Tickler's Crab Shack & Restaurant

If you’re hanging out in Saint Michael’s or any of the beautiful adjacent towns on vacation, then you definitely have to make your way to tickler‘s crab shack and restaurant. Trust me, the locals definitely know about this restaurant.
Located behind Wyler Hotel, with a commanding view of Harris Creek, Tickler’s is an exceptional establishment for family get together or a romantic dinner.
The crabs 🦀 are medium to large and are heavy. Have fun digging in!
The staff at tickler’s are awesome. They definitely got the extra mile to make sure that you have an outstanding experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gorgeous views. Recommend the fried fish bites and the corn chowder if they have it (it was the soup of the day).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Enjoyed the atmosphere and the view. The food tasted good, but was not hot. The server was also good. The management needs a serious shake up. Ordered water and drinks. When the water was delivered ordered our meals. The drinks took so long to be delivered that the food came out before the drinks. We were told the if we didn’t take the food then it would not be redone and simply put on a shelf to get cold until we were ready for it. It was actually already not hot. If you want to manage like an inexpensive beach bar charge prices like said beach bar. For $140 dinner for two I expect better. The excuse was the restaurant was busy but half the tables were empty. I’d hate to see how it runs when full.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

Nice surprise find

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service was excellent, but we made the mistake of ordering a dozen steamed crabs. They came out mushy and undercooked. They offered to bring out another dozen that were also mushy and undercooked. Got to have the right guy at the steamer…or it just sucks.

This dinner menu selection was excellent: Grilled Atlantic Swordfish
Creamy Orzo, Sun-
dried Tomato & Olive Tapenade, Jumbo Lump Crab Meat.

2 of our party of 4 had this. Others had tacos and crab cakes. We said finally a kitchen that knows how to prepare Swordfish-moist and flavorful. Also very rarely do you see jumbo lump offered without any added ingredients. I’m out of town but I’d make a special trip to have this dish again. We came for crabs but all of us ordered other options. Well done kitchen!

The outdoor seating area has a great view, and the food satisfied a seafood craving. However, they are definitely overpriced. We got the lobster roll and crab cake dinner. The lobster was slightly over cooked, but still tasted good. We paid extra for sweet potato fries, which were very good and crispy. The succotash with the crab cake had great flavor, but for one crab cake, it was way overpriced and we've definitely had better.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

We had such a horrible experience at ticklers. The pricing is outrageous for average food. The service was horrible because we waited for over an hour for food and they have different kitchens so if you order an appetizer, there’s no guarantee that you actually get it before your other meals and the soft drinks that you get for the kids are four dollars each with no free refills and 12 ounces with mostly ice. This place is such a rip off. I would never come back.
Also be careful going there with your boat. They say it’s 4 to 6 feet at low tide but I docked at the furthest slip away mid tide and it was less than 3 feet so I was hitting ground.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

The food is subpar while expensive. They really need to spice up the offerings by replacing the cooks

We were very disappointed today in the menu choices.
We had gazapgo, which had the consistency of tomato paste with little flavor. We also had the chicken salad wrap. It had a grilled tortilla shell that was chewy, with a small amount of chicken salad, very bland. We really enjoyed the menu at Easter. Hopefully, the Memorial day menu isn't set in stone!

The food and service is always great! I love the fresh mahi sandwich

Excellent dining experience. Food was perfect, great service. The view was spectacular. Couldn't ask for anything more.

Some of the best crabs in Maryland, and you can’t beat the view

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Crabs are wayyyyyy overpriced. They are good. But they should not cost that much.

During our stay at Knapps Narrows a large group of us made a reservation for a Wednesday night dinner.
Note: we came by boat and they didn't have any really good docking for a dinghy; not well kept and no ladders. They really should offer a shuttle as there's people who are unable to walk or bike. However, they've definitely done a nice job of fixing up the old Harrison's. The deck and view were lovely.
The gazpacho, crabs, corn, and bread were good. The crabs were a decent price and there were only a few that were light. Others in our party enjoyed the steak and frites as well as the cream of crab. Some said it had too much sherry in it while others asked for more to add; cream of crab is a personal type of soup. The cocktails were okay however, you're paying $14 for a small plastic glass.
They wouldn't split the check and added 22% gratuity. They actually would've made more had they split them up. It definitely irritated some in our group.
Overall a good experience with some room for improvement.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3