Captain Pell's Fairfax Crabhouse

10195 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax
(703) 560-0060

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Customers' Favorites

Option 7 - 3 lbs Snow Crab Legs 16 PC Steam Shrimp Jumbo Hush Puppy Basket
Softshell Crabs Fried Catfish
Farm Fresh Corn on the Cob
Fried Oysters & Crab Cake
All You Can Eat Crabs
Deep Fried Crab Balls
The Captain's Platter
Sweet Corn on the Cob
Famous Fried Oysters
Jumbo Steamed Shrimp

Menu

Featured items
Hush Puppies
Jumbo Steamed Shrimp
Neptune Platter
2 pounds snow legs, golden fries, farm-fresh corn on the cob, and homemade cole slaw.
Fried Clam Strips
Broiled Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Includes golden fries and homemade coleslaw.
Twin Lobster Tail Dinner
2 (7)-ounce lobster tails, golden fries, and homemade cole slaw.

Appetizers
Jumbo Steamed Shrimp
Hush Puppies
Broiled Sea Scallops
Fried Clam Strips
Middle Neck Clams
Raw or Steamed.
Steamed Mussels
Homemade Cream of Crab Chowder
Maryland Crab Dip
Famous Fried Oysters
Buffalo Wings
Per Wing.
Pells Fried Pickles
Mozzarella Sticks
Calamari Rings

Sandwiches
Broiled Jumbo Lump Crabcake
Includes golden fries and homemade cole slaw.
Lightly Seasoned Broiled Catfish
Includes golden fries and homemade cole slaw.
Deep Fried Softshell Crab
Includes golden fries and homemade cole slaw.
Hand Battered Fried Catfish
Includes golden fries and homemade cole slaw.
Land Lover's Cheeseburger
Includes golden fries and homemade cole slaw.

Baskets
Chicken Tenders
Includes golden fries.
Jumbo Fried Shrimp
Includes golden fries.

Sides
Farm Fresh Corn on the Cob
Per Ear.
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Yellow Potato Salad
Homemade Cole Slaw
Golden French Fries

Captain's Classics
Broiled Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Includes golden fries and homemade coleslaw.
Lightly Seasoned Broiled Catfish
Includes golden fries and homemade coleslaw.
Combo Pick 3 From Below
Includes golden fries and homemade coleslaw.
Combo Pick 2 From Below
Includes golden fries and homemade coleslaw.
Jumbo Shrimp
Fried or Steamed. Includes golden fries and homemade coleslaw.
Deep Fried Softshell Crabs
Includes golden fries and homemade coleslaw.
Famous Fried Oysters
Includes golden fries and homemade coleslaw.
Broiled Sea Scallops
Includes golden fries and homemade coleslaw.
Chicken Tenders
Includes golden fries and homemade coleslaw.
Hand Battered Fried Catfish
Includes golden fries and homemade coleslaw.
Fried Clam Strips
Includes golden fries and homemade coleslaw.

Snow Crab Legs
Neptune Platter
2 pounds snow legs, golden fries, farm-fresh corn on the cob, and homemade cole slaw.
Steamer Bucket
1 pound snow legs, 8 piece jumbo steamed shrimp, 12 steamed middle neck clams, and 1 ear of farm fresh corn on the cob.
Pound Snow Crabs a la carte (1 pc)
Mariner's Combo
Local favorite. 1 pound snow legs, 2 choices from the classics, golden fries, and homemade cole slaw.
Snow Crab Dinner
1.5 pounds snow legs, golden fries, and homemade cole slaw.

First Mate Favorites
The Grand Seafood Tower
2 (7)-ounce lobster tails, 2 pounds snow crab legs, 16 piece jumbo steamed shrimp, 24 steamed middle neck clams, 24 steamed mussels, and 2 ears farm-fresh corn on the cob.
Twin Lobster Tail Dinner
2 (7)-ounce lobster tails, golden fries, and homemade cole slaw.
Lobster Tail (7 pcs) Ounce
A la carte.

Steamed Blue Crabs
Blue Crabs

Soft Drinks
Orange Crush
Root Beer
Grape Nehi

Water
Bottled Water
per bottle.
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
per bottle.

Special Family Bundles
12 XL & 16 Steam Shrimp & Jumbo Hush Puppy
1/2 Bushel Large (2.5 Dz)
3 Lbs Snow Crab Legs & 16 Steam Shrimp & Jumbo Hush Puppy
1/2 Bushel Med (3 Dz)
1/2 Bushel Female (3 Dz) & 16 Steam Shrimp & Jumbo Hush Puppy
1/2 Bushel Female (3 Dz)

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Recent Reviews

I had an excellent experience at Captain Pell’s Fairfax Crabhouse! The steamed blue crabs were absolutely delicious—perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and seasoned just right. Every crab was fresh, meaty, and enjoyable from start to finish.

The hush puppies were also fantastic—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavor. They paired perfectly with the crabs and were one of the highlights of the meal.

The...
June 2026
The act like this place is a fish market is not you have to go there and find out what they had.I was on the route for some jumbo crabs.That's why I went there.But they were not there
June 2026
Our family’s go-to crab spot — we’ve been coming here for years and wouldn’t go anywhere else. The crabs are always fresh and meaty, the seafood is consistently delicious, and the staff makes you feel like a regular every single time. There’s something special about a place that keeps bringing your whole family back. Highly recommend!
May 2026

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Captain Pell's Fairfax Crabhouse

10195 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 560-0060