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Captain Pell's Fairfax Crabhouse
- 4.32.1k reviews
- Closed now
Family-run Fairfax crab house since 1977, serving steamed blue crabs, crab cakes, hush puppies and snow crab legs.
Quick answers
Captain Pell's Fairfax Crabhouse in short
When is Captain Pell's Fairfax Crabhouse open?
Mon–Thu 3 PM–10 PM; Fri 2 PM–10 PM; Sat–Sun 12 PM–10 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Captain Pell's Fairfax Crabhouse?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Captain Pell's Fairfax Crabhouse indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Captain Pell's Fairfax Crabhouse good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Captain Pell's Fairfax Crabhouse cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Captain Pell's Fairfax Crabhouse?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
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How long do you need at Captain Pell's Fairfax Crabhouse?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Captain Pell's Fairfax Crabhouse?
10195 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Is Captain Pell's Fairfax Crabhouse wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 3 pm.
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
59°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 51°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
60° - 1pm
61° - 2pm
61°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmonday3 PM–10 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 3 PM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 3 PM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 3 PM–10 PM
- thursday
- 3 PM–10 PM
- friday
- 2 PM–10 PM
- saturday
- 12 PM–10 PM
- sunday
- 12 PM–10 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
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Good to know
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 2.1k reviews
Known for
- Steamed blue crabs
- Hush puppies
- Crab cakes
- Snow crab legs
What people say
- People like:
- Blue crabs, hush puppies, crab cakes, all-you-can-eat crabs
Around Country Club Hills
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.



