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Higgins Crab House - 128th Street
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Higgins Crab House - 128th Street Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://higginscrabhouse.com
  • Phone: (410) 250-2403
  • Hours of Operation: Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 12:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Executive Chef: Bob Higgins
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private Party Facilities: up to 200 guests for the finest, freshest seafood Maryland has to off---try our all you can eat crab feast
  • Private Party Contact: Bob Higgins (443) 496-1308

Getting there

  • Cross Street: 128th street
  • Public Transit: Convenient to Ocean City municipal bus stops
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Plenty of free parking on our lot adjacent to the building!
A word from Higgins Crab House - 128th Street
Ocean City Md"s premier Maryland style Crab house and Seafood Restaurant. We go to the docks 7 days a week to purchase the very freshest Chesapeake Bay seafood from the man (or woman) that caught it. Bring the family and and enjoy the finest Maryland has to offer...The Higgins Family
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Diner Reviews
  • "We had reserved tables for 12 for the "all you can eat" crabs. Everything started off very nice...the corn, chicken and fries all came out hot & fresh. Reorders of the fried chicken and corn always resulted in hot, fresh food. The crabs however, with each reorder consistently got smaller and smaller. We spoke with the waitress who said that's all they had, but noticed new customers were receiving larger crabs. It definitely was not worth the money. The crabs were no large 3-3 1/2 inches. Way too small."
    Dined on 7/4/2014
  • "All you can eat shrimp was very good...service was great, but ribs were dry."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "Classic bait and switch. Said there is a discount for arriving early. We called ahead to ensure that if we stayed past 6 PM we would still be served since we ordered All You Can Eat crabs. We paid the bill by 6 PM as told to do and then were told we could not order additional crabs. The manager came over and explained there was some confusion however he was very professional and honored our request. The crabs had to have been illegal. They were so small, there is no way they met the minimum legal size for harvesting. I ordered steamed shrimp. Pre-frozen, as they were tasteless. The bill for 3 AUCE and 1 Shrimp was over $100.00 Take a pass on this restaurant....wish we did."
    Dined on 6/2/2014
  • "We have eaten here many times. The service has always been excellent; however, this time we did not have hot crabs the first couple of trays of "all you can eat". The crabs were very light for the expensive pricing and more than a dozen were not cooked properly."
    Dined on 5/30/2014
  • "The wife had Rockfish and it was great, I had AUCE Crabs. Service was great and the crabs were awesome. I thought the host was giving me trouble over my Open Table Reservation but it worked out with only a 30 minute wait at the bar. I'm not sure what that was about because there were empty tables but, it was still worth the wait."
    Dined on 9/28/2013
  • "The crabs were small but tasty as one would expect at a all you can eat. Shrimp was very small and mushy instead of firm like they should be. Hush puppies were too hard to eat. Corn was pretty good for being past season. Service was Poor. It was clear that the summer staff went back to school or whatever and there wasn't enough help to serve tables or bus them. Melted butter container was dropped on floor and we brought it to server's attention so noone would slip and fall. She was not interested. We dropped paper towels in aisle to help. Took forever to get our check and longer to get our credit receipt. Drinks were empty half of dinner. I still gave 15% because I felt so sorry for the server as she was trying to handle as best she could."
    Dined on 9/21/2013
  • "The service was the only stand out about this place. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. Other than that this was a typical crab house with all other dishes (fried chicken, ribs, hush puppies, etc) just mediocre"
    Dined on 8/30/2013
  • "The service was great but for the money the food was horrible. The crab soup had no crab, the Alaskan Crab Legs were small, the $25 stuffed shrimp dish was tasteless & the dish was small (5 small pieces of shrimp & 1 broccoli floret). Terrible, terrible."
    Dined on 8/28/2013
  • "If you want crabs when you come to Ocean City this is the place to go. They have platters of other seafood but most people come for the crabs. The tables are ouyfitted with brown paper & buckets in anticipation of crab consumption. Beer selection is somewhat limited but it is plentiful and available in pitchers. Decor is simple. Expect loud mallet hammering and lots of loud talking during peak hours. Large groups are encouraged. Crabs can be ordered by the dozen or as an "all you can eat". Everyone in my party left full and satisfied. Crowds tend to drop off after 8pm so late dining is more relaxed."
