Conrad's Crabs and Seafood Market- Bel Air, MD

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Conrad’s in Bel Air—ask for Tina! From the moment we sat down, Tina set the tone—warm welcome, quick drink check, and spot-on menu tips. She was friendly without hovering, knew the specials by heart, and somehow anticipated everything we needed (extra napkins and Old Bay? already on the way). I ordered the Drunken Captain, and it was a hit—rich, buttery, and perfectly seasoned with that Maryland kick. Generous portion, fresh seafood, and every bite stayed balanced (no heavy, salty aftertaste—just clean flavor). Tina timed everything perfectly, kept refills coming, and checked in right as the plates landed to make sure it was cooked to my liking. Vibe: casual and lively, great for a weeknight splurge or a laid-back date night. Service: A+ thanks to Tina—fast, attentive, genuinely kind. Food: Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want from a Maryland seafood spot. Bottom line: Conrad’s delivers, but Tina elevates the whole experience. I’ll be back—and I’ll be asking for her section.

Food is always delicious. Cold crabs are deff the best deal, I've converted many friends, family, and co-workers to the cold crabs! The mussels and seafood broil is a nice treat yourself dinner. Burgers with fries i always recommend, nice thick patties and they have the gooood French fries. The BLTs are nice for lunch time. Also staff is always great. Wish I could remember their names but I remember Tarit, always super sweet and helpful!

I’ve always enjoyed the crab specials on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but this past Thursday was truly extraordinary. The crabs were large and packed with meat. While I usually visit for the all-you-can-eat crabs, I sometimes take advantage of the specials in Bel Air, and they never disappoint. Conrad’s consistently has the best crabs—well deserved

Gluten free crab 🦀 cakes 🎂:) so good and my wife was thankful for it. Catfish, shrimp and crab cakes were great. Low key place to eat and talk.

The young man was so educated with the business and so sweet and kind and well spoken and highly spoke about the company he is so proud to be working for you. Great customer service he should get 100 stars

This is my go to for when the family wants crabs. The staff always provide great customer service, delicious steamed corn and heavy crabs 🦀

So I had jumbo crabs here a few times at a price ranging from $150 to $169/dozen. The first time the crabs were amongst the best I've eaten. I referred several friends and a cousin who has had Conrad's ship them to NJ 2-3 times. Unfortunately, we all feel the crabs (in the words of my favorite singer Sade) have never been as good as the first time. The second time, they were so dry you couldn't even scrap what little seasoning they had off the shell for flavor. I was so hoping tonight would be redemption. However, the crabs were still dry and lacked seasoning. Now, I will try my NJ cousin's recommendation, Kahler's. She claims their crabs are juicy, and the seasoning actually goes through the meat so you don't have to scrape the shell for favor. I thought I had a great spot for amazing crabs. But, I will have to set sail in new waters for delicious meaty flavorful crabs. 🦀

Ordered 20 old bay wings and wings were over cooked and burnt and food is normally good but these were awful especially spending 24 dollars for them

This past Thursday oyster night I had raw oysters and a Smashburger cheese bacon special sauce delicious I hope you get to try one you won't be sorry thank you Pattsie

I've been to the Perry hall location , however it was my first time at the Belair one . We had so much food . This location is carry out compared to the Perry hall one which is a sit down dine in . The staff were very welcoming. It was very busy . A lot of people came in to pick up their orders or to order to go which is a great sign . It's a popular spot up in belair .The seafood was fresh and the flavors were on point . If you're looking for a great carry out , check them out

Crabs are heavily seasoned so if that's not your thing you can suggest less. I liked the seasoning and overall 8.5/10 from our experience. Service was great and although this location isn't a restaurant there are a few tables in the store. Crawfish are available, fresh and alive which is hard to find in Harco. Several fresh fish options and a massive refrigerator section offering some of our local dairy options. We did not care for their shrimp salad as the roll was thick and shrimp were tough, 6/10. We will remember Conrad's for crabs!

