Hooper's Crab House – Seafood
Hooper's Crab House captures the spirited essence of a coastal feast, where the air is thick with the aroma of Old Bay and the sound of shells cracking over tables laden with golden-fried green tomatoes and warm, cheese-smothered crab pretzels. Guests gather for a true maritime celebration, diving into chilled platters of briny raw oysters and baskets of succulent crab claws that pair perfectly with the zesty kick of signature bang bang shrimp.
Ocean Gateway +14102131771 https://hooperscrabhouse.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: low-carb, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal, pescatarian, diabetic, low-fat, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, sugar-free, plant-based, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, raw-food, volumetrics, carnivore, tlc, detox, aip, zone, low-fodmap, alkaline, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the exceptional quality of the food, with many highlighting the delicious, well-prepared burgers as a standout menu item. Celebrated for its comfortable and inviting setting, guests frequently praise the knowledgeable and attentive service that makes it a perfect choice for special occasions.
Menu
Starters
- Calamari - $18: Lightly breaded, topped with parmesan, roasted tomatoes, and served with homemade marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Raw Oysters on Half Shell - $14: Half Dozen Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Oyster Shooters - $12 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, Raw-Food
- Crabby Pretzel - $18: Hooper’s crab dip spread, topped with cheese & our own seasoning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $19: Sliced green tomatoes golden-fried, topped with jumbo lump crab, fresh pico de gallo and drizzled with our signature southern remoulade Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Wings - $16: Traditional wings served Hot, Buffalo Garlic, Mango Habanero, Reaper's Revenge, BBQ, Chesapeake or Seaside Smoked Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Steamed Shrimp - $29: 1 lb, steamed with Hooper’s special blend of spices and onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Basket of Crab Claws - $13: Blue crab claws Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Clams Casino - $17: 6 top necks prepared in the Hooper's Casino tradition Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chucky's Bang Bang Shrimp - $17: Lightly battered fried shrimp tossed in a savory, garlic-chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Steamed Clams - $21: Bucket of middlenecks Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Garlic Shrimp Skewers - $19: Colossal Shrimp brushed with roasted garlic butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Lefty's Crab Empanadas - $19: Hand made empanadas stuffed with jumbo lump crab meat, street corn dip and drizzled with Chesapeake aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Signature Salads
- Caesar Salad - $10: Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed in homemade Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Mediterranean Salad - $15: Mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, avocado, kalamata olives, greek dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Crab & Avocado Salad - $29: Jumbo lump crab meat, avocado, roasted tomatoes & crispy bacon over mixed greens with citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- House Salad - $10: Fresh greens, carrots, cucumbers, tri-colored tomatoes and red onions Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- The All-American - $19: Bacon cheeseburger components over crispy greens with Big Brack Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Atkins
Soups
- Vegetable Crab - $12 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Cream of Crab - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- New England Clam Chowder - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shelly's Pasadena Duo - $12: Blend of Cream of Crab and Vegetable Crab soups Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Cream of Crab Cake - $18: Cream of crab soup with a petite crab cake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Main Courses
- Pete's Pork Chop - $40: 20 oz hand-cut, bone-in pork chop, smoked in-house with maple bourbon glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Chicken Platter - $27: Eastern Shore favorite, seasoned and fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Surf 'n' Turf - $49: 10oz Prime sirloin with broiled 5oz lobster tail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Cookout Combo - $38: Half rack of bbq ribs and half fried chicken, served with corn and cole slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- NY Strip - $45: 14 oz center cut NY strip with house butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Triple Trifecta - $59: 1 lb. snow crab legs, lobster tail, and signature crab cake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Maryland Crab Cake Platter - $39: Twin crab cakes, fried or broiled Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Snow Crab Legs: Over 2 lbs. of snow crab legs with drawn butter and lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Three Way Combination - $45: Lobster, scallops, and shrimp broiled in white wine and butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Seafood Platter - $40: Lump crab cake, shrimp, fish fillet, and scallops Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fish Tacos - $26: Grouper, grilled or fried, pico de gallo, boom boom sauce, cilantro and citrus slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Awesome Clawsome - $52: 1lb. Lobster, one snow crab cluster, two blue crabs and corn Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Jamaican Jerk Swordfish - $38: Jerk-grilled swordfish, island rice, roasted vegetables, pineapple salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Rockfish Chesapeake - $42: Local rockfish seared and topped with lump crab imperial Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Atlantic Salmon - $36: Roasted in white wine, garlic butter sauce with lemon and herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Lobster Mac 'n' Cheese - $32: White cheddar mac, fresh lobster meat, buttery cracker topping Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Scallop Risotto - $39: Seared scallops, mushroom risotto, roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Fried Shrimp Platter - $26: Large shrimp, breaded homestyle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- All-You-Can-Eat: Steamed Crabs, Steamed Shrimp, Hooper's Fried Chicken, Corn On The Cob, and Hush Puppies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sides
- Sweet Potato Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Desserts
- Ice Cream Cup or Cone - $6: 2 scoops. Vanilla, Chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Flavor of the Week Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hooper's Super Sundae - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Soft Drink By the Glass - $3: Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Diet Pepsi, Starry, Mountain Dew, Ginger Ale, Pink Lemonade, Iced Tea
- Fruit Smoothie - $6: Strawberry, Pina Colada, Banana, or Tropical Fruit Punch
- Bucket of Reel-eases - $30: Mix n Match Buckets, Six Cans
- Draft Beer Stadium Cup - $10: 22 oz. Souvenir Cup
Frequently Asked Questions about Hooper's Crab House
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include burgers, fried green tomatoes, crab pretzels, raw oysters, crab claws, and zesty bang bang shrimp.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Garlic shrimp skewers and Mediterranean salad both accommodate multiple diets including keto, gluten-free, low-carb, nut-free, and pescatarian.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Hooper's Crab House by visiting their official website at https://hooperscrabhouse.com.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests praise the comfortable and inviting setting, which provides a spirited maritime atmosphere perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners rave about the exceptional food quality, specifically highlighting delicious burgers, an inviting atmosphere, and attentive service for special occasions.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include burgers, crab pretzels, fried green tomatoes, raw oysters, crab claws, and signature bang bang shrimp.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This seafood restaurant stands out with a 4.0/5 rating, offering high-quality burgers and extensive dietary options like keto-friendly garlic shrimp.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Hooper's Crab House features an official website at https://hooperscrabhouse.com, but the provided data does not specify online ordering availability.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any main concerns, instead highlighting exceptional food quality, standout burgers, and attentive service.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This moderate-priced ($$) seafood restaurant offers a comfortable and inviting setting suitable for both casual maritime feasts and special occasions.