Best Steamed Maryland Blue Crabs Near Denton, MD
Denton is the gateway to the Delaware beaches via Route 404 — and the perfect place to start your crab feast. Stop at T.L. Morris Seafood in Trappe, about 45 minutes away, for authentic Eastern Shore steamed blue crabs on your way to or from the beach.
About 45 Minutes
About 29 miles to Trappe on US-50.
Ferry Point Marina
1606B Marina Dr, Trappe, MD — right off US-50 with easy parking.
Steamed Fresh
Custom steamed with our Signature J.O. seasoning right when you arrive.
The Perfect Crab Stop on Route 404
Denton sits right on Route 404 — the main corridor for Delaware beach traffic heading to Rehoboth, Bethany, and Lewes. Whether you're a Caroline County local or a beach-bound traveler passing through, T.L. Morris Seafood in Trappe is the ideal stop for hot steamed crabs or a live bushel to take to your beach house. Order ahead online and pick up on your way through — no waiting, no hold music.
Denton's the Caroline County seat, sitting right on the Choptank River. It's the last real stop before the Delaware beaches — and the first place worth stopping for crabs if you're headed east from T.L. Morris. Caroline County locals know the drive to Trappe is short, and the crabs are worth every mile of it.
We stock #2 Males (5–5.5"), #1 Males (5.5–6"), and Large Males (6"+), alongside steamed shrimp, snow crab clusters, fresh-picked crab meat, homemade shrimp salad, and sea scallops.
Directions From Denton, MD
Take US-50 to Trappe. We're at 1606B Marina Dr at Ferry Point Marina, at the foot of the Choptank River Bridge. Tap Open Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions.
HOW MANY BUSHELS DO YOU NEED?
Planning a gathering? Calculate the exact quantity of steamed blue crabs required for your Maryland crab feast.
Recommended Order Size
Approx. 1/2 Bushel
Estimated requirement: approx. 36 crabs (~3 dozen) for 6 guests.
*Note: We do not count individual crabs per bushel, so exact crab counts vary based on size and weight.
MARYLAND BLUE CRAB SIZE GUIDE
Custom steamed to order with our proprietary seasoning blend at our Trappe Crab Shack.
#2 Male Blue Crabs
5.0" – 5.5" Point-to-PointA great-value choice for feeding a crowd without breaking the budget. Perfect for customers who enjoy picking crabs and want plenty to go around.
#1 Male Blue Crabs
5.5" – 6.0" Point-to-PointThe quintessential Maryland staple. Heavy weight, full claws, and exceptional meat yield.
Large Male Blue Crabs
6.0"+ Point-to-PointHand-sorted top-tier male blue crabs. Heavy weight with large chunks of sweet lump meat.
Steamed Crabs Across the Eastern Shore
T.L. Morris Seafood in Trappe is the go-to crab shack for the whole Eastern Shore. Browse our other town pages, learn what makes Choptank River crabs special, and check our menu before you head over.