Mike's Crab House North Bustles With Hungry Diners

PASADENA, MD — When Patch asked its readers what some of their favorite local seafood restaurants happened to be, one eatery was repeatedly brought up. Mike's Crab House North in Pasadena, which is open seasonally, offers seafood locals can't seem to get enough of.

But when locals need a seafood fix while Mike's Crab House North is shut down for the season, they can drive to Riva and eat at that location, which is open year-round.

Patch spoke with Missy Hartlove, general manager at Mike's Crab House North, who said the most popular menu items include steamed crabs, crab cakes, steamed shrimp, oysters and hush puppies. In addition to the delicious food, customers enjoy the view.

"We have the best view for eating crabs, crab cakes, steamed shrimp and we have awesome drinks at our tiki bar. We never precook our crabs, they're always made to order, which may take a few minute, but it's worth the wait," she said.

Mike's Crab House North is located at 1402 Colony Rd. in Pasadena. Reservations are not accepted and dogs are not allowed. The restaurant opens at 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursday, at 3 p.m. Fridays and at 11 a.m. on the weekends.