Baltimoreans love their seafood, and perhaps the most epic of all is the Maryland crab cake. There are plenty of restaurants to find this local delicacy. You just have to know where to look. Here are 13 restaurants that serve the best crab cakes in Baltimore:
- Faidley’s Seafood
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Flickr / jpellgen It’s no secret that Faidley’s Seafood is one of the most iconic restaurants in Baltimore. This Lexington Market eatery has been around for decades and their perfectly made crab cakes have won over locals for just as long.
Address: 203 N Paca St Baltimore, MD 21201
- Mama’s on the Halfshell
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Yelp / Clemens W. This spot has several crab dishes that are worth ordering, but if you’re looking to keep things classic and simple, try the crab cakes. Many believe that these lump cakes are the best in the city.
Address: 2901 O’Donnell St Baltimore, MD 21224
- Koco’s Pub
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Yelp / Matthew H. The crab cakes here are massive, yet you’ll leave wanting more because that’s how addicting they truly are. Pair them with the cream of crab soup and you’ve got yourself one perfectly crabby meal.
Address: 4301 Harford Rd Baltimore, MD 21214
- G & M Restaurant & Lounge
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Yelp / Ky T. Technically this restaurant is in Linthicum Heights but every time I mention who has the best crab cakes in the area, G & M always comes up. People are very passionate about the crab cakes here, no doubt about it.
Address: 804 N Hammonds Ferry Rd Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
- Nick’s Oyster Bar
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Yelp / Abegail A. Located inside Baltimore’s Cross Street Market, Nick’s Oyster Bar sells a variety of seafood. You can’t go wrong with their crab cake sandwich, which happens to have the perfect meat to texture ratio.
Address: 1065 S Charles St Baltimore, MD 21230
- Pappa’s Seafood
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Facebook / Pappas Seafood Company Pappa’s has three nearby locations in Parkville, Glen Burnie, and Cockeysville. It may not be right in the city, but many Baltimoreans consider this place to be one of the best around. Just look at that crab cake!
Locations:
550 Cranbrook Road Cockeysville, MD 21030
1725 Taylor Ave. Parkville, MD 21234
6713 Ritchie Hwy Glen Burnie, MD 21061
- Angie’s Seafood
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Yelp / Zack A. The crab cakes are a favorite here, as well as the rest of the seafood dishes. Prepare for a meal of epic proportions at Angie’s.
Address: 1727 E Pratt St Baltimore, MD 21231
- Costas Inn
Yelp / Peter K.
Yelp / Costas Inn This no frills spot has some of the tastiest crab cakes around. What it lacks in ambiance, it makes up for with lump crab meat that’s put together just right.
Address: 4100 N Point Blvd Baltimore, MD 21222
- Jimmy’s Famous Seafood
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Yelp / Dan A. Pair Jimmy’s crab cakes with one of their famous seafood bloody marys and you’ve got a meal to remember. This spot is sure to satisfy the pickiest of locals.
Address: 6526 Holabird Ave Baltimore, MD 21224
- Thames Street Oyster House
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Yelp / Tom P. Order the crab cake sandwich or have it served up in a skillet. Either way, the juicy crab cakes served here are sure to make your mouth water.
Address: 1728 Thames St Baltimore, MD 21231
- Sal’s Seafood
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Yelp / Brian R. This spot is located at Broadway Market and it has some of the freshest seafood in the city. The crab cakes are blackened, putting a unique twist on this local dish. It adds a crispness to the edges while still retaining soft, meaty insides. Yum!
Address: 1641 Aliceanna St Broadway Market Baltimore, MD 21231
- Maisy’s
Yelp / Scott Z.
Yelp / Octavia M. A crab cake sandwich with curly fries may seem like an odd combination but it works well at Maisy’s. This classic spot is sure to please.
Address: 313 N Charles St Baltimore, MD 21201
- Flash Crabcake
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Yelp / A. C. Crab cakes from a food truck?! Don’t knock it until you try it. If you ever spot this tasty truck around Baltimore, run - don’t walk - and order something from their menu. You won’t regret it.
