Best Crab Cakes found...

[dcsmooth]

To all crab cakes fan,

I have found a place that (Possibly) make the best crab cakes, ever! The name of the place is called "Timbuktu", located in Anne Arundel County.
First of all, they broiled their crab cakes and they are huge. You can have it fried if you like but the broiled ones are the best.

If you live in or near Maryland or plan on visiting the State of MD, do yourself a favor... If you are a crab cakes' fan, contact Timbuktu and get the directions to the restaurant, it's worth the visit!

Here is the number: 1 (410) 796-0733

[dcsmooth]

To all crab cakes fan,

I have found a place that (Possibly) make the best crab cakes, ever! The name of the place is called "Timbuktu", located in Anne Arundel County.
First of all, they broiled their crab cakes and they are huge. You can have it fried if you like but the broiled ones are the best.

If you live in or near Maryland or plan on visiting the State of MD, do yourself a favor... If you are a crab cakes' fan, contact Timbuktu and get the directions to the restaurant, it's worth the visit!

Here is the number: 1 (410) 796-0733
Oh yeah, I tried it yesterday, 5/19/2006. I've eaten crab cakes at a number of other restaurants but none were like these I've eaten at Timbuktu.

[Kosher Ham]

At 5 in the morning ? Are they breakfast crab cakes ? ewww.

[KingGibbs]

To all crab cakes fan,

I have found a place that (Possibly) make the best crab cakes, ever! The name of the place is called "Timbuktu", located in Anne Arundel County.
First of all, they broiled their crab cakes and they are huge. You can have it fried if you like but the broiled ones are the best.

If you live in or near Maryland or plan on visiting the State of MD, do yourself a favor... If you are a crab cakes' fan, contact Timbuktu and get the directions to the restaurant, it's worth the visit!

Here is the number: 1 (410) 796-0733

Yes DCS, they are good. There are two other restaurants that are comparable and one is even better than Timbutku. Romano's in Glen Burnie, MD are excellent also. But, the best of the three is G&M restaurant in Linthicum Heights, MD are by far the best. As mentioned before NEVER fry your crabcakes and broil them.

Here some reviews for G&M

http://www.gandmrestaurant.com/reviews.php

[riggins44]

Personally, I prefer the crab cakes I make.

[Extreme]

gus' mariner on the va beach oceanfront makes the best. they even had them on the food network after they were picked almost unanimously by taste experts traveling the country as having the best crab cakes and best she crab soup in the country. the cakes are almost 4 inches wide, 2 inches thick, and almost 100% backfin crab meat. literally almost zero filler, great stuff. and a great deal IMO for only $7.99 for 2

[Skinsfan1311]

Personally, I prefer the crab cakes I make.

I prefer the crab cakes that I make.

[Extreme]

you always know you're eating bad crab cakes when they're matting the pubic hair down.....think about it

[rdsknbill]

I make better! :D Of course I'm originally from Anne Arundle County

[rdsknbill]

you always know you're eating bad crab cakes when they're matting the pubic hair down.....think about it

That is just WRONG!!!!!!!!!
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but funny :laugh:

[Skinsfan1311]

Yes DCS, they are good. There are two other restaurants that are comparable and one is even better than Timbutku. Romano's in Glen Burnie, MD are excellent also. But, the best of the three is G&M restaurant in Linthicum Heights, MD are by far the best. As mentioned before NEVER fry your crabcakes and broil them.

Here some reviews for G&M

http://www.gandmrestaurant.com/reviews.php

I gotta agree with King on this one.....about 20 yrs ago, or so, Timbuktu was the best. Right now,(my crab cakes aside ;) )I'd go with G&M's also, they're still very good.

I can not recommend Romano's, for crab cakes anymore. I recently got stuffed oysters there, (basically 5 blue-point oysters covered with the same crab mixture used for their crabcakes and baked/broiled), and the quality isn't as good as it was around 2-3 yrs ago. They're taking shortcuts, and used too much breading. I had lumps of bread, almost as big as the lumps of crab meat. That ain't right. :mad:

A proper crab cake should be all jumbo lump, with just enough binder, (bread crumbs, egg), to hold it together. I'm intrigued by the restaurant that extreme has mentioned, (gus' mariner), on Va Beach. I don't understand how you can get 2 crab cakes, all backfin and almost zero-filler, for just $7.99. My folks live down there, I'm gonna have to go try it, on our next visit....

[Mufumonk]

Timbuktu, G&M, and Hellas are all under the same ownership.

Out of the 3, Hellas is the best.

