To say that the restaurant and seafood market known as I Got Your Crabs is located at the end of the world is just synonym for the edge of America. Afterall, the Outer Banks are on the edge of the world we know as America. Location aside, the other instant head-turner of this island eatery in Kitty Hawk is the business' name.
I Got Your Crabs is almost guaranteed to make you smile and start to salivate.
After just one visit, newcomers are instantly swooning over the fresh seafood from this unassuming location on the end of a strip of other businesses.
Of course, crabs are among the specialty here.
Steamed, piled high in the tray, and still billowing from the steamer, the crabs at I Got Your Crabs are always satisfying.
While indoor seating is limited and available at the counter (the pandemic may limit this, however), many patrons choose to get them to go.
In fact, you can get them to go steamed — or live. If you want as many as a half bushel or a full bushel or more, then you should call 24 hours ahead with that request.
Is there anything more satisfying than a bakers dozen of freshly steamed crabs delivered with melted butter and a claw cracker?
Take your time and savor this feast on the edge of America. Eating fresh blue crabs is as much about the experience as it is the sweet, tender crab meat tucked inside each shell.
But crabs aren't the only cooked seafood you can get at this seafood market and eatery.
I Got Your Crabs has a wide variety of seafood available (which varies by season), so prepare to come back another day to sample more of the current menu items.
I Got Your Crabs is located at 3809 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949.
It's locally owned and operated and open year-round from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Learn more on the official website for I Got Your Crabs and give them a follow on Facebook for the latest there.
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