At Costas Inn, the secret to our award-winning crab cakes boils down to dedication to quality, tradition, and craftsmanship in each bite.
When it comes to crab cakes, Marylanders are not messing around – only the best will do. At Costas Inn, the secret to our award-winning crab cakes boils down to dedication to quality, tradition, and craftsmanship in each bite. Read on to learn more!
100% Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
Costas Inn crab cakes are created with jumbo lump crab meat, which are those sweet, robust pieces that define the Maryland-style standard. This choice isn’t just about flavor, its about showcasing the crab, not covering it up. Large chunks of crab dominate the cake, making each bite unmistakably luxurious and flavorful.
Minimal Filler and Maximum Flavor
Binders like egg and breadcrumbs are used sparingly, just enough to hold things together without overshadowing the crab’s taste and texture. Too much filler dilutes the quality while Costas Inn keeps it simple, letting the crab shine.
A Touch of Old Bay and House Spice
Seasoned lightly with Old Bay and Costas Inn’s proprietary spice blend, our crab cakes have just the right kick, bold enough to improve, not overpower, the delicate seafood flavors.
Craftsmanship from Start to Finish
Costas Inn has been hand-sorting crabs since 1971, making sure only the freshest and fullest make it to your plate, a quality that extends into each crab cake they make. This attention to detail shows in the exceptional taste.
Proven and Award-Winning Recipes
Costas Inn’s crab cakes are not just popular, they are recognized. With accolades from the Baltimore Business Journal, Zagat, and the national features like the Today Show, our crab cakes are consistently ranked among the region’s best.
Simple, Honest, and True to Tradition
As described in recent local food roundup, the quintessential Maryland style crab cake is packed lightly, softball-sized, and minimally seasoned, just like what you get at Costas Inn. Our style follows the time-honored recipe, and not the trends.
COSTAS INN IS YOUR SEAFOOD DESTINATION FOR THE BEST CRABS IN BALTIMORE!
Costas Inn has been an area icon, slinging the best crabs in Baltimore since 1971. So here’s to 50 years, and cheers to 50 more!
You may recognize our restaurant recently featured on the Food Network with Michael Symon on Burgers, Brew, and ‘Que! We were also voted the 2015 #1 Baltimore Seafood Restaurant by USA Today and #1 Crab Restaurant 2014 in the Baltimore Business Journal. You may have also spotted Costas Inn during one of our nine appearances on the Today Show or heard one of our many interviews on WJZ TV Channel 13 with Ron Matz and Marty Bass.
You can enjoy our famous crab cakes in-house or order them online for any time eating. We also provide some of the best seafood catering in the Baltimore area! Of course, you can get your fill from Costas even when you’re not in our dining room: follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube!
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