Haha starting with bread pudding first. Some of us can afford to do that and others have to exercise restraint.
We were at The Surfing Crab located at 16723 Coastal Highway. In Lewes, Delaware. Going north past the town on Lewes.
A craving for crabs is what we had. We called their telephone 302-644-4448 to reserve extra large crabs to be eaten there. You can also have take out. Surfing Crab has a full menu with really good food, as well.
Do you like hush puppies? An order of hush puppies , of course. Sophia made a sauce with Ketchup and Vinegar too.
Then those enormous crabs made an entrance. They were so sweet. We started picking, talking, a few beers and only took home 3.
I dipped the meat in vinegar. Others like butter too but vinegar was it last night.
Picking crab for me is relaxing and very social.
These are my first crabs of 2024. At The Surfing Crab the atmosphere is casual and fun. Great service by the way.
Check them on Social Media….At the moment they close Monday and Tuesday.???
AboutMyBeaches is on Facebook and Instagram.
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Run that by me one more time….Suicide Bridge? You’ve got to be kidding. No, it is true. Discovering our own backyards took us a few weeks ago to Suicide Bridge Restaurants in search for the best crabs you can find on the Eastern Shore. I mean it, the are.
It was a Thursday and the restaurant was crowded. I was totally impressed.
What a name and the fact that the bridge is small I was confused how anyone would commit suicide there. It is only 21 feet high. But, they have. The bridge was originally built in 1884. There have been about 6 suicides. Some shot themselves, others drove off and another one had second thoughts and was removed from the water. In any case there is a legend around Hurlock.
Our chase was for jumbo crabs. On our way there we called for a reservation and they said they had fat large ones. By the time we got there they told us they were just bringing Jumbos in and they would just have to sort them out. We can wait, we said. A Mai Tai, please while we are waiting.
These crabs could not have been more fresh.
We were sitting by the window overlooking the water and the crabbers coming in.
The restaurant can accommodate families, parties, and weddings.
A tourist bus from New York were having a blast eating crabs. You can have all you can eat or order by the dozen. Ours were going to be Jumbos, one dozen. These tourists were then going to take a scenic cruise for about one and a half hours on one of their Sternwheeler Riverboats. There are private charter cruisers as well.
Suicide Bridge Restaurant is located at 6304 Suicide Bridge Road, Hurlock, MD. Tel. 410-943-4689. http://www.suicidebridge.com
On their website above mentioned you may get directions. It is about an hour or so from Rehoboth Beach. Close to Easton, St. Michaels, Cambridge and Seaford. Totally worth it. Besides crabs they have a full menu.
The crabs were the best I have ever tasted. The restaurant opens Wednesday through Sunday.
The staff at the restaurant could not have been better. I have to give them a big shout.
I am still scratching my head wondering why I had never visited before. Locals have been going since its opening in the 1950’s.
All I can say is get out there and discover your backyard. There is so much to see and experience. I can honestly say that I cannot wait to go back.
AboutMyBeaches has a Facebook Page, check it out. Have a good one.
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Here I go again. I love picking crabs. This past week, a craving for steamed crabs took me to Lazy Susan’s located at 18289 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1), Lewes. Tel. 302-645-5115. There is plenty of parking. The reason why I am also posting. A holiday week-end brings so many people to the beaches. Parking is a test for patience.
I thought Lazy Susan’s would be crowded. Surprise Surprise; it was not. The whole place to ourselves.
When I go to Lazy Susan’s is because I want to eat crabs; that’s all I pretty much order. They have been in business since 1984. It is a true crab house. But, if that’s not what you want; they do have a full menu.
We ordered large crabs. They were so heavy and sweet. Plenty of seasoning. A little corn too.
Melted butter and apple cider vinegar for dipping.
There are more than a few crab house in the area. I support them all. I have been going to Lazy Susan’s for a long time. So, it is one of my favorites. If you really want to pick crabs, now you know where to go.
The service was great, the crabs were awesome….nothing else to talk about.
Have a good one!!
Note: Lazy Susan’s is on Facebook!! And, it has Gluten Free Beer!!
Crabs and more crabs. I really do love them. There is something about them. A pile of crabs, pitchers of beers, if so desired, and the picking of the crabs talking with fellow diners. At the Delaware Beaches we have several restaurants considered crab houses. I go to all of them. As long as my crabs are heavy, and a decent size, there is nothing better than the taste of a blue crab.
The Surfing Crab is located at 16723 Coastal Highway, just north of Lewes, Delaware. There is plenty of parking. You know how important that is at this time of the year. Tel. 302-644-4448. Website? http://www.thesurfingcrab.com. It does not take long from Rehoboth Beach. They open Monday to Friday from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from Noon until 9 p.m.
There is more on the menu than crabs, but for me, that’s all I go there for. I have also ordered them steamed to go.
If you go today, you will find that they have all sizes; even those large ones.
