Crabcakes-5 stars. Best I've ever had. (Although I haven't tried Faidley's yet) They are huge and very little filler. All you taste is crab. They are fluffy and chunky and all sorts of crabby wonderful. Living in Chicago, this hit the spot and satiated my crabby fix. Fries-meh Fried clams-over breaded. The clams are flavorful, but I was overdosed on the friedness. Carry out service-I called ahead and the food was ready when I got there 20 minutes later. It was a normal, functioning, uneventful carry out experience. I probably would only go here for crab cakes, so I won't be able to vouch for their other food except for the occasional appetizer. They're excellent!
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Jessica A.
Crab cakes, crab cakes. I've heard great reviews from many and decided to take the drive from DC to check it out for myself and yes, the reviews are correct. The crab cakes are huge, no filler that I was able to spot and delicious. Tip, order the double crab cake meal as is the better value. I'm a fan!
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C B.
I heard so many good things about the amazing crab cakes here so I put it in my bucket list to do. I ordered the crabcakes and lasagna from the carryout. Both were good but really not knock your socks off good. See pictures. I'd eat here again but only if I was in the neighborhood, in the mood, and with someone who wanted to go as well.
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Mike J.
Not fancy, but oh my. Do not bother with the menu. It is all about the crab cakes; if there are better cakes in Maryland I need to hear about it. Huge crab cakes, one will fill you, for $19 with two sides. Interesting draft beers. Get there early for a parking spot and join the line. You will not be disappointed. Stone's throw from BWI Airport.
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Mitch S.
This is a solid 3.5 star place to get some dinner and supposedly one of the better crabcakes in the area. I went here with a friend to grab some dinner and catch up on a Saturday evening. The place was relatively busy and we waited about 20 minutes to get seated which was reasonably quick. We were seated in the back dining area where our server quickly greeted us. The server was friendly and enthusiastic, but a bit too eager to check on us constantly and hover a bit. She was friendly and did a good enough job though and didn't take away too much from the meal. We both ordered crab cake sandwiches, after all it is G&M. They were reasonably priced and both tasted good. My only real gripe with them was that they both came on pretty soggy bread. Either they needed to sit a bit before going on the bread or they had already sat too long. Either way they fell apart as the bread was soaked and soggy.The crab cakes had a decent crab to filler ratio and tasted fresh. If you're looking for a decent crab cake sandwich in the area, make sure to stop by G&M.
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Nick N.
We were told that the crab cakes were amazing, and I would have to agree. One crab cake is 8 ounces. Mostly all crab. Very delicious! It is a must get. It's very filling by itself, as it also comes with two side dishes. We did go during lunch and it was very busy. Not sure if it was just the lunch crowd or due to graduations. Parking lot was packed. Luckily there was an overflow lot a block from the restaurant.
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Brandi W.
Thee best crabcake I've ever had in my life. No bread crumbs or other fancy stuff just half a pound of pure, fresh crab meat lumped together into pure deliciousness. I will be back next time I'm in Baltimore. So glad our cousin told us to come here and the service is superb! You will miss out if you don't come here, it almost makes me never want to have another crabcake anywhere else, I'm ruined!
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Monique I.
Entrees are good, but side dishes tasted horrible. Fries were frozen, whipped potatoes tasted like dirt. Got two salads, one with honey mustard that tasted like mayonnaise and one with greek vinegarette, that tasted like straight oil. Both crab soups were good
The. Best. Crab. Cake. Sandwich. Ever. Go here. Order the crabcake sandwich. Eat. Enjoy. No fillers in this baby.
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Jeanne P.
Mt dad brought me here on my recent visit, b/c of their reputation as best crabcakes in Balto. They definitely serve a huge crab cake, made of lump back fin, which was great, but other than that, it didn't taste any better than most other Balto. Crabcakes I've had - maybe even a little less seasoned. All in all, it was a good experience, the food was good, service was great, decor and atmosphere was so-so. I'd eat here again if I was in the neighborhood, but I can't see going out of my way when I can get a crabcake that tastes just as good in a closer location.
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D. T.
Serious crabcakes....and surprisingly (for this first timer) serous service. Well done.
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Misty F.
Stopped into the restaurant portion for a late lunch before flying out. The restaurant area is very old school elegant looking with touches like nice linens and having the servers dressed up. I was afraid that I was a little too under dressed, but then I realized that half of the people dining there were wearing standard summer clothes (including sandals). So then I did not fret. Service was quite standard the entire time. No complaints but nothing out of this world, either. We decided on getting two bowls of the crab soup, one Maryland style and the other one was chowder style. I liked them both but the chowder style was the best to me because it was super creamy (personal preference). We also ordered the sampler platter which came with steak tips, scallops, shrimp, and crab balls. I was a little perplexed about having a greek salad on a sampler platter, but I like greek salad anyways. It is better than having a platter that sticks french fries as their filler I guess. Steak tips are something I kept seeing on the East coast and at least these were the best ones I had tasted. They were in a sort of mushroom gravy sauce. The scallops and crab balls were excellent.
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Chauncey P.
Great crabcakes and HUGE portions! The stuffed Oysters are topped with a huge crab cake and sprinkled with a touch of heaven on your tongue.
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Sunny W.
During the 2 years I lived in Maryland, I've tried half a dozen crab cakes from various restaurants. This place was hands down the best I've tried. I loved my first visit so much that I came back here for my graduation dinner with my family and close friends. Their crab cakes have a clean honest taste of crabs without all the filling other places use. I cannot speak for the rest of the menu because I ordered the crab cake plate both visits. If you are around the area and have a craving for crab cakes, definitely give this place a try.
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Tom K.
I just can't get the hype. Maybe there just isn't another seafood place within a reasonable drive? Everyone raved about the crab-cakes so, of course, I got the crab-cakes. Ehhhh, I've had better. Maybe this place was once great and is coasting off their reputation? Or maybe I got them on a really bad day? 2-stars is accurate "Meh. I've experienced better." Maybe you will like it, but maybe not.
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J. R. H.
Thin on words here because my mouth was full of tasty crab cakes. Guests were impressed too. I'd suggest yelpers stick to what this place does best for satisfaction. The four stars earned for the crab cakes. The atmosphere and sides were just fine, but not four stars. Ditto the service--they're busy and servers are always on the move. I'd guess the insider's lunch order is a crab cake sandwich--enjoy the middle and skip the bun.
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Omar S.
In Baltimore, crab cakes are a tourist's icon and a local's staple dish. I've eaten enough crab cakes in and around the City to know that "Who makes the best crab cakes?" is a question with no right answer, or rather, that "best" is a circumstantial prospect. For instance, if you're an intrepid tourist, you're well-advised to bypass Phillips and other overpriced spots at the Inner Harbor and make your way to Faidley's in run-down but locally beloved Lexington Market. The Market closes at 6, so Faidley's jumbo lump crab cakes would be your choice for lunch. Or, if you know the City, and it's late at night, and you're not afraid of fogged-in dark places where bad things happen, taxi over to Jimmy's Famous Seafood on Holabird, down by the Marine Terminal. Opened in 1974 by Demetrios "Jimmy" Minadakis, this Greek family restaurant has promoted tons of crab and oceans of Imperial sauce to people whose expectations had better be met. Don't be alarmed by all the Caddies and Town Cars in the parking lot; the Mob eats elsewhere. Family visits and fishing trips occasionally take me through Baltimore, and because it's close to the airport (in another dodgy industrial area; that's Baltimore...) I have eaten my weight in crab cakes from G&M Restaurant and Carry Out. G&M crab cakes are huge. They're the sort of crab cakes about which people exaggerate: "as big as my face;" "As big as your head;" "As big as a boat." At $28 the pair, they're as costly as a boat, but each cake truly is the size of my fist, and since I pay $30 or more per pound for blue crab meat in San Diego, I figure G&M's price is about right. G&M uses jumbo lump blue crab, and their crab cake mixture contains very little filler, notwithstanding Internet rumors it is adulterated with pollock. As the kids say: "Haters gonna hate." The restaurant uses 7000 pounds of crab a week, mostly from Venezuela, a sore point with the "Maryland True Blue Crabs" campaigners, but to my enthusiastic, judgmental and hard-to-please taste buds, as long as it's blue crab, it's just fine. Besides, a study released in March 2015 by Oceana (a non-profit ocean advocacy group) described finding mislabeled crab cakes in every city it tested (the mixture being partly or wholly comprised of some completely different crab species), including 46 percent in Baltimore. At least G&M is honest about their product. And what a product it is! G&M crab cakes are a little buttery, a little sweet, lightly browned on top, and never gummy or dry. They're the gold standard for such food, and I'm happy to have been a G&M customer for going on twenty years. ****************************** Lexington Market: yelp.com/biz/lexington-m… Faidley Seafood: yelp.com/biz/faidley-sea… Jimmy's Famous Seafood: yelp.com/biz/jimmys-famo… Oceana Crab Testing Report: usa.oceana.org/publicati…
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Frank M.
Crab cakes? What is a crab cake? I'm from New Mexico, where the only crab we have is from Red Lobster or the "all you can eat" crab buffet from a local casino. So I had to try one. We waited for about 10 minutes to get seated. The atmosphere setting was nice and the service was good. I ordered he double crab cake platter with two sides and it was good. They were stuffed with tons of crabmeat but a little on the dry side. It was a huge amount of food for $28.00 and well worth it. I would definitely come back.
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Cynthia L.
I threw away food. I never throw away food. And with the crabcakes pictures looking so seductive in their texture and softball-like size, it was impossible not to get excited and order the two crabcakes meal that came with two sides and a roll. These guys are known for giant lump crabcakes and I was ridiculously excited to try them. The people were really nice but I'll tell you this: $28.95 was $31.52 way too much to pay for what I got. I received my crabcake meal in a to-go box and decided to sit in. It's not a good place to sit in--just a note. And then I opened the to-go box...the fishy smell was overwhelming. Like, my nose didn't know what to do. I felt a little sick just from the smell and full on knew it was coming from the crabcakes. Good gawd. I have to at least try them, I thought to myself. So I take a big forkful and notice the large lumps of crab meat, but I made the mistake of leaning in closer to look at the crab and the smell nearly knocked me over. I'm traveling for work and I suddenly became very worried about getting sick. So the first bite goes in... It tastes like crap. There wasn't anything good about it except for the fact that I knew crab was in it. The bread filling had a strange texture and taste that I can only describe as processed-tasting. It was like eating a yucky savory Twinkie inside of a crabcake. And the weird rotten fishy smell was throughout each bite. I've never had a bad crabcake before, and here I am in Maryland: home of the crabcake. I will say that the potato salad was good (it was recommended by the person took my order.) The broccoli was okay but then the roll that they gave me was a round dry ball of air. They have a BAKERY inside: WTH?? My seafood-loving friends: please save your money; preemptively dry up any tears of disappointment that you may have been planning on shedding during your meal. Find another spot to fill your crab needs. I sadly took the uneaten meal with me..not sure what to do with it. I made it 10 minutes before I had to pull over and dump it in a gas station garbage can because of the smell. Who knows; maybe it was a bad day but it was 365 days-worth of bad days for me..
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Nicole K.
This review is solely for the crabcakes and desserts in the takeout section. These are the best crabcakes in Maryland! Which, by default, makes them the best crabcakes in America! I stop here every time I am in the area. The crabcakes is chock full of delicious jump lump crabmeat. The dessert case adds a nice touch to the end of a meal. I have gotten uncooked crabcakes here too and they are delicious!
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Lynn F.
The crab cakes were good. Little to no filler at all. My friend had the Seafood Alfredo...it looked delicious! The scallops in it were huge. I would recommend and go again.
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Jason R.
I get to travel to Maryland 4-5 times a year and I always make time for a trip to G&M. They have amazing food! When you order seafood and pasta you get amazing sauce and a full plate of fresh seafood. I usually struggle to finish all the seafood and never finish the pasta... yum!
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Dave F.
Oooooh Boooooy! Best crab cakes ON EARTH according to this guy and his beautiful wife. Crab cakes even make up for the lackadaisical and unpredictable service.
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Karen S.
The crabcakes are good, but there's no reason to ever step foot in the restaurant. Go to the takeout counter and broil them up at home! Service is consistently bad. I think I've basically had one pleasant server in all the times I've come here, and the one I had during my last visit was straight up rude. It was particularly upsetting because I had brought relatives visiting from another country. Our waiter was an older Asian guy who never bothered to introduce himself or welcome us; he started right off with a demand-- not a request-- to know what we wanted to drink. When we said water was fine, he seemed annoyed. We did order several appetizers, though, because we had been waiting for nearly an hour (they don't let you get on the waiting list until your entire party has arrived, which makes things difficult). When we asked for some bread to help tide us over, he seemed even more annoyed and told us he was preparing everything for us, so we should basically be quiet. Later, two minutes into our appetizers, he asked if he should bring our entrees because we "seemed to be in a rush"-- which is complete bull, because asking for bread after a long wait doesn't mean we're rushing to get out of there. It seemed like he wanted to punish us for daring to ask him for anything. So that's just service. I think because the place is so crowded, none of their servers feel the need to do anything other than simply move plates from the kitchen to your table. The food, other than the crabcakes, is not worth eating. The salads are frequently brown and wilted. The vegetables are clearly either frozen or canned-- the mixed vegetables are a sad, limp mess of beans and carrots, while the corn is simply a little bowl of slightly warmed kernels. The mashed potatoes have no flavor and require gravy, which also seems like it's just made with some mix. Just don't go, unless you want to be treated like you owe them something for walking in those doors.
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Feyi B.
Don't go here for the atmosphere, go for the food. There are no thrills about dining in. I've dined in twice and other than my waiters being very nice, there's really nothing to look at in there. I forgot to take a pic before I devoured 1/2 of this monster sized salmon. It was delicious. I got the lemon butter seared style. One thing that keeps me from giving this place a higher rating is there sides are wiggidy wack. I got a side salad and whipped potatoes. The salad was saved by the croutons which are super delicious for some reason but the potatoes were lackluster and had a bitter twang to them. Plus they came with no gravy. I added a lil butter.... yuck. So I added a lil salt... still yuck. So I gave up. The bread rolls are also meh! But the entrees are definitely worth going! So far I've had crab cakes- see previous review. - alfredo pasta (HUGE). My eyes almost popped out when the waiter brought the plate. tasty, but a lil overkill on the sauce. 2 of us shared this and still had plenty to take for later. -mussels is white sauceis finger licking good, except they are SO small. Then again it's 24 for $10, so I wasn't surprised. And to save the best for last.... the salmon which is huge and extremely well made. Their portion sizes are really big at this place, so don't be too surprised at the prices because you will likely eat twice from it.
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Lillian C.
Sorely disappointed! I heard great things about this establishment and was willing to dismiss the negative reviews to give this place a try. One word for you: BLAND! All the beautiful jumbo lump crab meat in the world will not make up for how under seasoned this crab cake is. I doubt they use Old Bay, and if they do they use so little you can't taste it. The predominant flavor is the earthy "tomalley" flavor (people call it "crab brains" but crabs don't have that much brain going on.) which I am not against, but is not suited for a proper crab cake. The binder is entirely too gluey making the crab crake dense and doughy. The only difference between the stuffed shrimp and the crab cakes is the presence of three overcooked prawns being the base of your crab cake mixture and baked into three sloppy crab mounds. I don't think I was a fan of the "broiled" style these crab cakes are served because it makes the "crust" rubbery rather than crisp and delicate like a proper crab cake. After eating half of a stuffed shrimp, I was already regretting ordering so much crab. Not that anything else on the menu is bound to be "fantastic", but boy, was it a chore to work on. We ended up taking about a third of our entrees home (If we didn't pay $28 per entree, we would have left it to be quite honest. ) The complimentary rolls with your dinner are pretty bad too- they're hot out of the oven but they were dry and burnt tasting. The potato salad was underwhelming, and the minute I saw the vegetable of the day (creamed spinach) I regretted ordering it and allowed that to just hang out and mock me for dropping over $60 for an incredibly mediocre meal. The highlight of our meal was a crisp iceberg lettuce side salad with what looked and tasted like Ken's italian dressing. At least that was not devastating. Reviewers are not lying when they say this place is a bit dirty: the bathrooms at McDonalds are cleaner and nicer than G&M's. I don't mind dated and love retro places but this place is shot and needs to be put down. Call me ageist but when your main clientele are white retirees it means your food sucks. I feel like I was dining at a retirement home.
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Ms. T.
Stopped by on my way to the airport. My cousins told me to try this place for crab cakes and i will not be disappointed. I ordered 1 crab cake for lunch. When it first arrived i was surprised by the size. My boss ordered the crab cake sandwich on a roll. There was absolutely no filler in this crab cake only crab. I literally couldn't even finish it all. It actually hurt my heart to leave some of it behind. But rest assured I will be back for the crab cake.
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Diane Y.
Yes, yes and yes. The crab cakes are to die for. Talk about a must have when passing through Baltimore. I asked hubby for a seafood fix and we landed here. Nothing. Fancy but the crab cakes are made with jumbo lump. So yummy. They do have other items that I will try at a another date. The bakery display looked so inviting. And.....drum roll.........call your order in or place it online
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Michael S.
This restaurant is always busy tonight was no exception. People routinely vote them best crab cakes in Baltimore light flaky no fillers. I ordered the blackened salmon it was a large at least 10oz portion and of course a crab cake. Service was good trust me you wont come away from here hungry. Close to BWI
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Jennifer S.
I struggle on how to rate this place because some of the food warrants a 5 star review, but the service can be as bad as 1 star. Ergo, I landed on 3 stars. First the good: The food! The menu is extensive and they do have a kids menu as well. There's really only one thing to get though and that is the crab cake! They are ginormous and outrageous (in a good way). I actually went against the grain this last time and ordered shrimp marinara. It was also very good. The marinara sauce was a little bit spicy/tangy vs savory, which is not my favorite, but the shrimp was cooked to perfection and the pasta really hit the spot for me. Since I eat mostly whole grain pasta at home a big bowl of white spaghetti was pretty divine. The cream of crab soup is also not to be missed...creamy and crabby, can't go wrong. Now for the bad: The competence of the workers. I was meeting a few friends for dinner and we were going to be 5 adults, one toddler (who no longer requires a high chair so is included in the adult count) and 2 infants. I therefore made a reservation for 6 people knowing the babies would be in some form of carrier/we would be passing them around and holding them throughout dinner. So I called for the reservation and the lady who answered was pretty brusque. At the end of the call she said something like "everyone must be present to be seated for the reservation, we'll give your table away if you're not there within 15 minutes, no outside cakes or cookies are allowed." Ok restaurant nazi... Then when we all arrive (on time no less!) they are horrified that we didn't include the 6 month old twins in the reservations. I was so confused...why would we include them....for the seats they're not sitting in or the food they're not eating??? So they sat us at a table with 8 chairs, which was too big for our party and then complained the twins' stroller was in the way. If they had sat us at the correct size table the stroller never would have been a problem. We had various other hiccups throughout the dinner from the server as well, however, my overall point with this story is that the intelligence level of the staff seem below average so as long as you're going for a meal with a few people and god forbid not doing anything complicated like celebrating a birthday or bringing a baby it should be all good!
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Penny H.
This was one of many return trips for us. The food and service are outstanding. We always have the crab cakes which are enormous and are almost entirely lump crab meat. They are the absolute best we've ever had!
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Lina J.
One of the best places for crabcakes, bar none. My family and I come here all the time! Their crabcakes have like an 80:20 crab:cake ratio and it is delicious! It usually comes with fries and a pickle. I usually don't eat it with the bread bun because it's dry and not toasted. Great for dining in and take-out as well! Good food, friendly service, couldn't ask for more!
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Nick F.
Best. Crab. Cakes. Ever. No. Joke.
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Maria M.
Awesome crab cakes with huge lumps of crab meat! Service is friendly. Loses a star for the tables being so close together, feels crowded.
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Jen C.
Apparently this is the place to go when you want crab cakes in Baltimore! The first thing we noticed walking in was that it looked like one of those restaurants on Kitchen Nightmare. The decor was old looking and the customers were all families or older couples dining in. My party decided to try the firecracker shrimp appetizer and a double order of crab cakes. The shrimp, breaded, fried, then tossed in sauce, were delicious! The crab cakes were HUGE patties of crab meat that had a little bit of crisp on the outside. I only wish they had more crisp, maybe if the cakes were flatter instead of thick patties, and that they had some spice to it. They reminded me of egg foo yongs from Chinese restaurants. The cakes came with cocktail sauce and tartar sauce as well as two sides. The food was good, the service was great. Water was refilled basically every time I took a sip. It's definitely a place to try crab cakes when you're in town. The restaurant is close by to BWI airport.
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Bridget B.
Giving this place only two stars because their signature crab cake has a lot of breading and isn't straight up crab meat. The crab cakes are the largest I've had but an 8oz breaded crab cake can't top a 6oz Jerry's crab bomb. I think that's the best deal and offering in the area.
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Matt M.
Get the crab cakes. 2 of them. Do it. Gunning's used to be my favorite place for crab cakes in the Baltimore area, but I think G&M is my new spot. The crab cakes are just the jam-wham-bam-thank-you-Uncle-Sam. Service has also been pretty good the times i've been there. Parking is tough, and the waits can get long, but if you call 30 minutes before arrival they'll put you on a list (which won't get you seated immediately at arrival, but will probably shave off some wait time).
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Chris T.
The food was awful. I ordered the broiled flounder and it had bones in it. The chef should have taken the time to de-bone the fish. The service was awful too.
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Michael K.
For my final meal before heading back to Vegas , I wanted crab cakes, one of the most famous dishes from Baltimore. After consulting with some old friends, we decided to try a place considered, by many locals, to be the best crab cakes in the state. Not only that, it was in close proximity to my airport. When we arrived there, we saw that there was a carry out store that is located next to the restaurant in an adjacent building, which carries similar items to the restaurant. This is convenient for those who want the same quality meal as the restaurant , but don't want the formality. Inside of the carryout, there are small tables where you can sit down and eat. Next to the service counter, there are three large display cases with tons of cakes, desserts, and cookies available for purchase. My friend ordered some crab cakes to go (he texted me later saying that they were amazing) We went around to the main restaurant that is located next door. When we walked into the restaurant, we were greeted by the hostess and told that there would be a slight wait. The wait was about 25 minutes. The hostess seated us at a table in one of the four main dining rooms. There is also a small dining area inside of the bar. The dining room is nothing fancy, nor too shabby. It has an open, comfortable vibe, that encourages talking to their neighbors (definitely missing from Vegas restaurants). It has that old snooker club type feel. The service here wasn't really that great. But to be fair, this was our servers' first day. And sometimes if the kitchen or bar is backed up, there is nothing the server can do. But she was friendly, and looked like she was trying her best. Our first round of drinks came right away, but it took her a while to refill our glasses, and it also seemed like it took a long time for our second round of drinks (Of course, it didn't help that the waitress did her own food running and bussing). The food here was amazing, with only a few flubs. I ordered the double crab cake platter, with my two sides being pickled beets and coleslaw, both advertised as being house made. It also came with a side salad. Bread - The complimentary bread was a soft roll. This was probably my least favorite item. Even though the waitress said it was baked in house, it tasted like it was a day old. Or maybe it just wasn't a good recipe. The inside was a bit tough and lacked a good mouthfeel. Side salad - a good sized small salad with a combination of iceberg lettuce, spring mix, radicchio, radish, and baby tomatoes. All of the vegetables were crisp and fresh. The croutons were very good, crispy and not-stale, with nice hints of garlic and herbs. The ranch dressing was amazing. It wasn't pasty or gluey. It had a strong "ranch" flavor. (A quick note: after our salads came out, our entrees took another 35-40 minutes to arrive.) Crab cake platter - I ordered the double crab cake, which was only 9 dollars more than getting a single. When my friend told me that this was the best crab cake in Maryland, I didn't believe him. But, after eating this one, he made me a true believer. Each cake is 8 oz. of fresh jumbo lump Maryland crab meat, well seasoned, with very little filler. The crab meat was sweet and very fresh. The mayo/breadcrumb binder was minimal at best, just enough to hold it together, but not enough to take away from the magnificence of the crab meat. It was properly seasoned with J.O. seasoning (because no one uses Old Bay in a good quality crab house ;) , just enough to enhance it, but still not enough to make you forget about the real star, the crab. It was broiled (the way it's supposed to be, never pan or deep fried), so it had a nice crust, and was warm throughout. This was the perfect crab cake. I grew up in Maryland and had crab cakes all the time, but this even blew my mind. It was totally, absolutely, mind-blowingly, awesome. The best of the best. The icing on top of the cake is the wedge of lemon that you squeeze on top of the crab, which gives it that subtle hit of acidity, and it just rounds out the flavor. My sides: Housemade pickled beets - These were really good. These beets had a slight sourness to them because they used a vinegar source. It complimented the natural sweetness of the beets. I liked them. Housemade coleslaw - this was made in more of the German style, less mayo and more vinegar based. I really didn't care for this much since I like a more mayo-ey coleslaw. This is just my personal preference, but it was well seasoned, and the cabbage was crisp and fresh. What is very unique to Maryland style cole slaw is that there is always celery seed. After this meal, I was crabbed out, but in a good way. The service and the decor I would give a three, most of the food I would a four, and for the crab cake itself, I would give it a five, hands-down. If I ever come back to Maryland, and have a craving for crab cakes, I know where the best place is to get them, and it's at G&M.
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Misty J.
They have the best crab cakes. Only the minimum amount of breading needed to hold them together. You're getting a half pound of crab meat per crab cake. Delicious!
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Luciana L.
Wow, this place was delicious! We wanted to come here a year ago but the wait was too long for our then infant. This year we deliberately planned to get to the area early so we could come here before the crowd and it was definitely worth it. I love crab cakes and this place did not disappoint! Their broiled platter is enough to feed two. A lot of food. Kind of a fancy place but we weren't the only ones who brought our toddler there. Just something to keep in mind. You may want to bring things to keep kiddo occupied. I gave them 4 vs 5 stars because I had crab cakes a few days before and preferred the other place just by a hair. The service was great. The ambience is nice. I definitely recommend!
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Peter N.
Visiting Baltimore, I heard that this place was the go-to for crab cakes. And boy were they right. Too bad their service didn't match up to par with their food, but it can be because they automatically add 18% gratuity to the bill (we came at night time). We had the following: - Calamari: this was very delicious, and comes in a big order. - Crab cakes: the best crab cake I ever ate in my life, and trust me I've eaten a lot of crab cakes to find the best one, and so far, this is it. It is full of chunks of crab and so light and sweet, I just want to keep devouring this delectable treat! - Crab dip: also very delicious and full of chunks of crab! I can't wait to go to Baltimore again just to eat here! But I'll make sure I'll go earlier, so that I get the service I deserve and not automatically get charge for gratuity for crappy service!
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Edwin L.
Apparently this is supposed to be the best crab cakes in town, but something was quite off when I got there. But then I didn't go to the restaurant and instead chose the carryout section because I was in a rush. They definitely don't skimp on the crab meat though which is great... but their breading is very soggy. Besides this, I would definitely order the seafood combination besides the two crab cakes platter deal. The seafood combination offers you scallops and shrimp plus two crab cakes for only $2 more. For sides, get the fries and mash potatoes with gravy. Their onion rings are ok but over fried.
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Allison P.
Best crab cakes I've ever had. All crab, no unnecessary fillers.
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Patrick N.
As much as I love this restaurant, I must stand on principal. I recently learned they serve VENEZUELAN crab meat and not MARYLAND crab meat (unless otherwise noted). This is so counter productive to our bay, to all that is special to this state. I am officiating a boycott until they start serving Maryland Crab Meat or printing boldly on all menu's that crab from its source and take MARYLAND off their site. We have a responsibility in this state and in the world, that other fisheries like ours are not over fished. Undermining the price of crab in MD by going to an unregulated market to source crab due to cost is flat out wrong and undermines the public's trust in the food they are eating. It is seafood fraud and this establishment has an obligation to make it right. Pass the price on to the consumers and be authentic about your product or don't be in the businesses. The fact you would hail to have REAL MD CRAB MEAT means you have pride of the state that you operate in and support those who work and thrive in this state. People will pay! I would. Until something changes, I am TELLING EVERYONE don't eat here. Do the right thing, stand up..... Until then you guys are frauds.
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Gail R.
Wish I was able to view the menu in pics before ordering, but I had the Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp Platter with 2 sides. Menu described it as shrimp stuffed with crabmeat, but I got crabmeat stuffed with shrimp instead - I guess I wanted more shrimp than crabmeat. The platter was still good and the sides were okay - one of my sides was not cooked thoroughly. The place is quiet, not crowded and there is more than enough parking spaces in its own lot. Even though this visit did not give me a "Wow" factor, I would still give it another chance.
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Maggie H.
This place gets packed, so definitely call ahead for your table. We called ahead and were told there would be a 45 minute wait, we gave our name & took our time getting there. We were seated pretty much as soon as we arrived. We started out with Oysters Rockefeller. Delicious and fresh, the bacon was so nice and crispy. The flavors were all there and we really enjoyed it. For my entree I had the crab cake. Wow. I will never be able to order crab cake anywhere else because it could never compare. This crab cake was all beautiful, delicious crab...huge and dense like a cake, but no filler. All crab. I cannot wait for our next trip make to Baltimore so we can enjoy another scrumptious dinner here!
(5)
Mitch K.
Best crab cake I have ever had!! Crab soup was pretty fantastic as well. I really don't have anything else to say. I brought some crab cakes back to NY and they were great even at home.
(5)
Monica D.
Went on the recommendation from a very trusted source, it's about a 10 min drive from Inner Harbor. The place is huge and was packed by the time we got there about 7pm on a Sat (Memorial Wkend). They told us it was about an hour wait for 2 people so we took a pager but headed over to the bar where we were lucky enough to get 2 seats and they were serving a full menu. I'm so thankful I decided to skip an app since I saw they served salad, bread and 2 sides with the entree. I got the broiled seafood platter, a monsterous plate with 2 massive crabcakes, which are the best ones I've had next to Faidley's, 4 large succulent scallops, an oyster, a flounder fillet and 2 shrimp. Everything was so fresh and bright cooked in a light lemon butter sauce. For sides I got somewhat tasteless mashed potatoes and sub-par coleslaw. My mom got the broiled scallops with a baked potato and coleslaw. 10, yes 10, of the same sweet, delectable scallops she said are the best she's ever had in her life. Service was excellent by bartender, Monica and quite quick for such an insane crowd. Would def come back again on my next visit.
(4)
SnoLion S.
Please note to all that to dine in you need proper attire. Do not walk in with gym clothes like I did because I thought it was literally a "carry out" spot. However, I was directed around the building where they do have a more casual seating area but I also felt a little uneasy as this dresscode rule seemed to be up to the discretion of the individual seating you. I believe a sign should be posted to make it known to all customers upfront, to avoid misunderstanding.
(3)
Barbi H.
After 2 visits and all the hype from my Hubby, we BOTH had to admit that some things at G & M have to change! I love seafood, my husband grew up nearby & compares every crab cake to the size & meat quality of the ones he's ate here in the past. However, our last visit was odd... upon being seated our waitress literally had our order delivered to our table within 5 minutes. I'm not even sure how that is possible (except that she stole it from someone else's order just to flip our table faster.) The crab cakes weren't even cooked through and they tasted quite bland. Upon asking for a to-go container to take our leftover's home, it was implied that the manager's are VERY restrictive & that she'll get in trouble for giving me a cup to take my one (not refilled) Shirley Temple home that I never even had a chance to drink. G & M you need to decide who you are! Are you a high end establishment who truly cares about your customer and will bend over backwards to make us happy OR are you a nickel & dime food Nazi? Either way, your food quality HAS to always' be on-point. Until you figure this out your previously loyal customers will continue to disappear.
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Victoria S.
What an unexpected treat! I knew the food was here and the crab cakes... but I didn't know eating in would be such a wonderful experience. We went on a Friday evening right after work. I had no idea how LARGE their dining room was. There is a nicer side and then a tavern/bar side. The bar side seemed more lively but we opted for the restaurant side. I had the steamed special which was fish, scallops, crab cake, stuffed oyster and shrimp. With salad and a vegetable. All were DELICIOUS. We also ordered the pasta with the diablo sauce which was also very tasty. Our server, I wish I could remember his name was the sweetest man ever. He was so courteous and attentive and just really looked happy to be there which always makes me more excited to enjoy a meal. If you're ever near the BWI area and are looking for food, definitely pop in!
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kyle t.
This place was quite the find while visiting the Baltimore area, thank you YELP! This is one of those places I wish they had in the MN burbs but sadly that is not the case. Great selection of fish, different sandwiches and other tasty items. Everything seems to be made here and is nice and fresh. I had the fried oyster sandwich and when asking if the oysters were fresh my question was greeted with a quizzical look as if to say "of course they're fresh dumb ass, what else would they be"! Food was great, service was fantastic and I would definetly go back again if I was in the area. Easy to find and well worth the drive.
(4)
Jacqueline Y.
Huge delicious crab cakes with minimal breadcrumbs as filler. Yum!
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Doug L.
While I was eating here with a buddy after checking out the sluts and jailbait at Otakon, our main thought about this place was "This is why America is fat". Yes, fat and how gloriously delicious America is. I give a salute to our ability to consistently overeat, clog our arteries, and be unapologetic about it...cause this is America. Right now a native american sheds a tear as we rape this land of it's natural crab resources, giving me the honor or ordering two crabcakes. Not those crappy crabcakes that are essentially dry biscuits with crab bits in it, but delicious crabmeat on crabmeat action. For apps, my buddy ordered the crab dip and I ordered the calamari and they were pretty standard. Luckily for us, a drink was lightly spilled on me, so the calamari was free! Plus, I got a taste of whatever drink that person ordered, bonus!
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Hua W.
The crab soup is amazing, the HUGE crab cakes are perfect and lumpy (what you imagine Maryland crab cakes to be), and the seafood is always fresh. The service is impeccable and the atmosphere is inviting and casually elegant.
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Greg M.
Average food, well below average service. Maybe it was a bad day for our waiter, but all of us at the table felt as if he was angry even working, was not friendly, helpful, or polite. I can only write my review based on my trip for that night. I'll update if I ever get drug there in the future. Being seated with call-ahead is the only open, was handled quickly and we were seated within 5 min. From there it was downhill. Ordered drinks and apps and 25 min later the drinks show up. Apps 15 min later. Food took 1hr and 15 min to appear after ordering, that is unacceptable. The food was average. Very Bland to repeat from Lillian C. I won't be back, but with the people lining up and the over priced food, they won't miss my money. Oh be careful in parking lot, it's too small for this place and people park whereever they can fit their car and rush to jam into your space the moment you vacate it.
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Alan J.
The best crab cake in Baltimore. My favorite place to stop on the mid way home. The only negative thing I have to say about this place is the decor is dated and the silverware feels like it came out of the Korean War
(4)
B M.
Great crab cake. A little spice. Was there on busy Friday night. Seated in about 10 minutes after told of 25 minute wait. Service was good. Tossed salad was awful. Not the best ambiance, but no one is there for that. Food was worth the wait.
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Queen G.
A friend recommended we come here. We are visiting from California and my husband wanted to try some good crab cakes. First off, the place was crazy crowded. Luckily, my friend from the area was aware and got earlier than we did to sit and wait for a table. There were a lot of people who were waiting for seats. I recommend keeping keeping dinner rushes in mind. When we finally got our seats, they sat us in the corner and for awhile, it seems we were seated and forgotten. But the water boy came around and we asked for a waitress and finally a waitress did arrive. Other than that, after she realized we were there, she checked on us frequently and I would say the service was great. She was friendly and aware of our needs. I ordered the single crab cakes...and O.M.Geezus! Wow! They were good! Big and fat and very tasty!!! A lot of flavor. Comes with two sides. I ordered the French fries and veggies. The fries came out like warm, so that sucked. By everything else was hot. Hubby ordered some kind of pasta carbonara. Wow. A lot of flavor in that too. His garlic bread was AMAZING. I love bread! And it was nice and buttery and well seasoned. Very good!! So other than being forgotten for a little while and luke warm fries, the meal was very good. And we will Be back for lunch to try those delicious crab cakes once again!!!
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Michael J.
Single male business traveler. I enjoyed eating her last night. As the other reviews stated, the food was very good and very fresh. All types of folks here from locals to business folks to after work groups. There was a table of hot women right next to me. That always starts things off well. I sat at the bar, it was busy, but service was OK. I ordered the oysters on a half shell as an app and single crab cake as a meal. Oysters and salad were brought at the same time. Since the bar is crowded, my salad sat in front of the guy next to me. Not a big fan of that. Also had two beers and the bill was $50. Seems a little high for what I had, but I don't eat in Baltimore often, this may be the going rate. Best of all, there was no Ravens crap hanging on the walls. I hate the Ravens. While pricey, the food and atmosphere was very good. I will be back.
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Jenn S.
I thought this place was just ok. The menu is HUGE so there are plenty of options. I ordered the seafood marinara - scallops, mussels, and shrimp served over linguini with a "mild" marinara. I found the sauce a bit spicier than mild but not overful powerful. The portion was also huge, and despite having an impressive appetite I only made it through about half. It was good but not outstanding. My colleague ordered a similar dish with Alfredo and that looked better than mine! Service was also ok - very busy even on a Monday night but we didn't wait too long (maybe 20 mins?) for a table. I found it a bit odd that server filled wine glasses nearly to the top when we ordered a bottle of wine. There was plenty of room on the table for her to leave the rest of the bottle after a normal poor but she seemed intent on emptying the bottle.
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Donald C.
Biggest crab cake around. Lump meat. Interior is semi formal without the formal feel. You have to see it too understand. Worth a try. It's a love/hate place. Either you like it or you will hate it. 2crab cake dinner will set you back $30. But you get allot of crab cake.
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Allan R.
G&M is on my list of our favorite places to eat in. My wife and I were in the area so we decided to google nearby restaurants. Of course we looked at the Yelp reviews, no regrets with this decision. The servings are hefty and quite flavorful. The pasta dishes are good to share between two people and they come with garlic bread and side salad, your choice of dressing. The marinara sauce and meatballs alone would already make a great lunch. The calamari is tender to the bite, fresh on the palate and comes with a marinara dip as well (maybe they have tartar sauce, I didn't ask). Service is quick and constant. Out server Cynthia was very friendly and really makes you feel at home; she also recommends the chicken parm. So next time, I'll try that and the seafood platter!
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A.j. R.
This place is decent but man did they fall off. I remember this used to be apart of the legendary Timbuktu restaurant so the food and menu is practically identical. The crab cakes are ok but lack true old bay flavor and the cream of crab soup was kind of bland. I am not saying it was not good but it did not compare to the great days Timbuktu ruled the crab cake scene. Hope they improve!
(3)
Aaron G.
I selected since it was close to my hotel and the hotel shuttle would take me. I arrived around 5:30 and found a seat at the bar. After a nice martini I ordered the crab soup and crab cake platter. The soup was a nice portion and had plenty of crab. The crab cake was very nice with a lot of crab and nice seasoning. I finished with a Nepoleon for dessert which reportedly is made in house. The cream filling and flakey crust made it an excellent finish to my meal. The service was good without being fawning. If back in the BWI area I will return.
(4)
Caitlin C.
I like G&M's food, specifically their crab cakes and cheese cake. I normally carry out and have a great experience, but this time I was kinda icked-out by my service. When we got there, one girl was working hard taking order payments and giving people their orders, while another stood in plain view behind the counter shoveling food into her mouth. Yuck. I grew up in and work in the service industry, so I know this is frowned upon and grosses people (like me) out. The girl who got our cheesecake was just plain rude. She was taking 5-10 minutes per order to take out a slice of cake, package it, and give it to people without a word. And in between orders, she would go chat with other staff. It took way too long to get ONE slice of cheesecake, and she left a bad taste in my mouth.
Each time I'm within 30 minutes of this place, I feel the pangs of hunger and self inflicted bodily harm. I cannot help but to satiate my dark desires. I would eat these 'til I retch. I consider these Crab Cakes to be the best around. When I think of a true Maryland Crab Cake - my mind's eye is immediately drawn to G&M. The lumps of meat are the size of a Sheep's eyeball and the flavour is extraterrestrial! Crab, mustard, sweet and savory all at once. They have a wonderful crisp on the outside and are moist and tender inside. Delectable is a word which comes to mind. Don't ever close your doors, G&M!
(5)
Allen S.
This might be a difficult review for people to read because I always end up ordering the same stuff whenever I go. I can attest to the crab cakes and other items that I have ordered. Pros: Best crab cakes in the area. Great customer service. Ambience is cozy. Take-out option if you don't feel like waiting. Cons: Bad wait times if you don't do the 'Call Ahead' seating. Parking can be a little crazy. Crab cakes so good, you won't know if other entrees are good because you always order the crab cakes and nothing else. Personally, whenever I go to G&M, I get the double crab cake dinner with french fries and cole slaw. I'm not sure how many times I've gotten this entree, but it has never missed a beat. The crab cakes are creamy and they never prepare their crab cakes with any filler, unlike other restaurants. That'll run you about $26 dollars which is a great price for a double crab cake dinner. For just $1 or 2 dollars more, you can get the imperial crab cake dinner, which is crab cakes smothered in a robust wine sauce giving it a nice taste. I've seen some places charge well over $30 dollars a double crab cake dinner and the entire meal turned out to be complete garbage. I recommend an order of the fried clam strips. G&M serves some colossal looking fried clam strips which are tender and not chewy, so be prepared to have your ketchup, cocktail, and tartar sauce ready to dip them in. The buffalo wings are served to perfection and the cream of crab soup is utterly amazing. If you're going for the double crab cake entree, be warned that you might have to request a to-go container for the second one. Few pose the ability and appetite to put down both crab cakes in one sitting, but most return home with that second crab cake as leftovers. If you do come up defeated and you're gonna take a crab cake back home as leftovers, do yourself a favor and take a few of those dinner rolls back with you. You can slice those dinner rolls in half and make yourself a nice crab cake sandwich for later.
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LG Q.
Food: I had the creamy crab soup and it was delicious. I also had a single order of the crab cakes which were pretty good. I tend to like my crab cakes a little more crispy but they don't skimp on the crab at all. I would come back and try the other stuff on the menu. Service: It was ok but maybe it's because it was a busy dinner night. We weren't given the dessert menu which we were actually looking forward to - they just dropped the check and walked away. Server seemed put out that we asked to split the check between 2 people. We went next door to the carry out section. I'd come back for the food but if the service is bootsy again, I won't.
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Dom L.
Crabcakes are good. Everything else is mediocre.
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Chuck B.
Best place to come for a crab cake while in Baltimore! Plus, it is conveniently located right by the airport.
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Yanting S.
It was amazing!!! I never ever had the taste before in my life. It is a valuable place to check it out. U won't be regrets!
(5)
Mimi J.
They advertise Maryland's #1 crab cake but make it with crabs from VENEZUELA. That's a deal breaker for anyone looking for an authentic (and amazing) Maryland crab cake! I work around the corner and have come here pretty often for lunch. The food is ok but the management is so oppressively rude that it's all added up and I won't be back. They try to pass the restaurant off as a fine dining establishment by making the staff wear bow-ties and serving the water in crystal looking goblets but there aren't even tablecloths and the placemats are the kind with advertising like you'd see in a diner. They have a no sleeveless shirts rule so fine, no tank tops. But I was turned away once wearing a dress, not even spaghetti straps, it was business attire! The manager (John Zoulis) must be a holy terror because the staff are obviously terrified of him and you can tell he treats them quite poorly. They aren't allowed to eat there, even off duty so they can't recommend anything. More than once I've had staff point out a camera in the corner from which he watches like big brother. Getting extra napkins is a lot harder than it should be and a waiter once told me that he couldn't bring us any more lemon slices because "they" were watching and he'd get yelled at. 3 of us spent well over $100 at lunch so I really don't think getting more than 5 slices of lemon for the table would have erased their profit margin! The food is really only ok. The cream of crab soup tastes like wet flour with hardly any crab. Their crab cakes are HUGE but a bit bland and wet for my taste. Worst of all is that they're made with crabs from Venezuela! When I asked for them to make my fries (one of the few allowed sides) extra crispy I was told there are no substitutions. Seriously?! Their desserts are truly delicious although with an on site bakery, I would expect much better bread than the tasteless rolls they serve. The place is often packed but usually with the geriatric Linthicum locals which doesn't exactly add to the ambiance. All in all if you don't feel like leaving the airport area and don't mind that it's not really a Maryland crab cake then at least spare yourself their beleaguered staff and cheap manager by getting the carry out.
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Shannon G.
By far, the best crab cake I've ever had. Although I could have happily eaten one by myself, we split two sandwiches between us and our two kids. That left room for dessert. YUM. No filler. Just delicious crab. We did the take out side of the restaurant since we were on our way to Ocean City and wanted to be back on the road. Spent about $40 for a great lunch for four including dessert.
(5)
Davis J.
Lets be real here. THIS PLACE SUCKS. So bad It could suck a bowling ball through a garden hose. Dont believe me? Check out their demographic. OLD. 130 menu items? Thats 130 ways to waste your money. Staff? Clueless and unhelpful. Atmosphere? Felt like a funeral home (and I wished I was the one who died). Food? Frozen and then microwaved (I had better food in my high school cafeteria). Why did I come here then? Because Yelp has some really misleading reviews for this place. Dont make the same mistake I did.
Have a long layover at bwi and want a classic Maryland crab cake? G and Ms is your answer and a quick cab ride away. With a classic dark old time steakhouse feel the staff is friendly and attentive. They have options for a crab cake platter, seafood platter or crab cake sandwich. I opted for the sandwich and am glad I did. It ended up being the perfect portion since I wasn't in the mood for overindulging in seafood, but wanted a healthy sized cake. It comes on a bun or with crackers and your choice of one side. I got fries, which were thick cut steak fries and definitely nothing to write home about, so onto the main event... The crab cake was full of big lumps of crab with just a little breadcrumb filling that added flavor without masking the fresh succulent flavor of the crab. They put tartar and cocktail sauce on the side, but it doesn't need it. A little squirt of lemon and you're in crab cake heaven. Enjoy!
(4)
Marcia S.
Great service ... we were told they had the best Crab Cakes .... Actually you could easily order the dinner platter, if you get the double platter, I split it with someone and had a whole crab cake about 8 oz. I also had mussels in White sauce ..... also AMAZING!!!! Probably the best crab cake I've had!
(4)
Will L.
Bad customer service. We were a party of six, arrived and one of our guy friend was wearing a tank top. They have a sign that says no sleeveless shirt allowed. The owner gets on him and tells him he has to change or he can't get in. I counted about 9 females in there with sleeveless shirts. I asked why he wasn't allowed if the females were allowed to go in like that. An employee said "it's something about the armpit hair". My friend is Korean no body hair what so ever and he was still not allowed. My friend decided to go back all the way to the hotel to change his shirt. After a few dirty looks and comments such as we are going to stop sitting soon, so he better be here before then. I felt sexually discriminated and we left. Btw, one of their cooks walked outside and guessed what...... WEARING A TANK TOP
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Patrick B.
Whoa... Now I've passed by this place many of times but never would have thought they had legit food. Alright, so the atmosphere is kind of the look of an upscale restaurant BUT very very very casual. Nice table cloths and furniture. Came in and was promptly sat as a party of 9 and the server was very very friendly. Reminded me of southern hospitality and charm. My friend told me they have the best crab cakes in MD here. Now every place that sells a crab cake claims this but he assured me I would not be disappointed. The double crab cake is $28 while the single is $19. They are perfectly fine with sharing / splitting. So I ordered up a double. Whoa these things came out and were the size of softballs. An absolute massive mound of a crab cake. As all people in Maryland do, you have to cut in and check to see if it actually has crab in it rather than just a bunch of filler (typically egg, some sort of breading, startch, etc..). I cut mine open and to my surprise there was a very little amount of filler and the meat was almost like jumbo lump. So I dug in and noticed that the crab even had some of the female eggs/yolk, which I personally love, and it gave the cake a very nice rich tastes. For the amount of food you get in the double, it is absolutely worth $28. Some places out in the city charge $18 for roughly a small 8oz crab cake. These two things were massive and worth every cent. The entree is served with two sides, typically the veggies of the day if requested. Some of the sides are broccoli, corn, mashed potatoes and fries.. Pretty basic as not to take the focus off the main course. Also my table had the Fire Cracker Shrimp which was awesome. It's not that hot at all. Just a little bit of spice sort of like buffalo taste. I highly recommend. Ordered up some of the fried calamari which is a very large amount. I dont think it would be good to order if maybe 2-3 people. Maybe 4 but you might fill up on that rather than your normal food. Now - for me I like it fried hard and cripsy to where the calamari may be a little "tough" and chewy - which is the way it came out. If you like it softer - might want to avoid as I really dont think they will fry it any other way. Based on my observation of the bar - very nice bar and lots of TVs. Didnt seem to busy and there were lots of seats open. So if you're flying solo and want to check out the games, this would be a cool spot to go to. Cheap, certainly not but it wont break the bank either.
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Meepa M.
This restaurant is consistently excellent. I've been coming here for at last 15 years. Most places don't maintain their standards or even stay open for so long. We drive 45 minute to come here despite passing many highly rated places along the way. This is a place to order the seafood. The fired calamari appetizer is enough for 3-4 people, the crab dip is actually filled with crab. Portions are large, entrees include sides but you will get your sides separately, otherwise there really isn't room for everything on the plate. The one crab cake platter is a ton of food but order the 2 crab cake platter and take one home. Desserts are good and big, and very reasonably priced. Actually our meals always seem reasonably priced. I never regret spending our money here.
(5)
Kathleen D.
Talkin bout the carry out here. Hey, like most have mentioned: The crab cakes. That's what I'm adding to the pile. Shockerooo! There seem to be a zillion items on the menu. We tried some decent mussels in red sauce to start, but shrugingly. The dessert case might look pretty inviting for afterward, but I definitely wouldn't go screeeeching to pull my car over for a pit stop for the German chocolate cake or the carrot cake. Like definitely not. Under the bright fluorescent lights of the fish market side of things we split the two crab cake platter. None of the vegetable sides were really callin our names, so we got double fries for our choice of two vegetable sides. The steak fries were unsalted and a bit on the flabby side. This lackluster region of our styrofoam boxes bothered me quite little cause I was too all up in the mighty delicious crab cake. You see where I'm goin here? This cake was hefty on crab- like softball sized, I say, and barely a trace of any kinda filler shite. 8 oz of crab and absolutely no ick at all. It was perfectly crispy and golden outside and super jumbo lump crab-packed. You're pickin up what I'm puttin down? That's one big ass beautiful crabcake.
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Rushell D.
I am never disappointed here! They have the best crab cakes- mouth watering. The ambiance is great and customer service is on point.
(5)
Iva K.
First time visiting Maryland and our family took us here! Loved the crab cakes! Great service and Food!
(5)
Joe R.
Food is always excellent. The restaurant waiting area is too small. And parking is jammed. But the food makes those negatives less important.
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Jeff K.
First let me say...this place is overrated! I can't understand why there are so many people who find this place to be the best...makes me think that so many have such horrible taste or never experienced anything better! The crab cakes are ok, but have too much filler. The sides are really pitiful. All taste prepackaged or canned. The service is ok, and depending where you sit, it feels very crowded inside and you hear other conversations over your own. When people say this is the best I highly suggest you question it and find out what other places they think are great...May be a pattern of poor taste!
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Jennifer B.
I was so excited when I tried this place, as I've heard great things about their crab cakes. The first one I had was a to-go order, so it wasn't as hot and fresh as it would've been at the restaurant. There were huge chunks of delicious crab throughout the entire thing. Also, throughout the entire thing, were little pieces of shell. Literally every bite had shell in it and it was really making it hard to enjoy. The filler/binder that they use was very odd as well--strange mushy texture. In addition, there was a very fishy aroma that interfered with the taste and it started to make my stomach hurt before I could finish. Although my first experience with this establishment wasn't the greatest, I decided to give it another try and dine in. This time, I ordered the cream of crab soup and the single crab cake platter. The soup was flavorful, but a little too thick. There were actually a few chunks of flour or whatever was used to thicken it, as well several shell chips. I wish there was more actual crab in it, too. I will say, the crab cake definitely tasted better the second time, when it was hot and fresh. No overly fishy smell, and the filler wasn't as weird. However, there were still lots of small pieces of shell! This may not bother some people, but it's definitely something I cannot stand. As for the sides, the potato salad was great, but my green beans were cooked to death, mushy, and swimming in butter. As far as the service goes, it was pretty good.
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Clementine C.
I am not sure why this place is popular - here's why: 1) Overpriced - I was expecting less expensive seafood due to the proximity to the bay. The plates were not exceptional. 2) Long wait - the restaurant wasn't full, but we were made to wait twenty minutes. I find that odd. 3) Food is okay - there was nothing special about my crab dip; if anything, it was bland, but plentiful. 4) Service was excellent by our wait staff, which I appreciate.
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Rob N.
The crab cakes are so good you will be in your own little heaven. Add the desserts on the back end and you will be very happy when you leave. Came here for a work dinner and it definitely impressed!
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Nichole N.
I heard this place had the best crab cakes, so i tried, but I can't agree. There were big chunks of crab but not big chunks of flavor. The crab cakes are very soft and fall apart easily. Maybe that is what they are aiming for but to me, the mushiness took away the appeal. At $19 per single crab cake, I prefer my crab cakes to have a little texture. My eyes were bigger than my stomach tonight so i ordered the seafood platter. Everything on the plate was over cooked except the scallops. The service from the majority of the staff was great, our server however, horrible sense of what hospitality is. When we asked for recommendations she told us, "well I'm kinda picky so i really couldn't tell you." Then we asked what type of desserts they have, "um, you know, cheesecakes and stuff." Bottom line, i was not impressed.
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Tara C.
I went for the crab cake and it was delicious. Service was nice but a bit rushed. The reason for only three stars? The ambience. 1. The bar area is too small. The bar was packed with diners and it was too small for people waiting for tables to stand and have a drink. 2. There is very little area to wait for your table. They basically lined up chairs against a wall in a narrow walkway. 3. Tables seem to be randomly placed throughout the place. It's more about how many people you can squeeze in than the experience they give their customers. There are tables around the bar that make it difficult to stand at the bar for a drink while you wait. There are tables immediately in front of people sitting against the wall waiting for their table. Very awkward. I've been here twice now and I would possibly go back again. I just really feel the ambience could be greatly improved upon. I would never go there for a romantic meal. It's more of a get in and get out. My tip, if you like the crab cake get the double and take one home!
(3)
Rebecca F.
Go there for crab cakes! They are great! They have giant lumps of crab, no fillers, and are well seasoned. The portions are large & well-priced. The crab cake platter was $18 including sides (the sides were just okay). The last time I went our waitress was really nice & attentive. Other times, the service hasn't been so great.
(5)
Christopher W.
Best crabcakes in MD! Get the land and sea, delicious steak and classic crabcake. Apple sauce and Maryland crab soup are also really good. Delicious desserts as well
(5)
Bryan M.
Well... hmmm.. what to say... I was excited to try this place. .. so went around 8p and sat at bar... at first the one bartender was kinda shitty.. so I debated after I ordered a crown and 7 if I was going to eat. .so I decided I would eat because the food looked good and I was hungry. .. So after much thought, I ordered the crab stuffed mushrooms which were 4 or 5 very very small mushrooms with a shit ton of crab. . It was pretty good. . For the main course I ordered the double crab cake platter with their homemade cole slaw and home made potato salad. . The coleslaw was deli style as you would get at a grocery store it was decent The potato salad .. if I were at home I would have fed it to my dogs... tried 2 bites and couldnt try another Now for the big daddy crab cakes. .. not impressed. . A lot of lump crab but the filler was very very mushy.. it seemed as if they did not cook it long enough. . Very disapointing. . Would I go again? Probably not. . Many other places to try and probably with more friendly service. . Atmosphere was boring. . But you know what. . If your in town check it out. ... you never know
(3)
Brook H.
I have tried so many places around here for good crab. It's really hard to get it wrong in Maryland, because even our cheapest places are still better than other states. Yet every now and then you find somewhere a step above the rest... and that place is G&M. Their crab cake is probably one of the best I've ever tasted. Average price (around $15 for either the sandwich or platter), it is filled with huge lumps of crab meat and minimal filler. Also nice is that they don't over-flavor their filler, allowing you to enhance it how you like. (Some extra Old Bay, a healthy dose of lemon and then dipped lightly in tartar for me.) If you get the platter, their sides are average but tasty... but I'm here for the crab, not the sides. The service in the restaurant itself is good and I recommend eating in if you have the time. Waits weren't bad the few times I visited and our servers were pretty attentive. I think I only had to wait for more water once and they were kind of slammed at the time. Another local noted that G&M seemed like a great place to take a date to impress them; I'm married so I'm a bit jaded, but he's a "lady's man" so I figure he knows what he's talking about. If you're looking for good crab in the Baltimore area, then G&M is definitely where it's at. Go if you're local, go if you're just visiting, go if you just have a hunkering for that Maryland delicacy we all love... just go!
(5)
Alyssa M.
If the line was only 30 or so minutes long... I would have gave this place 4 stars. But it gets a 3 star rating because the wait was 2 hours long so I was expecting it to be the best crab cake that I've ever tried... Instead, they didn't cook the sauce all the way through the crab cake so it was runny. The lump crab was great tho. If it were cooked all the way, it would have been excellent. I will try it again... maybe I might pick it up tho... "Aint nobody got time" to be waiting for 2 hours for a crab cake. I ordered the stuffed shrimp... which is really a large shrimp with crab cakes on the top. Good concept. Service was pretty good esp for being so busy. The people, I was with ordered the German Choc Cake and were very disappointed to find out that G & M had a different concept than most individual on this planet when it came to the concept of German Choc Cake... as there weren't any coconuts in the frosting... Really Timbuktu was better... I am going to try this place again since it has so many high ranking reviews. Everyone that was going into the restaurant spoke highly of it. Maybe I made the chef busy when he found out a certified elite yelper was in the building (LOL)! And I can't explain the level of packed-- that this place was... it was like they were giving away buckets of money... people were swarming the parking lots... circling the parking lot. Double parked. Parked on the back roads. Even if you make reservations... you still have to wait for about an hour... They might need a larger location... notice I did not say a second location-- but that is how places go down hill!
(3)
Ozzy V.
great food great service especially from our waitress ...nicole...., ozzyshairart.info
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Sharday J.
BORING :( I know you go out to eat because you want to "eat" but please omg can we get some life here . Luckily a there were 2 birthday dinners going on that kind of kept our attention. Staff- lets say some folks are stuck in the past. When entering we were told we had to sit in the front !! I don't want to dwell on this because our waiter allowed us to choose where we wanted to sit but umm MR "something like the owner" watch yourself you will run the line to the wrong person one day it is 2015 so lets keep it moving . Our waitress let us pick our seat and she did fairly well to try to accommodate us during dinner. FOOD- ordered an app of bang bang shrimp umm lets just say these were not the highest quality of shrimp. ordered a ginger ale OMG WHAT THE HECK IS THIS TASTE LIKE SELTZER WATER . The waiter seemed like she knew it was not the ordinary wish she had warned us . on to the main dish ... Stuffed shrimp baked potato and spinach . potato was a potato lol, spinach was under seasoned, stuffed shrimp were bland . Now I will say the portions of the crab is about the same as blue dolphin but the flavor is just not there for me . I think they need to perfect a few things in the kitchen . also broaden your side dishes as well .
(2)
Jerry K.
Best crab cake ever! Excellent service. Very popular with the locals but we only had to wait 5 minutes. I highly recommend it.
(5)
Elizabeth P.
This was my first time going to G&M after reading all the good reviews on Yelp. I invited some friends from NY who came to visit who wanted to experience some REAL MD crabcakes and other seafood. Unfortunately, I did NOT like the quality of food here. The buns were dry and nasty. I ordered the friend jumbo shrimp and the presentation was poor and very lacking. Quality was not so good either. My friends ordered the crab cakes and they thought it was okay. Nothing spectacular - they said it was very underseasoned and bland. Huge portions, but bland. Overall, we did not like the quality especially after all the hype. We will probably not be coming back.
(2)
David H.
This place is definitely local and caters to everyone. It is a big restaurant but was crowded on a Wednesday evening. One in my party had the crab cakes and said they were very good. I had the fried oysters and they were just ok. Service was a little slow which may be because we sat upstairs above the bar. Dessert is made on site and was fantastic, we had the German chocolate cake, the serving was huge and only $4.50. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area.
(3)
Tutti S.
Long, long, long wait for mediocre tasting food. Seriously, there was a two plus hour wait to eat. The lump meat crab cakes are huge and pretty good, albeit they were somewhat under cooked on the inside. Our salads were fresh with a delicious homemade blue cheese dressing. Calamari and honey bbq, was also pretty tasty. All in all, very expensive for average meals.
(3)
Aly R.
Overall 4 for food and 2 for service. The food was very solid. The cobb salad was very large and tasty. The chicken parm was good and came with a side of perfect garlic bread and very bland spaghetti, but I acknowledge high standards for pasta. Those in the party that got the crab cakes said they were sublime. The service was very poor. There were only four of us and two sides were forgotten about until entrees were served, when we had to ask for them again. When those came, I asked for a steak knife and then never saw the waitress until the check came. The fries were very tasty; well-cooked and potato-y. The other side was french onion soup, which was so salty it was nearly inedible. We'd have sent it back, but the waitress never checked in or asked how we liked the food. Waters were never refilled after sitting down.
(3)
Tamaro D.
Crab cakes, crab cakes.....I've heard so much about the crab cakes here I had to try them. We originally went there to dine in but the wait was 45mins to an hour. We ordered to go, I order the two crab cake platter with coleslaw and potato salad, a large salad, and chicken tenders and fries for the kids. They said 15mins but it took 25, no biggie. The crabcakes were amazing all meat no filling. Perfectly cooked all the way through. The coleslaw was good but the potato salad was mushy and a bit watery. The chef salad it was a salad, balsamic vinegar it was good. Now the chicken tenders in the fries seem like they were cooked in oil grease, the chicken tenders were a bit overcooked and tasteless. I will be returning hopefully I can dine in and I will try one of the pastas with the crabcake platter again. I took two stars off due to the chicken tenders and fries the mushy potato salad.
(3)
Wilma D.
G & M gets four stars, just because the server could not wait for us to leave the table to intrude and say: " I am getting this from you guys now", referring to her tip. How rude!! Her service was good, attentive and helpful. Sadly, we were really disappointed on her. Food was excellent. We ordered a single crab cake platter, a steak and shrimp with crab cake platter. The bread basket was not good. The bread was dry, hard and tasteless. We didn't care for it. I guess that was a good thing. The crab cakes were huge and delicious. The crab alone was plenty and really tasty, not dry at all. I had the kale and onions as my vegetable and I did really like the flavor. My husband's steak was cooked perfectly to his liking and he was happy with his dinner. The portions are large and we had plenty of leftovers. We will be back. Hopefully we won't have the same server. **Note**My husband went back the same week for a dinner with his work team and observed their server grabbing the tip before them leaving the table. I find it rude.
(4)
Fred K.
I picked up a customer at BWI airport and was looking for a place nearby to eat and talk. Thanks to Yelp reviews, glad I found this place. The best crab cake in the region! I thought Clyde's was the best, but wow, a hearty 8oz (half pound) crab cake with no filler. The cream of crab soup was good, the fries were okay, same with banana cream pie. Just stick with the crab cakes. I'm a happy person. If you are really hungry get the double crab cake platter. One full pound of delicious crab with choice of two sides.
(4)
Joe K.
Generally when you say " where to get a good crab cake" to a central-Marylander they are going to ask one thing: "have you been to G&M?" Reason being, their crab cakes are massive, have little filler, oh and how massive? They are the size of softballs. Only downside of this location is its popularity causing you to either wait extensively or to go to the take-away side (this is what many people I know do since it is less time consuming). My only issue with my take-away experience was the lack of customer service I received when I tried to get just order a crab cake with no sides and is nearly impossible. When I called in and tired, I was quickly told that is "just the way it is." Cannot say that is how I would run my business but it works for them. 4 stars - and seriously go out of your way to try the crab cakes they are far better than Phillip's Seafood in Baltimore.
(4)
Krystal C.
This place is pretty legit. I'm not sure if it's the Best crabcakes in Maryland, but it's up there. The beauty of this restaurant is that you get what you pay for. The crabcakes are huge and tasty. Very little filling if any and just lumps of crab meat. It's a great place for fine dinning, large groups dates and overall is a pretty good venue. I've tried the crab Cake special on several occassions, but would also recommend the crab stuffed shrimp, which is my favorite. When my family visits, I always take them here.
(4)
Sam P.
Thank you yelp for a truly fantastic recommendation. There was a ten minute wait to get seated, which was not too bad, considering the place was packed full of people and the parking lot was packed. But that is always a great sign at a seafood restaurant. The crab cakes were huge and my sides were the delicious cole slaw and beets. We stopped by the takeout place when were leaving and got some delicious desserts to go also.
(5)
Melissa S.
Great crabcakes! Perfect size. Had a double order with fries and Brussels sprouts. Would have been a perfect lunch had the Brussels sprouts not been overcooked, flavor less, and the service had been better. Thick cut steak fries were perfect with a sprinkle of Old Bay (my preference). The waiter was not very personable or friendly-he only cracked a smile when he was told to keep the change for a tip. I don't judge folks with tattoos-I have my own share, however the least you can do when your appearance is a bit on the edgy side and you're a waiter is smile-doesn't even cost a thing! I'll definitely be back for the cakes-I just hope the service is better next time and I'll opt for another green vegetable.
(4)
Erica V.
I came here for the crab cakes. I couldn't finish them. They were extremely fishy! The French onion soup was really salty. The good thing about this place is the wine ow well priced. I wouldn't go out of my way for this place.
(3)
Emrich S.
Best Crab Cake outside of New Orleans. Cocktail could be a tad larger, just sayin' Great meal and nice cannoli to finish up.
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Ashley W.
I hear such great things about their crabcakes. I have had three and all three of them weren't that great. They are very bland. I love crabcakes by themselves. No roll, no mustard, nothing. I had to pile the condiments on for flavor and use a super dry kaiser roll. They are really mushy too. Big pieces of crab meat, but the filler is too doughy and mushy! The fishy smell isn't very appealing, either. I can always tell when someone in my office orders from here. The smell lingers the rest of the day. All three times I have had a crabcake from here, I have felt sick an hour later, as if I had something too rich. I settle when the bosses go in and buy a round, but I won't intrntionally order. Maybe the other food is better, but as far as the crabcakes, I don't get the hype..
(2)
Meg L.
G&M is average, but slightly over priced for my liking. Then again the only thing I've gotten here is crab cakes. Go to Olive Grove... It's a block away, has better parking, cheaper crab cakes, & the wait to be seated will be at least half the time.
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LT T.
After all these years, the crab cake is still awesome. Had an opportunity to visit dc, i had to drive up to get some crab cakes...end up getting half a dozen to bring back to the west coast!!!
(4)
Sabra R.
Yes, the crab cakes are huge, but that's the only good thing I have to say about them. They are incredibly bland and are held together by an odd eggy/bready mixture. The definitely require tartar sauce and NO great crab cake requires tartar. I won't be going again.
(2)
Brittney B.
We went in on a Saturday night at 7pm during a busy weekend and they got us a table in 5 mins for 4 people. The food here was incredible. We had the calamari, crab dip, lasagna and last but not least the crab cakes. The crab cakes were insane, so much crab, light and fluffy. Like nothing I've ever had. Bravo. The servings are pretty large so order accordingly.
(5)
Megan P.
Best crab cakes around! And the bartenders are extremely friendly! Great times!
(5)
Charles C.
So let's rate G&M restaurant. When we pulled up to the restaurant in the parking lot was full of cars at 1 PM on a Tuesday. So I thought to myself this place must be great. It had a carry out as well as a dining part of the restaurant. When you coming to the restaurant he looks a bit old and dated. The hostess was very friendly.we were seated and waitress was very attentive. I ordered the seafood platter and my wife had this stuff shrimp. I must say The crabcakes lived up to all the hype. The fish on the other hand was a bit bland. All in all I enjoyed my experience at G and M restaurant. The bar area see more modern than the rest of the restaurant. If you ever happen to visit G and M restaurant sit at the bar in order to crabcakes.
(4)
Natalie M.
Best crab cakes I've ever had! Also the largest crab cakes I've ever had! We shared a double crab cake platter and chose two vegetable sides and a side of cole slaw, we also ordered a Greek salad, and bruschetta for the table; we were a party of six. The salad was good, very fresh and the dressing was light and flavorful, the bruschetta was also very good, full of fresh tomatoes and an abundance of garlic. When the crab cakes arrived I was a little shocked by their size because I was used to receiving two little crab cakes and this was just a huge pile of crab, so large that it made the sides look miniscule. When I cut into the cake I was even more surprised: the entire thing is made of amazingly delicious, fresh crab, vs other crab cakes I've had that consisted of a few pieces of crab and fillers. I ate a good portion of the cake and enjoyed every bite it and felt a bit bad about throwing away so much crab because apparently there's a crab shortage, but I really did my best. Our waitress Anne was also very helpful and friendly, making our entire dining experience wonderful! I've heard that Baltimore is full of great crab cakes, but I think these are pretty tough to beat!
(5)
Jeff K.
Went here with a business associate for lunch We both had a crab cake meal Mediocre at best Very fishy tasting not impressed at all Wouldnt go back again Not sure what all the hype is all about If this is the best Maryland has to offer for seafood Yikes
(2)
Frank N.
Just like everyone else says: these are the BEST crab cakes in the Maryland area. That is all.
(5)
Mike S.
It's been years since the wife and I have been to G&M. We stopped by at 8pm on a Saturday. It was crowded but the wait was about 10 minutes. We both ordered a crab cake dinner. To start the server, who was extremely chipper and nice, brought out dinner rolls. The rolls tasted like freezer burned sandwich rolls. We didn't really care as we weren't there for bread. Our meals came out in less than 15 minutes. The crab cakes aren't what they once were. They are still huge but sadly lacking in flavour. They were dry around the edges yet wet in the center. The cocktail sauce was sweet and I couldn't detect a trace of horseradish. The service was excellent. I don't think we will return.
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Bobby C.
Delicious crab cakes, probably the best I've had in Baltimore. I don't know if I'll ever try anything else on the menu - if I want steak I'll go to a chophouse, if I'm craving pasta I'll head to little Italy. if I'm craving crab cakes G&M is where my head is at. Big chunks of crab, minimal filler and very fresh. Don't go for the sandwich - why fill up on bread? I also like their side options, you can get steamed vegetables or a baked potato that aren't dumped in salt or butter. A nice complement to the steaming pile of crustacean meat that you will soon be devouring
(4)
Susan M.
Great, old fashioned Baltimore family restaurant (circa 1960?), with classic food at very reasonable prices. When we arrived around 1 pm on a 95 degree Friday afternoon, the parking lot was full (always a good sign) and we had to wait just a few minutes to be seated in the cool, wood paneled dining room. (The bar looked real welcoming too) I had the scallops, which were delicious, and was totally surprised when the dish came out and there were 8 (yeah, 8!!.....we counted 'em) scallops served....fresh, broiled to perfection, and with sides of perfectly cooked green beans and potato salad.... for 18 bucks. My friends had crab cakes (also great) and pasta primavera (huge!) ....half of which was boxed for dinner later. C'mon, what's not to love about this place? I bet lots of happy times have been had here. I'd go back in a heartbeat if I lived in the area...... For now, we'll just plan to stop in on our way to or from BWI.
(5)
Kira B.
G and M has been here forever. We usually get carryout from here. The subs are tasty as well as the rice pudding. Large portions and decent prices. Its not bad for c/o. I haven't dined in, in awhile, but i didn't care for it when we did.
(3)
Ken T.
Crab cakes and a few other things are very good here... This place gets absolutely jammed, so expect delays. It's worth it.
(5)
David M.
The meatiest crab cake ever. A line and wait list on a Monday night. Parking lot full like a Friday night. Crab soup was very good as were the clams casino.
(5)
Emily K.
This is the best place for crab cakes and crab soup in the Baltimore area! They also have tons of other food that works just fine as well. They have lots of fresh made desserts everyday.
(5)
Al G.
Once again, great meal and service. Love their crab cakes and the Maryland Crab Soup was excellent as well. Had to wait a few minutes to be seated but that is to be expected based on the great food! Will definitely visit G &M whenever I am in the Baltimore area.
(5)
Elaine C.
Food- Came here for the crab cakes, and as everyone else says, the size and taste doesn't disappoint. There were a few bits of shell I had to spit out every once in a while though... Sides (we had baked potato and beets) were a bit lackluster and smaller portioned as well. Service- 5 stars Atmosphere- Slightly upscale, but with a old-school feel
(4)
Colton T.
If you love crabcakes... You havent had anything yet. This is jumbo crabcake. No joke this isnt your measly gone in a few bites. Its a little smaller then a soft ball cut in half. Unlike most crabcakes this one is all crabmeat. Little to no fillers. Great price for the amount of meat. $15. Unlike the other places that offer cakes. Enough about the crabcake, the decor is very welcoming. Friendly staff, great for families, business events, and brunch.
(5)
J C.
Was told this was THE place for crab cakes. Save yourself some grief and get them from carry out next door. Was very busy for Wednesday night. Seated fairly quickly but the waitress took forever to stop at the table or even acknowledge us. Finally ordered and waited again for cup of Maryland Crab soup. It was luke warm vegetable soup. Roll look like they came from Sams Club and butter was hard-as-a-rock (this drives me crazy for a nice restaurant especially). Toss salad was good with cherry tomatoes and sliced radish. Now waiting on main course broiled platter... And waiting... Scallops cooked Perfect, shrimp overcooked, flounder...eh, and the clam and crab cake had the weirdest taste I've ever had in a seafood cake. I have no idea what the fuss is about except it has a ton of meat. Finally, the servers and hostess stood next to our table and discussed who was going to take what table and who was sat when; poor manners from staff!!
(2)
Jerry L.
Salad was bland. Steam veggies were over cooked. Broiled flounder had too much butter. The service was fast and good
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Olivia M.
Amazing crab cakes. Best in Maryland. Flavor & quantity are unmatched. Service is horrible. Long waits to be served by rude, angry staff. The manager has a reputation for firing staff without cause so it's no wonder but the staff take out their problems on the customers which dampens the mood, experience. One time my mother left in tears. Grab carry out. You'll be much better served at home!
(2)
Debra T.
The only thing you need to order here are crab cakes. That is all.
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Mesha M.
So it was my first time here and I can't say I will return. We were seated after about 20 minutes which is not too bad on a Saturday afternoon, however it was close to an hour before we received our entrees after ordering. The crab cake was less than appetizing and the fries were cold. As a Marylander I've had my share of delicious jumbo lump crab cakes without all of the filler, and this did not compare. Perhaps I should have tried a different entree.
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Jill B.
The firework shrimps was good! But the service wasn't the best. Our waiter wasn't really friendly our personable. We even complained to him about how our food wasn't cooked all the way through and he said it was normal. This was our one time in Maryland and the only time we'll have an opportunity to try seafood. What a shame. Obviously we won't be returning.
(2)
Justin H.
A friend took us out to dinner while we were visiting the Baltimore area, to show us real crab cakes. I will say that it didn't disappoint. The crab cakes were huge and contained more crab than any other crab cake I have ever had. I wanted the two cake platter but opted for the one (since everyone else got one and I didn't want to look super fat). I'm glad I did, because i was stuffed. I also had the firecracker shrimp appetizer which was so delicious I ate about 90% of it myself. Only thing I wasn't crazy about was the service. They seemed generally annoyed that they had a lot of customers.
(4)
Norry H.
Two people in the Baltimore area recently recommended me to go to G & M for the best crab cakes when I mentioned them of Faidley Seafood's Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes. So today on the way to Allentown, PA, we stopped here to check it out. This place has two parts - Restaurant on the left and carry-out on the right side. We went into the carry-out side and ate at a table in side the carry-out. They have a parking lot and it was no problem. Not in a bad area or anything either, which is nice. After experiencing the awesome Faidley's Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes twice, my standards became very high for crab cakes. G & M's crab cakes come in one size which is about the same size as Faidley's Jumbo size, maybe slightly bigger than the Faidley's. But the bottom line is: At the first bite of it, I could tell the flavor and texture are different from Faidley's. I like Faidley's better. G & M is at a much better location and has easy free parking but the best flavor is not here. This reminded me of the old Japanese saying (or originally Chinese?) "One may not catch a tiger's cub without entering a tiger's lair." meaning "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." :)
(3)
Amber B.
This is a fantastic little restaurant that we almost didn't visit. The parking lot was so busy! Once we were inside, we were seated without any wait, which was a pleasant surprise. The service was excellent. The crab cakes...they have ruined me for all other crab cakes. All lesser crab cakes will taste like sawdust and disappointment from now on. The salad was also quite good.
(5)
Peter K.
So we went to the "to-go" section of this place. We were referred from a friend that this place was legendary for their crab cakes. And they were extremely good. Still, there is plenty of stiff competition from Baltimore and all around Maryland, so I am not totally convinced this is the absolute best crab cakes, but it's definitely close.
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Mark H.
Five years ago, these were the best crab cakes in Baltimore. A recent visit sadly proved otherwise. Mashed potatoes from a box and other veggies from a can. This was easily the most overpriced and poorest meal I've had in years. It's sad to see another Baltimore landmark hit the skids. Hopefully they can bring it back up again. The locals must have gotten used to it, which reminds me of the old Chinese proverb: "Warm water boils the frog." I didn't see boiled frog on the menu.
(1)
Jamia S.
Dined here on Mother's Day & wasn't impressed at all. The clams were absolutely not fresh but taste & smelled old. The crab cake was enjoyable but I've had better!
(1)
Maggie G.
Crabcakes were definitely a satisfying lump-ful of crab meat. However, it was a little fishy to me, I had to use tobasco to neutralize the smell. Also, the filling was mediocre, although we know they use minimal filling to hold the crabmeat together, it's still a substantial part of the dish that didn't impress. The meat itself was also cooked thoroughly but the texture just didn't do it. The sides were perfect portion and great tasting. We got the pickled beets, which went perfectly with the crab cakes and the whipped potato, which was just mashed potatoes, but still very tasty, even the gravy wasn't overpowering. The crabmeat soup (~$4.5) was ok, just tasted like tomato soup with some chunks of veggies and strings of crab. Server was very friendly. We were seated promptly because we called before leaving the house to get our names on the list. I suggest getting the seafood combo ($30, comes with two 6oz crab cakes and a variety of seafood) instead of the crab cake platter ($27, comes with two 8oz crab cakes), perhaps you'll find something else you like on the seafood platter - the server was very proud to let us know the flounder is a signature dish!
(3)
Adam J.
I was so happy that I had to drop someone off at BWI airport just because it gave me an excuse to go here before they left so they can experience a true Maryland crab cake. I haven't been in years since I moved out of state but it's even better than I remember. We stopped in on a Monday afternoon so it wasn't very busy but the service was still questionable. I had to wait quite a while to get my drink refilled, even after the server had walked by a few times already. I'll let that slide though since there is no way I'm giving G&M anything less than 5 stars. Their crab cakes are probably 95% lump crab and the other 5% of filler is just to keep the crab pieces together in cake form. That is how crab cakes should always be. Instead, here on the west coast, they are probably 80% filler with 20% mushed up crab. Complete garbage! The value is also another great about G&M. $15 for a huge crab cake sandwich and fries (which were also perfect). I got two half cooked crab cakes to go so I can share with the bro-in-law later that night for dinner. When we had those, they were also just as good as the one in the restaurant. My gf got the seafood pasta, which I warned her against. I said, "I've never ordered anything here besides the crab cakes and I never will." She regretted not getting the crab cake. The seafood pasta was okay, but it was just too creamy and not enough seafood flavor. Stick with the crab cakes people and you won't be disappointed!!
(5)
Bill P.
I hadn't eaten here for several years but made a point of going there for lunch when I was in the area for work. The restaurant was very busy at lunch time and finding a parking place was a challenge. They have a pretty extensive menu that includes seafood and other dishes. They are known for their Maryland crab cakes. I had a single crab cake with cole slaw and a steamed medley of zucchini and summer squash. I love the crab cakes; they are large and have plenty of crab meat. I'll return whenever nearby and certainly recommend it to others.
(4)
Bobby P.
thought it was ok, staff was nice but I just didn't dig the food, crab soup and cake (mushy) was not what I envisioned. This place was highly recommended so we have to try it again.
(3)
Jonathan N.
I've been highly anticipating this restaurant. So opting out of going to my hotel after arriving in Baltimore I decided to swing by for dinner. Just walking in the lounge door, I was nearly ran over by a waitress (if looks could kill my wife would be set from my insurance policy). The bar was full so I went to the hostess desk. (Either I still have my Halloween costume on or maybe she an ex/almost girlfriend from my childhood that was still to ticked off to look me in the eye. I guess I should have checked the "Yes" box.). I'm going to finish this post after dinner. I'm hoping that it trends to the positive side! Post dinner comments: Well it's sad the the atmosphere and pre-dinning experience killed this place, because I was served within minutes and was impressed with the food. Crab cakes, well what can I say, they are freaking huge! Lump crab - no filler! Very, very good! You get what you come for! Luckily, I am not wasting much more time here than if I were grabbing take out! Which I would highly recommend. The atmosphere screams - Give me your money, get your crab cakes and get outta here! Well they know how to flip tables, and make a great crab cake! As for the rest, there is a lot of work to be done!
(3)
Darrell K.
If you come to Maryland, you better have crabs. I mean it. Otherwise just leave. Fresh good blue crabs just can't be found anywhere except in this area. There really is only two ways to eat them. The barbaric way, steam in beer, sprinkled with Old Bay and ripping them apart with your bare hands and banging it with a hammer to get the meat out of the claws. Yummy. This is the preferred way. The more civilized, less fun way, is Crab Cakes. You just won't find better crab cakes outside of this area. Why? Blue crabs are sweet and the meat is just the best. If you want to eat the civilized way, then you have to come here. These crab cakes are just divine. Not too much filer (in fact, is there any), and the meatiest sweetest most delicious crab cakes in the area. There are places in Maryland that could match it, but none I found that could top it. Don't even waste your time on other dishes, although I'm sure they are good. You come to Maryland for crabs and you come here to ensure you get the real deal. One cake is enough, but I always get the two cake dinner, cause I want to take it home to eat some more. Parking is awful, but free. The wait is long. There is a reason. This place is good. It's a large place, but popular. I can't wait to come back. When I move from this area, I will cry that I can't have my Maryland crabs no more.
(5)
Fred P.
Short and simple review. The crab cakes were amazing! The freshness of the crab meat and old bay are still on my mind. Can't wait to come back!
(5)
Jackie B.
Was there for first time today.All I can say is,WOW,crab cake was the best I have ever had! So good and huge!!Been to a lot of places,never had crab cakes this good,never seen any this large!You will not be disappointed if you go!Had the sweetest waitress named Melody..great experience,can not wait to go back!
(5)
Kristi P.
EVERYTHING here is great! I get the crab cake with gravy fries. Always a nice treat. I grew up in Baltimore my whole life and this is my go to place.
(5)
Jamie F.
First stop after getting off the plane was crab cakes at G&M Restaurant, less than 10 mins drive from BWI airport, and supposedly home of Maryland's #1 crab cakes. It was a Friday afternoon and that calls for drinks, obviously. A round of mango and melon mojitos, please! Sounded amazing, but didn't quite hit the spot. I was hoping for real/fresh fruit, and I'm pretty sure they just used fruit-flavored rum and lots of simple syrup. For our table of 6, we started with an order of honey BBQ wings, which were standard, definitely not the star of our meal. We also shared a double crab cake platter (8 oz each, broiled) and two broiled seafood platters (2 six-ounce crab cakes, 2 shrimps, 2 scallops, 1 oyster, filet of flounder + 2 sides of your choice - potato salad, fries, garlic bread, steamed veggies). Of all the crab cakes that I tried in charm city (and by all, I mean 3), this was definitely THE BEST!! Broiled to golden perfection, each bite had delicious lump crab meat and just the right amount of binding. No sauce needed. Seriously, stick some candles in it and call it my birthday cake - I'd be cool with that. The rest of the seafood paled in comparison. The sides were mediocre and legit kid-sized. Bottom line: just order the crab cakes, nothing else. PS. I just discovered that G&M ships their crab cakes anywhere in the US! Time to place an order online now...
(4)
Andy N.
Crab cakes, crab cakes, crab cakes! So much meat and it actually tastes like it was just picked without all of the blood from your hands getting all cut up. Also. They. Are. Huge! A single order is probably enough if you are smart. Two is just a party. However I do have to disclaim that the cc's are not overly seasoned. If you're from Baltimore I'm sure you have old bay in your purse or European carry all but I forgot mine at home. A couple dashes of Tabasco would have been clutch too. ... Ok so why am I writing yet another review for a place that already has 500+? Just landed at BWI, 10:30pm on Sunday night and the guy next to me tells me that this place is the place to go. So I hop in the rental car and zip straight here. I will most likely zip straight back there again on the way to return the car! Definitely will return again and probably take some home with me. Can't think of a better gift to take back. Not sure about the other stuff here but I probably won't try it either. Will +1 star later after I pinch myself and make sure this isn't a dream.
(4)
Sha T.
Come here for a crabcake! I like that G&M doesn't do what others do in this crab cake game. Which is overprice for something that's not that long on the lump meat and flavor. I love the fact that G&M has one crabcake and it's awesome. No pretension when it comes to tiers. (i.e. some spots have a regular crab cake and a lump option) No price gouging either. You can get a crabcake sandwich platter with 1 side for 17.00 bucks. How do you love that? Dining in can be a bit daunting as it gets crowded pretty fast. I like to opt for a quick carry out of this delicious, awesomeness.
(5)
Michael L.
I have been coming to G&M for about 5 years now for the crab cakes. They never disappoint. This HUGE overstuffed crab cake, deliciously spicy with hints of Old Bay. Moist, succulent jumbo lump crab meat fried to perfection. I'm a big eater and I usually just get the single cake. Slow but worth the wait.
(4)
Lyndsay K.
Based on the raving reviews I fully expected to have a crab cake experience that would make me forget all other crab cakes I've ever eaten. That wasn't the case. Our server was nice and super hype, but it was almost weird how plastered-on her smile was...and the loudness of her voice? Eek! Take it down a notch, sweetie. The sides we could choose from were all pretty weird. Luckily green beans were the vegetable of the day so I chose them, but after the weird experience I fully expected them to be canned and gross. They were neither. Fresh, seasoned and great. But we all came for the crab cakes, right? So, yeah, they were big. But if you don't like to be picking shells out on every bite then these probably aren't for you. I was amazed by how many shells were in these crab cakes! Lots of crab, little filler. TRUE! But - still - lots of shells and very little flavor. The server told us to skip the sauce and enjoy them as-is. I wish I had asked them to clean the crab in exchange of the sauce, because all those shells were truly a deal breaker. I'm not talking about a shell or two - I mean every single bite had a shell in it. You might like that kinda thing, but I'm not cool with fishing shells out of my mouth at every bite.
(2)
D W.
We arrived at approximately 5pm on Saturday at the restaurant and was seated within 5 minutes. The server did not know the menu and could not describe the difference between the white/red sauces for the mussels. The entrees arrived and the crab cakes were not moist. Upon completion of my meal I asked for a to go container for my soda. I was told by the server that I couldn't. I was the told by the manager I would have to go to the carry out and purchase a fountain drink, due to company rules. After the check was over $100, I don't feel I needed to spend anymore money! Food ok, server ok, manager HORRIBLE!
(2)
Natasha D.
I love seafood as much as I love great customer service/focus. This place delivered on both. I had the NY Strip (medium) and crab cake with a side of fries and applesauce. Everything was superb. I ate at the bar and the bartender (Madea M) was phenomenal. She didn't hover and balanced everything just right. She made the best traditional margarita I have ever had (margarita's are my favorite in general). I just had a great experience there and would recommend it to anyone local or stopping through (like myself).
(5)
R S.
Best Lump Crab cake I've ever had and pricey. (but a Xpereince of a life-time) Luckily I have a friend works close by and gets them for us. Out of Towners " Maryland Xperience " a must !!! I never tried Dinning In. Just take out and enjoy them at home.
(5)
SJ G.
I encountered an unpleasant experience with an manager named John ( Italian man) he was unpleasant, rude and disrespectful. This restaurant would never get my business again, a complete waste of my time
(1)
J. H.
I've been here twice. 3 year difference between the check-ins. Quite a memorable place with good food! One of the most suggested places when someone visits Maryland. This is the review for the restaurant portion of the building, not the take out spot. Although I'm sure the take out section is just as great. ________ The Service: There's a waiting area right when you enter the restaurant portion. To be honest the line that leads to the host is REALLY inconvenient. It's right in front of the entrance, so once you open the door you're immediately greeted with people waiting in line and have to kind of politely squeeze through. It's fast paced service, and we got everything very quick. This place gets quite popular though, so expect to be in the waiting room for awhile if it's busy. The waiters are very friendly and accommodating; HOWEVER, they pop up a little too frequent for my liking to refill the waters. There's a certain time limit for that and we often got asked to fill our water cups, they almost became the third date when I was with my boyfriend. I appreciate keeping us quenched but don't do it too often. ________ The Atmosphere: It's dark inside and is quite old fashioned, so I consider this a fancy restaurant in my book! Well dressed waiters walking about, with a waiting area. They even have a display of their decorative desserts which they will present to you sometimes. It gets busy, so prepare for the noise level to rise. This is the kind of place you'd take your family, your date, etc. Think of Hometown Buffet but not a buffet with a front reception area. You have the choice of just going to a little casual take-out spot right next to it or if you wanna get fancy go to the restaurant half of the building. ________ The Food: The crab cakes are VERY delicious and yummy. Indeed very memorable crab cakes, enough for me to hunt for this place all over Google maps when I was planning out my Maryland visit. Nice portions, a little bit too expensive in my opinion, but we work it out by buying a two portion crab cake platter and then splitting it. So it kind of works out? It was a bit too salty for my mom, but then again she doesn't really like American cuisine, so keep in mind if you're not a big fan of American then I don't really recommend it. Give it a try still! A little disappointed with the second visit for the crab cakes though because it was a bit mushier than I'd like it and a tad bit cooler. When I ordered the crab cakes it came out as soon as I ordered it which left me a little skeptical. I understand it's a popular dish there, but it kind of whispers "pre-made" and "not hot out of the kitchen" Fries are nicely cut. Hot and fresh and lovely to eat while I wait for the main dish! Their garlic bread was okay. Some of their appetizers are hit and miss though. ________ Other Comments: If you're coming to Maryland, this is the place to try out even if you're not a big fan of American cuisine. It's got a nice fancy atmosphere in the restaurant and it's very memorable. My boyfriend LOVED it and my family didn't like it so much because of difference in tastes but they still had a very enjoyable time there.
(3)
Paula C.
I don't live on the east coast, but I make a point to get crab cakes when I am here. I adore these crab cakes and looking forward to enjoying them when I return to California. These are the best crab cakes hands down. My last batch of crab cakes which I brought a dozen and flew them back to California were full of the crab shell. In the past they were so good I didn't pull any shells out this time, they missed the mark. I was a little disappointed with the quality of this batch. I am thinking on my next visit trying another establishment.
(3)
Jocelyn P.
Friendly service and great set up for a formal-ish dinner. You can go in a dress or in jeans and you'll be fine. It has a tendency to be chilly so bring a sweater! The service is attentive and the waiters are helpful. They have long hours and carry out and are near the airport with a big parking lot so more good things for travelers and locals. The only thing anyone worries about here is the crab, so lets talk about crab. The crab bisque here is good, better than a lot of other places, and the prices aren't awful either so they earn points here. However, everyone talks up the crab cakes here and that is because they don't know crab cakes. The meat is in big lumps and flavorful, however there is a LOT of filler. A lot. If you want this to be a filling meal that's great, but if you want a truly meat only crab cake you have to look elsewhere. I'm not a fan of filler so that's where they lost me. If you just want the flavor though go for it. I just want it to be clear that yeah, they have giant crab cakes, but they wouldn't be so giant without the filler. I personally would like that better! But that's just IMHO.
(3)
Christi K.
G & M gets my vote for the Best Crab cake in Maryland. Huge chunks of crab with minimum filler. The two crab cake platter is more than enough food for two people. I can barely finish one on a good day. This place is always busy, no matter the time of day. I recommend asking to be seated in the bar area or grab a seat at the bar. The atmosphere is a bit more casual and comfy and there are TVs showing various sporting events.
(5)
Danielle H.
Awful experience - wish we'd gotten pizza! We went here, thinking to experience delicious seafood in Baltimore. Instead, we got mediocre food, shitty service, and froze in the process. We were seated in a frigid dining room - probably 60 degrees - completely unnecessary! Make sure to ask to be seated in a warmer room, or take a coat. It took ten minutes for us to get water and drinks. Our server, Sonya, was making excuses at every turn. When my wife was ordering, Sonya was condescending about a menu item. When we got the check, it took 20 minutes for her to come and pick it up again. We asked a runner to flag her down, but he seemed afraid to talk to her. She finally came and had more excuses ready. I just want you to do your job, lady. I don't need to hear excuses. The food was mediocre. The "bread" was like hamburger buns and had clearly been frozen. The crab soup was like canned minestrone with some crab in it. My eggplant parm was nothing special. All in all, I definitely wouldn't go here again.
(2)
Puja B.
Looked at a lot reviews and decided to give it a shot. Cheesy website but then even cheesier sign outside and weirdly overdressed waiters ( bow ties) got fire shrimp it was okay but shrimp tasted pre-fried. Crab cakes ridiculously huge with a ton of crab but may have had white fish mixed? And bland. Crab imperial better but nothin blew us away. Came hungry and barely finished our meals. Couple next to us thought it was not that great and said dessert wasn't good do we passed on on dessert. Shirley's has better crab cakes . Sometimes quality does matter more than quantity - will not return. Also bill for two entree a soda and shrimp $75.
(1)
ML B.
Husband and I plus his brother and wife thoroughly enjoyed the "just landed in BWI and am very hungry" lunch at G&M. This was a fantastic find for these travelers from Philly. My juicy and sweet fried Oyster sandwich & real fries hit the spot. He had a large open face burger & fries smothered in brown gravy. Friends shared a G&M special broiled seafood platter loaded with huge crab cake, Oyster stuffed w/crab cake, sea scallops, Jumbo shrimp and flounder filet. Coleslaw was tasted too. I don't know what our shared dessert was called-slice of cake layered with cheesecake, strawberries, and chocolate cake covered w/ganache. Friends dove into chocolate mousse mouse. Yes it had a mousse mouse atop. If ever you're near BWI stop in. You'll be happy you did. Well stocked bar and reasonable prices.
(5)
Kris L.
Super packed on a weekday at 7pm. We are talking a chaotic full parking lot and a crowded lobby waiting area people! Word gets around fast! The crabcakes were full of quality lump crabmeat that tasted very fresh, but honestly otherwise the flavor was just a tad above average. This is not a crabcake I would jump to bring all of out of town guests to, but it was good. The side dishes that come with the crabcake platter are dismal...u can pick from frozen french fries, baked potato, beets...a sad selection and small portions! The service was remarkably Bad. We had no bread brought to our table while everyone else did. They asked for drink orders repeatedly without supplying the drink menu. Our water glasses were empty the entire time. They brought us the wrong desserts and had to switch. The service was borderline offensive A secret treasure of this place that few know of is their BAKERY! Their carryout stand has its own bakery case with absolutely delicious desserts! Loved the chocolate peanut butter mousse cake. Overall I'm not regretting I came but I won't be back.
(3)
Jason F.
3.5 stars but 4 based solely on the crab cakes. The crab cakes are usually pretty good and competitive around the state for the best crab cake. Get the crab cake sandwich on bread or crackers for $15 and call it a day. The crab is huge like everyone has said with minimal filler and mayo to hold it together. If you are feeling ambitious, their cream of crab is good too. Can't decide what side to get with your crab cake sandwich? Don't fret too much because they are all mediocre at best. I'd recommend the fries or cole slaw because the potato salad is disgusting. None of it seems fresh unfortunately. Luckily you only come for the crab cake so not to worry. The decor and ambiance is an odd combination of fancy and casual. Their competitors Timbuktu and Gunnings take on the crab cake is roughly the same and varies based on personal taste. Place gets crowded for lunch and dinner with limited parking.
(4)
Lauren J.
Decor is dated and ambiance is none existent. However, the food selections are plentiful and delicious. The service was good with friendly severs that know the menu well.
(4)
Anre G.
We just happened to be on a film shoot driving south and someone mentioned crab cakes. My good friend who used to work in the area remembered this unpretentious spot that sold amazing crab cakes as we were making our way south and just happened to be close by. Being a crab cake connoisseur having grown up in Maryland, she swore I wouldn't be disappointed. G&M Restaurant & Lounge turned out to be an awesome detour for lunch and great crab cakes. And living in NYC for over 3yrs now and not yet finding a solid substitute at a reasonable price, this was a welcomed treat! Though the menu is huge we all opted for the crab cake which i'd have to rate one of the top 5 crab cakes i've eaten over the years. They are huge, light, little to no filler, lightly browned and just good ole Chesapeake bay crab meat and sooooo good! Service was excellent and if I'm comparing to NYC prices, dirt cheap! We also had the carrot cake for dessert and would rate it very good. The restaurant itself is pretty big but we were there for a late lunch so wasn't that busy at all. Cant speak to the rest of the menu, but looks to be some great selections. Next time you're either in the area or driving down south and have a craving for an awesome crab cake or just great food, a slight detour will be well worth it!
(4)
Ne M.
I had the crab cake platter and it was fantastic. I went early, figuring that it wouldn't be hard to get a table at 5:30pm. They were totally packed. That really says something. Very, very good food.
(5)
Jessi M.
The crab cakes were amazing!!! The service was great, too. We did end up waiting quite a while to be seated (~1 hour on a tues, for a large group). Our group ended up splitting. It would have been nice to sit together but since the place is so packed, we decided it would be ok. The food was great and our waiter was very attentive. I will return and will recommend it to friends.
(4)
N G G.
I was a first timer who stopped in for lunch carryout. Restaurants itself is big, clean and from what I saw of other patrons' the food, everything signaled a fantastic meal to come. However, I ordered a fish sandwich with French fries and it was awful. The fish although fried, wasn't crispy in the least. The breading completely separated from the fish. Never in my life have I ever had to add salt to a fish sandwich but the flavor was so lacking that I had no choice. To top off things the French fries were undercooked. How disappointing.
(2)
Lindsey C.
Best crab cakes in town! The prices are a little high but the food is so good and the portions are large so it's worth it.
(4)
Deanna C.
Wholly Crap! My friend took me here so I could experience "The best crab cake in Maryland." After coming here, I had to say that I agree. I ordered the double crab cake platter with creamed spinach and French fries. The crab cakes were fresh with basically no filler. For non crab cake eaters, here is your test....slide a fork under your crab cake and try to pick it up. If you can basically pick up the whole crab cake that's no bueno!!!! Your crab cake should fall apart immediately. The cake was fluffy and full of whole lump meat while having a great flavor. The creamed spinach was not that good but I will definitely be back for the crab cakes.
(5)
Niki T.
Best crab cakes in the world!!! Nothing else compares. They seriously ruined me for crab cakes from anywhere else. They'll ship them too.
(5)
Rob T.
I heard a lot of positive comments about the crabcake at G&M, and while I do agree that it was pretty large, it wasn't one of the best tasting crabcakes I've had. Whatever filling/binding they used was pretty wet and the bread on my crabcake sandwich completely disintegrated when I was about halfway through. The other disappointment was the service. Our server put the wrong dish down in front of all but two members of our party and forgot to put one of the orders in entirely. The forgotten meal wasn't even offered to be comped, even though it didn't arrive to the table until the rest of the party had already finished. Overall, the food was decent and the service was not. I can't say that I'll be a return customer.
(3)
Jason N.
My girlfriend and I ate here on the way back to South Carolina and had heard many times that this establishment had some of the BEST crab cakes in the Maryland area. I cant agree more. The flavor, texture, non-greasy cake was made so well.. it almost didnt need bread... in fact.. it should have been served by itself with sides.. so the next time I go, I will not get the sandwich.. just the cake.. with cole slaw and fries.. granted I think they could up their game on the fries and coleslaw.. but I think G&M understands that they are so well known for their crab cakes.. they feel like they dont have to really make their other stuff as well... I would say this could lead down to some lower reviews for some others.. that said, the cake makes it.. and it make G&M a place on my place of must do's when in Maryland.
(5)
Charito O.
What can I say. Best crab cakes in Maryland. Hands down. No fillers, no frills, your money's worth. The carry out area isn't too comfy but good concept for us who just wanna get them, eat them hot and go.
(4)
Steven M.
I ordered crab cakes for shipping at carryout counter Filled out order form gave credit card number. One Week later no crab cakes. I called and spoke Carryout manager. He was rude, obnoxious and abrasive Never received crab cakes, I ll order elsewhere
(1)
SL F.
While I cannot speak on the restaurant b/c I haven't eaten there, I have visited the carryout several times and must say that this time was the last. On my earlier visits I was so distracted by the incredible choices of fresh made desserts that I chalked the curtness of the wait staff to the busy atmosphere. Today, I can no longer extend that courtesy. The young lady was truly unnecessarily rude and when asked to speak to her manager, her response was smart-mouthed. This staff person has been rude before. I will not be spending any more money in this restaurant nor will I recommend it to anyone. Customer service in the food industry can be a make or break deal... in this instance, I say the deal is done! If you don't want to work in service jobs, please get out. You are not doing the business any service by being rude to the customer.
(1)
John N.
You might get the wrong impression if you go by the name of this place. I did, since I was only in town for business. This is a first-rate restaurant with great decor, great service and awesome food. Since I was in Maryland, I went with the crab soup and crab cakes. Both were the best I've had. I was a bit surprised that there were so many people there on a Tuesday night, but I now know why. Be patient, you may have to park a block away and wait for a while to be seated. Well worth a visit.
(4)
Kevin V.
I went here because the place had four stars and 830 reviews. I left wondering what's wrong with the world. It was mediocre diner food at best. The only exception were the crab cakes. They were pretty good.
(2)
.Hon H.
When I come to MD I want to eat East Coast shellfish. This joint fills the bill. Over the course of two visits I had raw oysters - huge and oh so good! Fried oysters, clams casino, raw clams, peel and eat shrimp, crab cakes, soft shell crabs and trout. Everything was so tasty and fresh. Unfortunately the sides never measure up. The dinner side salad was really lame and the vegetable of the day(s) included Brussell sprouts, cauliflower, succotash and green beans. I think all the veggies were frozen, and they were definitely boiled - no thanks! Service is friendly and professional. Drinks are on the small side, but are cheap!!! So drink up, stick with the shellfish and it's all good!
(5)
WILLIAM B.
I was in town for a business trip and went here for dinner. Bottom line the best food I could ever ask for. I am not a big seafood eater so I had the steak that was cooked perfect with a side of garlic bread that was delicious. I did try the crab cakes that my friend had ordered and WOW they were delicious. Next time I come I will be having the crab cakes.
(5)
James G.
I hate to go against the grain on the "best crab cakes in Baltimore", but I disagree. We came here on a Thursday night. It was suprisingly crowded, but we got in fairly quick. My Initial impression was that the decor was nice. I ordered the broiled seafood platter. It arrived with two sides of vegi's. The green beans were bland and the "California vegi's" were the frozen vegi's from a supermarket - bland and unseasoned. The items on the broiled platter were unevenly cooked. The scallops were cooked well. The crab cakes were dry and underseasoned. The fish was overcooked so much that I initially thought the chef left his oven mit on my plate! Maybe it was overcrowded for a Thursday night. Maybe I got a bad batch. But if you are known as the best crab cake in baltimore- then you should make dawn sure that every crab cake is delicious. On a positive note the waitress was very good. Disappointed.
(1)
Orie L.
A Maryland staple, the food is always excellent. My only concern is they need a "PICK UP CALLED IN ORDERS" sign in carry-out because it can be hectic at the dinner rush. Still giving five stars.
(5)
Kathy M.
Went to G&M for a bit of carryout last week. I got the cream of crab soup. It was rich, thick and full of chunks of crab meat. Delicious! I went today and got the same cream of crab soup and it was thin, watery with hardly any crab in it. BE CONSISTENT WITH YOUR CONSISTENCY!!!!
(2)
Lindsey H.
Crab cakes are the best! Service is spotty but great food can SOMETIMES make up for crappy servers.
(4)
Devonshire B.
The service was awesome. But the food itself left a lot of room for improvement. Boring dinner rolls (store bought potato rolls, it seems). Small, poorly made salads (definitely not enough lettuce), bland french fries and the crab cakes were a disappointment. They were made more of mayo and breading than crab. No big chunks that make you squeal like a schoolgirl. Nothing exciting. Just stringy, flattened pieces of crab thrown together. If you don't believe me, try out Abingdon's Box Hill's crab cakes. They're GINORMOUS and have succulent chunks of crab evvveerryywhheerreeeeee. They come out piping hot too, which is how it should be. G&M's were more room temperature than anything. Going from Box Hill to this place just didn't cut it. I left unsatisfied and craving a real crab cake. I need to get on that.
(2)
Gustavo A.
It is as good as everybody claims.
(5)
Rob H.
Yelp has just informed me that they have removed my attached photo of the trash behind the bar as to show everyone's experience that evening who sat at the bar because "a business photo should be broadly representative of that business". So in other words G&M complained to Yelp and they took it down. So don't bother to send in a photo that is not HAPPY and nice as Yelp will remove it. We all need to question the quality of the reviews on Yelp due to this censorship.
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Insatiableone B.
Let me tell you I have never been treated as RUDELY as I was by this establishment and its owners. We took a chance and drove in the rain to visit the restaurant my mother recommended to me that she went to years ago. YELP and google etc it says that the restaurant closes at 11:00pm during the week. We arrived promptly at 9:30pm. There was no one at the hostess stand. We waited and waited. FINALLY a young woman came running from the back. She asked if we were sitting at the bar...NO that's why were are waiting for you to seat us I thought. I told her no and she said "we are closing in 30 minutes" I told her that it was advertised that they were open til 11 and she stated that was just for the BAR AREA and the kitchen closes at 10. She takes us to our table and the table had plates and silverware haphazzardly thrown across the table. I asked her "Is this normally how the silver ware is?" she said no and placed our menus on the table and proceeded to put the bread plates and the silverware ON TOP of the menu and walked away. I looked at my husband and he looked at me. Not sure how she thought we would be able to read the menus after she piled plates and silverware on top but anywhoo... Rude servers -We waited, and waited, and waited again after she FINALLY approaches the table the first thing our her mouth was "we are closing in 30 mins..." #walks away My husband and I had had enough, we knew it was going to be all downhill from there. I called the next day and asked to speak to the manager. My mother had talked about this place for so long that I thought we should give it another shot after we checked out to leave the baltimore area. Rude management (Dimitri)- His response was instead of inviting us to come back and offering to accomodate us was, "what do you expect me to do about it you shoulda said something last night. I was outraged by his lack of concern. I called back and asked to speak to the owner. RUDE owner (George)- His response was "We have a booming business here so don't tell me how to run my business" I dont care if the crabcake was amazing..I would NEVER frequent an establishment that has no consequences set up for the staff and no one to complain to that cares. Everyone who eats here is just another dollar that allows the management to treat people however they choose. I had an amazing time in Baltimore for my honeymoon. Every establishment we went to was great including FAIDLEY's that has a great crabcake!!! Choose well! I will yelp, foursquare, BBB, facebook and trip advisor to complain...since I was told the owner was in Greece! PLEASE BE SURE TO LOOK AT THEIR FACEBOOK REVIEWS .. ..
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Z J.
Seriously the best place to go for crab cakes. G&M's seafood is the standard for excellence. Their crab cakes on oyster shells is one of the best seafood dishes I've ever had. Also, definitely try the cream of crab soup. It's one of the best in Maryland.
(5)
Gordon G.
Great restaurant. The Crab cakes and the cream soup are yummy! It is a pity that the soft shell crab is not available (not their fault, as this is seasonal). But the smile from Ashley D. has made the dinner truly memorable! Will come again.
(5)
Jonny P.
Meh! Stopped in for lunch with a friend. Stood there in the empty lobby while the host stood there on the phone taking a reservation never looking up to acknowledge us. Very arrogant. We walked away over to the lounge. I had the little Greek sub sirloin tips burnt, over toasted roll with no sauce. Dried out car tire. My friend had the salmon which was way to salty. Her soda had what looked like a piece of mushy paper towel. Called over the waitress and looked at us as if she was annoyed. Arrogance. Never apologized for the issue. The room was cold and breezy. Just a very bad experience. The host at the door never looked up to say thank you or goodbye. Arrogance. Never again.
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Isabel V.
Overall, this restaurant was okay. There was nothing special about it, and the food itself was a little bland. I don't think I'll be coming back here again.
(2)
Russ U.
Visiting Baltimore and the restaurant was highly recommend by the hotel. Busy Monday night and service at the bar was friendly though not overly attentive. Clams casino was nice and the pickled beets were a treat. The "famous" crab cakes on the other hand were a disappointment. Crab and some unidentifiable goo holding them together with no seasoning whatsoever and a strange chemical taste to them.
(2)
Chandra O.
I like G & M but today's experience made me deduct a star. First we were seated upstairs next to a door that was quite drafty. We asked to be moved (they moved us 2 tables down) still cold. Took waiter a long time to give us our bread and butter. We had finished the water placed on table before our beverages arrived (wth?). Food took 40 minutes from order to table. Then we had to get our own condiments because waiter was never around. Sigh
(3)
Petina T.
I LOVE G & M's crab cakes. Happen to be in Linthicum Heights for a week long business trip. We ate there three times in a week. I couldn't get enough of it. Many west coast crab cakes add a bunch of unnecessary ingredients such over powers the actual sweetness of the crab meat. BUT NOT G & M!!!! The taste of G & M's crab cakes is delicate. There is no need for dressing and sauce on the side. Yes, just the crab cake itself is the best! The crab cakes were so good that would make it a crime if I don't share. Thus, I bought an igloo box and flew two crab cakes across the continent (2,700 some odd miles) for the family to enjoy. My mother-in-law saw two ginormous lumps of "something" in the fridge. Out of curiosity, she decided to take a small bite for a taste but ended up finishing the two crab cakes I flew back from MD. Poor husband only got to hear about it....
(5)
Frank C.
From the reviews I read, I was expecting an amazing crab cake. Very disappointing. There was about 90% egg and 10% crab. I guess coming from NY I get spoiled with food. The service was good. I will not be going back.
(3)
Cathy S.
When you go through the hellish traffic in DC metro area and arrive like a mud-soaked dog, keep repeating this to yourself: their crab cake is HUGE HUGE HUGE! One crab cake is literally the size of an adult man's fist and is fully capable of stuffing you. Unless you only want entree or have been starved for three days, don't go all the way out and order the double crab cake plate. So are they the best crab cakes in Maryland, the base of crab cakes? Maybe, because they are made of fluffy crab chunks and minimal binding material, and the crab is sweet and fresh, and the seasoning is just right, and the portion is huge. But sadly I have had better crab cakes in others states, which not necessarily have the largest quantity of crab meat, but are done in a more exquisite way with absolutely fresh ingredients. So for me, eating crab cakes of G&M when in Maryland is the same as you have to sample buffalo chicken wings in Buffalo, and bagel in NYC. Been there done there, left with no regret!
(3)
Will B.
Great joint with the best Crab Cakes ever.
(5)
Donna Y.
The crab cakes are the size of giant baseballs! Full of lump crab meat and no filler! The fries are also delicious and extra crispy... kind of like 'beer battered' style. Always try to make a reservation (only for ~7 people). This place can get packed on a weekend and especially for holidays (ie. mothers/fathers day). If you're not up for the long wait, they have a carry out section to the right of the restaurant. In the carry out section, they have several first come first serve tables which is great for casual meals. It offers the same menu, same great food, same price without the fancy tip for the service.
(4)
William C.
I didn't realize this restaurant had a fine-dining atmosphere. A majority of the customers who were dining at the time had their graduation parties, so they were dolled up. And here i was, like an ogre coming out of the woods with unkempt hair and the stench of a hangover - i had come straight from gardening and my jeans had mud on them. I sat at the bar so i could i make a quick getaway, and ordered the crab cake sandwich and a beer. The sandwich itself was very plain. The crab cake was good - i don't have much to say because it didn't blow me away or anything. The bread it came with was crumbling everytime i touched it. I suspect the roll was fresh or just very dry, so bam. That is all
(4)
Steven D.
I visit this restaurant after so many recommended it and claim that they had the best crab cakes in Maryland. I have had better. Service was not very good and food was okay, not worth the money. I recommend if you really want to try the crab cakes, take it to go.
(3)
Jeff T.
Busy, crowded, pricey but worth it! great crabcakes and the 5 stars is based solely on that fact. Could use some craft brew on draft. I'm sure other things could be improved as well, but I sat at the bar on a busy night and got my food pronto. Enjoy!
(5)
Eric L.
I dined here this week with a few colleagues from a local university. It was quite busy which is typical of a weekday night. We waited about 10 minutes before being seated. I've been here well over a dozen times and find the experience fairly consistent. The servers are attentive, but at times a bit pushy and borderline new york city style rude. They know there will be a table in your place a few minutes after you walk away. Crabcakes - they are a personal preference and its a fun topic to debate who has the best. G&M is clearly near the top. My wife has G&M at the top, I find them a bit too rich (egg and mayo maybe?). I had the broiled flounder at it was prepared perfectly. The coleslaw was also good. The kids menu items are a bit pricey, however the portions are generous. I will be back as this restaurant is in the family rotation, but I suggest Yelpers try some other nearby restaurants with similar menus to gain some perspective.
(3)
Jenny H.
I finally came here, and I thought their crab cakes were definitely not the best I've had in Baltimore. Faidley's is a lot better than this place! The crab cake is definitely meaty with not a lot of filling which is good. But the filling itself was this mayo-like, gelatinous seafood-y filler which I did not particularly like. I couldn't eat too much of it. I would definitely go to Faidley's if you want really good crab cakes. This place is packed though and it seems to draw a local, Baltimore crowd.
(3)
Julie L.
Came in only for their crab cake... It was awesome!!! The best crab cakes ever!!! It cost $28 for two giant steaming hot crab cakes full of crab meats inside is 100x better than the ones we paid $27 L P steamers half cold last night!!!
(5)
Lashanda L.
Celebrating my birthday, my husband and I stopped by for the large portion of calamari that was hot, crispy, and delicious. We also had the stuffed jumbo shrimp and double jumbo crab cakes. All servings were huge. We had to bring leftovers home. The baked potato is simple - salted and served with sour cream and butter. The Patron Margarita was strong and better than the mango mojito I ordered first. Waiter Nick was attentive and checked in frequently.
(5)
Judith A.
There were many things we liked about this place and a couple we did not. First off, the crab cakes are famous for a reason. They're great, as is the crab soup, both kinds. Portions are generous and service is good. On the down side, the fries weren't hot and the slaw was on the dry side. That being said, the crab cakes made up for the few little things. Could have been a 5, if those had been right.
I'm going to talk about their cream of crab soup, crab cakes, oysters casino, and fried oysters because that's what I've tried. Cream of Crab Soup. Just the right amount of sherry wine, not overpowering. Nice and creamy yet not too heavy. Not oily whatsoever. Lots of lump meat. Pinky-width sized crab lump meat. Would get it again. Crab Cakes. HUGE. Literally the size of my fist. Zero filler, just a mustard mix to hold it together. Mega pieces of lump crab meat. Perfectly seasoned and sweet. They let the crab do the talking and it's perfect. Would definitely get it again. Oysters Casino. I'm a fan of clams casino, but this place had it with oysters, so why not try it. The oysters were really small with way too many toppings. Sad face. The bacon was present and smoky, but with the oysters being so small, it wasn't able to compliment the salty-briny taste of the delicate sea mollusks. Would not get it again. Fried Oysters. MEGA OYSTERS. You want some fried oysters??? You get fried oysters!! They're a complete 180 from the Oysters Casino. The oysters were a good 3 inches long and thick with juices. The breading was very fine and coated the oyster completely and was perfect that it wasn't so thick as to mask the delicate flavors when you bit into it. This sold me. The best fried oysters I think I've ever had. Would definitely get it again.
(4)
Blair Y.
FIVE STARS for the CRAB CAKE only. I stayed near this place in December and didn't think their crab cake could compete with my old faithful, Seasons Pizza (formerly known as Casa Mia's) in Towson. Well well well, this crab cake is at least as good if not better. So tasty, I found myself savoring pieces as I got close to finishing. I wasn't ready for it to end. If memory serves me right, nothing else was worth writing home about, we had decent service, but they forgot something once and we had to go back, which was super annoying and inconvenient. One weird thing was the spinach, or greens. We either ordered spinach and it tasted like greens, or we ordered greens and and they tasted like spinach. I don't remember which since it was a few months ago, but we just named them spinach-greens and kept it moving, still just odd. That crab cake though. You know the kind of food that makes you dance while you're eating it, even if you're alone...this is it. There is filler but it's really just keeping the thing together. There's plenty of big chunks of lump crab meat, and it's filling. I think I may order a few from their site to have at my disposal. Yum.
(5)
Jon L.
Five star Crab Cakes! I have been on a mission the last seven years living in NoVa to find 'the' best crab cakes, and last night I found them at G & M. You must get there early, especially if you go on Fri or Sat evening. You want to get there between 530p - 6p. The single comes with a salad and two sides. It's plenty for one person and just delicious. Great presentation, portion and taste and lots of good chunky crab with very little filler.
(5)
C P.
It's a must try! Their crab cakes are crabby...the GOOD kind of crabby! Most crab cakes have fillers and are too bready, not these! Their portions are huge so bring a friend or else you'll need a box!
(5)
Genieve D.
Absolutely fantastic! Had a huge broiled seafood platter that came with succulent jumbo shrimp, scallops, fresh fish, and two of the best crab cakes you will have ever consumed in your whole life! This place is a must on the dining out experience in Baltimore!
(4)
Franco N.
Review only for the crab cakes. Drove down to Baltimore to visit family for the weekend. Looked on Yelp to see what stuff they have over here and ended up getting crab cakes for carry out. So f-ing delicious. I would drive the 3 1/2 hours again just for this.
(4)
Stephanie G.
Great food but be sure to have a reservation. Reservations are not seated until your entire party is there and they only hold them for 15 minutes. I would recommend it highly with a reservation at a non-peak time.
(4)
David M.
The restaurant is large and also has huge bar area, neither of which helped on a busy Thursday night. We waited about thirty minutes. Our server was good and took our order and checked on us several times throughout the meal. They have other wait staff that do a good job of keeping the water glasses full and removing used dishes. We got the stuffed mushroom appetizer. While it was not a large portion, it was good. My son and I got the crab cakes with fries and slaw. This is what they are known for and the cakes did not disappoint. They pride themselves in the large amount of crab meat verses filler they put in the cakes. Golden brown on top and nice and moist inside. If you like crab cakes, this is your place. My wife got the stuffed shrimp and two sides. All of our food was cooked well and had just the right amount of seasonings. This is a seafood restaurant so nothing is cheap. The prices are very fair compared to the amount of food you receive. They also have lots of land lubber items on the menu. Over all this was good meal with great crab cakes.
(4)
Britney W.
We went here because we were staying at the hotel by the airport and it's recommended. I understand why it's recommended because it's nearby and the hotel shuttle takes you there and back. The place is nice. Crab everything. It was all tasty. The chicken pasta dish portion was outrageously big. Yet the steak and the fish portions were not nearly the same. The service was less than you would expect for a highly rated restaurant.
(4)
Erin B.
I was in Baltimore area this past weekend, celebrating my grandmother's 92nd birthday. She is OBSESSED with crabcakes, so my dad opted for this restaurant, famous for their crabcakes, in order to give the young gal what she wanted on her birthday. I ordered the crabcakes, b/c when in Rome... Unfortunatey they were just ok. Yes, they were huge - so if you are the kind of buffet eater that likes huge bottomeless portions, you would probably be really into this style crab cake. But I'm a big fan of quality over quantity. To me - the crabcakes had an awkward mix of lump and shredded crab, while I prefer complete 100% lumb crabmeat w/ no shredded crab, no fillers, etc. Most disappointing, were the sides and salads. I always feel jaded when a restaurant goes the bagged salad route, as there is definitely an art to salad making. This salad was straight from the bag, w/ a few cherry tomatoes plopped on the side. I also ordered a side of fries and green beans - the green beans were gross - I think they were fresh, but they gave off the look and taste of frozen veggies that would be common at any old folks home or hospital. The fries were also terribly undercooked and could have stayed in the deep fryer for another 10 minutes or so. The strawberry shortcake was again, just o.k. - but surely nothing to write home about! I won't be back, unless my mommom wants to go there next year for her 93rd bday...
(2)
David H.
Somehow I've managed to live in the Baltimore-Washington area for 31 years, yet never eaten here until tonight -- despite having consumed more than my fair share of Maryland crab delicacies over the years, and despite hearing for years about this place's legendary crab cakes (they take orders online and ship them nationally). So when a friend who was flying into adjacent BWI Airport suggested it for dinner, I thought, "why not?". The place was packed, and I understood why: the crab cakes were outstanding and merited 4 stars: at least 95% crab; flavorfully done, not over-seasoned; virtually no shells (only one, teeny, tiny piece); baked, not deep-fried; with only a wisp of filler and batter to make a crust. Over the years, I have eaten far too many deep-fried mashed-potato balls that were called "crab cakes" because they'd had a crab leg waved over them while they were frying. These were not those, and they were a revelation, kind of like the time I had my first real croissant in France and wondered how the hell those gummy, rubbery pastries I was eating in the United States were allowed to call themselves "croissants" (whatever happened to "appellation controllee")? Alas, the rest of the evening -- everything else I ate, my cocktail, the service and the high prices relative to quality -- all merited no more than 1 star, and that resulted in my 2-star rating. The place is totally old-school (they had canned, pickled beets on the menu as a side dish, for crying out loud), so I did my best to check my condescending palate at the door. Unfortunately, the trouble began when I ordered my cocktail. I like a classic gimlet, with fresh lime juice, not too sweet (get that corn syrup-fortified Rose's crap away from my beverage!). I knew I'd have to endure Rose's at this establishment, but I explained to my bowtie-and-vest-wearing waiter "not too sweet -- very important". He seemed completely unaware of what a gimlet was (um, a classic drink served EVERYwhere?!) and quite intimidated by my special instructions. I should have known what kind of libatory atrocity was going to arrive at my table: an old fashioned glass (not the proper martini glass), filled with green-colored simple syrup. Pffffft - I nearly spit it out, it was so cloying. I returned the drink to the bar (something I rarely do), asking for lime juice and no sugar. What I was brought as a replacement was only slightly less sugary, in a proper martini glass. I punished the waiter via his tip (something I also rarely do), because there seemed to be a fundamental breakdown in communication between him and the bartender. The rest of the menu should have been titled "How would you like your salt prepared?" EVERYthing was oversalted -- my Maryland crab soup, the outside of my baked potato, even the honey mustard dressing on my salad! Clearly, Dr. Ornish needs to pay this place a visit, which apparently didn't get the memo about the decades-old, anti-salt effort among the cardiology establishment... When I was able to turn off my salt sensors, I appreciated the intense crab flavor of my Maryland crab soup (which usually is just tomatoes, potatoes, and pepper at other places). Their MD crab soup would be an absolute winner if they took 75% of the salt out. My dining companion's Cream of Crab Soup was better -- still heavily salted, but flavorful, with crab that really came through as well (unlike this soup's cousins at other places, which are all cream and no crab). My main dish was barely passable. Unable to decide among the crab cake and the many other seafood offerings, I chose the broiled combo platter, which was a mistake -- I should have stayed with the crab cake-only option. The crab cake, as previously described, was awesome. The flounder was decent -- moist and flaky -- but kind of unnecessary, in my opinion -- it put the dish over the top in terms of price ($30) and amount of food. The broiled shrimp were rubbery, and the scallops were freezer-burned. While the crab in the crab-stuffed oyster was delicious, the oyster itself was atrocious: gritty and full of sand, it was obvious that no one had bothered to wash it before preparation, and now I find myself worrying about what pathogen I'm going to be dealing with later this evening. At one point when I asked for more water, the waiter filled my glass with something dirty that tasted nasty, and I had to ask for a new glass (of new water). I know the dirty water likely wasn't his fault, and after the cocktail fiasco, he was quite attentive about bringing the replacement, but it just added more insult to injury by that point in the meal. Go for the crab cakes -- but (you've been warned) stay far away from everything else.
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Linda Z.
My boss recommended this place for crabcakes when we were in DC for a conference. I'm not a crab cake connoisseur but I am a big foodie -- I have no complaints about the establishment nor its crabcakes!! We were surprised at how busy the place was on a Tuesday night and had to wait 45 minutes for a table for 3. I read reviews of the place during that wait period. Finally got seated -- pretty nice atmosphere! I am not sure what some other people were saying about cheap and dirty. The place was nice, bathrooms clean, and our server was enthusiastic and amazing. I ordered the Land & Sea (a steak and a crab cake) while my two friends both ordered the double crabcake platter. Also ordered wine. I would agree with the other reviewers that the main entree was delicious with large portions (yes the crab cakes are HUGE with no filler! perfect texture to me and perfectly seasoned) but the side dishes were meh. Dinner rolls were plain; vegetable medley were just previously frozen; beets were canned. But whatever, the main entrees themselves were worth it. One of my friends was a small 110 lb lady with a small stomach - we all only finished only one crabcake -- but she loved the crabcake so much that she finished her second crabcake when we got back to the hotel. I don't know how all that crab meat fit into her stomach! She said she was dreaming about it on the drive back. We each also ordered more to take home to Cincinnati with us. We really enjoyed the experience!
(4)
Javarus W.
I wanted some authentic Baltimore crab cakes and went to G&M. The atmosphere was relaxing and the service at the bar with Shania and company was great! The food was so good! A must see and do!
(4)
Tunaidi A.
Awesome, ginormous crab cakes... These crab cakes are not only huge, but they're stuffed with giant slabs crab meat, not just extra filling to fluff it up. I was surprised that there'd be a place that offers crab cakes this good outside of Baltimore city. Lo and behold, G&M enters the picture and wows. Other notes to consider: * Decently priced * Close to the airport * Not in a relatively sketchy area (as opposed to some of the Baltimore city counterparts) * Awesome hours (closes at 11 PM everyday) * Carry out and sit down available
(5)
Dash S.
Hands down the best place to get crab cakes in Baltimore. If you don't know read one of the other 500+ reviews. I just want to add a tip of sorts. I do not recommend actually sitting down here to eat. I only take my food to go from G&M. I have eaten in the restaurant and found the portions smaller than the to go portions and the service to be sub par, But this review is not about that... I really just want to point out that you are doing yourself injustice by not having had a crab cake from this place. Bottom line: I feel like I spend too much money in this place, and I try to only go about once a quarter (damn economy) If you want a great crab cake and great service I suggest Timbuktu*, they are owned by the same family and use the same recipe for the crab cakes. At some point I will review that place as well, make sure you check back later for that review in a few months seeing as I have not been in a while.
(5)
John F.
My experience was kind of the opposite of others on here. I thought the food was mediocre at best while the service wasn't all that bad. Food: The calamari was some of the best calamari I've had on the east coast. It was very salty, but very good. Not chewy at all. The batter was homemade and stood apart from the other fried food on the menu. The crab cakes are huge. It's made from lump or crab meat. It tasted fresh. The downside is that there was a TON of filler in there. The filler was a gummy and mealy mush in between the lump crab... almost like day old grits. All in all, they were ok, but I've had much better crab cakes. I'd give them a 3 out of 5. The rest of the food was horrible. Bland broccoli swimming in butter with no other seasoning. Frozen onion rings. Canned corn. Blah. Service: Despite waiting for 45 minutes WITH a reservation, we were seated and our server did a fine job waiting on our table of nine. The bathrooms where disgusting around 7:30 PM. There was urine all over the floor at the urinals.. something I'd only expect to see at a dirty highway truck stop. One customer told an employee that the bathroom needed a mop, he did nothing about it. Aside from the bathroom, the restaurant was clean. Very dated. But it got the job done. I won't be rushing back.
(2)
M B.
We have been going here for 15 years, whenever we are in town. The crabcakes are huge, but a little more breading now, than what I remember in years past. The crab appetizer , served with huge chunks of crabmeat and old bay seasoning is a great value, especially if you don't want all the bready stuffing which you get in the crabcake entree. We we seated within 15 minutes on a Monday night. It was busy, ( always is). The service was very good. A special tip: ottobein's bakery across the street for the best lemon cookies you will ever eat!
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Allison M.
As a Californian, my definition of a car cake is described below: A patty composed of a mixture of herbs and other additions with a sprinkling of crab meat here and there. After having a crab cake from this establishment, I learned what a true crab cake is: loads of crab meat formed into a giant mound with no fillers and just pure deliciousness. At first, I thought it was ridiculous to pay $18 for a single crab cake. However, with that one piece which I found to be more than enough, we're 2 sides, bread, and a salad. The pickled beets were the perfect accompaniment to the meaty crab cake. The whipped potatoes with gravy were a delight as well. The place seems like a fine-dining restaurant in the inside but looks like a pub from the outside. The service was great. The only thing I would bark about is the dirty silverware at the table. Other than that, this place sure knows what a crab cake is all about. I feel educated now on what one truly is.
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Devyn S.
I always get crab cakes from here. Which are very good. But the service sucks. People will hang up the phone on you. Roll their eyes in your face. I could do without the attitudes. But the food is good band reasonable. That's the only reason I continue to go.
(3)
Pamela K.
See my tip write up. Go early as no reservations. Full dessert menu. The bar is small and i have caught them skimping on the alcohol.
(4)
Heshan W.
So this is 3rd Crab cake joint have I tried since moving to Bmore, and I will say this is THE ONE! FINALLY, WOW. I never thought much about crab cakes in general before moving here, but now I can see why they so special to the Baltimore area! The Crab cakes at G&M are simply delicious. Unlike my other crab cakes that I have tried before, the one I tried here, which is the just the "single" crab cake meal, it contains more crab meat, better seasoning, and doesn't have that fake crab cake taste like other ones had. I HIGHLY recommend this place for your 1st crab cake experience. It is definitely worth the drive if your in the state of Maryland at least!!! Btw, my friends had the steak and also the eggplant patties, which they said were solid. In addition, the service for our large group was very friendly and accommodated us for all our needs. I shall be back here at least 1 more time, if not 2 more times if I can!!! :D
Well..don't get the wilted dinner salad..that's gross. And why is it room temperature? The place is packed after the Army Navy game. And the crab cakes are coming. The atmosphere is fun and busy and hip. Old and young. Lots of sports on tvs. Ohhhhhhholycow! Forget the salad....crab cake heaven. Ohhhhhhell yes and yes. I am in crab cake heaven.
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Jarrod F.
There is no denying that the crab cakes at G&M are awesome. After all, that is what the place is known for. Its a Baltimore staple that's been open since Muhammad first started seeing hallucinations in his cave. But what about the restaurant's 200+ other offerings? What about the decor, the service, etc... I never hear or read about these things on Yelp. And what about the fact that this place is kind of dirty and dingy... no one else seems to comment on that either? Well folks, I think its time to address those issues... First things first.... The side dishes at G&M are utterly atrocious (frozen veggies), horrible fries, etc. Also, the soups are a hit or miss depending on what night you come. But perhaps my favorite pet peeve is the staff here. These people could very well double for the cast of a reality TV show set in a rehab facility. Seriously, I get the strong feeling that this restaurant mainly hires people from local rehab or detention centers.. especially the kitchen staff. But hey, that's just my opinion... I might be wrong. Let's hope that I am. A few of the waiters are definitely sketchy IMO. Either way, I don't believe G&M is worthy of a 4-star rating or anything close... Sure its got great crab cakes, but a restaurant has to have more to offer than one great menu item. The dessert shop next store is just filthy. It desperately needs an update. Last time I was in there I spotted a mosquito on one of the cakes. When I told someone behind the counter, they just took the cake in that back and didn't say a word... almost as if flying bugs are standard fare. Also, the people behind the dessert counter are reason enough to make you want to vomit your dinner back up and try a piece of cheesecake. That's no exaggeration either. This place needs a thorough cleaning and they need to put up a wall or something so I didn't see people eating in the back. I can deal with vermin on the floor (maybe even on a cake) but certainly not cooking my food!! Again if your reading this... understand that G&M is really nothing but a bar/restaurant with awesome crab cakes. If you're okay with that than you should come here because you can't go wrong. Otherwise, don't expect much-- at all (except maybe a mosquito in your food).
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Mare G.
The crab cakes are soooo yummy! We came on a mission to find great cakes and we succeeded. The Broiled seafood platter was very good as well. Large shrimp, oysters, a nice piece of fish - all broiled with paprika. Chicken Marsala was very good too - nice amount of chicken with a nice sauce. Each entree came with 2 sides. Cole slaw was akin to KFC. The pickles beets looked lovely but I don't 'beet' so I can't tell you what they were like. French fries were ok but nothing special. Green salad was good and the blue cheese dressing was excellent. The service was very good. Adrienne was attentive and helpful, the food was all delivered at once, all warm, and correct. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
(5)
Benjamin F.
This may become my regular place for crab cakes. It is nicely packed. Not too greasy and not too salty. Its apple sauce is amazing, it is the real thing, not the brown stuff from the shelves. :)
(5)
Crouching T.
Best crab cakes I've ever eaten!!! I always come here for a meal everytime I visit MD. The crab cakes are huge with little to no fillers. Very good quality!
(5)
Christy L.
First of all, the staff is rude. Secondly, the host has absolutely no sense of time. We were told there was a 30 min wait. We waited 1 hour. Parking is hard to come by although they have a lot. I felt lucky to even get a parking space. From the time my husband and I arrived more than 2 hours passed before we left. We are usually in and out of a restaurant in an hour. The only good thing I can note is the crab soup. It was very good. The crab cakes were ok, but nothing to write home about. Considering service and food, it was not worth the wait. BTW, the whipped potatoes are tasteless and I was told the waitress, who was ridiculously rude, that whipped meant instant. She said "I wonder why people order those. Don't they know whipped means instant?". When I ordered my drink, I asked for Dr. Pepper or Mr. Pibb. Her response, " you are ordering Pepsi products, we only have Coke products". This was the first time we had contact with her. If we hadn't waited so long to sit down, we would have left at that moment. My advice, do somewhere else.
(2)
Sunny B.
Went for lunch and we were pleasantly surprised! Based on yelp reviews of the crab cakes, we decided to start with one cake to share. The crab cake was HUGE and very delicious. It was rich, flavorful and stuffed full of crab. We shared the crab sandwich to start (which was probably enough for me), and then each got an entree as well. The salad was very large. I ordered the salad without bacon, but it arrived with bacon. After apologies from the waitress, she took it back and returned about 20 minutes later with a new one - sans bacon. By that time I was only able to eat a few bites before getting stuffed! I had to take the rest to go. My husband had the hot open face turkey sandwich, which I had a few bites of while I was waiting for my salad. Also delicious, rich and heart-warming! Take home message: get the crab cakes.
(4)
Amy A.
The crab cakes are wonderful, and the portions are very generous. My only complaint is they need more side options,.
(4)
Eric G.
