Answer
Licensed crab houses supply mallets, knives, and shell bowls—ask servers for a demo when first-timers sit down. Cover shirts with bibs; teach kids mallet spacing before enthusiasm outruns safety.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
