Soft-Shell Crab

They are showing up at the market now. How do you like them prepared, and who does it best in our area?

by Charles Yu 8 months ago

Popped into St. Lawrence market to get some smoked Salmon and Gravlax from Mike's and Seafront. Saw some FRESH soft shell crab on sale. Bought a couple to try. When I unpacked them at home... OMG, ...

It's that time of year, so I'm searching! Have seen them at Barcelona in Brookline, but where else and how are they served?

I've had a few great softshells in the last week. Had a wonderful sandwich at Picnic with the prerequiste soft squishy bun, iceburg lettuce and pickles. Have also just had a stellar sandwich at the...

by BostonBestEats 2 years ago

NORTH SQUARE OYSTER (North End)

by Melanie Wong 3 years ago

Last Monday, we headed to Christopher's on Lincoln in Carmel to follow-up a tip for FRESH soft-shell crabs flown in from Maryland. Not listed on the printed menu, I was a bit nervous that we might ...

by erica 3 years ago

I'd be happy if someone could point me to a non-Asian restaurant that currently offers soft-shell crabs. I like them sauteed, not deep-fried, when possible. Am I too early to be looking? Previou...

by BostonBestEats 3 years ago

Shouldn't soft shell crabs dishes be showing up about now? Where are they??? Post your sightings (pics too)...

The folks at Crosby's are saying the live softshells will be early again... about two weeks. A good reason for a surgical strike into Charleston. My posts can get a little silly since no one is lis...

by erica 4 years ago

Please comment if you have had good soft shells (other than Chinese) at any Manhattan restaurants this spring. (Since they are usually a special, they are not on any menus I've looked at recently...

The season's so short. So where are the best softshell crab dinners to be had?

Greetings all! Not sure how this is going to work; Big fan of springtime and warm weather in New England. Wondering if any and all are seeing any signs of the above. I write with trepidatio...

Please report here if you see/have them at any restaurant in the city. I am on a mission to try out as many as I could. Thnx!

by opinionatedchef 5 years ago

Had a sweet tender soft shell, small, at 5 Corners Kitchen tonight, so of course now i'm craving some whales to cook myelf. Anyone seen them yet this season? Thx much.

Anyone know of a restaurant in Northern New Jersey who have soft shell crabs on the menu, thanks.

by Amishchow 5 years ago

Hey Philly Chowhounds, Any good leads on stellar soft shell crab dishes at local restaurants in Philly proper? Thx, A.C.

by LeahBaila 5 years ago

...I know that the season is here/around the corner. Does anyone know who's serving some great soft shell crabs? Thanks in advance!

Where can I find the best soft shell crabs in Northern New Jersey? Thanks.

I read last week that softshell crabs were starting to appear in New Orleans. I was wondering if anyone had seen them on menus or in specials around DFW?