I really have no idea why people like this place and why their crab cakes are considered to be so good. I have been here a few times, mostly because the people I'm with want to come here. Every time I have come here the crab cakes have been a little different. Sometimes their crab cakes have tons of filler, which is quite horrible tasting, and once the crab cake was actually good, but that was a while ago. This last time, I decided to get something else, which I got sick from before making it to the car, so I guess I'll just stick to the horrible crab cakes when I am forced to come here.
(2)
Renita T.
Get the crab cakes - they are huge and worth it but....they don't have any "special sauce" for the crab cakes, not even sure if they have cocktail sauce, you know crab cakes are best with some type of roumalade (sp?) sauce. The side are nothing to write home about either.
(3)
Christian C.
My gf recommended this place as having the best crab cakes in the area so I was excited when I found out we were going there for dinner Saturday night. After much car shuffling, our group of 13 was ready to roll. Outside: As we pulled up, the outside of the building was nothing fancy. Looked like it used to be a former Chinese restaurant (having eaten at many Chinese restaurants in my lifetime). The parking lot was packed which is usually a good sign. They have a pretty big parking lot but even though it must get full at peak hours because there were signs on the door warning patrons not to park across the street or they would be towed. I saw two separate entrances in front: one for the carry out portion of the restaurant and one for patrons dining in. There were a few benches outside for people waiting for their party to be called. These came in handy for us. Inside: I was again reminded of an old Chinese restaurant. Not the fanciest place, older looking but clean. They had plenty of room for our party of 13. The restaurant is pretty big with an assortment of tables and booths to choose from, and there was an upstairs area above the bar that I saw on the way out but did not explore. Service: The took our reservation on short notice - 13 hungry Filipinos with visions of crab cakes dancing in our heads (and our bellies). When we arrived, there was just a short wait until our table was ready. Our waitress was very friendly and got all of our orders correct. They came back often to check on us and offer refills. Food: The crab cakes were HUGE. All delicious sweet jumbo lump crab meat, no filler or bits of shell. My gf and I split the 2 crab cake platter, which also comes with 2 sides and a salad. We chose the onion rings (good) and the potato salad (average). The baskets of bread they served were hot and plentiful, and were the ideal size to make your own crab cake slider sammich. I did not have dessert but I swear the display case I walked past on the way in spoke to me. Something along the lines of, "Hey big guy....I saw you checking me out." I conveniently sat facing the desserts, which may or may not have prompted an elbow in my side from my gf to remind me to stop staring. Conclusion: These are the best and biggest crab cakes I've had in the area and their reputation is well deserved. I love that they have a separate area just for carry out. Definitely will be back.
(4)
Madison W.
First time to Maryland everyone advised me to try the Crabcakes so I tried 3 places I rate them #1 of 3. Pros: Good size, Sweet Crab Meat, Good amount of Crab Meat, and Option to mail order. Cons: $15 for a plate with one, too much Season Salt Seasoning, A little too much Mayo. Overall though it was good close to the airport, nice restaurant wasn't expecting it to be somewhat fancy but it was so just FYI to that. I would say they represent a Maryland Crabcake really well.
(4)
Theresa T.
Visiting from out of town, my mother recommended G&M to satisfy my crab cake craving. It definitely satisfied but I have to say it was good but not as excellent as I had thought it was going to be, especially reading all the great reviews. So slightly disappointed but still good, guess my expectations may have been just a bit too high.
(3)
Brandon L.
This restaurant was recommended to us by our training instructor as having the best crabcakes in Maryland. It was only 15 minutes away from our hotel. We found a space in their private lot and found a lot of people waiting inside by the entrance. Luckily, we were able to be seated right away when we said our party only had 3 people. The restaurant was pretty packed. Even though we had crabcake sandwiches for lunch that day, we all ordered the crabcake platter since it was their most famous dish and rated #1 by the Washington Post. You can either get one crabcake for $17 or two for $26. Each one is about the size of my fist. They both come with a side salad and choice of two sides. I chose the single crabcake with potato salad and applesauce. It was good. REALLY GOOD. I was stuffed afterwards and relieved that I didn' t order the double crabcake platter. Customer service was great and the food didn't take long to prepare. Definitely worth a try if you're around the area and like seafood.
(4)
Cynthia M.
Can't go to Maryland and not have the crab cakes! I was in Maryland for the weekend for a wedding and what better way to spend the free Sunday by having some yummy crabcakes. After searching reviews of what was in the area, I chose G&M which was highly rated for their huge crabcakes. As soon as you walk in, it's a bit reminiscent of Red Lobster. They give you warm rolls to start (Red Lobster beats them with those cheddar bay biscuits tho!) and a salad and two sides come with your entree. I started with the Cream of Crab soup which was very rich and creamy but a bit on the salty side. For my entree I ordered the twin crabcakes (I figured I could pack the second one for the train ride home to NYC) with the french fries and the cole slaw. The crabcakes were HUGE and filled with big chunks of crab. Definitely wins on quantity, however the taste was not as sweet as I would have hoped. There is very little filler like others have mentioned, but for some reason the sweetness of the crab meat was not fully there. Still quite enjoyable, but I would definitely try a different spot if I were to come back to Maryland. The coleslaw and the fries were decent but nothing memorable either. Still a good meal and it did fill my craving for crabcakes. Mission accomplished!
(3)
Tiffany O.
I was told this was the place to come for crab cakes in Maryland, and I knew I couldn't leave Baltimore without having one. Atmosphere: This place is a lot fancier on the inside than it is on the outside. We came in on a Saturday for lunch around 11am and it wasn't crowded at all. Food: Crab Cake Sandwich on a bread roll. HOLY CRAP the crab cake was huge. It was filled with chunks of crab meat, which was definitely yummy and made it worth the money. The fries that accompanied it were also pretty good. Service: Fast and friendly.
(3)
Jay F.
Busy restaurant that usually has a wait during dinner hour so be prepared for a possible wait. They were recommended for having the best crab cakes by my hotel. I like the bread and salad service that comes with meals and do like their crab cakes but find their other seafood items to be more appealing. Service can feel rushed because they are so busy
(3)
Kori Y.
Go for the crab cakes, Best I've every had.
(4)
Shy K.
After reading many great reviews, my boyfriend and I just had to go to G & M to experience the crab cakes while on our weekend getaway to Baltimore. Sad to say, we did not have the same results. Apologies in advance for the long review, but I think it's important for me to be thorough on this one. Let's start with the appearance: From the outside of the restaurant, we weren't sure what to expect, but on the inside the atmosphere was somewhat impressive. Friendly, professional, and nicely dressed waiters. Dimmed romantic lighting. The tables were extremely close together. We were told if the restaurant became busy, we should expect other guests to be seated close to us. Fortunately, that did not happen. Food: We both ordered the Land & Sea dinner (NY strip, crab cake, house salad and two sides) and Firecracker Shrimp as our appetizer. The shrimp were large and pretty tasty. They almost tasted like Bang Bang Shrimp from Bonefish, just not that good. The salads appeared thrown together on our plates. The rolls were plain and barely warm. They ended up being just two pieces of bread that we left in the bucket. The waiter recommended that we get the steak fries over the mashed potatoes because "people really enjoyed them, and the potatoes weren't anything special" he stated. I'd commend his honesty had it been accurate. We thought the fries had some special seasoning based on his description but there wasn't any seasoning whatsoever. Just plain ol' fries. No complaints about the broccoli. Now on to the main entree. The worst thing to do is go to a restaurant that cannot cook a good steak. Both of our NY strips were borderline dry, almost well cooked (rather than being medium well like we asked), and worst of all, they were bland. No seasoning at all. If something like this happens, I'd usually send it back. But I didn't have the patience considering it already took a while for us to get the food and we were hungry. I tried to make it work by asking for gravy since I don't like A1 and they did not offer soy sauce. The gravy, which tasted like Chinese Egg Foo Young gravy, did not do the steak any justice. The CRAB CAKE... Yes it is big in size. However, it was also plain to taste. Nothing special about it [to us]. I was turned off by the crab shells I came across while eating it. I could tell it was fresh crab meat, but the overall taste was simply okay. By the way, this is a NO SUBSTITUTIONS restaurant... and I do mean none! We were disappointed that we didn't get the same experience as others who have reviewed G & M. We both ended up with leftovers and have contemplated "doctoring up" the meals ourselves.
(1)
Shamika G.
Crab imperial was AMAZING!!! It was so filling! I took some home & still had a nice size portion left. My cousin had the dragon fire(???) shrimp(not sure if that's the correct name) & that was delicious also. Only bad thing was our waiter SUCKED! He was very slow & took forever to check on us & take our orders. Our food took forever to come out & he forgot a drink ordered from the bar.
(4)
Bruce C.
Flounder with crabmeat was delicious. Portion was generous and perfect temperature. Baked potato was salted before baking and was excellent. Dessert menu was tempting, but my stomach was full.
(4)
Aleesha R.
Went last Friday night. Luckily, I made reservations, cause the line was LONG! Was seated within 10 minutes since we arrived a bit early. Our server, Pierre, was great! Very personable and checked on us at the right time throughout our visit. Now on to the food. The side salad was small. Just enough to not fill us up for out entrees. The rolls...yeasty goodness. We all ordered the stuffed shrimp. Which are basically 3 crab cakes covering 3 jumbo shrimp. These were some of THE best crab cakes I've had in years. The only thing I disliked was that part of the waiting area is in the dining room, and seeing the hungry customers staring at us while we ate was a bit of a turn off. Other than that, our visit was great and will definitely be back!
(4)
Christy D.
I admit, I was skeptical, when my friend said this was "the" best crab cake in town. That is, until the moment it went into my mouth. This crab cake had it all. And I mean "all". It's not just jumbo lump meat. I can taste the flavors of the mustard from the crab itself. The crab cake is held together by nothing but the crab itself and the bit of egg it's tossed in. Delectible. The gin and tonic was robust , although the lime was but a sliver, although for $6.50 - who cares? The service was friendly and attentive. I will be back. 2 huge crab cakes were $27.
(5)
Andy C.
Simply amazing!!! Had the crab cakes and I'm blown away by the meatiness and succulent portion size!
(5)
Rick G.
Great crab cakes! You can't go wrong at G & M, Did I say that the crab cakes are outta this world! The size of the cakes are huge, not some little 3 inch cake, more like 6-8 inches and a huge mound.
(4)
Christopher C.
This was my first time after hearing so much about this place. I must say, I was not disappointed. The atmosphere is great, the food is delicious, and the portions are well worth the price. I highly recommend this place for anyone seeking a good seafood dinner. Parking can be difficult in the evening hours. And the wait may be long without a reservation
(4)
Eric C.
I just wanted to update this review to say: 1. Yes, I finally ordered the crabcakes. 2. Yes, the crabcakes were pretty good. 3. No, Charlotte Rae was not my server this time. The recent visit was another lunch time rendezvous. Service was just as good as the last visit, while the place was packed as it always is around noon.
(4)
Jon S.
Now eating here twice given business travel in the area, I must commend how awesome of crab cakes are here! Hands down best quality in Baltimore - and while both times there was a wait to sit...it was quick. Can't wait to get back soon.
(4)
Priscilla L.
We were on vacation and met a friend for lunch who suggested G&M Restaurant. We had never heard of this restaurant. Our waiter was so nice, friendly, sociable, professional, fast and efficient. The Rib Eye Steak was the best dish my husband have ever tasted and he is a very finicky, picky steak eater!! He said he was amazed at how it was flavored and cooked all the way through without a trace of blood (only orders well-done) and how large the portion size was for the price. I ordered the Double Portion Crab Cakes, the size was very pleasing and generous, but I found them to be too salty. The Cole Slaw was delicious. This restaurant is always full, every day of the week and there is a long waiting time, so I'm told you should ALWAYS make reservations. The bathrooms and restaurant were very clean which is a big indication of the condition in the kitchen; according to the television chefs. Overall, My husband highly recommends this restaurant. You won't be disappointed in the Rib Eye Steak.
(5)
Miriam D.
In town visiting relatives and this restaurant was recommended; however, we arrived just before closing and wasn't able to get the "full" experience of eating in the dining room. So we ordered from the carryout menu. Ordered the crab cakes platter, a roast beef sandwich and shrimp baskets. Crab cakes were definitely HUGE and made deliciously with lump crab meat (did bite down on a piece of crab shell though). Roast beef sandwich good but not spectacular; I've had better at smaller establishments. Shrimp was delicious, according to my girls. I gave the restaurant three stars because of the shells in my food and the mediocre roast beef sandwich. All that said, the manager and staff were very nice and gracious.
(3)
Samantha K.
The food and service here is immaculate. I am a crab cake slut at this place. I literally just want to eat them everyday of my life they are so good. I usually do the double crab cake so I have leftover food the next day. It is very meaty with barely any fillers. Delicious. I am also a fan of the mango salad there with the shrimp on it. The salads are massive and worth every penny. I've also enjoyed there cheesecake on multiple occasions but wish it was not as fluffy and whipped as it tends to be but the baklava favored one was awesome. You seriously just have to go.
(5)
Sam S.
All I'm gonna say is....The best crab cake ever!!!!
(5)
HembyGirl G.
Please don't ever go to this restaurant on a holiday!!!!!! Took my husband for Fathers Day and the dishes were dirty and food was cold. Waitress was rude and service sucked. I'm usually a fan however tonight was a horror story!
(2)
Kelsey R.
This meal was an investment. Came heavily recommended from friends and the hotel we were staying at a few miles down the road. Our waiter, Paul, was attentive, friendly and knew how to sell. One friend had an come-to-Jesus moment over the crab cakes. My pasta was enough for dinner and breakfast the next morning. Desserts are made inhouse and delicious. It's pricey, but for your fancy dinner, it'll be perfect. We went on a holiday evening, right before the dinner rush and only had a 5 minute wait.
(5)
Jennifer J.
Absolutely the best crabcakes in town! All the whiny babies complaining about blandness are idiots who salt everything to death. FYI, you are supposed to be able to taste the sweet flavor of the crab, not the pound of old bay you put on everything you cook at home! The reason everything they make is "under seasoned" is because the regular crowd of patrons is older people, aka people who want their veggies to taste like veggies. Use the salt and pepper on the table and shut up! Or better yet, don't go to the G&M, go to a crappy crab shack where all you can taste is old bay and let me eat my huge delicious crab cake in peace. ;) Also, the pastries and desserts are to freaking die for!!! Try the chocolate mousses, cheese cakes, cannolis and the truffles. You won't be disappointed! Oh yeah, the waiter forgot our rolls and thought hitting on me would get him a fat tip. Alas he was mistaken. This does not reflect on the rest of the wait staff, however, and I would still eat here just for the cakes.
(5)
Joyce M.
I've been waiting to come to this place and finally got the chance to! I've heard people talk about it from out of state and I live in MD! Close to G&M too. I give this place 5 stars because of the price and quality of food you get. The service was good too and it was BUSY (we went at around 7:30pm on a Tuesday night! Parking was filled!) TIP: NO reservations, you should call 30 minutes ahead of when you expect to arrive and make sure your entire party is there and you'll be seated quicker than they anticipated. They told us 45 minute wait for 5 of us, we probably waited for 10-15minutes. Now, I'm very picky with crab cakes, it wouldn't be my first choice to order and I love CRAB! I rarely order crab cakes because often times there are too many fillers and you don't get enough crab meat and the price isn't usually right. I took a chance and took my friends' recommendations about this crab cake since they told me I wouldn't be disappointed. For one crab cake, it's about $18 with two sides and a salad. For two crab cakes, with the same extras it's only $27. So if you want one and another friend wants one -- go for the two crab cakes. I was really amazed when it came to our table how big they were! You can put an entire crab cake in one of their rolls that they give (it's a big roll) and make your own crab cake sandwich. I want to say the crab cake was the size of my fist (not that you would know what that looks like) and EVERY bite was a chunk of crab. I don't even know what filler they had if they used any! It was definitely worth it. I shared one crab cake with my fiance and the other crab cake went to our friend. I also ordered veal parmigiana that came with half a french baguette with garlic butter spread, a bowl of spaghetti, and a salad. The veal was the size of my oblong plate! It was huge and it was tasty! it was covered with cheese and marinara and the veal was not dry and it had a good bite to it. We also had orange crushes to drink~ yum! $7 a glass Calamari for appetizer-- it fed the 5 of us and I even got a shrimp that was tossed in there! hehehe lucky me! The hot wings were good too! There are a variety of choices at G & M and the prices are pretty good. Not the usual seafood spot prices. No complaints on service, our server was pretty fast since it was quite busy in there. Def coming back. I left with half my veal and I shared it with everyone at the table.
(5)
Rick K.
This was a recommendation from our hotel shuttle driver after a long day of travelling. It was so good that night that we had to come back again later in the week. Service: The service was fantastic both times we visited. The first time they were packed, but we still found a couple of places at the bar. They served us both food and drinks very fast and everyone had great recommendations on what to order for a couple of tourists. The second night we sat in the main dining hall, and even though the staff was incredibly busy, we never really had to wait on anything, and our servers were all very nice. Food: I doubt there is anything on this menu that I wouldn't like. The crab cakes are amazing, but what really sold me was the Baked Clams Oreganta. We also had the mussles and the crab dip, and everything was fantastic. Atmosphere: The place seems a bit small when you first walk in, but after you get to your seat you realize that the place is actually pretty big. The place was really comfortable and everyone (including the other customers) seem laid back and easy to talk to.
I wasn't absolutely certain whether or not G&M was the restaurant I went to a few years ago when I was in Baltimore for business until last night when once again I tasted crab cakes that are delicious. One is certainly enough but if you get two you can enjoy more the next day or if you can't wait, as a late night snack. I will know for sure where to dine the next time I come to Baltimore.
(4)
Alex G.
Extremely disappointed. I have a dispute I progress, not with the restaurant, but the online ordering business. However, the attitude I received from the manager/owner is something I've never experienced in the restaurant business. And it makes me never want to visit or order from them again. I'd recommend seriously questioning spending your money on them. I called them to ask about an order I sent my mother for Christmas which arrived smelling rancid and room temperature. I was only interested in figuring out what my options were. My mother worked in restaurants half her life so I explained I wanted to see what we could do about this because she didn't feel comfortable eating or accepting the food. Instead of sympathy (it's Christmas, so I expected at least one apology) I received very arrogant attitude that the order was good, that "we ship good product" and that "I'm not arguing with your mother I'm arguing with you" when I asked if something could've gone wrong. He refused to admit a mistake could've happened. I asked if he was seriously being that aggressive with me and he said I could "take it up with my credit card company". When a vendor immediately argues with me and instantly pulls the "take it up with your credit card company" with me, then I have to believe he's not interested in service and has a pattern of complaints. I wish I could write a better review but at this point I'm appalled and angry, and very disappointed. My next step is the BBB.
(1)
Jennifer H.
I actually stopped in here to ask a question and to my surprise they had a huge case full of bakery items from cheesecake, cake and cannoli's. I decided to get a cannoli and it was delicious! Not sure if it was homemade but the sweetness was just right for a late night sweet tooth fix!
(4)
Jim H.
Ordered carry-out crab cake sandwiches for out of town guests and asked for crackers rather then bread. When I returned home, I found that they hadn't included the bread, as I had asked, but they also neglected to supply the crackers which I requested. They also neglected to provided any tartar or cocktail sauce. The crab cakes were great, as usual, but I was very disappointed in the service and since I was not going to make another trip to G&M, I made the sauces and luckily had saltines at the house. Kath H
(3)
James S.
I visited G&M Carry Out on Labor Day 2012 on the way home after a weekend spent in Baltimore. I HAD to try the infamous jumbo lump crab cake per reading many reviews as part of my search for best crab cake in Maryland. Tried Faidley on Fri 8.31.12, now it was G&M turn 9.3.12. As noted in my Faidley review, without question Philadelphia's Devon Seafood Grill has the best crab cakes I've ever tasted, 5 stars! G&M 1st - It's cooked right on the spot, piping hot ready to be consumed. 2nd - Taste definitely has more seasoning than Faidley but still real similar taste, probably due to both being fried. 3rd - Filler is much more evident than Faidley, although crab cake is much larger, in fact quite huge. See pictures. I rate them 3 stars just like Faidley's because of similarities. Maybe 3.5ish. Better than Faidley. Good crab cake but definitely not great as its reputation which is quite overblown.
(3)
Dan N.
I had a meeting in Baltimore on a Friday afternoon, it went late, I missed my flight, and I was stuck at an airport hotel on a Friday night. Because of the suckiness of the situation, I decided to make it a bit better by treating myself to some authentic Maryland crab cakes! Even though my 375 lb, former culinary student cab driver tried to talk me out of G & M, I put my faith in Yelp! to lead me to the right place. First off, it was crowded! I was by myself and I had to lurk creepily behind the bar for at least 20 minutes before grabbing a seat. If you come with a group, be prepared to wait! Also, the rumors about the service is true--it's really, really slow, and they are not very friendly at all, so be prepared for that as well. Finally, the food. I don't know, maybe my expectations were too high, or maybe the cab driver got into my head, but I wasn't overwhelmed with the crab cake. Sure it was huge, and yes, it was jam packed with lump crab meat, but it was served cold with cocktail and tarter sauce, both which didn't mesh well with the flavor. I actually found that it tasted best just plain with a squeeze of lemon. That said, the crab cake was still better than anything I could find within 300 miles of Detroit. I also ordered some oysters, which I was also rather unimpressed with (where's all this great seafood, Maryland??). Maybe I'm just picky, but I will be looking elsewhere next time I'm stuck at BWI for a night.
(3)
Margaret M.
Arrived at restaurant waited 30-40 minutes. No problem with the wait the place was crowded and came highly recommended. The waitress was very nice but because of the large crowd the service wasn't the best. We ordered our meals and my husband was very pleased and just about licked his plate. I on the other hand ordered a Surf and Turf and asked that the steak be medium rare. It was raw and by the time the waitress came back to check on us my husband was almost done with his meal. After some time the waitress came back and said the manager was on his way (this whole time we thought a new steak was being cooked). The manager was approaching our table and stopped to chit chat with some customers that he knew. This chit chat went on for 10 minutes before my husband approached and asked him to come over. The manager started to tell us how the customers were regulars. At this point my blood was boiling and he then asked if I wanted another steak and my response was "a little late now". He had no apology just said he would take it off the bill. Here is the kicker................He charged us $18.00 for the Crab Cake that came with the meal. We called him over again and asked what happened to taking the meal off the bill and his response was, "You did eat the Crab Cake". Needless to say I had to tell him exactly what I thought of him. Told him I would be leaving a poor review on Yelp and he said who cares my name is _______. The waitress then came to pickup the check and started to tell us how another customer left the "customer copy" of the charge slip and she now had to pay for that meal. Honestly at this point I didn't care and thought "WOW" what a place as long as the customer doesn't find fault with anything.
(1)
Raymond L.
Went here during the summer and had the seafood platter. Came with two smaller size crab cakes, flounder, shrimp and scallop. The dish was a little greasy for me and the flounder didnt have much taste to it. Love the crab cake though. One of the crab cakes was baked on a clam. I was full off of one crab cake. A friend had the land and sea, and the pasta. Nothing special about the steak. Good portion size pasta that could feed 2 people. I would come back just for crab cake.
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Todd T.
Went here on a recommendation from the hotel staff where we were staying. The crab cakes are large and as far as I'm concerned they are awesome. Ate here twice in three days last year and gonna do it again on our short visit this year. The place gets PACKED so plan to go early and possibly wait. It's packed for a reason - it's good. Oh and the deserts are stupid good.
(5)
Tobin L.
You can't come here and not order the double-crabcake platter. At $27 for the pair, it makes sense to get that over the single for $18. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary there a few days ago. Our server, Chris, was outstanding. We ordered our drinks and apps first. The timing of service was impeccable. As soon as our appetizer (crab dip - another must try) was over, our entrees arrived. Perfect timing. Our server surprised us with a heart-shaped dessert. Way to go!
(5)
Jason B.
Had a great meal. The food tasted great. One of The crab cakes had a huge shell which pierced my gum line. Ouch. The manager on duty comp'd my meal. Good service overall. If your in the area for a visit, I'd recommend you try this place out. Would definitely go again.
(4)
Sewell T.
After telling my wife how great the crab cakes were I had to take her here. We were not disappointed . I almost deducted 1 star because my waiter was a Baltimore Ravens fan but I decided to let it slide.
(5)
Bryon B.
When you absolutely, positively, need the best goddamned crabcakes in the state of Maryland: accept no substitutes.
(5)
Connie J.
After being directed to G & M several times by a couple sources, I decided to give it a try. I ordered through the carry out side of the restaurant. My food came fast even though it was 7:30PM on a Sunday night. July 5th to be exact. Pretty impressed that I didn't wait too long. HUGE FIST SIZED crab cakes. Make sure to ask for condiments because they don't give you any unless you ask. The crab meat didn't taste as fresh and sweet as I imagined, but the portion sizes make up for it if you're craving crab meat by the fistfuls. I would like to add that their coleslaw and potato salad are worth a try! Perfect pairing to my meal. I ordered the double crab cake and I was stuffed halfway through my first crab cake. These things are huge. Do not be deceived.
(4)
Nay P.
BEST CRAB CAKE ALERT!!! I used to get G&M takeout from one of my coworkers at work. But since he moved to another position I had to come to the restaurant and get it myself. I always get the same thing, single crab cake and two sides usually fries and a veggie. I like these crab cakes because they are big and have lots of lump crab. Filler is a minium. I know some of the reviews complained of mushy crab cakes however mine had the perfect consistency.The restaurant is large and reminds me of an NJ diner for some reason. After lunch I ventured over to the takeout side. DISCLAIMER don't come to this side if you can't resist temptation. There are so many sweets that I had to get the oreo cheesecake. That was amazing! Come and see if G&M crab cakes live up to the hype!
(5)
Jr K.
To my surprise it was very busy on a Tuesday. I've been here many times before and as usual my service was incredible. Melissa and crystal were great. First time having the calamari and wow!!!
(5)
Joseph F.
Ate at the bar..ordered crabcake..super yummy..nothing spectacular and not sure what the big deal is..just a good crabcake..no complaints and honestly feel a tad over ratated..bartender was friendly and will return
(4)
Nicole H.
We (3 adults and 1 child) came here at the strong recommendation of my hotel staff but none of us could figure out what all the hype was about. Staff were cold and unfriendly and did not seem very concerned with the customers' satisfaction. Speaking of cold, the a/c was CRANKED! I mean, more than it reasonably should have been. Plus they sat us by the toilet - the table that sticks out into the walkway - even with tonnes of open tables. This was very uncomfortable being bumped into throughout our visit. We waited about 30 minutes before our order was taken though luckily once it was, it came out of the kitchen at a reasonable rate. I ordered their "famous" crab-cake. It was just meh. Nothing special at all. My friends and their daughter were all underwhelmed by their meals as well. G&M, it was worth a try but you can be sure none of us will return.
(2)
Mike H.
I was on business in Baltimore and a friend of mine was in DC on business. We decided to meet for dinner at G & M. The atmosphere and service was first rate. I ordered the oysters on the half shell, French onion and stuffed broiled flounder. It was amazing! Funny thing, the next day my friend and I met up again and went driving around looking for a good place to eat - after 10 minutes of searching, we both decided to head back to G & M again. Was it worth it? Absolutely.
(5)
Krystyne D.
Went here with family for my cousins birthday. When we arrived the cancelled out reservation and have our table away. We were told that everyone from our party had to be there in order for us to get a table. Once seated and our orders taken it took them at least an hour for the food to come out. People who can way after us was given food before our party. Once the food came everything was good. May visit again if I'm in that area but only for take out.
(3)
Lynia D.
Crab cakes here are huge. No filler, just flavor and meat. I've never had anything else here, in all my years of going. Service is average in the dine-in side, but great in the carry-out side. Odd, I know. Desserts are a winner.
(5)
Michelle H.
Gorgeous food, absolutely HORRIBLE SERVICE! Waited for over an hour and still our food had not been served. Three tables who ordered after were through with their meal and ours had not yet arrived. We asked patiently and were told only 4 minutes more. Ten minutes later our waiter lied to cover up the fact that he did not put the order in in the first place. He was rude and argumentative. The food may be great but the service and the foul bathrooms (feces on the floor in the women's and no towels or working hand drying device in the men''s) leave a lot to be desired. Be forewarned.
(1)
Carol R.
Great price ($14) for a huge crabcake sandwich and chips. The carry out section is no frills and delicious. It made for 2 meals.They also have huge looking desserts but I didn't get to try it. FYI, while I think this place has the best crabcakes in baltimore, west coast dungeness crabcakes are better and sweeter...sorry...I don't understand why Baltimore's blue crabs are so hyped up when dungeness is underrated and way less work.
(4)
Tal W.
From parking lot entrance, you have to walk thru the restaurant to get to the hostess for seating. New England clam chowder was flavorful and just the right consistency for my taste (not too thick or thin). The cole slaw was crisp and light (no heavy dressing, cream based). The Crab Cake was exquisite as reviewed before, virtually no fillers. Very succulent and moist. Excellent food and service (around 3 pm, place was 3/4 full).
(5)
Shannel G.
Crabcakes delicious. Side of applesauce, actually has bits of apple in it... loved that. Service by Lelani was splendid. Packed on a Tuesday... must be a good sign. Try it out.
(4)
Andrew K.
My crab cake sandwich on a cracker with gravy fries was super-duper delish (Oceannaire caliber w/o the price). Memories of the huge lumps of crab will linger for a lifetime. The waitress was super nice as well - in that mid-80's kind of way. The ambiance could use some tweaking - we sat in the back dining room, which was old-fashioned and a little empty. The front was bumpin'. I need to take my mom here, or ship her some crab cakes out.
(4)
Angelica R.
Liked this place, it gets very busy but its worth the wait. It has really good crabcakes, very good shrimp cocktail and the desserts are delicious. Will go back again!
(4)
Cynthia L.
My family loves this place. Both have about the same side dishes and the same size crab cakes (huge crab cakes with large chunks of meat). Get the two crabcakes (broiled) with a side of apple sauce (its actually really paired well with crabcakes) and a cup of soup and you are golden. I've never tried anything else here, but the crab cakes here have a little more filler than crabcake, ratio. There's a take-out and dine-in side, which they've remodeled. Decent service, clean place, close to Anne Arundel mall and BWI.
(4)
Geoffrey B.
Good crab cakes and seafood but not up to the standards of Phillips. My friend was very enthusiastic to take me to this place right off the airplane. The decor is that of an old traditional restaurant. Not many windows, the chairs are not in great shape. The hostess was friendly and seated us right away. Great service and great staff. All of the vegetables were canned. We went to Phillips a few days later and had incredible Gulf shrimp, quite unexpected. I am from Florida and many times they aren't even that fresh at my local restaurants. This place is an institution and should be given a try when you are in town.
(3)
KP P.
My wife and I was impressed with the quality of the crab cakes. The crab cakes had very little filler. We had the Raspberry Tea which was also delicious.The Maryland crab soup was great, I didn't have to season it. The Cream of crab needed a little seasoning. We will definitely patronize this restaurant. Give it a try!!
(5)
Bill S.
...I'm going to be brief - arguably the best crab cakes on the planet. Put this place on your culinary bucket list.
(5)
Jennifer F.
This is my second favorite crab cake in the Baltimore area. I judge crab cakes on how much the crab is featured. This one is great! Lots of lump crabmeat and very little filler. I also recommend the potato salad. While I rarely have room for dessert, they are excellent here. The restaurant is large, but very popular, so you might have a little wait to get a table, but it's worth it.
(4)
D H.
Gluten free aware. I had the blackened salmon. It was cooked perfect and well seasoned. The coleslaw was really good also. Everyone else had the crab cakes and loved them. It was really busy and the service was OK. I will definitely go back when in the area.
(4)
Cynthia R.
Delicious crab cakes! But you already knew that, right? Service was ok, but our server kept forgetting things. We also felt like it was senior citizen day...went there on a Sunday afternoon on the way to the airport. Kind of dingy decor....wait, everything I'm writing is negative....but those crab cake though. Ridiculous. We don't get crab cakes like that in Chicago....not at most places anyway. Lucky for us G & M will ship those bad boys to ya!
(4)
BaltimoreJack ..
Crabcakes, Crabcakes, Crabcakes!!! Dinner platter or on a sandwich, they're the best I've had dining out in Maryland.
(4)
Jay Y.
Just get the crabcakes from carry out. Trust me it will be a much more pleasant experience. Crabcakes - Four and a half Stars (Crabcakes are huge and no filler, could be overwhelming for some people. The flavor is decent, not as moist inside as I would like it to be) Other food - Two stars ( tasted like microwave food. Denny's quality at best) Decor - Three stars (place is old and makes you feel old dinning there) Service - Two stars (service was good until the waitress saw the tip amount, we asked for a even split check,we tipped in different amount because i ordered something priced much higher to make it even. The lady who served us saw the first split tip and said:"do you know we don't make anything on the food, if you dont tip dont eat out" i told her if you look at the second check you'll see the rest of your 20% tip. Thats when I decided never go back to dine in.
(3)
Mark V.
I was a little confused by the decor and the look of the place. G and M doesn't come off as being fancy or trying to be that. You walk in and the lights are dimmed, the waiters are all wearing the waiter garb (white collared shirts and ties) and old blue eyes is playing on the radio. Seemed out of place to me. Good thing the food isn't. The cream of crab soup was delicious. G and M are not stingy with the crab meat. The Maryland crab soup reminded me of minestrone, also with nice chunks of crab in there. These tasted fresh, not fishy. The G and M sampler is the way to go. You get scallops, shrimp, steak tips, crab balls and Greek salad. The steak tips were plentiful and tender. The shrimp was huge. The crab balls again had a ton of crab and were fresh. Wasn't the hugest fan of the scallops but they were decent. I'd say the decor and atmosphere seems to clash. G and M seemed more upscale than it really is. But you shouldn't let that stop you from getting some delicious seafood there.
(4)
Nikki L.
The crab cake was decent, I liked that you could see and taste the lumps of crab. The cake used less filler and binder than Faidley's crab cakes, though the goo of the binder could still be tasted. I would skip the cream of crab soup which was not that good. It was thinner and only had a little amount of crab in it. I didn't like the flavor much. The restaurant dining area is very large, has dimmer lighting, and much nicer ambiance. The carryout area next door looks like a large, sterile deli. G&M Carryout also sells all sorts of cake slices, pie slices, cookies, and pastries. There's also appetizers, sandwiches, submarines, Italian dishes, and wings. Some of everything.
(3)
Rashid D.
These were literally the best crab cakes I have had in my life. It was also perhaps among the best service I have received in a restaurant. The desserts, too, were also phenomenal. The side dishes were sort of bland, but let's be honest, I wasn't there for the cauliflower!
(5)
Yvonne R.
Got the surf and turf to go. Steak was tasteless and the crab cake was okay. Very disappointed.
(1)
Stephanie V.
Seriously 5 stars for the crab cakes. I have honestly never had crab cakes this way. I can see why they were so expensive! $27 for 2. So worth it. We came in on a Sunday, football was on (yay!) and the Bloody Mary's were pretty good. So why then do I give it 4 stars? Well, it's odd that for all other amazingness that g&m has to offer, they serve frozen fries. Fresh cut fries would be way more appropriate for an accompaniment to the cakes. Also, and I know this is just being nitpicky, but you get a gallon of dressing with your salad which prob came out of a bag. This just seems like a waste of money for the restaurant.
(4)
Dina C.
5 star crab cakes here....very huge and all crab! This makes it worth the trip. On the downside, parking is limited and a pain. The place is always slammed and reservations are a must. The restaurant itself is extremely outdated and this includes the relic staff with terse attitudes at times. If you want the crab cakes sans the hassles, get it from the "to go" shop next to the restaurant along with a lovely dessert from the bakery.
(3)
Nicole K.
I had an amazing experience here . My spouse is from Baltimore and he brought me to this place because he bragged about how delicious there crab cakes were and I wasn't to fond of eating crab because I had never had it before but when it was brought to our table I was in awe at how big it was like no wander why it's pricey but it got even better when I took a bite out of it . it was so delicious ! I never thought crab could taste so good . now I tell everybody at my work place if you're ever in Baltimore ; Come here . I would give you 5 stars but because when seated it took us over 40 minutes to get a waiter who was at the next table catering to the elderly couple the entire time and he seen us there but was clearly ignoring us I couldn't give you a 5 .
(4)
Maurice P.
Well in all actuality. I have to sound like "Buzz Lightyear" on this review. My steak and crab cake tasted "To infinity and beyond " My tastebuds partied like it was 1999 !!!!
(5)
Alisha P.
Everyone in the area raves about the crab cakes but everyone I have ever gone with has not been impressed. They use too much mayo. The baked goods look soooo delicious and there is a huge selection but they are actually pretty disappointing.
(2)
Aisha S.
Since I'm a greedy fatty, I got the seafood platter which includes two crab cakes, flounder, scallops and shrimp. It was okay, though it was lacking in flavor. I wasn't crazy about the flounder which was the most flavorless and the shrimp definitely needed the cocktail sauce. The whole reason I came here was to try the famous jumbo lump crab cakes, but I left a little disappointed. Yes, they're huge and there's not a lot of filler but that doesn't change the fact that the taste wasn't anything extraordinary. However, I was pleasantly surprised that my applesauce side was nice and chunky, as weird as that sounds.
(2)
Mike K.
Came here because this place had 4 star rating and about 650 reviews. All reviews were about the "best crab cakes." I had to try it and was not as impressed. I had the seafood platter which included 2 crab cakes, flounder, scallops, shrimp and one oyster. I thought the food was mediocre at best. None of the food stuck out as being "the best." The oyster was dry, flounder was oily and buttery, scallops were not special and the crab cakes were also a little on the dry side. My brother-in-law had the pasta with white wine. They used frozen shrimp and some of the vegetables were not that fresh.
(3)
Christine M.
The foods great if you can get by the very surly behavior of obviously the owners daughter. Customer service is not her strong point. When asked who is in charge she sarcastically said she was. Now get this the crabs cakes to go are uncooked and packed in ice. I wanted 2 orders of the crab dip. It's not cooked, like the crab cakes, to go wrap it and pack it in ice. Simple. Wrong she's says no we have never done that. So do it Sell your wares. No we have never done that. Where was that hard to do? I hope she doesn't stay in charge cause wave good bye to the good place.
(1)
Sharon G.
Always love G&M crabcakes! They are HUGE, tasty, and full of large lumps of crab. The menu isn't ground-breaking, but this restaurant delivers on their specialties. Onion rings were crisp and light and the crab cheese appetizer was so delicious that my seafood averse daughter ate it up. One member of our group ordered a steak and asked to have blue cheese on top. He sad it was tender and cooked to perfection. Finally the wait staff was excellent with just the right sense of humor thrown in to make things fun.
(4)
Rishima P.
Wow. Are these people for real!? The food is okay but the people!!! Holy cow! I'm from New York and this place has an attitude like no other! Makes me not want to come here at all even though the food is good.
(3)
Rodney R.
Good food, the place was packed on a Tuesday night. That is usually a good sign to me for restaurants and this one was worth the wait. Ordered the crab cakes and was very tasty. I highly recommend the cream of crab soup as well. The only drawback for me on our trip, the service was lackluster and they didn't get our sides correct. We didn't bother trying to correct that mistake with as slow as the first time to get our food took. I would come here again and enjoy the crab cakes
(4)
Shoa J.
Best crab cakes and cream of crab soup ever! Cheesecake was divine too. Glorious meal.
(5)
Vernique P.
This was my second time eating there and I will honestly say I love it. At first they said a 30 minute wait, but it was only 15 minutes. This time I went with my daughters and they really enjoyed the food. They love the variety and really couldn't decide on what they wanted. Once they did, they was impressed with the portions. We did end up bringing some food home along with dessert( which was so good). I will be returning again..hopefully sooner than later
(5)
Robin S.
This place was great! Crab cakes were huge & delicious! The crab bisque was really yummy! The veggies & onion rings very good! The atmosphere was great! Glad I got to have dinner with my awesome family (Deb, Mandy, and Mike). Service was average.
(4)
Toya D.
Since they specialize in crab cakes, don't expect TOO much from this place. My only reason for going was for the really good chicken sub -- which is no longer on the menu. Just stick to the shellfish items and you'll be fine. Everything else looks (and smells!) like slop.
(2)
Hbk S.
This place is out of this world! I had the broiled sea food platter that I would never forget!
(5)
Steven W.
The Firecracker shrimp were very good, a little to much breading but the sauces and taste were done very well. The crab cake was very good. I wouldn't say the best I have ever had better but very good. Service could improve as I sat at the bar and waited about 15 minutes before I was helped.
(4)
Stefan S.
Great place for crab cakes. Bar is nice for watching local sports and games and all. One of the best places to go for crab cakes. Service was good and they were not crowded, at least not by G&M standards. Was there with a group of 12 Saturday night and though we couldn't sit altogether based on the placement of the table, all was well. Good food, quick service, great server, all in all a nice meal after a long day. Brought people from out of town, some who had never had crab cakes. They loved them and will definitely come back the next time they are in town.
(4)
Cory L.
Made the drive up from Reston, VA...a good hour or so trip with the family. We made sure to get there after 130PM so it would be a bit more settled. Mind you, I drive hours for food that I am passionate for..and G&M Crab Cakes are, or should I say, were worth the trip. Ordered 2 Double Crab Cake Platter, and one Broiled Seafood platter. First the crab cakes.....way salty, and from what I could tell, had much more filler than before. The wonderful crab cakes became somewhat mediocre. I guess the size is still good however, and that is what usually blows people away. But based on observation today, even the amounts of lump meat you get is significantly less. On to the Seafood platter..the fish, was fishy. The scallops had no flavor, and the stuffed oyster or whatever you call it (I swear its a small crab cake on top of an oyster shell) tasted like a salty crab cake. The shrimp was probably the best thing on there. Oh, forgot...the calamari...wonderful..breaded just right, flaky, while still keeping the calamari moist and tender. The cream crab soup....very salty, and very little crab, again, much less than what I had experienced in the past. All in all, its not a terrible place to go, but I believe the quality of the food has decreased. Mind you, I have been frequenting this place way before the renovations etc., This was my go to place...but I might end up at Faidleys for my next Crab cake run. The one thing that I will comment on is that over the years, I have always had waitresses that never seemed too happy. They always seemed like they had a chip on their shoulders, and today was no exception. I would give the other wonderful wait staff the assistants or what have you an opportunity because most of them are wonderful and at times cater to the tables much more pleasantly. Today, I had a wonderful young gentleman who got us what we needed at the perfect times, without even asking....he greeted us upon arriving and leaving in the most pleasant way possible. Cheers to that guy and the rest.
(3)
John L.
HOLY WOW! What a great crabcake! Started with oysters which were quite good. Then on to the main course, crabcake stuffed flounder. The flounder was perfect, and the crab on the inside was even better. Dessert looked really good too, but we were way to full to try. Next trip to Baltimore means another visit for sure!
(5)
Richard D.
A lovely restaurant that my girlfriend whose from the Baltimore area requested we go to. They accommodated us right away, table cloth tables usually is a sign that the place was expensive. But when compared to establishments in Miami, I thought it was reasonably priced. We ordered the crab cream of soup that tasted delicious and had just the right blend of spices with good chunks of backfin. Onto the main course, which was a crab cake, an enormous one at that. When I ordered it I wasn't quite sure what to expect but upon seeing other tables order the exact same plate I was taken back. It was the size of a softball. Delicious tasting crab that had me grinning from ear to ear. The sides of whipped potato and French fries were fresh and good. If you like gravy on your mash I recommend you go for that option, it's house made from the taste like they added old bay to it. Overall for a last night dinner it was a good way to go out with a bang.
(4)
Ritu M.
We were making a quick business dinner stop in Maryland last Wednesday and went here after strong recommendations from local airport staff and our driver. The restaurant is best known for their crab cakes, which is what my boyfriend ordered and loved. He kept saying that they were made of real crab meat instead of a mish-mash of other things. Our guest ordered Oysters with crab meat and praised that as well. The portions were fairly generous. My medium rating is for the fact that the restaurant really does not cater to the vegetarian population. I ordered a Greek salad, which was fine, but nothing to rave about. There were not that many options on the menu for me to choose from. It is a very popular place and it was packed when we entered with no signs of slowing down. The servers are attentive but very busy. Also, the dining area is rather tight and not the best arrangement for medium and large groups.
(3)
Janet Y.
My boyfriend and I came here for a late lunch. We were seated right away and our waitress was attentive and friendly. Since this place is well-known for their crabcakes, we both ordered the crabcake sandwiches. We were amazed at how large the crabcakes were! And they used real crab meat, not over seasoned, and very little filling. It was delicious and quite filling.
(5)
Karyn R.
Tasted like frozen seafood warmed up and thawed. Made my boyfriend and I got sick the next day.
(1)
Steve D.
Food was mediocre and the service was in a style of a high end, stuck up restaurant. My hotel recommended but I was not impressed. Fish did not taste fresh.
(2)
Nora H.
Although the crab cakes are the best I've had in the past, this time we went to the restaurant instead of ordering carry out. The place was fairly empty and even if people kept coming, it did not get too busy. HOWEVER, we were rushed soooo much it was not enjoyable. And my crabcake was not cooked through in the middle. I felt like cattle being fed ... Our waitress was very friendly but in a rush to make us leave. Food came out quite quickly, and the second, yes the second we ate the crabcake, she was there and removed our plates. No time for relaxing or talking, like an outing to eat should be. We got desserts and she left us the check together with dessert. Hurry, hurry, hurry! Additionally, during the visit I talked with two other waitresses. One was barely OK when I came in looking to get seated and she had to tell me to go to the front. You would think they could place a sign in their rear entrance directing patrons to the front *and* instruct their wait staff to provide FRIENDLY guidance to those who must park in the back and come from that area. It is not the customer's fault that there is a rear entrance. And not all people are immediately familiar with the layout. The other waitress was extremely rude. I used their restroom and when I came back out into the dining area I was unsure where my husband was so I was walking around trying to find him. This woman gave me a look so I just told her why I was going around (their dining area is quite large). Then she made a face and stated, very rudely, "I can't help you!" And walked away ... I certainly was not looking for help to find my husband, only reacting to her look. Where is the customer service? Where are the manners? I will certainly not be coming back.
(2)
David G.
Incredible Crab Cakes! I've never in my life eaten a crab cake that didn't taste a little "fishy." Until I ate a G & M on Sunday night. OMG! I'm only giving 4 stars because I also had oysters on the half shell. I'm used to the puny oysters out of the Gulf of Mexico that are available to us in Texas. I had great expectations of what the waters of Maryland had to offer. These were smaller than Texas. You could seriously almost see thru them. Major, major disappointment. The rest of the dinner was good, not great. The crab cakes steal the show.
(4)
Deborah T.
A bit of a factory vibe to the place, although the staff is friendly and chatty. The crab cake was fine.
(3)
Donna J.
Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!! Crabcakes the size of softballs, full of lump crab meat and low on fillers. And the desserts! I had the baklava cheesecake and couldn't finish it, it was a huge portion! We'll be having leftovers tomorrow! Service was excellent, too.
(5)
Lola K.
I've only had crab cakes here but, they were good. My side portions were small but, I loved the crab cake. It's much better than Timbuktu.
(4)
Steve Y.
Yes their crab cakes are outstanding, however they employees are run as if they worked at a Walmart. They have no ability to accommodate for the customer. No wifi, you wait like a herd of cattle (of Walmart shoppers) until your trough of crab is available to be consumed.
(4)
Claudia Z.
I still can't believe I put down an entire pound of crab in one sitting... but it was THAT GOOD! In fact, the best crab cakes I've ever eaten! My first trip to Baltimore, of course had to try some crab cakes, our waitress recommended the double order, two 8oz crab cakes and 2 sides. She said usually people eat 1 and take the other to go, it reheats really well. I ate one. Then the other. And was really close to eating my bf's other crab cake too. I'm a little ashamed of my gluttony, but hey, yolo! Maryland lump crab cakes with bay spice is the only way to go! How can I ever go back to eating shredded-crabmeat-filled-with-breadcrumbs crab cakes in California? Good thing G&M has order forms and can ship to your door anywhere in the USA!!
(5)
Maria M.
Crab cakes! Best crab cakes ever hands down. I love crab! It's like my favorite seafood ever... and I can sit there and pick on crab to get the "meat" out for hours and hours. Thanks to G&M, I don't have to. Listen, their crab cake is not a cake at all.. it's pretty much lump crab meat with a tiny bit of deliciousness to keep it together. The filling is barely there. I promise you that if you love crabs... this is the place to go. We ordered other things I'm sure, but I really don't remember what they were because though I'm sure they were good, I just remember the crab cakes. So umm yeah... PS if you order the oysters with crab cakes on top... it's ginormous. So be kind and share because you will not be able to finish it all. Also, to get your money's worth so you can eat all the crabs, ease up on the appetizers and such because you will want room for the crab cakes. Bottom line: really? do I have to give one based on this review already? Go!
(5)
Beth C.
The crab cakes at G&M are filled with Crab not much cake which is how I like it!! Definitely among the best in the Maryland area. Not far from BWI so if you are traveling, great place to stop before or after the flight. The service is fantastic! Friendly, fast and attentive. Casual environment, great for all ages.
(5)
Paul S.
Delicious crabcakes with nice jumbo lump throughout, although underseasoned. Two of those babies about 6-8oz apiece plus two sides for $28 is a good deal. I also had the firecracker shrimp which is a tempura style shrimp tossed in a spicy mayo sauce. Delicious. However, I had to give this place 4 stars to separate it from Koco's Pub, which has the best crabcakes.
(4)
Eric L.
First of all, the service was really bad. My friends and I came here for dinner and were sat down for at least 20 minutes without any waiter service, not even water. The hostess came over a couple of times to check on us and went off to look for our waitress. But she never came, so we decided to go to the take out section. We ordered our crab cakes there and got a table to eat on. The crab cakes were big and had chunks of meat. It was just a little bland. Not one of the best I have had.
(3)
Mithun H.
Decided to go with my friends here after hearing how simply amazing their food and service was for the past few months. My friends had a baby and so we brought the stroller in just in case they didn't have a high chair for the baby. The first thing the person who was seating us, an older lady, was oh you NEED to take that stroller our immediately cause we have high chairs. I understand their position because the tables are rather cramped but no need to sound EXTREMELY RUDE. From that moment onwards, the experience was one of the worst in my life at an established and recognized dining establishment. No silverware on the table and the silverware wasn't given to us UNTIL 10 minutes AFTER we got our food. We were just sitting there looking at the food. Every single person reminded us that they were going to close soon. it was 10:30 when we got the food, however it was completely their fault because we were waiting 20 MINUTES just to get a server to take our order. The servers, the busboys, the hostess...everyone in that place was just rude and did not KNOW how to talk to people. I just have no clue how people repeatedly dine here. Maybe they have off and on days. The food was good but nothing to go insane about. We ordered the crab cakes which was prepared very nicely. All in all, don't be surprised by the service or the lack of. Will not be every going back to this place. I would have given it 1 star, but the 2nd star was for the crab cakes.
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Joe D.
The crab cakes are delicious. Everything else can be summed up in two words: Exceptionally mediocre. the decor is blah, wait staff is average, and the NY strip steak was probably the worst steak I've had at a restaurant in months. The side salads looked like they were straight out of the bag from Costco, and the green beans tasted like something my 5 year old brother tried to cook. The cake we had for dessert was ok, but tasted pre-packaged. Frankly it's overpriced, and I expect the only reason they're still around is because of the crab cakes, which were DELICIOUS.
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Gary H.
G & M's we did live in Annapolis for 15 years loved it then and after the remodel it's even better. Crab Cakes are so meaty and good it is like we never left ...... Wow Great Crab"............
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Ashuantay H.
G & M was introduced to me by my cousins when I came up to visit a few years ago. Now that I live up here, this is the only place I go when I want a crab cake. I can't afford to come often so it's always a treat when I can go. I've learned to call in my order while on my way to pick it up. You can easily be in line waiting for up to 30 mins to order if you drop in for take out. When I arrive my order is always ready and I'm right out the door. The sides aren't all that appealing to me so I stick with the fries which are usually lukewarm and need salt. I've noticed since I've been in the area that every place boasts that they have the best crab cakes, but I find that hard to believe after having G & M.
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Jennifer K.
I am giving this place 3 stars - read on and you'll see why. Husband and I ate there twice. Once dine-in and once carryout. Food = 4 stars. Get the crabcakes! We got them both times. Ignore the sides. They suck. Really, they do. We both had salads which were less than steller. Meh at best. Baked potato served with butter and sour cream only. Small potato and meh at best. Onion rings. Meh. Mashed Potatoes. No gravy offered. That was part of the of a carryout order so we were left with no topping no butter, salt, etc. No bread with carryout. See below for eat-in. Service = Dine in was just meh. Carry out was flat out terrible. Dine in = 2 1/2 stars. Waiter spoke in third person which annoyed me. We had to ask for bread. And, not his fault, but if you dine-in after 9 pm, they tack on 18% gratuity to your bill automatically. So, in my opinion, this gives the wait staff the liberty to give whatever service they want without worry about how they are compensated. Carryout = 0 stars. ZERO. Where to start! She was totally rude to my husband. She did not acknowledge him with a single word. Owners: ATTENTION--- this is the face of your company. She is sending the following message: You'll come here for our food. I don't have to be nice to you. She might as well have dropped an F-bomb. Seriously. I wanted to love this place. The salesman at the rental counter advised G&M to us personally. I am going to tell him all of this when we return our car tomorrow. Sadly, G&M, I wanted to love you. I just can't. Your food brought you up to 3 stars.
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Ryan R.
Well, came in from Saint Louis looking for a good crab cake. I used to live in the area when I was a kid so I knew about Phillips and such. My associate had told me about G&M and I was a little skeptical since I had never heard of it. Needless to say I was stunned. Hands down best crab cake I have ever had...and I have had my fill of them. If you are flying out of BWI...this is a must travelers. Enjoy.
(5)
Mike A.
Crab cakes are huge and amazing. Make a reservation or get here very early - it'll be FULL by 6pm.
(5)
Phil T.
Ambiance: 3. Their parking situation is atrocious as others have mentioned, but we luckily got a spot almost immediately. Inside is nice, but a little bit outdated. Nothing memorable other than some whacky seafarer type crap on some walls. Cost: 5. Great portions for the price. Crab cake anything is huge, and desserts are oversized. Props to them. Food Quality: 5. "Crab cakes and football, that's what Maryland does" is what Flip says in Wedding Crashers. Well little did I know, but he was actually talking about G&M. More crab meat, less stuffing- check. Not over/undercooked- check. Generous portion size- check. Best crab cakes I've had, although if you know a place for better ones I'd love to check it out. Any questions? Also, desserts in to go area are quite tasty. Service: 5. No qualms, very helpful and friendly. Fast too. When to return: Leaving or going to BWI airport. Crab cake craving. Dessert craving. Dinner out with out of towners.
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Dave A.
I bucked the trend and went for the gyro... Competition for Samos?
(3)
Phil B.
I'm likely echoing all the reviews here by saying: get the crab cake! First off - I am not a huge aficionado but G&M makes the best crab cakes I've eaten and my girlfriend agrees (she's the aficionado and knows what she is talking about - believe me). The server was friendly and the food came out fairly quickly. The beer selection was limited to your domestics but they did have Yuengling and a few Sam Adams choices. Why the three stars then? My star deduction is for the deplorable parking situation. It was a Tuesday evening and the parking lot was a Hobbesian nightmare: open spaces lived short, brutal lives. G&M - you need a bigger lot or make friends with your neighboring businesess. I can't imagine what parking on a weekend would be. I know G&M delivers crab cakes - I may stick with that option rather than returning to the restaurant going forward.
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Jeff M.
The crab cake was indeed very good and very large. But, it wasn't the best crab cake I had ever had. Instead of a crab cake that's all filling or one that's all crab cake, you have both and come out with a huge crab cake. Regardless....it's still good, just 4 star good (maybe 4 1/2 if that was an option). The coleslaw was good and I also had the crab soup which was pretty above average. Neither hit it out of the park, but I'd order them both again if in the mood. I requested our seating in the bar area as it was nicer. The other side of the restaurant was too bland for me as I need visual entertainment as well. As others noted, the parking was a bit of a bear, but it's not from a lack of parking. I'd be more concerned if it was a big lot and empty. Next time I go back for lunch, I'll just go at 11:30am....or 1:30pm.
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John W.
Was staying at a nearby hotel and decided to check this place out due to all of the Yelp reviews. To explain my 3 star rating: I got the double order of crab cakes with fries and coleslaw. Their draft Yuengling is $3 all night. I like king crab legs and I guess that doesn't translate to liking bay crabs as much. The crabs were filling but you get the meat from inside a bay crab (you have to, legs are puny). I could taste the guts in my crab cake (that mustard looking stuff...) which I don't like. I know some people like it but I don't - personal preference. I sat at the bar. One bartender was nice, the other - not so much. All-in-all, a 3 out of 5 experience.
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Benjamin M.
This is the first one-star rating I've ever given, and this is my 90th review. While spending a weekend in DC, I wanted to find some good seafood in Baltimore. After looking through some Yelp reviews, I decided G & M would be a good option. Arrived around 7.15p--was told there would be a 45m wait for our party of three. We were paged an hour later. The waiting area is way too small. We had to perform an awkward ballet with the hostess so she could squeeze through people to show us to our seats. However, she was also seating another party with us. The other party had to stand in the middle of the dining room while we were seated. It felt weird and inappropriate--but it was just the foreshadowing of an avalanche of problems. Our server was Amy. Things started as normal. She took drink orders and explained--when I mentioned I was from Tampa--that their special is crab cakes. Perfect. That's just the reason I was there! Of course, I ordered the crab cake platter with two sides (gravy fries and broccoli). All three of us ordered crab cake platters. I expected that the food would come quickly since it's the most popular meal and the restaurant was huge (lots of cooks, right?). False. It took about 30 minutes for us to get our food. We arrived at 7.15p and received our food after 9p. Our waitress offered no explanation or apology for the wait time. Simply unacceptable. Adding insult to injury, the salads were wilted and the crab cakes were room temperature and bland. There's no way this is the best crab cake in Baltimore. After a few unimpressive bites, I tried drowning the cake in the cocktail sauce and then tarter sauce--no luck there, either. The wait staff was perhaps the most unprofessional I've ever encountered. Waitresses were sitting at a table right behind us (in the bar area) cursing and complaining about their jobs. My friend mentioned that there were also waitresses complaining in the restroom. Our waitress unhesitatingly interrupted our conversation numerous times. She was downright disrespectful and rude. Throughout the meal, we were continually courteous--I have no clue why she treated us so poorly. When we asked for three separate tickets, she snapped that they couldn't do separate checks. We were silent. She must have changed her mind, because she ended up bringing us separate checks. Nice surprise. I left a 10% tip. However, as soon as I signed my bill and slid a $2 bill into the presenter, Amy was at our table to collect her money. SOO awkward. I was afraid she was going to confront me about leaving only leaving a 10% tip. And this is no exaggeration--later that night, I literally had a nightmare about her. Who knew a restaurant could be so bad that it triggers nightmares? Yikes! Hands down one of the worst restaurants I've ever visited. Look elsewhere if you're a tourist in the Baltimore/DC area looking for some seafood. Consider this your fair warning.
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Tiffany W.
Huge portions but parking is a pain! Got there by 430 and the parking lot was already full! The crab cakes is what everyone is here for. They're huge and have little filling, mostly crab meat. The scallops and mussels are ok, nothing to rave about. Each entree platter comes with two sides and rolls, so you may be stuffed before the night is over. Don't expect too much from the sides though (canned veggies and other diner-quality food), but you're not going for this stuff anyway. If you absolutely cannot find parking, just call to put in your order and get it to-go. There's a few parking spots in front of the pick-up section reserved.
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Jeffery S.
Thanks to a blizzard in the Midwest, I was stranded in Baltimore for five days. A local recommended this place as a spot for crab cakes. As was mentioned in previous reviews, this place is pretty close to the airport and about two miles from the hotel district. From the outside, the only thing that would give this place away is the crowded parking lot. It definitely had a speakeasy feel about it. Ordered a takeout from the bar. Interior is softly lit with dark wood and setting, definitely had an old school feel to it. I ordered the crabcake sandwich with cole slaw side. Crab cake was quite large and tasted great. Slightly seasoned and had just enough filler to act as a binder. Cole slaw was watery and was something I could live without. I would say both quantity and quality were in place here. Crabcake sandwich was 13.95, and well worth the price. Service was a bit dicey. Wait staff wasn't rude but they weren't terribly friendly either. Strictly business! One thing about Baltimore drivers, they sure drive like shit! Trying to get from the car to the door without getting run over was definitely a challenge.
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Jason C.
If you look on their website, you can see that they have won the best maryland crabcake award for the last 5 years or so. Enough said. I ordered the single crabcake platter ($16.95 vs. $24 for a double). This place has spectacular crab cakes....I acknowledge that. Unfortunately, the crab cakes are a bit heavy and I do understand that is how crabcakes are supposed to be...but it's just not for me. The service was excellent, and the ambience is more of a family restaurant which is frequented by old folks and 3 generations of family members. This kinda shows the tradition of this place as the families are probably regulars who have been coming for years. If you haven't stopped by this is a good pitstop on the way to baltimore from the city as I did before going to watch Tony Bennett in balitmore. Just for the sake of eating the best crab cakes in MD (bold statement b/c I haven't tried many but this is what most say), it's definitely worth a stop.
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Russell A.
Was in Baltimore for 4 July holiday. When I asked family & friends where to go for crab cakes... Everyone said G&M Restaurant. So off we went! Their signature dish is the Crab Cake Sandwich... I ordered... OMG, it was delicious. Fresh flaky crab meat mixed with seasoned bread crumbs oven toasted & served on a freshly baked kaiser roll w a choice of sides of amazing potato salad, pickles, slaw, fries or side salad. When in Baltimore, crab cakes @ G&M! R
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Derek L.
Service at the bar was good. Got the single crab cake platter, is was good. Would try something else if I went back.
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Nelson H.
My co-worker had put me on to this place for its crabcakes. So far, I've had it twice and haven't been disappointed. The cakes come out at a favorable size with lumps of crab meat and minimal filling. Very rich and will jack up your cholesterol! But I'll tell you what, I can die a happy man after eating a taste of heaven! Only thing they could use work on is the salads, rolls and sides.
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Cristina C.
I've never had a crabcake before, so we decided to visit Baltimore for crabcakes as there's really no other reason to visit Baltimore. This place was busy at 6 p.m. on a week night and was filled with old people who haven't made their way down to Florida yet. To me, that's a sign that the place has probably been around forever and knows what they're doing. The place certainly looked old. We each ordered the Crabcake Platter. It's a crabcake the size of a small planet, two sides and supposedly bread and coffee (neither were offered). Being that the crabcake cost $17.99, I vowed to eat that thing no matter how much pain and distress it caused me. It was a pretty good cherry poppin' for my first crabcake experience. I tackled the white meat on top first, the good stuff. I thought the bottom of the cake tasted a little like canned tuna, and when I said this aloud my local friend looked at me like I was an idiot. No disrespect. I like canned tuna. There was really no point to the sides. My potato and coleslaw went untouched as the crabcake hit my belly like a bomb, and as they took them away I thought about the starving children in Africa and felt sad on top of feeling extremely uncomfortable. If you're ever in Baltimore and need a ton of crab in your gut, find this place. Just don't fill up on the nonexistent bread.
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Johnny C.
We stopped by G&M on our way back from New York like we always do. We arrived around 2:30 PM on a Sunday afternoon and there was a 15 minutes wait. Okay, we all went to the bathroom and noticed plenty of empty tables. We were finally seated after waiting around 15 minutes and ordered our usual double crab cake platter. The crab inside is no longer the lump variety like before. They are now more like small clusters of crab meat than lump. They're still pretty decent but not as good as before. I thought about calling ahead to put my name on the list but never imagined that it would be crowded on a Sunday afternoon and during a Revens game. G&M was my go to crab cake place but it may be time to find another one {sigh}. My friends tell me that the restaurant down the street from G&M serves better crab cakes so it may be time to give that a try.
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Charketa B.
I loved it. Was told we had to wait 20min, but we didn't. The food was great, loved the crab dip. First time going, will go back again
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Jeana C.
I was pleasantly surprised. Very down to earth, decent price, casual place, and great service! Crab cake was soooooooo delicious. Very meaty! Will definitely go back for more seafood. Broiled fish needed some more seasoning and/or salt but everything else was awesome!
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Geoff And Jenni G.
Toilets were disgusting... worse than a gas station... General cleanliness felt to us to be lacking and there's a million places we could go for good/great crab cakes without having to put up with the filth... Not sure why it's so popular, but it is... Crab cakes were very good, but we look for an overall experience and it's clear that no-one wants to spend the $'s they make (which must be vast!) on making this a clean and overall good experience... We had the pickled beets and cole slaw as sides and both were nothing to rave about. The bread that was served with it was inedible. Definitely would not return, despite the good crab cakes... too many negatives ...
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Maria S.
The vast majority of people who come to G and M order the crabcakes, and for good reason: they are huge (you'll be stuffed to the gills, hahaha), contain very little filler, and are made with moist, sweet chunks of crab. I won't get involved in the broiled-vs-fried-crabcakes debate, but I'll point out that G and M's crabcakes are the broiled variety (which is what I happen to prefer). If you like your crabcakes with old bay or other seasoning, though, you are out of luck--these are minimally seasoned, to the point of blandness. If you order the crabcakes, they come out of the kitchen fast. Ordering anything else, though, is a one-way ticket to confusion and surly service. As stellar as the crabcakes are, the accoutrements are pretty lame--their vegetables are mushy reheated frozen veggies with margarine on them, the salads look like they come out of huge buckets, the rolls (if you get your crabcake on bread) are doughy and aren't toasted, and the tartar sauce is nothing special (it's packets of Ken's Steak House tartar sauce). 4 stars for the crabcakes, 2 for anything else.
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Melissa W.
I lived in Baltimore all my life and like others, had heard about these crab cakes. Unfortunately, I didn't try them until after I'd moved to NC. ;( These cc were by far the best I've ever had. Real lump crab, little filling, huge portions and great seasoning. I agree with other posters about the sides, however, they were straight from a can. In fact, before ordering the pickled beets, I asked if they were fresh and our server, Paul was honest and said they were canned. Paul btw provided very professional and excellent service this visit. I was too full to have dessert but we heard they are also great. So, four stars for the ccs.
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Courtney C.
My experience: It gets busy really fast. Call ahead when you're on your way to avoid the long wait. MD crab soup tastes like Campbell's vegetable soup with some shreds of crab. Not worth it. The sides are just sad, the side salad is pretty lame, but they have fat free and light dressing choices. Just order the crab cakes! These are just how I like them. crispy on the outside, huge chunks of crab, not much filler and light and fluffy. I think these crab cakes are just a little bit better than Timbuktu's. Next time, I'll just get crab cakes to go without sides, or anything else. Enjoy!
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Angelface O.
Thought I moved to the East Coast from sunny CA for school, turns out I moved to discover these damn crab cakes. Traveled from Dirty Jerz-EE (as I affectionately call her) to MD to visit a dear friend, who, upon demanding we travel to G&M delicately said, "If you don't die eating these crab cakes, I'll kill you myself..." Luckily, it didn't come to that because it was a divine, ethereal experience combined with all the sin of baby's first taste of sugar. BLAHHH that good, stupid good. I slathered the thing (shared the crab cake platter) in lemon juice and was so full by the time I walked out that one glass of wine and I passed out at 10pm, satisfied and satiated. Not sure if I can ever eat them again, though, if my 2nd experience isn't as good as the first I'll go mad and have to cut out my tongue a la Van Gough (yes, I know, he cut off his ear). Oh yeah, the salad was just okay, but the crab chowder was amazing, with huge chunks of crab and a creamy sauce that is likely causing atherosclerotic plaques as I type.
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William P.
I was staying over night at a motel about 15 minutes from the place for a road trip then when I woke up, my friends and I got to talking and we thought hey we aren't far from the harbor so there has to be some good seafood places! So on the look out for some seafood we were, then I said "Hmm, I wonder if there is any good crab cakes around here...: So I put on my detective hat and of course got on yelp! And everyone and their mother had nothing but nice things to say about G&M restaurant so we set sail. First impression was that it was PACKED, but then again we went on Sunday lunch time so what were we expecting? It was so packed we barely found a parking spot but hey that's a good sign right? So after waiting around for about half an hour when we got sat I immediately started to smell delicious seafood and fresh lemon squeeze. So after looking at the menu and realizing one crab cake platter is $17 and two crab cakes platter is $25(Very reasonable for crab cakes, I'd say) we all ordered two crab cakes platters. After about 15 minutes of wait, which was surprising as it was packed in there, we got our food! All of our eyes popped and mouth started fill with saliva as we drool over gigantic crab cakes! Seriously each of them were about size of my fist and it was all crab meat no fillers! So I squeezed a bit of lemon on to my crab cake and took a bite into it and when I say that IT WAS THE BEST CRAB CAKE I'VE EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE, I am not exaggerating. It was DELICIOUS! Oh and considering how packed it was, service was pretty good too. So if you are ever going toward Baltimore, I suggest you check this place out!
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Lola O.
They have the best crabcake sandwich hands down.....Real Crab meat!!. My husband introduced me to this place 8 years ago, and I have never looked back. Tried other crabcake sandwiches but it can't be compared to g&m. Their cheesecake is the bomb.com , best desert ever!!!
(5)
Courtney F.
The crabcakes are some of the best in Maryland, which is saying a lot. And their renovation was very nice and long over due. But in the last five years the quality of food and service has dropped off dramatically.
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David H.
Food is excellent! Service is very good considering that they serve about 1500 people a night. I was in the area regularly for a meetings and wanted a place to grab a great meal. As I pulled into the parking lot, a space opened up right by the front door. That was the last efficient thing that happened that night. The parking lot was packed and cars were parked a half mile down the road. The front entry was chaos with large groups of large people standing everywhere. There was no space to get to the person handing out wireless beepers for a table. It is possible to eat at the bar if a seat opens up. The first rule I learned is that in order to get food you have to be seated at the bar. You can get a beer, but you can not order food unless you have a chair. There are standing tables behind the bar. They are licensed as a fine dining restaurant so I guess standing at a table is considered beneath the high standards for dining that Maryland' State has regulated. Now there are chairs at the standing tables sometimes. The number of chairs at the bar is inversely proportional to the size the patrons eating there and on Thursday night there were 14 people with little room to reach in and pull extract your freshly poured beer. Four extra chairs which could have been used if the average bar space per person was 24 inches were at the standing tables. The second rule is sitting in a chair at the standing table does not count as a seat so you can only drink beer at the standing table even if you are seated. The third rule is: first come first served; but the real rule is: you snooze you lose. I got a beer, and the bar tender promised me the next spot that opened was mine. I marked the clients that were most likely to finish in the next few minutes and walked over to to talk to some very nice elderly ladies who were 'seated' at a standing table and had a wireless buzzer. I soon realized it was impossible to relax as everytime I went to move over to seat that would open up someone would dive in ahead of me. People hover around the backs of those eating and jump in if anyone moves for any reason. The strategy is to occupy and then apologize if you find out that the person was just heading to the bathroom. Not exactly a fine dining experience. Still, the locals were pouring in through the back door and I wanted to try the food. After 45 minutes and 2 beers I had had enough. I was finishing up to walk out . A waiter made eye contact and must have sensed my frustration. She told me to work my way up to the guy handing out pagers up front and tell him I had been waiting for a bar seat. I squeezed my way up and told him my story. He said he saw me come in and in 2 minutes I was seated upstairs at a small table overlooking the bar. All was good after that. I had the crab platter with beets and green beans. I focused on about a pound of crab cake. I was amazing. Almost all crab and little filler. All in It was so worth the wait. Would I do it again....not likely due to the chaotic atmosphere. G&M will not miss my business though. There are plenty there to take my place. It seems if G&M can have 'carry out' and still be state certified as a fine dining establishment, there should be some way to incorporate more standing tables or put another bar in somewhere else in the restaurant so more people can eat.
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Jeff T.
It's deeply unfortunate that G & M manages to pair the best crab cake in the entire world with the worst sides in the entire world. The sides remind me of elementary school lunches / the food they eat on Orange Is the New Black. If you want to see something that has had its essence, soul, and spirit comprehensively crushed and banished, order anything that used to be a leafy green. There also seems to be a conscious coupling that makes these sides inescapable. Neither the dine in nor carry out menu offers an option of a crab cake (or crab cakes) without sides. Lest you order the "uncooked" version, which, defying all logic, actually costs more ($30 for two uncooked - $28 for two cooked WITH two aforementioned, inescapable sides). Even so, G & M still outdoes their rival, Timbuktu. But this decision is probably swayed by the fact that this restaurant actually has windows and its waitresses aren't that weird white aunt you never had who smokes a pack a day and calls you "dear" and "honey" even though she hates you.
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Arthur Y.
In my opinion, this restaurant offers the BEST crab cakes anywhere. NOTE that Maryland is famous for crab cakes and virtually every establishment in the middle-Atlantic region at least offers them, if not featuring them! Although, my favorite in G&M's is their crab imperial. Crab imperial differs a but from crab cakes in that it has something of a hollandaise sauce base. Perhaps the best way to eat their crab imperial is with stuffed rockfish (also known as striped bass). This is not in any way a fancy or pretentious restaurant. It is more of a family restaurant with something on the menu for everyone. Bring the kids! There is not much of ambiance, but I have ALWAYS said, "you cannot eat ambiance." You go to G&M's for GREAT food!
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Anwar H.
Very good crab cake. If you want to avoid the wait (even on weekdays) - go to their express take out counter - much faster service!
(5)
Christopher B.
Ok, the crab cakes are good - but so are the crab cakes at every joint in Baltimore, including the Seasons Pizza around the corner. They don't even use Maryland crab meat, even when it's in season - you can tell by the lack of a yellowish tint to the meat. Pure white backfin comes from warm climates like Asia or Louisiana. G&M somehow built the reputation as the place to go, but it's really not. My main gripe is the side dishes - awful. You'll get better broccoli at Double T Diner, and that's saying something because theirs is pitiful also. Canned green beans? Come on man. Potato rolls are as dull as can be. If you get the CC sandwich, it comes in this novelty fluffy kaiser roll, cheapest route possible and just effortless. And let me tell you about the cheesecake - I actually (Lord forgive me) threw it out the window of a moving car it was so bad. And I love cheesecake. Thank God I only got one slice of that overpriced slop.
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Oliver S.
The BEST CRAB CAKES I've ever had the pleasure of eating. I've been to seafood festivals, seafood restaurants and tried many different variations of this MD favorite, but this place takes crab cakes to a new level. The crab cake was huge, meaty, savory, and most importantly crabby. I was able to eat a crab cake to go and at the restaurant and I advise everyone to please just go in the restaurant, have a seat and enjoy the crab cake freshly made. The difference is astonishing! By the time I was able to eat the crab cake at home, it was pretty cold and needed a good heating. After all that, some of the flavor had been lost. Eating at the restaurant will guarantee you a good, fresh crab cake. I had the double crab cake platter so I was lucky to eat two of these cakes before I had to go back to Jersey. The breading was perfect, the crab was crabby and the seasoning was amazing. Service was good, decor reminds me of a restaurant/bar down the shore type restaurant. FOOD. GOOD! There's definitely something different in the mixture of these crab cakes compared to the ones prepared in NJ. I've heard stories that people actually travel from around the world to visit this place! After tasting there crab cakes, I can understand why. If you're ever in the MD area, drop by this restaurant and enjoy some of the best crab cakes you may ever have. G&M Crab Cake - 5/5
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Christopher H.
I love crab. I love all types of crab. Snow. King. Dungeness. Blue. You name it, I've eaten it and loved it. There's few things I enjoy more than working through a pile of crab with nothing but a mallet - there's something very primal about fighting with my food, and of course being rewarded with delicious crab. I love crab in all its forms. I love crab soup. I love stuffed crab claws. And I love crab cakes. Or, at least I thought I loved crab cakes. Now I'm a bit confused. After hearing from numerous people (and numerous reviews here), I made my way back to G&M for the soul purpose of trying "the best crab cakes in Maryland". If these are the best crab cakes, then it only stands to reason that I don't like crab cakes. Yes, they've got huge chunks of meat. But I honestly found them mostly flavorless, and had to resort to squeezing lemon on them and using cocktail sauce. I've *never* felt the urge to use cocktail sauce on a crab cake before here. If these are the best I don't want to see the worst. While the place still has that sort of 70's charm that I mentioned before, the food just isn't up to scratch. I won't be back.
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Jeff D.
My wife and I arrived just after 11 on a Friday. Friendly greeting and seated right away. Our server came to the table immediately and took our drink order, We were here for crab cakes but still took a few minutes to look over the menu. We weren't rushed at any point and, when we closed our menus, our server was right there to take our order. Unlike some reviews, our server was very friendly and prompt but did not refill our water glasses - only negative on service. The food came out quickly and was everything I miss from Maryland. Huge lumps of fresh crab, very little binder, baked golden brown. Absolutely perfect crab cakes. The side salad was crisp and a perfect size - nothing special but tasty. Bread was brought to the table but we didn't try it - did I mention we were here for crab? Overall, I think G&M is a little pricey. The restaurant could definitely use a good deep cleaning but it isn't really that bad. The crab cakes were great and that's what I was after. I'll most likely go back the next time I fly into BWI.
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Kai W.
I'm going to preface by saying the low rating is because of their SERVICE. And as a paying customer at a sit-down restaurant, service is a big part of the dining experience. Tonight, I visited the restaurant with my sister and her roommate. We sat down and was served by a middle aged waitress named BRIDGET, who was not only an unbelievably rude server but mentally unstable too. First, she gave an attitude when I asked for bread, even though other servers provided their customers with a bread basket. Then I asked her for paper napkins like I always do and she paused for a moment, because in her mind it's probably the most demanding request a customer can ever ask...i mean ever. She reluctantly brought out bar napkins. And then here comes the good part: Bridget brought out our entrees and at that time, I asked her for more paper napkins because our table used it up. She then rudely interrogated me as to why I needed paper napkins and why I couldn't just use the cloth ones. I explained to her why I prefer paper napkins and asked why there was a problem with my asking for napkins and that's when Bridget (I want everyone to remember her name) goes bat-shit crazy and starts yelling at me. I mean actually yelling at me for wanting napkins and my awful attitude because like I mentioned earlier, getting napkins is apparently a huge task for her. The assistant manager came over and tried to placate the situation by saying that it's their dining policy to not have paper napkins. What? Fine, it's their establishment, they can enforce whatever policy they want but crazy Bridget did not mention that at all before launching into her tirade. The assistant manager apologized for Bridget's behavior and admitted to us she saw the whole thing so we received a new server. Honestly, by that time, we all lost our appetites. The assistant manager was nice enough but our dining experience was ruined, nevertheless. Crazy Bridget was still roaming the dining room and we were amazed that she wasn't taken off the floor. We decided that we will not be coming back here anymore, not even for their takeout. My sister's roommate made a great point: In this economy, restaurants should be especially careful of customer experience. This is not a time for hedonism and we should watch which businesses we support. No matter how good your food is, customer service is huge part of it and we certainly won't be rewarding a restaurant who doesn't take it seriously. So GMs, take note: Choose your servers carefully and take real action when they disrespect customers. They just lost 3 customers and their extended circle of friends and family. Oh, for those of you who are going to visit, Bridget is middle aged, brown hair, crazy eyes. Just look for the one who looks like she's being inconvenienced by serving her customers.
(1)
Todd E.
I'd never had crabcakes until I went here. Now they've become the standard in my eyes. I almost knocked a star off this review because the service was a bit slow but it was extremely busy the night I went. I made the mistake of ordering the crab dip appetizer. It was freaking delicious! It was a mistake because I ordered the two crabcake dinner. I didn't realize the crabcakes were as big as my fist. Too much food!!! I managed to eat one before I threw in the towel. In my own little Man vs Food contest, food won. The crabcakes are fan-freaking-tastic! I will be back for round two next time I'm in the area.
(5)
Davis H.
Fantastic!!!!! I come from the Detroit area and were not exactly know for our seafood, so I don't know how sophisticated my pallet is but I thought the food was great. I got the jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab. It probably should have been named a pile of crab with some shrimp underneath. I'm not complaining, its was awesome, just be prepared for a lot of crab meat if you order it. My friends got the crab cakes and they said they lived up to the hype. They were the best crab cakes they ever had. My one buddy had a mini foodgasim, even though he won't admit it. These crab cakes were not the traditional hockey pucks of breading and some minced crab meat. It was a large mound of chunk crab meat and good flavoring. I don't know why someone complained of portion size and presentation because I thought it was presented well and we all left stuffed. Some people were saying the side were just ok and they are. The mash potatoes were average, the fries were cold but the waitress knew right away and brought new ones out without asking. The apple sauce was pretty good. I would recommend this as one of your sides. It wasn't mush. It had small chucks of apples that almost made it crispy. If your in the Baltimore area I highly recommend this place. The crab is awesome. Don't let the side items discourage you, because are you really going to place famous for its crab cakes for the sides???
(5)
Lily B.
In terms of quality, size, taste, and price for the crab cakes, I rate this place the best. Hubby and I ordered a broiled crab cake platter, that comes with two huge crab cakes and two large sides. He finished his crab cake and I could only finish half. Saved the other half crab cake and that was enough for another meal. Also ordered Maryland crab soup which was good but not memorable. It's a happening place and we had to wait for about half an hour on a Saturday early evening (6pm ish). Will definitely come back when we hanker for crab cakes.
(5)
Nixie F.
I have to say that I have never been do disappointed with a restaurant then I was yesterday. I went here once before and although it was a little pricey the service made it worth it, so good in fact that I spoke with the manager to let her know how impressed I was. So imagine my surprise when I finally convinced my husband to give the place a shot and it was a crap show. The waiter messed up every single meal and dish. He always gave the food to the wrong person and tried to serve us other peoples dishes and give our dishes to other tables. He clearly wanted to stack his orders and not bring out each tables food as it came out because 3-4other tables who came well after us happened to be served at the same time. So half my dish was hot and the other cold. I had to request for our drinks to be refilled and guess what, they never came back with the water at all. I understand sometimes you have an off day but everything down to the bread and butter was a bad experience. The butter was so cold that you could not even spread it on the bread. To top it off we went before 5pm and the food still took 2hours to come out. There was no apology for even messing up our dishes or the waiter trying to give our side dishes away in fact I had to tell the waiter that he forgot to give them to us and the other tables had to agree they didn't order the food. After finally convincing my husband to come here I have to say I'm extremely disappointed that I waisted my breath
(1)
Fenny L.
It was a bad start. Even before we put in a single bite into our mouths, we were looking at a 1 star review. My husband and I hung out at the bar and had a drink while waiting for the rest of our party. Then suddenly, my brother and his girlfriend arrived, and within moments, my cousin texts us that he's right outside. We headed to the hostess stand and peeked outside, and sure enough, there was my cousin! My husband opens the door and calls for my cousin to hurry up with his smokes so we could get seated and eat. At this moment, the hostess, decides to exert her dubious power, and snottily tells my husband to close the door - which would have been quickly forgotten, but after my husband complies, she followed up with another snarky comment. Hmph. We are seated, and we eagerly discuss the glories of the crabcakes, which my brother swears by. We sat there, ignored for 30 minutes. Starved and frustrated, my husband waves someone down. Fortunately the manager that came over quickly understood the situation and the potential for a riot, and flagged down the first server she came across. She also offered to comp us our desserts for the wait. Although still a little miffed over the situation, I did have to appreciate the speed and dexterity in which she fixed the situation. We ordered the oysters on the halfshell and the mussels in the white wine sauce. Our server, realizing that we were hungry and cranky, hurried to put in our appetizer orders, before coming back to take our entree orders. By the time we were done ordering our entrees, he was back with our appetizers. That's a smart man there! The oysters were good, fat, chilled but not cold, and with the oyster already cut from the shell. It slid down my throat so nicely! Yum! The mussels were OK. The white wine sauce was not overpowering, which was a bonus, however the butter and parsley was a little strong, which overwhelmed the meatiness of the mussels. We all ordered the crab cake platter, as that is what G&M is famed for. While I am still not a crab cake fan, I have to say that I was quite amazed and delighted by the large lumps of crab and the lack of breading. Personally, I felt that the crab cake was over-seasoned, but I love the taste of unadulterated crab, so anything more then a tiny pinch of salt would seem over-seasoned to me. Everyone at the table raved about the crab cakes and completely inhaled theirs. As I mentioned before, our server was pretty smart. He had to work with a hungry group of foodies who were cranky at being ignored for so long. But he was smart and made sure that appetizers was rushed out to us, which took the edge off our hunger. He checked up on us often, and was pretty attentive for the most part. He even made sure that we remembered to order dessert. I had the tropical cheesecake (it's new to the menu as of yesterday, 10/11/09), which was meh. However, the fruit on top of the cheesecake were large, juicy and fresh and redeemed the cheesecake for me. So, I have to say, not many restaurants can rally from a 1 star start. With the rude hostess and being forgotten for 30 minutes, I was about ready to walk out. However, G&M did a pretty decent job climbing back from that horribly rocky start. So with a clear conscience, I am giving G&M 3 stars. I will be back, and will hopefully be able to upgrade this place to the higher rating that they can be, if they just work out some of the kinks in service.
(3)
Christina G.
If you come here, you should definitely stick with the crab cakes (which are, as others have mentioned, awesome. All crab, no filler.) You should also expect a wait. They don't take reservations, but will take your name down for a call-ahead seating list. We had about a 15-minute wait when we arrived, after phoning in, on a Monday night. There's a casual dining and bar area on the left, lobby in the middle, and more formal dining area on the right. According to my grandmother, you do NOT want to sit in the bar area. And you don't want to cross Nanny -- so just don't do it. ;) As it was, we had a great table on the other side, and an efficient server. Coming down with a cold, I ordered the cream of crab -- a cup of this was plenty, as it's quite heavy. Still tasty; but very rich. For my entree, I ordered the special -- linguine in vodka sauce with mussels, oysters, shrimp & scallops. The portions are HUGE. A neighboring table ordered two crab cakes, and boxed one-and-a-half of them. I boxed a huge amount of pasta... it looked as though I didn't put a dent in it, though I ate til I was stuffed. They don't skimp on the seafood either. My cold may have contributed to it (my tastebuds weren't performing up to par), but I found the pasta a bit underwhelming. I was expecting a tomato-y, spicy sauce. But it actually tasted creamy and a bit boring. The crab cakes are clearly their specialty -- they do them well -- and they don't disappoint.
(3)
Kathy S.
Great one-of-a-kind crab cakes (large), good house wine, rolls, salad & service. Go and try it :)
(5)
Karen And Patrick H.
Grab cakes! Crab cakes! They are the best..... Have to get them.
(5)
Denise Y.
I've never had a crab cake that i've liked, until I had one here. Most i've had are too heavy on the breading and not seasoned well. These crab cakes are huge, little on the filling, big on the crab meat chunks, and they kept the flavor simple and not loaded down with sauce. The crab cake itself was filling but it was a part of a larger seafood platter that had much more. Scallops, fish, giant shrimp, and a crab stuffed oyster (really, might as well be another crab cake) that I couldn't finish. Neither could anyone else at the table. Couldn't have asked for a better first night meal. Glad that I found this place, even so close to my (airport) hotel which usually has a bunch of chain restaurants.
(5)
Chad W.
I am giving this place 1 star for this reason: G&M DOES NOT USE MARYLAND CRAB. it is NOT a MARYLAND CRAB CAKE WITHOUT MARYLAND CRAB. There are plenty of options if you would like to try a real MD crab cake and this isn't one of them, their crab cakes are cheap for a reason. Indo, and china crab isn't even of the same species of crab. give Faidleys or Riptide a shot for the real deal. Not to say their food is bad, but I hate to see people come from out of town and not eat MD crab. Really gets under my skin.
(1)
Michael D.
Crab cakes are huge, so don't bother ordering the two crab cake dinner unless you're extremely hungry. Also, I highly recommend that you get it with the imperial sauce. The crab cakes by themselves are ok -- but much better with the sauce. Amazing to me that they don't offer a remoulade sauce option, but the imperial is close enough, I suppose. In any case, the crab cakes are heavy on the crab meat -- which I normally consider to be a good thing -- and light on the seasoning. I would prefer a bit more seasoning to be honest. Service was very good. We had a waiter who was quite busy, but he came by frequently enough to replenish our drinks. All in all -- a good (not great) dining experience in a laid back atmosphere.
(3)
Kristina K.
After living in the Baltimore area for close to a decade now, I was shocked to learn one day that, not for lack of trying, I didn't yet know about all the best crabcake places in the city. Challenged, we came here for dinner and found the place (and their parking lot) jam packed even on a random weeknight. Reservations are definitely recommended but note that same-day RSVP's are not accepted; plan in advance--or bring a book. What struck me as we waited was that most people left with to go boxes. At first, I thought folks were just doing take out but this was before our gigantic, filling, and utterly fulfilling seafood wonderland of a meal. In ordering their popular crabcake platter, you get a salad, two sides, and a giant crabcake. Now, I have no idea from what sort of world is this sea creature (I know, I know, it is all true crab!) that sheds these enormous crab pieces but it is certainly impressive: reasonable prices per platter ($17) and the entire humongous crabcake consists entirely of huuuge crab lumps. Though arguably not as well seasoned as Faidley's, the crabcakes here are bigger and are all lump crab--not a tint of stuffing in sight. Though the salads tend to come out fast, the overall wait can be a while so allow yourself--like all those to go box people--to be tempted to an appetizer of calamari (which is perfectly crispy) or crab imperial (rich, creamy, crabby goodness) or even their crab soup. As a point of reassurance, G&M also serves steaks in plentitude and other non-seafood items in case someone in your party is not in the mood for such fare or is allergic. This place also has desserts but, in several visits here, I had absolutely no room remaining so a bit of advice: come very hungry!
(5)
NJ T.
This restaurant ruined me for crab cakes. I have never tasted anything even close to the deliciousness of G & M's lumpy crab, super fresh, burst in your mouth with flavor crab cakes!!!! Hands down best crab cakes in the world.
(5)
Angel A.
A tad pricey and not really kid-friendly, but the crabcakes are delish!!! We have been twice and it's worth the drive =)
(4)
Diana D.
Great crab cakes.
(4)
Jenny A.
Really not the best crabcake in Baltimore. Seriously over-rated. Let's start with the con's because there are more of them. Cons: Service wasn't just bad - the waitress was almost aggressively rude which pissed me off because it was an expensive dinner. And we had to wait a while before anyone even talked to us. All of us got the crabcake. it's true that the sides are seriously lacking. I don't think anyone was impressed with the flavor of the crabcake. Yes it's lump crabmeat but it just doesn't taste that great. Pros: The atmosphere was casual which was a relief because we don't really dress up. I will probably never go here again. There are so many better restaurants in Baltimore it's a shame this is where people go for crabcakes.
(2)
Ina C.
What better way to end your Rehoboth beach day trip than with crabcakes the size of your fist!! yelp.com/biz_photos/0w8G… This stuff was guuuuuuud. And I think it was only $13 or something for the meal. It seems like there's an entire restaurant section of this place, but we sat in the dirty (not actually dirty) carryout area with low booths and faux-wood tables. Nothing fancy and I love it! I don't know about best crabcakes in MD, but they were huge and they were delicious!
(4)
Jason C.
I went on a Sunday evening, and there was a 30 minute wait. I had the 2 crab cake platter (@ $27 this makes sense that a single at $18). It is true, that each crab-cake is the size of a fist and no filler and delicious. The platter came with 2 sides- I chose potato salad and brocolli.
(5)
Mike M.
Best crab balls and crab cakes we have ever had.. They are off the hook good. I wish they had a location in Philly!
(5)
Nate H.
If you are dropping anyone off at BWI airport (or picking up), stop by G&M for crab cakes! Best around - all lump crab and HUGE.
(3)
Michael H.
As must be obvious from other reviews, the crab cakes are incredible. The cakes are enormous. One is plenty. The place was already packed on a Monday night at 5, so be sure to arrive early to avoid a long wait. Ambiance leaves a little to be desired (trapped in 1985), but the service is excellent. Huge bar area with bar seating and big TVs, and apparently the desserts are quite good from their on-site bakery. Too full from dinner to try anything.
(4)
Jeff P.
Incredible crab cakes...I mean, wow! Great food. Decent service. Kind of in the middle of nowhere. Definitely a local hangout.
(4)
Dave B.
There isn't a whole lot to say about G & M except for this: "Hands-down, by a huge margin, no question about it whatsoever, G & M's crab cakes are not only the best crab cakes in the entire Baltimore-Washington DC area, they are the best crab cakes I have ever had. I've been in the area since 1987 and I have eaten tons of crab cakes and so far, none even come close to G & M's offering. I used to deliberately get crab cakes elsewhere, in the hopes of finding others that were just as good. But, it never ever ever panned out, so I eventually just gave up. Their crab cakes are what every other crab cake aspires to be. And what I've wanted every other crab cake to be, but they never are. Maybe it sounds like I've got a crush on G & M's crab cakes, or perhaps a passing infatuation. Nope. This is the real thing. Passion. Dedication. True, crabby, fluffy, golden-broiled lump crab ball-the-size-of-your-fist LOVE." Get the platter or get the sandwich. One or two, your choice. If you've had 'em 10 million times and you wanna try something a little different, get the broiled seafood platter. Oh, and definitely get a cup of the cream of crab soup. If you aren't going to get one of those three things, sorry, I can't help you. When I come to G & M, its all about the crab cakes. When I want crab cakes, its all about G & M. For what its worth, Jerry's seafood also has uniquely good crab cakes that are the only ones that come close to G & M's. But they are twice as expensive and are a little oily. G & M's are better. Oh, and no matter what day or time you come here, be prepared to wait. Have a beer if you need to. It's worth it.
(5)
Tony P.
Once a month I get a yearning for crab cakes and if I don't want to wade my way into Faidley's at the Baltimore Lexington Market, then my alternate choice is to come here to G&M. The restaurant itself is mediocre. The fares are typical diner type food offerings (fried/sandwiches/pizza). Their specialty is the crab cakes, and that's what brings me hither. They make a no nonsense full of plump crabs cake that is light on the filler. It's a generous size cake and perfect for lunch. Luckily for me, my workplace is relatively nearby. My suggestion is to order the crab cake sandwich/platter and a bowl of MD crab soup. It's guaranteed to satiate your blue crab hunger.
(4)
Susan B.
I was among a group of 14 that ate at this restaurant last night. It took well over an hour to be seated. When reviewing the menu, not one of us noticed that this restaurant refuses to issue separate checks. Even though we were not seated together and the restaurant was not busy when our check was presented at 9:30, our plea to management to help split the bill was refused. We spent three hours in this restaurant and well over $500 in food and drinks and left extremely irritated after having to spend 20 minutes splitting the bill ourselves.
(3)
Brian B.
First, there's a huge difference between the restaurant and carry out. The decor of the carry out is what you should expect - sparse and unattractive. The service was quick. Food was delivered with a bit of attitude. Don't lose your receipt or you're not eating. Most importantly, that was one of the best crab cake sandwiches I've ever eaten. The bread could have been better, but the cake is awesome. I would definitely recommend.
(4)
Den F.
i was really excited to come here because everyone i talk to raves about the crab cakes. maybe my expectations were too high... i mean, the crab cake wasn't bad, but the one i ate wasn't good either... I have to say that there were other people who ordered crab cake at the table and theirs looked more appetizing than mine did. the crab cake i had was overcooked - the top was really hard and the inside was mushy. there was more filling than I was expecting and little flavor. after adding some tartar and cocktail sauce, it was okay. the rolls that were served beforehand were stale. sides... i only had the corn, which tasted like corn, so nothing i can really say there. the meal came with a salad as well - a good variety of dressing to choose from and vegetables were fresh. as for the service, it was really good. our servers were friendly and attentive.
(2)
Blue M.
I've been here a couple of times and found that on all of my visits I've come to the same conclusion about this place. I've heard about this place from the "grapevine" and seen it on TV so that's the original reason why I gave it a try. I have eaten in the dinning room area for lunch and dinner. I've also given the take out area a try. So I'll get straight to it. This place is known for its crab cakes and to be honest I have to agree with some of the other reviews. The crab cakes are large and have very little filler, but they also have very little flavor. The sides are disappointing. The veggies really seem like they are the frozen kind you get from Giant. Giant is a Supermarket in the area. But on the other hand this place has a large parking lot, is clean inside and I've never had a bad experience with the staff. So, all in all when I'm in the area sure I'll probably dine there again.
(3)
Bruce U.
OMG the best crab cakes period. I've been to three different "famous md crab cakes" restaurants in the last 24 hours and this is by far the best crab cake. If you like lump crab meat of course. If you like the less lumpy mashed kind them don't get them here. The carrot cake was perfect as well !! Call me the Crab cake terminator because ....... I'll be back!!!
(5)
Steve C.
Not the biggest (but close!) but definitely the best crab cake in the Baltimore area. Timbuktu's is larger. G&M's tastes better. Limited parking. No frills sides. Dong plan on ordering anything else (although their other food, incl. salads is quite good). And the one crab cake platter is plenty! Also a good price. Especially for the size and quality of what you get. Also, friendly,local staff gives the place real Baltimore atmosphere.
(5)
Rhea J.
I was anxious to taste the crab cakes because of the reviews and the full parking lot when I arrived. I LOVE crabcakes and like to try them at different restaurants. I was slightly annoyed because the young lady at the carry out counter was rude. I am big on customer service so that put a bad taste in my mouth off the top. Now, the crabcakes were GOOD, definately not the best I have had, but they were in the top 25. They ARE FILLED with crabmeat, but they don't really have a lot of flavor. If I am ever in need of a crabcake and I can't go to Lucille's in Richmond, I will call and have some shipped. P.S. Parking is a MESS!!!
(4)
Gaurav P.
G and M is the second best rated spot to go to for crab cakes while in the Baltimore area, by Yelp's standards. After patronizing the top rated Obrycki's a few weeks back, G and M to me is the undisputed leader for crab cakes and here's why: Food: + 2 dozen mussels in a white wine sauce. We ordered this as our appetizer and it was damn good!! Nice fresh herbs, chives and garlic which coated the mussels quite well. The sauce was so good we were dipping our bread in it! + Single crab cake platter. These crab cakes are enormous with a minuscule amount of filler, almost zero, and huge whole heart crab meat. This crab cake is gigantic...my god you get your money's worth. It was succulent, moist, spiced well and left you digging for more and more crab. You only need to order the single crab cake...trust me it's huge and you also get two sides with it so unless you're 300lbs which many people are who patronize this joint, the single platter is fine - Succotash side. This wasn't that great as it was corn kernels mixed with green soybeans in some weirdo type of sauce...blah. Skip this + Baked Potato side. This was pretty standard as a baked potato goes...you load it up with tons of sour cream and butter with salt and pepper and you're golden. Service: - The bartender was a dick...didn't smile, didn't even know what a MOJITO was...wtf?!?! How are you a bartender and you don't know what a MOJITO is? He cocked such an attitude with us and other patrons at the bar...he was not friendly at all + Our waitress was an old lady who had a whopping 3 teeth but what do you expect in the south? She did take good care of us though so no complaints there... Other: - They don't take reservations for parties under 6 apparently? YOU CAN call ahead however by 30 min to put your name on the list. I suggest you do it, we got there at 9 and had to wait 45 min. It was worth the wait though... Overall, I was prepared to give it 5 Yelps because I'd round up from 4.5 as it's the best in its category, but due to the shenanigans by the bartender, it gets knocked down to 4. THIS has been a review by Gaurav
(4)
Allyson D.
Best crab cakes in MD
(5)
Lily P.
WOAHHH...I've had ONE crabcake from here. Yes...I feel LUCKY to even get to try it. It was AMAZINGG and being a foodie and lover of crabcakes its the best by far from anywhere else. The size, the outside, the HUGE CHUNKS of crab. Ate it cold...amazing..warmed it up...even more amazing. This crab cake was driven to Ann Arbor Michigan for me...yes it gets its own personal car and drive to keep it company. I don't care if they got rid of the rest of the menu and just did crabcakes charged an arm and a leg. YUMMMMMM..... I didn't think it could get better...but then it did. THEY DO MAIL ORDER CRABCAKES!!!! *died went to heaven and can't write anymore*
Excellent food! A little expensive, but perfect for special occasions!
(5)
Mike L.
I grew up in the pacific northwest and I have eaten many delicious crab cakes in the puget sound area. I love them. I was in Baltimore for work last week and after reading the reviews of this establishment I had to try it out. I was actually really unpleasantly surprised by the inaccuracy of the previous reviews I had read (unless this place has begun cutting corners lately). There surely has to be a better restaurant within the greater Baltimore area to represent the Maryland crab cake, for this place left much to be desired in food in general let alone the greasy flavorless pile of crustacean chunks that were sold to me at an obscene markup. the vegetables were not fresh, my bread was stale, and when I asked where the crab in the crab cakes came from the waitress said "I dunno, somewhere in mexico i think." I would search yourself Baltimore, try to do a little better... This place kinda blows.
(2)
Amy L.
They supposedly received accolades for their crab cakes. Not sure why. I will say that they put a TON of crab in their crab cakes, which is def a good thing. So they def get 5 stars for the quantity of large chunks of crab. The size of their cake is massive. It's about the size of a softball cut in half. As for actual overall taste of their cakes, that's more of a 3 star deal. I was looking fwd to eating these since there were so many rave reviews about the crab cakes. Again, size and quantity of crab, I give to them, but I've def had much tastier cakes. We got the crab cake platter which also included a salad and 2 sides. They can keep their sides!! Don't expect any gourmet sides here. The only options were potatoes (6 diff ways: fries, fries with gravy, baked potato, mashed potato, potato salad - you get the picture). There were barely any options so we went for the side of the day (glazed carrots) and fries with gravy. The fries were nothing special and the carrots looked like they were taken from either a frozen TV dinner OR from an elementary school cafeteria. We also ordered the crab dip as our starter. I am not a huge fan of dairy mixed with seafood. This was a warm dip with some kind of creamy, mayo with cheese type sauce. It was nauseating. Was NOT a fan. Nice to check out this place while I was visiting the Baltimore area, but would def NOT go back.
(3)
Firstname L.
An outsider's review. I'm not from the area and never heard of this place until I was in the area for work and a coworker told me "you have to go get crabcakes here" TIP: Go during lunch, the menu is cheaper TIP: Get the crab cake off the 'sandwich' menu; it's the same lump crab cake but cheaper. Would give 4.5 stars if I could. I went to 5 stars to balance out some of the haters who reviewed this place. Note that most of the negative reviews are about the service, not the food. People have bad days, and some people don't like to wait to be seated I guess... I had a good experience here. I can't think of a single thing wrong. The place is PACKED and that's got to be a good sign no matter what. I went on a friday afternoon in August. The parking lot was full except for 2 spots. We could not believe that all those cars were there for lunch on a weekday. This was when news of Hurricane Irene was breaking so we thought people would be home making preparations, not out eating crabcakes. The building is huge; it looks like they took over three buildings in a small strip mall. When we got inside, it was clear the place was full and there were people waiting, but they gave us a pager and said the wait would be no more than 15 minutes, and they were right. We got a nice table even though we had a small child with us (sometimes they stick children off in a corner somewhere). I had the crabcake, which was great. As another reviewer mentioned; there's no Old Bay seasoning on it. It's got a great, delicate flavor, and huge pieces of crab. Almost no filler (I have no idea how they get them to stay in one piece). It looks like it might not be enough to fill you up, but IT IS. The kids menu was CHEAP which is great when you want to have a nice dinner but want to bring your kids along and they are picky eaters. 12 chicken nuggets for $5.95 (!) Yea, they looked like pre-made foodservice items, but in most restaurants, you'd get only 6 of them or they'd be $11.95. They come with fries but we substituted apple sauce. This may have been made here, it was very good. My wife got the baked turkey (not a seafood fan) and that was great too; very moist and flavorful. They gave us a side of peas in marinara sauce, which was really really good. I was surprised how good it was, and it's something I had never heard of before. Our waiter was nice; a little chatty but a real nice guy. All in all, I can't find a single bad thing to say about G&M. I would urge the other reviewers who gave it anything less than 4 stars to try again. PS: I wasn't sure about going in dressed in shorts and a t-shirt (I was in vacation mode) but it was fine. There were business people there in suits, and other people dressed less formally. I was probably on the low end of the scale but they didn't make me feel out of place. The waitstaff is formally dressed. When going for dinner, I'd dress up just a bit (slacks and a polo would be more than enough)
(5)
phill V.
4 solid stars The best Crab Cakes on the east coast !!! I've had dinner here 10 or 11 times over the last 5 years and not been disappointed once with the crab cakes. We'd go more often if it was closer. I've had crab cakes from many other places both local and chain and short of the $$$$ places G&M is my favorite. I usually order the single crab cake as they are so huge. Give it a try, I've recommended this place to 4 or 5 people over the years and all have been happy.
(4)
Devon S.
No no no no no no no! DONT BELIEVE THE REVIEWS PEOPLE DONT KNOW WHAT THE HELL THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT G& M is a Dennys with bad and expensive seafood Start with the atmosphere. Nice looking place.. Great decor old school look. Bar is nice.... THATS IT!! THATS THE ONLY POSITIVE THING I HAVE TO WRITE Ok ordered the crab soup.. frozen veggies mixed with crab meat. Soup was about 5 bucks total cost to make about 1.25 I wanted to try to 6 jumbo shrimp, my mother (whos visiting) gets the 2 crab cakes. Shrimp were good sixed, but breaded and over fried. The frozen brocolli/cauliflower side dish and frozen french fries.. total price 24.00 2 Crab Cakes, Brown on the inside, mush on the inside. No flavor. No seasoning.. served with prepackaged cole slaw and frozen onion rings. all for 26.00 Each dish came on brown lined oval shaped plates. You know the ones they have at Dennys or Country Buffet. Waitress was there.. but with all our food picked apart.. you would have thought she would have said "hey how was your meal?"... Well Im glad she didnt because I would have said something. All I can say is find some place else and save your money. Or, if you want good food, made fresh and want to pay less, Email me ill come to ur house and make it for u and you can pay me what you would have wasted at G&M I dont think I have ever spent 50 bucks on two meals... and walked away this unsatisfied. It was like a bad night at the strip club -Devon
(1)
Ericka C.
Best crab cakes I've ever had. Ever. Anywhere. These crab cakes are so good, that I order them directly from the restaurant and have them sent to friends as gifts. Now my friends (in Florida) order crab cakes from G&M multiple times a year. Seriously, they're that good. All of our out of town guests request that we go to dinner at G&M at least once during their stay. I'm telling you, again....it's that good. The crab cakes have very little filler (the minimal filler they use is actually quite delicious) and LUMP crab meat. I love these crab cakes so much because you can really get a great taste of the delicious crab meat. For a native Marylander, there ain't much better. I usually get the stuffed shrimp because it's like getting a jumbo shrimp inside of a huge crab cake....and you get THREE of them. This platter also comes with 2 generous sides and a side salad. What more could you ask for? (get the sesame vinaigrette on your salad, you won't be disappointed). Every time we come here, it's packed. No reservations, so plan accordingly.
(5)
R M.
The crab cakes are money for sure. Baseball sized, baked and not fried, and tons of meat... Delicious. Unfortunatley, the good news stops there. The service is terribad. So much so that we saw our server twice during the entire 90 minute meal. The hostess has a power issue.. Very attitudy if your entire party isn't present. She started pressuring me to call my friends and find out where they were because she didn't want to seat us... They were not busy at all. Very odd. I really liked the crab cakes, so Im not destroying them.
(2)
Tu-van L.
Can't believe I haven't written a review of this place. Granted it's been years since Ive been here so an updated review is needed nevertheless. You know a restaurant is solid with the locals when the front looks like a large, nondescript building and the back is where the parking lot filled with cars is at. And let me tell you how shocked I was when we walked into this place. Memories of a a dated, cramped restaurant transformed into a warm updated decor with expanded dining space and a large bar/lounge. Attentive and friendly staff add to the warm, casual atmosphere of this place. The space might have changed, but the food was still as good as when I was last there at least two years ago. The crab cocktail is a steal with chilled lump crabmeat to enjoy with lemon, tarter sauce or cocktail sauce. My Maryland crab soup was hearty, warm with nice chunks of crab. And the famous crab cakes - thumb-sized crab chunks blended into a baseball-size cake with just barely enough filler to bind, broiled to perfection. A small dash of Old Bay with some tarter or cocktail sauce is all you need for crab cake perfection. The portions were big enough I didn't even need delicious chunky apple sauce accompanying my "sandwich" Oh yeah and my husband's broiled scallops dinner was tasty with large portions but slightly bland and nothing compared to the crab here. A one-cake sandwich with side for less than $14 is more than a good value. The only pitfall of this place is they don't serve soft shell crab sandwiches (they don't make them anymore unless requested). It was amazing when I had it two years ago, and it was by far the best soft shell crab sandwich I have ever had. *tear* A must-go while going to/coming from BWI. Oh hell you can make a field trip to this neck of the woods just for these crab cakes - they're so worth it!
(5)
Pete R.
I found this place by chance but when i am in the area i always stop in for a crab cake i took my mother here it was a mistake now she has me mail her crab-cakes to london a few times a year lol
(5)
Herbert K.
Monstrous crab cakes. Say it with me.... Upon arriving, we found that parking was less than adequate.... we circled, bickered, and eventually found a spot. Of course there's a wait, so when we finally are seated in the bar, we're famished. Service was quick, beverages cold, and refilled often, and the Crab Cakes ... well, see above.
(3)
Larry M.
5 stars on food alone. Let's face it, 5 stars on crab cakes alone. Service is erratic? Who cares. Hour long waits? Tuff.
(5)
Eric N.
Awesome crabcakes. The rest of the food is quite average. If you are looking for crabcakes, this is definitely your place. Otherwisw, it's just average.
(3)
Nicole C.
I can't eat crabcakes outside of MD b/c of this place. The sides deserve a -3 but seriously, these crabcakes are so outstanding that I still give it 5 stars.
(5)
Allison L.
I looooove crabcakes, and I was definitely not disappointed in G&M's crabcake. It was giant, probably bigger than my fist, and full of jumbo lump crab meat. My only complaint is that it could have used a bit more seasoning. As for the restaurant itself, we came at like 2 on Sunday and the parking lot/restaurant was packed. Instead of waiting in the line just to see how long the wait was, we went back to the carry out part and got the last table there (there are about 6 tables). It was a good thing we did because even the line in the carryout area got ridiculous after that. Service was a bit slow and not overly friendly, but it was just the carryout area so hopefully it's better in the actual restaurant (which appears to have been recently redone and actually looked pretty nice, I wasn't sure if I would've felt comfortable wearing jeans in there based on the room itself plus what others were wearing). Bottom line, I'm not sure it's the best crabcake I've ever had, but it was at least in the top 3.
(4)
Theresa S.
I don't live in MD anymore - but G&M hit the spot for the crabcakes I crave. Lump meat galore, 1 was enough for me. Its a 'must go' when I am in town.
(5)
Dumuzi N.
If you are a tourist like myself visting Baltimore , be sure to try this restaurant. Great lunch place. A local resident recommened this place and we loved it.
(4)
A C.
The review is for the crab cakes only - everything else is pretty much awful. Oh, the shrimp salad is pretty good, too.
(4)
Sean M.
To be honest, I am a bit surprised by the number of glowing reviews this place has received. The quality of the food was so-so at BEST. The bread rolls were totally stale. Completely dry inside and out. The salad was decent; nothing special, some wilted lettuce, but fine. The house vinaigrette was not great. I ordered the crab cakes. They were enormous, and they had huge chunks of crab meat - from the Gulf of Mexico. However, they looked very unappetizing, and they were surprisingly bland. I had to cover mine in lemon juice. They were terribly disappointing. I opted for the mashed potatoes, which were of the instant variety, and cole slaw, which was good. The house chardonnay was delicious, though! I too heard some dickhead dark haired manager in a dark blue dress shirt yelling at the staff about moving their tray stands out of the way. All in all, a decent meal, but definitely not something that's gonna "wow" you.
(3)
Brad Z.
If you're on Interstate 95 or BW Parkway passing through Baltimore and need to get THE MD crabcake experience, this is really the only place to go. It's open from 10am - 11pm seven days a week and close to the highway. There's plenty on the menu and in the bakery case, but the $12 crabcake and fries is the way to go. The crabcake is the size of a baby's head and full of jumbo lump crab. Thank me later.
(5)
Todd K.
Ate here for lunch on a Thursday with business colleague from the area that said this THE place to get crab cakes and to ignore everything else on the menu. Sat at bar by choice to watch TV. Good service at bar, but not overly friendly. Had single crab cake plate and stuffed mushrooms to split. Not sure if its possible to OD on crab, but I sure tried here! Mushrooms are topped with essentially the crab cake mix, broiled and are awesome. I agree with some of the other reviews in that the crab cake mix could use a little more seasoning. As it is, its just huge lumps of crab and just enough binder to make it take shape-great but could use just a little more.. Crab cakes are huge and come with two sides. I followed my native Baltimore colleague's lead and ordered the slaw and fries with gravy -which apparently is a tasty Baltimore twist. if the seasoning got ramped up a notch I'd go a full 5 stars. Don't miss it if you are in the area.
(4)
Magnus S.
[06.16.2012] Update: I get 2 crabcakes to go every time I come to Baltimore (I live in SLC). They pack them up for transport on my flight home! Thanks G & M! Not a steakhouse. A crabcake house! After several trips to the Linthicum area, I caved into the pressure, and holy hell - their crabcakes are the bizzle! Don't waste your time getting the Land and Sea, double up on the crabcakes. I gave the service a bad grade because our waitress seemed to have an alternate agenda. I would go back! SERVICE: 2/10 AMBIANCE: 8/10 FOOD: 10/10 PRICE: 7/10 UNIQUENESS: 8/10 OVERALL SCORE: 70 Service: Graded by the "Keep my cup full principle". Ambiance: Pretty self-explanatory Food: A high food score does not always indicate it is a place for foodies. It is weighted based upon the establishment - thus bar food can receive a high score Price: Price is graded based upon what I believe is fair value for the food you are receiving. A high score does not necessarily indicate the establishment is cheap. Uniqueness: Higher scores indicate desire to return.
(4)
Robyn S.
Eek. If these are the BEST crabcakes in Baltimore, no more crabcakes for me. Ever. Maybe I came at the wrong time. Maybe the cook had an off night. Maybe there was an earthquake and messed up the spice batch that went into my crab cakes. I don't know. The crab cake portions were absolutely ginormous. And yes, they used actual crab chunks. Kudos. But that's about all I can commend them on. The crab cakes were practically inedible. I picked through both crab cakes, hoping a little bit of actual flavor would slap me in the face and make me regret the profane things going through my head. Their only saving grace, I thought were their sides. Maybe they'll get a second chance from me, but it's unlikely. If a restaurant claims to have the BEST of anything, they better be. And this, sadly, was anything but.
(1)
Ben K.
Pros: Awesome food Cons: Looks kind of dumpy I was in Baltimore for a business trip a short time ago and was told by clients to go to G & M for dinner one night before heading back. I went to Phillips by the Bay one night and thought it was good, but they told me G & M would blow that away. I went on my way back to Baltimore/Washington Airport, since the place is kind of off the beaten path, but is on the way to the airport. I made sure to give myself enough time so I wasn't rushing the experience. By looks alone, the place appears to be kind of an aging dump in the middle of nowhere, but you never judge a book by it's cover and you never judge a restaurant by exterior appearances. As I got into the homily feeling dining room, I explored my options. As it was Maryland, I wanted to get something with crab in it, but I overdosed on crab cakes at Phillips, so I went with the crab imperial. My clients warned me that the portions were huge and boy they weren't lying. I got two huge lumps of crab imperial. I was a little overwhelmed, but after taking a bite, a big smile spread across my face. Any hesitation I had before disappeared, as did my stress of potentially missing my flight. I finished the huge meal, as I can be a sucker for wasting food and wouldn't be able to take it with me because of my travels. As I drove my rental car back to the airport on my way home to sunny California, I had a smile on my face and my belt loosened one buckle. G & M is a must eat place from now on for me anytime travels bring me back to Baltimore and I recommend it to anyone wanting a delicious crab dinner.
(5)
roni c.
This place was totally worth going out of our way on a long trip. The crab cakes are great but the desserts are incredible too! The Napoleon took me back to an old bakery in pittsburgh. Loved it!
(5)
bert s.
Wait wasn't too long, 25 mins or so on thurs night... service was great, food was tasty. Winner!
(4)
Sam V.
The crab cakes were HUGE!!! Their blackened seafood platter was decent. Some of the fish was bland and seems like the seasoning was just powdered on at the end. All in all, I would suggest the crab cakes and will def go back again. Their pies and cakes are also good and not too pricey. Good spot if in the mood for crab cakes.
(4)
Troy P.
Absolutely fantastic. The cake combo comes with salad and 2 sides. The crab is unbelievably good. I appreciate a good friend taking me to this home run spot!
(5)
Hugh B.
The second -- and it's a close second -- best crab cake in Baltimore. They're huge -- my boyfriend and I are big eaters and we get 3 to share between us. These crab cakes are chock-full of lump crabmeat and have a sweet taste of the sea. A little eggier tasting than what I consider the best crab cake in Baltimore, Faidley's. But still WELL worth a trip to this nondescript restaurant in a rednecky neighborhood near the airport. Last time we were at G&M, there was a 25-minute wait for a table. So, we opted to sit at the bar. It was a good choice. The only downside was that we had to watch Fox News on TV, which is kind of gross....
(4)
J. Paul A.
Portions were huge. Crab cakes were great. Chicken Parmesan came with a bowl of spaghetti. Fries w gravy were nothing special, but we tried based on another review.
(4)
Paul A.
Best crabcakes I've ever had. Large with very little filler. Very good desserts. Haven't really tried anything else here, since I love the crabcakes. I'm from Denver and know friends from the West coast who make it a regular stop when they visit Maryland. The waitstaff is very personable. Good idea to go when the doors open for lunch, as you have to wait because this restaurant has a large and faithful following.
(4)
Tami M.
Dropped in for a quick lunch and decided to split the crabcake sandwich with my friend. We got it with crackers and each had a cup of the cream of crab soup. The soup was delicious, perfectly seasoned and indulgently rich. The crabcake was the size of a baseball and had huge pieces of crab with little filler. A quick way to get our crab fix for the afternoon. Server was attentive and friendly.
(4)
aloha-ellen m.
I have been going to G&Ms since the early 80's... when I think of G&Ms I think crabcakes! Their crabcakes are tops in my book, using lump crabmeat with no extras! You know, a cake made of crab! They have a great menu with a surf 'n' turf, Greek/Italian flair: gandmrestaurant.com The remodel was a welcome change. The place was sort of run down and really needed a remodel for quite some time. The new layout is more open and airy, and the decor not overdone.
(5)
Ashwin M.
Gigantic space and yet it always gets packed on weekends, so that should tell you something. Our party of 8 had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated on a Saturday night, not bad. Nice casual atmosphere, filled with true locals. Appetizers - firecracker shrimp and stuffed mushroom caps were both awesome and came with enough for our whole table to try some. Entrees - I think every single one of us went with the crab cakes, which are monstrous and AMAZING. They're the obvious choice and the main reason for coming here! One crab cake (and it comes with 2 sides) was very filling...or order two and take the second one home since you get a better deal when you order two. Side dishes weren't anything special, but definitely more than adequate. Pickled beets, broccoli, and humongous onion rings were probably the best among all the offerings. Wrapped it up with a big slice of strawberry cheesecake that was quite good. One star deduction, only because the service was a little slow and left something to be desired. Will be back soon for more crab cakes, and might even try some other seafood too!
(4)
Ma-e M.
Finally made it here, but... at the carry out; immediately ordered a crab cake to taste what is the buzz about G&M's. 1 Real, large chunk of crab meat for that's all at $15 --- for that price I better get them exactly what people told me about it or else... Well, I got what I deserved but I will not return as there are other restaurants that can match the same quality and quantity of crab cake for a lower price and would claim theirs is the catch of the Maryland Cheseapeake Old Bay. Don't be a sucker; believe me, there is. I know why some people believe it because it's near the hotels and the airport; hotels recommend it as there are not many restaurants near the hotels. Displayed in the counter are big cakes staring me to get them starting at 4.50 a slice, but the big calories of desserts are better off zero in my belly. So I did not buy and just wonder because I know there are nothing special about cheesecakes, chocolate mouse, tarts, pies, etc...that I would not miss. For the love of food and yelpers sucker, I got somewhat dupe because I got suck into believing their crab cakes are one of the kind because I went and got it. Seafood lovers watch the astronomical prices, you better gain at the market.
(3)
Cindy T.
Now THIS is what I always dreamed a MD crab cake would be - filled with huge, meaty, juicy lumps of crab. The cake was made to order, so it came out hot. What little filling there was in the cake was tasty, slightly eggy, and complimented the crab - as opposed to some restaurants that use filling to REPLACE crab. The crab cake entree came with a salad, bread, and two sides - I got a baked potato and cole slaw. The salad, bread, and baked potato were unremarkable but the cole slaw was surprisingly fresh, cold, and refreshing - not caked in mayo. We also ordered the clams oregonata, a daily special. The clams were served on a beautiful platter, but unfortunately, were mostly filled with stuffing. We sat at the bar, where there were lots of people happily chatting and/or watching Sunday football on the wall of tv screens. The bartender was attentive, refilling my water without being prompted and asking whether we wanted more drinks. The only thing missing was natural sunlight - for some reason, the bar area did not have a single window. Next time I come, and there WILL be a next time, I will sit in the main dining room.
(4)
Chad C.
I don't really know if I will ever have food as good as the crab cake I had here. It was broiled, not fried, which was kind of unique. It was HUGE and full of crab. Very little non-crab was involved in the making of this crab cake. I really can't say enough about it... it was great and not a bad value even if you eat-in - which we did. 2 crab cakes with a couple of sides for $26. You can't beat that, really.
(4)
Jill D.
Holy crab cakes! These crab cakes were worth the detour and really hit the spot. The crab meat is super fresh and very high quality. No little chunks here. After our meal, we went down and picked up some desserts for the road from the bakery. My god, I am jealous of those who live close and can do this on a regular basis. What an amazing selection! I loved the little bite size pastries we got and can't wait to stop in again when we visit next time.
(4)
Chris T.
Best crab cakes in the world... I still have about a dozen in my freezer to be enjoyed within the next few weeks!
(5)
Jasmine W.
The wings were really good nice and crispy. I ordered the spinach ravioli which was good once you move the cheese and marinara sauce crap that was piled on top. The salad and garlic bread that came with it was amazing
(4)
Casey C.
The crabcakes were the best I've ever had! I loved this place and wished I lived on the east coast so I could go back. I'm definitely going to try the mail order crabcakes that G&M offers!! Can't get enough of those crabcakes!!!
(5)
Andrew C.
Fiending on seafood since before my plane took off, I was in a mad dash to the closest Yelp search result before it closed at 11. Google took me along some backwoods road that didn't look like it belonged near an airport or in any populated part of the city. Ridge Road. Trippy place. I stopped at a light and for a moment felt like I was going to be a victim in a teen slasher, or that the Blair Witch her/himself was going to remove me from the rental and hang a little stick figure from the rear view. Neither happened and eventually I rolled up on G & M's lighted parking sign. At this point I didn't know what to expect. The building they're in is definitely not glamorous so I figured it would be a casual kind of place. Wrong there. I don't think it quite fits as "formal" (at least as Yelp would describe) but you're definitely going to feel out of place in about 0.01 seconds when you barge in the front door expecting to see some families with mildly behaved children and instead find two hostesses and a waiter dressed in the typical seafood restaurant black and white garb, staring back at you. Wondering why you're wearing a free heather gray t-shirt you got from some Adidas marketer that reads "FIFA World Cup 2010." "It's just me tonight," you might say. "Come this way," They'll reply. As you might have guessed, t-shirts are not optimal attire. But when a group of four old ladies across the room started speaking rather loudly about their diabetes complications, I began to ease up. I may have been in a t-shirt, but at least I wasn't announcing to the world what happens when people get to busy to eat a snickers bar every now and then. Lordy. Anyway... that's a lot of words with nothing about the restaurant. Welcome to my reviews, ladies and gentlemen. I ordered the single crab cake plate and immediately the server tried to upsell me to the double which takes the price from $16 and some change to $24 and the same. You only need one crab cake. Believe me on this. You're getting a crab cake that is somewhere between the size of a baseball and a softball, two sides and a basket of bread. That's a lot more food than it seems. The crab cake... I dunno. Perhaps it was over hyped by all the "!!!!" ridden reviews or perhaps it was never going to hold a candle to the most incredible crab cakes I've ever come across at Joe's Stone Crab in South Miami Beach. Whatever the case, the cake was good but not as mouthwateringly amazing as I think it's made out to be. As for sides I went with the roasted beets and a baked potato. The potato came out plain, with some kind of grains sprinkled on top and a coffee creamer size cup of sour cream. Cheers for portion control but it was definitely a boring display. Never touched the bread. Like I said, too much food as it was. Service is a little slow, which was surprising as it was on me and about eight other parties in a room mean to hold tons more around 10pm. And I counted three servers for the room so.... wondering why no one got around to coming back for a water refill at least. Price point seems alright, and I'm sure some of their other fish dishes are pretty incredible but when it comes to what they're famous for and the name they've put in their title; I think I'm tasting a scale shifted a little too much to the Quantity rather than Quality side of the fulcrum.
(3)
J D.
These two stars are based solely on the service. When we went into the restaurant the place was relatively empty and they seated us next to the bathroom next to another couple. When we asked to be moved so that we wouldn't have to smell the bathroom, they moved us one table over (in the still empty restaurant), but then stood in the corner and watched us and seemingly talked about us as if we caused them some huge inconvenience. Sorry, I don't like smelling the bathroom when I'm trying to eat. I'm pretty sure everyone feels this way but doesn't want to complain for fear of hurting someone's feelings. We ordered our food - clam strips for an appetizer, my husband ordered the crab cake sandwich and my mother and I shared the seafood platter. Our food came out in a decent amount of time and the crab cakes were better than many I've tried before. The scallops were okay but nothing to write home about, and everything was heavily seasoned with Old Bay, which can get pretty salty. However, when my husband was done with his sandwich, the waitress brought us our check even though me and my mom were only halfway through our platter, so sue us, we are slow eaters who like to enjoy our meals instead of shovel it down. We paid anyway, she came and took the money, and never came back. We continued eating for some time after that. We decided at that point to take our time because if they feel like shoving us out, well, too bad. I'll sit here and enjoy my decent (at best) food. When we finally left it was kind of confusing to find the exit and when a waitress saw my confusion, she asked if I was looking for the exit and then said "it's THAT way", talking down to me like I'm some kind of idiot and pointing in some vague direction. This whole experience was disappointing, and no amount of decent crab cakes can make up for that.
(2)
Irissa N.
We checked this place out after reading great reviews on here. The crab cakes were delicious and very rich tasting. There is no way I could eat more than one. The place was hopping at 6p on Sunday night and the service was a little slow but good. I would recommend this place for anyone wanting a good crab cake.
(4)
Karen P.
When I moved down the street from this establishment I was really excited to have the infamous crab cake. Maybe it was an off day, but it really wasn't anything special. I have had way better in the city. (Yes, I am a native Marylander and I do know what a good crab cake is). Also,they let their wait staff smoke out in front of the restaurant, which is pretty tacky, not to mention that our server reeked of smoke when we were served. Just my 2 cents. I'd skip it.
(2)
AJ S.
I will keep it short: Maryland Crabcakes don't get any better than this.
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Sang K.
Best crab cake I've had in Maryland. I've heard Timbuktu's is good too, but haven't made the trip. But why bother when there's G&M. Crab cakes are that size of your fists. And a the single crab cake sandwich is 10 bucks. There little fillers and it mostly consists of melt in your mouth back fin blue crab meat. I've only been a couple times. And both times I went I went for the seafood platter. I try to get as much broiled stuff as possible because I can eat too much fried stuff.
(4)
Aj J.
First off, i came to this place from all the great reviews on Yelp and my wife.... This place is like Day and Night. Lunch time my wife had great service First bad sign was right when we walked in, just management yelling at staff. Throughout our meal we just heard terrible management, just yelling at its workers. Then the manangement asked a person to leave because he was wearing a really short sleeve shirt, longer than a muscle shirt, mind this was a 93 degree day. As we sat me and my wife counted no less than 5 people with sleeveless shirts. Dinner time aka byos (bring your own snacks) Man this has to be the longest time i have ever waited between appetizers, salads, bread, entree. It has to be at least 15 mins between each dish. I can definetly understand being busy but this place seem to overcrowd the restaurant with not enough staff. Absolutely not acceptable. Appetizer- French Onion Soup- very salty, so so flavor, and very watery, Salads- Great variety of dressing, about 10 different kinds. Can't really mess that up Entree- NY Strip Steak- cooked right, no flavor whatsoever Crab Cake- best thing on the menu, awesome crab cake but far from the best ever. Overall this place isnt worth going to, at least at dinner time. Better to come at lunch or just carryout if u actually want to eat here.
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Sam A.
Because there were so many tips about the crab cakes, I had to go with that. They were good, but I got such a high expectation, that I was kind-of expecting better. The location was pretty nice, but again, I just expected more. All in all, I don't really have a bad thing to say about the place, but it just wasn't as awesome as most reviews make it out to be.
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Pachi C.
Food: Delicious crabcakes Service: Carried-out, although the cashier was brusque Price: Great I stopped by on a Thursday evening and both the restaurant and parking lot was packed. I walked through to the carry-out side to order my food and was immediately blindsighted by the large selection of desserts being displayed in the front. The desserts looked simple but were huge - and I noticed all the prices were roughly $3 fo a huge slice of anything. I ordered the Single Crab cake platter. Platter comes with 2 sides. They have a list of about 10 side dishes to choose from. I decided on onion rings and the garden salad. I also added a slice of the Custard Caramel (which looked like a huge slice of flan). 1. Salad: Fresh and plentiful, included cucumbers, tomatoes, iceburg, carrots. Honey mustard dressing was pleasant = A 2. Dinner roll: Stale and cold = D 3. Onion rings: Good flavor but not crispy = C 4. Crab Cakes: The biggest I've ever had in my life. The cake was also 95% crab, unlike what I'm used to: 50% bread crumbs. It was so big I couldn't finish it = A++ 5. Caramel Custard: I gobbled the whole thing down. It indeed tasted like flan. Some may think it too sweet but it made me very happy = A. All for roughly $20. Yum. Gold star #2 in Baltimore. Although I would go here before Obrycki's. Cancer the crab says, I'm stuffed!
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Lori O.
If u like crab cakes you will LOVE this place. Softball size crab cakes loaded w big chunks of crab. SO good! We hop a cab here if we have a layover in Baltimore of 90 min or more. It's under 10 min to get there and the crab cakes are served very quickly so plenty of time to enjoy. This is a MUST DO if u r in the area!
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Tyler A.
I researched a bit on crab cakes prior to my trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore. I think of Baltimore as such a hole but got to drive around this past Sunday and it was ... nice. Stanking hot but nice. After a good 2.5-3 hours in the aquarium fighting strollers and loud mouthed kids (aquariums really could be just adults only), we headed 8 miles south to G&M. It is a VERY large and officious looking building. We got in, there was a foyer of sorts with a long wait, which wasn't really long, though they gave us a pager and quoted us 25 minutes. After 5, we sat in a freezing cold dining room - the side without the tablecloth (we weren't classy enough apparently us city folk). The crab cakes looked amazing, the entire 20 minutes we waited for the food, I just stared and stared. The lump crab meat was unadulterated, simply clumped together and baked. Yum.... I got my crab balls (it's an app - I am on a diet!) and the sadness starts there. This place gets 3 stars because it's quality crab not because the crab cakes are actually delicious. It's under seasoned, it could use a bit of mustard, a bit of mayo, a bit of lemon, a bit of something else. It got served with small plastic ramekins of straight from the jar tartar sauce and cocktail sauce. SO SAD, because it could be SOOOO good. The main ingredient is just so good. But it just isn't. It made me really sad because they looked so delicious. Despite it all, I am now inspired to buy me a tub of crab meat and make it my damn self. I am going to make a spicy remoulade to go with my crab cakes and throw some capers or cornichons in the mix to give it a bit of texture.
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Gary G.
Been coming to G&M for over 15 years. Best crab cakes anywhere.
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Artin F.
Best crab cakes, also try the Tuna dish. Amazing.
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Jay B.
It's crowded, fine dining is a stretch, and there can be a bit of a wait. But with crab cakes like this, the server could poke me in the eye with my silverware & it still would get my recommendation.
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Josh B.
Horrible wait. We waited for an hour and a half with no signs of it letting up. Also, they will not consider you as waiting until all the members of the party are there. The waiter was very nice as we ordered and the dining room is very nice and well designed. I got two crab cakes that come with a salad (I got this Asian dressing) and two sides. The salad was very good. As expected, the crab cakes were amazing and the food was worth the wait. Also, they offer a complimentary tea and coffee at the end of the meal. Since we honestly arrived at the worst possible time, and the food made up for it, I give this amazing place 4 delicious crab cakes out of 5.
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Jules L.
Crab cakes on steroids. For filling, they use shredded crab meat. For a crab meat lover, this is heaven. The restaurant has a steakhouse feel to it and the staff was friendly. Order the 2 cake platter and share, then get the tiramisu. How many crabs in one cake, can someone find out please?
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Dawn D.
My husband and I had to travel to the east coast for business so since we've never been I went on-line to yelp for some suggestions for dinner. I am so glad I did.....we live on the west coast where there isn't a shortage of seafood restaurants, I've never liked crab cakes but I wanted to try a local dish. I had the Stuffed Shrimp dish and was blown away with flavor. The buttery sweetness of the dish reminded me of an abalone steak but with a kick of spices. We loved it so much we went back the following night. I was so full I couldn't eat dessert but took the lemon meringue tart back to the hotel for later. It was unbelievably good also. I've already promised friends that I'll order their home delivery so they can see how good they are. I just wish I could get the desert shipped too.
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Ilona G.
While this restaurant has very tasty crabcakes, it has horrible customer service, especially on online orders and I would recommend that people steer clear of using them for gifts or online delivery. They omitted items from an order which served as a gift and rather than re-shipping the order, they gave me a few dollars back. The gift turned out lame. Dimitri the manager did nothing to improve the situation.
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A. C.
(02/20/2012) Finally got around to trying the famous G & M crab cakes (having lived in Maryland over 20 years). I will profess upfront and going in, I'm a Faidley's fan. The single cake platter (cake, salad, 2 sides) for $17.99 is about the going rate for jumbo lump. Their cakes are 8 oz., broiled, and the "scooped", not formed, variety. The cake was very lumpy, meat was mild, not very crabby, very sweet, and pearly white (surely Venezuelan imported crabmeat). There was a significant amount of bread dressing (soaked bread, eggs, some mayo, dusting, if that, of seasoning) that comprised about 50% of the cake and in large chunks. It was broiled until set inside (lowers the risk of Salmonella, but def gives you a less moist cake), had a golden, but somewhat rubbery outer crust. I'll just have to say it: "not as good as a Faidley's crab cake." My dining companion went way out of his usual range and got the "Veal Cordon Bleu", I don't know what possessed him. It was a roulade of veal, layered with a slice of ham, slice of Swiss, rolled, bound-battered, deep-fried until well-done, mushroom-sauced and came to the table with a a steak knife sticking straight out of it. Boys, I think it's dead already. The breading actually encased the meat roll in a tough leathery sheath, near impossible to cut, and dastardly to eat. Mushroom sauce had a touch of Taylor's marsala, slightly sweet, and actually plenty of mushrooms. Rest of the sides were OK. Homemade potato salad was yellow with mashed boiled egg yolks in the dressing, chunks of fresh, crunchy green bell pepper, but rather bland; homemade coleslaw, lightly dressed, but heavy on the sugar and celery seed; whipped potatoes, just whipped potatoes (possibly amped up with potato flakes); onion rings were a frozen SysCo/FoodPro product. Place was hopping mid-afternoon on a weekday. I'm glad for them, G & M is a local institution. Service was prompt, efficient and friendly enough. I'm glad I tried it, but my next crab cake fix will probably come from the Lexington Market. 3 stars for the G & M crab cake; 2 stars for everything else.
