Since 1972, The Crackpot in Townson, Maryland, has featured an impressively varied dinner menu that crosses the line from seafood dishes to steaks, prime rib, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, ribs, and more. Our friendly and efficient staff will try their hardest to make your visit an experience you will want to repeat. Join us for an excellent meal, drink, or snack any day of the week.
Local strip-mall spot serving steamed crabs & other seafood since 1972 in casual, nautical environs. Based on 508 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.9 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
8102 Loch Raven Blvd, Towson, MD 21286
Phone: (410) 828-1095
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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8 AM–2 AM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 8 AM–2 AM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–2 AM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–2 AM |
| Friday | 8 AM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 AM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–2 AM |
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Reviews
Jason T
The staff was completely different. Not happy to hear the previous staff was let go. But at the end of the day, the only thing constant is change…
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Schanell Hurt-Franklin
Deserves “0” stars. Went there on a date. When walking through the door we were told by a waitress (not the Manager) “sorry we’re not seating anymore people at tables!” Mind you only literally about 4 tables were seated. So we asked if we could sit at the bar because people were seated at the bar. The waitress told us to wait while she checks with the Manager. She than came out and told us we could sit at the bar.
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Lisa Snuggles
I ordered take out. 3 crab cakes with sides.
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JE
The bar and restaurant are not separated. The bar started having Karaoke night on Wednesday’s at 8 pm. Last Wednesday was the first time, I did not attend the 1st event however I attended the 2nd Wednesday. The business owner told the DJ that he received complaints from his restaurant patrons that the karaoke crowd was too loud singing . The owner asked “karaoke patrons ” to sing/talk lower. First and foremost, at least on this nite., 80% of the of his patrons were there for karaoke. Secondly, most of the drinks were being ordered by his “karaoke patrons.” As people were singing the owner would signal the DJ to turn it down. Overall the crowd was middle-aged so it wasn’t like it was a bunch of loud youths being unruly. Don’t have an event to draw business than put ridiculous restrictions on it. It was unprofessional & tacky. I travel with a group of Karaoke goers, after last night events we have decided not to patronize this venue again. There are plenty of local bars/restaurants out there that would love our business.
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Cody Brown-weller
I will never step foot into this place again. First of all the food was horrible. The boneless chicken wings were nothing but hunks of fried breading in sauce. My medium burger was almost raw and my grilled onions were raw. The sangria was the worst I’ve ever had. The worst part of the experience, though, was that the bartender was loudly voicing his opinion on trans laws and he it quite obviously against any equality (anyone wanting to use a public bathroom meant for their preferred pronoun must be a criminal). This was completely unprofessional and you never know who is listening. The waitress was very nice and needs to find another place of employment.
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Steven Goad
The ownership group who took over from the original owner never embraced what this Bar/Restaurant was about!!! It was about the people, the employees, the customers and their families. Been there 1 time since they took over and that’s all I needed. If zero stars were an option, that would be the true rating. Sad that this used to be the best place to shoot the breeze and eat AMAZING SEAFOOD. Congrats to whoever owns this now or ruining decades of dedication from countless families. If you want to over pay to a company that wants to give you the cheapest product and experience this is your place to go!
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Tarnisha Eaton
We were over charged for food that never arrived because they forgot then they put a fuss up about taking it off the bill knowing we never received it . Half of our party left because they were never waited on or greeted . Then the server Christina was very rude to the kids in my party and told them that they couldn’t get a drink to go because she never gets a tip which is a lie because she added a 18% tip to everyone in my party bill individual and got extra for nothing in my opinion. I’m a regular customer and I’ve never gotten the treatment i got yesterday on Mother’s Day at that . I told the manager how upset i was and she didn’t even say anything to the server she allowed the server to think it was ok. Food was cold and crabs were small after i asked and paid for XL . My kids also ordered food and never received it after waiting over 1hr and 30mins
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Shreeja Dahal
I’m a Towson local so wanted to try and support a local business. Went there for dinner and ordered Oyster, Wings, Chicken Sandwich, and a Burger. The Oysters weren’t fresh at all and were in fact sandy. Chicken Sandwich was dry and as hard as a rock. I also ordered a Virgin Mojito and they basically gave me a soda. Regret going there.
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Tom Herrmann
This place used to be great! Not anymore. New owners changed the food for the worst. Everything breaded was all bread, burger was raw, fried onions were burnt on the outside and raw inside. Bar staff used to be the best in Towson.
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Terrance Scott
Negative: large crabs were cold, light, mushy, and not good on flavor(where is the seasoning?). The margaritas tasted like sour mix. So bitter you clench your teeth.
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