Just recently moved from MD and was worried that I wouldn't be able to enojy steamed crabs. Went to Claytons over the weekend and my fears are now gone.
Ordered 2 dozen mediums and every one was nice and heavy. They steamed them with extra Old Bay (they'll clean them for you, but to me the best part of eating crabs is the social experience of sitting outside and doing that yourself) and did a perfect job; none of the crabs had mushy over-cooked meat. They even give you a free beer while you wait!
I was driving up to Wild Ocean for my fish and shrimp, but now that I've found Claytons right down the street I won't bother.
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