The Surfing Crab has all you can eat crabs, as well. They will come with fries, coleslaw, and potato salad. No sharing, you need to eat the whole crab and there is a limit of 2 hours.
Crabs are steamed to order, unless you call in.
There is also a full bar available.
I would have to say that they have been consistently good. Their prices are also competitive with everyone else. Crabs are expensive, that’s a given, but worth it.
So, if you are in the mood for crabs, now you know where to go.
Let me know how you like them….talk to you later.
Note: The Surfing Crab is sensitive to customers with a gluten allergy.
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By early afternoon, yesterday, we knew we were going to eat crabs. Years ago there was a small crab house in Ocean City, Maryland that we loved to go. As it happens, it was falling all around them. Anyway, that’s what Nolan, the owner, told me last night. In the past few years it was rebuilt into one amazing crab house. You can smell Old Bay seasoning as you approach the restaurant.
The Crab Bag is located at 13005 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD. Tel. is 410-250-3337. It opens at 9:00 a.m. serving breakfast and even though it is a full crab house, they offer so many other things to eat; seafood, steaks, hamburgers, sandwiches and salads. Their website is www.occrabbag.com but it is under construction at the moment. You can still go on it and download their menu. You can also find them on Facebook.
I really go there for the crabs. It has been quite some time since I had been there. Crabs, at this time of the year, are coming pretty much from Louisiana. Last night they were offering all you can eat or you could order by the dozen. I ordered by the dozen; only the biggest ones. Crabs are also expensive during these months, but every single table was taken at the Crab Bag.
The Crab Bag has two floors with decks and outdoor dining, as well. It is February so everyone was indoors.
There is nothing better than picking crabs in a crab house. It is loud, people are hammering away, drinking; a constant chatter. It is the perfect way to establish conversation. Your hands are fast working, grabbing those lumps of crab meat.
But then, of course, if you are a true Baltimorean, then there is no better way to accompany those steamed, extra large crabs than with a Natty Boh. It has to be very cold too. Frosted glass, the best!!
Natty Bohs (National Bohemian) is back in Baltimore after a 15 year absence. Steamed crabs and Natty Bohs define Baltimore. It has always been a tradition.
We sat on the second level and that had another full bar but not as many tables. Mike was our waiter and he was busy. He was very good; attentive and fast.
We started with some steamed clams; middle necks, chargrilled with fresh shallots, celery, green peppers, spices, Parmesan cheese and bacon. They were tasty and went fast.
Then our crabs arrived, steaming hot. Mike asked us if we wanted vinegar, melted butter, and Old Bay. My answer? All of the above.
We dug into the crabs; they were heavy, juicy and sweet!! Perfection. To me, there is nothing like the Maryland blue crab. Not in season? Then, this is the next best thing.
Some steamed corn complemented the crabs. The corn was nice and sweet for this time of the year. Don’t know where it was coming from, though.
Nolan, the owner, stopped by to see how everything was. It really was very good and the service was the best. No complaints.
We left the Crab Bag, still full of customers enjoying what the Delmarva Peninsula is known for. We told Nolan that we had come to get our crab fix for the week-end. He in turn told us that there are people that stop by 2 times a week for crabs. Cannot get enough!!! I agree because I can’t either.
A couple of more days until Thanksgiving, in the mean time I was remembering how many crabs I ate this summer; it was an awesome season. If you are into crabs you must have been very happy. Just because summer ends that does not mean that I stop eating them. Just like I had a pizza craving in the past week, I started to crave some crabs, as well. The idea of sitting on a paper lined table and sharing a convesation while picking crabs, I find it so relaxing.
I had the opportunity to do just that yesterday. Every time I have to pass through Kent Island, one of my must stop places for crabs is Harris Crab House. This restaurant is located at Kent Narrows Way North, Grasonville, MD 21638. Tel. 410-827-9500. Minutes from the Bay Bridge; Rt. 50/301 take Exit 42 and follow the signs.
I must admit that the last time I was at the restaurant, which was about 6 weeks ago I was dissappointed in the crabs served. They were supposed to have been large but I did not think so; paper thin, as well.
I was hesitant since it was a Monday and was not sure how they would be . But, they redeemed themselves. The crabs were jumbos; heavy too. Nothing like picking those jumbos; the lumbs were falling right on my hands. Truly delicious. The seasoning, well what can I say but that it was perfect; nice coating.
These were local crabs, making a last run during the end of a most amazing crab season.
Harris Crab House has other things on the menu and you can check all that on their website. I think all I have ever eaten there are the crabs, steamed clams and oysters. That’s all I go there for. During the summer months, al fresco dining is offered. Yes, dining outdoors, on the water, watching the boats slide by.
I have never tried their mailing any seafood but they say that they will mail your order anywhere in the world; just give them a call. They open daily, year-round.
Last Wednesday I had a great day. I went to visit Cuca, one of my Puerto Rican childhood friends, in Philadelphia. Spent the day. Our visits feel like years have not gone by, and believe me in reality, they have.
