[Doggydaddy]

Is there a remote possibility of getting steamed crabs for valentines day?

 

[rj]

What area? dine in? carryout??

 

[HCountyBasser]

Al's Seafood right at Eastern Ave and I-695 (East Baltimore county) is advertising to get your sweetie a Dozen Red Steamed crabs (instead of roses) neatly wrapped in a brown paper bag. (They don't say the price in the ad) They are also advertising a complete dinner for 2 for $39 bucks.

(101.9 is where I heard it)

 

[bayhead]

Try Richard's Seafod near Harford Community College OR Bill's Seafood in Perry Hall - both carry crabs year round and both sell high quality products for a fair price - and yes, you can call ahead and order.....

Roses are Red, Crabs are too - Hell..., I'd rather eat crabs than Roses!

(not to mention that crabs will probably be cheaper for Valentines day- LOL!):yes:

 

[Fat Jimmy]

Shoreline in Crofton has crabs year round as well. I can't speak for the quality cause i've never tried 'em. Shoreline Seafood Inc.

 

[Doggydaddy]

We're in the Westminster area. Thanks for the information.

 

[rj]

Shoreline in Crofton has crabs year round as well. I can't speak for the quality cause i've never tried 'em. Shoreline Seafood Inc.

Ditto
I have had them from there this summer, they were good, go for the Big ones!

 

[stingray]

Ditto
I have had them from there this summer, they were good, go for the Big ones!

Rich, you were buying crabs this summer?

 

[Burchbeer]

I am going back a while I know but Cal Bitner's on Liberty Rd in Randallstown sold crabs and that is closer to Westminster. Good Luck.

 

[rj]

Rich, you were buying crabs this summer?

Nope! I was mooching off a relative!!

 

[Eliana Glenn]

Shoreline is ok most of the time, but the past two times we ordered from there we were pretty disappointed. The best crabs I have ever had in my life came from The Crab Shanty in Ellicott City. They are a little more expensive and a long drive from Crofton, But well worth it! Their seasoning is hands down "the best" but thay wont sell it. FYI, They sell a seasoning but it isn't what they use on their own crabs.

Billy

 

[crabby and son]

Buying crabs is for the most part hit and miss. You need to establish a relationship with your buyer. They can't always get the best crabs week after week but if you know them, they will tell you up front that they are not the best ones this week. If you tell him....I'll try some place else, then you are off the A list. The time of year and the time of the month also yields better crabs. Remember that this is not a product that the merchant makes and can not control consistancy and crabs are NEVER consistant. If you find a good reliable source for crabs.....stick with them because he wants good crabs as much as you do........but........Gary

 

[POLECAT]

Gary, that makes a lot of sense!!!

 

[redbeard]

me and my wife bought a dozen mediums at the new seaside resterant in pasadena on sat. the crabs were all about 6 in. and heavy very good for 45.00. also had the fried shrimp appetizer 5 jumbo's battered and deep fried,exellent.