Rube's Crab Shack

08/19/2026

🦀🔥 2 NIGHTS OF CRAB HEAVEN! 🔥🦀

You asked, and we’re bringing it back! ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT for ONLY $40! 😍

🦀 Crabs
🍟 French Fries
🥣 Soup & Salad Bar

📅 Wednesday, August 19th & Thursday, August 20th

Come hungry, bring your crab crew, and let us do the cooking! 🍻🦀

$40 • DINE-IN ONLY • BOTH NIGHTS!

Who’s ready to crack some crabs?! 🙋‍♀️🦀

08/12/2026

🦀 AYCE SPECIAL! 🦀

Join us Wednesday, August 12th & Thursday, August 13th for our $39.99 AYCE Special! 🎉

🦀 Fresh, hot crabs
🍟 French fries
🥣 Soup & salad

Come hungry and come thirsty! 🍺 We’ll have fresh hot crabs & cold beer waiting for you!

📍 Come see us at Rube’s Crab Shack — you don’t want to miss this one! ❤️🦀

$39.99 — Wednesday & Thursday ONLY!

07/28/2026

🦀 Fresh, Steamed Crabs & Ice-Cold Beer! 🍺

Looking for the perfect way to enjoy your week? Stop by Rube’s Crab Shack for fresh, steamed crabs and an ice-cold beer!

📅 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
July 28th, 29th & 30th

🦀 Fresh Steamed Crabs,French Fries , Soup and Salad – Just $39.99!

Nothing beats cracking into fresh crabs with a cold beer in hand. Bring your family, grab your friends, and let us do the cooking while you enjoy the feast!

📍 Rube’s Crab Shack
We can’t wait to serve you! See you soon!

07/07/2026

🏍️ Bike Week is here! 🏍️

To everyone riding through the Gettysburg area this week, we’d like to welcome you to Rube’s Crab Shack!

Whether you’re looking for a cold drink, delicious seafood, or our famous crabs, we’d love to have you stop by and relax with us.

Most importantly, we hope everyone has a fun and safe Bike Week. Please watch out for one another, ride responsibly, and make it home safely to your loved ones.

We look forward to seeing both familiar faces and new friends. Ride safe, and we’ll have the crabs ready! 🦀❤️

📍 Rube’s Crab Shack – Emmitsburg, MD

07/02/2026

🌞 A Little Patience Goes a Long Way! 🌞

With the extreme heat we’re experiencing, we’d like to ask for a little patience and understanding. Our team is working hard to serve everyone the great food and service you expect from Rube’s Crab Shack, but these temperatures are definitely putting everyone—and everything—to the test.

Our air conditioning units are working overtime to keep the restaurant as cool and comfortable as possible, but with this kind of heat, they can only do so much. We appreciate your understanding if it feels a little warmer inside than usual.

Our staff is doing an amazing job working through the heat to prepare your meals fresh and get them to your table as quickly as possible. We truly appreciate your kindness and patience during this heat wave.

Thank you for supporting Rube’s Crab Shack. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and we look forward to serving you! ❤️🦀

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Rube’s Crab Shack! 🦀💙
Today, we celebrate all the amazing dads, grandfathers, stepdads, and father figures who work hard, lead with love, and create lasting memories with their families.
Whether you’re cracking crabs around the table, sharing stories over a great meal, or simply enjoying time with the people you love, we hope your day is filled with laughter, appreciation, and plenty of delicious food.
Thank you to all the fathers who have supported Rube’s Crab Shack throughout the years. We wish you a Happy Father’s Day and hope you make wonderful memories today!

06/14/2026

🎉 Don’t forget — this Sunday is Father’s Day! 🎉

Treat Dad to a meal he’ll love at Rube’s Crab Shack and celebrate with great food, family, and memories around the table. 🦀❤️

Reservations are highly recommended, so be sure to call and save your spot before we fill up!

Bring your appetite and let us help make Father’s Day one to remember. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

06/09/2026

Today, our hearts are heavy as we remember and honor a very special member of our Rube’s Crab Shack family.

While many knew them as a customer, we knew them as much more than that. They were a friend, a familiar face, and someone who could light up a room the moment they walked through our doors. Their smile, laughter, and kindness touched so many lives, and their presence will be deeply missed by all of us.

We are grateful for the memories, conversations, and moments we shared over the years. The impact they had on our staff, our customers, and our community will never be forgotten.

Please keep their family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest peacefully, dear friend. You will always have a place in our hearts and will forever be a part of the Rube’s Crab Shack family. ❤️🦀

View Linda L. Reed's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/03/2026

Crab Lovers, This One’s For You!
Fresh, hot crabs are here All-You-Can-Eat Crabs, French Fries, Soup & Salad for only $40.00. Gather your friends and family and crack into a great meal while supplies last!

05/28/2026

Good morning!! Hope everyone has a blessed day!!