Blue crab season begins in late spring in the Tar Heel State and there’s one place you simply must go for the best blue crabs in North Carolina. It’s called I Got Your Crabs. And boy do they! In season, this is THE place to go if you want a baker’s dozen of beautiful blue crabs to sit, pick, and devour for as long as it takes.

If you've ever had the pleasure to go crabbing and catch your own, then you already know how sweet it is to have blue crabs freshly yanked from the water.
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And as fun as it is to go catch them yourself, I Got Your Crabs can take a bit of the work out of the traditional blue crab dining experience by catching and cooking them for you.
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Of course, you can also buy them freshly caught and uncooked and then take them home to prepare your feast. But why would you want to?
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I Got Your Crabs is just about the best thing ever if you love fresh crabs. Please remember, they're only available in season so if it's early spring you may want to call ahead to make sure they're in.

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Speaking of seasons, softshell crabs from here are delicious, too! How many can you eat in one sitting?
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I Got Your Crabs in Kitty Hawk is open year-round with a variety of seafood items on the menu.
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And this is one menu you'll never see the likes of anywhere else. Why?
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Because every appetizer, every plate, every sandwich, every soup, and every single taco features seafood and nothing else. Even the Ala Carte items are all seafood! We suggest you try the Blue Crab Nachos while you're here!
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For the best blue crabs in North Carolina, the best choice is I Got Your Crabs in Kitty Hawk. It’s open seven days a week starting at noon. The restaurant and market close at 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Dig in and eat up!

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I Got Your Crabs Shellfish Market and Oyster Bar, 3809 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949, USA