Soft-Shelled Crabs

By: Jstangl
9/11/2025 6:47 PM

Any local restaurants regularly offering fried soft-shelled crabs?

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By: W&M OBX
9/12/2025 9:48 AM

No fresh soft-shells this time of year, unfortunately. Some places have them frozen, and while it's not fancy, O'Neal's in Wanchese serves them year-round for lunch, and they're pretty tasty!

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By: Jstangl
9/15/2025 2:25 PM

Just had the Soft Crab BLT at O’Neal’s - it was worth the 31 mile drive! Thanks!

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By: W&M OBX
9/15/2025 3:38 PM

Just had the Soft Crab BLT at O’Neal’s - it was worth the 31 mile drive! Thanks!

Jstangl

Glad that worked out for ya!

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By: WaveRunner93
9/16/2025 3:20 PM

Dune Street just posted on their Instragram that they still have some

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By: Gettysburg Lady
9/22/2025 10:43 AM

Have to add my praises for soft shells at O'Neals. They also make the best fried oysters I have ever had!

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By: Bill
9/22/2025 2:53 PM

If I remember Awful Arthurs used to have them on the menu as well.

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