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DiNardo’s is the place to have your shell-cracking,claw-sucking, crab-eating feast. Steamed Louisiana crabs are served “hot and dirty” (known as Baltimore style), and other seafood specialties such as jumbo shrimp, fresh stuffed flounder, steamed mussels, and clams. Chicken, steaks, and pasta also are served.

The DiNardo family’s secret, succulent sauce
recipes at prices that won’t leave you hysterical.

Location:
DiNardo's Famous Crabs
312 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Phone: (215) 925-5115

Hours:
Lunch: Monday - Saturday - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dinner: Monday - Thursday - 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday - Saturday - 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sunday - 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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DiNardo’s Famous Crabs
Basic hard-shells worth the hard work.

The Scene
Fishing rods, reels, lures -- some framed lures arranged into miniature, two-dimensional versions of Mummer costumes -- set a Philly-style seafood theme. Service is Philly-style, too: no-frills and sassy.

The Food
Basic shrimp cocktail, a few raw clams and snapper soup make fine appetizers, but they're only a prelude to the reason to come here: Gulf Coast hard-shells. The workingman's lobster, blue crab, has smaller body parts and less sweet meat than its Maine cousin. Order a dozen, and count on getting messy. Consistently fresh steamers come coated in spicy sea salt with a side of vinegary dipping sauce … Paprika and pepper-dusted fries arrive hot and salty, practically begging their eaters to order another pitcher of beer. A big, meaty broiled crab cake offers an easier alternative to high-maintenance hard-shells.

Nominated for:
Best of City
Even if Junior doesn’t like the crabs, he’ll still love the big plastic bibs and the omnipresent fishing lures.

Tip Sheet
All You Can Eat
Arrive early on Monday nights, when $30 will buy you unlimited amounts of steamed hard-shells, fries and coleslaw.

Keeping Clean
No worries if you're dressed to the nines. Just ask for a plastic bib and extra napkins.

Soft-Shells
During their warm-weather season, soft-shells allow diners to give up the nutcrackers and eat 'em whole.

Restaurant Info
Average Meal Price
$$$$ ($21 to $30) based on a three-course meal

Atmosphere
Good for Groups

Meal Type
Lunch
Dinner

Seating
Outdoor Seating

Cross Streets
Third Street

Special Features
Full Bar

Other Features
Dress code: Casual