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Faidley's Seafood
Fish Market, Seafood Restaurant, and Fish and Chips Shop
Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore
Go here. Experience the crab cakes. It's worth it.
"Incredible spot in a classic environment (Lexington Market)"(7 Tips)"The "lump crabcake" is their award winner and definitely the best!"(90 Tips)
"Backfin crab cake makes a great quick lunch."(5 Tips)
"The Lump crab crake platter is a must!"(10 Tips)
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Joe SolerOctober 26, 2013Awesome food, must try. Love standing table atmosphere - a lot of energy. Connected to Lexington Market. For fans of the show The Wire, many scenes filmed in and around the market.
What's Good HereAugust 7, 2014Its a walk from the harbor, but you can visit Edgar Allen Poe's grave site along the way. Come here for the crab cake, a contender in Travel Channel's "Best Sandwich in America"
- Stephen SaribalisJuly 26, 2018Tried a jumbo lump and a backfin, both incredible crab cakes, but the backfin reminds me more of crackin crabs in childhood. Incredible spot in a classic environment (Lexington Market)
DanOFebruary 24, 2017This may be the best crab cake I've ever had! After I finished my lunch platter I went back and bought three more crab cakes to go!
John (aka “PHATFoodFan”)October 2, 2017Make sure to save room for some fresh oysters after you have their lump crabcake, super fresh and dripping with brine.
Jim AndersonMarch 27, 2015Try the Jumbo Lump Crabcake - #AFPeeps #AFPFC Faidley's "Best Crab Cake" in Baltimore. It was as big as a tennis ball @johndawe @LEAmerman @ligiafpena @aliceferris @GoalBustersJim (via @Foodspotting)
Ross BrownJuly 3, 2014As a million people have noted previously, the jumbo lump crab cake is surreal, it's brilliant. I thought one wouldn't be enough, but it's sooooo rich and delicious!- 2morrow's Eve DesignJune 18, 2014Delicious! - Best crab cake in Baltimore. Just be aware, it is not a sit down restaurant. They are located in Lexington Market....note the market is closed on Sundays
Mark Neurohr-PierpaoliFebruary 28, 2015Try the All Lump Crab Cake - Famous Lump Crabcake at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market. Best I ever had. (via @Foodspotting)
Ricky SherrillOctober 8, 2015It's so good to be back East and have some proper Crab Cakes And She-Crab soup. Both were very good and made my day.
Lidia BastianichDecember 21, 2011These chunky crab cakes were the best I ever had; they looked like huge meatballs. The big lumps of crabmeat were held together by minimal amounts of condiments, and were deliciously sweet.
Jake SmithAugust 9, 2014The All Lump Crab cake is the real deal, get it on a kaiser roll with a Natty Boh for a true Baltimore experience.
Stephen ShapiroMarch 17, 2015The lump crab cake is worth an earlier train from New York. And the oysters - often overlooked - are fat and super fresh.
Kirti DNovember 8, 2013Best crabcakes you'll ever have. Spring for the lump crabcakes. For sides, you can't go wrong with their macaroni salad.- Sid CAugust 9, 2014Everyone is right. It's the best crab cakes in Baltimore. Both the jumbo lump and backfin are great.
Lili RuedaJune 24, 2015Best crab cake in the middle of baltimore. The place isnt fancy at all. But thats what make it unique.
David Wertheimer IISeptember 27, 2011Some of the best crab cake sandwiches, plus a raw oyster bar. Dozen raw oysters, add some lemon, horseradish, hot sauce, and wash it down with a Natty Boh!
E MarSeptember 1, 2014Best crab cakes in Baltimore. A little off the beaten path, but worth a side trip.
Travel ChannelJuly 26, 2012Try the crab cake sandwich at this Baltimore icon. It's featured as one of the contenders on Travel Channel's Best Sandwich in America.
Jeff WeinsteinMay 23, 2013Oysters at the bar, grab a tub of horseradish, hot sauce, and join the conversation. A Baltimore treasure.
Ray R.July 13, 2013Crab Cakes are world famous and Faidley's was once commissioned to develop crab cakes for the crew of the Space Shuttle.
Jacqueline BagdadeSeptember 24, 2018Amazing oysters, very fresh. The crab cake is out of this world!- D COctober 23, 2010Be careful when ordering the crabcakes be careful! make sure you get the "lump" (they have three different options). The "lump crabcake" is their award winner and definitely the best!
- I B R A H I MFebruary 28, 2018Stakedish sandwich was nicehaddock sandwich was nice crab cake was amazing
AdnaMarch 26, 2015AMAZING crab cakes. Might seem kind of pricey at first, but definitely a baltimore experience.
Travel Channel ManagerJuly 26, 2012Try the crab cake sandwich at this Baltimore icon. It's featured as one of the contenders on Travel Channel's Best Sandwich in America.
Cindy ChengAugust 11, 2012Jumbo all lumps crabcake & oysters. Yum! Skip the crab soup; it's not crabby enough.
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014Check out Faidley Seafood as seen on Food Feuds , Food Paradise , Adam Richman's Best Sandwich Read more
Divine BossSeptember 30, 2013One of the best crab cakes in BMore. This is the backfin crabcake for $9
Mmmm crabcake platter. Smallish serving so git ur own! It comes w 2 homestyle sides. Luvly greens & well done potato salad.
Nour TabetApril 3, 2012The lump cake is aaawwweesooommeee!!! I couldn't finish the fries nor the salad. It's decent to order the cake only! It's a must!
Naptown 💪 LarryJanuary 24, 2012Skip the crab cakes and try a truly nostalgic taste of Balmore. The Baltimore "Coddie", know to some as a poor mans crab cake, is authentic Balmore hon!
Dave FormanJune 28, 2019This place is a sad shadow of what it used to be. The Lexington Market is all but abandoned and the area is so depressed. $20 for a crab cake and a beer is unacceptable in a setting like this.
Brien DulaneyNovember 16, 2013There is a reason their crab cake was in the running for the best sandwich in america...
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Faidley's Seafood
203 N. Paca St. (at W Lexington St)
Baltimore, MD 21201
United States
Baltimore, MD 21201
United States
At: Lexington Market
A family owned and operated business since 1886, Faidley's Seafood continues to operate in Baltimore providing award winning crab cakes, prepared foods and freshly merchandised seafood in a market place atmosphere to locals and visitors alike.
Closed until 10:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
(410) 727-4898
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- 6.5
"Great place to pick up fresh fruits, veggies, and meat! A few bakeries inside if you're looking for bread, pastries, and cakes."
Karen - 8.8
"I've never had a bad meal the wait to get a table sometimes is long but worth it !!"
Dave Cutlip - 8.5
"Great staff. All things come out to even amounts with tax. If you can a sandwich create your own. Great free toppings like cold slaw and avocado"
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- 9.3
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"Great place to walk, lots of restaurants, water taxi, near baseball and football stadiums, its downtown in Baltimore so accessible to many things. Lots to see and do!"
pat dowling- 9.0
"Check out the fish! Lots of different kids. 1 fish, 2 fish, red fish, blue fish!"
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