[Rumrunner6900]

I'm jealous...very jealous. One drawback of living where I do is there is NO way to get a damn bit of decent seafood around here! I'll have to try out all these places one day.


On a side note. One of the absolute best crabcakes I've ever had was a at a place in Springfield. I can't remember the name offhand, and I didn't expect much out of it initially, but damn...were they good. :drool:

[Gallntfox]

A few years back the Washington Post did a story about the search for the best crabcake in the DC Metro area. Timbuktu was very highly rated and has a very loyal following but they came in as runner-up. Stoney's in Broomes Island (Calvert County) was voted the best crabcake in the area.

[dchogs]

for those in southern pa, lamont's crab cakes are amazing. every time we come back east, they are ALWAYS on the menu.

[drums and skins]

A few years back the Washington Post did a story about the search for the best crabcake in the DC Metro area. Timbuktu was very highly rated and has a very loyal following but they came in as runner-up. Stoney's in Broomes Island (Calvert County) was voted the best crabcake in the area.

Man, I was waiting for the Stoney's love. The thing is, after getting spoiled with eating a stoney's crabcake a couple times, all crabcakes at other restaurants just seem not adequate...just...inferior.

Personally, I like mine pan fried, not broiled, because I like to have a nice brown, crispy outer shell. A lot of people can't make that happen without the thing falling apart or without overcooking a side (usually to avoid having it fall apart, so they resort to the less delicate broiling procedure, which isn't as fun and doesn't give the crab cake the good crispy bite the I enjoy on the outside, with a nice firm texture in the center.

Alright...this is making me hungry.

[wskin44]

for those in southern pa, lamont's crab cakes are amazing. every time we come back east, they are ALWAYS on the menu.

I live in va beach and my dad lives 5 minutes from Lamont's in PA. I've had both Gus Mariners and Lamonts. Both are great but Lamont's are consistently outstanding.

[wskin44]

Alright...this is making me hungry.

No kidding. Let's eat! :hungry: :hungry:

[Sweet Sassy Molassy]

Reading this is making me want to move back to the Baltimore area ... okay maybe outside of B-more. You'll be hard pressed to find a place here in Atlanta that knows a damn thing about seafood.

[QBkilla56]

Great anything near Montgomery county or possibly PG county?

[smitity]

I wnet to Timbuktu around xmas time last year. The crab cakes are quite good

Now I miss MD crab....theres a lack of decent seafood in Nashville :(

[Gallntfox]

I go to down to Stoney's several times each Summer....great place to sit outside on the water and sip the cold beverage of your choice while enjoying an awesome crabcake...and don't sleep on the Steamer Platter.....clams, lobster, crabs, shrimp, mussels, oysters...etc...all steamed to perfection with a couple of ears of corn on the side. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....this is making me want to eat but I gotta run and go put my bets down on the Preakness....I'm going with Sweetnorthernsaint for the upset today with Barbaro coming in a close second. I'll box 'em up in case it comes in the other way...

[riggins44]

I prefer the crab cakes that I make.


I make better! :D Of course I'm originally from Anne
Arundle County

I'll have to try them to see.... :D :hungry:

[Seabee1973]

Personally, I prefer the crab cakes I make.

probably a lot cheaper I would much rather make something than buy it from a store we complaign about gas but when we go to a store we dont complaign about there profits

[RDSKNfaithfull]

G & M has the best by far Bo Brooks is pretty good as well.

[Blondie]

I can honestly say I have never eaten crab cakes.

That just sounds nasty.

I am sure they are great.........but I have not had the pleasure to try it.

Blondie

[riggins44]

probably a lot cheaper I would much rather make something than buy it from a store we complaign about gas but when we go to a store we dont complaign about there profits

Let me know if you would like a good place to buy seafood. I got a
place that I buy all my seafood. Recommend it highly and probably
not far from you.

[Enter Apotheosis]

Yes DCS, they are good. There are two other restaurants that are comparable and one is even better than Timbutku. Romano's in Glen Burnie, MD are excellent also. But, the best of the three is G&M restaurant in Linthicum Heights, MD are by far the best. As mentioned before NEVER fry your crabcakes and broil them.

Here some reviews for G&M

http://www.gandmrestaurant.com/reviews.php

I'm a G&M veteran, myself, and make a run up there anytime I'm in the area (Orioles game or picking up someone from BWI). I have to say, those are some mighty good crabcakes (among the best) but better ones do exist. Typically speaking, though, you have to be at a pretty high quality restaurant to beat out the ol' G&M...


I can honestly say I have never eaten crab cakes.