    Dined on 8/24/2013
  • "We had a group on 8 and the fun began with the online reservation. We walked to our table passing the line of non-online reservations. It was great ... family, friend, FOOD and fun!!! We will be back. If you do the all you can eat, try not to waste too much."
    Dined on 8/24/2013
  • "Best crabs around! It's worth a trip from NYC every year!!"
    Dined on 8/9/2013
  • "Service was great. Food was expensive. Everything crab was good. Everything else only ok."
    Dined on 8/6/2013
  • "I would say that the atmosphere and service was much much better than the food. We enjoyed our evening realizing it was a tourist trap."
    Dined on 7/27/2013
  • "On Menu they state that they charge $4.50 per additional serving of all you can eat for "Alaskan crab legs". It turns out that they also mean snow crab legs as well. They were not worth the $33.00 let alone another $12. My Mom asked for hard shells and the server said they don't carry them. They then got delivered to the table next to us. Lost in translation. We would not return."
    Dined on 7/24/2013
  • "Our family always eats at Higgins on our first night in Ocean City -- it's been our tradition for years. The all-you-can-eat crab dinner is expensive, but is worth the cost if you are hungry for crab. For those who aren't in the mood for crab, the menu has other options, but again, it's pricey. Overall, we enjoy the ambiance and service at Higgins and will continue to go there when we are in Ocean City."
    Dined on 7/21/2013
  • "This was our first timw but it definitely won't be the last."
    Dined on 7/20/2013
  • "Other than the one young guy whose voice HAD to be heard above the WHOLE restaurant (cursing and all), the place was great!! We had great food, great service and it was reasonably priced! The hush puppies and crabs were really good! Tip: don't eat the chicken and fries before your crabs come out or you won't be able to EAT the crabs. Haha!"
    Dined on 7/12/2013
  • "Loved the casual atmosphere.Our group had a great time and enjoyed the food.Was not rushed to get seated and dine.Very laidback."
    Dined on 7/10/2013
  • "We enjoyed the food and had a great time, but compared to similar restaurants it was over-priced. The atmosphere is somewhat noisy and very casual, not what you'd expect in this price range. Although it was great food, I'm not sure we'd go back since similar experiences are available at a much lower cost!"
    Dined on 7/6/2013
  • "The crabs were small and and not much meat. We had the all you could eat special and the waitress would only bring 5 small ones at a time. We constantly had to ask for more. The service was slow."
    Dined on 7/2/2013
  • "We arrived for our 6:30pm, and were seated quickly at an nice long table inside. Wait staff was young and energetic with good menu knowledge. There is a good selection for kids and non-crab eaters. one of my kids is allergic to crabs, so he got chicken fingers and enjoyed them. My Mom got the Fried Rockfish and chips and it was really good. most of the rest of us got the #1 all you can eat crabs, comes with a fried chicken, fries, cole slaw appetizer. Price was $29 for adults and $19 for kids.. Crabs were all "Small" and many were "light". have to dig a little more for the meat, but with AYCE, skip over the light ones and just have them keep bringing more! You can upgrade to mediums for $5 more, but for us, the smalls were fine."
    Dined on 6/29/2013
  • "I went with my husband and three kids for Father's Day while on vacation. Delicious crabs, excellent service and great variety of seafood combinations/sides. We sat outside and it surprisingly wasn't busy out there so it gave the kids space to play a little. We will definitely be going back again, maybe even this vacation week."
    Dined on 6/16/2013
  • "The restaurant was not busy at lunchtime on Sunday. We had reservations, but didn't need them. Crabs were plentiful and delish; Shrimp abundant and well seasoned. Love the many AYCE combinations. Check out the website first!! Great info. Highly recommend for you crab lovers!"
    Dined on 6/16/2013
  • "When I want crabs or other casual seafood dining Higgins is my spot. This time we had appetizers - King Crab Legs and Shrimp - both excellent. I would recommend it over Phillips if you are looking for casual, roll up your sleeves and eat crabs. Love it!"
