“ The seafood here is consistently great. And if you don’t like seafood and order something else off the menu, it does not taste fishy because they use separate cookware and oil. The happy hour during the week is a great value and the weight staff is fabulous! We’ll be back! ”

“ On mother's Day of this year May 2025 we reserved tables for at least 25 people. We arrived the patrons that were before us were still in a area designated for us. With this the workers and owners were apologetic. The service was awesome. The waitress we had was relatively new. Needless to state she kept up to the task. The food , when everyone 's food arrived it was piping hot. We were impressed to say the least . Food coming to you piping hot and tasting great. We had a great time family and food! I have already recommended this place several times over. JC ”

“ When I saw that a place called Fairground Grill & Crab House had opened just three miles from my house, I let out an audible gasp—the kind usually reserved for lottery wins or finally finding the other shoe. The words “Crab House” lit up in my soul like a neon sign. Was this real? Could it be? Would someone finally bring buttery, briny, crustacean joy to my corner of Pennsylvania? Yes. Yes, they would. And I would be there faster than you can say “pass the Old Bay.” But before I go on, let me share something deeply personal with you: I really love seafood. It is my one true culinary love. I’d choose a plate of raw oysters over chocolate cake any day. But alas, fate is cruel... for I am married to a vegetarian and raising five small children who, through no fault of their own, mostly think seafood is “weird beach food that hurts the feelings of animal friends.” My lifestyle has not allowed for the seafood feasting of my dreams... until now. Because now, friends, Fairground Grill & Crab House is here. And we went. From the moment we walked in, I knew this place understood the assignment. They seated us at a large table, even though technically, we could have squeezed into a regular one. But any parent knows, if you seat four kids at a regular table, it immediately becomes a game of elbow warfare and fork fencing. The extra room? Chef’s kiss. Instant brownie points. And then came the kids' menu. YES, they have one. YES, it’s good. YES, I took a photo (see attached). It didn’t feel like a sad afterthought—they actually had options. Like, real ones. Here’s what the kids ordered: Roland (10): Cheese wedges onion rings. He LOVED them. I will say the cheese wedges were not mozzarella sticks in disguise. These were more like deep-fried grilled cheese triangles with mozzarella filling. Totally unexpected. Totally delicious. Roland was obsessed. Ridley (6): Linguini with “marinara.” Now, warning: this is not your average red sauce. It’s a creamy, parmesan-rich, house-made sauce with hints of marinara. If you’re expecting a jar of red—this ain't it. But it was incredible. Ridley gave it eight out of five stars and asked to return tomorrow. River (Toddler Chaos Incarnate): Refused the pasta because it “wasn’t red enough.” She instead dined on: 2 cups of chocolate milk The mozzarella scraped from the cheese wedges Several ice cubes harvested from my water using a spoon The center of two crackers because, and I quote, she “doesn’t like the crust” Ah yes, toddler cuisine: the true test of restaurant versatility. Meanwhile... Mom Went Full Sea Witch I did what any seafood-starved woman with a free hand and a forgiving wallet would do—I ordered all the things. The waitress said, “If you’re looking to try something, here’s what I’d recommend,” and I said, “Yes. All of that. Bring it to me.” I got: Raw oysters on the half shell Fried oysters Crab and artichoke dip Crab soup Verdict? Raw oysters: Fresh, cold, and briny. I was instantly transported to a beach I can’t afford to visit. Fried oysters: HUGE, tender, lightly breaded golden perfection. These were so good I may or may not have teared up mid-chew. Crab soup: Packed with flavor, a perfect little kick of spice (Old Bay?), and a rich background note I think was sherry? Whatever it was, it was amazing. I am writing this with the taste still haunting me in the best possible way. Crab & artichoke dip: Really good! The crab chunks were generous and hearty, which is not always the case at places like this. It wasn’t the standout of the evening for me, but with so much else on the menu, I’d just try something new next time. And because this was a full family affair, we finished with a slice of Oreo pie that was more like a slab, and the kids descended on it like joyful little raccoons. My kids trashed our corner like it was a toddler frat party. They chatted up the waitress, offered everyone unsolicited Pokemon facts, and left behind a pile of napkin scraps, cracker crumbs, and mysteriously wet utensils. And yet—we were welcomed like family. ”

“ This place was on my list. It did not disappoint. Dishes on menu looked amazing. Nice place to have a lunch or dinner. Love the atmosphere. ”

“ I had a wonderful lunch at Fairground Grill and Crab House; it far exceeded my expectations since I ordered a simple shrimp basket. This was unlike any shrimp basket I had ever had before. The shrimp were very large, lightly breaded and delicious. The cream of crab soup was nicely seasoned and the flavor of the crab was not overpowered by the seasoning. For side dishes I got the hush puppies which were as good as those I would get in the Myrtle Beach area when I lived there; so I feel I’m a pretty good judge of hush puppies. I also got to try the sweet potato fries. They were waffle cut, fried just right, and the best I have tasted anywhere. Also, our server was absolutely delightful and very friendly. To say the least I will be visiting this establishment many times...in fact I’m going back to try breakfast tomorrow! I am sorry to see the new restaurant’s reviews are being added to the hundreds of old Fairground Diner reviews. This has made it seem as though the new restaurant is not very good. Any reviews older than around the start of the new year are not this restaurant! ”

“ New atmosphere & restaurant is fantastic!! Highly recommend their breakfasts!! ”

“ We’ve only been a couple of times but have had a good experience so far. Tried breakfast and dinner both good. I really enjoyed the snow crab, if you like seasoning make sure to specify because they are just steamed otherwise..Great customer service for sure, servers were nice and you can tell the management really takes pride in his establishment. Only had one mishap and they were super apologetic and quick to make it right. ”

“ Food was incredible, staff was amazing 1000/10 would recommend!!!! Very accommodating for my teenager who's very picky about food ”