. We started with the steamed shrimp, which unfortunately were overcooked and a bit tough, but they were beautifully seasoned with what tasted like a J&O-style spice blend – bold, flavorful, and classic Eastern Shore. With better execution on the cook time, they would’ve been perfect.

The crab cake was on the smaller side and while it had decent flavor, it wasn’t particularly memorable – good, not great. Definitely not the standout item of the evening, but not bad either.

While we didn’t get crabs this time, we saw several trays of them go out to other tables and they looked fantastic – large, well-seasoned, and meaty. We’ll definitely be back to give those a try next time.

All in all, Assateague Crab House is probably more deserving of a 3.5-star rating. Some food items could use improvement, but the excellent service and promising crab offerings make it worth another visit. Looking forward to giving them another shot and trying some other menu items.