Fisherman's Crab Deck

I had a wonderful experience at Fisherman’s Crab Deck! The food was absolutely scrumptious, fresh, and full of flavor. From the moment we arrived, the hostess and our waiter were cheerful, welcoming, and attentive, which made the visit even more enjoyable. The location by the water created the perfect setting — relaxing and scenic, with beautiful views that made the meal feel extra special. I’ll definitely be coming back!

The wife and I had lunch here on Sunday. She got a half dozen medium crabs and I got the fish and chips (see pics). We both thought the crabs were very tasty and were cooked just right. Unfortunately, crabs are quite expensive these days so just know that you are not going to get a LOT of crab meat out of a medium crab, even at $5 a crab. The fish and chips were cooked well also (not overly battered) and I thought the portion was generous as were “chips” (French fries). Would have liked a larger serving of the Cole slaw. The atmosphere was pleasant. The dining area is quite large and the tables are nicely spaced so you are not right on top of your neighbor. Also nice views of water from most of the tables and good air circulation. Seating and food preparation was prompt and servers were friendly.

The seafood platter comes with 2 sides and is absolutely delicious!! The service is great and friendly servers. The bathrooms are clean and smells nice. The view is nice to watch both ducks and gulls. If you want to feed the ducks, it's on my a quarter for a handful of food! NICE PLACE and options to buy shirts, hats and scoozies.

Nat place right on the water! Service was super friendly and prompt. The food was great - crab cake sandwich and salmon BLT!

Shortly after 6pm on a weeknight at Fisherman’s Crab Deck I put my name on the waiting list for an outside table. My husband and I sat at the bar for a beer, taking advantage of the Happy Hour pricing during our short wait. We were seated promptly on the deck, next to the water, with families of ducks and the occasional small jellyfish floating past. Our friendly and efficient server was Isabel-- and she lifted this review from 2 to 3 stars. So far, so good until I looked around. The restaurant is a vast neutral space with rows of picnic tables and gave me the impression of a warehouse for food. My husband said he’d thought of a college cafeteria. So diners must flock here for the food, it’s certainly not for the charm. Sadly, our meal did not live up to our “4.5 on Google” expectations from the start. The Top Deck Margarita ($15) came without the advertised Grand Marnier floater. There was no color difference in my drink, and a sip confirmed its absence. My Crabcake Salad ($26) was topped with a modest sized crab cake sitting on Romaine lettuce, with a few cucumber slices and tomato pieces. Adding carrots, radishes, corn, avocado, and making a more robust salad would make that price more palatable. Delivered as it was, it was <$3 in veggies. I had a side order of fries, and it was also a meager serving. At $4 it almost makes one wonder what it costs per fry -- and I resisted the urge to count them, but it appeared to be about 15 french fries. My husband’s Chicken Chesapeake ($33) was also lackluster. He said the chicken was overcooked and tough, and the crab imperial had an overpowering flavor of old oil. His dish was accompanied by delicious potatoes and a tangy cole slaw, and those were the stars of the meal. To recap, the veggies were the standouts of a mediocre meal with a water view. We might be more demanding than their target dinner audience but expect good value, which includes tasty food at an elevated price point. If you're looking for a place with great views of the Bay to eat good seafood and other signature Maryland specialties, move along, this isn't it.

Great experience sitting outside near the docks while eating seafood. It was bigger than I anticipated. Very busy. I am not much of a crab eater. However, my friends were excited and enjoyed every minute cracking the shells open. We sat right near the water outside, and thankfully, the sun was hiding behind the clouds because it was hot. One of the servers came to our table and taped the paper down to it so we may begin our feast. Our seafood nachos, hush puppies, and can't decide soup tied us over until the grand finale was dumped on the table and served. All male crabs accompanied with a bucket, mallet, and bibe. I ordered their fried jumbo shrimps with red roasted potatoes and corn on the cob. Not bad, but of course, I would have loved a little more shrimp and potatoes. All fresh!! A definite must try.

Fisherman's Crab Deck is where you go when you're craving seafood in a laid-back setting with awesome waterfront views. The crab dishes are seriously top-notch—fresh and delicious! Their menu has a bit of everything, so you're sure to find something you love. Plus, the staff are super friendly and make you feel right at home. Whether you're from around here or just visiting, this spot is a must for anyone wanting to dive into some real Maryland seafood.