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Where is your favorite spot for the best crab cakes in Baltimore? What would you add to the list? Feel free to share below!
Yelp / Vicky N.
Flickr / jpellgen
It’s no secret that Faidley’s Seafood is one of the most iconic restaurants in Baltimore. This Lexington Market eatery has been around for decades and their perfectly made crab cakes have won over locals for just as long.
Address: 203 N Paca St Baltimore, MD 21201
Yelp / Kunal C.
Yelp / Clemens W.
This spot has several crab dishes that are worth ordering, but if you’re looking to keep things classic and simple, try the crab cakes. Many believe that these lump cakes are the best in the city.
Address: 2901 O’Donnell St Baltimore, MD 21224
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Yelp / Matthew H.
The crab cakes here are massive, yet you’ll leave wanting more because that’s how addicting they truly are. Pair them with the cream of crab soup and you’ve got yourself one perfectly crabby meal.
Address: 4301 Harford Rd Baltimore, MD 21214
Yelp / Bruce K.
Yelp / Ky T.
Technically this restaurant is in Linthicum Heights but every time I mention who has the best crab cakes in the area, G & M always comes up. People are very passionate about the crab cakes here, no doubt about it.
Address: 804 N Hammonds Ferry Rd Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Yelp / Nick’s Oyster Bar
Yelp / Abegail A.
Located inside Baltimore’s Cross Street Market, Nick’s Oyster Bar sells a variety of seafood. You can’t go wrong with their crab cake sandwich, which happens to have the perfect meat to texture ratio.
Address: 1065 S Charles St Baltimore, MD 21230
Facebook / Pappa’s Seafood Company
Facebook / Pappas Seafood Company
Pappa’s has three nearby locations in Parkville, Glen Burnie, and Cockeysville. It may not be right in the city, but many Baltimoreans consider this place to be one of the best around. Just look at that crab cake!
Locations:
550 Cranbrook Road Cockeysville, MD 21030
1725 Taylor Ave. Parkville, MD 21234
6713 Ritchie Hwy Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Yelp / Zack A.
The crab cakes are a favorite here, as well as the rest of the seafood dishes. Prepare for a meal of epic proportions at Angie’s.
Address: 1727 E Pratt St Baltimore, MD 21231
Yelp / Peter K.
Yelp / Costas Inn
This no frills spot has some of the tastiest crab cakes around. What it lacks in ambiance, it makes up for with lump crab meat that’s put together just right.
Address: 4100 N Point Blvd Baltimore, MD 21222
Yelp / 之年
Yelp / Dan A.
Pair Jimmy’s crab cakes with one of their famous seafood bloody marys and you’ve got a meal to remember. This spot is sure to satisfy the pickiest of locals.
Address: 6526 Holabird Ave Baltimore, MD 21224
Yelp / Kim Y.
Yelp / Tom P.
Order the crab cake sandwich or have it served up in a skillet. Either way, the juicy crab cakes served here are sure to make your mouth water.
Address: 1728 Thames St Baltimore, MD 21231
Yelp / Brian R.
This spot is located at Broadway Market and it has some of the freshest seafood in the city. The crab cakes are blackened, putting a unique twist on this local dish. It adds a crispness to the edges while still retaining soft, meaty insides. Yum!
Address: 1641 Aliceanna St Broadway Market Baltimore, MD 21231
Yelp / Scott Z.
Yelp / Octavia M.
A crab cake sandwich with curly fries may seem like an odd combination but it works well at Maisy’s. This classic spot is sure to please.
Address: 313 N Charles St Baltimore, MD 21201
Yelp / Christian M.
Yelp / A. C.
Crab cakes from a food truck?! Don’t knock it until you try it. If you ever spot this tasty truck around Baltimore, run - don’t walk - and order something from their menu. You won’t regret it.
Follow Flash Crabcake on Twitter to stay up to date with daily locations.
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