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    Flash Crabcake

    4.3 (36 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Seafood

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    Shay F.

    I tried the crab cake sandwich with lettuce for $22 at a local festival. The sandwich was dense and flavorful. I didn't add mustard or any other sauces. In the future, I would get the crab cake alone rather than the sandwich because I don't think the bread is necessary. They offer packages for those who want to order large quantities of crab. The price point was in line with competitors.

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    Kerith J.

    If you're fortunate enough to come across their food truck get the crab cake in cream of crab soup. Definitely an icon in the Pantheon of Baltimore cuisine. Every bite is exploding with goodness! Unlike some in the restaurant industry, these owners did not use Covid as an excuse for declining quality and increasing prices. Portion is generous enough that you can be virtuous and eat half now and the rest the next day. Or you can do like I did and eat the entire thing at once and wish you bought another.

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    Liz W.

    I really wanted to love Flash crabcakes! That is the truth. I found out about Flash while browsing on Yelp, weeks before the TV appearance. After seeing good looking crabcake photos and a really high Yelp rating, I started stalking its Facebook account for the daily schedule. "When is this food truck heading my way???!" "Oh they're at Hopkins today!! I can Uber!!!" Finally, found it parked Downtown. I was very excited!! It was a beautifullllll day!! There was a short line, so had to wait a little. The owner was really friendly, he chatted with the customers and very proud of his business. I didn't mind the wait and I was happy to see a passionate business owner. He offered samples of his crabcake and cream of crab soup. I already had high expectations even before tasting it for the first time. When I had the sample crabcake, I was NOT blown away. :( Tried the sample cream of crab soup next and THAT was GREAT!! Still, I came for the crabcakes, so I still bought 2 orders of All Lump Crabcake with Crackers $13x2 for my husband and I. After eating, we were really disappointed because for $13, it was small and it was not "All Lump". I've also had better tasting homemade crabcakes. I just somehow expected it to be something special. I have had a lot of crabcakes from different "BEST" crabcake restaurants in Baltimore to Annapolis. I was hoping that I was finally going to find THE BEST, but I was wrong. As for Flash, I'd still go and buy its cream of crab soup in the future. I'd be happy to pay $10 for a bowl.

    Soup and Crabcake
    Lexie M.

    Yum who knew some of the most delicious crab cakes in the city come from a food truck?!? The owners are so friendly and will give you a sample if you are having trouble deciding. I ended up going with the crab cake and soup together which was pretty interesting. Next time I would ask for the soup and crab cake separate - I didn't like the texture once the cake had been in the soup a few minutes. Overall really tasty and reasonably priced.

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    Jay B.

    Was coming back from the pharmacy and passed this food truck. The husband and wife who run this couldn't have been nicer, and the food was excellent! I got the crab cake with the crab soup on top. Delicious, and will definitely return!

    6oz crab cake
    christina j.

    Stumbled upon Flash Crabcake today, this is the tastiest crabcake I've had in a very long time. The crab cake was full of crab and very little filler. Jo was kind enough to show me the Baltimore way to enjoy with crackers & mustard, and also threw in her tip of Worcestershire sauce. Both were delicious. I will now be on the hunt for these crab cakes. $10 for 6oz cake with crackers, worth every penny!

    6 oz. "Super" Lump Crabcake Sandwich
    A. C.

    (10/30/2014) Got the 6 oz. "Super" Lump Crab Cake Sandwich. "Super", some designation they made up, seems to be a mix of lump (not jumbo), backfin, and claw. Cake was pretty wet on the inside, significant seasoned breadcrumb filler, lots of dried parsley, somewhat oversalted. Came on Martin's dinner potato roll, which was kind of small and a few shreds of iceberg. OK for $11, but better choices out there.

    Going to attempt my own tomorrow!

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    It was great, the soup was amazing on the crab cakes and it was just overall delicious

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    One of the best crab cakes if not the best. Very easy menu making it fast and inexpensive. Also super friendly!

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    Maybe I'm just spoiled by the great crab cakes in this area, but this was really bad. Over seasoned -full of filler.

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    Thames Street Oyster House

    Thames Street Oyster House

    4.6(3.4k reviews)
    3.0 kmFells Point
    $$$

    Thames Street Oyster House repeatedly came up as a must-visit for Baltimore restaurants and I can…read moretotally see why! The ambience is very cute - there are multiple floors to the restaurant so one given area doesn't feel overly crowded. The cocktail menu has some fun and unique options and the food menu has something for everyone! We got the mussels to start, and honestly I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture. But the sauce was delicious and I loved the potatoes that came with it. The mussels themselves were very large too! For my main I got the hake, which was so tender and flavorful. It was a generous portion and I was stuffed, but we kept seeing other people order the coffee cake and couldn't help ourselves. I'm so glad we got it, because I'm not normally huge into coffee cake, but this was so delicious that we finished it all! Our server had great recommendations and was patient as we took a long time deciding what to order. I can't wait to come back!

