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A firm shell is part of what we look for when sorting our premium crabs.
Maryland tradition. Mick’s standards.
We take our crabs personally.
A good crab feast starts long before the mallets hit the table. Around here, it starts with Mick.
Yes, there’s a real Mick.
Meet the Crab Whisperer.
For over a decade, Mick has personally inspected and hand-sorted the bushels that come through our doors. He’s looking for more than shell size—he’s looking for a crab worth cracking.
Hard shells. Hefty weight. Full meat. That’s the standard behind our premium blue crabs, and the reason we’re so picky about what makes it to your table.
It’s what’s inside that counts.
More than a ruler measurement.
Shell width tells you a crab’s size. It doesn’t tell the whole story about its weight or how full it is. That’s why we hand-sort our premium crabs for quality as well as size.
Find your favorite size.
Premium Blue Crab Sizing
Our #1 premium blue crabs are hand-sorted for hard shells, weight, and fullness. These are approximate sizes.
| Premium size | Approximate size |
|---|---|
| #1 Small | 5.25 inches |
| #1 Medium | 5.75 inches + |
| #1 Large | 6.25 inches + |
| #1 X-Large | 6.5 inches + |
| #1 Jumbo | 6.75 inches + |
AYCE #2 blue crabs are minimal size & weight and are not premium crabs.
Ask your server about today’s dine-in availability, or check online ordering for current takeout prices and availability.
Your place or ours?
Make it a crab feast.
Settle in at Mick’s for All You Can Eat, or take steamed crabs home and gather your crew around your own table.
Let’s talk crabs.
Check online ordering for current takeout sizes, prices, and availability. Have a question before you order? Give us a call.