Faidley's Seafood
Seafood market · Baltimore
119 N Paca St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Highlights
Jumbo lump crab cakes, raw oysters, and classic Baltimore market fare
Jumbo lump crab cakes, raw oysters, and classic Baltimore market fare
"If you’re talking Maryland, you’re talking crab cakes—specifically the ones from Faidley’s, a seafood stand located in Downtown’s Lexington Market. They literally invented the jumbo lump version in the early ’90s (before, it was made with a mix of crab meat, lowering the cost but lessening the flavor). These consist of huge chunks of jumbo lump, a dash of crushed saltines, dry mustard, Old Bay, and secret sauce that makes for something not too salty, not too Old Bay-y, and almost all crab. Order one at the counter for lunch and stroll through the renovated stalls of the historic market." - michele berry
"A storied, casual seafood stall inside the rebuilt downtown market that helped popularize the jumbo lump crab cake and has earned national acclaim; standing-room-only service preserves a decades-old tradition. Customers praise both the jumbo lump and the more affordable backfin versions, which are made mostly with local meat and a simple mix of mayonnaise and Nabisco saltines that lets large, sweet chunks of crab shine." - ByChristina Tkacik
"A legendary seafood stall founded in 1886 that has moved into the market’s new building, serving as a stalwart institution and culinary anchor within the redeveloped market environment." - Simon Willis Simon Willis Simon Willis is a contributing writer for Travel + Leisure. For the magazine he has crisscrossed Europe, Asia and Latin America. Particularly drawn to remote places, he has filed features from Patagonia, Laos and the Southern Ocean among other destinations. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A Lexington Market staple best known for its shippable, award-winning jumbo lump crab cake; the shop sells both the tomato-based Maryland crab soup "filled with Chesapeake Bay seasonings" and a creamy version made with spring onions and herbs, relying on Maryland crab meat throughout." - Julekha Dash
"Though the iconic Lexington Market just wrapped up a $45 million remodel, a stall that didn’t go anywhere was Faidley’s Seafood. The ever-popular seafood stall is still serving fist-sized crab cakes handmade by Nancy Faidley Divine herself, as well as lake trout, soft-shell crabs, clams, and, of course, oysters. (If you’re missing a taste of Baltimore, you can also get the crab cakes shipped)." - Jess Mayhugh
