Bethesda Crab House

4958 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 | 301-652-3382
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Neighborhood:

Bethesda

Metro:

Bethesda (Red Line)

Cuisines:

Crabs, Seafood

Tags:

outdoor seating, seafood, takeout, all-you-can-eat, crabs

hours:

Daily 10 am-11 pm

Atmosphere:

For Groups, Outdoor Seating

Price:

$$ ($15-$24)

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This isn't a place for frills or even tablecloths; this is a place for crabs.

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About This Restaurant

The All-You-Can-Eat crab special is $35 per person and includes crabs, corn and coleslaw. There's a two-hour limit, but chances are even the most dedicated crab eater will be exhausted by then.

Crabcakes, oysters and king crab legs are also on the menu.

The owners recommend calling ahead to reserve crabs. The patio is open year-round.

The Food section rated this restaurant's crab cake for a July 2009 story about the area's best.

A mixture of Venezuelan blue crab, mayonnaise, J.O. Excellent Seasoning No. 1, bread crumbs, prepared mustard, celery seed and a touch of butter makes these soft, rounded and slightly sweet. But these crab cakes are pan-fried in Wesson oil too long, or at the wrong temperature, so they arrive like two greasy lumps next to freshly steamed corn on the cob and a decent coleslaw.

Two 4-ounce jumbo-lump crab cakes, $22.95

(July 29, 2009)

 
 
 
 
 

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Bethesda Crab House

Bethesda Crab House
4958 Bethesda Ave.,
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-3382
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The All-You-Can-Eat crab special is $35 per person and includes crabs, corn and coleslaw. There's a two-hour limit, but chances are even the most dedicated crab eater will be exhausted by then.

Crabcakes, oysters and king crab legs are also on the menu.

The owners recommend calling ahead to reserve crabs. The patio is open year-round.

The Food section rated this restaurant's crab cake for a July 2009 story about the area's best.

A mixture of Venezuelan blue crab, mayonnaise, J.O. Excellent Seasoning No. 1, bread crumbs, prepared mustard, celery seed and a touch of butter makes these soft, rounded and slightly sweet. But these crab cakes are pan-fried in Wesson oil too long, or at the wrong temperature, so they arrive like two greasy lumps next to freshly steamed corn on the cob and a decent coleslaw.

Two 4-ounce jumbo-lump crab cakes, $22.95

(July 29, 2009)

 
 
 

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Bethesda Crab House

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4958 Bethesda Ave.,
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-3382

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This isn't a place for frills or even tablecloths; this is a place for crabs.

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About This Restaurant

The All-You-Can-Eat crab special is $35 per person and includes crabs, corn and coleslaw. There's a two-hour limit, but chances are even the most dedicated crab eater will be exhausted by then.

Crabcakes, oysters and king crab legs are also on the menu.

The owners recommend calling ahead to reserve crabs. The patio is open year-round.

The Food section rated this restaurant's crab cake for a July 2009 story about the area's best.

A mixture of Venezuelan blue crab, mayonnaise, J.O. Excellent Seasoning No. 1, bread crumbs, prepared mustard, celery seed and a touch of butter makes these soft, rounded and slightly sweet. But these crab cakes are pan-fried in Wesson oil too long, or at the wrong temperature, so they arrive like two greasy lumps next to freshly steamed corn on the cob and a decent coleslaw.

Two 4-ounce jumbo-lump crab cakes, $22.95

(July 29, 2009)

 
 
 
 
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Bethesda Crab House

4958 Bethesda Ave.,
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-652-3382

Quick Take

This isn't a place for frills or even tablecloths; this is a place for crabs.

Map & Directions

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Location:

Metro:

Bethesda (Red Line)

Cuisines:

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hours:

Daily 10 am-11 pm

Price:

$$ ($15-$24)

Atmosphere:

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Our Review

About This Restaurant

The All-You-Can-Eat crab special is $35 per person and includes crabs, corn and coleslaw. There's a two-hour limit, but chances are even the most dedicated crab eater will be exhausted by then.

Crabcakes, oysters and king crab legs are also on the menu.

The owners recommend calling ahead to reserve crabs. The patio is open year-round.

The Food section rated this restaurant's crab cake for a July 2009 story about the area's best.

A mixture of Venezuelan blue crab, mayonnaise, J.O. Excellent Seasoning No. 1, bread crumbs, prepared mustard, celery seed and a touch of butter makes these soft, rounded and slightly sweet. But these crab cakes are pan-fried in Wesson oil too long, or at the wrong temperature, so they arrive like two greasy lumps next to freshly steamed corn on the cob and a decent coleslaw.

Two 4-ounce jumbo-lump crab cakes, $22.95

(July 29, 2009)

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