That just sounds nasty.

I am sure they are great.........but I have not had the pleasure to try it.

Of course it'll sound nasty if you think of it along the lines of an actual cake. :cool:

[RDSKNfaithfull]

I'm Hungry now:doh:

[OaktonSkins/BushFan]

To all crab cakes fan,

I have found a place that (Possibly) make the best crab cakes, ever! The name of the place is called "Timbuktu", located in Anne Arundel County.
First of all, they broiled their crab cakes and they are huge. You can have it fried if you like but the broiled ones are the best.

If you live in or near Maryland or plan on visiting the State of MD, do yourself a favor... If you are a crab cakes' fan, contact Timbuktu and get the directions to the restaurant, it's worth the visit!

Here is the number: 1 (410) 796-0733


I've been there. It's disgusting. First of all, their crabmeat is not cleaned well - too many shell fragments. Secondly, the place is a wreck - old furnishings, decor, dated, smelly, unkept, etc.

Do yourselves a favor, and just head over to Costco for a can of Phillips' premium crab meat.

[Enter Apotheosis]

I've been there. It's disgusting. First of all, their crabmeat is not cleaned well - too many shell fragments. Secondly, the place is a wreck - old furnishings, decor, dated, smelly, unkept, etc.

Do yourselves a favor, and just head over to Costco for a can of Phillips' premium crab meat.

You can always find some of the best food in dives. Of course you are right, we all know that premium canned crab meat is really first rate stuff :rolleyes:

[RDSKNfaithfull]

I've been there. It's disgusting. First of all, their crabmeat is not cleaned well - too many shell fragments. Secondly, the place is a wreck - old furnishings, decor, dated, smelly, unkept, etc.

Do yourselves a favor, and just head over to Costco for a can of Phillips' premium crab meat.

Phillips doesn't even use Maryland Crab anymore you might as well go to Safeway:doh:

Bo Brooks and G&M get the job done :cheers:

[OaktonSkins/BushFan]

You can always find some of the best food in dives. Of course you are right, we all know that premium canned crab meat is really first rate stuff :rolleyes:


Yeah... in comparison to Timbuktu. :doh:

The place is filthy, and what's worse is the fact that there are so many shell fragments in their overbreaded crab cakes. At least the Phillips stuff doesn't have any shells.

[OaktonSkins/BushFan]

Oh, and the Prime Rib crabcakes (on K Street) is far superior to all IMO.

[RonJeremy]

I've been there. It's disgusting. First of all, their crabmeat is not cleaned well - too many shell fragments. Secondly, the place is a wreck - old furnishings, decor, dated, smelly, unkept, etc.

Do yourselves a favor, and just head over to Costco for a can of Phillips' premium crab meat.

WTF??? You must be joking...or you have no clue about Crab Cakes. Phillip's doesn't even use Maryland Crabs for their canned stuff...it is out of Asia...trust me...I know Brice and Shirley Phillips. :doh:



On a serious note, if you are in Ocean City you will find a great crab cake at the Captains Galley II. It is located in West Ocean (off of RT 50 and Golf Course Road). Softball size crab cakes...BROILED! No filler, and no shells. :cool:

[bnacpa]

I recommend Jerry's seafood Crab Bomb. Technically it isn't a crabcake, but it is supposed to be very impressive and is rated very highly by several DC chef's I know who run restaurants that are listed in Washingtonian's top 100 Restaurants on a regular basis. Here is the website: http://www.jerrys-seafood.com

I live near Ashburn, so I haven't been out there and their prices are on the steep side, but it is supposed to be awesome.

Although the crab is not maryland blue crab, the crabmeat in the can at Costco for $14 following the recipe by Old Bay is not a bad substitute when you have a craving for crab cakes and you don't feel like going a long way for a quality restaurant to serve it. There are plenty of restaurants in the DC area that will charge you $20+ for dinky crabcakes that don't use MD crabmeat either.

Nothing beats the sweet yummy meat of MD crabs though.

[OaktonSkins/BushFan]

WTF??? You must be joking...or you have no clue about Crab Cakes. Phillip's doesn't even use Maryland Crabs for their canned stuff...it is out of Asia...trust me...I know Brice and Shirley Phillips. :doh:



On a serious note, if you are in Ocean City you will find a great crab cake at the Captains Galley II. It is located in West Ocean (off of RT 50 and Golf Course Road). Softball size crab cakes...BROILED! No filler, and no shells. :cool:


Um, did you even bother reading the follow-on posts? :doh:

I don't fancy myself as a crabcake (or just plain crab) guru or aficionado, but I enjoy and have eaten them enough times to appreciate the difference between what's good and something less than good. Timbuktu is ****. I'd rather eat Phillips black can crabmeat that doesn't contain shell fragments. Now maybe you enjoy picking shell pieces out of your teeth, but I'll pass.

