After what seems like an eternity (or actually a year) without a fruitful Dungeness crab season, the 2016 commercial crab harvest has now begun, leaving last year's fears of domoic acid in the dust. As of November 15, big hauls of fresh crab are officially hitting Bay Area restaurants and seafood markets. That sweet, sweet crustacean meat is scuttling onto plates all around town, in the form of crabcakes, risottos, salads, and more. There's more crab meat around the Bay Area than you can shake a stick at, and the people are ready for a feast.
Here are some of the places to get your buttery fix, whether it's a whole steamed crab, or another crab-focused preparation. Either way, arm yourself with the crackers and drawn butter, because we're going in.
Did we miss your favorite crab spot? Don't be crabby— let us know in the comments. We'll be continuously updating as the season progresses.
Note: map points are listed alphabetically, not ranked.
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