Captain Pell's Fairfax Crabhouse

Being in town for business, I couldn't resist ordering seafood with the famous East Coast crab. I opted for the "pick 3" option which included soft shell crab, crab cake, clam strips, and a small order of fries. Everything was delicious, although I felt it was a bit pricey for the quality. The crab cake was small, but the soft shell was large, so it all evened out. I would definitely like to visit this restaurant in person.

My fiancé and I went to this restaurant for dinner on Saturday. We were welcomed by two very nice gentlemen. We were seated in Betsy's section. As soon as we sat down, she greeted us with a warm smile and was very pleasant. She took our order promptly. Our drinks came quickly and my crab legs were delivered promptly. They were a good size for an all-you-can-eat option and were delicious! My fiancé ordered a seafood platter and his crab legs were huge and came in a very generous portion. We were very impressed.

I decided to give this restaurant a try after hearing it was a good spot to get some crabs. I was pleased to find that they had extra large crabs available for pick up. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating, although it can feel a bit crowded on busy days. The crabs may not have seemed as large as expected, but I assume that's due to the season. Overall, they tasted good with only a couple out of the dozen purchased having mushy meat. The seasoning was not too strong, which I appreciated.

We love Captain Pells Fairfax Crab House. The staff and service is great! The food is outstanding, especially the steamed blue crabs!!!

Our local crab shack for many, many years. Good selection and fair prices all things considering food costs these days, particularly for seafood. For...