Blu Crabhouse & Raw Bar
2305 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD, 21842
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Address :
2305 Philadelphia Ave
Ocean City, MD, 21842 - Phone (410) 289-3322
- Website https://blucrabhouse.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :12:00 pm - 10
- Mon : 12:00 pm - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Patrick H.
First time here and we must say everything was very good. Some in our group got the all you can eat crabs and were very pleased. they were meaty and well seasoned. Some of us ordered entrees off of the regular menu, soft crabs, chicken pesto, and Cesar salad. Everything was tasty, hot and delicious. The prices are about average for OC (a bit pricey) Our waitress Sara W was very attentive to our needs and kept the drinks and crabs flowing.
(4)Roman P.
Cool vibe as the entire place is outside. Some tables are in the same and some on a 2nd floor under a roof. The food we are was Boom-boom shrimp, very good, mussels with butter, just OK, oysters, can't go wrong, and shrimp/pork skewers, which were tasty.
(4)Angelo C.
Stopped by here on our family vacation to Ocean City and it was great. The only negative comment I have was they forgot to give my wife a mallot for her crab. I had the seafood combo with a crab cake, cod and 2 fried oysters. The food was great, typical maryland crab cake stuffed with a lot of crab. Very moist and filling. Cod was cooked perfect not greasy at all. It is the first time I had oysters and they were delicious. My wife had the unlimited crab and chicken combo with biscuits and shrimp. All the food was top notch. The crab was fresh and the portions generous right from the go, and unlimited. The best part was service was fast and waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and the restaurant. Would definitely recommend!
(5)Mike Y.
Crabs. Rolled in on Saturday afternoon in August around 2-3PM after a morning at the beach. The place is spacious, large, and right next to Embers (which I assume is their sister restaurant) on the harbor side of ocean city. First floor seating is outdoors and in sand unless you're at the bar. Because its OC, the sun beams down hard, staff being used to it will quickly let you know they will setup a beach umbrella for your table. Which they do fast and well practiced. We ordered the Jumbo blue crabs, Our server upon hearing the order told us to hold so that she can put the order in immediately. She had the good presence of mind to know her kitchen didn't have many left. She was right in doing so as we were only able to get half a dozen. So Blu let us do 6 jumbos, and 6 larges. The jumbos were truly jumbo and delicious. Traditional crab seasoning old bay, etc. delivered perfectly cooked crab. As sides we ordered the cheddar biscuits (amazing), crab dip (cheesy, gooey, not as crabby as i would like after stuffing crab-crab in my face), a small salad (cause needed some veggies), and some calamari. The calamari is something you can pass on, not that it was bad but its just not MD specific. Price range for that feast for 6: a dozen crabs, three sides, a small salad, some drinks (cocktails, beers, ginger ales) was about 37 per person. Reasonable. Service was great, food was great. Crowd was civil and well mannered enough (as compared to some of the rowdier types you get in other parts of OC). You're my boy Blu!
(5)Caitlin R.
Unless you're looking for it, this place could be a little tricky to find. The sign on the street is low, making it hard to see, and the restaurant front is on the side behind Embers. I liked this place a lot, I loved the fact that we found a coupon for this place in one of the coupon books you can find around for 25% off your entire bill for lunch before 3PM. So go find one! The ambiance is great, as its on the inlet on the bay. They offer outdoor seating only (I think...I never saw indoor seating), and have umbrellas and palm trees which offer shade. They also have a pretty big bar with plenty of room to elbow on up. They offer an AYCE crabs for $30, which we didn't get, but the table next to us got it and they looked pretty good, and the pots they come in are neat :) Swag: I regret not getting a shirt because they are awesome! The colors they have are all really pretty, and the logo consists of a crab holding on to the BLU sign. The crab is filled in with the maryland state flag. I remember one other time in was in OC seeing someone with the shirt, thinking I NEEDED that, but not knowing where Blu was. Next time...
(4)Stacy H.
They have an excellent Happy Hour from 3-6pm with $3 domestic beers, $5 Orange Crushes and 1/2 price appetizers. Nice outdoor restaurant with a sand floor and on the water. Nice place to watch the sunset. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food. It's located next to Embers.
(4)Rachel K.
First time here. Had the lobster tower .. Soft shell crabs . And delicious crushes. Our server Christina was great! Attentive but not overbearing ..I will definitely recommend this place to others!
(5)Kay B.
Came here in August during BUSY season. The wait for a table for two was 10-15 minutes which beat 45 minutes at the other crab joints within a mile radius. I would consider coming here again. Though one could easily dress up for this place, mostly everyone was in casual summer clothes, but not bathing suits. Here's a secret....grab seats at the bar, especially if you're part of a small party. Scope out the folks who have a check. This enables quick access to drinks and food, and beats waiting for the buzzer. Only downside is you may need to share bar space with patrons who are 2-3 drinks in; a necessary evil when impatient. Crab cakes entree was tasty especially with the added sweetness from their tartar sauce. Chicken pesto pasta was creamy, pleasant pesto flavor and good, pasta a bit overcooked. I didn't get a good look at the inside seating, but outdoors has a ton of tables on their sanded patio. This creates a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy your sea fare or non-sea fare. They have big name beers on tap such as Bud, Yuengling, Sam Adams, Miller lite, Blue Moon and also two from Evolution Brewing Co. including Evo IPA no. 3 and Summer Session. Evo no. 3 happens to be my favorite IPA and also a local brewery in Salisbury, MD. Service was good. The bartenders were hustling so it was a little tough to compete for their attention, but not impossible.
(4)Benjamin M.
Wanting to avoid the same, typical restaurants we've hit up over the years in O.C., we ventured down to the Blu Crabhouse to check out their dinner options. First off, it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb on the bay side of Philadelphia Ave, so pay attention! We were fortunate to get an outdoor table on the desk overlooking the water to enjoy the beautiful summer evening. If you can, do so. As far as meal options, we easily all decided on the All You Can Eat Crab Feast featuring Snow Crab Legs and Roasted BBQ Chicken with cheddar biscuits, corn and mac & cheese wedges as sides. This was a great choice since it's all served family style and we quickly dove into everything once it arrived at the table. Overall, an excellent and filling meal, stuffing me to max capacity and making the bill a little more tolerable for those summer dollars. I'd definitely return for another go round the next time we visit O.C.
(4)Luke B.
Great drinks, on the water, and friendly staff. This is my 2nd time here with no complaints. A nice place to unwind and watch the sunset as you feast yourself. I ordered the blue point oysters, steamed shrimp, and a crab pot with sausage, potatoes, mussels, and shrimp. Everything was amazing. Don't take my word for it try it yourself :)
(5)Rosie R.
Went here for dinner with family. Great service, amazing food. We got the steamers pot which included 1lb of snow crab cluster, 2lbs of blue crab seasoned, shrimp, mussels, clams, sausage and potatoes. Kids had Hawaiian chicken and burger and fries. Worth the money, its has a nice view we ate outside. Only downfall was we were getting bit by mosquitoes towards sunset. Would def come here again!
(5)Sage L.
It's a nice big place. Was told 45 min wait, but was called in less than 10. Food was OK, nothing super special that made me go wow. Definitely on pricey side, food with one drink each for me and my wife came to $100+.
(3)Kenneth G.
We came here after mini golfing and I gotta say this may be my new favorite spot in OCMD. Beautiful outdoor area, nice staff, and most importantly the food was fresh and on point. I got a steam pot that included 2 pounds of crab legs, mussels, clams, shrimp, sausage, and potatoes. I was very nervous about getting it because it was expensive but it was worth every penny. I've gotten many steam pots before and this one was easily the best I have ever had. Only downfall was most of the mussels weren't open but I had so much food that it didn't even phase me. Most pots usually don't give much but that's not the case here. They gave me ALOT of food. So much that I couldn't finish it and my table had to help. My friends meals looked pretty tasty as well, but I was so into mine that I didn't pay too much attention to it. They all finished their plates though which must mean something. The seafood pasta looked very tasty and it came with a nice looking piece of bread. The menu was very diverse and had everything from meat to seafood to raw bar. A lot of all you can eat options as well. I would certainly recommend this place if you're traveling in the area and wanna get a good bang for your buck. It can get a little sunny but they have umbrellas to protect you from it and there's a nice breeze that keeps you cool. Boats can dock there too which helped build to the atmosphere. Their drinks are unique too, the piña colada comes in an actual coconut!
(5)Dan S.
Good crab cake sandwich, but the bun is twice the size of the crab cake, and there's no pickle :( great location on the bay. Enjoyed the classic rock on the radio. the open "beach" patio is very nice and you expect Gilligan to come walking out any minute. Great happy hour spot.
(4)Dan H.
Aside from the 30 minute wait, the food was just awesome!! I had the snow crab leg steamer pot. Talk about getting your money's worth! 37$ and worth every penny.. I got 5-6 clusters plus clams plus shrimp and sausage and corn on the cob! And it was all outstanding!! Definitely the best place I've been in OC to date.. Believe the hype and make sure you pay a visit :)
(5)Jeremy K.
Drug here again by friends, service was painfully slow. We waited about 8 minutes before we even got our drinks...
(3)Kareem C.
My family came here for the all you could eat seafood. We really enjoyed our meal... Just wish we were advised on what meals to get that would be cost effective. No way the waitress should of advised us to get the all you could eat for a 6 year old or a 11 year old... It was way too much food for them, they could ordered a regular meal and been satisfied. Everybody ordered all you could eat and it was entirely too much food and we couldn't take home the remainder of what we were eating. Most all you can eat restaurants allow you to take home what you can't finish of your plate... For $200 plus tip for 3 adults and 2 children, they should have allowed us. While the seafood was ok, I was expecting better service... It also felt like we were being watched the entire time... Strange feeling...
(2)Haley G.
Used for date night. Ordered a steamer pot, it was VERY FILLING for the two of us. Very classy place for us to spend a night out.
(4)Gary S.
We went to Blu because there was a 1.5 hour wait at a competitor down the street. We arrived mid-week at 7:00 pm and found seating right away at the bar. The bar tender was friendly and attentive without being annoying. He turned the closest TV to the Orioles game. I started off with a delicious orange crush and maybe the best Maryland Crab Soup I have ever had at a restaurant. The soup was loaded with crab meat and vegetables and was seasoned well. For an entry I got the Jumbo Shrimp Imperial. They knocked it out of the park with this dish. We were able to relax at the bar and watched 6 innings of the ball game. While watching, I also had a lemon/strawberry crush and a pineapple crush. The pineapple crush was too sweet for my liking, but the lemon/strawberry was my favorite.
(5)Glenn L.
We were in OC, and 2 in our group wanted steamed crabs. 2 were vegetarians, so we needed a restaurant with options for both. Not so easy to find in a beach town. We found Blu on-line, and they seemed to have enough menu options to satisfy everyone. The 2 that had the all you can eat crabs were pleased with the crab feast. It came with corn, cheddar/old bay biscuits, fried mac and cheese bites, and of course lots of crabs. The crabs were medium in size, but heavy. Though crab soup is not offered with the crab feast, our diner that ordered the MD crab soup thought is was one of the better versions he has had. Chock full of crab meat, veggies and a great broth. The crab cake, though very flavorful, was small and did not have many lumps in it The vegetarians had egg plant parm, and though it was good, especially for a basically seafood restaurant. If we were just looking for AYCE crabs, I'd probably go elsewhere, because there was a long wait for a table even at a late hour where wee ate.
(4)Ekaterina R.
Good place, very pleasant view of the bay, fast serving. On Friday night we were seated in 15 min, were able to choose the table we liked. Ordered snow crab all you can eat, special salad - everything was nicely cooked, salad was extremely fresh. They also serve kids portions of fish, which was a nice surprise, since usually kids menus are totally unhealthy.
(4)Jen H.
We were very disappointed with this restaurant. I'll first start by saying that our server, Paige, was a sweetheart and did a good job. She had a very difficult bachelorette party at the same time she had us and they seemed to be causing her a lot of grief but she didn't lose her cool. That being said, our food was extremely disappointing. My salmon was horrible. I couldn't even eat it. It was beyond fishy and way over cooked. My fiancé got the mixed steamer bowl and some of the shrimp seemed to be bad. The crab legs were fine but the whole crab were small with hardly any meat - a waste of $40. We were extremely upset that our meal was $120 and we could barely eat half of it. This is a no go for seafood for us in the future and I would highly recommend staying away.
(2)Jennifer D.
Dinner tasted great, but our entire table of 4 left hungry. Lobster was tiny, fish and burger - same problem. Husband got kabobs and the serving was only 2 short skewers. Ambience is nice and servers were good, but very disappointed to have dropped $80 for 2 kids meals and 2 adult meals and then leave hungry!
(2)Stacey M.
No reservations but well worth the wait. Dinning inside or out. Something for everyone, even if you don't like seafood. Food was tasty! The regular menu was just as good as the specials. Definitely have an orange crush!
(4)Tenneisha B.
Amazing ! The best thing was the view !!! Simply amazing. The food was good but a bit pricey for such small portions. The steam pots are big tho and worth the money
(3)Jessica K.
The Manager was so attentive and accommodating to our shellfish allergy members of the group. The food was great and the restaurant is beautiful. Will definitely be back.
(5)Kimberly W.
Here's the deal hands down the best place ever! It was a party of 11 for us and we wanted to eat all you can eat crab and we had just ordered drinks when we realized that they were out of crab, no problem, our waitress, Tina served our drinks which by the way the "Dirty Banana" was the best! We found that Embers next door still had crabs and she had no problem calling next door to see if they could still take us! They reserved for us and let us take our drinks over next door! 5 star Tina! Thank you! It's people like you that make the world a better place to live! God Bless!
(5)N M.