I call this place the crab emporium! It's completing to the eye and every time I'm in this establishment I feel Like I'm part of the family! You're immediately greeted when you enter, the fish is always fresh, suggestions are usually great! Came today and was looking for any specials in fresh fish and was surprised the snapper was! As always I wasn't disappointed! Also chose to get a fresh fish sandwich which today was your choice, just had to pay the the up charge for frying but it was Devine! I choose the Catfish! Very meaty and well worth the price just wished they would season the fish itself as that would've given them a 5 Star!

Service is so nice. I ordered the soft shell crab platter with a side of vegetables and corn. Both were amazing. The fries weren't very seasoned. It gets cold when eating inside so bring a jacket. Lots of locally made ice-cream in the freezer

I don't know why every time I cross the border into Maryland, I always have to get a crab cake no matter the cost. On this recent journey, I discovered this establishment which has a seafood market where you can purchase everything from shrimp by the pound to the delicious Maryland blue crabs. Seafood platters are also available for purchase and are served with two sides of your choice. There are four locations located in the state, so if you have a seafood craving it's worth giving this establishment a try.

I have never been so impressed by a crab and seafood business. From the time we pulled into the parking lot to receive what was ordered. The lines between the parking spots were clearly painted black with white stencils of fish, crustaceans, etc. What a nice touch. Creative for sure. We entered and were immediately fascinated by the surroundings. No holds bared. To the right is where you order and pay. The team of young ladies was a good face for the business, very lively, helpful, and had a strong working knowledge of the job. They all had great personalities! We had called in an offer from fb, buy 1 doz female LG crabs, and get the 2nd doz of the same for free. It came to $55. I could not find a better deal anywhere. They were nice and heavy, fresh and hot. I did àsk for more seasoning on them, which they did for free. Truthfully, it was not needed. They have specials throughout the week and do a slamming good business. If you want to eat in, there are a few tables and chairs.

Fast Friendly Service, is always a plus. The food was delish. Unfortunately they were sold out of oysters so we settled for crab cakes instead. There was the cutest crab table and chair set that put the touching on the dinning area. Very much clean and we enjoyed the smell of Obay.!!!

Never disappoints. Fresh crabs, loaded with meat, yummy and great service here! It's worth the drive no matter where you are to experience the freshness and goodness of authentic Maryland crab

Every time I drive through Maryland to or from NY, we always make it a a point to stop at Conrad's to grab some fresh eats and live crab to enjoy at home. The folks are always friendly and patient with all my unending questions. And the food is always fresh and delicious!

I recently ordered a Grilled Shrimp and Bacon BLT. They send me two pieces of bread with the toppings and 6-7 tiny shrimp on the side. I had to recreate my sandwich, resulting in a half sandwich because the shrimp were so small. Please don't order this sandwich. You'll be cheated out of your money.

We love to order crabs from this location and typically have sit down meals at the Abington restaurant. I Extremely enjoyed my Valentines Day special. The sides of soup, Veggies, salad and cheesecake were a bonus! It was nice to have a delicious meal even though we were stuck at home with sick kids. They were a fan of the fries. My husband's meal was a bit of a let down tho. He wasn't asked how he wanted his burger cooked when ordering but it was way too raw. We will definitely be ordering again but remember to specify wellness if we get a burger in the future

I ordered a stuffed, friend hard crab. TERRIBLE! Delivered cold from Door Dash and it wasn't long after I ordered so it must have been given to Door Dash already cold. Very, very small amount of stuffing - crab cake. Not thoroughly cooked. Batter was raw in many spots. They must have picked thru the crabs to find the smallest crab available. No paper towel to help absorb the grease. Really awful! Extremely disappointed, Glad I didn't order the soft crab sandwich too. I wouldn't be surprised if this was a leftover from another order that didn't pick up. I will NOT buy cooked foods from their online menu ever again!

Although I'm allergic to shellfish, my friends ALWAYS order from Conrad's and I have peeled almost half every time! (I do have to wear PPE gear, but it's worth it!) The crabs don't smell fishy or crabby. They smell like their marinade (old bay) and have it caked on. They are large and meaty and always very well cooked through and through. Peeling them is fun because I can explore their insides and challenge myself with getting as much meat out of their legs as possible! It's a wonderful experience and I'm just sorry I won't ever be able to visit the store.

