There isn’t anything more Maryland than gathering with friends or family for a crab feast, and what better time than 4th of July weekend?
There isn’t anything more Maryland than gathering with friends or family for a crab feast, and what better time than 4th of July weekend? Whether you are planning a backyard blowout, a patio party, or a picnic-style seafood spread, Costas Inn has everything you want to make your Independence Day delicious and memorable. Read on for a checklist for hosting the best Maryland crab feast for the 4th of July!
Freshly Steamed Crabs
Start off with the star of the show, which is our Maryland blue crabs. Costas Inn provides hot, freshly steamed crabs seasoned with Old Bay. Whether you are feeding a few or an entire crowd, we’ve got the proper size and quantity of your feast. Order ahead to make sure you’ve got plenty for the holiday weekend!
Crab Tools and Mallets
No crab feast is complete without the proper gear. Make sure every guest has a wooden mallet, crab knives or forks, and plenty of napkins and paper towels. Cracking and picking crabs is half the fun, and sharing memories with your friends and family around the table is something you don’t want to miss.
Plenty of Old Bay
We steam crabs with Old Bay, but there is no such thing as too much Old Bay seasoning. Keep extra seasoning on hand for dipping or sparkling over your sides, like corn on the cob or French fries. It is the flavor that screams Maryland summer.
Paper Table Covers
Get rid of those fancy tablecloths and lay down brown paper or newspaper to catch the shells and seasoning. This will make cleanup a breeze, plus it is nostalgic and makes your spread look authentically local.
Ice Cold Drinks
A solid crab feast needs something cold to wash it down. Stock your coolers up with a variety of drinks, like ice cold beer, lemonade, seltzers, or tea! An orange crush is another drink that goes perfectly with crabs.
COSTAS INN IS YOUR SEAFOOD DESTINATION FOR THE BEST CRABS IN BALTIMORE!
Costas Inn has been an area icon, slinging the best crabs in Baltimore since 1971. So here’s to 50 years, and cheers to 50 more!
You may recognize our restaurant recently featured on the Food Network with Michael Symon on Burgers, Brew, and ‘Que! We were also voted the 2015 #1 Baltimore Seafood Restaurant by USA Today and #1 Crab Restaurant 2014 in the Baltimore Business Journal. You may have also spotted Costas Inn during one of our nine appearances on the Today Show or heard one of our many interviews on WJZ TV Channel 13 with Ron Matz and Marty Bass.
You can enjoy our famous crab cakes in-house or order them online for any time eating. We also provide some of the best seafood catering in the Baltimore area! Of course, you can get your fill from Costas even when you’re not in our dining room: follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube!
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