We went here for Father's day and had a great time. Our waitress, Carina was amazing. My 1 year old spent the whole time haming it up for her and she played right along with him. She was also super attentive to my 5 year old as well, taking her order and answering her questions without seeming annoyed or condescending at all. Frankly, the food could have been awful (it wasn't) and we would still come back for the great service. I can't remember the name of the drink we all got, the blue something. Each of the bartenders make their own slightly different version of it and it was really good. For food we had - Fried Caribbean Spiced Calamari, Blue Crab Steamer Pot, Seafood Pasta and a kids AYCE Snow Crab legs. Everything was really good and a good time was had by all!
(4)Aly P.
July 18th was my 27th birthday and all I wanted were AYCE crab legs and I called so many places and found this one to be the best. I gave 4 stars because they are pricey for AYCE crab legs. But I was happy! We were told 25 minutes but it was more like 10 which was perfect. We were seated on the top deck with a nice view. It was about 9:30 by now so no sunset but it was still nice. Our server David was so welcoming and friendly. My dad and I ordered the AYCE crab legs deal and my mom did the crab soup and salad. The crab was excellent, the roasted chicken was very flavorful, fried Mac n cheese was just ok, corn was good and the biscuits were awesome! We did quite a few orders of the crab legs and they were so meaty and delicious! I was very happy! Server found out it was my birthday so at the end of the meal, all the servers came out and sang happy birthday to me and gave me a plate with chocolate cake on it that said Happy Birthday. I really enjoyed that and that made my night! All in all, food was excellent, service was excellent and I plan to return!
(4)Will G.
Great atmosphere and fantastic food. - Lobster tuna tower is a must - calamari was ok. Not bad. Just ok - hot wings were delicious - rotating oysters are massive and delicious - Snow crab steamer pot is a MUST - All you can eat crabs #1 was terrific but too much work for me All in all it was a a great time. Good for kids and / or couples.
(4)Gona B.
Loved it !!! Ate dinner here with my husband. We came with our 3 m/o and they were very accommodating. Service was outstanding. The food was spectacular. First course we had oysters, boom boom shrimp and the hummus app, all were spectacular. Entrees were superb I had the seafood pasta it was delicious and my husband had the steamed blue crab . Then desert was absolutely amazing , and I must say 3 course dinner in wonderful atmosphere and drinks it wAs very affordable.
(5)Kim B.
Saw the advertisement on the beach so decided to take a chance. WoW and AMAZING. I cant believe this is their 4th summer (2015). If you havent tried it you should definitely go. We went to On the bay seafood and they were good but Blu has it all atmosphere and fantastic food and great service. We had all you can eat crabs, crab legs, and shrimp. The fried mac n cheese amazing!!! Jordan our server was top knotch. We also had oysters and tasty drinks. Finally a place in OC got it right.
(5)Judi F.
Absolutely superb! I'm a Long Island, NY girl and have been exposed to some of the freshest seafood and fish dishes all my life. Blu is right up there! I have been here twice and had the BEST experiences ever! The first time was my anniversary with my husband and two girls. The four of us split two steamer pots and it was more than enough and very very yummy! The second time was most recent during the Beach Lax Classic. I did call ahead seating for 30 people! The also checked in with me during the day to see if I was with another party of 30 or if they only had one - they were busy and wanted to make sure they go it all right - which they did! When we arrived we only waited for about 5 mins, they were ready and waiting for US! We were seated outside and we saw an amazing sunset over the bay! Morgan was our waitress and she was phenomenal. I sometimes feel bad for servers who have large parties, but she was on point with absolutely everything. From getting our food out, to refilling drinks, to SERVICE WITH A SMILE! I received so many comments from others who were "skeptical" about trying to pull together so many people, but they were so pleased with everything, so it made me look good:) Thanks for that. We WILL be back whenever we go back to OC! Thanks and see you next year for the lax tourney!
(5)Derek O.
An unbelievable gem for crabs. All you can eat for $33. Seasoned perfectly, decent size and comes with excellent corn on the cob and biscuits. Views from 2nd floor are perfect at sunset. Kid friendly and accommodating. Only downside was we weren't allowed to sit outside because chance of thunderstorms. Of course our luck, storm passed quickly without doing a thing. Highly recommend.
(4)Aly R.
What a great spot!! Tons of outdoor seating overlooking the bay. Great selection of seafood. Three girls, we did the blu crab dip, spicy shrimp cocktail, dozen oysters, and crab cakes. I think three potato wedges were left standing at the end of the meal. Everything was fresh and flavorful, the service was inattentive.
(4)Thomas D.
Great place! The sun is a bit brutal early in the evening but it gets really nice after 7:00 or 8:00pm. The food is well prepared and tasty. I had King Crabs instead of Hard Shells but they were really good. Wine is reasonably priced and the service is efficient if not elegant. Nice place. I'll go back.
(4)Brian V.
The atmosphere is great. Food is very good. The service however was poor. Our waitress delivered our appetizers with no plates or silverware. I had to ask her for those items. I then only received what appeared to be bread plates. When the meal came she forgot silverware. We sat there with our meal in front of us for 5 minutes before I had to get a different waiter to get us silverware. The staff is kind but mindless.
(4)Vince M.
If you love seafood, the first rule when dining in Ocean City is that it's not cheap. For a Jerseyan, $25 for a couple of soft shell crabs is steep. But given that Blu is in the middle of a resort area, I can live with it. That said, I will say that Blu Crabhouse and Raw Bar is one of the nicest places we visited while in Ocean City. The day we went, the weather was terrible, so they opened the indoor dining area, where we enjoyed a wonderful dinner of fresh, raw oysters, cream of crab soup, and soft shell crabs with fresh corn on the cob. Everything was done nicely, the coating on the crabs light and thin, and the crab soup not overly salted, as it was in so many other places. Service was very good, and we had a great meal. This place is pricey, but I think the money was well spent. They also have a full bar and make a very creditable gin martini straight up/olive. Blu Crabhouse and Raw Bar is a place I'd recommend.
(4)Korey B.
Good staff! Nice place! Food and drinks came out fast and yummy! My girlfriend and I will definitely come back to BLU!
(4)Laura E.
The food was fantastic. We went on a Sunday afternoon it was perfect great service and no wait. The drinks were great too. I had the fish of the day it was cooked perfectly. Also the all you can eat option was great. Lots of crab and they keep it coming.
(5)Joshua S.
Had open seats by the water but won't let us sit there kept making excuses. $40 all you can eat crabs when down the street there 28. Then out of certain drinks I wanted to drink. Never again.
(1)Alfredo D.
FANTASTIC! DELICIOUS! My God sooo much food. I think i was in a food coma for two days. Really loved this place. Any chances of opening up one in New Jersey? Friendly staff. Warm and friendly. Helped with the menu, ttok the time to explain the food on the menu. Great atmosphere.
(5)Gloria H.
Beautiful sunset-facing outdoor seating. We came an hour earlier than expected, and good thing we did because the line to get in was outrageous. We waited roughly 45 minutes and were finally seated. The wait didn't feel as long because the weather was nice. The place was really packed, and everyone seemed to be tearing into their crab. The sun was setting, and we ordered our drinks- it was the perfect beginning to an amazing night of crab-faced-fattiness. We all ordered various versions of the all-you-can-eat-crab menu. Our waiter was very friendly, very patient, and had a fun attitude. He also made sure none of us were out of crab at any time. The blue crab came already seasoned with Old Bay (as most places do) and was much too overwhelming for me (I went with the snow crab legs- wish they came with a shrimp option). The old bay was good to dip the corn into once in a while, but was much too salty for my taste and I would not have been able to eat the crabs. The snow crab legs came plain steamed and were delicious. I must have gone through four pots by myself, and I'm usually a light eater. The prices are not cheap-eats level, but definitely fair for what you get. I'd come back here again the next time I'm in OC.
(4)Austin S.
Great Place to get fresh Blue Point Oysters!!! T e scenery is nice with the sand and clean fun atmosphere
(5)Lorre F.
Fine fare and a unique setting outweigh lackluster personalities and coupon-hating at Blu. Toes in the sand at tables on the first level, for a charming, tropical vibe on a canal in Maryland. Maryland Crab Dip was delicious, as was the Cream of Crab soup, Maryland Crab Soup, and crab cake sandwich. Even the kiddie chicken tenders had good flavor. Blu is a bit of a walk from the heart of the boardwalk, especially for older patrons. The entrance is also a bit obscured by the other restaurant/bar in front of it. Walk all the way back and Blu's palm trees greet you on the right. A fickle waitstaff and hosts, but the food and atmosphere are crabtastic.
(4)Ted G.
Food and ambiance were excellent. Wife ordered the AYCE blue crabs which were excellent. I ordered the sno crab steamer pot. Had 2lbs of crabs and was more then enough. Service was excellent as well. Overall good experience.
(4)Sam C.
Very comfortable atmosphere and great location. They served New England clam chowder as their soup of the day and that may have been the best clam chowder I have ever had! I ordered raw oysters for the first time ever and they were very delicious! The soft shell crabs and seafood pasta were great as well. I would definitely recommend this new place to everyone! Such a great dining experience in MD.
(5)Michelle B.
One of my favorite spots in Ocean City now. Between the food and the vibe, I love this place. Cool outdoor seating in the sand or closer to the water. I went for snow crab legs and they were delicious. I got the all you can eat entree that came with old bay roasted chicken for $35. The fried mac and cheese was weird, but everything else tasted great. 4 Stars!
(4)Michael W.
Best thing about this place is the waterside seating. The ambiance is nice. Our server was courteous and helpful but wasn't around quite enough. I feel like based on her attitude and demeanor that it wasn't her fault, more like the system that's in place. At any rate the food was average, which is fine if the price is average which it is not. Per person for an app, entree, 2 drinks and desert is easily 65-75 with a tip. My girlfriend got the crab cakes, no lumps just shreds. Good seasoning but Honestly I get better crab cakes at "the porch" restaurant back in Pennsylvania. Another in our party had fish of the day mahi mahi, which is apparently always the fish of the day. So not that special. His description was that it was "ok". He said it was dry. The steam pot was lackluster. Nothing was seasoned, many of the clams and muscles weren't opened, they didn't give any butter. If you ask for melted butter they give you who knows what. Margarine? Can't believe it's not butter? It's not butter and you'll believe it. Long story short, the food is mediocre and overpriced and the service while courteous is very, ... slow!! I honestly would have rather gone to Phillips!
(2)Rob M.
Despite some mediocre reviews, Blu is a hit. Went on a summer Friday at 8:30pm. Was told the wait would be 20 minutes, and the four of us grabbed seats at the outside bar. Quick service and good recommendations from the bartender. After about 25 minutes we were given our table, outside in the sand, just off the canal. Sure, a trailer park sits opposite of the canal, but that's easier to overlook than you would think. Service was good, the food (especially the crab dip and oysters) satisfied, portions were great (note- we did not get the crabs) and the bill was reasonable. A nice experience in OC
(4)Tyler G.
Amazing service and good food!! Our server mari was knowledgeable and was able to help us complete our order as well as give a good insider perspective to ocean city! Will definitely be going back on my trip!
(5)Kimberly A.
Great atmosphere. Food was great. Enjoyed looking over at the bay. Service was the greatest but they were busy.
(4)Liz L.
We had dinner here last night. It wasn't real busy and the staff was friendly. Enjoyed the bay view and the cool breeze. We started with crab dip which was a'mazing!!!! Highly recommend that to start. Children's mac n cheese was also very rich and creamy Had the 1lb mussel steam pot. It was more than I expected but rather pricey. No side dishes included. Overall the food and atmosphere was great just a Salty bill.
(3)Tommy E.
Danielle is amazing here!!!! Best bartender in OC! She recommended menu items, we ordered them, and they were great! She pours great drinks too!!
(5)Rcktmann L.
I went for a late lunch not busy at all. I've been craving my first soft shell crab sandwich of the season. Unfortunately I was very disappointed very small and was not fresh! As much as I travel one of the worst I have ever had. Over priced $18.00 Philips has two for 7.99
(1)Blair H.
We come to ocean city several times a year and eat at a lot of restaurants. We agreed this was probably the best place we've eaten. I had the jumbo shrimp and crab imperial. The cream sauce was amazing. My wife had five perfect blue crabs. Big kids menu. The staff really hustled and were always close by. Overall, a wonderful dining experience. Everything you hope for in a seafood restaurant at the beach.
(5)T M.
Great happy hour yesterday! Yes they have real weekend happy hours with superb food. Mark was our bartender. Excellent mixed drinks.
(5)Charles J.
Shrimp And crab was over cooked. When stated about the local add (15% off) everyone played dumb and stated they do not advertise. Yet, they fly a plane. While you are on the beach about their rest. Would notions back EVER!
(3)Keith D.
Have been there 2 years in a row on our vacation and it gets a 4 out of 5 because I can't do a half star. Great service during the week, Excellent location and intimate yet not so over the top seating to put families off, Wait staff is on point and the food is spectacular. The only shortcoming is it can get pricey for a table of 4 or more and if 2 or more order any of the "pots" specials, table space is at a premium. Look food wise it's probably the best crabs in all of Ocean City. Please make it a point to stop and if I could give it a 4.5 stars I would.
(4)Bart D.
Maybe the worst service I have ever seen. The crabs were mushy and I was told by the manager that they don't sort the crabs prior to steaming so dead may be in the steamed crabs. I live here and expect more from a restaurant. I would not recommend.
(1)Heather L.
