I was in Baltimore for a few days earlier this week and decided to finally check Faidley's Seafood off my food list. It's located inside Lexington Market, not too far from the Inner Harbor. Parking can be a headache downtown, but there's a garage directly across the street, which makes things a little easier. I ordered the crab cake sandwich, fries, and mac and cheese. I like to consider myself a bit of a crab cake connoisseur, and I'd give this one about a 3.7-4.0 out of 5. It was a nice size and definitely a solid crab cake, but flavor-wise, I've had better. I also didn't feel like it had quite as much jumbo lump crab meat as I expected. The mac and cheese was actually really good--great consistency and flavor. The fries were pretty standard, nothing bad, but nothing memorable either. Customer service was excellent. The young lady who helped us was very friendly and helpful. The only strange part was the seating. Even though they have tables, there aren't any chairs or stools, so if you eat there, you're standing up at the table. Definitely something to know beforehand. Overall, Faidley's was good. The crab cake wouldn't make the top of my personal list, but it definitely wasn't near the bottom either. If you're in the area and you like crab cakes, I'd say it's worth trying. They also have plenty of other seafood options, so I'd probably go back and try something different next time. read more

Faidley’s Seafood - Crab cake Sandwich fries and Mac and Cheese. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

One of the best thing you will ever eat jumbo Lump Crab Cakes I been eating these wonderful crab cakes for over 50 years when you could go to the Baltimore Harbor and eat food on the Ship and than those shell out the port hole read more

Faidley’s Seafood - The Best Jumbo Lump CrabCakes You will ever eat - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Only been to Baltimore twice and both times we went to Faidley's. First time was the old location and this time was the new location. The old location was awesome and seemed to tell a story no matter where you looked. This new location is in a newer market area and although it is still unique, it lacks the old nostalgia the older place had. We ordered the cream of crab soup which was good but thinner than I have had at other places. It was good but nothing to write home about. We got a variety of oysters along with a crab cake. Same as last time and very good. Overall a good experience. read more

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Yup! THE best crab cake I've had thus far in my life! Delicious mild flavor, lots of crab. Just perfect! Friendly, quick service and cool ambiance. This is a must-try if in Baltimore. read more

Best crab cake I've ever had! Housed in the Lexington Market (which is an experience not to miss!), the ambiance is super casual- not upscale at all. Seating, noise can be a challenge during busy times. read more

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Most delicious crab cakes! And we love this location. Lots of seating and friendly folks. read more

Faidley’s Seafood - Crab cake - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Y'all- if you're near Maryland and want some breathtakingly delicious crab cakes, this is the place to go to! Historically, this place is award winning- receiving national recognition for the quality and taste of the lump crab cakes. What's even better is you see Nancy- the owner- working side by side with her team. There was a line l, upon arrival, full of locals- that's always a great sign. When we ordered, we mentioned we were first timers- and it was recommended that we try the lump crab platter (best decision). Ambience: CULTURE. diverse group of people from all walks of life in one setting to enjoy some of the best seafood in town. In door stand up tables and outdoor seating options available. This market did not smell fishy at all and was clean - in addition to crap cakes, other seafood options like lobster and oysters were also sold there. Service: warm, old school service. Reminded me of New Orleans feel with warmth and authenticity. Food quality: y'all- MELT IN YOUR MOUTH DELICIOUS! I couldn't stop eating - from the first bit until the plate was empty. I was slumped over enjoying every bit of the platter. My boyfriend was shocked - as I normally eat like a bird. Covid precautions: mask. Social distance. Mindfulness Price: about $50 (with tip) for a platter and an additional crab cake. You can get away with just one platter for two (~$24). read more

Faidley’s Seafood - Lump crab cake platter with fries and Mac and cheese. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

So I am going to tread lightly as I know this is a Baltimore favorite and I don't want to offend. But let me just say that the Lexington Market is not where I'd showcase the most delicious crab cake in the whole state of Maryland. The area does it no favors. It's kind of icky and scary and I won't go back. Even though Faidley's crab cake is truly AMAZING and completely deserving of all its accolades, awards and kudos. I'd have no problem eating them over and over and over again if someone else would go get them for me. So 5-stars all the way for Faidley's, but to go there you must be brave. read more

I have heard about this place for a long time and always wanted to try it. I finally had a chance today. Similar to many reviews that I read, the location is definitely interesting but there are lots more to explore there in the market if you have some extra time. I have the jumbo crab cakes and it totally met up to my expectation. They use lots of crab meat and it's absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bowl of cream of crab chowder. It's creamy and you can also taste the crabmeat. The staff were patient to give me recommendations and explanations. I had a very nice experience with Faidley's. read more