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Michael L.
Great portions of food... Service was terrible, mainly because I almost had to curse out the waiter (Pierre) who missed counted the money for the bill and comes running up to me saying that I didn't tip. He proceeded to count the money in front of me and realized that I gave him a $20 tip...I started to take the $20 tip back because of his dumbass mistake!.... Last time I go there with service like that!... Count your money dawg before you question someone. I didn't flip out because I was there with my mom for Mothers Day!
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Nina U.
Walking into G&Ms is like walking into a huge dark cigar lounge sans the cigars. There are balcony's up top where you can sit and look down on the rest of the tables. It's actually pretty neat if you can get over the crowds (regardless of the day) and possibly the sub-par service. I have never experienced great service here. And for someone who can't eat shellfish, G&Ms doesn't have the draw for me. There are other things on the menu that hold me over though because my friends have to come here when they're in the state. They even get crab cakes to go at the carry out counter (next door to the restaurant). This is awesome to avoid the crazy restaurant, to be able to cook them yourself at home, or to get them packed on dry ice if you so please to fly them all the way home to some place like Hawaii where your friends and family will love you when you pull out the little plastic containers each holding a single neatly packed crab cake. Granted, it will cost you for that wonderful dry ice packing so it's only worth it if you're going to buy a bunch or split the box with someone else. But the airport screeners will be jealous. And you'll be a fan at home. My Aunty cooked it up and said it was delicious. My Uncle fried it up in a breakfast omelet and loved it. I sat there and was watched them eat it.
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Giang L.
Four of the five people in our party, including myself, got food poisoning. The four of us tried the filet minon special (1/8/12). As for the service, on a Sunday evening, it took our server 20 minutes just to greet our table and another 20 minutes to take our order. The five top next to our table also had to endure the long wait just to receive their appetizers. This will be my first, last and only time dining at this establishment. I don't think our server even deserved the 18% gratuity that they so cleverly added to our bill.
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Quade W.
We found G & M via a recommendation from an information desk at the Walter Museum in Baltimore's Mt Vernon neighborhood. To me, the feel of G & M is very old-school Maryland, even though it's been updated and is nice, it still retains a certain charm. The menu is extensive, with something for just about everybody. I was tempted to try the oysters but, since we'd come specifically for crabcakes, it seemed stupid to deviate from the plan. The pricing at G & M is very reasonable, bordering on cheap. The crabcake platter was about $16 and came with salad, two sides, and rolls. The salad was fresh but unremarkable, though the dressing seems to have been house-made and was tasty. The crabcake was out of the world! Usually there is so much breading that the taste of the crab is totally lost. G & M's crabcake is so packed with huge lumps of backfin meat that I wondered how the thing stayed together. There is just enough filler to bind it together and no more. I was only able to manage half the crabcake and took the other half home for later. At the side were cole slaw and a baked potato, both good, the cole slaw also being a stand out, with just enough mayo-based dressing. I highly recommend G & M. It's also an easy place to incorporate into a north/south trip: it's close to I-95, I-895, I-695, and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Certainly worth stopping in.
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Carol L.
I stopped by this place on the way home from the cherry blossom festival in DC and hoped that the great reviews would ring true.. however I have to agree with some of the lower ratings. The crab cakes here are definitely not the best I've ever had, the meat is not sweet and tasty at all. The filler is pretty good and yes, the crab is meaty, but the overall taste was just a little above average in my opinion. Also, I'm not a big eater, but the crab sandwich was not so overwhelming as I read below. I could certainly finish it and my fries and not feel stuffed. As many have commented here, I found the service pretty awful. The guys at the bar, the hostess, and the waitress. I wouldn't even just say they were unfriendly, some of them were just rude. My friend and I walked in with smiles and good hearts, but were greeted everywhere with pretty grumpy and rude staff. The desserts looked fantastic but I was in a rush and didn't have time to sample them. I might actually return to try the desserts, but I wouldn't go out of my way for the crab here. FYI, the parking in the rear has entrances to the bar and restaurant and the take out place is around the front and not connected to the restaurant.
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Ronda D.
Certainly not the best crab cake. Not even my top five. Yes, it's large, but the cake was soggy and barely had any flavor. The sides were not good, and I was dissapointed to have spent so much.
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Jimmy A.
Best crab cakes ever. Service was pretty good both times I ate there.
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Kara W.
The best darn crabcakes...period! I've have Phillips and Timbuktu. They don't compare. I wouldn't know about anything else they serve. Sorry.
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Jayson H.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Baltimore. The crab cakes are truly the highlight of any visit to G&M. If you order the 2 crabcake dinner you better be hungry! Portions are generous, food is hot and fresh. Sometimes the dinner rolls are a "miss", but that isn't why I go to G&M anyways. Service is attentive and friendly. Nice atmosphere, but not stuffy. One area for improvement - the salad. Mostly, if not entirely, composed of iceberg lettuce. I would expect some romaine, green leaf, red leaf, etc from an establishment like G&M. I've never had room to try the desserts, but they do look delicious. This place is busy for lunch and packed for dinner. If you go, be prepared to wait and pleasantly surprised if you don't have to.
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Allen B.
This place is very good for crab and other types of seafood. I usually go here at least once every time I am in Baltimore. During the weeknights it gets very busy from about 7:00 PM - 10:00PM because of all the business travelers. Since this is located pretty close to the airport, ALL the hotels send people here because they know they will enjoy it. It's definitely worth a visit and if you like the crab-cakes that much, you can have them mailed to your house.
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Ralph H.
We traveled to the area for a soccer tournament and ate there two nights in a row. There was not much else to choose from in the area. Anyway, the first night, a Friday, they were able to acommodate our group of 24 without reservations despite being very crowded. The food is great and reasonably priced. Basically a seafood place but with a very big assortment of non-seafood options. Portion sizes will not disappoint. The broiled seafood combination came with a large piece of flounder, 6 sea scallops, 2 large shrimp, a large crabcake, and an oyster stuffed with crab. Add to that, two sides and a salad for about $27. There crabcakes are some of the best I've eaten. One note about reservations... They do not take same day reservations but do offer call ahead seating. The pace was packed both nights and the parking lot, while big, was packed as well. This is a gem in an area with not much to offer.
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Pete D.
As many times as I've had their crabcakes because I'm simply a big fan of this place, I never got a chance to write up a review. Simple enough, this place will fulfill your crabcake craving. The cake is moist, tons of lump meat (none of that backfin meat), barely any filler which is used for binding, and tastes great. Each and every cake I've had, the taste has been consistent and cooked right. Honestly, I've never had any other of their main dishes here and I probably will never. I go here for their crabcake and that's just about it. A while back when the wife and I came here for our first time, the interior was very "rugged" and needed a makeover. They've since renovated the interior and it's much nicer now. A full bar and the inside fits a good amount of people. The parking lot isn't too big and gets pretty crowded, so be patient when pulling in. Next door, they have a carry-out (and six smaller tables) for you to order and sit or take home and enjoy. Oh, they also have a huge display of desserts, but I've never had one. They sell uncooked crabcakes, which we've done many times and it's simple to cook. They taste just the same at home, even out of the freezer and thawed out. The cost for a crabcake sandwich is only $12.95 and comes with a side of fries. You cannot beat that price for the size of cake you get. It beats all other places in the area. Again, I highly recommend this place. It gets pretty crowded on weekends, even a late lunch or an early dinner, you're expected to wait. The last time we came here with a group, we called ahead and they put our name down. I recommend doing this.
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Toby L.
Best crab cake sandwich you'll ever eat and that's coming from someone who has lived in Annapolis - and dined in some of the best seafood - his entire life. Met there for a business lunch just last week and several others in our party agreed with me on it being the best. Parking situation sorta sucks so leave a few minutes early if you want to be walking in on time! I'll be back there soon to bang down another crab cake sammy!
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Sheila P.
Tried the crab cakes and creamy crab soup. Both dishes were EXCELLENT! The crab cakes are huge. The crab cakes were filled with fresh lump crab meat. The soup was similar to a bisque. Very tasty!
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MS P.
this place wasnt all that but my bf loved it. i called 30 mins ahead to put our names on the waiting list since they werent taking anymore reservations for the day. when we got there, we were told we have to wait another 30 mins which is fine with us since we were planning on hitting the bar anyway. the place was packed so im glad we called in ahead of time. thats definitely something you should do. call them and ask to be put on the call waiting list to save some time. when we got seated, we ordered the mussels (very good), the cream crab soup (also very good), and then we both got 1 crabcake each sicne we were pretty much full by then after the salad and all that other stuffs. my crabcake was good until i found a big piece of plastic. yeah..my appetite went away afterward. lol my waitress replaced my crabcake but i couldnt eat anymore so i packed it up to go. the meal can rack up a big bill if you ate like we did. but i think i will try another place next time. make sure you guys check ur crab cakes before you chomp it down. haha
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Mike W.
Meaty CRAB cakes, not the swankiest joint but good food. Great crab cakes and the rolls are good too, most stuff is made in house not from a box like their nearby neighbor (as told to me by the neighbors waitress)
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Quentin B.
First off. I've gone to G&M many times over the years and have always been happy with the experience. If my most recent experience was my only experience I would have scored much lower. I went this past weekend with some out of town friends and we were all very disappointed. I truly hope it was an off night. All we had was the crab cake platter. They were all absolutly horrible. Crab was off colored. Much more filler (shredded crab, etc.) then I remember and the herb mix was way off leaving a nasty after taste. Food aside. The wait is ridiculous. Unless you go as a couple the wait will be 30-45 minutes easy during normal dinning hours. Staff. Generally not very attentive. To there credit they do seem to hussle but I always feel like I'm fighting for attention. All in all, I have always thought Timbuktu was better and given the close proximity I doubt I will bother hitting G & M again.
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diana k.
I will admit their crab cakes are great but their customer service was poor last time I went. My friend and I were waiting on 2 more friends who were literally 10 minutes away. They would not seat us at a table for 4! They sat us at a table for two upstairs and when our friends arrived, the waiter barred them entry upstairs! They were not allowed to even say hello to us! I was so appalled as I watched this unfold. My friends were so insulted, they left in a huff vowing never to return. I called for the manager who was equally rude. I left immediately and refuse to go back.
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Rob H.
One of the joys of offering to pick up a friend or relative at BWI is that it gives me a reason to stop at G&M for a crabcake platter. As expounded upon here over and over again, they make one of the best crabcakes in the Baltimore region. Combined with their fresh and homemade pickled beets and slaw, it makes for a reliably wonderful meal for under $20. The service at the busy place is also spot on and highly professional. Sure, they strive to turn tables, but the brisk service does not come at the expense of politeness. I'm sure you could linger here for hours, but I generally enjoy the fact that you can get in/out of here on a weeknight in under an hour. And even on the weekend, when the place gets packed, the crabcakes prove worth the wait. My only criticism is that there's not much to get excited about here beyond the crabcakes. The cooking from the kitchen is competent, but seems to cater to a simpler palette. Too much of what is offered here is what i would call "upscale homogenized family fare." Not that this is a bad thing, when done well. It just limits my reasons for returning. That said, I seriously dig their crabcakes, and the price is right. So they already have their hooks in my wallet.
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Christine P.
I used to think this place as a crappy looking restaurant with very good crab cakes that cost way too much. After my last visit few days ago, I now think this place as a *remodeled* crappy looking restaurant with very good crab cakes that cost way too much. The interior has vastly improved. It now LOOKS like a restaurant. Fresh paints and new decors... but still it can't get away from the Glen Burnouts (term coined by Brian S.) The exterior i.e. the parking lot is still crappy. My advice is to not even look for a parking in the front of the restaurant but to drive straight to the back parking lot. While the lot is pot-holely and lines marked haphazardly, it is easier to park in the back and use the back entrance. Once inside, you will have to walk STRAIGHT through patrons sitting at tables to the left with the bar to the right. Hook around the corner and voila, you have arrived (hew, finally, right?) The prices are still high. Now that the restaurant is remodeled they actually can justify the cost? Nah. Imperial Crabcakes: 2 huge crab cakes topped with some sort of cheesy sauce (similar to the sauce on "Volcano" rolls in sushi restaurants.) It was just delightful! I loved it! Crab Stuffed Oysters: The dish is $32. BUT you receive 6 crabcakes. Let me put on my Su K. hat and break this down for you. $32 for 6 cakes = $5.33 for each crabcakes. Not too bad, huh? BUT it's still $32 nevertheless. Unless you belong to the Carnivore Crew and can down the whole thing by yourself, this dish can be shared by 2-3 people. I was only able to eat one out of six. Wait, do Carnivore Crew consider seafood "meat"? I don't know... Su, Lester, please get back to me on this. *^^*
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Monica G.
Unfortunately, we (Todd and I) visited this place maybe a year or two ago and we did not feel a need to visit again. The person that recommended this place had not had the Crabcakes from Timbuktu. We didn't even take the leftovers from our huge Crabcakes, because we were dissatisfied. The one experience there was our last.
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Melissa T.
A long wait for those with more than 2 guests, especially during the weekend. However, it is worth the wait and depending where you are coming from...the drive. My hubby and I start off with the crab dip and the cream crab soup which are both FULL of crab meat. Then we each get a double crab cake platter which is FULL of meat and invisible filling (so much food - that we are taking one and a half crab cake back home). It is much worth it. Everyone we have brought here has loved it. I am NOT a crabcake fan but this makes me want to quit whole crab picking altogether! Delicious and you can always order it for delivery although I had never done so. Oh and bring a sweater. Men, please do not wear sleeveless shirts, they will make you buy a shirt. Check the website....
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Fat T.
I would venture to say this is one of the best crabcakes in MD. There are literally only a handful that can compare but G&M is consistently good. Just don't got o Faidley's. It sucks.
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Wally C.
The most amazing crab cakes!!! and the crab chowder is delicious too... TRY IT!
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Thomas W.
My friends from Charm City always correct my spelling of their beloved city: BAL'MER. I am a Washingtonian & a NYorker, but would say my definition of a good BAL'MER Crab House is a place where Boog Powell would go and not Anthony Bourdain! As John Madden would say--you just need a bunch of mallets and paper towels! I have loved these crab cakes for years. I do not think they are the best, and I enjoyed the restaurant, but feel it has become too franchised! They do make great Maryland vegetable crab soup, and the crab cakes are still first rate consisting of large backfin crab cakes meat. I do see the previous reviewers points but do not entirely agree with her. First of all there is virtually no place where most of the crabs come from Maryland anymore--it has been this way since the 1980's. I do not mind, myself, that much of the flavor is from the mustard and old bay. It I wanted something different I would have gone for crab imperial or a truly fried crab cake. I still think this restaurant gives you an old fashioned Maryland experience. It is probably more corporate than a local place now. It is not my choice for crab cakes, but I do enjoy them nonetheless.
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Nick K.
Everything said about this place is true. Went there for dinner and not knowing any better got two heapfuls of crab cakes. I could not put away 2 of those gigantic suckers, don't know what I was thinking. Don't know too much on what separates a good crab cake from a bad crab cake, but nonetheless absolutely delicious. My managers and co-workers were absolutely raving about this place and it lived above and beyong all the hype.
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Bowser H.
Let me first say that the place has a very high volume of business. It gets packed very quick, so if you're on the waiting list, please be patient, it's worth it. Trust me. I won't even talk about how nice the interior of this building is, or how pleasant majority of the staff are. Generally I like to sometimes walk around and see what other people are ordering. I'm nosey like that and I like to keep a mental reference and sampling of what a place offers. But lets talk about the dishes that are instant winners. Wings - Meaty, moist and it comes in various saucing of your choosing. And if you're not careful, its a meal within itself. Bruschetta - This may not be on the menu, but if you talk to your wait staff, they should be able to accommodate. Its 4 pieces of french bread diagonally cut into 1.5 inch slices and heavily topped with the tomato flavored goodness. Accompanying it, is a centered cup containing little mozzarella balls drizzled with olive oil garnished over top of some lettuce leaves. The pasta dishes - Walk around and see for yourself. An abundant amount of well cooked pasta with an incredible amount of chicken, shrimp, mussel or all to your liking. I prefer the alfredo sauce but the red sauce is just as good. The crab balls (appetizer) are delicious, a fair proportion that if consumed will just leave you wanting more. If anything its somewhat of a teaser to what this place is truly known for. The double crabcake platter - This is what this place is known for. No filler or breading, just the high cholesterol goodness, your doctor told you to stay clear from, but your well moistened salivating taste buds is begging you to have masticated. It 2 crabcakes, A cups, dense, center moist, with enough crab guts (mustard) inside to give you that subtle reminder of how wonderfully tasteful our bottom dweller friends really are. If you're not really up for that much, try the crabcake sandwich. Its just as good Fried clams/mushrooms/ onion rings The breading varies from avg to heavy. The onion rings are large, nicely deep fried, crunchy. I'd recommend this as one of the sides if you're going to order any platter that comes with sides. The fried clams - Although generous in portion, its a little too heavily breaded to my liking. Most if not all of the appetizers in this place should be shared with others since if ordering it will leave you no room for the main entrees. The fried mushrooms are delicious- Generous portioned, nicely deep fried. Definitely not light in the breading, but too heavy either. The only thing I could really say is if only their were a way to prevent the hot oils from coating the interior surface of the mushroom in such a way that didn't burn your mouth. The salads Now I'll admit that if I choose to go healthy I'll order a cobb salad, but the salads here are anything but healthy as they are incredibly delicious. Its a giant platter, which will obviously come out chilled and the plate cold to the touch. If you order any meats on top, they'll serve the meats cold also, to keep your salad from wilting. Ordering a plate of salad is a good enough side dish for a table of 4. And the dressing you request will come out in one of those gravy kettles. More likely than not, you will need to poor the entire thing in. And that my friend is where you lose the part of eating light. Areas of improvement All the steak platters - A little disappointing. It comes out a little dry, not very flavorful at all, and can be much improved upon 5/10. The proportion is fair to generous but there's really little point if the beef flavor isn't there. Cream of Crab soup - Very disappointing, although the crab chunks and bits are real, the cream can be heavily improved. Its thick, too thick, and lacking type of flavor or seasoning. I was very disappointed with this dish. Side Dishes - A lot of the side dishes are fairly plain. From the beets to the potato salad, its something you would expect to get at your local Giants, or at some grocery stores hot bar. Personally I just stick with the whipped potatoes, fries, or onion rings. More often than not, you're going to have a fantastic meal here. Try to catch this place on the off hours when its not too busy but either way. If you're up for crabcakes, G&M's is definitely the place to be.
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Rob M.
I Love this place. I love the crab cakes.
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Pat P.
My husband and I went there after people saying how great the crab cakes are. We had to wait 40 minutes and we were upstairs. The AC was cranked up and it was way tooo cold. The crab cakes were dissapointing and actually looked better than they were. They were big (I had the platter) there was a lot of filler in although you could see lumps of crab. The bread was the worst I have had in a restaurant and the waiter said that the managers had been collecting all the bread that was not eaten to show how bad it wasto the owners. I would not have fed it to the birds. The waiter knew his menu to the fact he offered 2 types of potato BUT we had studied the menu whilst waiting and there were more than 2. He was well trained. If I go back will take something warm to wear. I am willing to give it a second chance. Change your bread even though you bake it on premises.
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Trauts N.
Great crab cakes. Service a bit slow but overall worth a visit.
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Justin H.
Went here for the first time recently because a couple of my friends were teasing me for liking Faidley's crabcakes... i was thoroughly disappointed. Since all i had was the crabcake i will give this place 2 stars, but as far as crabcakes go it gets 1 star. It had no taste at all, i had to drench it in the cocktail sauce just to make it edible. How anybody can like this crab cake over Faidley's is beyond me! Ruby Tuesdays has better crabcakes (no really they do).
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Alfred K.
Holy crab! Boy are these crab cakes lumpy. I don't use the word as a compliment very often but in this case it really is. Did they look appetizing? Heck no. Was I concerned when I saw that picture on their website? Most definitely. But it tasted good, albeit a little greasy. And for the most part they seem like fresh crab meat - firm and at times accompanied by crab shell. Everything else was dorm food quality, except my dorms had better food than this. The corn was sitting in water and grease, and the broccoli and pasta was pure mush. The dinner roll tasted like it's from 7-eleven, and I left feeling puzzled why the parking lot was completely full. Oh well. I would come back for the crab cakes on a day when I feel like greasy diner food. The extensive carryout menu was a really smart idea - great for business travellers staying at BWI airport hotels nearby, but carry out parking would have been nice.
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Matthew L.
Crabcakes are a Maryland Staple. Everywhere serves them, but few do it well. G & M manages to hit the nail on the head. The cakes are hearty and meaty, yet remain fluffy. They are large yet remain moist. The restaurant had a makeover about 8 months ago. While I was hesitant that the essence of the restaurant would be lost in the facelift, they've managed to make it spacious and clean. The perfect place for a business lunch.
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David B.
Fabulously moist crab cakes. Almost too big to eat. Love going there for dinner or lunch when visiting clients in Baltimore. These are the best crab cakes I've had in Baltimore.
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S K.
This is becoming a major compound with the main restaurant in the center of the complex, the carry-out on the right, and the catering on the left. Didnt have the time to wait for dine-in so we did carry out: Great crab cake sandwich! HUGE ball of crab with no fried crap and no filler, just goodness in the form of a large ball of real crab meat and goo to hold it together. Good shrimp salad sandwich. I've always had shrimp salad sandwiches with the small Bay Shrimp but his place uses larger shrimp (prawns) so makes it harder to fit into my mouth. But the salad sauce is very good and so is the bread roll that it comes with. I think it might be better if they chopped up the shrimp into smaller bites. The Club sandwich is an awesome deal for $5.50 The Crab Soup was disappointing as it's basically vegetable soup base with bits of crab floating in it. They got a pretty extensive dessert display although we didnt have room for dessert.
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Simeen A.
A friend introduced me to this place when we celebrated her birthday last year and ever since then, it has been my go-to place for crabcakes. I take all my out of town guests there for a REAL Maryland crabcake experience. I do warn them that the ambiance isn't great-- but you're going to eat, not enjoy the scenery. The menu is extensive but truthfully I've not had anything but the double crabcake platter-- I eat one and take the other home (reheats fine in the toaster oven!). The crabcake is truly just crab barely held together. I saw other reviewers complain it wasn't seasoned enough-- I can see that being a complaint but I for one would rather have amazing huge chunks of crab than mushy crabcake and tons of filler that tastes like... other stuff. I want my crabcake to taste like crab! The bread, salad, sides... none of it is really special. I mean it's ok, just standard. But if you are in the mood for an amazing crabcake, you will not be disappointed.
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Anne Q. T.
Crab cakes and apple sauce - uncommonly good at G & M Restaurant and Carry Out. Two days in Baltimore for a coaching and consulting conference and I ate from G & M twice. Here's my take on food, service, and other interesting stuff: - Be a specialist - G & M's crab cakes are not the usual breaded and fried version that one orders up for appetizers at a nice sit down. They are a mean meal in and of themselves, the size of small cornish hens. When I gushed about my first crab cake experience at G & M, James, the shuttle driver, said simply to me "I just love them." How's that for an endorsement, given only after I've had the chance to experience it and thus did not pre-frame the expectations. - Have loyal and well trained staff - During my meal I asked the waiter , "What's holding the crab chunks together?" While he wouldn't give up their secret, he was genuinely proud and explained how theirs stand out from the rest. - Be consistent - the next day I called in for carry out (the same meal I had at the restaurant side). "Ten to 15 minutes," the woman who took my order estimated. Upon arrival, my order was ready as promised, complete with a well sized portion of fresh apple sauce but did not have the extra lettuce I had asked. It took a bit of strength and will power to not pick up one of their many cakes, pies, baklavas temptingly on display. Good try but I'm going to need the belly room to finish the cornish hens sized crab cake sandwich. Things that would have earned G & M the 5th star: a healthy option such as whole wheat bun with the crab cake sandwich; some prepackaged deli mustard and perhaps a greener alternative than styrofoam containers at the carry out.
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Gin-Chong T.
How to piss off everyone in the First Class cabin of your next long distance flight in three easy steps (without being detained by the air marshall): 1. Book a First Class ticket (I used United, but any airline that has a First Class cabin will do). 2. On your way to the airport, stop by G & M Restaurant & Carry Out and carry out a Combination Seafood Platter ($26.50), which includes G & M's famous crab cake, delicious shrimp, scallops, oyster, and filet of flounder. Don't forget the two sides! 3. Wait until the second round of cocktails is served,* then open your carry out bag and start enjoying those scrumptious oceanic morsels. Everything they've said about G & M's crab cakes is pretty much true; lump crab cake meat held together with just a whisper of filler, the perfect blend of spices, and boy are they huge! I went through half of the crab cake, a scallop, a shrimp, and a bit of the fish before I was stuffed! I didn't really like their oyster, and the fish was bland, but everything was fresh. *They serve you a pre-flight round of cocktails and the second round of cocktails are served generally right after takeoff--unless you had to sit on the tarmac for them to fix a "minor" hydraulics problem, in which case you may have to wait until your third or fourth cocktail.
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Janelle C.
Went here on a Thursday afternoon with the Hubby for his Bday. Not too crowded and most of the patrons appeared to be seniors. Crab cakes were HUGE! Sides were basic. If you want a huge meal with friendly waitstaff, this is the place to go. Try the Oysters with stuffed crab meat. Order a glass of wine, they will fill it to the brim. Seating is a little snug so if you don't mind eating on top of people then.... Parking was a beast! Angie was our server and she knew the menu and gave great recommendations.
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Janet K.
I've been wanting to go to G&M for years to test their highly rated crab cakes. I am on a lifetime quest to find a crabcake that can compare to the beauties of my youth- most perfectly embodied by the long gone Yorktowne on York Rd in Towson and of course Faidley's in Lexington Market which is still there. (I can't tell you if they are the same since I have not been there for about 30 years) Well, I have to say that these are good crabcakes but not of that caliber. They are big and pretty-- full of nice lumps, but soft. If you like them that way then you will be pleased. I do not. To me a perfect cake has to have good crunch on the outside,, whether fried or broiled. I would bet these are baked and based on the super speed that they came out, I would also wager they were pre-cooked and left under a heat lamp. The seasoning was a bit too underwhelming for me although this is a matter of preference too and if you like your crab mostly season-free and creamy, you will again be happy. I find seasoning a very fine line--too much and it overwhelmes the crab and too little and you might as well just eat a lumb crab cocktail. The cole slaw (which is also another quest of mine) was decent--not the food processor mush you see mostly these days and had lots of creamy dressing. I'd give it a "B" The potato salad is dreadful. The first serving came out frozen (huh??????) and the second while thawed was just awful. I took it home to see if I could doctor it because the chunks of potoato and green pepper where nice and sure enough, removing as much of their dressing as I could and adding mine made it tasty. (But who wants to do this?) I took a pepper steak over penne pasta home for dinner which came with a side salad and garlic bread. I requested extra sauce on the pasta. Well, first there was no visible sauce on the pasta at all, in fact some of the pasta was bone dry--obviously it had not been tossed.. The steak had a weird flavor and I decided it was safest to toss it out to the raccoons but that may just have been an overreaction based on previous experiences with food "issues" The salad was a pretty boring little mix of iceberg stuff with 2 hard as rock wedges of tomatoes and soggy pieces of croutons (sitting in a fridge too long?) The garlic bread was horrid--it too made the raccoons happy. The menu is straight out of the 50s which is not necessarily a bad thing--but I am always suspicious of a restaurant that serves too broad a cuisine. You just can't do it all well--Greek, Italian, American seafood, even Middle Eastern. You end up with everything being mediocre. But, they do not need my approval to be hugely popular. They are obviously doing something right. If I were to judge this restaurant just on our server, I would give it 5 stars. She was efficient, funny, sweet, accommodating and thoughtful. One of those very rare older, well trained and experienced servers we see so seldom these days--again a real 50s kind of treasure that is becoming lost in all of the transient 20-something college students who have no real investment in the profession. Bottom line--I feel comfortable giving G&M 3 stars. Some of you will find the crabcake wonderful. Based on my limited experience with the other part of the menu, I doubt you will find anything else to draw you back. I know I will not be in a hurry to return. The next places for me to search on my crabcake quest?? Koco's Pub on Harford Rd and Gunnings in Hanover. It may take me awhile since I need my sweet friends to get me there, but I will be sure to post my findings....
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Elizabeth L.
Was in Baltimore for a business trip and was hunting for the best crab cakes in town. Little did I know that I would end up eating crab cakes for four meals in a row! (I was only there for two days.) The good thing is that I got to try different crab cakes from a number of restaurants and now I know which one is my favorite - G & M hands down. I've already had three straight meals of crab cakes and G & M was going to be the last place to try before I left town. It was a bit out of the way (close to Baltimore airport though) but good food is always worth traveling for. I was late for a meeting so I knew I wouldn't have time for a sit-down meal so I called ahead and ordered crab cakes for pick-up. I walked through the restaurant side to get to the pick-up counter and the restaurant was packed at lunchtime. My order was already waiting by the time I got to the counter and the service was prompt. I couldn't wait to start eating them! When I opened up the carton I was shocked by how big the crab cakes were - they were the size of a baseball each! Whoever said size doesn't matter obviously wasn't talking about crab cakes! The crab cakes were full of lumps of crab and rightly flavored. It came with no sauce but none was needed. I wolfed down one and I was already getting full, but who was I kidding, I can never turn down a good crab cake. So this concludes my search for best crab cake in Baltimore (see my other reviews for rest of my adventure). My quest was fulfilled and I can't wait to come back to G & M again.
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Christina O.
Been here many times. After today, I will not return. For one, the service and food has gone way down. My crabcake didn't seem very fresh this vist. Second, the managers and employees were very rude, when asked for something as simple as tartar sauce (in a seafood resturant). They made it a point to let me know they serve over 1000 carry-out orders daily and can't accomidate the needs of all customers. REALLY! Well, I'll help you out by not coming anymore and making sure all of my friends and associates know how rude the management is there and unappreciated the customer really is. I've found a much better crabcake at the Blue Dolphin in Crofton. Blue Dolphin has bigger crakcakes for the same price all lpm crab and they are more moist and they will give you any condiment you wish to eat and enjoy your meal you just purchased.. GO to CROFTON,
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Lawrence Y.
so, i read in yelp that this is the best crab cakes in baltimore (or maybe anywhere else). flew in b-more and stayed a night nearby from the airport (save a lot of $$$ then flying/lodging to DC), drove few minutes for this takeout place. I ordered the double crab cakes with sides - it's costly than your typical crab cakes. If you like crabs and hate deshelling them and want your crab cakes with any breadcrumbs, fillers and globbily grease then these are the best crab cakes ever. First they are huge portion and it's fully packed with maryland's blue crab. These are not small appetizers like cheesecake factory; it's a meal - i had to refrigerate one overnight and microwave it in the morning for breakfast.
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A L.
We went here for lunch. My husband has been here a couple of times and wanted to take us here. Daughter had the Tuna Melt Sandwich and liked it. Husband had the Seafood Fra Diavolo and loved it. I had the Crab Cake Sandwich and loved it. Everything was great except for the service at the end. Charles was our waiter. When my husband ordered the Fra Diavolo, he asked if he could have the salad instead of the 2 sides. Charles said that it can usually be substituted during dinner but not lunch. But, he said that he could do it. He gave him the salad plus his two sides (cole slaws and pickled beets), which we thought was weird but didn't say anything. We figured that he was being extra nice. Well, he charged us for the salad. I know that it isn't much but we didn't care for the fact that he misled us and still charged us. We asked him about it and he didn't apologize nor did anything about it. I would've given this place 5 stars but I am taking 1 star away for the service. We will still return when in the area but will make sure that we don't get Charles as a waiter anymore!
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Dave S.
More of a crab cake factory than a well-rounded restaurant. While the crab cakes are big - obscenely big - they're made from imported crab and have very little seasoning. They also tend to get soggy on the bottom thanks to their ridiculous bulk. Baltimoreans who say that "G&M's has the best crab cakes in town" probably haven't looked for the best crab cakes in town, they're just reciting the line.
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Tammy W.
Not Certain about all the hype. I was penalized for being a single and waited almost a full hour to dine while people coming in after me were seated in 10 minutes. there was also after a good 20 minutes trying to secure a parking spot. The crabcake was good and service was good once I got seated. Not certain I would go back.
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Steve J.
We had a group of 7 come here as we were in town for a wedding. The results were mixed. For me, I liked it so I am giving it a 4 of 5 stars. My brother lives in the area and sometimes sends us crabcakes from G+M for Christmas. They are awesome, but expensive by mail order for freshness purposes. They are just as good if not better in person. My plate was $25 for 2 crabcakes, plus two sides. For the sides I ordered steamed brocolli and a baked potato. - Loved the crabcakes and that was the main purpose. - Brocolli was semi-warm - Baked Potato was warm, had sour cream on side, but was on the small side. Maybe the size of a child's fist. Basically not that big. Bottom line is that I was stuffed, so I really wasn't bothered that the brocolli was cold and the potato small. Now onto the other 6 at the table. Feedback was mixed. 2 people got steaks and both reported the steaks were cold. They would likely rate this place a 1 or 2 based on that. They just weren't too thrilled. Everyone else was sort of in the middle. Not bad, not great. Minor points - we had reservations for 7 of us at 7:30 pm on a Friday night. We arrived on time and were seated immediately. The place was packed so I was impressed at their ability to seat us right away. Also, they were a bit slow on the drink orders. There were two waiters serving us and I suspect one of them was in training. Finally, I think part of the issue with some food coming out cold was due to the size of our party.
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Mark P.
Didn't even get to eat here. Its a huge SCAM. Beware. DO NOT PARK ACROSS THE STREET. There are no signs that say no parking across the street, the lot at this restraunt is always full. I parked across the street to see where I should park, and there is even a sign on the front door of G&M that says don't park across the street, when I went to move my car, it was already being towed! I had to pay $150 to prevent the car from being impounded. There were five other people getting towed at the same time. Apparently they wait to see if someone parks in their lot, and then when they cross the street, they pull out tow trucks from behind the building. Huge SCAM. I called G&M and they said they were aware of this. 7 other people from the Hilton Hotel also had this happen the same night as me. NO THANKS.
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kay P.
I have been going to this restaurant for several years. My mom introduced me to it based on my love of crab cakes. The crab cakes are somewhat smaller, but still contain tons of lump meet. This time around, my guest & I opted for the sampler (appetizer). It contains shrimp, mini crab cakes, scallops, salad & beef tips with mushrooms. Unfortunately, the scallops & shrimp on each of our platters were were "under cooked". We decided to send back the scallops and ended up waiting 15 minutes for them to be cooked through and returned to us. Additional low points include tasteless rolls & crab bisque with a small shred of crab. Surprisingly, we never received an apology for the disappointing food AND were never approached by a manager. Another thing that stuck in our minds was that we stopped by the bakery to pick up a cake to take back home. The temps were in the 90's so we decided to bring the cake into the store. We were stopped at the door. I explained that we were not going to eat the cake, in fact it was for a different event. We also explained our concern that the cake would perish outside in the high temps. They didn't care. It seems they were more concerned that we would sneak and eat the cake INSTEAD of buying one of their desserts. Talk about desperate! They confiscated our cake & took it into the kitchen for safe keeping. Upon our departure, they forgot all about our cake. I had to "remind" them twice to return it to me! . All in all, my impression of them is one of "classlessness". I absolutely will not return to this place. It's amazing, I have been going here for more than 10 years. I wrote a letter to the store outlining my concerns one month ago. To this day, I have not heard a word back. Apparently, these guys have gotten too big for their britches & have no real commitment to service. I am sure they won't miss the $80 plus tip I usually spend each time I visit.
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William M.
Went to G&M with another couple after the O's game on Saturday. We were staying over night at the Hilton BWI and G&M was one of their recommendations. Also, we bumped into a couple of ladies in the elevator and they also suggested this place. So, about 8PM we called to see if we could get a reservation. No, but they do take "30 min. call ahead" and said we should get there around 8:30. No problem. Parking was tight (they really need a bigger lot) and when we checked in, they said it would be another 30 min. before we could be seated. So we headed to the bar to get drinks and wait. The bartender was very good and mixed us some terrific drinks. Well less than 30 min., more like 10, our beeper went off and we were seated. I think that was the "call ahead" at work. Now, 1 in our party of 4 is of Greek heritage and our waiter happened to be Greek and they spoke briefly to each other in Greek. We got great service. Lots of choices on the menu. We got 3 appetizers to share, oysters, crab dip, and baked clams oregato. Marvelous! 3 of us went for pasta dishes, 2 seafood (shellfish) and I had the veal mimosa (cream sauce with spinach) while the 4th had the crab cakes. The food was excellent! Everyone raved about their meal and we all took "doggy" boxes back as our rooms had fridges. It is crowded therefore it is a little noisy and I can see why service might be slow. But next time we're in that neck of the woods, we'll be back.
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Natasha R.
I honestly can not believe this place got good reviews. They must all be tourists and are buying in to the hype. Service is really bad and the crabcakes have a ton of filler, which tastes like scrambled eggs. Much better place down the road, Snyder's.
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JY K.
Ok, so this place does have good crabcakes, we'll give them that. But, their customer service is lacking. I am in town from California for the holidays and have been ready for a Maryland crabcake for two years now; G & M was going to get the honors. My mother is a Celiac suffered (gluten intolerant) and has often been able to bring her own breading mixture for a specially-made, Celiac-proof crabcake so she doesn't miss out on the fun. You would think, with the growing number of gluten-intolerant people out there, that this request wouldn't be too far fetched. We called to make sure we could do this and were promptly shut down. Apparently all the cakes are pre-mixed (I get it) and they already have the breading mixture in them. But, come on -- do you mean to tell me there is no other non-mixed crab anywhere in the restaurant that you could throw my mom's stuff into so we can have a fun family experience and spend a little dough in your joint? Restaurants like this just bug me. It's like asking for scrambled eggs when a restaurant serves only omelets... you have the stuff... would you really mind going a little out of your way for your patrons? Boo. Thumbs down.
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Jessica L.
I went here with a friend for lunch. We both had the crab cake sandwich. It came with one side for $11.95. It had lots of crab meat but also seemed to have a fair share of filler. It had heavy mustard flavor than what I have tasted before. IT got busy so if you are going for lunch get there by at least 11:30. The only down fall was that our waitress disappeared and we ended up taking our bill to the hostess to pay. I would like to go bake and try out some of their other seafood.
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Steve H.
Driving through on our wasy to Virginia we were Yelping for a place for an early dinner on Saturday afternoon. We were trying to avoid getting off the interstate and saw G & M listed for crab cakes. We called ahead for reservations, but it is really a wait list. They told me to call back about 15-20 minutes prior to arriving to put my name on the list. Once arriving we had to wait 10-15 minutes for a table. Sounds like typical wait times are 40 minutes. We went for crab cakes and we were not disappointed. We each had the single crab cake platter. A nice 4.5 inch cake around 1.5 inches thick. Just enough filling to hold it together while it was broiled. Orders come with basic side salad, rolls and to sides. Sides are not anything too special, but we were not there for the sides. The crab cakes are the show stoppers. We almost skipped desert since we were stuffed, but after looking at the desert case, we decided to order something to go with us to our hotel in Alexandria. All deserts are made on-site and we had a difficult time choosing. We ordered one not on the main menu, but consisted of a chocolate cake bottem topped with cheese cake followed by a berry filling and topped with the chocolate cake and icing. Amazing. On wonder this place is packed; don't miss it if you are in the area.
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J. V.
This is THE best place in the entire world for crab cakes!! THIS SETS THE STANDARD FOR CRAB CAKES!!! None of this breading bulls**t! Forget Dungeness crabs and Alaskan King crabs. (OK, I'm biased, I'm from Maryland!) If you're visiting Maryland, you absolutely MUST make the journey to G&M! I order the crab cake sandwich with fries. Even the fries are delicious! They're steak fries man! Forget the cheesy decor and just eat! And when you're through eating in the restaurant, order them online and they're shipped the next day! I've ordered them all the way from CA and they're just as good!! What's the definition of a crab cake? Answer: A G&M crab cake
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Chase M.
The crab cake is top notch, but they have serious acoustic problems. The place sounds like a zoo as every word, cough, and fork tap is amplified and echoed throughout the room. The ceiling tiles seem semi-absorbant and there is thin carpet on the ground, but for whatever reason this is the loudest restaurant I've ever been in. Food: 5/5 stars Atmosphere: 3/5 stars cause you can't hear anyone talk. Don't go here in groups of 3 or more.
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William H.
Old fashioned restaurant serving the best crab cakes in Baltimore. We went to this place for lunch one day and ordered crab soups (one creamy and one tomato based) crab cakes and grilled salmon. The crab cakes are the highlight of the meal - big portion with little fillings. The crab cake was served without any sauce but you don't really need any sauce. The cake is tasty and juicy (and not fishy) on its own. The crust is also baked to perfection The salmon steak is large - twice the typical serving size. The salmon tasted reasonably fresh but is probably farmed salmon. The seasoning is minimum and not memorable. The salads and sides (baked potatoes, beans, steamed vegs) are all acceptable but nothing special. The restaurant decoration is old fashioned and the service is mediocre. I would recommend the crab cakes without hesitation and it might be easier to just do a take-out so you can enjoy the crab cakes at the comfort of your own home. The place is very kid friendly and is big enough for a formal occasion. The neighborhood is a bit industrial looking though.
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tracey s.
I think these are some of the best crab cakes I've ever had! My family and I have been going for years - and its not the atmosphere that makes us return!
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henry d.
I got there at 10:00 on a Monday night; the place closes at 11:00. Maybe that had something to do with it. Service was friendly. The portions are generous - the calamari was piled high but so salty as to be almost inedible. The salad was limp, the french fries warm at best. The crab cake was luke warm, a little slimey but very generous portion and good sized chunks of crab. Maybe it was the time of day but I figure, if you're open, you're open. Wouldn't come back here any time soon.
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c d.
Excellent crab cakes. huge!
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David S.
Man all you yelpers that that think the crab cakes are good here are fricken crazy... I wont waste my time or money on this place and I advise everyone that reads this to do the same. I cant believe they ship these nasty things all over the country. Man..... it must me true us white people will eat crap and think it's good. I ordered the crab balls=suck, the cream of cream soup because there was no crab in it. = sucks, the salad was not fresh= sucks and then the surf and turf. I didn't even eat the crab cake that came with the steak because it was the same as the crab balls just bigger. The steak was not even seasoned at all and dry. The one good thing was I only dropped $65 bucks for this crap. I feel better that I didn't throw away more money. Next time I want crab cakes I'm driving to Jerry's Seafood serves me right to listen to the Washington Post. I'm sending the writer a letter asking him for my $65 bucks back because of his review.
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Amanda S.
Beware! I visited this restaurant with my in laws 2 years ago upon my visit from LasVegas. The service was mediocre although the crab cakes were great. My mother in law wanted to surprise my husband this year for Father's Day. My husband is a native of Baltimore and has lived in Vegas for several years now. He frequented this restaurant with his family consistently for 20 years prior to his moving. My Mother in law and I came up with a phenomenal plan, she purchased the crab cakes and had them shipped to us in Vegas directly from G & M. Unfortunately the arrived spoiled. They had a pungent seafood smell, I was concerned although my husband assured me that it was the mixture and we would be fine. I cooked the crab cakes as directed although they would not cook thoroughly so I added a few minutes pulled them out again and they were not cooked throughout, I proceeded to add a few more minutes to be safe. They came out golden brown and I supposed they were ready to eat. They were awful we could not get through 1/2 of the crab cake. Needless to say we became extremely ill with food poisoning for three days. My Mother in law and I phoned the Managers. I personally spoke with the GM George. He called me a liar and proceeded to tell me it was my stove. I have a chefs kitchen and cook on an everyday basis. So therefore GEORGE no! it was not my stove. I proceeded to tell him how ill we had all become and George proceeded to tell me that if his crab cakes made me ill he did not want me as customer and hung up on me twice. I will never recommend this restaurant again. He is a disgusting human being with zero customer service. If your family member has moved and you think they would enjoy a little taste of Baltimore's famous crab cakes, think twice before you consider G & M. Needless to say Father's Day was a bust due to us being so ill. By far the worst customer service I ever experienced!
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Rally P.
Baltimore is known for crabcakes and the BEST ones I've had are here at G & M. Faidley's in Lexington Market used to be my favorite, but oh man, these babies are HUGE and amazing. The actual restaurant is a bit dated, old, but I find that it adds to its charm. It simply feels like Baltimore.
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D M.
Crab cake was delicious! Service - complete abomination The wait staff seemed to feel like my dinner party was taking too long to leave. I picked this place so my friend from Boston could taste a good crab cake before flying back to Boston on an evening flight. We hadn't seen each other in over a year and they were in for only one day on business. Final time server came over and said there were people waiting, we looked around the place and there were empty tables...so we kept catching up. The final straw, our server was talking negatively about us to other wait staff, completely classless. We got the message, so we left...No matter how good the food, I don't need to be made to feel like a second class citizen. Never again and I will be telling everyone to avoid this place. Convenient that she took away the paid credit card receipt with a more than 20% tip.
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steve b.
Crab cake goodness. Went here on a Thursday night and it was still packed at 8:30pm. Most crab I ever had in a crab cake. And the single crab cake was the size of a small softball. (Not sure where the folks who encountered the "lots of filler" and "pieces of shell" ate but mine and my dinner companions were perfect.) -1 star for stale rolls. Went to the takeout and got an eclair for desert at home. Service was competent
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Levi P.
Really busy on a Friday night, and this place probably has 100 tables. We waited about 20 minutes and it was worth it. It was so good we came back for lunch the next day! Before I get to food, I gave to say that the service was really fantastic. Very professional and thorough, and plentiful!! I saw tons of wait staff, maybe more than a dozen? It definitely felt like the workers didn't have to run around like crazy people. I can't emphasize enough how nice it was to see the place properly staffed. Both our waiters seemed relaxed and had plenty of time for us. Food: probably the biggest crab cakes I've ever seen, maybe a pound or more each. Could have used some lemon and old bay, but still really good. The crab soup tasted more like green roe than crab, but I actually liked that. Also we had some raw bar oysters and clams. I liked the oysters better, because they were less fishy tasting. And scallops too!! Those were fantastic!! The Lima beans could have used some butter and flavor in general.
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Rex J.
They stop seating at 10:30 and the kitchen closes at 11:00. We couldn't grab a seat and were pointed to the take out section right around the corner. It was 10:31. I cant comment too much about service because of this. We ordered a turkey sandwich, crab cake platter, veggies and fries. The crab cake was pretty awesome. Lots and lots and lots of crab meat. Loved it. It was a giant portion. The veggies that came were cooked right, not overdone. Perfect addition. The sandwich was great too. Thick cut turkey. Very after thanksgiving home style. Would visit again. Next time we are in town, definitely will make sure we head up earlier.
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Ezra B.
Never had a crab cake that was more like a crab pie! And the sweet tender hunks of large crab made this place amazing. Can't complain about it at all. Won't go hungry eating here. All of the portions are large and rich! Very tasty. Don't get the dessert here go right next door and get the bakery items for about $2 cheaper. Plus more variety!
(5)
Luke P.
Decent crab cake but not great. Horrible music. Lame bar. Move on for better options. At least it's near the airport for easy fly in/out.
(3)
Ursula D.
Good crab cake. Not the best I've had though. I was a little let down because it came highly reccommended by so many people. Its close to the airport, so, if like me, you wait til the last minute to have your crabcake meal, this one should be suitable. The crabcakes are HUGE. GIANT. I brought half of mine home for dinner that evening. I would not go back.
(2)
Frank N.
My second time here and I'm still not impressed. Mostly a business crowd, the place is actually quite popular. Perhaps it's because it's the only type of restaurant (fried seafood) in the immediate area. I have had the crab cakes on a prior visit and had the salmon on the most recent visit. The crab cakes are okay and the salmon was not the best. If I had a choice, I would not return, but the business people I travel with prefer this place because of the crab cakes.
(2)
Michael H.
Not from the area, so not a crab cake professional, but it all seemed pretty pedestrian to me. Portions are large with giant lumps of crab, but it was mostly tasteless. Atmosphere is nothing special either. For only having one chance to find legitimate Maryland crab cakes, this was a let down and a waste of time.
(2)
Jen L.
The BEST crab cakes ever!!! U went and spend 200 dollars on a care package for my family just to show them what they are missing in Baltimore and to taste there various dishes of stuffed oysters crabs shrimp and crab puffs yummmm....
(5)
Elizabeth H.
You can't visit Maryland with having crab [insert joke about getting crabs here] so my mostly-from-out-of-town posse and I took the advice of the locals and had dinner here. I'd been warned that people in Maryland look down their noses at filler in crab cakes but after eating half of a G&M crab cake, I can say that I think I probably LIKE filler -- otherwise, it's just a big ball of crab. Big as in SOFTBALL sized. Huge. And really, that's a lot of crab. Too much crab, even. But okay, maybe I just need to take my ass back to California and shut up about filler -- these folks are famous for what they do, afterall. Except that really, the whole dining experience was kinda off. TONS AND TONS of food (bread, two sides, salad and an entree) but it was all kinda cafeteria-ish. Delicious french onion soup though. So all that said, I don't regret my G & M experience...when in Rome, and all.
(2)
Matt R.
best crabcakes ever........period! just try them, you'll understand.
(5)
Bee A.
4 stars for crab cakes!!! 1 star atmosphere. Not fine dinning. But who cares when you are going for exceptional crab cakes. 3 stars service Best crab cakes hands down!!! Enjoy
(5)
Todd F.
Great local restaurant near BWI. Super crab cakes, cold beer. Overall great experience.
(4)
Majid I.
Wow! Really good crab cakes man. Very big seafood menu. Lot's of things to eat. The ambience is endearingly tacky in an American sort of way. They did not pay top dollar for a designer. In fact the owner must have designed the place. The food though... durable value man!!
(4)
Brianne C.
Yes, I know. G & M is a city institution, and serves the best Maryland crab cakes in the world. Their crab cakes are sensational, perfectly delicious mounds of jumbo lump crab meat that delight your eyes and resemble heaven on your plate. And, they're served in a totally authentic Baltimore setting, with people of all colors, classes, and proclivities enjoying a crabgasm together. Yes, yes, I've heard all these things before. Prepare for the blasphemy. The G & M crab cake is not my favorite. Though the jumbo lump is incomparably flavorful, the crab cake itself is too firm because the egg, seasonings, and crumbs condense into a custard while broiling in the oven. Also, I prefer a better defined crab cake. It seems like the crab mixture is simply piled on a plate and broiled, which for me renders it similar to a crab imperial. Give me a cake! And, as many others have mentioned, ignore the sides. Never has the term so clearly described where a serving of cole slaw should remain. Yes, I know. I am lucky to live so close to the Chesapeake Bay. It's only because I could feasibly eat local crab cakes at good restaurants every day for a year that I have become so discerning. Still, when a girl's craving a crab cake, she's headed to Rock Hall.
(3)
Chris L.
I thought the crabcakes at The Corner Stable were good, but those tasted like Seabiscuits ass compared to the ones at G&M. I won't go into gushing detail about how delicious, succulent, moist, and awesome they are since there are so many rave reviews below, but I can assure you that they are real and they are fabulous. The service was OK, but my waitress seemed to hate her job and was a little miffed that we wanted three checks. The wait wasn't bad at all. We spent 20 minutes in the bar area drinking Yuengling, which is my hops laden mistress when I'm out of my home state and can't nurse on the nectar known as Shiner. The prices for draft beer is ridiculous (using the tweeny vernacular) too. $2 for a pint? OMFG I drank my weight in beer. And I'm a fat bastard. They get four stars because there were frickin' gnats flying around our table throughout the whole meal. WTF?
(4)
edwin l.
Baltimore crab cakes... as my friend says "They're big... they're really really big" not only that, the steak is pretty good too... the price isn't too bad either
(4)
Georgio B.
Hands down best crabcake in the DC metro area! we love it there and everytime we're travelling up & down interstate 95... we stop in. I don't think the other menu items are as wonderful as the crabcake. Thats what made them famous... Stick with that!
(4)
Jason R.
Hamburger buns as table rolls. Ok calimari, but *some* pieces are chewy... Crab cakes with oil puddles glistening in the sad light. Gritty scallops. Bland. The clientele make zombies seem hyperactive. Utterly claustrophobic. Service was pretty good, though, so two.
(2)
Michele D.
You know how a cat licks its chops after it's had a meal? That's me. I lick nearly all the way out to my ear, just to make sure I didn't miss anything. I used to visit G & M frequently when I lived in CA, and it looked nothing like it did a few weeks ago. I was working with a team in Baltimore, and for our last meal together, we all went to G & M. It's been remodeled and the results are great. 6 of us had crab cakes, while one ordered spaghetti (seriously). These crab cakes are the size of baseballs--not the ping pong size you'll see at some places or the flattened, donut shaped ones you'll see at others. These are full of pure, wicked-joy crab. I had fries for my side dish, which were ok. My celebratory mood called for a Blue Moon, which they have on tap. Boo ya! Service was fantastic; the woman taking care of us was kind enough to give us 7 separate checks so we'd have simple receipts for our travel vouchers. Just for doing that and not complaining or giving us "the face", we made sure our tip reflected our appreciation. If you drive to G & M, get there early. Their parking lot fills up quickly and it can be a challenge to find a spot at times.
(4)
Kenneth R.
I'm a visitor from the SF Bay Area who made a side trip to G&M because of Yelp. The crabcakes are totally great: 5 stars. The rest of what I ate left much to be desired. The experience of going there was not an unmitigated pleasure. When I decided to come out to G&M, my main worry was that it would be closed on Sunday nights. Instead, the place was hopping! When I phoned to check that it was open, I was told that there was a half-hour wait for a table but that I could get on the waiting list over the phone. I did that, and I showed up 20 minutes later, around 8:30PM. After being told I'd have a table in 10 minutes, I waited another 20-25 minutes before my buzzer began to vibrate. As I was seated, my table was assigned to one of the waitpeople. The woman in question totally ignored me, even though she brought drinks immediately to a couple who arrived just as I did. After some time, one of the other staff members noticed me and volunteered to take over my table. She did, and she did a good job! Thanks, Ashley. I ordered the single crabcake dinner. That was plenty because the cake was roughly the size and shape of a baseball. It was delicious and meaty and slightly spicy (as if some Coleman's mustard had been blended in). I've had crabcakes before, though not often, but G&M's simply blew away everything that I had ever experienced. If R. W. Apple were writing an article about Washington-area crabcakes, he'd surely mention G&M. (Maybe he has already.) The cake comes with a green salad and two sides. The green salad had sad-looking shredded iceberg lettuce, some industrial tomatoes (in August!), generic croutons, and some shaved miscellaneous vegetables. I was amazed when it arrived -- it had been ages since I'd encountered a green salad that wasn't made with organic ingredients from somebody's farm! The side dishes -- baked potato and boiled peas (vegetable of the day) -- were cut from the same cloth. The draft Guinness was delicious. The decaf coffee wasn't. G&M is a many-faceted operation. They're a restaurant, a bar, a take-out place, and finally a shipper of crabcakes to hungry fans of crabcakes around the US. Check out their web site.
(3)
Darryl L.
Without any pretentiousness, G&M delivers the greatest crab cakes I've tasted to date. Without any flash or flamboyance, the crab cakes which bask in a facade of simplicity, packs a flavor explosion that will stagger your palate all the way to heaven. The crab cakes themselves are broiled to perfection and masterfully seasoned. The beauty of these crab cakes lies in the fact that the jumbo lump of crab meat is infused in the natural juices and flavors. Top it off with subtle yet complimentary seasoning and you have yourself a taste of heaven. I'm not quite sure how the rest of the G&M menu taste like, the the mere presence of these crab cakes make G&M a powerhouse in the world of food.
(5)
Valentino M.
The best damn seafood, no scratch that...the best damn restaurant in the DMV/Baltimore/East Coast, the world. This is high class dining and quality seafood at its finest. This is the Real effing deal dot com. Forget Timbuktu, Legal, Phillips, Jerry's...if u not eating here, u r not living. And I live in LA!!!!
(5)
Petra S.
Great crab cakes are no doubtingly the most hard thing to come by anywhere you go, and believe me I've had my share of disappointments until my hubby's co-workers had picked us up some from his trip to Maryland. We had no idea just how big and tasty and CRABBY they were going to be until we got our paws on it. The crab cakes are pricey but their not made with a lot of fillers and pretty much pure lump Maryland crab meat. We ordered two and I was surprisingly filled by just one. The crab cakes and tartar were amazingly delicious! Absolutely the BEST crab cakes I've had anywhere so far! And I'm soo craving these suckers again that I am seriously contemplating buying myself a ticket right now to Baltimore just thinking about them!!
(5)
Eric P.
My friend was flying into BWI for a visit, and, naturally, she wanted to see how good the crab cakes are up here. My boss recommended G&M. I sincerely wish that he had never mentioned this place to me. Yes, the crab cakes at G&M are big and full of succulent meat...but that's about where the fun stops. (I did like the wide array of salad dressings, too, but like Homer Simpson says, "you don't win friends with salad.") Why was my experience so bad? It mostly had to do with the person who was serving us that night, so this review is somewhat biased. I consider myself to be an extremely reasonable, patient, respectful person -- I had worked in retail for 3 years, and my sister is a waitress. Yet, despite all my patience and respect for service personnel, I was extremely disappointed with the service I received. I felt as though the waiter was simply reading off a script. For example, he started off with, "I see you got some drinks from the bar." My friend replies, "No, I brought it in my purse." That didn't even get a fake laugh. He failed to build any rapport with us. Normally I don't care, but when the bill is a little over $100 for 3 people, I start caring. The most vexing situation that night involved one of the sides. We were told that the vegetable of the day was either a mixed vegetable medley, or fresh marinated green beans. We all ordered the green beans. But when they arrived at the table, we were presented with what we presumed to be Bird's Eye brand frozen green beans. No seasoning, no garlic, no bacon, no nothing. When we expressed concern that these clearly were not fresh green beans, the waiter apologized for not informing us that the kitchen had run out of fresh green beans. However, he simply tried to make up for it by throwing one vegetable medley side on our table and walking away. When my friend asked the waiter, "why aren't we getting along tonight?", he told her that she reminded him of his friend's mother. What does that mean? Is that mother a [b-word]? Another issue of concern is the sauce you are given with your crab cake. You get one little paper cup (like the kind for your ketchup at McD's) of plain ol' tartar sauce and that's it. Much more is needed, since the meat can be dry at times. My friend's visit to the Mid-Atlantic was certainly off to a "crabby" start as a result of eating at G&M. Anyway, pretty much every seafood place in the Mid-Atlantic gives you generous portions of crab. I think I had the same amount of crab meat when I had cheap crab enchiladas at a Tex-Mex restaurant in Rehoboth Beach the previous weekend. You have other options for getting good crab up here.
(1)
Aron F.
The Crab Cakes are great! Yes they do lack seasoning they could probably use more Old Bay however, there is nothing better than jumbo lump crab meat and no filler period. I like mine with tartar sauce so overall it tastes really good! Who wants a crab cake full of breadcrumbs and no lump crab? My review is only based on the crab cakes I wouldn't order anything else on the menu. This is not a seafood restaurant or steakhouse. They are know for their crab cakes and that's what you should order or go somewhere else. The sides aren't the greatest I must agree with some of the other reviews, but I am so full after just eating the crab cake that the sides are just extra.
(4)
Latise B.
G&M is one of the best places to experience Maryland Crab Cakes in my opinion. I don't give out many 5's because I feel like once something achieves the best rating, then there is nothing left to work for. But G&M is definitely a 5 for crab cakes and other seafood. I like the stuffed shrimp here also, but its a bit of a small portion for the price. The crab cakes have some breading, but the flavor is REALLY good. THe lump sizes are generous and the amount of crabmeat in this crab cake is very generous. The atmosphere is one of elegance, although you don't need to get dressed up to eat here, but don't be suprised to see that some people are dressed up. The service is good, great wine selection (so I've heard), and they take reservations (you'll need one). The parking is a bit crappy, but thats a small price to pay. Try this place out, you won't be disappointed.
(5)
Wise W.
The crab cakes here are delicious for Maryland style crab cakes. They are more meat than stuffing, which gets an A+ in my book. The service was good. I was ecstatic that we got there early. The place filled rather quickly after we arrived. I recommend getting there around 5:30 to be seated immediately. Oh, and don't park across the street, they tow!
(4)
Rick D.
Im not from MD, but whenever I pass through town my co-workers and I stop in for crabcakes. I dont know about anything else on their menu, but I wish every crabcake was this good. Dont bother with a crabcake sandwich. You dont want the bread. The restaurant itself is nothing special, the atmosphere is in need of an update, kind of a hole in the wall. But very convenient to BWI (5-10 minutes at most).
(5)
Tony F.
Big time yummy! Light in filler and very meaty back fin crab cake! One of the best I ever had! Parking lot was jam packed at lunch time, but was surprised at how large place was and we were accommodated at the bar to eat immediately. If you are not a crab or crab cake eater, they serve other things, but clearly, the crab cake was the draw..served in a sandwich or by itself on a plate with fries, slaw and other choices available.
(5)
Tida A.
So, I only went to this place because of all of the ravin' yelp reviews (thanks yelpers!). My boyfriend and I went, sat, ordered and got served - in less than TEN MINUTES. It was like 4 pm in the afternoon, so we got in with the early dinner crowd who looked like they had been regulars since the place opened. The crab cakes were stellar. They were nice and chunky and crabby and yummy. We split the platter because it is served with two crab cakes. Price was decent and the atmosphere was definitely no frills. G & M seems to be doing well for themselves as they have totally expanded to include a bar, diner/to go area (with awesome looking cakes/pies) and a dinner area. If you're passing by (we were driving from DC back up to Philly) you should definitely stop in.
(5)
Samuel W.
Overall I was very pleased with the food. The scallops were very tender and the crab cakes were awesome as advertised. To top it off, the kids meal hamburgers were huge. My son usually has to order two kids meals but he was full after one.
(4)
Julie V.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the crab cakes for the first time. The pieces that made up the crab cakes looked like huge pieces of chicken. Anytime, I pick up or take someone to the BWI airport we always stop here and it never disappoints. If the wait is long, try sitting at the bar. The sides make taste cafeteria like, but it is a good place to take visitors from out of town or if you have a large group.
(3)
Arlene M.
Found this place by chance using Yelp when driving down I-95. Got the two crab cake platter with cole slaw and mashed potatoes and the oreo cake. Carry out was packed but only waited about 10 minutes and it was worth it. The crab cakes were HUGE and are the best i've had - ALL meat and SO DELICIOUS! And I don't know what they put in their cole slaw and the gravy for their mashed potatoes but those were AMAZING as well! We will DEFINITELY be back here whenever we are in the area.
(5)
Jim B.
The short of it - amazing crabcakes, mediocre sides, dingy but friendly surroundings. The long of it - before I leave this mortal plane, crabs had better be part of my last meal. And while I enjoy the visceral experience of dissecting a crab, G&M's crabcake would make a perfectly acceptable substitution. The cakes are huge with minimal filler. They leave large chunks of crab so you get a nice texture in your mouth, as opposed to the crab puree in some cakes. The sides were all ok. I got a salad, fries with gravy, and apple sauce. The cream of crab soup that my Dad got was excellent though. The whole place is a little packed and hectic. So while you may hear of these amazing crabcakes, it still wouldn't be my choice for a quiet first date. But again, who cares about a romantic dinner. We're here for crabcakes. And this place has got the best.
(4)
Joe S.
Calamari was great. I was looking forward to crab cakes in MD being from CA and was seriously disappointed with them. The meat within the cake had the clear membrane / shell throughout both cakes and was a mess to eat while picking the pieces out of your mouth. The flavor was good and well cooked but a pain to eat sifting through each bite in your mouth ready for another piece of clear "plastic". We were eventually seated in the bar area nearest the front of the waiting area which resulted in additional patrons standing an arms length from you which was distracting. Considering the extended wait which was more than 45 minutes combined with extraordinarily difficult parking options there are better places to go.
(2)
Devin S.
This place had the best crab cake I have ever had. It was huge and had large pieces of lump crab with fantastic flavor. There was not too much breading and all of the spices were in perfect balance. I also tried the Cream of Crab soup and the Maryland Crab soup. The cream soup was fantastic. The sweetness of the crab and creamyness of the soup made it taste almost as if there was cheese. The whole soup was unmatched. The Maryland crab soup on the other hand was more of a vegetable soup. The crab flavor was subdued and the broth was bland. We went for lunch so the prices were reasonable but even at the comparatively expensive dinner prices the crab cake and cream of crab soup would be worth it.
(5)
Kellie S.
Crab cakes from G&M have gone downhill over the years, but their take out is always hot and fresh. The prices are very reasonable and the subs are the best in this area!
(4)
Joe M.
Very good food! Really good service, great seafood especially crabcakes. You won't be disappointed!
(5)
Jack F.
The crabcake is huge! A nice solid crabcake without much filler involved. Also, the salads are the biggest I have ever seen. The greek salad has these enormous meatloaf sized slabs of feta on them, and the cobb salad had whole cut up boiled eggs and huge pieces of chicken involved. Decent enough atmosphere but the place was completely packed. We got there at 330 and it was almost full, and by the time we left there was a huge line in the lobby, and it was a disaster getting out of the parking lot with all of the cars circling the full lot looking for spaces causing gridlock. So go at more of an off time if you can.
(4)
Adrienne D.
Delicious! The picture on here doesn't do the restaurant any favors. White tablecloths and leather menus! But don't worry, the busboys dress in Orioles tee shirts, so it's not too fancy! Obviously the crab cakes are delicious! So are the onion rings! The stuffed shrimp are basically huge shrimp with a crab cake on top, also amazing! Can't complain about much, great wine selection, too!
(5)
Erik J.
I really wanted to hate this place. I wanted to hate them for taking almost 45 minutes to seat me. I wanted to hate them as I watched tables turn over slowly, and watched the room full of people waiting for them and watched empty tables go unfilled. I wanted to scold them and write a terrible review for the lousy bread and the wilted salad. Then the crab cakes came. These crab cakes were seriously good eats. Having been on a recent trip to Columbia and eaten at Timbuktu, I can't even remember those crab cakes. Perfectly browned on top, huge chunks of delicious rich crab meat throughout. No bready fillers or binders. Just serious portions of serious crab. While some people might take offense, there were even some bits of shell occasionally, but those only added to the homeliness of it all -- they really seemed like something your grandma would slap together. I can't say that I'm a crab aficionado. I can't even say that I'm crazy about crab cakes. But I know what quality seafood should smell, look, feel and taste like. This is it. Would I go back again? If I had the time to kill I would, or I'd go back after 8:00P when the crowd dies down a little bit. I could also have gotten carry-out or eaten in the little side restaurant. Overall, this place was certainly worth the price. The service left something to be desired, but the crab cakes more than held it up.
(3)
Natalie F.
Most amazing spectacular crab cakes ever! AMAZING cream of crab soup! What more could you ask for from a seafood restaurant? It's been quite a while since I have been there to sit down and eat, but from what I remember it's rather casual inside. Nothing special as far as decor goes but with how fantastic the food is who gives a shit?! Seriously though this place has the BEST crab cakes and cream of crab soup!
(5)
Doug L.
I only wish I knew of G & M sooner! The crab cakes were great and worth the aggravation with their parking lot (just not enough spaces for diners, take-out and those waiting to dine). Having said this, I can't wait for our next meal there!!!
(4)
Theodoric D.
Best crab cakes on Earth!
(5)
Ron S.
What a delight! We arrived at 8pm and the hostess staff was right on it. Our waitress was excellent she was a bus driver and knew my mother from her other job. She was on top of the sodas and drinks and made solid reccomendations for our dinner. The crab cakes were wonderful and melted in our mouth. We will be back go G&M.
(4)
Trace S.
I take exception with the people who are giving G&M anything but at least 4 stars. Makes me wonder if they are competitors or friends of competitors purposely trying to throw G&M's rating. Several years ago my brother-in-law highly recommended G&M to me & my dad, as we travel through BWI whenever we visit their family in PA. Since then I've eaten at G&M a couple dozen times and have never been let down. Still the best cakes I've ever eaten! People rating them 2 stars are NUTS.
(5)
Nicholas Alexander F.
One of the best sea food experiences I've known. G & M is recognized for their crab cakes, locally at least. I'd been in Baltimore less than two hours before this place was mentioned along with its hearty crab cakes. Hearty indeed. To sound sexist, it's a man's meal, packed full of crab meat and with very little fluff to spoil the scene. Honestly, though, the highlights for me were the cream of crab soup, the German chocolate cake that must have been infused with essence of angel, and the charming waitress who wasn't against chatting with this lone Airman who was looking for a good meal and a story to tell of his brief encounter with Baltimore.
(4)
Stacey M.
If this was my first Maryland seafood experience, I would have probably been very impressed. However, we spent a 3-day weekend in Annapolis eating crab and seafood for 2 meals a day, and this place was the worst of the bunch. Not bad, just last among good places. If you're stuck near BWI airport, this may be a good option. The wait was excessively long, and there was an upstairs seating area overlooking the bar. I asked a waitstaff if we could sit up there with our beers while we waited for a table, and he said yes. As I was walking up the stairs, someone starts shouting "Ma'am, ma'am the upstairs is closed." I said, "He said we could wait up here," and she said "THE UPSTAIRS IS CLOSED". Ohhh-kaaayyy. So we sat on the stairs, which was the only place to sit if we didn't want to stand outside in the heat. (The line of people ran from the front entrance through the bar and out into the back parking lot. It was about 7:00 on Monday, July 5, so I have no idea how this compares to a normal weeknight. We were finally seated at our table after a 45 minute wait, which was exactly what the hostess quoted to us when we arrived. Kudos for accuracy! The waitress was very friendly, asked if we had been here before, and we said no. She asked if we were from out of town, and we said yes. She said, "Yeah we get a lot of that." When she walked away, I asked hubby: "Did she mean that locals don't eat here, or that most first-timers are from out of town?" The side salads were very sad, wilted yellow chunks of iceberg lettuce, under-ripe tomatoes (in July!!) and damp mushy croutons (I asked for no croutons, but received them anyways). The blue cheese dressing was very interesting, huge chunks of blue cheese floating in a sauce that reminded me of crema or creme fraiche. I mashed up the blue cheese chunks and added a little salt (strangely enough, the salt shaker emitted salt and a few black particles that I assume were pepper) and it was perfect. The rolls seemed like they were probably delicious when they came out of the oven fresh, but ours were dry, bordering on stale. The entrees came out: a crab cake platter with potato salad and cole slaw and "jumbo" stuffed shrimp with veg of the day (zucchini stewed with tomato and onion) and a baked potato (served with butter and a teaspoon of sour cream). The side were all uniformly 'bleh' with the exception of the zucchini, which I loved. Rich tomatoes, sweet onions, and the zucchini was perfectly cooked. The jumbo shrimp (3) were actually tiny. You would be disappointed to see them in a shrimp cocktail. They were butterflied, and then topped with about 1/3 of a cup of the crab cake mixture and broiled. So it was a huge amount of food, essentially a crab cake with a shrimp hiding underneath. This was the first time all weekend that I put a piece of crab in my mouth and got that fishy, slightly sour taste I associate with aging seafood. Ugh. However, I think it was the shrimp that were bad and not the crab cake, because the plain crab cakes were decent. They were huge - each was about 3/4 of a cup of lump crab meat held together with an eggy batter. The were broiled and had very little seasoning. I think if this had been my first Maryland crab cake, I would have been overwhelmed and impressed, but I know you can do sooooo much better in this state (both Baltimore and Annapolis, at least) than these crab cakes. They had a crazy refrigerator case full of delicious-looking desserts, so we asked the waitress for a recommendation, and she said, "Oreo cheesecake, hands down." We got a slice to go. Worst cheesecake ever! It was the lemony, fluffy kind of cheesecake, and the oreos were soggy. How in the world do you decide to put a sponge cake crust on an Oreo cheesecake?!? Oreo crumb crust, anyone? It was topped with a thick layer of stiff whipped cream, a few Oreo crumbs, and a limp half Oreo. Overall huge amounts of food - we brought home at least half of our entrees, probably a pound of crab meat, and the total bill came to around $60 with tax. (We had paid for our beer at the bar, so no drinks in this figure.) Service was friendly, but we couldn't get refills on our water.
(2)
Jeff W.
Ok, after years of anticipation I finally got to try a G&M crabcake for the first time. I'm a native Baltimorean so this is kind of sad. Anyway, it's a tough restaurant to rate on here because apart from the crabcakes, the restaurant isn't very good. The atmosphere is very local feeling but really could benefit from some attempt at an upgrade. It's very cramped and outdated and you feel like you're eating in someone's crappy living room. Atmosphere: 2 stars For starters, the salads came out and they were sad looking. Some pieces of lettuce were soggy and brown and the tomatoes weren't particularly fresh looking. Dressing (ranch) wasn't even very good. Then came the rolls which looked good but tasted like something from the grocery store. Dry and flavorless. They appeared to be homemade but certainly didn't taste that way. The meal came fairly quickly and the first impression is to be wowed by the size of the crabcakes. I opted for the double crabcake platter with zucchini and mashed potatoes. My dining companion got a cup of MD crab soup and the prime rib. First things first, the crabcake was VERY good. I won't give it much more praise than that because it didn't take my breath away but was still way above average. Lots of crabmeat, well cooked but still a tad bready and a little dry. Not really a heaping ton of flavor, other than just the natural flavor of the crab. I wasn't a fan of the perplexing outer "crust" that was on there, but it was nice to see large chunks of crab penetrating the crust. Crabcake: 4.25 stars As far as the other food items, very disappointing. The zucchini was obviously frozen and tasted, and felt, like it had been microwaved. Mashed potatoes were fake and powdery but did have a neat nutmeg taste to them. My dining partner's prime rib was pretty crappy. It had an odd pale color to it and he reported that it "sucked". He's not quite as verbose as me, I suppose. Noncrabcake food: 1.75 stars So there you have it. A tricky review because the crabcakes are very good but as a restaurant it is not. I can't vouch for foods other than salad, soup, sides, crabcakes and prime rib so maybe there are some other gems on the menu. But from what I had, the crabcakes stood alone.
(3)
Tom W.
Crab cakes! This place was the jam.
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Dak F.
Size? It's what you do with the crab cake that matters. True, these things are huge and loaded with lump bits, but the interior is spongy, like a souffle. Almost undercooked. And the rest of the menu is just fried fried and fried. I hate to say it but the Texas based chain, Houston's, has a better crabcake. And the only better crab cake than those are Dak Featherstone's Gracious Crustaceous Gut Muffins: One pound of backfin meat (this has more flavor and has better adhesion). Pick through it to check for shell. One egg A few pinches, teaspoonish maybe, of mustard powder. Just enough dollops of regular mayo and italian bread crumbs to form cakes. Less is more. Mix Get a large cookie cutter and pack in the mix. Should yield four very large cakes. Refrigerate the cakes for at least three hours to allow the egg to bind. Sprinkle with Old Bay if you like. Fry them slowly as they are thick and dense and there is raw egg in the cake. Or broil them. There you have it . For twenty bucks you get four colossal cakes and you don't have to go to Linthicum. Victory.
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Lily W.
Awesome crab cakes!!! Best I've ever had! Tons of lump crab! Yum! The wait was super long for a table, but it was so worth it! The service was fair - took a while for our server to take our order and bring our drinks but it was a really busy night. Will definitely go back for those wonderful crab cakes!
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Ty B.
The crab cakes here are great! They are what Timbuktu USED to be for us. We moved from the area a few years ago, and whenever we would visit, Timbuktu and Everlasting Life were the spots we would hit up. Well, the food at Timbuktu has since declined, and fortunately, my uncle introduced us to G & M. I now live about 40 miles away, and make the drive occasionally for a good crab cake. I will say, however, that the Blue Dolphin (which is a little closer to me) also has great crab cakes....but I digress. I've dined-in here a few times, and I'd rather not do it again. The rest of my family doesn't have a problem, however. I can lose my appetite pretty quickly and tend to be picky, and there is plenty for me to pick on here. For example, I saw a waiter with sweat bubbling up on his forehead, and looking damp all over, and that was a little too much for me.... I was DONE. Now, that is not necessarily the restaurants fault per se, but it certainly ruined it for me. I like my waiters looking like they just stepped out of the shower. I'm sure the rest just wipe their forehead off on their sleeve out of sight from the patrons...lol. The restaurant's ambiance is lacking and is not the cleanest looking facility. Both the bathrooms and the restaurant look like they could use a good scrub down with bleach...the name brand type like Clorox....nothing watered down. Parking is a beast. Despite all of that, I'd order a crab cake from G & Ms on any day. I will say that the service (in terms of hospitality) has always been great in my experience. No problems there. Also, we've tried other dishes. The side dishes are mediocre, but the seafood is fine. The crab cakes are the real draw.
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Greg B.
Great crab cakes.
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Heather M.
On a return trip to MD, we decided to give G&M's a try again...and we were not disappointed!! Crab cakes cannot be beat for size and texture vs price. Sides were generous and tasty and hot!! We chose to sit at the bar. It was on a weekend, but early enough that there was plenty of seating. Barkeep Donay was SUPERB!! Friendly and efficient she got our food out very quickly. Chatting with some others at the bar, we started discussing our last visit and the parking issues, and I had my suspicions confirmed that indeed the towing company sits in waiting trucks within viewing distance of the establishment across the street where G&M's overflow parking sometimes ends up. I really feel for the owners and staff here that something as simple as an arrangement for parking could be preventing people from enjoying the food and atmosphere here. This is why I had to come back and re-review. I still stand by my first review, but there is no arguing the food here is excellent. I hope to help anyone looking for a good place to eat in this area to have a better experience than I, and if one adheres to the parking rules, you will not be disappointed.
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Reg R.
Great crab cakes!!! You can dine in or do it to go, they have a small to go area where you can order a lot of crab cakes cooked or uncooked. I always have to do a semi annual trip there. Best crab cakes ever! Great desserts!!!
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Matt S.
When I came to Baltimore one of the first things I asked the locals was where to find the cities best crab cakes. The answer always came back the same, G&M's. I have to say once I finally checked it out I was disappointed. Don't get me wrong, the crab cakes were pretty good, but I had found better in Baltimore. That, on top of the slow service earns this place a middle of the road rating. They stay very busy because of their reputation, but if you ask me it's not because of their food.
(3)
Renae K.
In the Baltimore area for business and on our many nights out chose G&M for their great reviews and crab cakes. Having been to Timbuktu a couple nights earlier, I was eager to compare the crab cakes in the area (especially b/c everyone claims to have the best). Upon arriving to G&M I started wondering why all crab cake restaurants have parking lots the size of a sporting event, however upon entering the restaurant my opinion quickly changed. Although I enjoyed my crabcake experience at Timbuktu, the ambiance and quality at G&M far surpassed my prior experience. The crab cakes were abnormally large (as usual), however the other food that was ordered seemed equally well prepared, the ambiance was a step up, and the price very reasonable. After coming a 2nd time on a 2 week trip, I'd recommend the Crab Cakes, Greek Salad, French Onion soup and Calamari. Note - this might be an East Coast thing, but the portions are huge! Enjoy!
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Clint U.
Baltimore's...and possibly the country's three greatest crabcake places are within a half a mile circle....G & M, Snyder's, and Olive Grove. For the purist, G & M has the best crabcake. Almost no filler and just pure crabcake...very little seasonings to mask the delicate lump meat crab flavor. Generous portions for the average person....A crabcake sandwich at this time is only $10....worth a drive from NYC for a party of 4..... If you iron your shirts...you are overdressed for this place. They would have to modernize this place for a James Dean movie... Perfect place to bring kids....no one will know or care.... Only 3 stars out of 5 for the restaurant because the rest of the menu is equivalent to TV dinner quality....all veggies are overcooked....but edible good ole American comfort food.... just think of your mom's cooking...but the food had to sit 4 hours in the oven cause you were at the ballgame..... Crabcake 5 stars....rest of food somewhere less than 2 stars They also FedEx frozen crabcakes...havent tried them because I can drive there. Summary: You come here for the crabcakes, fries and cole slaw. Personally, if I want crabcakes, I come here. 8/22/07 I owe it to everyone to up date my crab cake ratings in Baltimore.......I recently had a chance to eat crabcakes from G&M and Olive Grove (half mile apart) on consecutive days this week....and what I discovered even shocked me. Crab season is bascially gone, and crab prices are horrifically high if you can find them. So each company has to respond to this differently to keep their prices stable. G & M I discovered has started to add more bread filler in their crab cakes. My guess is about 20%? This is the most I have ever seen from this place. But it's still tasty and good...but just has more breading now and you notice you are eating filling...but is still less than most restaurants. The pros are two factors. The lump meat is huge....some lumps are half inch or more in size....so the still use the primo lump crab meat. The next big factor is price. Sandwich with large crab cake is $12. That's less than some burgers I've seen in Wash DC. Olive Grove crab cakes have more of a creamy, less bread type of filling. It was very tasty, and you had less of a sense you were eating filling. In this week's sampling, I like Olive Grove the best. They use real crab but not the huge lumpmeat like G&M...more like 1/8 inch sized. For a Tuesday special I had all you can eat salad, 6 oz beef filet, crab cake and two sides for $19. Normally its about $25. Jerry's Seafood in Lanham...(you will pass it on your ice cream trip).....has a great reputation. I havent tried it yet and will try it as soon as my cholesterol levels go down from this week. The noticeable difference is that Jerry has more of the Wash DC pricing. $33 for crab cakes. Unless you are at the inner harbor, a $33 crab cake place will be soon out of business in the blue collar Baltimore area.
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Paweena P.
I went here the other day and had the Maryland Crab Cake platter and split it with someone. It's definitely a lot of food, but as far as taste and quality, it's OK. With the platter you can select 2 sides. I had the mashed potatoes and gravy which tasted like potato buds, and cauliflower in butter which was OK. How can you screw that up? The crab cakes were HUGE! That was the best part. The taste was okay. Nothing I really got excited about. For crab cakes, I still prefer Faidely's in Lexington Market in Baltimore. Now, that's a crab cake to get excited about! Oh, and the service was slow for us. It was very weird. The sweet tea isn't homemade either.
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Chuck C.
If you are in Baltimore and looking for the best Crab Cakes take the ride to G&M'S. It's not to far out of the city and it is worth the drive, but get there early the line and wait gets long quickly! The place is not much to look at from the outside and the parking is tight to say the least!! DO NOT park off the lot the police will tow your car away! The start of G&M'S is the Crab Cake, which make most other Crab Cake look like midgets! The double orders is enough for two people, but all the food is served king size! I ordered their sea food pasta of the night, it was spice hot and falling off the plate with seafood! I had to force myself to eat as much as I did, and still left 90% of the pasta! My wife had to crab cakes and was blown away be to taste and the freshness of the product they served! The cake are the size of a baseball, not the small cake you get at other places! We took the second one back to are hotel for later, great with crackers! Remember to eat well and to live well,and PLEASE NO CHAINS!
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Aaron L.
passing through town I hit up this restaurant in search of some great crab cakes. well they didn't have great crab cakes but everything else was money. i started with crab cake and it was decent, nothing to write home about. then i got the French Onion soup which was very good. the other soup i tried was cream of crab which was better than the french onion, extremely tasty. two main course: 1. Seafood Alfredo Linguini Sauteed Scallops, Shrimp, Crabmeat and Alfredo Sauce 2. Seafood Fettuccine which had mussels, scallops, shrimp, crab, clams they were both Awesome!! best scallops of my life. everything was so freakign fresh i thought they caught it just after i ordered it. the pasta was cooked perfectly and both sauces were magical. would totally go back here again. only downfall was average crab cake, can't win them all
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Jalyn H.
You will be shocked to learn that the best crabcakes in the area can be found nowhere near a body of water. G & M Restaurant is one of those hidden treasures that only locals have discovered, and are for the most part, keeping to themselves. Looking like an ordinary truckstop on the outside and an old Howard Johnson's on the inside, you will find no better crabcakes in the tri-state area (I'm not sure which states, but pick 3 and I'm sure they will count). People watching is a must at G & M. The clientele runs the gamut from folks coming home from the flea market/church to those heading to black tie affairs. If you go there around normal eatin' times, prepare to wait because this place is always packed. When you do get a seat, sit back and order a nice cold draft beer and feast on crabcakes that are as big as a truck tire. They are just that good. And almost ALL crabmeat and little breading. The menu is extensive, so G & M is likely to please even the most ardent non-seafood lover. The chicken cordon bleu is massive and the chicken marsala is equally good. Come hungry, for these huge entrees come with a salad and 2 sides. Best time to plan a trip here is if you're departing from BWI, as the restaurant is only a couple of miles up the road.
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Brian B.
Crab cakes were awesome, everything else was decent.
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Jon L.
Our waitress claimed that the crab cakes are so good that they'd be the standard that we'd just all other crab cakes by. That's a bold claim, but my wife ordered one and agreed that it was the best crab cake she'd ever eaten. That alone would be enough to merit a recommendation, but fortunately for me (I'm not a seafood lover) everything else was great as well. We visited early in the evening on the day before easter. There was a table available when we got there, but since they were closing early the place filled up fast. My son (he's 6) wanted steak, so we skipped the kid's menu and split the large 24oz porterhouse. It wasn't remarkable, but it's probably the best steak I've had outside of a steakhouse. Service was friendly and helpful. The restaurant decor was actually a lot nicer than I was expecting... I kind of thought it would be a take out shack with a few table, but it was actually a pretty elegant sit-down restaurant. As a final note, save room for dessert. Save a lot of room. I ordered the Banana Cream Pie and it was huge - and delicious. G&M is definately worth a visit.
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Mary Z.
I'm not much of a seafood eater, but G&M may change that! Their crab cakes are the best I've ever had, and their seafood platter was really good, as well! Service was timely and our waitress was very friendly. Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Hannah S.
These were the best crabcakes I've ever eaten. In California, crabcakes are flat and somewhat resemble a hamburger patty. Here they were glorious mounds of fluffy, tender and delicious crabmeat. There was no filler like bread or vegetables to get in the way of the crab. The meal came with soup or salad, bread and two side choices. I ate both crabcakes and needless to say I walked out of there feeling extremely full and satisfied.
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Mel J.
Great food and atmosphere. They're known for their great tasting crab cakes and steaks. The restaurant can get very crowded on weekends and it shows in their service. I'd give them a 5th star but the price to food quality ratio didn't make it for them. Big eaters like me should be prepared to pay for their appetite.
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Elizabeth B.
As all the other reviews have said, the crabcakes are really good. Lots of crab, the filler is good and overall they are worth stopping for. Now, are there better crabcakes in Baltimore to be had? If you want to get really specific, yes. But, compared to what is out there generally, and compared to anything I can get in LA, these are fantastic! I stopped by here on my way to the airport, so I know when I leave Baltimore to fly back to LA I will always have a really good meal on the plane. I'm not sure if I would make this place a destination for a night out, but if you are near the airport, it is completely worth it to stop here for a meal. I did not try the deserts, but they are home-made and look decedent. And, the price is right too.
(4)
V H.
I am a Timbuktu fan but decided to give G & M a try after hearing about how good the crab cakes are. I read the reviews and I am not sure why their reviews for the food are so high. The decor is actually not bad for the area but the food and service left me wishing that I had gone to Tus. Crab cakes looked really good but mine was under cooked and the insides were "wet". I usually sit at the bar as usually bar staff are nicer and more attentive. Two of the waitresses were attitude city. I requested buffalo sauce for my wings appetizer and got bbq sauce. When I asked for correct sauce, the waitress gave attitude. Another one wanted to ask my friend a question but just sort of spoke into the air, he didn't realize she was speaking to him. I watched her as she gave him the stink face because he wasn't paying attention to her. It was childish and uncalled for. Bottom line: this will not be in my restaurant rotation. Tus remains king!
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gene s.
I was raised on east coast seafood. I've caught, seined, raked, shucked, scaled, filleted, and cooked just about everything. (sigh) I now order crab cakes from G&M because I've been ruined for life. Be sure to pick the sides carefully. They "put up" their own pickled beets, and (if you haven't cringed yet) they're very good. For the uninitiated, three crab cakes probably equals a takeout box (not a bad idea). The desserts are varied and good. G&M is really more of a compound than a restaurant. Bar, dining room, takeout and Internet. All are great. It is a sin to go here and not order the crab cakes. Not that the other choices are bad but they just can't stand the competition. TIP: Really close to the airport, stop by when you get in, get a drink and a crab cake.
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Patti M.
I will NEVER understand how people from Maryland can think that G&M has the best crab cake!! The crab cake is large, but not good. It does not have that well known maryland crab sweet taste. Almost tastes like they add fish. If you are in the linthicum area, PLEASE stop in Snyders which is very close to G&M and try a real lump crab cake. Snyders has the best crab cake around that area.
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Michael D.
If you like crab cakes at all you must visit G&M and indulge in their crabcakes. You will love crabcakes after that. They are huge and all crab. I have only been to G&Ms for lunch, and it is always crowded. We never have waited more than five minutes for a table, and our food arrives quickly after the order is put in. The servers are 'down home' with a lot of the typical Balitmore 'hon' thrown into their conversation to give you a taste of Charm City. A must stop for any time you pass thru Baltimore.
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Amanda Z.
I liked the old time feel to this place. The decor was slightly dated and all the waiters were in ties and vests it worked. I was just there for lunch and I had the cream.of crab soup which I enjoyed very much. There was enought crab in my cup for me to know it wasnt just cream. I also had the crab cake sandwich since I heard so much about it. That crab cake was a nice size and it didn't have any filler I ate it without tarter sauce or mustard which is saying something The service was prompt and attentive I definitely suggest stopping by this place for a crab cake
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Lauren H.
From the outside, G&M would be easy to overlook. Its unassuming exterior is all part of its no-frills charm. A word to the wise - if you're going for dinner, try to get there before six, even on a weeknight, because this place fills up FAST, and for a good reason. G&M is famous for their giant, flaky crab cakes, but ever the rebel, I opted for the Broiled, Greek style chicken with parmesan rice ($13.95), which was perfectly seasoned. The portions here are massive - I took half of the meal home. However, I won't be missing out on the crab cakes - G&M allows take-out orders, and also ships their famous crab cakes anywhere in the country. We took home six!
The crab cake is huge and full of chunks of crab meat. Quality is just as good as quantity. The crab cake platter comes with this half-a-plate sized crab cake, plus salad, plus two sides, plus bread... The soup is not bad, but pales in comparison with the entree. There is a long line on a raining Wednesday evening, so you see how popular this place is. However, the line moves very swiftly. Serving staff is very friendly too. It is very close to BWI.
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Britt W.
Crabcakes. Oh lumpy tender delicate crabcakes. Not to be confused with the 90% fried breading shit found in freezer cases, your crabcakes survived the difficult journey away from Baltimore and into Fine Dining Land. You are precious, a jewel, a ray of light in the darkness that is bad seafood. How lucky you are that G&M has nurtured and coddled you, raised you to be the very best crabcake you can be. Oh crabcake, you're a clever one. You're right, it's quite the symbiotic relationship. For as good and delightfully tasty as you are, your sides and salad are pretty pathetic. You know that G&M's Zagat rating wouldn't exist without you. Or most of the customers for that matter. Still you prove your loyalty to them by always giving it your all. And for that, dear crabcake, I shall honor you. By eating you. naturally.
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John A.
Disclaimer: I have only had their crab cakes.. Disclaimer #2: I have only taken their crab cakes home and cooked them there Conclusion: G & M's crab cakes rock! They are awesome.. not cheap..
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Mike H.
My dad and I are in Baltimore for a baseball game. He wanted crab cakes and was told this is the place to go. His words "This was worth the 3000 mile flight from CA." He could not get over the size of the pieces of crab and the 9 to 1 ration of crab to filler. One thing I noticed is this is not our typical breaded and fried crab cake. They are more mounds of crab with some sort of binder that is broiled. So my dad gives this place 5 stars. I'm not a seafood fan but was very happy to have a large selection of items for me as well. I just went with a new york strip steak, medium rare. And that's what I got. It was good. The sides are nothing special. Staff was friendly and prices were not bad at all. If you love crab cakes this is the place to go.
(5)
Ken M.
5 Stars for the best crab cakes I have ever had. After eating their crab cakes nothing else will do. I am constantly disappointed when I order crab cakes somewhere else. G & M has ruined me for other crab cake places. I have only been able to eat in the restaurant twice. All of the other times, I have had to order take out, and take those delicious crab cakes back to my room. Parking is a bitch since the place is so crowded. I tried to park across the street once and the owners of the store came out and told me I would be ticketed and towed. What jerks! I will never visit them. I always get the double crab cake. The two times I managed to get into the restaurant with a few friends, the service was fine. You can't be expecting your waitress to be at your side waiting for a glance or a signal from you when the place is swamped. The waitresses were obviously working as hard as they could to keep up with the crowd. I read some of the reviews about the service and couldn't believe what some of these prima donnas had to say. The waitstaff was hurried and flushed; however, they were friendly and I believe that they were doing their best to keep up. Do take out next time, bozos!
(5)
Simon S.
Close to the BWI airport. Huge crabcakes - with the two sides, I only needed to get one crabcake - which was tasty. The fries were think (steak style), which aren't my favorite, but they were okay. The veggies were so so - kinda soggy. The french onion soup was good. The bread was underwhelming.
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Steve L.
I seriously hoped G&M stands for G-strings and MILFs, but even with that disappointment this place shines! Ok. So I'm from the land of lobster. And I drift on into a place that really looks like they fought a smoking ban. The draft list were all weenie beers with nothing bitter. But the seafood! crab cakes to be specific were LOADED with huge chunks of meat! I mean we have legal seafood crab cakes up here, and they've got nothing on G&M. The Sirloin steak ordered rare, came rare, and with a crab cake for $24 was a steal. Drop everything, stalk a stuffed patron for a parking spot and go enter food coma.
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Dane K.
Went here for a lunch... we showed up a bit before noon on a Saturday and we were the only ones there, no issues with a wait. Our waitress was nice. Service from her was decent. There was another old lady who seemed like she had probably worked there all her life who was walking around nagging about everything, talking loudly about the bus boys to other waitresses... "apparently we have to bus our own tables today" ... then proceeded to repeat the same nag about 10 different times throughout the next 20 minutes, including going over to the bus area to nag at them loudly... the same lady was chain smoking in front of the restaurant as we pulled up, maybe she was having a really bad day.. The place smelled funny. We sat next to their fancy schmancy circular dessert refrigerator. It smelled like there was a dead rat somewhere... I think it was that refrigerator, but Brian insisted he thought the whole place smelled like that. It was really, really nasty though. The waitress asked us both if we wanted "tots" .. we had assumed tator tots, but apparently it was a really thick accent slang for "tartar sauce" ... "tarts" i guess???? I had the crab cake sandwich. It was great as far as texture, crab meat, size. Good chunky crab, big in size, not a lot of extra crap. But it *seriously* lacked any seasoning though. To the point it was a bit of a let down really (definitely not the best crab cake I've had in the Baltimore/Annapolis area). Anyone could go out and buy Maryland crab and throw it together with some mayo and egg and fry it, lack of seasoning is a pretty big fault in my opinion. And I don't care if it's the size of Texas, if it isn't seasoned it's not worthy of calling the best. A little salt and pepper at minimum would have vastly improved it. There was no Old Bay like seasonings to be found anywhere to remedy the situation.... Actually, just about everything we had served to us seemed like they had forgotten to put even a dash of salt or pepper in it.... There were a few crunchy bits of shell in my crab cake too. ...Any time you see a restaurant advertising "famous" this or that, consider who says it was famous.... Any restaurant could call their food item famous, and even make a fancy web site, and even offer to overnight ship it as if it was in high demand.. In this case, I'm not sure why these crab cakes are all that famous, but I'm willing to give them another whirl. The food and atmosphere was very diner-ish in feel, which isn't a bad thing... just don't go expecting anything too fancy. You'll even get the standard Denny's diner look-a-like plates. The prices on their menu are pretty reasonable. With the exception of the crab cake (which is $12.95, about twice as a lot of other sandwiches), everything is pretty much diner pricing. I'd go back to give it another whirl, maybe it was a very average food day for them...
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Miguel W.
Best crab cakes in all of the DC area. If you happen to be driving along I-95, well worth stopping in for takeout. The also sell uncooked crab cakes you can get to take home & cook on your own, just bring a cooler. They also have a nice selection of desserts & other items on the menu, but don't fool yourself, everyone goes here first, second & last for the crab cakes. I have eaten here but getting a table is real tough b/c this is the place to be for locals seeking a seafood fix. Expect to wait. I guess having a place be too popular being my biggest complaint about the place is a good problem for this business owner........lol
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Jessica P.
One of the best in MD, very comparable to Hellas Volcano crabcake but a little different. The one at G&M's also the size of a baseball, less filler and more crabmeat and they use mustard instead of mayo..which makes is super yummy. To warn you, it's not located in the best of neighborhoods and parking is packed so, you may have to park across the street at Whitey's grocery. The first time I took my family here it had been a while, I made a right at the fork instead of a left ended up going across the tracks and turning around in a neighborhood where some kids were trying to sell something to the car in front of us..we shook our heads like no no no and got out of there. So I stopped at the gas station and a local in there pointed us in the right direction. G&M like Hella's is always busy no matter what time you arrive- It is worth overlooking the area and giving a try.
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Gina C.
This was the second or third time I have been here. Good stuff. Newly renovated, a little wait for a table. Thought "one crabcake will not be enough". In the end I had a hard time finishing one let alone the second. The crabcakes are ridiculously good, mostly giant chunks of lump crab meat. The sides were lacking (4 types of potatoes, mediocre medley or onion rings). Sadly my wine glass had someone elses lipstick on it but the server fixed it promptly.
(5)
Paul T.
This place has come a LONG way since I was first eating there as a kid. Went to G&M during a recent trip back to MD and was blown away by how much nicer it looks and by those incredible crab cakes! During our 3 day visit back home for a wedding I think we ended up getting the cakes 4 times! In a word all I can say is outstanding. Haven't used the delivery service yet, but will be doing so very soon. 5 stars for the crab cakes alone! Oh and one more thing. The line can be quite long but they move you along pretty quick. Trust me it is worth waiting for if you have to.
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Em G.
Crab cakes, and crab cakes are their specialty. Pretty sure everything else is a frozen Sysco product.. but the crab cakes, omg, amazing. Not even sure how they sell crab cakes with THIS much crab meat at this price and make a profit. Bar is pretty basic, don't expect to find any high end wines or cocktails. Crabcakes and beer, that's what G & M does, and they do those two things well.
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Lucy L.
Two thumbs down. I love seafood, especially crab cakes. My mouth was watering on the way to this restaurant because I always heard good things about their crab cakes. I however was not able to eat half of one of the two cakes that came on the platter.....crazy filler that tastes horrible. Don't know where the crabmeat came from but it didn't tastes fresh. I'll stick to Jerry's and won't be returning. A waste of money saved my tastebuds from being insulted
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Randy G.
Crab cakes as big as my head. By far the best crab cakes I've had in Maryland or Delaware. I didn't try the desert but I couldn't stop looking. The cheesecake was as big as a football! The next time I'm in Baltimore I'll certainly be back!
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Jennifer H.
You definitely come here for the crab cakes, but not the service. When I'm here, I always get their broiled crab cakes with french fries....that makes me happy.... What does not make me happy is the snippy waitress I had when I came there on two different occasions. First time I went, she never came back to check on my table until the bill was in her hand. The second time, I went with a group of friends. Again, did not check on our table and we were all dying of thirst because we ran out of water. Another waitress was kind enough to bring us some water. However, when the bill came from our waitress, we asked for a few minutes to figure out the bill. She left us and returned in about 30 seconds to see if we were ready. We told her we collecting the cash and needed at least 5 minutes. So again she leaves and returns in less than a minute to collect the tab. Again, we told her "it hasn't even been a minute. We're trying to figure this out as fast as we can." She leaves, and then about a minute later she came back and we got so ticked off we just confronted her about the poor service and her lack of patience. The waitress gave this completely fake "I don't know what you're talking about" tone like she was a little kid who was lying about stealing from the cookie jar. Unbelievable. We left a 10% tip since we assumed tips were shared and the other waitress was nice enough to bring us water. Still, that was much more than we should have left. If you don't care about service, then definitely come here for the crab cakes. If you do care, save yourself the irritation and just get their crab cakes to go.
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Lynda M.
SO its been at least 5 years since I have been to G&M's since I have moved away. But, now in Philly and driving to a DC wedding this weekend became the perfect excuse for a little "me" treat and a stop at G&M's. Apparently they have done some renovation as the front facade was new and the carryout section redone. i didn't go to the restaurant side, so I can't give an update on that. Holy Schmolly Batman! They had a dessert case to rival Cheesecake factory! Although I didn't indulge in these delicacies, I think I absorbed calories thru my eyes. I ordered the crab cake sandwich and it was just as fabulous as I remembered. I also happened to check in on facebook and immediately got the thumbs from friends near and far! While on the phone reminiscing with a former Baltimoron who is now in Delaware, she advised me that it would not be too glutinous to go twice in one weekend if I brought her some cream of crab soup on my way back through Baltimore. And being a good friend, I couldn't let her down......
(4)
Jay C.
Great place to eat with family! The staff is very nice and they have prompt service. Food is great and the dessert are excellent. The place gets packed quick but they also have a carry out section. Use the carryout section to get deserts, they have a nice selection of cheesecakes. The place is big and has a sports bar section with full bar. Not too sure about a Happy Hour. By the way they have massive crab cakes. I don't eat them though can't tell you how good they are.
(5)
Chris F.
Definitely one more reason why maryland is famous for crabcakes. Seriously. It's not even the best crabcake in maryland and is still better than any you will find anywhere else outside the state. It is about a pound and the size of a softball and almost all plump, white backfin. It's $13, which is pricey for the area, but worth it. It's a family style, locals place, and the staff says hello and goodbye to people by first name and will chat you up with movie reviews and conspiracy theories while they work, like they've been working here all their lives. Sadly, most of the rest of the food here is mediocre. They appear to be trying hard with the salads, but they're not great. Come sit at the bar for a ball game (Os, Terps Ravens), order the crabcake, talk sports with the patrons, drink Yuengling on tap and you can't go wrong.
(3)
Juiana L.
I'm reviewing this restaurant as G&M Restaurant and Lounge as I did not use the carry out which I understand is excellent, but the three star rating is based on the restaurant lounge only. Although the wonderful and highly rated G&M crab cakes are worth the trip to Linthicum, the seating service and other selections (outside of the large crab cakes) on the menu were lacking. Our reservation for 8 people was not honored. We waited over 20 minutes for our seat, while many others, without reservations, were seated ahead of our group. Moreover, no apology was offered to us even when we brought this to the attention of the hostess. We were summarily told the restaurant could not provide the turnover required to accommodate our reservation, but "what's the point of making a reservation"? They could have easily, given the large dining room space, simply have put two tables of four together! My side dish baked potato was dry like a hockey puck, should not have been served. Nonetheless, waitress service was good, desserts were attractive and G&M is a very busy corner destination restaurant with full lounge, a good crab cake dining out.
(3)
Susan B.
We took a friend here to enjoy the crab cakes, the crab cakes were awesome (as usual) but the waiter would not split our bill, so we went to the manager to split the bill, they wouldn't either. We had to tell them how much to pure on each credit card ( the specific amount) as they would not ring the individual entrees up, and there was only THREE of us to split the bill...not like a large party of folks. based on this LAME customer service (1 star) - the crab cakes were still awesome!
(3)
Scott S.
Hands down the BEST crab cakes money can buy. Large chunks of fresh blue crab with just enough binder to hold it together. Tipping the scales at a half pound each; one of these cakes will definitely fill you up. If you don't have time to eat in you can order cooked crab cakes to go, or get them uncooked to take home and bake yourself. They will also ship them if you can't make it to the Baltimore area. Aside from crab cakes, I highly recommend their clam strips (the are HUGE) and they have an amazing selection of gourmet desserts. Their side dishes are not so great, but I don't go there for the sides.
(5)
Pito S.
Great!!! Unbelievable Crab Cakes.
(5)
jules h.
[Once again I continue the tradition of unfunny reviews - sigh] I was in Baltimore last week, so this is a slightly delayed review. The place is so fantastic that I am compelled to not sleep (it's 12:40am) until I "knock it out." To put it in more blunt terms - I literally salivated the evening before and through the morning waiting to get lunch from this very "hole-in-the-wall" joint called... G & M Restaurant. So let's talk Crab Cakes. First of all, I am no expert. My first taste of crab cakes was from none other than G & M, so my scope of crustacia cake appreciation is extremely narrow. All I know is before my first crab cake at G & M I never wanted to eat crab cakes, and I certainly wouldn't have spent five seconds dreaming about a crab cake take-out shop. This was actually my third trip to Baltimore/Washington D.C. and it was on my first trip that I first tried the famous G & M crab cake upon recommendation of a client. They did warn me though, "the place is nothing to look at," and boy they are not kidding. Holly smokes, the place is very, very scary inside and out. I understand that some Greek guy owns it (not sure why that is important). Back to Crab Cakes. These things are jammed full of lump crab meat. They are massive! Not sure what kind of crab (I've heard Maryland Blue Crabs while the season is good and then Gulf Blue Crabs the rest of the time). They are BAKED and not fried. The filler is so minuscule compared to the amount of crab meat, that there is no mistaking what is being dined upon, but the filler is pretty good too. Presentation is on par with a corner deli/cafe. White bun with a crab cake piled on top; pickle, lettuce and tomato; fries, potato salad or vegetable. This is not fine dining! This is unbelievable crab cake consumption. Now let me remind you, I am not an expert by any measure. Since my first introduction early in the year I've only tried crab cakes at two or three other establishments and none of them were on the East Coast; however, there is no question in my mind that if you are in the Baltimore area (or even on the north-side of D.C.) you must go to this small restaurant and buy one of these babies. I was in the area for four days and had these babies three times. The only reason I missed a day was because I spent one day in a northwest suburb of D.C. Rest assured, on my way to BWI, I called in an order to G & M. What a pleasure sitting in that huge rental car center at BWI staring at the modern art on the ceiling munching down on my last crab cake of the trip. A couple of final notes. Just in case you didn't pay attention to the text above, this place barely registers as a restaurant. It's what we called in Australia a "take-out" (even with the Mediterranean European owner). I used to love take out in Australia - potato scallops, a steaming bag of hot chips on a cold winter day - this place takes me back to my childhood days of drab buildings, souped up Fords and friends on "the dole." My point is, don't expect any type of service or ambiance beyond what you might expect at your local Chinese restaurant. You are there for the massive and tasty crab cakes. Thank you G & M... I'll be back - don't you doubt it! [END]
(5)
Jim B.
All crab...very little cake and the size, gigantic! Wait staff...well, let's say the food made up for the service.
(4)
Tri D.
Best crab cakes I've ever had. I always pick some up from here to bring home when in Baltimore. The cake has hardly anything but crab in it.
(5)
Uriah F.
Quite simply, you go here for the crab cakes and very little else. The crab cakes are enormous broiled mounds of lump crap with very little filling or seasoning. The crab is really allowed to stand for itself and as such is delicious. This can be ordered as an entree or a sandwich. The portions are LARGE: if you order the entree with two cakes, you will easily take one home. The roll served with the sandwich is also very good. Their cream of crab soup is heavy, rich and decadent. They have an enticing desert case and the contents did not disappoint. The coleslaw was also crisp and low on they mayo. After this though there's not much to offer. The tomato based crab soup seemed to be canned vegetable soup with just a little crab added, the vegetables were overcooked and soggy. The side salad was unappetizing. And the service is average or lower (it took 3 requests and 20 minutes for bread) and our own server was inattentive. I feel that the crab cakes themselves are good enough to compensate for the negatives and we will certainly go back again.
(4)
adam r.
best crab cake ever! well worth the 15 min drive off of 95N if you are passing by
(5)
sarah b.
crabcakes with just a little filler and crab chunks the size of my thumb! i usually get into BWI late and G&M is open till 11pm!
(5)
Alyson E.
The best crabcakes we ever had. Huge chunks of crabmeat! The crabcake alone was worth the trip to Baltimore!
(5)
Michael T.
We were visiting MD from CA and went to G & M for some crabcakes. We heard that it was the best there and it didn't disappoint me. I loved it. My Fiance thought it was a little ''stuffed''. But the crab meat was large. We also had the stuffed clams, and fried clams. Overall, we were 'stuffed' no pun intended. Loved the Bar Staff. Janelle was very nice to us, and quite honestly, it was a very pleasant experience.
(4)
Kathryn M.
BEST CRABCAKE in town!! I've enjoyed every meal that I've had there. Granted, most of the time I've had the crab cakes but I've tried other entrees on occasions. I've been going there for several years - lunch & dinner. Usually large parties, however they have been accommodating.
(4)
Mark S.
Everybody has it right: 5 stars for the crab cakes. I was in the area on business, and had three nights to try three different crab cake options in the area. G & M won the prize hands down for the meatiest crab cake I've ever had; hard to imagine anything better. The place packs 'em in for a reason = YUM!
(5)
Harold M.
The best crab cakes ever. I have had crab cakes all over the country and I have never gone anyplace else since I had these. I also never order anything else off of the menu.
(4)
Steve K.
I see this place has mixed opinions. I think the crab cakes here are pretty good. And I really dislike Faidley's, which seems to have very few negative reviews. I've been told the fact that G&M's crab cakes are so big is because they have subpar meat, they're not local, they're not the right kind of crab meat, etc. Regardless of whether these things are true, what matters to me more is "do they taste good?" Without a doubt G&M crabcakes taste better than Faidley's, I don't think it's even close. There's no point to getting anything here except the crab cakes, forget fish or whatever, everything else is pretty unexceptional. But the crab cakes bring tons of people in; many nights it's almost impossible to find a parking spot. I've probably eaten the crab cakes here about 6 or 7 times and each time have found them to be big, full of crab, and tasty. I wouldn't knock this place for being popular or sit-down.
(4)
Sarah F.
Some of the best crab cakes I have ever had have come from G&M. The restaurant itself is kinda crummy so it's best to order take out (get a crab cake sandwich without the roll) and have a picnic!
(5)
Terry M.
It was great. Two crabcakes though are a lot of food. They make crabcakes with just enough batter to hold and spice correctly. I can't wait til next time. Cost was great too.
(5)
Lizzy J.
Okay, they're pricey, but the crabcakes are worh every penny! These are, hands-down, the best crabcakes on the planet! Actually, these crabcakes are pretty much the only reason to even enter the entire state of Maryland. No, really.
(5)
Carl S.
Had the broiled seafood platter with baked potato which never was served. Coleslaw was subbed. Waiter very good with all service. Platter very tasty though costly. $30 a plate. No atmosphere, fresh hot bread free app, bathroom clean, noisy restaurant, second time here. Try to get a table upstairs for peace and quiet.
(4)
Justin K.
So most people come here for the crab cakes. I have to say that they were definitely not the best I have had in Baltimore. The cakes are huge with a lot of lump crab in them with minimal filler. However, the filler itself left a lot to be desired. I am not sure what was in the filling because it did not have a lot of flavor to it. We also had an order of the calamari and the clams casino. The calamari was really good, nice and crispy and not chewy. The clams casino were only ok. The service was definitely good but this place, food wise, left a lot to be desired. One thing that really sucked was the parking. This place was a nightmare. Good luck finding a spot; you will notice that some people were just parking on the street. The highlight of the meal was seeing this guy walking around the restaurant with a napkin tucked into his shirt. He kept asking the waiters "where are the cakes!?" Absolutely hilarious to watch as this man with a napkin tucked into his shirt pressed his face against the desert cabinet like a 2 year old.
(3)
David K.
On a random road trip, a friend suggests "the best crabcakes" as we drive by Baltimore. Who would pass up that offer? We ribbed him and told him how disappointed we would be if wasn't "the best crabcakes." As we got closer to 695, he got nervous and said perhaps these weren't the greatest; we did not allow him retract his earlier statement. As we got off exit 8B onto Hammonds Ferry Road off of 695E, I could feel his nervousness. Are we going to be disappointed? Is he going to get a beating? We drove up to a building that looks nothing like a fine dining establishment with a tacky sign. I was having serious doubts that this is where I would get "the best crabcakes." We go in and wait for a little bit for our seats. Our server was prompt, friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was pretty nice, perhaps a little on the noisy side. We hardly looked at our menu because we had only one thing on our minds, crabcakes. When these crab cakes came out, I was pretty impressed. The softball sized crab cakes were aromatic, hot, and begging for me to eat them. My mouth is salivating just thinking about those crabcakes. One bite and . . . wow. Chunks after chunks of crustacean would go from fork to mouth. I think I zoned out as I devoured the delectable crabcakes. Were they "the best crabcakes?" Well, so far, I haven't found crabcakes I like better. All my friend has to say is "G&M?" and we're on the road from Philly to Baltimore...scratch that...from Philly to Linthicum Heights for crab cakes. On a side note, I read the other negative reviews and here are my two cents on those...you don't go to G&M for bread. You don't go there for sides or steaks or shrimp...you go there for crabcakes. I can't believe I just read a full review about how bad their bread is.
(5)
kevin h.
I had the 2 crab cake platter. Thought it was overpriced and underflavored. Probably won't go back if I'm in town but a lot of locals were there so might know something I don't.
(2)
Trey M.
The locals swear by this place, so it must be good. I am not a local, but the crab cake is excellent - baked not fried. I had surf and turf. NY Strip and Crab Cake. The crab cake was excellent the NY strip was so/so.
(4)
Stella G.
the best crab cakes I have ever had. moist. flavorful. delicious. Our waiter...was absolutely delightful. The side dishes were okay-- I had veggies that were okay and mashed potatoes that lacked kick. The crab cakes: totally kicked ass.
(4)
andy c.
the restaurant itself isn't anything to write home about, but their crabcakes are absolutely amazing. in deference to faidley's which i haven't yet tried, these were/are bar none the best i've eaten. when i first landed at bwi, this was the first place i stopped at after getting picked up. their cream of crab soup was pretty darned good too. there's not much else to order there, but i'll definitely be there again to get more crabcakes!
(5)
Dad F.
Been there a few times now. Probably the best value out there. Very Good food. Very inexpensive for what your given. Portions are huge. If you leave hungry, call 1-800-way2fat and get a sponsor! Service was excellent on one occasion but has also been average. The crab-cakes are as advertised. Huge lumps, very little filler. I love simple crab-cakes! If you like them revved up with tons of spices (old bay), ask for it to be brought out. GET PAST THE CRAB-CAKES! Salads are huge with tons of protein. Pastas can feed a family of 3 and steaks are huge. All very good. They seem to always be very very busy, so it lets me know the food is fresh. There's no way the food sits in the building too long! Parking can be a problem so plan ahead! The only downside may be the drinks. Bartenders don't seem too motivated to make a GREAT drink! On a value scale of 1 to 10. I give G&M a 8. Thats as good as I've given!
(5)
Keisha D.
So you are looking for the ultimate Maryland crabcake experience? Welcome to G & M, hun! This place rotates from my #1 and #2 ranking for best crabcakes (Check out Romano's). Carryout is just a wonderful as dining in. Huge mounds of jumbo lump crabmeat served fresh. You can even get these shipped out. Once you have 1 you will be hooked.
(5)
M A.
This place definitely gets into the Top three best crabcakes list, and probably gets best crabcakes in the Baltimore area. A bit pricey, a bit crowded, and good luck parking.
(4)
Michelle K.
Huge chunks of crab and unbelievably AWESOME!
(4)
Dawn M.
I love this place! I think I will get some shipped to me here in LA soon! If you want a REAL crab cake with no filler this is your place!
(5)
Jennifer H.
You CANNOT beat these crab cakes. I live in Dallas and until today I had only had them mailed to me. At last, I got to try them at the restaurant. Unbeatable! The service was wonderful and the cheesecake was awesome! It was huge, the size you get at the Cheesecake Factory, but only $3.50!!! You must get there early. We went on Friday at 6:30. By the time we got out the waiting area and outside the front entrance was packed with people waiting for a table. No sleevless shirts or tank tops allowed in the restaurant. They are allowed in the to-go area to the right of the restaurant. All members of the party must be present to be seated.
(5)
Scott V.
Last week my family and I went there for my mother birthday celebration dinner. Three of us had crab cake as usual but I had red snapper was recommended by our server Charlie hat was listed on the special and it was great. The food is always great and the service is excellence.
(5)
Patrick H.
I like going to G&M to pick up their uncooked crab cakes to take home, however, I wouldn't recommend eating there. I went once and had the crab cake prepared in the restaurant. It was overcooked and fairly disappointing. They have a large, wide-ranging menu, but I don't see a point in going to Linthicum to get a gyro, pasta, or steak. You can buy uncooked crab cakes to take home and cook at 450F for 10-12 minutes. They turn out moist, with amazing sweet lump backfin meat. Truly the best crab cakes I've ever had...8oz of heaven. The only down side to picking up the crab cakes to go is that the staff at the takeout counter are indifferent to rude, depending on who you get, but dealing with them is worth it for the reward of the best crab cake in Baltimore.
(3)
CJ W.
Went here while staying in Linthicum for a delayed flight at bwi. The crab cakes were huge...never seen anything so big and full of lump meat. I was glad to see that they broiled them, but the over all taste did not absolutely wow me. They were good. Definitely not the best I've ever had around the Chesapeake Bay. The steak was flavorLESS and extremely disappointing. I said i was a slight pink and ordered medium. She told me it would be very pink at medium the way they cook, so i went to medium well and was assured it would be slightly pink. It was so well done i couldnt enjoy it. The waitress was lacking in service skills. She brought our plates with her thumbs all over them like she was gripping a frisbee. The red wine was served in a tiny wine glass and full. No room for swirling and enjoying the aroma before sipping. It was also on the warm side. Overall this experience was a real let down. Too much hype in other reviews did not set realistic expectations. I would not eat here again.
(3)
Sharon C.
Since it's Lent I opted to do fish on Friday's. This was my first visit here and it is a spacious establishment w/an upstairs, rear dining area and a bar. Quickly seated and attended to I struck up a conversation w/my hostess. She was very pleasant but could not make any recommendations because sadly employees are not allowed to eat there while on duty or off duty. I found it odd but it may stem from the "employees hook one another up" mentality. I settled on the Rockfish and a baked potato. I did enjoy the drink specials as they didn't skimp on the alcohol. The salad was not sexy at all so I didn't even eat it. The fish was well seasoned without being too salty. It normally comes broiled but I requested it blackened & it was spot on. No complaints about the baked potato. The appetizer of calamari came out hot and fresh with a heaping portion that was enough for multiple people. The marinara sauce that accompanied it was warm and zesty. I'm happy to report that the bathrooms were well maintained as is the restaurant. The employees seem a little on edge as if big brother is watching. Good dining experience here.
(3)
Bob E.
G&M is one of my favorite. Crab cakes, stuffed shrimp and scallops never fail. Great place to enjoy a meal with the family. Service is exceptional as well....prompt, polite and thorough.
(5)
Emma L.
Bf & I stopped here before catching a flight at BWI. The location is convenient if you're a traveler heading in or out of Baltimore. I was tipped off that these were "the best crab cakes in Maryland", so of course I had to try them. Being from Ohio, I don't get much of "the best ever" seafood. The outside of the restaurant looks a little sketchy. Like, "really, is this the place?". Don't let that fool you! The parking lot is a little tricky, but that's 'cause it's full of people tryin' to get their eat on. We got seated right away in the upstairs area. There were just two of us so we got to bypass the crowd. They take reservations, but not for small parties and not same-day. The ambiance inside was casual and comfortable. The menu offers a pretty good selection but if you look around, EVERYONE is eating crab cakes. We started with fried mushrooms, which were really good. The mustard dipping sauce they served with them was awesome. I ended up using it as salad dressing later on. The complimentary bread is pretty "meh". Save your appetite! I ordered a single crab cake ($19), which came with 2 sides. I opted for potato salad and a side salad. The salad was pretty basic but I liked the potato salad a lot. The crab cake was AMAZING. Little to no filler, great seasoning & sweet giant chunks of crab meat. Just look at all the pics on Yelp and if that doesn't convince you, I'm not sure what will. UGH I WANT IT RIGHT. NOW.
(4)
Matthew S.
Wow, I was pleasantly surprised how good the crab cakes are here. These things are huge, plentiful, and very tasty. They really taste fresh off the bay, and I am very happy I came in for lunch. With the crab cake you get to choose the bread you want it on, plus two sides. I chose to put mine on a kaiser roll, and the fries and cole slaw which were equally great in taste. I wish the fries had some old bay seasoning on them, as that probably would have given it a 5 star review, but they had just enough taste to take them out of the bland category. The cole slaw was also very good, slightly runny, but definitely didn't make a slob out of myself eating it. Oh, one little complaint. The water was a bit heavy on ice. If that's the case, please give straws. Makes it less cumbersome just to have water. Other than that, I have nothing else to complain about. This is very worth all the crab cakes, and will definitely return!
(4)
Brent R.
My wife and I ate here after a recent hotel stay near BWI. Overall the restaurant was good. We sat in the bar area and it is really dark and could use some updating. I really enjoyed the crab cakes and my wife liked the shrimp scampi with huge shrimp. The service was ok. The only negative from the food side. is that I would not recommend the potato salad. It tasted like the bad stuff from the grocery store.
(3)
Christine H.
Beware. If you want cockroaches served in your salad, and possibly crawling through the rest of your food, come here. When we asked to see the manager regarding the huge dead cockroach in our salad, the waiter notified us that there isn't a manager working today. Seriously?? They were also not sorry and still made us pay for the rest of the bill. Needless to say, we're never coming back.
(1)
Tadessa H.
Honestly, I was really excited to try the food here. I'm new to the DMV area and did lots of research before deciding on this place. Came on a Sunday evening. The wait wasn't bad for two people . About 15mins as it was packed! The decor and feel is that of an all school pub. It was full of older people and families. We were seated upstairs on the balcony. The server was lovely but she was so busy that we rarely saw her. Not her fault. We ordered the calamari to start. The portion was huge and we were excited to try it as we were starving only to be sorely disappointed because it really lacked flavor. It was just fried with marinara sauce on the side. We asked for tartar sauce but that didn't help either. We shared the broiled fish platter. It was covered in Old Bay seasoning that was way too salty for my taste. The crab cake was decent at best really did not have that much flavor. I did not like the stuffed oyster or the fish but my husband seemed to enjoy it. We ordered fried and coleslaw on the side. The fries were the worst I've ever had. Basically the last few burnt left overs. The coleslaw was mehh just lots of cabbage and mayo. I would not suggest that anyone come here. I'm guessing that the only draw are the large portion sizes.
(2)
Jeanette A.
This is the place to come for crab cakes, they are delicious ! To start off with they are not your traditional small crab cakes that are made with tons of fillers, these crab cakes are huge and have a generous amount of crab with little to no fillers. For our main dish we ordered the broiled seafood platters and it did not disappoint. This dish had a variety of seafood that included scallops, a flounder filet, stuffed oyster, shrimp and a crab cake. We weren't able to finish it all but were pleased to have left overs for the next day. The only thing that can be improved upon are the sides offered, for the price and quality of their main dishes their sides are average at best; great seafood like this should have sides that are on the same scale. Besides that the food was excellent and I'm looking forward to returning when I'm in the area.
(4)
Lori W.
Upon check in to our hotel from a long day of flying, its what I do. I asked the front desk where is a good place to go for crabcakes as Maryland is the place to go for them. I was told G&M. Ok but she said they get pretty busy as they are really good. We take the van shuttle from our hotel to this establishment. The place was indeed packed. So, we decided to wait. It was a 45 minute wait but well worth it. As we was walking to our table I seen a round glass case full of decadent desserts, carrot cake..you name it. They looked delicious. Looking at the menu they had lots to choose from. I wanted the crab cakes. The crabcakes was so full of crab meat and just delicious. I would highly recommend the crabcakes!! They are big. One filled me up.
(5)
Thomas J.
Stop in for a dose of delicious crab cake. This place always busy but late at night I have a chance to get my crab cake on. Generally, always spot on visually delicious and smells fabulous. As I opened my container I was in heaven. Really. I couldn't wait to get it home. I started to go for it in the car. Every bite was delicious right up to the point where I found a 6 inch long blond hair in the crab cakes. Hay this is not my hair. I have black hair and it's cut short. Wtf? Not satisfied with the quality control here. Will not come back for a while. Maybe by that time the will discover a product called a hair net it cost less than a dollar and keeps hair OUT OF PEOPLE FOOD like my Crab Cake
(1)
Julie F.
Inevitably, a few times a year I find myself driving up the East Coast of the United States. And when it comes time to drive through Baltimore, I remain hell-bent on stopping for crab cakes. There's nothing like a Baltimore crab cake, and unfortunately it's nearly impossible to find those dense cakes outside of that region of the country. That being said, this review is based mostly on G & M's crab cake. I found it to be pretty good. It's certainly better than the filler-laden, over-seasoned hockey pucks of mushy crab meat you'll find in most restaurants serving "Baltimore crab cakes." The cake was huge - about the size of my fist - and consisted mostly of jumbo lump goodness. However, I did think the filler was poorly executed. Distributed unevenly throughout the cake, I found that ginormous bites of chunky crab goodness alternated with mushy sections of what tasted like soggy breadcrumbs. For an Atlien (that means "person who lives in Atlanta," Baltimore) like me, this wasn't a huge deal. The crab cake was a treat in itself. But I'd imagine someone who lived in Baltimore - a crab cake connoisseur, if you will - would prefer some of the other options we've tried in the area. Sides - coleslaw, french fries, mashed potatoes, applesauce - were nothing special, but they're not the reason you come to G & M. I'd eat here again, but only if Koco's Pub is closed.
(4)
D M.
This is my second trip here. I went carry out this time. Crab cakes did not taste very fresh and fishy. The roll had mold on the bottom and was hard. Still very busy place, so maybe avoid the carry out and eat in so that any issues can be addressed in house.
(3)
Natasha B.
This place is pretty good; I ate there a couple of weeks ago for dinner. I, of course, had the crab cake platter. The crab cake was very nice and light. I had it with a lovely baked potato and some mediocre veggie. I sat at the bar and was forgotten for awhile, but the bartender was really nice about it when she realized what happened. The decor is a bit outdated and the place can get busy. I actually tried to go again tonight, but couldn't find parking anywhere near there! If you are staying in the BWI area I would highly recommend it. It is much better than most of the other options nearby.
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Shawn W.
I have been to this establishment before and hear nothing but good things through word of mouth. I sampled their crabcakes before and they are very good. On this visit I decided to go with the calamari and a rib eye steak. The calamari appetizer was outstanding and plentiful. I ordered the steak medium rare and when it arrived it was like I stabbed a baby cow. It was severely undercooked and our waitress even said that it was obvious that it was too rare. She did a great job of bringing another steak out in a respectable time as I munched on my fries and coleslaw while waiting for my original request. The coleslaw looked and tasted oddly familiar as if I had sampled the same brand in a certain fried chicken place with a state in its name. At the price of $22 for the steak it would have been nice to get an additional order of fries or some side to go with my meal as I would like to eat it all together. The service was ok but here is the kicker. When I asked for a recommendation or how the food taste the waitress could not speak on any of the food. Oddly our waitress said she never had any of the food because the staff was not allowed to eat there. I asked why and she had no idea why that rule was in place. Very odd and a bit bad for business when your staff is unable to speak on the food they are serving and especially when working hard for this establishment. I will come back only when I am in the area and hungry but the meal I had this night was not a meal to wow me but it was good. Stick with the crabcakes!
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D L.
Just dropped $140 on dinner which was AWESOME! Got crab cakes - BEST EVER! Was so stuffed decided to get some pie to take home from the carry-out. EVERYTHING looked SO good! Me a lover of key-lime pie, got a slice to go. When I got back home to VA, I opened it and thought - hmmm, weird color. Have you every had a green lollypop? Well, that's what it tasted like! Have you ever had whipped cream from a can? Well that's what it tasted like but had green food coloring in it. Should have known NOT to get this - who puts a GREEN cherry on top of Key Lime Pie! What a $3.50 ripoff! Just pitiful!
(1)
Todd W.
Seafood Fra Diavolo - Shrimp, scallops, clams, and mussels with a spicy white wine marinara sauce over linguini pasta The seafood was superb and the pasta noodles were unbelievably fresh. One of the best seafood pasta dishes I've ever had Only reason I gave 4 stars was due to service. Waitress was polite but forgot my salad and had to ask more than once for a refill. The tables are a little cramped and they pack the people in. Overall I would come back any day as the food is Excellent and I highly recommend this spot to locals and out of towners
(4)
Shahram M.
Wow. That's all I gotta say about the crab cake. Had the calamari appetizers. Nice. Lots for 2 hungry people. House Pinot Grigio was gear and the crab cake was awesome. Got the platter, single, with side salad and cauliflower. $18 for the platter. Really yummy and craby.
(5)
Kathryn B.
I was in the area with my husband for a business trip and love crab cakes so I checked this place out based on all the rave reviews. We tried to the cream of crab soup and the french onion soup to start. The french onion was fantastic with the right ratio of salty beefy oniony broth croutons and cheese. The cream of crab was alright. While there was a decent amount of crab meat there was a strange spice to the soup overall. As for the crab cakes they had good crab flavor but the fill was soggy and unpleasant in texture. I ended up picking out most of the breading. The fries tasted right out of a bag and were not very crispy or hot. The coleslaw was average. Overall I think I would only go back for the french onion soup but otherwise felt while the prices were fair considering the size of the crab cakes I would have been more satisfied with a smaller crab cake with less filler.
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Robert S.
Crab Cakes as big as my head. Every place makes their crab cakes differently. It's hard to find a good place, since most places fill it up with breading or make small cakes. Not this place. You get a fat ass crab cake that'll take you a good 20 minutes to eat. Not quite Maryland-Style Crab Cakes (ie, not pan fried, no old bay), but still pretty damn good. I'm not sure what kind of mutant crabs they use, but each crab cake is made with jumbo crab meat. I think the binding ingredients are mayo and eggs, and I don't see any other filler ingredients. I would estimate each crab cake to about a pound in a half. The sides and dessert were decent, but the thing that will keep me coming back are the crab cakes. A little about my credentials: I first got into cooking & food when I was in college. After being rejected by numerous girls and getting zero action, I decided it was time for a change. I needed a new makeover to boost my geeky, engineering image. I applied for a cooking position at a Mediterranean-Italian Restaurant near my home and learned to cook all sorts of pastas and dishes. I never became a professional chef, but I continue to enjoy & love food. 9 years later and 55 lbs heavier, I have a new passion for traveling and trying different foods around the world.
(4)
Shequèla W.
The food was not good, crab cake had way too much mustard. Service was horrible. The waitress wouldn't even bring me a cup of hot water, she said it was aganist their policy... The bathroom was nasty. Please don't go here!!!
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Danny H.
Holy. and Crap. If you really want someone to experience Maryland Crab Cake, this is the place to go. No other restaurant can even come CLOSE. When I ordered the crab cake, I was expecting a tiny little thing, full of batter and minimal crab, considering the price for one is 17.50 (around the norm). What I got in return was a BEHEMOTH of a crab cake, basically ZERO filler, HUGE chunks of crab. The sides are eh, but you're there for the crab cake. I got onion rings (more batter than onion) and peas in red sauce (pretty good but there were prolly frozen in a bag). Just for the sides, I knock it down 1/2 star...so 4.5 stars rounds to 5.
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Teresa H.
The worst customer service I've ever experienced. I feel like I'm being generous by giving this place even one star. I ordered a rather large Christmas gift for my parents to be delivered to South Carolina for Christmas that totaled over $200. I provided their home phone number with the understanding that G&M would call them to alert them to the delivery. Instead, they delivered the package unknown to my parents, and when they finally realized it was there, it had spoiled. I called G&M the day after Christmas to explain and was told that the General Manager would call me back that day. I heard nothing. I called that next Monday and was greeted by the general manager who couldn't have been more rude. He said there was nothing he could do and it was my problem. He said that it happens often and that they couldn't stay in business if they made good on every delivery that went bad. I would think that if this happened often, they would change their shipping practices to avoid it in the future. Just a warning- I don't care how good there crab cakes are, there customer service is in the tank. There are other businesses where I will be spending my money in the future.
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Neil J.
Very meaty crabcakes--their platter with 1 crabcake and 2 sides is definitely enough to feed a grown man. The restaurant was absolutely packed when I tried to go there on a Sunday night, but their carry out side was on point. I took and eclair from their beautiful assortment of desserts. I'm an out-of-towner, but I highly recommend this joint.
(5)
Erik F.
Best crab cake I've had. Place was packed. Plan ahead if time.
(5)
Will C.
Delicious crab cakes! The best I've ever had-- although, I'm not exactly a seafood expert (so take it with a grain of salt) The crab cakes are quite massive and also heavy and are filled with delicious bits of crab meat, I believe the meat from the head of the crab is what they use to make crab cakes. We ordered the bruschetta, which was very good. And, I learned that I've been eating bruschetta the wrong way. Thanks for the tips, my elite elitist! The rest of the restaurant and its sides are disappointing. The french fries were bland and un-salted and tasted like they were frozen. The mashed potatoes were even worse, the kind of mashed potatoes you make from a box. The green beans were also quite unremarkable-- even for green beans. Our waiter was quite forgetful. Several times forgetting that I had ordered a diet pepsi. My recommendation would be to stay away from the restaurant-side, and stick with the carry-out service. If you must dine here, just stick with the crab cakes.
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John R.
Awesome food. Loved my fish sandwich. Crabcakes are amazing. Wish I had room for dessert.
(5)
Joey S.
Talk about busy place. Make a reservation if you can. Thankfully, I was a party of one and sat at the bar. There were 3 people stationed at the bar and they still had difficulty meeting the demand. Thankfully I wasn't in any rush so it wasn't too big a deal it took a little bit for someone to even notice I was there. Ordered the crab cakes since it was highly recommended. For the price of the single crab cake: 2 sides, very heavy, but tasty bread. Had the cole slaw and garden salad with the chinese style vinegrette(can't remember what it was called exactly). Was very tasty, especially since Im not a big fan of crab. You can order the crab cakes for overnight deliver as well.
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Li M.
The customer service @ this place is awful! Only 2 of our party of 4 was present and they refused to seat us without the rest of the party. Now let me just say: - it 2 pm on a Friday afternoon - the dining room was half empty with numerous empty tables - they didn't suggest we wait in the lounge nor in the entry area but OUTSIDE in the PARKING LOT! When I asked if we could just sit and have a cup of coffee while we waiting 10 minutes for my bother they said "NO, it is against our policy." Now I can understand invoking this policy when the dining room is full and parties are waiting but this was not the case AND then to suggest that we waiting in the parking lot!!! Well I have my own policy: I will not spend money at an establishment with such rude inconsiderate staff and absurd policies. We chose not to eat there and we never will.
(1)
Delia H.