The Good: The young lady that checked us into our hotel suggested to eat at Blu when we asked for good quality seafood. The atmosphere was Great. It was laid back and cool. There were 4 of us and we sat comfortably around the table outside which was awesome. Our meals were perfectly cooked and EXTREMELY flavorful. The Bad: We were driving out of the parking lot when the waitress came outside and stopped us. She said "you owe me some more money" . We were a little shocked because we purposely tipped her well for the great service and paid cash. She rattled off what bills we left in the folio. I asked if she had the folio. Her response was "It's inside". I told her to go get it and we'd sort this out (I'm not sure why she didn't bring it with her if she was going to accuse us of stiffing her). We pulled into a parking space and patiently awaited her return. When she came back out, she didn't even come to my car, she yelled from the door that she was sorry and she miscounted. We were pretty miffed at the whole situation. She could have at least apologized to our faces. Welp...the food was good.
(2)Hallie V.
Great food, beautiful sunset, friendly staff
(5)christina g.
Pretty solid place. They do have all you can eat crabs but do not think this is some sort of dump like the majority of the all you can eat places. Food was fresh and our waitress was friendly. I am on the board line if we would go back however. There was a large party surrounding us...we were literally surrounded by them, people yelling to each other over our heads was annoying and the large party allowed their children to be extremely loud and run around the restaurant like no one else was there trying to enjoy their meal. I wish they would have kept the large party together and not have them spaced out. This wasn't really the restaurants fault but it left a bad mark in my memory, they could of at least asked the party to keep their children under control. When I am paying $40+ a person to eat I at least expect a little atmosphere, not a mad house. Seating took a little while, which I didn't understand as there were many tables open and after 20 minutes of waiting they sat us at a table that had been open. The food was good.
(4)Kate G.
Really good place - there was a wait and servers were not as attentive as I would have liked. Don't go here if you're starving or in a rush. BUT food was amazing, raw oysters were delish! My boyfriend got the all you can eat and it was totally worth it for the $33 - I got the snow crab steam pot and it was a great size for me, not too much or filled with things I wouldn't eat.
(4)Will S.
The crabby burger is quite good. Service is very good. Definitely have had better mussels though. Atmosphere is a cross between a sports bar and the beach with their sand floors.
(4)River R.
Great set-up and atmosphere. Only thing that let me down were the size of the crabs. They had $90.00 dozens that blew my mind when were put on the table. These crabs were maybe mediums, and that was a good maybe. I'll be back but not for crabs.
(3)Shari C.
The atmosphere and crabs are the reason for the 4 stars! Crabs were meaty and delicious. We got AYCE for 33.99. (Don't forget your coupon in the OC book!) The corn was also yummy, but that's about it. The only thing that came with the crabs was corn, old tastin mac and cheese bites and some hard something kind of bread... The service was CRAPPY....I tried to get a beer between crabs at the bar and the bartender told me I needed order drinks from the table. We went around 3pm and it wasn't even busy. I would probably try it again, but would make sure not to have the same server...It was nice to sit by the water!
(4)Chelsea L.
Definitely the best kept secret in OC. My group of friends and I always come for the AYCE crabs which are $26 per person. With that price, you also get unlimited sides of fries, hushpuppies, corns, potatoes, macaroni and cheese, etc. Sometimes, the waitress lets you take home your leftover crabs. We always receive excellent service, great food, beautiful scenery on the bay. My go to seafood place in OC!
(5)Elizabeth B.
Even though I'm vegan I can be happy here with my seafood loving friends . The corn on the cob is steamed only with other corn so there's no fishy business with it. And the blu house salad is satisfying enough to be contently full while enjoying your friends company. And of course, the bar surrounds the seats. Lots of people and tables close together in the breezy beach air it's a great atmosphere and the staff is great. I wish they had more vegetarian options but it's a crab house so I get that's not the priority.
(4)Adam W.
Great atmosphere and pretty good food. Due to small mistake by server ended up with crab dip appetizer. Outstanding. All you can eat crabs pretty good option. Good kids menu.
(4)Lan H.
Blue Crab Steamer pot Crabcakes Seafood pasta Rum and raisin bread pudding My family and I shared this entire three-course meal (oh, it wasn't sold as a three-course meal, but it obviously felt like we were eating 3+ meals haha), and the only part that we really liked was the rum and raisin bread pudding. Poor seafood, the cooking of them did not serve them justice. Had there not been outdoor seating, we would have chosen another local eatery to dine in.
(2)E ..
3rd time at BLU last night... I like BLU - I have only been three times: I have sampled the HOT wings, they be a'right, I finished 'em... The Oysters a few different ways, fresh delicious. I have had the Mussels twice, awesome... They use fennel in the mix, reminiscent of a recipe I had @ LuLu SF, once upon a time that used Pernod as a finish on the dish, really good mussels. The Manhattan Crab & the Cream and Corn Crab are both solid choices. While the food is stand up, The atmosphere is what brings me back... Located behind the parent restaurant, BLU sports outdoor dining, that is shielded nicely on all sides. If the Sun is brutal, you can catch some shade - or if the wind is kicking up a bit, you can still sit and eat without a paper weight to hold your napkin. Like I said, I like BLU.
(4)Derek G.
Interesting. If you want steam pots this may be the place to go but rest of menu is not delivered upon. Tonight's special which was blackened Mahi with crab, was actually swordfish and was overcooked. Waitress didn't seem to know the difference between Mahi and swordfish and couldn't explain the thick cut Mahi. Also rake you over coals for premium drinks. 13 bucks for a makers mark manhattan in ocean city? Try somewhere else first unless you are looking for a quick fix for the family and you don't enjoy food
(2)Anel M.
I really enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. Went there last Friday afternoon. We had a dozen crabs, king crab legs, as an appetizer raw oysters, and dessert coconut ice cream. I am giving it a 4 because I have nothing to compare it to. There was nothing else within sight that was serving crabs & had a nice atmosphere. My mom & I stayed 3 days for a family reunion. Restaurants on the bay seemed to have a similar atmosphere but weren't serving crab...in Ocean City Maryland? Seriously? We will revisit this place for sure.
(4)John C.
Great atmosphere. We were seated fast at 6 pm and sat on the upper deck. It got hot when the sun started to set so be aware of that. My wife had all you can eat snow crabs which were delicious. Didn't touch the chicken it came with to make room for crabs but it didn't look all that appetizing. The bread it came with was dry and the fried mac and cheese was not her favorite. I would recommend if you want snow crabs don't get the all you can eat, get them by the pound. 2 lbs would be plenty for one person. I had the snow crab steamer pot. Everything was great except the sausage was dry and strange taste. My daughter had the crabby berger which was delicious, berger with crab dip, bacon and cheese. My other daughter had jumbo lump broiled crabcakes which was also delicious. I think this is one of the better seafood restaurants in Ocean City.
(4)Chantel E.
I really enjoyed this place. The raw oysters were and the crab cake sandwich was really good. I think what I like most is the ambiance. The ambiance was amazing, I felt like i was easting on the beach. Really nice place if you enjoy outdoor eating (they have a covered eating area as well). My friends really enjoyed this place and you can also buy a bushel of ready to eat crabs.
(4)Robin O.
Since two of the four of us ended up with FOOD POISONING, Blu gets a 1 star. $80 bucks for lunch for four people, low quality food, new waitress who was very slow and knew nothing about the menu. We sat for 10 minutes before she even came to table. Did not even know what the fresh fish of the day was. Lame. What's strange is we saw tons of employees milling about, chatting, it appeared to be way OVER staffed, yet the service was terrible and the place was nearly empty when we were there between 2 and 3pm last week. What I believe made two of us sick was the Oysters Casino with "Salmon Bacon" which tasted terrible, was dry, salty and possibly bad. The oysters which were supposed to be baked but were nearly raw. Of the 4 pieces, only 2 were eaten and that was enough to make us sick. Blu needs to reprint the menus as several items we asked for were "discontinued". I ordered a pink lemonade. What I got was a medium sized plastic cup, which cost over $3.00 of a murky liquid that wasn't even pink, clearly the tap was bad, and it tasted like poison, I sent that back and the waitress said. "I thought that looked funny". Oh, really? And you decided to serve it to me, anyway? Use your brains! If it looks like something you wouldn't eat or drink yourself, THEN DON'T SERVE IT! The $13.00 Soft Crab 'Club' was merely a soft crab sandwich, served with wilted warm lettuce, one thin slice limp tomato and two cold, hard, old looking pieces of bacon, right out of the fridge. (SEE PHOTO) My husband said his crab soup tasted like canned tomatoes. The Sweet Potato Fries were served luke warm, which meant cold in less than five minutes of sitting on table. Nothing seemed fresh or good, except we liked the Calamari, which was a large portion, hot and crunch but a bit too salty for my taste. Hubby likes salty and spicy hot food, so he liked it. We had to ask for silverware and napkins -- after the food arrived, which was 45 min after drinks were ordered, had to ask for an extra plate, even though the waitress knew that two of us were splitting crab sand, (and Oysters Casino) that took ten more minutes. Had to ask for water numerous times. She kept promising she'd bring us a pitcher of water and never did. (It was during the heatwave, very HOT out!) Where is the MANAGEMENT? Overall a VERY poor experience and a waste of $80 bucks.
(1)J R.
Very good food and nice atmosphere. One of the better steaks I had at the beach. Crab cakes also very good. There was a problem with the order but Erin the server was great and sincere In her apology and the manager made things right. update 9/14. going to boost this to 5 stars from 4. Absolutely the best steak I ever had. HUGE 16oz blackened ribeye was the bomb. A good steak at OC is hard to find. Jake the server was on the ball, awesome food and my picky wife loved her crab cakes. Everything was fresh, crab cakes had little filler, lump meat. Homemade mashed potatoes that were seasoned perfectly. I hate to question bad reviews but having a hard time understanding how people give this place 1 star. I can be picky myself but this place is very good. Oh, in reference to the one reviewer who said they hate coupons, Jake took my coupon without any attitude and was quite pleasant to do so. I left him the tip on the full amount, not the price after the coupon. Maybe people go the cheap route and tip after the discount and that is why some places hate coupons.. just sayin.. 9/15.another 5 star review. Best steak anywhere period. Awesome crabcakes, real mashed taters. Brad was excellent server.
(5)Deborah H.
The only thing that was good were the fries, waiter Davy was a great server. Crabs were horrible,
(2)Rosalind T.
Love the layout of the restaurant it reminds u of a beach house with beautiful views the lobster were so good and the crabs were very heavy and seasoned just right!!! Will be visiting for dinner real soon!!
(5)Frank S.
My girlfriend and I had a weekend getaway in OC and of course had to partake in a crab feast somewhere. After seeing what's available for AYCE crabs (which is a lot) and asking around (and getting different answers), we decided on Blu Crabhouse after seeing it advertised and reading the reviews here. Their AYCE crabs and corn only was $33/person so we went with that. The crabs were extremely disappointing. We got our first tray within a few minutes after initially ordering but they were rather small. We had to wonder if they were even of legal size because they were just that small. The amount of seasoning was adequate, but the meat seemed dried out...almost as if they'd been sitting out of the steamer for quite some time after steaming. They also seemed to have an off taste to them. The atmosphere was okay. The restaurant is on the bay side and has outdoor seating, covered outdoor seating, or indoor seating. We sat outside on the deck area but the tables and chairs are situated in sandy spots between the walking areas on the deck. When you sit down in the chair, they sink into the sand and can't slide around. Kinda made getting out and in the chair tough. Our server was good...she tried to keep us happy, but there really wasn't much saving these crabs. Blu is owned by Embers, as stated in another review...so maybe take that for what it's worth. In our experience, this was not the place to go for crabs.
(1)Shelley M.
This is quite the hidden gem! The crabs were very good as were the crab legs and the crab cake I had was very tasty with little filler. The oyster shooter was a hit with my husband and the alcoholic version of an Arnold Palmer was spot on! I do think it would be a good idea if they would have shades for the top deck area because that sun is very hot and bright when you're trying to eat and there is very little shade. We played cornhole (in the middle of the downstairs, outdoor seating area) which was fun for us, but I was a little concerned about the diners around us. I'm not sure if there is a better location for the game, but it may be a bit distracting for others. I will definitely return to Blu Crabhouse and refer others to try!
(4)Sara A.
I really wanted to love this place, I really did. But, it was a no-go. The food was just average... the steamed shrimp was over-cooked and it was very difficult to get the shells off. We each got a crush, my boyfriend's was way too sweet but mine was fine (I did request mine without triple sec). It also took several minutes before the crushes arrived. This was a surprise because there were only about 4 tables seated in the restaurant. The server also hardly came around. We wanted more food but he rarely visited our table. The only good thing about this place was the ambiance. It is right on the bay, and has a really beautiful view. But, I wouldn't go there again, and would suggest skipping it.
(2)Allison S.
we reserved a table and showed up on time but still had to wait to be seated. sat on the upper deck which was freezing cold and windy despite it being 70 and sunny on the ground so make sure you bring a sweater. I was blinded the whole meal until the sun set. so bring sunglasses also. waitress didn't know how to separate checks. and my husband got the all you can eat crabs but ended up only eating one refill because the waitress also forgot to put in the order, and by the time we said something we just wanted to get out of there. no one finished their meals and no one wanted a box either. not good overall a pain to deal with
(1)Laz V.
After telling our waitress twice that the steak was awful, it was still on our bill. Another one of us had a steak that was fine, so this one l was clearly ROTTEN. That's just unacceptable. Take it off the bill. I mean c'mon. They also only serve CANNED beer when it rains. No bottles. Nothing on tap. Downstairs is closed so nothing but cans available. Makes a lot of sense. Classy! Also, they didn't have the all-you-can-eat blue crabs. I know it's the end of the season, but the name of the place is Blu Crabshack. WTH! All around disappointing. Don't go
(1)Deb Y.
Cheap drinks on football Sundays. Crabs were good, service was efficient. I would recommend this place to others.
(4)Noah B.
From the atmosphere, to the excellent waitstaff, to the delicious food and appetizers (ahi tuna'!!!) to the unlimited Alaskan crab legs that were cooked perfectly, this place is awesome and I highly recommend!
(5)David Z.
