I have to agree with many of the reviewers who feel this formerly great place has gone downhill. In past years we have enjoyed excellent crab feasts at Cantler's. But each successive visit has been somewhat less enjoyable. Recently the steamed crabs we ordered were virtually tasteless, and almost everything else in the steam pot was way overdone. In hindsight... more

Crabs were fresh and sweet. Never had so many crabs at one sitting before. Went on a monday afternoon and it still got pretty busy. more

Went for fresh, hot crabs. Crabs were reheated. Some were nice & firm, others mushy. Ordered Southern Comfort and it was watered down...typical trick to sell more. Quite busy, but for $70 doz extra large crabs... Not at all freshly cooked. We had them in 10 minutes, it takes at least 20 to freshly cook crabs. Maybe this is due... more

I've been going to Cantler's regularly 10 years and my visits get further and further apart. Why? Because the food continues to decline, making me less inclined to tolerate the wait, heat, sun, styrofoam, bad drinks, and noise. Before the smoking bann, a visit held the likelihood of sitting next to a pair of puffing chimneys while eating on the... more

We had to wait 45 minutes to get a table. While waiting I observed the crabs being moved into the kitchen. None of them show any sign of life. I should have left the place there and then, because things just got worst as we were seated. The place was too small for the number of people they tried to... more

Look. We were in Maryland and wanted crabs. In the summer, the crabs are fresh and served steaming hot with the right amount of seasoning. The lump crab cake was delish. The "maryland crabcake" is invariably fried and heavily breaded. Yes, it can get crowded. We just barely beat the rush. Service is not outstanding- it is very busy. But... more

Ok so I live in Philly and it is hard to get good hardshell crabs up here and I really liked Cantler's. The crabs were big, fresh and delish. My son also liked the hush puppies and salmon. The fries not too good but hey it was otherwise a good meal. I am sort of a foodie but since I... more

Have been going to Cantler's for years. Arrived at 4 PM on a Saturday, they were already maxed out. Four different teenage girls working as "hostesses" - I observed them taking money and giving out tables ahead of anybody on the list. I asked one of the girls about it and she said - 20 bucks and they all split... more

Always crowded, food is so-so and the crabs could be better. more