I'd highly recommend eating here! We loved the openness and casual atmosphere. There was a cute little duck friend who walked all around the restaurant visiting tables the night we were there. (We didn't feed and encourage, we just enjoyed it.😄) Our favorites were the seafood nachos and crab cakes. Also the orange crush drink, which was perfect and not too strong. Cost-wise, entrees ordered were each in the $40-$50 range, and a sandwich meal was in the $20-30 range.

Crabs are great , there was a bit of a wait but the bar and live music helped lol I'd recommend adding your name to the waitlist ahead of time especially if your going on a Sunday around brunch

Was craving blue crabs and went on a mission to find a spot in southern MD. After asking several people, we settled on Fisherman's Crab Deck since it was suggested by many. Its not a bad drive to this place from DC. Its about 1 hr or a little more depending on the time of day and traffic going over the bridge. It is absolutely worth the drive. Prices are pretty reasonable considering how expensive everything is today. We went the first weekend in June. A dozen of large males was $90. The crabs were wekl seasoned, juicy and large. We also ordered the fried shrimp, hush puppies, seafood platter, and crab legs. All were very tasty. Would def make the trek back.

One of my favorite places, We go every year for my birthday and at a table up against the water. They have what they have in terms of crabs- sometimes they have Jumbos and sometimes they only have med and large. They are always GOOD though. The rest of the menu has all kinds of stuff if you're not into picking and they definitely don't hold it against the 1 or 2 people in our party that just want a crab cake instead (some places say the whole table has to have the crabs if their picking). I'm a fan of their crushes and everything is priced per the current economy. I love the big open air spot and it's just perfect for a summer day with a big or small group! The bathrooms are pretty gross but I mean, it's a crab shack, it's not a fine dining establishment so I'm over it. One of my favorite features is that they have an online waitlist. It's about an hour drive for us- so I"ll usually add my name when we're about half way there. I DO wish there was a way to say "I want to wait for a table on the water" though! We'll be back this summer and all those in the future!

Can somebody say Kent Narrows Brewfest! We had a really good time at this event. Plenty of brews, as well as ciders, were available for tasting. Now, for some folks, the small mug that they gave you might have not been fulfilling. It actually was perfect for me because it controlled how much you consume, and I get tipsy from the smallest amount. So I was good. I loved that this was held indoors just in case it rained. They had about three food trucks available. I loved it was right over the water. The views were amazing. Also everyone was so friendly. Could it possibly have been the alcohol??? I'm just kidding. They were nice regardless. I would love to come back and sit on the deck while enjoying some crabs. Definitely plan on returning. Especially since warmer weather is in the forecast!

Overall, very good restaurant for Marilyn seafood, nice atmosphere excellent weight staff beautiful view nice big dining room. Great to go on a quiet night. It's a little loud and hard to hear, but they have the best softshell crab on or near Kent Island.

Loved our lunch experience at Fisherman's Crab Deck! We got seated right by the water with beautiful views. Our waitress, Amanda, was wonderful and provided us great customer service. We received our food pretty quick! My husband ordered the old bay hot chicken sandwich and enjoyed it. My oldest son loved his crab cakes. And the rest of our party got the seasoned and steamed crabs! So yummy! Well seasoned! We also got the crab dip which was delicious as well. Great experience and will definitely come back.

The dining experience was exceptional, with delectable food that was perfectly priced for the generous portions served. Despite the outside temperature reaching 85 degrees, the open-air setting of the restaurant remained cool and comfortable, thanks to the strategically placed ceiling fans. My family & I eagerly looking forward to my next visit.

Incredible seafood, great service and spectacular water view. The holy trifecta of a great restaurant. Nothing else to say except you must experience at least once.

