Old Ebbitt Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Washington.

1. Old Ebbitt Grill

9.1
675 15th St NW (at G St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 689 tips and reviews

James S.James Sullivan: Try the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes With Corn And Tomato Chesapeake And Tom's Potatoes - Best crab cakes in DC

Meric A.Meric Akcay Dunn: New England Crab chowder soup and single crab cake...both veryyyy delicious

PeterPeter: Food is always great - no matter what you try. Service is good too. Try the crab cakes and the oysters!

Clyde's of Georgetown is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Washington.

2. Clyde's of Georgetown

8.5
3236 M St NW (btwn Wisconsin & Potomac Aves. NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 150 tips and reviews

Christine B.Christine B: The crab cakes are SO good, especially on the Eggs Chesapeake. Good Bloody Marys too, nice and spicy! Service is also very friendly.

Walburga A M.Walburga A Marder: good choice of half bottles (Trimbach Alsace Riesling): best bet: half price wine by the bottle Sundays after 5 - favourite dishes: their signature Crabtower, Crabcakes,and burgers; great Happy Hour

Brett p.Brett payne: Crab cakes are fantastic, salmon burger is delicious, catfish sandwich is gross.

The Market Lunch is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Washington.

3. The Market Lunch

8.2
225 7th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Breakfast Spot · Capitol Hill · 44 tips and reviews

SS: They serve the BEST breakfast on Saturdays until noon. Try the bluebucks (blueberry buckwheat pancakes) or crab cakes Benedict!

Dawn A.Dawn Arteaga: Best crab cake breakfast I've ever had!! So worth the wait!

Colleen N.Colleen N: From Washingtonian: crab cake with grits and cheddar eggs, brick sandwich, blueberry buckwheat pancakes

Blue Duck Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Washington.

4. Blue Duck Tavern

8.7
1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C.
New American Restaurant · West End · 203 tips and reviews

Plwm B.Plwm Bwm: Short Rib Beef with side of Blue Cheese Polenta could be the nicest thing I've ever eaten. Crab Cakes also very good.

Our Man On The GroundOur Man On The Ground: Blue Duck Tavern has an amazing reputation in DC – a real home cooking experience – everything is delicious – do try the Crabcakes & the Apple Pie! Read more.

EmilyEmily: The patio is perfect for summer evenings. Great wine list, lots of options from Napa! Loved the crab cakes, Bloody Mary broth was legit. The apple pie was almost as good as grandmas.

Eastern Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Washington.

5. Eastern Market

9.1
225 7th St SE (at North Carolina Ave. SE), Washington, D.C.
Farmers Market · Capitol Hill · 143 tips and reviews

Genesis D.Genesis De los Reyes: Crabcake @ the market lunch is truly a must!

Dawn A.Dawn Arteaga: best crabcakes eggs benedict on earth at the Market Lunch

Rahul S.Rahul Sen: Love the crab cake sandwich at the far end of the hall!

Hank's Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Washington.

6. Hank's Oyster Bar

8.3
1624 Q St NW (at 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Northwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen S: For all that is well and good, get the crabcakes. They're freaking amazing.

FiOS 50FiOS 50: Oysters should obviously be the first thing on your to-try list - especially chef Jamie Leeds own varietal of oyster, the Hayden's Reef. Try the lobster rolls, po' boys, and crab cakes too..

RazRaz: Try the Crab Cakes W Onion Rings & Coleslaw

BlackSalt is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Washington.

7. BlackSalt

9.1
4883 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Foxhall-Palisades · 72 tips and reviews

Aaron M.Aaron Masih: Crab cakes not on the menu, but they are fantastic.

Lacy B.Lacy Baugher: Outstanding seafood - probably the best in town. Try the crab cakes - they aren't on the menu, but are ridiculously good.

Robb F.Robb Fitzsimmons: Washingtonian says don't miss: Clam chowder; raw oysters; house-cured anchovies with tonnato sauce; grilled sardines; bigeye tuna; crabcakes; butterscotch pot de crème; banana cream pie.

The Oceanaire Seafood Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Washington.

