This is my neighborhood bar, Honestly I don’t have much good to say about this place except for the music, Im 22 so I enjoyed the updated music but the drinks I had were terrible, I ordered muscles they weren’t seasoned with any effort and they were kind of dry, The bar is pretty but that’s about it, You see about 10 people you kno, It getting hella crowded goinb there on a Monday is the most popping week nights when everybody in the area go to enjoy themselves but I don’t go there unless I don’t go any other options
Pretty R.
Place rating: 1 Jenkintown, PA
Was there a couple years ago and never went back. As I was waiting for my food, I saw a few roaches. I told the cook and he told me to talk to the Owner/manager(I’m not sure who she was) and he pointed to a lady sitting at the end of the bar. When I approach the lady and told her about the roaches I just saw she was very nonchalant and just said, «Yeah I know I’m calling the exterminator tomorrow» all I’m thinking is why wait for tomorrow what you can do today!!! At some point there was 1 roach and that’s when she should have called the exterminator. Never again will I eat there!!!
Eric B.
Place rating: 4 Mill Creek, Philadelphia, PA
I’ve been to the Crab House a few times. Depending on when you go the crab house it can be a restaurant, bar, or club. The food here is good and alcohol makes it taste even better. I come here for more of a hang out so I don’t have much to say about the menu but the few things I’ve had were good and the people I’m with have never had any complaints. I generally come to drink and people watch. If your a little older or just want food I recommend coming early because at night its party time and its barely standing room. The crowd is generally friendly give or take a few idiots. The staff is friendly and efficient even during heavy crowds. One bartender was even kind enough to allow me to take her photo to include with the review. Although I don’t have much to say about the crab house I give it 4stars because I’ve never had a bad time there and it keeps me wanting to come back.
Kim H.
Place rating: 3 Philadelphia, PA
I love this place when it’s not crowded. When it’s crowded you definitely want to get your food and go. But the food is good a little artery clogging is good for the soul every now and again. The best deal I think is the number 6: it’s the crabs legs, mussels and shrimp with a side portion of seafood salad. The portions are pretty decent. I dig the salmon salad too. This is a neighborhood spot so try not to judge the ambiance too much. P. S. the sides are always the best when Ms. Dot makes it. I believe that’s her name. She an elderly spunky woman with lots of flavor.
Terez L.
Place rating: 1 Philadelphia, PA
The food taste like it’s been in a deep freezer for a while and the ambiance is very 90’s corner bar p. s. bring a weapon
Enric C.
Place rating: 3 Philadelphia, PA
The crab cakes are great and filled with crab meat; macaroni & cheese not so great. The Mac & cheese taste like Kraft which wasn’t what I expected in a bar/restaurant. The service is amazing, and the servers/barmaids are attentive. Great place, I’ll just avoid the side orders.
Alicia P.
Place rating: 2 Philadelphia, PA
It’s possible that I could have come here on a bad night, or had the wrong bartender but I don’t get the hype… A friend and I decided to check it out, after hearing a lot about it, a couple of weeks ago. When we got there around 9:30, on a Friday night, it was still a little slow so we had no problem finding a seat at the bar. We ordered from the menu(crabcake platter for me, hot wing platter for her), and were served by a waitress at the bar. The food was pretty good, and fairly priced, in my opinion. The drinks however, though they were pretty good, we’re much too expensive. I didn’t expect to be paying center city prices in Germantown. We paid our food bill with the waitress, and our drink bill with the bartender. I had three mixed drinks, which came up to 40 bucks(??)! I think that’s a bit much for that neighborhood. As far as the hangout, the only way I know to describe it is «hood». Most of the ppl there, including the bartenders, must live in the area and seem to all know each other. I thought the business was black owned until we were joined by an Asian man who’s presence made the«heavy handed» bartenders tighten up while making their friends’ drinks. Also my friend believes she saw a $ 5 or $ 10 cover charge after a certain time.
Rachel T.
Place rating: 4 Atlanta, GA
Came here a few nights ago… The seafood is sooooo good and the drinks are pretty reasonable too! The area is a bit sketchy but I don’t mind it.. . Totally bringing my friends here!
Vanessa W.
Place rating: 4 Washington, DC
I came here with my mom a little while back for an afternoon crab feast. Our server was friendly and checked on us regularly to make sure we were enjoying our meal and had whatever we needed. I ordered cocktails and the bartender did a nice job with those, and the price was fair. The crab was fresh, sweet, and delicious, and the servings were more than reasonable. My mom and I both enjoyed our meals. It’s conveniently located right near the corner of Germantown and Chelten Avenues in Germantown. I’d definitely come back here for tasty, fresh, reasonably-priced seafood.
