Although it’s mostly known for blue crabs, there are so many other iconic menu items Maryland has to offer, some of which are found in the most unexpected places. Get your taste buds ready because listed below are eight local restaurants that are known for one food in particular. See how many of these tasty dishes you’ve tried!

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There are so many iconic menu items Maryland has to offer. How many of these dishes have you tried? How many more do you have to go? Better get started!

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What kind of food is Maryland known for?

Steamed crabs are perhaps the most iconic food here in Maryland and most locals know the best place to get them. Crab cakes are another popular item best made baked or fried. But it’s not all crab dishes the state is known for! If you want a sweet treat, try Berger Cookies which are made from a recipe from the 1800s. These cake-like cookies are hand-dipped in fudge icing and will be some of the best things you will ever have for dessert.

What are the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Maryland?

You can find so many great hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Maryland from Baltimore’s laidback L.P. Steamers that serves up steamed crabs to the cozy Peter’s Carryout in Bethesda, you can’t go wrong. Places like these are proof you don’t have to go somewhere fancy for an amazing meal.

What are some of the must-visit restaurants in Maryland?

The list of must-visit restaurants in Maryland is almost too long! Baltimore’s Woodbury Kitchen has become an icon with its unique flavorful dishes. Miss Shirley’s, which has locations in both Annapolis and Baltimore, has some of the best brunch and morning cocktails you’ll ever have. You’ll find out quickly why there’s always a long line outside on the weekends.

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