8. The Oceanaire Seafood Room

8.1
1201 F St NW (at 12th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 34 tips and reviews

Joseph F.Joseph Fung: Dom is great, and his recommendation (the crab cakes) was impeccable.

Mark C.Mark Cooper: Get the crab cakes, they are different and great. Also the Alpine Bay oysters won our taste test.

PP: Mahi Mahi w crab meat on top. The best! Oh and get the crab cake too. Oh and alpine is the best oyster.

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Washington.

9. Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe

8.6
1517 Connecticut Ave NW (at Q St NW), Washington, D.C.
Bookstore · Northwest Washington · 327 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie S.: You're committing a crime if you fail to get some form of dessert before leaving. Also try the crab cake pasta, because old bay spice + cream sauce = happiness

Anthony A.Anthony Armenia: Crab Cake Pasta is to die for!

Andrea N.Andrea Nowack: The crab cake pasta is to die for! Skip the cake though (its not that great)

Clyde's of Gallery Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Washington.

10. Clyde's of Gallery Place

7.9
707 7th St NW (btwn G & H St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Chinatown · 228 tips and reviews

SeanSean: Summer Happy Hour - Half-priced Oysters - $10 Crab Cake Sandwich - $6 apps

Briana C.Briana Culver: Great crab cake!

SuzanneSuzanne: Crab cakes were awesome! Pure crab no filler...! Great veggies and sauce too :) paired with a Stella...or three ;)

Martin's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Washington.

11. Martin's Tavern

8.6
1264 Wisconsin Ave NW (at N St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Georgetown · 92 tips and reviews

Didi M.Didi Marie: The crab cakes are the way to go!

Didi M.Didi Marie: Love the crab cakes!

Isa L.Isa Lara: Their crab cakes are perfect & the steak salad is surprisingly good.

Busboys and Poets is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Washington.

12. Busboys and Poets

8.8
2021 14th St NW (at V St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · U-Street · 356 tips and reviews

Kim N.Kim Nelson: crab cake sandwich is my fav!

Angelique M.Angelique M.: Catfish is a must try! The maryland crab cake entree comes with crab grits! Yummy!

Tiffany L.Tiffany Long: Loved it!!! Crab cakes were amazing

Georgia Brown's is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Washington.

13. Georgia Brown's

8.0
950 15th St NW (at K St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 137 tips and reviews

LifanLifan: Jambalaya gumbo, fried catfish, and crab cakes! Oh my god, nothing better than this!

Earlca H.Earlca Hammond: It was great! The crab cake are good.

Nikki W.Nikki W: I love their crab cakes!! I'll pass on the bread pudding next time though.

Founding Farmers is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Washington.

14. Founding Farmers

8.9
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 804 tips and reviews

David A.David Almacy: Crab cakes, root vegetables & sweet potato purée. Can't go wrong!

Felicia F.Felicia Folinazzo: Fantastic meal! Enjoyed the deviled eggs with salmon, crab, & lobster. Delicious crab cakes and melt-in-your-mouth skillet corn bread. Try the New York Sour for a sweet & sour bourbon drink.

Ryan N.Ryan Nosler: This place is phenomenal. Bacon lollis, crab cakes, farmer bread w prosciutto, grilled cheese, deviled eggs...Chelsea Manhattan and Celebration Ale. Holy F if this was my last meal I'd be cool.

NuVegan Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Washington.

15. NuVegan Cafe

8.4
2928 Georgia Ave NW (at Hobart Pl NW), Washington, D.C.
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Pleasant Plains · 78 tips and reviews

Khue D.Khue Duong: This is the best vegan restaurant I've ever been to. I recommend trying the mac n cheese, lasagna, crab cakes, chicken drumsticks, chicken salad. However, the curry tofu was bland. Friendly service.

Jeanine S.Jeanine Simmons: 1st time going I had vegan crab cake. Definitely recommend getting it in a sandwich. Mac & cheese was good as well. Nice sitting area, couches by window.

Lamar M.Lamar McClain: Vegan Crab Cake; best in DC.