Top 5 Best Crab Cakes within 150 miles of DC

Not a Maryland crab cake

I always get highly upset when I go to a restaurant and they say they have Maryland crab cakes...when they actually just have crab patties made with Maryland blue crab loaded down with tons of filler.

It is an OUTRAGE and the next time it happens, I am calling the POLICE!


For those who aren't aware, a real Maryland crab cake has the following qualities:

• Is made with LUMP Maryland blue crab meat (not backfin).
• Has little to no filler and usually has mostly egg binding instead of breadcrumb (or in some cases a little of both).
• Is served broiled, not fried. 
• It is served browned. It isn't white, or light tan, it is GOLDEN BROWN cot dangit. (If someone brings me a white crab cake, I'm flipping over the table and knocking over every water pitcher in sight!)
• You don't get any bites of crab shell. Only delicious, sweet crab.

That being said, here is a list of restaurants where you can go and expect to have an authentic Maryland crab cake eating experience within 150  miles of Washington, D.C.

Woody's East Coast Bar & Grill - 121 miles from DC
You may not think driving nearly three hours for delicious crab cakes is the best idea, but if you plan on visiting Dewey, Bethany Beach, Lewes, or the Rehoboth Beach area, this place is a MUST. Honestly, some of the best crab cake eating I've ever had and 100% the best in the area.

The Wellwood Club - 84 miles from DC
My fiance's family LOVES Wellwood, and for good reason! They're nestled in the quaint area of Charleston, Maryland on a lovely waterfront. Their mouth-watering crab cakes made to order, and they offer an extensive seafood selection and diverse menu.

Timbuktu - 30 miles from DC
I have fond memories of taking the women in my family to Timbuktu for Mother's Day and waiting in the long line to be seated for dinner service. However, hanging in the chow line is well worth it! This is an older restaurant and the decor is a bit outdated, but I appreciate the wonderful service and great food!

Mike's Restaurant & Crabhouse - 28 miles from DC
Perfect family restaurant for a "stuff yourself full" sort of crab feast as well as their yummy crab cakes. They also have a waterfront deck area that adds to the experience!

The Blue Dolphin - 23 miles from DC
Pretty nice surroundings and an accommodating staff await you at The Blue Dolphin. My family always enjoys celebrating birthdays here as the managers do not make a fuss about separate checks for large parties (expect to pay gratuity). A1 crab cakes and plentiful portions.

Which crab cake place would you add to this list?