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Where can I get a bushel of crabs?

1 post · Aug 25, 1998

JulesRCN InternetAug 25, 1998
My very favorite place for steamed crabs, by the bushel to take home or eat in, is Cap'n Pells (also known as The Fairfax Crab House) on Rt. 29 in Merrifield VA.  I'm not sure how the prices compare... I recently had a crab feast at my house and believe I paid $85.00 a bushel steamed.

Kate S. wrote:
>Uh, without the um...er...obvious answer. When I lived here 4 years ago,
>there used to be stands where crabbers would sell fresh cooked by the
>bushel. Anyone know where I can find 'em?
>
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