The Dancing Crab, a Washington Institution for over twenty years is family owned and operated. Serving the finest Hard Shell crabs from Maryland and Louisiana (when the big ones are not available in Maryland) for more than 35 years and located on the same corner! Known for the many famous visitors, this is the only true Maryland Style Crabhouse in Washington DC. Be prepared to have fun when planning a visit, either with the great clientele, some regulars who have been faithfully visiting the Dancing Crab for as long as its been around, or the fresh seafood, or the just the experience. The Dancing Crab it’s a one of kind Washington DC Institution!
The Crab has been faithfully serving up our famous steamed 'Maryland Blue Crabs' for more than 25 years. Our family-owned restaurant offers a great selection of fresh seafood and platters. Informal dining with friendly service, we invite you to come on down and bang some crabs to your heart's content!
The Crab has been faithfully serving up our famous steamed 'Maryland Blue Crabs' for more than 25 years. Our family-owned restaurant offers a great selection of fresh seafood and platters. Informal dining with friendly service, we invite you to come on down and bang some crabs to your heart's content!
About Tony CibelTony Cibel, patriarch of the Oceanside Management Family of restaurants, which includes The Dancing Crab, Tony and Joe's Seafood Place, Nick's Riverside Grille, Kaufmanns Tavern, Cabanas and The Rockfish, is a native Washingtonian. Tony has two sons and two nephews involved in his business operations, making sure that a family member pays attention to the numerous details so necessary to operating restaurants.