After getting caught in a nice traffic jam or as they would say in Puerto Rico, “tapon”, my mind kept wondering to the crab house I went at the beginning of the summer. At that time I thought they were very good.
I figured, why not, what’s another day without a home-cooked meal? There have been plenty, believe me.
The Surfing Crab, Restaurant & Bar is located on 16723 Coastal Highway, Lewes, DE 19958, just north of Lewes; and a short drive from Rehoboth Beach. The tel. is 302-644-4448. The website is http://www.thesurfingcrab.com. Hours of operation: Mondays – Thursdays from 12 – 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 12 – 11 p.m. and Sundays, 12 – 10 p.m.
Plenty of parking available. I called and reserved a dozen large crabs. There is nothing better than to pick a juicy, fat, hot crab on a summer night.
The traditional bar is located as you come in; to the sides there are 2 eating areas; the ever present long tables ready for crab picking.
The Surfing Crab offers blue crabs, shrimp, fish, oysters, salads and a children’s menu.
A board is posted with all the daily specials. If by any chance anyone in your group does not eat crabs or even seafood, there are a few items on the menu that would be perfect like linguini with roasted garlic tomato and fresh basil sauce, blackened chicken breast with a Cajun-rub, or you can make the salad a meal.
Sandwiches; crab cake, soft shell crab, and the ever present burger are on the menu, as well.
I have ordered their deviled eggs and are very good. It seems that deviled eggs are back on demand; they are in every restaurant.
On Wednesday I started with a salad with blue cheese dressing and it was a pretty good size one.
Finally, the crabs arrived. Oh yes, they were hot and heavy. Easy picking.
Other people came in for crabs and because the way tables in many of the crab houses are set up, you get to talk to other fellow diners. They were vacationing from Washington; staying in Lewes. So, of course, I told them about the blog and bla bla bla; out the business card came and new friends were made.
Yes, a hot summer night before the last big summer week-end of the summer season, as we know it, here at the Delaware Beaches.
Have a great week-end; the weather will get better, it always does….oh, I forgot….talk to you later…
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Who would make an appointmet in Baltimore, Maryland the day after Memorial week-end? Well, I did. That was really crazy because just in Ocean City, Maryland, right here at the beaches, there were 250,000 visitors that decided to spend the week-end with us. I don’t know how many in the Delaware beaches but plenty were here, as well.
Needless to say, they have to go home so on Tuesday we all drove West in caravan style.
At one point we are at a dead stop on Rt. 404. Many of you know which route this is. A suggestion was made in my car to take a “short cut”. Yeap, the short cut took us 10 miles back on a winding road that was sort of familiar but really wasn’t.
It did not matter to much to me and I just laughed and hoped that other suggestions would not be made.
My thoughts were really on where I would, definitely, be stopping on my way back. Harris Crab House is a must for me when I find myself traveling these roads. The restaurant is located right there in Kent Island and I have talked about it in the past. And once again I am talking about it because you never know how the food or service is going to be. The location is perfect for a crab house. Right on the water, watching the boats go by.
Harris Crab House is on Kent Narrows Way, North, Grasonville, MD 21638. It is Rt. 5/301, Exit 42. Tel. 410-827-9500 and website is www.harriscrabhouse.com.
It was late in the afternoon but not dinner time so the idea was to have just an appetizer. Well, I have to confess that I love steamed clams, especially, cherrystones.
Of the small clams there are “littlenecks” that are from Littleneck Bay, Long Island, N.Y. and are better eaten raw or in chowders, and the “cherrystones” which are slightly larger in size and named for Cherrystone Creek, Virginia. These could be eaten raw or cooked, but I love them best steamed, as mentioned above.
I really was a pig; I ate 60 clams. Yeap, I did. I am not guilty beacuse they were so good; sweet and salty and the perfect size. Then I just had 3 crabs; a balancing act.
The crabs were not as good as they usually are. The man at the next table who had eaten plenty of crabs in his life thought they were paper thin. And, they were, even though they were tasty. The waiter said that they were hit hard during the week-end. The size of the crabs were large but not that large, really. They were out of the jumbos, and the prices were high.
This man mentioned that his favorite crab house in Ocean City, Maryland is The Crab Bag. Probably so, but I will have to check it out since I have not been there this season. Will let you know.
By the way, I had lunch in Baltimore, Maryland yesterday at a restaurant called Tark’s Grill. I did not take pictures but it is worth mentioning in case you are in the area of Greenspring Station, Lutherville. It was delicious with an extensive wine list and menu. There is outdoor seating available and my signature salad, Lindsays Chicago Chopped Salad with Blackened Chicken was great. It had chopped pickles, almost unnoticeable, but it really added to the salad.
Tark’s Grill is a traditional American Bistro. The address is 2360 West Joppa Rd., Suite 116, Lutherville, MD 21093. Tel. is 410-583-Tark. The website is www.tarksgrill.com.
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