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Honestly, the area this Seafood Market is in is so bad - it's not worth coming here. Even if the crab cakes WERE the best I ever had, I would never come back. This area is SCARY and I'm surprised more of the reviews don't mention this. The crab cakes themselves were very good - made wholly of crabmeat, no filler. Though I would say that they would benefit from a light mustard sauce or something. read more

Faidley’s Seafood - Jumbo Lump Crabcakes - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

A group of co-workers and I planned a trip to see the Yankees play the Orioles in June of this year. An RV trip for 10....full day of drinking, eatign and carousing. But it's Baltimore and I had to do my infamous research. The Faidley's brand is over 100 years old, in the oldest public market in the U.S. of A. (Lexington Market, ext 1782!) I had seen Faidley's on various Food Network shows and websites. Supposedly "the best" crab cake around, using only the every best part of the crab...the jumbo lump meat instead of the scraps form the crab legs, body. To begin, the atmosphere is loud as you wait at one of the 3 counters that make up Faidey's section of the market. They also serve beer. Counter 1---the raw bar for raw\steamed clams or oysters. I had some local oysters. The meat was huge, but lacked the briny flavor I like in an oyster. To compare, I love Blue points. Counter 2--this section sells a large variety of raw\cooked fish\shell fish to take take home. Counter 3---I'll call this the "why we are here line". On a Saturday, I'd say the line is at least 20 peeps long...all day..but it moves. Here you can get fried calamari, shrimp,soups\bisques, fish sandwiches, AND " the crab cakes". But it's all about the " baseball sized" crabcake. You can order it ala carte or with 2 sides. I had the side of mac & cheese ( it was ok, nothing to rave about) and the cucumber salad (pickled & sweet, delish) As for the crab cake .........hands down the BEST one I have ever had in my life............and I have had them from ritzy, expensive places to waterside shacks,...all over the U.S.....and this is THE ONE to compare the rest to. Simply the best! and that's all I have to say about that.................. read more

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Yes the best crab cakes and worth the extra effort to get there.. Our first time here was sometime around 2004 or around that time and the experience was as good back then as it was today.. I understand some people have a concern about the area looking sketchy, however we felt safe and secure as we entered and ordered our Large LUMPS.. I love that term.. go there to know what I am referencing.. note* a bit more $$ than we remembered but our first time was back in 2004 so naturally the costs will have increased.. but still good for what you get.. read more

Faidley’s Seafood - Three large lumps... - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Blown away like sands from an hour glass this is a crab cake that I could eat all the days of my lives. The coleslaw was great. If you compared the price of the crab cakes to others it is beyond worth it. No fillers. Straight up meaty and flavorful. The fries could have used a little more seasoning. Going back to the crab cake I could eat this crab cake throughout eternity! Treat yourself. This is Baltimore at its finest, and the golden standard of Crab cakes by which others falter! read more

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One of the oldest and well-known seafood establishments in Baltimore for a reason. They have fresh oysters and clams shucked right in front of you in the center as you walk in with $3.50 draft beers. Everyone is always friendly and the service is quick. You'll never be rushed out after you've finished your food. The other parts of Faidley's offer fresh seafood for purchase to cook at home, crabs, and prepared food to eat at one of the tables in the market. I have been coming to Faidley's since I was a young kid, and am never surprised by their consistency and service. Today I was on crutches after a hip surgery, and one of the guys quickly brought me a stool out of the back so that I could sit comfortably, which took the stress out of being at the market with very limited seating. If you've never been, I would highly recommend this Baltimore staple! read more

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Now this is a crabcake! This is by far the best crabcake I have ever had in my life. More crab meat & filling and I got the greens and macaroni and cheese with it. It's nestled in a market which has other available items for sale if I wasn't so full on the crabcake I'll probably have some oysters but it was very filling. A must! read more

Faidley’s Seafood - Crabcake collard greens macaroni and cheese and salad - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This is a cool little spot that is a must tourist stop. Stand at the oyster bar with a beer and talk to locals or sit at a little table for two and have some seafood. Fried shrimp were great. The fried soft shell crab sandwich Isn't much to look at but it is fantastic!! Friendly service and a nostalgic atmosphere round out this great local favorite. read more

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Is this Baltimore of Mogadishu? Had this place saved as a place to go after I saw it on a food network show a few years back. Definitely misrepresented on Tv. Exited to parking deck on the opposite side so I had to walk all the way around the block and for the first time in my life I actually felt like I was in an unsafe environment. Weed smoke and yelling fills the air around the market and sprinkle in some sketchy homeless people and I knew I was ready to go. We made it safely inside but things didn't look promising. Once inside the actual market I was not met with the bright vibrant environment I saw on tv. It was dark dirty and not a place I'd eat at. Stayed long enough to use the rest room, witnessed two employees arguing and yelling at each other and was on high alert the entire time. Never been so happy to leave a place. If you decide to try just be careful and be aware of your surroundings. read more

