A new seafood-focused food truck is getting ready to make its debut in Rockville, bringing a strong Maryland identity and a clear focus on quality crab dishes to one of the area.
The Crab Trap is planning to open by mid to late April at 15211 Frederick Rd., located at the Exxon on the corner of E. Gude Drive and 355. The concept centers around a streamlined menu built on Chesapeake Bay flavors, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and traditional preparation.
At the heart of the menu are its crab cakes, offered in both jumbo lump and lump varieties. The signature jumbo lump Maryland blue crab cake features 100% jumbo lump crab, topped with lettuce, heirloom tomato, and Old Bay mayo, and can be ordered either broiled or fried. A lump crab version offers a slightly different texture while keeping the same classic build.
Beyond crab, the truck rounds out its offerings with a handful of approachable options. The Trap Burger includes a smash patty with bacon, aged cheddar, crispy onion, and house burger sauce, while the Chesapeake Chicken delivers a Maryland-seasoned chicken breast with classic toppings, available fried or grilled.
Sides lean heavily into local flavor as well, including boardwalk-style fries served with Old Bay and malt vinegar, Maryland street corn topped with crab seasoning and cotija cheese, and crab hushpuppies paired with Old Bay mayo. Deviled eggs and a simple mixed greens salad provide additional options, while a customizable “Snag a Trap” add-on allows customers to add crab to any dish. Desserts will rotate regularly under the “Sweets by Sam” banner, with selections changing daily and available directly at the ordering window.
Owner and chef Matt Biscoe says the goal behind The Crab Trap is simple… bring a true Maryland crab cake experience to Montgomery County. Inspired by Chesapeake Bay flavors, the truck focuses on doing a few things well, using high-quality ingredients and maintaining consistency across the menu. The philosophy is summed up in its tagline, “JUMBO LUMP, NO JUNK!”
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