Amazing service, funny waitress, great food, reasonable prices, nice portions. The best crab cake I ever tasted!! The atmosphere was nice and the staff was so friendly and outgoing. We never had to wait or ask for anything. The waitress was always a step ahead and it was a great experience for a Friday night.
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Pop D.
If youre in maryland or passing through , this is a must stop place for some of the best crabcakes ever . These puppies are filled with crab and just a lil bit of filler they dont come cheap ,but its worth every penny , and they ship all over . so check out their menu and have your credit card ready cause its worth it , did i say that already ? yeah i did cause these cakes are the truth!!!!!!
(5)
E D.
Best crab cake i've ever had. Good spot after the afternoon O's games!
(5)
David H.
Well folks, it doesn't get much better than this for crabcakes. I took colleagues and customers here for lunch. We were fortunate enough to get aspiring comedian Steve W from Brooklyn as our waiter. Some had the crabcake platter and some had the crabcake sandwich. The difference is that one comes on a roll with one less side dish for $3 less. The crabcakes have huge chunks of crabmeat inside and very little breading/stuffing. Customers were very impressed and even took pictures to send back to their co-workers.
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Tim H.
I have heard from many people who know this place and live in the area that I should go try this place out. I never did until the other day when a co-worker wanted to celebrate his birthday by having lunch at G&M. The lunch menu is somewhat cheaper than the dinner menu but not much. The outside isn't all that nice but the inside is spacious and the service was good. So, after hearing all about how great their food was and how wonderful their crab cakes are I decided that I needed to try them. I looked over the menu and found that they had a lot to offer and a good variety of other foods. I got the crab cake sandwich. It came on a roll with a choice of either a vegetable or fries, I had the fries. The crab cake was big and it had a lot of crab meat in it. The thing that got me was that it didn't really have that bang or umph to it that would make me want to keep eating it. You know how you bite into something and you think "wow this is really good?" well, that didn't happen for me. Instead I got the "this is it? This doesn't have much taste." I was not the only one in the party who felt that way. I had to ask for the hot sauce and some old bay seasoning to spruce the crab cake up. After that it was better but still...it just didn't do it for me. I found that the crab cake was not very tasty and it was a little too dry. However, as I have said before, taste is subjective and just because I didn't really like doesn't mean you won't. If you really like seafood and are in the mood for a crab cake, try this place out. The size of the cake is big so even if you end up not liking the taste that much, at least you will get the pleasure in knowing that the crab cake served to you was bigger than the average you'd get at other places.
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Teresa C.
Love your crab cakes, and cream of crab soup!! Mmmm!!! There's enough crab cake for 2 days which is a good thing! So glad that there's no fillers in them just ALL meat, and that you don't overly spicing it! They have the right amount of seasoning to them for some one who can't have spicy foods! Also it's worth the money!
(5)
Hung T.
Crab cakes are ginormous! One will fill you up. It is really dense and has a ton of jumbo lump crab meat. If you wanna get your money's worth, get the 2 crab cake platter for $24 and share it with someone. I haven't tried anything else except the sides. Def will come back.
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Roberto N.
Their Flounder is magnificent. We've been coming here for quite a while- over a decade. The portions are great, the wait staff always attentive and friendly, but man oh man, it's a busy place. Not the best for an intimate dinner. But, it's got a neat fun vibe. Give it a try- I know you'll find seafood on the menu that you'd love.
(4)
Kevin M.
Great Service and a great crab cake. If you are in the area and want a crab cake, this is the only place to go.
(4)
Chuck G.
I decided I wanted a really Good Crab Cake in a restaurant. G & M was listed as one of the Best Crab Cake in Maryland. My Mom had been there around 10 years ago with her Sister. She remembered the Crab Cakes being really good !! Back when she went is mostly a bar and partial restaurant. When we went back it had changed a lot according to her. The atmosphere was totally different. Cloth tablecloths, Waiters in vests and bow ties. We all had crab cakes and loved them !! The crab cake (just one) was the size of two Crab cakes you would get in most other places. The Crab cake was full of crabmeat !! No filler. The Crab cake platter also came with two sides. I got fries (steak fries) and applesauce. Homemade, there were little bits of Apple mixed in. Fancy restaurant inside, but no dress code is enforced. The Cream of Crab soup that I had as an Appetizer was Good !! A Good selection of desserts. I had a big piece of Oreo Cheesecake !! It was lite, but Good for Cheesecake. A little pricey but worth it. Certainly will be going back. I didn't order it, but there is also a dessert that is a combination of several different dessert choices. Enjoy !!! They also will Mail out crab cakes so your out of town friends can enjoy them !!
(4)
Cat S.
Awful. The hostess was abominably rude and made us feel unwelcome (sighing, glaring, eye rolling, told us to "get to the back of the line" when I asked if a booster or high chair would be possible for my daughter). The waitress was worse - I told her my daughter - a 1 yr old - has a dairy allergy and it would be great if she or the kitchen could recommend anything. She said she was "too busy". That's just plain scary. The food was mediocre. If we hadn't been the guests of our grandparents we would've walked out after the hostess encounter.
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Norma G.
I ate here last Sunday evening. It had great reviews and was very close to our airport hotel. We arrived just after 5pm and the place was already packed, with a 10 minute wait. Parties less than 8 cannot make a reservation, but they do call ahead seating. We started with the crab stuffed mushrooms and boy were they stuffed! Delicious. Each entree comes with a salad (very fresh and tasty), bread and 2 sides. I ordered the crabcake platter with sides of homemade beets and mixed vegetables. The crabcake was fantastic, as expected. Beets were great but the veggies were previously frozen and soggy. No worries - I was stuffed so could walk away satisfied, leaving the veggies behind.
(4)
Michelle R.
Two crab cakes was too much!!!!!! Everything was yummy! Did I mention that the crab cakes were HUGE and thee best that I ever had? The Greek salad was awesome too!
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Jennifer H.
Was told these were the best crab cakes. They were okay. The portion was large, but there was a creamy filling that was more prominent than the crab. Crab doesn't need help, just give me the crab w/out all the fuss. The fries w/gravy? I don't get it. The fries were low quality (like frozen Ore Ida steak fries) w/a bland, weird tasting gravy. Maybe if the fries were better & the gravy was good, it would be a good combo. I'll go to Mama's on the Half Shell next time for her crab cakes.
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Jason B.
so i go to this area bc of work and my hotel is in a bad location aka near the airport. this gem stuck out on yelp of those places close to me. when i read they specialize in crab cakes i got turned on. NOTE: you will NOT find parking, MAYBE if you do to go since they have 2 15mins spots in front of the SEPARATE to go door/section. GREAT for take out i really really really wanted to shed tears for the crab cakes i really did but 2 things i didn't like 1) i wish it was hotter (like warm hot) like you get when you get crab cakes that are pan friend. it doesn't have that slight crisp outside like pan friend crab cakes. 2) i wish it was seasoned mroe and this is coming from a guy that never adds salt or pepper to anything. HOWEVER its is still VERY good. i went back the next night bc i had no better options but also it was good. one crab cake is ginormous - about 8oz. fries, onion rings, and cole slaw were all great desserts: asked for recommendations and the tommy cake was recommended. it was a combo of layers of choco cake and cheesecake. i give it a 3 out of 5, didn't do anything for me. next time i got baklava because strawberry short cake was out. baklava was different. i think they also incorporate that teffuli or whatever the hell its called, the stringed version of phyllo dough. its still good but its in a very thin honey sauce that fills up the bottom of the pan, like a ton of it. it was a little weird but again nothing special. honestly i think id prefer the harry and david one because the one at g&m is too wet. im going to get the strawberry shortcake next time.
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Egypt Z.
I usually have to be in the mood for a crab cake...and today I found myself in such a state. I heard about this establishment from a friend of mine and decided to go and try them out. I live in Washington, DC...so 45 minutes later I arrive to a surprisingly packed private parking lot (surprised because it was only Tuesday for pete's sake). I was told there would be a 40 min wait, so we decided to skip the wait and walk next door to order from the carry out version of the restaurant. I place my order for a crabcake sandwich and steak fries. 15 $ and five minutes later, I open my styrofoam to-go container to find a hearty portioned lumpy mound of seafoody deliciousness on a sandwhich bun. After eating all that I could, I headed for the exit. But not before buying 4 carrot cake cookies, and a slice of white chocolate cheese cake to eat at home after my 45 min ride back down 295. All in all...worth the trip and and a definite do-over the next time I am craving a CRAB CAKE ...or a CHEESECAKE. YUMMMMMMM!
(4)
Bob C.
Sorry but my raw oysters app and Balsamic Scallops were just not phenomenal. Just being real. .
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Xavier J.
Like everyone is saying ....crab cakes! Awesome! The setting is both for a nice casual meal or bar with TVs always excellent service and great conversations. People from all over.
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Scott S.
Ah G&M. I've been here many times and have developed a kind of love-hate relationship. Yes, the crab cakes are great and well worth the trip, but I like a lot of other things too. First, the bad stuff. If you're like me and often eat at the bar, especially for lunch, the service is awful. Sit down and order a pint, it'll be 15 minutes. Is the bartender bad? No, not that I've seen, but there's almost always just one bartender taking orders, filling drinks for waitstaff, and waiting the near tables. It's an exercise in patience. Since the one person is often overwhelmed the orders are frequently missing sides and such. The place really needs to get another waiter/bartender dedicated to that area. Ok, that said, the food is mostly very good. Last time I had the Broiled Flounder, which was great. As I work my way through the menu I've yet to have a bad seafood dish, they're remarkably consistent and know how to handle fish. I haven't ventured into the non-seafood stuff, and really have no reason to. The Maryland Crab Soup is awesome, one of my favorites. This place gets BUSY for dinner, and I don't know if they take reservations but I'd recommend you find out. Lunch is also quite busy.
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Donald G.
Although Im not from Bmore and not an expert on crabcakes, these were the best I've ever had! I had the double crabcake dinner and was very surprised with the pricing. Also had fried calamari for appetizer, deliciuos! Had to wait like 30-40 mins for a table. The hostess had no cust service skills. Cant make same day reservations! :-( Food was EXCELLENT though! Highly recommend, just be prepared to wait for a table.
(4)
Elle P.
(Born & raised on New Orleans seafood) These Crab cakes are gross; there's too much crab meat bonded together simply with mayonnaise. My 3 other friends & I were nauseous by the 5th bite. This restaurant is overpriced for the quality of food & service. We had a reservation & still waited 40 minutes before being seated. The server was very impatient & rude. I actually don't mind rudeness, when the taste of the food is exceptional- not the case. The sides are served a la carte, which made me feel like I was at Picadilly. No! Additionally, the menu states that fried seafood is not recommended; I saw a table being served a deep fried seafood platter, when I questioned my server about it- she denied the deep fried seafood platter & reiterated that G&M does not serve that. The crab dip is a better option if you must dine here, but overall this restaurant is a 0.5/1. I suppose if we grew up on this madness, we'd know no better. I could easily go to a NOLA corner store & get better food at a cheaper price!
(1)
Jennifer H.
Worst experience ever. Hostess is rude, waitresses are rude and don't listen to you. Food was not at all as great as everyone told me it would be. Very disappointing
(1)
Jack L.
The banana creme pie is delicious! Definitely worth a try if you are craving dessert. Other desserts are tasty as well and look so appetizing in that glass case. Tried the crab cake twice... the first time it was great... the second tasted a little old (perhaps we went on an off night)
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Andrea W.
Well if you want good service, don't sit at the bar. I stumbled upon this place during my work travels earlier in the week. Thank goodness there was already a menu sitting on the bar when I took my seat, because I have to assume it would have taken me quite a while to get one. I make that assumption because it took me a good 10 minutes to even get the bartender's attention. Let me preface this with saying that I tend bar at home from time to time, so the idea that I went completely unnoticed for that long is unacceptable. Before acknowledging me, the bartender showed his ID to another customer to prove it was his birthday. Hbd, dude, but you still have a job to do. Then he walked by me as someone (with a full beer) asked for a glass of water "when he gets a chance". Well apparently he had the chance to fulfill this request, again before even acknowledging my existence. When he finally asks if I would like a drink, I order a vodka soda, short, with a lemon. Moments later I get a vodka soda, no lemon. I thanked him and asked him to grab a lemon when he gets a second. Still no lemon. At this point, I figure I needed to place my food order, otherwise, it's possible I will be waiting forever. So I flag him down, order my food and again, ask for a lemon. At this point, the guy sitting next to me says "That makes 3 times you've asked for a lemon". It was nice to know that I was, in fact, making this request out loud. I must have forgotten to mention that the beer coolers behind the bar were covered with trays full of dirty dishes, old food and just plain trash. Never mind that this has to be a health code violation, but it quite honestly isn't what I want to look at when I eat my food (that arrived 45 minutes later). At one point, a manger walks behind the bar to help with the POS system. You might think that she would pick up a dirty tray or two while she was there, but she didn't. She left the trash sitting out and walked away. I never saw her again. At this point, ROB H. (whose review is below) came and sat next to me. I warned him about the service and slid him the menu - knowing it would be a while before he saw the bartender. Now, you can check out his personal experience in his review - spoiler alert, it was just as bad. When it comes time to get the check, he has to clarify what I drank and ate. I'm sorry, is that my responsibility? My overall experience with G&M was terrible service and mediocre food, at best. If you still decide to give this place a try, don't set your expectations too high, don't sit at the bar, and god forbid, don't ask for a lemon.
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Mallory D.
This is the type of place that does one thing exceptionally well, and that one thing-like everyone else has mentioned-is crab cakes. They are so good. Not one bit of filler involved, just pure delicious crabmeat. They are a really nice size so ordering the single platter is sufficient for most. Since they are so renouned for their crab cakes, everything else is just meh. Crab cakes are the only reason to come here, but it is the only reason you need. I found the clientele to be a bit sketchy, but that could have done with the hooker/John situation going down the next table over. But it was definitely entertaining!
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Sean K.
Net review is - go here for the food...G&M's has OUTSTANDING crab cakes. Various sides are also very good. Desserts are EXCELLENT with an incredible number of choices. The restaurant is clean and modern, but it's more of a blue-collar kind of place and crowd, so do not expect fancy decor or people. I usually get their 2 crab cake dinner which comes with a salad and 2 sides. I can never finish both crab cakes, and so always bring one home. They are amazingly good even a day or two later after being microwaved. The only negatives - poor selection of beers (they had only one decent beer IMO - Heavy Seas Loose Cannon), unless you are a bud, bud lite, coors, Miller, Michelobe, blu moon etc kind of beer drinker. Also - parking is sometimes a challenge, and during busy days / times be prepared to wait 15-20 minutes for a table. I would have given G&M 5 stars if they had a decent selection of beers and if parking and wait times were better. Take out here is also good. Service inside the restaurant is very good, but the carry out staff (carry out is in a separate part of the building) seem very rushed and not pleasant or attentive. G&M underwent a renovation 4-5 yrs ago. The dining room is bright and clean but definitely NOT fancy and would never be described as cozy. The bar (which is relatively large - has second floor seating that looks over the first floor, also has full sized tables for families or groups) has a much better ambiance, with more comfortable lighting, lots of big screen flat panel TV's, etc. I usually choose to sit in the bar because its more pleasant. It is non-smoking, too. Also note - this is not a cheap place. With drinks, our dinner (2 crab cakes a piece) was $100 when you add in tip. If you are looking for great crab cakes in the Baltimore area, in a restaurant without a lot of frills, you will love G&M's.
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Daniel H.
I write this review with the hopes that SOMEONE from the staff or management will see this and make a change. I am so sick and tired of going to these so called "high end" or "fine dinning" restaurants and the bathroom is CRAPPY! I went to use their restroom and it smelled, there was paper towel all over the floor and the floors were extremely slippery ( I pray with water!) We come out and pay good money for some pretty good food. Your waiting staff expects a decent tip (rightfully so because the staff is wonderful.) The least G & M could do is clean up the bathroom so I don't have to smell afternoon piss in the evening!
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R S.
Very good. Fast but quality food. A bit greasy, as to be expected when having a crab cake. Parking is a bit tough and seating is at a premium on a busy night, but it is worth checking out. It seems that they use more crab than anything else in them, which is great. I enjoyed them and would return while driving through the area.
(4)
Andrew S.
Great crabcakes and super easy parking lot. Quick service and a good price. THe bread could have been better but the crab cakes were full of crab meat! Can't say anything about hte restaurant. I went to the carry-out place.
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Littany W.
Prior to moving to Baltimore 6-months ago I was told expressly by a former co-worker that I MUST go to G & M to try their crab cakes because they were "as big as a kitty's head". I thought that was reason enough to check it out... though it did take me a full 6 months to actually go there. Several friends and I went on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and 4/7 of us ordered either the single crab cake meal or the crab cake sandwich. We also ordered appetizers: fried clams, onion rings, and chicken tenders to share and Cokes all around. As far as the apps go, I highly recommend the fried clams - they were MASSIVE! Being new to the east coast, perhaps all restaurants in the area have 3" long delicious clams... but these were such a novelty for someone who spent the majority of their life in the midwest. The crab cakes were definitely large enough for a very filling meal and mostly big chucks of crab with minimal filler, though it seemed that the ones on the sandwiches were larger than the ones in the meal. Perhaps a coincidence? For my first visit... the service was good (we ate in the restaurant) though do be aware that in jeans and a hoodie you may feel a slight bit under dressed. The food was definitely worth every penny, yummy, and everything that I had expected.
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Aly M.
So, here's the official eat-in restaurant review with many cons coming . . . - No reservations taken day of (you can call 30 minutes ahead, though) - Being seated in the lounge when we were told we would be in the more formal dining room (we were there for a special occasion) - Having horrible service because we were in the lounge - Lukewarm sides that add nothing to the meal On the plus side: The crabcakes are just as yummy as when ordered out (always with some added Old Bay, though). I will not eat in here again, but I will definitely get more to take home and bake. The cakes are not seasoned very much, but they are so close to homemade recipes, without the trouble of cleaning the meat of the shells yourself. I am ok adding a little Old Bay myself.
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Carolina L.
G&M restaurants is awesome!! They have the best crab cakes on the face of the earth! Ask if you can be seated in Phillip's section. He is on top of it!
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Megan F.
Crab Cakes are awesome (getting expensive though), soups and pastas are good. Appetizers are all fried foods. Service, especially at the bar, is terrible!
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Lana B.
Did some carry-out while driving through from CT to FL. Called when I was 15 minutes away and it was ready when I got there. Ate in the car in the parking lot out back because we had a sleeping 2-year-old and a parrot in the car. Ordered the 2 crab cake platter, which came with 2 sides and a roll. Crab cakes were freakin' HUGE. Loaded with lots of crab too. My husband wasn't a huge fan, but I enjoyed it. Tasty, not greasy, and it didn't make us sick (very important when on the road). Fries were good, they didn't sit long so they weren't soggy. Cole slaw was crisp and just tangy enough. The roll was soft and not stale. I drove off happy.
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Greg O.
Was here for business and customer suggested this place for dinner. The portions are a good size, and the crab cakes are almost entirely crab meat. Unfortunately, the crab cake I had was absolutely horrible in tasting WAY to strong - an indication of old seafood. My coworker said his was very good. Since we are from a beach town, we know how seafood should taste. I chocked my cake as the crab since we came in late. But my opinion changed once I had my sides...the whipped potatoes were terrible also. Believe it or not, my best part of the meal was my pickled beets. When you add poor service to a poor meal, I think I'm justified in giving a solid score that I am posting. I almost always tip very good until the service stinks. After sitting through the meal with an empty glass, 10% was a generous tip. I guess the bottom-line is the meal was disappointing after a long day of travel and working. ~ Just found this review from months ago didn't post. I've since had the Crab Cake Sandwich for catering while passing through Baltimore. Again, the portion was HUGE but did not care for it....might be my taste for this particular crab since my co-workers enjoyed it. You'll have to judge for yourself, but I'm sticking to my rating. ~
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Dale B.
The reputation precedes itself for having Baltimore's finest crab cakes and so far I have to agree. They were exquisite! GET THEM GET THEM GET THEM!!!!!!
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Jacqueline W.
5 words: THE BEST PLACE FOR CRABCAKES Seriously Awesome. A friend from Maryland directed me here when I moved down here. Apparently they have redone the restaurant adding more space. I prefer to sit in the bar area with my crabcakes, natty boh, and ESPN. For the real review.. the crabcakes are phenomenal. They have huge chunks of crab and are very reasonably priced. They even ship! Love this restaurant!
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Lucy X.
The crab cakes here are bomb!!! The biggest, juiciest crab cakes I've ever come across. If you're ever in the Baltimore area, you have to come here and try these famous crab cakes!!
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Michael E.
Come here for one thing: Broiled crabcakes, with side of Classic Baltimore.
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Ralph H.
I just recently went to G and M Restaurant last week because I had in-laws in town from Kansas. They said they wanted to get some crab cakes, so based on recommendations, I took them to G and M. My first time at G and M wasn't very pleasant. The Waiter that we had came to us for our drinks and once he brought us back our drinks, he did not come back to our table for 35 mins. It was so bad that I had to reach out to another waiter for help. I read a lot of G and M's ratings on Yelp, and for the most part they were all excellent. Too bad my service was POOR that day. I'll never eat in the restaurant again. On a positive note, after I left the restaurant, I went to G and M's carry section of their building and received my food in 15 mins or less. Food was excellent. I'm glad their carry out is very efficient. I wish I had the servers name, when he finally came back to our table, he didn't even apologize for making us wait. POOR SERVICE.
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D K.
Very crowded when I went on a weekend evening. A decent drive from where I live but I was hoping the hype was worth it. Ordered crabcake as recommended (as part of broiled seafood platter). Good, not grand. Not as gigantic as others. Perhaps even a touch bland. Not the best, not the worst. Call it "crabcake-mageddon", an indirect reference to "car-mageddon" which was the supposedly cataclysmic July, 2011 I-405 closing around LA: a case of all hype and anticipation of an experience that ultimately turns out be a dud. I think by the time September rolls around, you will be wondering what the f*** I'm talking about. Just roll with it. Speaking of rolls, they're rolls suck. It's a heated spheroid of stale bread, suitable for a beer-league softball game. It is advertised on the menu as coming with my meal but it didn't come out. Perhaps an honest oversight by the waiter. I politely asked for the waiter to bring it out. He hesitated, saying that they "suck". Hey man, I still want my rolls, as a matter of principle. He was right, yes they suck (and the waiter does too... don't make my decisions for me, brother, let ME decide if they suck). In summary, not worth the drive from where I am. Maybe the type of place I would stop by if on the way home from work and it's not crowded and if I had an 80% off coupon. And if the 7-Eleven is out of Combos.
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Keith C.
I have been forced to eat here 3 times with friends due to the BIG crabcakes. I will NOT go here any longer even to begging from others as I have gotten intestinally sick ALL three times from the BIG crabcakes. So, this place gets my vote for WORST crabcakes in Baltimore. Its not the SIZE that matters, but the quality and G & M just doesn't serve good QUALITY crabcakes.
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Angela B.
Had the crab cake sandwich, but skipped the roll and ate only the crab cake. Lots of crab, for sure, but not a whole lot of flavor. Too much egg as binder; no evidence of seasoning. And, yes. It was huge. We arrived for lunch on a holiday Monday and were able to be seated without wait. The restaurant was moderately busy. It was unclear who our server was as it took another server to notice we had not yet been served. Promptly, a server arrived and we had no further complaints of the service. I'll give the crab cakes a "meh" and continue looking (the general consensus of our four-person party who all had the same thing.)
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Biagio C.
I love crab cakes! I make them at home all the time and Ive tried my fair share in restaurants. Well, G & M has the best crab cakes I have ever tried! They use real crab and a ton of it! The outside is baked to golden perfection while the inside is warm and creamy in between the chunks of crab. One was more than enough for me when you add in the side salad and fries. But I wish I could have taken them with me on the plane home. Aside from the crab cakes, the armosphere is just ok and the prices are a little high but well worth it if you want to try the best crab cakes in Maryland!
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Brian S.
G & M is a perennial contender in the Best Crabcake in MD discussion. Quite frankly, they are my winner hands down. So you might ask, why is there a 3 star review for the best crabcakes this side of the Chesapeake? Well simply put, it was the service during my last visit here. I've been to G & M's dining room a few times before and the service was never stellar but it was never bad either. After all when you're serving jumbo lump heaven, average service is all you need to get pacify me. This should be an indicator of how bad our service was on our last visit. Our party of 4 arrived on a Tuesday evening around 8:30pm. We actually called ahead and only had to wait a few minutes for a table. My wife and I were treating some friends who had arrived from the Philippines for the best crab cake in town. Unfortunately we got caught in the Attila (name change to protect...nah who am I kidding...I can't remember it, started with an "L" I think) the Socially Inept Server's tractor beam. First, we sit down and know we are getting crab cakes. Our friends who are not used to US portion sizes are discussing splitting a two crabcake platter as our waitress arrives at the table. She immediately makes a comment to them about you can split it but it is better for everyone to get their own and not split the sides. Fishing for a higher check...not a big deal so we move on. Next she comes back to take our dinner and drink order. Our friends order the double crabcake to split, which is met with a slight eye roll. First friend orders a Chianti because she's never had it and wants to try it. I explained to her what type of wine it is prior to her ordering. Attila asks if she knows what a Chianti is and tells her that she should get a good wine, not the Chianti. Friend orders it anyway partly out of spite and partly because she still wants to try it. Attila gets to me and I ask what the Chef's Dressing is like. She responds with "how do I explain a dressing?!" I don't know lady, you friggin work here and see and, presumably, taste it! I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt saying that she was rough around the edges but trying to be helpful. Later, out come the salads. Since our friends are splitting a double crabcake platter they only get one salad. Attila tries to put it in the middle of the two of them (they are sitting on one side of the table) and in the process, rocks and spills some of the wonderful Chianti. Her response "Oops...I was trying to put it in between and your fork was in the way!". No apology or acknowledgement that it was her fault. Luckily the wine only spilled on the table and Attila's sleeve. Dinner comes around and amazingly goes off without a hitch. Crabcakes were fabulous, sides were tasty and portions were satisfying. Attila even brings out another plate and splits the crabcake platter up for us. After dinner was when it took a turn for the worse. Once my plate was picked up, Attila seemed to anxious to clear the rest of our table and hovered around. One of our friends was done eating but had some left on her plate. The other was picking at the plate. Without asking, Attila proceeds to pick up the plate and empty the contents onto the plate of the one that was picking. Who does that?! My wife had some leftover and asked for a box. Instead of asking for my wife's plate to pack the box, she brings a box to the table, wedges uncomfortably between my wife and I so that we are about a 25 degree angle as she starts filling the box...and clears the plate of course. During this whole ordeal, I thought it was very strange but ultimately I felt like she was trying to be helpful but just had personal space and boundary issues. She had a European accent so maybe it was a culture thing. The deal breaker was when she brought out the check. 4 people but she tacked on an 18% gratuity. She also was once again hovering. We begin discussing splitting the bill while she stands there and she snatches the bill out of our friend's hand and says "I will split it up for you". Our friend snatches it back and says that she is just going to put it all on one card. Attila hurriedly runs back to run the card. While she's gone, I tell my friend not to tip additionally since it was already added. Attila brings back the credit card slips, without the itemized receipt showing the pre-added tip coincidentally. She once again hovers as our friend signs, without additional tip. Attila rolls her eyes once again as we give her the signed receipt and request another copy of the itemized one. tl;dr: Awesome crabcakes, best in the state probably. Perhaps the weirdest/worst and/or socially inept waitress I've ever encounter on my 30+ years of dining. If you get an older (mid 40s-early 50s) waitress with a European accent, dark hair starting with "L", ask to be moved.
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Matt G.
So this is what a crab cake is supposed to be like, eh? Went to Baltimore to visit some friends and asked them to point me to the best crab cakes in town. They, without hesitation mind you, escorted me to G&M. I got the two crab cake dinner, which I thought seemed a bit steep at $26. I was wrong; in addition to the many sides they brought me two massive cakes of mostly lump crab meat. They were absolutely fantastic. I was only able to eat one (and I brought the other back to a very grateful R in NYC.) Next time we visited we went back to G&M for, you guessed it, more crab cakes. We'll return next time we're in Baltimore for sure. This is almost enough to redeem Baltimore for stealing my beloved Cleveland Browns.
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Aileen M.
The most incredible crab cakes I have ever had in my life!!! Can't wait to go back, needless to say I have to wait until my next visit which won't be until next year but am already looking forward to it!!!
(5)
Michelle B.
The G&M crab cake was pretty good. It is large and tastes pretty good, but not the best out there. I think that it is lacking some flavor and seems a little dry to what I prefer. Although I gave Jerry's in Lanham a lower rating based on their outlandish prices, their crab cake tastes better than G&M. I don't think I will drive far to get to this place again. I'm still in search of the best crab cake.
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Rick W.
I went here because EVERYBODY I know raves about this place. Unfortunately, I don't share their love. My wife and I both got crab cake sandwich platters and both were bland and fishy. There was a lot of crab meat. I'll try it again only because EVERYBODY tells me this must have been an isolated incident and I really love crab cakes. I'll give a second review as soon as I can stop burping up this aweful taste and get the nerve to go back.
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Scott M.
So I was a big shot and ordered the two crabcake meal with onion rings even though my server told me that was a ton of food...well guess what? That was a ton of food!!!! Crab cakes are the best I have had. Never again will I order crab cakes that "Pretend" to be Maryland crabcakes now that Ive tasted the Real Deal!!!! Very reasonably priced and you can go next store and order a couple dozen "Cakes" to be frozen and shipped home. A must stop when in the area and conveniently located minutes from BWI so even when flying into that airport to go to DC, its an easy stop. Good beer on tap as well that just compliments the cakes, but don't forget the onion rings...some of the best i have had as well!!
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Will S.
Best crab cakes in Maryland when I come here its my first stop I make on the way to my in laws place
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Matt W.
A Baltimore area landmark.
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Nathan C.
I'm not sure what I can say about G&M that hasn't been said in the other reviews, other than to reinforce the key points. Point the first: The crab cakes are, bottom line, the best in the area. Sandwich or platter, you can't go wrong, and you won't go hungry. Point the second: The rest of the food is an unfortunate side effect of having a restaurant rather than a crab cake shack. Avoid it. Except the gravy fries, which will allow you (maybe cause you?) to die a happy death. Point the third: The ambiance and decor are strictly 80's Maryland Dive Chic. If they ever turned the lights up you'd probably run. The wait staff is also apparently transported in from Glen Burnie 1987, which is not a bad thing. Those not used to the 'Ballmer' accent may need a translator. Just remember, "Hon" is a term of endearment and not any kind of come-on, and "Orioles" is pronounced "A's", which can be very confusing to an outsider when Oakland is playing.
(5)
Jim H.
Good food. TERRIBLE service. Sat at the bar and had the worst service I've experienced at a restaurant in many years. Staff had no knowledge of the menu items to answer specific preparation questions or provide recommendations other than crab cakes. Told that broccoli could not be prepared without butter (apparently broccoli comes pre-boiled and covered with butter - who knew?). Our completed check was taken from us before we finished and left. Bartender Monica made a comment about our tip (which we felt appropriate for the poor service we received) to her co-worker which we overheard. She accepted the constructive feedback we were trying to provide her in a very defensive way. Never again G&M!
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Daniel C.
I had been here a few time in the past years. The building got nicer and larger as their business boomed. This is the quintessential Maryland Crab cakes. Away from the inner Harbor tourist area, price is reasonable and the crab cakes are great. Wine was a reasonably priced Ferrari Carano Sauvignon Blanc. There are a few places in Annapolis and the upscale Oceanaire in downtown DC are at the same level for crab cakes. No disappointment here.
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Leslie C.
Came here with my 90 year old Dad and sister. My Dad ate too much, he should know better. My Sister ate too much, she should know better. Me too, I should know better. The crab cakes are the size of softballs, full of thumb-sized crab meat and tasty filler that sneaks up on you in the spice department. At least for me it does, If you have a jalapeno mouth or habanero tongue, you may not think they are so spicy. However, the sneaky-spiciness did nothing to stop me from scarfing up the whole thing. Waitress was perfect. Accommodating to us people new to the joint, patiently explaining the good stuff to be had here. Call ahead for a reservation if you can, because there are many people waiting to eat here.
(5)
John M.
Best crab cake sandwich on the East Coast. Great service, our waiter Paul was very personable. We can't wait to go back.
(5)
Steve R.
Went in for an early dinner on the recommendation of a friend that said this place had the best crabcakes we would ever eat... and boy was she right. wow. The crabcakes were amazing. However, I made a bad decision and got the Steak and Crabcake entree instead of the 2 crabcake entree. The steak... i mean it was ok... if I had just eaten steak I may have been satisfied... but when compared to the crabcake... there was no comparison. So I have to deduct 1 star because the steak didn't live up. The sides were pretty good... I got a baked potato and the veggie of the day... carrots.. i think they were glazed.. pretty tasty. Service was excellent. Our waiter was very eager to please.
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Dan E.
There isn't much else to say other than these are the BEST crab cakes I've ever had. I try and get them every time I'm within 20 minutes of G&M!!! I've had them fresh, frozen and shipped on dry ice to friends and family and they are amazing every time. I think they have a great mix of huge pieces of crab and filling, but not too much filling. It's almost all crab with just enough filling (mayo) to hold it together, but not much more. Will keep coming here forever. :)
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James K.
Came here for lunch and had the crabcake sandwich. Service was great in the bar, and the crabcakes are about the size of a Baseball. Check this place out if you're staying in the BWI hotel area, it's the only edible place within 5 miles.
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Damian W.
Tried to eat here once a while back. The wait staff and hostess were completely rude and we ended up walking out after they seated about 4 groups of people who arrived after us and had no reservations. I don't care how good their crab cakes are; putting up with their lack of customer service is not worth it.
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Walter C.
Great seafood restaurant. The crab cakes are the best in Baltimore. No filling all crab.SSteaks are always cooked perfect. You will definitely need to have a reservation or you will be waiting but it is worth the wait.
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Jim S.
I can't say for certain whether it was the food or the service that I liked more. I'm not that much of a seafood eater - shrimp and talapia and that's about it for me. So when my business associate wanted to go to G&M, I was less than thrilled (but I knew that it would be better than Bob Evans which was also suggested). I figured that I had better try Maryland crab cakes - so I did. Good move! I tried crab cakes somewhere once a long time ago and I found them to be a combination of a little bit of crab and a lot of Stove Top stuffing. These were killer. No Stove Top here! Their dessert case was right near our table so I had to look at the yummy baked goods during my meal. I finished with a piece of coconut cream pie which was outstanding. The service was superb. Our water glasses and my coffee cup were kept full by very attentive staff. As Arnold says, "I'll be back!"
(5)
Peachy J.
We came here as a group of 7, driving from NYC for a fun Baltimore weekend... and yes, we have to try crab cakes. 3 of us are Yelpers and per Yelp stars G & M had 4 lovely stars. Parking was no problem, we had car service. The Dining area has an old feel to it... even our waitress was old but rather pleasant. We had Oysters, Calamari & Clam strips for Appetizers and those were okay. Drinks were decent and fairly priced. For Entree, we had Single Crab Cakes and Buttered Mahi Mahi all served with salad and dressing of your choice. Crab cakes were huge but had lots of breading... the Mahi Mahi was bland, over cooked and dry. The main dishes were so disappointing that we decided not to try dessert. The bill ended up to $40/pp which was not bad but we ended up almost missing our car service as they charged a credit card twice, they tried to correct their mistake but costing us 35minutes.
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Nami C.
Oh! Baltimore really set up a great standard when it comes to crab cake. So far I have tasted Faidley's and Timbuktu's crab cake, and the verdict is G & M has the best one. The crab cake portion is huge and chunky and fresh. For $12.95 a crab cake sandwiches with one side, I can say this is worth every penny. We may be lucky went there on a Sunday for late late lunch, may be some where around 2 or 3 in the afternoon, and there are no lines at all and get seated right the way. So, I guess to avoid waiting in line eat a big breakfast and then have a late lunch and then a small dinner.
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John E.
I have had crabcakes in a great number of restaurants, however, this evening I had the best crabcakes I have ever tasted anywhere. Words cannot do justice to the beautiful creations that are placed on their final resting place (a plain white plate) and eagerly devoured by seafood lovers from all over. The crowd eagerly awaits their turn at a table to get their taste of perfection and it is crowded. The parking lot is more than adequate for a normal restaurant but the demand from diners exceeds the capacity of the lot. Just be patient..it's worth the weait. The only negative (and I knocked off a star for this) was the Hostess had a nasty attitude toward all diners. She needs to find a new occupation. A Hostess she is NOT!
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Demetria M.
Definitely the largest crab cakes I've ever had......probably the best or a close second to the best crab cake I've ever had period! I can't comment on anything other than the crab cakes, but I had 2 of them and I could barely finish one and had the other for lunch the next day. You know the deal, lots of crab no filler, may have been a tad over cooked but still the bomb! This place was very crowded, and the line was out the door so do yourself a favor and go to the bar and order takeout crab cakes, don't waste your time on the other food here, the crab cake is the star! They will also ship crab cakes if you're interested.
(5)
Jo P.
I've lived in MD for the past 17 yrs in the vicinity of G&M and never went in there until recently. Over the years I have heard so many people rave about how wonderful and awesome the crab cakes here at G&M were. Finally, recently, I decided to go and try them. I love crab cakes! 1.) Inside looked like it was a very nice and fancy restaurant about 20 yrs ago. 2.) I couldn't believe how filthy the empty water glasses on our table were. 3.) Our silverware was just as dirty. I had to ask our server for a new set. (And before I could tell him not to, he poured us water into our empty glasses, which we didn't touch. Bleh.) 4.) The crab cake was...the best I ever had? Definitely not. It did not live up to the raves and reviews. The inside was so moist and mushy I don't think it was cooked all the way through, which also made my stomach turn. I couldn't finish eating it. Instead, I packaged it up to take home and finish cooking so I could eat it for later. (Just because it's not cooked right doesn't mean I'm going to waste it!) 5.) The rest of the food was a disappointment. If anything, the uncooked crabcakes were better than the rest of my meal. 6.) My husband's Maryland crab soup was missing a key ingredient: crab!!! Being a turned off by how dirty the glasses and utensils were, and the uncooked crab cake, I didn't have much of an appetite to finish my meal, and other than the crab cake, the rest of my food went to waste.
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Annie R.
I am reviewing for the carry out section because that is the part me and my ex-boy used to go to. Before I get to the food, I will just say their parking sucks (minus one star). Small parking lot considering everyone in the surrounding area comes here on a Saturday night. Anyways, crab cakes are usually the popular menu item here and that is all I have ever gotten. Crab cake sub or just regular crab cakes. Not cheap. Minus another star for the fact that most of the time their crab cakes are spectacular but one time they were incredibly bland. So I had to take a point away for inconsistency.
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Mr. Met s.
WOW unbelievable, ultra loaded crab cake not a single filler. Fresh fresh fresh. Definitely try the french fries with gravy and good potato salad. Order the Double Crabcake Platter to get ur money's worth, 2 sides included! (You can pick from the list on website menu) Take out is in "front" of the building, but general parking is in back. If you are close to BWI hotels, this is a MUST GO for dinner! SKIP McDonald's please!\ *Had their Seafood Platter which had some scallops, piece of flounder, and some shrimp, NO match for the crabcakes! The scallops was the least tasteful. The shrimp was ok, and so was the flounder.
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Lauren C.
This is my second favorite crabcake in Maryland after Friendly Farm. As others have said, it has very little filler and it basically a pile of crabmeat. Also, I love that by default the crabcakes are broiled, not fried. I live in California now, but every time I come back to Baltimore we either eat here after I get in or right before I fly out since it's right near the airport. Last night we went at 5:30 before taking a friend to BWI for an 8pm flight. Even though it took 15 minutes to be seated (despite having a reservation) because it was packed, we got out in plenty of time to get to the airport. Our waiter was friendly and helpful and made sure we got our food promptly. The stewardesses were less helpful, though.
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Mindy M.
I almost don't want to put this one on Yelp!! This is the absolute BEST place to go for crab cakes. There are a million places that say "best crab cake in town" but this is really the place. The cakes are almost 100% lump with almost no filler- I'm not sure how they keep the meat together! Each cake is every bit the 8oz that they tout. The double crab cake platter runs $23.95 and it is totally worth it. Even if you don't eat all of your sides (which this place has a wide variety of sides to pick from), many of you will be hard pressed to even start on the second crab cake. I usually take the second one home and have it the next day or so. YUM The other menu items are great too, but the cakes are the best in town and are a MUST if you go here. The fresh oysters, MD Crab and cream of crab soups are fantastic as well. This is a local gem and the friendly Glen Burnie waitresses will make you feel at home. The bar area is also populated with locals. The last time I went MD was still smoking so who knows how crowded it still is in the bar area. Good thing is, the bar serves the full menu as well. This may come in handy as this place is ALWAYS packed - another good sign that this is a great place to have a meal. Expect a wait that is about 20 minutes for any party that is over 2 people. Lastly, there is takeout next door and you can get the crab cakes uncooked too should you want to have a meal at home or have them at a party. For those of you who are out of state, they will ship the crab cakes fed ex- and yes, they are that good.
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Michael M.
Went last night, and while the food was good, the service wasn't. It seems they were very understaffed. A 35 minute wait to get in, and when we went in, at least a third of the tables were empty. Then our waiter seemed to forget about us regularly. It was at least 20 minutes before he first greeted us, and then 30+ minutes between ordering/soup/salad/main course/dropping off the dessert menu/dessert.
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Iping L.
def the best crab cakes I've ever had! the sandwiches are biiiiiiiiiiig with the majority of it being crab! fries are delicious as well! if you go on the take out side, there tend to be less people and you do have sitting available, so def recommend doing that. staff is friendly enough. all that really matters though is how good the crab cakes are!
(5)
Yvette J.
After we had an awful experiece at Ruby Tuesdays, we looked up a restaurants in the area and found G&M. What a find! The amount of food that you get for the price is phenomenal, and my husband loved his dessert. The crab cake was so good. I know that it is the best that I've ever had. I'll definitely be back.
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Michael H.
0 STAR ALERT!!! AVOID!!! I really wanted to like this place, but should have read the reviews much more carefully before making this one of the "must stops" for crabcakes while in Baltimore. We called ahead on a Wednesday evening to put our name on the "30 minute list" as they do not take same day reservations. Upon arrival, we were told it would be another 15-20 minutes, as expected. That wait quickly ballooned into another hour, while everyone under the sun arriving afterwards was seated before us with no explanation. When I finally asked, we were hurriedly rushed to the upstairs seating area, where there are a dozen or so tables, at least half of which were clean and unoccupied. Our server could not have been less interested in our table, walking by several times before even stopping to take a drink order. He finally got around to speaking to us, at which point we were gnawing on the napkins. Deciding it might be several more lifetimes before he returned, we ordered everything together. The salads came pretty quickly and the blue cheese dressing was actually really good (the only reason for a star here), but the cream of crab soup was ice cold. When I was able to catch the server as he rushed buy to ask him to heat it up a little, he explained that he made all the soup himself and another serving would be at the same temperature. WHAT? The server doubles as a soup chef? I asked him to please see what he could do and after passing the table at least another 5 times, he came to get the cold soup he had left with me and said "I need to take this back to the kitchen to get you another, the guys down there are giving me a hard time." He eventually came back with another, and despite the fact it was only slightly warmer, I decided against asking him to whip me up another batch. What followed was more of the same nonsense. It took at least 45 minutes in between the salad delivery and our entrees being brought out. The sides were cold and unimpressive and even the crabcakes (although very meaty) were nothing special. Our server continued his totally "out there" behavior until he finally brought the check, which had a built in 18% gratuity. When I asked our world class server about it, he explained all tabs after 9pm have a tip automatically added. For the record, I am a generous tipper, but this situation called for a manager, so I asked to speak with one. The Manager arrived and it became immediately obvious that the "fish stinks from the head down." Although he did patiently listen while I explained how terrible the service and food were, he made excuses about everything and never once apologized. He left with the check, promising to make it right, but never returned, instead sending the server back with a check that was even more difficult understand than the first. Of course, the server couldn't explain it, so we decided to cut our losses, pay the bill, and let the world know that unless you want to wait hours for below average food and pathetic service, avoid this place!!!
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Sam L.
The four stars goes to the crabcake sandwich. It's among the best crabcake sandwich I've had in the Baltimore area. It's big, it's got big lumps of crab meat, and it's not expensive, around $13 or so. The sides are average, the service and clientele is whatever, but I keep coming back for that softball-sized crabcake sandwich.
(4)
Ken K.
More of a 3 and 1/3 rd star rating. This is based on my rating structure which uses quartic equations to determine deliciousosity. Anyways anyone who has been here probably went because someone told them that this restaurant had the best Cesar salad. That is all you hear about this place. The romaine lettuce this and anchovies that. It really makes you want to check it out. Rumor has it they found the original recipe when the owners of G&M went on a Bender in Tijuana. Something to do with Rosa Cardin and a donkey. The story gets a little weird after that. In any case the salad lived up to the hype. The waitress blends the parmesan and lime juice in a motion that could only be compared to a show where the blue man group performs Cirque du Soleil. Truly spectacular. I was weeping when I ate the last crouton, which I believe was created by emulsifying diamonds and unicorn horns into an edible substance. This would be the first time after eating I actually wiped the tears from my eyes stood up and applauded. Magnifique G&M magnifique. I will be back. Oh yeah also had the crab cake. It was OK. ;)
(3)
Maria A.
I have been steered many times to this place by several people that have highly recommend it as one of the best places for crabs cakes. Well, I have finally arrived to crab cake heaven. Contrary to how busy this place gets, the sevice is friendly and fast. I had the crab cake sandwich and it was plenty for me. the crab cake is filled with abundantly delicious crab meat to satisfy your crab meat cravings. The portions are huge, enough to really fill up even the hungriest of hungers. I must say I have had plenty of crabs in Baltimore and I have never been as satisfied with flavor as this place. If you are looking for the best crab cake in town this is the place to go.
(5)
Danielli C.
I have to say this is top three worst services I've ever had. When I read yelpers ranting about service, I usually take with a grain of salt. Not here, it's really bad. However, the food is really good. I had the oysters, and they were fresh and sweet. I had the double crab plate plater, and it was delicious. The crab cakes are different than any other crab cake I've tasted, but still very good. Oh, almost forgot about dessert...no, wait, they closed my tab without asking me if I wanted anything else. The server "assumed" I was done. All and all, I would be back if I am in the area, but I won't expect good service.
(3)
ted c.
I have been lied to all of my life! On the west coast you get these boring breadcrumb filled, deep-fried, "crab" cakes. In Maryland, you have to try the Lump Crab Cakes (aka backfin crab cakes) because they are baked (not fried), with very little filling (just enough for it to stick together) and let me tell you they are Big (softball size), they are sweet (freshness), with large pieces/lumps of crab (not the broken stuff). I did my homework and G and M is suppose to have one of the top 5 in MD... since it was the closest to Annapolis, thus I decided to visit. The restaurant was packed on a random week night. $17 gets you a huge cake the size of a softball with sides. I would highly recommend it naked, since the taste of crab is delicate and the tartar sauce or cocktail sauce will over power it. The crab cake was so good! But not as good as Edgewater's! (smile)
(3)
Cecily W.
Well the crabcakes are huge, tasty, and full of delicious succulent crab chunks but I've got to give this joint two stars for the shoddy service we received in the carry out section on our way out. So we get to G & M on a Saturday night AND we get there after nine. Being a person who spent four long years carrying heavy trays at a "family friendly" restaurant during college, I know that Saturday nights can be kinda cruddy. The later the night gets, the worst the service can be but due to unforeseen circumstances we get there when we get there. The wait wasn't that bad, so I have no complaints. We look over the menu I order a soft drink. The waitress takes awhile to get to us but I'm not upset. Hey it's cruddy Saturday night. We decided on an appetizer of claims on the half shell since I've had a taste for those for over a week. The salads arrive and . . . . I was served the sorriest salad I've ever seen in my life. Lettuce . . . wilted. Tomato chunks . . . small. Since this is my first visit to G & M I assume that all there salads look this bad until . . . We're done with our salads with our bread arriving afterward. I happen to look up and see another table getting vibrant green lettuce salads with big chunks of ripe, juicy tomato. Oh yeah the other table gets their bread with their salads too. I'm slightly annoyed at this point but life goes on. Our meals arrive and we are informed that their is no more spinach available (my husband's vegetable for his plate) but green beans are available. So I'm thinking why do we find this out when we are getting our plates, instead of before the food hits the table. My husband had to split his own baked potato too (I always assumed this was done before hand in the kitchen). The crabcakes were excellent and the sides were okay. So after our meal was said and done we went next door to the carryout section to take some desert home. The lady takes our order and is out. I mean pulls out her register drawer and goes. I'm talking out the door. Being that this was our first time at this place, we thought that someone in the kitchen had to get our desert until . . . Another guy comes in and orders a desert. The woman at the register (a different lady) goes and slices his piece of cake. My husband was like hold up . . . so he talks to the woman at the register and she apologizes and cuts our cake too while explaining that the other chick was in a hurry to go. The part that pisses me off is that Miss In a Rush to Leave looked me dead in the face as she was leaving . . . I might give them another try but Miss In a Rush to Leave needs to get it together. Many people have worked in the food industry in some form or another, but to just be out without fulfilling your job duties . . . not cool . . .
(2)
Kelvin S.
Wow... Hands down the best crab cakes I've had in Maryland... Enormous - with almost no filler. Just be aware of the need to make reservations if you're heading there around dinnertime!
(5)
eric w.
Every time I travel to this area, I make sure I go at least once to the G&M. IT IS WORTH THE WAIT!! But, why wait? Call in an order and pick it up to go. Hotels with a shuttle in the area will actually take you over here to pick up a to go order... something to contemplate if you are staying near the airport. The only thing I ever get from here is the 2 crabcake dinner. The sides are not spectacular. You will probably not even get to them. What is important is one thing: CRAB CAKES. They are something to behold. A thing of beauty. A piece of art to be savored slowly. They are huge pieces of crab held lightly together with some egg and probably bread crumbs. It is hard to even see the filler ingredients as it is mostly crab. At times like these, the rare opportunity to get a softball sized crab cake from G&M, I wish I could Oprah out the first order and enjoy a complete second order. [I'll let each person decide for themselves which direction 'Oprah-ing' takes]
(5)
Cheryl T.
I love crabcakes and these are, by far, the best I've had. All lump crab, barely any filler, generous portion and cooked to perfection. I'm drooling just writing this review. The restaurant in general (incl. setting, ambience, staff) is simply ok. There's really nothing fantastic about this place except their crabcakes. Service wasn't exceptional and ambience was blah so don't expect award-winning smiles and uber cool interior decor. Just go with the intent of trying the best crabcakes ever. Oh and I had the crabcake sandwich (you can specify the type of bread/roll you want) which comes with a side (I had potato salad - it was canary yellow.... scared me a little). I was starving pre-meal and stuffed and ready to bust at the seams by mid-meal which was a bit disappointed because I wanted to try the desserts.... which I believe are homemade (they have a revolving refrigerator of pies... corny but they do look tempting!). So I guess my 5-stars are really for the crabcake and the crabcake alone.
(5)
Neil K.
As said by most, these are the best crab cakes. Long waits but they will put you on the list if you call ahead. The stuffed shrimp are actually three shrimp surrounded by that terrific crab cake stuffing. Our waiter was very friendly but the kitchen can get busy. Crab soups are good but don't fill yourself up. The portions are big.
(4)
Jeannette A.
The best crabcakes you will ever have in your life. No lie!
(5)
Phil K.
Very rich crab cakes - actually I thought they had a little too much bread/cracker in them. OK service at the bar, but missed a couple details like bread and crackers that should have come with meal. That was resolved eventually after we asked. All in all not place I'd recommend again.
(3)
Sue K.
I read the reviews of many of my fellow yelpers before choosing G&M. Yes, it is out a back country road seemingly in the middle of nowhere if you are coming in from the direction of the airport or Arundel Mills, but in all fairness, you can see the Baltimore skyline from the BW Parkway exit ramp. Yes, the parking lot is incredibly crowded, there where few open parking spots when we went in - at 4:30 on a Saturday. And yes, the wait for a table was about 20 minutes...but I still can't figure out why....let me explain: when we were finally seated, we were taken upstairs, which isn't a huge area, and is all tables for two - but it was only half full, and it remained hall-full until around the time we got our main course. There were two servers working the area and they weren't harried, so it can't be a lack of wait staff that caused the delay in seating. The couples that were finally brought up to be seated while we were eating where waiting when we were taken to be seated. Plus I still can't figure out why I was seated at the table almost directly under the servers workstation since as already mentioned, there were several other open tables in that part of the restaurant. Okay, so about the food: The salad looked lite and fresh, but it was rather dry...I ate the croutons, but seriously, that's a bad sign - I don't usually care for or consume the croutons when I have salad. The rolls were was phenomenal, but not in the way you might think - they looked warm and fresh, but they were cold and a little dry, the phenomenal part is that they looked so good, and were somehow so, well, so-so. Again I am still not sure why - the place obviously serves a large volume of salad and rolls (both come with your entree), so why does the rolls and salad seem like they've been hanging around since yesterday? Seems the crabcakes are what everyone orders, and raves about, at G&M; so of course I ordered the crabcakes. The crabcakes were huge, and I agree with my fellow yelpers that there were not a lot of fillers, but there was also not a lot of seasoning (old bay or any other type) and it was somewhat bland. I proclaim them the best crab cakes in Linthicum Heights! I ordered the vegetables of the day, there were two choices so I ordered them both. The carrots were pretty good, not overcooked and not over-seasoned; the spinach and onions were interesting, but a little over-cooked for my taste. My date ordered the coleslaw and the onion rings as his sides, the coleslaw was fresh and lightly seasoned; but the onion rings were cold. The folks behind us sent the baked potato back - not sure why and he was never was brought another potato even though he asked for one at the time he sent it back. BTW: My date ordered the crab dip, we never did get it, but at least it wasn't on the bill. So why am I giving it 3 stars instead of 1 or 2? While the food was not, in my book, the best ever, it was okay and certainly not the worst I've ever had. Our server was polite and friendly and the atmosphere was amusing to me. Will I go again? Maybe, if I am in the area and decide to try one of the other dishes, but I am unlikely to make a special trip. if you love this place, keep enjoying it; but in my book, quality always wins over quantity and this was more about volume than flavor.
(3)
Doug S.
Best I've ever eaten? No.. I can't even say I found them to be that fresh and I was there at 12:30 on a Friday. So let's break it down: FOOD - Big lumps of crab bound lightly and broiled beautifully. Presented simply on a plate. That's where it ends. While I am a purist and neither want nor need an over-abundance of seasoning just a hint of salt or a touch of Old-bay would be welcome. Heck, just bring the old bay to the table but provide me with the option. Finally, I don't care how busy your lunch rush is, Do NOT cook them ahead of time and leave them on a warmer. Seriously, why would you do this? What could have been an excellent crab cake is diminished to an ok experience on this note alone. Service - Dear lord service here is one star at best during the lunch I was there. My waitress had no sense of humour and was actually a bit rude. I've eaten at some of the finest restaurants and never met a bunch of servers as unhappy and borderline incompetent as I met here. The bus staff should be promoted to wait staff and wait staff should be required to take notes for a day. My water glass never dipped below half but that was the busser not the so-called waitress. This was one of those situations where I had to grudgingly tip because I did not want my busser to be left out. Again just because you have the business now you really should take a better look at your staff G & M. Atmosphere - Now this is a relative section but I believe an overall experience is what we judge on so here goes. Again a fail in my book here. The restaurant comes across not as kitschy but greedy instead. Tables border walkways in a manner that I nearly got hit by trays at least three times. I understand maximizing space but they've packed this place so tight and force such a fast turn that it's all about greed and nothing about space. Ultimately the reason it's called carry out is that's what they want. After all if the crab cakes are luke warm or even cold after a 10-20 minute drive it's not their fault right? I hate to bust the bubble of all these 5's but it's just not that good a dining experience over all. As always I'll try this place again in a month or so and average my scores but I just can't recommend this joint above many of the excellent spots that are nearby.
(3)
Brad B.
This is a review for the carry out; I've never been inside the restaurant. Consistently reliable. This is not haute cuisine, but it's very reasonably priced with large portions. Crab cakes, gyros, sandwiches (Italian steak sand is very good), all reliable. If you're headed to a flight at BWI this is a great choice - gas station across the street to top off the rental car. And don't even get me started on the dessert case - really good pies & cakes, enormous portions for around $3 each.
(4)
MJ H.
MJ's Star : 3.5 Price : Maryland Crab Cakes for Two 23.95, Crab cake jumbo lump 12.95, Seafood Notre Dame 11.50 (except tip & tax)
(4)
Alvin B.
The crab cake sandwich was huge. So good that after I write this review I'm going to get another one today. Didn't know what to expect but it was well worth the $$.
(5)
Drkgrl X.
Yuck!!!! I would never waste my gas or time going here again!!! I had heard and read all the the raves about this place since I moved here 6+ months ago, and my only regret is that I waited so long to only be disappointed. First off what "seafood" restaurant doesn't have lobster?!?!?!?!? I was craving lobster and there is none to be had here. NOT in any shape, form or fashion. Secondly while I know (read/heard) that they are famous for their crabcakes, I am not a CC fanatic, so I just assumed that a restaurant that does CC's well should be able to do all seafood well. NOT! I ordered the blackened Mahi Mahi which came with two sides and a salad. I've made blackened dishes myself at home that have had way more flavor than this Mahi Mahi. While a very nice piece of fish (and seemingly fresh) it was very very bland for blackened anything!! The sides-- a salad (which comes automatically with most entrees) and a veggie mix of cauliflower, carrots and broccoli were GROSS. Well the salad was standard supermarket out of the bag mix ( who could screw that up, no originality at all); and the veggie mix- gross again!! It came in a bowl of its own, complete with "drippings" (ever heard of a slotted spoon???) and there was exactly, and I count.... ONE (1) piece of broccoli in the mix and ONE (1) piece of cauliflower, the rest were stems from both!! Totally bland bland bland!!!!! Thank God I decided to chalk this up as a cheat day and ordered a baked potato as my other side, because that was the only thing that was appetizing, although not presented as such. I don't like when a baked potato comes to my table without beng partially split down the middle, but that's just my preference. I would NOT go here again. Famous crab cakes or not, I never had a chance to try them but a restaurant that supposedly makes the best crab cakes ever should have something else going for it besides that...smh. As for the service I sat in the bar area as I wanted to watch a bit of the NO vs SF game, so they were about as attentive as I would expect bartenders to be....
(1)
C J.
Ok I must follow suit.. They have the best crabcakes i have ever had!!!! At first sight of this place, you think you about to walk into a dump.. or one of those Hey Norm places... It has that local feel to it. However, if you be so lucky to find a parking spot and make it into the restaurant, it is a totally different feel. We spent our Valentine's Day here and thought we were going to leave out with an empty belly and empty pockets. We both had appetizers, entree, dessert and too many drinks to count! Needless to say, our belly's were full and we still did not break the pockets! The next time we adventure near the airport I will sure bring more people to experience the local flavas of B-More
(5)
Joey L.
What can I say that hasn't already been said. Simply the best crab cake I have ever had including my Mother's. I've had many and being bred in Maryland consider myself somewhat of an expert. These are fabulous; the lumps were literally dropping out of my sandwich when I picked it up. A+
(5)
Jessica S.
Of course I had to have crab cakes while in Maryland. The crab cake at G&M gets 5 out of 5 stars. I got the sandwich because it was cheaper than the single on the menu and you got a side. The crab cake was very good. Lots of chunky crab meat and an excellent flavor. The rest of the plate was OK- the fries were nothing to write home about. It is clear that the crab cake was the star. The service was mediocre which is why it gets a 3 for me. My friend want to substitute soup for her side and pay extra but they said no way. Also they would not split the checks for us- I know a very Midwestern thing but it makes my life so much easier when I don't have to figure out who owes what to whom. The place seemed casual too but when we arrived the staff was in ties and black pants. It was just confusing. But the Crab Cake was great- which is why we were there!
(3)
Marc H.
LISTEN TO ME AND LISTEN TO ME GOOD. These crabcakes are nothing more than bland monstrosities. Yes, theyre enormous, and if you've never had a great crabcake I can see how you'd be easily fooled by the ones served at G&M. But let's get something clear... the crabcakes here are nothing special. If you're from outta town, you might not be used to getting crabcakes with little filler and no veggies... but that's par for the course here in MD. So let's stack 'em up, on a scale of 100 (100 being the best) 100 - Faidley's 90 - The Narrows 85 - Duda's Tavern 80 - CF Folks 75 - Clydes 58 - G&M 50 - Phillip's Frozen Crab Cakes Boom.
(2)
Kazuo O.
Luckily this place was near my hotel so I got to do the carry out route and saved some money, no need for tipping and buying overpriced beverages. I got the crabcake sandwich with fries for $13.50. The crabcake is the same size as the platter ones, I asked. I have to say the crabcakes are equal to Faidleys but since you get fries and a roll for nearly the same price I have to give this place 4 stars. They also have a bakery with cakes and cookies in the same side of the carry out section.
(4)
Darren M.
Huge amazing crab cakes with little to no filling and an excellent subtle flavor. If you order two you better be starving. Crazy of delicious crab
(5)
Mercy B.
Best crabcakes! Lived in MD my whole life so I guess you can say I can be picky about my crabcakes. These are amazing, the dinner portions are huge, I always get a second meal out of it. My hubby and I go every year usually on Valentines Day I guess you can call it a tradition..not usually a big traditions person, but I do love looking forward to that amazing crabcake coming up in a couple weeks now! :)
(5)
R C.
A canceled business meeting for me and canceled classes for my UMBC sophomore created an opportunity for our first visit to G&M, an event we had been looking forward to since I first heard about the restaurant from two friends. The restaurant looked very appealing from the outside and the decor on the inside was much nicer than what i was expecting. We arrived in time for a late lunch and were seated immediately. My daughter had the crab cake platter and I had the crab imperial. Both were the best crab dishes I have had in a long time although the crab cake had a little too much filler. The crab portions were very generous and i took half of the crab imperial home with me for a delicious treat later. The side dishes however, thick cut fries and cole slaw, were only average and portion size of the latter was too small. We did not have dessert but what we saw in the display case looked appealing (although to me the free standing display case in the middle of the restaurant clashed with the image they are trying to cultivate). One other nit which might be a problem to some was the note on the menu that soft drink refills were limited to 3. I'm not sure anybody needs that much soda, but for $2.50 they should bring you as much as you want. The service was good throughout our entire visit. I'm giving 4 stars but have to say that the only reason is the crab. The rest of our food was 3 star at best. We are Marylanders and love our crabs so we will definitely be back, but i am wondering if after a few visits we will conclude that the crab is the only reason to come back. For many people in Maryland that is good enough but it would be great to find out that G&M is just as capable with their other dishes. My daughter and I did agree that it is going to be hard to go back to our usual chain restaurants near Arundel Mills!
(4)
John G.
OK, the 3 stars are for the overall experience. Interesting locally owned restaurant. Large restaurant with several separate dining rooms. One is with the bar and many TVs for sports nuts. The others are separate. We ate in the large dining room on the right side. White linen tablecloths are a nice touch. Many, many items on the menu. From all kinds of seafood dishes, to pasta, to chicken, to steaks and several salads. Their speciality is the crabcakes. Washington Post says they are the best in MD, so that is a pretty good endorsement. I ordered the single crabcake as I was fortunate to see others served as I walked in. The indeed are huge and the size of a baseball. The meal came with rolls, salad, and two side dishes. The price of the single crabcake meal is $16.95 which is not bad for all you get. To the food: the rolls were flimsy and a little stale. The salad was basic ingredients and nothing special. The carrots were ok, but seemed to come from a frozen package, and the whipped potatoes were just ok. The owners need to fix these issues in order to be a truly good restaurant. Now, to the crabcakes. Got to admit they were just wonderful. It is a large clump of crabmeat with minimal filler. It is a little dry, but very tasty. No special sauce provided other than the regular red and white seafood sauces. It was baked and tasted a little dry, but overall it was really tasty. So, if you want to go sample crabcakes, give G and M a try. Worth the stop.
(3)
Amy W.
I only get their Crab Cake sandwich and I can only eat half for lunch. Def one of the best crab cake I ever had!
(4)
Ron M.
This is the declared best crab cake place in Baltimore. I have been here on several occasions. Its a little bit of a drive outside of Baltimore, but honestly it worth it. Here the crab cakes are reasonably priced, and LARGE! I have never been able to finish a single crab cake platter. The crab cakes contain large amounts of jumbo lump crab meat, and the flavor is quite delicate. I don't taste any additional seasonings. Some people are put off by this, but if you enjoy just the simple sweet flavor of crab meat in large portions, then this is your place. Looking at my review, you may wonder why i'm only giving the place 4 stars? Well, aside from the crab cakes, that's all this place has I enjoy, combine that with the added drive out to the middle of Linthicum, I don't really frequent this place often. I have had the crab soup here on several occasions, and its just a greasy, bland, creamy bowl with a few chunks of crab thrown in. The sides aren't much of an addition to the meal either. The coleslaw is good, but everything else fell short too. In short I love the crab cakes, but I could do without everything else. But its close to the airport and a great place to take someone from out of town that just flew into BWI.
(4)
Michael M.
Great crab cakes and not too expensive. Seems like the place gets crowded though so you might want to plan ahead. I had oysters and crab cakes both were excellent!
(5)
Paul F.
G & M is good. Nothing was bad, but nothing was great, including the crab cakes. Fortunately I called ahed on a friday night so my friend and I didn't wait long. They only take reservations 30 minutes ahead. The place was packed to the gills as it is very popular and I had to park on the side of the road. We came for the crab cakes and they were good, but first bite had sand or grit in it. We each found some cartilage in our cakes but not much. So, ignoring the cartlage and grit, the crab cakes were good, not great. Everything else was consistently good, including the service. G & M is good, so call ahead for a reservation and give them a try.
(3)
Kate K.
I'm taking off a point only because this place made me look like a fat-ass during a business lunch. My crab cake was ginormous and incredibly delish and actually I ate the whole damned thing. Yes, little ol' me sitting across from 2 large-ish men who couldn't finish theirs. Service wasn't anything remarkable (not great nor bad, and no long wait like others mentioned) but the decor is god-awful. But the food...mmmm...damn.
(4)
Matthew H.
I have traveled to the BWI area twice now for work and both times I have made it a point to eat here at least once (if not 2 or 3 times). Their Crab Cakes are amazing, a must have if you are eating here for the first time. If you are really hungry then try the stuffed jumbo shrimp. Which is more like 3 huge crab cakes that are stuffed with 3 very jumbo shrimps. Service has always been excellent here. The staff are very kind and have gone out of their way several times to ensure that our meals were wonderful and once even gave my 8 month old daughter a side order of apple sauce and carrots on the house (we didn't even ask for it!). I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the BWI area, you won't be disappointed.
(4)
Shanna A.
Ok, so I might get a few comments on this one, but it's true.... The food is average, the crab cakes are amazing. What I mean by this is that the crabcakes are soooo full and light and meaty. The rest of the food is either fried or from a freezer or can. I get a couple of crabcakes when the craving is needing to be fixed and it's wonderful everytime. Hands down! I went with family a while back and ordered the broiled seafood platter. The flounder was tastless and watery, the scallops were rubbery, the shrimp were overcooked and the veggies were those waffle cut pre-frozen carrots and greenbeans. The rolls must come out of a freezer or something as well becuase trying to rip one apart was like tug-a-war. Subs are good if you get the hot ones but the fries were boring. The desserts are worth a trip but all of them cheesecakes have some type of liquor in them for people sensitive to it.
(3)
Miriam W.
While I definitely enjoyed my crab cake sandwich it's the french fries with gravy that I cannot stop thinking about. Who knew french fries smothered in brown gravy could be such a taste sensation? Five stars for our wonderful server who called us all "honey" and "darlin" and "sweetie" in the most genuine manner imaginable.
(4)
Magic M.
This place has the BEST crab cakes I've ever had. Their crab cakes are not small either. They are HUGE. If you are looking for a good crab cake spot. Here it is. The crab dip is also good.
(5)
Rohan P.
I was in the area for work and decided to stop in for one of G & M's famous crabcakes. The tip came from a co-worker who recommended, ...no..., raved about the crabcakes from G & M. However, this guy is known for his hyperbole more than anything, so I came in with reasonable expectations. My reasonable expectations were easily met. The crabcakes were, as promised, extremely large and with very little filler. I ordered the crabcake platter, got two crabcakes, ate one for lunch and brought the second one home for dinner. I rarely cannot finish a portioned meal for one, but this was a lot of food for lunch on the road. Oh yeah, this place was packed on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch, and it is a huge place in the middle of nowhere. My main complaint was that they did not give you enough sauce for the amount of crabcake you get, and I could have used a little more seasoning on mine. Though I do understand that some people think that takes away from the flavor of the meat,...I don't, so that's my criticism.
(3)
Joe S.
Not a huge fan of this place. It was recommended to me by many people from the area, but I didn't see why. I got the house prime rib... supposed to be a specialty. I've had better at weddings. All the dishes at this place seem to be focused on big portions with no flavor. The prime rib was huge, but didn't taste good at all. Service was ok. I didn't see the big deal about the crab cakes either, tasted pretty sub par. I wouldn't go back.
(2)
Kai H W.
I'm adding to my sister's review below where she got yelled by the server because she wants some paper napkins. I was in shock with the treatment my sister got by our server Bridget. If asking for paper napkins can cause her to go into a crazy tirade, I can't imagine what she'll do if you ask her for more bread (which she never brought out until we asked for it). She chose the wrong profession if bringing things that customers ask for is such a pain for her. I'm also disappointed by the G&M management on how they handled the situation. The assistant manager quickly switched out our server, apologized for what happened and explain that it's their policy not to give out paper napkins (which seem to be an odd policy). However, this is as far as they went to correct the situation. As far as I can see, Bridget did not get any repercussion from disrespecting her customers. She was still roaming around the restaurant serving other customers and chatting and laughing with her co-workers. The assistant manager told us that she informed the general manager about what happened and apologized to us the 2nd time. But during the course we were there, the general manager never bother to stop by and make sure we were ok. To me, if the restaurant really cares about their customers and a situation like this happened, they would have gone a lot further than what they did. But I guess G&M feels like they have enough business that they don't really have to do much to make sure their customers have a good dining experience. I'll never go back to an establishment that would condone this type of behavior from their servers. Frankly, their food is so-so at best. The crab cakes are decent and big but certainly not the best I've ever had. Other food was bland and tasteless. My steak was so tasteless that I cannot eat it without A1 sauce.
(1)
Leni A.
Most reviews of this place talk about the crab cakes but I'm here to write about their steak & cheese sandwich. Yeh, you heard me right, STEAK & CHEESE!! Located about 30 minutes outside of DC, going towards Baltimore, we rented a car for the day just to go here! I'd been jonesin' for this stuff since I first had it in '02 when my aunt took me here. It's like a Philly cheesesteak but it's got burger veggies inside. I've always ordered in the carry-out part of the place, which is always buzzin, but there are 6-8 tables where you can eat your carry-out in case you can't wait to eat it at home (or in our case, hotel)! Maybe on one of my visits to G & M I'll get around to trying those crab cakes as well.
(5)
Harry B.
Their crabcakes simply cannot be matched. 8 ounces, huge chunks of meat. Just a little bit zesty but not so much to mess up the crab flavor. Tremendous value as well - 18 bucks gets you a half pound cake with a salad and 2 sides. My rating here applies just for their crabcakes since that's all I ever get here, but there's a nice variety to choose from. Maybe someday I'll walk on the wild side and try something else.
(5)
Lauren B.
So this road trip started out at with being picked up at Starbucks's by Miriam W, Kevin L, Xi W, Andrew K, Sarah, Julia and a couple of other friends. We had a total blast on our road trip today! So off we went to B-town for the first treat of the day! CRAB CAKES. We arrived a bit early and checked out the the local scene. Then we all hung out in the carry out part of G&M (check out the picture of the desserts they have) When the clock struck 11am in we went for the magic. Now I have to be honest this is not my first trip to G&M I have been here about a dozen times in the last few years. What made this time different was that I was with a cool group of foodie's/yelpers who wanted to try some yummy crab cakes and I have a place to put my reviews now! G&M has been around for a while and well I have to say I know why! As I sit here writing this review I am eating my leftovers from this mornings crab cake as it was so big that I couldn't't finish it and had to bring the rest home and it's still yummy! I will agree with Clint U. I noticed that there was a little more filler in this crab cake than the last time I was here about 3 months ago but still a prefect amount of jumbo lump crab meat, spices and well it just melted in my mouth and of course my side of choice is always the fries with gravy. Mmmmmmmm........... I recently changed my order at G&M as I used to get the crab cake sandwich with bun but about 7 months ago when the waitress asked me if I wanted crackers or bun. I was like "crackers" and was told it's just the crab cake like the dinner portion but with the sides you would get with a bun. I was all over this. So all said and done I still think this is my favorite place to eat crab cakes! Now off to the next stop on the road trip. ICE CREAM!!! *****Sideline: I am going to make it a point to check out the other two places Clint U. talks about in his review.
(4)
Diana C.
I have to say I really like this restaurant because I love crabcakes, and this restaurant serves some pretty damn good crabcakes. There is a substantial amount of crabmeat in every bite, and they have some sort of creamy filling there as well. I've also ordered crabcakes to go to fly back to California for my family and it was well worth it. We used some ice packs to keep it fresh and baked it in the oven on the West Coast and boy were the crabcakes huge after they came out of the oven. I thought they were standard size in their containers but when they were baked they grew to be indeed like a small little cake of crab.
(5)
Mary Jane M.
Well, there is no shortage on reviews for G & M, so I'll keep it short and sweet... Best crab cake I've ever had in my life! I always get the crab cake sandwich, hold the bread/crackers, with cole slaw and fries. Great french onion soup Tasty expresso Delicious desserts Used to look like a dive, but they remodeled and now it's super nice inside and out! Go early, or be prepared for a long wait.
(5)
Nick L.
I think a lot of Marylanders would agree this is one of the best crab crakes around! Broiled is the way to go. You can also get a full size crab cake sandwich at lunch that's amazing.
(5)
Pearl P.
crab cakes and anything stuffed w/ crab here is the bomb! i def noticed that the stuffed shrimp, oysters, etc. had about the same amount of crab as an entire crab cake... next time i go, i'm totally getting the stuffed oysters because that would be like getting 6 crab cakes, which is totally way more than the 2 i got the last time i ate there and got the crab cake dinner... just sayin, when it's crab cakes, more is better! i also got the banana cream pie for dessert and enjoyed it a lot. it has layers of flaky, tender, pastry one would normally get in a rum cake (like the one i get from Pines of Rome in Bethesda, MD)... was really yummy. wish this place was closer to home so i could carry out from there more often... the wait there on a weekend night will be loooooooong, and the parking lot will most likely be super full, requiring several passes before you find a spot... if you do actually find a spot! but it was all worth it for the crab cakes!
(4)
Rayshawn W.
Best crab cakes I've ever had!!! A friend began talking about how good they were while driving pass the Baltimore area. G & M was two exits away from our location so of course stopping for a quick snack was a must. I had to see if what my friend was saying was true...Plus, I'm a sucker for crab cakes. Needless to say, he was right! The flavor and portion was worth this detour. Back to the flavor...DELICIOUS!!! Better than any crab cake I've had in California (my home state) and other states I've had the opportunity to try crab cakes in. Previously, my heart was with Flemings crab cakes as they were the best I've had thus far. That has been knocked to the number two slot. Sucks this is located in Baltimore, well sucks for me anyway. I desperately need these in Los Angeles LOL. This was the only item I tried and its flavor was more than enough to snag five stars from me. Excellent crab cakes. I tip my hat off to H & M. Lunch 6/12/2015
(5)
Nate L.
Eh, underwhelming was my opinion of the crab cakes which every raved about. I could taste a sour note to them that to me seemed like the crab meat was aged. The fried oysters were gigantic and not particularly flavorful. I think the focus is on quantity instead of quality here.
(2)
John F.
When I first walked in I thought I was a little underdressed, but a quick scan of the place and my shorts and t-shirt were deemed appropriate. Not a long wait for a two to be seated. Server was quick and responsive, I am a water drinker and my cup was tended to promptly. I ordered the single serving crab cake, with baked potato and pickled beets. Very reasonable $. Go there and enjoy.
(5)
scott h.
Fantastic crab cakes. Best I've ever had. Mediocre salad and sides. Stale fries. Boring salad. School cafeteria buns (bread). Horrible/Terrible bar staff. I was eating alone and sat at the bar. This is one of those restaurants where all of the staff seem angry that there's a crowd. Everyone working in the bar dining area (most people in this area were eating, not drinking) refused to make eye contact. If you weren't in that waiter's section, you were SOL.
(3)
Kara F.
I'm reviewing this for both my father and myself and the 5 stars is mainly for the crab cakes. He's the one who first introduced me to G & M during one of his business trips to Baltimore. I don't even eat crab cakes! But I eat these! And now that I live so close I get the honor of buying them (in bulk) to take back with me to LA when I visit home. Service in the restaurant is excellent! Everyone was very nice. Its always packed so just put you name in and then head to the bar for some pre-dinner drinks. Its well worth the wait. Don't eat for a day before you go though. You'll need to save up room for the savory eats.
(5)
Kas T.
from the outside, this place looks a little sketchy. I was led to this place from some crab cake review blog. it was the nearest raved-about crab cake place from my hotel in MD. I ordered from the carry out 3 times over the 2 weeks i was in town. the Broiled Seafood Platter is alot of food for the price! I love the lump crab cakes - minimal filler, full of lump crab meat. when are they ever going to have something like this in orlando?!!?
(4)
Kristi H.
You will never in life ever have a better crab cake. Practically zero filler, huge lumps, you can't go wrong. I have always gotten carry out and the service is just impeccable. They stay packed but they are very personable and courteous as if you are the only customer there. The desert selection is amazing. I can review no more. I'm hungry.
(5)
Melanie S.
OK I wasn't going to leave a review but when I saw some of the "less favorable" reviews about the waitstaff in general I had to give our waitress a hearty thumbs up! Tracy was great! She brought us everything we needed, was very attentive to all request and tried to clear the table as much as possible (they do give out a lot of useless plates) So if you do go, get the crab calamari and the crab cake, and ask to be seated in Tracy's section.
(4)
Terri P.
Best crab cakes I've ever had. Too much to eat in one setting. That's a good thing. They say you get the best crab cakes in Maryland or the Chesapeake area. So true! If you are near Baltimore or D.C. you must go!
(5)
Wes W.
I had a craving for Maryland crab cakes, read the reviews, and gave G &M a try. The reviews were well founded. These were definitely some of the best crab cakes I've ever had. All crabmeat that were held together with magic. I ordered the two cake platter which was too much food for me. One would have been perfect. Sides were good and the beer was ice cold and inexpensive. Will be back
(4)
Derrick P.
5 stars for having the best crab cakes in Baltimore. Get the double crab cake special. If you want soup, go with the Cream of Crab Soup. Sides - they're all pretty decent, so choose as you please. Everything else on the menu is average - it's all about the crab cakes. Save the extra crab cake to reheat in the microwave the next day - it tastes even better! That's all you need to know.
(5)
John F.
I've become a big fan! Probably my 3rd time here and I've enjoyed it every time I've visited. I typically sit and dine at the bar when I'm traveling out of BWI. I had Prime Rib tonight, delicious. The only reason I don't give you guys 5 stars is you need to step up your vegetable game. Your house salad is umm small and looks like it's from a bag - change it up a little. Then your side vegetables are probably frozen and I think you can do better. You guys cook a great steak, fish is excellent and you have Guinness on Tap! Fix the veggies and move to the 5 star realm! Just sayin!
(4)
Gregg P.
Got flounder special...I guess I should have tried the crab cakes. Flounder was not fresh-big mistake. Service was not especially helpful. My niece liked her crab cake platter. On departure I discovered this is the home of the $300 crab cake as the lot across the road is the home of a predatory towing scam. We had arrived to a crammed G&M lot in the dark and so parked across the road in a driving rainstorm so missed the sign. Spoiled the night and the treat for my niece. I had seen a couple signs and avoided the areas where I had seen posting, but not the last one. One the upside, the neighbors have been towing G & M customers for over 10 years and the $300 charge has not increased for the scam. I won't be back.
(1)
Noah P.
re-emphasis on crab cakes: these things shouldn't even be called crab 'cakes' because they are 95% whole chunks of crab... it was almost to the point where a little bit of more breading could be appreciated but no complaints here! also, these things are ginormous... the crab cake platter with one crab cake is more than enough. Unless you have a voracious appetite, then by all means... also not cheap, $18 for single crab cake platter, and $26 for double crab cake platter. (this review is for g&m carry out)
(4)
Jess S.
Excellent crab cakes. Generous size, lots of lump crab meat. Th crab cakes deserve 5 stars. But the whole menu I can't give 5 stars. I don't recommemd the mashed potatoes. Do not get carrots (drenched in icky sauce). Id stick with simple sides like baked potato or steamed veggies.
(4)
Kristi L.
Visiting Baltimore for the first time, & was hoping to find the best crab cakes in town. Used the Internet as a guide, and despite the rave reviews, I was sadly disappointed with this place. Although the cakes are a good size, they were very bland, & the cauliflower & mashed potatoes I chose for my two sides were terrible. None of the food had any flair or flavor. I wouldn't waste your time with this place. In my opinion, it is VERY OVERRATED.
(2)
Mike R.
The food was overpriced, bland, and Luke warm. We decided to go and celebrate my wife's grandmothers 87th birthday and they charged us for her dessert! Granted is was a $4.50 piece of cake but the bill was over $300. The staff seemed more focused on rushing us out the door so they could reset the table which is why I only gave them 1 star. We will not be returning anytime soon!!!
(1)
Mike L.
My wife and I were there on Sunday, March 8 for lunch and ordered crab cake sandwiches for lunch and they were not good, bland with an bad after taste.. We told the manager and his response was that they were supplementing their crab meat with canned to keep up with the demand. We ended up not eating most of our sandwiches and ordered desert because we were still hungry. My wife and I were long time patrons and are very disappointed in how the management handled this, he could have offered to let us order something else in place of the sandwiches.
(1)
Amy D.
After trying the jumbo lump crab cake at Faidley's, we hadn't quite satiated our crab cravings so decided to try out another highly ranked crab cake place- G&M restaurant. We came in on a Friday around 2:30pm, and it was really busy! They were seating a large party in front of us, and the restaurant was pretty much full. Interestingly enough, their carry out location (next door) was really empty. Despite the large party in front of us, we were sat very quickly, and our server greeted us right away. We ended up just splitting the Crab Cake Sandwich Roll w/Coleslaw ($15, yelp.com/biz_photos/g-an… ). This "sandwich" was ok- the pieces of crab were definitely jumbo lump pieces, but there was also a lot of breading to bind it together. You can get tarter sauce on the side, but it was too thin and vinegary for my liking. The coleslaw was also just ok, and I would've preferred a side of tomato slices as a side. However, I liked the Kaiser roll they used for the bun, since it was soft and fluffy, but the crab cake is better eaten on it's own. Overall, I liked the crab cake I had at Faidley's more since it had less breading, and you could taste the freshness and sweetness of the crab more. However, you can have a nice sit down meal at G&M, and the area isn't as scary as Faidley's. Parking is also a bit easier at G&M since they have their own lot.
(3)
Christina C.
After all the hype, I guess it would have been hard to exceed my expectations. I ordered the surf and turf and while the steak was good, I wasn't a fan of the filler in the crabcakes.
(2)
Mark G.
This place has set the bar for crab cakes for me. We used to live in the area, and visited on a recommendation from a friend. We were not disappointed. My wife and I got two sandwiches to go (~$15/each), and could not stop eating them. The meat was super lumpy and very little filler. If we ever are in the area again, you can bet we'll be adding this as a destination. YUM!
(5)
Emily C.
Came here just to try the crab cakes. The cakes are definitely pricey (~18 for one huge crab cake ~3' in diameter, 2 sides, drink) but they were really good! A little on the salty side, but there is definitely at least 3 crabs that went into one crab cake. I would recommend going easy on the sides (I picked onion rings and green beans but the onion rings were a little too heavy paired with the crab cake) and getting a beer or something to complement. Pricey and in the middle of seemingly nowhere, but still worth the trek for the crab cakes if anything.
(4)
Marina B.
Crab cakes are excellent!!!! Service was good.
(5)
Aisha L.
I love crab cakes! This place lives up to the standard and way beyond. Their Crab cakes are the best ever! Every so often I get crabby and I will drive 45 minutes passing many restaurants that make crab cakes to get to this one. I decided I was going to have something besides crab cakes one time and ordered the stuffed oysters and OMG! They came out with this huge plate with six oysters on the half shell and a giant crab cake was sitting on top of each of them. I ordered the stuffed flounder and the flounder has a crab cake inside of it. All amazing. What I love about this place is they know what they do well and they stay true to it.
(4)
Joyce K.
went here for the crabcakes on the recommendation of a patient's daughter, having lived in baltimore for 2 years and still seeking out the best crabcake in town...i totally agree with the crabcake reviews! now i know where to go to get my fix! i'm going to take my mom and sister here next time they're in town...actually, i might do take out, since the dining experience is nothing exciting (actually, i found our server a little snooty/not that friendly). (oh, and the fried oysters were quite tasty.)
(4)
Marko G.
Great crab cakes. I've been to this place three-four times on my MD trips. One of the best crab cake places in the area!
(5)
Briar S.
I tried the stuffed shrimp, carry-out, and was less than impressed. There was a good solid amount of shrimp and crab, but it was over-spiced and bread-y. The side, a veggie mix, was steamed/boiled to death. I waited for quite a while, even after calling in the order ahead of time, and watched the cooks/kitchen staff come in and out to the soda machine in the carryout wait area, and was also worried by how dirty they all looked.
(2)
Eric C.
The greatest crab cakes I ever had. CHUNKS of crab meat, and the portion is pretty big. Plus, staffs were very friendly. It's better off to have single crab meat platter than crab cake sandwich. Both has same size of crab cake. But the platter cost $3 more than the sandwich, but they give you 2 choices of side, and salad comes with the platter while you only get 1 side on your sandwich.
(5)
Simon L.
First time I went here, the dining experience was mediocre. This time around, arguably the worst dinner I've ever had. The food was OK (definitely not worth 3, 4, or 5 stars) but the service was horrendous. Had it not been for the awesome friends, this would have been equivalent to torture. Maitre'd clearly was not in the mood to be working. No smile. No please, thank you. How were we addressed? "Do you or do you NOT have a reservation?" WTH. If you don't like your job, then leave. Waitress came once to ask if we wanted something other than water. Didn't stop by again until we had asked one of the bus boys to grab her for us. When she came by, did NOT know the specials. She went back to grab the specials' menu for us. When we inquired about one of the appetizers, she had no idea what it was. Us: "What's a firecracker shrimp?" Waitress: "Um. Well it's got some spices...um...and it has spicy sauce." Again. WTH? Not very helpful with the rest of the menu either. Forgot what everyone had ordered and ended up placing incorrect dishes in front of the diners. Lastly, when we got the bill, we paid with a credit card. When she came back with the merchant copy to be signed, we were incredibly surprised. Why? The waitress had tagged on 18% gratuity (we had a party of 4) and said "we always do this after 9 pm." It would have been nice to have known before we sat down. Also, our reservations were for 8:45 so we should have been exempt. Anybody else have this problem. Had it not been so late, I probably would have asked to have spoken with her manager. Note: This waitress looked like she hated her life. Recommendation: Stay away! The first time I came here, the experience did not leave any lasting impression as it was mediocre at best. This second time around, I'll forever remember possibly the worst dinner I've ever had. You can be sure I'll be telling people to avoid this via as many social media outlets as I can.
(1)
Beth F.
Still a local favorite. Parking lot as busy as ever. Moved away from Baltimore a few years ago. Back to visit and had to have a crab cake. G & M was my choice. Big as ever with jumbo lump bursting out, light on the perfectly spicy filling. Still only $14.50 for sandwich and fries. May have to go back once more before before returning to Dallas.
(5)
John S.
Went to the 2013 Inauguration ate at G&M for the second time and was just like the first time GREAT!!!
(5)
Brian K.
It's said that G&M is the #1 place for crab cakes in the US. Google "best Maryland crabcakes" and G&M appears as the first entry (SEO?). #1 in the US for Maryland crab cakes? I don't agree. Overall, excellent, meaty crab cakes but not my style. This is a strange complaint but I feel that there's too much crab and not enough breading and texture. In conclusion, I don't think it's a well-balanced crab cake. The sides are nothing special - very plain Jane. Rather than waste your calories on the mediocre sides, go for the crab cakes. The crab cakes here are huge. A platter comes with three plus a few sides. The crab soup is good but incredibly salty. Anyways, the crab cakes here are serious; definitely worth a try. AVOID the banana cream pie; it was disgusting. Nasty filling and "fake" hydrogenated white cream.
(4)
Clint B.
I was in Baltimore for the weekend, so of course I had to get some crab cakes. After a little research I narrowed it down to two stops: G&M and Faidley's. I stopped by G&M first, for dinner. It's a fairly ordinary looking building with plenty of parking. The entrance to the lounge faces the parking lot, while the entrance to the main dining room was on the other side of the building. The interior is nicely decorated and has a classic, up-scale, white linen vibe for the dining room. The lounge is more casual with it's long bar and TVs scattered around the room. While the atmosphere was a little more high-brow than what I was expecting, make no mistake there was only one thing that mattered during my visit -- their infamous crab cake. I ordered a single jumbo lump crab cake platter with fries, cole slaw, and a side salad. Sure, all that other stuff was meaningless filler, but for the record the fries were very good. Light and crispy on the outside and well seasoned. The cole slaw was nothing special and the salad wasn't any better than what you could get at a lower-end chain restaurant. As for the crab cake... it was large (approx. 9 oz.). One was definitely enough. It was a large mound of jumbo lump crab with a hint of sweetness, but could have used more seasoning (a bit of old bay or something). There was very little filler and I have no idea what they used to bind the meat, but there was a slightly eggy taste. It was a good crab cake but not the mind-blowing, momma-slapping, curse-inducing ecstasy I hoped for. And, certainly not as good as the crab cake I would experience the next day (at Faidley's).
(3)
Latonya H.
Been a fan of G&M since 1999. Best crab cakes on the planet! I love that they remodeled several years ago. Desserts in the case (on the right "express" side are indulgent treats as well! Only several miles from downtown Baltimore.
(5)
H.R. N.
The service levels here leave much to be desired. The ones up front, especially. They were helpful, to be sure, but making me feel like you're doing me a favor? "I'll see what I can do to get you guys seated, but..." she says. Yeah, no. But perhaps that's the by-product of having a lot people say that you have great crab cakes. I respect that. The crab cakes were good, though they were only take-out good. I've had better, much better in other parts of the great state of Maryland. And apart from their good crab cakes, the rest of the menu is abundant in average steaks, poultry, and even the rest of their seafood offerings can best be described as "meh" because it is. The hood where you can find this restaurant is sketchballs, and it sits squarely across a humongous liquor store. Classy. This elite yelper says no thank you to a second helping.
(2)
Christopher R.
Huge chunks of lump crab but there was a little too much binder. Also, we got these to go but ate them on premises and they did not seem as if they had been made to order.
(3)
Katie H.
This place has the best crabcakes EVER and being from Maryland, I've had more than a few crabcakes in my days. They are gigantic and about 95% jumbo lump crab and a measly 5% filler (even weighing on the conservative side here). Service is always great, although the crabcakes are so good that the servers could literally throw my plate on the table, never fill my water, and slam the check in my face (although they do not do any of the above), and I'd still be happy as could be. It can get extremely crowded and I don't know that they take reservations, and although I have gone there at the most "off" times, they remain filled to capacity. In conclusion, if you want incredible food at a good price then definitely give G & M a shot. I highly recommend getting the Double Maryland Crabcake meal that comes with a salad (only at dinner), two sides, and two crabcakes... Needless to say, the crabcakes are so big that you can expect to bring one home in a to-go box to savor for later :)
(5)
Karson L.
Okay, so I hesitate to write this review because it is already difficult to get a table here. I hope that G&M stays true to their roots and continues to serve THE BEST Crabcakes in Maryland. This is my go to spot when my out of town friends ask the infamous "where's the best Crabcakes?" The portions are generous, the price is good, and the Crabcakes are true to Maryland standards; broiled not fried, little filler, jumbo lump backfin. I cannot vouch for anything else on the menu other than the Crabcakes as I only order them when I dine here. "Crabcakes and football - that's what Maryland does!"
(4)
Emily U.
It was so good! The Martha's Vineyard Salad is the best/ prettiest salad I've ever had. Chicken, cranberries, apples, oranges, walnuts on top of mixed lettuce. Yum! Very nice service and quick too! Also had a very good Maryland crab soup
(5)
Anna B.
I was visiting from out of town for work and my friend that lived in the Baltimore area wanted to try this place because he heard they're known to have the Best crab cakes in Maryland. We went and the place was packed. The decor is a little on the old side. Lots of wood, reminds me of a old country mom and pop restaurant. We of course ordered the crab cake sandwich w fries. The crab cake itself is a big portion. I couldn't finish the whole sandwich. Had more than enough to take it home and eat the other half for dinner. My opinion: Crab cakes are delicious!
(4)
kevin c.
Great place outside of Baltimore. Excellent, huge crab cakes. Crab cakes are loaded with crab! Crab cake platter is a lot of food with the cake and 2 sides. Prices are very good as well. Service was very good! We had heard about this place and the crab cakes and they didn't disappoint.
(4)
Herbert N.
Not sure why this place has gotten so many top reviews. This place is decidedly ordinary. G & M is a run-of-the-mill "family style" restaurant with a menu too large and no dish that qualifies as above average with many below average. You will get large, generous portions here, but not great food by any means. Their signature crab cakes I ordered were large, but dry and lacking flavor. the appetizer of "fried clams" were over-breaded and overcooked. They tasted more like rubbery hush puppies than fried clams. The cream of crab soup should have been called paste of salt soup because it was too thick and I could barely find a recognizable piece of crab in my entire bowl. All-in-all the food was pretty grim. Certainly not one to go out of your way for. To me this is the kind of place that is living off of its reputation and goodwill built up from generations of loyal customers. A place you "think" is good not based on the food they produce, but because you've been told how good it is for so long and by so many people that you just tend to accept it as fact. An "emperor has no clothes" establishment to be sure. It may have been a top seafood place once, but trust me, it is no more. I hear this place has a healthy mail order and catering business, but i would not order crab cakes from this place if i were catering an event for friends or family. B & M is an okay option if you are looking for a family style restaurant where you can find average regional seafood based fare and looking to to feed a family ranging from grandma to toddler and be able to find something on the menu that is serviceable for everyone in the family, but you won't get anything special here, just mediocre, unchallenging nosh. This is certainly no place for a date or if you want to "impress" your dining partners with something memorable.
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Stephanie I.
I was actually pleasantly surprised with this place! I had been hearing for years that this is the best place for crab cakes. I don't eat seafood, but when my parents came in town, I decided to take them here to try it out. They were not disappointed! They said it was probably the best crab cake that they have ever had. The portions are HUGE! I ordered a pasta and it was enough to serve three. I was really happy with the way it tasted. Its nice that they are just as good with regular food as they are with seafood. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful and never missed a beat. I can now join the club of telling people to come here when they are looking for crab cakes!
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Tamarra R.
Came here because everyone spoke highly of the crab cakes.. So naturally my curiosity led me here. To say the least the crab cakes were pretty good, with more than enough lump crab meat to have, but in my opinion, it wasn't worth all the hype. I like Phillips seafood crab cake way better, but this is just ones persons opinion.
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Tamara M.
The crabcake was quite pricey, but well-worth it. Delicious! One of the best we had while in Baltimore. G&M wasn't too far from where we were staying, out by the airport, but it would be a bit of a trek from downtown. The atmosphere is that of a dated sit-down place, but pleasant enough. The salad I ordered was full of fresh ingredients, and the portion was enormous for one person. We also had the house-made beets, which were very good. We were there at an odd time of day, so didn't have any issues with parking, but we overheard stories while there. The server was extremely friendly, and seemed to know everyone and everything about the place. . .a real sweetheart. Worth a visit if you're crabcake shopping for sure.
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Irene F.
First of all in the case of G&M crabcakes...apparently SIZE MATTERS to 99% of the reviewers writing about this place. Sure...each crab cake is the size of a baseball. And yes, there are huge chunks of back-fin meat in each one. And definitely, there is very little filler in it. So how can it be that I gave this place 2 stars you ask? if everything is true? 1) This is NOT sweet Maryland blue crab. The crab flavor is definitely imported in. There is no sweetness to these cakes. 2) The seasoning relies too heavily on the mustard and the old bay seasoning. There is nothing special about the taste of these cakes. I'd rather have a little filler and fresh herbs and spices than a salty old bay cake. Ok that's my beef with the crabcakes...it's not worth $25 and a 45 min drive to nowheresville. If we were ONLY talking about those- I would give them 3.5 stars. Here is where it starts going downhill and fast. 1) Snotty hostess who seemed to really enjoy telling people that "You must have EVERYBODY in your party here before we seat you. You cannot be more than 15 minutes late or we WILL give away your reservations. You MAY NOT bring in cake from outside it is AGAINST our policy." I heard her say it atleast 3 times in the 3 minutes we waited for my dad to park the car. (PS don't park across the street or supposedly you WILL get towed." 2) It was my mom's birthday, and we had reservations for over 2 weeks, yet despite the fact that there were open tables in the white table cloth section, they sat us in the bar/lounge. 3) The stuffed mushrooms and crab were not stuffed...unless they are referring to the fact that they lazily stuffed a silver bowl with mushroom tops and the leftover scraps of their crabcakes with a huge dollop of mustard. 4) The place was SO ridiculously crowded by 7 PM that there was a wall of people's backs pressed up against our table. 5) The salad while the presentation was beautiful, was old tasting and dry. I would have rather had a salad from Cheesecake Factory any day of the week. Overall, one surf and turf, 2 crab cake platters, one appetizer, 2 ice teas, and a salad came out to $130. Next time I'll just go to Clyde's...
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Corena S.
This was my first time here and I really loved the ambiance of the restaurant. It kind of reminds me of Timbuktu in Hanover Md. I ordered the crab cake platter and my boyfriend got the crab cake sandwich. The crab cake was on point and the ceasar salad was good. They give u a huge salad for 7.00 that two people can share. The sides I chose was not to great it was the potato salad horrible if u ask me. The sandwich was excellent, but they need a better choice of bread for it. But overall I would go there again
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Alishah N.
I tried G&M while on business in Baltimore, and I wasn't really impressed. The food was decent for what it was, but my overall experience was pretty bad. The waiter, when he wasn't being plainly blunt about things, was otherwise outright rude: He wouldn't accommodate our incredibly common request of having our bills split up (which we needed for filing expense reports). When we were brought the one bill, the person who signed accidentally left his pen on the table, at which point he just pointed at his pen and said rudely: "Pen. PEN!" As far as what I ate went, the salad was average - the kind of salad that gets made in the morning and is stored in a fridge the rest of the day. My pasta dish was nothing special - just a pasta dish with a sauce that could very well have been Classico with more salt. All in all, not a decent experience.
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Barb R.
They don't even deserve one star. WORST SERVICE AND WORST ATTITUDE I have ever experienced at any restaurant ever. I called for a reservation for 5 people. They said they couldn't take a reservation but just come on down. 10 minutes later we get there and there's a 45 minute wait and when I say you never told me that on the phone, they said, well you should have made a reservation. I said then you should have told me that when I called. 3 hostesses at the desk all point the finger at each other for the mis-information. I take a beeper and we go fight our way into the bar for a spot, waiting 15 minutes to get to place an order and have a spot to stand and talk. The beeper lights up indicating our table is ready. I go to the podium and they take me to a table for 4 crammed up against another. no room for a 5th. when i say can all 5 sit here she says "you are supposed to be a party of 2". Back to podium. She made a mistake and buzzed us incorrectly. we lost our place at the bar. We now go back to fighting for a spot. The beeper goes off 10 minutes later. I go to the podium again and I say, "you beeped me again. so the table is ready this time?". they look down and then rudely say, "no, that was a mistake, there is 1 party ahead of you, she accidentally hit the buzzer again". I thought it had to be a joke but then little miss attitude says, well accidents happen. No apology. Nothing but incompetence. I get it that mistakes happen, but that was strike 3 and still no apology or recognition for the inconvenience. At the 45 minute mark I go up to her and ask if our table is close to ready and she says, it'll be about 25 more minutes. Now there are 2 parties ahead of us, so I ask her about this since she told us before only 1. She gets all pissed off and tells me she can't predict when people are going to finish eating -- likes it all my fault for being upset. We left. I don't care how good the food is. Good food still tastes bad when you have a bad taste in your mouth from rude people. No restaurant deserves our business when they can't even apologize for messing up repeatedly. I wasn't looking for anything other than, I am so sorry. Maybe they think because they have long lines that it doesn't matter if they have people walk out. But good manners and good service win out every time. And G&M didn't have either.
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Kimberly G.
Excellent crab cakes, however the place is dirty. I won't be returning because of the many bugs I saw crawling in this place. I was dissapointed and grossed out by how dirty of an establishment this was.
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Helen T.
Ordered the crab cake for dinner. It comes with 2 sides and a salad. I got the mixed veggies and baked potato. The crab cake was ok. The good thing was that it had huge chunks of crab all throughout. The not so good thing is the flavor. It was pretty salty. You can see the breading in between the layers of crab and the flavor was lacking. Although expensive, the crab cake was HUGE. One definitely filled me up. I also liked the variety of side dishes to choose from. The menu was really extensive and made me curious if the other dishes are better. We came during a busy day so the wait was about an hour. They even ran out of the buzzers to handout to people. The nice thing was the waiting area/bar that you can lounge around while you wait for the table. Parking is a private lot but if it's packed, you'll have to circle around to the back.
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Subhasis S.
Went with a large 14 people group after seeing a great review. over the phone they would allow to seat us into 4 splitted group within 15 minutes. unfortunately when we reach there, their wait time changed 15 minutes to 20 minutes then 30 minutes. Then suddenly another new girl showed up and started saying 90 minutes waiting. i feel very embarrassing as everyone went there based on my suggestion. also the girl on the reception is very RUDE. i really do not know the food quality but i am sure if you go there you will face very rude people. Worst experience with any restaurant.
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Ronald L.
I wish I lived in Baltimore just so I could eat here. THIS WAS THE BEST CRAB CAKE I'VE EATEN IN MY LIFE! I'm a big guy and I couldn't make it past my 1st one. I'm going to get some shipped to Florida. The crab dip was also amazing.
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Terrence G.
I've been here for lunch with work colleagues and recently for dinner with the wife and kid. I give the food a solid 4 stars. The service for dinner was so so. Our server was very nice, but most of her attention was spent on the large table next to us. The server for the tables next to us seemed very annoyed with something. I'm not sure if it was the camping guests at one of her tables or what. All I know is it showed. Other than that, the food is tasty. If you never been before, you have to get the crab cakes. They are softball size with more crab than cake. We tried the chicken wings which were plump and cost less than a buck a wing, which was nice. We also tried the eggplant parm which was just ok. I thought it would be better since it marked it as of one their specialties. Be sure to make reservations.
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Suavecito m.
We had French Onion Soup , a single crab cake and a salad. The crab cake is their signature dish and we both agreed that we are not big crab cake fans. The salad and soup were very good however and the venue itself was very nice.
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Tracey J.
A friend wanted to treat me for dinner after a presentation I gave near BWI. I wasn't sure I could spare the time until she mentioned G&M. My ears perked, my mouth started to water... This was something I couldn't pass up, especially since I don't get to Baltimore City/County much anymore these days. She warned me in advance that parking was tricky (so we only took one car) and that there'd likely be a long wait for dinner. The parking lot was crowded but did not require blunt force trauma or WD40 on her bumper to find a space. We parked on the back side and had to snake through a bar area to get to the hostess stand. The place was pretty full for a Sunday evening (~6ish). I steeled myself for the words "45 minute wait" and was VERY pleasantly surprised. We waited no longer than the time it took to pull a couple of menus and have someone seat us at our table! Several parties were seated about the same time we were. The hostess was efficient and greeted us warmly. Now, if you know anything about G&M you know you don't really come here for anything but the crab cakes. This presented two smallish issues for me - a) I'm shellfish-averse and b) on the way I'd smelled a steak that was absolutely killing me. Our server gave us a detailed rundown of the specials and suggested a play on a surf and turf that offered me a NY strip (not my favorite cut) and a crab cake. I am not in the business of eating a lot of crab cakes. I have never been served one that was the size of a regulation softball. Until yesterday. It was broiled and there was a ton of jumbo lumps in it. It was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The steak... eeegh I've had better but I think maybe I just didn't want to like it all that much because it was a strip rather than a ribeye. It also was served a little on the cool side - which bothered me because I ordered it medium (half the time when I order a steak medium what I get is a LOT closer to medium well and this was knocking on the door of medium rare). Our server was very friendly, knowledgeable and honest about the menu. My friend asked about a particular item and the server mentioned that it wasn't something she ate and didn't have any knowledge about it. Much better than the stock "Everything's good here!" She was also prompt about refilling drinks and clearing used plates and glasses. I think she tried a little too hard to sell us on the dessert, especially considering that I'd asked for a box while there was a ton of food still on my plate (eyes bigger than my stomach). I note that I would have gladly given this five stars if they'd offered the ribeye with that crab cake. At any rate - this place would have been worth the Benadryl but I didn't need it. WIN/WIN! I will be back, and I will bring others who haven't had the chance to try this ridiculous goodness. Great job, guys. (P.S. I also note that as we were leaving someone whom I assume was a front of the house manager stopped by our table to inquire as to our dining experience. I thought that was a nice touch.) NB - there IS a dress code here. I noted a sign that said sleeveless shirts were not welcome in the dining room and I have to admit that in this day and age a place that maintains a classy ambience always wins with me. So leave your sports jersey or your tank top at home, put on a nice shirt and jacket and enjoy your meal :) )
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Faith A.
As I had mentioned in my review of another place, I cannot say that I am crab cake aficionado by any means... I have only had the store bought smaller freezer ones that I have to look back at and say are not even real crab cakes. Upon going to Baltimore with my husband (as this is where he grew up), we decided to embark on a crab cake sampling of a few places so I can see what the hype was and what a "real crab cake" was. We went to G&M as this is one of my husband's faves. For some reason I was expecting a dive or a dump... not sure why. That was not at all what it was like when we had gotten there. The bar staff was friendly and attentive, and we were able to get a seat quickly in the dining room as well. We were off to a good start. We had the mussels as an app, Cream of Crab soup and three crab cake dinners. All scrumptious. The crab cakes are quite large and great.... you definitely get your money's worth. They have a variety of side dishes to suit anyone. All in all, a great experience with yummy crab cakes. We will be back :)
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Stephanie Y.
this was the largest and most delicious crab cake I have ever have. I ordered the sandwich and didn't even eat the bun because the crabcake itself was plentiful enough!
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Lantz A.
I ordered the crab cake sandwich and I've had the same at another place. G&M does not hold back on the crab meat. I'd say 90% crab meat and 10% binding. This was a very tasty and moist crab cake and the binding was tasty! Ps. Sit at the bar on a Sunday because the wait for a table is murder!
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Susan L.
Super crowded on Saturday night ~45 minute wait around 7 pm. The crab cake was huge and really good .. definitely full of crab! Everything else was mediocre but if you are visiting from out of town like I was, it's a great place to get a Maryland crabcake
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KM M.
This place has really gone downhill since the last time I dined here less than a year ago. When I had called to make a reservation, the girl who answered the phone hung up on me and when I called again, she was very curt. Not the type of service that I expected from a place that considered itself "fine dining." The sub-par customer service didn't end there - our waitress was friendly but didn't provide the attentiveness I expected from this restaurant. She forgot our appetizer order and when our entrees came, instead of placing them in front of each person she would stand on one end of the table and had us pass hot plates down to the person. After we paid the check but weren't finished eating, we saw our waitress sitting at another table with other wait staff counting their tips on the table. I thought it was odd and a bit rude to do it so publicly while people around them were still dining. We had to find someone else to get us to-go boxes and refill our drinks. The crabcakes were great, as usual, but everything else was bland. I have been coming to this restaurant for many years but I was so disappointed with this last visit that I'm not sure I will return here. I've had crabcakes that are as good, if not better than G&M's at other restaurants with better atmosphere and service.
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Patricia G.
Sadly my previous 5 Star Rating has been knocked down to a 2 Star. A good restaurant not only has good food but it also has to have good service. When one goes out and spends a good deal of money for good food and good service that is what one expects BOTH are imperative or the experience is not a good one!!!! First strike: We couldn't wait to have the Fried Zucchini appetizer that we have had on past visits... well apparently this item is NOT on the Sunday menu... are you kidding me?? Is there some reason why you can't drop some breaded zucchini strips in the frier on a Sunday... is it against some religious rule that I'm not aware of? Second Strike: one member of our party of six does not eat seafood so she ordered a burger VERY WELL DONE, the rest of us ordered crab cakes, seafood combination etc... the food come out and guess what... the burger is NOT very well done, it's not even well done, so it has to go back to the kitchen and doesn't come back for a good 10 minutes so the rest of us were nearly finished with our meals... NOT COOL!!!! Food should be prepared in the manner that the customer requests it..NOT the way the cook feels like preparing it!!! For dessert we decided to pick up a few desserts and enjoy them at home so we went into the "Take Out" area.... Third Strike and really the reason that I won't go back this restaurant is because of the COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR of Deanna H in the "Take Out" area of G & M.... RUDE employees are a reflection of the ownership and management of a restaurant and this young woman was not only RUDE, she wass SLOW and deliberately belligerent. Management is to be reprimanded for having only one person waiting on a LONG line of customers (this rude, ignorant Deanna was overhead saying that the others were on break) what manager sends an employee on break without backfill when the line is LONG, the answer... NOT SMART ONE AND CERTAINLY NOT ONE WHO CARES ONE IOTA about customer service. Maybe this is part of the reason this employee was so rude and obnoxious, but still COMPLTELY UNACCEPTABLE !!!! Good food only gets you so far, you need both good food and good service in order to maintain good customers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will go to Timbuktu in Hanover next time I want a good crabcake.
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G J.
Had the misfortune of being seated upstairs. Terrible service due to only one waiter that had to take care of the upstairs section alone. Not enough staff, as the waiter was constantly running up and down the steps with trays of food. I ordered the steak and crab cake with a salad and fries. Waited a half hour for the salad. The salad was sent with the wrong dressing. Waited another half hour for a medium steak, crab cake and fries. The waiter brought a steak with green beans and crab cake (he said he could not read his writing when entering the order). He got an order of fries, put them on the table then quickly took off. When I cut into the steak, it was cool and cooked rare. My waiter did not come back to check on the food as he was very busy. I are a bit of the crab cake. I was finally able to get the waiters attention about 10 min later, and pointed out the problem with the steak (and no rolls/bread with dinner) he said "sorry" but still presented a bill. I paid, as I did eat the salad and crab cake along with a few pieces of the steak. This restaurant was very busy, and I picked up on the attitude from the staff that they could care less if they get orders correct and if you had a decent meal or not, as there are plenty more customers after you leave. A real disappointment for a restaurant as hyped as this.
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Emily L.
G & M is a Baltimore-area legend. We eat here a few times a year, solely for the crab cakes. Okay, once I did try Trout Amandine, which was good, and I think I've had their calamari once or twice. But seriously, why would you come here and order chicken?! Service is usually decent, though one or two of their older waitresses are a little . . . magoo. Side dishes are forgettable (we have tried sending the listless garden salads back before, but eventually realized that's just always what they look like.) I've ordered a glass of wine a few times, but never had a good one, so I usually stick with beer; they're branching out and usually offer a few microbrews. As I said, come for the crab cakes. They are huge, full of sweet meat and seasoned perfectly (although I confess to an additional sprinkle of Old Bay from the shakers kept on every table -- way to go, Baltimore!) I can finish one only if I don't eat anything else, which means I usually end up giving the last third or so away to my very willing husband. To be honest, I think this place would be a lot better if it embraced its working-class roots and dressed down a little. Low lighting and white tablecloths just don't fit the clientele or the food. The prices are very high for the experience. That said, we do come here fairly regularly because we just can't stay away from the crispy, golden mounds of crabby goodness. Great, now I'm hungry.
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Ellen L.
came here for sunday dinner as a party of 4, and was a bit surprised that we had to wait at close to 8pm on a sunday. but it was well worth the wait.... while we awaited an empty table, we grabbed some drinks at the bar. the margarita was ok, just average. the ice cold water was very welcoming, since it had been a very warm day outside. the interior was very nice and elegant. i liked the simplicity of the linen table cloths and linen napkins. most of the wait staff was also dressed in orioles gear (guessing the baltimore orioles were playing this evening). once we were seated, we were given a menu with a godzillion choices. most notably was the extensive list of salads. i ordered the lemon pepper chicken salad with almonds, mandarin oranges and raspberry dressing ($10.95). the salad was HU-MON-GOUS, probably the biggest salad i've ever had in my life! while we were waiting, the waiter did stop by and tell me that the kitchen staff was cutting up my chicken. they weren't fooling around, b/c they actually cut up a whole chicken, then sliced and diced it onto my salad. the chicken was great, seasoned very well, and very fresh tasting. there was a good amount of almonds, mandarin oranges, and some other veggies mixed into the salad. overall, very tasty. unfortunately, they forgot the dressing, which i was really looking forward to, but the salad still tasted great without the dressing (a rarity). my hubby ordered the steak & crab cake combo, so i had some of his crab cake. this was by far the best crab cake i've ever had! it was moist and tender, and had some special seasoning baked inside which made it even tastier. i didn't try his steak, but it was a nice, big cut of meat. unfortunately, i have to take 1 star away for the service. while our waiter was very friendly with a great sense of humour, the overall service was just too slow. we were ready to order, but we felt like we were waiting a while before he came back to take our orders. after the bread and the salad came out, we waited quite a long time before our entrees came out. after we finished our meals, we waited another spell before the check was brought to us. despite the slow service, we really enjoyed our food and would definitely come back for the crab cakes alone.
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Ashley J.
OMG! This place was AHHHHMAZING! The entire waitstaff was just so awesome! I had read so many Yelpers complaint about the service, but not for me - actually, the service was top notch. Made the entire experience even more memorable (if the food hadn't already done that already). The cream of crab soup - WOW! The flavor was simply delish and had I not been raised properly, I would've licked the bowl. I was left wanting more for sure. I ordered the crab stuffed oysters, and holy cow...six of them suckers each topped with a five ounce crab cake? Heaven on a plate. Seriously. I could only eat two, but we ARE talking about 30 ounces of LUMP crab meat! I cannot even describe in words how incredibly wonderful these were! My hubs went with the crab cake plate, and he's a local and says it was the best crab cake he had ever had. We had the five-year-old midget with us, and the server was so so sweet to her! She gave her a big hug before we left, and I felt like we were leaving an old friend. All in all it was one of the best dining experience I have ever EVER had. Just can't say anything could've been better. Just....go, already!
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Amanda L.
What? Did I just start a tradition with my dragon boat team? Yes. Thank you crab cake. You are amazing. See you soon.
(5)
Tammy P.
Expensive crab cakes..18.99 for one and two sides. Wow. The cakes look amazing, about 4.50 a slice.
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Rick Y.
This is our fourth night in Maryland and we have had crab each of the last three dinners. However, this meal of crab stuffed jumbo shrimp was without a doubt the best yet. And, cudos to our fabulous waitress (Sonya). What a wonderful evening.
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Douglas B.
105.00 for dinner for 3, just to realize you have shells in the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes?,my first experience with G&M was a few years ago and my first with Faidleys was a few months ago,the service,the food quality and overall experience with Faidleys was better hands down!
(1)
Emily V.
O.M.G. Crab cake heaven. I would say more, but that's all you need to know. Get a crab cake (you only need one).
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Sarah S.
Not only does this place have best crab cakes I have ever tasted, but the staff is amazing! I came from Jersey to eat here with some Baltimore friends and I forgot my purse with, literally, everything in it. When I got back to Jersey I called and got The owner, George. The purse had been turned in and George had it at the post office the next morning for next day delivery. Not only did the staff show respect and kindness for turning it in, but George went above and beyond, using his time and money, to get my purse to me ASAP. Aside from the amazing food and experience I had here, the people the work here are genuinely good people, which is hard to find these days. I am forever grateful and will be repaying the favor, even though George said that it was not necessary. Amazing food and amazing people! What more can you ask for?
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MelLid G.
*Dine In Review* I finally made the 45min trip out to G&M this past Saturday and boy was it worth the ride! I had looked forward to going for almost an entire week and I wasn't let down! We were told they didn't take reservations but could call ahead to get on the list. We figured calling 30 mins outside the location would be fine. We were wrong! When we got there and gave our names to the hostess, we were informed that there would still be a 30 min wait. We weren't really bothered because it was PACKED! Our waiter (Rick) was funny as hell! He was very helpful with suggestions because I was a bit indecisive. He took our drink orders to give me a bit more time. I ordered a Patron Margarita and my date ordered a Pomegranate margarita. Both were absolutely delicious lol! I finally made up my mind and ordered the jumbo stuffed shrimp with fries and a side of broccoli. My date had the famous crab cakes with a baked potato and salad. The sides weren't award winning but our crab cakes were absolutely delicious! Nice chunks of lump crab meat! Not a bunch of filler here folks! My dish was basically 3 large shrimp cut in half, with a crab cake on top! I feel it was the better deal because for a few bucks more you get an extra crab cake. I definitely feel our experience at G&M was worth the $86 tab! I left full of delicious food and with a slight buzz hahaha! Great job G&M! PS The upstairs seating seems better for a date. It was much quieter than the dining downstairs. Don't forget to call ahead on the weekend!!!
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Xinyi T.
I love the crab cakes here! They are huge! Bigger than my fist. After trying couple places, i think this is the best crabcake i have had. The environment is nice and classy. The service is pretty good. Their salad portion is huge! We ordered the arugula chicken salad, it was huge! My only complain is for a nice restaurant, the bathroom is not that nice and it was a little dirty.
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Jessica K.
These crab cakes were not at all what I expected. They had a soufle-like texture. Less breading and more egg-y. With a slight mustard flavor. They were quite tasty. And the crab was generous, which it should be at $14 per crab cake. Everything else was really bland. The onion rings were greasy, the beets were very basic, and the dinner role was nothing special. But you don't come here for the sides, right? The baklava, however, was nothing short of amazing. This is a fun stop.
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Roberto L.
AWFUL! I ordered the crab cake sandwich. It was overpriced, but I was ok with it, because, I am in Md.! It comes out and it looked amazing. I was so excited to dig right in. I took one bite and almost died. I was eating a crab shell sandwich! It was gritty and filled with shells. I am not exaggerating when I say that nearly every other bite was with a piece of shell in it. I will never go back here. In the words of Taylor Swift, we are never ever, ever, getting back together, like ever.
BEST CRABCAKES EVER. Five stars alone for them. They are huge, contain massive chunks of fresh crab meat and less breading, and come with two sides (multiple options) and a salad. Even though my friends and I called ahead to "reserve" we ended up waiting 10 minutes for a table at 8 pm on a Saturday night. Since it was so busy, a few slip-ups: we were missing forks with our silverware, the lemon we asked with our ice water was non-existent, steak fries were mediocre, and a waitress was not helpful to us (but our specific waitress was!). It was so worth it, though! This restaurant also has a take-out option in another part of the building.
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Anh H.
2.5 stars The was good decent. Everyone raves about the crabcakes, which were good, I guess. I try to avoid Baltimore for reasons of having worked there, and hating the people that I worked with. Regardless, what I mean to say is that I'm not too, too sure what great cakes are supposed to taste like. The service was prompt...after we were seated, very professional. The Matradees on the other hand. They (this elderly lady and some college student) were a little flustered trying to seat people. I mean, with over 400+ reviews, and the fact that according to our waiter "they serve over a 1000 people/night) you'd think the matradees, who are the first faces you see, would be nicer and more pleasant. They weren't straight up rude to me and my friend, but I can see them rubbing people the wrong way. So in a word, the matradees were a couple of "B's." Would I recommend this place to friends? I guess. Would I recommend it to my future'self? No. Why? Because I hate Baltimore, as my prior work experience have left permanent scars on my soul. Oh, and parking is nuts.
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Andre A.
Coming from California, had to try some Maryland crab cakes. This is one is worth the drive from Springfield, VA. The best crab cake that I have ever eaten. You can also order uncooked cakes to take home and enjoy at a later date.
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Renee R.
My finance had crab cakes which were wonderful; I have to give it to them they make great crab cakes. I'm disappointed in the service, however. The hosts didn't acknowledge us and the hostess that brought us to the table was unfriendly. Our server was sweet and upbeat which was refreshing; Unbeknownst to her there was a hair on the rim and in my patron margarita. After asking the manager (whom I asked the REMAKE the drink) simply went to the bar, grabbed a new glass, salted the rim and poured the contents from my first drink in a new glass. It was not as full as the first and she sloped the drink on the table as she dropped it off. The manager never returned to check up on us after the complaint. I never like to give negative reviews especially here since we had a positive experience our last visit. For the price paid, ambiance and lack of service I honestly feel ripped off.
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Kyle M.
Everyone had been telling me I need to go to G&M for the crab cakes. If I like Timbuktu (which I do), I'll love G&M. I tried to go 3 or 4 times prior, but the hour plus wait always deterred me. I finally got in at lunch on a Monday while friends were in town. No wait. The decor is fairly plain, reminding me of a country diner. The menu, fairly extensive. Everything from gargantuan salads, Italian pastas, and of course all manners of seafood. Now on to the pressing matter at hand....the crab cakes, broiled of course. Well they're definitely JUMBO lump crab meat, they are well seasoned, but they were a bit wet for my taste. Almost soggy in the middle with the bread they used to bind them. The rest of the seafood on my plate was pretty good, though the flounder was a bit fishy tasting when it should be very mild if it's fresh. I would go back, but I'm not willing to wait more than 20 minutes or so for a table. I still prefer Timbuktu's crab cake, but I prefer to dine in G&M's space. It's brighter, cleaner, and more inviting.
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Lauren C.
Always wanted to try this place for the famous crab cakes, and finally had the chance to on the way home from a short road trip. The service and crab cakes were okay, but certainly not great or worth the inflated menu prices. Everything else about this place screamed diner - from the frozen burger to the steak fries to the dirty bathroom and the dessert refrigerator in the middle of the dining room. I can't believe this place has such high reviews. It would be fine if it was positioned as a diner and had prices that reflected that level of dining, but with entrees costing $20 and up I expect a lot more. Won't be going back or recommending this place to others. Seriously? 5 stars?
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Ria H.
Pretty GOOD Crabcakes!!! We went to the carryout section and bought 2 crab cake platters for $55. They were worth every penny!!! I just imagined how they would of taste if we would have dined in. They have a huge dessert bar with so many choices of cakes, cookies, pies and etc. I will definitely come back again!!! Carryout is open 7 days a week from 10am to 11pm. Crab cakes for breakfast sounds good to me!!
(5)
Eugene W.
Crabcakes are both enormous and delicious!! The sides and many other entrees are just okay. I will be back. The crab cakes alone are worth it.
(4)
Valerie G.
Park in the back, walk through the bar and make a left to get to the hostess stand. My friends (~5 ppl) came in on Sat around lunchtime and was quoted a 45 mins wait. We (14 ppl) came back again on Sunday, post lunchtime crowd at 2:30PM and was quoted a 0 mins wait! Win! They did have to split up our party into 7 and 7 because I supposed either their large tables were taken or they can't seat that large of a party together. No worries - we were sat one table away from each other. There was a Ravens game on that Sunday and all of the waitstaff was outfitted in Football Jerseys! Super cute given that the look and feel of the establishment seemed somewhat upscale :) My table ordered the seafood sampler and then the famous crabcakes. A single order was $17.95 and a double was $24.95 -- I'd suggest splitting the double between two friends and save! CHA CHING :D Although you would also have to split the two sides & salad - not a big deal because these crabcakes are HUMONGOOOO! Huge chunks of real crab meat - little filler. The skin wasn't crispy either which I love! I hate extremely fried skin on my crabcakes bc it makes everything fall apart when you attempt to crack the skin :(. The sampler was good - mini crab cakes (the size of reg. cakes in some restaurants), large scallops, jumbo shrimp, greek salad, and steak tips! The steak tips' gravy was a bit salty for my liking but they had mushrooms and I wuv 'shrooms (; The only complaint I had was that the wait for the food was a littttttttle longer than I would have liked. But def worth checking out if you're in the area!
(4)
Michelle H.
Come for the crabcake...stay for the crabcake? Truth be told, it's the best thing they've got going for them. I've been getting G&M crabcakes for years. Anymore, we'll pick up an order to go simply because the lunch rush - which easily lasts from 11AM-3PM on any given weekday - is insanity. If you're not mentally prepared, the entire experience can leave you feeling harassed. From the inability to find parking, to the line of people out the door and the dark, tight quarters to the waitstaff, it's a given that it won't be your best dining experience but very possibly the best crabcake you've had. Now, just to set things straight about the servers, they may not been the most friendly but they're efficient. And when you're working a crowd like that day in, day out, perhaps that the best we can hope for. Besides, all you really want is to dive into that jumbo lump of broiled goodness that's soon to be placed in front of you, right?
(4)
Randy S.
I was passing through the area and my boss told me I had to try the crab cakes here. I had the fried mushrooms and should have passed on them. They weren't that great and I should have left more room for the crab cake. The crab cake was amazing! It was sweet, huge chunks of meat, little filling, and golden brown. I bought some uncooked ones to take back home and the family loved them! I went around 2pm and there were plenty of open tables. The tables were being switched over to their dinner setup that included white table clothes. There is a separate bar area that had tvs.
(5)
Kevina G.
The first time we came here we had a great experience. The food was DELICIOUS (they aren't lying about having the best crab cakes in MD). Our server's name was Paul T., and he was fantastic. I used to be a server and I know it's not easy, but he made it look easy while doing everything he should, and going that extra mile, as well. He was very personable and stopped to talk to his tables, but was also very genuine. Paul was always refilling drinks and checking to be sure everyone had what they needed. He sets the standards very high for the other servers. By far the best service I've ever received and if G&M is reading this, you should know what an asset he is to your restaurant!
(5)
Fred N.
Had the crab cake platter and it was delicious. The waiter was great. I wonder if the other items on the menu are just as good.
(5)
James C.
Glad to see some other people on here who don't think this place is all that. Seriously, the crab cakes are big but not good. They are NOT made with Chesapeake crab meat and they DO NOT taste fresh. If you don't have fresh, you shouldn't serve them. I have had much better crab cakes elsewhere, like Pierpoint and Koko's Pub in Baltimore. But probably my biggest complaint about this place is the service and attitude. Recently, I went for lunch with two buddies. The parking lot was packed and I circled several times to no avail before I dropped my friends off, told them to get a table while I parked the car down the road. 5 minutes later, when I got there they were still waiting for a table even though there were plenty available. They told me the waitress wouldn't seat them until the party was completely present. Isn't that ridiculous??? It's not like the rest of the party was arriving separately. I was simply parking the car in their inadequate parking lot. Since I don't like their crab cakes, (although my friends love them) I was planning to order something from their extensive Italian menu. When the waitress came by to take our order, I told her I wanted something Italian and asked her to recommend something. She asked me what I was interested in as they had lots of choose from. I, in turn, informed her that I was well aware of that, which was precisely WHY I was asking for a recommendation. Can you see how this is going??? When you ask for a recommendation, a server should be able to point out a couple outstanding dishes, I don't think that's expecting too much. Okay, so I ordered the lasagne....I've almost never had BAD LASAGNE. Well, add one to the short list! This lasagne was heavy on CINNAMON, yes cinnamon! It's a spice I've seen used in some Greek dishes like Moussaka, but that's not lasagne and it should never be used in something like lasagne. If the place is run by Greeks, and they want to serve Italian food, they should prepare like Italians would. I ate it, because by now I felt I had caused enough trouble and I think I bringing my friends down, but I didn't like it. This is a local establishment that acts like a chain and is mistakenly confuses itself with "fine dining." It ain't the Prime Rib, but it seems to think it is. Stay away!
(1)
Kiron M.
This is a great family restaurant on Hammonds Ferry Road. It's a great place to go for a special occasion. We went for my dads birthday and of course most of us got their famous crabcakes. You can get one or two (they are huge!). (My dad got two bc he loves to take the leftovers for lunch the next day!) But all of us only ate half of one, we were stuffed! We started with the calamari which is a great deal for a lot of people (we were 8). My brother got one of the fish specials, blackened Orange Roughy, and he really liked it. My bro-in-law got the surf and turf and said the NY Strip was only ok. You get two sides and I'd recommend the homemade cole slaw and homemade pickled beets. The service was great and we really enjoyed ourselves. I can't wait to enjoy my leftover crabcake as well!
(5)
Michael C.
The best crab cake I've had in Baltimore! Yes, I've been to Faidley's. Faidley's is good, but for the same price, I prefer the way that G&M makes theirs. Plus I don't have to deal with the ghettotastic surrounds of Faidley's. To make it better, G&M is close to the airport BWI. It wouldn't be a bad idea to bring a visiting guest here when you've picked them up from the airport; what a way to welcome them to Maryland crab cakes! The waiter service is friendly, they're a bit slower during dinnertime, but I haven't felt hurried along once I got my table.
(4)
Wendy C.
Phenomenal crab cakes! Big lumps of sweet crab meat, no filler, I wonder what's "gluing" the meat together. One is plenty for most people, but it's so deliriously yummy you could easily twist my arm to order two. Definitely 5-star worthy. We also tried a few other dishes...mussels in a white sauce, boiled seafood platter, and prime rib. Everything was pretty good except the boiled fish (the rubbery overcooked fillet and the sprinkled-on Old Bay did not spell "tasty"). Try to make a reservation if you can, otherwise the waiting time is usually substantial. If you are lucky to score a reservation, follow two rules -- don't be late for more than 10 minutes; entire party arrives or you won't be seated. Enjoy!
(4)
Jeff J.
I consider myself a crab cake aficionado. Born and bred in MD. G&M truly sets the standard for all other crab cakes. Big and lumpy with very little filler. Perfectly browned every single time. Super consistent. Always crowded. No BS but nice staff. A must.
(5)
Danielle H.
Can't get a reservation for a "small party"
(2)
Dianne Z.
Got an attitude right off the bat when we told the hostess that we had a group of 14, and this was on a Monday at 11:40 AM. They seated us promptly but at two different tables. I guess they don't like to rearrange things to accommodate their clients. The server was nice enough and I'm sure she wrote down our orders correctly but several came out with the wrong sides. She quickly corrected this by asking someone to bring the missing things but that meant lots more little dishes on an already crowded table. Props on the onion rings and coleslaw but the crabcake is not all it's hyped up to be here. Once the check was presented, seemed we got rushed to leave and we were back In the car at 12:25 PM.
(2)
Glenn K.
Awesome seafood, crab cakes are the best anywhere. Our waitress was Emily and did a fantastic job. Great overall experience
(5)
Michael L.
Great Crab Cakes. I don't think you will find any better. One is enough. They're big.
(3)
Patrick H.
If you're reading this, by now you've probably heard that G&M has good Crab Cakes. UPDATE: they are EXCELLENT! I get them every time I'm in town. Go th
(5)
Courtney M.
Crab cakes were great. Pasta with Shrimp was great. Everything was great. Service was lacking but food was good
(3)
Chris H.
My favorite crabcake in the Baltimore area. G&M offers huge crabcakes with just enough bread to hold together the huge lumps of backfin. For myself, I prefer getting two broiled cakes to go, but they also have seating with decent table service. I wouldn't say it has excellent ambience, and the service can be slow. Still, you don't go to G&M for the ambience, you go for the crabcakes, and that's what they serve up best. Best crabcake in Baltimore? For my money it is.
(5)
L T D.
Whats the big houpla? Yeah the crab cakes were really good, but that couldnt make up for the Lousy Hostesses, and the automatic 18% gratuity on a 2 person table. but then I looked around and it didnt take long to figure out. LOL. It was like I HOP with crab cakes. I dont think that I will be going back to this place.
(2)
Tom C.
Best Crabcakes Ever. I'm not kidding. It's huge and it's not overloaded with breading. The crab meat isn't pulped like other crabcakes I've had. You can see the lumps of crab. It's quite a sight to behold. And the portion is HUGE. I can't speak to the service. I just ordered my food carry-out style, and waited. I see complaints about the service, but I think these people were sitting on the carry-out don't understand how a carry-out works. If you eat at a CARRY-OUT, then you're doing it wrong.
(5)
judy n.
everyone yelping about this place is right! The crab cake was amazing! Huge, almost burger sized for one, and the average girl won't be able to finish it in one sitting. Order the single crab cake platter. it'll come with one huge flavorful, moist, crab caked comprised of HUGE chunks of real crab, with two side dishes. Yum, heaven! *don't park anywhere BUT the parking lot, because if you park on the street, or across the street at a nearby plaza... you WILL Get TOWED... the wait staff are kind enough to make sure you didn't park in the wrong area* great place. and only 5 minutes from Baltimore Airport.
(4)
daniel s.
Contrary to most reviews here, I did not find these crab cakes particularly delicious. In fact, they tasted too... crabby, and it was quite nauseating. Even though i managed to finish mine, my friends were not as successful, and even one made a trip to the toilet. Perhaps it was a bad day, but nevertheless, I award this place 2 stars. As a side note, I did very much enjoy my lump crab cake at the local market.
(2)
Meg G.
Jumbo lump crab is great and plentiful in the cakes. I would not recommend the soup, because I've had better chowder with actual chunks of crab. Every time I fly into BWI I have to stop here on my way back to DC.
(4)
Rachel L.
I'm sorry I've only come here for the crabcakes but they are THE MOST AMAZING FOOD MATTER EVER!!! I don't know what G&M stands for but it better stand for crabcakes. Every time and I mean EVERY time my family and I go to Maryland, we take home a dozen of these babies. It's pricy but so worth it. I've never had a crabcake anywhere near as amazing as this. First of all, they're pretty huge. I can't finish one crabcake in one sitting. I always split it in half. It's heavy and rich. It's about 13 bucks per crabcake and they can pack it for you. I believe you can order them cooked or uncooked. You can also mail order them too. Ugh, I really want one right now.
(5)
Nori S.
Honestly I'm not a real fan of Crab Cakes because most people use more fillers than actually Crab. But, I do love Crab prepared Boiled, Broiled, etc. This place however, has the BEST Crab Cakes I've ever had. It's pretty much a lump of Crab meat just balled together. No or very little fillers so you just get a full taste of the Crab itself. Went here on a Monday night expecting some tables open but nope crowded with a huge wait. Luckly they have a take out station right next door so I got the meal to go. Each Crab Cake is about 8 oz and it's like 95% Crab meat. I'll come back and try the other menu when I have a chance.
(5)
Rena F.
Excellent dinner choice. Recommended by captain on our sightseeing boat trip and boy he was right on. Crab cakes were the best I have ever had. Portions were very generous and staff very friendly. Saturday evening and 40 minute wait for table so not too bad. Next time will call a head to be put on wait list. Only down side, not enough parking to accommodate all the customers. We parked across the street and our car got towed while we were eating but all and all would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for great seafood.
(5)
Crystal H.
