Weekly reviews of crab cakes around the MD and DC area
The Crab Galley has been around for as long as the CCR can remember. They are family-owned local seafood carryout establishment, specializing in steamed crabs and other seafood. They are located in Odenton and Bowie. With a name like Crab Galley, you'd want to believe that they know what to do with some crabs. So are they masters of the crab cake, or should you just stick to ordering crabs? Find out inside!
Jack's Bistro is located right around the corner from O'Donnell Square in Canton, and bills itself as offering innovative American cuisine. Innovative is most certainly right! While some menu items stick around (like the chocolate macaroni and cheese, and the burger made of nothing but bacon), others get replaced often, so there is always a reason to go back. If you can't figure out what to have for dessert, they are known for their peanut butter and jelly shots. So now that everyone is drooling, let's get back to our focus here -- crab cakes! Wipe the drool on your leave, and read on to see how the experience was!
The Sly Horse Tavern has been around since 1985, located on Crofton's Village Green. The restaurant may look like a historic house from the 18th century, but it is really a replica of Colonial Williamsburg's Raleigh Tavern. They bill themselves as "modern American" cuisine, even if the menu has a bit of a German influence. Just don't ask about the name -- it's a secret they aren't willing to share. But one secret the CCR is willing to share is their crab cakes. How were they? Read on!
Pelican Cove is a restaurant in Abingdon, MD (just outside Bel Air) that bills itself as a fine seafood restaurant. But fret not, it's not all white tablecloths, matire d's, and valet parking. No, it's about as fine seafood as you would want up around these parts, with a nautical theme. It's not just seafood, as they do have your other standard restaurant fare on the menu as well, including steaks, chicken, and pasta. And, naturally, they have crab cakes. So we fought our way past the lure of Wine World, past the whimsy and challenge of Putt Putt Golf & Games, and ventured in. Were they worth the trip? Read on and find out!
It may be considered the end of summer, but it's not the end of crab season! If you're a typical Marylander, crabs are certainly going to be part of your weekends until the boats turn up dry. With so many places to choose from, why not pick a shack? Enter Fat Boys to the rescue, located in Crofton not far off of Rt 50. But while crabs are all well and good, we actually need to stay a little clean this time around (what with everyone wearing white pants for some reason), so crab cakes it is! Does the Shack deliver, or should you stick to crackin' and pickin'? Let's find out!
The Black Olive is an authentic Greek restaurant, located right in the heart of Fells Point. Constantly being rated as one of Baltimore's best restaurants, and receiving high accolades by Wine Spectator, this is one place that needs to be experienced when visiting the city. Everything they do is organic, so you can expect everything to be fresh from the sea or farm to your table. If you have the chance, take the waiter up on the "fish tour", where you'll get a first hand look at that day's catch, as well as platters of meat. And for once, the CCR bypassed the fresh fish and opted instead for, what else, crab cakes! Read on to see if they were every bit as fresh as the catch of the day!