Blakes Crab House

Best crabs around. Very nice people ! I have been going here for several years now and I have never been disappointed!

Good crabs. Had crabs from them twice now… Always on point! The place is in the cut… But it’s worth the drive from Howard county!

Carryout crab feast is one of our favorite meals to have at home. We have our «go to» crab place, but because MD crab season is pretty much over, we had to try somewhere new when my sister was visiting from out of town. The crabs here were AMAZING!!! Maybe some of the best that we’ve ever had.
PRICE/​PROCESS: So we didn’t know that we could call ahead of time, but when we showed up, we placed our order and they said it would take 20 minutes. Not a big deal because it’s nice that they steam them to order. Some of the crab places steam a whole ton of them and then they just sit there getting really watery. They had medium, large, and extra large. We chose the «large» size. It was $ 50 for a dozen males, and $ 30 for a dozen females. We ended up getting a dozen males and 6 females. $ 65 between the three of us isn’t so bad! I’m pretty sure, although I didn’t count them, that they threw in a few extra crabs. That always adds some goodwill and makes us want to go back.
TASTE: The crab seasoning that they used was spicy and delicious. The meat on the males was juicy and plump, and the meat on the females was more delicate and sweet. As a heads up, the female shell definitely felt harder to crack then the males. Also, I was happy that some of the crabs had the «eggs» and gooey stuff. I was even happier that none of the crabs had that watery taste– probably because they were steamed fresh for us.
LOCATION: The sign for Blake’s is blocked off by some trees so just be on the lookout for it if you’re traveling from the West. Also, my phone gps showed me two different ways to get there coming from the city. The first way is along Pulaski highway, the second way is the way that we picked. Pick Pulaski highway!!! Even though it adds a few extra minutes, it’ll be worth it. The way that we came went through some questionable parts of town and normally I don’t get worried, but some of the roads were so bumpy and full of potholes that I was worried about getting a flat tire! Plus that way was really confusing and at night, it’s not good to get lost. Oh
Overall, we’ll definitely be back! They told us that they were still getting MD blue crabs (early november) but that they would be switching to getting crabs from out of town and that the prices would go up. Either way, the service was very friendly, the crabs were incredibly fresh, and the location is near KFC/​Popeyes if you want to get some chicken to go with your crab feast while you wait!

Best crabs IN TOWN hands down. I love Blakes. I can’t go a weekend without eating some Blake’s crabs… and their shrimp is great too!!! I love the staff and I am never disappointed with my order.

What can I say? I was in the DMV last month and was on a mission to get crabs. My initial plan was to go to an all you can eat place, but the ones I liked were too far. I ended up stopping in Baltimore on Sunday for breakfast and was determined not to leave without crabs. I went to my trusty Unilocal app and began looking for the best crab spots in a 20 minute radius of the harbor. I came across Blakes and about three other places. I settled on Blakes based on the reviews and the distance from the highway. Needless to say I was NOT disappointed. I only intended on getting a dozen crabs and paying whatever the cost. Blakes happened to be running a buy one get ½ free special on large males. I checked them out before ordering and I was impressed with what I saw. They were a great size. I got them steamed, went home and had a feast. They were so full of lump meat, I was almost in a crab coma. Right now, I am in the process of trying to decide when I’m going make a trip back down just to get more before Thanksgiving.

Blakes oh Blakes. First place I’ve given 5 stars on here. I’ve never ordered the large or jumbo crabs because they are usually sold out by the time I order. Crabs are seasoned very well. These crabs are so serious I drive from Owings Mills to get them and then I don’t even want to share when I get back home lol. The ladies that work here are really nice. You can only carry out. Every time I order they give me more than I ordered. And the prices are just right whether you are buying crabs for a group or just for yourself. They have specials everyday. If you want some good crabs, Blakes is the spot!

It’s a basic grab-​n-​go crab house, not a restaurant. You go in, order your crabs, and wait patiently (normally 10 to 20 minutes) while your order is fulfilled. You can always go to the liquor store next store to get your Bohs while you wait.
I highly recommend calling in your order for prompt service. They accept call-​ins only on the same day that you are picking up your crabs. If you want to pick up your crabs as soon as they open, call about 30 minutes beforehand and leave a message.
To get the most bang for your buck, make sure to listen to the whole message when you call because it lists the specials for that particular day.

Ok I let the cat out of the bag on a thread so I might as well write the review.
I’ve eaten crabs from Blakes many times, the jumbo’s are huge and expensive but worth every dollar.
I’ve never had a :
Light crab
Sandy crab
Watery crab
or bland crab at Blakes
ever.
Two thumbs up for Blakes Crab House!
Oh yea, Carry out only.