As a Seattle native, I ADORE the Crab Pot. When I saw they had a cook book coming out, I was so excited to read it! It gave exactly what I wanted and was wonderful. The cookbook is easy to follow, fun to make the recipes in, and well laid out.

If you love seafood, you’ll definitely want to pick up The Crab Pot Cookbook: Boat-to-Table Recipes from Seattle’s Iconic Waterfront Restaurant. This excellent cookbook includes not only the history of this restaurant and the iconic Pike’s Market in Seattle, but mouthwatering recipes from the famous restaurant. An early chapter includes everything you need to know about crab including the types, choosing the right ones, storing, and cooking them. It also covers information on other seafood that is caught near Seattle, and has information on mussels, clams, halibut, shrimp, etc .

The recipes are mouthwatering. Anyone who has eaten at this restaurant will want to duplicate something from the menu, and this cookbook includes many of those recipes. The recipes are written in the traditional manner with the ingredients listed in order of use, followed by step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. This book makes it easy to duplicate the recipes and none are particularly difficult so they are suitable for cooks both beginning and advanced. The book also includes recipes for sauces and side dishes.

The book includes gorgeous pictures of the area, fishing spots, and landscape. It also includes beautiful, professional photographs of most of the dishes.
All told, this is an excellent cookbook for those who like to duplicate restaurant recipes at home. The Crab Pot is a great restaurant (I’ve eaten there), and there are several dishes that I will be making.


Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

I have been to this restaurant several times and love having a way to learn how to recreate these yummy dishes at home!

First thing first - I am a Maryland girl. Marylanders take their crab very seriously. When I saw The Crab Pot Cookbook, I had to heck it out. I have never been to the restaurant, but the book gave a wonderful history of the restaurant as well as the waters and sea life that surround the area. The photos are engaging and provide a wonderful sense of place.
The recipes are well written and provide home cooks with all they need to execute the dishes with confidence. The preparations are different than those we would do in in the Chesapeake Bay area, but that is what makes this this book great - learning new things and having the opportunity to share it with friends.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

The Crab Pot Cookbook held a wealth of information on the fishing industry which I wasn’t expecting. The recipes look delicious although many are not crab related the book is quite diverse. I both loved it and at the same time it wasn’t what I thought it would be. If your looking fir done great recipes revolving around a large variety of seafood along will an in-depth history of the fish and crab industry this book is for you if you just want a great seafood cookbook this one may be a bit disappointing because it’s not simply a cookbook. I still recommend it for the knowledge pictures and information it’s worth a read.

The Crab Pot Cookbook was filled with a variety of delicious sounding recipes and a vast amount of information about the western coast fishing and crabbing industry and the different types of fish used in the seafood recipes included. The photos were stunning! I'm looking forward to trying out the Crab Mac and Cheese recipe!!!

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for allowing me to review this title.

I love love seafood and crab is my absolute favorite!!! I really enjoyed everything about this book. The lessons and information on the difference in preparation of the food and where it is caught. I love the info on the people who work to get us the wonderful dishes we enjoy. I recommend this book for all readers and lovers of seafood from chefs to home cooks.

This cookbook was great. From the history of the Seattle water front and The Crab Pot Restaurant to the seasonings and sauces and the yummy recipes this cookbook covered it all. The background info on different types of crab was a great addition. Love the pictures!
We tried several of the recipes. The descriptions were thorough, helpful and clear. I loved the Alaskan seafest, the crab stuffed mushrooms, the crab pot crab dip, clam chowder, watermelon salad, and the Mac and cheese. The recipes were amazing! I highly recommend this cookbook! Huge thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read, try the recipes and review this cookbook!

"The Crab Pot Cookbook: Boat-to-Table Recipes from Seattle’s Iconic Waterfront Restaurant" is a seafood lover's dream. This beautifully crafted book is filled with stunning photos of mouth-watering dishes and provides a wonderful glimpse into the history of The Crab Pot and life on the pier.

The recipes are inspiring and accessible, making them a great kitchen addition. As seafood enthusiasts, we’ve already marked several recipes to try. I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates fresh, flavorful seafood!

Publication Date: October 29, 2024

My thanks to NetGalley for this eARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this new cookbook. However, it is as much a history book and a reference book about Seattle and its seafood as it is about recipes. The photos are gorgeous and made me quite hungry for a big plate of seafood! Seattle and the Pacific Northwest is on my bucket list for travel and I hope to try many of the delicious-sounding dishes in this book. I grew up in southeast Louisiana and was raised on really great seafood so many of these dishes (and the specific varieties of seafood) were new to me. I look forward to tasting them all one day soon! Thank you again!

The Crab 🦀 Pot Cookbook by The Griffith Family. The Authors give clear instructions for making crabs in a steam pot. The information was interesting and the pictures beautiful.

