20 best Maryland crab restaurants ranked

By Zachary D. Lyngdoh

Modified Jan 12, 2025 15:35 ET

Drift Inn is the oldest crab house in St. Mary — Drift Inn is the oldest crab house in St. Mary's County, family-owned since 1946. - Source: Getty

19. Schultz's Crab House

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Schultz’s Crab House is located at 1732 Old Eastern Ave, Essex, MD. Established in 1969, The James Beard Foundation named this restaurant as one of "America's Classic." A local favorite, Schultz's is open every day at 11 a.m. throughout the year and specializes in Chesapeake-style crab cakes along with a range of deliciously prepared entrées.

Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu