Best Steamed Maryland Blue Crabs Near St. Michaels, MD
Whether you're visiting the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum or a weekend guest at a St. Michaels waterfront inn, the best steamed crabs on the Eastern Shore are a short drive to T.L. Morris Seafood in Trappe.
About 40 Minutes
About 23 miles to Trappe on US-50.
Ferry Point Marina
1606B Marina Dr, Trappe, MD — easy parking for cars & trailers.
Steamed Fresh
Custom steamed with our Signature J.O. seasoning right when you arrive.
Why St. Michaels Visitors & Locals Choose T.L. Morris Seafood
St. Michaels is known for its charming harbor, maritime history, and waterfront dining — but for the heaviest, best-priced steamed crabs on the Eastern Shore, savvy locals and weekend visitors make the short drive to T.L. Morris Seafood. Get authentic waterman-quality blue crabs steamed fresh to order with our signature J.O. seasoning.
St. Michaels is the charm capital of the Eastern Shore — the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, the scenic harbor, the weekend sailors off Miles River. But the locals who actually live there know the best crabs aren't on the tourist strip. They're at our Trappe crab shack.
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 St. Michaels, 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.