Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! We ship live or steamed Chester River blue crabs anywhere in the USA via FedEx Priority Overnight. Call us at 410-639-7018 and ask for Chris to arrange shipping. We carefully pack each order to ensure your crabs arrive cold, fresh, and ready to enjoy.

You can order in person at our market at 4954 Ashley Rd in Rock Hall, MD, or call ahead at 410-639-7018 to reserve your order — especially helpful during peak weekends. We sort our crabs by size and can steam them for you to-order.

True Blue is a certification from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Seafood Marketing Program that recognizes restaurants and retail markets supporting local Maryland watermen and using authentic, Bay-sourced crabs and crab meat. Chester River Seafood is proudly True Blue certified.

Absolutely. We provide on-site catering for crab feasts, weddings, family reunions, corporate events, and more. We bring the seafood, equipment, and experience to serve your guests right. Call 410-639-7018 to discuss your event and get a quote.

Plenty! Beyond our specialty Chester River blue crabs, we carry soft shell crabs, scallops, clams, oysters, and a daily selection of fresh assorted fish. Our inventory rotates with the season and what's coming in fresh off the boats.

We're typically open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 6pm, and closed on Mondays. Hours can vary seasonally — please call 410-639-7018 to confirm before you make the trip, especially in the off-season.

We're at 4954 Ashley Rd in Rock Hall, MD 21661 — on Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore. From Rock Hall: take SR-20/Rock Hall Rd, turn onto SR-288/Crosby Rd, then right onto Ashley Rd. From Chestertown: take SR-213 to N Kent St, then SR-20 toward Rock Hall and follow Crosby Rd to Ashley Rd.

Walk-ins are always welcome! That said, during peak season and busy weekends crabs can sell out fast — we recommend calling ahead at 410-639-7018 to reserve your bushel or have your order steamed and ready to go.