These 11 Restaurants Serve The Best Crab Cakes In Baltimore

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 11 restaurants that serve the best crab cakes in Baltimore:

1. Faidley's Seafood

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.

Watch this quick news clip about Faidley's Seafood and its new location across the street at the Lexington Market:

2. Mama's on the Halfshell

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 at Mama's on the Halfshell. Many believe that these lump cakes are the best in the city.

3. Koco's Pub

The crab cakes at Koco's Pub 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. This quirky pub in the bright yellow building will certainly surprise you.

4. G & M Restaurant & Lounge

Technically this restaurant is in Linthicum Heights but every time we ask 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.

5. Pappas Seafood

Pappa's has three nearby locations in Parkville, Glen Burnie, and Cockeysville (home to some of the best BBQ in Maryland). 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!

Let's take a look at the delectable delights you'll find at Pappas Seafood in Maryland. With several locations you can find amazing crab cakes near you at Pappas:

6. Angie's Seafood

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. The seafood pasta dishes are to die for as well. Check out Angie's Seafood menu to get your taste buds warmed up before you come.

7. 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. The Costas Inn has been serving up award-winning crab cakes since 1971.

8. Jimmy's Famous Seafood

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.

9. Thames Street Oyster House

The Thames Street Oyster House may specialize in oysters, but it would be a mistake to skip the crab cakes. 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.

10. Sal's Seafood

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! Check out the Sal & Son's Seafood menu to pick out a tasty treat before you head to the market.

11. Flash Crabcake

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 Facebook to stay up to date with daily locations.

Learn how to make the best crab cake you've ever tasted from the owners of the Flash Crabcake Company in this quick video from WJZ News:

If you love that flaky, crispy, melt-in-your-mouth crabby delight that Maryland is so well known for, these 11 restaurants will treat you right. Where is your favorite spot for the best crab cakes in Baltimore? What would you add to the list? Feel free to share your secret hidden gems!