The Fat Crab Cafe

430 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster
(717) 299-2008

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Bob K

Looks like a fish market but that is the beauty of it. Fish counter when you walk in and tables to the left.
Fish could not be any fresher.
Great meal! Give it a try

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: The Crabman, Red King Crab Legs, Market Crab Cake, Blue Point Oyster

Debra Wilson

I asked if they had lump crabcakes and they said, yes, jumbo. So I ordered one. It was NOT a lump crabcake. There were a few pieces of lump, but it was mostly claw. I enjoyed the crab corn bread. Husband enjoyed the oyster Po Boy. The tomato fish bisque was mediocre. I will not return. Mostly because they lied.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Richard Jennings

see mr bills review, awesome !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shannon W

Had the blackened shrimp tacos and they were delicious! I can’t believe I’ve lived in Lancaster for 6 years and have never been! It is a nice casual spot to dine in or sit outside. Will definitely be back soon!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll, Shrimp Tacos

Judy Reynolds

You go there to get food not for the atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Menu

Lew Wilson

Overpriced. 2 dozen oysters at half price special (somewhat small oysters), 3 fish tacos with $5 extra to upgrade to cod, bowl of Tomato Bisque, Total $81

Denise Marie

We just ate there for the first time today. All our food was delicious and plentiful. My husband said his fries were amazing. Will definitely dine there again.

Suzanne McConnell

What a wonderful place to eat. Our waitress was so nice and helpful. We really enjoyed our chat with her. This is in a small place with a small parking lot. But there is free parking on the street. There are not a lot of tables but it is so worth going. The seafood is fresh as it is a seafood market as well. The Fat Crab is inside of the market. Go up to the counter and order and pay for your food. They bring it to your table. We got the Shrimp Po'boy sandwiches with fat plumb shrimp with wonderful seasoning. Also got crab cornbread, new london crab soup. Oh the chips have a season on them that is so so good! And the cornbread is scrumptious. I asked what they put in the cornbread and our waitress gave me the secret to it that I will try to make myself. Oh and the tarter sauce was very good too. We had the best meal of our trip here! You can buy the special season that they use and I did get some. Thank you for such a wonderful meal!

Parking: Very small parking lot with only a few spaces. Hard for a large pick up to get in here. We had to go around the corner to find free parking on the street.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp PO Boy

Kitty Lee

It's so hard to find good seafood in PA when you come from the bay area in MD but this place does NOT mess around. I've been here 3 times now and have tried something different each time and I can't recommend this place enough if you like seafood ? ? also props for having ol bay in hand ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll, PO Boy, Shrimp PO Boy, Fish Tacos

Reaz Ahmed

We have our vacation house here near Lancaster, try to come once a month. Since this morning,
wife keeps saying she wants to have sea food, we searched and found this place and saw review is good, so let’s give it a try. OMG! You can’t get any fresher food even if you try. Had Fish and Chips, Shrimp Jambalaye , Mediterranean red bass soup.
How can each and every dish be so fresh and just like home made. Pls don’t leave without giving it a try

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips

Nuria Sanchez

Super delicious and pleasant atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Doug Williams

Not anyone's fault, but that was too much linguine for the seafood pasta, which I loved. My wife and I agree the shrimp tasted great, but were a little overcooked. The fish on the seafood pasta was amazing, and the scallops were huge and cooked perfectly.

I do wish you had a larger selection of diet drinks available.

None of the above will deter us from coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish, Poseidon's Plate

Ann Marie Cancro

Best seafood in Lancaster.

Linda Husler

Great seafood, great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

O W

Take out. Fast, available and loved it. Congratulations.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

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