Decent Crab Cakes in MoCo?

[FN509Fan]

My wife is from Ballmer but grew up in Ohio so she has a Midwestern accent and a taste for crab cakes. Me, not so much. We've been to G&Ms a number of times as well as Pappas but I was wondering if there was someplace decent closer to home. I seem to remember we found some decent cakes somewhere around here but it has been so long since we went out to a sit down dinner that I can't remember. Her BD is coming up.

 

[TheOriginalMexicanBob]

Not MoCo…but May’s Seafood on 355 in Frederick near FSK has an ass-kicking crab cake sandwich.

 

[johnkn]

The correct way to eat a crab cake sandwich is to gently lift the sandwich, carefully remove the bread and other non-crab cake elements, throw them some place other than your plate, then proceed to enjoy the crab cake.

The same applies to a soft shell crab (sandwich).

LOL

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[Afrikeber]

Not MoCo…but May’s Seafood on 355 in Frederick near FSK has an ass-kicking crab cake sandwich.

That must be something new, in the past the crab cakes sucked and there were incidents of people getting sick from them were highly publicized.

Maybe management made some changes?

 

[Afrikeber]

I’ve noticed the authentic Greek restaurants do a decent crab cake wherever.

 

[TheOriginalMexicanBob]

That must be something new, in the past the crab cakes sucked and there were incidents of people getting sick from them were highly publicized.

Maybe management made some changes?

New ownership…the previous owner retired and sold it to his nephew.

 

[Occam]

Mrs Occam is particular on this topic. In recent years, the best spot by her standards (not counting making them herself to her own tough specs) has been The Pier in Solomon’s Island. Two very good sized cakes in their entree but not cheap. I think you can order just one in appetizer mode.

Bit of a haul from our beltway zone for sure.

 

[Occam]

Another friend says this is hands down worth the drive (Linthicum Heights):

G&M Restaurant & Lounge | G&M Crabcakes

Offers seafood, Maryland crab cakes, sandwiches, Greek specialties, Italian and American cuisine. Includes menus, reviews and gift certificates.

gandmcrabcakes.com

 

[StantonCree]

Not in MoCo but Boremans meats has premade fresh ones you cook yourself that are pretty decent

Boremans is only a stonethrow into Howard

 

[RFBfromDE]

None in MOCO.

It's been a while since we've been to The Edgewater but at one time, very similar to G&M.

https://edgewaterrestaurant.blogspot.com/

 

[CHUNKERMD]

Lighthouse Seafood & Deli.
Not far from moco.

 

[AssMan]

Just drive to the Baltimore area and go to Timbuktu ( https://goo.gl/maps/6Xzn947yGhezXs4B9 ). MoCo is only good for Halal and Empanadas.

 

[FN509Fan]

I’ve noticed the authentic Greek restaurants do a decent crab cake wherever.

You hit the nail on the head. Thanks for the mental nudge. Now I just have to figure out what Greek place. I believe it is in northern Silver Spring. Hope it is still there.

 

[FN509Fan]

Another friend says this is hands down worth the drive (Linthicum Heights):

G&M Restaurant & Lounge | G&M Crabcakes

Offers seafood, Maryland crab cakes, sandwiches, Greek specialties, Italian and American cuisine. Includes menus, reviews and gift certificates.

gandmcrabcakes.com

My understanding is that G&M's is the gold standard. I've been there a number of times with my family. It's hard to go there now that my father has passed away. He really enjoyed going there when visiting from the Midwest.

 

[Cochise]

Silo Inn in sort of Olney is good. Crisfield in Silver Spring is good.

 

[Bountied]

Everywhere has decent crab cakes. Do you want mediocre or the best?

 

[RFBfromDE]

Crisfield in Silver Spring is good.

I used to get the fried oysters and short, .50 beers. Nice.

Wish I still felt safe there, I'd go back.

 

[DanGuy48]

Out of your way, but widely considered the best in the Frederick area, Dutch’s Daughter. Beautiful place, expensive though, so be forewarned.

 

[FN509Fan]

Ended up taking her to G&M's last Saturday for lunch. Didn't let on where we were going so she was surprised. She had the single blob, I had salmon. Tab was about $75. Most expensive lunch I ever had.

 

[SkiPatrolDude]

Just drive to the Baltimore area and go to Timbuktu ( https://goo.gl/maps/6Xzn947yGhezXs4B9 ). MoCo is only good for Halal and Empanadas.

I worked a quarter mile from this place for 3 years. Legit had to pass it to and from my office, yet I never went. I always heard they did good crab cakes, but the place always just looked so sad and dated from the outside that it never drew me in. Me and my team did frequent Stained Glass Pub a ton right down the street.