Very good food for a very good price!! The crab cakes are very good and the service is just as good!! Definitely a gem!!
(4)
Bob M.
They make the best crab cakes in the world, period. Nearby the BWI airport and among many hotels around the airport, it is convenient to anyone staying nearby, but worth a special trip to see this one dish prepared to perfection. The rest of the food we tried was also good and the waitstaff friendly and efficient. Short of a severe food allergy to crab, everyone should try these. They are huge, BTW.
(5)
Juanita C.
I am from SLC, UT, working in Bethesda MD, opening a new restaurant. I was excited to get a day off and head out to find great food, and I did. I had the crab cake, and fired oysters they were good not great, not a fan of deep fried but they didn't have them roasted The sweet carrots were baby carrots cooked just a little to much, but they too were good. The fries are think cut and cooked well, they come unsalted is is wonderful, and the broccoli was perfect fresh and cooked just right. Over all I enjoyed my meal, I was stuffed and happy. As for service it was just alright, but it's a home town place so it is what it is!
(4)
Kareem C.
These crab cakes are always right on time even when they are late. Probably the best crab cakes in Maryland west of the Bay Bridge. They are truly Jumbo Lump Meat no filler! Some say the price is too steep but for "real" crab cakes the $18 price is totally fair especially considering the fact that you get two sides., a salad and bread. I have been to this place multiple times but have never ordered anything but the crab cakes. The service is okay but could be a little more friendly. Good Eats!
(4)
artina t.
Dinner for 4 I had the seafood Alfredo enough for 3. Hubby had the Red snapper be thought it was just ok Daughter had shrimp. Alfredo she enjoyed it. Son had a massive size hamburger with steak fries. All in all we enjoyed our dinner. We even got dessert to go. Bread pudding which I have had before and is really good. Brownie cheesecake and a double fudge chocolate. Wonderful waitress she was really nice.
(5)
Chelsea G.
The manager at G&M is not fit to run the restaurant, and the quality of the food is subpar. We will not be returning, and I urge everyone to be cautious when choosing this as your place to dine. Simply put - avoid it. Reservation - 7:30pm party of 15 - impromptu family reunion to meet my new baby niece (7 weeks old). As we were coordinating out-of-towners, we weren't all there at 7:30 - but to be fair we were only missing 3 out of 15 at 7:37 when they threatened to give our table away if they didn't get there right then. Magically, the rest of our party showed up just in time for us to keep our table -- oh but how I wish they hadn't! We took our seats, and two young waiters (a man and a woman) presented us with our greeting, telling us the vegetable of the day, etc. They took our drink orders and were off - 7:45. I could tell you about the soup that 1/2 the table ordered that basically tasted like wet flour and way too much pepper, or the sad side salad on a little dinner roll plate presented with dressing not intended for human consumption, but that would simply be distracting from the fact that by 9pm we still hadn't received our dinner. One hour and fifteen minutes. That was how long it took for food to finally arrive at our table (and that's being generous bc it was really a little after 9). The usual assortment of crab cake platters were being distributed around the table. My younger brother (not a huge crab cake fan) ordered the pan-seared tilapia (served in a lemon and caper sauce). "Pardon my reach," our waiter said as he proceeded to spill lemon/caper/fish juice all over my mom's shoulder and brother's pants. Accidents happen, no big deal - but it's what you do about them that counts. The young waiter apologized and left to get more napkins. When he returned, the manager was accompanying him. The manager apologized to my mom (not brother) and said something to the effect of what would you like me to do? My mom told him that she would like him to cover the dry cleaning. Well, folks that should've been the end of it, right? Nope. This manager tells my mom - sure, bring me the bill and I will. I mean, is he serious? 15 people x $50-60/person (with drinks) - we're a $750-900 table, who has just waited an hour and fifteen minutes for our dinner (w/o complaint - although we did ask the manager, who walks up and down the restaurant watching the staff, where the food was at around 8:45) who has two people covered in fish and lemon sauce, and he tells us to bring him back the dry cleaning bill?? That was it. I firmly and loudly (but w/o yelling) told this guy he had lost his mind. Come back to him with a dry cleaning bill so he could reimburse it? What an idiot. Of course we weren't going to drive back out to him with receipt in hand and get our $20 back. Smh. Blood's boiling just thinking about the insanity. I told him to just fix our food bill to reflect the dry cleaning. So here's how he should have handled this. "I'm so sorry ma'am and sir. I know you've been waiting a long time for dinner, and then this was just the icing on the cake. I'd like to take care of your meal sir, as well as any dry cleaning costs you may incur. Here's a $25 gift card that I hope covers the cost of your dry cleaning. Again, I sincerely apologize." But wait - unfortunately, that isn't the end of it. While all of this commotion was happening over the spilling incident, my food finally arrived. I ordered the porterhouse (bc I hadn't been too happy with the crab cakes the time before with my in-laws). I cut into my steak, while the young waitress was still standing there (apologizing to my other brother and husband about the events of the evening) and what did I cut into? A hair, approximately 6 inches long! Shaking my head I just thought this can't be happening - is this happening? The waitress watched as I pulled this seemingly never ending hair out from my steak. She turned to her waiter partner and just said - you can't be serious, there's a hair in her steak. That was it. I excused myself from the table and walked outside for some fresh air. How did an evening of family and reunion go so awry? Good food, a few drinks, and celebration was all we were looking for. Instead we were met with an evening that simply put, left a bad taste in my mouth. When I returned, they were preparing a new steak for me. It finally arrived around 9:30. I had a few bites, but to be honest it wasn't good. I ordered medium and it was charred on the outside and bloody on the inside. Besides the temperature, there was no seasoning on the steak - nothing at all. For a $30 steak, I guess I expected something more. I had a few bites and packed the rest up to take home to the dogs. A little after 10pm, and we were all ready to go our separate ways - eager to forget about the disaster dinner at G&M.
Yum yum yummy! This place is not too far from me, and I'm quite surprised that I don't frequent it more often. The crab cakes are amazing! Do people eat anything else here? Anywho, the restaurant is located in a decent area, parking is so so. I went on a Monday and it was packed! I guess this speaks volumes to how good the food is. We had about a twenty minute wait, the server was attentive, helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. I got the crab cake sandwich in place of the platter, because the veggies of the day weren't for me. The platter comes with two sides, the sandwich with french fries. I mean they were okay, nothing completely special there. Either way, I will go back for another crab cake. Yummers.
(5)
CC C.
Simply fantastic, I love the crab cakes at this place. I would drive 45 minutes to this place with my boss who would visit me from out of town and we will have our work lunches at this place. He was so crazy about this place that he had crab cakes delivered for his Christmas dinner in Rhode Island! If you are two hungry people, i recommend ordering 3 crab cakes which comes with 4 sides. More than enough! The atmosphere is very local, cozy and nice just what you expect. Waitresses are very friendly despite the volume of customers they get. This place deserves nothing short of 5 stars!
(5)
Marisa B.
Hands down the best crab cakes I have ever eaten. My husband and I are visiting the Baltimore area for the weekend and our first stop per a friend's recommendation was G & M. While the food was absolutely amazing, what impressed us most was our waiter, Adam! He picked up on us being from out of town and made other restaurant recommendations and was extremely friendly and attentive. Adam made our first impression of the area a pleasant and memorable one! Stellar seafood, laid-back atmosphere, and impeccable service!
(5)
Thaddeus K.
Had lunch at the bar around 1 PM. Crabcake was good. The lettuce and tomato wilty. Service poor. Waited a while then one bartender said he'd be right with us. Waited again. He disappeared. Waited again. Then second lady bartender said she would be right with us. Waited again. Finally approached us. Served us...but had to ask for water twice, along with the bottle of wine which finally came.
(3)
Sharon W.
Crab cakes are absolutely the best! Little filler, large pieces of crabmeat, cooked perfectly - wish G & M had a location on CA, as I would go at least once a week! Glad I love what I order, cause if you express displeasure to management, they are not accommodating! Another diner didn 't like his Greek Salad and owner didn't seem to care. But I will go back for the crab cakes!!
(4)
Angela A.
This is a short but sweet review because there are not many words needed to review G & M. It's simply the best crab cake you will ever have. Tons of sweet meat, lots of lumps and little filler. Go here for the crab cake. They ship nation wide if you are like me and have moved far from the bay.
(5)
Jerry M.
If you close your eyes while eating this crab cake you will see the crab crawling on the ocean's floor. I have had numerous crab cakes but this is the best by a wide margin. I came here for my birthday and I was more than a bit skeptical. It was just fresher and crabbier without being an imitation crab taste. It was awesome. The wait staff was friendly. The price was fair. Now for a few dings. It was crowded, noisy, and a little bright. The other people should be quite while I'm eating! The fish smell was a bit strong but my guest and I got use to both dings by the end of our salad.
(5)
Jim H.
One of my favorite seafood restaurants! I love their Crabcakes, they are phenomenal. Great selection, great food. Always busy no matter what night of the week. Eat here, you won't be disappointed!
(5)
Melinda R.
A friend and I went to this place on a random Tuesday night and it was PACKED. I knew it had to be good. We were seated pretty quickly considering how crowded it was. Everyone kept talking about the crab cakes, so I decided to try the crab cake and steak meal. It was delicious!! The crab cake was all lump crab meat and my steak was amazing. The service was good. Our waitress was attentive and kept our water glasses filled. :o) I'll most definitely be back again.
(5)
Renee B.
You don't have to live here to wanna come here. I know it's a crazy combination but I always get applesauce and a crabcake. I was surprised that it was not crowded. I guess everybody is out shopping. Placed my order and as I waited purchased a mega million out of the machine. Hope I'm lucky. I could use some cash. If you love crabcakes make sure if you are near you stop here to have your taste buds satisfied.
(4)
Aaron N.
Nothing special about this place. I really don't understand the hype about this restaurant. Crab cakes have no seasoning and just bland. Even my side salad just didn't have that pop if your paying the money to eat there.
(1)
Becky H.
After reading all the fabulous reviews, I decided I had to try it for myself. The dine in was packed and I'm traveling for work so I decided to grab my goodies to go. After entering the wrong door, I was told rather rudely that I needed to exit and go to the "to go" door. Apon entering, I found the place packed with patrons waiting on to-go orders and the bakery case station. I wasn't greeting when I entered, but once I got to the counter, the cashier was friendly enough. I ordered the crab cakes and a Boston Creme to go. I was so excited to try out this legend. I got back to my room with my movie to discover, I was given no fork. Just a knife. How am I supposed to eat without a fork? The crab cake was ok, but to be honest, I am not sure what all the hype was about. My crab cake was mushy in the middle. And cold in the middle, like it had been frozen and reheated. The dessert was tasteless, just overly sweet. And again, no fork. Maybe the experience is better if you dine in, but for me, this was nothing to write home about.
(2)
Mike M.
Upon my arrival in Baltimore I had this place bookmarked for a meal. Unfortunately my flight was delayed 2 1/2 hours therefore I didn't arrive at the restaurant until 9:30 last Tuesday night. Fortunately it stays open late. I was seated in the restaurant and presented a menu but my waiter never showed so after 10 minutes and being very hungry I moved myself to the bar area. Then another waiter showed up and took my order. Upon his recommendation I ordered the cream of crab soup for an appetizer. Since I was in crab cake country I ordered one with a baked potato and their homemade cole slaw. The soup arrived first and was very good (4). I enjoyed it up to the point of almost being finished when I noticed a hair in it. My waiter was bald so it didn't come from him. When I showed it to him he seemed embarrassed and then asked if I would like another serving of it which I declined. He then said he would take it off of my bill ($6). The meal then arrived. I thought the crab cake was good (3.5). I am not a big crab lover but it was good and I would recommend. The baked potato was a (3) and the cole slaw was rich and creamy and a (4). My service was good (3.5). This is a nice restaurant with a formal dining room and a warm and dark bar area that is inviting. I like this restaurant. Most of the entrees are in the $20 range. I rate this place a 3.5 however with the hair in the soup I give a Yelp rating of 3.
(3)
Timothy B.
I had 25 minute wait and when I was seated half the bar dining room was empty, which made me think I hadn't needed to wait so long. The crab chowder was very good and had plenty of crab. Their Greek salad was very crisp, fresh and the homemade dressing was great. The broiled seafood platter was overwhelming. It had scallops, shrimp, crab puffs, a fish filet and two sides. The puffs were awesome as were the shrimp and scallops. The filet was overlooked. The biggest downside of this experience was the service. The server did the most minimum to get by and acted like she was having a bad night. Overall I would go back for the food.
(3)
Amanda W.
AMAZING AMAZIN AMAZING Crab Cakes!!! Literally can't say enough good things about the crab cakes. The stuffed oyster that comes with the seafood combo tastes similar and is also very good. Overall, a fabulous choice for famous Maryland crab cakes.
(5)
Janet H.
Crabcakes from here in general are delicious! But most people know that already. What I like is that you don't have to go the restaurant to get the crabcakes, you can get them without all the restaurant fuss here at their carry-out vendor around the corner of their restaurant, and it's just as delicious. What I like even better is that you don't need to pre-order to get uncooked crabcakes to go. Just walk it, order and pay, and they'll prepare them in plastic to-go containers. For an extra $10 you can have them pack the crabcakes into a very nicely packed and sealed in styrofoam box inside the cardboard box for ease of shipping or taking onto the plane. They even made a makeshift handle with cardboard and tape for you to hold the bulky box with! Love this.. and definitely already thinking of bringing some back to California with me for another family/friends bbq... Oh and when we cooked it in the oven at home, delicious.. family from Taiwan loved it too =D winning!!
(5)
Ryan B.
I was visiting Baltimore on business and everyone told me I had to get crab cakes while I was there. All the local guys I worked with had many different suggestions on where to go and the one most suggested was G&M. When I went it was really crowded for lunch and as I walked through the dining area I noticed about 90% of the people had crab cakes. I ordered a crab cake sandwich so I could try the crab cake a few different ways. I ate some without bread and tarter sauce, some with the bread, some with both tarter and bread and some with just tarter. The best had to be without bread and without tarter sauce. I'm from California and though the crab cake was very delicious, I prefer Dungeness crab over Blue crab. Overall the service was quick and decently friendly. Expensive though. I guess that's the nature of crab cakes though. Definitely had a good time. I'd recommend this place to anyone who asked for a cool place to eat in Baltimore. It's close to the airport as well.
(4)
Suzie S.
We ordered crab cake, cream of crab, crab dip. Everything is good n a lots of crab meat. We were happy to find this place by yelp!!
(5)
Linda P.
My husband was here on business and checked into this restaurant with MY Yelp account...... WTF!!! I'm married to a hacker! In my opinion, Mud City Crab House in Manahawkin, NJ has the best crab cakes anywhere. According to my husband (who previously agreed with above opinion) G & M Restaurants has better crab cakes than Mud City.........and he is a pretty big foodie. So, until I get down to Linthicum Heights, Maryland.........I will agree with his 5 Star review of their crab cakes. It appears that Marylanders know how to make a great crab cake. Kudos to you!!!
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NICKEY P.
Went to G and M with my best friend......I HAVE NEVER HAD A CRAB CAKE SO GOOD!! The portion size was HUGE!! They served it on a bun with fries. I did not eat the bread because it took away from Crab Cake. I LOVED IT!! I CANT WAIT TO GO BACK!! I have 2 complaints... The first is that when I asked for tartar sauce and they only have Ken's in a to go container.....THEY NEED TO MAKE A SAUCE FROM SCRATCH BECAUSE IT WAS AN INSULT TO PUT IT ON MY CRAB CAKE. And two the Apple Pie tasted like it came from Sam's. I get goosebumps just thinking about it!!! YUMMY!!
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Sammy S.
Best crab burger!!!! and New England Clam Chowder!!!! I had this on my way to the airport one day and wow it was really good, you could just taste the crab.. it was soo fresh. And well lets face it...this is was Baltimore does, Crabcakes and Football yum yum yum yum!! Go Bears!
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Jake V.
This place is probably the best place to get crab cakes in the U.S. I grew up in CA and was accustomed to small crab cakes and actually passed up this place about 3 times because that was my interpretation of crab cakes. Boy was I wrong, I was convinced to go and try them and I couldn't believe what I'd been missing. Now, when ever I'm in MD I have to fly into BWI just to stop by and also carry out. I took my spouse here and she loves them too. We get the eight pack to take back home to AZ with us and eat them throughout the next couple of days. Excellent crab cakes! If you are in the area a must try.
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David R.
Got here on a Friday at 530 and people were pouring in. We got seated right away. Ordered bruchetta seafood over pasta and fried oysters. Service was attentive but kitchen a little slow. My wife enjoyed her seafood/pasta dish. My oysters were not quite what I was expecting. I was thinking like fried clams, but these were more like oyster patties. Anyway, nothing was left on the plate although I would try something else the next time. We split coconut cake for dessert and it was very moist! Next we go to the Hippodrome theater, we will give this another try.
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Katherine S.
The coworkers are so ga-ga about this place that if you just bring it up, there's a 20-minute conversation about it. It's a ways from work, so it's a treat to go the 2-3 times a year. We all joke about the menu because the only thing we order is the crab cake sandwich. Are there burgers? Chicken sandwiches? Who knows? Who cares? I'll have the crab cake sandwich on a kaiser roll with fries. The place is always busy at lunch, but you have to have a minimum of 6 people to make reservations and they won't seat you until everyone is there. The service isn't that great, but like I said, we're just there for the crab cakes.
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Bob L.
Ordered these for a party. They did not show up. Asked for order to be cancelled. They would only credit for shipping because FedEx delivered them the next day without a signature even though I asked for order to be canceled. Out $160. If a company wont back up their product, then why support them? This is a problem between G&M and FedEx. Spend your money elsewhere.
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Elizabeth N.
Out of all the crab cakes I've tried in Baltimore, this one is pretty darn good. Like everyone else says, you actually get lump crab in there with no fillers (unlike on the west coast). We came in on a Saturday night to celebrate a graduation - we had reservations for 6pm and were seated within minutes of our arrival. The service here varies depending on who's helping you out. Some servers were in a great mood and helpful while others were just there to get the job done. We had an older female server who we were less than impressed by. She forgot a couple of our soup orders, but brought them out when we reminded her. At the very end, she literally tossed some boxes and bags on the table with the check (which took forever for her to pick up). It's definitely worth a try, but I don't think I would visit this place again next time I visit Baltimore.
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Address :804 N Hammonds Ferry Rd
Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Sylvia C.
Crabcakes-5 stars. Best I've ever had. (Although I haven't tried Faidley's yet) They are huge and very little filler. All you taste is crab. They are fluffy and chunky and all sorts of crabby wonderful. Living in Chicago, this hit the spot and satiated my crabby fix. Fries-meh Fried clams-over breaded. The clams are flavorful, but I was overdosed on the friedness. Carry out service-I called ahead and the food was ready when I got there 20 minutes later. It was a normal, functioning, uneventful carry out experience. I probably would only go here for crab cakes, so I won't be able to vouch for their other food except for the occasional appetizer. They're excellent!
(4)Jessica A.
Crab cakes, crab cakes. I've heard great reviews from many and decided to take the drive from DC to check it out for myself and yes, the reviews are correct. The crab cakes are huge, no filler that I was able to spot and delicious. Tip, order the double crab cake meal as is the better value. I'm a fan!
(5)C B.
I heard so many good things about the amazing crab cakes here so I put it in my bucket list to do. I ordered the crabcakes and lasagna from the carryout. Both were good but really not knock your socks off good. See pictures. I'd eat here again but only if I was in the neighborhood, in the mood, and with someone who wanted to go as well.
(3)Mike J.
Not fancy, but oh my. Do not bother with the menu. It is all about the crab cakes; if there are better cakes in Maryland I need to hear about it. Huge crab cakes, one will fill you, for $19 with two sides. Interesting draft beers. Get there early for a parking spot and join the line. You will not be disappointed. Stone's throw from BWI Airport.
(4)Mitch S.
This is a solid 3.5 star place to get some dinner and supposedly one of the better crabcakes in the area. I went here with a friend to grab some dinner and catch up on a Saturday evening. The place was relatively busy and we waited about 20 minutes to get seated which was reasonably quick. We were seated in the back dining area where our server quickly greeted us. The server was friendly and enthusiastic, but a bit too eager to check on us constantly and hover a bit. She was friendly and did a good enough job though and didn't take away too much from the meal. We both ordered crab cake sandwiches, after all it is G&M. They were reasonably priced and both tasted good. My only real gripe with them was that they both came on pretty soggy bread. Either they needed to sit a bit before going on the bread or they had already sat too long. Either way they fell apart as the bread was soaked and soggy.The crab cakes had a decent crab to filler ratio and tasted fresh. If you're looking for a decent crab cake sandwich in the area, make sure to stop by G&M.
(4)Nick N.
We were told that the crab cakes were amazing, and I would have to agree. One crab cake is 8 ounces. Mostly all crab. Very delicious! It is a must get. It's very filling by itself, as it also comes with two side dishes. We did go during lunch and it was very busy. Not sure if it was just the lunch crowd or due to graduations. Parking lot was packed. Luckily there was an overflow lot a block from the restaurant.
(4)Brandi W.
Thee best crabcake I've ever had in my life. No bread crumbs or other fancy stuff just half a pound of pure, fresh crab meat lumped together into pure deliciousness. I will be back next time I'm in Baltimore. So glad our cousin told us to come here and the service is superb! You will miss out if you don't come here, it almost makes me never want to have another crabcake anywhere else, I'm ruined!
(5)Monique I.
Entrees are good, but side dishes tasted horrible. Fries were frozen, whipped potatoes tasted like dirt. Got two salads, one with honey mustard that tasted like mayonnaise and one with greek vinegarette, that tasted like straight oil. Both crab soups were good
(3)Maurice K.
I enjoyed this place a lot. Our waiter was excellent and very nice. I got the steak and my fiancé got the notorious crab cakes. We enjoyed both of these very much. Since both of use are young (early 20s), the older people looked at us like they were confused. Eh I dunno but great place! Lol
(5)Matt A.
The. Best. Crab. Cake. Sandwich. Ever. Go here. Order the crabcake sandwich. Eat. Enjoy. No fillers in this baby.
(5)Jeanne P.
Mt dad brought me here on my recent visit, b/c of their reputation as best crabcakes in Balto. They definitely serve a huge crab cake, made of lump back fin, which was great, but other than that, it didn't taste any better than most other Balto. Crabcakes I've had - maybe even a little less seasoned. All in all, it was a good experience, the food was good, service was great, decor and atmosphere was so-so. I'd eat here again if I was in the neighborhood, but I can't see going out of my way when I can get a crabcake that tastes just as good in a closer location.
(3)D. T.
Serious crabcakes....and surprisingly (for this first timer) serous service. Well done.
(4)Misty F.
Stopped into the restaurant portion for a late lunch before flying out. The restaurant area is very old school elegant looking with touches like nice linens and having the servers dressed up. I was afraid that I was a little too under dressed, but then I realized that half of the people dining there were wearing standard summer clothes (including sandals). So then I did not fret. Service was quite standard the entire time. No complaints but nothing out of this world, either. We decided on getting two bowls of the crab soup, one Maryland style and the other one was chowder style. I liked them both but the chowder style was the best to me because it was super creamy (personal preference). We also ordered the sampler platter which came with steak tips, scallops, shrimp, and crab balls. I was a little perplexed about having a greek salad on a sampler platter, but I like greek salad anyways. It is better than having a platter that sticks french fries as their filler I guess. Steak tips are something I kept seeing on the East coast and at least these were the best ones I had tasted. They were in a sort of mushroom gravy sauce. The scallops and crab balls were excellent.
(4)Chauncey P.
Great crabcakes and HUGE portions! The stuffed Oysters are topped with a huge crab cake and sprinkled with a touch of heaven on your tongue.
(4)Sunny W.
During the 2 years I lived in Maryland, I've tried half a dozen crab cakes from various restaurants. This place was hands down the best I've tried. I loved my first visit so much that I came back here for my graduation dinner with my family and close friends. Their crab cakes have a clean honest taste of crabs without all the filling other places use. I cannot speak for the rest of the menu because I ordered the crab cake plate both visits. If you are around the area and have a craving for crab cakes, definitely give this place a try.
(4)Tom K.
I just can't get the hype. Maybe there just isn't another seafood place within a reasonable drive? Everyone raved about the crab-cakes so, of course, I got the crab-cakes. Ehhhh, I've had better. Maybe this place was once great and is coasting off their reputation? Or maybe I got them on a really bad day? 2-stars is accurate "Meh. I've experienced better." Maybe you will like it, but maybe not.
(2)J. R. H.
Thin on words here because my mouth was full of tasty crab cakes. Guests were impressed too. I'd suggest yelpers stick to what this place does best for satisfaction. The four stars earned for the crab cakes. The atmosphere and sides were just fine, but not four stars. Ditto the service--they're busy and servers are always on the move. I'd guess the insider's lunch order is a crab cake sandwich--enjoy the middle and skip the bun.
(4)Omar S.
In Baltimore, crab cakes are a tourist's icon and a local's staple dish. I've eaten enough crab cakes in and around the City to know that "Who makes the best crab cakes?" is a question with no right answer, or rather, that "best" is a circumstantial prospect. For instance, if you're an intrepid tourist, you're well-advised to bypass Phillips and other overpriced spots at the Inner Harbor and make your way to Faidley's in run-down but locally beloved Lexington Market. The Market closes at 6, so Faidley's jumbo lump crab cakes would be your choice for lunch. Or, if you know the City, and it's late at night, and you're not afraid of fogged-in dark places where bad things happen, taxi over to Jimmy's Famous Seafood on Holabird, down by the Marine Terminal. Opened in 1974 by Demetrios "Jimmy" Minadakis, this Greek family restaurant has promoted tons of crab and oceans of Imperial sauce to people whose expectations had better be met. Don't be alarmed by all the Caddies and Town Cars in the parking lot; the Mob eats elsewhere. Family visits and fishing trips occasionally take me through Baltimore, and because it's close to the airport (in another dodgy industrial area; that's Baltimore...) I have eaten my weight in crab cakes from G&M Restaurant and Carry Out. G&M crab cakes are huge. They're the sort of crab cakes about which people exaggerate: "as big as my face;" "As big as your head;" "As big as a boat." At $28 the pair, they're as costly as a boat, but each cake truly is the size of my fist, and since I pay $30 or more per pound for blue crab meat in San Diego, I figure G&M's price is about right. G&M uses jumbo lump blue crab, and their crab cake mixture contains very little filler, notwithstanding Internet rumors it is adulterated with pollock. As the kids say: "Haters gonna hate." The restaurant uses 7000 pounds of crab a week, mostly from Venezuela, a sore point with the "Maryland True Blue Crabs" campaigners, but to my enthusiastic, judgmental and hard-to-please taste buds, as long as it's blue crab, it's just fine. Besides, a study released in March 2015 by Oceana (a non-profit ocean advocacy group) described finding mislabeled crab cakes in every city it tested (the mixture being partly or wholly comprised of some completely different crab species), including 46 percent in Baltimore. At least G&M is honest about their product. And what a product it is! G&M crab cakes are a little buttery, a little sweet, lightly browned on top, and never gummy or dry. They're the gold standard for such food, and I'm happy to have been a G&M customer for going on twenty years. ****************************** Lexington Market: yelp.com/biz/lexington-m… Faidley Seafood: yelp.com/biz/faidley-sea… Jimmy's Famous Seafood: yelp.com/biz/jimmys-famo… Oceana Crab Testing Report: usa.oceana.org/publicati…
(4)Frank M.
Crab cakes? What is a crab cake? I'm from New Mexico, where the only crab we have is from Red Lobster or the "all you can eat" crab buffet from a local casino. So I had to try one. We waited for about 10 minutes to get seated. The atmosphere setting was nice and the service was good. I ordered he double crab cake platter with two sides and it was good. They were stuffed with tons of crabmeat but a little on the dry side. It was a huge amount of food for $28.00 and well worth it. I would definitely come back.
(4)Cynthia L.
I threw away food. I never throw away food. And with the crabcakes pictures looking so seductive in their texture and softball-like size, it was impossible not to get excited and order the two crabcakes meal that came with two sides and a roll. These guys are known for giant lump crabcakes and I was ridiculously excited to try them. The people were really nice but I'll tell you this: $28.95 was $31.52 way too much to pay for what I got. I received my crabcake meal in a to-go box and decided to sit in. It's not a good place to sit in--just a note. And then I opened the to-go box...the fishy smell was overwhelming. Like, my nose didn't know what to do. I felt a little sick just from the smell and full on knew it was coming from the crabcakes. Good gawd. I have to at least try them, I thought to myself. So I take a big forkful and notice the large lumps of crab meat, but I made the mistake of leaning in closer to look at the crab and the smell nearly knocked me over. I'm traveling for work and I suddenly became very worried about getting sick. So the first bite goes in... It tastes like crap. There wasn't anything good about it except for the fact that I knew crab was in it. The bread filling had a strange texture and taste that I can only describe as processed-tasting. It was like eating a yucky savory Twinkie inside of a crabcake. And the weird rotten fishy smell was throughout each bite. I've never had a bad crabcake before, and here I am in Maryland: home of the crabcake. I will say that the potato salad was good (it was recommended by the person took my order.) The broccoli was okay but then the roll that they gave me was a round dry ball of air. They have a BAKERY inside: WTH?? My seafood-loving friends: please save your money; preemptively dry up any tears of disappointment that you may have been planning on shedding during your meal. Find another spot to fill your crab needs. I sadly took the uneaten meal with me..not sure what to do with it. I made it 10 minutes before I had to pull over and dump it in a gas station garbage can because of the smell. Who knows; maybe it was a bad day but it was 365 days-worth of bad days for me..
(1)Nicole K.
This review is solely for the crabcakes and desserts in the takeout section. These are the best crabcakes in Maryland! Which, by default, makes them the best crabcakes in America! I stop here every time I am in the area. The crabcakes is chock full of delicious jump lump crabmeat. The dessert case adds a nice touch to the end of a meal. I have gotten uncooked crabcakes here too and they are delicious!
(5)Lynn F.
The crab cakes were good. Little to no filler at all. My friend had the Seafood Alfredo...it looked delicious! The scallops in it were huge. I would recommend and go again.
(4)Jason R.
I get to travel to Maryland 4-5 times a year and I always make time for a trip to G&M. They have amazing food! When you order seafood and pasta you get amazing sauce and a full plate of fresh seafood. I usually struggle to finish all the seafood and never finish the pasta... yum!
(5)Dave F.
Oooooh Boooooy! Best crab cakes ON EARTH according to this guy and his beautiful wife. Crab cakes even make up for the lackadaisical and unpredictable service.
(5)Karen S.
The crabcakes are good, but there's no reason to ever step foot in the restaurant. Go to the takeout counter and broil them up at home! Service is consistently bad. I think I've basically had one pleasant server in all the times I've come here, and the one I had during my last visit was straight up rude. It was particularly upsetting because I had brought relatives visiting from another country. Our waiter was an older Asian guy who never bothered to introduce himself or welcome us; he started right off with a demand-- not a request-- to know what we wanted to drink. When we said water was fine, he seemed annoyed. We did order several appetizers, though, because we had been waiting for nearly an hour (they don't let you get on the waiting list until your entire party has arrived, which makes things difficult). When we asked for some bread to help tide us over, he seemed even more annoyed and told us he was preparing everything for us, so we should basically be quiet. Later, two minutes into our appetizers, he asked if he should bring our entrees because we "seemed to be in a rush"-- which is complete bull, because asking for bread after a long wait doesn't mean we're rushing to get out of there. It seemed like he wanted to punish us for daring to ask him for anything. So that's just service. I think because the place is so crowded, none of their servers feel the need to do anything other than simply move plates from the kitchen to your table. The food, other than the crabcakes, is not worth eating. The salads are frequently brown and wilted. The vegetables are clearly either frozen or canned-- the mixed vegetables are a sad, limp mess of beans and carrots, while the corn is simply a little bowl of slightly warmed kernels. The mashed potatoes have no flavor and require gravy, which also seems like it's just made with some mix. Just don't go, unless you want to be treated like you owe them something for walking in those doors.
(1)Feyi B.
Don't go here for the atmosphere, go for the food. There are no thrills about dining in. I've dined in twice and other than my waiters being very nice, there's really nothing to look at in there. I forgot to take a pic before I devoured 1/2 of this monster sized salmon. It was delicious. I got the lemon butter seared style. One thing that keeps me from giving this place a higher rating is there sides are wiggidy wack. I got a side salad and whipped potatoes. The salad was saved by the croutons which are super delicious for some reason but the potatoes were lackluster and had a bitter twang to them. Plus they came with no gravy. I added a lil butter.... yuck. So I added a lil salt... still yuck. So I gave up. The bread rolls are also meh! But the entrees are definitely worth going! So far I've had crab cakes- see previous review. - alfredo pasta (HUGE). My eyes almost popped out when the waiter brought the plate. tasty, but a lil overkill on the sauce. 2 of us shared this and still had plenty to take for later. -mussels is white sauceis finger licking good, except they are SO small. Then again it's 24 for $10, so I wasn't surprised. And to save the best for last.... the salmon which is huge and extremely well made. Their portion sizes are really big at this place, so don't be too surprised at the prices because you will likely eat twice from it.
(3)Lillian C.
Sorely disappointed! I heard great things about this establishment and was willing to dismiss the negative reviews to give this place a try. One word for you: BLAND! All the beautiful jumbo lump crab meat in the world will not make up for how under seasoned this crab cake is. I doubt they use Old Bay, and if they do they use so little you can't taste it. The predominant flavor is the earthy "tomalley" flavor (people call it "crab brains" but crabs don't have that much brain going on.) which I am not against, but is not suited for a proper crab cake. The binder is entirely too gluey making the crab crake dense and doughy. The only difference between the stuffed shrimp and the crab cakes is the presence of three overcooked prawns being the base of your crab cake mixture and baked into three sloppy crab mounds. I don't think I was a fan of the "broiled" style these crab cakes are served because it makes the "crust" rubbery rather than crisp and delicate like a proper crab cake. After eating half of a stuffed shrimp, I was already regretting ordering so much crab. Not that anything else on the menu is bound to be "fantastic", but boy, was it a chore to work on. We ended up taking about a third of our entrees home (If we didn't pay $28 per entree, we would have left it to be quite honest. ) The complimentary rolls with your dinner are pretty bad too- they're hot out of the oven but they were dry and burnt tasting. The potato salad was underwhelming, and the minute I saw the vegetable of the day (creamed spinach) I regretted ordering it and allowed that to just hang out and mock me for dropping over $60 for an incredibly mediocre meal. The highlight of our meal was a crisp iceberg lettuce side salad with what looked and tasted like Ken's italian dressing. At least that was not devastating. Reviewers are not lying when they say this place is a bit dirty: the bathrooms at McDonalds are cleaner and nicer than G&M's. I don't mind dated and love retro places but this place is shot and needs to be put down. Call me ageist but when your main clientele are white retirees it means your food sucks. I feel like I was dining at a retirement home.
(2)Ms. T.
Stopped by on my way to the airport. My cousins told me to try this place for crab cakes and i will not be disappointed. I ordered 1 crab cake for lunch. When it first arrived i was surprised by the size. My boss ordered the crab cake sandwich on a roll. There was absolutely no filler in this crab cake only crab. I literally couldn't even finish it all. It actually hurt my heart to leave some of it behind. But rest assured I will be back for the crab cake.
(4)Diane Y.
Yes, yes and yes. The crab cakes are to die for. Talk about a must have when passing through Baltimore. I asked hubby for a seafood fix and we landed here. Nothing. Fancy but the crab cakes are made with jumbo lump. So yummy. They do have other items that I will try at a another date. The bakery display looked so inviting. And.....drum roll.........call your order in or place it online
(4)Michael S.
This restaurant is always busy tonight was no exception. People routinely vote them best crab cakes in Baltimore light flaky no fillers. I ordered the blackened salmon it was a large at least 10oz portion and of course a crab cake. Service was good trust me you wont come away from here hungry. Close to BWI
(4)Jennifer S.
I struggle on how to rate this place because some of the food warrants a 5 star review, but the service can be as bad as 1 star. Ergo, I landed on 3 stars. First the good: The food! The menu is extensive and they do have a kids menu as well. There's really only one thing to get though and that is the crab cake! They are ginormous and outrageous (in a good way). I actually went against the grain this last time and ordered shrimp marinara. It was also very good. The marinara sauce was a little bit spicy/tangy vs savory, which is not my favorite, but the shrimp was cooked to perfection and the pasta really hit the spot for me. Since I eat mostly whole grain pasta at home a big bowl of white spaghetti was pretty divine. The cream of crab soup is also not to be missed...creamy and crabby, can't go wrong. Now for the bad: The competence of the workers. I was meeting a few friends for dinner and we were going to be 5 adults, one toddler (who no longer requires a high chair so is included in the adult count) and 2 infants. I therefore made a reservation for 6 people knowing the babies would be in some form of carrier/we would be passing them around and holding them throughout dinner. So I called for the reservation and the lady who answered was pretty brusque. At the end of the call she said something like "everyone must be present to be seated for the reservation, we'll give your table away if you're not there within 15 minutes, no outside cakes or cookies are allowed." Ok restaurant nazi... Then when we all arrive (on time no less!) they are horrified that we didn't include the 6 month old twins in the reservations. I was so confused...why would we include them....for the seats they're not sitting in or the food they're not eating??? So they sat us at a table with 8 chairs, which was too big for our party and then complained the twins' stroller was in the way. If they had sat us at the correct size table the stroller never would have been a problem. We had various other hiccups throughout the dinner from the server as well, however, my overall point with this story is that the intelligence level of the staff seem below average so as long as you're going for a meal with a few people and god forbid not doing anything complicated like celebrating a birthday or bringing a baby it should be all good!
(3)Penny H.
This was one of many return trips for us. The food and service are outstanding. We always have the crab cakes which are enormous and are almost entirely lump crab meat. They are the absolute best we've ever had!
(5)Lina J.
One of the best places for crabcakes, bar none. My family and I come here all the time! Their crabcakes have like an 80:20 crab:cake ratio and it is delicious! It usually comes with fries and a pickle. I usually don't eat it with the bread bun because it's dry and not toasted. Great for dining in and take-out as well! Good food, friendly service, couldn't ask for more!
(4)Nick F.
Best. Crab. Cakes. Ever. No. Joke.
(5)Maria M.
Awesome crab cakes with huge lumps of crab meat! Service is friendly. Loses a star for the tables being so close together, feels crowded.
(4)Jen C.
Apparently this is the place to go when you want crab cakes in Baltimore! The first thing we noticed walking in was that it looked like one of those restaurants on Kitchen Nightmare. The decor was old looking and the customers were all families or older couples dining in. My party decided to try the firecracker shrimp appetizer and a double order of crab cakes. The shrimp, breaded, fried, then tossed in sauce, were delicious! The crab cakes were HUGE patties of crab meat that had a little bit of crisp on the outside. I only wish they had more crisp, maybe if the cakes were flatter instead of thick patties, and that they had some spice to it. They reminded me of egg foo yongs from Chinese restaurants. The cakes came with cocktail sauce and tartar sauce as well as two sides. The food was good, the service was great. Water was refilled basically every time I took a sip. It's definitely a place to try crab cakes when you're in town. The restaurant is close by to BWI airport.
(3)Bridget B.
Giving this place only two stars because their signature crab cake has a lot of breading and isn't straight up crab meat. The crab cakes are the largest I've had but an 8oz breaded crab cake can't top a 6oz Jerry's crab bomb. I think that's the best deal and offering in the area.
(2)Matt M.
Get the crab cakes. 2 of them. Do it. Gunning's used to be my favorite place for crab cakes in the Baltimore area, but I think G&M is my new spot. The crab cakes are just the jam-wham-bam-thank-you-Uncle-Sam. Service has also been pretty good the times i've been there. Parking is tough, and the waits can get long, but if you call 30 minutes before arrival they'll put you on a list (which won't get you seated immediately at arrival, but will probably shave off some wait time).
(5)Chris T.
The food was awful. I ordered the broiled flounder and it had bones in it. The chef should have taken the time to de-bone the fish. The service was awful too.
(1)Michael K.
For my final meal before heading back to Vegas , I wanted crab cakes, one of the most famous dishes from Baltimore. After consulting with some old friends, we decided to try a place considered, by many locals, to be the best crab cakes in the state. Not only that, it was in close proximity to my airport. When we arrived there, we saw that there was a carry out store that is located next to the restaurant in an adjacent building, which carries similar items to the restaurant. This is convenient for those who want the same quality meal as the restaurant , but don't want the formality. Inside of the carryout, there are small tables where you can sit down and eat. Next to the service counter, there are three large display cases with tons of cakes, desserts, and cookies available for purchase. My friend ordered some crab cakes to go (he texted me later saying that they were amazing) We went around to the main restaurant that is located next door. When we walked into the restaurant, we were greeted by the hostess and told that there would be a slight wait. The wait was about 25 minutes. The hostess seated us at a table in one of the four main dining rooms. There is also a small dining area inside of the bar. The dining room is nothing fancy, nor too shabby. It has an open, comfortable vibe, that encourages talking to their neighbors (definitely missing from Vegas restaurants). It has that old snooker club type feel. The service here wasn't really that great. But to be fair, this was our servers' first day. And sometimes if the kitchen or bar is backed up, there is nothing the server can do. But she was friendly, and looked like she was trying her best. Our first round of drinks came right away, but it took her a while to refill our glasses, and it also seemed like it took a long time for our second round of drinks (Of course, it didn't help that the waitress did her own food running and bussing). The food here was amazing, with only a few flubs. I ordered the double crab cake platter, with my two sides being pickled beets and coleslaw, both advertised as being house made. It also came with a side salad. Bread - The complimentary bread was a soft roll. This was probably my least favorite item. Even though the waitress said it was baked in house, it tasted like it was a day old. Or maybe it just wasn't a good recipe. The inside was a bit tough and lacked a good mouthfeel. Side salad - a good sized small salad with a combination of iceberg lettuce, spring mix, radicchio, radish, and baby tomatoes. All of the vegetables were crisp and fresh. The croutons were very good, crispy and not-stale, with nice hints of garlic and herbs. The ranch dressing was amazing. It wasn't pasty or gluey. It had a strong "ranch" flavor. (A quick note: after our salads came out, our entrees took another 35-40 minutes to arrive.) Crab cake platter - I ordered the double crab cake, which was only 9 dollars more than getting a single. When my friend told me that this was the best crab cake in Maryland, I didn't believe him. But, after eating this one, he made me a true believer. Each cake is 8 oz. of fresh jumbo lump Maryland crab meat, well seasoned, with very little filler. The crab meat was sweet and very fresh. The mayo/breadcrumb binder was minimal at best, just enough to hold it together, but not enough to take away from the magnificence of the crab meat. It was properly seasoned with J.O. seasoning (because no one uses Old Bay in a good quality crab house ;) , just enough to enhance it, but still not enough to make you forget about the real star, the crab. It was broiled (the way it's supposed to be, never pan or deep fried), so it had a nice crust, and was warm throughout. This was the perfect crab cake. I grew up in Maryland and had crab cakes all the time, but this even blew my mind. It was totally, absolutely, mind-blowingly, awesome. The best of the best. The icing on top of the cake is the wedge of lemon that you squeeze on top of the crab, which gives it that subtle hit of acidity, and it just rounds out the flavor. My sides: Housemade pickled beets - These were really good. These beets had a slight sourness to them because they used a vinegar source. It complimented the natural sweetness of the beets. I liked them. Housemade coleslaw - this was made in more of the German style, less mayo and more vinegar based. I really didn't care for this much since I like a more mayo-ey coleslaw. This is just my personal preference, but it was well seasoned, and the cabbage was crisp and fresh. What is very unique to Maryland style cole slaw is that there is always celery seed. After this meal, I was crabbed out, but in a good way. The service and the decor I would give a three, most of the food I would a four, and for the crab cake itself, I would give it a five, hands-down. If I ever come back to Maryland, and have a craving for crab cakes, I know where the best place is to get them, and it's at G&M.
(4)Misty J.
They have the best crab cakes. Only the minimum amount of breading needed to hold them together. You're getting a half pound of crab meat per crab cake. Delicious!
(5)Luciana L.
Wow, this place was delicious! We wanted to come here a year ago but the wait was too long for our then infant. This year we deliberately planned to get to the area early so we could come here before the crowd and it was definitely worth it. I love crab cakes and this place did not disappoint! Their broiled platter is enough to feed two. A lot of food. Kind of a fancy place but we weren't the only ones who brought our toddler there. Just something to keep in mind. You may want to bring things to keep kiddo occupied. I gave them 4 vs 5 stars because I had crab cakes a few days before and preferred the other place just by a hair. The service was great. The ambience is nice. I definitely recommend!
(4)Peter N.
Visiting Baltimore, I heard that this place was the go-to for crab cakes. And boy were they right. Too bad their service didn't match up to par with their food, but it can be because they automatically add 18% gratuity to the bill (we came at night time). We had the following: - Calamari: this was very delicious, and comes in a big order. - Crab cakes: the best crab cake I ever ate in my life, and trust me I've eaten a lot of crab cakes to find the best one, and so far, this is it. It is full of chunks of crab and so light and sweet, I just want to keep devouring this delectable treat! - Crab dip: also very delicious and full of chunks of crab! I can't wait to go to Baltimore again just to eat here! But I'll make sure I'll go earlier, so that I get the service I deserve and not automatically get charge for gratuity for crappy service!
(4)Edwin L.
Apparently this is supposed to be the best crab cakes in town, but something was quite off when I got there. But then I didn't go to the restaurant and instead chose the carryout section because I was in a rush. They definitely don't skimp on the crab meat though which is great... but their breading is very soggy. Besides this, I would definitely order the seafood combination besides the two crab cakes platter deal. The seafood combination offers you scallops and shrimp plus two crab cakes for only $2 more. For sides, get the fries and mash potatoes with gravy. Their onion rings are ok but over fried.
(3)Allison P.
Best crab cakes I've ever had. All crab, no unnecessary fillers.
(5)Patrick N.
As much as I love this restaurant, I must stand on principal. I recently learned they serve VENEZUELAN crab meat and not MARYLAND crab meat (unless otherwise noted). This is so counter productive to our bay, to all that is special to this state. I am officiating a boycott until they start serving Maryland Crab Meat or printing boldly on all menu's that crab from its source and take MARYLAND off their site. We have a responsibility in this state and in the world, that other fisheries like ours are not over fished. Undermining the price of crab in MD by going to an unregulated market to source crab due to cost is flat out wrong and undermines the public's trust in the food they are eating. It is seafood fraud and this establishment has an obligation to make it right. Pass the price on to the consumers and be authentic about your product or don't be in the businesses. The fact you would hail to have REAL MD CRAB MEAT means you have pride of the state that you operate in and support those who work and thrive in this state. People will pay! I would. Until something changes, I am TELLING EVERYONE don't eat here. Do the right thing, stand up..... Until then you guys are frauds.
(1)Gail R.
Wish I was able to view the menu in pics before ordering, but I had the Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp Platter with 2 sides. Menu described it as shrimp stuffed with crabmeat, but I got crabmeat stuffed with shrimp instead - I guess I wanted more shrimp than crabmeat. The platter was still good and the sides were okay - one of my sides was not cooked thoroughly. The place is quiet, not crowded and there is more than enough parking spaces in its own lot. Even though this visit did not give me a "Wow" factor, I would still give it another chance.
(3)Maggie H.
This place gets packed, so definitely call ahead for your table. We called ahead and were told there would be a 45 minute wait, we gave our name & took our time getting there. We were seated pretty much as soon as we arrived. We started out with Oysters Rockefeller. Delicious and fresh, the bacon was so nice and crispy. The flavors were all there and we really enjoyed it. For my entree I had the crab cake. Wow. I will never be able to order crab cake anywhere else because it could never compare. This crab cake was all beautiful, delicious crab...huge and dense like a cake, but no filler. All crab. I cannot wait for our next trip make to Baltimore so we can enjoy another scrumptious dinner here!
(5)Mitch K.
Best crab cake I have ever had!! Crab soup was pretty fantastic as well. I really don't have anything else to say. I brought some crab cakes back to NY and they were great even at home.
(5)Monica D.
Went on the recommendation from a very trusted source, it's about a 10 min drive from Inner Harbor. The place is huge and was packed by the time we got there about 7pm on a Sat (Memorial Wkend). They told us it was about an hour wait for 2 people so we took a pager but headed over to the bar where we were lucky enough to get 2 seats and they were serving a full menu. I'm so thankful I decided to skip an app since I saw they served salad, bread and 2 sides with the entree. I got the broiled seafood platter, a monsterous plate with 2 massive crabcakes, which are the best ones I've had next to Faidley's, 4 large succulent scallops, an oyster, a flounder fillet and 2 shrimp. Everything was so fresh and bright cooked in a light lemon butter sauce. For sides I got somewhat tasteless mashed potatoes and sub-par coleslaw. My mom got the broiled scallops with a baked potato and coleslaw. 10, yes 10, of the same sweet, delectable scallops she said are the best she's ever had in her life. Service was excellent by bartender, Monica and quite quick for such an insane crowd. Would def come back again on my next visit.
(4)SnoLion S.
Please note to all that to dine in you need proper attire. Do not walk in with gym clothes like I did because I thought it was literally a "carry out" spot. However, I was directed around the building where they do have a more casual seating area but I also felt a little uneasy as this dresscode rule seemed to be up to the discretion of the individual seating you. I believe a sign should be posted to make it known to all customers upfront, to avoid misunderstanding.
(3)Barbi H.
After 2 visits and all the hype from my Hubby, we BOTH had to admit that some things at G & M have to change! I love seafood, my husband grew up nearby & compares every crab cake to the size & meat quality of the ones he's ate here in the past. However, our last visit was odd... upon being seated our waitress literally had our order delivered to our table within 5 minutes. I'm not even sure how that is possible (except that she stole it from someone else's order just to flip our table faster.) The crab cakes weren't even cooked through and they tasted quite bland. Upon asking for a to-go container to take our leftover's home, it was implied that the manager's are VERY restrictive & that she'll get in trouble for giving me a cup to take my one (not refilled) Shirley Temple home that I never even had a chance to drink. G & M you need to decide who you are! Are you a high end establishment who truly cares about your customer and will bend over backwards to make us happy OR are you a nickel & dime food Nazi? Either way, your food quality HAS to always' be on-point. Until you figure this out your previously loyal customers will continue to disappear.
(2)Victoria S.
What an unexpected treat! I knew the food was here and the crab cakes... but I didn't know eating in would be such a wonderful experience. We went on a Friday evening right after work. I had no idea how LARGE their dining room was. There is a nicer side and then a tavern/bar side. The bar side seemed more lively but we opted for the restaurant side. I had the steamed special which was fish, scallops, crab cake, stuffed oyster and shrimp. With salad and a vegetable. All were DELICIOUS. We also ordered the pasta with the diablo sauce which was also very tasty. Our server, I wish I could remember his name was the sweetest man ever. He was so courteous and attentive and just really looked happy to be there which always makes me more excited to enjoy a meal. If you're ever near the BWI area and are looking for food, definitely pop in!
(4)kyle t.
This place was quite the find while visiting the Baltimore area, thank you YELP! This is one of those places I wish they had in the MN burbs but sadly that is not the case. Great selection of fish, different sandwiches and other tasty items. Everything seems to be made here and is nice and fresh. I had the fried oyster sandwich and when asking if the oysters were fresh my question was greeted with a quizzical look as if to say "of course they're fresh dumb ass, what else would they be"! Food was great, service was fantastic and I would definetly go back again if I was in the area. Easy to find and well worth the drive.
(4)Jacqueline Y.
Huge delicious crab cakes with minimal breadcrumbs as filler. Yum!
(4)Doug L.
While I was eating here with a buddy after checking out the sluts and jailbait at Otakon, our main thought about this place was "This is why America is fat". Yes, fat and how gloriously delicious America is. I give a salute to our ability to consistently overeat, clog our arteries, and be unapologetic about it...cause this is America. Right now a native american sheds a tear as we rape this land of it's natural crab resources, giving me the honor or ordering two crabcakes. Not those crappy crabcakes that are essentially dry biscuits with crab bits in it, but delicious crabmeat on crabmeat action. For apps, my buddy ordered the crab dip and I ordered the calamari and they were pretty standard. Luckily for us, a drink was lightly spilled on me, so the calamari was free! Plus, I got a taste of whatever drink that person ordered, bonus!
(4)Hua W.
The crab soup is amazing, the HUGE crab cakes are perfect and lumpy (what you imagine Maryland crab cakes to be), and the seafood is always fresh. The service is impeccable and the atmosphere is inviting and casually elegant.
(5)Greg M.
Average food, well below average service. Maybe it was a bad day for our waiter, but all of us at the table felt as if he was angry even working, was not friendly, helpful, or polite. I can only write my review based on my trip for that night. I'll update if I ever get drug there in the future. Being seated with call-ahead is the only open, was handled quickly and we were seated within 5 min. From there it was downhill. Ordered drinks and apps and 25 min later the drinks show up. Apps 15 min later. Food took 1hr and 15 min to appear after ordering, that is unacceptable. The food was average. Very Bland to repeat from Lillian C. I won't be back, but with the people lining up and the over priced food, they won't miss my money. Oh be careful in parking lot, it's too small for this place and people park whereever they can fit their car and rush to jam into your space the moment you vacate it.
(1)Alan J.
The best crab cake in Baltimore. My favorite place to stop on the mid way home. The only negative thing I have to say about this place is the decor is dated and the silverware feels like it came out of the Korean War
(4)B M.
Great crab cake. A little spice. Was there on busy Friday night. Seated in about 10 minutes after told of 25 minute wait. Service was good. Tossed salad was awful. Not the best ambiance, but no one is there for that. Food was worth the wait.
(4)Queen G.
A friend recommended we come here. We are visiting from California and my husband wanted to try some good crab cakes. First off, the place was crazy crowded. Luckily, my friend from the area was aware and got earlier than we did to sit and wait for a table. There were a lot of people who were waiting for seats. I recommend keeping keeping dinner rushes in mind. When we finally got our seats, they sat us in the corner and for awhile, it seems we were seated and forgotten. But the water boy came around and we asked for a waitress and finally a waitress did arrive. Other than that, after she realized we were there, she checked on us frequently and I would say the service was great. She was friendly and aware of our needs. I ordered the single crab cakes...and O.M.Geezus! Wow! They were good! Big and fat and very tasty!!! A lot of flavor. Comes with two sides. I ordered the French fries and veggies. The fries came out like warm, so that sucked. By everything else was hot. Hubby ordered some kind of pasta carbonara. Wow. A lot of flavor in that too. His garlic bread was AMAZING. I love bread! And it was nice and buttery and well seasoned. Very good!! So other than being forgotten for a little while and luke warm fries, the meal was very good. And we will Be back for lunch to try those delicious crab cakes once again!!!
(4)Michael J.
Single male business traveler. I enjoyed eating her last night. As the other reviews stated, the food was very good and very fresh. All types of folks here from locals to business folks to after work groups. There was a table of hot women right next to me. That always starts things off well. I sat at the bar, it was busy, but service was OK. I ordered the oysters on a half shell as an app and single crab cake as a meal. Oysters and salad were brought at the same time. Since the bar is crowded, my salad sat in front of the guy next to me. Not a big fan of that. Also had two beers and the bill was $50. Seems a little high for what I had, but I don't eat in Baltimore often, this may be the going rate. Best of all, there was no Ravens crap hanging on the walls. I hate the Ravens. While pricey, the food and atmosphere was very good. I will be back.
(3)Jenn S.
I thought this place was just ok. The menu is HUGE so there are plenty of options. I ordered the seafood marinara - scallops, mussels, and shrimp served over linguini with a "mild" marinara. I found the sauce a bit spicier than mild but not overful powerful. The portion was also huge, and despite having an impressive appetite I only made it through about half. It was good but not outstanding. My colleague ordered a similar dish with Alfredo and that looked better than mine! Service was also ok - very busy even on a Monday night but we didn't wait too long (maybe 20 mins?) for a table. I found it a bit odd that server filled wine glasses nearly to the top when we ordered a bottle of wine. There was plenty of room on the table for her to leave the rest of the bottle after a normal poor but she seemed intent on emptying the bottle.
(3)Donald C.
Biggest crab cake around. Lump meat. Interior is semi formal without the formal feel. You have to see it too understand. Worth a try. It's a love/hate place. Either you like it or you will hate it. 2crab cake dinner will set you back $30. But you get allot of crab cake.
(4)Allan R.
G&M is on my list of our favorite places to eat in. My wife and I were in the area so we decided to google nearby restaurants. Of course we looked at the Yelp reviews, no regrets with this decision. The servings are hefty and quite flavorful. The pasta dishes are good to share between two people and they come with garlic bread and side salad, your choice of dressing. The marinara sauce and meatballs alone would already make a great lunch. The calamari is tender to the bite, fresh on the palate and comes with a marinara dip as well (maybe they have tartar sauce, I didn't ask). Service is quick and constant. Out server Cynthia was very friendly and really makes you feel at home; she also recommends the chicken parm. So next time, I'll try that and the seafood platter!
(5)A.j. R.
This place is decent but man did they fall off. I remember this used to be apart of the legendary Timbuktu restaurant so the food and menu is practically identical. The crab cakes are ok but lack true old bay flavor and the cream of crab soup was kind of bland. I am not saying it was not good but it did not compare to the great days Timbuktu ruled the crab cake scene. Hope they improve!
(3)Aaron G.
I selected since it was close to my hotel and the hotel shuttle would take me. I arrived around 5:30 and found a seat at the bar. After a nice martini I ordered the crab soup and crab cake platter. The soup was a nice portion and had plenty of crab. The crab cake was very nice with a lot of crab and nice seasoning. I finished with a Nepoleon for dessert which reportedly is made in house. The cream filling and flakey crust made it an excellent finish to my meal. The service was good without being fawning. If back in the BWI area I will return.
(4)Caitlin C.
I like G&M's food, specifically their crab cakes and cheese cake. I normally carry out and have a great experience, but this time I was kinda icked-out by my service. When we got there, one girl was working hard taking order payments and giving people their orders, while another stood in plain view behind the counter shoveling food into her mouth. Yuck. I grew up in and work in the service industry, so I know this is frowned upon and grosses people (like me) out. The girl who got our cheesecake was just plain rude. She was taking 5-10 minutes per order to take out a slice of cake, package it, and give it to people without a word. And in between orders, she would go chat with other staff. It took way too long to get ONE slice of cheesecake, and she left a bad taste in my mouth.
(2)Casey K.
I was told of a crab cake so magnificent, that Florida residences request that family members in Maryland ship them a box. A crab cake so large with all meat and no filler. A crab cake that is the perfect amount of a crispy soft baked shell that houses a moist dense inside. So, we ventured to G&M to try these wondrous cakes. The hype is no joke. These crab cakes were/are the best crab cakes I have EVER had. I ordered cole slaw and pickled beets as my two sides. Both of which were lovely. The beets were a great mix of briny sweet while the cole slaw was tangy, creamy, and chilled to perfection. I didn't waste my time with the complementary bread so as not to waste ample stomach space on simple white bread rolls. My family dove in though, and I heard no complaints. And now on to the pièce de résistance. Think of a softball sized crab cake cut in half and served piping hot. I had the two crab cake platter and it was perfect. It pretty much left me speechless, except of course for the "mmm's" and "oh my's" that seemed to emanate from me as I wolfed down the deliciousness. I honestly have no negative remarks concerning my experience at G & M. The wait for a table was long, but what can you expect from a restaurant with food this wonderful. The staff were nice, attentive, and a joy to deal with. I was so surprised by the portion sizes here for the price. I have been to seafood restaurants that have exorbitantly priced food, half the portion sizes, and just plain sub par food. Even looking at other tables, the amount of food on plates coming out of the kitchen was awesome. All around a great experience was had by all and I can't wait to go back.
(5)Buddy M.
Each time I'm within 30 minutes of this place, I feel the pangs of hunger and self inflicted bodily harm. I cannot help but to satiate my dark desires. I would eat these 'til I retch. I consider these Crab Cakes to be the best around. When I think of a true Maryland Crab Cake - my mind's eye is immediately drawn to G&M. The lumps of meat are the size of a Sheep's eyeball and the flavour is extraterrestrial! Crab, mustard, sweet and savory all at once. They have a wonderful crisp on the outside and are moist and tender inside. Delectable is a word which comes to mind. Don't ever close your doors, G&M!
(5)Allen S.
This might be a difficult review for people to read because I always end up ordering the same stuff whenever I go. I can attest to the crab cakes and other items that I have ordered. Pros: Best crab cakes in the area. Great customer service. Ambience is cozy. Take-out option if you don't feel like waiting. Cons: Bad wait times if you don't do the 'Call Ahead' seating. Parking can be a little crazy. Crab cakes so good, you won't know if other entrees are good because you always order the crab cakes and nothing else. Personally, whenever I go to G&M, I get the double crab cake dinner with french fries and cole slaw. I'm not sure how many times I've gotten this entree, but it has never missed a beat. The crab cakes are creamy and they never prepare their crab cakes with any filler, unlike other restaurants. That'll run you about $26 dollars which is a great price for a double crab cake dinner. For just $1 or 2 dollars more, you can get the imperial crab cake dinner, which is crab cakes smothered in a robust wine sauce giving it a nice taste. I've seen some places charge well over $30 dollars a double crab cake dinner and the entire meal turned out to be complete garbage. I recommend an order of the fried clam strips. G&M serves some colossal looking fried clam strips which are tender and not chewy, so be prepared to have your ketchup, cocktail, and tartar sauce ready to dip them in. The buffalo wings are served to perfection and the cream of crab soup is utterly amazing. If you're going for the double crab cake entree, be warned that you might have to request a to-go container for the second one. Few pose the ability and appetite to put down both crab cakes in one sitting, but most return home with that second crab cake as leftovers. If you do come up defeated and you're gonna take a crab cake back home as leftovers, do yourself a favor and take a few of those dinner rolls back with you. You can slice those dinner rolls in half and make yourself a nice crab cake sandwich for later.
(5)LG Q.
Food: I had the creamy crab soup and it was delicious. I also had a single order of the crab cakes which were pretty good. I tend to like my crab cakes a little more crispy but they don't skimp on the crab at all. I would come back and try the other stuff on the menu. Service: It was ok but maybe it's because it was a busy dinner night. We weren't given the dessert menu which we were actually looking forward to - they just dropped the check and walked away. Server seemed put out that we asked to split the check between 2 people. We went next door to the carry out section. I'd come back for the food but if the service is bootsy again, I won't.
(4)Dom L.
Crabcakes are good. Everything else is mediocre.
(3)Chuck B.
Best place to come for a crab cake while in Baltimore! Plus, it is conveniently located right by the airport.
(5)Yanting S.
It was amazing!!! I never ever had the taste before in my life. It is a valuable place to check it out. U won't be regrets!
(5)Mimi J.
They advertise Maryland's #1 crab cake but make it with crabs from VENEZUELA. That's a deal breaker for anyone looking for an authentic (and amazing) Maryland crab cake! I work around the corner and have come here pretty often for lunch. The food is ok but the management is so oppressively rude that it's all added up and I won't be back. They try to pass the restaurant off as a fine dining establishment by making the staff wear bow-ties and serving the water in crystal looking goblets but there aren't even tablecloths and the placemats are the kind with advertising like you'd see in a diner. They have a no sleeveless shirts rule so fine, no tank tops. But I was turned away once wearing a dress, not even spaghetti straps, it was business attire! The manager (John Zoulis) must be a holy terror because the staff are obviously terrified of him and you can tell he treats them quite poorly. They aren't allowed to eat there, even off duty so they can't recommend anything. More than once I've had staff point out a camera in the corner from which he watches like big brother. Getting extra napkins is a lot harder than it should be and a waiter once told me that he couldn't bring us any more lemon slices because "they" were watching and he'd get yelled at. 3 of us spent well over $100 at lunch so I really don't think getting more than 5 slices of lemon for the table would have erased their profit margin! The food is really only ok. The cream of crab soup tastes like wet flour with hardly any crab. Their crab cakes are HUGE but a bit bland and wet for my taste. Worst of all is that they're made with crabs from Venezuela! When I asked for them to make my fries (one of the few allowed sides) extra crispy I was told there are no substitutions. Seriously?! Their desserts are truly delicious although with an on site bakery, I would expect much better bread than the tasteless rolls they serve. The place is often packed but usually with the geriatric Linthicum locals which doesn't exactly add to the ambiance. All in all if you don't feel like leaving the airport area and don't mind that it's not really a Maryland crab cake then at least spare yourself their beleaguered staff and cheap manager by getting the carry out.
(1)Shannon G.
By far, the best crab cake I've ever had. Although I could have happily eaten one by myself, we split two sandwiches between us and our two kids. That left room for dessert. YUM. No filler. Just delicious crab. We did the take out side of the restaurant since we were on our way to Ocean City and wanted to be back on the road. Spent about $40 for a great lunch for four including dessert.
(5)Davis J.
Lets be real here. THIS PLACE SUCKS. So bad It could suck a bowling ball through a garden hose. Dont believe me? Check out their demographic. OLD. 130 menu items? Thats 130 ways to waste your money. Staff? Clueless and unhelpful. Atmosphere? Felt like a funeral home (and I wished I was the one who died). Food? Frozen and then microwaved (I had better food in my high school cafeteria). Why did I come here then? Because Yelp has some really misleading reviews for this place. Dont make the same mistake I did.
(1)Courtney K.
Bottom Line: Crab cakes are awesome but there are plenty of other choices to delight your pallet, Hon. Hon, let me tell you where the best place is to get a crab cake in Maryland - my Mom's kitchen with the crabs caught by my father that morning. Second best - G&M Restaurant in non-descript Linthicum Heights. As a Maryland native and the daughter of a commercial crabber, allow me to get on my soap box (or bushel barrel basket turned upside down) and discuss the authenticity of Maryland crab cakes. An authentic Maryland crab cake (1) needs to be made from Caliente Sapidus (blue crab) caught in the Chesapeake Bay or a Chesapeake Bay estuary, (2) should not contain any filler but seasoning and a necessary binder are ok and (3) should have some nice lumps of backfin in it. An authentic crab cake does not have to be ginormous but G&M's certainly meet that criteria as well. People often describe them as the size of softballs but they are not a ball, rather a half-sphere so I would say they are the size of 1/2 of a softball. If you see "Maryland Crab Cakes" on a menu outside of Maryland, be very weary, although I have tasted some good ones in Virginia and North Carolina. If you're not wanting a crab cake, have no fear, G&M has a long menu with items like Maryland crab soups, Caesar salads, hot sandwiches, shrimp salad sandwiches, hamburgers and seafood entrees. There is a little something for everything here. And if you want something sweet, their desserts are sinful and delicious. One look at the dessert display might have your sweet tooth on high alert. I've always thought the service here was down-home friendly and I love the uniforms. To many, the uniforms of G&M and the décor may seem but dated but to me they are perfectly "Baltimore," which I love. If you're extra lucky, you'll even been greated in the traditional Baltimore style, hon.
(4)Golden B.
Have a long layover at bwi and want a classic Maryland crab cake? G and Ms is your answer and a quick cab ride away. With a classic dark old time steakhouse feel the staff is friendly and attentive. They have options for a crab cake platter, seafood platter or crab cake sandwich. I opted for the sandwich and am glad I did. It ended up being the perfect portion since I wasn't in the mood for overindulging in seafood, but wanted a healthy sized cake. It comes on a bun or with crackers and your choice of one side. I got fries, which were thick cut steak fries and definitely nothing to write home about, so onto the main event... The crab cake was full of big lumps of crab with just a little breadcrumb filling that added flavor without masking the fresh succulent flavor of the crab. They put tartar and cocktail sauce on the side, but it doesn't need it. A little squirt of lemon and you're in crab cake heaven. Enjoy!
(4)Marcia S.
Great service ... we were told they had the best Crab Cakes .... Actually you could easily order the dinner platter, if you get the double platter, I split it with someone and had a whole crab cake about 8 oz. I also had mussels in White sauce ..... also AMAZING!!!! Probably the best crab cake I've had!
(4)Will L.
Bad customer service. We were a party of six, arrived and one of our guy friend was wearing a tank top. They have a sign that says no sleeveless shirt allowed. The owner gets on him and tells him he has to change or he can't get in. I counted about 9 females in there with sleeveless shirts. I asked why he wasn't allowed if the females were allowed to go in like that. An employee said "it's something about the armpit hair". My friend is Korean no body hair what so ever and he was still not allowed. My friend decided to go back all the way to the hotel to change his shirt. After a few dirty looks and comments such as we are going to stop sitting soon, so he better be here before then. I felt sexually discriminated and we left. Btw, one of their cooks walked outside and guessed what...... WEARING A TANK TOP
(1)Patrick B.
Whoa... Now I've passed by this place many of times but never would have thought they had legit food. Alright, so the atmosphere is kind of the look of an upscale restaurant BUT very very very casual. Nice table cloths and furniture. Came in and was promptly sat as a party of 9 and the server was very very friendly. Reminded me of southern hospitality and charm. My friend told me they have the best crab cakes in MD here. Now every place that sells a crab cake claims this but he assured me I would not be disappointed. The double crab cake is $28 while the single is $19. They are perfectly fine with sharing / splitting. So I ordered up a double. Whoa these things came out and were the size of softballs. An absolute massive mound of a crab cake. As all people in Maryland do, you have to cut in and check to see if it actually has crab in it rather than just a bunch of filler (typically egg, some sort of breading, startch, etc..). I cut mine open and to my surprise there was a very little amount of filler and the meat was almost like jumbo lump. So I dug in and noticed that the crab even had some of the female eggs/yolk, which I personally love, and it gave the cake a very nice rich tastes. For the amount of food you get in the double, it is absolutely worth $28. Some places out in the city charge $18 for roughly a small 8oz crab cake. These two things were massive and worth every cent. The entree is served with two sides, typically the veggies of the day if requested. Some of the sides are broccoli, corn, mashed potatoes and fries.. Pretty basic as not to take the focus off the main course. Also my table had the Fire Cracker Shrimp which was awesome. It's not that hot at all. Just a little bit of spice sort of like buffalo taste. I highly recommend. Ordered up some of the fried calamari which is a very large amount. I dont think it would be good to order if maybe 2-3 people. Maybe 4 but you might fill up on that rather than your normal food. Now - for me I like it fried hard and cripsy to where the calamari may be a little "tough" and chewy - which is the way it came out. If you like it softer - might want to avoid as I really dont think they will fry it any other way. Based on my observation of the bar - very nice bar and lots of TVs. Didnt seem to busy and there were lots of seats open. So if you're flying solo and want to check out the games, this would be a cool spot to go to. Cheap, certainly not but it wont break the bank either.
(5)Meepa M.
This restaurant is consistently excellent. I've been coming here for at last 15 years. Most places don't maintain their standards or even stay open for so long. We drive 45 minute to come here despite passing many highly rated places along the way. This is a place to order the seafood. The fired calamari appetizer is enough for 3-4 people, the crab dip is actually filled with crab. Portions are large, entrees include sides but you will get your sides separately, otherwise there really isn't room for everything on the plate. The one crab cake platter is a ton of food but order the 2 crab cake platter and take one home. Desserts are good and big, and very reasonably priced. Actually our meals always seem reasonably priced. I never regret spending our money here.
(5)Kathleen D.
Talkin bout the carry out here. Hey, like most have mentioned: The crab cakes. That's what I'm adding to the pile. Shockerooo! There seem to be a zillion items on the menu. We tried some decent mussels in red sauce to start, but shrugingly. The dessert case might look pretty inviting for afterward, but I definitely wouldn't go screeeeching to pull my car over for a pit stop for the German chocolate cake or the carrot cake. Like definitely not. Under the bright fluorescent lights of the fish market side of things we split the two crab cake platter. None of the vegetable sides were really callin our names, so we got double fries for our choice of two vegetable sides. The steak fries were unsalted and a bit on the flabby side. This lackluster region of our styrofoam boxes bothered me quite little cause I was too all up in the mighty delicious crab cake. You see where I'm goin here? This cake was hefty on crab- like softball sized, I say, and barely a trace of any kinda filler shite. 8 oz of crab and absolutely no ick at all. It was perfectly crispy and golden outside and super jumbo lump crab-packed. You're pickin up what I'm puttin down? That's one big ass beautiful crabcake.
(4)Rushell D.
I am never disappointed here! They have the best crab cakes- mouth watering. The ambiance is great and customer service is on point.
(5)Iva K.
First time visiting Maryland and our family took us here! Loved the crab cakes! Great service and Food!
(5)Joe R.
Food is always excellent. The restaurant waiting area is too small. And parking is jammed. But the food makes those negatives less important.
(4)Jeff K.
First let me say...this place is overrated! I can't understand why there are so many people who find this place to be the best...makes me think that so many have such horrible taste or never experienced anything better! The crab cakes are ok, but have too much filler. The sides are really pitiful. All taste prepackaged or canned. The service is ok, and depending where you sit, it feels very crowded inside and you hear other conversations over your own. When people say this is the best I highly suggest you question it and find out what other places they think are great...May be a pattern of poor taste!
(2)Jennifer B.
I was so excited when I tried this place, as I've heard great things about their crab cakes. The first one I had was a to-go order, so it wasn't as hot and fresh as it would've been at the restaurant. There were huge chunks of delicious crab throughout the entire thing. Also, throughout the entire thing, were little pieces of shell. Literally every bite had shell in it and it was really making it hard to enjoy. The filler/binder that they use was very odd as well--strange mushy texture. In addition, there was a very fishy aroma that interfered with the taste and it started to make my stomach hurt before I could finish. Although my first experience with this establishment wasn't the greatest, I decided to give it another try and dine in. This time, I ordered the cream of crab soup and the single crab cake platter. The soup was flavorful, but a little too thick. There were actually a few chunks of flour or whatever was used to thicken it, as well several shell chips. I wish there was more actual crab in it, too. I will say, the crab cake definitely tasted better the second time, when it was hot and fresh. No overly fishy smell, and the filler wasn't as weird. However, there were still lots of small pieces of shell! This may not bother some people, but it's definitely something I cannot stand. As for the sides, the potato salad was great, but my green beans were cooked to death, mushy, and swimming in butter. As far as the service goes, it was pretty good.
(2)Clementine C.
I am not sure why this place is popular - here's why: 1) Overpriced - I was expecting less expensive seafood due to the proximity to the bay. The plates were not exceptional. 2) Long wait - the restaurant wasn't full, but we were made to wait twenty minutes. I find that odd. 3) Food is okay - there was nothing special about my crab dip; if anything, it was bland, but plentiful. 4) Service was excellent by our wait staff, which I appreciate.
(3)Rob N.
The crab cakes are so good you will be in your own little heaven. Add the desserts on the back end and you will be very happy when you leave. Came here for a work dinner and it definitely impressed!
(5)Nichole N.
I heard this place had the best crab cakes, so i tried, but I can't agree. There were big chunks of crab but not big chunks of flavor. The crab cakes are very soft and fall apart easily. Maybe that is what they are aiming for but to me, the mushiness took away the appeal. At $19 per single crab cake, I prefer my crab cakes to have a little texture. My eyes were bigger than my stomach tonight so i ordered the seafood platter. Everything on the plate was over cooked except the scallops. The service from the majority of the staff was great, our server however, horrible sense of what hospitality is. When we asked for recommendations she told us, "well I'm kinda picky so i really couldn't tell you." Then we asked what type of desserts they have, "um, you know, cheesecakes and stuff." Bottom line, i was not impressed.
(2)Tara C.
I went for the crab cake and it was delicious. Service was nice but a bit rushed. The reason for only three stars? The ambience. 1. The bar area is too small. The bar was packed with diners and it was too small for people waiting for tables to stand and have a drink. 2. There is very little area to wait for your table. They basically lined up chairs against a wall in a narrow walkway. 3. Tables seem to be randomly placed throughout the place. It's more about how many people you can squeeze in than the experience they give their customers. There are tables around the bar that make it difficult to stand at the bar for a drink while you wait. There are tables immediately in front of people sitting against the wall waiting for their table. Very awkward. I've been here twice now and I would possibly go back again. I just really feel the ambience could be greatly improved upon. I would never go there for a romantic meal. It's more of a get in and get out. My tip, if you like the crab cake get the double and take one home!
(3)Rebecca F.
Go there for crab cakes! They are great! They have giant lumps of crab, no fillers, and are well seasoned. The portions are large & well-priced. The crab cake platter was $18 including sides (the sides were just okay). The last time I went our waitress was really nice & attentive. Other times, the service hasn't been so great.
(5)Christopher W.
Best crabcakes in MD! Get the land and sea, delicious steak and classic crabcake. Apple sauce and Maryland crab soup are also really good. Delicious desserts as well
(5)Bryan M.
Well... hmmm.. what to say... I was excited to try this place. .. so went around 8p and sat at bar... at first the one bartender was kinda shitty.. so I debated after I ordered a crown and 7 if I was going to eat. .so I decided I would eat because the food looked good and I was hungry. .. So after much thought, I ordered the crab stuffed mushrooms which were 4 or 5 very very small mushrooms with a shit ton of crab. . It was pretty good. . For the main course I ordered the double crab cake platter with their homemade cole slaw and home made potato salad. . The coleslaw was deli style as you would get at a grocery store it was decent The potato salad .. if I were at home I would have fed it to my dogs... tried 2 bites and couldnt try another Now for the big daddy crab cakes. .. not impressed. . A lot of lump crab but the filler was very very mushy.. it seemed as if they did not cook it long enough. . Very disapointing. . Would I go again? Probably not. . Many other places to try and probably with more friendly service. . Atmosphere was boring. . But you know what. . If your in town check it out. ... you never know
(3)Brook H.
I have tried so many places around here for good crab. It's really hard to get it wrong in Maryland, because even our cheapest places are still better than other states. Yet every now and then you find somewhere a step above the rest... and that place is G&M. Their crab cake is probably one of the best I've ever tasted. Average price (around $15 for either the sandwich or platter), it is filled with huge lumps of crab meat and minimal filler. Also nice is that they don't over-flavor their filler, allowing you to enhance it how you like. (Some extra Old Bay, a healthy dose of lemon and then dipped lightly in tartar for me.) If you get the platter, their sides are average but tasty... but I'm here for the crab, not the sides. The service in the restaurant itself is good and I recommend eating in if you have the time. Waits weren't bad the few times I visited and our servers were pretty attentive. I think I only had to wait for more water once and they were kind of slammed at the time. Another local noted that G&M seemed like a great place to take a date to impress them; I'm married so I'm a bit jaded, but he's a "lady's man" so I figure he knows what he's talking about. If you're looking for good crab in the Baltimore area, then G&M is definitely where it's at. Go if you're local, go if you're just visiting, go if you just have a hunkering for that Maryland delicacy we all love... just go!
(5)Alyssa M.
If the line was only 30 or so minutes long... I would have gave this place 4 stars. But it gets a 3 star rating because the wait was 2 hours long so I was expecting it to be the best crab cake that I've ever tried... Instead, they didn't cook the sauce all the way through the crab cake so it was runny. The lump crab was great tho. If it were cooked all the way, it would have been excellent. I will try it again... maybe I might pick it up tho... "Aint nobody got time" to be waiting for 2 hours for a crab cake. I ordered the stuffed shrimp... which is really a large shrimp with crab cakes on the top. Good concept. Service was pretty good esp for being so busy. The people, I was with ordered the German Choc Cake and were very disappointed to find out that G & M had a different concept than most individual on this planet when it came to the concept of German Choc Cake... as there weren't any coconuts in the frosting... Really Timbuktu was better... I am going to try this place again since it has so many high ranking reviews. Everyone that was going into the restaurant spoke highly of it. Maybe I made the chef busy when he found out a certified elite yelper was in the building (LOL)! And I can't explain the level of packed-- that this place was... it was like they were giving away buckets of money... people were swarming the parking lots... circling the parking lot. Double parked. Parked on the back roads. Even if you make reservations... you still have to wait for about an hour... They might need a larger location... notice I did not say a second location-- but that is how places go down hill!
(3)Ozzy V.
great food great service especially from our waitress ...nicole...., ozzyshairart.info
(4)Sharday J.
BORING :( I know you go out to eat because you want to "eat" but please omg can we get some life here . Luckily a there were 2 birthday dinners going on that kind of kept our attention. Staff- lets say some folks are stuck in the past. When entering we were told we had to sit in the front !! I don't want to dwell on this because our waiter allowed us to choose where we wanted to sit but umm MR "something like the owner" watch yourself you will run the line to the wrong person one day it is 2015 so lets keep it moving . Our waitress let us pick our seat and she did fairly well to try to accommodate us during dinner. FOOD- ordered an app of bang bang shrimp umm lets just say these were not the highest quality of shrimp. ordered a ginger ale OMG WHAT THE HECK IS THIS TASTE LIKE SELTZER WATER . The waiter seemed like she knew it was not the ordinary wish she had warned us . on to the main dish ... Stuffed shrimp baked potato and spinach . potato was a potato lol, spinach was under seasoned, stuffed shrimp were bland . Now I will say the portions of the crab is about the same as blue dolphin but the flavor is just not there for me . I think they need to perfect a few things in the kitchen . also broaden your side dishes as well .
(2)Jerry K.
Best crab cake ever! Excellent service. Very popular with the locals but we only had to wait 5 minutes. I highly recommend it.
(5)Elizabeth P.
This was my first time going to G&M after reading all the good reviews on Yelp. I invited some friends from NY who came to visit who wanted to experience some REAL MD crabcakes and other seafood. Unfortunately, I did NOT like the quality of food here. The buns were dry and nasty. I ordered the friend jumbo shrimp and the presentation was poor and very lacking. Quality was not so good either. My friends ordered the crab cakes and they thought it was okay. Nothing spectacular - they said it was very underseasoned and bland. Huge portions, but bland. Overall, we did not like the quality especially after all the hype. We will probably not be coming back.
(2)David H.
This place is definitely local and caters to everyone. It is a big restaurant but was crowded on a Wednesday evening. One in my party had the crab cakes and said they were very good. I had the fried oysters and they were just ok. Service was a little slow which may be because we sat upstairs above the bar. Dessert is made on site and was fantastic, we had the German chocolate cake, the serving was huge and only $4.50. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area.
(3)Tutti S.
Long, long, long wait for mediocre tasting food. Seriously, there was a two plus hour wait to eat. The lump meat crab cakes are huge and pretty good, albeit they were somewhat under cooked on the inside. Our salads were fresh with a delicious homemade blue cheese dressing. Calamari and honey bbq, was also pretty tasty. All in all, very expensive for average meals.
(3)Aly R.
Overall 4 for food and 2 for service. The food was very solid. The cobb salad was very large and tasty. The chicken parm was good and came with a side of perfect garlic bread and very bland spaghetti, but I acknowledge high standards for pasta. Those in the party that got the crab cakes said they were sublime. The service was very poor. There were only four of us and two sides were forgotten about until entrees were served, when we had to ask for them again. When those came, I asked for a steak knife and then never saw the waitress until the check came. The fries were very tasty; well-cooked and potato-y. The other side was french onion soup, which was so salty it was nearly inedible. We'd have sent it back, but the waitress never checked in or asked how we liked the food. Waters were never refilled after sitting down.
(3)Tamaro D.
Crab cakes, crab cakes.....I've heard so much about the crab cakes here I had to try them. We originally went there to dine in but the wait was 45mins to an hour. We ordered to go, I order the two crab cake platter with coleslaw and potato salad, a large salad, and chicken tenders and fries for the kids. They said 15mins but it took 25, no biggie. The crabcakes were amazing all meat no filling. Perfectly cooked all the way through. The coleslaw was good but the potato salad was mushy and a bit watery. The chef salad it was a salad, balsamic vinegar it was good. Now the chicken tenders in the fries seem like they were cooked in oil grease, the chicken tenders were a bit overcooked and tasteless. I will be returning hopefully I can dine in and I will try one of the pastas with the crabcake platter again. I took two stars off due to the chicken tenders and fries the mushy potato salad.
(3)Wilma D.
G & M gets four stars, just because the server could not wait for us to leave the table to intrude and say: " I am getting this from you guys now", referring to her tip. How rude!! Her service was good, attentive and helpful. Sadly, we were really disappointed on her. Food was excellent. We ordered a single crab cake platter, a steak and shrimp with crab cake platter. The bread basket was not good. The bread was dry, hard and tasteless. We didn't care for it. I guess that was a good thing. The crab cakes were huge and delicious. The crab alone was plenty and really tasty, not dry at all. I had the kale and onions as my vegetable and I did really like the flavor. My husband's steak was cooked perfectly to his liking and he was happy with his dinner. The portions are large and we had plenty of leftovers. We will be back. Hopefully we won't have the same server. **Note**My husband went back the same week for a dinner with his work team and observed their server grabbing the tip before them leaving the table. I find it rude.
(4)Fred K.
I picked up a customer at BWI airport and was looking for a place nearby to eat and talk. Thanks to Yelp reviews, glad I found this place. The best crab cake in the region! I thought Clyde's was the best, but wow, a hearty 8oz (half pound) crab cake with no filler. The cream of crab soup was good, the fries were okay, same with banana cream pie. Just stick with the crab cakes. I'm a happy person. If you are really hungry get the double crab cake platter. One full pound of delicious crab with choice of two sides.
(4)Joe K.
Generally when you say " where to get a good crab cake" to a central-Marylander they are going to ask one thing: "have you been to G&M?" Reason being, their crab cakes are massive, have little filler, oh and how massive? They are the size of softballs. Only downside of this location is its popularity causing you to either wait extensively or to go to the take-away side (this is what many people I know do since it is less time consuming). My only issue with my take-away experience was the lack of customer service I received when I tried to get just order a crab cake with no sides and is nearly impossible. When I called in and tired, I was quickly told that is "just the way it is." Cannot say that is how I would run my business but it works for them. 4 stars - and seriously go out of your way to try the crab cakes they are far better than Phillip's Seafood in Baltimore.
(4)Krystal C.
This place is pretty legit. I'm not sure if it's the Best crabcakes in Maryland, but it's up there. The beauty of this restaurant is that you get what you pay for. The crabcakes are huge and tasty. Very little filling if any and just lumps of crab meat. It's a great place for fine dinning, large groups dates and overall is a pretty good venue. I've tried the crab Cake special on several occassions, but would also recommend the crab stuffed shrimp, which is my favorite. When my family visits, I always take them here.
(4)Sam P.
Thank you yelp for a truly fantastic recommendation. There was a ten minute wait to get seated, which was not too bad, considering the place was packed full of people and the parking lot was packed. But that is always a great sign at a seafood restaurant. The crab cakes were huge and my sides were the delicious cole slaw and beets. We stopped by the takeout place when were leaving and got some delicious desserts to go also.
(5)Melissa S.
Great crabcakes! Perfect size. Had a double order with fries and Brussels sprouts. Would have been a perfect lunch had the Brussels sprouts not been overcooked, flavor less, and the service had been better. Thick cut steak fries were perfect with a sprinkle of Old Bay (my preference). The waiter was not very personable or friendly-he only cracked a smile when he was told to keep the change for a tip. I don't judge folks with tattoos-I have my own share, however the least you can do when your appearance is a bit on the edgy side and you're a waiter is smile-doesn't even cost a thing! I'll definitely be back for the cakes-I just hope the service is better next time and I'll opt for another green vegetable.
(4)Erica V.
I came here for the crab cakes. I couldn't finish them. They were extremely fishy! The French onion soup was really salty. The good thing about this place is the wine ow well priced. I wouldn't go out of my way for this place.
(3)Emrich S.
Best Crab Cake outside of New Orleans. Cocktail could be a tad larger, just sayin' Great meal and nice cannoli to finish up.
(5)Ashley W.
I hear such great things about their crabcakes. I have had three and all three of them weren't that great. They are very bland. I love crabcakes by themselves. No roll, no mustard, nothing. I had to pile the condiments on for flavor and use a super dry kaiser roll. They are really mushy too. Big pieces of crab meat, but the filler is too doughy and mushy! The fishy smell isn't very appealing, either. I can always tell when someone in my office orders from here. The smell lingers the rest of the day. All three times I have had a crabcake from here, I have felt sick an hour later, as if I had something too rich. I settle when the bosses go in and buy a round, but I won't intrntionally order. Maybe the other food is better, but as far as the crabcakes, I don't get the hype..
(2)Meg L.
G&M is average, but slightly over priced for my liking. Then again the only thing I've gotten here is crab cakes. Go to Olive Grove... It's a block away, has better parking, cheaper crab cakes, & the wait to be seated will be at least half the time.
(3)LT T.
After all these years, the crab cake is still awesome. Had an opportunity to visit dc, i had to drive up to get some crab cakes...end up getting half a dozen to bring back to the west coast!!!
(4)Sabra R.
Yes, the crab cakes are huge, but that's the only good thing I have to say about them. They are incredibly bland and are held together by an odd eggy/bready mixture. The definitely require tartar sauce and NO great crab cake requires tartar. I won't be going again.
(2)Brittney B.
We went in on a Saturday night at 7pm during a busy weekend and they got us a table in 5 mins for 4 people. The food here was incredible. We had the calamari, crab dip, lasagna and last but not least the crab cakes. The crab cakes were insane, so much crab, light and fluffy. Like nothing I've ever had. Bravo. The servings are pretty large so order accordingly.
(5)Megan P.
Best crab cakes around! And the bartenders are extremely friendly! Great times!
(5)Charles C.
So let's rate G&M restaurant. When we pulled up to the restaurant in the parking lot was full of cars at 1 PM on a Tuesday. So I thought to myself this place must be great. It had a carry out as well as a dining part of the restaurant. When you coming to the restaurant he looks a bit old and dated. The hostess was very friendly.we were seated and waitress was very attentive. I ordered the seafood platter and my wife had this stuff shrimp. I must say The crabcakes lived up to all the hype. The fish on the other hand was a bit bland. All in all I enjoyed my experience at G and M restaurant. The bar area see more modern than the rest of the restaurant. If you ever happen to visit G and M restaurant sit at the bar in order to crabcakes.
(4)Natalie M.
Best crab cakes I've ever had! Also the largest crab cakes I've ever had! We shared a double crab cake platter and chose two vegetable sides and a side of cole slaw, we also ordered a Greek salad, and bruschetta for the table; we were a party of six. The salad was good, very fresh and the dressing was light and flavorful, the bruschetta was also very good, full of fresh tomatoes and an abundance of garlic. When the crab cakes arrived I was a little shocked by their size because I was used to receiving two little crab cakes and this was just a huge pile of crab, so large that it made the sides look miniscule. When I cut into the cake I was even more surprised: the entire thing is made of amazingly delicious, fresh crab, vs other crab cakes I've had that consisted of a few pieces of crab and fillers. I ate a good portion of the cake and enjoyed every bite it and felt a bit bad about throwing away so much crab because apparently there's a crab shortage, but I really did my best. Our waitress Anne was also very helpful and friendly, making our entire dining experience wonderful! I've heard that Baltimore is full of great crab cakes, but I think these are pretty tough to beat!
(5)Jeff K.
Went here with a business associate for lunch We both had a crab cake meal Mediocre at best Very fishy tasting not impressed at all Wouldnt go back again Not sure what all the hype is all about If this is the best Maryland has to offer for seafood Yikes
(2)Frank N.
Just like everyone else says: these are the BEST crab cakes in the Maryland area. That is all.
(5)Mike S.
It's been years since the wife and I have been to G&M. We stopped by at 8pm on a Saturday. It was crowded but the wait was about 10 minutes. We both ordered a crab cake dinner. To start the server, who was extremely chipper and nice, brought out dinner rolls. The rolls tasted like freezer burned sandwich rolls. We didn't really care as we weren't there for bread. Our meals came out in less than 15 minutes. The crab cakes aren't what they once were. They are still huge but sadly lacking in flavour. They were dry around the edges yet wet in the center. The cocktail sauce was sweet and I couldn't detect a trace of horseradish. The service was excellent. I don't think we will return.
(2)Bobby C.
Delicious crab cakes, probably the best I've had in Baltimore. I don't know if I'll ever try anything else on the menu - if I want steak I'll go to a chophouse, if I'm craving pasta I'll head to little Italy. if I'm craving crab cakes G&M is where my head is at. Big chunks of crab, minimal filler and very fresh. Don't go for the sandwich - why fill up on bread? I also like their side options, you can get steamed vegetables or a baked potato that aren't dumped in salt or butter. A nice complement to the steaming pile of crustacean meat that you will soon be devouring
(4)Susan M.
Great, old fashioned Baltimore family restaurant (circa 1960?), with classic food at very reasonable prices. When we arrived around 1 pm on a 95 degree Friday afternoon, the parking lot was full (always a good sign) and we had to wait just a few minutes to be seated in the cool, wood paneled dining room. (The bar looked real welcoming too) I had the scallops, which were delicious, and was totally surprised when the dish came out and there were 8 (yeah, 8!!.....we counted 'em) scallops served....fresh, broiled to perfection, and with sides of perfectly cooked green beans and potato salad.... for 18 bucks. My friends had crab cakes (also great) and pasta primavera (huge!) ....half of which was boxed for dinner later. C'mon, what's not to love about this place? I bet lots of happy times have been had here. I'd go back in a heartbeat if I lived in the area...... For now, we'll just plan to stop in on our way to or from BWI.
(5)Kira B.
G and M has been here forever. We usually get carryout from here. The subs are tasty as well as the rice pudding. Large portions and decent prices. Its not bad for c/o. I haven't dined in, in awhile, but i didn't care for it when we did.
(3)Ken T.
Crab cakes and a few other things are very good here... This place gets absolutely jammed, so expect delays. It's worth it.
(5)David M.
The meatiest crab cake ever. A line and wait list on a Monday night. Parking lot full like a Friday night. Crab soup was very good as were the clams casino.
(5)Emily K.
This is the best place for crab cakes and crab soup in the Baltimore area! They also have tons of other food that works just fine as well. They have lots of fresh made desserts everyday.
(5)Al G.
Once again, great meal and service. Love their crab cakes and the Maryland Crab Soup was excellent as well. Had to wait a few minutes to be seated but that is to be expected based on the great food! Will definitely visit G &M whenever I am in the Baltimore area.
(5)Elaine C.
Food- Came here for the crab cakes, and as everyone else says, the size and taste doesn't disappoint. There were a few bits of shell I had to spit out every once in a while though... Sides (we had baked potato and beets) were a bit lackluster and smaller portioned as well. Service- 5 stars Atmosphere- Slightly upscale, but with a old-school feel
(4)Colton T.
If you love crabcakes... You havent had anything yet. This is jumbo crabcake. No joke this isnt your measly gone in a few bites. Its a little smaller then a soft ball cut in half. Unlike most crabcakes this one is all crabmeat. Little to no fillers. Great price for the amount of meat. $15. Unlike the other places that offer cakes. Enough about the crabcake, the decor is very welcoming. Friendly staff, great for families, business events, and brunch.
(5)J C.
Was told this was THE place for crab cakes. Save yourself some grief and get them from carry out next door. Was very busy for Wednesday night. Seated fairly quickly but the waitress took forever to stop at the table or even acknowledge us. Finally ordered and waited again for cup of Maryland Crab soup. It was luke warm vegetable soup. Roll look like they came from Sams Club and butter was hard-as-a-rock (this drives me crazy for a nice restaurant especially). Toss salad was good with cherry tomatoes and sliced radish. Now waiting on main course broiled platter... And waiting... Scallops cooked Perfect, shrimp overcooked, flounder...eh, and the clam and crab cake had the weirdest taste I've ever had in a seafood cake. I have no idea what the fuss is about except it has a ton of meat. Finally, the servers and hostess stood next to our table and discussed who was going to take what table and who was sat when; poor manners from staff!!
(2)Jerry L.
Salad was bland. Steam veggies were over cooked. Broiled flounder had too much butter. The service was fast and good
(2)Olivia M.
Amazing crab cakes. Best in Maryland. Flavor & quantity are unmatched. Service is horrible. Long waits to be served by rude, angry staff. The manager has a reputation for firing staff without cause so it's no wonder but the staff take out their problems on the customers which dampens the mood, experience. One time my mother left in tears. Grab carry out. You'll be much better served at home!
(2)Debra T.
The only thing you need to order here are crab cakes. That is all.
(5)Mesha M.
So it was my first time here and I can't say I will return. We were seated after about 20 minutes which is not too bad on a Saturday afternoon, however it was close to an hour before we received our entrees after ordering. The crab cake was less than appetizing and the fries were cold. As a Marylander I've had my share of delicious jumbo lump crab cakes without all of the filler, and this did not compare. Perhaps I should have tried a different entree.
(3)Jill B.
The firework shrimps was good! But the service wasn't the best. Our waiter wasn't really friendly our personable. We even complained to him about how our food wasn't cooked all the way through and he said it was normal. This was our one time in Maryland and the only time we'll have an opportunity to try seafood. What a shame. Obviously we won't be returning.
(2)Justin H.
A friend took us out to dinner while we were visiting the Baltimore area, to show us real crab cakes. I will say that it didn't disappoint. The crab cakes were huge and contained more crab than any other crab cake I have ever had. I wanted the two cake platter but opted for the one (since everyone else got one and I didn't want to look super fat). I'm glad I did, because i was stuffed. I also had the firecracker shrimp appetizer which was so delicious I ate about 90% of it myself. Only thing I wasn't crazy about was the service. They seemed generally annoyed that they had a lot of customers.
(4)Norry H.
Two people in the Baltimore area recently recommended me to go to G & M for the best crab cakes when I mentioned them of Faidley Seafood's Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes. So today on the way to Allentown, PA, we stopped here to check it out. This place has two parts - Restaurant on the left and carry-out on the right side. We went into the carry-out side and ate at a table in side the carry-out. They have a parking lot and it was no problem. Not in a bad area or anything either, which is nice. After experiencing the awesome Faidley's Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes twice, my standards became very high for crab cakes. G & M's crab cakes come in one size which is about the same size as Faidley's Jumbo size, maybe slightly bigger than the Faidley's. But the bottom line is: At the first bite of it, I could tell the flavor and texture are different from Faidley's. I like Faidley's better. G & M is at a much better location and has easy free parking but the best flavor is not here. This reminded me of the old Japanese saying (or originally Chinese?) "One may not catch a tiger's cub without entering a tiger's lair." meaning "Nothing ventured, nothing gained." :)
(3)Amber B.
This is a fantastic little restaurant that we almost didn't visit. The parking lot was so busy! Once we were inside, we were seated without any wait, which was a pleasant surprise. The service was excellent. The crab cakes...they have ruined me for all other crab cakes. All lesser crab cakes will taste like sawdust and disappointment from now on. The salad was also quite good.
(5)Peter K.
So we went to the "to-go" section of this place. We were referred from a friend that this place was legendary for their crab cakes. And they were extremely good. Still, there is plenty of stiff competition from Baltimore and all around Maryland, so I am not totally convinced this is the absolute best crab cakes, but it's definitely close.
(5)Mark H.
Five years ago, these were the best crab cakes in Baltimore. A recent visit sadly proved otherwise. Mashed potatoes from a box and other veggies from a can. This was easily the most overpriced and poorest meal I've had in years. It's sad to see another Baltimore landmark hit the skids. Hopefully they can bring it back up again. The locals must have gotten used to it, which reminds me of the old Chinese proverb: "Warm water boils the frog." I didn't see boiled frog on the menu.
(1)Jamia S.
Dined here on Mother's Day & wasn't impressed at all. The clams were absolutely not fresh but taste & smelled old. The crab cake was enjoyable but I've had better!
(1)Maggie G.
Crabcakes were definitely a satisfying lump-ful of crab meat. However, it was a little fishy to me, I had to use tobasco to neutralize the smell. Also, the filling was mediocre, although we know they use minimal filling to hold the crabmeat together, it's still a substantial part of the dish that didn't impress. The meat itself was also cooked thoroughly but the texture just didn't do it. The sides were perfect portion and great tasting. We got the pickled beets, which went perfectly with the crab cakes and the whipped potato, which was just mashed potatoes, but still very tasty, even the gravy wasn't overpowering. The crabmeat soup (~$4.5) was ok, just tasted like tomato soup with some chunks of veggies and strings of crab. Server was very friendly. We were seated promptly because we called before leaving the house to get our names on the list. I suggest getting the seafood combo ($30, comes with two 6oz crab cakes and a variety of seafood) instead of the crab cake platter ($27, comes with two 8oz crab cakes), perhaps you'll find something else you like on the seafood platter - the server was very proud to let us know the flounder is a signature dish!
(3)Adam J.
I was so happy that I had to drop someone off at BWI airport just because it gave me an excuse to go here before they left so they can experience a true Maryland crab cake. I haven't been in years since I moved out of state but it's even better than I remember. We stopped in on a Monday afternoon so it wasn't very busy but the service was still questionable. I had to wait quite a while to get my drink refilled, even after the server had walked by a few times already. I'll let that slide though since there is no way I'm giving G&M anything less than 5 stars. Their crab cakes are probably 95% lump crab and the other 5% of filler is just to keep the crab pieces together in cake form. That is how crab cakes should always be. Instead, here on the west coast, they are probably 80% filler with 20% mushed up crab. Complete garbage! The value is also another great about G&M. $15 for a huge crab cake sandwich and fries (which were also perfect). I got two half cooked crab cakes to go so I can share with the bro-in-law later that night for dinner. When we had those, they were also just as good as the one in the restaurant. My gf got the seafood pasta, which I warned her against. I said, "I've never ordered anything here besides the crab cakes and I never will." She regretted not getting the crab cake. The seafood pasta was okay, but it was just too creamy and not enough seafood flavor. Stick with the crab cakes people and you won't be disappointed!!
(5)Bill P.
I hadn't eaten here for several years but made a point of going there for lunch when I was in the area for work. The restaurant was very busy at lunch time and finding a parking place was a challenge. They have a pretty extensive menu that includes seafood and other dishes. They are known for their Maryland crab cakes. I had a single crab cake with cole slaw and a steamed medley of zucchini and summer squash. I love the crab cakes; they are large and have plenty of crab meat. I'll return whenever nearby and certainly recommend it to others.
(4)Bobby P.
thought it was ok, staff was nice but I just didn't dig the food, crab soup and cake (mushy) was not what I envisioned. This place was highly recommended so we have to try it again.
(3)Jonathan N.
I've been highly anticipating this restaurant. So opting out of going to my hotel after arriving in Baltimore I decided to swing by for dinner. Just walking in the lounge door, I was nearly ran over by a waitress (if looks could kill my wife would be set from my insurance policy). The bar was full so I went to the hostess desk. (Either I still have my Halloween costume on or maybe she an ex/almost girlfriend from my childhood that was still to ticked off to look me in the eye. I guess I should have checked the "Yes" box.). I'm going to finish this post after dinner. I'm hoping that it trends to the positive side! Post dinner comments: Well it's sad the the atmosphere and pre-dinning experience killed this place, because I was served within minutes and was impressed with the food. Crab cakes, well what can I say, they are freaking huge! Lump crab - no filler! Very, very good! You get what you come for! Luckily, I am not wasting much more time here than if I were grabbing take out! Which I would highly recommend. The atmosphere screams - Give me your money, get your crab cakes and get outta here! Well they know how to flip tables, and make a great crab cake! As for the rest, there is a lot of work to be done!
(3)Darrell K.
If you come to Maryland, you better have crabs. I mean it. Otherwise just leave. Fresh good blue crabs just can't be found anywhere except in this area. There really is only two ways to eat them. The barbaric way, steam in beer, sprinkled with Old Bay and ripping them apart with your bare hands and banging it with a hammer to get the meat out of the claws. Yummy. This is the preferred way. The more civilized, less fun way, is Crab Cakes. You just won't find better crab cakes outside of this area. Why? Blue crabs are sweet and the meat is just the best. If you want to eat the civilized way, then you have to come here. These crab cakes are just divine. Not too much filer (in fact, is there any), and the meatiest sweetest most delicious crab cakes in the area. There are places in Maryland that could match it, but none I found that could top it. Don't even waste your time on other dishes, although I'm sure they are good. You come to Maryland for crabs and you come here to ensure you get the real deal. One cake is enough, but I always get the two cake dinner, cause I want to take it home to eat some more. Parking is awful, but free. The wait is long. There is a reason. This place is good. It's a large place, but popular. I can't wait to come back. When I move from this area, I will cry that I can't have my Maryland crabs no more.
(5)Fred P.
Short and simple review. The crab cakes were amazing! The freshness of the crab meat and old bay are still on my mind. Can't wait to come back!
(5)Jackie B.
Was there for first time today.All I can say is,WOW,crab cake was the best I have ever had! So good and huge!!Been to a lot of places,never had crab cakes this good,never seen any this large!You will not be disappointed if you go!Had the sweetest waitress named Melody..great experience,can not wait to go back!
(5)Kristi P.
EVERYTHING here is great! I get the crab cake with gravy fries. Always a nice treat. I grew up in Baltimore my whole life and this is my go to place.
(5)Jamie F.
First stop after getting off the plane was crab cakes at G&M Restaurant, less than 10 mins drive from BWI airport, and supposedly home of Maryland's #1 crab cakes. It was a Friday afternoon and that calls for drinks, obviously. A round of mango and melon mojitos, please! Sounded amazing, but didn't quite hit the spot. I was hoping for real/fresh fruit, and I'm pretty sure they just used fruit-flavored rum and lots of simple syrup. For our table of 6, we started with an order of honey BBQ wings, which were standard, definitely not the star of our meal. We also shared a double crab cake platter (8 oz each, broiled) and two broiled seafood platters (2 six-ounce crab cakes, 2 shrimps, 2 scallops, 1 oyster, filet of flounder + 2 sides of your choice - potato salad, fries, garlic bread, steamed veggies). Of all the crab cakes that I tried in charm city (and by all, I mean 3), this was definitely THE BEST!! Broiled to golden perfection, each bite had delicious lump crab meat and just the right amount of binding. No sauce needed. Seriously, stick some candles in it and call it my birthday cake - I'd be cool with that. The rest of the seafood paled in comparison. The sides were mediocre and legit kid-sized. Bottom line: just order the crab cakes, nothing else. PS. I just discovered that G&M ships their crab cakes anywhere in the US! Time to place an order online now...
(4)Andy N.
Crab cakes, crab cakes, crab cakes! So much meat and it actually tastes like it was just picked without all of the blood from your hands getting all cut up. Also. They. Are. Huge! A single order is probably enough if you are smart. Two is just a party. However I do have to disclaim that the cc's are not overly seasoned. If you're from Baltimore I'm sure you have old bay in your purse or European carry all but I forgot mine at home. A couple dashes of Tabasco would have been clutch too. ... Ok so why am I writing yet another review for a place that already has 500+? Just landed at BWI, 10:30pm on Sunday night and the guy next to me tells me that this place is the place to go. So I hop in the rental car and zip straight here. I will most likely zip straight back there again on the way to return the car! Definitely will return again and probably take some home with me. Can't think of a better gift to take back. Not sure about the other stuff here but I probably won't try it either. Will +1 star later after I pinch myself and make sure this isn't a dream.
(4)Sha T.
Come here for a crabcake! I like that G&M doesn't do what others do in this crab cake game. Which is overprice for something that's not that long on the lump meat and flavor. I love the fact that G&M has one crabcake and it's awesome. No pretension when it comes to tiers. (i.e. some spots have a regular crab cake and a lump option) No price gouging either. You can get a crabcake sandwich platter with 1 side for 17.00 bucks. How do you love that? Dining in can be a bit daunting as it gets crowded pretty fast. I like to opt for a quick carry out of this delicious, awesomeness.
(5)Michael L.
I have been coming to G&M for about 5 years now for the crab cakes. They never disappoint. This HUGE overstuffed crab cake, deliciously spicy with hints of Old Bay. Moist, succulent jumbo lump crab meat fried to perfection. I'm a big eater and I usually just get the single cake. Slow but worth the wait.
(4)Lyndsay K.
Based on the raving reviews I fully expected to have a crab cake experience that would make me forget all other crab cakes I've ever eaten. That wasn't the case. Our server was nice and super hype, but it was almost weird how plastered-on her smile was...and the loudness of her voice? Eek! Take it down a notch, sweetie. The sides we could choose from were all pretty weird. Luckily green beans were the vegetable of the day so I chose them, but after the weird experience I fully expected them to be canned and gross. They were neither. Fresh, seasoned and great. But we all came for the crab cakes, right? So, yeah, they were big. But if you don't like to be picking shells out on every bite then these probably aren't for you. I was amazed by how many shells were in these crab cakes! Lots of crab, little filler. TRUE! But - still - lots of shells and very little flavor. The server told us to skip the sauce and enjoy them as-is. I wish I had asked them to clean the crab in exchange of the sauce, because all those shells were truly a deal breaker. I'm not talking about a shell or two - I mean every single bite had a shell in it. You might like that kinda thing, but I'm not cool with fishing shells out of my mouth at every bite.
(2)D W.
We arrived at approximately 5pm on Saturday at the restaurant and was seated within 5 minutes. The server did not know the menu and could not describe the difference between the white/red sauces for the mussels. The entrees arrived and the crab cakes were not moist. Upon completion of my meal I asked for a to go container for my soda. I was told by the server that I couldn't. I was the told by the manager I would have to go to the carry out and purchase a fountain drink, due to company rules. After the check was over $100, I don't feel I needed to spend anymore money! Food ok, server ok, manager HORRIBLE!
(2)Natasha D.
I love seafood as much as I love great customer service/focus. This place delivered on both. I had the NY Strip (medium) and crab cake with a side of fries and applesauce. Everything was superb. I ate at the bar and the bartender (Madea M) was phenomenal. She didn't hover and balanced everything just right. She made the best traditional margarita I have ever had (margarita's are my favorite in general). I just had a great experience there and would recommend it to anyone local or stopping through (like myself).
(5)R S.
Best Lump Crab cake I've ever had and pricey. (but a Xpereince of a life-time) Luckily I have a friend works close by and gets them for us. Out of Towners " Maryland Xperience " a must !!! I never tried Dinning In. Just take out and enjoy them at home.
(5)SJ G.
I encountered an unpleasant experience with an manager named John ( Italian man) he was unpleasant, rude and disrespectful. This restaurant would never get my business again, a complete waste of my time
(1)J. H.
I've been here twice. 3 year difference between the check-ins. Quite a memorable place with good food! One of the most suggested places when someone visits Maryland. This is the review for the restaurant portion of the building, not the take out spot. Although I'm sure the take out section is just as great. ________ The Service: There's a waiting area right when you enter the restaurant portion. To be honest the line that leads to the host is REALLY inconvenient. It's right in front of the entrance, so once you open the door you're immediately greeted with people waiting in line and have to kind of politely squeeze through. It's fast paced service, and we got everything very quick. This place gets quite popular though, so expect to be in the waiting room for awhile if it's busy. The waiters are very friendly and accommodating; HOWEVER, they pop up a little too frequent for my liking to refill the waters. There's a certain time limit for that and we often got asked to fill our water cups, they almost became the third date when I was with my boyfriend. I appreciate keeping us quenched but don't do it too often. ________ The Atmosphere: It's dark inside and is quite old fashioned, so I consider this a fancy restaurant in my book! Well dressed waiters walking about, with a waiting area. They even have a display of their decorative desserts which they will present to you sometimes. It gets busy, so prepare for the noise level to rise. This is the kind of place you'd take your family, your date, etc. Think of Hometown Buffet but not a buffet with a front reception area. You have the choice of just going to a little casual take-out spot right next to it or if you wanna get fancy go to the restaurant half of the building. ________ The Food: The crab cakes are VERY delicious and yummy. Indeed very memorable crab cakes, enough for me to hunt for this place all over Google maps when I was planning out my Maryland visit. Nice portions, a little bit too expensive in my opinion, but we work it out by buying a two portion crab cake platter and then splitting it. So it kind of works out? It was a bit too salty for my mom, but then again she doesn't really like American cuisine, so keep in mind if you're not a big fan of American then I don't really recommend it. Give it a try still! A little disappointed with the second visit for the crab cakes though because it was a bit mushier than I'd like it and a tad bit cooler. When I ordered the crab cakes it came out as soon as I ordered it which left me a little skeptical. I understand it's a popular dish there, but it kind of whispers "pre-made" and "not hot out of the kitchen" Fries are nicely cut. Hot and fresh and lovely to eat while I wait for the main dish! Their garlic bread was okay. Some of their appetizers are hit and miss though. ________ Other Comments: If you're coming to Maryland, this is the place to try out even if you're not a big fan of American cuisine. It's got a nice fancy atmosphere in the restaurant and it's very memorable. My boyfriend LOVED it and my family didn't like it so much because of difference in tastes but they still had a very enjoyable time there.
(3)Paula C.
I don't live on the east coast, but I make a point to get crab cakes when I am here. I adore these crab cakes and looking forward to enjoying them when I return to California. These are the best crab cakes hands down. My last batch of crab cakes which I brought a dozen and flew them back to California were full of the crab shell. In the past they were so good I didn't pull any shells out this time, they missed the mark. I was a little disappointed with the quality of this batch. I am thinking on my next visit trying another establishment.
(3)Jocelyn P.
Friendly service and great set up for a formal-ish dinner. You can go in a dress or in jeans and you'll be fine. It has a tendency to be chilly so bring a sweater! The service is attentive and the waiters are helpful. They have long hours and carry out and are near the airport with a big parking lot so more good things for travelers and locals. The only thing anyone worries about here is the crab, so lets talk about crab. The crab bisque here is good, better than a lot of other places, and the prices aren't awful either so they earn points here. However, everyone talks up the crab cakes here and that is because they don't know crab cakes. The meat is in big lumps and flavorful, however there is a LOT of filler. A lot. If you want this to be a filling meal that's great, but if you want a truly meat only crab cake you have to look elsewhere. I'm not a fan of filler so that's where they lost me. If you just want the flavor though go for it. I just want it to be clear that yeah, they have giant crab cakes, but they wouldn't be so giant without the filler. I personally would like that better! But that's just IMHO.
(3)Christi K.
G & M gets my vote for the Best Crab cake in Maryland. Huge chunks of crab with minimum filler. The two crab cake platter is more than enough food for two people. I can barely finish one on a good day. This place is always busy, no matter the time of day. I recommend asking to be seated in the bar area or grab a seat at the bar. The atmosphere is a bit more casual and comfy and there are TVs showing various sporting events.
(5)Danielle H.
Awful experience - wish we'd gotten pizza! We went here, thinking to experience delicious seafood in Baltimore. Instead, we got mediocre food, shitty service, and froze in the process. We were seated in a frigid dining room - probably 60 degrees - completely unnecessary! Make sure to ask to be seated in a warmer room, or take a coat. It took ten minutes for us to get water and drinks. Our server, Sonya, was making excuses at every turn. When my wife was ordering, Sonya was condescending about a menu item. When we got the check, it took 20 minutes for her to come and pick it up again. We asked a runner to flag her down, but he seemed afraid to talk to her. She finally came and had more excuses ready. I just want you to do your job, lady. I don't need to hear excuses. The food was mediocre. The "bread" was like hamburger buns and had clearly been frozen. The crab soup was like canned minestrone with some crab in it. My eggplant parm was nothing special. All in all, I definitely wouldn't go here again.
(2)Puja B.
Looked at a lot reviews and decided to give it a shot. Cheesy website but then even cheesier sign outside and weirdly overdressed waiters ( bow ties) got fire shrimp it was okay but shrimp tasted pre-fried. Crab cakes ridiculously huge with a ton of crab but may have had white fish mixed? And bland. Crab imperial better but nothin blew us away. Came hungry and barely finished our meals. Couple next to us thought it was not that great and said dessert wasn't good do we passed on on dessert. Shirley's has better crab cakes . Sometimes quality does matter more than quantity - will not return. Also bill for two entree a soda and shrimp $75.
(1)ML B.
Husband and I plus his brother and wife thoroughly enjoyed the "just landed in BWI and am very hungry" lunch at G&M. This was a fantastic find for these travelers from Philly. My juicy and sweet fried Oyster sandwich & real fries hit the spot. He had a large open face burger & fries smothered in brown gravy. Friends shared a G&M special broiled seafood platter loaded with huge crab cake, Oyster stuffed w/crab cake, sea scallops, Jumbo shrimp and flounder filet. Coleslaw was tasted too. I don't know what our shared dessert was called-slice of cake layered with cheesecake, strawberries, and chocolate cake covered w/ganache. Friends dove into chocolate mousse mouse. Yes it had a mousse mouse atop. If ever you're near BWI stop in. You'll be happy you did. Well stocked bar and reasonable prices.
(5)Kris L.
Super packed on a weekday at 7pm. We are talking a chaotic full parking lot and a crowded lobby waiting area people! Word gets around fast! The crabcakes were full of quality lump crabmeat that tasted very fresh, but honestly otherwise the flavor was just a tad above average. This is not a crabcake I would jump to bring all of out of town guests to, but it was good. The side dishes that come with the crabcake platter are dismal...u can pick from frozen french fries, baked potato, beets...a sad selection and small portions! The service was remarkably Bad. We had no bread brought to our table while everyone else did. They asked for drink orders repeatedly without supplying the drink menu. Our water glasses were empty the entire time. They brought us the wrong desserts and had to switch. The service was borderline offensive A secret treasure of this place that few know of is their BAKERY! Their carryout stand has its own bakery case with absolutely delicious desserts! Loved the chocolate peanut butter mousse cake. Overall I'm not regretting I came but I won't be back.
(3)Jason F.
3.5 stars but 4 based solely on the crab cakes. The crab cakes are usually pretty good and competitive around the state for the best crab cake. Get the crab cake sandwich on bread or crackers for $15 and call it a day. The crab is huge like everyone has said with minimal filler and mayo to hold it together. If you are feeling ambitious, their cream of crab is good too. Can't decide what side to get with your crab cake sandwich? Don't fret too much because they are all mediocre at best. I'd recommend the fries or cole slaw because the potato salad is disgusting. None of it seems fresh unfortunately. Luckily you only come for the crab cake so not to worry. The decor and ambiance is an odd combination of fancy and casual. Their competitors Timbuktu and Gunnings take on the crab cake is roughly the same and varies based on personal taste. Place gets crowded for lunch and dinner with limited parking.
(4)Lauren J.
Decor is dated and ambiance is none existent. However, the food selections are plentiful and delicious. The service was good with friendly severs that know the menu well.
(4)Anre G.
We just happened to be on a film shoot driving south and someone mentioned crab cakes. My good friend who used to work in the area remembered this unpretentious spot that sold amazing crab cakes as we were making our way south and just happened to be close by. Being a crab cake connoisseur having grown up in Maryland, she swore I wouldn't be disappointed. G&M Restaurant & Lounge turned out to be an awesome detour for lunch and great crab cakes. And living in NYC for over 3yrs now and not yet finding a solid substitute at a reasonable price, this was a welcomed treat! Though the menu is huge we all opted for the crab cake which i'd have to rate one of the top 5 crab cakes i've eaten over the years. They are huge, light, little to no filler, lightly browned and just good ole Chesapeake bay crab meat and sooooo good! Service was excellent and if I'm comparing to NYC prices, dirt cheap! We also had the carrot cake for dessert and would rate it very good. The restaurant itself is pretty big but we were there for a late lunch so wasn't that busy at all. Cant speak to the rest of the menu, but looks to be some great selections. Next time you're either in the area or driving down south and have a craving for an awesome crab cake or just great food, a slight detour will be well worth it!
(4)Ne M.
I had the crab cake platter and it was fantastic. I went early, figuring that it wouldn't be hard to get a table at 5:30pm. They were totally packed. That really says something. Very, very good food.
(5)Jessi M.
The crab cakes were amazing!!! The service was great, too. We did end up waiting quite a while to be seated (~1 hour on a tues, for a large group). Our group ended up splitting. It would have been nice to sit together but since the place is so packed, we decided it would be ok. The food was great and our waiter was very attentive. I will return and will recommend it to friends.
(4)N G G.
I was a first timer who stopped in for lunch carryout. Restaurants itself is big, clean and from what I saw of other patrons' the food, everything signaled a fantastic meal to come. However, I ordered a fish sandwich with French fries and it was awful. The fish although fried, wasn't crispy in the least. The breading completely separated from the fish. Never in my life have I ever had to add salt to a fish sandwich but the flavor was so lacking that I had no choice. To top off things the French fries were undercooked. How disappointing.
(2)Lindsey C.
Best crab cakes in town! The prices are a little high but the food is so good and the portions are large so it's worth it.
(4)Deanna C.
Wholly Crap! My friend took me here so I could experience "The best crab cake in Maryland." After coming here, I had to say that I agree. I ordered the double crab cake platter with creamed spinach and French fries. The crab cakes were fresh with basically no filler. For non crab cake eaters, here is your test....slide a fork under your crab cake and try to pick it up. If you can basically pick up the whole crab cake that's no bueno!!!! Your crab cake should fall apart immediately. The cake was fluffy and full of whole lump meat while having a great flavor. The creamed spinach was not that good but I will definitely be back for the crab cakes.
(5)Niki T.
Best crab cakes in the world!!! Nothing else compares. They seriously ruined me for crab cakes from anywhere else. They'll ship them too.
(5)Rob T.
I heard a lot of positive comments about the crabcake at G&M, and while I do agree that it was pretty large, it wasn't one of the best tasting crabcakes I've had. Whatever filling/binding they used was pretty wet and the bread on my crabcake sandwich completely disintegrated when I was about halfway through. The other disappointment was the service. Our server put the wrong dish down in front of all but two members of our party and forgot to put one of the orders in entirely. The forgotten meal wasn't even offered to be comped, even though it didn't arrive to the table until the rest of the party had already finished. Overall, the food was decent and the service was not. I can't say that I'll be a return customer.
(3)Jason N.
My girlfriend and I ate here on the way back to South Carolina and had heard many times that this establishment had some of the BEST crab cakes in the Maryland area. I cant agree more. The flavor, texture, non-greasy cake was made so well.. it almost didnt need bread... in fact.. it should have been served by itself with sides.. so the next time I go, I will not get the sandwich.. just the cake.. with cole slaw and fries.. granted I think they could up their game on the fries and coleslaw.. but I think G&M understands that they are so well known for their crab cakes.. they feel like they dont have to really make their other stuff as well... I would say this could lead down to some lower reviews for some others.. that said, the cake makes it.. and it make G&M a place on my place of must do's when in Maryland.
(5)Charito O.
What can I say. Best crab cakes in Maryland. Hands down. No fillers, no frills, your money's worth. The carry out area isn't too comfy but good concept for us who just wanna get them, eat them hot and go.
(4)Steven M.
I ordered crab cakes for shipping at carryout counter Filled out order form gave credit card number. One Week later no crab cakes. I called and spoke Carryout manager. He was rude, obnoxious and abrasive Never received crab cakes, I ll order elsewhere
(1)SL F.
While I cannot speak on the restaurant b/c I haven't eaten there, I have visited the carryout several times and must say that this time was the last. On my earlier visits I was so distracted by the incredible choices of fresh made desserts that I chalked the curtness of the wait staff to the busy atmosphere. Today, I can no longer extend that courtesy. The young lady was truly unnecessarily rude and when asked to speak to her manager, her response was smart-mouthed. This staff person has been rude before. I will not be spending any more money in this restaurant nor will I recommend it to anyone. Customer service in the food industry can be a make or break deal... in this instance, I say the deal is done! If you don't want to work in service jobs, please get out. You are not doing the business any service by being rude to the customer.
(1)John N.
You might get the wrong impression if you go by the name of this place. I did, since I was only in town for business. This is a first-rate restaurant with great decor, great service and awesome food. Since I was in Maryland, I went with the crab soup and crab cakes. Both were the best I've had. I was a bit surprised that there were so many people there on a Tuesday night, but I now know why. Be patient, you may have to park a block away and wait for a while to be seated. Well worth a visit.
(4)Kevin V.
I went here because the place had four stars and 830 reviews. I left wondering what's wrong with the world. It was mediocre diner food at best. The only exception were the crab cakes. They were pretty good.
(2).Hon H.
When I come to MD I want to eat East Coast shellfish. This joint fills the bill. Over the course of two visits I had raw oysters - huge and oh so good! Fried oysters, clams casino, raw clams, peel and eat shrimp, crab cakes, soft shell crabs and trout. Everything was so tasty and fresh. Unfortunately the sides never measure up. The dinner side salad was really lame and the vegetable of the day(s) included Brussell sprouts, cauliflower, succotash and green beans. I think all the veggies were frozen, and they were definitely boiled - no thanks! Service is friendly and professional. Drinks are on the small side, but are cheap!!! So drink up, stick with the shellfish and it's all good!
(5)WILLIAM B.
I was in town for a business trip and went here for dinner. Bottom line the best food I could ever ask for. I am not a big seafood eater so I had the steak that was cooked perfect with a side of garlic bread that was delicious. I did try the crab cakes that my friend had ordered and WOW they were delicious. Next time I come I will be having the crab cakes.
(5)James G.
I hate to go against the grain on the "best crab cakes in Baltimore", but I disagree. We came here on a Thursday night. It was suprisingly crowded, but we got in fairly quick. My Initial impression was that the decor was nice. I ordered the broiled seafood platter. It arrived with two sides of vegi's. The green beans were bland and the "California vegi's" were the frozen vegi's from a supermarket - bland and unseasoned. The items on the broiled platter were unevenly cooked. The scallops were cooked well. The crab cakes were dry and underseasoned. The fish was overcooked so much that I initially thought the chef left his oven mit on my plate! Maybe it was overcrowded for a Thursday night. Maybe I got a bad batch. But if you are known as the best crab cake in baltimore- then you should make dawn sure that every crab cake is delicious. On a positive note the waitress was very good. Disappointed.
(1)Orie L.
A Maryland staple, the food is always excellent. My only concern is they need a "PICK UP CALLED IN ORDERS" sign in carry-out because it can be hectic at the dinner rush. Still giving five stars.
(5)Kathy M.
Went to G&M for a bit of carryout last week. I got the cream of crab soup. It was rich, thick and full of chunks of crab meat. Delicious! I went today and got the same cream of crab soup and it was thin, watery with hardly any crab in it. BE CONSISTENT WITH YOUR CONSISTENCY!!!!
(2)Lindsey H.
Crab cakes are the best! Service is spotty but great food can SOMETIMES make up for crappy servers.
(4)Devonshire B.
The service was awesome. But the food itself left a lot of room for improvement. Boring dinner rolls (store bought potato rolls, it seems). Small, poorly made salads (definitely not enough lettuce), bland french fries and the crab cakes were a disappointment. They were made more of mayo and breading than crab. No big chunks that make you squeal like a schoolgirl. Nothing exciting. Just stringy, flattened pieces of crab thrown together. If you don't believe me, try out Abingdon's Box Hill's crab cakes. They're GINORMOUS and have succulent chunks of crab evvveerryywhheerreeeeee. They come out piping hot too, which is how it should be. G&M's were more room temperature than anything. Going from Box Hill to this place just didn't cut it. I left unsatisfied and craving a real crab cake. I need to get on that.
(2)Gustavo A.
It is as good as everybody claims.
(5)Rob H.
Yelp has just informed me that they have removed my attached photo of the trash behind the bar as to show everyone's experience that evening who sat at the bar because "a business photo should be broadly representative of that business". So in other words G&M complained to Yelp and they took it down. So don't bother to send in a photo that is not HAPPY and nice as Yelp will remove it. We all need to question the quality of the reviews on Yelp due to this censorship.
(1)Insatiableone B.
Let me tell you I have never been treated as RUDELY as I was by this establishment and its owners. We took a chance and drove in the rain to visit the restaurant my mother recommended to me that she went to years ago. YELP and google etc it says that the restaurant closes at 11:00pm during the week. We arrived promptly at 9:30pm. There was no one at the hostess stand. We waited and waited. FINALLY a young woman came running from the back. She asked if we were sitting at the bar...NO that's why were are waiting for you to seat us I thought. I told her no and she said "we are closing in 30 minutes" I told her that it was advertised that they were open til 11 and she stated that was just for the BAR AREA and the kitchen closes at 10. She takes us to our table and the table had plates and silverware haphazzardly thrown across the table. I asked her "Is this normally how the silver ware is?" she said no and placed our menus on the table and proceeded to put the bread plates and the silverware ON TOP of the menu and walked away. I looked at my husband and he looked at me. Not sure how she thought we would be able to read the menus after she piled plates and silverware on top but anywhoo... Rude servers -We waited, and waited, and waited again after she FINALLY approaches the table the first thing our her mouth was "we are closing in 30 mins..." #walks away My husband and I had had enough, we knew it was going to be all downhill from there. I called the next day and asked to speak to the manager. My mother had talked about this place for so long that I thought we should give it another shot after we checked out to leave the baltimore area. Rude management (Dimitri)- His response was instead of inviting us to come back and offering to accomodate us was, "what do you expect me to do about it you shoulda said something last night. I was outraged by his lack of concern. I called back and asked to speak to the owner. RUDE owner (George)- His response was "We have a booming business here so don't tell me how to run my business" I dont care if the crabcake was amazing..I would NEVER frequent an establishment that has no consequences set up for the staff and no one to complain to that cares. Everyone who eats here is just another dollar that allows the management to treat people however they choose. I had an amazing time in Baltimore for my honeymoon. Every establishment we went to was great including FAIDLEY's that has a great crabcake!!! Choose well! I will yelp, foursquare, BBB, facebook and trip advisor to complain...since I was told the owner was in Greece! PLEASE BE SURE TO LOOK AT THEIR FACEBOOK REVIEWS .. ..
(1)Z J.
Seriously the best place to go for crab cakes. G&M's seafood is the standard for excellence. Their crab cakes on oyster shells is one of the best seafood dishes I've ever had. Also, definitely try the cream of crab soup. It's one of the best in Maryland.
(5)Gordon G.
Great restaurant. The Crab cakes and the cream soup are yummy! It is a pity that the soft shell crab is not available (not their fault, as this is seasonal). But the smile from Ashley D. has made the dinner truly memorable! Will come again.
(5)Jonny P.
Meh! Stopped in for lunch with a friend. Stood there in the empty lobby while the host stood there on the phone taking a reservation never looking up to acknowledge us. Very arrogant. We walked away over to the lounge. I had the little Greek sub sirloin tips burnt, over toasted roll with no sauce. Dried out car tire. My friend had the salmon which was way to salty. Her soda had what looked like a piece of mushy paper towel. Called over the waitress and looked at us as if she was annoyed. Arrogance. Never apologized for the issue. The room was cold and breezy. Just a very bad experience. The host at the door never looked up to say thank you or goodbye. Arrogance. Never again.
(1)Isabel V.
Overall, this restaurant was okay. There was nothing special about it, and the food itself was a little bland. I don't think I'll be coming back here again.
(2)Russ U.
Visiting Baltimore and the restaurant was highly recommend by the hotel. Busy Monday night and service at the bar was friendly though not overly attentive. Clams casino was nice and the pickled beets were a treat. The "famous" crab cakes on the other hand were a disappointment. Crab and some unidentifiable goo holding them together with no seasoning whatsoever and a strange chemical taste to them.
(2)Chandra O.
I like G & M but today's experience made me deduct a star. First we were seated upstairs next to a door that was quite drafty. We asked to be moved (they moved us 2 tables down) still cold. Took waiter a long time to give us our bread and butter. We had finished the water placed on table before our beverages arrived (wth?). Food took 40 minutes from order to table. Then we had to get our own condiments because waiter was never around. Sigh
(3)Petina T.
I LOVE G & M's crab cakes. Happen to be in Linthicum Heights for a week long business trip. We ate there three times in a week. I couldn't get enough of it. Many west coast crab cakes add a bunch of unnecessary ingredients such over powers the actual sweetness of the crab meat. BUT NOT G & M!!!! The taste of G & M's crab cakes is delicate. There is no need for dressing and sauce on the side. Yes, just the crab cake itself is the best! The crab cakes were so good that would make it a crime if I don't share. Thus, I bought an igloo box and flew two crab cakes across the continent (2,700 some odd miles) for the family to enjoy. My mother-in-law saw two ginormous lumps of "something" in the fridge. Out of curiosity, she decided to take a small bite for a taste but ended up finishing the two crab cakes I flew back from MD. Poor husband only got to hear about it....
(5)Frank C.
From the reviews I read, I was expecting an amazing crab cake. Very disappointing. There was about 90% egg and 10% crab. I guess coming from NY I get spoiled with food. The service was good. I will not be going back.
(3)Cathy S.
When you go through the hellish traffic in DC metro area and arrive like a mud-soaked dog, keep repeating this to yourself: their crab cake is HUGE HUGE HUGE! One crab cake is literally the size of an adult man's fist and is fully capable of stuffing you. Unless you only want entree or have been starved for three days, don't go all the way out and order the double crab cake plate. So are they the best crab cakes in Maryland, the base of crab cakes? Maybe, because they are made of fluffy crab chunks and minimal binding material, and the crab is sweet and fresh, and the seasoning is just right, and the portion is huge. But sadly I have had better crab cakes in others states, which not necessarily have the largest quantity of crab meat, but are done in a more exquisite way with absolutely fresh ingredients. So for me, eating crab cakes of G&M when in Maryland is the same as you have to sample buffalo chicken wings in Buffalo, and bagel in NYC. Been there done there, left with no regret!
(3)Will B.
Great joint with the best Crab Cakes ever.
(5)Donna Y.
The crab cakes are the size of giant baseballs! Full of lump crab meat and no filler! The fries are also delicious and extra crispy... kind of like 'beer battered' style. Always try to make a reservation (only for ~7 people). This place can get packed on a weekend and especially for holidays (ie. mothers/fathers day). If you're not up for the long wait, they have a carry out section to the right of the restaurant. In the carry out section, they have several first come first serve tables which is great for casual meals. It offers the same menu, same great food, same price without the fancy tip for the service.
(4)William C.
I didn't realize this restaurant had a fine-dining atmosphere. A majority of the customers who were dining at the time had their graduation parties, so they were dolled up. And here i was, like an ogre coming out of the woods with unkempt hair and the stench of a hangover - i had come straight from gardening and my jeans had mud on them. I sat at the bar so i could i make a quick getaway, and ordered the crab cake sandwich and a beer. The sandwich itself was very plain. The crab cake was good - i don't have much to say because it didn't blow me away or anything. The bread it came with was crumbling everytime i touched it. I suspect the roll was fresh or just very dry, so bam. That is all
(4)Steven D.
I visit this restaurant after so many recommended it and claim that they had the best crab cakes in Maryland. I have had better. Service was not very good and food was okay, not worth the money. I recommend if you really want to try the crab cakes, take it to go.
(3)Jeff T.
Busy, crowded, pricey but worth it! great crabcakes and the 5 stars is based solely on that fact. Could use some craft brew on draft. I'm sure other things could be improved as well, but I sat at the bar on a busy night and got my food pronto. Enjoy!
(5)Eric L.
I dined here this week with a few colleagues from a local university. It was quite busy which is typical of a weekday night. We waited about 10 minutes before being seated. I've been here well over a dozen times and find the experience fairly consistent. The servers are attentive, but at times a bit pushy and borderline new york city style rude. They know there will be a table in your place a few minutes after you walk away. Crabcakes - they are a personal preference and its a fun topic to debate who has the best. G&M is clearly near the top. My wife has G&M at the top, I find them a bit too rich (egg and mayo maybe?). I had the broiled flounder at it was prepared perfectly. The coleslaw was also good. The kids menu items are a bit pricey, however the portions are generous. I will be back as this restaurant is in the family rotation, but I suggest Yelpers try some other nearby restaurants with similar menus to gain some perspective.
(3)Jenny H.
