Steamed Blue Crabs
in Baltimore, MD
A Baltimore crab feast is a communal meal of Maryland blue crabs steamed, heavily seasoned, and piled onto a paper-covered table. Bring a mallet, take your time, and expect Old Bay, cold drinks, and a lot of shells.
Did you know?
The blue crab’s scientific name, Callinectes sapidus, translates roughly to “beautiful savory swimmer”—a fitting name for the Chesapeake’s signature catch.
Where to Find It
1 place to try Steamed Blue Crabs in Baltimore, MD
Faidley’s Seafood
$$$$Lexington Market
A Lexington Market institution known for jumbo-lump crab cakes and a broad seafood counter. The standing-table setup is part of the old-market experience.
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