Best Steamed Maryland Blue Crabs Near Easton, MD
Easton residents and Talbot County locals know that authentic Eastern Shore steamed crabs are worth the short drive down Route 50 to T.L. Morris Seafood in Trappe.
About 20 Minutes
About 14 miles down US-50 from Easton to Trappe.
Ferry Point Marina
1606B Marina Dr, Trappe, MD — plenty of parking for cars & trailers.
Steamed Fresh
Custom steamed with our Signature J.O. seasoning right when you arrive.
Why Easton Locals Choose T.L. Morris Seafood
Looking for true Eastern Shore crab shack quality? T.L. Morris Seafood is a go-to source for heavy, sweet Maryland blue crabs in Talbot County. Whether you are hosting a weekend backyard crab feast in Easton, picking up dinner on your commute home, or catering a corporate gathering in Talbot County, we offer live, heavy, carefully graded crabs.
From the Avalon Theatre and the Academy Art Museum to the Waterfowl Festival every fall, Easton's got plenty of culture — but the real Talbot County tradition is a bushel on the back deck. Easton families make the run down Route 50 to our Trappe crab shack for a bushel.
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 Easton, 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.