On a slightly overcast but still beautiful Saturday afternoon, I began to crave some well-seasoned steamed crab legs and a nice shady patio to enjoy them on. I didn’t want to make a long drive so I started searching for an intown spot that could quell my cravings. Enter Baltimore Crab & Seafood. Located in the [trying to be] hip Castleberry Hills, this place was a hole-in-the-wall if I’ve ever seen one. The “restaurant” is basically just a single room with a counter and refrigerated case where you order and some bar style seating looking out onto Peters St. However, BCS shares space with Pearl Lounge, which is in the rear of the building and offers sit-down accommodations. Interestingly, the original BCS is not located in Baltimore, but in Philadelphia. The only other location is here in Atlanta.

Walking into the establishment, Mario and I were greeted by loud protestations to a refrigerator case repairman and yelling into a cell phone–both from girls working behind the counter. Not the best sign. We picked up a menu from the counter and took about 5 minutes to decide what to order. Mario got a half dozen fried jumbo shrimp, and I had a pound of the snow crab legs I’d been craving (they also offer Dungeoness). We got small orders of macaroni & cheese and candied yams to share.

Shrimp and sides

Snow Crab Legs

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