This is a great cookbook. While I have never been to The Crab Pot, the recipes in this book are amazing. I loved the intro and all of the information about Seattle’s Central Waterfront. It was very interesting. I thought the guides in the beginning were helpful especially the fish buying guide. There were so many great recipes in this book with beautiful pictures throughout. There were plenty of helpful tips throughout. The recipes were well writing and easy to follow. I would absolutely recommend this book.

A plethora of delightful seafood recipes from an iconic Seattle seafood restaurant.

If you love seafood, you'll absolutely love this cookbook!

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Flashpoint & The Griffith Family for allowing me to have an ARC of this wonderful book.

This is such a comprehensive book, it takes you on a journey from buying the seafood to making a delicious meal from what you purchased. The family and restaurant history was fascinating. The photographs just add the cherry to this great book.

This is a fantastic cookbook!!! I want to make everything in it!Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!

Lots of informative information about the iconic restaurant with loads of pictures and easy to follow recipes featuring all the fresh seafood in the area. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for a chance to read and review this book in exchange for an honest review.

When I see the word 'Crab' I always think of my father as he was a big lover of crabs. So I just had to check this book out and see what it had to offer. I wasn't disappointed and I loved it. Having never been to The Crab Pot restaurant I can't compare to anything but what I can say if the restaurant is anything like the great recipes in this book I might have to go check it out.

But until then I will experiment and make some of the mouth watering recipes included in this book and remember my father every time I make something form this book. Tasty recipes, great photos, love the history and the recipes are quite easy to follow and make so I must go to the seafood market, get some ingredients and get cooking.

Thank you NetGalley and Flashpoint for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Cookbooks have recently become a fun thing to browse at. Now that I’m inching out of baby phase and have a little more time for that part of life. And my daughter absolutely loves to help cook. So with summer around the corner, I wrote down some fun ideas our family can try out. It was very fun to recieve some advance copies of these cookbooks. 🥗🍔🌮🍤🍪🧁🧀🥚🍇🥯

Gathering Boards by Sarah Tuthill was making my mouth water. I love a good charcuterie board, and this book was chalked full of ideas, how to lay the board out, different seasonal boards. I want this book for a coffee table book because the pictures were so vibrant and beautiful. It made me want to text all my girl pals and plan a patio night. (Publishing date is June 3) @globepequot @sugaredlittletreats

100 Afternoon Sweets by Sarah Kieffer made me walk to the pantry and grab my secret stash of chocolate. I have so many post its for this one to make with my daughter this summer. I always run into the problem of never knowing what to bring to a girls night, or family cookout. But this book had SO many yummy treats that anyone can make. (Publishing date Sept 30) @chroniclebooks @sarah_kieffer

The Crab Pot Cookbook by The Griffin Family….this was hands down a beautiful and such a fun family effort cookbook! I LOVE seafood, and tell my husband that we must retire or visit frequent the east coast so I can have my lobster. I live in the Midwest, but let me tell you, I am bringing this cookbook out for some fun summer nights! I love the explanations, the creative new things I’ve never heard of, and it was so beautifully put together. It made me want to meet this family for how fun it was. (Publishing date October 14) @thegriffinfamily__ @flashpointchicago

A Couples Cookbook by Sonja Overhiser and Alex Overhiser was the most precious couples cookbook I’ve read. I received many for my wedding gifts, but this tops them all. I loved the introduction full of their story, and the pictures of them throughout the book. The meals looked so fun, and easy, and it was so beautifully put together. My husband and I always say it will be fun to make more than our five staple kids dinners eventually. @acouplecooks

The Crab Pot is a "must do" for me whenever I visit Seattle! Nothing is more exciting than that bowl of delicious and fresh seafood being poured until the table. I have never had a bad experience at The Crab Pot. So, imagine my excitement when I saw that there was a cookbook featuring the best recipes from the restaurant featuring fresh PNW seafood.

The cookbook does have some fantastic recipes and describes how to create the seafood boils they are famous for. You will also find crab cakes, to chowder, to desserts and sauces. It is also full of sections providing additional information on the area, the seafood etc. etc. For this reason, is it a traditional cookbook? No. Is it a fantastic souvenir featuring recipes to try at home? Absolutely!

As a Seattle native who has fond memories of going to the Crab Pot with my grandparents when I was little, I adored this cookbook. From the crab pot crab dip and the world-famous crab pot mac and cheese to the pier 57 smoked salmon fettuccine, this book feels like a big PNW hug. Not only does the book provide a mouth-watering seafood extravaganza, it also provides helpful information on how to shell crab, the different types of crab and salmon in Washington, and a history of the seafood experience in Seattle. The pictures also capture the essence the Seattle culinary experience. If this cookbook doesn't want to make you move to Seattle, I don't know what will. Get your bibs and crab claw crackers ready, readers - you're in for a tasty treat!