Trendy and interesting looking restaurant. The food is not that good. Seafood was just passable and I felt a little ill afterwards. Not going back. Owned by Embers that should tell you something. Play their mini golf.. but dont eat there if you can help it. I go to OC every summer for several weekends. There are much better seafood options in OC.
(1)K M.
Great new place! We were seated immediately and our waitress, Lauren, was very attentive and helpful. Gluten free menu was available! Huge plus! The manager Mike checked in on every table. We will definitely be back. We ate - tuna steak, seafood pasta, steak, and the quesadilla salad. Feet in the sand, drinks in hand, and sports at the bar!
(5)Brandon W.
I'm at Blu Crabhouse and i'm eating steaks? I think so!.. I ordered the steak and some shake and it was excellent. I tried the crabs and I didnt like them.. But the rib eye was a thing of beauty.. I am a meat lover and I love eating good steaks. Blu Crab house should change their name to Blu steakhouse! Will be visiting again in the summer!
(5)Mike S.
Nice view but that's about it. I had the seafood and pasta dish, and my wife had the lobster/pasta special. Both were absolutely horrible! What a waste of $63 bucks. Worst meal I have had out in quite some time.
(1)DENISE S.
This was our first time there and I must say I was very impressed, everybody was very nice especially our waitress Molly she was the best... She told us about the specials for the day and recommended some really good ones,,, we sat outside and the view was absolutely beautiful but it got a little chilly at night so we ask our waitress if we can move to the inside and she had no problem with that, my fiance and I left very happy and very satisfied we will be back, I recommend this place to all.. I had the linguine with shrimp, crab meat, and scallops in a creamy sauce I give it 5 stars.
(5)Kathleen T.
Tried this place after seeing an ad for all you can eat crabs for $19.99. It was a great choice! Delicious sides, beautiful location, nice staff. I'd go back if I didn't live so far!
(4)David D.
My wife and I ordered the Steamer Pot: crabs, shrimp, clams, mussels, potatoes and sausage. The crabs were very good and we're snobby about crabs. We got 2 varieties of oysters: chincoteage and something that began with an N. Both were so good that we ordered a 2nd round after we finished the steamer pot. Now, the bad. No utensils for the duration of the meal. Our waitress was clearly ill-prepared for waiting tables. She had no knowledge of the various types of wine (yes, sweetie - blanc means white) and was unable to tell us which oysters were which upon bringing them to the table. She also berated a fellow server for his failure to use a serving stand, right in front of us. Bad form. We just felt that seafood is one of those things that a server should be knowledgeable in and not winging it. Same goes for wine. It reflects poorly on the management when they have incompetent staff. But most importantly, we did like the food and would consider giving it another go...maybe. There are a lot of good seafood joints in OC though.
(3)Stu E.
We're locals and take friends to Blu when they visit. I think the crabs are some of the best in OC...I know some of the reviews have been spotty but most of those were during the first season while they worked the kinks out. I get the $26 steamer pot and get leftovers for 2 more meals, (I'm not a big guy). The sausage and potatoes in the pot are great. I do think the shrimp is just a little overlooked. The food is really 4 stars but the relaxed atmosphere and outdoor seating make the place a 5. Try the sea bass skewers too!
(5)Philip S.
My family was here on a Monday for a late Lunch @1-2PM. We really enjoyed the vibe the atmosphere and the pace. The kids meals were all very well made, the steak & cheese sub was good with fresh & rustic pickles. My oldest son got a monster burger that was very well made, my middle son got scratch made mac & cheese (finally!) and my dughter got a pizza by the slice which was more on the disappointing side but the rest was great. My wife for the all you can eat crabs for $19.99! They were excellent and came with some decent sides of fried mac & cheese bites, and cheddar bread. The servers were continually asking us for refills of drinks & crabs to be fired so we stayed nearly 2hours and enjoyed the view and the food all a lot! Will return! =)P
(4)Lauren S.
My suggestion while you are in Ocean City: go to Blu, order a lot of food, and eat past the pain. The seafood is fresh and spectacularly prepared, the atmosphere is laid-back and perfect for large parties, and I stuffed myself like a Thanksgiving turkey. Best items on the menu are the crabcakes, seafood pasta, kettle chips, brumblewhoosits pie, ahi tuna, and fried calamari. ("But I don't even like calamari" I protested as I shoveled it into my mouth like a ravening jackal.) I'm not an oyster person but others in my party dove on them. The brumblebramble pie (or whatever it's called) sounds unexciting but was a sleeper hit. And in clear evidence of witchcraft, my kettle chips remained crispy and delicious when heated up as leftovers. Blu is still a new restaurant, so mild amounts of server confusion as totally forgivable. Everyone on staff is friendly and approachable, at the very least--our servers were super nice every time. Mostly I'm just depressed that Blu has no plans to open a Boston location.
(5)Adriane N.
This place was OK...when we got there we were told it would be a 45 minute wait so we went to the bar but we only had to wait 20 minutes. There was one bar tender for about 30 people which was absurd...we never got to order our drinks. I got the all you can't eat blue crabs and shrimp for $29 ...my shrimp were horribly over cooked..after sending them back twice I just had them take it off my tab..those little macaroni and cheese balls and that bread were great! When I finally got to order a drink I had dragonberry lemonade and it was great. The crabs were just OK nothing great and our server was nice..if I go back it will be at a time when its not so busy...perhaps the food will be better then..
(3)Wendy K.
Good crabs and nice atmosphere! We had a large group and they took good care of us! I will try them again this summer!
(4)Jonathan E.
We really enjoyed our meal on Labor Day weekend. They were short staffed due to schools/colleges going back which caused a delay in some of our food coming out, but the waiter was very nice and apologetic about the situation. We sat on the rooftop with a great view of the sunset over the bay...couldnt beat it. Drinks are pretty pricey (but its OC). Lots of people were ordering the all you can eat crabs which looked good but we split the crab cake platter, boom boom shrimp app, and an order of the crab dip. All very good to great. Look out for a 10% off coupon available in many of the ocean city coupon books, valid anytime...it helped on the final bill.
(4)S M.
Great service and king crabs. Food took a bit long with our party of 16, but that is understandable, and management was very aware and attentive to the situation.
(4)Emma W.
It is difficult to know exactly how to begin this review as SO MANY items on the Blu menu stand out--so bear with this tad-rambly summary: The crab dip haunts my dreams...creamy gooey crabby dip served with warm pretzel bread...you absolutely MUST start your meal off with it. I feel similarly about the mussels, served with sausage in an UNBELIEVABLE broth of fennel and garlic. The house oysters are a religious experience and not to be missed. My favorite entree would have to be the blackened tuna steak, perfectly cooked every time I've ordered it...And no meal would be complete without a side of Old Bay fries. Be sure to sit outside at ground level in the beautifully designed dockside bar area complete with lovely large palm trees, nice big bar TVs and plenty of space. Speaking of the bar--There is an extensive beverage menu that includes a variety of delicious and potent cocktails--if you are not getting food (which would be a terrible shame) Blu is also a great place to just drink. But seriously, get the crab dip.
(5)Rachael S.
Best place for crabs hands down! Great crabs at a fair price, good service, awesome view, and relaxing atmosphere. Never had to wait for refills of beer or crabs.
(5)Tristan C.
Came here for our second dinner stop (after the first place didn't turn out so well). First of all the atmosphere here is incredible, the drinks are delicious and the food, well, the food is something to definitely go back for! Our group had blue point oysters, seared ahi tuna, chips and dips and all you can eat snow crab legs. The snow crab legs were great size, nice and hot and best of all delicious! (Unlike a certain chains frozen buffet legs). They serve them with corn, cheese biscuit squares (YUM) and fried Mac n cheese bites. This place will definitely be a must go for our next trip here!!!
(5)Alex J.
Best restaurant in OC so far. The restaurant is based on a summery, beachy/marina theme. Sand covers about 50% of the ground-level portion of the restaurant, and there are dozens of palm trees covering the ground level. Stone sidewalks connect the different areas. Then there is a long L shaped bar in one corner of the outside portion with several TVs on the walls. Then on top of that, there is an upstairs (still outdoor) area on the roof of the kitchen. The whole restaurant is settled on the side of a bay inlet with plenty of boats to look at. We dined around 7PM, which offered us beautiful, breathtaking sunset views.. To the point that almost everyone was taking pictures with their phones. I ordered a basket of hot buffalo wings. They were absolutely glorious. Couldn't find a better word for it. Hands down, best wings I've eve had; they were very crispy, hot out of the oven, and had the perfect amount of heat to them. They were tender and delicious- NO fat on them at all (I can't stand fatty wings). My wife ordered the chilled sampler, which came *LOADED* with seafood: A bowl of fresh crab meat, 4 lobster tails, lots of shrimp, and even crab claws! I had to dig in, and I don't regret it one bit. I ordered the ribeye with lump crab meat on top. The ribeye was pretty fatty, but that's expected for a ribeye. It was still juicy and delicious! For sides, I ordered the olde bay fries, and sweet potato fries, which were both very good! Our waiter was very nice, helpful, and had a great sense of humor! Can't ask for more in a waiter. Overall, I have absolutely no complaints. Great food, wonderful setting, and a great waiter, all for a reasonable price that I think is just right.
(5)Linda B.
Blu was excellent. It has a great atmosphere, the service was exceptional (we had Jake) and the food was delicious. I would recommend Blu and go back any time I am in OC. We ate the Maryland crab and corn chowder soup, Snow crab steam pot, ribeye steak and tuna. All was great! We also arrived 45 mins before they closed and no one seemed to mind....we were treated as though we were the first customers of the night. Go to Blu...you won't be disappointed!
(5)Tom L.
We have eaten here several times with a party of 6 (or more at times). We love this place. I always order the AYCE crabs & shrimp. We have never had bad service, once a bit slow, but still good service. If we have ever had to send anything back because of it being cold or not good, the item has been replaced right away. My family & I have had nothing but wonder full experiences at this establishment, and would go back any time!
(5)Lindsey S.
Ended up sitting inside bc the weather was less than desirable outside.. Ordered the bang bang shrimp app (yum) and the Chilean sea bass skewers with an Asian BBQ sauce ( soooo good)... Only complaint was how long it took for entrees to come and sides were cold.. But we had good service and the atmosphere was nice.. i would likely go back again ;)
(4)Ohad S.
Came here last week with 5 other guests. The food was decent but the service slow as hell, I usually don't time the servers with a stopwatch, but we waited 20 min for someone to just take our order and another hour for the food to get there! And the place wasn't even full. I might give them another chance as the sweet potato fries were nice and they comped us deserts for the bad service.
(2)Veronica B.
I had a marvelous time at Blu, sitting outdoors under the palm trees on the sand with a large group of friends. Highly memorable edible/drinkable moments include the various crushes (on drinks rather than people, in this particular case)---these are vodka drinks made with fresh squeezed juice. I had several strawberry lemon crushes, and they were SO GOOD (so good, perhaps, that I am not exactly sure how many I had. 2? 3?). A highly delicious and refreshing adult beverage which certainly contributed positively to the conviviality of the evening :) Also, the aforementioned crab dip (with warm pretzel rolls, mmmm...) and the crab cakes=DELICIOUS.
(4)Dom K.
Came in just for a lunch. Coffee was old. And service sucked.
(1)Mike C.
Love the atmosphere. Food is very good. Once you get a wait person, table service is great. Overall operations are horrific. First time: messed up order. Second time: took 15 minutes to get a waitress. Third time: not gonna happen
(1)Art S.
Three of us for lunch. We had a coupon for half off sandwiches and appetizers. Shared the fried calamari a bit over cooked but not bad. Soft shell crab sandwich was great. Blackened rockfish sandwich was good but could have used some garnish, lettuce tomato, whatever. $3.00 orange crush was so good I had another. Nice outside atmosphere complete with palm trees and beach sand. Not the greatest view but not bad. plenty of parking for boats and cars. I would go back.
(3)Steven G.
At first glance it seems like just another O.C. grand opening. There's something for all ages though. Games for the little ones and the food was out of this world, obviously a well seasoned, finely honed kitchen and staff. We were a party of 6 and the only minus was the one order of 6 steamed crabs. Everything else was 4 and 5 star level. I had the crab imperial jumbo shrimp, and it was the best I've had in years, without exaggeration. THIS PLACE REALLY ROCKED!!! and we'll be back.
(5)Devin A.
Coming from locals, this was by far the worst All you can eat crab experience ever. The service was great. Coming from customers who also serve crabs in a sit down restaurant, we knew that the crabs had been re- steamers, paper shells no meat. The mustard which is normally yellow, was actually green. They have no outdoor fans, no citronella tourches... we were infested with gnats, flies and beetles. We asked about indoor seating, the hostess said no, because they were short staffed.... yet for some reason they thought having 3 hosts was necessary.. The steam shrimp were either re-steamed or over steamed... The shell was impossible to peel. The corn bread had hair in it. For a place with a decent reputation, I'm shocked they've made it for 2 years in this competitve economy.
(1)E M.
Overall very good! Food was great. Had crab dip, boom boom shrimp, all you can eat Alaskan crab legs, crab cakes, raw oysters and large salad. All very good quality! Only issue was that food came out randomly - main course before appetizers, raw oysters at the end of the meal and kids meal very last. Mentioned it to our waiter and they took an appetizer off the tab right away. Good service. Recommend the all you can eat - good value.
(4)David L.
Opened this account to review this restaurant. 1st, vast swaths of unseated tables, & a 40 min wait. Then, Mgr berates hostess for seating us outside (which we asked for) instead of inside. Then, very weird waitress, asks if we want soup w/ appetizers. When we say no, we figure it will come before them, but no, our answer sentences us to soup w/ entrees. Then soup, lobster & crab bisque , which I love, and love salty, has the entire salt shaker in it. It gets weirder from here. Suffice to say, inappropriate & passive-aggressive behavior prevailed. Don't go there.
(1)Hallie V.
Great food, beautiful sunset, friendly staff
(5)Roman P.
Cool vibe as the entire place is outside. Some tables are in the same and some on a 2nd floor under a roof. The food we are was Boom-boom shrimp, very good, mussels with butter, just OK, oysters, can't go wrong, and shrimp/pork skewers, which were tasty.
(4)Angelo C.
Stopped by here on our family vacation to Ocean City and it was great. The only negative comment I have was they forgot to give my wife a mallot for her crab. I had the seafood combo with a crab cake, cod and 2 fried oysters. The food was great, typical maryland crab cake stuffed with a lot of crab. Very moist and filling. Cod was cooked perfect not greasy at all. It is the first time I had oysters and they were delicious. My wife had the unlimited crab and chicken combo with biscuits and shrimp. All the food was top notch. The crab was fresh and the portions generous right from the go, and unlimited. The best part was service was fast and waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and the restaurant. Would definitely recommend!
(5)Mike Y.
Crabs. Rolled in on Saturday afternoon in August around 2-3PM after a morning at the beach. The place is spacious, large, and right next to Embers (which I assume is their sister restaurant) on the harbor side of ocean city. First floor seating is outdoors and in sand unless you're at the bar. Because its OC, the sun beams down hard, staff being used to it will quickly let you know they will setup a beach umbrella for your table. Which they do fast and well practiced. We ordered the Jumbo blue crabs, Our server upon hearing the order told us to hold so that she can put the order in immediately. She had the good presence of mind to know her kitchen didn't have many left. She was right in doing so as we were only able to get half a dozen. So Blu let us do 6 jumbos, and 6 larges. The jumbos were truly jumbo and delicious. Traditional crab seasoning old bay, etc. delivered perfectly cooked crab. As sides we ordered the cheddar biscuits (amazing), crab dip (cheesy, gooey, not as crabby as i would like after stuffing crab-crab in my face), a small salad (cause needed some veggies), and some calamari. The calamari is something you can pass on, not that it was bad but its just not MD specific. Price range for that feast for 6: a dozen crabs, three sides, a small salad, some drinks (cocktails, beers, ginger ales) was about 37 per person. Reasonable. Service was great, food was great. Crowd was civil and well mannered enough (as compared to some of the rowdier types you get in other parts of OC). You're my boy Blu!
(5)Caitlin R.
Unless you're looking for it, this place could be a little tricky to find. The sign on the street is low, making it hard to see, and the restaurant front is on the side behind Embers. I liked this place a lot, I loved the fact that we found a coupon for this place in one of the coupon books you can find around for 25% off your entire bill for lunch before 3PM. So go find one! The ambiance is great, as its on the inlet on the bay. They offer outdoor seating only (I think...I never saw indoor seating), and have umbrellas and palm trees which offer shade. They also have a pretty big bar with plenty of room to elbow on up. They offer an AYCE crabs for $30, which we didn't get, but the table next to us got it and they looked pretty good, and the pots they come in are neat :) Swag: I regret not getting a shirt because they are awesome! The colors they have are all really pretty, and the logo consists of a crab holding on to the BLU sign. The crab is filled in with the maryland state flag. I remember one other time in was in OC seeing someone with the shirt, thinking I NEEDED that, but not knowing where Blu was. Next time...
(4)Patrick H.
First time here and we must say everything was very good. Some in our group got the all you can eat crabs and were very pleased. they were meaty and well seasoned. Some of us ordered entrees off of the regular menu, soft crabs, chicken pesto, and Cesar salad. Everything was tasty, hot and delicious. The prices are about average for OC (a bit pricey) Our waitress Sara W was very attentive to our needs and kept the drinks and crabs flowing.
(4)Kay B.
Came here in August during BUSY season. The wait for a table for two was 10-15 minutes which beat 45 minutes at the other crab joints within a mile radius. I would consider coming here again. Though one could easily dress up for this place, mostly everyone was in casual summer clothes, but not bathing suits. Here's a secret....grab seats at the bar, especially if you're part of a small party. Scope out the folks who have a check. This enables quick access to drinks and food, and beats waiting for the buzzer. Only downside is you may need to share bar space with patrons who are 2-3 drinks in; a necessary evil when impatient. Crab cakes entree was tasty especially with the added sweetness from their tartar sauce. Chicken pesto pasta was creamy, pleasant pesto flavor and good, pasta a bit overcooked. I didn't get a good look at the inside seating, but outdoors has a ton of tables on their sanded patio. This creates a comfortable atmosphere to enjoy your sea fare or non-sea fare. They have big name beers on tap such as Bud, Yuengling, Sam Adams, Miller lite, Blue Moon and also two from Evolution Brewing Co. including Evo IPA no. 3 and Summer Session. Evo no. 3 happens to be my favorite IPA and also a local brewery in Salisbury, MD. Service was good. The bartenders were hustling so it was a little tough to compete for their attention, but not impossible.
(4)Benjamin M.
Wanting to avoid the same, typical restaurants we've hit up over the years in O.C., we ventured down to the Blu Crabhouse to check out their dinner options. First off, it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb on the bay side of Philadelphia Ave, so pay attention! We were fortunate to get an outdoor table on the desk overlooking the water to enjoy the beautiful summer evening. If you can, do so. As far as meal options, we easily all decided on the All You Can Eat Crab Feast featuring Snow Crab Legs and Roasted BBQ Chicken with cheddar biscuits, corn and mac & cheese wedges as sides. This was a great choice since it's all served family style and we quickly dove into everything once it arrived at the table. Overall, an excellent and filling meal, stuffing me to max capacity and making the bill a little more tolerable for those summer dollars. I'd definitely return for another go round the next time we visit O.C.
(4)Luke B.
Great drinks, on the water, and friendly staff. This is my 2nd time here with no complaints. A nice place to unwind and watch the sunset as you feast yourself. I ordered the blue point oysters, steamed shrimp, and a crab pot with sausage, potatoes, mussels, and shrimp. Everything was amazing. Don't take my word for it try it yourself :)
(5)Rosie R.
Went here for dinner with family. Great service, amazing food. We got the steamers pot which included 1lb of snow crab cluster, 2lbs of blue crab seasoned, shrimp, mussels, clams, sausage and potatoes. Kids had Hawaiian chicken and burger and fries. Worth the money, its has a nice view we ate outside. Only downfall was we were getting bit by mosquitoes towards sunset. Would def come here again!
(5)Sage L.
It's a nice big place. Was told 45 min wait, but was called in less than 10. Food was OK, nothing super special that made me go wow. Definitely on pricey side, food with one drink each for me and my wife came to $100+.
(3)Kenneth G.
We came here after mini golfing and I gotta say this may be my new favorite spot in OCMD. Beautiful outdoor area, nice staff, and most importantly the food was fresh and on point. I got a steam pot that included 2 pounds of crab legs, mussels, clams, shrimp, sausage, and potatoes. I was very nervous about getting it because it was expensive but it was worth every penny. I've gotten many steam pots before and this one was easily the best I have ever had. Only downfall was most of the mussels weren't open but I had so much food that it didn't even phase me. Most pots usually don't give much but that's not the case here. They gave me ALOT of food. So much that I couldn't finish it and my table had to help. My friends meals looked pretty tasty as well, but I was so into mine that I didn't pay too much attention to it. They all finished their plates though which must mean something. The seafood pasta looked very tasty and it came with a nice looking piece of bread. The menu was very diverse and had everything from meat to seafood to raw bar. A lot of all you can eat options as well. I would certainly recommend this place if you're traveling in the area and wanna get a good bang for your buck. It can get a little sunny but they have umbrellas to protect you from it and there's a nice breeze that keeps you cool. Boats can dock there too which helped build to the atmosphere. Their drinks are unique too, the piña colada comes in an actual coconut!
(5)Dan S.
Good crab cake sandwich, but the bun is twice the size of the crab cake, and there's no pickle :( great location on the bay. Enjoyed the classic rock on the radio. the open "beach" patio is very nice and you expect Gilligan to come walking out any minute. Great happy hour spot.
(4)Dan H.
Aside from the 30 minute wait, the food was just awesome!! I had the snow crab leg steamer pot. Talk about getting your money's worth! 37$ and worth every penny.. I got 5-6 clusters plus clams plus shrimp and sausage and corn on the cob! And it was all outstanding!! Definitely the best place I've been in OC to date.. Believe the hype and make sure you pay a visit :)
(5)Jeremy K.
Drug here again by friends, service was painfully slow. We waited about 8 minutes before we even got our drinks...
(3)Kareem C.
My family came here for the all you could eat seafood. We really enjoyed our meal... Just wish we were advised on what meals to get that would be cost effective. No way the waitress should of advised us to get the all you could eat for a 6 year old or a 11 year old... It was way too much food for them, they could ordered a regular meal and been satisfied. Everybody ordered all you could eat and it was entirely too much food and we couldn't take home the remainder of what we were eating. Most all you can eat restaurants allow you to take home what you can't finish of your plate... For $200 plus tip for 3 adults and 2 children, they should have allowed us. While the seafood was ok, I was expecting better service... It also felt like we were being watched the entire time... Strange feeling...
(2)Haley G.
Used for date night. Ordered a steamer pot, it was VERY FILLING for the two of us. Very classy place for us to spend a night out.
(4)Gary S.
We went to Blu because there was a 1.5 hour wait at a competitor down the street. We arrived mid-week at 7:00 pm and found seating right away at the bar. The bar tender was friendly and attentive without being annoying. He turned the closest TV to the Orioles game. I started off with a delicious orange crush and maybe the best Maryland Crab Soup I have ever had at a restaurant. The soup was loaded with crab meat and vegetables and was seasoned well. For an entry I got the Jumbo Shrimp Imperial. They knocked it out of the park with this dish. We were able to relax at the bar and watched 6 innings of the ball game. While watching, I also had a lemon/strawberry crush and a pineapple crush. The pineapple crush was too sweet for my liking, but the lemon/strawberry was my favorite.
(5)Glenn L.
We were in OC, and 2 in our group wanted steamed crabs. 2 were vegetarians, so we needed a restaurant with options for both. Not so easy to find in a beach town. We found Blu on-line, and they seemed to have enough menu options to satisfy everyone. The 2 that had the all you can eat crabs were pleased with the crab feast. It came with corn, cheddar/old bay biscuits, fried mac and cheese bites, and of course lots of crabs. The crabs were medium in size, but heavy. Though crab soup is not offered with the crab feast, our diner that ordered the MD crab soup thought is was one of the better versions he has had. Chock full of crab meat, veggies and a great broth. The crab cake, though very flavorful, was small and did not have many lumps in it The vegetarians had egg plant parm, and though it was good, especially for a basically seafood restaurant. If we were just looking for AYCE crabs, I'd probably go elsewhere, because there was a long wait for a table even at a late hour where wee ate.
(4)Ekaterina R.
Good place, very pleasant view of the bay, fast serving. On Friday night we were seated in 15 min, were able to choose the table we liked. Ordered snow crab all you can eat, special salad - everything was nicely cooked, salad was extremely fresh. They also serve kids portions of fish, which was a nice surprise, since usually kids menus are totally unhealthy.
(4)Jen H.
We were very disappointed with this restaurant. I'll first start by saying that our server, Paige, was a sweetheart and did a good job. She had a very difficult bachelorette party at the same time she had us and they seemed to be causing her a lot of grief but she didn't lose her cool. That being said, our food was extremely disappointing. My salmon was horrible. I couldn't even eat it. It was beyond fishy and way over cooked. My fiancé got the mixed steamer bowl and some of the shrimp seemed to be bad. The crab legs were fine but the whole crab were small with hardly any meat - a waste of $40. We were extremely upset that our meal was $120 and we could barely eat half of it. This is a no go for seafood for us in the future and I would highly recommend staying away.
(2)Jennifer D.
Dinner tasted great, but our entire table of 4 left hungry. Lobster was tiny, fish and burger - same problem. Husband got kabobs and the serving was only 2 short skewers. Ambience is nice and servers were good, but very disappointed to have dropped $80 for 2 kids meals and 2 adult meals and then leave hungry!
(2)Stacy H.
They have an excellent Happy Hour from 3-6pm with $3 domestic beers, $5 Orange Crushes and 1/2 price appetizers. Nice outdoor restaurant with a sand floor and on the water. Nice place to watch the sunset. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food. It's located next to Embers.
(4)Rachel K.
First time here. Had the lobster tower .. Soft shell crabs . And delicious crushes. Our server Christina was great! Attentive but not overbearing ..I will definitely recommend this place to others!
(5)Stacey M.
No reservations but well worth the wait. Dinning inside or out. Something for everyone, even if you don't like seafood. Food was tasty! The regular menu was just as good as the specials. Definitely have an orange crush!
(4)Tenneisha B.
Amazing ! The best thing was the view !!! Simply amazing. The food was good but a bit pricey for such small portions. The steam pots are big tho and worth the money
(3)Jessica K.
The Manager was so attentive and accommodating to our shellfish allergy members of the group. The food was great and the restaurant is beautiful. Will definitely be back.
(5)Kimberly W.
Here's the deal hands down the best place ever! It was a party of 11 for us and we wanted to eat all you can eat crab and we had just ordered drinks when we realized that they were out of crab, no problem, our waitress, Tina served our drinks which by the way the "Dirty Banana" was the best! We found that Embers next door still had crabs and she had no problem calling next door to see if they could still take us! They reserved for us and let us take our drinks over next door! 5 star Tina! Thank you! It's people like you that make the world a better place to live! God Bless!
(5)N M.
We went here for Father's day and had a great time. Our waitress, Carina was amazing. My 1 year old spent the whole time haming it up for her and she played right along with him. She was also super attentive to my 5 year old as well, taking her order and answering her questions without seeming annoyed or condescending at all. Frankly, the food could have been awful (it wasn't) and we would still come back for the great service. I can't remember the name of the drink we all got, the blue something. Each of the bartenders make their own slightly different version of it and it was really good. For food we had - Fried Caribbean Spiced Calamari, Blue Crab Steamer Pot, Seafood Pasta and a kids AYCE Snow Crab legs. Everything was really good and a good time was had by all!
(4)Aly P.
July 18th was my 27th birthday and all I wanted were AYCE crab legs and I called so many places and found this one to be the best. I gave 4 stars because they are pricey for AYCE crab legs. But I was happy! We were told 25 minutes but it was more like 10 which was perfect. We were seated on the top deck with a nice view. It was about 9:30 by now so no sunset but it was still nice. Our server David was so welcoming and friendly. My dad and I ordered the AYCE crab legs deal and my mom did the crab soup and salad. The crab was excellent, the roasted chicken was very flavorful, fried Mac n cheese was just ok, corn was good and the biscuits were awesome! We did quite a few orders of the crab legs and they were so meaty and delicious! I was very happy! Server found out it was my birthday so at the end of the meal, all the servers came out and sang happy birthday to me and gave me a plate with chocolate cake on it that said Happy Birthday. I really enjoyed that and that made my night! All in all, food was excellent, service was excellent and I plan to return!
(4)Will G.
Great atmosphere and fantastic food. - Lobster tuna tower is a must - calamari was ok. Not bad. Just ok - hot wings were delicious - rotating oysters are massive and delicious - Snow crab steamer pot is a MUST - All you can eat crabs #1 was terrific but too much work for me All in all it was a a great time. Good for kids and / or couples.
(4)Gona B.
Loved it !!! Ate dinner here with my husband. We came with our 3 m/o and they were very accommodating. Service was outstanding. The food was spectacular. First course we had oysters, boom boom shrimp and the hummus app, all were spectacular. Entrees were superb I had the seafood pasta it was delicious and my husband had the steamed blue crab . Then desert was absolutely amazing , and I must say 3 course dinner in wonderful atmosphere and drinks it wAs very affordable.
(5)Kim B.
Saw the advertisement on the beach so decided to take a chance. WoW and AMAZING. I cant believe this is their 4th summer (2015). If you havent tried it you should definitely go. We went to On the bay seafood and they were good but Blu has it all atmosphere and fantastic food and great service. We had all you can eat crabs, crab legs, and shrimp. The fried mac n cheese amazing!!! Jordan our server was top knotch. We also had oysters and tasty drinks. Finally a place in OC got it right.
(5)Ted G.
Food and ambiance were excellent. Wife ordered the AYCE blue crabs which were excellent. I ordered the sno crab steamer pot. Had 2lbs of crabs and was more then enough. Service was excellent as well. Overall good experience.
(4)Sam C.
Very comfortable atmosphere and great location. They served New England clam chowder as their soup of the day and that may have been the best clam chowder I have ever had! I ordered raw oysters for the first time ever and they were very delicious! The soft shell crabs and seafood pasta were great as well. I would definitely recommend this new place to everyone! Such a great dining experience in MD.
(5)Judi F.
Absolutely superb! I'm a Long Island, NY girl and have been exposed to some of the freshest seafood and fish dishes all my life. Blu is right up there! I have been here twice and had the BEST experiences ever! The first time was my anniversary with my husband and two girls. The four of us split two steamer pots and it was more than enough and very very yummy! The second time was most recent during the Beach Lax Classic. I did call ahead seating for 30 people! The also checked in with me during the day to see if I was with another party of 30 or if they only had one - they were busy and wanted to make sure they go it all right - which they did! When we arrived we only waited for about 5 mins, they were ready and waiting for US! We were seated outside and we saw an amazing sunset over the bay! Morgan was our waitress and she was phenomenal. I sometimes feel bad for servers who have large parties, but she was on point with absolutely everything. From getting our food out, to refilling drinks, to SERVICE WITH A SMILE! I received so many comments from others who were "skeptical" about trying to pull together so many people, but they were so pleased with everything, so it made me look good:) Thanks for that. We WILL be back whenever we go back to OC! Thanks and see you next year for the lax tourney!
(5)Derek O.
An unbelievable gem for crabs. All you can eat for $33. Seasoned perfectly, decent size and comes with excellent corn on the cob and biscuits. Views from 2nd floor are perfect at sunset. Kid friendly and accommodating. Only downside was we weren't allowed to sit outside because chance of thunderstorms. Of course our luck, storm passed quickly without doing a thing. Highly recommend.
(4)Aly R.
What a great spot!! Tons of outdoor seating overlooking the bay. Great selection of seafood. Three girls, we did the blu crab dip, spicy shrimp cocktail, dozen oysters, and crab cakes. I think three potato wedges were left standing at the end of the meal. Everything was fresh and flavorful, the service was inattentive.
(4)Thomas D.
Great place! The sun is a bit brutal early in the evening but it gets really nice after 7:00 or 8:00pm. The food is well prepared and tasty. I had King Crabs instead of Hard Shells but they were really good. Wine is reasonably priced and the service is efficient if not elegant. Nice place. I'll go back.
(4)Brian V.
The atmosphere is great. Food is very good. The service however was poor. Our waitress delivered our appetizers with no plates or silverware. I had to ask her for those items. I then only received what appeared to be bread plates. When the meal came she forgot silverware. We sat there with our meal in front of us for 5 minutes before I had to get a different waiter to get us silverware. The staff is kind but mindless.
(4)Vince M.
If you love seafood, the first rule when dining in Ocean City is that it's not cheap. For a Jerseyan, $25 for a couple of soft shell crabs is steep. But given that Blu is in the middle of a resort area, I can live with it. That said, I will say that Blu Crabhouse and Raw Bar is one of the nicest places we visited while in Ocean City. The day we went, the weather was terrible, so they opened the indoor dining area, where we enjoyed a wonderful dinner of fresh, raw oysters, cream of crab soup, and soft shell crabs with fresh corn on the cob. Everything was done nicely, the coating on the crabs light and thin, and the crab soup not overly salted, as it was in so many other places. Service was very good, and we had a great meal. This place is pricey, but I think the money was well spent. They also have a full bar and make a very creditable gin martini straight up/olive. Blu Crabhouse and Raw Bar is a place I'd recommend.
(4)Korey B.
Good staff! Nice place! Food and drinks came out fast and yummy! My girlfriend and I will definitely come back to BLU!
(4)Gloria H.
Beautiful sunset-facing outdoor seating. We came an hour earlier than expected, and good thing we did because the line to get in was outrageous. We waited roughly 45 minutes and were finally seated. The wait didn't feel as long because the weather was nice. The place was really packed, and everyone seemed to be tearing into their crab. The sun was setting, and we ordered our drinks- it was the perfect beginning to an amazing night of crab-faced-fattiness. We all ordered various versions of the all-you-can-eat-crab menu. Our waiter was very friendly, very patient, and had a fun attitude. He also made sure none of us were out of crab at any time. The blue crab came already seasoned with Old Bay (as most places do) and was much too overwhelming for me (I went with the snow crab legs- wish they came with a shrimp option). The old bay was good to dip the corn into once in a while, but was much too salty for my taste and I would not have been able to eat the crabs. The snow crab legs came plain steamed and were delicious. I must have gone through four pots by myself, and I'm usually a light eater. The prices are not cheap-eats level, but definitely fair for what you get. I'd come back here again the next time I'm in OC.
(4)Austin S.
Great Place to get fresh Blue Point Oysters!!! T e scenery is nice with the sand and clean fun atmosphere
(5)Lorre F.
Fine fare and a unique setting outweigh lackluster personalities and coupon-hating at Blu. Toes in the sand at tables on the first level, for a charming, tropical vibe on a canal in Maryland. Maryland Crab Dip was delicious, as was the Cream of Crab soup, Maryland Crab Soup, and crab cake sandwich. Even the kiddie chicken tenders had good flavor. Blu is a bit of a walk from the heart of the boardwalk, especially for older patrons. The entrance is also a bit obscured by the other restaurant/bar in front of it. Walk all the way back and Blu's palm trees greet you on the right. A fickle waitstaff and hosts, but the food and atmosphere are crabtastic.
(4)Michelle B.
One of my favorite spots in Ocean City now. Between the food and the vibe, I love this place. Cool outdoor seating in the sand or closer to the water. I went for snow crab legs and they were delicious. I got the all you can eat entree that came with old bay roasted chicken for $35. The fried mac and cheese was weird, but everything else tasted great. 4 Stars!
(4)Laura E.
The food was fantastic. We went on a Sunday afternoon it was perfect great service and no wait. The drinks were great too. I had the fish of the day it was cooked perfectly. Also the all you can eat option was great. Lots of crab and they keep it coming.
(5)Joshua S.
Had open seats by the water but won't let us sit there kept making excuses. $40 all you can eat crabs when down the street there 28. Then out of certain drinks I wanted to drink. Never again.
(1)Alfredo D.
FANTASTIC! DELICIOUS! My God sooo much food. I think i was in a food coma for two days. Really loved this place. Any chances of opening up one in New Jersey? Friendly staff. Warm and friendly. Helped with the menu, ttok the time to explain the food on the menu. Great atmosphere.
(5)Michael W.
Best thing about this place is the waterside seating. The ambiance is nice. Our server was courteous and helpful but wasn't around quite enough. I feel like based on her attitude and demeanor that it wasn't her fault, more like the system that's in place. At any rate the food was average, which is fine if the price is average which it is not. Per person for an app, entree, 2 drinks and desert is easily 65-75 with a tip. My girlfriend got the crab cakes, no lumps just shreds. Good seasoning but Honestly I get better crab cakes at "the porch" restaurant back in Pennsylvania. Another in our party had fish of the day mahi mahi, which is apparently always the fish of the day. So not that special. His description was that it was "ok". He said it was dry. The steam pot was lackluster. Nothing was seasoned, many of the clams and muscles weren't opened, they didn't give any butter. If you ask for melted butter they give you who knows what. Margarine? Can't believe it's not butter? It's not butter and you'll believe it. Long story short, the food is mediocre and overpriced and the service while courteous is very, ... slow!! I honestly would have rather gone to Phillips!
(2)Rob M.
Despite some mediocre reviews, Blu is a hit. Went on a summer Friday at 8:30pm. Was told the wait would be 20 minutes, and the four of us grabbed seats at the outside bar. Quick service and good recommendations from the bartender. After about 25 minutes we were given our table, outside in the sand, just off the canal. Sure, a trailer park sits opposite of the canal, but that's easier to overlook than you would think. Service was good, the food (especially the crab dip and oysters) satisfied, portions were great (note- we did not get the crabs) and the bill was reasonable. A nice experience in OC
(4)Tyler G.
Amazing service and good food!! Our server mari was knowledgeable and was able to help us complete our order as well as give a good insider perspective to ocean city! Will definitely be going back on my trip!
(5)Kimberly A.
Great atmosphere. Food was great. Enjoyed looking over at the bay. Service was the greatest but they were busy.
(4)Liz L.
We had dinner here last night. It wasn't real busy and the staff was friendly. Enjoyed the bay view and the cool breeze. We started with crab dip which was a'mazing!!!! Highly recommend that to start. Children's mac n cheese was also very rich and creamy Had the 1lb mussel steam pot. It was more than I expected but rather pricey. No side dishes included. Overall the food and atmosphere was great just a Salty bill.
(3)Tommy E.
Danielle is amazing here!!!! Best bartender in OC! She recommended menu items, we ordered them, and they were great! She pours great drinks too!!
(5)Rcktmann L.
I went for a late lunch not busy at all. I've been craving my first soft shell crab sandwich of the season. Unfortunately I was very disappointed very small and was not fresh! As much as I travel one of the worst I have ever had. Over priced $18.00 Philips has two for 7.99
(1)Blair H.
We come to ocean city several times a year and eat at a lot of restaurants. We agreed this was probably the best place we've eaten. I had the jumbo shrimp and crab imperial. The cream sauce was amazing. My wife had five perfect blue crabs. Big kids menu. The staff really hustled and were always close by. Overall, a wonderful dining experience. Everything you hope for in a seafood restaurant at the beach.
(5)T M.
Great happy hour yesterday! Yes they have real weekend happy hours with superb food. Mark was our bartender. Excellent mixed drinks.
(5)Charles J.
Shrimp And crab was over cooked. When stated about the local add (15% off) everyone played dumb and stated they do not advertise. Yet, they fly a plane. While you are on the beach about their rest. Would notions back EVER!
(3)Keith D.
Have been there 2 years in a row on our vacation and it gets a 4 out of 5 because I can't do a half star. Great service during the week, Excellent location and intimate yet not so over the top seating to put families off, Wait staff is on point and the food is spectacular. The only shortcoming is it can get pricey for a table of 4 or more and if 2 or more order any of the "pots" specials, table space is at a premium. Look food wise it's probably the best crabs in all of Ocean City. Please make it a point to stop and if I could give it a 4.5 stars I would.
(4)Bart D.
Maybe the worst service I have ever seen. The crabs were mushy and I was told by the manager that they don't sort the crabs prior to steaming so dead may be in the steamed crabs. I live here and expect more from a restaurant. I would not recommend.
(1)Brandon W.
I'm at Blu Crabhouse and i'm eating steaks? I think so!.. I ordered the steak and some shake and it was excellent. I tried the crabs and I didnt like them.. But the rib eye was a thing of beauty.. I am a meat lover and I love eating good steaks. Blu Crab house should change their name to Blu steakhouse! Will be visiting again in the summer!
(5)Mike S.
Nice view but that's about it. I had the seafood and pasta dish, and my wife had the lobster/pasta special. Both were absolutely horrible! What a waste of $63 bucks. Worst meal I have had out in quite some time.
(1)Robin O.
Since two of the four of us ended up with FOOD POISONING, Blu gets a 1 star. $80 bucks for lunch for four people, low quality food, new waitress who was very slow and knew nothing about the menu. We sat for 10 minutes before she even came to table. Did not even know what the fresh fish of the day was. Lame. What's strange is we saw tons of employees milling about, chatting, it appeared to be way OVER staffed, yet the service was terrible and the place was nearly empty when we were there between 2 and 3pm last week. What I believe made two of us sick was the Oysters Casino with "Salmon Bacon" which tasted terrible, was dry, salty and possibly bad. The oysters which were supposed to be baked but were nearly raw. Of the 4 pieces, only 2 were eaten and that was enough to make us sick. Blu needs to reprint the menus as several items we asked for were "discontinued". I ordered a pink lemonade. What I got was a medium sized plastic cup, which cost over $3.00 of a murky liquid that wasn't even pink, clearly the tap was bad, and it tasted like poison, I sent that back and the waitress said. "I thought that looked funny". Oh, really? And you decided to serve it to me, anyway? Use your brains! If it looks like something you wouldn't eat or drink yourself, THEN DON'T SERVE IT! The $13.00 Soft Crab 'Club' was merely a soft crab sandwich, served with wilted warm lettuce, one thin slice limp tomato and two cold, hard, old looking pieces of bacon, right out of the fridge. (SEE PHOTO) My husband said his crab soup tasted like canned tomatoes. The Sweet Potato Fries were served luke warm, which meant cold in less than five minutes of sitting on table. Nothing seemed fresh or good, except we liked the Calamari, which was a large portion, hot and crunch but a bit too salty for my taste. Hubby likes salty and spicy hot food, so he liked it. We had to ask for silverware and napkins -- after the food arrived, which was 45 min after drinks were ordered, had to ask for an extra plate, even though the waitress knew that two of us were splitting crab sand, (and Oysters Casino) that took ten more minutes. Had to ask for water numerous times. She kept promising she'd bring us a pitcher of water and never did. (It was during the heatwave, very HOT out!) Where is the MANAGEMENT? Overall a VERY poor experience and a waste of $80 bucks.
(1)Anel M.
I really enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. Went there last Friday afternoon. We had a dozen crabs, king crab legs, as an appetizer raw oysters, and dessert coconut ice cream. I am giving it a 4 because I have nothing to compare it to. There was nothing else within sight that was serving crabs & had a nice atmosphere. My mom & I stayed 3 days for a family reunion. Restaurants on the bay seemed to have a similar atmosphere but weren't serving crab...in Ocean City Maryland? Seriously? We will revisit this place for sure.
(4)David Z.
Trendy and interesting looking restaurant. The food is not that good. Seafood was just passable and I felt a little ill afterwards. Not going back. Owned by Embers that should tell you something. Play their mini golf.. but dont eat there if you can help it. I go to OC every summer for several weekends. There are much better seafood options in OC.
(1)J R.
Very good food and nice atmosphere. One of the better steaks I had at the beach. Crab cakes also very good. There was a problem with the order but Erin the server was great and sincere In her apology and the manager made things right. update 9/14. going to boost this to 5 stars from 4. Absolutely the best steak I ever had. HUGE 16oz blackened ribeye was the bomb. A good steak at OC is hard to find. Jake the server was on the ball, awesome food and my picky wife loved her crab cakes. Everything was fresh, crab cakes had little filler, lump meat. Homemade mashed potatoes that were seasoned perfectly. I hate to question bad reviews but having a hard time understanding how people give this place 1 star. I can be picky myself but this place is very good. Oh, in reference to the one reviewer who said they hate coupons, Jake took my coupon without any attitude and was quite pleasant to do so. I left him the tip on the full amount, not the price after the coupon. Maybe people go the cheap route and tip after the discount and that is why some places hate coupons.. just sayin.. 9/15.another 5 star review. Best steak anywhere period. Awesome crabcakes, real mashed taters. Brad was excellent server.
(5)Deborah H.
The only thing that was good were the fries, waiter Davy was a great server. Crabs were horrible,
(2)Rosalind T.
Love the layout of the restaurant it reminds u of a beach house with beautiful views the lobster were so good and the crabs were very heavy and seasoned just right!!! Will be visiting for dinner real soon!!
(5)Frank S.
My girlfriend and I had a weekend getaway in OC and of course had to partake in a crab feast somewhere. After seeing what's available for AYCE crabs (which is a lot) and asking around (and getting different answers), we decided on Blu Crabhouse after seeing it advertised and reading the reviews here. Their AYCE crabs and corn only was $33/person so we went with that. The crabs were extremely disappointing. We got our first tray within a few minutes after initially ordering but they were rather small. We had to wonder if they were even of legal size because they were just that small. The amount of seasoning was adequate, but the meat seemed dried out...almost as if they'd been sitting out of the steamer for quite some time after steaming. They also seemed to have an off taste to them. The atmosphere was okay. The restaurant is on the bay side and has outdoor seating, covered outdoor seating, or indoor seating. We sat outside on the deck area but the tables and chairs are situated in sandy spots between the walking areas on the deck. When you sit down in the chair, they sink into the sand and can't slide around. Kinda made getting out and in the chair tough. Our server was good...she tried to keep us happy, but there really wasn't much saving these crabs. Blu is owned by Embers, as stated in another review...so maybe take that for what it's worth. In our experience, this was not the place to go for crabs.
(1)Shelley M.
This is quite the hidden gem! The crabs were very good as were the crab legs and the crab cake I had was very tasty with little filler. The oyster shooter was a hit with my husband and the alcoholic version of an Arnold Palmer was spot on! I do think it would be a good idea if they would have shades for the top deck area because that sun is very hot and bright when you're trying to eat and there is very little shade. We played cornhole (in the middle of the downstairs, outdoor seating area) which was fun for us, but I was a little concerned about the diners around us. I'm not sure if there is a better location for the game, but it may be a bit distracting for others. I will definitely return to Blu Crabhouse and refer others to try!
(4)Sara A.
I really wanted to love this place, I really did. But, it was a no-go. The food was just average... the steamed shrimp was over-cooked and it was very difficult to get the shells off. We each got a crush, my boyfriend's was way too sweet but mine was fine (I did request mine without triple sec). It also took several minutes before the crushes arrived. This was a surprise because there were only about 4 tables seated in the restaurant. The server also hardly came around. We wanted more food but he rarely visited our table. The only good thing about this place was the ambiance. It is right on the bay, and has a really beautiful view. But, I wouldn't go there again, and would suggest skipping it.
(2)Allison S.
we reserved a table and showed up on time but still had to wait to be seated. sat on the upper deck which was freezing cold and windy despite it being 70 and sunny on the ground so make sure you bring a sweater. I was blinded the whole meal until the sun set. so bring sunglasses also. waitress didn't know how to separate checks. and my husband got the all you can eat crabs but ended up only eating one refill because the waitress also forgot to put in the order, and by the time we said something we just wanted to get out of there. no one finished their meals and no one wanted a box either. not good overall a pain to deal with
(1)Laz V.
After telling our waitress twice that the steak was awful, it was still on our bill. Another one of us had a steak that was fine, so this one l was clearly ROTTEN. That's just unacceptable. Take it off the bill. I mean c'mon. They also only serve CANNED beer when it rains. No bottles. Nothing on tap. Downstairs is closed so nothing but cans available. Makes a lot of sense. Classy! Also, they didn't have the all-you-can-eat blue crabs. I know it's the end of the season, but the name of the place is Blu Crabshack. WTH! All around disappointing. Don't go
(1)Deb Y.
Cheap drinks on football Sundays. Crabs were good, service was efficient. I would recommend this place to others.
(4)Noah B.
From the atmosphere, to the excellent waitstaff, to the delicious food and appetizers (ahi tuna'!!!) to the unlimited Alaskan crab legs that were cooked perfectly, this place is awesome and I highly recommend!
(5)DENISE S.
This was our first time there and I must say I was very impressed, everybody was very nice especially our waitress Molly she was the best... She told us about the specials for the day and recommended some really good ones,,, we sat outside and the view was absolutely beautiful but it got a little chilly at night so we ask our waitress if we can move to the inside and she had no problem with that, my fiance and I left very happy and very satisfied we will be back, I recommend this place to all.. I had the linguine with shrimp, crab meat, and scallops in a creamy sauce I give it 5 stars.
(5)Kathleen T.
Tried this place after seeing an ad for all you can eat crabs for $19.99. It was a great choice! Delicious sides, beautiful location, nice staff. I'd go back if I didn't live so far!
(4)David D.
My wife and I ordered the Steamer Pot: crabs, shrimp, clams, mussels, potatoes and sausage. The crabs were very good and we're snobby about crabs. We got 2 varieties of oysters: chincoteage and something that began with an N. Both were so good that we ordered a 2nd round after we finished the steamer pot. Now, the bad. No utensils for the duration of the meal. Our waitress was clearly ill-prepared for waiting tables. She had no knowledge of the various types of wine (yes, sweetie - blanc means white) and was unable to tell us which oysters were which upon bringing them to the table. She also berated a fellow server for his failure to use a serving stand, right in front of us. Bad form. We just felt that seafood is one of those things that a server should be knowledgeable in and not winging it. Same goes for wine. It reflects poorly on the management when they have incompetent staff. But most importantly, we did like the food and would consider giving it another go...maybe. There are a lot of good seafood joints in OC though.
(3)Stu E.
We're locals and take friends to Blu when they visit. I think the crabs are some of the best in OC...I know some of the reviews have been spotty but most of those were during the first season while they worked the kinks out. I get the $26 steamer pot and get leftovers for 2 more meals, (I'm not a big guy). The sausage and potatoes in the pot are great. I do think the shrimp is just a little overlooked. The food is really 4 stars but the relaxed atmosphere and outdoor seating make the place a 5. Try the sea bass skewers too!
(5)Philip S.
My family was here on a Monday for a late Lunch @1-2PM. We really enjoyed the vibe the atmosphere and the pace. The kids meals were all very well made, the steak & cheese sub was good with fresh & rustic pickles. My oldest son got a monster burger that was very well made, my middle son got scratch made mac & cheese (finally!) and my dughter got a pizza by the slice which was more on the disappointing side but the rest was great. My wife for the all you can eat crabs for $19.99! They were excellent and came with some decent sides of fried mac & cheese bites, and cheddar bread. The servers were continually asking us for refills of drinks & crabs to be fired so we stayed nearly 2hours and enjoyed the view and the food all a lot! Will return! =)P
(4)Lauren S.
My suggestion while you are in Ocean City: go to Blu, order a lot of food, and eat past the pain. The seafood is fresh and spectacularly prepared, the atmosphere is laid-back and perfect for large parties, and I stuffed myself like a Thanksgiving turkey. Best items on the menu are the crabcakes, seafood pasta, kettle chips, brumblewhoosits pie, ahi tuna, and fried calamari. ("But I don't even like calamari" I protested as I shoveled it into my mouth like a ravening jackal.) I'm not an oyster person but others in my party dove on them. The brumblebramble pie (or whatever it's called) sounds unexciting but was a sleeper hit. And in clear evidence of witchcraft, my kettle chips remained crispy and delicious when heated up as leftovers. Blu is still a new restaurant, so mild amounts of server confusion as totally forgivable. Everyone on staff is friendly and approachable, at the very least--our servers were super nice every time. Mostly I'm just depressed that Blu has no plans to open a Boston location.
(5)Adriane N.
This place was OK...when we got there we were told it would be a 45 minute wait so we went to the bar but we only had to wait 20 minutes. There was one bar tender for about 30 people which was absurd...we never got to order our drinks. I got the all you can't eat blue crabs and shrimp for $29 ...my shrimp were horribly over cooked..after sending them back twice I just had them take it off my tab..those little macaroni and cheese balls and that bread were great! When I finally got to order a drink I had dragonberry lemonade and it was great. The crabs were just OK nothing great and our server was nice..if I go back it will be at a time when its not so busy...perhaps the food will be better then..
(3)Wendy K.
Good crabs and nice atmosphere! We had a large group and they took good care of us! I will try them again this summer!
(4)Jonathan E.
We really enjoyed our meal on Labor Day weekend. They were short staffed due to schools/colleges going back which caused a delay in some of our food coming out, but the waiter was very nice and apologetic about the situation. We sat on the rooftop with a great view of the sunset over the bay...couldnt beat it. Drinks are pretty pricey (but its OC). Lots of people were ordering the all you can eat crabs which looked good but we split the crab cake platter, boom boom shrimp app, and an order of the crab dip. All very good to great. Look out for a 10% off coupon available in many of the ocean city coupon books, valid anytime...it helped on the final bill.
(4)S M.
Great service and king crabs. Food took a bit long with our party of 16, but that is understandable, and management was very aware and attentive to the situation.
(4)Emma W.
It is difficult to know exactly how to begin this review as SO MANY items on the Blu menu stand out--so bear with this tad-rambly summary: The crab dip haunts my dreams...creamy gooey crabby dip served with warm pretzel bread...you absolutely MUST start your meal off with it. I feel similarly about the mussels, served with sausage in an UNBELIEVABLE broth of fennel and garlic. The house oysters are a religious experience and not to be missed. My favorite entree would have to be the blackened tuna steak, perfectly cooked every time I've ordered it...And no meal would be complete without a side of Old Bay fries. Be sure to sit outside at ground level in the beautifully designed dockside bar area complete with lovely large palm trees, nice big bar TVs and plenty of space. Speaking of the bar--There is an extensive beverage menu that includes a variety of delicious and potent cocktails--if you are not getting food (which would be a terrible shame) Blu is also a great place to just drink. But seriously, get the crab dip.
