Rebecca F.
12/8/2025
Bethesda Crab House continues to be one of the best spots around for truly fresh, perfectly seasoned crabs. The food is consistently amazing -- every visit, the crabs are hot, sweet, and steamed...
Bethesda Crab House
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4958 Bethesda Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
Established in 1961 by Henry Vechery, Bethesda Crab House has become a beloved local tradition in Bethesda, MD, known for its fresh seafood offerings. The restaurant specializes in Maryland Blue Crab, alongside a variety of oysters, shrimp, crab cakes, and Alaskan King and Snow Crab legs.
With both indoor and outdoor seating available, Bethesda Crab House invites diners to enjoy their famous crabs and crab cakes in a welcoming atmosphere. Guests are encouraged to call ahead to reserve their crabs, as the restaurant's big crabs are in high demand.
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Annie M.
8/10/2025
The soft shell crab was tiny ... like the size of the Palma of a 2 year old. Service was so so Definitely zero ambiance.
Jane L.
10/16/2025
I recently visited Bethesda Crab House while in town visiting family. I can definitely understand why this place is such a neighborhood gem! We ordered 18 large crabs as well as fried shrimp,...
Eddie K.
4/8/2025
Haven't been here in years but had a craving for crabs so decided to trek to Bethesda for crabs. They only had large crabs, so we ordered two dozen of them. As of 4/6/2025, they are priced at...
Thomas V.
7/24/2025
This place is great! Tough to find a good crab shack this close to DC proper, but Bethesda Crab House is a solid option. The ambiance is very casual, which is to be expected for a crab shack. They...
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