Must Have Seafood in Baltimore

Does anyone else remember the line from the iconic comedy movie Wedding Crashers where one of the antagonists of our affable heroes screams, “Crab cakes and football, that’s what Maryland does!”? No? No one else? Okay, well it happens and it’s also a pretty accurate statement about the best food you’ll find in Maryland. If you don’t like seafood, you’ve likely come to the wrong place. Sure, you’re going to find something you can eat on the menu, but it probably won’t be prepared with the same delicate hand that is applied to the local seafood. Here are some of the best spots to grub on what’s local.

The Best Seafood Joints

Faidley Seafood –This seafood joint, famous for its crab cakes and now in the food delivery business, has been in business since 1886. The lump crab cakes from this restaurant have won awards and are heralded as the best thing you may ever taste. Pay a visit to the restaurant where you’ll be able to sample some of the freshest seafood you’ve ever tasted, but be sure at least one person orders the jumbo lump crabcake. Whenever you’re feeling a bit nostalgic for them at home, place an order for overnight shipping to bring them directly to your home.

Thames Street Oyster House –There may be nothing better on a sweltering hot day spent in Inner Harbor than an ice cold oyster sliding down your throat. Enjoy an incredible selection from this restaurant’s raw bar or eat off the regular menu. With everything from lobster stew to fish and chips on the menu, this place is a shellfish lover’s dream.

Oceanaire Seafood Room –With a menu that is printed daily, the Oceanaire really ensures that you’re getting the best and freshest possible seafood you can find. With an incredible spot to enjoy the incredible delicacies from the sea, this restaurant has made a pledge to itself and its customers to only serve the best of the best. From raw oysters on the half shell to such outstanding delicacies as chicken-fried lobster, you won’t forget your dining experience anytime soon.

Jimmy’s Famous Seafood –Open in the Baltimore area since the early seventies, this local hot spot features casual and fine dining options that have had them featured on The Food Network several different times. Also a hot spot for incredible crab cakes, you might as well stop here as well and see how they stack up against each other. Want a giant pot of steamed crab dropped at your table? Well, you can get that here, as well as a smattering of delicious pasta dishes that are sure to satisfy.

No trip to Maryland could be considered complete without at least trying to local delicacies, and those delicacies include crab cakes. Put your stretchy pants on and prepare to dine on the sweetest and most savory crab meat available.