Drift Inn

41310 Riverview Rd, Mechanicsville
(240) 249-6007

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Michelle Redman Hancock

Management is friendly, responsive and quick. All the staff is very nice and always checking in to see if we're good. Crabs were good. Crabcakes, fried shrimp and steam shrimp we have had also. Absolutely recommend this place.

Brian

Drift Inn Crab House: A Culinary Adventure in Mediocrity

If you’re looking for a dining experience that leaves your taste buds as lifeless as the seafood on your plate, then Drift Inn Crab House is the place for you! The food? Absolutely flavorless, served cold as if it just came out of a refrigerator instead of a kitchen. And let’s not forget the price tag—overpriced for a meal that could only be described as a culinary mystery.

Now, onto the ambiance! After a refreshing rain shower, guests are treated to the delightful aroma of overflowing toilets. Who needs a stylish restaurant when you can walk through what feels like a septic tank? It's a unique touch that really elevates the dining experience.

In a region full of delicious seafood options, this place should be at the very bottom of your list—yes, even behind the gourmet offerings at Sheetz. Save your time and money; your palate will thank you.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

Aurora Robeson

Enjoyed our meal, unfortunately the high tide came in and the parking lot was flooded. Only one bathroom at the main entrance was operational. The food was good, service was slow and sporadic. This is definitely a local place, and older.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Debbie Shupe

My family has been to this restaurant twice in a month, and each time, the food has been delicious. Eating crabs by the water always creates a relaxing atmosphere. We will be going back again soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Corona Premier, Crabs and Fried Shrimp, Hush Puppies

Danielle Evans

Always the best crabs ? ?

Parking: Parking with view of the water

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Maryland Crab

Jon Masters

Best crabs and ambiance in the area. Definitely recommend.

John Shirghio

Great time, with great service. Food is great and reasonably priced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steamed Shrimp, Sea Food Platter, Mozzarella Sticks, Hush Puppies, Crab Balls

Alan Fuchs

It's one big family

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Donna Goddard

Love this place.. family atmosphere ... Lil girl made my kiddos and I bracelets .. everybody was happy...we had a good time

Kid-friendliness: Little girl making bracelets and baby boy playing and making people smile

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mozzarella Sticks, Maryland Crab, Crab Legs

Tony Hoekema

Typical dive style crab shack. It was clean, service was prompt and polite. We appreciated the cheap draft beers and quiet atmosphere. There were a few hiccups, though. I found a long hair in my breaded fish bites halfway through eating. I went up and pulled the hair out of the fish in front of multiple staff members. One of them said "oh, there's hair in it" the other looked mortified, and one person confirmed the dish and said, "I got ya bud. I'll make you some new ones." Cool cool cool BUT. I didn't want them, also didn't want to make a fuss so I just asked for them to go. They still charged us full price for everything. I've been working as a sous chef and a professional chef for over 20 years. Had this happened in one of my joints, I would've comped the entire bill. At the very least, taken the hairy fish off of the bill. The bits of hairless fish were good though. Oh, lastly, the dude in the kitchen had long hair and was not wearing a hair net or even a ponytail. Yuck yuck yuck. Get it together yall.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Sharon Murphy

Great service and great food .

Jim Greene

Got Large Crabs to go every one of them good size and meaty . Real nice folk and took my order to my car. Beautiful views of the water and surroundings .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Maryland Crab

Uncle Moo

Drift Inn is back!! BEST soft crab dinner in the county. Melissa was on point. Dinners came out fast! (Great kitchen staff!)
Impressed is the key word here. ?
Our go-to spot now that one place closed and another closes early. ??
New Years party was perfect! Music was on point, food was perfect. Couldn't ask for a better experience.

Re-opens February 2nd !!
Stop by and tell them I sent you.

? is what you want.
? is what you get!

Definitely on the list of Moo Approved™️ places to eat!

Parking: Gravel.
One handicap spot.

Kid-friendliness: Great spot on the water to educate children about our bay!

Wheelchair accessibility: Single level.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Crab Cake, Soft Shell Sandwich

Mandy Wood

Great food and service! Always our go to spot

jeffrey burch

We went for Father’s Day and had heavy number 2s for 35 a dozen and they couldn’t have been any better

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steamed Shrimp, Maryland Crab

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