Crab

Grab Life by the Claws

Crab season has arrived, and we’re celebrating with a selection of dishes showcasing Maryland blue crabs. Sourced during their peak season and prepared with care, come and see for yourself what makes Maryland crab so special.

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Crab Feast July 4th

Join us for a Crab Feast on the patio at Fish Shop DC on Independence Day! An evening celebrating the very best of Maryland crab season, enjoyed waterfront on The Wharf – the perfect way to mark the start of summer with friends and family.

Crab hush puppies
½ dozen steamed Maryland blue crabs (per-person)
Corn bread
Kohlrabi coleslaw
Dreaming Out Loud salad

Reservations available from 5:00pm–6:30pm. Limited availability — only 24 tickets. $90 per person plus Tax and Gratuity**.

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On the menu

You’ll find Maryland crab woven throughout our menus this summer. Available all day, our Maryland crab crumpet is a bite-sized celebration of crab, while brunch brings a not-to-be-missed crab tortilla.

At lunch, we’re serving a flavorful she-crab soup finished with green onion, Fresno chilli and crackers, alongside a limited-time crab roll, which will be stepping in for our lobster roll while crab season is at its peak.

For dinner, Maryland crab appears in crisp spring onion fritters served with saffron aioli, alongside our newest addition to the menu: conchiglie crab and tomato fondue.

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About our crabs

We use Maryland blue crabs, sourced during their peak season from the Chesapeake Bay region.

Blue crabs are a celebrated native species, prized for their sweet flavour and tender meat. Rather than boiling, we steam our crabs to retain their natural flavour and texture.

By following the natural seasonality of Maryland crab, we’re able create flavourful and fresh dishes, aligned with our commitment to responsible sourcing.

Our values

Working with a carefully selected collective of fishermen, we supply responsibly caught fish and shellfish from the Potomac River and the surrounding mid-Atlantic area. All our meat and vegetables are locally sourced.

Our bar and restaurant is committed to being low-waste from initial build-out to packaging; everything has been designed with minimum environmental impact in mind.

Our Values