Wife and I were in Kent island riding our bikes afterwards we needed some food so I went on yelp looking for a place to eat and found Fisherman's. So we thought we'd give it a shot. When we arrived the parking lot was packed, the restaurant is under cover but when they open up the doors it's like a carport. Lots of seating we went up to the hostess and she said it would be 15-20 min. We sat at the bar had a drink and watch sports on the TVs while we waited, you give your phone number and they send you a text when your table is ready. We told them first available we could have eaten outside or under cover, our server was a nice older lady. She did a great job had a few other tables and made sure they need nothing. Wife ordered the crab legs and a side salad, I ordered 1/2 dozen #2 crabs with some hush puppies I thought $11.99 was a lot for this appetizer. The salad looked pretty good the hush puppies came out in a basket with honey and butter packets they could have at least mixed butter and honey together for $12. The crabs I came out they looked really good nice size and wife's crab legs looked good too. Wife said hers were not very hot I told her to send them back I guess she didn't want them to heat up the same ones and then they would be tough. My crabs were hot at first, the first 3 were very good and heavy then they started to get light and the last one was not good. Overall food was good very nice place to come and eat for sure.

We got a dozen mediums crabs 58.99. The crabs were perfect just the right amount of seasoning juicy beautiful perfect maryland blue crabs. popcorn shrimp perfect breading with the perfect sauce to go in it. The wings were great please dip it in the sauce it's similar to Buffalo but it's not. The side of fries were really good completely different than the basket of fries in price and amount please note that. The frozen drinks were soooo good that margarita isn't better than the frozen strawberry lemonade. The pineapple mojito taste non alcoholic but the flavor was great presentation could have been a lot better Overall great experience! Our server was great and attentive he made sure we were taken care of. The place wasn't overly packed for a holiday weekend which was great we only waiting maybe 15 minutes but we got drinks in the meantime and sat by the water. Great scenery not too loud and all tables placed far enough that you don't feel like you're overly crowded.

Never really recovered from COVID. Food has very little flavor and seems to have been frozen for a long time.

Great place to eat crabs while sitting under cover on a waterfront deck surrounded by boats and birds. Great service.

Awesome seating by the water. You can also dock your boat to the deck and walk in for dining. The crabs however were not fresh. We ordered the medium 1 dozen for $65 and they were definitely not sorted by weight. Some of them were so light and shriveled up. The seasoning was good. Crab dip was a pile of cream cheese- definitely skip.

From the outside, Fisherman's Crab Deck is picturesque with a water foundation and swimming ducks. Once you enter the restaurant, you will see several seating options. The best view and breeze is near the marina. Throughout our dining experience, the wait staff was friendly and attentive. The main issue was the food. It's overpriced and bland. I ordered the crab cake sandwich and my husband ordered a the crab cake salad. The crab cake had a decent amount of crab meat but it lacked flavor. We also ordered the crab dip. It was decent but not plentiful in crab meat. Maybe I ordered the wrong menu options. Or perhaps they are known for their crabs only. The only reason I would revisit would be to try the crabs or if I wanted to sit near water for tranquility.

This is a great family seafood restaurant that sits right on the water. The service was excellent and the yelp waitlist is EXCELLENT! As we drove we got on the waitlist and when we arrived we checked in and got some frozen Rita's Drinks and within 15 minutes our table was ready. We started with the crab dip (hot, cheesy, and seasoned with obay) and French bread - delicious! We had 1/2 dozen of hard Maryland crabs ( served hot and juicy - did I say Maryland Crabs 5 stars. Entrees Seafood Imperial and crab cakes with local corn - DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS! It's a great drive over the bridge and welcoming and server was amazing! Since it was Fathers Day they gave my husband a beer holder. The ambiance on the water with the boats docking is definitely a waterfront breezy experience.

service by bartenders was great but ordered 2 simple appetizers that we gave up on after waiting for 45+ minutes. one of the least friendly staff just shrugged her shoulders and claimed they "were busy" yet no wait to get a table and overflow area was empty. don't recommend ordering food at the bar but rather get a table and take your chances.

Outstanding ambiance, prompt service and top shelf Seafood. Oh and the Coconut Cream Pie was the best we've ever had! We had the Fried Green Tomato covered in Lump Crab Awesomeness as our appetizer. Our entrees were Stuffed Flounder and Baked Lump Crab Imperial. See pics. Classy place. They have a very cool overhead train rolling by with horses peaking out of the box cars as they chug along up on the ceiling. Fisherman's is a great spot anytime of year and the fare is consistently great! We love it here. You will too.

Visited for the first time last summer. I've been disappointed in other crab houses so I had to come back. Fisherman's Crab Deck was worth the sunset drive. We came later in the evening so it was slower but the service was still great. Gavin was our waiter he checked on us multiple times and made sure our drinks were topped. The crabs were the main event and they did not disappoint. Mediums were all that were left but still meaty yet flavorful. I wish they would cook the crabs in the house blend but I understand they want you to gauge your own sauce spice. The crabs were cooked to order, hot, and fresh with amble butter and vinegar. A dozen of medium crabs, drinks, and delicious calamari satisfied our cravings. We'll be back next season!

Such a cute place with picnic tables right by the water. Stopped by for a cream of crab soup and some to-go before I crossed over the Chesapeake Bay bridge to get to my final destination. Decided to stop here instead of fisherman's inn for 2 pints of soup to go which was $10 cheaper than the same quart over at fisherman's inn to-go. The weather was getting crazy and stormy and by the time I crossed the bridge it was a deluge but I enjoyed the views and will be back with my beau for a hang and a snack on the way to or back from the beach again.

The Crab Deck is about 3 mins from my new home and is a large facility and is usually bopping with people. I came on a Sunday evening to watch the sunset on the deck and grab dinner. The sunset is worth the visit as you can tell in the pics. I ordered the crab cake sandwich with chips, a cocolada and an Orange Crush. Both drinks were outstanding, I highly recommend the cocolada. It is a mix of strawberry daquiri and a pina colada and is awesome! The crabcake was good, but not the best I have ever had. It has a lot of fin meat and lump meat mixed with very little filler. It was around $22 which is pretty normal in the area for a crabcake. The atmosphere and view alone are worth the visit and the service is very timely and prompt. If you find yourself in Kent Narrows, stop in for a visit.

We love this place! It's got a large dining area (that fills up quickly) and on nice days they open up the "walls" to enjoy the weather. The entire area is covered so you're protected from direct sun and/or rain. It's set right on the water and the scenery is beautiful. We arrived when they opened at 11am and there were several others waiting in the parking lot for them to open. The prices are high for crabs - but no higher than any other place. Seafood, crabs in particular, prices are high right now. Our waitress was great and we noticed all of the tables were being served quickly. We had a great "splurge day" and will hopefully get the opportunity to go one more time before summer ends. Highly recommend - just know to arrive early and that you'll be paying a hefty bill.

Our server was so nice! We arrived around 9 pm, they closed at 10 pm and we received great service. We got the cream of crab soup, and crab dip for appetizers. Dinner was delicious. Definitely get the potatoes and the green beans.

This place has been the only restaurant we come for blue crabs. The restaurant is spacious and has lots of open air area. No worries about being in a confined and closed area. Moreover it has the best view so far for a less than two hour drive from VA place which is quite entertaining me much while having food here. Food is good. They have good sizes of blue crabs. Steamed Cherry clams and shrimps are big and fresh. Crab cakes are very good as well. On top of this, the service is consistently good. 100% of the time we come here, we have NEVER had a bad service..even on the day they had no crabs Overall, the restaurant has ample space and good water views. The food is fresh and good. The service is the best. The place is quite popular, so my advice would be to come a bit early to avoid the crowds.

If you're looking for great crabs this is the perfect place. Good crabs and an amazing view. Customer service not so much. We've gone to fisherman's many times. It's our go to place for crabs! I always have crabs and a mai tai. Tonight we got our usual order but my drink was awful. I quickly informed the waiter and boy was I in for a rude awakening when he told me "we don't remake drinks the bartenders will tell me no. They're all pretty consistent." This could be true, but that wasn't the case tonight. The drink tasted like they just threw pineapple juice and 3/4 rum in a cup. It was unbearable! i asked to speak with a manager (short, portly man with dark hair and a purple shirt). He said the same thing "they're consistent, we don't send things back". So screw how you feel about the drink, they don't care is all I heard! He did end up getting a "new drink" it had the exact same taste. He never asked me how it was either, very rude! Ohh and I forgot to mention that the blonde bartender in the blue shirt just stared at me as if I was a problem. So just an fyi. The manager informed us that on the very top of the menu in very tiny print, it says "no refunds on alcoholic drinks". I found this to be completely pointless given that we hadn't paid our bill yet. A refund is pay back (money), typically to a customer who is not satisfied with goods or services bought. So why he decided to show us that is beyond me. I wanted her to fix it. I wasn't looking for anything free. So I got my second crappy drink which was identical to the first one. Gotta appreciate the "consistency". I didn't drink it. It was horrible. And I paid for it. :( So moral of the story is. Great crabs, horrible mixed drinks. Next time I'll just get a beer.

