Crisfield Seafood: A Seafood Haven in Silver Spring

Fresh oysters, Norfolk style crab bake. Tartar sauce is super tasty. Cole slaw was great. Fries dipped in the cocktail sauce were fabulous. Wonderful.

If you know, you know. Same cook over 50 years. Food and atmosphere is the same since I made my first visit 45 years ago. It’s a shame some of the reviewers did not care for it. I could not imagine delivery or take out. Got to eat in. Parking out front free on weekends. Seafood Bisque and Combo Norfolk are the best! Great coleslaw also. Keep going strong guys!

It’s got history this place is worth it simple but the crab cakes are the bomb and the fish love the staff

Charming, historical, locally-owned Silver Spring epicurean treasure. As a native New Orleanian, I have high expectations for fresh and fried seafood. Crisfield’s exceeded my expectations for fresh seafood and tasty sides including fresh cut french fries and coleslaw. Recommend the crab cakes (broiled or fried), stuffed shrimp, fried shrimp and stuffed flounder. Fresh seafood sourced locally. All entrees and sides freshly prepared and savory. Restaurant staff friendly and knowledgeable about menu items. Extremely casual atmosphere to relax and enjoy a delicious meal. Expect to spend $25 - $40 per entree based on order (see picture of menu from 06/19/24). Featured in New York Times as one of the top 25 DC restaurants. Enjoy, you won’t be disappointed!

This is a diamond in the rough. This Silver Spring, MD, landmark has stood the test of time. Don't be fooled by its rough exterior, these frozen in time walls are keeping in all the flavor and goodness of traditional American coastal cuisine. Easily the best meal I had on the D.C. area, Crisfield stole my heart with their healthy servings and friendly service. I was a bit put off when I realized the parking lot in the area photos were for the closed garage next door, but we were cautiously told we could park there. This is a quintessential example of the quirkiness of this 70-year-old establishment. The charm is in the beautiful and delicate flavors revealed underneath the tough exterior. After sitting down, everything about this place will remind you of holidays at your kooky relatives. There's a sense of home here. From the possibility of being yelled at for parking in the neighbors drive, to wanting to steal the homemade hot sauce because the retired bartender refuses to give you the recipe (or sell you some). All of this is stitched together lovingly into the perfect package through the amazing food! The seafood is fresh and succulent. I tried both of the seafood combinations, one fried, the other broiled and I fell in love. Lobster, crab, shrimp, fish... oh my! Dont get me started about the sides. Best fries and baked potato I've had in years. The coleslaw was the perfect balance of creamy, sweet and acidic. Did I tell you about the bread--yes, I'm talking good old-fashioned fresh dinner rolls. I had my doubts at the door. It's not the prettiest spot, and the outside wall smelled vaguely of urine. When we walked in there was slight stuffiness that smelled of age and better times. But we had no better time anywhere else for any amount of money. There is just no hiding the real thing--and Crisfield is it! Yes it looks like it's been there since the 50s (because it has), but there is a reason. Just look at the pics and you'll know. All I have to say is, Go! The food will not disappoint you.

Best crab cakes I’ve ever had. I had my fill and then some. Their homemade sauces (especially the tartar) are all top notch. As per Jay’s fantastic recommendation and with Dennis’ service, I had the platter of the shrimp and flounder stuffed with crab cake, with the side of lobster tail. It was the best seafood I’ve ever had in the DMV area. This family-owned restaurant has apparently been in it’s same place since the ‘40s— it’s one of the gems of Silver Spring, and more people need to know about them!

Had dinner at this restaurant Friday. I’ve been coming to this restaurant for 40 yrs +. Food was delicious , we ordered the soft shells & stuffed flounder with crabmeat. The soft shells were small, but they accommodated the size with 5. We were sweating while eating, but I can honestly say, it was worth it! Old building and the portable AC wasn’t putting out much cool air, other than that I would have given 5 stars!

This place was like a step back in time and very nostalgic. Loved that the interior has kept the original decor. It was very clean and well kept. We had the crab cocktail, fried crab cakes and seafood bisque. They all tasted good. Staff was very friendly and attentive.