CrabTown
Curbs Cuisine

The First Annapolitan Food Truck

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Chef John’s Favorites

Top Pier Picks

Our most-loved dishes from the truck window.

Crab dip smothered over hot French fries with Chesapeake crab spice.

Crab Dip Fries

$12

Hot French fries drenched in Chef John’s creamy crab dip and finished with Chesapeake crab spice. Rich, savory, and always the crowd favorite.

Crab cake sandwich with lettuce, tomato, lemon wedge, and homemade chips.

Crab Cake Sandwich

$20

A 4 oz jumbo lump crab cake on a toasted potato bun with crisp lettuce and tomato. Served with homemade chips and your choice of tartar or cocktail sauce.

BBQ beef brisket sandwich topped with crab dip on a potato bun, served with homemade chips.

BBQ Beef Brisket w/ Crab Dip & Chips

$12

Slow-smoked shredded beef brisket layered on a potato bun with a generous spread of crab dip. Served with homemade chips. Smoky, rich, and unapologetically messy.

Fried shrimp served with fries and dipping sauces in a foil boat.

Fried Shrimp Boat & Fries

$15

Six crispy shrimp served over a bed of golden fries with a lemon wedge and your choice of tartar or cocktail sauce.

Find the Truck

See where we’re parked today and what’s coming up along the bay.

  • Right now: Tonight’s stop.
  • Next up: Festivals, events, and neighborhoods.
  • Plan ahead: Grab lunch or dinner where we’re serving.
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Behind All the Hard Work

Meet Chef John Talman IV, the heart behind CrabTown Curbs.

Chef John J. Talman IV

Owner & Chef, CrabTown Curbs Cuisine

  • 10+ years on the truck
  • 40+ years in hospitality
  • Born & raised in Annapolis

I’m proud to say I’ve been serving everyone from my food truck for over 10 years now. I’ve learned so much with your help, feedback, and support along the way.

I was born and raised in Annapolis and have lived around the bay all my life. This place—and the people here—inspire me to create dishes rooted in the flavors of the Chesapeake.

I’m fortunate to have more than 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including time at Middleton’s Tavern, The Chart House, and Main Ingredient. Those kitchens sharpened my skills and deepened my passion for running this business.

My cooking style is down-home Annapolitan comfort food. I love working with fresh ingredients and balancing them just right so every bite feels like home. My commitment to you is simple: serve daily fresh food with awesome flavor and treat people right.

We park all around Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay—office parks, neighborhoods, and event stops. Want us at your location or private event? Check our Schedule & Catering pages.

We’re always looking for new places and people to serve, so stop by the truck and say hello!

- Chef John J. Talman IV