I was craving seafood and came here on the way home during the season. I was by myself and sat at the bar. I had looked at the menu online but they gave me the bar menu, which was more limiting. I chose the 50/50 soup because I thought the broth based soup would cut the creaminess of the cream soup and I was right. Perfect combo. I was craving a grilled cheese type of meal so I got the crab melt. It was an opened face sandwich with 2x as much crab than a basic sandwich! So good. Bread was a nice combo of chewy and crunchy. Loved what I got, but will need to check out items in the restaurant menu next time.

This is my favorite place to get steamed crabs. Staff are always friendly, beer and drinks are delicious and reasonably priced and the crabs are always fantastic. My favorite appetizer is the crab dip, which is a little heavy on the cream cheese but also heavy on the crab! The crab cakes here also have very healthy portions of crab in them. I typically get steamed corn too which is more expensive for corn, but comes drenched in butter. The kids meals are also pretty decent. My son absolutely loves their grilled cheese and the fries are solid as well. Lastly, eating while overlooking the bay is pretty wonderful.

Great summer spot. Best sunset. Excellent service. Literally sits over the water. Great crabs.

Way overpriced compared to other, similar quality seafood places on the water. Food quality was meh. Portions are small. Broiled seafood is not broiled, but only "finished" in the broiler which makes a big difference. Crabs are not seasoned well enough. Overall, a pricey tourist trap.

We stopped here after hanging out at Matapeake Beach. We wanted to catch a happy hour and maybe get some seafood. Inside was really cute and beach-bar -esque. Originally we sat in their outside area, but we're told that happy hour was only at the bar. The bartenders were really friendly. The happy hour was 1/2 off select appetizers, $7 orange crushes, and $1 off of rail liquor, wine, and beer. It runs from 4-6:30 M-F. We got the orange crushes and the steamed mussels appetizer. They were both good! Mussels ended up being like $8. Overall, great experience. Good happy hour. Cute little bar. Will be back!

Best food and service, the views of the Chesapeake Bay are absolutely beautiful, will return often

We stop at Fisherman's on the way to and from the beach as it is almost exactly halfway. It is a large, lively place. A seat near the water will give you great views of the Bay Bridge and the fishing fleets. The crab cakes and fried oysters are great, especially when eating beside the water. The fish market next door is worth a visit.

Will always enjoy the food and great service that we get when we come here!! Always on point! My recommendation for a good rum bucket is added the extra rum with it!!!

Couldn't let the summer pass without driving an hour to our favorite seafood place. We started with the best crab dip in Maryland! Sourdough bread and yummy dip. My husband had a bowl of crab veg soup. We also ordered a dozen large steamed crabs. We almost couldn't finish because the crabs were heavy and packed with perfectly steamed meat. Oh how we wish this place was closer to Howard county. We'd probably go broke from eating here everyday :) The day was perfect with sun & a nice breeze, ducks and gulls around. And, of course, great service and food!!

I don't know how this place is highly rated. There was a party and the music was blaring which I can excuse except the server would disappear for long periods of time. And then the food was unacceptable. The crabs were good but everything else was terrible. The oil they use for frying is burnt and rancid. The fries and hush puppies were inedible. The clams were not steamed all the way through. And it's not cheap. So I don't see the appeal.

First time visit,but definitely not the last! Had the shut up dogs(hushpuppies),sooo good and small enough that you don't realize how many you've eaten.... Crabs,Maryland blues-got the Large males and they were meaty and sweet. Perfect amount of seasoning so you don't cover up that beautiful crab taste,but still get that spice. Scored a hightop by the water. Perfect day to cracked. Don't forget that buttery corn on the cob too.

