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The Fat Crab Cafe
430 Harrisburg Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
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Menu
*Prices subject to change
Seasonal & Daily Specials
Ask about our seasonal and daily specials!
Shrimp Squealers
Tender peeled and deveined shrimp wrapped in bacon and tossed in hot sauce
- (6) $15.00
- (12) $29.00
Sautéed Shrimp and Scallops
$26.00
Sautéed Shrimp and Scallops in a cajun sweetcorn cream sauce over sweet potato mash
House Specialties
The Crabman
$10.50
Crab & cheese fries with Mr. Bill's pure spice, our unique cheese blend & roasted garlic-lime aioli
Fish 'n' Chips
Batter fried fish of the day, crispy fries, tarter & lemon
- Fish of the Day $18.00
- Blue $21.00
- Cod $23.00
- Halibut $27.00
Fish Tacos
3 corn tortillas, slaw, tropical salsa & creme Mexicana
- Fish Tacos $17.00
- Shrimp Tacos $19.00
Chesapeake Eggs
$18.00
2 Hard boiled eggs encased in our crabcake, panko crusted and deep fried, served with spicy brown mustard and sweet chili sauce
Steamed Clams
w/ Garlic White Wine Sauce
- 1 Doz $19.00
Steamed PEI Mussels
w/ Garlic White Wine Sauce or Marinara Sauce
- 1 Lb $19.00
Twisted Crab
$14.00
Philly soft pretzel topped with delicious crab meat, cheese, and Mr. Bill's Pure Spice, toasted to melted perfection, served with our own made honey mustard dipping sauce
Sandwiches
PO Boy
- Fresh Fish $10.00
- Shrimp $12.00
- Oyster $15.00
Lobster Roll
served on a toasted split-top roll w/ chips and pickle - 1/3 lb cold lobster claw meat salad
- Market Price
Hot Lobster Roll
Lobster claw and knuckle meat warmed in butter. Served on a toasted split top roll w/chips and pickle.
- Market Price
Oyster Cordon Bleu
$19.00
Herb Butter, plump poached oysters, smoked ham, cooper sharp cheese on a toasted split top roll
Market Crab Cake
$21.00
Tartar, greens, tomato, red onion. Served on Brioche with chips & pickle
Soft Shell Crab Sandwich - Seasonal
Fresh Soft Shell Crab, greens, tomato, onion & garlic-lime aioli. Served on Brioche with chips & pickle
- 1 Crab - Market Price
- 2 Crabs - Market Price
Famous Fat Crab Sandwich
$34.00
A flash fried softshell crab and a broiled market crab cake lettuce, tomato, onion, and garlic-lime aioli, chips, and a pickle
Big Fat Fish Sandwich
7 oz, greens, tomato, red onion with garlic aioli. Served on Brioche with chips & pickle
- Cod $23.00
- Halibut $27.00
Fresh Fish Sandwich
$13.00
Broiled, blackened, or batter fried, greens, tomato, onion & remoulade. Served on Brioche with chips & pickle
The Clucker OR Cheeseburger
$12.00
Grilled cheeseburger or blackened chicken breast with citrus herb spread, greens, tomato & red onion. Served on Brioche with chips & pickle
Dinner Menu
After 4pm. Ask about our Daily Dinner Specials! Fabulous and delicious daily specials are created by our chef.
Platters
Broiled, Blackened or Batter Fried. Served w/ choice of 2 sides
- Fresh Fish of the Day $20.00
- Cod $23.00
- Halibut $27.00
- Shrimp $24.00
- Scallops $28.00
- Fried Oysters $26.00
- Chicken $17.00
- Crab Cake $24.00
- Fried Soft Shell Crab - Seasonal - Market Price
Seafood Pasta
$28.00
Shrimp, scallops, fish, clams, and mussels cooked in a fabulous marinara and served over spaghetti. Served with a side salad
Spaghetti in Clam Sauce
$28.00
The traditional steamed and chopped clams served in a garlic herb butter sauce. Served with a side salad
Poseidon's Plate
$39.00
Broiled fresh fish, shrimp, scallops, crab cake and cracked crab claw. Choice of 2 sides
Soups
Our Daily Fisherman's Red Chowder
Aromatic tomato broth with potatoes, fresh seafood, and bacon
- Cup $7.25
- Bowl $8.50
Baked Tomato Crab Bisque
$13.50Chef's Soup of the Day
- Cup $8.50
- Bowl $9.50
Salads
Dressings: House Vinaigrette, Garden Ranch, or Caesar
Romaine Caesar
$9.00
Lettuce, house made Caesar, oyster crackers & parmesan cheese
- Market Crab Cake
- $19.00
- Tuna, Grilled or Blackened
- $16.00
- Shrimp, Grilled or Blackened
- $16.00
- Salmon, Grilled or Blackened
- $16.00
- Chicken, Grilled or Blackened
- $9.00
- Scallops, Grilled or Blackened
- $19.00
- Soft Shell Crab - Market Price
- Fresh Fish
- $15.00
Garden Fresh Greens
$9.00
Cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, red onion
- Market Crab Cake
- $19.00
- Tuna, Grilled or Blackened
- $16.00
- Shrimp, Grilled or Blackened
- $16.00
- Salmon, Grilled or Blackened
- $16.00
- Chicken, Grilled or Blackened
- $9.00
- Scallops, Grilled or Blackened
- $19.00
- Oyster, Grilled or Blackened
- $18.00
- Soft Shell Crab - Market Price
Red Beet and Goat Cheese Garden Salad
$12.00- Market Crab Cake
- $19.00
- Chicken, Grilled or Blackened
- $9.00
- Tuna, Grilled or Blackened
- $16.00
- Shrimp, Grilled or Blackened
- $16.00
- Salmon, Grilled or Blackened
- $16.00
- Scallops, Grilled or Blackened
- $19.00
- Oyster, Grilled or Blackened
- $18.00
- Soft Shell, Seasonal - Market Price
- Fresh Fish
- $15.00
Dine-in from the Steamer
From The Steamer
Served with melted butter on the side. **All weights are pre-cooked weights**
- 1 lb Jumbo Snow Crab Cluster - Market Price
- 1 lb Red King Crab Legs, Large or Huge - Market Price
- 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp $32.00
- Lobster - Market Price
- 1 lb Steamed Shrimp $15.00
- Extra Melted Butter
- $2.00
Sides
Fries
$5.50- Add Cheese
- $2.00
Baked Mac n' Cheese
$5.50Warm Crab Corn Bread
$4.50Classic Creamy Slaw
$4.50Seasonal Marinated Vegetable
$4.50Side Salad
$5.00Fresh Fruit Salad
$5.50Bacon-Horseradish Potato Salad
$4.50Macaroni Salad
$5.00Sweet Maui Kettle Chips
$4.00Hot Melted Butter
$2.00Browse Nearby
General Info
Cuisine
Sandwiches
Seafood
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
11:00am - 7:30pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 7:30pm
Friday:
11:00am - 7:30pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 7:30pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 6:00pm
About Us
The Fat Crab Café brings the taste of the beach to Lancaster County! Located within Mr. Bill's Fresh Seafood market, our cafe is perfect for fun, casual dining for lunch or dinner. Enjoy delicious seafood entrees and daily specials prepared by our chef without the fine dining price.