    Dined on 9/16/2012
  • "Was not impressed with high price and low quality of king crab legs. Very little meat and very skinny legs. Way over priced for what you actuality received. Local non chain crab houses were much better. We wont go back"
    Dined on 9/15/2012
  • "Overall the service was good, but I thought the crabs were a bit small for the price."
    Dined on 9/8/2012
  • "Great for steamed crabs, however, they are somewhat expensive. If you are humgry, it's probably better to order the all you can eat special."
    Dined on 9/2/2012
  • "This crab house might be better during the day/early dinner times, but when we arrived at 8:30pm we were served crabs that had clearly been in the pot all day. When we ordered a second round (we got All You Can Eat) at 9pm they told us the kitchen was closed so it would take a few minutes. The wait was worth it as they must have been forced to make a fresh batch for us. This time the crabs were bigger, and obviously freshly cooked. The price is incredibly affordable for AYCE crabs ($23 a person), but I'd rather pay more and get better quality & service. Overall, this place was just ok, and there are dozens of other crab shacks within a 5 mile radius."
    Dined on 8/26/2012
  • "Food was disappointing. Service was even worse. Drinks were weak. All in all it was not worth half of what we paid."
    Dined on 8/23/2012
  • "If you want Maryland crabs, this is the place to go!!"
    Dined on 8/21/2012
  • "Great service! No wait. Great outdoor seating. Friendly staff. Clean."
    Dined on 8/16/2012
  • "They were slammed tonight. Initially the service was slow but picked up. The crabs were great. Bar needed more help as they could not keep up with the waitresses. Crabs were awesome!"
    Dined on 8/15/2012
  • "Service was excellent. Hot hush puppies served on arrival. 4 children ages 3 to 10 all pleased with menu choices and portions. Mussel app fresh and delicious! One member of our party had to send back crab cakes, they were spoiled. Hard to believe but true. We would go back though..."
    Dined on 8/10/2012
  • "Was able to get the early-bird special on all-you-can-eat crabs and corn for a great price. Washed it down with some cold beer from a great service staff."
    Dined on 8/1/2012
  • "Crabs were small and VERY light, some with almost no meat. After our 3rd tray, they started to bring a few that were larger. Chicken and ribs, fries, corn were all good but greasy. Probably will not go back."
    Dined on 7/29/2012
  • "We went for the crab special - you had to be seated by 4:30, which we were. They didn't want to give us the special price but finally agreed. The waitress brought the first round of crabs and informed us we had to pay and leave by 6:00 to receive the price offered on their website. The crabs were very small and watery. Some were so bad I didn't bother to pick them at all. Don't advertise a special on your website and then treat people poorly for it. When we left before 6:00pm there were hardly any diners in the place - it's easy to see why. Bad food and bad attitude."
    Dined on 7/26/2012
  • "It's all about the crabs. I wouldn't order anything else. Just order up a dozen or all you can eat, roll up your sleeves, wear a grubby old t-shirt over your good clothes and wade in."
    Dined on 7/10/2012
  • "Service was prompt and friendly. Though crabs seemed a bit light, with the AUCE menu cant expect to have the big fat ones! Sides were very good particularly the fresh corn. Always a good trip."
    Dined on 7/9/2012
  • "For people who like to rip apart crustaceans, this is the place in Ocean City. The big surprise was how good the steamed shrimp were--generally we wouldn't expect to get shrimp that good outside Louisiana. The corn, like most of the corn on the Eastern Shore this year, wasn't as good as it would be in a normal year. But the beer was good and cold---might as well order a pitcher which is a better price value than single glasses. Only disappointment was the absence of maccy-cheese for the youngest member of our party. Figure on spending $40-$50 per adult."
    Dined on 7/5/2012
  • "The food was great & a plenty. Our server was on top of her game. They are reasonably priced for crab legs. My one complaint is about the plastic crackers- they just don't do the job. I'm sure it's because too many people steal or throw away the nice metal utensils. Save yourself some frustration, take your own crab utensils!"
    Dined on 7/3/2012
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