I finally came here, and I thought their crab cakes were definitely not the best I've had in Baltimore. Faidley's is a lot better than this place! The crab cake is definitely meaty with not a lot of filling which is good. But the filling itself was this mayo-like, gelatinous seafood-y filler which I did not particularly like. I couldn't eat too much of it. I would definitely go to Faidley's if you want really good crab cakes. This place is packed though and it seems to draw a local, Baltimore crowd.
(3)Julie L.
Came in only for their crab cake... It was awesome!!! The best crab cakes ever!!! It cost $28 for two giant steaming hot crab cakes full of crab meats inside is 100x better than the ones we paid $27 L P steamers half cold last night!!!
(5)Lashanda L.
Celebrating my birthday, my husband and I stopped by for the large portion of calamari that was hot, crispy, and delicious. We also had the stuffed jumbo shrimp and double jumbo crab cakes. All servings were huge. We had to bring leftovers home. The baked potato is simple - salted and served with sour cream and butter. The Patron Margarita was strong and better than the mango mojito I ordered first. Waiter Nick was attentive and checked in frequently.
(5)Judith A.
There were many things we liked about this place and a couple we did not. First off, the crab cakes are famous for a reason. They're great, as is the crab soup, both kinds. Portions are generous and service is good. On the down side, the fries weren't hot and the slaw was on the dry side. That being said, the crab cakes made up for the few little things. Could have been a 5, if those had been right.
(4)Tomasa R.
need a seafood fix and want fresh seafood? then this is your place! recently visited this establishment for a mother's day/new venture dinner. the food and our waitress saved me from docking stars from this review!! give amy a raise she is the best!! (see bottom) what we ordered appetizers: cream of crab and maryland crab soup entrées ordered: broiled seafood platter- fresh broiled seafood. mussles stuffed with crabmeat, broiled fish, shrimp ans scallops. surf and turf- nice sized crab cake and a nice cut of stake. the menu recommends in bold and capital letters not to order your steak well done! i'm assuming this is because of the steaks cut. well done will give you a burnt outside and pink middle. (mom learned that the hard way) seafood alfredo linguini: crabmeat, scallops and shrimp in a divine alfredo sauce! it was soooooo good! everyone at the table wanted some and a few ppl ordered it to take home. that's how serious it was! dessert: strawberry cheese cake. awsome! good: *amy is a rockstar waitress!! one of the best servers i've come across in a long time! *they have a ton of dessert options *take-out for those who don't want to wait for dine in service. *fresh food! seafood was super fresh! *food came quickly, the kitchen staff was in beast mode cause this place was packed!! we didn't have a long wait for food! bad: *parking- you maybe parking on the street, depending on the rush. they need a bigger parking lot stat! *be warned when you call for same day seating dont say you want a reservation they will tell you they don't do same day reservations! without even asking how many ppl are in your party. it wasn't until we were seated i was able to gain clarity on this by amy our great waitress. reservations are for 5+ ppl and can be done a day in advance. so if you have less than 5 ppl you want to say "waiting list" when you call or the boy that picks up the phone may not help you! this irritated me as you can see! i dont understand why he would assume i had more than 5 ppl. also why he wouldn't gain clarity on what i was looking for. i dont work here so i dont know about your "waiting list" and "reservation list". it made me look bad in front of my guest because as we waited an 1hour to be seated for 3 ppl we see groups of 4 and 2 walk pass with reservations, priority seating or whatever!
(5)Ronald L.
I'm going to talk about their cream of crab soup, crab cakes, oysters casino, and fried oysters because that's what I've tried. Cream of Crab Soup. Just the right amount of sherry wine, not overpowering. Nice and creamy yet not too heavy. Not oily whatsoever. Lots of lump meat. Pinky-width sized crab lump meat. Would get it again. Crab Cakes. HUGE. Literally the size of my fist. Zero filler, just a mustard mix to hold it together. Mega pieces of lump crab meat. Perfectly seasoned and sweet. They let the crab do the talking and it's perfect. Would definitely get it again. Oysters Casino. I'm a fan of clams casino, but this place had it with oysters, so why not try it. The oysters were really small with way too many toppings. Sad face. The bacon was present and smoky, but with the oysters being so small, it wasn't able to compliment the salty-briny taste of the delicate sea mollusks. Would not get it again. Fried Oysters. MEGA OYSTERS. You want some fried oysters??? You get fried oysters!! They're a complete 180 from the Oysters Casino. The oysters were a good 3 inches long and thick with juices. The breading was very fine and coated the oyster completely and was perfect that it wasn't so thick as to mask the delicate flavors when you bit into it. This sold me. The best fried oysters I think I've ever had. Would definitely get it again.
(4)Blair Y.
FIVE STARS for the CRAB CAKE only. I stayed near this place in December and didn't think their crab cake could compete with my old faithful, Seasons Pizza (formerly known as Casa Mia's) in Towson. Well well well, this crab cake is at least as good if not better. So tasty, I found myself savoring pieces as I got close to finishing. I wasn't ready for it to end. If memory serves me right, nothing else was worth writing home about, we had decent service, but they forgot something once and we had to go back, which was super annoying and inconvenient. One weird thing was the spinach, or greens. We either ordered spinach and it tasted like greens, or we ordered greens and and they tasted like spinach. I don't remember which since it was a few months ago, but we just named them spinach-greens and kept it moving, still just odd. That crab cake though. You know the kind of food that makes you dance while you're eating it, even if you're alone...this is it. There is filler but it's really just keeping the thing together. There's plenty of big chunks of lump crab meat, and it's filling. I think I may order a few from their site to have at my disposal. Yum.
(5)Jon L.
Five star Crab Cakes! I have been on a mission the last seven years living in NoVa to find 'the' best crab cakes, and last night I found them at G & M. You must get there early, especially if you go on Fri or Sat evening. You want to get there between 530p - 6p. The single comes with a salad and two sides. It's plenty for one person and just delicious. Great presentation, portion and taste and lots of good chunky crab with very little filler.
(5)C P.
It's a must try! Their crab cakes are crabby...the GOOD kind of crabby! Most crab cakes have fillers and are too bready, not these! Their portions are huge so bring a friend or else you'll need a box!
(5)Genieve D.
Absolutely fantastic! Had a huge broiled seafood platter that came with succulent jumbo shrimp, scallops, fresh fish, and two of the best crab cakes you will have ever consumed in your whole life! This place is a must on the dining out experience in Baltimore!
(4)Franco N.
Review only for the crab cakes. Drove down to Baltimore to visit family for the weekend. Looked on Yelp to see what stuff they have over here and ended up getting crab cakes for carry out. So f-ing delicious. I would drive the 3 1/2 hours again just for this.
(4)Stephanie G.
Great food but be sure to have a reservation. Reservations are not seated until your entire party is there and they only hold them for 15 minutes. I would recommend it highly with a reservation at a non-peak time.
(4)David M.
The restaurant is large and also has huge bar area, neither of which helped on a busy Thursday night. We waited about thirty minutes. Our server was good and took our order and checked on us several times throughout the meal. They have other wait staff that do a good job of keeping the water glasses full and removing used dishes. We got the stuffed mushroom appetizer. While it was not a large portion, it was good. My son and I got the crab cakes with fries and slaw. This is what they are known for and the cakes did not disappoint. They pride themselves in the large amount of crab meat verses filler they put in the cakes. Golden brown on top and nice and moist inside. If you like crab cakes, this is your place. My wife got the stuffed shrimp and two sides. All of our food was cooked well and had just the right amount of seasonings. This is a seafood restaurant so nothing is cheap. The prices are very fair compared to the amount of food you receive. They also have lots of land lubber items on the menu. Over all this was good meal with great crab cakes.
(4)Britney W.
We went here because we were staying at the hotel by the airport and it's recommended. I understand why it's recommended because it's nearby and the hotel shuttle takes you there and back. The place is nice. Crab everything. It was all tasty. The chicken pasta dish portion was outrageously big. Yet the steak and the fish portions were not nearly the same. The service was less than you would expect for a highly rated restaurant.
(4)Erin B.
I was in Baltimore area this past weekend, celebrating my grandmother's 92nd birthday. She is OBSESSED with crabcakes, so my dad opted for this restaurant, famous for their crabcakes, in order to give the young gal what she wanted on her birthday. I ordered the crabcakes, b/c when in Rome... Unfortunatey they were just ok. Yes, they were huge - so if you are the kind of buffet eater that likes huge bottomeless portions, you would probably be really into this style crab cake. But I'm a big fan of quality over quantity. To me - the crabcakes had an awkward mix of lump and shredded crab, while I prefer complete 100% lumb crabmeat w/ no shredded crab, no fillers, etc. Most disappointing, were the sides and salads. I always feel jaded when a restaurant goes the bagged salad route, as there is definitely an art to salad making. This salad was straight from the bag, w/ a few cherry tomatoes plopped on the side. I also ordered a side of fries and green beans - the green beans were gross - I think they were fresh, but they gave off the look and taste of frozen veggies that would be common at any old folks home or hospital. The fries were also terribly undercooked and could have stayed in the deep fryer for another 10 minutes or so. The strawberry shortcake was again, just o.k. - but surely nothing to write home about! I won't be back, unless my mommom wants to go there next year for her 93rd bday...
(2)David H.
Somehow I've managed to live in the Baltimore-Washington area for 31 years, yet never eaten here until tonight -- despite having consumed more than my fair share of Maryland crab delicacies over the years, and despite hearing for years about this place's legendary crab cakes (they take orders online and ship them nationally). So when a friend who was flying into adjacent BWI Airport suggested it for dinner, I thought, "why not?". The place was packed, and I understood why: the crab cakes were outstanding and merited 4 stars: at least 95% crab; flavorfully done, not over-seasoned; virtually no shells (only one, teeny, tiny piece); baked, not deep-fried; with only a wisp of filler and batter to make a crust. Over the years, I have eaten far too many deep-fried mashed-potato balls that were called "crab cakes" because they'd had a crab leg waved over them while they were frying. These were not those, and they were a revelation, kind of like the time I had my first real croissant in France and wondered how the hell those gummy, rubbery pastries I was eating in the United States were allowed to call themselves "croissants" (whatever happened to "appellation controllee")? Alas, the rest of the evening -- everything else I ate, my cocktail, the service and the high prices relative to quality -- all merited no more than 1 star, and that resulted in my 2-star rating. The place is totally old-school (they had canned, pickled beets on the menu as a side dish, for crying out loud), so I did my best to check my condescending palate at the door. Unfortunately, the trouble began when I ordered my cocktail. I like a classic gimlet, with fresh lime juice, not too sweet (get that corn syrup-fortified Rose's crap away from my beverage!). I knew I'd have to endure Rose's at this establishment, but I explained to my bowtie-and-vest-wearing waiter "not too sweet -- very important". He seemed completely unaware of what a gimlet was (um, a classic drink served EVERYwhere?!) and quite intimidated by my special instructions. I should have known what kind of libatory atrocity was going to arrive at my table: an old fashioned glass (not the proper martini glass), filled with green-colored simple syrup. Pffffft - I nearly spit it out, it was so cloying. I returned the drink to the bar (something I rarely do), asking for lime juice and no sugar. What I was brought as a replacement was only slightly less sugary, in a proper martini glass. I punished the waiter via his tip (something I also rarely do), because there seemed to be a fundamental breakdown in communication between him and the bartender. The rest of the menu should have been titled "How would you like your salt prepared?" EVERYthing was oversalted -- my Maryland crab soup, the outside of my baked potato, even the honey mustard dressing on my salad! Clearly, Dr. Ornish needs to pay this place a visit, which apparently didn't get the memo about the decades-old, anti-salt effort among the cardiology establishment... When I was able to turn off my salt sensors, I appreciated the intense crab flavor of my Maryland crab soup (which usually is just tomatoes, potatoes, and pepper at other places). Their MD crab soup would be an absolute winner if they took 75% of the salt out. My dining companion's Cream of Crab Soup was better -- still heavily salted, but flavorful, with crab that really came through as well (unlike this soup's cousins at other places, which are all cream and no crab). My main dish was barely passable. Unable to decide among the crab cake and the many other seafood offerings, I chose the broiled combo platter, which was a mistake -- I should have stayed with the crab cake-only option. The crab cake, as previously described, was awesome. The flounder was decent -- moist and flaky -- but kind of unnecessary, in my opinion -- it put the dish over the top in terms of price ($30) and amount of food. The broiled shrimp were rubbery, and the scallops were freezer-burned. While the crab in the crab-stuffed oyster was delicious, the oyster itself was atrocious: gritty and full of sand, it was obvious that no one had bothered to wash it before preparation, and now I find myself worrying about what pathogen I'm going to be dealing with later this evening. At one point when I asked for more water, the waiter filled my glass with something dirty that tasted nasty, and I had to ask for a new glass (of new water). I know the dirty water likely wasn't his fault, and after the cocktail fiasco, he was quite attentive about bringing the replacement, but it just added more insult to injury by that point in the meal. Go for the crab cakes -- but (you've been warned) stay far away from everything else.
(2)Linda Z.
My boss recommended this place for crabcakes when we were in DC for a conference. I'm not a crab cake connoisseur but I am a big foodie -- I have no complaints about the establishment nor its crabcakes!! We were surprised at how busy the place was on a Tuesday night and had to wait 45 minutes for a table for 3. I read reviews of the place during that wait period. Finally got seated -- pretty nice atmosphere! I am not sure what some other people were saying about cheap and dirty. The place was nice, bathrooms clean, and our server was enthusiastic and amazing. I ordered the Land & Sea (a steak and a crab cake) while my two friends both ordered the double crabcake platter. Also ordered wine. I would agree with the other reviewers that the main entree was delicious with large portions (yes the crab cakes are HUGE with no filler! perfect texture to me and perfectly seasoned) but the side dishes were meh. Dinner rolls were plain; vegetable medley were just previously frozen; beets were canned. But whatever, the main entrees themselves were worth it. One of my friends was a small 110 lb lady with a small stomach - we all only finished only one crabcake -- but she loved the crabcake so much that she finished her second crabcake when we got back to the hotel. I don't know how all that crab meat fit into her stomach! She said she was dreaming about it on the drive back. We each also ordered more to take home to Cincinnati with us. We really enjoyed the experience!
(4)Javarus W.
I wanted some authentic Baltimore crab cakes and went to G&M. The atmosphere was relaxing and the service at the bar with Shania and company was great! The food was so good! A must see and do!
(4)Tunaidi A.
Awesome, ginormous crab cakes... These crab cakes are not only huge, but they're stuffed with giant slabs crab meat, not just extra filling to fluff it up. I was surprised that there'd be a place that offers crab cakes this good outside of Baltimore city. Lo and behold, G&M enters the picture and wows. Other notes to consider: * Decently priced * Close to the airport * Not in a relatively sketchy area (as opposed to some of the Baltimore city counterparts) * Awesome hours (closes at 11 PM everyday) * Carry out and sit down available
(5)Dash S.
Hands down the best place to get crab cakes in Baltimore. If you don't know read one of the other 500+ reviews. I just want to add a tip of sorts. I do not recommend actually sitting down here to eat. I only take my food to go from G&M. I have eaten in the restaurant and found the portions smaller than the to go portions and the service to be sub par, But this review is not about that... I really just want to point out that you are doing yourself injustice by not having had a crab cake from this place. Bottom line: I feel like I spend too much money in this place, and I try to only go about once a quarter (damn economy) If you want a great crab cake and great service I suggest Timbuktu*, they are owned by the same family and use the same recipe for the crab cakes. At some point I will review that place as well, make sure you check back later for that review in a few months seeing as I have not been in a while.
(5)John F.
My experience was kind of the opposite of others on here. I thought the food was mediocre at best while the service wasn't all that bad. Food: The calamari was some of the best calamari I've had on the east coast. It was very salty, but very good. Not chewy at all. The batter was homemade and stood apart from the other fried food on the menu. The crab cakes are huge. It's made from lump or crab meat. It tasted fresh. The downside is that there was a TON of filler in there. The filler was a gummy and mealy mush in between the lump crab... almost like day old grits. All in all, they were ok, but I've had much better crab cakes. I'd give them a 3 out of 5. The rest of the food was horrible. Bland broccoli swimming in butter with no other seasoning. Frozen onion rings. Canned corn. Blah. Service: Despite waiting for 45 minutes WITH a reservation, we were seated and our server did a fine job waiting on our table of nine. The bathrooms where disgusting around 7:30 PM. There was urine all over the floor at the urinals.. something I'd only expect to see at a dirty highway truck stop. One customer told an employee that the bathroom needed a mop, he did nothing about it. Aside from the bathroom, the restaurant was clean. Very dated. But it got the job done. I won't be rushing back.
(2)M B.
We have been going here for 15 years, whenever we are in town. The crabcakes are huge, but a little more breading now, than what I remember in years past. The crab appetizer , served with huge chunks of crabmeat and old bay seasoning is a great value, especially if you don't want all the bready stuffing which you get in the crabcake entree. We we seated within 15 minutes on a Monday night. It was busy, ( always is). The service was very good. A special tip: ottobein's bakery across the street for the best lemon cookies you will ever eat!
(4)Allison M.
As a Californian, my definition of a car cake is described below: A patty composed of a mixture of herbs and other additions with a sprinkling of crab meat here and there. After having a crab cake from this establishment, I learned what a true crab cake is: loads of crab meat formed into a giant mound with no fillers and just pure deliciousness. At first, I thought it was ridiculous to pay $18 for a single crab cake. However, with that one piece which I found to be more than enough, we're 2 sides, bread, and a salad. The pickled beets were the perfect accompaniment to the meaty crab cake. The whipped potatoes with gravy were a delight as well. The place seems like a fine-dining restaurant in the inside but looks like a pub from the outside. The service was great. The only thing I would bark about is the dirty silverware at the table. Other than that, this place sure knows what a crab cake is all about. I feel educated now on what one truly is.
(4)Devyn S.
I always get crab cakes from here. Which are very good. But the service sucks. People will hang up the phone on you. Roll their eyes in your face. I could do without the attitudes. But the food is good band reasonable. That's the only reason I continue to go.
(3)Pamela K.
See my tip write up. Go early as no reservations. Full dessert menu. The bar is small and i have caught them skimping on the alcohol.
(4)Heshan W.
So this is 3rd Crab cake joint have I tried since moving to Bmore, and I will say this is THE ONE! FINALLY, WOW. I never thought much about crab cakes in general before moving here, but now I can see why they so special to the Baltimore area! The Crab cakes at G&M are simply delicious. Unlike my other crab cakes that I have tried before, the one I tried here, which is the just the "single" crab cake meal, it contains more crab meat, better seasoning, and doesn't have that fake crab cake taste like other ones had. I HIGHLY recommend this place for your 1st crab cake experience. It is definitely worth the drive if your in the state of Maryland at least!!! Btw, my friends had the steak and also the eggplant patties, which they said were solid. In addition, the service for our large group was very friendly and accommodated us for all our needs. I shall be back here at least 1 more time, if not 2 more times if I can!!! :D
(5)Nichole K.
Highly disappointing given all the positive reviews. This place has been recommended to me countless times because I love crab cakes, but their service was bad and their crab cakes were dry. Helpful things to note: * Extra parking in the back * Reservations for 5 or more * Will only seat parties if everyone is present * Cheap domestic beers and $6 house wine We arrived at 7:30 on a Friday night and the restaurant was half empty. We were a party of 2, so we were quickly seated. When we were taken to our table however, we were placed at a table that should only be used for overflow seating when the restaurant is packed. It was a tiny table in the walkway right outside of the kitchen. There were 3, 2 person tables open within sight of where they placed us that were not in the walkway. When we asked our waiter to be moved to a different table, he told us to go tell the front desk that we wanted to be moved. I must have given him a confused look when I said "okay" because he then got aggravated with us and almost yelled at us to tell someone other than him. As a waiter, he should have been able to assist us. When we asked the front desk to be seated at a different table, not in the walkway, they took us to a 4 person table out of the walkway. We decided to stay and try the food given all the high reviews. We ordered the dynamite shrimp appetizer which was actually really good. For our entrée, we both got the single crab cake meal. One crab cake here is huge and definitely enough for 1 person. But, this was one of the only crab cakes where I wanted tarter sauce given how dry it was. It has potential to be really good since it is a true, jumbo lump crab cake with very little filler, but crab meat cooked properly shouldn't be so dry. If you want a good crab cake, try The Corner Stable in Cockeysville or Columbia before G&M.
(2)Khristina D.
Well..don't get the wilted dinner salad..that's gross. And why is it room temperature? The place is packed after the Army Navy game. And the crab cakes are coming. The atmosphere is fun and busy and hip. Old and young. Lots of sports on tvs. Ohhhhhhholycow! Forget the salad....crab cake heaven. Ohhhhhhell yes and yes. I am in crab cake heaven.
(5)Jarrod F.
There is no denying that the crab cakes at G&M are awesome. After all, that is what the place is known for. Its a Baltimore staple that's been open since Muhammad first started seeing hallucinations in his cave. But what about the restaurant's 200+ other offerings? What about the decor, the service, etc... I never hear or read about these things on Yelp. And what about the fact that this place is kind of dirty and dingy... no one else seems to comment on that either? Well folks, I think its time to address those issues... First things first.... The side dishes at G&M are utterly atrocious (frozen veggies), horrible fries, etc. Also, the soups are a hit or miss depending on what night you come. But perhaps my favorite pet peeve is the staff here. These people could very well double for the cast of a reality TV show set in a rehab facility. Seriously, I get the strong feeling that this restaurant mainly hires people from local rehab or detention centers.. especially the kitchen staff. But hey, that's just my opinion... I might be wrong. Let's hope that I am. A few of the waiters are definitely sketchy IMO. Either way, I don't believe G&M is worthy of a 4-star rating or anything close... Sure its got great crab cakes, but a restaurant has to have more to offer than one great menu item. The dessert shop next store is just filthy. It desperately needs an update. Last time I was in there I spotted a mosquito on one of the cakes. When I told someone behind the counter, they just took the cake in that back and didn't say a word... almost as if flying bugs are standard fare. Also, the people behind the dessert counter are reason enough to make you want to vomit your dinner back up and try a piece of cheesecake. That's no exaggeration either. This place needs a thorough cleaning and they need to put up a wall or something so I didn't see people eating in the back. I can deal with vermin on the floor (maybe even on a cake) but certainly not cooking my food!! Again if your reading this... understand that G&M is really nothing but a bar/restaurant with awesome crab cakes. If you're okay with that than you should come here because you can't go wrong. Otherwise, don't expect much-- at all (except maybe a mosquito in your food).
(3)Mare G.
The crab cakes are soooo yummy! We came on a mission to find great cakes and we succeeded. The Broiled seafood platter was very good as well. Large shrimp, oysters, a nice piece of fish - all broiled with paprika. Chicken Marsala was very good too - nice amount of chicken with a nice sauce. Each entree came with 2 sides. Cole slaw was akin to KFC. The pickles beets looked lovely but I don't 'beet' so I can't tell you what they were like. French fries were ok but nothing special. Green salad was good and the blue cheese dressing was excellent. The service was very good. Adrienne was attentive and helpful, the food was all delivered at once, all warm, and correct. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
(5)Benjamin F.
This may become my regular place for crab cakes. It is nicely packed. Not too greasy and not too salty. Its apple sauce is amazing, it is the real thing, not the brown stuff from the shelves. :)
(5)Crouching T.
Best crab cakes I've ever eaten!!! I always come here for a meal everytime I visit MD. The crab cakes are huge with little to no fillers. Very good quality!
(5)Christy L.
First of all, the staff is rude. Secondly, the host has absolutely no sense of time. We were told there was a 30 min wait. We waited 1 hour. Parking is hard to come by although they have a lot. I felt lucky to even get a parking space. From the time my husband and I arrived more than 2 hours passed before we left. We are usually in and out of a restaurant in an hour. The only good thing I can note is the crab soup. It was very good. The crab cakes were ok, but nothing to write home about. Considering service and food, it was not worth the wait. BTW, the whipped potatoes are tasteless and I was told the waitress, who was ridiculously rude, that whipped meant instant. She said "I wonder why people order those. Don't they know whipped means instant?". When I ordered my drink, I asked for Dr. Pepper or Mr. Pibb. Her response, " you are ordering Pepsi products, we only have Coke products". This was the first time we had contact with her. If we hadn't waited so long to sit down, we would have left at that moment. My advice, do somewhere else.
(2)Sunny B.
Went for lunch and we were pleasantly surprised! Based on yelp reviews of the crab cakes, we decided to start with one cake to share. The crab cake was HUGE and very delicious. It was rich, flavorful and stuffed full of crab. We shared the crab sandwich to start (which was probably enough for me), and then each got an entree as well. The salad was very large. I ordered the salad without bacon, but it arrived with bacon. After apologies from the waitress, she took it back and returned about 20 minutes later with a new one - sans bacon. By that time I was only able to eat a few bites before getting stuffed! I had to take the rest to go. My husband had the hot open face turkey sandwich, which I had a few bites of while I was waiting for my salad. Also delicious, rich and heart-warming! Take home message: get the crab cakes.
(4)Amy A.
The crab cakes are wonderful, and the portions are very generous. My only complaint is they need more side options,.
(4)Eric G.
I really have no idea why people like this place and why their crab cakes are considered to be so good. I have been here a few times, mostly because the people I'm with want to come here. Every time I have come here the crab cakes have been a little different. Sometimes their crab cakes have tons of filler, which is quite horrible tasting, and once the crab cake was actually good, but that was a while ago. This last time, I decided to get something else, which I got sick from before making it to the car, so I guess I'll just stick to the horrible crab cakes when I am forced to come here.
(2)Renita T.
Get the crab cakes - they are huge and worth it but....they don't have any "special sauce" for the crab cakes, not even sure if they have cocktail sauce, you know crab cakes are best with some type of roumalade (sp?) sauce. The side are nothing to write home about either.
(3)Christian C.
My gf recommended this place as having the best crab cakes in the area so I was excited when I found out we were going there for dinner Saturday night. After much car shuffling, our group of 13 was ready to roll. Outside: As we pulled up, the outside of the building was nothing fancy. Looked like it used to be a former Chinese restaurant (having eaten at many Chinese restaurants in my lifetime). The parking lot was packed which is usually a good sign. They have a pretty big parking lot but even though it must get full at peak hours because there were signs on the door warning patrons not to park across the street or they would be towed. I saw two separate entrances in front: one for the carry out portion of the restaurant and one for patrons dining in. There were a few benches outside for people waiting for their party to be called. These came in handy for us. Inside: I was again reminded of an old Chinese restaurant. Not the fanciest place, older looking but clean. They had plenty of room for our party of 13. The restaurant is pretty big with an assortment of tables and booths to choose from, and there was an upstairs area above the bar that I saw on the way out but did not explore. Service: The took our reservation on short notice - 13 hungry Filipinos with visions of crab cakes dancing in our heads (and our bellies). When we arrived, there was just a short wait until our table was ready. Our waitress was very friendly and got all of our orders correct. They came back often to check on us and offer refills. Food: The crab cakes were HUGE. All delicious sweet jumbo lump crab meat, no filler or bits of shell. My gf and I split the 2 crab cake platter, which also comes with 2 sides and a salad. We chose the onion rings (good) and the potato salad (average). The baskets of bread they served were hot and plentiful, and were the ideal size to make your own crab cake slider sammich. I did not have dessert but I swear the display case I walked past on the way in spoke to me. Something along the lines of, "Hey big guy....I saw you checking me out." I conveniently sat facing the desserts, which may or may not have prompted an elbow in my side from my gf to remind me to stop staring. Conclusion: These are the best and biggest crab cakes I've had in the area and their reputation is well deserved. I love that they have a separate area just for carry out. Definitely will be back.
(4)Madison W.
First time to Maryland everyone advised me to try the Crabcakes so I tried 3 places I rate them #1 of 3. Pros: Good size, Sweet Crab Meat, Good amount of Crab Meat, and Option to mail order. Cons: $15 for a plate with one, too much Season Salt Seasoning, A little too much Mayo. Overall though it was good close to the airport, nice restaurant wasn't expecting it to be somewhat fancy but it was so just FYI to that. I would say they represent a Maryland Crabcake really well.
(4)Theresa T.
Visiting from out of town, my mother recommended G&M to satisfy my crab cake craving. It definitely satisfied but I have to say it was good but not as excellent as I had thought it was going to be, especially reading all the great reviews. So slightly disappointed but still good, guess my expectations may have been just a bit too high.
(3)Brandon L.
This restaurant was recommended to us by our training instructor as having the best crabcakes in Maryland. It was only 15 minutes away from our hotel. We found a space in their private lot and found a lot of people waiting inside by the entrance. Luckily, we were able to be seated right away when we said our party only had 3 people. The restaurant was pretty packed. Even though we had crabcake sandwiches for lunch that day, we all ordered the crabcake platter since it was their most famous dish and rated #1 by the Washington Post. You can either get one crabcake for $17 or two for $26. Each one is about the size of my fist. They both come with a side salad and choice of two sides. I chose the single crabcake with potato salad and applesauce. It was good. REALLY GOOD. I was stuffed afterwards and relieved that I didn' t order the double crabcake platter. Customer service was great and the food didn't take long to prepare. Definitely worth a try if you're around the area and like seafood.
(4)Cynthia M.
Can't go to Maryland and not have the crab cakes! I was in Maryland for the weekend for a wedding and what better way to spend the free Sunday by having some yummy crabcakes. After searching reviews of what was in the area, I chose G&M which was highly rated for their huge crabcakes. As soon as you walk in, it's a bit reminiscent of Red Lobster. They give you warm rolls to start (Red Lobster beats them with those cheddar bay biscuits tho!) and a salad and two sides come with your entree. I started with the Cream of Crab soup which was very rich and creamy but a bit on the salty side. For my entree I ordered the twin crabcakes (I figured I could pack the second one for the train ride home to NYC) with the french fries and the cole slaw. The crabcakes were HUGE and filled with big chunks of crab. Definitely wins on quantity, however the taste was not as sweet as I would have hoped. There is very little filler like others have mentioned, but for some reason the sweetness of the crab meat was not fully there. Still quite enjoyable, but I would definitely try a different spot if I were to come back to Maryland. The coleslaw and the fries were decent but nothing memorable either. Still a good meal and it did fill my craving for crabcakes. Mission accomplished!
(3)Tiffany O.
I was told this was the place to come for crab cakes in Maryland, and I knew I couldn't leave Baltimore without having one. Atmosphere: This place is a lot fancier on the inside than it is on the outside. We came in on a Saturday for lunch around 11am and it wasn't crowded at all. Food: Crab Cake Sandwich on a bread roll. HOLY CRAP the crab cake was huge. It was filled with chunks of crab meat, which was definitely yummy and made it worth the money. The fries that accompanied it were also pretty good. Service: Fast and friendly.
(3)Jay F.
Busy restaurant that usually has a wait during dinner hour so be prepared for a possible wait. They were recommended for having the best crab cakes by my hotel. I like the bread and salad service that comes with meals and do like their crab cakes but find their other seafood items to be more appealing. Service can feel rushed because they are so busy
(3)Kori Y.
Go for the crab cakes, Best I've every had.
(4)Shy K.
After reading many great reviews, my boyfriend and I just had to go to G & M to experience the crab cakes while on our weekend getaway to Baltimore. Sad to say, we did not have the same results. Apologies in advance for the long review, but I think it's important for me to be thorough on this one. Let's start with the appearance: From the outside of the restaurant, we weren't sure what to expect, but on the inside the atmosphere was somewhat impressive. Friendly, professional, and nicely dressed waiters. Dimmed romantic lighting. The tables were extremely close together. We were told if the restaurant became busy, we should expect other guests to be seated close to us. Fortunately, that did not happen. Food: We both ordered the Land & Sea dinner (NY strip, crab cake, house salad and two sides) and Firecracker Shrimp as our appetizer. The shrimp were large and pretty tasty. They almost tasted like Bang Bang Shrimp from Bonefish, just not that good. The salads appeared thrown together on our plates. The rolls were plain and barely warm. They ended up being just two pieces of bread that we left in the bucket. The waiter recommended that we get the steak fries over the mashed potatoes because "people really enjoyed them, and the potatoes weren't anything special" he stated. I'd commend his honesty had it been accurate. We thought the fries had some special seasoning based on his description but there wasn't any seasoning whatsoever. Just plain ol' fries. No complaints about the broccoli. Now on to the main entree. The worst thing to do is go to a restaurant that cannot cook a good steak. Both of our NY strips were borderline dry, almost well cooked (rather than being medium well like we asked), and worst of all, they were bland. No seasoning at all. If something like this happens, I'd usually send it back. But I didn't have the patience considering it already took a while for us to get the food and we were hungry. I tried to make it work by asking for gravy since I don't like A1 and they did not offer soy sauce. The gravy, which tasted like Chinese Egg Foo Young gravy, did not do the steak any justice. The CRAB CAKE... Yes it is big in size. However, it was also plain to taste. Nothing special about it [to us]. I was turned off by the crab shells I came across while eating it. I could tell it was fresh crab meat, but the overall taste was simply okay. By the way, this is a NO SUBSTITUTIONS restaurant... and I do mean none! We were disappointed that we didn't get the same experience as others who have reviewed G & M. We both ended up with leftovers and have contemplated "doctoring up" the meals ourselves.
(1)Shamika G.
Crab imperial was AMAZING!!! It was so filling! I took some home & still had a nice size portion left. My cousin had the dragon fire(???) shrimp(not sure if that's the correct name) & that was delicious also. Only bad thing was our waiter SUCKED! He was very slow & took forever to check on us & take our orders. Our food took forever to come out & he forgot a drink ordered from the bar.
(4)Bruce C.
Flounder with crabmeat was delicious. Portion was generous and perfect temperature. Baked potato was salted before baking and was excellent. Dessert menu was tempting, but my stomach was full.
(4)Aleesha R.
Went last Friday night. Luckily, I made reservations, cause the line was LONG! Was seated within 10 minutes since we arrived a bit early. Our server, Pierre, was great! Very personable and checked on us at the right time throughout our visit. Now on to the food. The side salad was small. Just enough to not fill us up for out entrees. The rolls...yeasty goodness. We all ordered the stuffed shrimp. Which are basically 3 crab cakes covering 3 jumbo shrimp. These were some of THE best crab cakes I've had in years. The only thing I disliked was that part of the waiting area is in the dining room, and seeing the hungry customers staring at us while we ate was a bit of a turn off. Other than that, our visit was great and will definitely be back!
(4)Christy D.
I admit, I was skeptical, when my friend said this was "the" best crab cake in town. That is, until the moment it went into my mouth. This crab cake had it all. And I mean "all". It's not just jumbo lump meat. I can taste the flavors of the mustard from the crab itself. The crab cake is held together by nothing but the crab itself and the bit of egg it's tossed in. Delectible. The gin and tonic was robust , although the lime was but a sliver, although for $6.50 - who cares? The service was friendly and attentive. I will be back. 2 huge crab cakes were $27.
(5)Andy C.
Simply amazing!!! Had the crab cakes and I'm blown away by the meatiness and succulent portion size!
(5)Rick G.
Great crab cakes! You can't go wrong at G & M, Did I say that the crab cakes are outta this world! The size of the cakes are huge, not some little 3 inch cake, more like 6-8 inches and a huge mound.
(4)Christopher C.
This was my first time after hearing so much about this place. I must say, I was not disappointed. The atmosphere is great, the food is delicious, and the portions are well worth the price. I highly recommend this place for anyone seeking a good seafood dinner. Parking can be difficult in the evening hours. And the wait may be long without a reservation
(4)Eric C.
I just wanted to update this review to say: 1. Yes, I finally ordered the crabcakes. 2. Yes, the crabcakes were pretty good. 3. No, Charlotte Rae was not my server this time. The recent visit was another lunch time rendezvous. Service was just as good as the last visit, while the place was packed as it always is around noon.
(4)Jon S.
Now eating here twice given business travel in the area, I must commend how awesome of crab cakes are here! Hands down best quality in Baltimore - and while both times there was a wait to sit...it was quick. Can't wait to get back soon.
(4)Priscilla L.
We were on vacation and met a friend for lunch who suggested G&M Restaurant. We had never heard of this restaurant. Our waiter was so nice, friendly, sociable, professional, fast and efficient. The Rib Eye Steak was the best dish my husband have ever tasted and he is a very finicky, picky steak eater!! He said he was amazed at how it was flavored and cooked all the way through without a trace of blood (only orders well-done) and how large the portion size was for the price. I ordered the Double Portion Crab Cakes, the size was very pleasing and generous, but I found them to be too salty. The Cole Slaw was delicious. This restaurant is always full, every day of the week and there is a long waiting time, so I'm told you should ALWAYS make reservations. The bathrooms and restaurant were very clean which is a big indication of the condition in the kitchen; according to the television chefs. Overall, My husband highly recommends this restaurant. You won't be disappointed in the Rib Eye Steak.
(5)Miriam D.
In town visiting relatives and this restaurant was recommended; however, we arrived just before closing and wasn't able to get the "full" experience of eating in the dining room. So we ordered from the carryout menu. Ordered the crab cakes platter, a roast beef sandwich and shrimp baskets. Crab cakes were definitely HUGE and made deliciously with lump crab meat (did bite down on a piece of crab shell though). Roast beef sandwich good but not spectacular; I've had better at smaller establishments. Shrimp was delicious, according to my girls. I gave the restaurant three stars because of the shells in my food and the mediocre roast beef sandwich. All that said, the manager and staff were very nice and gracious.
(3)Samantha K.
The food and service here is immaculate. I am a crab cake slut at this place. I literally just want to eat them everyday of my life they are so good. I usually do the double crab cake so I have leftover food the next day. It is very meaty with barely any fillers. Delicious. I am also a fan of the mango salad there with the shrimp on it. The salads are massive and worth every penny. I've also enjoyed there cheesecake on multiple occasions but wish it was not as fluffy and whipped as it tends to be but the baklava favored one was awesome. You seriously just have to go.
(5)Sam S.
All I'm gonna say is....The best crab cake ever!!!!
(5)HembyGirl G.
Please don't ever go to this restaurant on a holiday!!!!!! Took my husband for Fathers Day and the dishes were dirty and food was cold. Waitress was rude and service sucked. I'm usually a fan however tonight was a horror story!
(2)Kelsey R.
This meal was an investment. Came heavily recommended from friends and the hotel we were staying at a few miles down the road. Our waiter, Paul, was attentive, friendly and knew how to sell. One friend had an come-to-Jesus moment over the crab cakes. My pasta was enough for dinner and breakfast the next morning. Desserts are made inhouse and delicious. It's pricey, but for your fancy dinner, it'll be perfect. We went on a holiday evening, right before the dinner rush and only had a 5 minute wait.
(5)Jennifer J.
Absolutely the best crabcakes in town! All the whiny babies complaining about blandness are idiots who salt everything to death. FYI, you are supposed to be able to taste the sweet flavor of the crab, not the pound of old bay you put on everything you cook at home! The reason everything they make is "under seasoned" is because the regular crowd of patrons is older people, aka people who want their veggies to taste like veggies. Use the salt and pepper on the table and shut up! Or better yet, don't go to the G&M, go to a crappy crab shack where all you can taste is old bay and let me eat my huge delicious crab cake in peace. ;) Also, the pastries and desserts are to freaking die for!!! Try the chocolate mousses, cheese cakes, cannolis and the truffles. You won't be disappointed! Oh yeah, the waiter forgot our rolls and thought hitting on me would get him a fat tip. Alas he was mistaken. This does not reflect on the rest of the wait staff, however, and I would still eat here just for the cakes.
(5)Joyce M.
I've been waiting to come to this place and finally got the chance to! I've heard people talk about it from out of state and I live in MD! Close to G&M too. I give this place 5 stars because of the price and quality of food you get. The service was good too and it was BUSY (we went at around 7:30pm on a Tuesday night! Parking was filled!) TIP: NO reservations, you should call 30 minutes ahead of when you expect to arrive and make sure your entire party is there and you'll be seated quicker than they anticipated. They told us 45 minute wait for 5 of us, we probably waited for 10-15minutes. Now, I'm very picky with crab cakes, it wouldn't be my first choice to order and I love CRAB! I rarely order crab cakes because often times there are too many fillers and you don't get enough crab meat and the price isn't usually right. I took a chance and took my friends' recommendations about this crab cake since they told me I wouldn't be disappointed. For one crab cake, it's about $18 with two sides and a salad. For two crab cakes, with the same extras it's only $27. So if you want one and another friend wants one -- go for the two crab cakes. I was really amazed when it came to our table how big they were! You can put an entire crab cake in one of their rolls that they give (it's a big roll) and make your own crab cake sandwich. I want to say the crab cake was the size of my fist (not that you would know what that looks like) and EVERY bite was a chunk of crab. I don't even know what filler they had if they used any! It was definitely worth it. I shared one crab cake with my fiance and the other crab cake went to our friend. I also ordered veal parmigiana that came with half a french baguette with garlic butter spread, a bowl of spaghetti, and a salad. The veal was the size of my oblong plate! It was huge and it was tasty! it was covered with cheese and marinara and the veal was not dry and it had a good bite to it. We also had orange crushes to drink~ yum! $7 a glass Calamari for appetizer-- it fed the 5 of us and I even got a shrimp that was tossed in there! hehehe lucky me! The hot wings were good too! There are a variety of choices at G & M and the prices are pretty good. Not the usual seafood spot prices. No complaints on service, our server was pretty fast since it was quite busy in there. Def coming back. I left with half my veal and I shared it with everyone at the table.
(5)Rick K.
This was a recommendation from our hotel shuttle driver after a long day of travelling. It was so good that night that we had to come back again later in the week. Service: The service was fantastic both times we visited. The first time they were packed, but we still found a couple of places at the bar. They served us both food and drinks very fast and everyone had great recommendations on what to order for a couple of tourists. The second night we sat in the main dining hall, and even though the staff was incredibly busy, we never really had to wait on anything, and our servers were all very nice. Food: I doubt there is anything on this menu that I wouldn't like. The crab cakes are amazing, but what really sold me was the Baked Clams Oreganta. We also had the mussles and the crab dip, and everything was fantastic. Atmosphere: The place seems a bit small when you first walk in, but after you get to your seat you realize that the place is actually pretty big. The place was really comfortable and everyone (including the other customers) seem laid back and easy to talk to.
(5)J D.
It is all about the crab cakes. I've managed periodic visits to this restaurant from time to time and had occasion to enjoy its fare recently. There are many choices on the menu but unless you are allergic to crab, the crab cakes provide the compelling reason to visit this locale. The cakes are full of lump crab meat with just enough binder to prevent the cake fom totally falling apart. The menu offers the choice of one or two cakes (one is enough) served as either a sandwich or on a platter (with the choice of two vegetables - get the slaw). The nondescript french fries accompanying the crab cake allow the cakes to shine. I've deviated in the past from the formula and have had shrimp in different forms (battered and fried, sautéed and otherwise), hamburger (don't bother), and fried calamari (ok but better elsewhere). These options and others reduce the overall rating. If you dare, the dessert choices will fill up any leftover room. The desserts i've enjoyed in the past, mainly chocolate choices, are bountiful and will satisfy a sweet tooth craving. The renovation of the interior of the restaurant increases its overall appeal and marks a significant improvement from G&M's previous incarnation. The service is prompt and efficient. This is important because the parking lot (even on a weeknight) quickly fills up and lines of patrons form during peak hours to enjoy the wickedly delicious crab cakes.
(4)Rick M.
I wasn't absolutely certain whether or not G&M was the restaurant I went to a few years ago when I was in Baltimore for business until last night when once again I tasted crab cakes that are delicious. One is certainly enough but if you get two you can enjoy more the next day or if you can't wait, as a late night snack. I will know for sure where to dine the next time I come to Baltimore.
(4)Alex G.
Extremely disappointed. I have a dispute I progress, not with the restaurant, but the online ordering business. However, the attitude I received from the manager/owner is something I've never experienced in the restaurant business. And it makes me never want to visit or order from them again. I'd recommend seriously questioning spending your money on them. I called them to ask about an order I sent my mother for Christmas which arrived smelling rancid and room temperature. I was only interested in figuring out what my options were. My mother worked in restaurants half her life so I explained I wanted to see what we could do about this because she didn't feel comfortable eating or accepting the food. Instead of sympathy (it's Christmas, so I expected at least one apology) I received very arrogant attitude that the order was good, that "we ship good product" and that "I'm not arguing with your mother I'm arguing with you" when I asked if something could've gone wrong. He refused to admit a mistake could've happened. I asked if he was seriously being that aggressive with me and he said I could "take it up with my credit card company". When a vendor immediately argues with me and instantly pulls the "take it up with your credit card company" with me, then I have to believe he's not interested in service and has a pattern of complaints. I wish I could write a better review but at this point I'm appalled and angry, and very disappointed. My next step is the BBB.
(1)Jennifer H.
I actually stopped in here to ask a question and to my surprise they had a huge case full of bakery items from cheesecake, cake and cannoli's. I decided to get a cannoli and it was delicious! Not sure if it was homemade but the sweetness was just right for a late night sweet tooth fix!
(4)Jim H.
Ordered carry-out crab cake sandwiches for out of town guests and asked for crackers rather then bread. When I returned home, I found that they hadn't included the bread, as I had asked, but they also neglected to supply the crackers which I requested. They also neglected to provided any tartar or cocktail sauce. The crab cakes were great, as usual, but I was very disappointed in the service and since I was not going to make another trip to G&M, I made the sauces and luckily had saltines at the house. Kath H
(3)James S.
I visited G&M Carry Out on Labor Day 2012 on the way home after a weekend spent in Baltimore. I HAD to try the infamous jumbo lump crab cake per reading many reviews as part of my search for best crab cake in Maryland. Tried Faidley on Fri 8.31.12, now it was G&M turn 9.3.12. As noted in my Faidley review, without question Philadelphia's Devon Seafood Grill has the best crab cakes I've ever tasted, 5 stars! G&M 1st - It's cooked right on the spot, piping hot ready to be consumed. 2nd - Taste definitely has more seasoning than Faidley but still real similar taste, probably due to both being fried. 3rd - Filler is much more evident than Faidley, although crab cake is much larger, in fact quite huge. See pictures. I rate them 3 stars just like Faidley's because of similarities. Maybe 3.5ish. Better than Faidley. Good crab cake but definitely not great as its reputation which is quite overblown.
(3)Dan N.
I had a meeting in Baltimore on a Friday afternoon, it went late, I missed my flight, and I was stuck at an airport hotel on a Friday night. Because of the suckiness of the situation, I decided to make it a bit better by treating myself to some authentic Maryland crab cakes! Even though my 375 lb, former culinary student cab driver tried to talk me out of G & M, I put my faith in Yelp! to lead me to the right place. First off, it was crowded! I was by myself and I had to lurk creepily behind the bar for at least 20 minutes before grabbing a seat. If you come with a group, be prepared to wait! Also, the rumors about the service is true--it's really, really slow, and they are not very friendly at all, so be prepared for that as well. Finally, the food. I don't know, maybe my expectations were too high, or maybe the cab driver got into my head, but I wasn't overwhelmed with the crab cake. Sure it was huge, and yes, it was jam packed with lump crab meat, but it was served cold with cocktail and tarter sauce, both which didn't mesh well with the flavor. I actually found that it tasted best just plain with a squeeze of lemon. That said, the crab cake was still better than anything I could find within 300 miles of Detroit. I also ordered some oysters, which I was also rather unimpressed with (where's all this great seafood, Maryland??). Maybe I'm just picky, but I will be looking elsewhere next time I'm stuck at BWI for a night.
(3)Margaret M.
Arrived at restaurant waited 30-40 minutes. No problem with the wait the place was crowded and came highly recommended. The waitress was very nice but because of the large crowd the service wasn't the best. We ordered our meals and my husband was very pleased and just about licked his plate. I on the other hand ordered a Surf and Turf and asked that the steak be medium rare. It was raw and by the time the waitress came back to check on us my husband was almost done with his meal. After some time the waitress came back and said the manager was on his way (this whole time we thought a new steak was being cooked). The manager was approaching our table and stopped to chit chat with some customers that he knew. This chit chat went on for 10 minutes before my husband approached and asked him to come over. The manager started to tell us how the customers were regulars. At this point my blood was boiling and he then asked if I wanted another steak and my response was "a little late now". He had no apology just said he would take it off the bill. Here is the kicker................He charged us $18.00 for the Crab Cake that came with the meal. We called him over again and asked what happened to taking the meal off the bill and his response was, "You did eat the Crab Cake". Needless to say I had to tell him exactly what I thought of him. Told him I would be leaving a poor review on Yelp and he said who cares my name is _______. The waitress then came to pickup the check and started to tell us how another customer left the "customer copy" of the charge slip and she now had to pay for that meal. Honestly at this point I didn't care and thought "WOW" what a place as long as the customer doesn't find fault with anything.
(1)Raymond L.
Went here during the summer and had the seafood platter. Came with two smaller size crab cakes, flounder, shrimp and scallop. The dish was a little greasy for me and the flounder didnt have much taste to it. Love the crab cake though. One of the crab cakes was baked on a clam. I was full off of one crab cake. A friend had the land and sea, and the pasta. Nothing special about the steak. Good portion size pasta that could feed 2 people. I would come back just for crab cake.
(4)Todd T.
Went here on a recommendation from the hotel staff where we were staying. The crab cakes are large and as far as I'm concerned they are awesome. Ate here twice in three days last year and gonna do it again on our short visit this year. The place gets PACKED so plan to go early and possibly wait. It's packed for a reason - it's good. Oh and the deserts are stupid good.
(5)Tobin L.
You can't come here and not order the double-crabcake platter. At $27 for the pair, it makes sense to get that over the single for $18. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary there a few days ago. Our server, Chris, was outstanding. We ordered our drinks and apps first. The timing of service was impeccable. As soon as our appetizer (crab dip - another must try) was over, our entrees arrived. Perfect timing. Our server surprised us with a heart-shaped dessert. Way to go!
(5)Jason B.
Had a great meal. The food tasted great. One of The crab cakes had a huge shell which pierced my gum line. Ouch. The manager on duty comp'd my meal. Good service overall. If your in the area for a visit, I'd recommend you try this place out. Would definitely go again.
(4)Sewell T.
After telling my wife how great the crab cakes were I had to take her here. We were not disappointed . I almost deducted 1 star because my waiter was a Baltimore Ravens fan but I decided to let it slide.
(5)Bryon B.
When you absolutely, positively, need the best goddamned crabcakes in the state of Maryland: accept no substitutes.
(5)Connie J.
After being directed to G & M several times by a couple sources, I decided to give it a try. I ordered through the carry out side of the restaurant. My food came fast even though it was 7:30PM on a Sunday night. July 5th to be exact. Pretty impressed that I didn't wait too long. HUGE FIST SIZED crab cakes. Make sure to ask for condiments because they don't give you any unless you ask. The crab meat didn't taste as fresh and sweet as I imagined, but the portion sizes make up for it if you're craving crab meat by the fistfuls. I would like to add that their coleslaw and potato salad are worth a try! Perfect pairing to my meal. I ordered the double crab cake and I was stuffed halfway through my first crab cake. These things are huge. Do not be deceived.
(4)Nay P.
BEST CRAB CAKE ALERT!!! I used to get G&M takeout from one of my coworkers at work. But since he moved to another position I had to come to the restaurant and get it myself. I always get the same thing, single crab cake and two sides usually fries and a veggie. I like these crab cakes because they are big and have lots of lump crab. Filler is a minium. I know some of the reviews complained of mushy crab cakes however mine had the perfect consistency.The restaurant is large and reminds me of an NJ diner for some reason. After lunch I ventured over to the takeout side. DISCLAIMER don't come to this side if you can't resist temptation. There are so many sweets that I had to get the oreo cheesecake. That was amazing! Come and see if G&M crab cakes live up to the hype!
(5)Jr K.
To my surprise it was very busy on a Tuesday. I've been here many times before and as usual my service was incredible. Melissa and crystal were great. First time having the calamari and wow!!!
(5)Joseph F.
Ate at the bar..ordered crabcake..super yummy..nothing spectacular and not sure what the big deal is..just a good crabcake..no complaints and honestly feel a tad over ratated..bartender was friendly and will return
(4)Nicole H.
We (3 adults and 1 child) came here at the strong recommendation of my hotel staff but none of us could figure out what all the hype was about. Staff were cold and unfriendly and did not seem very concerned with the customers' satisfaction. Speaking of cold, the a/c was CRANKED! I mean, more than it reasonably should have been. Plus they sat us by the toilet - the table that sticks out into the walkway - even with tonnes of open tables. This was very uncomfortable being bumped into throughout our visit. We waited about 30 minutes before our order was taken though luckily once it was, it came out of the kitchen at a reasonable rate. I ordered their "famous" crab-cake. It was just meh. Nothing special at all. My friends and their daughter were all underwhelmed by their meals as well. G&M, it was worth a try but you can be sure none of us will return.
(2)Mike H.
I was on business in Baltimore and a friend of mine was in DC on business. We decided to meet for dinner at G & M. The atmosphere and service was first rate. I ordered the oysters on the half shell, French onion and stuffed broiled flounder. It was amazing! Funny thing, the next day my friend and I met up again and went driving around looking for a good place to eat - after 10 minutes of searching, we both decided to head back to G & M again. Was it worth it? Absolutely.
(5)Krystyne D.
Went here with family for my cousins birthday. When we arrived the cancelled out reservation and have our table away. We were told that everyone from our party had to be there in order for us to get a table. Once seated and our orders taken it took them at least an hour for the food to come out. People who can way after us was given food before our party. Once the food came everything was good. May visit again if I'm in that area but only for take out.
(3)Lynia D.
Crab cakes here are huge. No filler, just flavor and meat. I've never had anything else here, in all my years of going. Service is average in the dine-in side, but great in the carry-out side. Odd, I know. Desserts are a winner.
(5)Michelle H.
Gorgeous food, absolutely HORRIBLE SERVICE! Waited for over an hour and still our food had not been served. Three tables who ordered after were through with their meal and ours had not yet arrived. We asked patiently and were told only 4 minutes more. Ten minutes later our waiter lied to cover up the fact that he did not put the order in in the first place. He was rude and argumentative. The food may be great but the service and the foul bathrooms (feces on the floor in the women's and no towels or working hand drying device in the men''s) leave a lot to be desired. Be forewarned.
(1)Carol R.
Great price ($14) for a huge crabcake sandwich and chips. The carry out section is no frills and delicious. It made for 2 meals.They also have huge looking desserts but I didn't get to try it. FYI, while I think this place has the best crabcakes in baltimore, west coast dungeness crabcakes are better and sweeter...sorry...I don't understand why Baltimore's blue crabs are so hyped up when dungeness is underrated and way less work.
(4)Tal W.
From parking lot entrance, you have to walk thru the restaurant to get to the hostess for seating. New England clam chowder was flavorful and just the right consistency for my taste (not too thick or thin). The cole slaw was crisp and light (no heavy dressing, cream based). The Crab Cake was exquisite as reviewed before, virtually no fillers. Very succulent and moist. Excellent food and service (around 3 pm, place was 3/4 full).
(5)Shannel G.
Crabcakes delicious. Side of applesauce, actually has bits of apple in it... loved that. Service by Lelani was splendid. Packed on a Tuesday... must be a good sign. Try it out.
(4)Andrew K.
My crab cake sandwich on a cracker with gravy fries was super-duper delish (Oceannaire caliber w/o the price). Memories of the huge lumps of crab will linger for a lifetime. The waitress was super nice as well - in that mid-80's kind of way. The ambiance could use some tweaking - we sat in the back dining room, which was old-fashioned and a little empty. The front was bumpin'. I need to take my mom here, or ship her some crab cakes out.
(4)Angelica R.
Liked this place, it gets very busy but its worth the wait. It has really good crabcakes, very good shrimp cocktail and the desserts are delicious. Will go back again!
(4)Cynthia L.
My family loves this place. Both have about the same side dishes and the same size crab cakes (huge crab cakes with large chunks of meat). Get the two crabcakes (broiled) with a side of apple sauce (its actually really paired well with crabcakes) and a cup of soup and you are golden. I've never tried anything else here, but the crab cakes here have a little more filler than crabcake, ratio. There's a take-out and dine-in side, which they've remodeled. Decent service, clean place, close to Anne Arundel mall and BWI.
(4)Geoffrey B.
Good crab cakes and seafood but not up to the standards of Phillips. My friend was very enthusiastic to take me to this place right off the airplane. The decor is that of an old traditional restaurant. Not many windows, the chairs are not in great shape. The hostess was friendly and seated us right away. Great service and great staff. All of the vegetables were canned. We went to Phillips a few days later and had incredible Gulf shrimp, quite unexpected. I am from Florida and many times they aren't even that fresh at my local restaurants. This place is an institution and should be given a try when you are in town.
(3)KP P.
My wife and I was impressed with the quality of the crab cakes. The crab cakes had very little filler. We had the Raspberry Tea which was also delicious.The Maryland crab soup was great, I didn't have to season it. The Cream of crab needed a little seasoning. We will definitely patronize this restaurant. Give it a try!!
(5)Bill S.
...I'm going to be brief - arguably the best crab cakes on the planet. Put this place on your culinary bucket list.
(5)Jennifer F.
This is my second favorite crab cake in the Baltimore area. I judge crab cakes on how much the crab is featured. This one is great! Lots of lump crabmeat and very little filler. I also recommend the potato salad. While I rarely have room for dessert, they are excellent here. The restaurant is large, but very popular, so you might have a little wait to get a table, but it's worth it.
(4)D H.
Gluten free aware. I had the blackened salmon. It was cooked perfect and well seasoned. The coleslaw was really good also. Everyone else had the crab cakes and loved them. It was really busy and the service was OK. I will definitely go back when in the area.
(4)Cynthia R.
Delicious crab cakes! But you already knew that, right? Service was ok, but our server kept forgetting things. We also felt like it was senior citizen day...went there on a Sunday afternoon on the way to the airport. Kind of dingy decor....wait, everything I'm writing is negative....but those crab cake though. Ridiculous. We don't get crab cakes like that in Chicago....not at most places anyway. Lucky for us G & M will ship those bad boys to ya!
(4)BaltimoreJack ..
Crabcakes, Crabcakes, Crabcakes!!! Dinner platter or on a sandwich, they're the best I've had dining out in Maryland.
(4)Jay Y.
Just get the crabcakes from carry out. Trust me it will be a much more pleasant experience. Crabcakes - Four and a half Stars (Crabcakes are huge and no filler, could be overwhelming for some people. The flavor is decent, not as moist inside as I would like it to be) Other food - Two stars ( tasted like microwave food. Denny's quality at best) Decor - Three stars (place is old and makes you feel old dinning there) Service - Two stars (service was good until the waitress saw the tip amount, we asked for a even split check,we tipped in different amount because i ordered something priced much higher to make it even. The lady who served us saw the first split tip and said:"do you know we don't make anything on the food, if you dont tip dont eat out" i told her if you look at the second check you'll see the rest of your 20% tip. Thats when I decided never go back to dine in.
(3)Mark V.
I was a little confused by the decor and the look of the place. G and M doesn't come off as being fancy or trying to be that. You walk in and the lights are dimmed, the waiters are all wearing the waiter garb (white collared shirts and ties) and old blue eyes is playing on the radio. Seemed out of place to me. Good thing the food isn't. The cream of crab soup was delicious. G and M are not stingy with the crab meat. The Maryland crab soup reminded me of minestrone, also with nice chunks of crab in there. These tasted fresh, not fishy. The G and M sampler is the way to go. You get scallops, shrimp, steak tips, crab balls and Greek salad. The steak tips were plentiful and tender. The shrimp was huge. The crab balls again had a ton of crab and were fresh. Wasn't the hugest fan of the scallops but they were decent. I'd say the decor and atmosphere seems to clash. G and M seemed more upscale than it really is. But you shouldn't let that stop you from getting some delicious seafood there.
(4)Nikki L.
The crab cake was decent, I liked that you could see and taste the lumps of crab. The cake used less filler and binder than Faidley's crab cakes, though the goo of the binder could still be tasted. I would skip the cream of crab soup which was not that good. It was thinner and only had a little amount of crab in it. I didn't like the flavor much. The restaurant dining area is very large, has dimmer lighting, and much nicer ambiance. The carryout area next door looks like a large, sterile deli. G&M Carryout also sells all sorts of cake slices, pie slices, cookies, and pastries. There's also appetizers, sandwiches, submarines, Italian dishes, and wings. Some of everything.
(3)Rashid D.
These were literally the best crab cakes I have had in my life. It was also perhaps among the best service I have received in a restaurant. The desserts, too, were also phenomenal. The side dishes were sort of bland, but let's be honest, I wasn't there for the cauliflower!
(5)Yvonne R.
Got the surf and turf to go. Steak was tasteless and the crab cake was okay. Very disappointed.
(1)Stephanie V.
Seriously 5 stars for the crab cakes. I have honestly never had crab cakes this way. I can see why they were so expensive! $27 for 2. So worth it. We came in on a Sunday, football was on (yay!) and the Bloody Mary's were pretty good. So why then do I give it 4 stars? Well, it's odd that for all other amazingness that g&m has to offer, they serve frozen fries. Fresh cut fries would be way more appropriate for an accompaniment to the cakes. Also, and I know this is just being nitpicky, but you get a gallon of dressing with your salad which prob came out of a bag. This just seems like a waste of money for the restaurant.
(4)Dina C.
5 star crab cakes here....very huge and all crab! This makes it worth the trip. On the downside, parking is limited and a pain. The place is always slammed and reservations are a must. The restaurant itself is extremely outdated and this includes the relic staff with terse attitudes at times. If you want the crab cakes sans the hassles, get it from the "to go" shop next to the restaurant along with a lovely dessert from the bakery.
(3)Nicole K.
I had an amazing experience here . My spouse is from Baltimore and he brought me to this place because he bragged about how delicious there crab cakes were and I wasn't to fond of eating crab because I had never had it before but when it was brought to our table I was in awe at how big it was like no wander why it's pricey but it got even better when I took a bite out of it . it was so delicious ! I never thought crab could taste so good . now I tell everybody at my work place if you're ever in Baltimore ; Come here . I would give you 5 stars but because when seated it took us over 40 minutes to get a waiter who was at the next table catering to the elderly couple the entire time and he seen us there but was clearly ignoring us I couldn't give you a 5 .
(4)Maurice P.
Well in all actuality. I have to sound like "Buzz Lightyear" on this review. My steak and crab cake tasted "To infinity and beyond " My tastebuds partied like it was 1999 !!!!
(5)Alisha P.
Everyone in the area raves about the crab cakes but everyone I have ever gone with has not been impressed. They use too much mayo. The baked goods look soooo delicious and there is a huge selection but they are actually pretty disappointing.
(2)Aisha S.
Since I'm a greedy fatty, I got the seafood platter which includes two crab cakes, flounder, scallops and shrimp. It was okay, though it was lacking in flavor. I wasn't crazy about the flounder which was the most flavorless and the shrimp definitely needed the cocktail sauce. The whole reason I came here was to try the famous jumbo lump crab cakes, but I left a little disappointed. Yes, they're huge and there's not a lot of filler but that doesn't change the fact that the taste wasn't anything extraordinary. However, I was pleasantly surprised that my applesauce side was nice and chunky, as weird as that sounds.
(2)Mike K.
Came here because this place had 4 star rating and about 650 reviews. All reviews were about the "best crab cakes." I had to try it and was not as impressed. I had the seafood platter which included 2 crab cakes, flounder, scallops, shrimp and one oyster. I thought the food was mediocre at best. None of the food stuck out as being "the best." The oyster was dry, flounder was oily and buttery, scallops were not special and the crab cakes were also a little on the dry side. My brother-in-law had the pasta with white wine. They used frozen shrimp and some of the vegetables were not that fresh.
(3)Christine M.
The foods great if you can get by the very surly behavior of obviously the owners daughter. Customer service is not her strong point. When asked who is in charge she sarcastically said she was. Now get this the crabs cakes to go are uncooked and packed in ice. I wanted 2 orders of the crab dip. It's not cooked, like the crab cakes, to go wrap it and pack it in ice. Simple. Wrong she's says no we have never done that. So do it Sell your wares. No we have never done that. Where was that hard to do? I hope she doesn't stay in charge cause wave good bye to the good place.
(1)Sharon G.
Always love G&M crabcakes! They are HUGE, tasty, and full of large lumps of crab. The menu isn't ground-breaking, but this restaurant delivers on their specialties. Onion rings were crisp and light and the crab cheese appetizer was so delicious that my seafood averse daughter ate it up. One member of our group ordered a steak and asked to have blue cheese on top. He sad it was tender and cooked to perfection. Finally the wait staff was excellent with just the right sense of humor thrown in to make things fun.
(4)Rishima P.
Wow. Are these people for real!? The food is okay but the people!!! Holy cow! I'm from New York and this place has an attitude like no other! Makes me not want to come here at all even though the food is good.
(3)Rodney R.
Good food, the place was packed on a Tuesday night. That is usually a good sign to me for restaurants and this one was worth the wait. Ordered the crab cakes and was very tasty. I highly recommend the cream of crab soup as well. The only drawback for me on our trip, the service was lackluster and they didn't get our sides correct. We didn't bother trying to correct that mistake with as slow as the first time to get our food took. I would come here again and enjoy the crab cakes
(4)Shoa J.
Best crab cakes and cream of crab soup ever! Cheesecake was divine too. Glorious meal.
(5)Vernique P.
This was my second time eating there and I will honestly say I love it. At first they said a 30 minute wait, but it was only 15 minutes. This time I went with my daughters and they really enjoyed the food. They love the variety and really couldn't decide on what they wanted. Once they did, they was impressed with the portions. We did end up bringing some food home along with dessert( which was so good). I will be returning again..hopefully sooner than later
(5)Robin S.
This place was great! Crab cakes were huge & delicious! The crab bisque was really yummy! The veggies & onion rings very good! The atmosphere was great! Glad I got to have dinner with my awesome family (Deb, Mandy, and Mike). Service was average.
(4)Toya D.
Since they specialize in crab cakes, don't expect TOO much from this place. My only reason for going was for the really good chicken sub -- which is no longer on the menu. Just stick to the shellfish items and you'll be fine. Everything else looks (and smells!) like slop.
(2)Hbk S.
This place is out of this world! I had the broiled sea food platter that I would never forget!
(5)Steven W.
The Firecracker shrimp were very good, a little to much breading but the sauces and taste were done very well. The crab cake was very good. I wouldn't say the best I have ever had better but very good. Service could improve as I sat at the bar and waited about 15 minutes before I was helped.
(4)Stefan S.
Great place for crab cakes. Bar is nice for watching local sports and games and all. One of the best places to go for crab cakes. Service was good and they were not crowded, at least not by G&M standards. Was there with a group of 12 Saturday night and though we couldn't sit altogether based on the placement of the table, all was well. Good food, quick service, great server, all in all a nice meal after a long day. Brought people from out of town, some who had never had crab cakes. They loved them and will definitely come back the next time they are in town.
(4)Cory L.
Made the drive up from Reston, VA...a good hour or so trip with the family. We made sure to get there after 130PM so it would be a bit more settled. Mind you, I drive hours for food that I am passionate for..and G&M Crab Cakes are, or should I say, were worth the trip. Ordered 2 Double Crab Cake Platter, and one Broiled Seafood platter. First the crab cakes.....way salty, and from what I could tell, had much more filler than before. The wonderful crab cakes became somewhat mediocre. I guess the size is still good however, and that is what usually blows people away. But based on observation today, even the amounts of lump meat you get is significantly less. On to the Seafood platter..the fish, was fishy. The scallops had no flavor, and the stuffed oyster or whatever you call it (I swear its a small crab cake on top of an oyster shell) tasted like a salty crab cake. The shrimp was probably the best thing on there. Oh, forgot...the calamari...wonderful..breaded just right, flaky, while still keeping the calamari moist and tender. The cream crab soup....very salty, and very little crab, again, much less than what I had experienced in the past. All in all, its not a terrible place to go, but I believe the quality of the food has decreased. Mind you, I have been frequenting this place way before the renovations etc., This was my go to place...but I might end up at Faidleys for my next Crab cake run. The one thing that I will comment on is that over the years, I have always had waitresses that never seemed too happy. They always seemed like they had a chip on their shoulders, and today was no exception. I would give the other wonderful wait staff the assistants or what have you an opportunity because most of them are wonderful and at times cater to the tables much more pleasantly. Today, I had a wonderful young gentleman who got us what we needed at the perfect times, without even asking....he greeted us upon arriving and leaving in the most pleasant way possible. Cheers to that guy and the rest.
(3)John L.
HOLY WOW! What a great crabcake! Started with oysters which were quite good. Then on to the main course, crabcake stuffed flounder. The flounder was perfect, and the crab on the inside was even better. Dessert looked really good too, but we were way to full to try. Next trip to Baltimore means another visit for sure!
(5)Richard D.
A lovely restaurant that my girlfriend whose from the Baltimore area requested we go to. They accommodated us right away, table cloth tables usually is a sign that the place was expensive. But when compared to establishments in Miami, I thought it was reasonably priced. We ordered the crab cream of soup that tasted delicious and had just the right blend of spices with good chunks of backfin. Onto the main course, which was a crab cake, an enormous one at that. When I ordered it I wasn't quite sure what to expect but upon seeing other tables order the exact same plate I was taken back. It was the size of a softball. Delicious tasting crab that had me grinning from ear to ear. The sides of whipped potato and French fries were fresh and good. If you like gravy on your mash I recommend you go for that option, it's house made from the taste like they added old bay to it. Overall for a last night dinner it was a good way to go out with a bang.
(4)Ritu M.
We were making a quick business dinner stop in Maryland last Wednesday and went here after strong recommendations from local airport staff and our driver. The restaurant is best known for their crab cakes, which is what my boyfriend ordered and loved. He kept saying that they were made of real crab meat instead of a mish-mash of other things. Our guest ordered Oysters with crab meat and praised that as well. The portions were fairly generous. My medium rating is for the fact that the restaurant really does not cater to the vegetarian population. I ordered a Greek salad, which was fine, but nothing to rave about. There were not that many options on the menu for me to choose from. It is a very popular place and it was packed when we entered with no signs of slowing down. The servers are attentive but very busy. Also, the dining area is rather tight and not the best arrangement for medium and large groups.
(3)Janet Y.
My boyfriend and I came here for a late lunch. We were seated right away and our waitress was attentive and friendly. Since this place is well-known for their crabcakes, we both ordered the crabcake sandwiches. We were amazed at how large the crabcakes were! And they used real crab meat, not over seasoned, and very little filling. It was delicious and quite filling.
(5)Karyn R.
Tasted like frozen seafood warmed up and thawed. Made my boyfriend and I got sick the next day.
(1)Steve D.
Food was mediocre and the service was in a style of a high end, stuck up restaurant. My hotel recommended but I was not impressed. Fish did not taste fresh.
(2)Nora H.
Although the crab cakes are the best I've had in the past, this time we went to the restaurant instead of ordering carry out. The place was fairly empty and even if people kept coming, it did not get too busy. HOWEVER, we were rushed soooo much it was not enjoyable. And my crabcake was not cooked through in the middle. I felt like cattle being fed ... Our waitress was very friendly but in a rush to make us leave. Food came out quite quickly, and the second, yes the second we ate the crabcake, she was there and removed our plates. No time for relaxing or talking, like an outing to eat should be. We got desserts and she left us the check together with dessert. Hurry, hurry, hurry! Additionally, during the visit I talked with two other waitresses. One was barely OK when I came in looking to get seated and she had to tell me to go to the front. You would think they could place a sign in their rear entrance directing patrons to the front *and* instruct their wait staff to provide FRIENDLY guidance to those who must park in the back and come from that area. It is not the customer's fault that there is a rear entrance. And not all people are immediately familiar with the layout. The other waitress was extremely rude. I used their restroom and when I came back out into the dining area I was unsure where my husband was so I was walking around trying to find him. This woman gave me a look so I just told her why I was going around (their dining area is quite large). Then she made a face and stated, very rudely, "I can't help you!" And walked away ... I certainly was not looking for help to find my husband, only reacting to her look. Where is the customer service? Where are the manners? I will certainly not be coming back.
(2)David G.
Incredible Crab Cakes! I've never in my life eaten a crab cake that didn't taste a little "fishy." Until I ate a G & M on Sunday night. OMG! I'm only giving 4 stars because I also had oysters on the half shell. I'm used to the puny oysters out of the Gulf of Mexico that are available to us in Texas. I had great expectations of what the waters of Maryland had to offer. These were smaller than Texas. You could seriously almost see thru them. Major, major disappointment. The rest of the dinner was good, not great. The crab cakes steal the show.
(4)Deborah T.
A bit of a factory vibe to the place, although the staff is friendly and chatty. The crab cake was fine.
(3)Donna J.
Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!! Crabcakes the size of softballs, full of lump crab meat and low on fillers. And the desserts! I had the baklava cheesecake and couldn't finish it, it was a huge portion! We'll be having leftovers tomorrow! Service was excellent, too.
(5)Lola K.
I've only had crab cakes here but, they were good. My side portions were small but, I loved the crab cake. It's much better than Timbuktu.
(4)Steve Y.
Yes their crab cakes are outstanding, however they employees are run as if they worked at a Walmart. They have no ability to accommodate for the customer. No wifi, you wait like a herd of cattle (of Walmart shoppers) until your trough of crab is available to be consumed.
(4)Claudia Z.
I still can't believe I put down an entire pound of crab in one sitting... but it was THAT GOOD! In fact, the best crab cakes I've ever eaten! My first trip to Baltimore, of course had to try some crab cakes, our waitress recommended the double order, two 8oz crab cakes and 2 sides. She said usually people eat 1 and take the other to go, it reheats really well. I ate one. Then the other. And was really close to eating my bf's other crab cake too. I'm a little ashamed of my gluttony, but hey, yolo! Maryland lump crab cakes with bay spice is the only way to go! How can I ever go back to eating shredded-crabmeat-filled-with-breadcrumbs crab cakes in California? Good thing G&M has order forms and can ship to your door anywhere in the USA!!
(5)Maria M.
Crab cakes! Best crab cakes ever hands down. I love crab! It's like my favorite seafood ever... and I can sit there and pick on crab to get the "meat" out for hours and hours. Thanks to G&M, I don't have to. Listen, their crab cake is not a cake at all.. it's pretty much lump crab meat with a tiny bit of deliciousness to keep it together. The filling is barely there. I promise you that if you love crabs... this is the place to go. We ordered other things I'm sure, but I really don't remember what they were because though I'm sure they were good, I just remember the crab cakes. So umm yeah... PS if you order the oysters with crab cakes on top... it's ginormous. So be kind and share because you will not be able to finish it all. Also, to get your money's worth so you can eat all the crabs, ease up on the appetizers and such because you will want room for the crab cakes. Bottom line: really? do I have to give one based on this review already? Go!
(5)Beth C.
The crab cakes at G&M are filled with Crab not much cake which is how I like it!! Definitely among the best in the Maryland area. Not far from BWI so if you are traveling, great place to stop before or after the flight. The service is fantastic! Friendly, fast and attentive. Casual environment, great for all ages.
(5)Paul S.
Delicious crabcakes with nice jumbo lump throughout, although underseasoned. Two of those babies about 6-8oz apiece plus two sides for $28 is a good deal. I also had the firecracker shrimp which is a tempura style shrimp tossed in a spicy mayo sauce. Delicious. However, I had to give this place 4 stars to separate it from Koco's Pub, which has the best crabcakes.
(4)Eric L.
First of all, the service was really bad. My friends and I came here for dinner and were sat down for at least 20 minutes without any waiter service, not even water. The hostess came over a couple of times to check on us and went off to look for our waitress. But she never came, so we decided to go to the take out section. We ordered our crab cakes there and got a table to eat on. The crab cakes were big and had chunks of meat. It was just a little bland. Not one of the best I have had.
(3)Mithun H.
Decided to go with my friends here after hearing how simply amazing their food and service was for the past few months. My friends had a baby and so we brought the stroller in just in case they didn't have a high chair for the baby. The first thing the person who was seating us, an older lady, was oh you NEED to take that stroller our immediately cause we have high chairs. I understand their position because the tables are rather cramped but no need to sound EXTREMELY RUDE. From that moment onwards, the experience was one of the worst in my life at an established and recognized dining establishment. No silverware on the table and the silverware wasn't given to us UNTIL 10 minutes AFTER we got our food. We were just sitting there looking at the food. Every single person reminded us that they were going to close soon. it was 10:30 when we got the food, however it was completely their fault because we were waiting 20 MINUTES just to get a server to take our order. The servers, the busboys, the hostess...everyone in that place was just rude and did not KNOW how to talk to people. I just have no clue how people repeatedly dine here. Maybe they have off and on days. The food was good but nothing to go insane about. We ordered the crab cakes which was prepared very nicely. All in all, don't be surprised by the service or the lack of. Will not be every going back to this place. I would have given it 1 star, but the 2nd star was for the crab cakes.
(2)Joe D.
The crab cakes are delicious. Everything else can be summed up in two words: Exceptionally mediocre. the decor is blah, wait staff is average, and the NY strip steak was probably the worst steak I've had at a restaurant in months. The side salads looked like they were straight out of the bag from Costco, and the green beans tasted like something my 5 year old brother tried to cook. The cake we had for dessert was ok, but tasted pre-packaged. Frankly it's overpriced, and I expect the only reason they're still around is because of the crab cakes, which were DELICIOUS.
(2)Gary H.
G & M's we did live in Annapolis for 15 years loved it then and after the remodel it's even better. Crab Cakes are so meaty and good it is like we never left ...... Wow Great Crab"............
(5)Ashuantay H.
G & M was introduced to me by my cousins when I came up to visit a few years ago. Now that I live up here, this is the only place I go when I want a crab cake. I can't afford to come often so it's always a treat when I can go. I've learned to call in my order while on my way to pick it up. You can easily be in line waiting for up to 30 mins to order if you drop in for take out. When I arrive my order is always ready and I'm right out the door. The sides aren't all that appealing to me so I stick with the fries which are usually lukewarm and need salt. I've noticed since I've been in the area that every place boasts that they have the best crab cakes, but I find that hard to believe after having G & M.
(4)Jennifer K.
I am giving this place 3 stars - read on and you'll see why. Husband and I ate there twice. Once dine-in and once carryout. Food = 4 stars. Get the crabcakes! We got them both times. Ignore the sides. They suck. Really, they do. We both had salads which were less than steller. Meh at best. Baked potato served with butter and sour cream only. Small potato and meh at best. Onion rings. Meh. Mashed Potatoes. No gravy offered. That was part of the of a carryout order so we were left with no topping no butter, salt, etc. No bread with carryout. See below for eat-in. Service = Dine in was just meh. Carry out was flat out terrible. Dine in = 2 1/2 stars. Waiter spoke in third person which annoyed me. We had to ask for bread. And, not his fault, but if you dine-in after 9 pm, they tack on 18% gratuity to your bill automatically. So, in my opinion, this gives the wait staff the liberty to give whatever service they want without worry about how they are compensated. Carryout = 0 stars. ZERO. Where to start! She was totally rude to my husband. She did not acknowledge him with a single word. Owners: ATTENTION--- this is the face of your company. She is sending the following message: You'll come here for our food. I don't have to be nice to you. She might as well have dropped an F-bomb. Seriously. I wanted to love this place. The salesman at the rental counter advised G&M to us personally. I am going to tell him all of this when we return our car tomorrow. Sadly, G&M, I wanted to love you. I just can't. Your food brought you up to 3 stars.
(3)Ryan R.
Well, came in from Saint Louis looking for a good crab cake. I used to live in the area when I was a kid so I knew about Phillips and such. My associate had told me about G&M and I was a little skeptical since I had never heard of it. Needless to say I was stunned. Hands down best crab cake I have ever had...and I have had my fill of them. If you are flying out of BWI...this is a must travelers. Enjoy.
(5)Mike A.
Crab cakes are huge and amazing. Make a reservation or get here very early - it'll be FULL by 6pm.
(5)Phil T.
Ambiance: 3. Their parking situation is atrocious as others have mentioned, but we luckily got a spot almost immediately. Inside is nice, but a little bit outdated. Nothing memorable other than some whacky seafarer type crap on some walls. Cost: 5. Great portions for the price. Crab cake anything is huge, and desserts are oversized. Props to them. Food Quality: 5. "Crab cakes and football, that's what Maryland does" is what Flip says in Wedding Crashers. Well little did I know, but he was actually talking about G&M. More crab meat, less stuffing- check. Not over/undercooked- check. Generous portion size- check. Best crab cakes I've had, although if you know a place for better ones I'd love to check it out. Any questions? Also, desserts in to go area are quite tasty. Service: 5. No qualms, very helpful and friendly. Fast too. When to return: Leaving or going to BWI airport. Crab cake craving. Dessert craving. Dinner out with out of towners.
(5)Dave A.
I bucked the trend and went for the gyro... Competition for Samos?
(3)Phil B.
I'm likely echoing all the reviews here by saying: get the crab cake! First off - I am not a huge aficionado but G&M makes the best crab cakes I've eaten and my girlfriend agrees (she's the aficionado and knows what she is talking about - believe me). The server was friendly and the food came out fairly quickly. The beer selection was limited to your domestics but they did have Yuengling and a few Sam Adams choices. Why the three stars then? My star deduction is for the deplorable parking situation. It was a Tuesday evening and the parking lot was a Hobbesian nightmare: open spaces lived short, brutal lives. G&M - you need a bigger lot or make friends with your neighboring businesess. I can't imagine what parking on a weekend would be. I know G&M delivers crab cakes - I may stick with that option rather than returning to the restaurant going forward.
(3)Jeff M.
The crab cake was indeed very good and very large. But, it wasn't the best crab cake I had ever had. Instead of a crab cake that's all filling or one that's all crab cake, you have both and come out with a huge crab cake. Regardless....it's still good, just 4 star good (maybe 4 1/2 if that was an option). The coleslaw was good and I also had the crab soup which was pretty above average. Neither hit it out of the park, but I'd order them both again if in the mood. I requested our seating in the bar area as it was nicer. The other side of the restaurant was too bland for me as I need visual entertainment as well. As others noted, the parking was a bit of a bear, but it's not from a lack of parking. I'd be more concerned if it was a big lot and empty. Next time I go back for lunch, I'll just go at 11:30am....or 1:30pm.
(4)John W.
Was staying at a nearby hotel and decided to check this place out due to all of the Yelp reviews. To explain my 3 star rating: I got the double order of crab cakes with fries and coleslaw. Their draft Yuengling is $3 all night. I like king crab legs and I guess that doesn't translate to liking bay crabs as much. The crabs were filling but you get the meat from inside a bay crab (you have to, legs are puny). I could taste the guts in my crab cake (that mustard looking stuff...) which I don't like. I know some people like it but I don't - personal preference. I sat at the bar. One bartender was nice, the other - not so much. All-in-all, a 3 out of 5 experience.
(3)Benjamin M.
This is the first one-star rating I've ever given, and this is my 90th review. While spending a weekend in DC, I wanted to find some good seafood in Baltimore. After looking through some Yelp reviews, I decided G & M would be a good option. Arrived around 7.15p--was told there would be a 45m wait for our party of three. We were paged an hour later. The waiting area is way too small. We had to perform an awkward ballet with the hostess so she could squeeze through people to show us to our seats. However, she was also seating another party with us. The other party had to stand in the middle of the dining room while we were seated. It felt weird and inappropriate--but it was just the foreshadowing of an avalanche of problems. Our server was Amy. Things started as normal. She took drink orders and explained--when I mentioned I was from Tampa--that their special is crab cakes. Perfect. That's just the reason I was there! Of course, I ordered the crab cake platter with two sides (gravy fries and broccoli). All three of us ordered crab cake platters. I expected that the food would come quickly since it's the most popular meal and the restaurant was huge (lots of cooks, right?). False. It took about 30 minutes for us to get our food. We arrived at 7.15p and received our food after 9p. Our waitress offered no explanation or apology for the wait time. Simply unacceptable. Adding insult to injury, the salads were wilted and the crab cakes were room temperature and bland. There's no way this is the best crab cake in Baltimore. After a few unimpressive bites, I tried drowning the cake in the cocktail sauce and then tarter sauce--no luck there, either. The wait staff was perhaps the most unprofessional I've ever encountered. Waitresses were sitting at a table right behind us (in the bar area) cursing and complaining about their jobs. My friend mentioned that there were also waitresses complaining in the restroom. Our waitress unhesitatingly interrupted our conversation numerous times. She was downright disrespectful and rude. Throughout the meal, we were continually courteous--I have no clue why she treated us so poorly. When we asked for three separate tickets, she snapped that they couldn't do separate checks. We were silent. She must have changed her mind, because she ended up bringing us separate checks. Nice surprise. I left a 10% tip. However, as soon as I signed my bill and slid a $2 bill into the presenter, Amy was at our table to collect her money. SOO awkward. I was afraid she was going to confront me about leaving only leaving a 10% tip. And this is no exaggeration--later that night, I literally had a nightmare about her. Who knew a restaurant could be so bad that it triggers nightmares? Yikes! Hands down one of the worst restaurants I've ever visited. Look elsewhere if you're a tourist in the Baltimore/DC area looking for some seafood. Consider this your fair warning.
(1)Tiffany W.
Huge portions but parking is a pain! Got there by 430 and the parking lot was already full! The crab cakes is what everyone is here for. They're huge and have little filling, mostly crab meat. The scallops and mussels are ok, nothing to rave about. Each entree platter comes with two sides and rolls, so you may be stuffed before the night is over. Don't expect too much from the sides though (canned veggies and other diner-quality food), but you're not going for this stuff anyway. If you absolutely cannot find parking, just call to put in your order and get it to-go. There's a few parking spots in front of the pick-up section reserved.
(4)Jeffery S.
Thanks to a blizzard in the Midwest, I was stranded in Baltimore for five days. A local recommended this place as a spot for crab cakes. As was mentioned in previous reviews, this place is pretty close to the airport and about two miles from the hotel district. From the outside, the only thing that would give this place away is the crowded parking lot. It definitely had a speakeasy feel about it. Ordered a takeout from the bar. Interior is softly lit with dark wood and setting, definitely had an old school feel to it. I ordered the crabcake sandwich with cole slaw side. Crab cake was quite large and tasted great. Slightly seasoned and had just enough filler to act as a binder. Cole slaw was watery and was something I could live without. I would say both quantity and quality were in place here. Crabcake sandwich was 13.95, and well worth the price. Service was a bit dicey. Wait staff wasn't rude but they weren't terribly friendly either. Strictly business! One thing about Baltimore drivers, they sure drive like shit! Trying to get from the car to the door without getting run over was definitely a challenge.
(4)Jason C.
If you look on their website, you can see that they have won the best maryland crabcake award for the last 5 years or so. Enough said. I ordered the single crabcake platter ($16.95 vs. $24 for a double). This place has spectacular crab cakes....I acknowledge that. Unfortunately, the crab cakes are a bit heavy and I do understand that is how crabcakes are supposed to be...but it's just not for me. The service was excellent, and the ambience is more of a family restaurant which is frequented by old folks and 3 generations of family members. This kinda shows the tradition of this place as the families are probably regulars who have been coming for years. If you haven't stopped by this is a good pitstop on the way to baltimore from the city as I did before going to watch Tony Bennett in balitmore. Just for the sake of eating the best crab cakes in MD (bold statement b/c I haven't tried many but this is what most say), it's definitely worth a stop.
(4)Russell A.
Was in Baltimore for 4 July holiday. When I asked family & friends where to go for crab cakes... Everyone said G&M Restaurant. So off we went! Their signature dish is the Crab Cake Sandwich... I ordered... OMG, it was delicious. Fresh flaky crab meat mixed with seasoned bread crumbs oven toasted & served on a freshly baked kaiser roll w a choice of sides of amazing potato salad, pickles, slaw, fries or side salad. When in Baltimore, crab cakes @ G&M! R
(4)Derek L.
Service at the bar was good. Got the single crab cake platter, is was good. Would try something else if I went back.
(4)Nelson H.
My co-worker had put me on to this place for its crabcakes. So far, I've had it twice and haven't been disappointed. The cakes come out at a favorable size with lumps of crab meat and minimal filling. Very rich and will jack up your cholesterol! But I'll tell you what, I can die a happy man after eating a taste of heaven! Only thing they could use work on is the salads, rolls and sides.
(4)Cristina C.
I've never had a crabcake before, so we decided to visit Baltimore for crabcakes as there's really no other reason to visit Baltimore. This place was busy at 6 p.m. on a week night and was filled with old people who haven't made their way down to Florida yet. To me, that's a sign that the place has probably been around forever and knows what they're doing. The place certainly looked old. We each ordered the Crabcake Platter. It's a crabcake the size of a small planet, two sides and supposedly bread and coffee (neither were offered). Being that the crabcake cost $17.99, I vowed to eat that thing no matter how much pain and distress it caused me. It was a pretty good cherry poppin' for my first crabcake experience. I tackled the white meat on top first, the good stuff. I thought the bottom of the cake tasted a little like canned tuna, and when I said this aloud my local friend looked at me like I was an idiot. No disrespect. I like canned tuna. There was really no point to the sides. My potato and coleslaw went untouched as the crabcake hit my belly like a bomb, and as they took them away I thought about the starving children in Africa and felt sad on top of feeling extremely uncomfortable. If you're ever in Baltimore and need a ton of crab in your gut, find this place. Just don't fill up on the nonexistent bread.
(4)Johnny C.
We stopped by G&M on our way back from New York like we always do. We arrived around 2:30 PM on a Sunday afternoon and there was a 15 minutes wait. Okay, we all went to the bathroom and noticed plenty of empty tables. We were finally seated after waiting around 15 minutes and ordered our usual double crab cake platter. The crab inside is no longer the lump variety like before. They are now more like small clusters of crab meat than lump. They're still pretty decent but not as good as before. I thought about calling ahead to put my name on the list but never imagined that it would be crowded on a Sunday afternoon and during a Revens game. G&M was my go to crab cake place but it may be time to find another one {sigh}. My friends tell me that the restaurant down the street from G&M serves better crab cakes so it may be time to give that a try.
(3)Charketa B.
I loved it. Was told we had to wait 20min, but we didn't. The food was great, loved the crab dip. First time going, will go back again
(5)Jeana C.
I was pleasantly surprised. Very down to earth, decent price, casual place, and great service! Crab cake was soooooooo delicious. Very meaty! Will definitely go back for more seafood. Broiled fish needed some more seasoning and/or salt but everything else was awesome!
(4)Geoff And Jenni G.
Toilets were disgusting... worse than a gas station... General cleanliness felt to us to be lacking and there's a million places we could go for good/great crab cakes without having to put up with the filth... Not sure why it's so popular, but it is... Crab cakes were very good, but we look for an overall experience and it's clear that no-one wants to spend the $'s they make (which must be vast!) on making this a clean and overall good experience... We had the pickled beets and cole slaw as sides and both were nothing to rave about. The bread that was served with it was inedible. Definitely would not return, despite the good crab cakes... too many negatives ...
(1)Maria S.
The vast majority of people who come to G and M order the crabcakes, and for good reason: they are huge (you'll be stuffed to the gills, hahaha), contain very little filler, and are made with moist, sweet chunks of crab. I won't get involved in the broiled-vs-fried-crabcakes debate, but I'll point out that G and M's crabcakes are the broiled variety (which is what I happen to prefer). If you like your crabcakes with old bay or other seasoning, though, you are out of luck--these are minimally seasoned, to the point of blandness. If you order the crabcakes, they come out of the kitchen fast. Ordering anything else, though, is a one-way ticket to confusion and surly service. As stellar as the crabcakes are, the accoutrements are pretty lame--their vegetables are mushy reheated frozen veggies with margarine on them, the salads look like they come out of huge buckets, the rolls (if you get your crabcake on bread) are doughy and aren't toasted, and the tartar sauce is nothing special (it's packets of Ken's Steak House tartar sauce). 4 stars for the crabcakes, 2 for anything else.
(3)Melissa W.
I lived in Baltimore all my life and like others, had heard about these crab cakes. Unfortunately, I didn't try them until after I'd moved to NC. ;( These cc were by far the best I've ever had. Real lump crab, little filling, huge portions and great seasoning. I agree with other posters about the sides, however, they were straight from a can. In fact, before ordering the pickled beets, I asked if they were fresh and our server, Paul was honest and said they were canned. Paul btw provided very professional and excellent service this visit. I was too full to have dessert but we heard they are also great. So, four stars for the ccs.
(4)Courtney C.
My experience: It gets busy really fast. Call ahead when you're on your way to avoid the long wait. MD crab soup tastes like Campbell's vegetable soup with some shreds of crab. Not worth it. The sides are just sad, the side salad is pretty lame, but they have fat free and light dressing choices. Just order the crab cakes! These are just how I like them. crispy on the outside, huge chunks of crab, not much filler and light and fluffy. I think these crab cakes are just a little bit better than Timbuktu's. Next time, I'll just get crab cakes to go without sides, or anything else. Enjoy!
(4)Angelface O.
Thought I moved to the East Coast from sunny CA for school, turns out I moved to discover these damn crab cakes. Traveled from Dirty Jerz-EE (as I affectionately call her) to MD to visit a dear friend, who, upon demanding we travel to G&M delicately said, "If you don't die eating these crab cakes, I'll kill you myself..." Luckily, it didn't come to that because it was a divine, ethereal experience combined with all the sin of baby's first taste of sugar. BLAHHH that good, stupid good. I slathered the thing (shared the crab cake platter) in lemon juice and was so full by the time I walked out that one glass of wine and I passed out at 10pm, satisfied and satiated. Not sure if I can ever eat them again, though, if my 2nd experience isn't as good as the first I'll go mad and have to cut out my tongue a la Van Gough (yes, I know, he cut off his ear). Oh yeah, the salad was just okay, but the crab chowder was amazing, with huge chunks of crab and a creamy sauce that is likely causing atherosclerotic plaques as I type.
(4)William P.
I was staying over night at a motel about 15 minutes from the place for a road trip then when I woke up, my friends and I got to talking and we thought hey we aren't far from the harbor so there has to be some good seafood places! So on the look out for some seafood we were, then I said "Hmm, I wonder if there is any good crab cakes around here...: So I put on my detective hat and of course got on yelp! And everyone and their mother had nothing but nice things to say about G&M restaurant so we set sail. First impression was that it was PACKED, but then again we went on Sunday lunch time so what were we expecting? It was so packed we barely found a parking spot but hey that's a good sign right? So after waiting around for about half an hour when we got sat I immediately started to smell delicious seafood and fresh lemon squeeze. So after looking at the menu and realizing one crab cake platter is $17 and two crab cakes platter is $25(Very reasonable for crab cakes, I'd say) we all ordered two crab cakes platters. After about 15 minutes of wait, which was surprising as it was packed in there, we got our food! All of our eyes popped and mouth started fill with saliva as we drool over gigantic crab cakes! Seriously each of them were about size of my fist and it was all crab meat no fillers! So I squeezed a bit of lemon on to my crab cake and took a bite into it and when I say that IT WAS THE BEST CRAB CAKE I'VE EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE, I am not exaggerating. It was DELICIOUS! Oh and considering how packed it was, service was pretty good too. So if you are ever going toward Baltimore, I suggest you check this place out!
(5)Lola O.
They have the best crabcake sandwich hands down.....Real Crab meat!!. My husband introduced me to this place 8 years ago, and I have never looked back. Tried other crabcake sandwiches but it can't be compared to g&m. Their cheesecake is the bomb.com , best desert ever!!!
(5)Courtney F.
The crabcakes are some of the best in Maryland, which is saying a lot. And their renovation was very nice and long over due. But in the last five years the quality of food and service has dropped off dramatically.
(2)David H.
Food is excellent! Service is very good considering that they serve about 1500 people a night. I was in the area regularly for a meetings and wanted a place to grab a great meal. As I pulled into the parking lot, a space opened up right by the front door. That was the last efficient thing that happened that night. The parking lot was packed and cars were parked a half mile down the road. The front entry was chaos with large groups of large people standing everywhere. There was no space to get to the person handing out wireless beepers for a table. It is possible to eat at the bar if a seat opens up. The first rule I learned is that in order to get food you have to be seated at the bar. You can get a beer, but you can not order food unless you have a chair. There are standing tables behind the bar. They are licensed as a fine dining restaurant so I guess standing at a table is considered beneath the high standards for dining that Maryland' State has regulated. Now there are chairs at the standing tables sometimes. The number of chairs at the bar is inversely proportional to the size the patrons eating there and on Thursday night there were 14 people with little room to reach in and pull extract your freshly poured beer. Four extra chairs which could have been used if the average bar space per person was 24 inches were at the standing tables. The second rule is sitting in a chair at the standing table does not count as a seat so you can only drink beer at the standing table even if you are seated. The third rule is: first come first served; but the real rule is: you snooze you lose. I got a beer, and the bar tender promised me the next spot that opened was mine. I marked the clients that were most likely to finish in the next few minutes and walked over to to talk to some very nice elderly ladies who were 'seated' at a standing table and had a wireless buzzer. I soon realized it was impossible to relax as everytime I went to move over to seat that would open up someone would dive in ahead of me. People hover around the backs of those eating and jump in if anyone moves for any reason. The strategy is to occupy and then apologize if you find out that the person was just heading to the bathroom. Not exactly a fine dining experience. Still, the locals were pouring in through the back door and I wanted to try the food. After 45 minutes and 2 beers I had had enough. I was finishing up to walk out . A waiter made eye contact and must have sensed my frustration. She told me to work my way up to the guy handing out pagers up front and tell him I had been waiting for a bar seat. I squeezed my way up and told him my story. He said he saw me come in and in 2 minutes I was seated upstairs at a small table overlooking the bar. All was good after that. I had the crab platter with beets and green beans. I focused on about a pound of crab cake. I was amazing. Almost all crab and little filler. All in It was so worth the wait. Would I do it again....not likely due to the chaotic atmosphere. G&M will not miss my business though. There are plenty there to take my place. It seems if G&M can have 'carry out' and still be state certified as a fine dining establishment, there should be some way to incorporate more standing tables or put another bar in somewhere else in the restaurant so more people can eat.
(4)Jeff T.
It's deeply unfortunate that G & M manages to pair the best crab cake in the entire world with the worst sides in the entire world. The sides remind me of elementary school lunches / the food they eat on Orange Is the New Black. If you want to see something that has had its essence, soul, and spirit comprehensively crushed and banished, order anything that used to be a leafy green. There also seems to be a conscious coupling that makes these sides inescapable. Neither the dine in nor carry out menu offers an option of a crab cake (or crab cakes) without sides. Lest you order the "uncooked" version, which, defying all logic, actually costs more ($30 for two uncooked - $28 for two cooked WITH two aforementioned, inescapable sides). Even so, G & M still outdoes their rival, Timbuktu. But this decision is probably swayed by the fact that this restaurant actually has windows and its waitresses aren't that weird white aunt you never had who smokes a pack a day and calls you "dear" and "honey" even though she hates you.
(3)Arthur Y.
In my opinion, this restaurant offers the BEST crab cakes anywhere. NOTE that Maryland is famous for crab cakes and virtually every establishment in the middle-Atlantic region at least offers them, if not featuring them! Although, my favorite in G&M's is their crab imperial. Crab imperial differs a but from crab cakes in that it has something of a hollandaise sauce base. Perhaps the best way to eat their crab imperial is with stuffed rockfish (also known as striped bass). This is not in any way a fancy or pretentious restaurant. It is more of a family restaurant with something on the menu for everyone. Bring the kids! There is not much of ambiance, but I have ALWAYS said, "you cannot eat ambiance." You go to G&M's for GREAT food!
(5)Anwar H.
Very good crab cake. If you want to avoid the wait (even on weekdays) - go to their express take out counter - much faster service!
(5)Christopher B.
Ok, the crab cakes are good - but so are the crab cakes at every joint in Baltimore, including the Seasons Pizza around the corner. They don't even use Maryland crab meat, even when it's in season - you can tell by the lack of a yellowish tint to the meat. Pure white backfin comes from warm climates like Asia or Louisiana. G&M somehow built the reputation as the place to go, but it's really not. My main gripe is the side dishes - awful. You'll get better broccoli at Double T Diner, and that's saying something because theirs is pitiful also. Canned green beans? Come on man. Potato rolls are as dull as can be. If you get the CC sandwich, it comes in this novelty fluffy kaiser roll, cheapest route possible and just effortless. And let me tell you about the cheesecake - I actually (Lord forgive me) threw it out the window of a moving car it was so bad. And I love cheesecake. Thank God I only got one slice of that overpriced slop.
(1)Oliver S.
The BEST CRAB CAKES I've ever had the pleasure of eating. I've been to seafood festivals, seafood restaurants and tried many different variations of this MD favorite, but this place takes crab cakes to a new level. The crab cake was huge, meaty, savory, and most importantly crabby. I was able to eat a crab cake to go and at the restaurant and I advise everyone to please just go in the restaurant, have a seat and enjoy the crab cake freshly made. The difference is astonishing! By the time I was able to eat the crab cake at home, it was pretty cold and needed a good heating. After all that, some of the flavor had been lost. Eating at the restaurant will guarantee you a good, fresh crab cake. I had the double crab cake platter so I was lucky to eat two of these cakes before I had to go back to Jersey. The breading was perfect, the crab was crabby and the seasoning was amazing. Service was good, decor reminds me of a restaurant/bar down the shore type restaurant. FOOD. GOOD! There's definitely something different in the mixture of these crab cakes compared to the ones prepared in NJ. I've heard stories that people actually travel from around the world to visit this place! After tasting there crab cakes, I can understand why. If you're ever in the MD area, drop by this restaurant and enjoy some of the best crab cakes you may ever have. G&M Crab Cake - 5/5
(5)Christopher H.
I love crab. I love all types of crab. Snow. King. Dungeness. Blue. You name it, I've eaten it and loved it. There's few things I enjoy more than working through a pile of crab with nothing but a mallet - there's something very primal about fighting with my food, and of course being rewarded with delicious crab. I love crab in all its forms. I love crab soup. I love stuffed crab claws. And I love crab cakes. Or, at least I thought I loved crab cakes. Now I'm a bit confused. After hearing from numerous people (and numerous reviews here), I made my way back to G&M for the soul purpose of trying "the best crab cakes in Maryland". If these are the best crab cakes, then it only stands to reason that I don't like crab cakes. Yes, they've got huge chunks of meat. But I honestly found them mostly flavorless, and had to resort to squeezing lemon on them and using cocktail sauce. I've *never* felt the urge to use cocktail sauce on a crab cake before here. If these are the best I don't want to see the worst. While the place still has that sort of 70's charm that I mentioned before, the food just isn't up to scratch. I won't be back.
(2)Jeff D.
My wife and I arrived just after 11 on a Friday. Friendly greeting and seated right away. Our server came to the table immediately and took our drink order, We were here for crab cakes but still took a few minutes to look over the menu. We weren't rushed at any point and, when we closed our menus, our server was right there to take our order. Unlike some reviews, our server was very friendly and prompt but did not refill our water glasses - only negative on service. The food came out quickly and was everything I miss from Maryland. Huge lumps of fresh crab, very little binder, baked golden brown. Absolutely perfect crab cakes. The side salad was crisp and a perfect size - nothing special but tasty. Bread was brought to the table but we didn't try it - did I mention we were here for crab? Overall, I think G&M is a little pricey. The restaurant could definitely use a good deep cleaning but it isn't really that bad. The crab cakes were great and that's what I was after. I'll most likely go back the next time I fly into BWI.
(4)Kai W.
I'm going to preface by saying the low rating is because of their SERVICE. And as a paying customer at a sit-down restaurant, service is a big part of the dining experience. Tonight, I visited the restaurant with my sister and her roommate. We sat down and was served by a middle aged waitress named BRIDGET, who was not only an unbelievably rude server but mentally unstable too. First, she gave an attitude when I asked for bread, even though other servers provided their customers with a bread basket. Then I asked her for paper napkins like I always do and she paused for a moment, because in her mind it's probably the most demanding request a customer can ever ask...i mean ever. She reluctantly brought out bar napkins. And then here comes the good part: Bridget brought out our entrees and at that time, I asked her for more paper napkins because our table used it up. She then rudely interrogated me as to why I needed paper napkins and why I couldn't just use the cloth ones. I explained to her why I prefer paper napkins and asked why there was a problem with my asking for napkins and that's when Bridget (I want everyone to remember her name) goes bat-shit crazy and starts yelling at me. I mean actually yelling at me for wanting napkins and my awful attitude because like I mentioned earlier, getting napkins is apparently a huge task for her. The assistant manager came over and tried to placate the situation by saying that it's their dining policy to not have paper napkins. What? Fine, it's their establishment, they can enforce whatever policy they want but crazy Bridget did not mention that at all before launching into her tirade. The assistant manager apologized for Bridget's behavior and admitted to us she saw the whole thing so we received a new server. Honestly, by that time, we all lost our appetites. The assistant manager was nice enough but our dining experience was ruined, nevertheless. Crazy Bridget was still roaming the dining room and we were amazed that she wasn't taken off the floor. We decided that we will not be coming back here anymore, not even for their takeout. My sister's roommate made a great point: In this economy, restaurants should be especially careful of customer experience. This is not a time for hedonism and we should watch which businesses we support. No matter how good your food is, customer service is huge part of it and we certainly won't be rewarding a restaurant who doesn't take it seriously. So GMs, take note: Choose your servers carefully and take real action when they disrespect customers. They just lost 3 customers and their extended circle of friends and family. Oh, for those of you who are going to visit, Bridget is middle aged, brown hair, crazy eyes. Just look for the one who looks like she's being inconvenienced by serving her customers.
(1)Todd E.
I'd never had crabcakes until I went here. Now they've become the standard in my eyes. I almost knocked a star off this review because the service was a bit slow but it was extremely busy the night I went. I made the mistake of ordering the crab dip appetizer. It was freaking delicious! It was a mistake because I ordered the two crabcake dinner. I didn't realize the crabcakes were as big as my fist. Too much food!!! I managed to eat one before I threw in the towel. In my own little Man vs Food contest, food won. The crabcakes are fan-freaking-tastic! I will be back for round two next time I'm in the area.
(5)Davis H.
Fantastic!!!!! I come from the Detroit area and were not exactly know for our seafood, so I don't know how sophisticated my pallet is but I thought the food was great. I got the jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab. It probably should have been named a pile of crab with some shrimp underneath. I'm not complaining, its was awesome, just be prepared for a lot of crab meat if you order it. My friends got the crab cakes and they said they lived up to the hype. They were the best crab cakes they ever had. My one buddy had a mini foodgasim, even though he won't admit it. These crab cakes were not the traditional hockey pucks of breading and some minced crab meat. It was a large mound of chunk crab meat and good flavoring. I don't know why someone complained of portion size and presentation because I thought it was presented well and we all left stuffed. Some people were saying the side were just ok and they are. The mash potatoes were average, the fries were cold but the waitress knew right away and brought new ones out without asking. The apple sauce was pretty good. I would recommend this as one of your sides. It wasn't mush. It had small chucks of apples that almost made it crispy. If your in the Baltimore area I highly recommend this place. The crab is awesome. Don't let the side items discourage you, because are you really going to place famous for its crab cakes for the sides???
(5)Lily B.
In terms of quality, size, taste, and price for the crab cakes, I rate this place the best. Hubby and I ordered a broiled crab cake platter, that comes with two huge crab cakes and two large sides. He finished his crab cake and I could only finish half. Saved the other half crab cake and that was enough for another meal. Also ordered Maryland crab soup which was good but not memorable. It's a happening place and we had to wait for about half an hour on a Saturday early evening (6pm ish). Will definitely come back when we hanker for crab cakes.
(5)Nixie F.
I have to say that I have never been do disappointed with a restaurant then I was yesterday. I went here once before and although it was a little pricey the service made it worth it, so good in fact that I spoke with the manager to let her know how impressed I was. So imagine my surprise when I finally convinced my husband to give the place a shot and it was a crap show. The waiter messed up every single meal and dish. He always gave the food to the wrong person and tried to serve us other peoples dishes and give our dishes to other tables. He clearly wanted to stack his orders and not bring out each tables food as it came out because 3-4other tables who came well after us happened to be served at the same time. So half my dish was hot and the other cold. I had to request for our drinks to be refilled and guess what, they never came back with the water at all. I understand sometimes you have an off day but everything down to the bread and butter was a bad experience. The butter was so cold that you could not even spread it on the bread. To top it off we went before 5pm and the food still took 2hours to come out. There was no apology for even messing up our dishes or the waiter trying to give our side dishes away in fact I had to tell the waiter that he forgot to give them to us and the other tables had to agree they didn't order the food. After finally convincing my husband to come here I have to say I'm extremely disappointed that I waisted my breath
(1)Fenny L.
It was a bad start. Even before we put in a single bite into our mouths, we were looking at a 1 star review. My husband and I hung out at the bar and had a drink while waiting for the rest of our party. Then suddenly, my brother and his girlfriend arrived, and within moments, my cousin texts us that he's right outside. We headed to the hostess stand and peeked outside, and sure enough, there was my cousin! My husband opens the door and calls for my cousin to hurry up with his smokes so we could get seated and eat. At this moment, the hostess, decides to exert her dubious power, and snottily tells my husband to close the door - which would have been quickly forgotten, but after my husband complies, she followed up with another snarky comment. Hmph. We are seated, and we eagerly discuss the glories of the crabcakes, which my brother swears by. We sat there, ignored for 30 minutes. Starved and frustrated, my husband waves someone down. Fortunately the manager that came over quickly understood the situation and the potential for a riot, and flagged down the first server she came across. She also offered to comp us our desserts for the wait. Although still a little miffed over the situation, I did have to appreciate the speed and dexterity in which she fixed the situation. We ordered the oysters on the halfshell and the mussels in the white wine sauce. Our server, realizing that we were hungry and cranky, hurried to put in our appetizer orders, before coming back to take our entree orders. By the time we were done ordering our entrees, he was back with our appetizers. That's a smart man there! The oysters were good, fat, chilled but not cold, and with the oyster already cut from the shell. It slid down my throat so nicely! Yum! The mussels were OK. The white wine sauce was not overpowering, which was a bonus, however the butter and parsley was a little strong, which overwhelmed the meatiness of the mussels. We all ordered the crab cake platter, as that is what G&M is famed for. While I am still not a crab cake fan, I have to say that I was quite amazed and delighted by the large lumps of crab and the lack of breading. Personally, I felt that the crab cake was over-seasoned, but I love the taste of unadulterated crab, so anything more then a tiny pinch of salt would seem over-seasoned to me. Everyone at the table raved about the crab cakes and completely inhaled theirs. As I mentioned before, our server was pretty smart. He had to work with a hungry group of foodies who were cranky at being ignored for so long. But he was smart and made sure that appetizers was rushed out to us, which took the edge off our hunger. He checked up on us often, and was pretty attentive for the most part. He even made sure that we remembered to order dessert. I had the tropical cheesecake (it's new to the menu as of yesterday, 10/11/09), which was meh. However, the fruit on top of the cheesecake were large, juicy and fresh and redeemed the cheesecake for me. So, I have to say, not many restaurants can rally from a 1 star start. With the rude hostess and being forgotten for 30 minutes, I was about ready to walk out. However, G&M did a pretty decent job climbing back from that horribly rocky start. So with a clear conscience, I am giving G&M 3 stars. I will be back, and will hopefully be able to upgrade this place to the higher rating that they can be, if they just work out some of the kinks in service.
(3)Christina G.
If you come here, you should definitely stick with the crab cakes (which are, as others have mentioned, awesome. All crab, no filler.) You should also expect a wait. They don't take reservations, but will take your name down for a call-ahead seating list. We had about a 15-minute wait when we arrived, after phoning in, on a Monday night. There's a casual dining and bar area on the left, lobby in the middle, and more formal dining area on the right. According to my grandmother, you do NOT want to sit in the bar area. And you don't want to cross Nanny -- so just don't do it. ;) As it was, we had a great table on the other side, and an efficient server. Coming down with a cold, I ordered the cream of crab -- a cup of this was plenty, as it's quite heavy. Still tasty; but very rich. For my entree, I ordered the special -- linguine in vodka sauce with mussels, oysters, shrimp & scallops. The portions are HUGE. A neighboring table ordered two crab cakes, and boxed one-and-a-half of them. I boxed a huge amount of pasta... it looked as though I didn't put a dent in it, though I ate til I was stuffed. They don't skimp on the seafood either. My cold may have contributed to it (my tastebuds weren't performing up to par), but I found the pasta a bit underwhelming. I was expecting a tomato-y, spicy sauce. But it actually tasted creamy and a bit boring. The crab cakes are clearly their specialty -- they do them well -- and they don't disappoint.
(3)Kathy S.
Great one-of-a-kind crab cakes (large), good house wine, rolls, salad & service. Go and try it :)
(5)Karen And Patrick H.
Grab cakes! Crab cakes! They are the best..... Have to get them.
(5)Denise Y.
I've never had a crab cake that i've liked, until I had one here. Most i've had are too heavy on the breading and not seasoned well. These crab cakes are huge, little on the filling, big on the crab meat chunks, and they kept the flavor simple and not loaded down with sauce. The crab cake itself was filling but it was a part of a larger seafood platter that had much more. Scallops, fish, giant shrimp, and a crab stuffed oyster (really, might as well be another crab cake) that I couldn't finish. Neither could anyone else at the table. Couldn't have asked for a better first night meal. Glad that I found this place, even so close to my (airport) hotel which usually has a bunch of chain restaurants.
(5)Chad W.
I am giving this place 1 star for this reason: G&M DOES NOT USE MARYLAND CRAB. it is NOT a MARYLAND CRAB CAKE WITHOUT MARYLAND CRAB. There are plenty of options if you would like to try a real MD crab cake and this isn't one of them, their crab cakes are cheap for a reason. Indo, and china crab isn't even of the same species of crab. give Faidleys or Riptide a shot for the real deal. Not to say their food is bad, but I hate to see people come from out of town and not eat MD crab. Really gets under my skin.
(1)Michael D.
Crab cakes are huge, so don't bother ordering the two crab cake dinner unless you're extremely hungry. Also, I highly recommend that you get it with the imperial sauce. The crab cakes by themselves are ok -- but much better with the sauce. Amazing to me that they don't offer a remoulade sauce option, but the imperial is close enough, I suppose. In any case, the crab cakes are heavy on the crab meat -- which I normally consider to be a good thing -- and light on the seasoning. I would prefer a bit more seasoning to be honest. Service was very good. We had a waiter who was quite busy, but he came by frequently enough to replenish our drinks. All in all -- a good (not great) dining experience in a laid back atmosphere.
(3)Kristina K.
After living in the Baltimore area for close to a decade now, I was shocked to learn one day that, not for lack of trying, I didn't yet know about all the best crabcake places in the city. Challenged, we came here for dinner and found the place (and their parking lot) jam packed even on a random weeknight. Reservations are definitely recommended but note that same-day RSVP's are not accepted; plan in advance--or bring a book. What struck me as we waited was that most people left with to go boxes. At first, I thought folks were just doing take out but this was before our gigantic, filling, and utterly fulfilling seafood wonderland of a meal. In ordering their popular crabcake platter, you get a salad, two sides, and a giant crabcake. Now, I have no idea from what sort of world is this sea creature (I know, I know, it is all true crab!) that sheds these enormous crab pieces but it is certainly impressive: reasonable prices per platter ($17) and the entire humongous crabcake consists entirely of huuuge crab lumps. Though arguably not as well seasoned as Faidley's, the crabcakes here are bigger and are all lump crab--not a tint of stuffing in sight. Though the salads tend to come out fast, the overall wait can be a while so allow yourself--like all those to go box people--to be tempted to an appetizer of calamari (which is perfectly crispy) or crab imperial (rich, creamy, crabby goodness) or even their crab soup. As a point of reassurance, G&M also serves steaks in plentitude and other non-seafood items in case someone in your party is not in the mood for such fare or is allergic. This place also has desserts but, in several visits here, I had absolutely no room remaining so a bit of advice: come very hungry!
(5)NJ T.
This restaurant ruined me for crab cakes. I have never tasted anything even close to the deliciousness of G & M's lumpy crab, super fresh, burst in your mouth with flavor crab cakes!!!! Hands down best crab cakes in the world.
(5)Angel A.
A tad pricey and not really kid-friendly, but the crabcakes are delish!!! We have been twice and it's worth the drive =)
(4)Diana D.
Great crab cakes.
(4)Jenny A.
Really not the best crabcake in Baltimore. Seriously over-rated. Let's start with the con's because there are more of them. Cons: Service wasn't just bad - the waitress was almost aggressively rude which pissed me off because it was an expensive dinner. And we had to wait a while before anyone even talked to us. All of us got the crabcake. it's true that the sides are seriously lacking. I don't think anyone was impressed with the flavor of the crabcake. Yes it's lump crabmeat but it just doesn't taste that great. Pros: The atmosphere was casual which was a relief because we don't really dress up. I will probably never go here again. There are so many better restaurants in Baltimore it's a shame this is where people go for crabcakes.
(2)Ina C.
What better way to end your Rehoboth beach day trip than with crabcakes the size of your fist!! yelp.com/biz_photos/0w8G… This stuff was guuuuuuud. And I think it was only $13 or something for the meal. It seems like there's an entire restaurant section of this place, but we sat in the dirty (not actually dirty) carryout area with low booths and faux-wood tables. Nothing fancy and I love it! I don't know about best crabcakes in MD, but they were huge and they were delicious!
(4)Jason C.
I went on a Sunday evening, and there was a 30 minute wait. I had the 2 crab cake platter (@ $27 this makes sense that a single at $18). It is true, that each crab-cake is the size of a fist and no filler and delicious. The platter came with 2 sides- I chose potato salad and brocolli.
(5)Mike M.
Best crab balls and crab cakes we have ever had.. They are off the hook good. I wish they had a location in Philly!
(5)Nate H.
If you are dropping anyone off at BWI airport (or picking up), stop by G&M for crab cakes! Best around - all lump crab and HUGE.
(3)Michael H.
As must be obvious from other reviews, the crab cakes are incredible. The cakes are enormous. One is plenty. The place was already packed on a Monday night at 5, so be sure to arrive early to avoid a long wait. Ambiance leaves a little to be desired (trapped in 1985), but the service is excellent. Huge bar area with bar seating and big TVs, and apparently the desserts are quite good from their on-site bakery. Too full from dinner to try anything.
(4)Jeff P.
Incredible crab cakes...I mean, wow! Great food. Decent service. Kind of in the middle of nowhere. Definitely a local hangout.
(4)Dave B.
There isn't a whole lot to say about G & M except for this: "Hands-down, by a huge margin, no question about it whatsoever, G & M's crab cakes are not only the best crab cakes in the entire Baltimore-Washington DC area, they are the best crab cakes I have ever had. I've been in the area since 1987 and I have eaten tons of crab cakes and so far, none even come close to G & M's offering. I used to deliberately get crab cakes elsewhere, in the hopes of finding others that were just as good. But, it never ever ever panned out, so I eventually just gave up. Their crab cakes are what every other crab cake aspires to be. And what I've wanted every other crab cake to be, but they never are. Maybe it sounds like I've got a crush on G & M's crab cakes, or perhaps a passing infatuation. Nope. This is the real thing. Passion. Dedication. True, crabby, fluffy, golden-broiled lump crab ball-the-size-of-your-fist LOVE." Get the platter or get the sandwich. One or two, your choice. If you've had 'em 10 million times and you wanna try something a little different, get the broiled seafood platter. Oh, and definitely get a cup of the cream of crab soup. If you aren't going to get one of those three things, sorry, I can't help you. When I come to G & M, its all about the crab cakes. When I want crab cakes, its all about G & M. For what its worth, Jerry's seafood also has uniquely good crab cakes that are the only ones that come close to G & M's. But they are twice as expensive and are a little oily. G & M's are better. Oh, and no matter what day or time you come here, be prepared to wait. Have a beer if you need to. It's worth it.
(5)Tony P.
Once a month I get a yearning for crab cakes and if I don't want to wade my way into Faidley's at the Baltimore Lexington Market, then my alternate choice is to come here to G&M. The restaurant itself is mediocre. The fares are typical diner type food offerings (fried/sandwiches/pizza). Their specialty is the crab cakes, and that's what brings me hither. They make a no nonsense full of plump crabs cake that is light on the filler. It's a generous size cake and perfect for lunch. Luckily for me, my workplace is relatively nearby. My suggestion is to order the crab cake sandwich/platter and a bowl of MD crab soup. It's guaranteed to satiate your blue crab hunger.
(4)Susan B.
I was among a group of 14 that ate at this restaurant last night. It took well over an hour to be seated. When reviewing the menu, not one of us noticed that this restaurant refuses to issue separate checks. Even though we were not seated together and the restaurant was not busy when our check was presented at 9:30, our plea to management to help split the bill was refused. We spent three hours in this restaurant and well over $500 in food and drinks and left extremely irritated after having to spend 20 minutes splitting the bill ourselves.
(3)Brian B.
First, there's a huge difference between the restaurant and carry out. The decor of the carry out is what you should expect - sparse and unattractive. The service was quick. Food was delivered with a bit of attitude. Don't lose your receipt or you're not eating. Most importantly, that was one of the best crab cake sandwiches I've ever eaten. The bread could have been better, but the cake is awesome. I would definitely recommend.
(4)Den F.
i was really excited to come here because everyone i talk to raves about the crab cakes. maybe my expectations were too high... i mean, the crab cake wasn't bad, but the one i ate wasn't good either... I have to say that there were other people who ordered crab cake at the table and theirs looked more appetizing than mine did. the crab cake i had was overcooked - the top was really hard and the inside was mushy. there was more filling than I was expecting and little flavor. after adding some tartar and cocktail sauce, it was okay. the rolls that were served beforehand were stale. sides... i only had the corn, which tasted like corn, so nothing i can really say there. the meal came with a salad as well - a good variety of dressing to choose from and vegetables were fresh. as for the service, it was really good. our servers were friendly and attentive.
(2)Blue M.
I've been here a couple of times and found that on all of my visits I've come to the same conclusion about this place. I've heard about this place from the "grapevine" and seen it on TV so that's the original reason why I gave it a try. I have eaten in the dinning room area for lunch and dinner. I've also given the take out area a try. So I'll get straight to it. This place is known for its crab cakes and to be honest I have to agree with some of the other reviews. The crab cakes are large and have very little filler, but they also have very little flavor. The sides are disappointing. The veggies really seem like they are the frozen kind you get from Giant. Giant is a Supermarket in the area. But on the other hand this place has a large parking lot, is clean inside and I've never had a bad experience with the staff. So, all in all when I'm in the area sure I'll probably dine there again.
(3)Bruce U.
OMG the best crab cakes period. I've been to three different "famous md crab cakes" restaurants in the last 24 hours and this is by far the best crab cake. If you like lump crab meat of course. If you like the less lumpy mashed kind them don't get them here. The carrot cake was perfect as well !! Call me the Crab cake terminator because ....... I'll be back!!!
(5)Steve C.
Not the biggest (but close!) but definitely the best crab cake in the Baltimore area. Timbuktu's is larger. G&M's tastes better. Limited parking. No frills sides. Dong plan on ordering anything else (although their other food, incl. salads is quite good). And the one crab cake platter is plenty! Also a good price. Especially for the size and quality of what you get. Also, friendly,local staff gives the place real Baltimore atmosphere.
(5)Rhea J.
I was anxious to taste the crab cakes because of the reviews and the full parking lot when I arrived. I LOVE crabcakes and like to try them at different restaurants. I was slightly annoyed because the young lady at the carry out counter was rude. I am big on customer service so that put a bad taste in my mouth off the top. Now, the crabcakes were GOOD, definately not the best I have had, but they were in the top 25. They ARE FILLED with crabmeat, but they don't really have a lot of flavor. If I am ever in need of a crabcake and I can't go to Lucille's in Richmond, I will call and have some shipped. P.S. Parking is a MESS!!!
(4)Gaurav P.
G and M is the second best rated spot to go to for crab cakes while in the Baltimore area, by Yelp's standards. After patronizing the top rated Obrycki's a few weeks back, G and M to me is the undisputed leader for crab cakes and here's why: Food: + 2 dozen mussels in a white wine sauce. We ordered this as our appetizer and it was damn good!! Nice fresh herbs, chives and garlic which coated the mussels quite well. The sauce was so good we were dipping our bread in it! + Single crab cake platter. These crab cakes are enormous with a minuscule amount of filler, almost zero, and huge whole heart crab meat. This crab cake is gigantic...my god you get your money's worth. It was succulent, moist, spiced well and left you digging for more and more crab. You only need to order the single crab cake...trust me it's huge and you also get two sides with it so unless you're 300lbs which many people are who patronize this joint, the single platter is fine - Succotash side. This wasn't that great as it was corn kernels mixed with green soybeans in some weirdo type of sauce...blah. Skip this + Baked Potato side. This was pretty standard as a baked potato goes...you load it up with tons of sour cream and butter with salt and pepper and you're golden. Service: - The bartender was a dick...didn't smile, didn't even know what a MOJITO was...wtf?!?! How are you a bartender and you don't know what a MOJITO is? He cocked such an attitude with us and other patrons at the bar...he was not friendly at all + Our waitress was an old lady who had a whopping 3 teeth but what do you expect in the south? She did take good care of us though so no complaints there... Other: - They don't take reservations for parties under 6 apparently? YOU CAN call ahead however by 30 min to put your name on the list. I suggest you do it, we got there at 9 and had to wait 45 min. It was worth the wait though... Overall, I was prepared to give it 5 Yelps because I'd round up from 4.5 as it's the best in its category, but due to the shenanigans by the bartender, it gets knocked down to 4. THIS has been a review by Gaurav
(4)Allyson D.
Best crab cakes in MD
(5)Lily P.
WOAHHH...I've had ONE crabcake from here. Yes...I feel LUCKY to even get to try it. It was AMAZINGG and being a foodie and lover of crabcakes its the best by far from anywhere else. The size, the outside, the HUGE CHUNKS of crab. Ate it cold...amazing..warmed it up...even more amazing. This crab cake was driven to Ann Arbor Michigan for me...yes it gets its own personal car and drive to keep it company. I don't care if they got rid of the rest of the menu and just did crabcakes charged an arm and a leg. YUMMMMMM..... I didn't think it could get better...but then it did. THEY DO MAIL ORDER CRABCAKES!!!! *died went to heaven and can't write anymore*
(5)Christine S.
As a newly relocated Maryland-er, this was the first restaurant I dined in upon arriving. Crab cakes have always been one of my favorite seafood entrées, so after being told by people in the parking lot to order one as well as seeing on the menu that they were award winning...I had to try them. My boyfriend and I ordered the double crabcake platter which came with two sides for about $26. The crabcakes are about the size of a baseball and there's barely any filler. It was a beautifully golden brown, perfectly broiled specimen filled with lumps of buttery crab meat. I have never had better. I've been in Maryland for less than 2 months and I've already visited G&M twice. Both times I ordered the crabcake. Do not miss out on these delectable treat for a GREAT price. On top of the great food and reasonable prices...the staff is attentive and friendly to boot! Can't go wrong with a visit to G&M!!
(5)Stella K.
Excellent food! A little expensive, but perfect for special occasions!
(5)Mike L.
I grew up in the pacific northwest and I have eaten many delicious crab cakes in the puget sound area. I love them. I was in Baltimore for work last week and after reading the reviews of this establishment I had to try it out. I was actually really unpleasantly surprised by the inaccuracy of the previous reviews I had read (unless this place has begun cutting corners lately). There surely has to be a better restaurant within the greater Baltimore area to represent the Maryland crab cake, for this place left much to be desired in food in general let alone the greasy flavorless pile of crustacean chunks that were sold to me at an obscene markup. the vegetables were not fresh, my bread was stale, and when I asked where the crab in the crab cakes came from the waitress said "I dunno, somewhere in mexico i think." I would search yourself Baltimore, try to do a little better... This place kinda blows.
(2)Amy L.
They supposedly received accolades for their crab cakes. Not sure why. I will say that they put a TON of crab in their crab cakes, which is def a good thing. So they def get 5 stars for the quantity of large chunks of crab. The size of their cake is massive. It's about the size of a softball cut in half. As for actual overall taste of their cakes, that's more of a 3 star deal. I was looking fwd to eating these since there were so many rave reviews about the crab cakes. Again, size and quantity of crab, I give to them, but I've def had much tastier cakes. We got the crab cake platter which also included a salad and 2 sides. They can keep their sides!! Don't expect any gourmet sides here. The only options were potatoes (6 diff ways: fries, fries with gravy, baked potato, mashed potato, potato salad - you get the picture). There were barely any options so we went for the side of the day (glazed carrots) and fries with gravy. The fries were nothing special and the carrots looked like they were taken from either a frozen TV dinner OR from an elementary school cafeteria. We also ordered the crab dip as our starter. I am not a huge fan of dairy mixed with seafood. This was a warm dip with some kind of creamy, mayo with cheese type sauce. It was nauseating. Was NOT a fan. Nice to check out this place while I was visiting the Baltimore area, but would def NOT go back.
(3)Firstname L.
An outsider's review. I'm not from the area and never heard of this place until I was in the area for work and a coworker told me "you have to go get crabcakes here" TIP: Go during lunch, the menu is cheaper TIP: Get the crab cake off the 'sandwich' menu; it's the same lump crab cake but cheaper. Would give 4.5 stars if I could. I went to 5 stars to balance out some of the haters who reviewed this place. Note that most of the negative reviews are about the service, not the food. People have bad days, and some people don't like to wait to be seated I guess... I had a good experience here. I can't think of a single thing wrong. The place is PACKED and that's got to be a good sign no matter what. I went on a friday afternoon in August. The parking lot was full except for 2 spots. We could not believe that all those cars were there for lunch on a weekday. This was when news of Hurricane Irene was breaking so we thought people would be home making preparations, not out eating crabcakes. The building is huge; it looks like they took over three buildings in a small strip mall. When we got inside, it was clear the place was full and there were people waiting, but they gave us a pager and said the wait would be no more than 15 minutes, and they were right. We got a nice table even though we had a small child with us (sometimes they stick children off in a corner somewhere). I had the crabcake, which was great. As another reviewer mentioned; there's no Old Bay seasoning on it. It's got a great, delicate flavor, and huge pieces of crab. Almost no filler (I have no idea how they get them to stay in one piece). It looks like it might not be enough to fill you up, but IT IS. The kids menu was CHEAP which is great when you want to have a nice dinner but want to bring your kids along and they are picky eaters. 12 chicken nuggets for $5.95 (!) Yea, they looked like pre-made foodservice items, but in most restaurants, you'd get only 6 of them or they'd be $11.95. They come with fries but we substituted apple sauce. This may have been made here, it was very good. My wife got the baked turkey (not a seafood fan) and that was great too; very moist and flavorful. They gave us a side of peas in marinara sauce, which was really really good. I was surprised how good it was, and it's something I had never heard of before. Our waiter was nice; a little chatty but a real nice guy. All in all, I can't find a single bad thing to say about G&M. I would urge the other reviewers who gave it anything less than 4 stars to try again. PS: I wasn't sure about going in dressed in shorts and a t-shirt (I was in vacation mode) but it was fine. There were business people there in suits, and other people dressed less formally. I was probably on the low end of the scale but they didn't make me feel out of place. The waitstaff is formally dressed. When going for dinner, I'd dress up just a bit (slacks and a polo would be more than enough)
(5)phill V.
4 solid stars The best Crab Cakes on the east coast !!! I've had dinner here 10 or 11 times over the last 5 years and not been disappointed once with the crab cakes. We'd go more often if it was closer. I've had crab cakes from many other places both local and chain and short of the $$$$ places G&M is my favorite. I usually order the single crab cake as they are so huge. Give it a try, I've recommended this place to 4 or 5 people over the years and all have been happy.
(4)Devon S.
No no no no no no no! DONT BELIEVE THE REVIEWS PEOPLE DONT KNOW WHAT THE HELL THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT G& M is a Dennys with bad and expensive seafood Start with the atmosphere. Nice looking place.. Great decor old school look. Bar is nice.... THATS IT!! THATS THE ONLY POSITIVE THING I HAVE TO WRITE Ok ordered the crab soup.. frozen veggies mixed with crab meat. Soup was about 5 bucks total cost to make about 1.25 I wanted to try to 6 jumbo shrimp, my mother (whos visiting) gets the 2 crab cakes. Shrimp were good sixed, but breaded and over fried. The frozen brocolli/cauliflower side dish and frozen french fries.. total price 24.00 2 Crab Cakes, Brown on the inside, mush on the inside. No flavor. No seasoning.. served with prepackaged cole slaw and frozen onion rings. all for 26.00 Each dish came on brown lined oval shaped plates. You know the ones they have at Dennys or Country Buffet. Waitress was there.. but with all our food picked apart.. you would have thought she would have said "hey how was your meal?"... Well Im glad she didnt because I would have said something. All I can say is find some place else and save your money. Or, if you want good food, made fresh and want to pay less, Email me ill come to ur house and make it for u and you can pay me what you would have wasted at G&M I dont think I have ever spent 50 bucks on two meals... and walked away this unsatisfied. It was like a bad night at the strip club -Devon
(1)Ericka C.
Best crab cakes I've ever had. Ever. Anywhere. These crab cakes are so good, that I order them directly from the restaurant and have them sent to friends as gifts. Now my friends (in Florida) order crab cakes from G&M multiple times a year. Seriously, they're that good. All of our out of town guests request that we go to dinner at G&M at least once during their stay. I'm telling you, again....it's that good. The crab cakes have very little filler (the minimal filler they use is actually quite delicious) and LUMP crab meat. I love these crab cakes so much because you can really get a great taste of the delicious crab meat. For a native Marylander, there ain't much better. I usually get the stuffed shrimp because it's like getting a jumbo shrimp inside of a huge crab cake....and you get THREE of them. This platter also comes with 2 generous sides and a side salad. What more could you ask for? (get the sesame vinaigrette on your salad, you won't be disappointed). Every time we come here, it's packed. No reservations, so plan accordingly.
(5)R M.
The crab cakes are money for sure. Baseball sized, baked and not fried, and tons of meat... Delicious. Unfortunatley, the good news stops there. The service is terribad. So much so that we saw our server twice during the entire 90 minute meal. The hostess has a power issue.. Very attitudy if your entire party isn't present. She started pressuring me to call my friends and find out where they were because she didn't want to seat us... They were not busy at all. Very odd. I really liked the crab cakes, so Im not destroying them.
(2)Tu-van L.
Can't believe I haven't written a review of this place. Granted it's been years since Ive been here so an updated review is needed nevertheless. You know a restaurant is solid with the locals when the front looks like a large, nondescript building and the back is where the parking lot filled with cars is at. And let me tell you how shocked I was when we walked into this place. Memories of a a dated, cramped restaurant transformed into a warm updated decor with expanded dining space and a large bar/lounge. Attentive and friendly staff add to the warm, casual atmosphere of this place. The space might have changed, but the food was still as good as when I was last there at least two years ago. The crab cocktail is a steal with chilled lump crabmeat to enjoy with lemon, tarter sauce or cocktail sauce. My Maryland crab soup was hearty, warm with nice chunks of crab. And the famous crab cakes - thumb-sized crab chunks blended into a baseball-size cake with just barely enough filler to bind, broiled to perfection. A small dash of Old Bay with some tarter or cocktail sauce is all you need for crab cake perfection. The portions were big enough I didn't even need delicious chunky apple sauce accompanying my "sandwich" Oh yeah and my husband's broiled scallops dinner was tasty with large portions but slightly bland and nothing compared to the crab here. A one-cake sandwich with side for less than $14 is more than a good value. The only pitfall of this place is they don't serve soft shell crab sandwiches (they don't make them anymore unless requested). It was amazing when I had it two years ago, and it was by far the best soft shell crab sandwich I have ever had. *tear* A must-go while going to/coming from BWI. Oh hell you can make a field trip to this neck of the woods just for these crab cakes - they're so worth it!