I've tried the crab cakes, fried calamari, and the cream of crab soup. The crab cakes are consistently good. The calamari has had two different coatings in the past couple months. The first time it was more of a panko bread crumb then more recently it was like a tempura batter. The bread crumb was better; the tempura ones were a little flat. The cream of crab was pretty good. I'd give them closer to 3.75 stars read more

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Mrs and are staying very close to Lexington Market and decided to try the lump crab cake and soft shell crab sandwich from the famous Faidley's Seafood Market located there. We paid $21.95 for one lump crab cake and $16.95 for the soft shell crab sandwich. We were not impressed with both items. The crab cake was good tasting, but we had crab cake just as good or better at similar and lower price points. The soft shell crab sandwich was not good, period. The over fried small crab was laid between two thin generic wheat bread slices. The bottom sliced bread fell completely apart from the liquids & grease of tomato, lettuce, & crab. A thicker sliced bread such as Texas toast or a roll would work better. The taste of the soft shell crab was lacking. The employees were friendly and efficient. Even though indoor dining had resumed, there were no seats for any of the tall tables. Everyone ate standing up. So we got our foods to go. We believed the competitors had caught up and passed Faidley's. We will not return. read more

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Best lump crab cake I have ever had! It was rich with taste, I also ordered 1lb of steamed jumo shrimp with old bay seasoning that was delicious! The guy behind the counter even gave me his own special sauce that he makes himself that was spicy with a nice kick!! You can park in the Lexington market parking lot that gives you a coin when you pull up to the gate. Area is a little rough but you'll be fine. read more

I gave this three stars because my husband liked the crab cake. However, I had fried shrimp, mac and cheese and fries (which were wedges) and I was not impressed. Tastes like something I've had before. Would not go back there. This place was inside the Lexington Market. read more

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Crab cakes are moist and full of crab. Beer is ice cold and a perfect pairing. The atmosphere is fish market fun.

By far the best crab cake in the world. They use real Md Blue crab not Asian Crabmeat like G and M does in Linthicum. You can taste the difference if you can't you're not a real crab person. Their slaw is also excellent and the ambiance is fun. I read that the grandson is opening a place in Catonsville that will be more of a sit down spot with the same great food. read more

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Great place for seafood. One of the best in town, if not the best, with consistent quality food. Its crab cake is phenomenal! read more

Faidley’s Seafood - Crab cake platter with french fries and coleslaw. - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The place to you have to go to when you come to Baltimore, or when you come back. Can't beat the jumbo lump crab. Ate there today for the first time in too long, my son suggested it for lunch for his 15th birthday. Great time, great food. It's not a cheap eat, dropped $30 each, but worth it. read more

I just left this place. It was exciting to try food from a place with such history. As I approach the counter the lady behind the counter did not seem happy, I inquire about the menu she refused to share her knowledge so I settled with a small a la carte crab cake. She then says "here's your tray slide down" the cashier was kind a young girl with a shirt displaying BLACK GIRLS she was sweet. I then observed a third girl who grabbed my cold ball crab cake with her bare hand and long finger nails and placed it in the microwave. so unsanitary. My crab cake is now ready to try I take my first bite AND IT'S COLD. I take it up the counter and say this needs to be in the MICROWAVE LONGER. The crab cake is now hot but so salty. No I will not be back PLEASE DO NOT EAT HERE. I tried other places which had better crab cakes. I'll write a yelp review on those places. read more

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Located in the Lexington Market that apparently has been around since 1782, Faidley's is a fish and seafood purveyor that itself is more than 100 years old. The place is old-school and authentic in a way you just can't replicate--even though the hipsters try! -We came for the famous crab cakes, and we were not disappointed. It's cafeteria style--you wait in line and order. And then you can take your food to one of the nearby stand-up tables. When we waited in line, we got tips from one of the women there who must have been one of the owners. She looked like she had made a crab cake or two in her life. We wanted to know the difference between the lump crab cake and backfin crab cake. She used the analogy of a steak vs. a hamburger. The lump used the nice big pieces of crab, while the backfin had the smaller more shredded meat. We got both and they were both delicious, but of course we preferred the lump crab. The cakes were big and hearty--with very little filler. I want another one now just thinking about it! -If you get the full platter with you crab cake, you get the option of two sides. We tried fries, cole slaw, greens and mac and cheese--all very good. They do have tartar sauce, although as the staff will tell you, the cakes don't need it. I did find it to be a tasty dip for my fries. -Sodas were super bubbly and came with great crumbly ice. They also did free refills if you take your cups back up to the counter. read more

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Looking or the best crab cake? Come here! The cake was a good size with mainly meat. Only thing is the area is sketchy.

