6 EXCITING CRAB DISHES IN BALTIMORE

Baltimore, Maryland, is known for its crabs. Chesapeake Bay blue crabs are a signature seafood specialty that you’ll find on any menu you pick up in Charm City. And while you can find plenty of places to enjoy steamed crabs coated in spicy Old Bay seasoning, several Baltimore establishments take crab to new levels. Discover the following six places featuring crab in dynamic dishes.

BLUE CRAB EGG ROLLS AT WATERSHED

With its home in the newly remodeled Cross Street Market, Watershed delivers classic Maryland seafood with signature dishes and new takes on familiar classics. The expansive rooftop deck beckons guests outdoors during the warmer seasons for casual dining in the heart of Federal Hill.

Leave it to the culinary pros at Watershed to prepare your blue crab egg rolls. This deep-fried crab delicacy offers a mixture of blue crab, shrimp, ginger, and scallions paired with a spicy aioli. Take one bite, and you’ll order these unbeatable appetizers each time you visit.

Location: 1065 S. Charles St., Baltimore.

Telephone: 410-888-3878.

CRAB MEATBALLS AT THE FOOD MARKET

Located on The Avenue in Hampden, The Food Market delivers imaginative fare from Chef Chad Gauss and his team. Each dish on The Food Market’s menu reflects approachable, excellent comfort food with clever interpretations of classic dishes.

You might ask, “Where’s the beef?” when you sample the meatballs at The Food Market, but you probably won’t miss the beef after the first bite. In place of meat, you’ll find luscious blue lump crabmeat served with pasta and topped with a sherry Fra Diavolo sauce. While they’re not your mama’s meatballs, the crab meatballs at The Food Market put a distinctive Baltimore twist on a classic Italian dish.

Location: 1017 W. 36th St., Baltimore.

Telephone: 410-366-0606.

CRAB PIZZA AT MATTHEW’S PIZZA

A staple part of the community since 1943, Matthew’s Pizza is where Baltimoreans go when they’re craving a slice of pizza. The 79-year-old pizza parlor on Eastern Avenue has its fair share of accolades beyond Charm City. The New York Times and the Travel Channel have each turned the spotlight on this neighborhood pizzeria and its uncomplicated approach toward making pizza just the way you like it.

The pizza masters at Matthew’s Pizza have come up with a pizza to delight crab lovers: the aptly named crab pie. A crispy, deep-dish, 10-inch crust serves as the base for a topping of 100% backfin crabmeat with hand-grated mozzarella and imported cheeses topped with caramelized onions and Old Bay seasoning. While this pizza is available at market price only, the taste is worth the splurge.

Location: 3131 Eastern Ave., Baltimore.

Telephone: 410-276-8755.

CRAB QUICHE AT GERTRUDE’S RESTAURANT

Located within the Baltimore Museum of Art, Gertrude’s Restaurant has been a fixture in Baltimore’s restaurant scene for over 20 years. Founded by Chef John Shields and John Gilligan in 1998, Gertrude’s embraces a farm-to-table approach to its menu that celebrates Maryland’s bounty, from land to sea.

While diners at Gertrude’s will find plenty of crab specialties to pique their palate, one dish you should try is the Back Creek Inn Crab Quiche. Served platter style, this lovely lunch or light dinner dish features tender bites of jumbo lump crabmeat with eggs, Swiss cheese, red onion, and fresh herbs served with a crisp garden salad.

If you’re craving even more crab, you can pair the crab quiche with a cup or bowl of Miss Jean’s Red Crab Soup. This savory soup, featuring vegetables and lump crabmeat, makes an excellent comfort food that you can enjoy at any time of the year, especially during cold weather.

Location: 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore.

Telephone: 410-889-3399.

STEAK TRIANTAFILOS AT COSTAS INN

Since 1971, the Costas Inn has been a melting pot of culinary innovation. Its menu is as diverse as its customers, with Greek and Italian influences sprinkled throughout the dishes. Naturally, seafood stars at the Costas Inn, and if you’re craving crab, the dishes here will be just what you’re after.

If you have a big appetite, you’ll love the Steak Triantafilos. A 12-ounce New York strip steak gets a hearty topping of jumbo lump crab imperial. With each succulent bite you pop into your mouth, your taste buds will delight in the jumbo lump crabmeat wrapped in a luscious imperial sauce and broiled to a golden brown. No surf-and-turf special will ever look or taste as good as it does with this dish at the Costas Inn.

Location: 4100 N. Point Blvd., Baltimore.

Telephone: 410-477-1975.

LOBSTER CRAB ROLL AT NICK’S FISH HOUSE

Located in the Port Covington area of Baltimore, Nick’s Fish House serves some of the freshest seafood fare. Its waterfront deck makes for the perfect happy hour spot during the warmer months of the year. With a calendar filled with live music and entertainment, Nick’s Fish House will quickly become your go-to spot for a celebration.

You’re likely familiar with lobster rolls, but the lobster crab roll at Nick’s Fish House takes on a new meaning. This succulent sandwich unites Maine lobster and lump crabmeat tossed in a Chesapeake-style dressing and served chilled on a split-top roll. If your appetite allows, pair your lobster crab roll with one of the crab-inspired soups on the menu, such as cream of crab, Maryland crab soup, and Maryland gumbo.

Location: 2600 Insulator Drive, Baltimore.

Telephone: 410-347-4123.

No matter how you like your crab, the above Baltimore eateries will satisfy your taste buds. What did you think about our list? Did we overlook a Baltimore restaurant with a crab specialty that no one should ignore? Please send us a message and let us know. We’re happy to add your suggestions to our article.

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