The Crab Claw Restaurant


The Crab Claw is a independent-owned restaurant located in St. Michaels, Maryland. They have an extensively large amount of seafood on their menu, and they are known locally for their steamed crabs. The business evolved from a clam-shucking business established in the 1950s. In 1965, they added a seafood eatery.
The restaurant, a casual dining establishment, is located on the water. The restaurant serves beer, including Crab Claw Ale. and relies heavily on Old Bay seasoning, a local spice blend. The skipjack H.M. Krentz departs from the restaurant's dock on daily excursions.
The Crab Claw was featured on Food TV's Fabulous Summer Fun and in Paula Deen's May 2010 issue. It was awarded "Best Maryland Crab Cakes" by Southern Living Magazine.