A great atmosphere with a WONDERFUL selection of crabs. The new location has ample parking and more seating. I had the pleasure of enjoying the delicious crabs at this restaurant. Our group ordered the XL females. They were flavorful and had plenty of meat. Along with the great playlist of music playing in the background, our appetites were sated and our hearts were happy. For someone who missed out on crab season last year, this was a great treat. I can't wait to go back.

Clean and staff are friendly. Food is good but a little spendy compared to other places we've tried. Casual and decent amount of seats if you want to eat there. Seemed most people came in for takeout.

Outstanding crabs, sandwiches and salads. I was waited on promptly and given specific information regarding the various items that were available.

Conrad's was packed when we walked in, for good reason. Great bar, great service, and great food. The beer list is good, both for bottled and draught. We had a Crab Dip Pretzel, which easily started the four of us, and was splendid! One of our party had the Sloppy Joe on a Sub roll, which was surprisingly not Sloppy, and was so big that some was going to be the next day's lunch. Two of us had the special of the day, the Drunken Captain, risotto covered with more crab dip with an amazing crab cake. Top that off with a stunning Maryland Crush menu and service by the adorable and talented Elli, and you have a great dining experience.

I bought two dozen large male crabs and they were full extremely heavy and the meat was nice and sweet we also gotta order a crab dippers and they were incredible too.

The lady at the counter was patient while i looked for my coupon & was accommodating when i needed to add on my order.

What a great experience for our first time for steamed crabs this season. We ordered Jumbos and they were big and full. Customer Service is always outstanding. Looking forward to crabs all summer!

The economy a mess. Politics a mess. World news a mess. Yet here we are at the best. The best seafood spot in Bel Air. Everything is always clean and presentable - Presentation is everything - The price point, "is what it is" however sometimes you just have to treat yourself.

yesterday October 18,2025 I ordered a pound of extra large shrimp and I received small shrimp

Worst fish n' chips I have ever had. Wafer-thin fish that was all breading and no fish. Tasted like an aquarium. Very disappointing considering their reputation.

The food was FANTASTIC!!! Plenty of food You can get fresh fry fish or bake. The staff is friendly and the place is very clean. You can buy raw seafood and make it home too. You are going to love it . Oh!! They have a cool table and chairs too.

Your employees attention to making me (the customer) feel valued and important. From the first interaction of entering Conrad's the vibe is welcoming. Being greeted and employee's ability to make eye contact, smiling, and happy is amazing! Conrad's is doing what a lot of businesses no longer understand! If I feel like I'm just a number, you're NOT getting my hard earned money, plain and simple! It's that nuance that people can spot a mile away. Phoniness is the first reaction customers experience. Conrad's employees are genuine. In this economy, I APPRECIATE the loyalty program, it's the best! When you offer fantastic food, wonderful service, and loyalty perks, it's a complete win. I am a loyal customer and recommend Conrad's whenever I can!!

The staff is the best, and all the food is seasoned well. The butterflied shrimp are always delicious and the shucked oysters are so flavorful! I hope they always keep the oyster flight. It was spot on!!!

Conrads does it again and again!Monday speciall "10 Wings n 1/2 lb of steamed shrimp,B/c n celery.. Absolutely the best way to end a Monday !!$19.95! Let's keep this a secret!!!

I love Conrad's Crabs! They are my first choice and the never disappoint us. The food is always fresh and the staff are super friendly

We had steam crabs & they were delicious. Highly recommend Conrad's. We also had food from the menu & service was alway good.

I've visited Conrad's for a few years now enjoying their Perry Hall location so it was great to see them open up a seafood market in Bel Air. The market has an ample amount of fresh seafood with reasonable prices. I've seen Salmon, Lobster, Flounder, Ahi Tuna, Grouper, Clams, Perch, Orange Roughy, Snapper, Sea Bass, Live Crawfish to name a few and of course Crabs. Also, some unexpected items like Alligator and Escargot (frozen) as well some rotating desserts. (Chocolate Mousse, Tiramisu) I've ordered the Crab Dip (cold) and Shrimp Salad and both were excellent. Decided to try some of the menu items on our second visit. They have a good selection of appetizers, sandwiches, Entrees & A la Carte items. We ordered the Crab Balls (Broiled)& Calamari which were both tasty and seasoned just right. The Oysters A la Carte come frozen to be prepared/pan fried at home (didn't know that). After pan frying them, the Oysters were delicious! (Would recommend they have some inf. on their website and maybe including the best way to prepare them). Also, ordered the Maryland Melt which was a tasty combo of Lump Crab meat, Bacon and cheese. The Crab Dip Burger was over the top rich with a generous portion of dip topping the Angus burger. It's all takeout (for now) and they seemed to have a good system for ordering and pickup as well curbside drop off. Friendly and upbeat people behind the counters and on the phone when taking orders. Great to have this market in Bel Air!

