Nick's Crabs — Maryland Blue Crabs & Seafood Carryout in Baltimore
Steamed Maryland blue crabs sourced from 30+ Choptank River watermen. Order online for quick pickup!
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At Nick's Crabs, we are renowned for offering the finest blue crabs in Baltimore, a distinction that comes from our deep commitment to sourcing directly from over 30 local watermen on the Choptank River. Our crabs are heavy, sweet, and steamed to perfection with our proprietary house spice blend.
Serving the surrounding communities of Arbutus, Catonsville, Ellicott City, Halethorpe, Woodlawn, and Elkridge, Nick's Crabs stands as a trusted landmark on Southwestern Blvd for crab lovers. Whether you are picking up a dozen for dinner or ordering multiple bushels for a weekend crab feast, we treat every order with local pride.
Maryland Blue Crab Size Guide
Custom steamed to order with our proprietary seasoning blend at our Baltimore Crab Carryout on Southwestern Blvd.
Small Male Crabs
A great-value choice for feeding a crowd without breaking the budget. Perfect for customers who enjoy picking crabs and want plenty to go around.
Medium Male Crabs
The quintessential Maryland staple. Heavy weight, full claws, and exceptional sweet lump meat yield.
Large Male Crabs
Heavy, robust blue crabs with full claws and dense lump meat. A premium pick for serious crab lovers.
Extra Large Male Crabs
Big, heavy crabs with large chunks of sweet lump meat. Call early — these sell out fast.
Jumbo Male Crabs
The prized catches of the Chesapeake Bay. Exceptionally heavy, premium size for true crab connoisseurs.
Female Crabs
Sweet, full of flavor, and a traditional local delicacy with rich mustard. Sizes depend on what's available.
What Our Customers Are Saying
"Only the largest, heaviest MD Crabs sold here. Combined with their very own house made seasoning is an absolute winner every time!!!!"
"Went to Nick's today for the first time... I've lived around the corner for 13 years and the crabs were amazing. The spicy spice blend they use is like nothing I've ever had—very nice people and delicious crabs!"
"All love here! Very pleasant, crabs and corn SIMPLY delicious. Even if you're not satisfied, they always accommodate you. Takes very good care of their customers. Baltimore's BEST hands down!"
Areas We Serve
Baltimore carryout serving crab lovers across the region. Quick pickup from Southwestern Blvd.
Baltimore
Local
Southwestern Blvd
Arbutus
3-5 minutes
via Southwestern Blvd
Halethorpe
4-6 minutes
via Southwestern Blvd / US-1
Patapsco
5-7 minutes
via US-1
Catonsville
6-8 minutes
via Frederick Rd & Wilkens Ave
Elkridge
8-10 minutes
via US-1 N
Woodlawn
10-12 minutes
via I-695 S
Brooklyn
10-12 minutes
via Patapsco Ave & US-1
Ellicott City
12-15 minutes
via MD-100 & US-40
Hanover
12-14 minutes
via MD-295 N or US-1 N
3720 Southwestern Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21229
Corner of Southwestern Blvd & Wilkens Ave in Baltimore Carryout District
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you order
Let's Pick Crabs.
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