10 Maryland All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feasts And Seafood Buffets Worth The Bib
Maryland knows seafood, especially crab. Along the Chesapeake Bay and beyond, restaurants roll out two kinds of gorge-worthy experiences: full buffet lines and all-you-can-eat crab feasts served to the table.
Availability can shift with season and catch, so check current hours and feast schedules before you go. This list mixes both styles, so you can pile on crab, slurp soup, and sample sides without counting portions.
Wet wipes in pocket, appetite ready, Old Bay in the air: let the cracking begin.
1. The Bonfire Restaurant – Ocean City
Locals and visitors come here for a classic seafood and prime rib buffet that stretches wall to wall. It is a true buffet with rotating hot and cold stations, soups, sides, and a big dessert spread.
If you want cracking time, you can add snow crab legs by the pound to your meal, or order crab-centric plates from the à la carte menu.
Check the day’s offerings and pricing before you go, since the buffet lineup changes with the season.
2. Hooper’s Crab House – Ocean City
Sitting right on the water, Hooper’s runs a seasonal all-you-can-eat crab feast served to the table, not a buffet line.
The feast typically includes steamed crabs, steamed shrimp, fried chicken, corn on the cob, and hush puppies, with a set time limit and no sharing.
Grab an outdoor table when the weather cooperates, enjoy the views, and pace your rounds. Always confirm availability and hours, since AYCE service follows seasonal supply.
3. The Crab Bag – Ocean City
This Ocean City staple focuses on Maryland-style steamed crabs, and the all-you-can-eat option is served at your table.
It is not a boil service and it is not a buffet line, so expect trays of hot, seasoned crabs rather than a dump-style spread.
AYCE details and availability can shift with the season and catch, so check the current menu or call ahead to confirm what is included on the day you visit.
4. Higgins Crab House – Ocean City
Higgins runs clearly posted all-you-can-eat specials built around steamed crabs, with combo options that can add steamed shrimp or ribs.
Every AYCE choice comes with open kettle fried chicken, fries, coleslaw, hush puppies, and corn on the cob when in season.
Two locations in town keep the mallets moving during peak months. Verify times and pricing before you go, since AYCE availability and costs can change.
5. Captain James Crab House – Baltimore
On the Canton waterfront, Captain James offers an all-you-can-eat crab option with a set time limit.
The Crab House menu notes that the AYCE includes an ear of sweet corn and a cup of Maryland crab soup, and that it is subject to availability.
Hours and pricing vary by day and location, so check the Crab House page before you plan your feast. Seating on the water is popular in warm weather, so arriving early helps.
6. Angie’s Seafood – Baltimore
Angie’s focuses on Baltimore classics and regularly promotes an all-you-can-eat crab feast with a standard two-hour limit.
Recent posts have highlighted steamed male crabs with corn and a bowl of Maryland crab soup as part of the offer.
Since promotions and pricing can change, check the latest announcement before you go, then settle in for a lively room and plenty of seasoning.
7. Avery’s Maryland Grille – Frederick
Avery’s brings Chesapeake traditions inland with all-you-can-eat options that center on steamed crabs. The menu makes AYCE choices clear, and tiered specials often let you add items like shrimp or snow crab clusters.
Because crab availability and pricing fluctuate, check day-of details. The casual setup and shareable sides make it an easy group pick when you want a steady flow of crabs at the table.
8. The Wellwood – Charlestown
Right on the North East River, The Wellwood is known for scenic crab feasts and year-round steamed crabs.
Popular feast menus feature Maryland crab soup, Wellwood’s fried chicken, homemade salads, and corn in season, with options to add shrimp and other sides.
Packages and inclusions can vary, so look at the current feast menus and pick the setup that fits your group before you go.
9. Waterman’s Crab House – Rock Hall
Waterman’s serves crabs on the water daily from its regular menu, and it also hosts scheduled all-you-can-eat crab feast events.
Those feast days are ticketed or time-specific and may bundle extras like sides, live music, or beverages.
Check Waterman’s events calendar or local listings for the next AYCE date, since the feasts are not offered every day.
10. Seafood Palace Buffet – Annapolis
This is a broad seafood buffet with a big mix that commonly includes sushi and a hibachi station. Daily selections rotate and may feature items like snow crab legs or seafood boils, along with plenty of non-seafood staples.
If you are specifically chasing steamed blue crabs or crab cakes, confirm the day’s lineup before you go. Offerings shift, and some crab items appear only at certain times or price points.