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Reviewed September 26, 2022

We came in mid-September, mid-week, for an early (4:30) dinner. Those 3 pieces of our trip will frame this review. It was not super crowded, parking was easy, and we were seated right away. Do know that this place does get busy-and if you are...eating on a weekend at 7PM you are going to wait, and your service may suffer. We sat out on the covered porch-with incredible views. It was a lovely 75 degree night- perfect for outside dining. There were 3 of us-and we tried a lot of different things-all excellent. Basket of Crab Claws, Clams, Crab Soup, Three Way Combo and Seafood Platter. The prices were extremely reasonable-we likely paid double in Boston. Seafood will be pricy. Dinner for 3 was $143. and included 3 beers in addition to the previously mentioned food. There was a young lady traveling around taking "free" pictures of everyone. Obviously, the idea is to sell photos-and yes, we did buy one as a memory of our vacation with our friend. Excellent views, ambiance and food!!More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 24, 2022

We ordered the seafood platter $39. It came with a handful of French fries, one small piece of fish, 3 medium scallops, 4 medium shrimps, lump crab cake and a corn on the cob. The seafood needed seasoning. Corn on the cob was tasteless. Crab...cake tasted old. Ordered a diet Pepsi. It came in a small plastic cup, refills are not free. They charge the same price as if you purchased two drinks separately. The server didn't seem very friendly. However, the Hollywood picture girl who was taking complimentary photos was very nice. Her name was Petra. Atmosphere is pretty nice.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 18, 2022 via mobile

Chick trip made fun with this visit! Delicious food and quick service. Loved my crab cakes! Atmosphere was a delight!

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed September 2, 2022

The best coconut shrimp I have ever eaten!!!!My husband had clams and crab legs and he liked them. Our waitress was very nice and polite, gracefully got us refills on dip and butter. Checked on us several times, will return next time we visit OC.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 24, 2022 via mobile

What a great place for seafood we party was for 8 people was told it would be a 15 minute wait I received a text less then that very good table my 2 young grandsons like watching the boats thank you for the view I...was the only one who didn’t order seafood I got the tomahawk chop what a great dish it was worth every penny so for all the seafood lovers who visit this place go outside the box get the chopMore

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 23, 2022 via mobile

Hoopers is always a go to. Food is always great there and service is usually good. Service was a little slow this time but to be expected with everything going on. Love the rockfish Chesapeake.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 14, 2022

I ordered a meal that had lobster, scallops, and shrimp. $40. No choice of sides. The meal size was so underwhelming I left hungry. The seafood came out in a small breakfast bowl. The taste was average.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed August 10, 2022

Me and my family came here for lunch got seated right away she game us a great view the food was good my sister raved about the fish tacos the crab legs platter was delicious our waitress was so friendly and we above and beyond...she was so knowledgeable about the menu I love this place we be back on my next trip to ocean cityMore

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 5, 2022

We finally gave this place a try and it was a mistake. The service was outstanding, the atmosphere was wonderful but the food was horrible! The chicken was dry and the portions were very small, the raw oysters were very small, the crab legs, shrimp...and lobster were all over cooked. For a family of five we spent $250 which would be worth it the food was good but it was a waste.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 5, 2022 via mobile

After a long day on the beach, we were hangry! Waited a reasonable 30 min during busy Fri eve dinner rush. And our waitress knew it (wish I knew her name). She was a feisty college girl, she worked hard, ran around taking care of...us and several other tables. We got everything we needed, and quickly. Big, hot fresh crabs, shrimp and corn. Cold drinks. She brought us more, sometimes without us even asking. THAT friends, is how AYCE is supposed to be. They emptied the scrap bucket often. We even watched a guy running from table to table, to clean and prep, and get the next group seated as quickly as possible! In this new world, where things have become way more expensive, we feel we got our money’s worth and much more. We have also, unfortunately, gotten to see the other side, when the seafood were small, only lukewarm, the waitress who wasn’t able to pay attention to her tables,m. Hooper’s, you have restored our faith. We only get down to OC, MD 1-2x a year anymore. And we love to visit (have been coming for over 20 yrs, and have left happy many times). But this restaurant was on point tonight!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed August 2, 2022 via mobile

We stopped in to Hooper's for dinner one night. If you can find a parking spot, that's half the battle. The wait for a table wasn't long even though there were a lot of people waiting. It's loud and chaotic. Our waitress seemed to be...a little clueless about the menu but we got through it. She returned to the table and my husband had finished. He said "We're all set and will take the check.". Next thing I know, my meal that I was still eating was whipped away and gone. I was so shocked that I didn't protest in time. A little disappointed that I wasn't asked if I was done as there was still quite a bit of food left. The food was tasty, and came out quick which is impressive as the restaurant is huge. It is pricey but doesn't come with any extras like a salad or rolls. Not a good choice for the budget conscious but if you go, keep one hand on your plate.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 30, 2022 via mobile

They had the best snow crabs I had in awhile and awesome wait staff for our large group. Great pretzel with crab dip! Everyone enjoyed their meals. The inside was pretty cool looking with an airplane on the ceiling.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 10, 2022

Yesterday I ordered a dozen steamed crabs from the Hooper's Steamed Crab Truck at my local Martin's in Hagerstown MD. It has been about 3 years since I last ordered from Hooper's Crab Truck in Baltimore City and Montgomery Co. MD, and they were always...plump and tasty #1's with claws. That was not the case this time. I waited while they were steamed, took them home and dug in. But these were mostly #2 crabs. Many had only 1 claw, while the ones near the bottom of the bag had none. There were no loose claws so I don't know where they went. Not only were these steamed crabs much smaller than before, but also lower quality. The best way I could describe them is that they looked somewhat muddy or murky. They didn't taste fresh, and several had clearly already been dead when they were steamed, which results in a sour taste in the claws, a dry body, and an awful pungent smell when the body is opened. At $54.99 a dozen, I expected something better, had to throw out 3 of the crabs, and felt lucky that I didn't get sick. I should have suspected that something was wrong when the truck crew didn't have any sample crabs to be viewed, but it was raining and things have changed since Covid, so I trusted them. That was a mistake, and I won't be back for more.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 5, 2022 via mobile

We have made a tradition to go every July 4th to this restaurant to enjoy crabs. This place is the best, the service, the space, the crabs are delicious along with corns 😋😋, hush puppies, fry chicken; I mean I really recommend this places. 😋😋😋

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed June 13, 2022

Little more pricey and upscale to red lobster. But the staff was friendly. The food was pretty good and the atmosphere was awesome!

Date of visit: June 2022
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