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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Hooper's Crab House
Dairy-Free at Hooper's Crab House
Hooper's Crab House in Salisbury has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Steamed Shrimp and Rockfish Chesapeake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Hooper's Crab House
Hooper's Crab House in Salisbury has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Steamed Shrimp and Rockfish Chesapeake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Hooper's Crab House
Hooper's Crab House in Salisbury has 30 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seafood Platter, Cream of Crab Cake and Fried Shrimp Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Hooper's Crab House
Hooper's Crab House in Salisbury has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Wings, Vegetable Crab and Steamed Clams. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Hooper's Crab House
Hooper's Crab House in Salisbury has 7 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Crab, Steamed Clams and Cream of Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Hooper's Crab House
Hooper's Crab House in Salisbury has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Crab, Steamed Clams and Cream of Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Hooper's Crab House
Hooper's Crab House in Salisbury has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetable Crab and Raw Oysters on Half Shell. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Hooper's Crab House
Hooper's Crab House in Salisbury has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Draft Beer Stadium Cup and Sweet Potato Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Hooper's Crab House
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Wings | 1.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Oyster Shooters | 29.8 g | 54.1 g |
| The All-American | 41.9 g | 44.7 g |
| Fried Chicken Platter | 56.2 g | 44.5 g |
| Surf 'n' Turf | 35.3 g | 40.9 g |
| Three Way Combination | 3.7 g | 40 g |
| Raw Oysters on Half Shell | 0 g | 39 g |
| Atlantic Salmon | 23.1 g | 25 g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 75.1 g | 23.8 g |
| Triple Trifecta | 1.4 g | 23.4 g |
| Fried Green Tomatoes | 9 g | 16.4 g |
| Lobster Mac 'n' Cheese | 47.1 g | 16.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raw Oysters on Half Shell - $14: Half Dozen Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Shooters - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crabby Pretzel - $18: Hooper’s crab dip spread, topped with cheese & our own seasoning Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $16: Traditional wings served Hot, Buffalo Garlic, Mango Habanero, Reaper's Revenge, BBQ, Chesapeake or Seaside Smoked Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Shrimp - $29: 1 lb, steamed with Hooper’s special blend of spices and onions Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basket of Crab Claws - $13: Blue crab claws Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clams Casino - $17: 6 top necks prepared in the Hooper's Casino tradition Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chucky's Bang Bang Shrimp - $17: Lightly battered fried shrimp tossed in a savory, garlic-chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Clams - $21: Bucket of middlenecks Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp Skewers - $19: Colossal Shrimp brushed with roasted garlic butter Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lefty's Crab Empanadas - $19: Hand made empanadas stuffed with jumbo lump crab meat, street corn dip and drizzled with Chesapeake aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Salads
- Caesar Salad - $10: Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed in homemade Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Salad - $15: Mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, avocado, kalamata olives, greek dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab & Avocado Salad - $29: Jumbo lump crab meat, avocado, roasted tomatoes & crispy bacon over mixed greens with citrus vinaigrette Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $10: Fresh greens, carrots, cucumbers, tri-colored tomatoes and red onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The All-American - $19: Bacon cheeseburger components over crispy greens with Big Brack Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Vegetable Crab - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream of Crab - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Clam Chowder - $12 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shelly's Pasadena Duo - $12: Blend of Cream of Crab and Vegetable Crab soups Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream of Crab Cake - $18: Cream of crab soup with a petite crab cake Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pete's Pork Chop - $40: 20 oz hand-cut, bone-in pork chop, smoked in-house with maple bourbon glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Platter - $27: Eastern Shore favorite, seasoned and fried Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf 'n' Turf - $49: 10oz Prime sirloin with broiled 5oz lobster tail Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Cookout Combo - $38: Half rack of bbq ribs and half fried chicken, served with corn and cole slaw Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- NY Strip - $45: 14 oz center cut NY strip with house butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Triple Trifecta - $59: 1 lb. snow crab legs, lobster tail, and signature crab cake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maryland Crab Cake Platter - $39: Twin crab cakes, fried or broiled Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snow Crab Legs: Over 2 lbs. of snow crab legs with drawn butter and lemon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Way Combination - $45: Lobster, scallops, and shrimp broiled in white wine and butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Platter - $40: Lump crab cake, shrimp, fish fillet, and scallops Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos - $26: Grouper, grilled or fried, pico de gallo, boom boom sauce, cilantro and citrus slaw Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Awesome Clawsome - $52: 1lb. Lobster, one snow crab cluster, two blue crabs and corn Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamaican Jerk Swordfish - $38: Jerk-grilled swordfish, island rice, roasted vegetables, pineapple salsa Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rockfish Chesapeake - $42: Local rockfish seared and topped with lump crab imperial Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Atlantic Salmon - $36: Roasted in white wine, garlic butter sauce with lemon and herbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Mac 'n' Cheese - $32: White cheddar mac, fresh lobster meat, buttery cracker topping Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop Risotto - $39: Seared scallops, mushroom risotto, roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Platter - $26: Large shrimp, breaded homestyle Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- All-You-Can-Eat: Steamed Crabs, Steamed Shrimp, Hooper's Fried Chicken, Corn On The Cob, and Hush Puppies Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sweet Potato Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Ice Cream Cup or Cone - $6: 2 scoops. Vanilla, Chocolate, Cookies & Cream, Flavor of the Week Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Hooper's Super Sundae - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Beverages
- Soft Drink By the Glass - $3: Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Diet Pepsi, Starry, Mountain Dew, Ginger Ale, Pink Lemonade, Iced Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Fruit Smoothie - $6: Strawberry, Pina Colada, Banana, or Tropical Fruit Punch
- Bucket of Reel-eases - $30: Mix n Match Buckets, Six Cans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Draft Beer Stadium Cup - $10: 22 oz. Souvenir Cup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
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.
- Is Hooper's Crab House dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Hooper's Crab House has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Steamed Shrimp and Rockfish Chesapeake.
- What can I eat at Hooper's Crab House on a dairy-free diet?
- House Salad, Steamed Shrimp and Rockfish Chesapeake carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Hooper's Crab House have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including House Salad and Draft Beer Stadium Cup.
- Is Hooper's Crab House gluten-free?
- 10 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Hooper's Crab House?
- Chicken Wings, at roughly 57.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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