Hometown Eats: The Mason Jar

It just may be some of the finest crab dishes outside the Chesapeake. The Mason Jar in Hillsville, VA…yes SW Virginia has a true hidden seafood gem in Carroll County. How? The owner, Matt Crook brought his Baltimore flavor to the Appalachian Mountains and believe me, this ain’t imitation crab. It’s the real deal baby! Matt added a second Mason Jar at Claytor Lake in 2022 and he owns Skeeter’s World Famous Hot Dogs in Wytheville (former Hometown Eats) This dude knows good food! Tell em Logan sent ya! The Mason Jar is located at 845 W Stuart Dr, Hillsville, VA 24343 and is open Monday 11am to 9:30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday 11am to 10pm, Thursday 11am to midnight, Friday and Saturday 11am to 2am. STORY: https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/02/12/home... See all the previous Hometown Eats stories here: https://www.wdbj7.com/food/ Google map directions of every Hometown Eats: https://maps.app.goo.gl/at2bKkF7NqU4G...