Okay... I am from Baltimore, Maryland and I know my crab cakes. The absolute only place where I found something comparable was Sarah K's Gourmet in Destin. (same place where best buy, cracker barrel are). they are about $8.50 and they are nothing but crab meat. no fillers, no peppers, onions, bread... nothing to take away from the crab meat. BUT I always sprinkle Old Bay (Publix) on them so I feel l like i am home. Trust me, I have been to the fanciest restaurants here and I laugh when they claim " Maryland style crabcakes".
www.sarahksgourmet.com
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percy
Okay... I am from Baltimore, Maryland and I know my crab cakes. The absolute only place where I found something comparable was Sarah K's Gourmet in Destin. (same place where best buy, cracker barrel are). they are about $8.50 and they are nothing but crab meat. no fillers, no peppers, onions, bread... nothing to take away from the crab meat. BUT I always sprinkle Old Bay (Publix) on them so I feel l like i am home. Trust me, I have been to the fanciest restaurants here and I laugh when they claim " Maryland style crabcakes".Interesting. I never noticed that anywhere down there. Why would restaurants with proximity to the Gulf want to claim that? Let the Maryland crabcakes stay in Maryland. ;-)
www.sarahksgourmet.com
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Beach Fanatic
Okay... I am from Baltimore, Maryland and I know my crab cakes. The absolute only place where I found something comparable was Sarah K's Gourmet in Destin. (same place where best buy, cracker barrel are). they are about $8.50 and they are nothing but crab meat. no fillers, no peppers, onions, bread... nothing to take away from the crab meat. BUT I always sprinkle Old Bay (Publix) on them so I feel l like i am home. Trust me, I have been to the fanciest restaurants here and I laugh when they claim " Maryland style crabcakes".
www.sarahksgourmet.com
I have not tried Sarah K's yet but will soon.
To date, Cafe Tango is my favorite place for crab cakes - Florida crab cakes, that is.
bean
Okay... I am from Baltimore, Maryland and I know my crab cakes. The absolute only place where I found something comparable was Sarah K's Gourmet in Destin. (same place where best buy, cracker barrel are). they are about $8.50 and they are nothing but crab meat. no fillers, no peppers, onions, bread... nothing to take away from the crab meat. BUT I always sprinkle Old Bay (Publix) on them so I feel l like i am home. Trust me, I have been to the fanciest restaurants here and I laugh when they claim " Maryland style crabcakes".
www.sarahksgourmet.com
I should not have looked at that link.
Those look scrumptious.
SoWal Expert
I have always wondered about Sarah K's. Maybe I'll give it a whirl. Personally, I like a little breading on my crabcakes, and a little bit of peppers and onions on the inside.
SoWal Insider
I have always wondered about Sarah K's. Maybe I'll give it a whirl. Personally, I like a little breading on my crabcakes, and a little bit of peppers and onions on the inside.
Me too, yum.
Beach Fanatic
Crab cakes 
yumyumyum Sounds grayt? Sarah K"s and Cafe Tango both. Where is Cafe Tango?
yumyumyum Sounds grayt? Sarah K"s and Cafe Tango both. Where is Cafe Tango?picky
Interesting. I never noticed that anywhere down there. Why would restaurants with proximity to the Gulf want to claim that? Let the Maryland crabcakes stay in Maryland. ;-)
I think the same thing when I see restaurants south of the Mason-Dixon line advertise Maine lobsters. I say, eat locally caught seafood and forget about the stuff you have to fly in. (Although I can be pursuaded to bend the rules a bit when you're talking Alaskan king crab!)
Not to complicate matters, but Costco has wonderful frozen Baltimore crabcakes, and yes, they're made in Baltimore.
percy
Not to complicate matters, but Costco has wonderful frozen Baltimore crabcakes, and yes, they're made in Baltimore.Next trip, done!
beats on hood
Crab cakes at Blue Ridge Grill in Buckhead (a tony neighborhood in the ATL) are the best I've ever had ... even better than at Bacchanalia (ranked as a five-star restaurant in Atlanta) whose crab cakes are divine, although a bit wet from the citrus juice.
Try them at both places if you're ever in A-town.
Try them at both places if you're ever in A-town.
SoWal Guide
I've had a ton of crabcakes in Maryland - and yummy they certainly are! but, I truly love Red Bar & 331 crabcakes - they are purely lump crabmeat and delicious - maybe a tad bit of breadcrumb on the outside and pan sauteed - no filler! these are good old Florida crabcakes. can't beat 'em.
