It’s time to get crabby, Columbia

Posted by Susan Ardis

March 24, 2017 4:52 PM

Soft shell crab season has begun! MCT FILE

Soft shell crab season is coming into full swing and Columbia area restaurants are featuring this seasonal delicacy on the menu.

A word of warning: soft shell availability is notoriously unpredictable so call around or be vigilant on social media as to who has it. With that in mind, here are a few selections we found:

Soft-shell Crabby Sammy!! Tonight!

A post shared by Bourbon Columbia (@bourboncolumbia) on Mar 23, 2017 at 11:42am PDT

Bourbon: Soft shell Crabby Sammy

One more time. Nashville hot crab

A post shared by Jessica (@spottedsalamander) on Mar 24, 2017 at 5:42am PDT

Spotted Salamander: Nashville Hot Crab

All weekend long. Soft Shell Crab Cake. @mainstcolasc @sodacitysc

A post shared by Lula Drake Wine Parlour (@luladrake) on Mar 23, 2017 at 3:37pm PDT

Lula Drake: Soft Shell Crab Cake

On special tonight! Fried soft shell crab over a sea island red pea succotash. Sweet peas, corn, tomato, tossed in champagne vinegar, thyme, and terragon and topped with sea island red pea aioli. Delicious! #theoaktable #theindigoroad #sodacity #indigoroadrestaurantgroup #softshellcrab

A post shared by The Oak Table (@theoaktable) on Mar 23, 2017 at 1:46pm PDT

The Oak Table: Fried soft shell crab over a Sea Island red pea succotash

Mr Friendlys

For dinner tonight - Soft Shell Crabs! Crispy fried w/ saffron aioli, blue crab-asparagus relish & @cityrootssc sprouts!

A post shared by Mr. Friendly's Cafe (@mr_friendlys) on Mar 23, 2017 at 3:18pm PDT

Mr. Friendly’s: Crispy fried soft shell crabs with saffron aioli, blue crab & asparagus relish with City Roots sprouts

TFW @chefwesfulmer & his team get their hands on #softshellcrab

A post shared by Motor Supply Co. Bistro (@motorsupply) on Mar 18, 2017 at 3:17pm PDT

Motor Supply Co. Bistro: Soft shell crab

Friday Specials⠀ Sandwich: Crab-Less Cake⠀ Burger: Sweet Potato and bean⠀ Side Plate Choices⠀ Cooked: Black Beans, Brussel Sprouts, Steamed Broccoli, Butternut Squash, Grilled Zucchini and Squash, rice, Quinoa, and Sweet Potatoes⠀ RAW: Kale, Fruit, and Broccoli Salad⠀ ⠀ Pictured is the Crab-Less Cake Sandwich. This was a huge hit last time Chef David Made and your requests to bring it back were heard. Two Like Crab Cakes on Bun (if desired) w/Greens, Tomato/Onion Salsa, and Cafe Made Tarter Sauce. The crab cakes are made out of artichoke hearts, celery, and bread crumbs. This claw-less baby is the bomb!⠀ ⠀ #vegan #rawfood off menu #veganfoodshare #veganfoodporn #whatveganseat #vegansofig #instavegan #veganism #meatfree #dairyfree #cruelityfree #plantbased #plantstrong #plantpower #goodlifecafe ask for #glutenfree #vegancrabcakes #crabcakes

A post shared by Good Life Cafe (@goodlifecaferaw) on Mar 24, 2017 at 7:29am PDT

Good Life Cafe: Crab-less Cake

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This story was originally published March 24, 2017 at 4:52 PM with the headline "It’s time to get crabby, Columbia."

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