Came here for lunch today. Place is awesome, lots of space, it's right on the water and the space is all open, no windows. So a Great breeze can flow throughout. Great service! Our server was sweet and thorough. Checked in on us many times. Theres A lot of hustle and bustle going on it's a popular spot! If your able reserve your table while your crossing the bridge! I highly recommend it. We ordered a dozen crabs. The crab cakes and the seafood sauté. When you order crabs they cover your table with paper for easy clean up from the mess. The crabs were delicious and sweet! Comes with melted butter, yum! The crab cakes were bomb! Full of luscious crabmeat! No filler from what I could see whatsoever! Very filling. I got them broiled and not fried and I was so happy! The seafood sauté is my reason for 4 stars. It was good seafood except it came in a bowl of butter. It was over the top oily. I had to remove the seafood and try to put it on top paper towels to absorb it bc although who doesn't like butter I do want to actually taste the seafood without feeling like a drank a glass of melted butter... Overall experience was a different and fun experience and I definitely would recommend this place.

Fish and chips review #3 (7.0/10) The rockfish was a nice twist and had great flavor, Tatar was average and chips were normal fries. Service was very speedy and appetizers came out dash and the crab dip surprised me. The atmosphere is very beach style, and it doesn't get much better then being right on the water.

This place was awesome! The view is great , the staff is always on the move, the CRABS were great! It's open air we had a great breeze the whole time! They know there stuff! We only got the hard shell crabs but people around us got many other things and everything looked awesome. The Bloody Mary's were yummy as well.

If you want delicious steamed crabs, while sitting on the water with beautiful views of the Kent Narrows, this is the place to go! They just brought back happy hour during the week starting at four with half-price appetizers and drink specials. Kevin behind the bar is amazing and will make you the most delicious crushes that you could ever want. If you're not hungry enough to sit down and eat dozens of crabs, the steamer pot is always a good choice and it includes crabs, mussels, clams and steamed shrimp. We always have incredible service and the food quality is consistent.

Excellent food, service and location. Can't be beat. It's so relaxing sitting on the water.

Service was very good but the food was disappointing. Fried calamari was tasteless as was the crab cake sandwich. The tartar sauce was gross. The bun was your typical fast food bun. Soup was ok and the fries were nice and hot. Won't return.

Came back for the first time in about year with my wife. We both had a taste for crab cakes so this was our treat to ourselves. Not sure what happened over the last year or so but the prices appear to have jumped significantly since our last visit. The Fishermans platter went up from about $30 to $39.99 and the same story for the crab cakes. That is basically DC prices, but maybe its off season or there is some other reason, but I could not justify that. So we both compromised and got crab cake salad. The crab cake itself was excellent, however it came with a bunch of unpleasant leaves that were only 50 lettuce, maybe cauliflower leaves or kale. Blech. Quartered tomatoes (some going off), a coupe of thick slices of cucumbers and that's it. I mean, L-A-Z-Y. Oh and the dressing was not a house dressing, they did not even try to pretend they made it. They gave us both 2 packets of Kens dressing. I have no words. Breaks my heart to say this but after many years, I think we have to start seeing other restaurants.

This is always our lunch stop on the way to the beach. Great menu and atmosphere. It does get very busy so make sure you're there early!

I'll admit that I'm not a fan of steamed crabs. Too much work for too little reward. But I'll eat them once in awhile. Their crabs were small and tasteless. Add to that the $42 entree of miniature crab cakes and it's a good thing we weren't hungry. Lots of other choices in the area. Probably with much better service as well. We'll avoid this one in the future.

Never disappointed when eating here. We ordered our regular dozen of crabs. They were meaty and the drinks were plenty.

The food is delicious and very consistent.. staff is very attentive and nice. I've been going there often on for 15 years I recommend you try it if you're finding a place to eat for seafood or craving chicken Alfredo is very good.

Great food and atmosphere. Our waitress was very accommodating. We were in town for one night and got fresh crab it was awesome! Be prepared for a little bit of a wait time.

Food bland and OVERPRICED, except for the crabs, service mid drinks were decent but weak

Great food. Prices are a little high but not horrible. Friendly staff. Great location and view.

Phenomenal setting and delicious food. Don't miss the hush puppies along with the crab! Very helpful server as well...