(5)Pete R.
I found this place by chance but when i am in the area i always stop in for a crab cake i took my mother here it was a mistake now she has me mail her crab-cakes to london a few times a year lol
(5)Herbert K.
Monstrous crab cakes. Say it with me.... Upon arriving, we found that parking was less than adequate.... we circled, bickered, and eventually found a spot. Of course there's a wait, so when we finally are seated in the bar, we're famished. Service was quick, beverages cold, and refilled often, and the Crab Cakes ... well, see above.
(3)Larry M.
5 stars on food alone. Let's face it, 5 stars on crab cakes alone. Service is erratic? Who cares. Hour long waits? Tuff.
(5)Eric N.
Awesome crabcakes. The rest of the food is quite average. If you are looking for crabcakes, this is definitely your place. Otherwisw, it's just average.
(3)Nicole C.
I can't eat crabcakes outside of MD b/c of this place. The sides deserve a -3 but seriously, these crabcakes are so outstanding that I still give it 5 stars.
(5)Allison L.
I looooove crabcakes, and I was definitely not disappointed in G&M's crabcake. It was giant, probably bigger than my fist, and full of jumbo lump crab meat. My only complaint is that it could have used a bit more seasoning. As for the restaurant itself, we came at like 2 on Sunday and the parking lot/restaurant was packed. Instead of waiting in the line just to see how long the wait was, we went back to the carry out part and got the last table there (there are about 6 tables). It was a good thing we did because even the line in the carryout area got ridiculous after that. Service was a bit slow and not overly friendly, but it was just the carryout area so hopefully it's better in the actual restaurant (which appears to have been recently redone and actually looked pretty nice, I wasn't sure if I would've felt comfortable wearing jeans in there based on the room itself plus what others were wearing). Bottom line, I'm not sure it's the best crabcake I've ever had, but it was at least in the top 3.
(4)Theresa S.
I don't live in MD anymore - but G&M hit the spot for the crabcakes I crave. Lump meat galore, 1 was enough for me. Its a 'must go' when I am in town.
(5)Dumuzi N.
If you are a tourist like myself visting Baltimore , be sure to try this restaurant. Great lunch place. A local resident recommened this place and we loved it.
(4)A C.
The review is for the crab cakes only - everything else is pretty much awful. Oh, the shrimp salad is pretty good, too.
(4)Sean M.
To be honest, I am a bit surprised by the number of glowing reviews this place has received. The quality of the food was so-so at BEST. The bread rolls were totally stale. Completely dry inside and out. The salad was decent; nothing special, some wilted lettuce, but fine. The house vinaigrette was not great. I ordered the crab cakes. They were enormous, and they had huge chunks of crab meat - from the Gulf of Mexico. However, they looked very unappetizing, and they were surprisingly bland. I had to cover mine in lemon juice. They were terribly disappointing. I opted for the mashed potatoes, which were of the instant variety, and cole slaw, which was good. The house chardonnay was delicious, though! I too heard some dickhead dark haired manager in a dark blue dress shirt yelling at the staff about moving their tray stands out of the way. All in all, a decent meal, but definitely not something that's gonna "wow" you.
(3)Brad Z.
If you're on Interstate 95 or BW Parkway passing through Baltimore and need to get THE MD crabcake experience, this is really the only place to go. It's open from 10am - 11pm seven days a week and close to the highway. There's plenty on the menu and in the bakery case, but the $12 crabcake and fries is the way to go. The crabcake is the size of a baby's head and full of jumbo lump crab. Thank me later.
(5)Todd K.
Ate here for lunch on a Thursday with business colleague from the area that said this THE place to get crab cakes and to ignore everything else on the menu. Sat at bar by choice to watch TV. Good service at bar, but not overly friendly. Had single crab cake plate and stuffed mushrooms to split. Not sure if its possible to OD on crab, but I sure tried here! Mushrooms are topped with essentially the crab cake mix, broiled and are awesome. I agree with some of the other reviews in that the crab cake mix could use a little more seasoning. As it is, its just huge lumps of crab and just enough binder to make it take shape-great but could use just a little more.. Crab cakes are huge and come with two sides. I followed my native Baltimore colleague's lead and ordered the slaw and fries with gravy -which apparently is a tasty Baltimore twist. if the seasoning got ramped up a notch I'd go a full 5 stars. Don't miss it if you are in the area.
(4)Magnus S.
[06.16.2012] Update: I get 2 crabcakes to go every time I come to Baltimore (I live in SLC). They pack them up for transport on my flight home! Thanks G & M! Not a steakhouse. A crabcake house! After several trips to the Linthicum area, I caved into the pressure, and holy hell - their crabcakes are the bizzle! Don't waste your time getting the Land and Sea, double up on the crabcakes. I gave the service a bad grade because our waitress seemed to have an alternate agenda. I would go back! SERVICE: 2/10 AMBIANCE: 8/10 FOOD: 10/10 PRICE: 7/10 UNIQUENESS: 8/10 OVERALL SCORE: 70 Service: Graded by the "Keep my cup full principle". Ambiance: Pretty self-explanatory Food: A high food score does not always indicate it is a place for foodies. It is weighted based upon the establishment - thus bar food can receive a high score Price: Price is graded based upon what I believe is fair value for the food you are receiving. A high score does not necessarily indicate the establishment is cheap. Uniqueness: Higher scores indicate desire to return.
(4)Robyn S.
Eek. If these are the BEST crabcakes in Baltimore, no more crabcakes for me. Ever. Maybe I came at the wrong time. Maybe the cook had an off night. Maybe there was an earthquake and messed up the spice batch that went into my crab cakes. I don't know. The crab cake portions were absolutely ginormous. And yes, they used actual crab chunks. Kudos. But that's about all I can commend them on. The crab cakes were practically inedible. I picked through both crab cakes, hoping a little bit of actual flavor would slap me in the face and make me regret the profane things going through my head. Their only saving grace, I thought were their sides. Maybe they'll get a second chance from me, but it's unlikely. If a restaurant claims to have the BEST of anything, they better be. And this, sadly, was anything but.
(1)Ben K.
Pros: Awesome food Cons: Looks kind of dumpy I was in Baltimore for a business trip a short time ago and was told by clients to go to G & M for dinner one night before heading back. I went to Phillips by the Bay one night and thought it was good, but they told me G & M would blow that away. I went on my way back to Baltimore/Washington Airport, since the place is kind of off the beaten path, but is on the way to the airport. I made sure to give myself enough time so I wasn't rushing the experience. By looks alone, the place appears to be kind of an aging dump in the middle of nowhere, but you never judge a book by it's cover and you never judge a restaurant by exterior appearances. As I got into the homily feeling dining room, I explored my options. As it was Maryland, I wanted to get something with crab in it, but I overdosed on crab cakes at Phillips, so I went with the crab imperial. My clients warned me that the portions were huge and boy they weren't lying. I got two huge lumps of crab imperial. I was a little overwhelmed, but after taking a bite, a big smile spread across my face. Any hesitation I had before disappeared, as did my stress of potentially missing my flight. I finished the huge meal, as I can be a sucker for wasting food and wouldn't be able to take it with me because of my travels. As I drove my rental car back to the airport on my way home to sunny California, I had a smile on my face and my belt loosened one buckle. G & M is a must eat place from now on for me anytime travels bring me back to Baltimore and I recommend it to anyone wanting a delicious crab dinner.
(5)roni c.
This place was totally worth going out of our way on a long trip. The crab cakes are great but the desserts are incredible too! The Napoleon took me back to an old bakery in pittsburgh. Loved it!
(5)bert s.
Wait wasn't too long, 25 mins or so on thurs night... service was great, food was tasty. Winner!
(4)Sam V.
The crab cakes were HUGE!!! Their blackened seafood platter was decent. Some of the fish was bland and seems like the seasoning was just powdered on at the end. All in all, I would suggest the crab cakes and will def go back again. Their pies and cakes are also good and not too pricey. Good spot if in the mood for crab cakes.
(4)Troy P.
Absolutely fantastic. The cake combo comes with salad and 2 sides. The crab is unbelievably good. I appreciate a good friend taking me to this home run spot!
(5)Hugh B.
The second -- and it's a close second -- best crab cake in Baltimore. They're huge -- my boyfriend and I are big eaters and we get 3 to share between us. These crab cakes are chock-full of lump crabmeat and have a sweet taste of the sea. A little eggier tasting than what I consider the best crab cake in Baltimore, Faidley's. But still WELL worth a trip to this nondescript restaurant in a rednecky neighborhood near the airport. Last time we were at G&M, there was a 25-minute wait for a table. So, we opted to sit at the bar. It was a good choice. The only downside was that we had to watch Fox News on TV, which is kind of gross....
(4)J. Paul A.
Portions were huge. Crab cakes were great. Chicken Parmesan came with a bowl of spaghetti. Fries w gravy were nothing special, but we tried based on another review.
(4)Paul A.
Best crabcakes I've ever had. Large with very little filler. Very good desserts. Haven't really tried anything else here, since I love the crabcakes. I'm from Denver and know friends from the West coast who make it a regular stop when they visit Maryland. The waitstaff is very personable. Good idea to go when the doors open for lunch, as you have to wait because this restaurant has a large and faithful following.
(4)Tami M.
Dropped in for a quick lunch and decided to split the crabcake sandwich with my friend. We got it with crackers and each had a cup of the cream of crab soup. The soup was delicious, perfectly seasoned and indulgently rich. The crabcake was the size of a baseball and had huge pieces of crab with little filler. A quick way to get our crab fix for the afternoon. Server was attentive and friendly.
(4)aloha-ellen m.
I have been going to G&Ms since the early 80's... when I think of G&Ms I think crabcakes! Their crabcakes are tops in my book, using lump crabmeat with no extras! You know, a cake made of crab! They have a great menu with a surf 'n' turf, Greek/Italian flair: gandmrestaurant.com The remodel was a welcome change. The place was sort of run down and really needed a remodel for quite some time. The new layout is more open and airy, and the decor not overdone.
(5)Ashwin M.
Gigantic space and yet it always gets packed on weekends, so that should tell you something. Our party of 8 had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated on a Saturday night, not bad. Nice casual atmosphere, filled with true locals. Appetizers - firecracker shrimp and stuffed mushroom caps were both awesome and came with enough for our whole table to try some. Entrees - I think every single one of us went with the crab cakes, which are monstrous and AMAZING. They're the obvious choice and the main reason for coming here! One crab cake (and it comes with 2 sides) was very filling...or order two and take the second one home since you get a better deal when you order two. Side dishes weren't anything special, but definitely more than adequate. Pickled beets, broccoli, and humongous onion rings were probably the best among all the offerings. Wrapped it up with a big slice of strawberry cheesecake that was quite good. One star deduction, only because the service was a little slow and left something to be desired. Will be back soon for more crab cakes, and might even try some other seafood too!
(4)Ma-e M.
Finally made it here, but... at the carry out; immediately ordered a crab cake to taste what is the buzz about G&M's. 1 Real, large chunk of crab meat for that's all at $15 --- for that price I better get them exactly what people told me about it or else... Well, I got what I deserved but I will not return as there are other restaurants that can match the same quality and quantity of crab cake for a lower price and would claim theirs is the catch of the Maryland Cheseapeake Old Bay. Don't be a sucker; believe me, there is. I know why some people believe it because it's near the hotels and the airport; hotels recommend it as there are not many restaurants near the hotels. Displayed in the counter are big cakes staring me to get them starting at 4.50 a slice, but the big calories of desserts are better off zero in my belly. So I did not buy and just wonder because I know there are nothing special about cheesecakes, chocolate mouse, tarts, pies, etc...that I would not miss. For the love of food and yelpers sucker, I got somewhat dupe because I got suck into believing their crab cakes are one of the kind because I went and got it. Seafood lovers watch the astronomical prices, you better gain at the market.
(3)Cindy T.
Now THIS is what I always dreamed a MD crab cake would be - filled with huge, meaty, juicy lumps of crab. The cake was made to order, so it came out hot. What little filling there was in the cake was tasty, slightly eggy, and complimented the crab - as opposed to some restaurants that use filling to REPLACE crab. The crab cake entree came with a salad, bread, and two sides - I got a baked potato and cole slaw. The salad, bread, and baked potato were unremarkable but the cole slaw was surprisingly fresh, cold, and refreshing - not caked in mayo. We also ordered the clams oregonata, a daily special. The clams were served on a beautiful platter, but unfortunately, were mostly filled with stuffing. We sat at the bar, where there were lots of people happily chatting and/or watching Sunday football on the wall of tv screens. The bartender was attentive, refilling my water without being prompted and asking whether we wanted more drinks. The only thing missing was natural sunlight - for some reason, the bar area did not have a single window. Next time I come, and there WILL be a next time, I will sit in the main dining room.
(4)Chad C.
I don't really know if I will ever have food as good as the crab cake I had here. It was broiled, not fried, which was kind of unique. It was HUGE and full of crab. Very little non-crab was involved in the making of this crab cake. I really can't say enough about it... it was great and not a bad value even if you eat-in - which we did. 2 crab cakes with a couple of sides for $26. You can't beat that, really.
(4)Jill D.
Holy crab cakes! These crab cakes were worth the detour and really hit the spot. The crab meat is super fresh and very high quality. No little chunks here. After our meal, we went down and picked up some desserts for the road from the bakery. My god, I am jealous of those who live close and can do this on a regular basis. What an amazing selection! I loved the little bite size pastries we got and can't wait to stop in again when we visit next time.
(4)Chris T.
Best crab cakes in the world... I still have about a dozen in my freezer to be enjoyed within the next few weeks!
(5)Jasmine W.
The wings were really good nice and crispy. I ordered the spinach ravioli which was good once you move the cheese and marinara sauce crap that was piled on top. The salad and garlic bread that came with it was amazing
(4)Casey C.
The crabcakes were the best I've ever had! I loved this place and wished I lived on the east coast so I could go back. I'm definitely going to try the mail order crabcakes that G&M offers!! Can't get enough of those crabcakes!!!
(5)Andrew C.
Fiending on seafood since before my plane took off, I was in a mad dash to the closest Yelp search result before it closed at 11. Google took me along some backwoods road that didn't look like it belonged near an airport or in any populated part of the city. Ridge Road. Trippy place. I stopped at a light and for a moment felt like I was going to be a victim in a teen slasher, or that the Blair Witch her/himself was going to remove me from the rental and hang a little stick figure from the rear view. Neither happened and eventually I rolled up on G & M's lighted parking sign. At this point I didn't know what to expect. The building they're in is definitely not glamorous so I figured it would be a casual kind of place. Wrong there. I don't think it quite fits as "formal" (at least as Yelp would describe) but you're definitely going to feel out of place in about 0.01 seconds when you barge in the front door expecting to see some families with mildly behaved children and instead find two hostesses and a waiter dressed in the typical seafood restaurant black and white garb, staring back at you. Wondering why you're wearing a free heather gray t-shirt you got from some Adidas marketer that reads "FIFA World Cup 2010." "It's just me tonight," you might say. "Come this way," They'll reply. As you might have guessed, t-shirts are not optimal attire. But when a group of four old ladies across the room started speaking rather loudly about their diabetes complications, I began to ease up. I may have been in a t-shirt, but at least I wasn't announcing to the world what happens when people get to busy to eat a snickers bar every now and then. Lordy. Anyway... that's a lot of words with nothing about the restaurant. Welcome to my reviews, ladies and gentlemen. I ordered the single crab cake plate and immediately the server tried to upsell me to the double which takes the price from $16 and some change to $24 and the same. You only need one crab cake. Believe me on this. You're getting a crab cake that is somewhere between the size of a baseball and a softball, two sides and a basket of bread. That's a lot more food than it seems. The crab cake... I dunno. Perhaps it was over hyped by all the "!!!!" ridden reviews or perhaps it was never going to hold a candle to the most incredible crab cakes I've ever come across at Joe's Stone Crab in South Miami Beach. Whatever the case, the cake was good but not as mouthwateringly amazing as I think it's made out to be. As for sides I went with the roasted beets and a baked potato. The potato came out plain, with some kind of grains sprinkled on top and a coffee creamer size cup of sour cream. Cheers for portion control but it was definitely a boring display. Never touched the bread. Like I said, too much food as it was. Service is a little slow, which was surprising as it was on me and about eight other parties in a room mean to hold tons more around 10pm. And I counted three servers for the room so.... wondering why no one got around to coming back for a water refill at least. Price point seems alright, and I'm sure some of their other fish dishes are pretty incredible but when it comes to what they're famous for and the name they've put in their title; I think I'm tasting a scale shifted a little too much to the Quantity rather than Quality side of the fulcrum.
(3)J D.
These two stars are based solely on the service. When we went into the restaurant the place was relatively empty and they seated us next to the bathroom next to another couple. When we asked to be moved so that we wouldn't have to smell the bathroom, they moved us one table over (in the still empty restaurant), but then stood in the corner and watched us and seemingly talked about us as if we caused them some huge inconvenience. Sorry, I don't like smelling the bathroom when I'm trying to eat. I'm pretty sure everyone feels this way but doesn't want to complain for fear of hurting someone's feelings. We ordered our food - clam strips for an appetizer, my husband ordered the crab cake sandwich and my mother and I shared the seafood platter. Our food came out in a decent amount of time and the crab cakes were better than many I've tried before. The scallops were okay but nothing to write home about, and everything was heavily seasoned with Old Bay, which can get pretty salty. However, when my husband was done with his sandwich, the waitress brought us our check even though me and my mom were only halfway through our platter, so sue us, we are slow eaters who like to enjoy our meals instead of shovel it down. We paid anyway, she came and took the money, and never came back. We continued eating for some time after that. We decided at that point to take our time because if they feel like shoving us out, well, too bad. I'll sit here and enjoy my decent (at best) food. When we finally left it was kind of confusing to find the exit and when a waitress saw my confusion, she asked if I was looking for the exit and then said "it's THAT way", talking down to me like I'm some kind of idiot and pointing in some vague direction. This whole experience was disappointing, and no amount of decent crab cakes can make up for that.
(2)Irissa N.
We checked this place out after reading great reviews on here. The crab cakes were delicious and very rich tasting. There is no way I could eat more than one. The place was hopping at 6p on Sunday night and the service was a little slow but good. I would recommend this place for anyone wanting a good crab cake.
(4)Karen P.
When I moved down the street from this establishment I was really excited to have the infamous crab cake. Maybe it was an off day, but it really wasn't anything special. I have had way better in the city. (Yes, I am a native Marylander and I do know what a good crab cake is). Also,they let their wait staff smoke out in front of the restaurant, which is pretty tacky, not to mention that our server reeked of smoke when we were served. Just my 2 cents. I'd skip it.
(2)AJ S.
I will keep it short: Maryland Crabcakes don't get any better than this.
(5)Sang K.
Best crab cake I've had in Maryland. I've heard Timbuktu's is good too, but haven't made the trip. But why bother when there's G&M. Crab cakes are that size of your fists. And a the single crab cake sandwich is 10 bucks. There little fillers and it mostly consists of melt in your mouth back fin blue crab meat. I've only been a couple times. And both times I went I went for the seafood platter. I try to get as much broiled stuff as possible because I can eat too much fried stuff.
(4)Aj J.
First off, i came to this place from all the great reviews on Yelp and my wife.... This place is like Day and Night. Lunch time my wife had great service First bad sign was right when we walked in, just management yelling at staff. Throughout our meal we just heard terrible management, just yelling at its workers. Then the manangement asked a person to leave because he was wearing a really short sleeve shirt, longer than a muscle shirt, mind this was a 93 degree day. As we sat me and my wife counted no less than 5 people with sleeveless shirts. Dinner time aka byos (bring your own snacks) Man this has to be the longest time i have ever waited between appetizers, salads, bread, entree. It has to be at least 15 mins between each dish. I can definetly understand being busy but this place seem to overcrowd the restaurant with not enough staff. Absolutely not acceptable. Appetizer- French Onion Soup- very salty, so so flavor, and very watery, Salads- Great variety of dressing, about 10 different kinds. Can't really mess that up Entree- NY Strip Steak- cooked right, no flavor whatsoever Crab Cake- best thing on the menu, awesome crab cake but far from the best ever. Overall this place isnt worth going to, at least at dinner time. Better to come at lunch or just carryout if u actually want to eat here.
(2)Sam A.
Because there were so many tips about the crab cakes, I had to go with that. They were good, but I got such a high expectation, that I was kind-of expecting better. The location was pretty nice, but again, I just expected more. All in all, I don't really have a bad thing to say about the place, but it just wasn't as awesome as most reviews make it out to be.
(3)Pachi C.
Food: Delicious crabcakes Service: Carried-out, although the cashier was brusque Price: Great I stopped by on a Thursday evening and both the restaurant and parking lot was packed. I walked through to the carry-out side to order my food and was immediately blindsighted by the large selection of desserts being displayed in the front. The desserts looked simple but were huge - and I noticed all the prices were roughly $3 fo a huge slice of anything. I ordered the Single Crab cake platter. Platter comes with 2 sides. They have a list of about 10 side dishes to choose from. I decided on onion rings and the garden salad. I also added a slice of the Custard Caramel (which looked like a huge slice of flan). 1. Salad: Fresh and plentiful, included cucumbers, tomatoes, iceburg, carrots. Honey mustard dressing was pleasant = A 2. Dinner roll: Stale and cold = D 3. Onion rings: Good flavor but not crispy = C 4. Crab Cakes: The biggest I've ever had in my life. The cake was also 95% crab, unlike what I'm used to: 50% bread crumbs. It was so big I couldn't finish it = A++ 5. Caramel Custard: I gobbled the whole thing down. It indeed tasted like flan. Some may think it too sweet but it made me very happy = A. All for roughly $20. Yum. Gold star #2 in Baltimore. Although I would go here before Obrycki's. Cancer the crab says, I'm stuffed!
(4)Lori O.
If u like crab cakes you will LOVE this place. Softball size crab cakes loaded w big chunks of crab. SO good! We hop a cab here if we have a layover in Baltimore of 90 min or more. It's under 10 min to get there and the crab cakes are served very quickly so plenty of time to enjoy. This is a MUST DO if u r in the area!
(5)Tyler A.
I researched a bit on crab cakes prior to my trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore. I think of Baltimore as such a hole but got to drive around this past Sunday and it was ... nice. Stanking hot but nice. After a good 2.5-3 hours in the aquarium fighting strollers and loud mouthed kids (aquariums really could be just adults only), we headed 8 miles south to G&M. It is a VERY large and officious looking building. We got in, there was a foyer of sorts with a long wait, which wasn't really long, though they gave us a pager and quoted us 25 minutes. After 5, we sat in a freezing cold dining room - the side without the tablecloth (we weren't classy enough apparently us city folk). The crab cakes looked amazing, the entire 20 minutes we waited for the food, I just stared and stared. The lump crab meat was unadulterated, simply clumped together and baked. Yum.... I got my crab balls (it's an app - I am on a diet!) and the sadness starts there. This place gets 3 stars because it's quality crab not because the crab cakes are actually delicious. It's under seasoned, it could use a bit of mustard, a bit of mayo, a bit of lemon, a bit of something else. It got served with small plastic ramekins of straight from the jar tartar sauce and cocktail sauce. SO SAD, because it could be SOOOO good. The main ingredient is just so good. But it just isn't. It made me really sad because they looked so delicious. Despite it all, I am now inspired to buy me a tub of crab meat and make it my damn self. I am going to make a spicy remoulade to go with my crab cakes and throw some capers or cornichons in the mix to give it a bit of texture.
(3)Gary G.
Been coming to G&M for over 15 years. Best crab cakes anywhere.
(4)Artin F.
Best crab cakes, also try the Tuna dish. Amazing.
(4)Jay B.
It's crowded, fine dining is a stretch, and there can be a bit of a wait. But with crab cakes like this, the server could poke me in the eye with my silverware & it still would get my recommendation.
(5)Josh B.
Horrible wait. We waited for an hour and a half with no signs of it letting up. Also, they will not consider you as waiting until all the members of the party are there. The waiter was very nice as we ordered and the dining room is very nice and well designed. I got two crab cakes that come with a salad (I got this Asian dressing) and two sides. The salad was very good. As expected, the crab cakes were amazing and the food was worth the wait. Also, they offer a complimentary tea and coffee at the end of the meal. Since we honestly arrived at the worst possible time, and the food made up for it, I give this amazing place 4 delicious crab cakes out of 5.
(4)Jules L.
Crab cakes on steroids. For filling, they use shredded crab meat. For a crab meat lover, this is heaven. The restaurant has a steakhouse feel to it and the staff was friendly. Order the 2 cake platter and share, then get the tiramisu. How many crabs in one cake, can someone find out please?
(4)Dawn D.
My husband and I had to travel to the east coast for business so since we've never been I went on-line to yelp for some suggestions for dinner. I am so glad I did.....we live on the west coast where there isn't a shortage of seafood restaurants, I've never liked crab cakes but I wanted to try a local dish. I had the Stuffed Shrimp dish and was blown away with flavor. The buttery sweetness of the dish reminded me of an abalone steak but with a kick of spices. We loved it so much we went back the following night. I was so full I couldn't eat dessert but took the lemon meringue tart back to the hotel for later. It was unbelievably good also. I've already promised friends that I'll order their home delivery so they can see how good they are. I just wish I could get the desert shipped too.
(5)Ilona G.
While this restaurant has very tasty crabcakes, it has horrible customer service, especially on online orders and I would recommend that people steer clear of using them for gifts or online delivery. They omitted items from an order which served as a gift and rather than re-shipping the order, they gave me a few dollars back. The gift turned out lame. Dimitri the manager did nothing to improve the situation.
(2)A. C.
(02/20/2012) Finally got around to trying the famous G & M crab cakes (having lived in Maryland over 20 years). I will profess upfront and going in, I'm a Faidley's fan. The single cake platter (cake, salad, 2 sides) for $17.99 is about the going rate for jumbo lump. Their cakes are 8 oz., broiled, and the "scooped", not formed, variety. The cake was very lumpy, meat was mild, not very crabby, very sweet, and pearly white (surely Venezuelan imported crabmeat). There was a significant amount of bread dressing (soaked bread, eggs, some mayo, dusting, if that, of seasoning) that comprised about 50% of the cake and in large chunks. It was broiled until set inside (lowers the risk of Salmonella, but def gives you a less moist cake), had a golden, but somewhat rubbery outer crust. I'll just have to say it: "not as good as a Faidley's crab cake." My dining companion went way out of his usual range and got the "Veal Cordon Bleu", I don't know what possessed him. It was a roulade of veal, layered with a slice of ham, slice of Swiss, rolled, bound-battered, deep-fried until well-done, mushroom-sauced and came to the table with a a steak knife sticking straight out of it. Boys, I think it's dead already. The breading actually encased the meat roll in a tough leathery sheath, near impossible to cut, and dastardly to eat. Mushroom sauce had a touch of Taylor's marsala, slightly sweet, and actually plenty of mushrooms. Rest of the sides were OK. Homemade potato salad was yellow with mashed boiled egg yolks in the dressing, chunks of fresh, crunchy green bell pepper, but rather bland; homemade coleslaw, lightly dressed, but heavy on the sugar and celery seed; whipped potatoes, just whipped potatoes (possibly amped up with potato flakes); onion rings were a frozen SysCo/FoodPro product. Place was hopping mid-afternoon on a weekday. I'm glad for them, G & M is a local institution. Service was prompt, efficient and friendly enough. I'm glad I tried it, but my next crab cake fix will probably come from the Lexington Market. 3 stars for the G & M crab cake; 2 stars for everything else.
(2)Michael L.
Great portions of food... Service was terrible, mainly because I almost had to curse out the waiter (Pierre) who missed counted the money for the bill and comes running up to me saying that I didn't tip. He proceeded to count the money in front of me and realized that I gave him a $20 tip...I started to take the $20 tip back because of his dumbass mistake!.... Last time I go there with service like that!... Count your money dawg before you question someone. I didn't flip out because I was there with my mom for Mothers Day!
(3)Nina U.
Walking into G&Ms is like walking into a huge dark cigar lounge sans the cigars. There are balcony's up top where you can sit and look down on the rest of the tables. It's actually pretty neat if you can get over the crowds (regardless of the day) and possibly the sub-par service. I have never experienced great service here. And for someone who can't eat shellfish, G&Ms doesn't have the draw for me. There are other things on the menu that hold me over though because my friends have to come here when they're in the state. They even get crab cakes to go at the carry out counter (next door to the restaurant). This is awesome to avoid the crazy restaurant, to be able to cook them yourself at home, or to get them packed on dry ice if you so please to fly them all the way home to some place like Hawaii where your friends and family will love you when you pull out the little plastic containers each holding a single neatly packed crab cake. Granted, it will cost you for that wonderful dry ice packing so it's only worth it if you're going to buy a bunch or split the box with someone else. But the airport screeners will be jealous. And you'll be a fan at home. My Aunty cooked it up and said it was delicious. My Uncle fried it up in a breakfast omelet and loved it. I sat there and was watched them eat it.
(3)Giang L.
Four of the five people in our party, including myself, got food poisoning. The four of us tried the filet minon special (1/8/12). As for the service, on a Sunday evening, it took our server 20 minutes just to greet our table and another 20 minutes to take our order. The five top next to our table also had to endure the long wait just to receive their appetizers. This will be my first, last and only time dining at this establishment. I don't think our server even deserved the 18% gratuity that they so cleverly added to our bill.
(1)Quade W.
We found G & M via a recommendation from an information desk at the Walter Museum in Baltimore's Mt Vernon neighborhood. To me, the feel of G & M is very old-school Maryland, even though it's been updated and is nice, it still retains a certain charm. The menu is extensive, with something for just about everybody. I was tempted to try the oysters but, since we'd come specifically for crabcakes, it seemed stupid to deviate from the plan. The pricing at G & M is very reasonable, bordering on cheap. The crabcake platter was about $16 and came with salad, two sides, and rolls. The salad was fresh but unremarkable, though the dressing seems to have been house-made and was tasty. The crabcake was out of the world! Usually there is so much breading that the taste of the crab is totally lost. G & M's crabcake is so packed with huge lumps of backfin meat that I wondered how the thing stayed together. There is just enough filler to bind it together and no more. I was only able to manage half the crabcake and took the other half home for later. At the side were cole slaw and a baked potato, both good, the cole slaw also being a stand out, with just enough mayo-based dressing. I highly recommend G & M. It's also an easy place to incorporate into a north/south trip: it's close to I-95, I-895, I-695, and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Certainly worth stopping in.
(5)Carol L.
I stopped by this place on the way home from the cherry blossom festival in DC and hoped that the great reviews would ring true.. however I have to agree with some of the lower ratings. The crab cakes here are definitely not the best I've ever had, the meat is not sweet and tasty at all. The filler is pretty good and yes, the crab is meaty, but the overall taste was just a little above average in my opinion. Also, I'm not a big eater, but the crab sandwich was not so overwhelming as I read below. I could certainly finish it and my fries and not feel stuffed. As many have commented here, I found the service pretty awful. The guys at the bar, the hostess, and the waitress. I wouldn't even just say they were unfriendly, some of them were just rude. My friend and I walked in with smiles and good hearts, but were greeted everywhere with pretty grumpy and rude staff. The desserts looked fantastic but I was in a rush and didn't have time to sample them. I might actually return to try the desserts, but I wouldn't go out of my way for the crab here. FYI, the parking in the rear has entrances to the bar and restaurant and the take out place is around the front and not connected to the restaurant.
(2)Ronda D.
Certainly not the best crab cake. Not even my top five. Yes, it's large, but the cake was soggy and barely had any flavor. The sides were not good, and I was dissapointed to have spent so much.
(2)Jimmy A.
Best crab cakes ever. Service was pretty good both times I ate there.
(4)Kara W.
The best darn crabcakes...period! I've have Phillips and Timbuktu. They don't compare. I wouldn't know about anything else they serve. Sorry.
(5)Jayson H.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Baltimore. The crab cakes are truly the highlight of any visit to G&M. If you order the 2 crabcake dinner you better be hungry! Portions are generous, food is hot and fresh. Sometimes the dinner rolls are a "miss", but that isn't why I go to G&M anyways. Service is attentive and friendly. Nice atmosphere, but not stuffy. One area for improvement - the salad. Mostly, if not entirely, composed of iceberg lettuce. I would expect some romaine, green leaf, red leaf, etc from an establishment like G&M. I've never had room to try the desserts, but they do look delicious. This place is busy for lunch and packed for dinner. If you go, be prepared to wait and pleasantly surprised if you don't have to.
(4)Allen B.
This place is very good for crab and other types of seafood. I usually go here at least once every time I am in Baltimore. During the weeknights it gets very busy from about 7:00 PM - 10:00PM because of all the business travelers. Since this is located pretty close to the airport, ALL the hotels send people here because they know they will enjoy it. It's definitely worth a visit and if you like the crab-cakes that much, you can have them mailed to your house.
(4)Ralph H.
We traveled to the area for a soccer tournament and ate there two nights in a row. There was not much else to choose from in the area. Anyway, the first night, a Friday, they were able to acommodate our group of 24 without reservations despite being very crowded. The food is great and reasonably priced. Basically a seafood place but with a very big assortment of non-seafood options. Portion sizes will not disappoint. The broiled seafood combination came with a large piece of flounder, 6 sea scallops, 2 large shrimp, a large crabcake, and an oyster stuffed with crab. Add to that, two sides and a salad for about $27. There crabcakes are some of the best I've eaten. One note about reservations... They do not take same day reservations but do offer call ahead seating. The pace was packed both nights and the parking lot, while big, was packed as well. This is a gem in an area with not much to offer.
(5)Pete D.
As many times as I've had their crabcakes because I'm simply a big fan of this place, I never got a chance to write up a review. Simple enough, this place will fulfill your crabcake craving. The cake is moist, tons of lump meat (none of that backfin meat), barely any filler which is used for binding, and tastes great. Each and every cake I've had, the taste has been consistent and cooked right. Honestly, I've never had any other of their main dishes here and I probably will never. I go here for their crabcake and that's just about it. A while back when the wife and I came here for our first time, the interior was very "rugged" and needed a makeover. They've since renovated the interior and it's much nicer now. A full bar and the inside fits a good amount of people. The parking lot isn't too big and gets pretty crowded, so be patient when pulling in. Next door, they have a carry-out (and six smaller tables) for you to order and sit or take home and enjoy. Oh, they also have a huge display of desserts, but I've never had one. They sell uncooked crabcakes, which we've done many times and it's simple to cook. They taste just the same at home, even out of the freezer and thawed out. The cost for a crabcake sandwich is only $12.95 and comes with a side of fries. You cannot beat that price for the size of cake you get. It beats all other places in the area. Again, I highly recommend this place. It gets pretty crowded on weekends, even a late lunch or an early dinner, you're expected to wait. The last time we came here with a group, we called ahead and they put our name down. I recommend doing this.
(4)Toby L.
Best crab cake sandwich you'll ever eat and that's coming from someone who has lived in Annapolis - and dined in some of the best seafood - his entire life. Met there for a business lunch just last week and several others in our party agreed with me on it being the best. Parking situation sorta sucks so leave a few minutes early if you want to be walking in on time! I'll be back there soon to bang down another crab cake sammy!
(5)Sheila P.
Tried the crab cakes and creamy crab soup. Both dishes were EXCELLENT! The crab cakes are huge. The crab cakes were filled with fresh lump crab meat. The soup was similar to a bisque. Very tasty!
(5)MS P.
this place wasnt all that but my bf loved it. i called 30 mins ahead to put our names on the waiting list since they werent taking anymore reservations for the day. when we got there, we were told we have to wait another 30 mins which is fine with us since we were planning on hitting the bar anyway. the place was packed so im glad we called in ahead of time. thats definitely something you should do. call them and ask to be put on the call waiting list to save some time. when we got seated, we ordered the mussels (very good), the cream crab soup (also very good), and then we both got 1 crabcake each sicne we were pretty much full by then after the salad and all that other stuffs. my crabcake was good until i found a big piece of plastic. yeah..my appetite went away afterward. lol my waitress replaced my crabcake but i couldnt eat anymore so i packed it up to go. the meal can rack up a big bill if you ate like we did. but i think i will try another place next time. make sure you guys check ur crab cakes before you chomp it down. haha
(3)Mike W.
Meaty CRAB cakes, not the swankiest joint but good food. Great crab cakes and the rolls are good too, most stuff is made in house not from a box like their nearby neighbor (as told to me by the neighbors waitress)
(4)Quentin B.
First off. I've gone to G&M many times over the years and have always been happy with the experience. If my most recent experience was my only experience I would have scored much lower. I went this past weekend with some out of town friends and we were all very disappointed. I truly hope it was an off night. All we had was the crab cake platter. They were all absolutly horrible. Crab was off colored. Much more filler (shredded crab, etc.) then I remember and the herb mix was way off leaving a nasty after taste. Food aside. The wait is ridiculous. Unless you go as a couple the wait will be 30-45 minutes easy during normal dinning hours. Staff. Generally not very attentive. To there credit they do seem to hussle but I always feel like I'm fighting for attention. All in all, I have always thought Timbuktu was better and given the close proximity I doubt I will bother hitting G & M again.
(3)diana k.
I will admit their crab cakes are great but their customer service was poor last time I went. My friend and I were waiting on 2 more friends who were literally 10 minutes away. They would not seat us at a table for 4! They sat us at a table for two upstairs and when our friends arrived, the waiter barred them entry upstairs! They were not allowed to even say hello to us! I was so appalled as I watched this unfold. My friends were so insulted, they left in a huff vowing never to return. I called for the manager who was equally rude. I left immediately and refuse to go back.
(2)Rob H.
One of the joys of offering to pick up a friend or relative at BWI is that it gives me a reason to stop at G&M for a crabcake platter. As expounded upon here over and over again, they make one of the best crabcakes in the Baltimore region. Combined with their fresh and homemade pickled beets and slaw, it makes for a reliably wonderful meal for under $20. The service at the busy place is also spot on and highly professional. Sure, they strive to turn tables, but the brisk service does not come at the expense of politeness. I'm sure you could linger here for hours, but I generally enjoy the fact that you can get in/out of here on a weeknight in under an hour. And even on the weekend, when the place gets packed, the crabcakes prove worth the wait. My only criticism is that there's not much to get excited about here beyond the crabcakes. The cooking from the kitchen is competent, but seems to cater to a simpler palette. Too much of what is offered here is what i would call "upscale homogenized family fare." Not that this is a bad thing, when done well. It just limits my reasons for returning. That said, I seriously dig their crabcakes, and the price is right. So they already have their hooks in my wallet.
(4)Christine P.
I used to think this place as a crappy looking restaurant with very good crab cakes that cost way too much. After my last visit few days ago, I now think this place as a *remodeled* crappy looking restaurant with very good crab cakes that cost way too much. The interior has vastly improved. It now LOOKS like a restaurant. Fresh paints and new decors... but still it can't get away from the Glen Burnouts (term coined by Brian S.) The exterior i.e. the parking lot is still crappy. My advice is to not even look for a parking in the front of the restaurant but to drive straight to the back parking lot. While the lot is pot-holely and lines marked haphazardly, it is easier to park in the back and use the back entrance. Once inside, you will have to walk STRAIGHT through patrons sitting at tables to the left with the bar to the right. Hook around the corner and voila, you have arrived (hew, finally, right?) The prices are still high. Now that the restaurant is remodeled they actually can justify the cost? Nah. Imperial Crabcakes: 2 huge crab cakes topped with some sort of cheesy sauce (similar to the sauce on "Volcano" rolls in sushi restaurants.) It was just delightful! I loved it! Crab Stuffed Oysters: The dish is $32. BUT you receive 6 crabcakes. Let me put on my Su K. hat and break this down for you. $32 for 6 cakes = $5.33 for each crabcakes. Not too bad, huh? BUT it's still $32 nevertheless. Unless you belong to the Carnivore Crew and can down the whole thing by yourself, this dish can be shared by 2-3 people. I was only able to eat one out of six. Wait, do Carnivore Crew consider seafood "meat"? I don't know... Su, Lester, please get back to me on this. *^^*
(4)Monica G.
Unfortunately, we (Todd and I) visited this place maybe a year or two ago and we did not feel a need to visit again. The person that recommended this place had not had the Crabcakes from Timbuktu. We didn't even take the leftovers from our huge Crabcakes, because we were dissatisfied. The one experience there was our last.
(2)Melissa T.
A long wait for those with more than 2 guests, especially during the weekend. However, it is worth the wait and depending where you are coming from...the drive. My hubby and I start off with the crab dip and the cream crab soup which are both FULL of crab meat. Then we each get a double crab cake platter which is FULL of meat and invisible filling (so much food - that we are taking one and a half crab cake back home). It is much worth it. Everyone we have brought here has loved it. I am NOT a crabcake fan but this makes me want to quit whole crab picking altogether! Delicious and you can always order it for delivery although I had never done so. Oh and bring a sweater. Men, please do not wear sleeveless shirts, they will make you buy a shirt. Check the website....
(4)Fat T.
I would venture to say this is one of the best crabcakes in MD. There are literally only a handful that can compare but G&M is consistently good. Just don't got o Faidley's. It sucks.
(5)Wally C.
The most amazing crab cakes!!! and the crab chowder is delicious too... TRY IT!
(4)Thomas W.
My friends from Charm City always correct my spelling of their beloved city: BAL'MER. I am a Washingtonian & a NYorker, but would say my definition of a good BAL'MER Crab House is a place where Boog Powell would go and not Anthony Bourdain! As John Madden would say--you just need a bunch of mallets and paper towels! I have loved these crab cakes for years. I do not think they are the best, and I enjoyed the restaurant, but feel it has become too franchised! They do make great Maryland vegetable crab soup, and the crab cakes are still first rate consisting of large backfin crab cakes meat. I do see the previous reviewers points but do not entirely agree with her. First of all there is virtually no place where most of the crabs come from Maryland anymore--it has been this way since the 1980's. I do not mind, myself, that much of the flavor is from the mustard and old bay. It I wanted something different I would have gone for crab imperial or a truly fried crab cake. I still think this restaurant gives you an old fashioned Maryland experience. It is probably more corporate than a local place now. It is not my choice for crab cakes, but I do enjoy them nonetheless.
(4)Nick K.
Everything said about this place is true. Went there for dinner and not knowing any better got two heapfuls of crab cakes. I could not put away 2 of those gigantic suckers, don't know what I was thinking. Don't know too much on what separates a good crab cake from a bad crab cake, but nonetheless absolutely delicious. My managers and co-workers were absolutely raving about this place and it lived above and beyong all the hype.
(5)Bowser H.
Let me first say that the place has a very high volume of business. It gets packed very quick, so if you're on the waiting list, please be patient, it's worth it. Trust me. I won't even talk about how nice the interior of this building is, or how pleasant majority of the staff are. Generally I like to sometimes walk around and see what other people are ordering. I'm nosey like that and I like to keep a mental reference and sampling of what a place offers. But lets talk about the dishes that are instant winners. Wings - Meaty, moist and it comes in various saucing of your choosing. And if you're not careful, its a meal within itself. Bruschetta - This may not be on the menu, but if you talk to your wait staff, they should be able to accommodate. Its 4 pieces of french bread diagonally cut into 1.5 inch slices and heavily topped with the tomato flavored goodness. Accompanying it, is a centered cup containing little mozzarella balls drizzled with olive oil garnished over top of some lettuce leaves. The pasta dishes - Walk around and see for yourself. An abundant amount of well cooked pasta with an incredible amount of chicken, shrimp, mussel or all to your liking. I prefer the alfredo sauce but the red sauce is just as good. The crab balls (appetizer) are delicious, a fair proportion that if consumed will just leave you wanting more. If anything its somewhat of a teaser to what this place is truly known for. The double crabcake platter - This is what this place is known for. No filler or breading, just the high cholesterol goodness, your doctor told you to stay clear from, but your well moistened salivating taste buds is begging you to have masticated. It 2 crabcakes, A cups, dense, center moist, with enough crab guts (mustard) inside to give you that subtle reminder of how wonderfully tasteful our bottom dweller friends really are. If you're not really up for that much, try the crabcake sandwich. Its just as good Fried clams/mushrooms/ onion rings The breading varies from avg to heavy. The onion rings are large, nicely deep fried, crunchy. I'd recommend this as one of the sides if you're going to order any platter that comes with sides. The fried clams - Although generous in portion, its a little too heavily breaded to my liking. Most if not all of the appetizers in this place should be shared with others since if ordering it will leave you no room for the main entrees. The fried mushrooms are delicious- Generous portioned, nicely deep fried. Definitely not light in the breading, but too heavy either. The only thing I could really say is if only their were a way to prevent the hot oils from coating the interior surface of the mushroom in such a way that didn't burn your mouth. The salads Now I'll admit that if I choose to go healthy I'll order a cobb salad, but the salads here are anything but healthy as they are incredibly delicious. Its a giant platter, which will obviously come out chilled and the plate cold to the touch. If you order any meats on top, they'll serve the meats cold also, to keep your salad from wilting. Ordering a plate of salad is a good enough side dish for a table of 4. And the dressing you request will come out in one of those gravy kettles. More likely than not, you will need to poor the entire thing in. And that my friend is where you lose the part of eating light. Areas of improvement All the steak platters - A little disappointing. It comes out a little dry, not very flavorful at all, and can be much improved upon 5/10. The proportion is fair to generous but there's really little point if the beef flavor isn't there. Cream of Crab soup - Very disappointing, although the crab chunks and bits are real, the cream can be heavily improved. Its thick, too thick, and lacking type of flavor or seasoning. I was very disappointed with this dish. Side Dishes - A lot of the side dishes are fairly plain. From the beets to the potato salad, its something you would expect to get at your local Giants, or at some grocery stores hot bar. Personally I just stick with the whipped potatoes, fries, or onion rings. More often than not, you're going to have a fantastic meal here. Try to catch this place on the off hours when its not too busy but either way. If you're up for crabcakes, G&M's is definitely the place to be.
(4)Rob M.
I Love this place. I love the crab cakes.
(4)Pat P.
My husband and I went there after people saying how great the crab cakes are. We had to wait 40 minutes and we were upstairs. The AC was cranked up and it was way tooo cold. The crab cakes were dissapointing and actually looked better than they were. They were big (I had the platter) there was a lot of filler in although you could see lumps of crab. The bread was the worst I have had in a restaurant and the waiter said that the managers had been collecting all the bread that was not eaten to show how bad it wasto the owners. I would not have fed it to the birds. The waiter knew his menu to the fact he offered 2 types of potato BUT we had studied the menu whilst waiting and there were more than 2. He was well trained. If I go back will take something warm to wear. I am willing to give it a second chance. Change your bread even though you bake it on premises.
(3)Trauts N.
Great crab cakes. Service a bit slow but overall worth a visit.
(4)Justin H.
Went here for the first time recently because a couple of my friends were teasing me for liking Faidley's crabcakes... i was thoroughly disappointed. Since all i had was the crabcake i will give this place 2 stars, but as far as crabcakes go it gets 1 star. It had no taste at all, i had to drench it in the cocktail sauce just to make it edible. How anybody can like this crab cake over Faidley's is beyond me! Ruby Tuesdays has better crabcakes (no really they do).
(2)Alfred K.
Holy crab! Boy are these crab cakes lumpy. I don't use the word as a compliment very often but in this case it really is. Did they look appetizing? Heck no. Was I concerned when I saw that picture on their website? Most definitely. But it tasted good, albeit a little greasy. And for the most part they seem like fresh crab meat - firm and at times accompanied by crab shell. Everything else was dorm food quality, except my dorms had better food than this. The corn was sitting in water and grease, and the broccoli and pasta was pure mush. The dinner roll tasted like it's from 7-eleven, and I left feeling puzzled why the parking lot was completely full. Oh well. I would come back for the crab cakes on a day when I feel like greasy diner food. The extensive carryout menu was a really smart idea - great for business travellers staying at BWI airport hotels nearby, but carry out parking would have been nice.
(3)Matthew L.
Crabcakes are a Maryland Staple. Everywhere serves them, but few do it well. G & M manages to hit the nail on the head. The cakes are hearty and meaty, yet remain fluffy. They are large yet remain moist. The restaurant had a makeover about 8 months ago. While I was hesitant that the essence of the restaurant would be lost in the facelift, they've managed to make it spacious and clean. The perfect place for a business lunch.
(5)David B.
Fabulously moist crab cakes. Almost too big to eat. Love going there for dinner or lunch when visiting clients in Baltimore. These are the best crab cakes I've had in Baltimore.
(5)S K.
This is becoming a major compound with the main restaurant in the center of the complex, the carry-out on the right, and the catering on the left. Didnt have the time to wait for dine-in so we did carry out: Great crab cake sandwich! HUGE ball of crab with no fried crap and no filler, just goodness in the form of a large ball of real crab meat and goo to hold it together. Good shrimp salad sandwich. I've always had shrimp salad sandwiches with the small Bay Shrimp but his place uses larger shrimp (prawns) so makes it harder to fit into my mouth. But the salad sauce is very good and so is the bread roll that it comes with. I think it might be better if they chopped up the shrimp into smaller bites. The Club sandwich is an awesome deal for $5.50 The Crab Soup was disappointing as it's basically vegetable soup base with bits of crab floating in it. They got a pretty extensive dessert display although we didnt have room for dessert.
(4)Simeen A.
A friend introduced me to this place when we celebrated her birthday last year and ever since then, it has been my go-to place for crabcakes. I take all my out of town guests there for a REAL Maryland crabcake experience. I do warn them that the ambiance isn't great-- but you're going to eat, not enjoy the scenery. The menu is extensive but truthfully I've not had anything but the double crabcake platter-- I eat one and take the other home (reheats fine in the toaster oven!). The crabcake is truly just crab barely held together. I saw other reviewers complain it wasn't seasoned enough-- I can see that being a complaint but I for one would rather have amazing huge chunks of crab than mushy crabcake and tons of filler that tastes like... other stuff. I want my crabcake to taste like crab! The bread, salad, sides... none of it is really special. I mean it's ok, just standard. But if you are in the mood for an amazing crabcake, you will not be disappointed.
(4)Anne Q. T.
Crab cakes and apple sauce - uncommonly good at G & M Restaurant and Carry Out. Two days in Baltimore for a coaching and consulting conference and I ate from G & M twice. Here's my take on food, service, and other interesting stuff: - Be a specialist - G & M's crab cakes are not the usual breaded and fried version that one orders up for appetizers at a nice sit down. They are a mean meal in and of themselves, the size of small cornish hens. When I gushed about my first crab cake experience at G & M, James, the shuttle driver, said simply to me "I just love them." How's that for an endorsement, given only after I've had the chance to experience it and thus did not pre-frame the expectations. - Have loyal and well trained staff - During my meal I asked the waiter , "What's holding the crab chunks together?" While he wouldn't give up their secret, he was genuinely proud and explained how theirs stand out from the rest. - Be consistent - the next day I called in for carry out (the same meal I had at the restaurant side). "Ten to 15 minutes," the woman who took my order estimated. Upon arrival, my order was ready as promised, complete with a well sized portion of fresh apple sauce but did not have the extra lettuce I had asked. It took a bit of strength and will power to not pick up one of their many cakes, pies, baklavas temptingly on display. Good try but I'm going to need the belly room to finish the cornish hens sized crab cake sandwich. Things that would have earned G & M the 5th star: a healthy option such as whole wheat bun with the crab cake sandwich; some prepackaged deli mustard and perhaps a greener alternative than styrofoam containers at the carry out.
(4)Gin-Chong T.
How to piss off everyone in the First Class cabin of your next long distance flight in three easy steps (without being detained by the air marshall): 1. Book a First Class ticket (I used United, but any airline that has a First Class cabin will do). 2. On your way to the airport, stop by G & M Restaurant & Carry Out and carry out a Combination Seafood Platter ($26.50), which includes G & M's famous crab cake, delicious shrimp, scallops, oyster, and filet of flounder. Don't forget the two sides! 3. Wait until the second round of cocktails is served,* then open your carry out bag and start enjoying those scrumptious oceanic morsels. Everything they've said about G & M's crab cakes is pretty much true; lump crab cake meat held together with just a whisper of filler, the perfect blend of spices, and boy are they huge! I went through half of the crab cake, a scallop, a shrimp, and a bit of the fish before I was stuffed! I didn't really like their oyster, and the fish was bland, but everything was fresh. *They serve you a pre-flight round of cocktails and the second round of cocktails are served generally right after takeoff--unless you had to sit on the tarmac for them to fix a "minor" hydraulics problem, in which case you may have to wait until your third or fourth cocktail.
(5)Janelle C.
Went here on a Thursday afternoon with the Hubby for his Bday. Not too crowded and most of the patrons appeared to be seniors. Crab cakes were HUGE! Sides were basic. If you want a huge meal with friendly waitstaff, this is the place to go. Try the Oysters with stuffed crab meat. Order a glass of wine, they will fill it to the brim. Seating is a little snug so if you don't mind eating on top of people then.... Parking was a beast! Angie was our server and she knew the menu and gave great recommendations.
(4)Janet K.
I've been wanting to go to G&M for years to test their highly rated crab cakes. I am on a lifetime quest to find a crabcake that can compare to the beauties of my youth- most perfectly embodied by the long gone Yorktowne on York Rd in Towson and of course Faidley's in Lexington Market which is still there. (I can't tell you if they are the same since I have not been there for about 30 years) Well, I have to say that these are good crabcakes but not of that caliber. They are big and pretty-- full of nice lumps, but soft. If you like them that way then you will be pleased. I do not. To me a perfect cake has to have good crunch on the outside,, whether fried or broiled. I would bet these are baked and based on the super speed that they came out, I would also wager they were pre-cooked and left under a heat lamp. The seasoning was a bit too underwhelming for me although this is a matter of preference too and if you like your crab mostly season-free and creamy, you will again be happy. I find seasoning a very fine line--too much and it overwhelmes the crab and too little and you might as well just eat a lumb crab cocktail. The cole slaw (which is also another quest of mine) was decent--not the food processor mush you see mostly these days and had lots of creamy dressing. I'd give it a "B" The potato salad is dreadful. The first serving came out frozen (huh??????) and the second while thawed was just awful. I took it home to see if I could doctor it because the chunks of potoato and green pepper where nice and sure enough, removing as much of their dressing as I could and adding mine made it tasty. (But who wants to do this?) I took a pepper steak over penne pasta home for dinner which came with a side salad and garlic bread. I requested extra sauce on the pasta. Well, first there was no visible sauce on the pasta at all, in fact some of the pasta was bone dry--obviously it had not been tossed.. The steak had a weird flavor and I decided it was safest to toss it out to the raccoons but that may just have been an overreaction based on previous experiences with food "issues" The salad was a pretty boring little mix of iceberg stuff with 2 hard as rock wedges of tomatoes and soggy pieces of croutons (sitting in a fridge too long?) The garlic bread was horrid--it too made the raccoons happy. The menu is straight out of the 50s which is not necessarily a bad thing--but I am always suspicious of a restaurant that serves too broad a cuisine. You just can't do it all well--Greek, Italian, American seafood, even Middle Eastern. You end up with everything being mediocre. But, they do not need my approval to be hugely popular. They are obviously doing something right. If I were to judge this restaurant just on our server, I would give it 5 stars. She was efficient, funny, sweet, accommodating and thoughtful. One of those very rare older, well trained and experienced servers we see so seldom these days--again a real 50s kind of treasure that is becoming lost in all of the transient 20-something college students who have no real investment in the profession. Bottom line--I feel comfortable giving G&M 3 stars. Some of you will find the crabcake wonderful. Based on my limited experience with the other part of the menu, I doubt you will find anything else to draw you back. I know I will not be in a hurry to return. The next places for me to search on my crabcake quest?? Koco's Pub on Harford Rd and Gunnings in Hanover. It may take me awhile since I need my sweet friends to get me there, but I will be sure to post my findings....
(3)Elizabeth L.
Was in Baltimore for a business trip and was hunting for the best crab cakes in town. Little did I know that I would end up eating crab cakes for four meals in a row! (I was only there for two days.) The good thing is that I got to try different crab cakes from a number of restaurants and now I know which one is my favorite - G & M hands down. I've already had three straight meals of crab cakes and G & M was going to be the last place to try before I left town. It was a bit out of the way (close to Baltimore airport though) but good food is always worth traveling for. I was late for a meeting so I knew I wouldn't have time for a sit-down meal so I called ahead and ordered crab cakes for pick-up. I walked through the restaurant side to get to the pick-up counter and the restaurant was packed at lunchtime. My order was already waiting by the time I got to the counter and the service was prompt. I couldn't wait to start eating them! When I opened up the carton I was shocked by how big the crab cakes were - they were the size of a baseball each! Whoever said size doesn't matter obviously wasn't talking about crab cakes! The crab cakes were full of lumps of crab and rightly flavored. It came with no sauce but none was needed. I wolfed down one and I was already getting full, but who was I kidding, I can never turn down a good crab cake. So this concludes my search for best crab cake in Baltimore (see my other reviews for rest of my adventure). My quest was fulfilled and I can't wait to come back to G & M again.
(5)Christina O.
Been here many times. After today, I will not return. For one, the service and food has gone way down. My crabcake didn't seem very fresh this vist. Second, the managers and employees were very rude, when asked for something as simple as tartar sauce (in a seafood resturant). They made it a point to let me know they serve over 1000 carry-out orders daily and can't accomidate the needs of all customers. REALLY! Well, I'll help you out by not coming anymore and making sure all of my friends and associates know how rude the management is there and unappreciated the customer really is. I've found a much better crabcake at the Blue Dolphin in Crofton. Blue Dolphin has bigger crakcakes for the same price all lpm crab and they are more moist and they will give you any condiment you wish to eat and enjoy your meal you just purchased.. GO to CROFTON,
(2)Lawrence Y.
so, i read in yelp that this is the best crab cakes in baltimore (or maybe anywhere else). flew in b-more and stayed a night nearby from the airport (save a lot of $$$ then flying/lodging to DC), drove few minutes for this takeout place. I ordered the double crab cakes with sides - it's costly than your typical crab cakes. If you like crabs and hate deshelling them and want your crab cakes with any breadcrumbs, fillers and globbily grease then these are the best crab cakes ever. First they are huge portion and it's fully packed with maryland's blue crab. These are not small appetizers like cheesecake factory; it's a meal - i had to refrigerate one overnight and microwave it in the morning for breakfast.
(4)A L.
We went here for lunch. My husband has been here a couple of times and wanted to take us here. Daughter had the Tuna Melt Sandwich and liked it. Husband had the Seafood Fra Diavolo and loved it. I had the Crab Cake Sandwich and loved it. Everything was great except for the service at the end. Charles was our waiter. When my husband ordered the Fra Diavolo, he asked if he could have the salad instead of the 2 sides. Charles said that it can usually be substituted during dinner but not lunch. But, he said that he could do it. He gave him the salad plus his two sides (cole slaws and pickled beets), which we thought was weird but didn't say anything. We figured that he was being extra nice. Well, he charged us for the salad. I know that it isn't much but we didn't care for the fact that he misled us and still charged us. We asked him about it and he didn't apologize nor did anything about it. I would've given this place 5 stars but I am taking 1 star away for the service. We will still return when in the area but will make sure that we don't get Charles as a waiter anymore!
(4)Dave S.
More of a crab cake factory than a well-rounded restaurant. While the crab cakes are big - obscenely big - they're made from imported crab and have very little seasoning. They also tend to get soggy on the bottom thanks to their ridiculous bulk. Baltimoreans who say that "G&M's has the best crab cakes in town" probably haven't looked for the best crab cakes in town, they're just reciting the line.
(2)Tammy W.
Not Certain about all the hype. I was penalized for being a single and waited almost a full hour to dine while people coming in after me were seated in 10 minutes. there was also after a good 20 minutes trying to secure a parking spot. The crabcake was good and service was good once I got seated. Not certain I would go back.
(3)Steve J.
We had a group of 7 come here as we were in town for a wedding. The results were mixed. For me, I liked it so I am giving it a 4 of 5 stars. My brother lives in the area and sometimes sends us crabcakes from G+M for Christmas. They are awesome, but expensive by mail order for freshness purposes. They are just as good if not better in person. My plate was $25 for 2 crabcakes, plus two sides. For the sides I ordered steamed brocolli and a baked potato. - Loved the crabcakes and that was the main purpose. - Brocolli was semi-warm - Baked Potato was warm, had sour cream on side, but was on the small side. Maybe the size of a child's fist. Basically not that big. Bottom line is that I was stuffed, so I really wasn't bothered that the brocolli was cold and the potato small. Now onto the other 6 at the table. Feedback was mixed. 2 people got steaks and both reported the steaks were cold. They would likely rate this place a 1 or 2 based on that. They just weren't too thrilled. Everyone else was sort of in the middle. Not bad, not great. Minor points - we had reservations for 7 of us at 7:30 pm on a Friday night. We arrived on time and were seated immediately. The place was packed so I was impressed at their ability to seat us right away. Also, they were a bit slow on the drink orders. There were two waiters serving us and I suspect one of them was in training. Finally, I think part of the issue with some food coming out cold was due to the size of our party.
(4)Mark P.
Didn't even get to eat here. Its a huge SCAM. Beware. DO NOT PARK ACROSS THE STREET. There are no signs that say no parking across the street, the lot at this restraunt is always full. I parked across the street to see where I should park, and there is even a sign on the front door of G&M that says don't park across the street, when I went to move my car, it was already being towed! I had to pay $150 to prevent the car from being impounded. There were five other people getting towed at the same time. Apparently they wait to see if someone parks in their lot, and then when they cross the street, they pull out tow trucks from behind the building. Huge SCAM. I called G&M and they said they were aware of this. 7 other people from the Hilton Hotel also had this happen the same night as me. NO THANKS.
(1)kay P.
I have been going to this restaurant for several years. My mom introduced me to it based on my love of crab cakes. The crab cakes are somewhat smaller, but still contain tons of lump meet. This time around, my guest & I opted for the sampler (appetizer). It contains shrimp, mini crab cakes, scallops, salad & beef tips with mushrooms. Unfortunately, the scallops & shrimp on each of our platters were were "under cooked". We decided to send back the scallops and ended up waiting 15 minutes for them to be cooked through and returned to us. Additional low points include tasteless rolls & crab bisque with a small shred of crab. Surprisingly, we never received an apology for the disappointing food AND were never approached by a manager. Another thing that stuck in our minds was that we stopped by the bakery to pick up a cake to take back home. The temps were in the 90's so we decided to bring the cake into the store. We were stopped at the door. I explained that we were not going to eat the cake, in fact it was for a different event. We also explained our concern that the cake would perish outside in the high temps. They didn't care. It seems they were more concerned that we would sneak and eat the cake INSTEAD of buying one of their desserts. Talk about desperate! They confiscated our cake & took it into the kitchen for safe keeping. Upon our departure, they forgot all about our cake. I had to "remind" them twice to return it to me! . All in all, my impression of them is one of "classlessness". I absolutely will not return to this place. It's amazing, I have been going here for more than 10 years. I wrote a letter to the store outlining my concerns one month ago. To this day, I have not heard a word back. Apparently, these guys have gotten too big for their britches & have no real commitment to service. I am sure they won't miss the $80 plus tip I usually spend each time I visit.
(1)William M.
Went to G&M with another couple after the O's game on Saturday. We were staying over night at the Hilton BWI and G&M was one of their recommendations. Also, we bumped into a couple of ladies in the elevator and they also suggested this place. So, about 8PM we called to see if we could get a reservation. No, but they do take "30 min. call ahead" and said we should get there around 8:30. No problem. Parking was tight (they really need a bigger lot) and when we checked in, they said it would be another 30 min. before we could be seated. So we headed to the bar to get drinks and wait. The bartender was very good and mixed us some terrific drinks. Well less than 30 min., more like 10, our beeper went off and we were seated. I think that was the "call ahead" at work. Now, 1 in our party of 4 is of Greek heritage and our waiter happened to be Greek and they spoke briefly to each other in Greek. We got great service. Lots of choices on the menu. We got 3 appetizers to share, oysters, crab dip, and baked clams oregato. Marvelous! 3 of us went for pasta dishes, 2 seafood (shellfish) and I had the veal mimosa (cream sauce with spinach) while the 4th had the crab cakes. The food was excellent! Everyone raved about their meal and we all took "doggy" boxes back as our rooms had fridges. It is crowded therefore it is a little noisy and I can see why service might be slow. But next time we're in that neck of the woods, we'll be back.
(4)Natasha R.
I honestly can not believe this place got good reviews. They must all be tourists and are buying in to the hype. Service is really bad and the crabcakes have a ton of filler, which tastes like scrambled eggs. Much better place down the road, Snyder's.
(1)JY K.
Ok, so this place does have good crabcakes, we'll give them that. But, their customer service is lacking. I am in town from California for the holidays and have been ready for a Maryland crabcake for two years now; G & M was going to get the honors. My mother is a Celiac suffered (gluten intolerant) and has often been able to bring her own breading mixture for a specially-made, Celiac-proof crabcake so she doesn't miss out on the fun. You would think, with the growing number of gluten-intolerant people out there, that this request wouldn't be too far fetched. We called to make sure we could do this and were promptly shut down. Apparently all the cakes are pre-mixed (I get it) and they already have the breading mixture in them. But, come on -- do you mean to tell me there is no other non-mixed crab anywhere in the restaurant that you could throw my mom's stuff into so we can have a fun family experience and spend a little dough in your joint? Restaurants like this just bug me. It's like asking for scrambled eggs when a restaurant serves only omelets... you have the stuff... would you really mind going a little out of your way for your patrons? Boo. Thumbs down.
(1)Jessica L.
I went here with a friend for lunch. We both had the crab cake sandwich. It came with one side for $11.95. It had lots of crab meat but also seemed to have a fair share of filler. It had heavy mustard flavor than what I have tasted before. IT got busy so if you are going for lunch get there by at least 11:30. The only down fall was that our waitress disappeared and we ended up taking our bill to the hostess to pay. I would like to go bake and try out some of their other seafood.
(4)Steve H.
Driving through on our wasy to Virginia we were Yelping for a place for an early dinner on Saturday afternoon. We were trying to avoid getting off the interstate and saw G & M listed for crab cakes. We called ahead for reservations, but it is really a wait list. They told me to call back about 15-20 minutes prior to arriving to put my name on the list. Once arriving we had to wait 10-15 minutes for a table. Sounds like typical wait times are 40 minutes. We went for crab cakes and we were not disappointed. We each had the single crab cake platter. A nice 4.5 inch cake around 1.5 inches thick. Just enough filling to hold it together while it was broiled. Orders come with basic side salad, rolls and to sides. Sides are not anything too special, but we were not there for the sides. The crab cakes are the show stoppers. We almost skipped desert since we were stuffed, but after looking at the desert case, we decided to order something to go with us to our hotel in Alexandria. All deserts are made on-site and we had a difficult time choosing. We ordered one not on the main menu, but consisted of a chocolate cake bottem topped with cheese cake followed by a berry filling and topped with the chocolate cake and icing. Amazing. On wonder this place is packed; don't miss it if you are in the area.
(4)J. V.
This is THE best place in the entire world for crab cakes!! THIS SETS THE STANDARD FOR CRAB CAKES!!! None of this breading bulls**t! Forget Dungeness crabs and Alaskan King crabs. (OK, I'm biased, I'm from Maryland!) If you're visiting Maryland, you absolutely MUST make the journey to G&M! I order the crab cake sandwich with fries. Even the fries are delicious! They're steak fries man! Forget the cheesy decor and just eat! And when you're through eating in the restaurant, order them online and they're shipped the next day! I've ordered them all the way from CA and they're just as good!! What's the definition of a crab cake? Answer: A G&M crab cake
(5)Chase M.
The crab cake is top notch, but they have serious acoustic problems. The place sounds like a zoo as every word, cough, and fork tap is amplified and echoed throughout the room. The ceiling tiles seem semi-absorbant and there is thin carpet on the ground, but for whatever reason this is the loudest restaurant I've ever been in. Food: 5/5 stars Atmosphere: 3/5 stars cause you can't hear anyone talk. Don't go here in groups of 3 or more.
(4)William H.
Old fashioned restaurant serving the best crab cakes in Baltimore. We went to this place for lunch one day and ordered crab soups (one creamy and one tomato based) crab cakes and grilled salmon. The crab cakes are the highlight of the meal - big portion with little fillings. The crab cake was served without any sauce but you don't really need any sauce. The cake is tasty and juicy (and not fishy) on its own. The crust is also baked to perfection The salmon steak is large - twice the typical serving size. The salmon tasted reasonably fresh but is probably farmed salmon. The seasoning is minimum and not memorable. The salads and sides (baked potatoes, beans, steamed vegs) are all acceptable but nothing special. The restaurant decoration is old fashioned and the service is mediocre. I would recommend the crab cakes without hesitation and it might be easier to just do a take-out so you can enjoy the crab cakes at the comfort of your own home. The place is very kid friendly and is big enough for a formal occasion. The neighborhood is a bit industrial looking though.
(4)tracey s.
I think these are some of the best crab cakes I've ever had! My family and I have been going for years - and its not the atmosphere that makes us return!
(5)henry d.
I got there at 10:00 on a Monday night; the place closes at 11:00. Maybe that had something to do with it. Service was friendly. The portions are generous - the calamari was piled high but so salty as to be almost inedible. The salad was limp, the french fries warm at best. The crab cake was luke warm, a little slimey but very generous portion and good sized chunks of crab. Maybe it was the time of day but I figure, if you're open, you're open. Wouldn't come back here any time soon.
(2)c d.
Excellent crab cakes. huge!
(4)David S.
Man all you yelpers that that think the crab cakes are good here are fricken crazy... I wont waste my time or money on this place and I advise everyone that reads this to do the same. I cant believe they ship these nasty things all over the country. Man..... it must me true us white people will eat crap and think it's good. I ordered the crab balls=suck, the cream of cream soup because there was no crab in it. = sucks, the salad was not fresh= sucks and then the surf and turf. I didn't even eat the crab cake that came with the steak because it was the same as the crab balls just bigger. The steak was not even seasoned at all and dry. The one good thing was I only dropped $65 bucks for this crap. I feel better that I didn't throw away more money. Next time I want crab cakes I'm driving to Jerry's Seafood serves me right to listen to the Washington Post. I'm sending the writer a letter asking him for my $65 bucks back because of his review.
(2)Amanda S.
Beware! I visited this restaurant with my in laws 2 years ago upon my visit from LasVegas. The service was mediocre although the crab cakes were great. My mother in law wanted to surprise my husband this year for Father's Day. My husband is a native of Baltimore and has lived in Vegas for several years now. He frequented this restaurant with his family consistently for 20 years prior to his moving. My Mother in law and I came up with a phenomenal plan, she purchased the crab cakes and had them shipped to us in Vegas directly from G & M. Unfortunately the arrived spoiled. They had a pungent seafood smell, I was concerned although my husband assured me that it was the mixture and we would be fine. I cooked the crab cakes as directed although they would not cook thoroughly so I added a few minutes pulled them out again and they were not cooked throughout, I proceeded to add a few more minutes to be safe. They came out golden brown and I supposed they were ready to eat. They were awful we could not get through 1/2 of the crab cake. Needless to say we became extremely ill with food poisoning for three days. My Mother in law and I phoned the Managers. I personally spoke with the GM George. He called me a liar and proceeded to tell me it was my stove. I have a chefs kitchen and cook on an everyday basis. So therefore GEORGE no! it was not my stove. I proceeded to tell him how ill we had all become and George proceeded to tell me that if his crab cakes made me ill he did not want me as customer and hung up on me twice. I will never recommend this restaurant again. He is a disgusting human being with zero customer service. If your family member has moved and you think they would enjoy a little taste of Baltimore's famous crab cakes, think twice before you consider G & M. Needless to say Father's Day was a bust due to us being so ill. By far the worst customer service I ever experienced!
(1)Rally P.
Baltimore is known for crabcakes and the BEST ones I've had are here at G & M. Faidley's in Lexington Market used to be my favorite, but oh man, these babies are HUGE and amazing. The actual restaurant is a bit dated, old, but I find that it adds to its charm. It simply feels like Baltimore.
(5)D M.
Crab cake was delicious! Service - complete abomination The wait staff seemed to feel like my dinner party was taking too long to leave. I picked this place so my friend from Boston could taste a good crab cake before flying back to Boston on an evening flight. We hadn't seen each other in over a year and they were in for only one day on business. Final time server came over and said there were people waiting, we looked around the place and there were empty tables...so we kept catching up. The final straw, our server was talking negatively about us to other wait staff, completely classless. We got the message, so we left...No matter how good the food, I don't need to be made to feel like a second class citizen. Never again and I will be telling everyone to avoid this place. Convenient that she took away the paid credit card receipt with a more than 20% tip.
(1)steve b.
Crab cake goodness. Went here on a Thursday night and it was still packed at 8:30pm. Most crab I ever had in a crab cake. And the single crab cake was the size of a small softball. (Not sure where the folks who encountered the "lots of filler" and "pieces of shell" ate but mine and my dinner companions were perfect.) -1 star for stale rolls. Went to the takeout and got an eclair for desert at home. Service was competent
(4)Levi P.
Really busy on a Friday night, and this place probably has 100 tables. We waited about 20 minutes and it was worth it. It was so good we came back for lunch the next day! Before I get to food, I gave to say that the service was really fantastic. Very professional and thorough, and plentiful!! I saw tons of wait staff, maybe more than a dozen? It definitely felt like the workers didn't have to run around like crazy people. I can't emphasize enough how nice it was to see the place properly staffed. Both our waiters seemed relaxed and had plenty of time for us. Food: probably the biggest crab cakes I've ever seen, maybe a pound or more each. Could have used some lemon and old bay, but still really good. The crab soup tasted more like green roe than crab, but I actually liked that. Also we had some raw bar oysters and clams. I liked the oysters better, because they were less fishy tasting. And scallops too!! Those were fantastic!! The Lima beans could have used some butter and flavor in general.
(4)Rex J.
They stop seating at 10:30 and the kitchen closes at 11:00. We couldn't grab a seat and were pointed to the take out section right around the corner. It was 10:31. I cant comment too much about service because of this. We ordered a turkey sandwich, crab cake platter, veggies and fries. The crab cake was pretty awesome. Lots and lots and lots of crab meat. Loved it. It was a giant portion. The veggies that came were cooked right, not overdone. Perfect addition. The sandwich was great too. Thick cut turkey. Very after thanksgiving home style. Would visit again. Next time we are in town, definitely will make sure we head up earlier.
(3)Ezra B.
Never had a crab cake that was more like a crab pie! And the sweet tender hunks of large crab made this place amazing. Can't complain about it at all. Won't go hungry eating here. All of the portions are large and rich! Very tasty. Don't get the dessert here go right next door and get the bakery items for about $2 cheaper. Plus more variety!
(5)Luke P.
Decent crab cake but not great. Horrible music. Lame bar. Move on for better options. At least it's near the airport for easy fly in/out.
(3)Ursula D.
Good crab cake. Not the best I've had though. I was a little let down because it came highly reccommended by so many people. Its close to the airport, so, if like me, you wait til the last minute to have your crabcake meal, this one should be suitable. The crabcakes are HUGE. GIANT. I brought half of mine home for dinner that evening. I would not go back.
(2)Frank N.
My second time here and I'm still not impressed. Mostly a business crowd, the place is actually quite popular. Perhaps it's because it's the only type of restaurant (fried seafood) in the immediate area. I have had the crab cakes on a prior visit and had the salmon on the most recent visit. The crab cakes are okay and the salmon was not the best. If I had a choice, I would not return, but the business people I travel with prefer this place because of the crab cakes.
(2)Michael H.
Not from the area, so not a crab cake professional, but it all seemed pretty pedestrian to me. Portions are large with giant lumps of crab, but it was mostly tasteless. Atmosphere is nothing special either. For only having one chance to find legitimate Maryland crab cakes, this was a let down and a waste of time.
(2)Jen L.
The BEST crab cakes ever!!! U went and spend 200 dollars on a care package for my family just to show them what they are missing in Baltimore and to taste there various dishes of stuffed oysters crabs shrimp and crab puffs yummmm....
(5)Elizabeth H.
You can't visit Maryland with having crab [insert joke about getting crabs here] so my mostly-from-out-of-town posse and I took the advice of the locals and had dinner here. I'd been warned that people in Maryland look down their noses at filler in crab cakes but after eating half of a G&M crab cake, I can say that I think I probably LIKE filler -- otherwise, it's just a big ball of crab. Big as in SOFTBALL sized. Huge. And really, that's a lot of crab. Too much crab, even. But okay, maybe I just need to take my ass back to California and shut up about filler -- these folks are famous for what they do, afterall. Except that really, the whole dining experience was kinda off. TONS AND TONS of food (bread, two sides, salad and an entree) but it was all kinda cafeteria-ish. Delicious french onion soup though. So all that said, I don't regret my G & M experience...when in Rome, and all.
(2)Matt R.
best crabcakes ever........period! just try them, you'll understand.
(5)Bee A.
4 stars for crab cakes!!! 1 star atmosphere. Not fine dinning. But who cares when you are going for exceptional crab cakes. 3 stars service Best crab cakes hands down!!! Enjoy
(5)Todd F.
Great local restaurant near BWI. Super crab cakes, cold beer. Overall great experience.
(4)Majid I.
Wow! Really good crab cakes man. Very big seafood menu. Lot's of things to eat. The ambience is endearingly tacky in an American sort of way. They did not pay top dollar for a designer. In fact the owner must have designed the place. The food though... durable value man!!
(4)Brianne C.
Yes, I know. G & M is a city institution, and serves the best Maryland crab cakes in the world. Their crab cakes are sensational, perfectly delicious mounds of jumbo lump crab meat that delight your eyes and resemble heaven on your plate. And, they're served in a totally authentic Baltimore setting, with people of all colors, classes, and proclivities enjoying a crabgasm together. Yes, yes, I've heard all these things before. Prepare for the blasphemy. The G & M crab cake is not my favorite. Though the jumbo lump is incomparably flavorful, the crab cake itself is too firm because the egg, seasonings, and crumbs condense into a custard while broiling in the oven. Also, I prefer a better defined crab cake. It seems like the crab mixture is simply piled on a plate and broiled, which for me renders it similar to a crab imperial. Give me a cake! And, as many others have mentioned, ignore the sides. Never has the term so clearly described where a serving of cole slaw should remain. Yes, I know. I am lucky to live so close to the Chesapeake Bay. It's only because I could feasibly eat local crab cakes at good restaurants every day for a year that I have become so discerning. Still, when a girl's craving a crab cake, she's headed to Rock Hall.
(3)Chris L.
I thought the crabcakes at The Corner Stable were good, but those tasted like Seabiscuits ass compared to the ones at G&M. I won't go into gushing detail about how delicious, succulent, moist, and awesome they are since there are so many rave reviews below, but I can assure you that they are real and they are fabulous. The service was OK, but my waitress seemed to hate her job and was a little miffed that we wanted three checks. The wait wasn't bad at all. We spent 20 minutes in the bar area drinking Yuengling, which is my hops laden mistress when I'm out of my home state and can't nurse on the nectar known as Shiner. The prices for draft beer is ridiculous (using the tweeny vernacular) too. $2 for a pint? OMFG I drank my weight in beer. And I'm a fat bastard. They get four stars because there were frickin' gnats flying around our table throughout the whole meal. WTF?
(4)edwin l.
Baltimore crab cakes... as my friend says "They're big... they're really really big" not only that, the steak is pretty good too... the price isn't too bad either
(4)Georgio B.
Hands down best crabcake in the DC metro area! we love it there and everytime we're travelling up & down interstate 95... we stop in. I don't think the other menu items are as wonderful as the crabcake. Thats what made them famous... Stick with that!
(4)Jason R.
Hamburger buns as table rolls. Ok calimari, but *some* pieces are chewy... Crab cakes with oil puddles glistening in the sad light. Gritty scallops. Bland. The clientele make zombies seem hyperactive. Utterly claustrophobic. Service was pretty good, though, so two.
(2)Michele D.
You know how a cat licks its chops after it's had a meal? That's me. I lick nearly all the way out to my ear, just to make sure I didn't miss anything. I used to visit G & M frequently when I lived in CA, and it looked nothing like it did a few weeks ago. I was working with a team in Baltimore, and for our last meal together, we all went to G & M. It's been remodeled and the results are great. 6 of us had crab cakes, while one ordered spaghetti (seriously). These crab cakes are the size of baseballs--not the ping pong size you'll see at some places or the flattened, donut shaped ones you'll see at others. These are full of pure, wicked-joy crab. I had fries for my side dish, which were ok. My celebratory mood called for a Blue Moon, which they have on tap. Boo ya! Service was fantastic; the woman taking care of us was kind enough to give us 7 separate checks so we'd have simple receipts for our travel vouchers. Just for doing that and not complaining or giving us "the face", we made sure our tip reflected our appreciation. If you drive to G & M, get there early. Their parking lot fills up quickly and it can be a challenge to find a spot at times.
(4)Kenneth R.
I'm a visitor from the SF Bay Area who made a side trip to G&M because of Yelp. The crabcakes are totally great: 5 stars. The rest of what I ate left much to be desired. The experience of going there was not an unmitigated pleasure. When I decided to come out to G&M, my main worry was that it would be closed on Sunday nights. Instead, the place was hopping! When I phoned to check that it was open, I was told that there was a half-hour wait for a table but that I could get on the waiting list over the phone. I did that, and I showed up 20 minutes later, around 8:30PM. After being told I'd have a table in 10 minutes, I waited another 20-25 minutes before my buzzer began to vibrate. As I was seated, my table was assigned to one of the waitpeople. The woman in question totally ignored me, even though she brought drinks immediately to a couple who arrived just as I did. After some time, one of the other staff members noticed me and volunteered to take over my table. She did, and she did a good job! Thanks, Ashley. I ordered the single crabcake dinner. That was plenty because the cake was roughly the size and shape of a baseball. It was delicious and meaty and slightly spicy (as if some Coleman's mustard had been blended in). I've had crabcakes before, though not often, but G&M's simply blew away everything that I had ever experienced. If R. W. Apple were writing an article about Washington-area crabcakes, he'd surely mention G&M. (Maybe he has already.) The cake comes with a green salad and two sides. The green salad had sad-looking shredded iceberg lettuce, some industrial tomatoes (in August!), generic croutons, and some shaved miscellaneous vegetables. I was amazed when it arrived -- it had been ages since I'd encountered a green salad that wasn't made with organic ingredients from somebody's farm! The side dishes -- baked potato and boiled peas (vegetable of the day) -- were cut from the same cloth. The draft Guinness was delicious. The decaf coffee wasn't. G&M is a many-faceted operation. They're a restaurant, a bar, a take-out place, and finally a shipper of crabcakes to hungry fans of crabcakes around the US. Check out their web site.
(3)Darryl L.
Without any pretentiousness, G&M delivers the greatest crab cakes I've tasted to date. Without any flash or flamboyance, the crab cakes which bask in a facade of simplicity, packs a flavor explosion that will stagger your palate all the way to heaven. The crab cakes themselves are broiled to perfection and masterfully seasoned. The beauty of these crab cakes lies in the fact that the jumbo lump of crab meat is infused in the natural juices and flavors. Top it off with subtle yet complimentary seasoning and you have yourself a taste of heaven. I'm not quite sure how the rest of the G&M menu taste like, the the mere presence of these crab cakes make G&M a powerhouse in the world of food.
(5)Valentino M.
The best damn seafood, no scratch that...the best damn restaurant in the DMV/Baltimore/East Coast, the world. This is high class dining and quality seafood at its finest. This is the Real effing deal dot com. Forget Timbuktu, Legal, Phillips, Jerry's...if u not eating here, u r not living. And I live in LA!!!!
(5)Petra S.
Great crab cakes are no doubtingly the most hard thing to come by anywhere you go, and believe me I've had my share of disappointments until my hubby's co-workers had picked us up some from his trip to Maryland. We had no idea just how big and tasty and CRABBY they were going to be until we got our paws on it. The crab cakes are pricey but their not made with a lot of fillers and pretty much pure lump Maryland crab meat. We ordered two and I was surprisingly filled by just one. The crab cakes and tartar were amazingly delicious! Absolutely the BEST crab cakes I've had anywhere so far! And I'm soo craving these suckers again that I am seriously contemplating buying myself a ticket right now to Baltimore just thinking about them!!
(5)Eric P.
My friend was flying into BWI for a visit, and, naturally, she wanted to see how good the crab cakes are up here. My boss recommended G&M. I sincerely wish that he had never mentioned this place to me. Yes, the crab cakes at G&M are big and full of succulent meat...but that's about where the fun stops. (I did like the wide array of salad dressings, too, but like Homer Simpson says, "you don't win friends with salad.") Why was my experience so bad? It mostly had to do with the person who was serving us that night, so this review is somewhat biased. I consider myself to be an extremely reasonable, patient, respectful person -- I had worked in retail for 3 years, and my sister is a waitress. Yet, despite all my patience and respect for service personnel, I was extremely disappointed with the service I received. I felt as though the waiter was simply reading off a script. For example, he started off with, "I see you got some drinks from the bar." My friend replies, "No, I brought it in my purse." That didn't even get a fake laugh. He failed to build any rapport with us. Normally I don't care, but when the bill is a little over $100 for 3 people, I start caring. The most vexing situation that night involved one of the sides. We were told that the vegetable of the day was either a mixed vegetable medley, or fresh marinated green beans. We all ordered the green beans. But when they arrived at the table, we were presented with what we presumed to be Bird's Eye brand frozen green beans. No seasoning, no garlic, no bacon, no nothing. When we expressed concern that these clearly were not fresh green beans, the waiter apologized for not informing us that the kitchen had run out of fresh green beans. However, he simply tried to make up for it by throwing one vegetable medley side on our table and walking away. When my friend asked the waiter, "why aren't we getting along tonight?", he told her that she reminded him of his friend's mother. What does that mean? Is that mother a [b-word]? Another issue of concern is the sauce you are given with your crab cake. You get one little paper cup (like the kind for your ketchup at McD's) of plain ol' tartar sauce and that's it. Much more is needed, since the meat can be dry at times. My friend's visit to the Mid-Atlantic was certainly off to a "crabby" start as a result of eating at G&M. Anyway, pretty much every seafood place in the Mid-Atlantic gives you generous portions of crab. I think I had the same amount of crab meat when I had cheap crab enchiladas at a Tex-Mex restaurant in Rehoboth Beach the previous weekend. You have other options for getting good crab up here.
(1)Aron F.
The Crab Cakes are great! Yes they do lack seasoning they could probably use more Old Bay however, there is nothing better than jumbo lump crab meat and no filler period. I like mine with tartar sauce so overall it tastes really good! Who wants a crab cake full of breadcrumbs and no lump crab? My review is only based on the crab cakes I wouldn't order anything else on the menu. This is not a seafood restaurant or steakhouse. They are know for their crab cakes and that's what you should order or go somewhere else. The sides aren't the greatest I must agree with some of the other reviews, but I am so full after just eating the crab cake that the sides are just extra.
(4)Latise B.
G&M is one of the best places to experience Maryland Crab Cakes in my opinion. I don't give out many 5's because I feel like once something achieves the best rating, then there is nothing left to work for. But G&M is definitely a 5 for crab cakes and other seafood. I like the stuffed shrimp here also, but its a bit of a small portion for the price. The crab cakes have some breading, but the flavor is REALLY good. THe lump sizes are generous and the amount of crabmeat in this crab cake is very generous. The atmosphere is one of elegance, although you don't need to get dressed up to eat here, but don't be suprised to see that some people are dressed up. The service is good, great wine selection (so I've heard), and they take reservations (you'll need one). The parking is a bit crappy, but thats a small price to pay. Try this place out, you won't be disappointed.
(5)Wise W.
The crab cakes here are delicious for Maryland style crab cakes. They are more meat than stuffing, which gets an A+ in my book. The service was good. I was ecstatic that we got there early. The place filled rather quickly after we arrived. I recommend getting there around 5:30 to be seated immediately. Oh, and don't park across the street, they tow!
(4)Rick D.
Im not from MD, but whenever I pass through town my co-workers and I stop in for crabcakes. I dont know about anything else on their menu, but I wish every crabcake was this good. Dont bother with a crabcake sandwich. You dont want the bread. The restaurant itself is nothing special, the atmosphere is in need of an update, kind of a hole in the wall. But very convenient to BWI (5-10 minutes at most).
(5)Tony F.
Big time yummy! Light in filler and very meaty back fin crab cake! One of the best I ever had! Parking lot was jam packed at lunch time, but was surprised at how large place was and we were accommodated at the bar to eat immediately. If you are not a crab or crab cake eater, they serve other things, but clearly, the crab cake was the draw..served in a sandwich or by itself on a plate with fries, slaw and other choices available.
(5)Tida A.
So, I only went to this place because of all of the ravin' yelp reviews (thanks yelpers!). My boyfriend and I went, sat, ordered and got served - in less than TEN MINUTES. It was like 4 pm in the afternoon, so we got in with the early dinner crowd who looked like they had been regulars since the place opened. The crab cakes were stellar. They were nice and chunky and crabby and yummy. We split the platter because it is served with two crab cakes. Price was decent and the atmosphere was definitely no frills. G & M seems to be doing well for themselves as they have totally expanded to include a bar, diner/to go area (with awesome looking cakes/pies) and a dinner area. If you're passing by (we were driving from DC back up to Philly) you should definitely stop in.
(5)Samuel W.
Overall I was very pleased with the food. The scallops were very tender and the crab cakes were awesome as advertised. To top it off, the kids meal hamburgers were huge. My son usually has to order two kids meals but he was full after one.
(4)Julie V.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the crab cakes for the first time. The pieces that made up the crab cakes looked like huge pieces of chicken. Anytime, I pick up or take someone to the BWI airport we always stop here and it never disappoints. If the wait is long, try sitting at the bar. The sides make taste cafeteria like, but it is a good place to take visitors from out of town or if you have a large group.
(3)Arlene M.
Found this place by chance using Yelp when driving down I-95. Got the two crab cake platter with cole slaw and mashed potatoes and the oreo cake. Carry out was packed but only waited about 10 minutes and it was worth it. The crab cakes were HUGE and are the best i've had - ALL meat and SO DELICIOUS! And I don't know what they put in their cole slaw and the gravy for their mashed potatoes but those were AMAZING as well! We will DEFINITELY be back here whenever we are in the area.
(5)Jim B.
The short of it - amazing crabcakes, mediocre sides, dingy but friendly surroundings. The long of it - before I leave this mortal plane, crabs had better be part of my last meal. And while I enjoy the visceral experience of dissecting a crab, G&M's crabcake would make a perfectly acceptable substitution. The cakes are huge with minimal filler. They leave large chunks of crab so you get a nice texture in your mouth, as opposed to the crab puree in some cakes. The sides were all ok. I got a salad, fries with gravy, and apple sauce. The cream of crab soup that my Dad got was excellent though. The whole place is a little packed and hectic. So while you may hear of these amazing crabcakes, it still wouldn't be my choice for a quiet first date. But again, who cares about a romantic dinner. We're here for crabcakes. And this place has got the best.
(4)Joe S.
Calamari was great. I was looking forward to crab cakes in MD being from CA and was seriously disappointed with them. The meat within the cake had the clear membrane / shell throughout both cakes and was a mess to eat while picking the pieces out of your mouth. The flavor was good and well cooked but a pain to eat sifting through each bite in your mouth ready for another piece of clear "plastic". We were eventually seated in the bar area nearest the front of the waiting area which resulted in additional patrons standing an arms length from you which was distracting. Considering the extended wait which was more than 45 minutes combined with extraordinarily difficult parking options there are better places to go.
(2)Devin S.
This place had the best crab cake I have ever had. It was huge and had large pieces of lump crab with fantastic flavor. There was not too much breading and all of the spices were in perfect balance. I also tried the Cream of Crab soup and the Maryland Crab soup. The cream soup was fantastic. The sweetness of the crab and creamyness of the soup made it taste almost as if there was cheese. The whole soup was unmatched. The Maryland crab soup on the other hand was more of a vegetable soup. The crab flavor was subdued and the broth was bland. We went for lunch so the prices were reasonable but even at the comparatively expensive dinner prices the crab cake and cream of crab soup would be worth it.
(5)Kellie S.
Crab cakes from G&M have gone downhill over the years, but their take out is always hot and fresh. The prices are very reasonable and the subs are the best in this area!
(4)Joe M.
Very good food! Really good service, great seafood especially crabcakes. You won't be disappointed!
(5)Jack F.
The crabcake is huge! A nice solid crabcake without much filler involved. Also, the salads are the biggest I have ever seen. The greek salad has these enormous meatloaf sized slabs of feta on them, and the cobb salad had whole cut up boiled eggs and huge pieces of chicken involved. Decent enough atmosphere but the place was completely packed. We got there at 330 and it was almost full, and by the time we left there was a huge line in the lobby, and it was a disaster getting out of the parking lot with all of the cars circling the full lot looking for spaces causing gridlock. So go at more of an off time if you can.
(4)Adrienne D.
Delicious! The picture on here doesn't do the restaurant any favors. White tablecloths and leather menus! But don't worry, the busboys dress in Orioles tee shirts, so it's not too fancy! Obviously the crab cakes are delicious! So are the onion rings! The stuffed shrimp are basically huge shrimp with a crab cake on top, also amazing! Can't complain about much, great wine selection, too!
(5)Erik J.
I really wanted to hate this place. I wanted to hate them for taking almost 45 minutes to seat me. I wanted to hate them as I watched tables turn over slowly, and watched the room full of people waiting for them and watched empty tables go unfilled. I wanted to scold them and write a terrible review for the lousy bread and the wilted salad. Then the crab cakes came. These crab cakes were seriously good eats. Having been on a recent trip to Columbia and eaten at Timbuktu, I can't even remember those crab cakes. Perfectly browned on top, huge chunks of delicious rich crab meat throughout. No bready fillers or binders. Just serious portions of serious crab. While some people might take offense, there were even some bits of shell occasionally, but those only added to the homeliness of it all -- they really seemed like something your grandma would slap together. I can't say that I'm a crab aficionado. I can't even say that I'm crazy about crab cakes. But I know what quality seafood should smell, look, feel and taste like. This is it. Would I go back again? If I had the time to kill I would, or I'd go back after 8:00P when the crowd dies down a little bit. I could also have gotten carry-out or eaten in the little side restaurant. Overall, this place was certainly worth the price. The service left something to be desired, but the crab cakes more than held it up.
(3)Natalie F.
Most amazing spectacular crab cakes ever! AMAZING cream of crab soup! What more could you ask for from a seafood restaurant? It's been quite a while since I have been there to sit down and eat, but from what I remember it's rather casual inside. Nothing special as far as decor goes but with how fantastic the food is who gives a shit?! Seriously though this place has the BEST crab cakes and cream of crab soup!
(5)Doug L.
I only wish I knew of G & M sooner! The crab cakes were great and worth the aggravation with their parking lot (just not enough spaces for diners, take-out and those waiting to dine). Having said this, I can't wait for our next meal there!!!
(4)Theodoric D.
Best crab cakes on Earth!
(5)Ron S.
What a delight! We arrived at 8pm and the hostess staff was right on it. Our waitress was excellent she was a bus driver and knew my mother from her other job. She was on top of the sodas and drinks and made solid reccomendations for our dinner. The crab cakes were wonderful and melted in our mouth. We will be back go G&M.
(4)Trace S.
I take exception with the people who are giving G&M anything but at least 4 stars. Makes me wonder if they are competitors or friends of competitors purposely trying to throw G&M's rating. Several years ago my brother-in-law highly recommended G&M to me & my dad, as we travel through BWI whenever we visit their family in PA. Since then I've eaten at G&M a couple dozen times and have never been let down. Still the best cakes I've ever eaten! People rating them 2 stars are NUTS.
(5)Nicholas Alexander F.
One of the best sea food experiences I've known. G & M is recognized for their crab cakes, locally at least. I'd been in Baltimore less than two hours before this place was mentioned along with its hearty crab cakes. Hearty indeed. To sound sexist, it's a man's meal, packed full of crab meat and with very little fluff to spoil the scene. Honestly, though, the highlights for me were the cream of crab soup, the German chocolate cake that must have been infused with essence of angel, and the charming waitress who wasn't against chatting with this lone Airman who was looking for a good meal and a story to tell of his brief encounter with Baltimore.
(4)Stacey M.
If this was my first Maryland seafood experience, I would have probably been very impressed. However, we spent a 3-day weekend in Annapolis eating crab and seafood for 2 meals a day, and this place was the worst of the bunch. Not bad, just last among good places. If you're stuck near BWI airport, this may be a good option. The wait was excessively long, and there was an upstairs seating area overlooking the bar. I asked a waitstaff if we could sit up there with our beers while we waited for a table, and he said yes. As I was walking up the stairs, someone starts shouting "Ma'am, ma'am the upstairs is closed." I said, "He said we could wait up here," and she said "THE UPSTAIRS IS CLOSED". Ohhh-kaaayyy. So we sat on the stairs, which was the only place to sit if we didn't want to stand outside in the heat. (The line of people ran from the front entrance through the bar and out into the back parking lot. It was about 7:00 on Monday, July 5, so I have no idea how this compares to a normal weeknight. We were finally seated at our table after a 45 minute wait, which was exactly what the hostess quoted to us when we arrived. Kudos for accuracy! The waitress was very friendly, asked if we had been here before, and we said no. She asked if we were from out of town, and we said yes. She said, "Yeah we get a lot of that." When she walked away, I asked hubby: "Did she mean that locals don't eat here, or that most first-timers are from out of town?" The side salads were very sad, wilted yellow chunks of iceberg lettuce, under-ripe tomatoes (in July!!) and damp mushy croutons (I asked for no croutons, but received them anyways). The blue cheese dressing was very interesting, huge chunks of blue cheese floating in a sauce that reminded me of crema or creme fraiche. I mashed up the blue cheese chunks and added a little salt (strangely enough, the salt shaker emitted salt and a few black particles that I assume were pepper) and it was perfect. The rolls seemed like they were probably delicious when they came out of the oven fresh, but ours were dry, bordering on stale. The entrees came out: a crab cake platter with potato salad and cole slaw and "jumbo" stuffed shrimp with veg of the day (zucchini stewed with tomato and onion) and a baked potato (served with butter and a teaspoon of sour cream). The side were all uniformly 'bleh' with the exception of the zucchini, which I loved. Rich tomatoes, sweet onions, and the zucchini was perfectly cooked. The jumbo shrimp (3) were actually tiny. You would be disappointed to see them in a shrimp cocktail. They were butterflied, and then topped with about 1/3 of a cup of the crab cake mixture and broiled. So it was a huge amount of food, essentially a crab cake with a shrimp hiding underneath. This was the first time all weekend that I put a piece of crab in my mouth and got that fishy, slightly sour taste I associate with aging seafood. Ugh. However, I think it was the shrimp that were bad and not the crab cake, because the plain crab cakes were decent. They were huge - each was about 3/4 of a cup of lump crab meat held together with an eggy batter. The were broiled and had very little seasoning. I think if this had been my first Maryland crab cake, I would have been overwhelmed and impressed, but I know you can do sooooo much better in this state (both Baltimore and Annapolis, at least) than these crab cakes. They had a crazy refrigerator case full of delicious-looking desserts, so we asked the waitress for a recommendation, and she said, "Oreo cheesecake, hands down." We got a slice to go. Worst cheesecake ever! It was the lemony, fluffy kind of cheesecake, and the oreos were soggy. How in the world do you decide to put a sponge cake crust on an Oreo cheesecake?!? Oreo crumb crust, anyone? It was topped with a thick layer of stiff whipped cream, a few Oreo crumbs, and a limp half Oreo. Overall huge amounts of food - we brought home at least half of our entrees, probably a pound of crab meat, and the total bill came to around $60 with tax. (We had paid for our beer at the bar, so no drinks in this figure.) Service was friendly, but we couldn't get refills on our water.
(2)Jeff W.
Ok, after years of anticipation I finally got to try a G&M crabcake for the first time. I'm a native Baltimorean so this is kind of sad. Anyway, it's a tough restaurant to rate on here because apart from the crabcakes, the restaurant isn't very good. The atmosphere is very local feeling but really could benefit from some attempt at an upgrade. It's very cramped and outdated and you feel like you're eating in someone's crappy living room. Atmosphere: 2 stars For starters, the salads came out and they were sad looking. Some pieces of lettuce were soggy and brown and the tomatoes weren't particularly fresh looking. Dressing (ranch) wasn't even very good. Then came the rolls which looked good but tasted like something from the grocery store. Dry and flavorless. They appeared to be homemade but certainly didn't taste that way. The meal came fairly quickly and the first impression is to be wowed by the size of the crabcakes. I opted for the double crabcake platter with zucchini and mashed potatoes. My dining companion got a cup of MD crab soup and the prime rib. First things first, the crabcake was VERY good. I won't give it much more praise than that because it didn't take my breath away but was still way above average. Lots of crabmeat, well cooked but still a tad bready and a little dry. Not really a heaping ton of flavor, other than just the natural flavor of the crab. I wasn't a fan of the perplexing outer "crust" that was on there, but it was nice to see large chunks of crab penetrating the crust. Crabcake: 4.25 stars As far as the other food items, very disappointing. The zucchini was obviously frozen and tasted, and felt, like it had been microwaved. Mashed potatoes were fake and powdery but did have a neat nutmeg taste to them. My dining partner's prime rib was pretty crappy. It had an odd pale color to it and he reported that it "sucked". He's not quite as verbose as me, I suppose. Noncrabcake food: 1.75 stars So there you have it. A tricky review because the crabcakes are very good but as a restaurant it is not. I can't vouch for foods other than salad, soup, sides, crabcakes and prime rib so maybe there are some other gems on the menu. But from what I had, the crabcakes stood alone.
(3)Tom W.
Crab cakes! This place was the jam.
(5)Dak F.
Size? It's what you do with the crab cake that matters. True, these things are huge and loaded with lump bits, but the interior is spongy, like a souffle. Almost undercooked. And the rest of the menu is just fried fried and fried. I hate to say it but the Texas based chain, Houston's, has a better crabcake. And the only better crab cake than those are Dak Featherstone's Gracious Crustaceous Gut Muffins: One pound of backfin meat (this has more flavor and has better adhesion). Pick through it to check for shell. One egg A few pinches, teaspoonish maybe, of mustard powder. Just enough dollops of regular mayo and italian bread crumbs to form cakes. Less is more. Mix Get a large cookie cutter and pack in the mix. Should yield four very large cakes. Refrigerate the cakes for at least three hours to allow the egg to bind. Sprinkle with Old Bay if you like. Fry them slowly as they are thick and dense and there is raw egg in the cake. Or broil them. There you have it . For twenty bucks you get four colossal cakes and you don't have to go to Linthicum. Victory.
(2)Lily W.
Awesome crab cakes!!! Best I've ever had! Tons of lump crab! Yum! The wait was super long for a table, but it was so worth it! The service was fair - took a while for our server to take our order and bring our drinks but it was a really busy night. Will definitely go back for those wonderful crab cakes!
(4)Ty B.
The crab cakes here are great! They are what Timbuktu USED to be for us. We moved from the area a few years ago, and whenever we would visit, Timbuktu and Everlasting Life were the spots we would hit up. Well, the food at Timbuktu has since declined, and fortunately, my uncle introduced us to G & M. I now live about 40 miles away, and make the drive occasionally for a good crab cake. I will say, however, that the Blue Dolphin (which is a little closer to me) also has great crab cakes....but I digress. I've dined-in here a few times, and I'd rather not do it again. The rest of my family doesn't have a problem, however. I can lose my appetite pretty quickly and tend to be picky, and there is plenty for me to pick on here. For example, I saw a waiter with sweat bubbling up on his forehead, and looking damp all over, and that was a little too much for me.... I was DONE. Now, that is not necessarily the restaurants fault per se, but it certainly ruined it for me. I like my waiters looking like they just stepped out of the shower. I'm sure the rest just wipe their forehead off on their sleeve out of sight from the patrons...lol. The restaurant's ambiance is lacking and is not the cleanest looking facility. Both the bathrooms and the restaurant look like they could use a good scrub down with bleach...the name brand type like Clorox....nothing watered down. Parking is a beast. Despite all of that, I'd order a crab cake from G & Ms on any day. I will say that the service (in terms of hospitality) has always been great in my experience. No problems there. Also, we've tried other dishes. The side dishes are mediocre, but the seafood is fine. The crab cakes are the real draw.
(4)Greg B.
Great crab cakes.
(4)Heather M.
On a return trip to MD, we decided to give G&M's a try again...and we were not disappointed!! Crab cakes cannot be beat for size and texture vs price. Sides were generous and tasty and hot!! We chose to sit at the bar. It was on a weekend, but early enough that there was plenty of seating. Barkeep Donay was SUPERB!! Friendly and efficient she got our food out very quickly. Chatting with some others at the bar, we started discussing our last visit and the parking issues, and I had my suspicions confirmed that indeed the towing company sits in waiting trucks within viewing distance of the establishment across the street where G&M's overflow parking sometimes ends up. I really feel for the owners and staff here that something as simple as an arrangement for parking could be preventing people from enjoying the food and atmosphere here. This is why I had to come back and re-review. I still stand by my first review, but there is no arguing the food here is excellent. I hope to help anyone looking for a good place to eat in this area to have a better experience than I, and if one adheres to the parking rules, you will not be disappointed.
(4)Reg R.
Great crab cakes!!! You can dine in or do it to go, they have a small to go area where you can order a lot of crab cakes cooked or uncooked. I always have to do a semi annual trip there. Best crab cakes ever! Great desserts!!!
(5)Matt S.
When I came to Baltimore one of the first things I asked the locals was where to find the cities best crab cakes. The answer always came back the same, G&M's. I have to say once I finally checked it out I was disappointed. Don't get me wrong, the crab cakes were pretty good, but I had found better in Baltimore. That, on top of the slow service earns this place a middle of the road rating. They stay very busy because of their reputation, but if you ask me it's not because of their food.
(3)Renae K.
In the Baltimore area for business and on our many nights out chose G&M for their great reviews and crab cakes. Having been to Timbuktu a couple nights earlier, I was eager to compare the crab cakes in the area (especially b/c everyone claims to have the best). Upon arriving to G&M I started wondering why all crab cake restaurants have parking lots the size of a sporting event, however upon entering the restaurant my opinion quickly changed. Although I enjoyed my crabcake experience at Timbuktu, the ambiance and quality at G&M far surpassed my prior experience. The crab cakes were abnormally large (as usual), however the other food that was ordered seemed equally well prepared, the ambiance was a step up, and the price very reasonable. After coming a 2nd time on a 2 week trip, I'd recommend the Crab Cakes, Greek Salad, French Onion soup and Calamari. Note - this might be an East Coast thing, but the portions are huge! Enjoy!
(4)Clint U.
Baltimore's...and possibly the country's three greatest crabcake places are within a half a mile circle....G & M, Snyder's, and Olive Grove. For the purist, G & M has the best crabcake. Almost no filler and just pure crabcake...very little seasonings to mask the delicate lump meat crab flavor. Generous portions for the average person....A crabcake sandwich at this time is only $10....worth a drive from NYC for a party of 4..... If you iron your shirts...you are overdressed for this place. They would have to modernize this place for a James Dean movie... Perfect place to bring kids....no one will know or care.... Only 3 stars out of 5 for the restaurant because the rest of the menu is equivalent to TV dinner quality....all veggies are overcooked....but edible good ole American comfort food.... just think of your mom's cooking...but the food had to sit 4 hours in the oven cause you were at the ballgame..... Crabcake 5 stars....rest of food somewhere less than 2 stars They also FedEx frozen crabcakes...havent tried them because I can drive there. Summary: You come here for the crabcakes, fries and cole slaw. Personally, if I want crabcakes, I come here. 8/22/07 I owe it to everyone to up date my crab cake ratings in Baltimore.......I recently had a chance to eat crabcakes from G&M and Olive Grove (half mile apart) on consecutive days this week....and what I discovered even shocked me. Crab season is bascially gone, and crab prices are horrifically high if you can find them. So each company has to respond to this differently to keep their prices stable. G & M I discovered has started to add more bread filler in their crab cakes. My guess is about 20%? This is the most I have ever seen from this place. But it's still tasty and good...but just has more breading now and you notice you are eating filling...but is still less than most restaurants. The pros are two factors. The lump meat is huge....some lumps are half inch or more in size....so the still use the primo lump crab meat. The next big factor is price. Sandwich with large crab cake is $12. That's less than some burgers I've seen in Wash DC. Olive Grove crab cakes have more of a creamy, less bread type of filling. It was very tasty, and you had less of a sense you were eating filling. In this week's sampling, I like Olive Grove the best. They use real crab but not the huge lumpmeat like G&M...more like 1/8 inch sized. For a Tuesday special I had all you can eat salad, 6 oz beef filet, crab cake and two sides for $19. Normally its about $25. Jerry's Seafood in Lanham...(you will pass it on your ice cream trip).....has a great reputation. I havent tried it yet and will try it as soon as my cholesterol levels go down from this week. The noticeable difference is that Jerry has more of the Wash DC pricing. $33 for crab cakes. Unless you are at the inner harbor, a $33 crab cake place will be soon out of business in the blue collar Baltimore area.
(3)Paweena P.
I went here the other day and had the Maryland Crab Cake platter and split it with someone. It's definitely a lot of food, but as far as taste and quality, it's OK. With the platter you can select 2 sides. I had the mashed potatoes and gravy which tasted like potato buds, and cauliflower in butter which was OK. How can you screw that up? The crab cakes were HUGE! That was the best part. The taste was okay. Nothing I really got excited about. For crab cakes, I still prefer Faidely's in Lexington Market in Baltimore. Now, that's a crab cake to get excited about! Oh, and the service was slow for us. It was very weird. The sweet tea isn't homemade either.
(3)Chuck C.
If you are in Baltimore and looking for the best Crab Cakes take the ride to G&M'S. It's not to far out of the city and it is worth the drive, but get there early the line and wait gets long quickly! The place is not much to look at from the outside and the parking is tight to say the least!! DO NOT park off the lot the police will tow your car away! The start of G&M'S is the Crab Cake, which make most other Crab Cake look like midgets! The double orders is enough for two people, but all the food is served king size! I ordered their sea food pasta of the night, it was spice hot and falling off the plate with seafood! I had to force myself to eat as much as I did, and still left 90% of the pasta! My wife had to crab cakes and was blown away be to taste and the freshness of the product they served! The cake are the size of a baseball, not the small cake you get at other places! We took the second one back to are hotel for later, great with crackers! Remember to eat well and to live well,and PLEASE NO CHAINS!
(4)Aaron L.
passing through town I hit up this restaurant in search of some great crab cakes. well they didn't have great crab cakes but everything else was money. i started with crab cake and it was decent, nothing to write home about. then i got the French Onion soup which was very good. the other soup i tried was cream of crab which was better than the french onion, extremely tasty. two main course: 1. Seafood Alfredo Linguini Sauteed Scallops, Shrimp, Crabmeat and Alfredo Sauce 2. Seafood Fettuccine which had mussels, scallops, shrimp, crab, clams they were both Awesome!! best scallops of my life. everything was so freakign fresh i thought they caught it just after i ordered it. the pasta was cooked perfectly and both sauces were magical. would totally go back here again. only downfall was average crab cake, can't win them all
(4)Jalyn H.
You will be shocked to learn that the best crabcakes in the area can be found nowhere near a body of water. G & M Restaurant is one of those hidden treasures that only locals have discovered, and are for the most part, keeping to themselves. Looking like an ordinary truckstop on the outside and an old Howard Johnson's on the inside, you will find no better crabcakes in the tri-state area (I'm not sure which states, but pick 3 and I'm sure they will count). People watching is a must at G & M. The clientele runs the gamut from folks coming home from the flea market/church to those heading to black tie affairs. If you go there around normal eatin' times, prepare to wait because this place is always packed. When you do get a seat, sit back and order a nice cold draft beer and feast on crabcakes that are as big as a truck tire. They are just that good. And almost ALL crabmeat and little breading. The menu is extensive, so G & M is likely to please even the most ardent non-seafood lover. The chicken cordon bleu is massive and the chicken marsala is equally good. Come hungry, for these huge entrees come with a salad and 2 sides. Best time to plan a trip here is if you're departing from BWI, as the restaurant is only a couple of miles up the road.
(4)Brian B.
Crab cakes were awesome, everything else was decent.
(4)Jon L.
Our waitress claimed that the crab cakes are so good that they'd be the standard that we'd just all other crab cakes by. That's a bold claim, but my wife ordered one and agreed that it was the best crab cake she'd ever eaten. That alone would be enough to merit a recommendation, but fortunately for me (I'm not a seafood lover) everything else was great as well. We visited early in the evening on the day before easter. There was a table available when we got there, but since they were closing early the place filled up fast. My son (he's 6) wanted steak, so we skipped the kid's menu and split the large 24oz porterhouse. It wasn't remarkable, but it's probably the best steak I've had outside of a steakhouse. Service was friendly and helpful. The restaurant decor was actually a lot nicer than I was expecting... I kind of thought it would be a take out shack with a few table, but it was actually a pretty elegant sit-down restaurant. As a final note, save room for dessert. Save a lot of room. I ordered the Banana Cream Pie and it was huge - and delicious. G&M is definately worth a visit.
(5)Mary Z.
I'm not much of a seafood eater, but G&M may change that! Their crab cakes are the best I've ever had, and their seafood platter was really good, as well! Service was timely and our waitress was very friendly. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Hannah S.
These were the best crabcakes I've ever eaten. In California, crabcakes are flat and somewhat resemble a hamburger patty. Here they were glorious mounds of fluffy, tender and delicious crabmeat. There was no filler like bread or vegetables to get in the way of the crab. The meal came with soup or salad, bread and two side choices. I ate both crabcakes and needless to say I walked out of there feeling extremely full and satisfied.
(4)Mel J.
Great food and atmosphere. They're known for their great tasting crab cakes and steaks. The restaurant can get very crowded on weekends and it shows in their service. I'd give them a 5th star but the price to food quality ratio didn't make it for them. Big eaters like me should be prepared to pay for their appetite.
(4)Elizabeth B.
As all the other reviews have said, the crabcakes are really good. Lots of crab, the filler is good and overall they are worth stopping for. Now, are there better crabcakes in Baltimore to be had? If you want to get really specific, yes. But, compared to what is out there generally, and compared to anything I can get in LA, these are fantastic! I stopped by here on my way to the airport, so I know when I leave Baltimore to fly back to LA I will always have a really good meal on the plane. I'm not sure if I would make this place a destination for a night out, but if you are near the airport, it is completely worth it to stop here for a meal. I did not try the deserts, but they are home-made and look decedent. And, the price is right too.
(4)V H.
I am a Timbuktu fan but decided to give G & M a try after hearing about how good the crab cakes are. I read the reviews and I am not sure why their reviews for the food are so high. The decor is actually not bad for the area but the food and service left me wishing that I had gone to Tus. Crab cakes looked really good but mine was under cooked and the insides were "wet". I usually sit at the bar as usually bar staff are nicer and more attentive. Two of the waitresses were attitude city. I requested buffalo sauce for my wings appetizer and got bbq sauce. When I asked for correct sauce, the waitress gave attitude. Another one wanted to ask my friend a question but just sort of spoke into the air, he didn't realize she was speaking to him. I watched her as she gave him the stink face because he wasn't paying attention to her. It was childish and uncalled for. Bottom line: this will not be in my restaurant rotation. Tus remains king!
(2)gene s.
I was raised on east coast seafood. I've caught, seined, raked, shucked, scaled, filleted, and cooked just about everything. (sigh) I now order crab cakes from G&M because I've been ruined for life. Be sure to pick the sides carefully. They "put up" their own pickled beets, and (if you haven't cringed yet) they're very good. For the uninitiated, three crab cakes probably equals a takeout box (not a bad idea). The desserts are varied and good. G&M is really more of a compound than a restaurant. Bar, dining room, takeout and Internet. All are great. It is a sin to go here and not order the crab cakes. Not that the other choices are bad but they just can't stand the competition. TIP: Really close to the airport, stop by when you get in, get a drink and a crab cake.
(5)Patti M.
I will NEVER understand how people from Maryland can think that G&M has the best crab cake!! The crab cake is large, but not good. It does not have that well known maryland crab sweet taste. Almost tastes like they add fish. If you are in the linthicum area, PLEASE stop in Snyders which is very close to G&M and try a real lump crab cake. Snyders has the best crab cake around that area.
(1)Michael D.
If you like crab cakes at all you must visit G&M and indulge in their crabcakes. You will love crabcakes after that. They are huge and all crab. I have only been to G&Ms for lunch, and it is always crowded. We never have waited more than five minutes for a table, and our food arrives quickly after the order is put in. The servers are 'down home' with a lot of the typical Balitmore 'hon' thrown into their conversation to give you a taste of Charm City. A must stop for any time you pass thru Baltimore.
(5)Amanda Z.
I liked the old time feel to this place. The decor was slightly dated and all the waiters were in ties and vests it worked. I was just there for lunch and I had the cream.of crab soup which I enjoyed very much. There was enought crab in my cup for me to know it wasnt just cream. I also had the crab cake sandwich since I heard so much about it. That crab cake was a nice size and it didn't have any filler I ate it without tarter sauce or mustard which is saying something The service was prompt and attentive I definitely suggest stopping by this place for a crab cake
(4)Lauren H.
From the outside, G&M would be easy to overlook. Its unassuming exterior is all part of its no-frills charm. A word to the wise - if you're going for dinner, try to get there before six, even on a weeknight, because this place fills up FAST, and for a good reason. G&M is famous for their giant, flaky crab cakes, but ever the rebel, I opted for the Broiled, Greek style chicken with parmesan rice ($13.95), which was perfectly seasoned. The portions here are massive - I took half of the meal home. However, I won't be missing out on the crab cakes - G&M allows take-out orders, and also ships their famous crab cakes anywhere in the country. We took home six!
(4)Dawn B.
GOOD, TASTY, Quality food! The crab cakes are awesome. You have a choice of selecting one or two crab cakes as a entrée . I would suggest having only one, for heaven's sake they are 8oz of pure crab meat. If you order a second cake, it will be for lunch the following day. The bread, vegetables and dessert were also really good. They actually have a bakery on-site so the desserts are oven fresh. One more thing, GOOD DRINKS!
(4)Jeff C.
The crab cake is huge and full of chunks of crab meat. Quality is just as good as quantity. The crab cake platter comes with this half-a-plate sized crab cake, plus salad, plus two sides, plus bread... The soup is not bad, but pales in comparison with the entree. There is a long line on a raining Wednesday evening, so you see how popular this place is. However, the line moves very swiftly. Serving staff is very friendly too. It is very close to BWI.
(4)Britt W.
Crabcakes. Oh lumpy tender delicate crabcakes. Not to be confused with the 90% fried breading shit found in freezer cases, your crabcakes survived the difficult journey away from Baltimore and into Fine Dining Land. You are precious, a jewel, a ray of light in the darkness that is bad seafood. How lucky you are that G&M has nurtured and coddled you, raised you to be the very best crabcake you can be. Oh crabcake, you're a clever one. You're right, it's quite the symbiotic relationship. For as good and delightfully tasty as you are, your sides and salad are pretty pathetic. You know that G&M's Zagat rating wouldn't exist without you. Or most of the customers for that matter. Still you prove your loyalty to them by always giving it your all. And for that, dear crabcake, I shall honor you. By eating you. naturally.
(4)John A.
Disclaimer: I have only had their crab cakes.. Disclaimer #2: I have only taken their crab cakes home and cooked them there Conclusion: G & M's crab cakes rock! They are awesome.. not cheap..
(5)Mike H.
My dad and I are in Baltimore for a baseball game. He wanted crab cakes and was told this is the place to go. His words "This was worth the 3000 mile flight from CA." He could not get over the size of the pieces of crab and the 9 to 1 ration of crab to filler. One thing I noticed is this is not our typical breaded and fried crab cake. They are more mounds of crab with some sort of binder that is broiled. So my dad gives this place 5 stars. I'm not a seafood fan but was very happy to have a large selection of items for me as well. I just went with a new york strip steak, medium rare. And that's what I got. It was good. The sides are nothing special. Staff was friendly and prices were not bad at all. If you love crab cakes this is the place to go.
(5)Ken M.
5 Stars for the best crab cakes I have ever had. After eating their crab cakes nothing else will do. I am constantly disappointed when I order crab cakes somewhere else. G & M has ruined me for other crab cake places. I have only been able to eat in the restaurant twice. All of the other times, I have had to order take out, and take those delicious crab cakes back to my room. Parking is a bitch since the place is so crowded. I tried to park across the street once and the owners of the store came out and told me I would be ticketed and towed. What jerks! I will never visit them. I always get the double crab cake. The two times I managed to get into the restaurant with a few friends, the service was fine. You can't be expecting your waitress to be at your side waiting for a glance or a signal from you when the place is swamped. The waitresses were obviously working as hard as they could to keep up with the crowd. I read some of the reviews about the service and couldn't believe what some of these prima donnas had to say. The waitstaff was hurried and flushed; however, they were friendly and I believe that they were doing their best to keep up. Do take out next time, bozos!
(5)Simon S.
Close to the BWI airport. Huge crabcakes - with the two sides, I only needed to get one crabcake - which was tasty. The fries were think (steak style), which aren't my favorite, but they were okay. The veggies were so so - kinda soggy. The french onion soup was good. The bread was underwhelming.
(3)Steve L.
I seriously hoped G&M stands for G-strings and MILFs, but even with that disappointment this place shines! Ok. So I'm from the land of lobster. And I drift on into a place that really looks like they fought a smoking ban. The draft list were all weenie beers with nothing bitter. But the seafood! crab cakes to be specific were LOADED with huge chunks of meat! I mean we have legal seafood crab cakes up here, and they've got nothing on G&M. The Sirloin steak ordered rare, came rare, and with a crab cake for $24 was a steal. Drop everything, stalk a stuffed patron for a parking spot and go enter food coma.
(5)Dane K.
Went here for a lunch... we showed up a bit before noon on a Saturday and we were the only ones there, no issues with a wait. Our waitress was nice. Service from her was decent. There was another old lady who seemed like she had probably worked there all her life who was walking around nagging about everything, talking loudly about the bus boys to other waitresses... "apparently we have to bus our own tables today" ... then proceeded to repeat the same nag about 10 different times throughout the next 20 minutes, including going over to the bus area to nag at them loudly... the same lady was chain smoking in front of the restaurant as we pulled up, maybe she was having a really bad day.. The place smelled funny. We sat next to their fancy schmancy circular dessert refrigerator. It smelled like there was a dead rat somewhere... I think it was that refrigerator, but Brian insisted he thought the whole place smelled like that. It was really, really nasty though. The waitress asked us both if we wanted "tots" .. we had assumed tator tots, but apparently it was a really thick accent slang for "tartar sauce" ... "tarts" i guess???? I had the crab cake sandwich. It was great as far as texture, crab meat, size. Good chunky crab, big in size, not a lot of extra crap. But it *seriously* lacked any seasoning though. To the point it was a bit of a let down really (definitely not the best crab cake I've had in the Baltimore/Annapolis area). Anyone could go out and buy Maryland crab and throw it together with some mayo and egg and fry it, lack of seasoning is a pretty big fault in my opinion. And I don't care if it's the size of Texas, if it isn't seasoned it's not worthy of calling the best. A little salt and pepper at minimum would have vastly improved it. There was no Old Bay like seasonings to be found anywhere to remedy the situation.... Actually, just about everything we had served to us seemed like they had forgotten to put even a dash of salt or pepper in it.... There were a few crunchy bits of shell in my crab cake too. ...Any time you see a restaurant advertising "famous" this or that, consider who says it was famous.... Any restaurant could call their food item famous, and even make a fancy web site, and even offer to overnight ship it as if it was in high demand.. In this case, I'm not sure why these crab cakes are all that famous, but I'm willing to give them another whirl. The food and atmosphere was very diner-ish in feel, which isn't a bad thing... just don't go expecting anything too fancy. You'll even get the standard Denny's diner look-a-like plates. The prices on their menu are pretty reasonable. With the exception of the crab cake (which is $12.95, about twice as a lot of other sandwiches), everything is pretty much diner pricing. I'd go back to give it another whirl, maybe it was a very average food day for them...
(3)Miguel W.
Best crab cakes in all of the DC area. If you happen to be driving along I-95, well worth stopping in for takeout. The also sell uncooked crab cakes you can get to take home & cook on your own, just bring a cooler. They also have a nice selection of desserts & other items on the menu, but don't fool yourself, everyone goes here first, second & last for the crab cakes. I have eaten here but getting a table is real tough b/c this is the place to be for locals seeking a seafood fix. Expect to wait. I guess having a place be too popular being my biggest complaint about the place is a good problem for this business owner........lol
(5)Jessica P.
One of the best in MD, very comparable to Hellas Volcano crabcake but a little different. The one at G&M's also the size of a baseball, less filler and more crabmeat and they use mustard instead of mayo..which makes is super yummy. To warn you, it's not located in the best of neighborhoods and parking is packed so, you may have to park across the street at Whitey's grocery. The first time I took my family here it had been a while, I made a right at the fork instead of a left ended up going across the tracks and turning around in a neighborhood where some kids were trying to sell something to the car in front of us..we shook our heads like no no no and got out of there. So I stopped at the gas station and a local in there pointed us in the right direction. G&M like Hella's is always busy no matter what time you arrive- It is worth overlooking the area and giving a try.
(3)Gina C.
This was the second or third time I have been here. Good stuff. Newly renovated, a little wait for a table. Thought "one crabcake will not be enough". In the end I had a hard time finishing one let alone the second. The crabcakes are ridiculously good, mostly giant chunks of lump crab meat. The sides were lacking (4 types of potatoes, mediocre medley or onion rings). Sadly my wine glass had someone elses lipstick on it but the server fixed it promptly.
(5)Paul T.
This place has come a LONG way since I was first eating there as a kid. Went to G&M during a recent trip back to MD and was blown away by how much nicer it looks and by those incredible crab cakes! During our 3 day visit back home for a wedding I think we ended up getting the cakes 4 times! In a word all I can say is outstanding. Haven't used the delivery service yet, but will be doing so very soon. 5 stars for the crab cakes alone! Oh and one more thing. The line can be quite long but they move you along pretty quick. Trust me it is worth waiting for if you have to.
(5)Em G.
Crab cakes, and crab cakes are their specialty. Pretty sure everything else is a frozen Sysco product.. but the crab cakes, omg, amazing. Not even sure how they sell crab cakes with THIS much crab meat at this price and make a profit. Bar is pretty basic, don't expect to find any high end wines or cocktails. Crabcakes and beer, that's what G & M does, and they do those two things well.
(4)Lucy L.
Two thumbs down. I love seafood, especially crab cakes. My mouth was watering on the way to this restaurant because I always heard good things about their crab cakes. I however was not able to eat half of one of the two cakes that came on the platter.....crazy filler that tastes horrible. Don't know where the crabmeat came from but it didn't tastes fresh. I'll stick to Jerry's and won't be returning. A waste of money saved my tastebuds from being insulted
(1)Randy G.
Crab cakes as big as my head. By far the best crab cakes I've had in Maryland or Delaware. I didn't try the desert but I couldn't stop looking. The cheesecake was as big as a football! The next time I'm in Baltimore I'll certainly be back!
(5)Jennifer H.
You definitely come here for the crab cakes, but not the service. When I'm here, I always get their broiled crab cakes with french fries....that makes me happy.... What does not make me happy is the snippy waitress I had when I came there on two different occasions. First time I went, she never came back to check on my table until the bill was in her hand. The second time, I went with a group of friends. Again, did not check on our table and we were all dying of thirst because we ran out of water. Another waitress was kind enough to bring us some water. However, when the bill came from our waitress, we asked for a few minutes to figure out the bill. She left us and returned in about 30 seconds to see if we were ready. We told her we collecting the cash and needed at least 5 minutes. So again she leaves and returns in less than a minute to collect the tab. Again, we told her "it hasn't even been a minute. We're trying to figure this out as fast as we can." She leaves, and then about a minute later she came back and we got so ticked off we just confronted her about the poor service and her lack of patience. The waitress gave this completely fake "I don't know what you're talking about" tone like she was a little kid who was lying about stealing from the cookie jar. Unbelievable. We left a 10% tip since we assumed tips were shared and the other waitress was nice enough to bring us water. Still, that was much more than we should have left. If you don't care about service, then definitely come here for the crab cakes. If you do care, save yourself the irritation and just get their crab cakes to go.
(3)Lynda M.
SO its been at least 5 years since I have been to G&M's since I have moved away. But, now in Philly and driving to a DC wedding this weekend became the perfect excuse for a little "me" treat and a stop at G&M's. Apparently they have done some renovation as the front facade was new and the carryout section redone. i didn't go to the restaurant side, so I can't give an update on that. Holy Schmolly Batman! They had a dessert case to rival Cheesecake factory! Although I didn't indulge in these delicacies, I think I absorbed calories thru my eyes. I ordered the crab cake sandwich and it was just as fabulous as I remembered. I also happened to check in on facebook and immediately got the thumbs from friends near and far! While on the phone reminiscing with a former Baltimoron who is now in Delaware, she advised me that it would not be too glutinous to go twice in one weekend if I brought her some cream of crab soup on my way back through Baltimore. And being a good friend, I couldn't let her down......
(4)Jay C.
Great place to eat with family! The staff is very nice and they have prompt service. Food is great and the dessert are excellent. The place gets packed quick but they also have a carry out section. Use the carryout section to get deserts, they have a nice selection of cheesecakes. The place is big and has a sports bar section with full bar. Not too sure about a Happy Hour. By the way they have massive crab cakes. I don't eat them though can't tell you how good they are.
(5)Chris F.
Definitely one more reason why maryland is famous for crabcakes. Seriously. It's not even the best crabcake in maryland and is still better than any you will find anywhere else outside the state. It is about a pound and the size of a softball and almost all plump, white backfin. It's $13, which is pricey for the area, but worth it. It's a family style, locals place, and the staff says hello and goodbye to people by first name and will chat you up with movie reviews and conspiracy theories while they work, like they've been working here all their lives. Sadly, most of the rest of the food here is mediocre. They appear to be trying hard with the salads, but they're not great. Come sit at the bar for a ball game (Os, Terps Ravens), order the crabcake, talk sports with the patrons, drink Yuengling on tap and you can't go wrong.
(3)Juiana L.
I'm reviewing this restaurant as G&M Restaurant and Lounge as I did not use the carry out which I understand is excellent, but the three star rating is based on the restaurant lounge only. Although the wonderful and highly rated G&M crab cakes are worth the trip to Linthicum, the seating service and other selections (outside of the large crab cakes) on the menu were lacking. Our reservation for 8 people was not honored. We waited over 20 minutes for our seat, while many others, without reservations, were seated ahead of our group. Moreover, no apology was offered to us even when we brought this to the attention of the hostess. We were summarily told the restaurant could not provide the turnover required to accommodate our reservation, but "what's the point of making a reservation"? They could have easily, given the large dining room space, simply have put two tables of four together! My side dish baked potato was dry like a hockey puck, should not have been served. Nonetheless, waitress service was good, desserts were attractive and G&M is a very busy corner destination restaurant with full lounge, a good crab cake dining out.
(3)Susan B.
We took a friend here to enjoy the crab cakes, the crab cakes were awesome (as usual) but the waiter would not split our bill, so we went to the manager to split the bill, they wouldn't either. We had to tell them how much to pure on each credit card ( the specific amount) as they would not ring the individual entrees up, and there was only THREE of us to split the bill...not like a large party of folks. based on this LAME customer service (1 star) - the crab cakes were still awesome!
(3)Scott S.
Hands down the BEST crab cakes money can buy. Large chunks of fresh blue crab with just enough binder to hold it together. Tipping the scales at a half pound each; one of these cakes will definitely fill you up. If you don't have time to eat in you can order cooked crab cakes to go, or get them uncooked to take home and bake yourself. They will also ship them if you can't make it to the Baltimore area. Aside from crab cakes, I highly recommend their clam strips (the are HUGE) and they have an amazing selection of gourmet desserts. Their side dishes are not so great, but I don't go there for the sides.
(5)Pito S.
Great!!! Unbelievable Crab Cakes.
(5)jules h.
[Once again I continue the tradition of unfunny reviews - sigh] I was in Baltimore last week, so this is a slightly delayed review. The place is so fantastic that I am compelled to not sleep (it's 12:40am) until I "knock it out." To put it in more blunt terms - I literally salivated the evening before and through the morning waiting to get lunch from this very "hole-in-the-wall" joint called... G & M Restaurant. So let's talk Crab Cakes. First of all, I am no expert. My first taste of crab cakes was from none other than G & M, so my scope of crustacia cake appreciation is extremely narrow. All I know is before my first crab cake at G & M I never wanted to eat crab cakes, and I certainly wouldn't have spent five seconds dreaming about a crab cake take-out shop. This was actually my third trip to Baltimore/Washington D.C. and it was on my first trip that I first tried the famous G & M crab cake upon recommendation of a client. They did warn me though, "the place is nothing to look at," and boy they are not kidding. Holly smokes, the place is very, very scary inside and out. I understand that some Greek guy owns it (not sure why that is important). Back to Crab Cakes. These things are jammed full of lump crab meat. They are massive! Not sure what kind of crab (I've heard Maryland Blue Crabs while the season is good and then Gulf Blue Crabs the rest of the time). They are BAKED and not fried. The filler is so minuscule compared to the amount of crab meat, that there is no mistaking what is being dined upon, but the filler is pretty good too. Presentation is on par with a corner deli/cafe. White bun with a crab cake piled on top; pickle, lettuce and tomato; fries, potato salad or vegetable. This is not fine dining! This is unbelievable crab cake consumption. Now let me remind you, I am not an expert by any measure. Since my first introduction early in the year I've only tried crab cakes at two or three other establishments and none of them were on the East Coast; however, there is no question in my mind that if you are in the Baltimore area (or even on the north-side of D.C.) you must go to this small restaurant and buy one of these babies. I was in the area for four days and had these babies three times. The only reason I missed a day was because I spent one day in a northwest suburb of D.C. Rest assured, on my way to BWI, I called in an order to G & M. What a pleasure sitting in that huge rental car center at BWI staring at the modern art on the ceiling munching down on my last crab cake of the trip. A couple of final notes. Just in case you didn't pay attention to the text above, this place barely registers as a restaurant. It's what we called in Australia a "take-out" (even with the Mediterranean European owner). I used to love take out in Australia - potato scallops, a steaming bag of hot chips on a cold winter day - this place takes me back to my childhood days of drab buildings, souped up Fords and friends on "the dole." My point is, don't expect any type of service or ambiance beyond what you might expect at your local Chinese restaurant. You are there for the massive and tasty crab cakes. Thank you G & M... I'll be back - don't you doubt it! [END]
(5)Jim B.
All crab...very little cake and the size, gigantic! Wait staff...well, let's say the food made up for the service.
(4)Tri D.
Best crab cakes I've ever had. I always pick some up from here to bring home when in Baltimore. The cake has hardly anything but crab in it.
(5)Uriah F.
Quite simply, you go here for the crab cakes and very little else. The crab cakes are enormous broiled mounds of lump crap with very little filling or seasoning. The crab is really allowed to stand for itself and as such is delicious. This can be ordered as an entree or a sandwich. The portions are LARGE: if you order the entree with two cakes, you will easily take one home. The roll served with the sandwich is also very good. Their cream of crab soup is heavy, rich and decadent. They have an enticing desert case and the contents did not disappoint. The coleslaw was also crisp and low on they mayo. After this though there's not much to offer. The tomato based crab soup seemed to be canned vegetable soup with just a little crab added, the vegetables were overcooked and soggy. The side salad was unappetizing. And the service is average or lower (it took 3 requests and 20 minutes for bread) and our own server was inattentive. I feel that the crab cakes themselves are good enough to compensate for the negatives and we will certainly go back again.
