Best Steamed Maryland Blue Crabs Near Salisbury, MD
Skip the chain restaurants and chain-store seafood. Salisbury residents drive about 50 minutes to T.L. Morris Seafood in Trappe for authentic, waterman-quality steamed Maryland blue crabs — at honest Eastern Shore prices.
About 50 Minutes
About 35 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.
Why Salisbury Locals Drive to T.L. Morris Seafood
As the largest city on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore, Salisbury has plenty of seafood options — but for true waterman-quality steamed crabs at fair prices, the drive to Trappe is worth every minute. T.L. Morris Seafood has built a reputation across the Eastern Shore for heavy, full-meat blue crabs steamed fresh with our signature J.O. seasoning. Whether you're planning a backyard crab feast, stocking up for a weekend gathering, or just craving a dozen jumbies, we've got you covered.
Salisbury's the hub of the Lower Shore — Salisbury University, Perdue Farms, the Wicomico River, and just about every chain restaurant in the county. But even with all those options, Salisbury crab lovers know real Maryland crabs — heavy, graded, and steamed with J.O. — are worth the drive up US-50 to Trappe.
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 Salisbury, 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.