Hard Shell - Elkridge

Had a large party and we ordered 2 bushels. Hard Shell has great customer service. And the large crabs were excellent! Seasoned very well.

My eyes were bigger than my stomach because the crab cakes were bigger than expected! I mean, 4oz doesn't sound like much, does it? But when that's 3.9 oz of crab meat and a wee speck of filler, wow, do you get (wait for it FILLED up fast! Not that I didn't try to eat my delicious cream of crab soup...and not that I didn't polish off two delish crab devilled eggs... And, hey, don't judge me for also having some of the shrimp salad (which is not usually a favorite, but certainly is now! . This non-descript, family-run little spot is a fantastic place and is my new go-to for all things crab. I'll definitely be working with them to get some fresh fish, too!

Love the crab cakes here! They don't come cook but just 8-10 minutes in the oven or airfryer and you're good to go. Super delicious and the price is perfect. If in the area, a great place to stop by.

We hadn't had steamed crabs in a couple years and I'd recently discovered Hard Shell so decided to give their crabs a try. We ordered a dozen medium and were more than happy with what we got. At least 13 or 14 medium crabs, perfectly seasoned and steamed and full of meat. I stopped in the day before to order, I don't know if it's necessary to pre-order but I'd suggest it just in case. Delicious!

I have picked up HardShell multiple times. always just caught, noted by the light yellow row, vs dark brown. always HEAVY!!, can barely pop down a dozen X-large between the 2 of us. there are several places that do deliver...begins with R, ends with L, DO NOT!. Never have I had a light, re-cooked, dead-cooked crab from HardShell. Better than cantlers, mikes, or any other. 30 year MD native.