    This is the most popular and most recommended seafood spot in Baltimore, and it absolutely lives up…read moreto it -- so good! The oysters were so delicious and the lobster rolls were just as good. You can tell this place has a lot of history behind it, and I love the location too. It's such a vibe to sit here with a lobster roll. Their fries are also delicious -- I asked for aioli even though it doesn't come with them originally, and their housemade aioli was so worth asking for. Highly recommend doing the same! And again, apparently BTS booked the whole place out for a day!!! That should tell you everything. Would absolutely come back.

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    L P Steamers - Jumbo Hot Steamed Crabs

    L P Steamers

    4.2(2.1k reviews)
    3.4 kmRiverside
    $$

    I have been hearing so much about LP Steamers recently and I am so glad I finally got to try it…read morethis weekend. The crabs were meaty and delicious, with even the legs having meat in them. That is always my favorite part! We sat inside and upstairs, and it felt like the perfect little table escape. It wasn't too loud and food was delivered so quickly. Service was great! The prices are very reasonable for a seafood house, especially the hearty seafood platter. The lobster tail on that was amazing. My only request would be for them to actually say what kind of oysters they have, instead of saying "local oysters." They were still delicious and the perfect way to start our meal. Additionally, for being a seafood house, it was fairly clean. You are encompassed in seafood from the moment you walk in, in the best way possible. It is truly a meal you won't regret!

    LP Steamers was the bomb! My friend and I got a recommendation to go here from another friend who…read moreused to work in Baltimore, so we figured we'd give it a try after going to Fort McHenry. This restaurant did not disappoint! We were seated upstairs, surrounded by people eating crabs by the dozen. Nice! However, we weren't much in the mood to fight for our meals so we got the hushpuppies and fried pickles for an appetizer and then decided to split a double crab cake platter with curly fries and coleslaw. Hushpuppies - fabulous! (Not sure how I feel about the cinnamon butter, and I like cinnamon) Fried pickles - epic! And the bmore ranch served with them? Stellar. Crab cakes - fantabulous! It was almost entirely crab with very little filler. The crab meat was sweet and succulent and just perfect. I liked the slaw - it had a tiny hint of jalepeno or something. The only thing that wasn't great were the curly fries, and it's not like they were bad. Just not fabulous. Also, the servers were very nice. The power went off while we were there and everyone just took it in stride til it kicked back in. Excellent restaurant and I'm so glad we went!

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    Faidley's Seafood - Deviled eggs

    Faidley's Seafood

    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    0.6 kmDowntown
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    Our party loved the soups and came back the next day for more. We were confused about which soup we…read morewanted to try again (clam vs. crab chowder). Even though the mistake was mine, when I brought the 4 soups back to the counter, they gave me 4 of the correct soup and didn't charge me. I got 8 incredible soups for the price of 4! Moreover, the staff member Keisha was incredibly understanding and generous about the whole thing. She put a great face on Faidley's, already a Baltimore institution. Thanks Keisha!

    Faidley's Seafood in the new Lexington Market absolutely lived up to its reputation. Everything we…read moreordered was fresh, flavorful, and prepared with care. The Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes were the star of the meal--packed with large pieces of sweet crab meat, lightly seasoned, and cooked to perfection with very little filler. The Haddock was fresh, flaky, and perfectly fried with a light, crispy coating. We also ordered the Pot Boil with crabs, shrimp, and snow crab legs, and it did not disappoint. The seafood was fresh, generously portioned, and seasoned just right, making it a fun and satisfying meal to share. What made the experience even better was the outstanding staff. Everyone was incredibly attentive, friendly, and accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed and taking the time to answer our questions with a smile. Their excellent service truly elevated the entire dining experience. If you're visiting Baltimore and love fresh seafood, Faidley's at the new Lexington Market is a must-visit.

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    Mama's on the Half Shell

    Mama's on the Half Shell

    4.0(1.6k reviews)
    4.3 kmCanton
    $$

    5/5 experience at Mama's on the Half Shell! We came for happy hour and were so pleased with…read moreeverything. These are the best happy hour oysters we've found in the area so far, and the crab dip was also the best we've had around Baltimore. The seafood in general was all very fresh. Our server, I believe his name was Pedro, was amazing - so kind, attentive, and on top of everything the entire time. Great food, great service, and great happy hour. My only regret is not coming here sooner! We'll definitely be back.

