Maryland's Source for Quality Blue Crabs

Hard and soft Maryland Blue Crabs, fresh from the Chesapeake to you!

Ready to order? Call today 410-477-4709

Maryland's Source for Quality Blue Crabs

Hard and soft Maryland Blue Crabs, fresh from the Chesapeake to you!

Ready to order? Call us today!
410-477-4709

Getting to Know Coveside

We are deeply committed to the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay, and to the idea of maintaining the blue crab as a sustainable natural resource for the future.

About Our Crabs

Coveside Crabs are superior because they are always: Alive. Local. Handled with Care. Graded to the Highest Degree.

Crabby Resources

With over 25 years commerical crabbing experience, we've come to know plenty about the crabbing industry. Check out our resources, you'll be sure to learn a thing or 2!

Coveside Crabs is a proud participant of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources' True Blue Program. Every crab at Coveside is responsibly harvested from the waters of the Chesapeake Bay!

Recent Crabby News & Resources

The Coveside Executive Committee has just concluded a very boring meeting (it lasted a whopping 42 seconds). Starting tomorrow the Big Boys (6 inches and all the way up, that means other places extra large and jumbo, together, selling for $90/dozen!) will be reduced to just $50/dozen, or 3 dozen for $145!!!! These are…

Catch Up, Price Down!!

July 6, 2016

Good Morning Folks! Our intrepid Captain Richard is reporting that our catch is up, SO, Ya’ll know what that means, our prices are coming down. Prices: the # 2 males (5 1/4 inches right up to 6 inches) are $35/dozen or 3 dozen for $100. We do not harvest any small crabs at Coveside! The…

Introducing You to Coveside 2016!

July 5, 2016

As we embark on the start of another crabbing season in Tabasco Cove. The fleet…well…ummm…Island Girl left our Cove for the Chesapeake Bay! *giggles*- channeling my Deadliest Catch- Seriously ya’ll, we are hunting the Big Boys today. Captain Richard and I are over the moon excited to welcome back all of our old Coveside friends…

BREAKING CRABBY NEWS!!! JULY 4th

July 4, 2016

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, All Coveside Folks: HUGE BREAKING CRABBY NEWS!!! JULY 4th, we have Big Boys hard crabs on “light-up your fireworks” celebration prices! These are the lowest summer prices that we have offered in many years! Special Holiday Price: The Big Boys, #1 males, (6 inches and all the way up!…These are The…

Weekend Update!

July 2, 2016

Hey Ya’ll! Our intrepid Captain Richard has docked Island Girl and our crew has unloaded a gorgeous catch of super packed and sweet crabs. Caught today, directly from our beloved Bay. Call to reserve yours! Prices: the # 2 males (5 1/4 inches right up to 6 inches) are $45/dozen or 3 dozen for $125.…

The Premium Crab

October 21, 2015

At Coveside Crabs, we grade crabs into three categories: #1 Males, #2 Males, and #3 Females. The crew of the “Island Girl” culls the crabs before docking to insure that EVERY crab is of PREMIUM quality and meets exact sizing to our highest standards. #1 Males are a minimum of 6 inches and go up…

Fall Crabs

October 21, 2015

I have something to say. As I watched the cold front move through today, I was doing some serious thinking about one of my most favorite subjects- The Fall Crabs! I am often asked about our family’s crab eating activities, and folks seemed surprised to learn that we do not eat crabs until our intrepid…

Storing Crabs

October 21, 2015

STORAGE OF LIVE CRABS: Coveside Premium crabs are one of the royal treats for all of the summer and fall months. You have two options for storing your live crabs. 1) They will be fine in the bags for a hour or so in a cool place, or 2) the ideal method is to bring…

Buying Soft Shell Crabs

October 21, 2015

Buying Soft Shell Crabs Soft-shell crabs are one of America’s favorite seafood delicacies. While all crabs shed their shells to grow, only a few species of crab can actually be eaten in this form. The blue crab is the only commercially available soft-shell product. The scientific name, Callinectes sapidus, is derived from Latin and Greek.…

The Bushel Scam

October 21, 2015

THE BUSHEL BOX & HALF BUSHEL SCAM: A WARNING! At Coveside Crabs, we never sell crabs by the half bushel. It is a scam to cheat the customers. The lower part of the basket is significantly smaller than the top part located above the band. Therefore, if you purchase ½ bushel of #1 Males (all…

Cleaning Soft Crabs

October 20, 2015

Cleaning Soft Crabs: Step 1 Cut crab across the face at an upward angle so that the eye sockets and scaly section of the lower mouth are removed. Step 2 Lift each side of the shell and remove gills. Step 3 Turn crab over. Cut off the bottom apron. Step 4 Rinse crab and pat…

Cooking Coveside’s Soft Crabs

October 19, 2015

COVESIDE SOFT-SHELLED CRABS Serves 4 Ingredients: Coveside premium live soft shell crabs 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. black pepper, ground ¼ tsp. garlic powder ¼ tsp. onion powder 2 ounces lemon juice 3 dashes of soy sauce 1 cup flour 3 eggs, beaten 2 cups plain breadcrumbs (I use panko) Preparation: Clean crabs. If you need…

Pot Pulling Video on the Chesapeake Bay

October 22, 2013

Captain Richard demonstrates pulling pots on board the Island Girl.

Crabby Love!

Stumbled across their add on the back of the City Paper 3 years ago on my birthday. 20+ trips later they have yet to disappoint. If you like to steam crabs yourself, their live crabs are the best in the state. Keep doing what you do guys!!

~ Mike C.

I stumbled upon this Facebook page looking for local live crabs to bring home to PA for my mom's birthday. My entire family could not have been more satisfied! The entire experience was awesome, Lee was helpful and knowledgeable, the crabs were a great size and full of thick, sweet meat. I will definitely be coming back for more!

~ Catherine H.

Best Maryland crabs period! Consistently deliver packed, sweet, full of mustard Maryland crabs.

~ Meetsos A.

Pound for pound or dozen for dozen, no one can do it better than Coveside Crabs. Quality, Honesty and Integrity matters! Customer for life!

~ Marvin H.

Excellent crabs I'd say the best I've had this season. The seasoning was delicious too! Will be coming back for more in the future.

~ John P.

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Maryland's Source for Quality Blue Crabs

Maryland's Source for Quality Blue Crabs

Coveside Crabs is a proud participant of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources' True Blue Program. Every crab at Coveside is responsibly harvested from the waters of the Chesapeake Bay!

Coveside Crabs is a proud participant of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources' True Blue Program. Every crab at Coveside is responsibly harvested from the waters of the Chesapeake Bay!

Recent Crabby News & Resources

Crabby Love!

Ready to Order? Call us today or drop us a line below! (410) 477-4709

Ready to Order? Call us today or drop us a line below!
(410) 477-4709