Already won style points for being open for lunch during the week (I'm looking at you, Boiling Crab).\n\nI wish they had some fast-casual place like this in Chicago. Everything is either a fried greasepit or something pretty expensive. There is some righteous blue crab action happening here.\n\nI tried the soft-shell crab platter and it was tasty. The crabs weren't too greasy despite being fried and breaded. My parents, being veterans of this joint, knew right away to get a dozen female blue crabs and then do some work on them. They'll lay the crabs out on your plastic covered table and give you tools to crack and destroy each one. Each crab is spiced with some spice that is a Maryland specialty (the name escapes me). It's definitely messy and not very romantic, but as long as your partner is ok with you looking like a fool with crab all over, go ahead and visit. \n\nFYI - crabs are market price and flown in from Maryland when in season. You can order males or females.\n\nThe hushpuppies were hearty and delicious. Fries were ok, but definitely go with hushpuppies for your side. I also tasted the crab cake sandwich which held its own, but the stars are the cute little blue crabs.\n\nService was friendly and attentive. Lots of Ravens and Terrapins gear on the wall- dude is proud of his Baltimore roots. We bonded over a conversation about Steve Blake, Juan Dixon, and the last Maryland CBB championship.
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