Wow, it was my first time in Maryland and I heard so much about Conrad's, that I had to try their crabcakes. They definitely did not disappoint as I had some of the best crabcakes I've ever eaten. Once I move into town, I will most definitely be back, and I am looking forward to trying more Maryland seafood. Thank you again!

Atmosphere and staff were simply put amazing. Will most definitely be eating here again when I'm in town and the food was great

I love that I can order crabs all year. I've never been disappointed. I relocated will get crab's from here before I leave

The best service (most know me by name), great food nice and clean establishment! The best service (most know me by name), great food nice and clean establishment!

After I bought two sandwiches, I waited 27 minutes to get them. Sent comment about this in Facebook Messenger. Their excuse was that it normally takes about 25 minutes since the cook fresh to order. If you check out the photo of one of my sandwiches, you have to be creative to say it looks fresh and appetizing. To me, it looks like roadkill. And it tasted like what a roadkill would taste like.

Outstanding Fresh & Delicious! Eat in or take out! Not to mention the staff is exceptional!!! A 20 in a possible 10!

Love the daily specials Yea Fantastic shrimp salad great wings. I'm happy they are in Belair.

Conrafs of Bel Air has always provided great service and high quality seafood. The prepared food options are delicious

Seafood always the freshest and the staff is so friendly and helpful. Our go to place for our seafood needs.

Service is good in this busy atmosphere of customer service. Crabs are always good, and seasoned well.

Another great crab cake. The coleslaw and broccoli salad were delicious too! The staff is always so pleasant. The crab cakes were still hot and ready when promised.

I purchased 2dozen females yesterday. The majority of them were bad and mushy.I was very disappointed.

everything good. food (I recommend cream of crab), prices and daily deals are reasonable and rewards program can't beat it.

Love their food! You can't go wrong whatever you decide to try. All the seafood is displayed so beautifully. They take pride in their work and they love their customers!

Food is delicious. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and made great recommendations.

I'm not usually one to complain or make a fuss over food but I must say after spending $249 on 3 dozen "Large" crabs I was really disappointed with these SMALL crabs I received. The crabs were 5 1/2" to 5 7/8" and super LIGHThese are what I would expect at an AYCE price not $83 a dozen. Madonna's Seafood has never let us down with their LARGE crabs at $68/dozen but they were out of crabs already so we decided to give this place a try for crabs. I have had fried oysters and soft crab sandwiches here and they were good. But really disappointed with the money spent for crabs especially on Father's Day. UPDATE: Mandy called me to explain the mixup and offered to give me a refund, credit or new order of crabs. I took the new order of crabs and they were AWESOME! Will be going back to Conrad's for sure. Food is great and customer service is even better!!!!

Visited the Bel Air location on friday 10-20-23 6:30 pm. There was already quite a crowd the staff was very friendly and efficient! I bought steamed carbs and used a coupon in a crab cake sandwich that came with chips. The crabs were perfectly seasoned and packed yummy! The crab cake sandwich was absolutely awesome! I call myself a crab cake snob I never really like the ones I buy out but I gave it a try!! I am so impressed with the sandwich a TRUE Maryland crab cake it was so good absolutely no shell! The roll was perfect and it was cooked to perfection!! I will be a regular customer!! If you haven't tried them, what are you waiting for? Enjoy!!!

We tried Conrad's new Beef sandwich and we both enjoyed them. For around 8$ they are a good addition to their delicious Seafood and great tasting Crabs. We will definitely get them again on Saturdays.