I've never seen a maryland crabcake in Florida.
I've never seen a maryland crabcake in Florida.
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Beach Fanatic
Ditto on Cafe Tango. 
Beach Lover
Thank you all. I will try them all. 
I am from PA and I so miss the Maryland Crabs and cakes. Never too much OLD BAY!
Thank you, :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:
I am from PA and I so miss the Maryland Crabs and cakes. Never too much OLD BAY!Thank you, :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:
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Okay... I am from Baltimore, Maryland and I know my crab cakes. The absolute only place where I found something comparable was Sarah K's Gourmet in Destin. (same place where best buy, cracker barrel are). they are about $8.50 and they are nothing but crab meat. no fillers, no peppers, onions, bread... nothing to take away from the crab meat. BUT I always sprinkle Old Bay (Publix) on them so I feel l like i am home. Trust me, I have been to the fanciest restaurants here and I laugh when they claim " Maryland style crabcakes".what holds them together?
www.sarahksgourmet.com
Beach Fanatic
Here's crab cake blasphemy (my Maryland born mother turns in her grave)- I use the recipe on the side of the Old Bay's can and substitute milk-soaked Pepperidge Farm Dressing for the filler! I broil them in a muffin pan and they pop out nicely formed and crispy.
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SoWal Insider
Here's crab cake blasphemy (my Maryland born mother turns in her grave)- I use the recipe on the side of the Old Bay's can and substitute milk-soaked Pepperidge Farm Dressing for the filler! I broil them in a muffin pan and they pop out nicely formed and crispy.I'm gonna try this recipe! :clap_1: I prefer mine with a little filler too.
Beach Comber
I am so excited to see this thread as well as the one on Heart and Soul
catering. We are going to try both. But, where is Cafe Tango ?
catering. We are going to try both. But, where is Cafe Tango ?
Beach Fanatic
I'm gonna try this recipe! :clap_1: I prefer mine with a little filler too.
Me Too ! Thanks Poodleone
Meow
I've had a ton of crabcakes in Maryland - and yummy they certainly are! but, I truly love Red Bar & 331 crabcakes - they are purely lump crabmeat and delicious - maybe a tad bit of breadcrumb on the outside and pan sauteed - no filler! these are good old Florida crabcakes. can't beat 'em.
I've never seen a maryland crabcake in Florida.
My fav as well. I have quit ordering crabcakes anywhere else. Tried them at Tango and wasn't impressed.
Beach Fanatic
I am so excited to see this thread as well as the one on Heart and Soul
catering. We are going to try both. But, where is Cafe Tango ?
Coming from Seagrove driving towards Destin it is on the left (Very small place) just before Goatfeathers.
This is my favorite place in the area.
SoWal Guide
My fav as well. I have quit ordering crabcakes anywhere else. Tried them at Tango and wasn't impressed.
crabcakes at redbar/331 and served with those mashed potatoes. and then straight to bed (too full for anything else).I will not order them anywhere else either (not even in other cities), they are always a disappointment.
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Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
I will not order them anywhere else either (not even in other cities), they are always a disappointment.
DITTO!
Beach Fanatic
Maryland crabcakes are awesome. I had my fill of them last week, in Maryland.
However, Maryland doesn't have fresh gulf shrimp, or fresh Choctawhatchee Bay shrimp. ;-)
I'll have to try Sarah K's. Another good source is Chesapeake Bay Gourmet, which gives me an acceptable way to enjoy my QVC addiction...
However, Maryland doesn't have fresh gulf shrimp, or fresh Choctawhatchee Bay shrimp. ;-)
I'll have to try Sarah K's. Another good source is Chesapeake Bay Gourmet, which gives me an acceptable way to enjoy my QVC addiction...
Beach Fanatic
I'm hungie.
SoWal Guide
I'm hungie.
well, then whatever you do, stay away from the comfort food thread...
(bet you're on it right now).
Beach Fanatic
I am so excited to see this thread as well as the one on Heart and Soul
catering. We are going to try both. But, where is Cafe Tango ?
Cafe Tango is located across (south side) from Bea's Interiors on 30-A
One of my favorite restaurants.
I have heard that the crab cakes from Sarah K's are wonderful that's a must try for me.
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