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Costas Inn Featured in the Best Crabs in Maryland

Crabbers have been commercially catching blue crabs (also known as Maryland crabs) from the Chesapeake Bay since the mid 19th century. Today, summertime means heading to your favorite crab house or seafood market to tuck into steamed crab, crab cakes and crab soup made from these Chesapeake Bay crustaceans. Steamed crabs, arguably the most popular preparation, typically get cooked in plenty of Old Bay Seasoning and are best served with a pitcher of cold beer.

As Blue Crab Population Goes Down, Prices Likely Go Down

The Chesapeake Bay may give us a bumper crop of crabs this year.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources found a 35-percent increase in the blue crab population this year, or about 550 million crabs. That’s the fourth highest level in 20 years. They say good weather and restrictions on the harvest in the past have led to the increase.

Costas Inn Featured on Michael Symon's Show

On Friday, October 28th, Costas Inn was featured on Michael Symon’s show, Burgers, Brew and Que. Check out our first appearance on the Food Network!

Costas Inn is honored to be selected as #1 Baltimore Seafood Restaurant! Voted and reviewed by USA Today’s local expert Tamar Fleishman!

Costas Inn has its own take on seasoning for steamed crabs: they don’t just throw a bunch of Old Bay and black pepper on them. It has a distinct sweetness to it – perhaps some toasted onion in there. It’s beloved by celebrities and food authors, including David Rosengarten and the folks on the Today show.

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Costas Inn is a Baltimore institution. In operation since 1971, this enormous, no-frills establishment somehow manages to feel homey and comfortable at the same time. People come to eat at Costas from all over the world thanks to several TV appearances featuring their famous crabs.

Thank you for reviewing Costas Inn as one of the Top 10 Best Baltimore Restaurants!! An honor to be in the company of Cinghiale’s, Aldo’s, Pazo’s, Miss Shirley’s and The Prime Rib!!

Costas Inn has its own take on seasoning for steamed crabs: they don’t just throw a bunch of Old Bay and black pepper on them. It has a distinct sweetness to it – perhaps some toasted onion in there. It’s been acclaimed by all kinds of celebrities and food authors, including David Rosengarten and the folks on the Today show.

Reception at the state house for the Maryland State Troopers Association

Baltimore Seafood Restaurant Event- Maryland State Troopers Association

City Paper recognizes Costas Inn as one of the Best Crab Houses

Costas Inn has a menu that would shame most diners. The wide variety of items on it range from breakfast to pit beef with every other dinner item you could think of in between. That’s great but we only go for one thing: the steamed crabs.

Baltimore Business Journal: Top-Rated Crab House Restaurants

Voted Best Baltimore Crab Houses By Baltimore Business Journal 2013

Costas Inn's Crabs were on the cover of Baltimore Magazine in July with Michael Phelps

Sitting among a sea of fast-food joints and car-repair shops with no water in sight, Costas Inn might not match many people’s vision of a world-class crabhouse. Until they walk inside. The perma-smell of crab spice in the large, open dining room, the drumbeat of mallets hitting shells and empty shells hitting buckets, autographed Brooks Robinson and Johnny Unitas memorabilia on the front wall—all instantly authenticate the place. Crab lovers have been stamping their sign of approval on Costas’s brown-paper-covered tables for more than 40 years.

Costas Inn is mentioned on The Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda

Costas Inn is mentioned on the August 13, 2012 Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda

Dundalk Eagle showcases Costas Inn on the Today Show

For years, Dundalkians have been saying how great the crab cakes are at Costas Inn. Now a national television show says the same.

Costas Inn owner Pete Triantafilos ,ade an Aug. 16 appearance on NBC’s Today show with Kathie Lee and Hoda.

Costas Inn's Crab Cakes on The Today Show

Costas Inn’s Crab Cakes Featured on the July 16, 2012 Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda

Pete and Nick visit The Today Show for Kathie Lee's Birthday

Pete and Nick visited Kathie Lee and Hoda for Kathie Lee’s Birthday!

Baltimore County welcomes the Blue Angels

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 (Baltimore, MD) – Baltimore County welcomes the Blue Angels as they land at Martin State Airport to prepare for a weekend of airshows to celebrate Baltimore’s Bicentennial of the War of 1812

John Ratzenberger, of "Cheers" and "Toy Story" eats at Costas Inn!

John Ratzenberger “Cliff Clavin” from Cheers, “Toy Story” was here at Costas Inn!

Al Roker, of The Today Show, visits Costas Inn

The Today Show’s Al Roker visits Costas Inn!

Bring On The Crabs!

Costas Inn featured in Baltimore Magazine

Kathie Lee Orders Crab from Costas Inn

Kathie Lee Orders Crab from Costas Inn

Costas Inn Featured in People Magazine

Costas Inn featured in People Magazine’s article, Josh Charles’ Baltimore: the star of CBS’s The Good Wife provides a sightseeing guide to the city where he grew up.

Dining Out at: Costas Inn

Dining Out at: Costas Inn article in the East County Times, June 23, 2011

Baltimore Magazine: Top Crab Dishes and Recipes

Known for classic steamed-crab-and-mallet suppers, Costas Inn (4100 North Point Blvd., Dundalk, 410-477-1975) also has a thing for crab imperial—a heap of crab slathered in creamy white sauce offered atop shrimp, orange roughy, the fish du jour, or even on its own. But to experience this lumpilicious treat at the pinnacleof opulence, try the stuffed lobster tail ($35.95), a thick curl of delectable meat straining from its shell.

Costas Inn Turns 40

Costas Inn Turns 40: The Dundalk Eagle November 16, 2011

Baltimore County's Costas Inn: check out rockfish, deals

Baltimore County’s Costas Inn: check out rockfish, deals. The Examiner features Costas Inn.