Maryland Crab Cakes
in Baltimore, MD
Baltimore-style crab cakes put the emphasis on sweet lump crabmeat, with just enough cracker or breadcrumb, egg, mayonnaise, mustard, and seasoning to hold the cake together. The best versions are browned outside, tender inside, and unapologetically crab-forward.
Did you know?
Locals can debate the details endlessly, but the shared rule is simple: the crab should do most of the talking.
Where to Find It
1 place to try Maryland Crab Cakes in Baltimore, MD
Faidley’s Seafood
$$$$Lexington Market
A Lexington Market institution known for jumbo-lump crab cakes and a broad seafood counter. The standing-table setup is part of the old-market experience.
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