(5)Rachael S.
Best place for crabs hands down! Great crabs at a fair price, good service, awesome view, and relaxing atmosphere. Never had to wait for refills of beer or crabs.
(5)Tristan C.
Came here for our second dinner stop (after the first place didn't turn out so well). First of all the atmosphere here is incredible, the drinks are delicious and the food, well, the food is something to definitely go back for! Our group had blue point oysters, seared ahi tuna, chips and dips and all you can eat snow crab legs. The snow crab legs were great size, nice and hot and best of all delicious! (Unlike a certain chains frozen buffet legs). They serve them with corn, cheese biscuit squares (YUM) and fried Mac n cheese bites. This place will definitely be a must go for our next trip here!!!
(5)Veronica B.
I had a marvelous time at Blu, sitting outdoors under the palm trees on the sand with a large group of friends. Highly memorable edible/drinkable moments include the various crushes (on drinks rather than people, in this particular case)---these are vodka drinks made with fresh squeezed juice. I had several strawberry lemon crushes, and they were SO GOOD (so good, perhaps, that I am not exactly sure how many I had. 2? 3?). A highly delicious and refreshing adult beverage which certainly contributed positively to the conviviality of the evening :) Also, the aforementioned crab dip (with warm pretzel rolls, mmmm...) and the crab cakes=DELICIOUS.
(4)Dom K.
Came in just for a lunch. Coffee was old. And service sucked.
(1)Mike C.
Love the atmosphere. Food is very good. Once you get a wait person, table service is great. Overall operations are horrific. First time: messed up order. Second time: took 15 minutes to get a waitress. Third time: not gonna happen
(1)Alex J.
Best restaurant in OC so far. The restaurant is based on a summery, beachy/marina theme. Sand covers about 50% of the ground-level portion of the restaurant, and there are dozens of palm trees covering the ground level. Stone sidewalks connect the different areas. Then there is a long L shaped bar in one corner of the outside portion with several TVs on the walls. Then on top of that, there is an upstairs (still outdoor) area on the roof of the kitchen. The whole restaurant is settled on the side of a bay inlet with plenty of boats to look at. We dined around 7PM, which offered us beautiful, breathtaking sunset views.. To the point that almost everyone was taking pictures with their phones. I ordered a basket of hot buffalo wings. They were absolutely glorious. Couldn't find a better word for it. Hands down, best wings I've eve had; they were very crispy, hot out of the oven, and had the perfect amount of heat to them. They were tender and delicious- NO fat on them at all (I can't stand fatty wings). My wife ordered the chilled sampler, which came *LOADED* with seafood: A bowl of fresh crab meat, 4 lobster tails, lots of shrimp, and even crab claws! I had to dig in, and I don't regret it one bit. I ordered the ribeye with lump crab meat on top. The ribeye was pretty fatty, but that's expected for a ribeye. It was still juicy and delicious! For sides, I ordered the olde bay fries, and sweet potato fries, which were both very good! Our waiter was very nice, helpful, and had a great sense of humor! Can't ask for more in a waiter. Overall, I have absolutely no complaints. Great food, wonderful setting, and a great waiter, all for a reasonable price that I think is just right.
(5)Linda B.
Blu was excellent. It has a great atmosphere, the service was exceptional (we had Jake) and the food was delicious. I would recommend Blu and go back any time I am in OC. We ate the Maryland crab and corn chowder soup, Snow crab steam pot, ribeye steak and tuna. All was great! We also arrived 45 mins before they closed and no one seemed to mind....we were treated as though we were the first customers of the night. Go to Blu...you won't be disappointed!
(5)Tom L.
We have eaten here several times with a party of 6 (or more at times). We love this place. I always order the AYCE crabs & shrimp. We have never had bad service, once a bit slow, but still good service. If we have ever had to send anything back because of it being cold or not good, the item has been replaced right away. My family & I have had nothing but wonder full experiences at this establishment, and would go back any time!
(5)Lindsey S.
Ended up sitting inside bc the weather was less than desirable outside.. Ordered the bang bang shrimp app (yum) and the Chilean sea bass skewers with an Asian BBQ sauce ( soooo good)... Only complaint was how long it took for entrees to come and sides were cold.. But we had good service and the atmosphere was nice.. i would likely go back again ;)
(4)Ohad S.
Came here last week with 5 other guests. The food was decent but the service slow as hell, I usually don't time the servers with a stopwatch, but we waited 20 min for someone to just take our order and another hour for the food to get there! And the place wasn't even full. I might give them another chance as the sweet potato fries were nice and they comped us deserts for the bad service.
(2)Art S.
Three of us for lunch. We had a coupon for half off sandwiches and appetizers. Shared the fried calamari a bit over cooked but not bad. Soft shell crab sandwich was great. Blackened rockfish sandwich was good but could have used some garnish, lettuce tomato, whatever. $3.00 orange crush was so good I had another. Nice outside atmosphere complete with palm trees and beach sand. Not the greatest view but not bad. plenty of parking for boats and cars. I would go back.
(3)Steven G.
At first glance it seems like just another O.C. grand opening. There's something for all ages though. Games for the little ones and the food was out of this world, obviously a well seasoned, finely honed kitchen and staff. We were a party of 6 and the only minus was the one order of 6 steamed crabs. Everything else was 4 and 5 star level. I had the crab imperial jumbo shrimp, and it was the best I've had in years, without exaggeration. THIS PLACE REALLY ROCKED!!! and we'll be back.
(5)Devin A.
Coming from locals, this was by far the worst All you can eat crab experience ever. The service was great. Coming from customers who also serve crabs in a sit down restaurant, we knew that the crabs had been re- steamers, paper shells no meat. The mustard which is normally yellow, was actually green. They have no outdoor fans, no citronella tourches... we were infested with gnats, flies and beetles. We asked about indoor seating, the hostess said no, because they were short staffed.... yet for some reason they thought having 3 hosts was necessary.. The steam shrimp were either re-steamed or over steamed... The shell was impossible to peel. The corn bread had hair in it. For a place with a decent reputation, I'm shocked they've made it for 2 years in this competitve economy.
(1)E M.
Overall very good! Food was great. Had crab dip, boom boom shrimp, all you can eat Alaskan crab legs, crab cakes, raw oysters and large salad. All very good quality! Only issue was that food came out randomly - main course before appetizers, raw oysters at the end of the meal and kids meal very last. Mentioned it to our waiter and they took an appetizer off the tab right away. Good service. Recommend the all you can eat - good value.
(4)David L.
Opened this account to review this restaurant. 1st, vast swaths of unseated tables, & a 40 min wait. Then, Mgr berates hostess for seating us outside (which we asked for) instead of inside. Then, very weird waitress, asks if we want soup w/ appetizers. When we say no, we figure it will come before them, but no, our answer sentences us to soup w/ entrees. Then soup, lobster & crab bisque , which I love, and love salty, has the entire salt shaker in it. It gets weirder from here. Suffice to say, inappropriate & passive-aggressive behavior prevailed. Don't go there.
(1)Heather L.
The Good: The young lady that checked us into our hotel suggested to eat at Blu when we asked for good quality seafood. The atmosphere was Great. It was laid back and cool. There were 4 of us and we sat comfortably around the table outside which was awesome. Our meals were perfectly cooked and EXTREMELY flavorful. The Bad: We were driving out of the parking lot when the waitress came outside and stopped us. She said "you owe me some more money" . We were a little shocked because we purposely tipped her well for the great service and paid cash. She rattled off what bills we left in the folio. I asked if she had the folio. Her response was "It's inside". I told her to go get it and we'd sort this out (I'm not sure why she didn't bring it with her if she was going to accuse us of stiffing her). We pulled into a parking space and patiently awaited her return. When she came back out, she didn't even come to my car, she yelled from the door that she was sorry and she miscounted. We were pretty miffed at the whole situation. She could have at least apologized to our faces. Welp...the food was good.
(2)christina g.
Pretty solid place. They do have all you can eat crabs but do not think this is some sort of dump like the majority of the all you can eat places. Food was fresh and our waitress was friendly. I am on the board line if we would go back however. There was a large party surrounding us...we were literally surrounded by them, people yelling to each other over our heads was annoying and the large party allowed their children to be extremely loud and run around the restaurant like no one else was there trying to enjoy their meal. I wish they would have kept the large party together and not have them spaced out. This wasn't really the restaurants fault but it left a bad mark in my memory, they could of at least asked the party to keep their children under control. When I am paying $40+ a person to eat I at least expect a little atmosphere, not a mad house. Seating took a little while, which I didn't understand as there were many tables open and after 20 minutes of waiting they sat us at a table that had been open. The food was good.
(4)Kate G.
Really good place - there was a wait and servers were not as attentive as I would have liked. Don't go here if you're starving or in a rush. BUT food was amazing, raw oysters were delish! My boyfriend got the all you can eat and it was totally worth it for the $33 - I got the snow crab steam pot and it was a great size for me, not too much or filled with things I wouldn't eat.
(4)Will S.
The crabby burger is quite good. Service is very good. Definitely have had better mussels though. Atmosphere is a cross between a sports bar and the beach with their sand floors.
(4)River R.
Great set-up and atmosphere. Only thing that let me down were the size of the crabs. They had $90.00 dozens that blew my mind when were put on the table. These crabs were maybe mediums, and that was a good maybe. I'll be back but not for crabs.
(3)Shari C.
The atmosphere and crabs are the reason for the 4 stars! Crabs were meaty and delicious. We got AYCE for 33.99. (Don't forget your coupon in the OC book!) The corn was also yummy, but that's about it. The only thing that came with the crabs was corn, old tastin mac and cheese bites and some hard something kind of bread... The service was CRAPPY....I tried to get a beer between crabs at the bar and the bartender told me I needed order drinks from the table. We went around 3pm and it wasn't even busy. I would probably try it again, but would make sure not to have the same server...It was nice to sit by the water!
(4)Chelsea L.
Definitely the best kept secret in OC. My group of friends and I always come for the AYCE crabs which are $26 per person. With that price, you also get unlimited sides of fries, hushpuppies, corns, potatoes, macaroni and cheese, etc. Sometimes, the waitress lets you take home your leftover crabs. We always receive excellent service, great food, beautiful scenery on the bay. My go to seafood place in OC!
(5)Elizabeth B.
Even though I'm vegan I can be happy here with my seafood loving friends . The corn on the cob is steamed only with other corn so there's no fishy business with it. And the blu house salad is satisfying enough to be contently full while enjoying your friends company. And of course, the bar surrounds the seats. Lots of people and tables close together in the breezy beach air it's a great atmosphere and the staff is great. I wish they had more vegetarian options but it's a crab house so I get that's not the priority.
(4)Adam W.
Great atmosphere and pretty good food. Due to small mistake by server ended up with crab dip appetizer. Outstanding. All you can eat crabs pretty good option. Good kids menu.
(4)Lan H.
Blue Crab Steamer pot Crabcakes Seafood pasta Rum and raisin bread pudding My family and I shared this entire three-course meal (oh, it wasn't sold as a three-course meal, but it obviously felt like we were eating 3+ meals haha), and the only part that we really liked was the rum and raisin bread pudding. Poor seafood, the cooking of them did not serve them justice. Had there not been outdoor seating, we would have chosen another local eatery to dine in.
(2)E ..
3rd time at BLU last night... I like BLU - I have only been three times: I have sampled the HOT wings, they be a'right, I finished 'em... The Oysters a few different ways, fresh delicious. I have had the Mussels twice, awesome... They use fennel in the mix, reminiscent of a recipe I had @ LuLu SF, once upon a time that used Pernod as a finish on the dish, really good mussels. The Manhattan Crab & the Cream and Corn Crab are both solid choices. While the food is stand up, The atmosphere is what brings me back... Located behind the parent restaurant, BLU sports outdoor dining, that is shielded nicely on all sides. If the Sun is brutal, you can catch some shade - or if the wind is kicking up a bit, you can still sit and eat without a paper weight to hold your napkin. Like I said, I like BLU.
(4)Derek G.
Interesting. If you want steam pots this may be the place to go but rest of menu is not delivered upon. Tonight's special which was blackened Mahi with crab, was actually swordfish and was overcooked. Waitress didn't seem to know the difference between Mahi and swordfish and couldn't explain the thick cut Mahi. Also rake you over coals for premium drinks. 13 bucks for a makers mark manhattan in ocean city? Try somewhere else first unless you are looking for a quick fix for the family and you don't enjoy food
(2)John C.
Great atmosphere. We were seated fast at 6 pm and sat on the upper deck. It got hot when the sun started to set so be aware of that. My wife had all you can eat snow crabs which were delicious. Didn't touch the chicken it came with to make room for crabs but it didn't look all that appetizing. The bread it came with was dry and the fried mac and cheese was not her favorite. I would recommend if you want snow crabs don't get the all you can eat, get them by the pound. 2 lbs would be plenty for one person. I had the snow crab steamer pot. Everything was great except the sausage was dry and strange taste. My daughter had the crabby berger which was delicious, berger with crab dip, bacon and cheese. My other daughter had jumbo lump broiled crabcakes which was also delicious. I think this is one of the better seafood restaurants in Ocean City.
(4)Chantel E.
I really enjoyed this place. The raw oysters were and the crab cake sandwich was really good. I think what I like most is the ambiance. The ambiance was amazing, I felt like i was easting on the beach. Really nice place if you enjoy outdoor eating (they have a covered eating area as well). My friends really enjoyed this place and you can also buy a bushel of ready to eat crabs.
(4)K M.
Great new place! We were seated immediately and our waitress, Lauren, was very attentive and helpful. Gluten free menu was available! Huge plus! The manager Mike checked in on every table. We will definitely be back. We ate - tuna steak, seafood pasta, steak, and the quesadilla salad. Feet in the sand, drinks in hand, and sports at the bar!
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