It's great they have curbside pickup during Covid. I ordered online through their website and it was super quick and easy, ready in time, and they brought it out to my car for me. And of course the crab cakes were delicious, so original and full of crab. The sides were all good too. We also bought some uncooked crab cakes to bring to family. They kept well with the cooling pack they provided and were delicious just broiled for five minutes. read more

Faidley’s Seafood - Crab cake, ear of corn, collard greens - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I might've cried a little as I relished the gumbo at Faidley's. And taking a bite of my husband's lump crab cake almost brought on full on tears. The best crab cake I've had. So what if I had to stand at shared tables to savor these glorious tastes? I didn't even care because the culinary experience just kind of took over. Faidley's is located in a market so there is so much bustling anyway that the fact that I was standing went right along with the vibe. It's like the secret motto is enjoy and also keep it moving. Truly a unique and memorable experience. read more

Faidley’s Seafood - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Ah-maaaazing crab cakes. Had many while I was in Baltimore a few weeks ago. Theirs were light years better than any of the others I tried. Best in the city for a good reason. read more

Really great seafood. Best crab cakes I've had. Great environment and the staff was very helpful. Will definitely go back next time I'm in the Baltimore area. For parking there is some street parking available as well as a parking garage across the street. A little pricey but well worth it read more

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The rumor and reviews travel that I have to travel there to see what is the fuss is about which restaurant makes the best Maryland's crab cakes. I had Pappas and the first time I had their crab cakes I know no doubt it is the best crab cakes for me. Now with Faidley's not so much. I had their crab cakes twice and I was still not sold to order them again and say this is the best ever Maryland's crab cakes; but maybe in Baltimore City. read more

I am going to give this review 1 star. I have been here before, and the food was much better then it was this time. I saw the sign that said new management, but I don't wish to spend over 30 dollars for food that was featured on the food network. I ordered the crab cake for my wife, with mac and cheese, and macaroni salad and clams. My wife and I got sick. The crab cake tasted like old oil and very dry. The mac and cheese was dry and hard. Macaroni salad was watery and had entirely to much mayonnaise. Literally I turned the cup over and the liquid was pouring out. I genuinely hope, whatever happens things change around. Because this place use to be awesome. read more

So, I'm probably not going to make any friends here. The food was good, but pricey and I should have lowered my expectations a bit. I saw the crab cakes featured on a Nextflix show about fried food and the own cooked the crab cakes at her house for the host of the show. I was a little sad to see that in the store the $25, plus tax Jumbo lump crab cake was microwaved and not freshly fried. read more

The crab cake was good. The shrimp and oysters were disappointing. They were not not fresh but tasted frozen. This was upsetting because it's a fresh seafood market so you expect fresh seafood. The staff was very friendly. read more

My brother who used to live in Fells Point ordered these crab cakes and sent them to our mom in Florida as a birthday gift recently. The crab cakes were likely the worst crab cakes we have ever eaten. Totally tasteless and after just one bite we threw them all away. I attempted to reach Faidley's by phone and by email several times and they have never answered the phone or ever responded to my two emails to them. Lousy crab cakes and terrible service. DO NOT ORDER THEM!!! Really bad!!! read more

Wow!!! I have now found the gold standard for oysters. Where do you find oysters this big and this fresh? Faidley's, that's where. Leo is the best! He's the fastest shucker in the east and still has all of his fingers. I had my first Natty Boh and the most delicious oysters ever. I'm from California and have had many different types but these beat them all. I'm now going to have oysters and crabs shipped OVERNIGHT to my door. Try it. I was lucky to meet some great locals too! read more

Faidley’s Seafood - Faidley's has the best!!! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Kool spot but there are definitely better crab and crabcake spots in the city. Definitely over rated.

For all of the hype I expected a lot more .. went here the week of Thanksgiving 2022 .. are not from the area but were anxious to try it .. since we are not familiar with the ordering process we approached the counter for some guidance .. was shouted at "you gotta know what you want first so grab a menu if you need to see what we have" .. eek .. we ordered 2 crabcakes and a small oyster stew .. go to the register and paid and then I noticed on my receipt that I was charged for a large fried oysters vs a small oyster stew .. 7 dollars more than what I ordered .. so I went back to the register and was told I was the one that made the mistake .. I assured the cashier it was not my mistake and knew it wasn't since the rude gal that took my order showed me (w/an attitude I might add) the different size containers for the small and large when I asked what the difference was .. so the cashier screamed at the order taker what she did wrong and threw my 7 dollars cash back at me .. neither the stew or the crabcakes (which were large) are worth returning from even if the service were better .. the crabcakes if served with a smile may have been if we got them warm .. they were cold in the middle .. with so many other places offering crab cakes in Baltimore skip this place over read more