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Waterman's Crab House


2.5 of 5 stars 22 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Seafood

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2 of 5 stars
Berwyn, Pennsylvania
9 Nov 2009

I tried to ignore the other reviewers warnings; you should not! The story I got from some locals is that the owner got burnt out and lets the help run the restaurant. The fish was not fresh. The restaurant is dirty. We didn't get sick though, so that is a plus. This is all a shame, because it could be... more

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1 of 5 stars
Maryland
24 Aug 2009

We drove to Rock Hall, MD on August 22, 2009. We had lunch at Watermans Crab House, and we ordered the crabcakes. I would rate the crabcake as 'good', not the best or one of the best but good. However, as a side dish my husband and I both ordered the pickled beets. Never have I received so little. They... more

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1 of 5 stars
Baltimore, Maryland
16 Aug 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Upon arriving at Watermans, My wife and I approched the Host for seating and was "steered" to a very sunny and hot picnic table. I asked about the other 5 open tables and the host said we like to keep them open for potential larger groups. I said "WHAT?". I then took it upon myself to sit at a table... more

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1 of 5 stars
Chester County, PA
10 Aug 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We spent the weekend in Rock Hall for the Pirates and Wenches Weekend, and headed over to Watermans for a bite to eat and to prepare for Saturday's festivities. We consisted of 8 boats and one Harley and comprised over 20 individuals. We had secured a long table and were eating and drinking away. The food was rather bland and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, PA
1 Aug 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We drove over two hours for a day of kayaking around Rock Hall, MD (rentals at Chester River Kayak Advantures, Rock Hall...btw...a must do for anyone), after which, we went to WCH. THe first thing we found was cleaned bathrooms to change and wash-up in. Next we asked if they had crabs and the sizes. The hostess answered, pleasantly, that... more

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2 of 5 stars
pa
23 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Ok a start, we are in the food service industry so we may expect a bit more. A recent NY Times article had my mouth watering about this crab house. Wife and I visited there many moons ago. Drove 2.5 hours on Sunday July 19th. Seated by an unfriendly staff member. Waitress just as friendly as the person who seated... more

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1 of 5 stars
New Jersey
22 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We went there for the crabs They ran out of crabs. Can you believe that? Waterman's ran out of crabs. Is this not what they are famous for? We should have high-tailed it out of there but we were hungry. So we decided to sample something else on the menu. Crabcakes were cold, too much mustard mixed in and watery.... more

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2 of 5 stars
Huntington, NY
20 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We used to go once a year on a July Sunday just before dropping the kids off at a summer program. This past week, we went, ordered the crab feast (listed on the menu) -- and was told it wasn't available by a waitress who seemed annoyed by our presence. Not sure why the feast was not available-- they certainly... more

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3 of 5 stars
VA
26 Jun 2009

On an exploration trip of this area, my husband and I recently had lunch at this waterfront restaurant. Because of the many unfavorable reviews on this website, I wasn't expecting a whole lot from either the food or service. It was a beautiful sunny June day--not too hot--and there were 9 other occupied tables on the deck. They were not... more

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1 of 5 stars
Pennsylvania
17 May 2009

Wait staff was very good. Food was very late and cold, for top of menu entre's. Green beans strait out of an institutional can or jar. Bad lobster, worse steamed shrimp. Came for a very special occasion, and the management and kitchen crushed it. Come for the beer and crabs. Avoid everything else at all costs... more

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Waterman's Crab House Address

Sharp Street Wharf, Rock Hall, MD 21661
Tel: 410.639.2261
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.