[Titaw]

Stoney's in Calvert County (3 locations; Prince Frederick, Broomes Island and Solomons) has by far the BEST Crabcake around. HUGE Crabcake, NO filler and seasoned to perfection. All in mouth watering BLISS!!!! G&M, Timbuktu, Phillipps, Hellas and others ALL pale in comparisson! If ANYONE who has had a Stoney's crabcake and believes that there is a better one out there, let me know so I can B**** slap you!!

[NASMTrainer]

Just moved to the Eastern Shore about a month ago but my wife and I ate at a place called Fratelli's in Salisbury. Yes, I know it's an Itallian joint but I have to say, the crabcakes were outstanding.

[Mufumonk]

Stoney's in Calvert County (3 locations; Prince Frederick, Broomes Island and Solomons) has by far the BEST Crabcake around. HUGE Crabcake, NO filler and seasoned to perfection. All in mouth watering BLISS!!!! B&M, Timbuktu, Phillipps and others ALL pale in comparisson! If ANYONE who has had a Stoney's crabcake and believes that there is a better one out there, let me know so I can B**** slap you!!


Stoney's sucks compared to Hellas and G&M. There, I said it. Bring it on little man! I've eaten at the PF Stoney's and Solomon's Stoney's and wasn't impressed at all.

[SkinsFTW]

I can honestly say I have never eaten crab cakes.

That just sounds nasty.


Fish tacos sounded nasty to me too before I tried them but they are good too.

[smitity]

I just remembered another good place. Its a little resturaunt in Fell's Point in Baltimore called St. Johns Limited, or maybe its Captain instead of Saint, or something like that. I haven't been there fore a few years, but they make an AWESOME crabcake sandwhich.

[pseto]

I do love Timbuktu and G&M crabcakes, they are excellent. Never had many shells in mine though, and I eat there frequently. The crab bomb at Jerry's is also very good. Jumbo lump crabmeat is the best!!!!

Anyone know if G&M and Timbuktu are owned by the same people? Their menus are very similar and their crabcakes are almost identical.

[Titaw]

Stoney's sucks compared to Hellas and G&M. There, I said it. Bring it on little man! I've eaten at the PF Stoney's and Solomon's Stoney's and wasn't impressed at all.

Your taste buds are outta wack so lemme.....

http://rawsocket.org/rtfm/images/slap.jpg

them back into alignment.

All better, you can go to Stoney's now and truly enjoy the BEST crabcakes EVER!!

[skinfan13]

the best crab cakes in the world are the ones you catch, shell and broil all on your own from our good 'ol chesepeke bay.


and while were on seafood, always steam or broil never boil!

[Titaw]

the best crab cakes in the world are the ones you catch, shell and broil all on your own from our good 'ol chesepeke bay.


and while were on seafood, always steam or broil never boil!

I would have to agree with you on both accounts. My claim that Stoney's has the best crabcakes is assuming we are discussing crabcakes at a restaurant. Also, boiling is what they do in the south and I would have to say that is by far the grossest isht I have ever tasted. You can always fry seafood too!

[riggins44]

the best crab cakes in the world are the ones you catch, shell and broil all on your own from our good 'ol chesepeke bay.


and while were on seafood, always steam or broil never boil!

Nothing wrong with boiling some dry salted cod with some bacon drippings
poured over top. Makes a great breakfast, especially on a cold morning.
I know a lot of waterman that eat boiled salted fish.

[Zguy28]

I would have to go with G&M first then Stoney's in Solomons Island A close second. Although they are 2 totally different cakes. G&M's are loose while Stoney's are a real cake that you can eat without a fork. Stoney's also has the best Cream of Crab soup I have ever had.

FYI...don't ever order a crabcake when in Florida; disgusting!

[Mufumonk]

Your taste buds are outta wack so lemme.....

http://rawsocket.org/rtfm/images/slap.jpg

them back into alignment.

All better, you can go to Stoney's now and truly enjoy the BEST crabcakes EVER!!

Nope.........they still suck. :D

[Mufumonk]

I do love Timbuktu and G&M crabcakes, they are excellent. Never had many shells in mine though, and I eat there frequently. The crab bomb at Jerry's is also very good. Jumbo lump crabmeat is the best!!!!