    TLDR; maybe not the best for delivery (which is all ive had and what this reflects). it's expensive…read more(all seafood is gonna be), so going in might be the way to go here. scheduled a delivery for 5pm, got notification that our order was being picked up around 345pm, so the food definitely wasnt at its peak for consumption. a friend of mine was here from out of town and wanted to try a bunch of crab and lobster items. we spent a lot and got a variety of things. - soft shell crab blt - I love soft shell and this sandwich may have been one of the worst ive had. the bun was good. - crab egg rolls - mushy and honestly just kind of weird - we tried all the soups and they were good! pretty much exactly what you would expect - hot lobster roll - delicious, fries were bad - cold lobster roll - surprised me bc I actually liked it more than the hot (could be delivery vs fresh) - lobster mac and cheese - i really liked this and thought the noodles were perfect for it - crab dip - very meh - ceasar salad - average lots of $$ spent and not a lot of satisfaction

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    Mama's on the Half Shell - Mama's On The Half Shell Owings Mills Fireplace Dining Area

    Mama's On The Half Shell Owings Mills Fireplace Dining Area

    Mama's on the Half Shell - Mama's On The Half Shell Lobster Mac & Cheese - available for nationwide shipping!

    Mama's On The Half Shell Lobster Mac & Cheese - available for nationwide shipping!

    Mama's on the Half Shell - Mama's On The Half Shell Patio outdoor dining area

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    Mama's On The Half Shell Patio outdoor dining area

    True Chesapeake - Oysters on the half shell

    True Chesapeake

    4.5(222 reviews)
    3.7 kmJones Falls Area
    $$

    From the historic building housing Ture Chesapeake to the design OF the restaurant, it was the…read morebeginning of an experience. Phenomenal wait staff. The manager gave us the history and answered so many questions. The bar staff 10/10!! So the high note was definitely an amazing meal! The bone marrow made my LIFE. Everything was incredible. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

    Great meal at great restaurant and I look forward to coming back soon to try some other food here…read more A couple reasons for this not being a five-star review, first of all somewhere along the way our server left and another server took her place and we're not sure why but once the other server took over which luckily was right before dessert things slowed down to a snail's pace. It took forever for us to get our desserts and then the same to get our check. Not really sure why our server disappeared halfway through the meal, but she did. Secondly, I ordered a catfish sandwich which was delicious but I ordered it with no tartar sauce and our server said that that's the way she put it down but the kitchen didn't prepare it that way they prepared it with tartar sauce slathered all over the sandwich which I promptly sent back. Not being a big oyster fan, I did get a couple of raw oysters and actually really enjoyed them and will be back to have more in the future. My mom had the snakehead which was very delicious but also a very small portion for the amount that we paid. The website indicated that for those who are gluten-free, like my mom, the menu had stars on them but the menu that we had did not nor was there a menu with stars indicating what is or could be made gluten free. The ambiance of the restaurant was really nice. We chose to eat outside because it wasn't too hot and we could sit under cover and enjoy the beautiful June weather. It was nice inside but it didn't look to be a very large area inside and could have been very noisy with the high ceilings. Not sure willl try in the future and report at that time. There are many things on the menu that I want to try so I will definitely be back. If you love oysters come here and they won't disappoint. I definitely recommend giving this place a try. Aside from the two issues that I experienced, they were minor in the scheme of things and I will definitely be back.

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    Oysters Rockefeller

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    Baltimore Seafood - weekend royale

    Baltimore Seafood

    4.1(406 reviews)
    3.6 kmCanton
    $$

    My family and I were visiting Baltimore for a short vacation. This restaurant was a find on Yelp…read moreand it did not disappoint! My son and I shared the Captain's Catch seafood boil with the house blend seasoning... which included 3LBs of seafood (Dungeness Crab, Shrimp, and Mussels, and potatoes and corn) The portion was plentiful and the taste was AMAZING! You can also customize your own boil which is what my son's girlfriend did... also with the house blend seasoning... also AMAZING and FULL OF FLAVOR!! Leah our waitress was so helpful and walked us through the ordering process. Leah made our experience even more memorable !!! My family and I will definitely return to Baltimore Seafood when we visit the Baltimore again. The whole experience was fun for all. We recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a great seafood boil

    This was one of my best meals while in Baltimore! The seafood boil was very flavorful and had just…read morethe right amount of spice. I got the spicy house blend. I got head off shrimp a half pound of crab, sausage, potatoes, and corn. it was a nice portion size for the price! Bri & Leah were amazing! Leah was our server and was very attentive to our needs. Afterwards, we realize we needed to try the butter cake so we got to go. Bri at the hostess stand, took our picture and was very kind to us on our way out! The next time I am in Baltimore, I would recommend this place for a good boil!

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    Baltimore Seafood - Yummmmy king crab and snow crab legs in garlic butter sauce

    Yummmmy king crab and snow crab legs in garlic butter sauce

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