Anyone know if G&M and Timbuktu are owned by the same people? Their menus are very similar and their crabcakes are almost identical.

I mentioned this back on the first page but G&M, Timbuktu and Hellas are all under the same ownership. The only difference is the seasoning that they use. Each place has a different style of food, Hellas being a Greek joint, and I prefer their seasoning over G&M and Timbuktus.

[vinva]

Anyone ever been to Severn Inn...right across the bridge from Annapolis? The crab cakes there were outstanding.

[CandaceM23]

Your mom has a good crabcake.

;)


Best ones that I've ever had were from Stoney's ... and the second best belongs to a little restaurant in Mechanicsville, MD called St. Mary's Landing. They have a crab cake platter thats awesome.

[riggins44]

I made crabcakes about a week ago, but those fried soft crabs last weekend
were the best! My wife, both sons, and I ate 14.

Fried soft crabs...good eats.

[Gallntfox]

Your mom has a good crabcake.

;)


Best ones that I've ever had were from Stoney's ... and the second best belongs to a little restaurant in Mechanicsville, MD called St. Mary's Landing. They have a crab cake platter thats awesome.

I went to St Mary's Landing on Friday night...wish I would have known :doh:

[Gallntfox]

I just remembered another good place. Its a little resturaunt in Fell's Point in Baltimore called St. Johns Limited, or maybe its Captain instead of Saint, or something like that. I haven't been there fore a few years, but they make an AWESOME crabcake sandwhich.


John Stevens?

[Monte51Coleman]

Personally, I prefer the crab cakes I make.


I prefer the crab cakes that I make.


I make better! :D Of course I'm originally from Anne Arundle County

Well guys, without recipies this is all just plain 'ol trash talkin'!

PM's are gratefully accepted. :)

[HSW]

I do love Timbuktu and G&M crabcakes, they are excellent. Never had many shells in mine though, and I eat there frequently. The crab bomb at Jerry's is also very good. Jumbo lump crabmeat is the best!!!!

Anyone know if G&M and Timbuktu are owned by the same people? Their menus are very similar and their crabcakes are almost identical.

That guy talking about shells would not know a good crab cake if
it hit him on the head. ANYBODY who tells you to go and buy some
canned off variety crab from COSTCO is a joke.:doh:

[Kilmer]

I recommend Jerry's seafood Crab Bomb. Technically it isn't a crabcake, but it is supposed to be very impressive and is rated very highly by several DC chef's I know who run restaurants that are listed in Washingtonian's top 100 Restaurants on a regular basis. Here is the website: http://www.jerrys-seafood.com



I searched this thread just to see if anyone mentioned Jerry's. The Crab Bomb is the only way to eat crap. Just incredible. It tastes liking eating a bushel of craps without have to do any cracking.

I came across the restuarant by accident when I visited MD with my wife several years back. Unfortunately it spoiled her for crab, she can't eat cakes anymore no matter how good they are.

[LegionOfDoom]

Timbuktu will cram you in like sardines in a can.....my wife loves the crab cakes they got....my only issue besides it always being full is that you don't get free refills on your drink and the drink is in a 12 oz glass......it has been a while hopefully it has changed since the last time I visited.

[riggins44]

Well guys, without recipies this is all just plain 'ol trash talkin'!

PM's are gratefully accepted. :)

Get me pez's wing recipe and you have a deal. :D

[Yusuf06]

You guys arguing about who has the best crabcakes are breaking me up. :stop: As SSM pointed out earlier you should see (because you wouldn't want to taste it) some of the dreck that passes for crabcakes down here in Atlanta. The best I've had at a gourmet restaurant here were only comparable to the Phillips frozen crabcakes.

Thanks for not only reminding me how much I miss getting good crabcakes but Jerry's subs/pizza as well. Oooh oooh Jerrys! :(

I don't even want to get into 5 Guys (or is it 3 Guys) Hamburgers. :(

[ashmomicmac]

Edgewater restaraunt anyone? Stoneys is good too.

[pseto]

Timbuktu will cram you in like sardines in a can.....my wife loves the crab cakes they got....my only issue besides it always being full is that you don't get free refills on your drink and the drink is in a 12 oz glass......it has been a while hopefully it has changed since the last time I visited.

I got free refills on sodas when I was there last month, but I do remember when this was the case a while back (although I remember 16oz bottles). You would think they would have some deal with Coke, since Coca Cola Drive is right across the street.

[LegionOfDoom]

). You would think they would have some deal with Coke, since Coca Cola Drive is right across the street.

Man....I said the same thing the last time I visited. Atleast they caught up and started the free refills.....