(4)adam r.
best crab cake ever! well worth the 15 min drive off of 95N if you are passing by
(5)sarah b.
crabcakes with just a little filler and crab chunks the size of my thumb! i usually get into BWI late and G&M is open till 11pm!
(5)Alyson E.
The best crabcakes we ever had. Huge chunks of crabmeat! The crabcake alone was worth the trip to Baltimore!
(5)Michael T.
We were visiting MD from CA and went to G & M for some crabcakes. We heard that it was the best there and it didn't disappoint me. I loved it. My Fiance thought it was a little ''stuffed''. But the crab meat was large. We also had the stuffed clams, and fried clams. Overall, we were 'stuffed' no pun intended. Loved the Bar Staff. Janelle was very nice to us, and quite honestly, it was a very pleasant experience.
(4)Kathryn M.
BEST CRABCAKE in town!! I've enjoyed every meal that I've had there. Granted, most of the time I've had the crab cakes but I've tried other entrees on occasions. I've been going there for several years - lunch & dinner. Usually large parties, however they have been accommodating.
(4)Mark S.
Everybody has it right: 5 stars for the crab cakes. I was in the area on business, and had three nights to try three different crab cake options in the area. G & M won the prize hands down for the meatiest crab cake I've ever had; hard to imagine anything better. The place packs 'em in for a reason = YUM!
(5)Harold M.
The best crab cakes ever. I have had crab cakes all over the country and I have never gone anyplace else since I had these. I also never order anything else off of the menu.
(4)Steve K.
I see this place has mixed opinions. I think the crab cakes here are pretty good. And I really dislike Faidley's, which seems to have very few negative reviews. I've been told the fact that G&M's crab cakes are so big is because they have subpar meat, they're not local, they're not the right kind of crab meat, etc. Regardless of whether these things are true, what matters to me more is "do they taste good?" Without a doubt G&M crabcakes taste better than Faidley's, I don't think it's even close. There's no point to getting anything here except the crab cakes, forget fish or whatever, everything else is pretty unexceptional. But the crab cakes bring tons of people in; many nights it's almost impossible to find a parking spot. I've probably eaten the crab cakes here about 6 or 7 times and each time have found them to be big, full of crab, and tasty. I wouldn't knock this place for being popular or sit-down.
(4)Sarah F.
Some of the best crab cakes I have ever had have come from G&M. The restaurant itself is kinda crummy so it's best to order take out (get a crab cake sandwich without the roll) and have a picnic!
(5)Terry M.
It was great. Two crabcakes though are a lot of food. They make crabcakes with just enough batter to hold and spice correctly. I can't wait til next time. Cost was great too.
(5)Lizzy J.
Okay, they're pricey, but the crabcakes are worh every penny! These are, hands-down, the best crabcakes on the planet! Actually, these crabcakes are pretty much the only reason to even enter the entire state of Maryland. No, really.
(5)Carl S.
Had the broiled seafood platter with baked potato which never was served. Coleslaw was subbed. Waiter very good with all service. Platter very tasty though costly. $30 a plate. No atmosphere, fresh hot bread free app, bathroom clean, noisy restaurant, second time here. Try to get a table upstairs for peace and quiet.
(4)Justin K.
So most people come here for the crab cakes. I have to say that they were definitely not the best I have had in Baltimore. The cakes are huge with a lot of lump crab in them with minimal filler. However, the filler itself left a lot to be desired. I am not sure what was in the filling because it did not have a lot of flavor to it. We also had an order of the calamari and the clams casino. The calamari was really good, nice and crispy and not chewy. The clams casino were only ok. The service was definitely good but this place, food wise, left a lot to be desired. One thing that really sucked was the parking. This place was a nightmare. Good luck finding a spot; you will notice that some people were just parking on the street. The highlight of the meal was seeing this guy walking around the restaurant with a napkin tucked into his shirt. He kept asking the waiters "where are the cakes!?" Absolutely hilarious to watch as this man with a napkin tucked into his shirt pressed his face against the desert cabinet like a 2 year old.
(3)David K.
On a random road trip, a friend suggests "the best crabcakes" as we drive by Baltimore. Who would pass up that offer? We ribbed him and told him how disappointed we would be if wasn't "the best crabcakes." As we got closer to 695, he got nervous and said perhaps these weren't the greatest; we did not allow him retract his earlier statement. As we got off exit 8B onto Hammonds Ferry Road off of 695E, I could feel his nervousness. Are we going to be disappointed? Is he going to get a beating? We drove up to a building that looks nothing like a fine dining establishment with a tacky sign. I was having serious doubts that this is where I would get "the best crabcakes." We go in and wait for a little bit for our seats. Our server was prompt, friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was pretty nice, perhaps a little on the noisy side. We hardly looked at our menu because we had only one thing on our minds, crabcakes. When these crab cakes came out, I was pretty impressed. The softball sized crab cakes were aromatic, hot, and begging for me to eat them. My mouth is salivating just thinking about those crabcakes. One bite and . . . wow. Chunks after chunks of crustacean would go from fork to mouth. I think I zoned out as I devoured the delectable crabcakes. Were they "the best crabcakes?" Well, so far, I haven't found crabcakes I like better. All my friend has to say is "G&M?" and we're on the road from Philly to Baltimore...scratch that...from Philly to Linthicum Heights for crab cakes. On a side note, I read the other negative reviews and here are my two cents on those...you don't go to G&M for bread. You don't go there for sides or steaks or shrimp...you go there for crabcakes. I can't believe I just read a full review about how bad their bread is.
(5)kevin h.
I had the 2 crab cake platter. Thought it was overpriced and underflavored. Probably won't go back if I'm in town but a lot of locals were there so might know something I don't.
(2)Trey M.
The locals swear by this place, so it must be good. I am not a local, but the crab cake is excellent - baked not fried. I had surf and turf. NY Strip and Crab Cake. The crab cake was excellent the NY strip was so/so.
(4)Stella G.
the best crab cakes I have ever had. moist. flavorful. delicious. Our waiter...was absolutely delightful. The side dishes were okay-- I had veggies that were okay and mashed potatoes that lacked kick. The crab cakes: totally kicked ass.
(4)andy c.
the restaurant itself isn't anything to write home about, but their crabcakes are absolutely amazing. in deference to faidley's which i haven't yet tried, these were/are bar none the best i've eaten. when i first landed at bwi, this was the first place i stopped at after getting picked up. their cream of crab soup was pretty darned good too. there's not much else to order there, but i'll definitely be there again to get more crabcakes!
(5)Dad F.
Been there a few times now. Probably the best value out there. Very Good food. Very inexpensive for what your given. Portions are huge. If you leave hungry, call 1-800-way2fat and get a sponsor! Service was excellent on one occasion but has also been average. The crab-cakes are as advertised. Huge lumps, very little filler. I love simple crab-cakes! If you like them revved up with tons of spices (old bay), ask for it to be brought out. GET PAST THE CRAB-CAKES! Salads are huge with tons of protein. Pastas can feed a family of 3 and steaks are huge. All very good. They seem to always be very very busy, so it lets me know the food is fresh. There's no way the food sits in the building too long! Parking can be a problem so plan ahead! The only downside may be the drinks. Bartenders don't seem too motivated to make a GREAT drink! On a value scale of 1 to 10. I give G&M a 8. Thats as good as I've given!
(5)Keisha D.
So you are looking for the ultimate Maryland crabcake experience? Welcome to G & M, hun! This place rotates from my #1 and #2 ranking for best crabcakes (Check out Romano's). Carryout is just a wonderful as dining in. Huge mounds of jumbo lump crabmeat served fresh. You can even get these shipped out. Once you have 1 you will be hooked.
(5)M A.
This place definitely gets into the Top three best crabcakes list, and probably gets best crabcakes in the Baltimore area. A bit pricey, a bit crowded, and good luck parking.
(4)Michelle K.
Huge chunks of crab and unbelievably AWESOME!
(4)Dawn M.
I love this place! I think I will get some shipped to me here in LA soon! If you want a REAL crab cake with no filler this is your place!
(5)Jennifer H.
You CANNOT beat these crab cakes. I live in Dallas and until today I had only had them mailed to me. At last, I got to try them at the restaurant. Unbeatable! The service was wonderful and the cheesecake was awesome! It was huge, the size you get at the Cheesecake Factory, but only $3.50!!! You must get there early. We went on Friday at 6:30. By the time we got out the waiting area and outside the front entrance was packed with people waiting for a table. No sleevless shirts or tank tops allowed in the restaurant. They are allowed in the to-go area to the right of the restaurant. All members of the party must be present to be seated.
(5)Scott V.
Last week my family and I went there for my mother birthday celebration dinner. Three of us had crab cake as usual but I had red snapper was recommended by our server Charlie hat was listed on the special and it was great. The food is always great and the service is excellence.
(5)Patrick H.
I like going to G&M to pick up their uncooked crab cakes to take home, however, I wouldn't recommend eating there. I went once and had the crab cake prepared in the restaurant. It was overcooked and fairly disappointing. They have a large, wide-ranging menu, but I don't see a point in going to Linthicum to get a gyro, pasta, or steak. You can buy uncooked crab cakes to take home and cook at 450F for 10-12 minutes. They turn out moist, with amazing sweet lump backfin meat. Truly the best crab cakes I've ever had...8oz of heaven. The only down side to picking up the crab cakes to go is that the staff at the takeout counter are indifferent to rude, depending on who you get, but dealing with them is worth it for the reward of the best crab cake in Baltimore.
(3)CJ W.
Went here while staying in Linthicum for a delayed flight at bwi. The crab cakes were huge...never seen anything so big and full of lump meat. I was glad to see that they broiled them, but the over all taste did not absolutely wow me. They were good. Definitely not the best I've ever had around the Chesapeake Bay. The steak was flavorLESS and extremely disappointing. I said i was a slight pink and ordered medium. She told me it would be very pink at medium the way they cook, so i went to medium well and was assured it would be slightly pink. It was so well done i couldnt enjoy it. The waitress was lacking in service skills. She brought our plates with her thumbs all over them like she was gripping a frisbee. The red wine was served in a tiny wine glass and full. No room for swirling and enjoying the aroma before sipping. It was also on the warm side. Overall this experience was a real let down. Too much hype in other reviews did not set realistic expectations. I would not eat here again.
(3)Sharon C.
Since it's Lent I opted to do fish on Friday's. This was my first visit here and it is a spacious establishment w/an upstairs, rear dining area and a bar. Quickly seated and attended to I struck up a conversation w/my hostess. She was very pleasant but could not make any recommendations because sadly employees are not allowed to eat there while on duty or off duty. I found it odd but it may stem from the "employees hook one another up" mentality. I settled on the Rockfish and a baked potato. I did enjoy the drink specials as they didn't skimp on the alcohol. The salad was not sexy at all so I didn't even eat it. The fish was well seasoned without being too salty. It normally comes broiled but I requested it blackened & it was spot on. No complaints about the baked potato. The appetizer of calamari came out hot and fresh with a heaping portion that was enough for multiple people. The marinara sauce that accompanied it was warm and zesty. I'm happy to report that the bathrooms were well maintained as is the restaurant. The employees seem a little on edge as if big brother is watching. Good dining experience here.
(3)Bob E.
G&M is one of my favorite. Crab cakes, stuffed shrimp and scallops never fail. Great place to enjoy a meal with the family. Service is exceptional as well....prompt, polite and thorough.
(5)Emma L.
Bf & I stopped here before catching a flight at BWI. The location is convenient if you're a traveler heading in or out of Baltimore. I was tipped off that these were "the best crab cakes in Maryland", so of course I had to try them. Being from Ohio, I don't get much of "the best ever" seafood. The outside of the restaurant looks a little sketchy. Like, "really, is this the place?". Don't let that fool you! The parking lot is a little tricky, but that's 'cause it's full of people tryin' to get their eat on. We got seated right away in the upstairs area. There were just two of us so we got to bypass the crowd. They take reservations, but not for small parties and not same-day. The ambiance inside was casual and comfortable. The menu offers a pretty good selection but if you look around, EVERYONE is eating crab cakes. We started with fried mushrooms, which were really good. The mustard dipping sauce they served with them was awesome. I ended up using it as salad dressing later on. The complimentary bread is pretty "meh". Save your appetite! I ordered a single crab cake ($19), which came with 2 sides. I opted for potato salad and a side salad. The salad was pretty basic but I liked the potato salad a lot. The crab cake was AMAZING. Little to no filler, great seasoning & sweet giant chunks of crab meat. Just look at all the pics on Yelp and if that doesn't convince you, I'm not sure what will. UGH I WANT IT RIGHT. NOW.
(4)Matthew S.
Wow, I was pleasantly surprised how good the crab cakes are here. These things are huge, plentiful, and very tasty. They really taste fresh off the bay, and I am very happy I came in for lunch. With the crab cake you get to choose the bread you want it on, plus two sides. I chose to put mine on a kaiser roll, and the fries and cole slaw which were equally great in taste. I wish the fries had some old bay seasoning on them, as that probably would have given it a 5 star review, but they had just enough taste to take them out of the bland category. The cole slaw was also very good, slightly runny, but definitely didn't make a slob out of myself eating it. Oh, one little complaint. The water was a bit heavy on ice. If that's the case, please give straws. Makes it less cumbersome just to have water. Other than that, I have nothing else to complain about. This is very worth all the crab cakes, and will definitely return!
(4)Brent R.
My wife and I ate here after a recent hotel stay near BWI. Overall the restaurant was good. We sat in the bar area and it is really dark and could use some updating. I really enjoyed the crab cakes and my wife liked the shrimp scampi with huge shrimp. The service was ok. The only negative from the food side. is that I would not recommend the potato salad. It tasted like the bad stuff from the grocery store.
(3)Christine H.
Beware. If you want cockroaches served in your salad, and possibly crawling through the rest of your food, come here. When we asked to see the manager regarding the huge dead cockroach in our salad, the waiter notified us that there isn't a manager working today. Seriously?? They were also not sorry and still made us pay for the rest of the bill. Needless to say, we're never coming back.
(1)Tadessa H.
Honestly, I was really excited to try the food here. I'm new to the DMV area and did lots of research before deciding on this place. Came on a Sunday evening. The wait wasn't bad for two people . About 15mins as it was packed! The decor and feel is that of an all school pub. It was full of older people and families. We were seated upstairs on the balcony. The server was lovely but she was so busy that we rarely saw her. Not her fault. We ordered the calamari to start. The portion was huge and we were excited to try it as we were starving only to be sorely disappointed because it really lacked flavor. It was just fried with marinara sauce on the side. We asked for tartar sauce but that didn't help either. We shared the broiled fish platter. It was covered in Old Bay seasoning that was way too salty for my taste. The crab cake was decent at best really did not have that much flavor. I did not like the stuffed oyster or the fish but my husband seemed to enjoy it. We ordered fried and coleslaw on the side. The fries were the worst I've ever had. Basically the last few burnt left overs. The coleslaw was mehh just lots of cabbage and mayo. I would not suggest that anyone come here. I'm guessing that the only draw are the large portion sizes.
(2)Jeanette A.
This is the place to come for crab cakes, they are delicious ! To start off with they are not your traditional small crab cakes that are made with tons of fillers, these crab cakes are huge and have a generous amount of crab with little to no fillers. For our main dish we ordered the broiled seafood platters and it did not disappoint. This dish had a variety of seafood that included scallops, a flounder filet, stuffed oyster, shrimp and a crab cake. We weren't able to finish it all but were pleased to have left overs for the next day. The only thing that can be improved upon are the sides offered, for the price and quality of their main dishes their sides are average at best; great seafood like this should have sides that are on the same scale. Besides that the food was excellent and I'm looking forward to returning when I'm in the area.
(4)Lori W.
Upon check in to our hotel from a long day of flying, its what I do. I asked the front desk where is a good place to go for crabcakes as Maryland is the place to go for them. I was told G&M. Ok but she said they get pretty busy as they are really good. We take the van shuttle from our hotel to this establishment. The place was indeed packed. So, we decided to wait. It was a 45 minute wait but well worth it. As we was walking to our table I seen a round glass case full of decadent desserts, carrot cake..you name it. They looked delicious. Looking at the menu they had lots to choose from. I wanted the crab cakes. The crabcakes was so full of crab meat and just delicious. I would highly recommend the crabcakes!! They are big. One filled me up.
(5)Thomas J.
Stop in for a dose of delicious crab cake. This place always busy but late at night I have a chance to get my crab cake on. Generally, always spot on visually delicious and smells fabulous. As I opened my container I was in heaven. Really. I couldn't wait to get it home. I started to go for it in the car. Every bite was delicious right up to the point where I found a 6 inch long blond hair in the crab cakes. Hay this is not my hair. I have black hair and it's cut short. Wtf? Not satisfied with the quality control here. Will not come back for a while. Maybe by that time the will discover a product called a hair net it cost less than a dollar and keeps hair OUT OF PEOPLE FOOD like my Crab Cake
(1)Julie F.
Inevitably, a few times a year I find myself driving up the East Coast of the United States. And when it comes time to drive through Baltimore, I remain hell-bent on stopping for crab cakes. There's nothing like a Baltimore crab cake, and unfortunately it's nearly impossible to find those dense cakes outside of that region of the country. That being said, this review is based mostly on G & M's crab cake. I found it to be pretty good. It's certainly better than the filler-laden, over-seasoned hockey pucks of mushy crab meat you'll find in most restaurants serving "Baltimore crab cakes." The cake was huge - about the size of my fist - and consisted mostly of jumbo lump goodness. However, I did think the filler was poorly executed. Distributed unevenly throughout the cake, I found that ginormous bites of chunky crab goodness alternated with mushy sections of what tasted like soggy breadcrumbs. For an Atlien (that means "person who lives in Atlanta," Baltimore) like me, this wasn't a huge deal. The crab cake was a treat in itself. But I'd imagine someone who lived in Baltimore - a crab cake connoisseur, if you will - would prefer some of the other options we've tried in the area. Sides - coleslaw, french fries, mashed potatoes, applesauce - were nothing special, but they're not the reason you come to G & M. I'd eat here again, but only if Koco's Pub is closed.
(4)D M.
This is my second trip here. I went carry out this time. Crab cakes did not taste very fresh and fishy. The roll had mold on the bottom and was hard. Still very busy place, so maybe avoid the carry out and eat in so that any issues can be addressed in house.
(3)Natasha B.
This place is pretty good; I ate there a couple of weeks ago for dinner. I, of course, had the crab cake platter. The crab cake was very nice and light. I had it with a lovely baked potato and some mediocre veggie. I sat at the bar and was forgotten for awhile, but the bartender was really nice about it when she realized what happened. The decor is a bit outdated and the place can get busy. I actually tried to go again tonight, but couldn't find parking anywhere near there! If you are staying in the BWI area I would highly recommend it. It is much better than most of the other options nearby.
(4)Shawn W.
I have been to this establishment before and hear nothing but good things through word of mouth. I sampled their crabcakes before and they are very good. On this visit I decided to go with the calamari and a rib eye steak. The calamari appetizer was outstanding and plentiful. I ordered the steak medium rare and when it arrived it was like I stabbed a baby cow. It was severely undercooked and our waitress even said that it was obvious that it was too rare. She did a great job of bringing another steak out in a respectable time as I munched on my fries and coleslaw while waiting for my original request. The coleslaw looked and tasted oddly familiar as if I had sampled the same brand in a certain fried chicken place with a state in its name. At the price of $22 for the steak it would have been nice to get an additional order of fries or some side to go with my meal as I would like to eat it all together. The service was ok but here is the kicker. When I asked for a recommendation or how the food taste the waitress could not speak on any of the food. Oddly our waitress said she never had any of the food because the staff was not allowed to eat there. I asked why and she had no idea why that rule was in place. Very odd and a bit bad for business when your staff is unable to speak on the food they are serving and especially when working hard for this establishment. I will come back only when I am in the area and hungry but the meal I had this night was not a meal to wow me but it was good. Stick with the crabcakes!
(3)D L.
Just dropped $140 on dinner which was AWESOME! Got crab cakes - BEST EVER! Was so stuffed decided to get some pie to take home from the carry-out. EVERYTHING looked SO good! Me a lover of key-lime pie, got a slice to go. When I got back home to VA, I opened it and thought - hmmm, weird color. Have you every had a green lollypop? Well, that's what it tasted like! Have you ever had whipped cream from a can? Well that's what it tasted like but had green food coloring in it. Should have known NOT to get this - who puts a GREEN cherry on top of Key Lime Pie! What a $3.50 ripoff! Just pitiful!
(1)Todd W.
Seafood Fra Diavolo - Shrimp, scallops, clams, and mussels with a spicy white wine marinara sauce over linguini pasta The seafood was superb and the pasta noodles were unbelievably fresh. One of the best seafood pasta dishes I've ever had Only reason I gave 4 stars was due to service. Waitress was polite but forgot my salad and had to ask more than once for a refill. The tables are a little cramped and they pack the people in. Overall I would come back any day as the food is Excellent and I highly recommend this spot to locals and out of towners
(4)Shahram M.
Wow. That's all I gotta say about the crab cake. Had the calamari appetizers. Nice. Lots for 2 hungry people. House Pinot Grigio was gear and the crab cake was awesome. Got the platter, single, with side salad and cauliflower. $18 for the platter. Really yummy and craby.
(5)Kathryn B.
I was in the area with my husband for a business trip and love crab cakes so I checked this place out based on all the rave reviews. We tried to the cream of crab soup and the french onion soup to start. The french onion was fantastic with the right ratio of salty beefy oniony broth croutons and cheese. The cream of crab was alright. While there was a decent amount of crab meat there was a strange spice to the soup overall. As for the crab cakes they had good crab flavor but the fill was soggy and unpleasant in texture. I ended up picking out most of the breading. The fries tasted right out of a bag and were not very crispy or hot. The coleslaw was average. Overall I think I would only go back for the french onion soup but otherwise felt while the prices were fair considering the size of the crab cakes I would have been more satisfied with a smaller crab cake with less filler.
(3)Robert S.
Crab Cakes as big as my head. Every place makes their crab cakes differently. It's hard to find a good place, since most places fill it up with breading or make small cakes. Not this place. You get a fat ass crab cake that'll take you a good 20 minutes to eat. Not quite Maryland-Style Crab Cakes (ie, not pan fried, no old bay), but still pretty damn good. I'm not sure what kind of mutant crabs they use, but each crab cake is made with jumbo crab meat. I think the binding ingredients are mayo and eggs, and I don't see any other filler ingredients. I would estimate each crab cake to about a pound in a half. The sides and dessert were decent, but the thing that will keep me coming back are the crab cakes. A little about my credentials: I first got into cooking & food when I was in college. After being rejected by numerous girls and getting zero action, I decided it was time for a change. I needed a new makeover to boost my geeky, engineering image. I applied for a cooking position at a Mediterranean-Italian Restaurant near my home and learned to cook all sorts of pastas and dishes. I never became a professional chef, but I continue to enjoy & love food. 9 years later and 55 lbs heavier, I have a new passion for traveling and trying different foods around the world.
(4)Shequèla W.
The food was not good, crab cake had way too much mustard. Service was horrible. The waitress wouldn't even bring me a cup of hot water, she said it was aganist their policy... The bathroom was nasty. Please don't go here!!!
(1)Danny H.
Holy. and Crap. If you really want someone to experience Maryland Crab Cake, this is the place to go. No other restaurant can even come CLOSE. When I ordered the crab cake, I was expecting a tiny little thing, full of batter and minimal crab, considering the price for one is 17.50 (around the norm). What I got in return was a BEHEMOTH of a crab cake, basically ZERO filler, HUGE chunks of crab. The sides are eh, but you're there for the crab cake. I got onion rings (more batter than onion) and peas in red sauce (pretty good but there were prolly frozen in a bag). Just for the sides, I knock it down 1/2 star...so 4.5 stars rounds to 5.
(5)Teresa H.
The worst customer service I've ever experienced. I feel like I'm being generous by giving this place even one star. I ordered a rather large Christmas gift for my parents to be delivered to South Carolina for Christmas that totaled over $200. I provided their home phone number with the understanding that G&M would call them to alert them to the delivery. Instead, they delivered the package unknown to my parents, and when they finally realized it was there, it had spoiled. I called G&M the day after Christmas to explain and was told that the General Manager would call me back that day. I heard nothing. I called that next Monday and was greeted by the general manager who couldn't have been more rude. He said there was nothing he could do and it was my problem. He said that it happens often and that they couldn't stay in business if they made good on every delivery that went bad. I would think that if this happened often, they would change their shipping practices to avoid it in the future. Just a warning- I don't care how good there crab cakes are, there customer service is in the tank. There are other businesses where I will be spending my money in the future.
(1)Neil J.
Very meaty crabcakes--their platter with 1 crabcake and 2 sides is definitely enough to feed a grown man. The restaurant was absolutely packed when I tried to go there on a Sunday night, but their carry out side was on point. I took and eclair from their beautiful assortment of desserts. I'm an out-of-towner, but I highly recommend this joint.
(5)Erik F.
Best crab cake I've had. Place was packed. Plan ahead if time.
(5)Will C.
Delicious crab cakes! The best I've ever had-- although, I'm not exactly a seafood expert (so take it with a grain of salt) The crab cakes are quite massive and also heavy and are filled with delicious bits of crab meat, I believe the meat from the head of the crab is what they use to make crab cakes. We ordered the bruschetta, which was very good. And, I learned that I've been eating bruschetta the wrong way. Thanks for the tips, my elite elitist! The rest of the restaurant and its sides are disappointing. The french fries were bland and un-salted and tasted like they were frozen. The mashed potatoes were even worse, the kind of mashed potatoes you make from a box. The green beans were also quite unremarkable-- even for green beans. Our waiter was quite forgetful. Several times forgetting that I had ordered a diet pepsi. My recommendation would be to stay away from the restaurant-side, and stick with the carry-out service. If you must dine here, just stick with the crab cakes.
(4)John R.
Awesome food. Loved my fish sandwich. Crabcakes are amazing. Wish I had room for dessert.
(5)Joey S.
Talk about busy place. Make a reservation if you can. Thankfully, I was a party of one and sat at the bar. There were 3 people stationed at the bar and they still had difficulty meeting the demand. Thankfully I wasn't in any rush so it wasn't too big a deal it took a little bit for someone to even notice I was there. Ordered the crab cakes since it was highly recommended. For the price of the single crab cake: 2 sides, very heavy, but tasty bread. Had the cole slaw and garden salad with the chinese style vinegrette(can't remember what it was called exactly). Was very tasty, especially since Im not a big fan of crab. You can order the crab cakes for overnight deliver as well.
(4)Li M.
The customer service @ this place is awful! Only 2 of our party of 4 was present and they refused to seat us without the rest of the party. Now let me just say: - it 2 pm on a Friday afternoon - the dining room was half empty with numerous empty tables - they didn't suggest we wait in the lounge nor in the entry area but OUTSIDE in the PARKING LOT! When I asked if we could just sit and have a cup of coffee while we waiting 10 minutes for my bother they said "NO, it is against our policy." Now I can understand invoking this policy when the dining room is full and parties are waiting but this was not the case AND then to suggest that we waiting in the parking lot!!! Well I have my own policy: I will not spend money at an establishment with such rude inconsiderate staff and absurd policies. We chose not to eat there and we never will.
(1)Delia H.
Amazing service, funny waitress, great food, reasonable prices, nice portions. The best crab cake I ever tasted!! The atmosphere was nice and the staff was so friendly and outgoing. We never had to wait or ask for anything. The waitress was always a step ahead and it was a great experience for a Friday night.
(5)Pop D.
If youre in maryland or passing through , this is a must stop place for some of the best crabcakes ever . These puppies are filled with crab and just a lil bit of filler they dont come cheap ,but its worth every penny , and they ship all over . so check out their menu and have your credit card ready cause its worth it , did i say that already ? yeah i did cause these cakes are the truth!!!!!!
(5)E D.
Best crab cake i've ever had. Good spot after the afternoon O's games!
(5)David H.
Well folks, it doesn't get much better than this for crabcakes. I took colleagues and customers here for lunch. We were fortunate enough to get aspiring comedian Steve W from Brooklyn as our waiter. Some had the crabcake platter and some had the crabcake sandwich. The difference is that one comes on a roll with one less side dish for $3 less. The crabcakes have huge chunks of crabmeat inside and very little breading/stuffing. Customers were very impressed and even took pictures to send back to their co-workers.
(5)Tim H.
I have heard from many people who know this place and live in the area that I should go try this place out. I never did until the other day when a co-worker wanted to celebrate his birthday by having lunch at G&M. The lunch menu is somewhat cheaper than the dinner menu but not much. The outside isn't all that nice but the inside is spacious and the service was good. So, after hearing all about how great their food was and how wonderful their crab cakes are I decided that I needed to try them. I looked over the menu and found that they had a lot to offer and a good variety of other foods. I got the crab cake sandwich. It came on a roll with a choice of either a vegetable or fries, I had the fries. The crab cake was big and it had a lot of crab meat in it. The thing that got me was that it didn't really have that bang or umph to it that would make me want to keep eating it. You know how you bite into something and you think "wow this is really good?" well, that didn't happen for me. Instead I got the "this is it? This doesn't have much taste." I was not the only one in the party who felt that way. I had to ask for the hot sauce and some old bay seasoning to spruce the crab cake up. After that it was better but still...it just didn't do it for me. I found that the crab cake was not very tasty and it was a little too dry. However, as I have said before, taste is subjective and just because I didn't really like doesn't mean you won't. If you really like seafood and are in the mood for a crab cake, try this place out. The size of the cake is big so even if you end up not liking the taste that much, at least you will get the pleasure in knowing that the crab cake served to you was bigger than the average you'd get at other places.
(2)Teresa C.
Love your crab cakes, and cream of crab soup!! Mmmm!!! There's enough crab cake for 2 days which is a good thing! So glad that there's no fillers in them just ALL meat, and that you don't overly spicing it! They have the right amount of seasoning to them for some one who can't have spicy foods! Also it's worth the money!
(5)Hung T.
Crab cakes are ginormous! One will fill you up. It is really dense and has a ton of jumbo lump crab meat. If you wanna get your money's worth, get the 2 crab cake platter for $24 and share it with someone. I haven't tried anything else except the sides. Def will come back.
(4)Roberto N.
Their Flounder is magnificent. We've been coming here for quite a while- over a decade. The portions are great, the wait staff always attentive and friendly, but man oh man, it's a busy place. Not the best for an intimate dinner. But, it's got a neat fun vibe. Give it a try- I know you'll find seafood on the menu that you'd love.
(4)Kevin M.
Great Service and a great crab cake. If you are in the area and want a crab cake, this is the only place to go.
(4)Chuck G.
I decided I wanted a really Good Crab Cake in a restaurant. G & M was listed as one of the Best Crab Cake in Maryland. My Mom had been there around 10 years ago with her Sister. She remembered the Crab Cakes being really good !! Back when she went is mostly a bar and partial restaurant. When we went back it had changed a lot according to her. The atmosphere was totally different. Cloth tablecloths, Waiters in vests and bow ties. We all had crab cakes and loved them !! The crab cake (just one) was the size of two Crab cakes you would get in most other places. The Crab cake was full of crabmeat !! No filler. The Crab cake platter also came with two sides. I got fries (steak fries) and applesauce. Homemade, there were little bits of Apple mixed in. Fancy restaurant inside, but no dress code is enforced. The Cream of Crab soup that I had as an Appetizer was Good !! A Good selection of desserts. I had a big piece of Oreo Cheesecake !! It was lite, but Good for Cheesecake. A little pricey but worth it. Certainly will be going back. I didn't order it, but there is also a dessert that is a combination of several different dessert choices. Enjoy !!! They also will Mail out crab cakes so your out of town friends can enjoy them !!
(4)Cat S.
Awful. The hostess was abominably rude and made us feel unwelcome (sighing, glaring, eye rolling, told us to "get to the back of the line" when I asked if a booster or high chair would be possible for my daughter). The waitress was worse - I told her my daughter - a 1 yr old - has a dairy allergy and it would be great if she or the kitchen could recommend anything. She said she was "too busy". That's just plain scary. The food was mediocre. If we hadn't been the guests of our grandparents we would've walked out after the hostess encounter.
(1)Norma G.
I ate here last Sunday evening. It had great reviews and was very close to our airport hotel. We arrived just after 5pm and the place was already packed, with a 10 minute wait. Parties less than 8 cannot make a reservation, but they do call ahead seating. We started with the crab stuffed mushrooms and boy were they stuffed! Delicious. Each entree comes with a salad (very fresh and tasty), bread and 2 sides. I ordered the crabcake platter with sides of homemade beets and mixed vegetables. The crabcake was fantastic, as expected. Beets were great but the veggies were previously frozen and soggy. No worries - I was stuffed so could walk away satisfied, leaving the veggies behind.
(4)Michelle R.
Two crab cakes was too much!!!!!! Everything was yummy! Did I mention that the crab cakes were HUGE and thee best that I ever had? The Greek salad was awesome too!
(5)Jennifer H.
Was told these were the best crab cakes. They were okay. The portion was large, but there was a creamy filling that was more prominent than the crab. Crab doesn't need help, just give me the crab w/out all the fuss. The fries w/gravy? I don't get it. The fries were low quality (like frozen Ore Ida steak fries) w/a bland, weird tasting gravy. Maybe if the fries were better & the gravy was good, it would be a good combo. I'll go to Mama's on the Half Shell next time for her crab cakes.
(3)Jason B.
so i go to this area bc of work and my hotel is in a bad location aka near the airport. this gem stuck out on yelp of those places close to me. when i read they specialize in crab cakes i got turned on. NOTE: you will NOT find parking, MAYBE if you do to go since they have 2 15mins spots in front of the SEPARATE to go door/section. GREAT for take out i really really really wanted to shed tears for the crab cakes i really did but 2 things i didn't like 1) i wish it was hotter (like warm hot) like you get when you get crab cakes that are pan friend. it doesn't have that slight crisp outside like pan friend crab cakes. 2) i wish it was seasoned mroe and this is coming from a guy that never adds salt or pepper to anything. HOWEVER its is still VERY good. i went back the next night bc i had no better options but also it was good. one crab cake is ginormous - about 8oz. fries, onion rings, and cole slaw were all great desserts: asked for recommendations and the tommy cake was recommended. it was a combo of layers of choco cake and cheesecake. i give it a 3 out of 5, didn't do anything for me. next time i got baklava because strawberry short cake was out. baklava was different. i think they also incorporate that teffuli or whatever the hell its called, the stringed version of phyllo dough. its still good but its in a very thin honey sauce that fills up the bottom of the pan, like a ton of it. it was a little weird but again nothing special. honestly i think id prefer the harry and david one because the one at g&m is too wet. im going to get the strawberry shortcake next time.
(4)Egypt Z.
I usually have to be in the mood for a crab cake...and today I found myself in such a state. I heard about this establishment from a friend of mine and decided to go and try them out. I live in Washington, DC...so 45 minutes later I arrive to a surprisingly packed private parking lot (surprised because it was only Tuesday for pete's sake). I was told there would be a 40 min wait, so we decided to skip the wait and walk next door to order from the carry out version of the restaurant. I place my order for a crabcake sandwich and steak fries. 15 $ and five minutes later, I open my styrofoam to-go container to find a hearty portioned lumpy mound of seafoody deliciousness on a sandwhich bun. After eating all that I could, I headed for the exit. But not before buying 4 carrot cake cookies, and a slice of white chocolate cheese cake to eat at home after my 45 min ride back down 295. All in all...worth the trip and and a definite do-over the next time I am craving a CRAB CAKE ...or a CHEESECAKE. YUMMMMMMM!
(4)Bob C.
Sorry but my raw oysters app and Balsamic Scallops were just not phenomenal. Just being real. .
(2)Xavier J.
Like everyone is saying ....crab cakes! Awesome! The setting is both for a nice casual meal or bar with TVs always excellent service and great conversations. People from all over.
(5)Scott S.
Ah G&M. I've been here many times and have developed a kind of love-hate relationship. Yes, the crab cakes are great and well worth the trip, but I like a lot of other things too. First, the bad stuff. If you're like me and often eat at the bar, especially for lunch, the service is awful. Sit down and order a pint, it'll be 15 minutes. Is the bartender bad? No, not that I've seen, but there's almost always just one bartender taking orders, filling drinks for waitstaff, and waiting the near tables. It's an exercise in patience. Since the one person is often overwhelmed the orders are frequently missing sides and such. The place really needs to get another waiter/bartender dedicated to that area. Ok, that said, the food is mostly very good. Last time I had the Broiled Flounder, which was great. As I work my way through the menu I've yet to have a bad seafood dish, they're remarkably consistent and know how to handle fish. I haven't ventured into the non-seafood stuff, and really have no reason to. The Maryland Crab Soup is awesome, one of my favorites. This place gets BUSY for dinner, and I don't know if they take reservations but I'd recommend you find out. Lunch is also quite busy.
(3)Donald G.
Although Im not from Bmore and not an expert on crabcakes, these were the best I've ever had! I had the double crabcake dinner and was very surprised with the pricing. Also had fried calamari for appetizer, deliciuos! Had to wait like 30-40 mins for a table. The hostess had no cust service skills. Cant make same day reservations! :-( Food was EXCELLENT though! Highly recommend, just be prepared to wait for a table.
(4)Elle P.
(Born & raised on New Orleans seafood) These Crab cakes are gross; there's too much crab meat bonded together simply with mayonnaise. My 3 other friends & I were nauseous by the 5th bite. This restaurant is overpriced for the quality of food & service. We had a reservation & still waited 40 minutes before being seated. The server was very impatient & rude. I actually don't mind rudeness, when the taste of the food is exceptional- not the case. The sides are served a la carte, which made me feel like I was at Picadilly. No! Additionally, the menu states that fried seafood is not recommended; I saw a table being served a deep fried seafood platter, when I questioned my server about it- she denied the deep fried seafood platter & reiterated that G&M does not serve that. The crab dip is a better option if you must dine here, but overall this restaurant is a 0.5/1. I suppose if we grew up on this madness, we'd know no better. I could easily go to a NOLA corner store & get better food at a cheaper price!
(1)Jennifer H.
Worst experience ever. Hostess is rude, waitresses are rude and don't listen to you. Food was not at all as great as everyone told me it would be. Very disappointing
(1)Jack L.
The banana creme pie is delicious! Definitely worth a try if you are craving dessert. Other desserts are tasty as well and look so appetizing in that glass case. Tried the crab cake twice... the first time it was great... the second tasted a little old (perhaps we went on an off night)
(4)Andrea W.
Well if you want good service, don't sit at the bar. I stumbled upon this place during my work travels earlier in the week. Thank goodness there was already a menu sitting on the bar when I took my seat, because I have to assume it would have taken me quite a while to get one. I make that assumption because it took me a good 10 minutes to even get the bartender's attention. Let me preface this with saying that I tend bar at home from time to time, so the idea that I went completely unnoticed for that long is unacceptable. Before acknowledging me, the bartender showed his ID to another customer to prove it was his birthday. Hbd, dude, but you still have a job to do. Then he walked by me as someone (with a full beer) asked for a glass of water "when he gets a chance". Well apparently he had the chance to fulfill this request, again before even acknowledging my existence. When he finally asks if I would like a drink, I order a vodka soda, short, with a lemon. Moments later I get a vodka soda, no lemon. I thanked him and asked him to grab a lemon when he gets a second. Still no lemon. At this point, I figure I needed to place my food order, otherwise, it's possible I will be waiting forever. So I flag him down, order my food and again, ask for a lemon. At this point, the guy sitting next to me says "That makes 3 times you've asked for a lemon". It was nice to know that I was, in fact, making this request out loud. I must have forgotten to mention that the beer coolers behind the bar were covered with trays full of dirty dishes, old food and just plain trash. Never mind that this has to be a health code violation, but it quite honestly isn't what I want to look at when I eat my food (that arrived 45 minutes later). At one point, a manger walks behind the bar to help with the POS system. You might think that she would pick up a dirty tray or two while she was there, but she didn't. She left the trash sitting out and walked away. I never saw her again. At this point, ROB H. (whose review is below) came and sat next to me. I warned him about the service and slid him the menu - knowing it would be a while before he saw the bartender. Now, you can check out his personal experience in his review - spoiler alert, it was just as bad. When it comes time to get the check, he has to clarify what I drank and ate. I'm sorry, is that my responsibility? My overall experience with G&M was terrible service and mediocre food, at best. If you still decide to give this place a try, don't set your expectations too high, don't sit at the bar, and god forbid, don't ask for a lemon.
(2)Mallory D.
This is the type of place that does one thing exceptionally well, and that one thing-like everyone else has mentioned-is crab cakes. They are so good. Not one bit of filler involved, just pure delicious crabmeat. They are a really nice size so ordering the single platter is sufficient for most. Since they are so renouned for their crab cakes, everything else is just meh. Crab cakes are the only reason to come here, but it is the only reason you need. I found the clientele to be a bit sketchy, but that could have done with the hooker/John situation going down the next table over. But it was definitely entertaining!
(4)Sean K.
Net review is - go here for the food...G&M's has OUTSTANDING crab cakes. Various sides are also very good. Desserts are EXCELLENT with an incredible number of choices. The restaurant is clean and modern, but it's more of a blue-collar kind of place and crowd, so do not expect fancy decor or people. I usually get their 2 crab cake dinner which comes with a salad and 2 sides. I can never finish both crab cakes, and so always bring one home. They are amazingly good even a day or two later after being microwaved. The only negatives - poor selection of beers (they had only one decent beer IMO - Heavy Seas Loose Cannon), unless you are a bud, bud lite, coors, Miller, Michelobe, blu moon etc kind of beer drinker. Also - parking is sometimes a challenge, and during busy days / times be prepared to wait 15-20 minutes for a table. I would have given G&M 5 stars if they had a decent selection of beers and if parking and wait times were better. Take out here is also good. Service inside the restaurant is very good, but the carry out staff (carry out is in a separate part of the building) seem very rushed and not pleasant or attentive. G&M underwent a renovation 4-5 yrs ago. The dining room is bright and clean but definitely NOT fancy and would never be described as cozy. The bar (which is relatively large - has second floor seating that looks over the first floor, also has full sized tables for families or groups) has a much better ambiance, with more comfortable lighting, lots of big screen flat panel TV's, etc. I usually choose to sit in the bar because its more pleasant. It is non-smoking, too. Also note - this is not a cheap place. With drinks, our dinner (2 crab cakes a piece) was $100 when you add in tip. If you are looking for great crab cakes in the Baltimore area, in a restaurant without a lot of frills, you will love G&M's.
(4)Daniel H.
I write this review with the hopes that SOMEONE from the staff or management will see this and make a change. I am so sick and tired of going to these so called "high end" or "fine dinning" restaurants and the bathroom is CRAPPY! I went to use their restroom and it smelled, there was paper towel all over the floor and the floors were extremely slippery ( I pray with water!) We come out and pay good money for some pretty good food. Your waiting staff expects a decent tip (rightfully so because the staff is wonderful.) The least G & M could do is clean up the bathroom so I don't have to smell afternoon piss in the evening!
(2)R S.
Very good. Fast but quality food. A bit greasy, as to be expected when having a crab cake. Parking is a bit tough and seating is at a premium on a busy night, but it is worth checking out. It seems that they use more crab than anything else in them, which is great. I enjoyed them and would return while driving through the area.
(4)Andrew S.
Great crabcakes and super easy parking lot. Quick service and a good price. THe bread could have been better but the crab cakes were full of crab meat! Can't say anything about hte restaurant. I went to the carry-out place.
(4)Littany W.
Prior to moving to Baltimore 6-months ago I was told expressly by a former co-worker that I MUST go to G & M to try their crab cakes because they were "as big as a kitty's head". I thought that was reason enough to check it out... though it did take me a full 6 months to actually go there. Several friends and I went on a Saturday afternoon for lunch and 4/7 of us ordered either the single crab cake meal or the crab cake sandwich. We also ordered appetizers: fried clams, onion rings, and chicken tenders to share and Cokes all around. As far as the apps go, I highly recommend the fried clams - they were MASSIVE! Being new to the east coast, perhaps all restaurants in the area have 3" long delicious clams... but these were such a novelty for someone who spent the majority of their life in the midwest. The crab cakes were definitely large enough for a very filling meal and mostly big chucks of crab with minimal filler, though it seemed that the ones on the sandwiches were larger than the ones in the meal. Perhaps a coincidence? For my first visit... the service was good (we ate in the restaurant) though do be aware that in jeans and a hoodie you may feel a slight bit under dressed. The food was definitely worth every penny, yummy, and everything that I had expected.
(4)Aly M.
So, here's the official eat-in restaurant review with many cons coming . . . - No reservations taken day of (you can call 30 minutes ahead, though) - Being seated in the lounge when we were told we would be in the more formal dining room (we were there for a special occasion) - Having horrible service because we were in the lounge - Lukewarm sides that add nothing to the meal On the plus side: The crabcakes are just as yummy as when ordered out (always with some added Old Bay, though). I will not eat in here again, but I will definitely get more to take home and bake. The cakes are not seasoned very much, but they are so close to homemade recipes, without the trouble of cleaning the meat of the shells yourself. I am ok adding a little Old Bay myself.
(3)Carolina L.
G&M restaurants is awesome!! They have the best crab cakes on the face of the earth! Ask if you can be seated in Phillip's section. He is on top of it!
(5)Megan F.
Crab Cakes are awesome (getting expensive though), soups and pastas are good. Appetizers are all fried foods. Service, especially at the bar, is terrible!
(3)Lana B.
Did some carry-out while driving through from CT to FL. Called when I was 15 minutes away and it was ready when I got there. Ate in the car in the parking lot out back because we had a sleeping 2-year-old and a parrot in the car. Ordered the 2 crab cake platter, which came with 2 sides and a roll. Crab cakes were freakin' HUGE. Loaded with lots of crab too. My husband wasn't a huge fan, but I enjoyed it. Tasty, not greasy, and it didn't make us sick (very important when on the road). Fries were good, they didn't sit long so they weren't soggy. Cole slaw was crisp and just tangy enough. The roll was soft and not stale. I drove off happy.
(4)Greg O.
Was here for business and customer suggested this place for dinner. The portions are a good size, and the crab cakes are almost entirely crab meat. Unfortunately, the crab cake I had was absolutely horrible in tasting WAY to strong - an indication of old seafood. My coworker said his was very good. Since we are from a beach town, we know how seafood should taste. I chocked my cake as the crab since we came in late. But my opinion changed once I had my sides...the whipped potatoes were terrible also. Believe it or not, my best part of the meal was my pickled beets. When you add poor service to a poor meal, I think I'm justified in giving a solid score that I am posting. I almost always tip very good until the service stinks. After sitting through the meal with an empty glass, 10% was a generous tip. I guess the bottom-line is the meal was disappointing after a long day of travel and working. ~ Just found this review from months ago didn't post. I've since had the Crab Cake Sandwich for catering while passing through Baltimore. Again, the portion was HUGE but did not care for it....might be my taste for this particular crab since my co-workers enjoyed it. You'll have to judge for yourself, but I'm sticking to my rating. ~
(2)Dale B.
The reputation precedes itself for having Baltimore's finest crab cakes and so far I have to agree. They were exquisite! GET THEM GET THEM GET THEM!!!!!!
(5)Jacqueline W.
5 words: THE BEST PLACE FOR CRABCAKES Seriously Awesome. A friend from Maryland directed me here when I moved down here. Apparently they have redone the restaurant adding more space. I prefer to sit in the bar area with my crabcakes, natty boh, and ESPN. For the real review.. the crabcakes are phenomenal. They have huge chunks of crab and are very reasonably priced. They even ship! Love this restaurant!
(5)Lucy X.
The crab cakes here are bomb!!! The biggest, juiciest crab cakes I've ever come across. If you're ever in the Baltimore area, you have to come here and try these famous crab cakes!!
(4)Michael E.
Come here for one thing: Broiled crabcakes, with side of Classic Baltimore.
(4)Ralph H.
I just recently went to G and M Restaurant last week because I had in-laws in town from Kansas. They said they wanted to get some crab cakes, so based on recommendations, I took them to G and M. My first time at G and M wasn't very pleasant. The Waiter that we had came to us for our drinks and once he brought us back our drinks, he did not come back to our table for 35 mins. It was so bad that I had to reach out to another waiter for help. I read a lot of G and M's ratings on Yelp, and for the most part they were all excellent. Too bad my service was POOR that day. I'll never eat in the restaurant again. On a positive note, after I left the restaurant, I went to G and M's carry section of their building and received my food in 15 mins or less. Food was excellent. I'm glad their carry out is very efficient. I wish I had the servers name, when he finally came back to our table, he didn't even apologize for making us wait. POOR SERVICE.
(3)D K.
Very crowded when I went on a weekend evening. A decent drive from where I live but I was hoping the hype was worth it. Ordered crabcake as recommended (as part of broiled seafood platter). Good, not grand. Not as gigantic as others. Perhaps even a touch bland. Not the best, not the worst. Call it "crabcake-mageddon", an indirect reference to "car-mageddon" which was the supposedly cataclysmic July, 2011 I-405 closing around LA: a case of all hype and anticipation of an experience that ultimately turns out be a dud. I think by the time September rolls around, you will be wondering what the f*** I'm talking about. Just roll with it. Speaking of rolls, they're rolls suck. It's a heated spheroid of stale bread, suitable for a beer-league softball game. It is advertised on the menu as coming with my meal but it didn't come out. Perhaps an honest oversight by the waiter. I politely asked for the waiter to bring it out. He hesitated, saying that they "suck". Hey man, I still want my rolls, as a matter of principle. He was right, yes they suck (and the waiter does too... don't make my decisions for me, brother, let ME decide if they suck). In summary, not worth the drive from where I am. Maybe the type of place I would stop by if on the way home from work and it's not crowded and if I had an 80% off coupon. And if the 7-Eleven is out of Combos.
(2)Keith C.
I have been forced to eat here 3 times with friends due to the BIG crabcakes. I will NOT go here any longer even to begging from others as I have gotten intestinally sick ALL three times from the BIG crabcakes. So, this place gets my vote for WORST crabcakes in Baltimore. Its not the SIZE that matters, but the quality and G & M just doesn't serve good QUALITY crabcakes.
(1)Angela B.
Had the crab cake sandwich, but skipped the roll and ate only the crab cake. Lots of crab, for sure, but not a whole lot of flavor. Too much egg as binder; no evidence of seasoning. And, yes. It was huge. We arrived for lunch on a holiday Monday and were able to be seated without wait. The restaurant was moderately busy. It was unclear who our server was as it took another server to notice we had not yet been served. Promptly, a server arrived and we had no further complaints of the service. I'll give the crab cakes a "meh" and continue looking (the general consensus of our four-person party who all had the same thing.)
(3)Biagio C.
I love crab cakes! I make them at home all the time and Ive tried my fair share in restaurants. Well, G & M has the best crab cakes I have ever tried! They use real crab and a ton of it! The outside is baked to golden perfection while the inside is warm and creamy in between the chunks of crab. One was more than enough for me when you add in the side salad and fries. But I wish I could have taken them with me on the plane home. Aside from the crab cakes, the armosphere is just ok and the prices are a little high but well worth it if you want to try the best crab cakes in Maryland!
(5)Brian S.
G & M is a perennial contender in the Best Crabcake in MD discussion. Quite frankly, they are my winner hands down. So you might ask, why is there a 3 star review for the best crabcakes this side of the Chesapeake? Well simply put, it was the service during my last visit here. I've been to G & M's dining room a few times before and the service was never stellar but it was never bad either. After all when you're serving jumbo lump heaven, average service is all you need to get pacify me. This should be an indicator of how bad our service was on our last visit. Our party of 4 arrived on a Tuesday evening around 8:30pm. We actually called ahead and only had to wait a few minutes for a table. My wife and I were treating some friends who had arrived from the Philippines for the best crab cake in town. Unfortunately we got caught in the Attila (name change to protect...nah who am I kidding...I can't remember it, started with an "L" I think) the Socially Inept Server's tractor beam. First, we sit down and know we are getting crab cakes. Our friends who are not used to US portion sizes are discussing splitting a two crabcake platter as our waitress arrives at the table. She immediately makes a comment to them about you can split it but it is better for everyone to get their own and not split the sides. Fishing for a higher check...not a big deal so we move on. Next she comes back to take our dinner and drink order. Our friends order the double crabcake to split, which is met with a slight eye roll. First friend orders a Chianti because she's never had it and wants to try it. I explained to her what type of wine it is prior to her ordering. Attila asks if she knows what a Chianti is and tells her that she should get a good wine, not the Chianti. Friend orders it anyway partly out of spite and partly because she still wants to try it. Attila gets to me and I ask what the Chef's Dressing is like. She responds with "how do I explain a dressing?!" I don't know lady, you friggin work here and see and, presumably, taste it! I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt saying that she was rough around the edges but trying to be helpful. Later, out come the salads. Since our friends are splitting a double crabcake platter they only get one salad. Attila tries to put it in the middle of the two of them (they are sitting on one side of the table) and in the process, rocks and spills some of the wonderful Chianti. Her response "Oops...I was trying to put it in between and your fork was in the way!". No apology or acknowledgement that it was her fault. Luckily the wine only spilled on the table and Attila's sleeve. Dinner comes around and amazingly goes off without a hitch. Crabcakes were fabulous, sides were tasty and portions were satisfying. Attila even brings out another plate and splits the crabcake platter up for us. After dinner was when it took a turn for the worse. Once my plate was picked up, Attila seemed to anxious to clear the rest of our table and hovered around. One of our friends was done eating but had some left on her plate. The other was picking at the plate. Without asking, Attila proceeds to pick up the plate and empty the contents onto the plate of the one that was picking. Who does that?! My wife had some leftover and asked for a box. Instead of asking for my wife's plate to pack the box, she brings a box to the table, wedges uncomfortably between my wife and I so that we are about a 25 degree angle as she starts filling the box...and clears the plate of course. During this whole ordeal, I thought it was very strange but ultimately I felt like she was trying to be helpful but just had personal space and boundary issues. She had a European accent so maybe it was a culture thing. The deal breaker was when she brought out the check. 4 people but she tacked on an 18% gratuity. She also was once again hovering. We begin discussing splitting the bill while she stands there and she snatches the bill out of our friend's hand and says "I will split it up for you". Our friend snatches it back and says that she is just going to put it all on one card. Attila hurriedly runs back to run the card. While she's gone, I tell my friend not to tip additionally since it was already added. Attila brings back the credit card slips, without the itemized receipt showing the pre-added tip coincidentally. She once again hovers as our friend signs, without additional tip. Attila rolls her eyes once again as we give her the signed receipt and request another copy of the itemized one. tl;dr: Awesome crabcakes, best in the state probably. Perhaps the weirdest/worst and/or socially inept waitress I've ever encounter on my 30+ years of dining. If you get an older (mid 40s-early 50s) waitress with a European accent, dark hair starting with "L", ask to be moved.
(3)Matt G.
So this is what a crab cake is supposed to be like, eh? Went to Baltimore to visit some friends and asked them to point me to the best crab cakes in town. They, without hesitation mind you, escorted me to G&M. I got the two crab cake dinner, which I thought seemed a bit steep at $26. I was wrong; in addition to the many sides they brought me two massive cakes of mostly lump crab meat. They were absolutely fantastic. I was only able to eat one (and I brought the other back to a very grateful R in NYC.) Next time we visited we went back to G&M for, you guessed it, more crab cakes. We'll return next time we're in Baltimore for sure. This is almost enough to redeem Baltimore for stealing my beloved Cleveland Browns.
(5)Aileen M.
The most incredible crab cakes I have ever had in my life!!! Can't wait to go back, needless to say I have to wait until my next visit which won't be until next year but am already looking forward to it!!!
(5)Michelle B.
The G&M crab cake was pretty good. It is large and tastes pretty good, but not the best out there. I think that it is lacking some flavor and seems a little dry to what I prefer. Although I gave Jerry's in Lanham a lower rating based on their outlandish prices, their crab cake tastes better than G&M. I don't think I will drive far to get to this place again. I'm still in search of the best crab cake.
(4)Rick W.
I went here because EVERYBODY I know raves about this place. Unfortunately, I don't share their love. My wife and I both got crab cake sandwich platters and both were bland and fishy. There was a lot of crab meat. I'll try it again only because EVERYBODY tells me this must have been an isolated incident and I really love crab cakes. I'll give a second review as soon as I can stop burping up this aweful taste and get the nerve to go back.
(2)Scott M.
So I was a big shot and ordered the two crabcake meal with onion rings even though my server told me that was a ton of food...well guess what? That was a ton of food!!!! Crab cakes are the best I have had. Never again will I order crab cakes that "Pretend" to be Maryland crabcakes now that Ive tasted the Real Deal!!!! Very reasonably priced and you can go next store and order a couple dozen "Cakes" to be frozen and shipped home. A must stop when in the area and conveniently located minutes from BWI so even when flying into that airport to go to DC, its an easy stop. Good beer on tap as well that just compliments the cakes, but don't forget the onion rings...some of the best i have had as well!!
(4)Will S.
Best crab cakes in Maryland when I come here its my first stop I make on the way to my in laws place
(5)Matt W.
A Baltimore area landmark.
(3)Nathan C.
I'm not sure what I can say about G&M that hasn't been said in the other reviews, other than to reinforce the key points. Point the first: The crab cakes are, bottom line, the best in the area. Sandwich or platter, you can't go wrong, and you won't go hungry. Point the second: The rest of the food is an unfortunate side effect of having a restaurant rather than a crab cake shack. Avoid it. Except the gravy fries, which will allow you (maybe cause you?) to die a happy death. Point the third: The ambiance and decor are strictly 80's Maryland Dive Chic. If they ever turned the lights up you'd probably run. The wait staff is also apparently transported in from Glen Burnie 1987, which is not a bad thing. Those not used to the 'Ballmer' accent may need a translator. Just remember, "Hon" is a term of endearment and not any kind of come-on, and "Orioles" is pronounced "A's", which can be very confusing to an outsider when Oakland is playing.
(5)Jim H.
Good food. TERRIBLE service. Sat at the bar and had the worst service I've experienced at a restaurant in many years. Staff had no knowledge of the menu items to answer specific preparation questions or provide recommendations other than crab cakes. Told that broccoli could not be prepared without butter (apparently broccoli comes pre-boiled and covered with butter - who knew?). Our completed check was taken from us before we finished and left. Bartender Monica made a comment about our tip (which we felt appropriate for the poor service we received) to her co-worker which we overheard. She accepted the constructive feedback we were trying to provide her in a very defensive way. Never again G&M!
(2)Daniel C.
I had been here a few time in the past years. The building got nicer and larger as their business boomed. This is the quintessential Maryland Crab cakes. Away from the inner Harbor tourist area, price is reasonable and the crab cakes are great. Wine was a reasonably priced Ferrari Carano Sauvignon Blanc. There are a few places in Annapolis and the upscale Oceanaire in downtown DC are at the same level for crab cakes. No disappointment here.
(5)Leslie C.
Came here with my 90 year old Dad and sister. My Dad ate too much, he should know better. My Sister ate too much, she should know better. Me too, I should know better. The crab cakes are the size of softballs, full of thumb-sized crab meat and tasty filler that sneaks up on you in the spice department. At least for me it does, If you have a jalapeno mouth or habanero tongue, you may not think they are so spicy. However, the sneaky-spiciness did nothing to stop me from scarfing up the whole thing. Waitress was perfect. Accommodating to us people new to the joint, patiently explaining the good stuff to be had here. Call ahead for a reservation if you can, because there are many people waiting to eat here.
(5)John M.
Best crab cake sandwich on the East Coast. Great service, our waiter Paul was very personable. We can't wait to go back.
(5)Steve R.
Went in for an early dinner on the recommendation of a friend that said this place had the best crabcakes we would ever eat... and boy was she right. wow. The crabcakes were amazing. However, I made a bad decision and got the Steak and Crabcake entree instead of the 2 crabcake entree. The steak... i mean it was ok... if I had just eaten steak I may have been satisfied... but when compared to the crabcake... there was no comparison. So I have to deduct 1 star because the steak didn't live up. The sides were pretty good... I got a baked potato and the veggie of the day... carrots.. i think they were glazed.. pretty tasty. Service was excellent. Our waiter was very eager to please.
(4)Dan E.
There isn't much else to say other than these are the BEST crab cakes I've ever had. I try and get them every time I'm within 20 minutes of G&M!!! I've had them fresh, frozen and shipped on dry ice to friends and family and they are amazing every time. I think they have a great mix of huge pieces of crab and filling, but not too much filling. It's almost all crab with just enough filling (mayo) to hold it together, but not much more. Will keep coming here forever. :)
(5)James K.
Came here for lunch and had the crabcake sandwich. Service was great in the bar, and the crabcakes are about the size of a Baseball. Check this place out if you're staying in the BWI hotel area, it's the only edible place within 5 miles.
(4)Damian W.
Tried to eat here once a while back. The wait staff and hostess were completely rude and we ended up walking out after they seated about 4 groups of people who arrived after us and had no reservations. I don't care how good their crab cakes are; putting up with their lack of customer service is not worth it.
(1)Walter C.
Great seafood restaurant. The crab cakes are the best in Baltimore. No filling all crab.SSteaks are always cooked perfect. You will definitely need to have a reservation or you will be waiting but it is worth the wait.
(5)Jim S.
I can't say for certain whether it was the food or the service that I liked more. I'm not that much of a seafood eater - shrimp and talapia and that's about it for me. So when my business associate wanted to go to G&M, I was less than thrilled (but I knew that it would be better than Bob Evans which was also suggested). I figured that I had better try Maryland crab cakes - so I did. Good move! I tried crab cakes somewhere once a long time ago and I found them to be a combination of a little bit of crab and a lot of Stove Top stuffing. These were killer. No Stove Top here! Their dessert case was right near our table so I had to look at the yummy baked goods during my meal. I finished with a piece of coconut cream pie which was outstanding. The service was superb. Our water glasses and my coffee cup were kept full by very attentive staff. As Arnold says, "I'll be back!"
(5)Peachy J.
We came here as a group of 7, driving from NYC for a fun Baltimore weekend... and yes, we have to try crab cakes. 3 of us are Yelpers and per Yelp stars G & M had 4 lovely stars. Parking was no problem, we had car service. The Dining area has an old feel to it... even our waitress was old but rather pleasant. We had Oysters, Calamari & Clam strips for Appetizers and those were okay. Drinks were decent and fairly priced. For Entree, we had Single Crab Cakes and Buttered Mahi Mahi all served with salad and dressing of your choice. Crab cakes were huge but had lots of breading... the Mahi Mahi was bland, over cooked and dry. The main dishes were so disappointing that we decided not to try dessert. The bill ended up to $40/pp which was not bad but we ended up almost missing our car service as they charged a credit card twice, they tried to correct their mistake but costing us 35minutes.
(2)Nami C.
Oh! Baltimore really set up a great standard when it comes to crab cake. So far I have tasted Faidley's and Timbuktu's crab cake, and the verdict is G & M has the best one. The crab cake portion is huge and chunky and fresh. For $12.95 a crab cake sandwiches with one side, I can say this is worth every penny. We may be lucky went there on a Sunday for late late lunch, may be some where around 2 or 3 in the afternoon, and there are no lines at all and get seated right the way. So, I guess to avoid waiting in line eat a big breakfast and then have a late lunch and then a small dinner.
(5)John E.
I have had crabcakes in a great number of restaurants, however, this evening I had the best crabcakes I have ever tasted anywhere. Words cannot do justice to the beautiful creations that are placed on their final resting place (a plain white plate) and eagerly devoured by seafood lovers from all over. The crowd eagerly awaits their turn at a table to get their taste of perfection and it is crowded. The parking lot is more than adequate for a normal restaurant but the demand from diners exceeds the capacity of the lot. Just be patient..it's worth the weait. The only negative (and I knocked off a star for this) was the Hostess had a nasty attitude toward all diners. She needs to find a new occupation. A Hostess she is NOT!
(4)Demetria M.
Definitely the largest crab cakes I've ever had......probably the best or a close second to the best crab cake I've ever had period! I can't comment on anything other than the crab cakes, but I had 2 of them and I could barely finish one and had the other for lunch the next day. You know the deal, lots of crab no filler, may have been a tad over cooked but still the bomb! This place was very crowded, and the line was out the door so do yourself a favor and go to the bar and order takeout crab cakes, don't waste your time on the other food here, the crab cake is the star! They will also ship crab cakes if you're interested.
(5)Jo P.
I've lived in MD for the past 17 yrs in the vicinity of G&M and never went in there until recently. Over the years I have heard so many people rave about how wonderful and awesome the crab cakes here at G&M were. Finally, recently, I decided to go and try them. I love crab cakes! 1.) Inside looked like it was a very nice and fancy restaurant about 20 yrs ago. 2.) I couldn't believe how filthy the empty water glasses on our table were. 3.) Our silverware was just as dirty. I had to ask our server for a new set. (And before I could tell him not to, he poured us water into our empty glasses, which we didn't touch. Bleh.) 4.) The crab cake was...the best I ever had? Definitely not. It did not live up to the raves and reviews. The inside was so moist and mushy I don't think it was cooked all the way through, which also made my stomach turn. I couldn't finish eating it. Instead, I packaged it up to take home and finish cooking so I could eat it for later. (Just because it's not cooked right doesn't mean I'm going to waste it!) 5.) The rest of the food was a disappointment. If anything, the uncooked crabcakes were better than the rest of my meal. 6.) My husband's Maryland crab soup was missing a key ingredient: crab!!! Being a turned off by how dirty the glasses and utensils were, and the uncooked crab cake, I didn't have much of an appetite to finish my meal, and other than the crab cake, the rest of my food went to waste.
(2)Annie R.
I am reviewing for the carry out section because that is the part me and my ex-boy used to go to. Before I get to the food, I will just say their parking sucks (minus one star). Small parking lot considering everyone in the surrounding area comes here on a Saturday night. Anyways, crab cakes are usually the popular menu item here and that is all I have ever gotten. Crab cake sub or just regular crab cakes. Not cheap. Minus another star for the fact that most of the time their crab cakes are spectacular but one time they were incredibly bland. So I had to take a point away for inconsistency.
(3)Mr. Met s.
WOW unbelievable, ultra loaded crab cake not a single filler. Fresh fresh fresh. Definitely try the french fries with gravy and good potato salad. Order the Double Crabcake Platter to get ur money's worth, 2 sides included! (You can pick from the list on website menu) Take out is in "front" of the building, but general parking is in back. If you are close to BWI hotels, this is a MUST GO for dinner! SKIP McDonald's please!\ *Had their Seafood Platter which had some scallops, piece of flounder, and some shrimp, NO match for the crabcakes! The scallops was the least tasteful. The shrimp was ok, and so was the flounder.
(4)Lauren C.
This is my second favorite crabcake in Maryland after Friendly Farm. As others have said, it has very little filler and it basically a pile of crabmeat. Also, I love that by default the crabcakes are broiled, not fried. I live in California now, but every time I come back to Baltimore we either eat here after I get in or right before I fly out since it's right near the airport. Last night we went at 5:30 before taking a friend to BWI for an 8pm flight. Even though it took 15 minutes to be seated (despite having a reservation) because it was packed, we got out in plenty of time to get to the airport. Our waiter was friendly and helpful and made sure we got our food promptly. The stewardesses were less helpful, though.
(4)Mindy M.
I almost don't want to put this one on Yelp!! This is the absolute BEST place to go for crab cakes. There are a million places that say "best crab cake in town" but this is really the place. The cakes are almost 100% lump with almost no filler- I'm not sure how they keep the meat together! Each cake is every bit the 8oz that they tout. The double crab cake platter runs $23.95 and it is totally worth it. Even if you don't eat all of your sides (which this place has a wide variety of sides to pick from), many of you will be hard pressed to even start on the second crab cake. I usually take the second one home and have it the next day or so. YUM The other menu items are great too, but the cakes are the best in town and are a MUST if you go here. The fresh oysters, MD Crab and cream of crab soups are fantastic as well. This is a local gem and the friendly Glen Burnie waitresses will make you feel at home. The bar area is also populated with locals. The last time I went MD was still smoking so who knows how crowded it still is in the bar area. Good thing is, the bar serves the full menu as well. This may come in handy as this place is ALWAYS packed - another good sign that this is a great place to have a meal. Expect a wait that is about 20 minutes for any party that is over 2 people. Lastly, there is takeout next door and you can get the crab cakes uncooked too should you want to have a meal at home or have them at a party. For those of you who are out of state, they will ship the crab cakes fed ex- and yes, they are that good.
(5)Michael M.
Went last night, and while the food was good, the service wasn't. It seems they were very understaffed. A 35 minute wait to get in, and when we went in, at least a third of the tables were empty. Then our waiter seemed to forget about us regularly. It was at least 20 minutes before he first greeted us, and then 30+ minutes between ordering/soup/salad/main course/dropping off the dessert menu/dessert.
(3)Iping L.
def the best crab cakes I've ever had! the sandwiches are biiiiiiiiiiig with the majority of it being crab! fries are delicious as well! if you go on the take out side, there tend to be less people and you do have sitting available, so def recommend doing that. staff is friendly enough. all that really matters though is how good the crab cakes are!
(5)Yvette J.
After we had an awful experiece at Ruby Tuesdays, we looked up a restaurants in the area and found G&M. What a find! The amount of food that you get for the price is phenomenal, and my husband loved his dessert. The crab cake was so good. I know that it is the best that I've ever had. I'll definitely be back.
(4)Michael H.
0 STAR ALERT!!! AVOID!!! I really wanted to like this place, but should have read the reviews much more carefully before making this one of the "must stops" for crabcakes while in Baltimore. We called ahead on a Wednesday evening to put our name on the "30 minute list" as they do not take same day reservations. Upon arrival, we were told it would be another 15-20 minutes, as expected. That wait quickly ballooned into another hour, while everyone under the sun arriving afterwards was seated before us with no explanation. When I finally asked, we were hurriedly rushed to the upstairs seating area, where there are a dozen or so tables, at least half of which were clean and unoccupied. Our server could not have been less interested in our table, walking by several times before even stopping to take a drink order. He finally got around to speaking to us, at which point we were gnawing on the napkins. Deciding it might be several more lifetimes before he returned, we ordered everything together. The salads came pretty quickly and the blue cheese dressing was actually really good (the only reason for a star here), but the cream of crab soup was ice cold. When I was able to catch the server as he rushed buy to ask him to heat it up a little, he explained that he made all the soup himself and another serving would be at the same temperature. WHAT? The server doubles as a soup chef? I asked him to please see what he could do and after passing the table at least another 5 times, he came to get the cold soup he had left with me and said "I need to take this back to the kitchen to get you another, the guys down there are giving me a hard time." He eventually came back with another, and despite the fact it was only slightly warmer, I decided against asking him to whip me up another batch. What followed was more of the same nonsense. It took at least 45 minutes in between the salad delivery and our entrees being brought out. The sides were cold and unimpressive and even the crabcakes (although very meaty) were nothing special. Our server continued his totally "out there" behavior until he finally brought the check, which had a built in 18% gratuity. When I asked our world class server about it, he explained all tabs after 9pm have a tip automatically added. For the record, I am a generous tipper, but this situation called for a manager, so I asked to speak with one. The Manager arrived and it became immediately obvious that the "fish stinks from the head down." Although he did patiently listen while I explained how terrible the service and food were, he made excuses about everything and never once apologized. He left with the check, promising to make it right, but never returned, instead sending the server back with a check that was even more difficult understand than the first. Of course, the server couldn't explain it, so we decided to cut our losses, pay the bill, and let the world know that unless you want to wait hours for below average food and pathetic service, avoid this place!!!
(1)Sam L.
The four stars goes to the crabcake sandwich. It's among the best crabcake sandwich I've had in the Baltimore area. It's big, it's got big lumps of crab meat, and it's not expensive, around $13 or so. The sides are average, the service and clientele is whatever, but I keep coming back for that softball-sized crabcake sandwich.
(4)Ken K.
More of a 3 and 1/3 rd star rating. This is based on my rating structure which uses quartic equations to determine deliciousosity. Anyways anyone who has been here probably went because someone told them that this restaurant had the best Cesar salad. That is all you hear about this place. The romaine lettuce this and anchovies that. It really makes you want to check it out. Rumor has it they found the original recipe when the owners of G&M went on a Bender in Tijuana. Something to do with Rosa Cardin and a donkey. The story gets a little weird after that. In any case the salad lived up to the hype. The waitress blends the parmesan and lime juice in a motion that could only be compared to a show where the blue man group performs Cirque du Soleil. Truly spectacular. I was weeping when I ate the last crouton, which I believe was created by emulsifying diamonds and unicorn horns into an edible substance. This would be the first time after eating I actually wiped the tears from my eyes stood up and applauded. Magnifique G&M magnifique. I will be back. Oh yeah also had the crab cake. It was OK. ;)
(3)Maria A.
I have been steered many times to this place by several people that have highly recommend it as one of the best places for crabs cakes. Well, I have finally arrived to crab cake heaven. Contrary to how busy this place gets, the sevice is friendly and fast. I had the crab cake sandwich and it was plenty for me. the crab cake is filled with abundantly delicious crab meat to satisfy your crab meat cravings. The portions are huge, enough to really fill up even the hungriest of hungers. I must say I have had plenty of crabs in Baltimore and I have never been as satisfied with flavor as this place. If you are looking for the best crab cake in town this is the place to go.
(5)Danielli C.
I have to say this is top three worst services I've ever had. When I read yelpers ranting about service, I usually take with a grain of salt. Not here, it's really bad. However, the food is really good. I had the oysters, and they were fresh and sweet. I had the double crab plate plater, and it was delicious. The crab cakes are different than any other crab cake I've tasted, but still very good. Oh, almost forgot about dessert...no, wait, they closed my tab without asking me if I wanted anything else. The server "assumed" I was done. All and all, I would be back if I am in the area, but I won't expect good service.
(3)ted c.
I have been lied to all of my life! On the west coast you get these boring breadcrumb filled, deep-fried, "crab" cakes. In Maryland, you have to try the Lump Crab Cakes (aka backfin crab cakes) because they are baked (not fried), with very little filling (just enough for it to stick together) and let me tell you they are Big (softball size), they are sweet (freshness), with large pieces/lumps of crab (not the broken stuff). I did my homework and G and M is suppose to have one of the top 5 in MD... since it was the closest to Annapolis, thus I decided to visit. The restaurant was packed on a random week night. $17 gets you a huge cake the size of a softball with sides. I would highly recommend it naked, since the taste of crab is delicate and the tartar sauce or cocktail sauce will over power it. The crab cake was so good! But not as good as Edgewater's! (smile)
(3)Cecily W.
Well the crabcakes are huge, tasty, and full of delicious succulent crab chunks but I've got to give this joint two stars for the shoddy service we received in the carry out section on our way out. So we get to G & M on a Saturday night AND we get there after nine. Being a person who spent four long years carrying heavy trays at a "family friendly" restaurant during college, I know that Saturday nights can be kinda cruddy. The later the night gets, the worst the service can be but due to unforeseen circumstances we get there when we get there. The wait wasn't that bad, so I have no complaints. We look over the menu I order a soft drink. The waitress takes awhile to get to us but I'm not upset. Hey it's cruddy Saturday night. We decided on an appetizer of claims on the half shell since I've had a taste for those for over a week. The salads arrive and . . . . I was served the sorriest salad I've ever seen in my life. Lettuce . . . wilted. Tomato chunks . . . small. Since this is my first visit to G & M I assume that all there salads look this bad until . . . We're done with our salads with our bread arriving afterward. I happen to look up and see another table getting vibrant green lettuce salads with big chunks of ripe, juicy tomato. Oh yeah the other table gets their bread with their salads too. I'm slightly annoyed at this point but life goes on. Our meals arrive and we are informed that their is no more spinach available (my husband's vegetable for his plate) but green beans are available. So I'm thinking why do we find this out when we are getting our plates, instead of before the food hits the table. My husband had to split his own baked potato too (I always assumed this was done before hand in the kitchen). The crabcakes were excellent and the sides were okay. So after our meal was said and done we went next door to the carryout section to take some desert home. The lady takes our order and is out. I mean pulls out her register drawer and goes. I'm talking out the door. Being that this was our first time at this place, we thought that someone in the kitchen had to get our desert until . . . Another guy comes in and orders a desert. The woman at the register (a different lady) goes and slices his piece of cake. My husband was like hold up . . . so he talks to the woman at the register and she apologizes and cuts our cake too while explaining that the other chick was in a hurry to go. The part that pisses me off is that Miss In a Rush to Leave looked me dead in the face as she was leaving . . . I might give them another try but Miss In a Rush to Leave needs to get it together. Many people have worked in the food industry in some form or another, but to just be out without fulfilling your job duties . . . not cool . . .
(2)Kelvin S.
Wow... Hands down the best crab cakes I've had in Maryland... Enormous - with almost no filler. Just be aware of the need to make reservations if you're heading there around dinnertime!
(5)eric w.
Every time I travel to this area, I make sure I go at least once to the G&M. IT IS WORTH THE WAIT!! But, why wait? Call in an order and pick it up to go. Hotels with a shuttle in the area will actually take you over here to pick up a to go order... something to contemplate if you are staying near the airport. The only thing I ever get from here is the 2 crabcake dinner. The sides are not spectacular. You will probably not even get to them. What is important is one thing: CRAB CAKES. They are something to behold. A thing of beauty. A piece of art to be savored slowly. They are huge pieces of crab held lightly together with some egg and probably bread crumbs. It is hard to even see the filler ingredients as it is mostly crab. At times like these, the rare opportunity to get a softball sized crab cake from G&M, I wish I could Oprah out the first order and enjoy a complete second order. [I'll let each person decide for themselves which direction 'Oprah-ing' takes]
(5)Cheryl T.
I love crabcakes and these are, by far, the best I've had. All lump crab, barely any filler, generous portion and cooked to perfection. I'm drooling just writing this review. The restaurant in general (incl. setting, ambience, staff) is simply ok. There's really nothing fantastic about this place except their crabcakes. Service wasn't exceptional and ambience was blah so don't expect award-winning smiles and uber cool interior decor. Just go with the intent of trying the best crabcakes ever. Oh and I had the crabcake sandwich (you can specify the type of bread/roll you want) which comes with a side (I had potato salad - it was canary yellow.... scared me a little). I was starving pre-meal and stuffed and ready to bust at the seams by mid-meal which was a bit disappointed because I wanted to try the desserts.... which I believe are homemade (they have a revolving refrigerator of pies... corny but they do look tempting!). So I guess my 5-stars are really for the crabcake and the crabcake alone.
(5)Neil K.
As said by most, these are the best crab cakes. Long waits but they will put you on the list if you call ahead. The stuffed shrimp are actually three shrimp surrounded by that terrific crab cake stuffing. Our waiter was very friendly but the kitchen can get busy. Crab soups are good but don't fill yourself up. The portions are big.
(4)Jeannette A.
The best crabcakes you will ever have in your life. No lie!
(5)Phil K.
Very rich crab cakes - actually I thought they had a little too much bread/cracker in them. OK service at the bar, but missed a couple details like bread and crackers that should have come with meal. That was resolved eventually after we asked. All in all not place I'd recommend again.
(3)Sue K.
I read the reviews of many of my fellow yelpers before choosing G&M. Yes, it is out a back country road seemingly in the middle of nowhere if you are coming in from the direction of the airport or Arundel Mills, but in all fairness, you can see the Baltimore skyline from the BW Parkway exit ramp. Yes, the parking lot is incredibly crowded, there where few open parking spots when we went in - at 4:30 on a Saturday. And yes, the wait for a table was about 20 minutes...but I still can't figure out why....let me explain: when we were finally seated, we were taken upstairs, which isn't a huge area, and is all tables for two - but it was only half full, and it remained hall-full until around the time we got our main course. There were two servers working the area and they weren't harried, so it can't be a lack of wait staff that caused the delay in seating. The couples that were finally brought up to be seated while we were eating where waiting when we were taken to be seated. Plus I still can't figure out why I was seated at the table almost directly under the servers workstation since as already mentioned, there were several other open tables in that part of the restaurant. Okay, so about the food: The salad looked lite and fresh, but it was rather dry...I ate the croutons, but seriously, that's a bad sign - I don't usually care for or consume the croutons when I have salad. The rolls were was phenomenal, but not in the way you might think - they looked warm and fresh, but they were cold and a little dry, the phenomenal part is that they looked so good, and were somehow so, well, so-so. Again I am still not sure why - the place obviously serves a large volume of salad and rolls (both come with your entree), so why does the rolls and salad seem like they've been hanging around since yesterday? Seems the crabcakes are what everyone orders, and raves about, at G&M; so of course I ordered the crabcakes. The crabcakes were huge, and I agree with my fellow yelpers that there were not a lot of fillers, but there was also not a lot of seasoning (old bay or any other type) and it was somewhat bland. I proclaim them the best crab cakes in Linthicum Heights! I ordered the vegetables of the day, there were two choices so I ordered them both. The carrots were pretty good, not overcooked and not over-seasoned; the spinach and onions were interesting, but a little over-cooked for my taste. My date ordered the coleslaw and the onion rings as his sides, the coleslaw was fresh and lightly seasoned; but the onion rings were cold. The folks behind us sent the baked potato back - not sure why and he was never was brought another potato even though he asked for one at the time he sent it back. BTW: My date ordered the crab dip, we never did get it, but at least it wasn't on the bill. So why am I giving it 3 stars instead of 1 or 2? While the food was not, in my book, the best ever, it was okay and certainly not the worst I've ever had. Our server was polite and friendly and the atmosphere was amusing to me. Will I go again? Maybe, if I am in the area and decide to try one of the other dishes, but I am unlikely to make a special trip. if you love this place, keep enjoying it; but in my book, quality always wins over quantity and this was more about volume than flavor.
(3)Doug S.
Best I've ever eaten? No.. I can't even say I found them to be that fresh and I was there at 12:30 on a Friday. So let's break it down: FOOD - Big lumps of crab bound lightly and broiled beautifully. Presented simply on a plate. That's where it ends. While I am a purist and neither want nor need an over-abundance of seasoning just a hint of salt or a touch of Old-bay would be welcome. Heck, just bring the old bay to the table but provide me with the option. Finally, I don't care how busy your lunch rush is, Do NOT cook them ahead of time and leave them on a warmer. Seriously, why would you do this? What could have been an excellent crab cake is diminished to an ok experience on this note alone. Service - Dear lord service here is one star at best during the lunch I was there. My waitress had no sense of humour and was actually a bit rude. I've eaten at some of the finest restaurants and never met a bunch of servers as unhappy and borderline incompetent as I met here. The bus staff should be promoted to wait staff and wait staff should be required to take notes for a day. My water glass never dipped below half but that was the busser not the so-called waitress. This was one of those situations where I had to grudgingly tip because I did not want my busser to be left out. Again just because you have the business now you really should take a better look at your staff G & M. Atmosphere - Now this is a relative section but I believe an overall experience is what we judge on so here goes. Again a fail in my book here. The restaurant comes across not as kitschy but greedy instead. Tables border walkways in a manner that I nearly got hit by trays at least three times. I understand maximizing space but they've packed this place so tight and force such a fast turn that it's all about greed and nothing about space. Ultimately the reason it's called carry out is that's what they want. After all if the crab cakes are luke warm or even cold after a 10-20 minute drive it's not their fault right? I hate to bust the bubble of all these 5's but it's just not that good a dining experience over all. As always I'll try this place again in a month or so and average my scores but I just can't recommend this joint above many of the excellent spots that are nearby.
(3)Brad B.
This is a review for the carry out; I've never been inside the restaurant. Consistently reliable. This is not haute cuisine, but it's very reasonably priced with large portions. Crab cakes, gyros, sandwiches (Italian steak sand is very good), all reliable. If you're headed to a flight at BWI this is a great choice - gas station across the street to top off the rental car. And don't even get me started on the dessert case - really good pies & cakes, enormous portions for around $3 each.
(4)MJ H.
MJ's Star : 3.5 Price : Maryland Crab Cakes for Two 23.95, Crab cake jumbo lump 12.95, Seafood Notre Dame 11.50 (except tip & tax)
(4)Alvin B.
The crab cake sandwich was huge. So good that after I write this review I'm going to get another one today. Didn't know what to expect but it was well worth the $$.
(5)Drkgrl X.
Yuck!!!! I would never waste my gas or time going here again!!! I had heard and read all the the raves about this place since I moved here 6+ months ago, and my only regret is that I waited so long to only be disappointed. First off what "seafood" restaurant doesn't have lobster?!?!?!?!? I was craving lobster and there is none to be had here. NOT in any shape, form or fashion. Secondly while I know (read/heard) that they are famous for their crabcakes, I am not a CC fanatic, so I just assumed that a restaurant that does CC's well should be able to do all seafood well. NOT! I ordered the blackened Mahi Mahi which came with two sides and a salad. I've made blackened dishes myself at home that have had way more flavor than this Mahi Mahi. While a very nice piece of fish (and seemingly fresh) it was very very bland for blackened anything!! The sides-- a salad (which comes automatically with most entrees) and a veggie mix of cauliflower, carrots and broccoli were GROSS. Well the salad was standard supermarket out of the bag mix ( who could screw that up, no originality at all); and the veggie mix- gross again!! It came in a bowl of its own, complete with "drippings" (ever heard of a slotted spoon???) and there was exactly, and I count.... ONE (1) piece of broccoli in the mix and ONE (1) piece of cauliflower, the rest were stems from both!! Totally bland bland bland!!!!! Thank God I decided to chalk this up as a cheat day and ordered a baked potato as my other side, because that was the only thing that was appetizing, although not presented as such. I don't like when a baked potato comes to my table without beng partially split down the middle, but that's just my preference. I would NOT go here again. Famous crab cakes or not, I never had a chance to try them but a restaurant that supposedly makes the best crab cakes ever should have something else going for it besides that...smh. As for the service I sat in the bar area as I wanted to watch a bit of the NO vs SF game, so they were about as attentive as I would expect bartenders to be....
(1)C J.
Ok I must follow suit.. They have the best crabcakes i have ever had!!!! At first sight of this place, you think you about to walk into a dump.. or one of those Hey Norm places... It has that local feel to it. However, if you be so lucky to find a parking spot and make it into the restaurant, it is a totally different feel. We spent our Valentine's Day here and thought we were going to leave out with an empty belly and empty pockets. We both had appetizers, entree, dessert and too many drinks to count! Needless to say, our belly's were full and we still did not break the pockets! The next time we adventure near the airport I will sure bring more people to experience the local flavas of B-More
(5)Joey L.
What can I say that hasn't already been said. Simply the best crab cake I have ever had including my Mother's. I've had many and being bred in Maryland consider myself somewhat of an expert. These are fabulous; the lumps were literally dropping out of my sandwich when I picked it up. A+
(5)Jessica S.
Of course I had to have crab cakes while in Maryland. The crab cake at G&M gets 5 out of 5 stars. I got the sandwich because it was cheaper than the single on the menu and you got a side. The crab cake was very good. Lots of chunky crab meat and an excellent flavor. The rest of the plate was OK- the fries were nothing to write home about. It is clear that the crab cake was the star. The service was mediocre which is why it gets a 3 for me. My friend want to substitute soup for her side and pay extra but they said no way. Also they would not split the checks for us- I know a very Midwestern thing but it makes my life so much easier when I don't have to figure out who owes what to whom. The place seemed casual too but when we arrived the staff was in ties and black pants. It was just confusing. But the Crab Cake was great- which is why we were there!
(3)Marc H.
LISTEN TO ME AND LISTEN TO ME GOOD. These crabcakes are nothing more than bland monstrosities. Yes, theyre enormous, and if you've never had a great crabcake I can see how you'd be easily fooled by the ones served at G&M. But let's get something clear... the crabcakes here are nothing special. If you're from outta town, you might not be used to getting crabcakes with little filler and no veggies... but that's par for the course here in MD. So let's stack 'em up, on a scale of 100 (100 being the best) 100 - Faidley's 90 - The Narrows 85 - Duda's Tavern 80 - CF Folks 75 - Clydes 58 - G&M 50 - Phillip's Frozen Crab Cakes Boom.
(2)Kazuo O.
Luckily this place was near my hotel so I got to do the carry out route and saved some money, no need for tipping and buying overpriced beverages. I got the crabcake sandwich with fries for $13.50. The crabcake is the same size as the platter ones, I asked. I have to say the crabcakes are equal to Faidleys but since you get fries and a roll for nearly the same price I have to give this place 4 stars. They also have a bakery with cakes and cookies in the same side of the carry out section.
(4)Darren M.
Huge amazing crab cakes with little to no filling and an excellent subtle flavor. If you order two you better be starving. Crazy of delicious crab
(5)Mercy B.
Best crabcakes! Lived in MD my whole life so I guess you can say I can be picky about my crabcakes. These are amazing, the dinner portions are huge, I always get a second meal out of it. My hubby and I go every year usually on Valentines Day I guess you can call it a tradition..not usually a big traditions person, but I do love looking forward to that amazing crabcake coming up in a couple weeks now! :)
(5)R C.
A canceled business meeting for me and canceled classes for my UMBC sophomore created an opportunity for our first visit to G&M, an event we had been looking forward to since I first heard about the restaurant from two friends. The restaurant looked very appealing from the outside and the decor on the inside was much nicer than what i was expecting. We arrived in time for a late lunch and were seated immediately. My daughter had the crab cake platter and I had the crab imperial. Both were the best crab dishes I have had in a long time although the crab cake had a little too much filler. The crab portions were very generous and i took half of the crab imperial home with me for a delicious treat later. The side dishes however, thick cut fries and cole slaw, were only average and portion size of the latter was too small. We did not have dessert but what we saw in the display case looked appealing (although to me the free standing display case in the middle of the restaurant clashed with the image they are trying to cultivate). One other nit which might be a problem to some was the note on the menu that soft drink refills were limited to 3. I'm not sure anybody needs that much soda, but for $2.50 they should bring you as much as you want. The service was good throughout our entire visit. I'm giving 4 stars but have to say that the only reason is the crab. The rest of our food was 3 star at best. We are Marylanders and love our crabs so we will definitely be back, but i am wondering if after a few visits we will conclude that the crab is the only reason to come back. For many people in Maryland that is good enough but it would be great to find out that G&M is just as capable with their other dishes. My daughter and I did agree that it is going to be hard to go back to our usual chain restaurants near Arundel Mills!
(4)John G.
OK, the 3 stars are for the overall experience. Interesting locally owned restaurant. Large restaurant with several separate dining rooms. One is with the bar and many TVs for sports nuts. The others are separate. We ate in the large dining room on the right side. White linen tablecloths are a nice touch. Many, many items on the menu. From all kinds of seafood dishes, to pasta, to chicken, to steaks and several salads. Their speciality is the crabcakes. Washington Post says they are the best in MD, so that is a pretty good endorsement. I ordered the single crabcake as I was fortunate to see others served as I walked in. The indeed are huge and the size of a baseball. The meal came with rolls, salad, and two side dishes. The price of the single crabcake meal is $16.95 which is not bad for all you get. To the food: the rolls were flimsy and a little stale. The salad was basic ingredients and nothing special. The carrots were ok, but seemed to come from a frozen package, and the whipped potatoes were just ok. The owners need to fix these issues in order to be a truly good restaurant. Now, to the crabcakes. Got to admit they were just wonderful. It is a large clump of crabmeat with minimal filler. It is a little dry, but very tasty. No special sauce provided other than the regular red and white seafood sauces. It was baked and tasted a little dry, but overall it was really tasty. So, if you want to go sample crabcakes, give G and M a try. Worth the stop.
(3)Amy W.
I only get their Crab Cake sandwich and I can only eat half for lunch. Def one of the best crab cake I ever had!
(4)Ron M.
This is the declared best crab cake place in Baltimore. I have been here on several occasions. Its a little bit of a drive outside of Baltimore, but honestly it worth it. Here the crab cakes are reasonably priced, and LARGE! I have never been able to finish a single crab cake platter. The crab cakes contain large amounts of jumbo lump crab meat, and the flavor is quite delicate. I don't taste any additional seasonings. Some people are put off by this, but if you enjoy just the simple sweet flavor of crab meat in large portions, then this is your place. Looking at my review, you may wonder why i'm only giving the place 4 stars? Well, aside from the crab cakes, that's all this place has I enjoy, combine that with the added drive out to the middle of Linthicum, I don't really frequent this place often. I have had the crab soup here on several occasions, and its just a greasy, bland, creamy bowl with a few chunks of crab thrown in. The sides aren't much of an addition to the meal either. The coleslaw is good, but everything else fell short too. In short I love the crab cakes, but I could do without everything else. But its close to the airport and a great place to take someone from out of town that just flew into BWI.
(4)Michael M.
Great crab cakes and not too expensive. Seems like the place gets crowded though so you might want to plan ahead. I had oysters and crab cakes both were excellent!
(5)Paul F.
G & M is good. Nothing was bad, but nothing was great, including the crab cakes. Fortunately I called ahed on a friday night so my friend and I didn't wait long. They only take reservations 30 minutes ahead. The place was packed to the gills as it is very popular and I had to park on the side of the road. We came for the crab cakes and they were good, but first bite had sand or grit in it. We each found some cartilage in our cakes but not much. So, ignoring the cartlage and grit, the crab cakes were good, not great. Everything else was consistently good, including the service. G & M is good, so call ahead for a reservation and give them a try.
(3)Kate K.
I'm taking off a point only because this place made me look like a fat-ass during a business lunch. My crab cake was ginormous and incredibly delish and actually I ate the whole damned thing. Yes, little ol' me sitting across from 2 large-ish men who couldn't finish theirs. Service wasn't anything remarkable (not great nor bad, and no long wait like others mentioned) but the decor is god-awful. But the food...mmmm...damn.
(4)Matthew H.
I have traveled to the BWI area twice now for work and both times I have made it a point to eat here at least once (if not 2 or 3 times). Their Crab Cakes are amazing, a must have if you are eating here for the first time. If you are really hungry then try the stuffed jumbo shrimp. Which is more like 3 huge crab cakes that are stuffed with 3 very jumbo shrimps. Service has always been excellent here. The staff are very kind and have gone out of their way several times to ensure that our meals were wonderful and once even gave my 8 month old daughter a side order of apple sauce and carrots on the house (we didn't even ask for it!). I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the BWI area, you won't be disappointed.
(4)Shanna A.
Ok, so I might get a few comments on this one, but it's true.... The food is average, the crab cakes are amazing. What I mean by this is that the crabcakes are soooo full and light and meaty. The rest of the food is either fried or from a freezer or can. I get a couple of crabcakes when the craving is needing to be fixed and it's wonderful everytime. Hands down! I went with family a while back and ordered the broiled seafood platter. The flounder was tastless and watery, the scallops were rubbery, the shrimp were overcooked and the veggies were those waffle cut pre-frozen carrots and greenbeans. The rolls must come out of a freezer or something as well becuase trying to rip one apart was like tug-a-war. Subs are good if you get the hot ones but the fries were boring. The desserts are worth a trip but all of them cheesecakes have some type of liquor in them for people sensitive to it.
(3)Miriam W.
While I definitely enjoyed my crab cake sandwich it's the french fries with gravy that I cannot stop thinking about. Who knew french fries smothered in brown gravy could be such a taste sensation? Five stars for our wonderful server who called us all "honey" and "darlin" and "sweetie" in the most genuine manner imaginable.
(4)Magic M.
This place has the BEST crab cakes I've ever had. Their crab cakes are not small either. They are HUGE. If you are looking for a good crab cake spot. Here it is. The crab dip is also good.
(5)Rohan P.
I was in the area for work and decided to stop in for one of G & M's famous crabcakes. The tip came from a co-worker who recommended, ...no..., raved about the crabcakes from G & M. However, this guy is known for his hyperbole more than anything, so I came in with reasonable expectations. My reasonable expectations were easily met. The crabcakes were, as promised, extremely large and with very little filler. I ordered the crabcake platter, got two crabcakes, ate one for lunch and brought the second one home for dinner. I rarely cannot finish a portioned meal for one, but this was a lot of food for lunch on the road. Oh yeah, this place was packed on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch, and it is a huge place in the middle of nowhere. My main complaint was that they did not give you enough sauce for the amount of crabcake you get, and I could have used a little more seasoning on mine. Though I do understand that some people think that takes away from the flavor of the meat,...I don't, so that's my criticism.
(3)Joe S.
Not a huge fan of this place. It was recommended to me by many people from the area, but I didn't see why. I got the house prime rib... supposed to be a specialty. I've had better at weddings. All the dishes at this place seem to be focused on big portions with no flavor. The prime rib was huge, but didn't taste good at all. Service was ok. I didn't see the big deal about the crab cakes either, tasted pretty sub par. I wouldn't go back.
(2)Kai H W.
I'm adding to my sister's review below where she got yelled by the server because she wants some paper napkins. I was in shock with the treatment my sister got by our server Bridget. If asking for paper napkins can cause her to go into a crazy tirade, I can't imagine what she'll do if you ask her for more bread (which she never brought out until we asked for it). She chose the wrong profession if bringing things that customers ask for is such a pain for her. I'm also disappointed by the G&M management on how they handled the situation. The assistant manager quickly switched out our server, apologized for what happened and explain that it's their policy not to give out paper napkins (which seem to be an odd policy). However, this is as far as they went to correct the situation. As far as I can see, Bridget did not get any repercussion from disrespecting her customers. She was still roaming around the restaurant serving other customers and chatting and laughing with her co-workers. The assistant manager told us that she informed the general manager about what happened and apologized to us the 2nd time. But during the course we were there, the general manager never bother to stop by and make sure we were ok. To me, if the restaurant really cares about their customers and a situation like this happened, they would have gone a lot further than what they did. But I guess G&M feels like they have enough business that they don't really have to do much to make sure their customers have a good dining experience. I'll never go back to an establishment that would condone this type of behavior from their servers. Frankly, their food is so-so at best. The crab cakes are decent and big but certainly not the best I've ever had. Other food was bland and tasteless. My steak was so tasteless that I cannot eat it without A1 sauce.
(1)Leni A.
Most reviews of this place talk about the crab cakes but I'm here to write about their steak & cheese sandwich. Yeh, you heard me right, STEAK & CHEESE!! Located about 30 minutes outside of DC, going towards Baltimore, we rented a car for the day just to go here! I'd been jonesin' for this stuff since I first had it in '02 when my aunt took me here. It's like a Philly cheesesteak but it's got burger veggies inside. I've always ordered in the carry-out part of the place, which is always buzzin, but there are 6-8 tables where you can eat your carry-out in case you can't wait to eat it at home (or in our case, hotel)! Maybe on one of my visits to G & M I'll get around to trying those crab cakes as well.
(5)Harry B.
Their crabcakes simply cannot be matched. 8 ounces, huge chunks of meat. Just a little bit zesty but not so much to mess up the crab flavor. Tremendous value as well - 18 bucks gets you a half pound cake with a salad and 2 sides. My rating here applies just for their crabcakes since that's all I ever get here, but there's a nice variety to choose from. Maybe someday I'll walk on the wild side and try something else.
(5)Lauren B.
So this road trip started out at with being picked up at Starbucks's by Miriam W, Kevin L, Xi W, Andrew K, Sarah, Julia and a couple of other friends. We had a total blast on our road trip today! So off we went to B-town for the first treat of the day! CRAB CAKES. We arrived a bit early and checked out the the local scene. Then we all hung out in the carry out part of G&M (check out the picture of the desserts they have) When the clock struck 11am in we went for the magic. Now I have to be honest this is not my first trip to G&M I have been here about a dozen times in the last few years. What made this time different was that I was with a cool group of foodie's/yelpers who wanted to try some yummy crab cakes and I have a place to put my reviews now! G&M has been around for a while and well I have to say I know why! As I sit here writing this review I am eating my leftovers from this mornings crab cake as it was so big that I couldn't't finish it and had to bring the rest home and it's still yummy! I will agree with Clint U. I noticed that there was a little more filler in this crab cake than the last time I was here about 3 months ago but still a prefect amount of jumbo lump crab meat, spices and well it just melted in my mouth and of course my side of choice is always the fries with gravy. Mmmmmmmm........... I recently changed my order at G&M as I used to get the crab cake sandwich with bun but about 7 months ago when the waitress asked me if I wanted crackers or bun. I was like "crackers" and was told it's just the crab cake like the dinner portion but with the sides you would get with a bun. I was all over this. So all said and done I still think this is my favorite place to eat crab cakes! Now off to the next stop on the road trip. ICE CREAM!!! *****Sideline: I am going to make it a point to check out the other two places Clint U. talks about in his review.
(4)Diana C.
I have to say I really like this restaurant because I love crabcakes, and this restaurant serves some pretty damn good crabcakes. There is a substantial amount of crabmeat in every bite, and they have some sort of creamy filling there as well. I've also ordered crabcakes to go to fly back to California for my family and it was well worth it. We used some ice packs to keep it fresh and baked it in the oven on the West Coast and boy were the crabcakes huge after they came out of the oven. I thought they were standard size in their containers but when they were baked they grew to be indeed like a small little cake of crab.
(5)Mary Jane M.
Well, there is no shortage on reviews for G & M, so I'll keep it short and sweet... Best crab cake I've ever had in my life! I always get the crab cake sandwich, hold the bread/crackers, with cole slaw and fries. Great french onion soup Tasty expresso Delicious desserts Used to look like a dive, but they remodeled and now it's super nice inside and out! Go early, or be prepared for a long wait.
(5)Nick L.
I think a lot of Marylanders would agree this is one of the best crab crakes around! Broiled is the way to go. You can also get a full size crab cake sandwich at lunch that's amazing.
(5)Pearl P.
crab cakes and anything stuffed w/ crab here is the bomb! i def noticed that the stuffed shrimp, oysters, etc. had about the same amount of crab as an entire crab cake... next time i go, i'm totally getting the stuffed oysters because that would be like getting 6 crab cakes, which is totally way more than the 2 i got the last time i ate there and got the crab cake dinner... just sayin, when it's crab cakes, more is better! i also got the banana cream pie for dessert and enjoyed it a lot. it has layers of flaky, tender, pastry one would normally get in a rum cake (like the one i get from Pines of Rome in Bethesda, MD)... was really yummy. wish this place was closer to home so i could carry out from there more often... the wait there on a weekend night will be loooooooong, and the parking lot will most likely be super full, requiring several passes before you find a spot... if you do actually find a spot! but it was all worth it for the crab cakes!
(4)Rayshawn W.
Best crab cakes I've ever had!!! A friend began talking about how good they were while driving pass the Baltimore area. G & M was two exits away from our location so of course stopping for a quick snack was a must. I had to see if what my friend was saying was true...Plus, I'm a sucker for crab cakes. Needless to say, he was right! The flavor and portion was worth this detour. Back to the flavor...DELICIOUS!!! Better than any crab cake I've had in California (my home state) and other states I've had the opportunity to try crab cakes in. Previously, my heart was with Flemings crab cakes as they were the best I've had thus far. That has been knocked to the number two slot. Sucks this is located in Baltimore, well sucks for me anyway. I desperately need these in Los Angeles LOL. This was the only item I tried and its flavor was more than enough to snag five stars from me. Excellent crab cakes. I tip my hat off to H & M. Lunch 6/12/2015
(5)Nate L.
Eh, underwhelming was my opinion of the crab cakes which every raved about. I could taste a sour note to them that to me seemed like the crab meat was aged. The fried oysters were gigantic and not particularly flavorful. I think the focus is on quantity instead of quality here.
(2)John F.
When I first walked in I thought I was a little underdressed, but a quick scan of the place and my shorts and t-shirt were deemed appropriate. Not a long wait for a two to be seated. Server was quick and responsive, I am a water drinker and my cup was tended to promptly. I ordered the single serving crab cake, with baked potato and pickled beets. Very reasonable $. Go there and enjoy.
(5)scott h.
Fantastic crab cakes. Best I've ever had. Mediocre salad and sides. Stale fries. Boring salad. School cafeteria buns (bread). Horrible/Terrible bar staff. I was eating alone and sat at the bar. This is one of those restaurants where all of the staff seem angry that there's a crowd. Everyone working in the bar dining area (most people in this area were eating, not drinking) refused to make eye contact. If you weren't in that waiter's section, you were SOL.
(3)Kara F.
I'm reviewing this for both my father and myself and the 5 stars is mainly for the crab cakes. He's the one who first introduced me to G & M during one of his business trips to Baltimore. I don't even eat crab cakes! But I eat these! And now that I live so close I get the honor of buying them (in bulk) to take back with me to LA when I visit home. Service in the restaurant is excellent! Everyone was very nice. Its always packed so just put you name in and then head to the bar for some pre-dinner drinks. Its well worth the wait. Don't eat for a day before you go though. You'll need to save up room for the savory eats.
(5)Kas T.
from the outside, this place looks a little sketchy. I was led to this place from some crab cake review blog. it was the nearest raved-about crab cake place from my hotel in MD. I ordered from the carry out 3 times over the 2 weeks i was in town. the Broiled Seafood Platter is alot of food for the price! I love the lump crab cakes - minimal filler, full of lump crab meat. when are they ever going to have something like this in orlando?!!?
(4)Kristi H.
You will never in life ever have a better crab cake. Practically zero filler, huge lumps, you can't go wrong. I have always gotten carry out and the service is just impeccable. They stay packed but they are very personable and courteous as if you are the only customer there. The desert selection is amazing. I can review no more. I'm hungry.
(5)Melanie S.
OK I wasn't going to leave a review but when I saw some of the "less favorable" reviews about the waitstaff in general I had to give our waitress a hearty thumbs up! Tracy was great! She brought us everything we needed, was very attentive to all request and tried to clear the table as much as possible (they do give out a lot of useless plates) So if you do go, get the crab calamari and the crab cake, and ask to be seated in Tracy's section.
(4)Terri P.
Best crab cakes I've ever had. Too much to eat in one setting. That's a good thing. They say you get the best crab cakes in Maryland or the Chesapeake area. So true! If you are near Baltimore or D.C. you must go!
(5)Wes W.
I had a craving for Maryland crab cakes, read the reviews, and gave G &M a try. The reviews were well founded. These were definitely some of the best crab cakes I've ever had. All crabmeat that were held together with magic. I ordered the two cake platter which was too much food for me. One would have been perfect. Sides were good and the beer was ice cold and inexpensive. Will be back
(4)Derrick P.
5 stars for having the best crab cakes in Baltimore. Get the double crab cake special. If you want soup, go with the Cream of Crab Soup. Sides - they're all pretty decent, so choose as you please. Everything else on the menu is average - it's all about the crab cakes. Save the extra crab cake to reheat in the microwave the next day - it tastes even better! That's all you need to know.
(5)John F.
I've become a big fan! Probably my 3rd time here and I've enjoyed it every time I've visited. I typically sit and dine at the bar when I'm traveling out of BWI. I had Prime Rib tonight, delicious. The only reason I don't give you guys 5 stars is you need to step up your vegetable game. Your house salad is umm small and looks like it's from a bag - change it up a little. Then your side vegetables are probably frozen and I think you can do better. You guys cook a great steak, fish is excellent and you have Guinness on Tap! Fix the veggies and move to the 5 star realm! Just sayin!
(4)Gregg P.
Got flounder special...I guess I should have tried the crab cakes. Flounder was not fresh-big mistake. Service was not especially helpful. My niece liked her crab cake platter. On departure I discovered this is the home of the $300 crab cake as the lot across the road is the home of a predatory towing scam. We had arrived to a crammed G&M lot in the dark and so parked across the road in a driving rainstorm so missed the sign. Spoiled the night and the treat for my niece. I had seen a couple signs and avoided the areas where I had seen posting, but not the last one. One the upside, the neighbors have been towing G & M customers for over 10 years and the $300 charge has not increased for the scam. I won't be back.
(1)Noah P.
re-emphasis on crab cakes: these things shouldn't even be called crab 'cakes' because they are 95% whole chunks of crab... it was almost to the point where a little bit of more breading could be appreciated but no complaints here! also, these things are ginormous... the crab cake platter with one crab cake is more than enough. Unless you have a voracious appetite, then by all means... also not cheap, $18 for single crab cake platter, and $26 for double crab cake platter. (this review is for g&m carry out)
(4)Jess S.
Excellent crab cakes. Generous size, lots of lump crab meat. Th crab cakes deserve 5 stars. But the whole menu I can't give 5 stars. I don't recommemd the mashed potatoes. Do not get carrots (drenched in icky sauce). Id stick with simple sides like baked potato or steamed veggies.
(4)Kristi L.
Visiting Baltimore for the first time, & was hoping to find the best crab cakes in town. Used the Internet as a guide, and despite the rave reviews, I was sadly disappointed with this place. Although the cakes are a good size, they were very bland, & the cauliflower & mashed potatoes I chose for my two sides were terrible. None of the food had any flair or flavor. I wouldn't waste your time with this place. In my opinion, it is VERY OVERRATED.
(2)Mike R.
The food was overpriced, bland, and Luke warm. We decided to go and celebrate my wife's grandmothers 87th birthday and they charged us for her dessert! Granted is was a $4.50 piece of cake but the bill was over $300. The staff seemed more focused on rushing us out the door so they could reset the table which is why I only gave them 1 star. We will not be returning anytime soon!!!
(1)Mike L.
My wife and I were there on Sunday, March 8 for lunch and ordered crab cake sandwiches for lunch and they were not good, bland with an bad after taste.. We told the manager and his response was that they were supplementing their crab meat with canned to keep up with the demand. We ended up not eating most of our sandwiches and ordered desert because we were still hungry. My wife and I were long time patrons and are very disappointed in how the management handled this, he could have offered to let us order something else in place of the sandwiches.
(1)Amy D.
After trying the jumbo lump crab cake at Faidley's, we hadn't quite satiated our crab cravings so decided to try out another highly ranked crab cake place- G&M restaurant. We came in on a Friday around 2:30pm, and it was really busy! They were seating a large party in front of us, and the restaurant was pretty much full. Interestingly enough, their carry out location (next door) was really empty. Despite the large party in front of us, we were sat very quickly, and our server greeted us right away. We ended up just splitting the Crab Cake Sandwich Roll w/Coleslaw ($15, yelp.com/biz_photos/g-an… ). This "sandwich" was ok- the pieces of crab were definitely jumbo lump pieces, but there was also a lot of breading to bind it together. You can get tarter sauce on the side, but it was too thin and vinegary for my liking. The coleslaw was also just ok, and I would've preferred a side of tomato slices as a side. However, I liked the Kaiser roll they used for the bun, since it was soft and fluffy, but the crab cake is better eaten on it's own. Overall, I liked the crab cake I had at Faidley's more since it had less breading, and you could taste the freshness and sweetness of the crab more. However, you can have a nice sit down meal at G&M, and the area isn't as scary as Faidley's. Parking is also a bit easier at G&M since they have their own lot.
(3)Christina C.
After all the hype, I guess it would have been hard to exceed my expectations. I ordered the surf and turf and while the steak was good, I wasn't a fan of the filler in the crabcakes.
(2)Mark G.
This place has set the bar for crab cakes for me. We used to live in the area, and visited on a recommendation from a friend. We were not disappointed. My wife and I got two sandwiches to go (~$15/each), and could not stop eating them. The meat was super lumpy and very little filler. If we ever are in the area again, you can bet we'll be adding this as a destination. YUM!
(5)Emily C.
Came here just to try the crab cakes. The cakes are definitely pricey (~18 for one huge crab cake ~3' in diameter, 2 sides, drink) but they were really good! A little on the salty side, but there is definitely at least 3 crabs that went into one crab cake. I would recommend going easy on the sides (I picked onion rings and green beans but the onion rings were a little too heavy paired with the crab cake) and getting a beer or something to complement. Pricey and in the middle of seemingly nowhere, but still worth the trek for the crab cakes if anything.
(4)Marina B.
Crab cakes are excellent!!!! Service was good.
(5)Aisha L.
I love crab cakes! This place lives up to the standard and way beyond. Their Crab cakes are the best ever! Every so often I get crabby and I will drive 45 minutes passing many restaurants that make crab cakes to get to this one. I decided I was going to have something besides crab cakes one time and ordered the stuffed oysters and OMG! They came out with this huge plate with six oysters on the half shell and a giant crab cake was sitting on top of each of them. I ordered the stuffed flounder and the flounder has a crab cake inside of it. All amazing. What I love about this place is they know what they do well and they stay true to it.
(4)Joyce K.
went here for the crabcakes on the recommendation of a patient's daughter, having lived in baltimore for 2 years and still seeking out the best crabcake in town...i totally agree with the crabcake reviews! now i know where to go to get my fix! i'm going to take my mom and sister here next time they're in town...actually, i might do take out, since the dining experience is nothing exciting (actually, i found our server a little snooty/not that friendly). (oh, and the fried oysters were quite tasty.)
(4)Marko G.
Great crab cakes. I've been to this place three-four times on my MD trips. One of the best crab cake places in the area!
(5)Briar S.
I tried the stuffed shrimp, carry-out, and was less than impressed. There was a good solid amount of shrimp and crab, but it was over-spiced and bread-y. The side, a veggie mix, was steamed/boiled to death. I waited for quite a while, even after calling in the order ahead of time, and watched the cooks/kitchen staff come in and out to the soda machine in the carryout wait area, and was also worried by how dirty they all looked.
(2)Eric C.
The greatest crab cakes I ever had. CHUNKS of crab meat, and the portion is pretty big. Plus, staffs were very friendly. It's better off to have single crab meat platter than crab cake sandwich. Both has same size of crab cake. But the platter cost $3 more than the sandwich, but they give you 2 choices of side, and salad comes with the platter while you only get 1 side on your sandwich.
(5)Simon L.
First time I went here, the dining experience was mediocre. This time around, arguably the worst dinner I've ever had. The food was OK (definitely not worth 3, 4, or 5 stars) but the service was horrendous. Had it not been for the awesome friends, this would have been equivalent to torture. Maitre'd clearly was not in the mood to be working. No smile. No please, thank you. How were we addressed? "Do you or do you NOT have a reservation?" WTH. If you don't like your job, then leave. Waitress came once to ask if we wanted something other than water. Didn't stop by again until we had asked one of the bus boys to grab her for us. When she came by, did NOT know the specials. She went back to grab the specials' menu for us. When we inquired about one of the appetizers, she had no idea what it was. Us: "What's a firecracker shrimp?" Waitress: "Um. Well it's got some spices...um...and it has spicy sauce." Again. WTH? Not very helpful with the rest of the menu either. Forgot what everyone had ordered and ended up placing incorrect dishes in front of the diners. Lastly, when we got the bill, we paid with a credit card. When she came back with the merchant copy to be signed, we were incredibly surprised. Why? The waitress had tagged on 18% gratuity (we had a party of 4) and said "we always do this after 9 pm." It would have been nice to have known before we sat down. Also, our reservations were for 8:45 so we should have been exempt. Anybody else have this problem. Had it not been so late, I probably would have asked to have spoken with her manager. Note: This waitress looked like she hated her life. Recommendation: Stay away! The first time I came here, the experience did not leave any lasting impression as it was mediocre at best. This second time around, I'll forever remember possibly the worst dinner I've ever had. You can be sure I'll be telling people to avoid this via as many social media outlets as I can.
(1)Beth F.
Still a local favorite. Parking lot as busy as ever. Moved away from Baltimore a few years ago. Back to visit and had to have a crab cake. G & M was my choice. Big as ever with jumbo lump bursting out, light on the perfectly spicy filling. Still only $14.50 for sandwich and fries. May have to go back once more before before returning to Dallas.
(5)John S.
Went to the 2013 Inauguration ate at G&M for the second time and was just like the first time GREAT!!!
(5)Brian K.
It's said that G&M is the #1 place for crab cakes in the US. Google "best Maryland crabcakes" and G&M appears as the first entry (SEO?). #1 in the US for Maryland crab cakes? I don't agree. Overall, excellent, meaty crab cakes but not my style. This is a strange complaint but I feel that there's too much crab and not enough breading and texture. In conclusion, I don't think it's a well-balanced crab cake. The sides are nothing special - very plain Jane. Rather than waste your calories on the mediocre sides, go for the crab cakes. The crab cakes here are huge. A platter comes with three plus a few sides. The crab soup is good but incredibly salty. Anyways, the crab cakes here are serious; definitely worth a try. AVOID the banana cream pie; it was disgusting. Nasty filling and "fake" hydrogenated white cream.
(4)Clint B.
I was in Baltimore for the weekend, so of course I had to get some crab cakes. After a little research I narrowed it down to two stops: G&M and Faidley's. I stopped by G&M first, for dinner. It's a fairly ordinary looking building with plenty of parking. The entrance to the lounge faces the parking lot, while the entrance to the main dining room was on the other side of the building. The interior is nicely decorated and has a classic, up-scale, white linen vibe for the dining room. The lounge is more casual with it's long bar and TVs scattered around the room. While the atmosphere was a little more high-brow than what I was expecting, make no mistake there was only one thing that mattered during my visit -- their infamous crab cake. I ordered a single jumbo lump crab cake platter with fries, cole slaw, and a side salad. Sure, all that other stuff was meaningless filler, but for the record the fries were very good. Light and crispy on the outside and well seasoned. The cole slaw was nothing special and the salad wasn't any better than what you could get at a lower-end chain restaurant. As for the crab cake... it was large (approx. 9 oz.). One was definitely enough. It was a large mound of jumbo lump crab with a hint of sweetness, but could have used more seasoning (a bit of old bay or something). There was very little filler and I have no idea what they used to bind the meat, but there was a slightly eggy taste. It was a good crab cake but not the mind-blowing, momma-slapping, curse-inducing ecstasy I hoped for. And, certainly not as good as the crab cake I would experience the next day (at Faidley's).
(3)Latonya H.
Been a fan of G&M since 1999. Best crab cakes on the planet! I love that they remodeled several years ago. Desserts in the case (on the right "express" side are indulgent treats as well! Only several miles from downtown Baltimore.
(5)H.R. N.
The service levels here leave much to be desired. The ones up front, especially. They were helpful, to be sure, but making me feel like you're doing me a favor? "I'll see what I can do to get you guys seated, but..." she says. Yeah, no. But perhaps that's the by-product of having a lot people say that you have great crab cakes. I respect that. The crab cakes were good, though they were only take-out good. I've had better, much better in other parts of the great state of Maryland. And apart from their good crab cakes, the rest of the menu is abundant in average steaks, poultry, and even the rest of their seafood offerings can best be described as "meh" because it is. The hood where you can find this restaurant is sketchballs, and it sits squarely across a humongous liquor store. Classy. This elite yelper says no thank you to a second helping.
(2)Christopher R.
Huge chunks of lump crab but there was a little too much binder. Also, we got these to go but ate them on premises and they did not seem as if they had been made to order.
(3)Katie H.
This place has the best crabcakes EVER and being from Maryland, I've had more than a few crabcakes in my days. They are gigantic and about 95% jumbo lump crab and a measly 5% filler (even weighing on the conservative side here). Service is always great, although the crabcakes are so good that the servers could literally throw my plate on the table, never fill my water, and slam the check in my face (although they do not do any of the above), and I'd still be happy as could be. It can get extremely crowded and I don't know that they take reservations, and although I have gone there at the most "off" times, they remain filled to capacity. In conclusion, if you want incredible food at a good price then definitely give G & M a shot. I highly recommend getting the Double Maryland Crabcake meal that comes with a salad (only at dinner), two sides, and two crabcakes... Needless to say, the crabcakes are so big that you can expect to bring one home in a to-go box to savor for later :)
(5)Karson L.
Okay, so I hesitate to write this review because it is already difficult to get a table here. I hope that G&M stays true to their roots and continues to serve THE BEST Crabcakes in Maryland. This is my go to spot when my out of town friends ask the infamous "where's the best Crabcakes?" The portions are generous, the price is good, and the Crabcakes are true to Maryland standards; broiled not fried, little filler, jumbo lump backfin. I cannot vouch for anything else on the menu other than the Crabcakes as I only order them when I dine here. "Crabcakes and football - that's what Maryland does!"
(4)Emily U.
It was so good! The Martha's Vineyard Salad is the best/ prettiest salad I've ever had. Chicken, cranberries, apples, oranges, walnuts on top of mixed lettuce. Yum! Very nice service and quick too! Also had a very good Maryland crab soup
(5)Anna B.
I was visiting from out of town for work and my friend that lived in the Baltimore area wanted to try this place because he heard they're known to have the Best crab cakes in Maryland. We went and the place was packed. The decor is a little on the old side. Lots of wood, reminds me of a old country mom and pop restaurant. We of course ordered the crab cake sandwich w fries. The crab cake itself is a big portion. I couldn't finish the whole sandwich. Had more than enough to take it home and eat the other half for dinner. My opinion: Crab cakes are delicious!
(4)kevin c.
Great place outside of Baltimore. Excellent, huge crab cakes. Crab cakes are loaded with crab! Crab cake platter is a lot of food with the cake and 2 sides. Prices are very good as well. Service was very good! We had heard about this place and the crab cakes and they didn't disappoint.
(4)Herbert N.
Not sure why this place has gotten so many top reviews. This place is decidedly ordinary. G & M is a run-of-the-mill "family style" restaurant with a menu too large and no dish that qualifies as above average with many below average. You will get large, generous portions here, but not great food by any means. Their signature crab cakes I ordered were large, but dry and lacking flavor. the appetizer of "fried clams" were over-breaded and overcooked. They tasted more like rubbery hush puppies than fried clams. The cream of crab soup should have been called paste of salt soup because it was too thick and I could barely find a recognizable piece of crab in my entire bowl. All-in-all the food was pretty grim. Certainly not one to go out of your way for. To me this is the kind of place that is living off of its reputation and goodwill built up from generations of loyal customers. A place you "think" is good not based on the food they produce, but because you've been told how good it is for so long and by so many people that you just tend to accept it as fact. An "emperor has no clothes" establishment to be sure. It may have been a top seafood place once, but trust me, it is no more. I hear this place has a healthy mail order and catering business, but i would not order crab cakes from this place if i were catering an event for friends or family. B & M is an okay option if you are looking for a family style restaurant where you can find average regional seafood based fare and looking to to feed a family ranging from grandma to toddler and be able to find something on the menu that is serviceable for everyone in the family, but you won't get anything special here, just mediocre, unchallenging nosh. This is certainly no place for a date or if you want to "impress" your dining partners with something memorable.
(2)Stephanie I.
I was actually pleasantly surprised with this place! I had been hearing for years that this is the best place for crab cakes. I don't eat seafood, but when my parents came in town, I decided to take them here to try it out. They were not disappointed! They said it was probably the best crab cake that they have ever had. The portions are HUGE! I ordered a pasta and it was enough to serve three. I was really happy with the way it tasted. Its nice that they are just as good with regular food as they are with seafood. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful and never missed a beat. I can now join the club of telling people to come here when they are looking for crab cakes!
(4)Tamarra R.
Came here because everyone spoke highly of the crab cakes.. So naturally my curiosity led me here. To say the least the crab cakes were pretty good, with more than enough lump crab meat to have, but in my opinion, it wasn't worth all the hype. I like Phillips seafood crab cake way better, but this is just ones persons opinion.
(3)Tamara M.
The crabcake was quite pricey, but well-worth it. Delicious! One of the best we had while in Baltimore. G&M wasn't too far from where we were staying, out by the airport, but it would be a bit of a trek from downtown. The atmosphere is that of a dated sit-down place, but pleasant enough. The salad I ordered was full of fresh ingredients, and the portion was enormous for one person. We also had the house-made beets, which were very good. We were there at an odd time of day, so didn't have any issues with parking, but we overheard stories while there. The server was extremely friendly, and seemed to know everyone and everything about the place. . .a real sweetheart. Worth a visit if you're crabcake shopping for sure.
(4)Irene F.
First of all in the case of G&M crabcakes...apparently SIZE MATTERS to 99% of the reviewers writing about this place. Sure...each crab cake is the size of a baseball. And yes, there are huge chunks of back-fin meat in each one. And definitely, there is very little filler in it. So how can it be that I gave this place 2 stars you ask? if everything is true? 1) This is NOT sweet Maryland blue crab. The crab flavor is definitely imported in. There is no sweetness to these cakes. 2) The seasoning relies too heavily on the mustard and the old bay seasoning. There is nothing special about the taste of these cakes. I'd rather have a little filler and fresh herbs and spices than a salty old bay cake. Ok that's my beef with the crabcakes...it's not worth $25 and a 45 min drive to nowheresville. If we were ONLY talking about those- I would give them 3.5 stars. Here is where it starts going downhill and fast. 1) Snotty hostess who seemed to really enjoy telling people that "You must have EVERYBODY in your party here before we seat you. You cannot be more than 15 minutes late or we WILL give away your reservations. You MAY NOT bring in cake from outside it is AGAINST our policy." I heard her say it atleast 3 times in the 3 minutes we waited for my dad to park the car. (PS don't park across the street or supposedly you WILL get towed." 2) It was my mom's birthday, and we had reservations for over 2 weeks, yet despite the fact that there were open tables in the white table cloth section, they sat us in the bar/lounge. 3) The stuffed mushrooms and crab were not stuffed...unless they are referring to the fact that they lazily stuffed a silver bowl with mushroom tops and the leftover scraps of their crabcakes with a huge dollop of mustard. 4) The place was SO ridiculously crowded by 7 PM that there was a wall of people's backs pressed up against our table. 5) The salad while the presentation was beautiful, was old tasting and dry. I would have rather had a salad from Cheesecake Factory any day of the week. Overall, one surf and turf, 2 crab cake platters, one appetizer, 2 ice teas, and a salad came out to $130. Next time I'll just go to Clyde's...
(2)Corena S.
This was my first time here and I really loved the ambiance of the restaurant. It kind of reminds me of Timbuktu in Hanover Md. I ordered the crab cake platter and my boyfriend got the crab cake sandwich. The crab cake was on point and the ceasar salad was good. They give u a huge salad for 7.00 that two people can share. The sides I chose was not to great it was the potato salad horrible if u ask me. The sandwich was excellent, but they need a better choice of bread for it. But overall I would go there again
(5)Alishah N.
I tried G&M while on business in Baltimore, and I wasn't really impressed. The food was decent for what it was, but my overall experience was pretty bad. The waiter, when he wasn't being plainly blunt about things, was otherwise outright rude: He wouldn't accommodate our incredibly common request of having our bills split up (which we needed for filing expense reports). When we were brought the one bill, the person who signed accidentally left his pen on the table, at which point he just pointed at his pen and said rudely: "Pen. PEN!" As far as what I ate went, the salad was average - the kind of salad that gets made in the morning and is stored in a fridge the rest of the day. My pasta dish was nothing special - just a pasta dish with a sauce that could very well have been Classico with more salt. All in all, not a decent experience.
(2)Barb R.
They don't even deserve one star. WORST SERVICE AND WORST ATTITUDE I have ever experienced at any restaurant ever. I called for a reservation for 5 people. They said they couldn't take a reservation but just come on down. 10 minutes later we get there and there's a 45 minute wait and when I say you never told me that on the phone, they said, well you should have made a reservation. I said then you should have told me that when I called. 3 hostesses at the desk all point the finger at each other for the mis-information. I take a beeper and we go fight our way into the bar for a spot, waiting 15 minutes to get to place an order and have a spot to stand and talk. The beeper lights up indicating our table is ready. I go to the podium and they take me to a table for 4 crammed up against another. no room for a 5th. when i say can all 5 sit here she says "you are supposed to be a party of 2". Back to podium. She made a mistake and buzzed us incorrectly. we lost our place at the bar. We now go back to fighting for a spot. The beeper goes off 10 minutes later. I go to the podium again and I say, "you beeped me again. so the table is ready this time?". they look down and then rudely say, "no, that was a mistake, there is 1 party ahead of you, she accidentally hit the buzzer again". I thought it had to be a joke but then little miss attitude says, well accidents happen. No apology. Nothing but incompetence. I get it that mistakes happen, but that was strike 3 and still no apology or recognition for the inconvenience. At the 45 minute mark I go up to her and ask if our table is close to ready and she says, it'll be about 25 more minutes. Now there are 2 parties ahead of us, so I ask her about this since she told us before only 1. She gets all pissed off and tells me she can't predict when people are going to finish eating -- likes it all my fault for being upset. We left. I don't care how good the food is. Good food still tastes bad when you have a bad taste in your mouth from rude people. No restaurant deserves our business when they can't even apologize for messing up repeatedly. I wasn't looking for anything other than, I am so sorry. Maybe they think because they have long lines that it doesn't matter if they have people walk out. But good manners and good service win out every time. And G&M didn't have either.
(1)Kimberly G.
Excellent crab cakes, however the place is dirty. I won't be returning because of the many bugs I saw crawling in this place. I was dissapointed and grossed out by how dirty of an establishment this was.
(3)Helen T.
Ordered the crab cake for dinner. It comes with 2 sides and a salad. I got the mixed veggies and baked potato. The crab cake was ok. The good thing was that it had huge chunks of crab all throughout. The not so good thing is the flavor. It was pretty salty. You can see the breading in between the layers of crab and the flavor was lacking. Although expensive, the crab cake was HUGE. One definitely filled me up. I also liked the variety of side dishes to choose from. The menu was really extensive and made me curious if the other dishes are better. We came during a busy day so the wait was about an hour. They even ran out of the buzzers to handout to people. The nice thing was the waiting area/bar that you can lounge around while you wait for the table. Parking is a private lot but if it's packed, you'll have to circle around to the back.
(3)Subhasis S.
Went with a large 14 people group after seeing a great review. over the phone they would allow to seat us into 4 splitted group within 15 minutes. unfortunately when we reach there, their wait time changed 15 minutes to 20 minutes then 30 minutes. Then suddenly another new girl showed up and started saying 90 minutes waiting. i feel very embarrassing as everyone went there based on my suggestion. also the girl on the reception is very RUDE. i really do not know the food quality but i am sure if you go there you will face very rude people. Worst experience with any restaurant.
(1)Ronald L.
I wish I lived in Baltimore just so I could eat here. THIS WAS THE BEST CRAB CAKE I'VE EATEN IN MY LIFE! I'm a big guy and I couldn't make it past my 1st one. I'm going to get some shipped to Florida. The crab dip was also amazing.
(5)Terrence G.
I've been here for lunch with work colleagues and recently for dinner with the wife and kid. I give the food a solid 4 stars. The service for dinner was so so. Our server was very nice, but most of her attention was spent on the large table next to us. The server for the tables next to us seemed very annoyed with something. I'm not sure if it was the camping guests at one of her tables or what. All I know is it showed. Other than that, the food is tasty. If you never been before, you have to get the crab cakes. They are softball size with more crab than cake. We tried the chicken wings which were plump and cost less than a buck a wing, which was nice. We also tried the eggplant parm which was just ok. I thought it would be better since it marked it as of one their specialties. Be sure to make reservations.
(4)Suavecito m.
We had French Onion Soup , a single crab cake and a salad. The crab cake is their signature dish and we both agreed that we are not big crab cake fans. The salad and soup were very good however and the venue itself was very nice.
(3)Tracey J.
A friend wanted to treat me for dinner after a presentation I gave near BWI. I wasn't sure I could spare the time until she mentioned G&M. My ears perked, my mouth started to water... This was something I couldn't pass up, especially since I don't get to Baltimore City/County much anymore these days. She warned me in advance that parking was tricky (so we only took one car) and that there'd likely be a long wait for dinner. The parking lot was crowded but did not require blunt force trauma or WD40 on her bumper to find a space. We parked on the back side and had to snake through a bar area to get to the hostess stand. The place was pretty full for a Sunday evening (~6ish). I steeled myself for the words "45 minute wait" and was VERY pleasantly surprised. We waited no longer than the time it took to pull a couple of menus and have someone seat us at our table! Several parties were seated about the same time we were. The hostess was efficient and greeted us warmly. Now, if you know anything about G&M you know you don't really come here for anything but the crab cakes. This presented two smallish issues for me - a) I'm shellfish-averse and b) on the way I'd smelled a steak that was absolutely killing me. Our server gave us a detailed rundown of the specials and suggested a play on a surf and turf that offered me a NY strip (not my favorite cut) and a crab cake. I am not in the business of eating a lot of crab cakes. I have never been served one that was the size of a regulation softball. Until yesterday. It was broiled and there was a ton of jumbo lumps in it. It was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The steak... eeegh I've had better but I think maybe I just didn't want to like it all that much because it was a strip rather than a ribeye. It also was served a little on the cool side - which bothered me because I ordered it medium (half the time when I order a steak medium what I get is a LOT closer to medium well and this was knocking on the door of medium rare). Our server was very friendly, knowledgeable and honest about the menu. My friend asked about a particular item and the server mentioned that it wasn't something she ate and didn't have any knowledge about it. Much better than the stock "Everything's good here!" She was also prompt about refilling drinks and clearing used plates and glasses. I think she tried a little too hard to sell us on the dessert, especially considering that I'd asked for a box while there was a ton of food still on my plate (eyes bigger than my stomach). I note that I would have gladly given this five stars if they'd offered the ribeye with that crab cake. At any rate - this place would have been worth the Benadryl but I didn't need it. WIN/WIN! I will be back, and I will bring others who haven't had the chance to try this ridiculous goodness. Great job, guys. (P.S. I also note that as we were leaving someone whom I assume was a front of the house manager stopped by our table to inquire as to our dining experience. I thought that was a nice touch.) NB - there IS a dress code here. I noted a sign that said sleeveless shirts were not welcome in the dining room and I have to admit that in this day and age a place that maintains a classy ambience always wins with me. So leave your sports jersey or your tank top at home, put on a nice shirt and jacket and enjoy your meal :) )
(4)Faith A.
As I had mentioned in my review of another place, I cannot say that I am crab cake aficionado by any means... I have only had the store bought smaller freezer ones that I have to look back at and say are not even real crab cakes. Upon going to Baltimore with my husband (as this is where he grew up), we decided to embark on a crab cake sampling of a few places so I can see what the hype was and what a "real crab cake" was. We went to G&M as this is one of my husband's faves. For some reason I was expecting a dive or a dump... not sure why. That was not at all what it was like when we had gotten there. The bar staff was friendly and attentive, and we were able to get a seat quickly in the dining room as well. We were off to a good start. We had the mussels as an app, Cream of Crab soup and three crab cake dinners. All scrumptious. The crab cakes are quite large and great.... you definitely get your money's worth. They have a variety of side dishes to suit anyone. All in all, a great experience with yummy crab cakes. We will be back :)
(4)Stephanie Y.
this was the largest and most delicious crab cake I have ever have. I ordered the sandwich and didn't even eat the bun because the crabcake itself was plentiful enough!
(5)Lantz A.
I ordered the crab cake sandwich and I've had the same at another place. G&M does not hold back on the crab meat. I'd say 90% crab meat and 10% binding. This was a very tasty and moist crab cake and the binding was tasty! Ps. Sit at the bar on a Sunday because the wait for a table is murder!
(3)Susan L.
Super crowded on Saturday night ~45 minute wait around 7 pm. The crab cake was huge and really good .. definitely full of crab! Everything else was mediocre but if you are visiting from out of town like I was, it's a great place to get a Maryland crabcake
(4)KM M.
This place has really gone downhill since the last time I dined here less than a year ago. When I had called to make a reservation, the girl who answered the phone hung up on me and when I called again, she was very curt. Not the type of service that I expected from a place that considered itself "fine dining." The sub-par customer service didn't end there - our waitress was friendly but didn't provide the attentiveness I expected from this restaurant. She forgot our appetizer order and when our entrees came, instead of placing them in front of each person she would stand on one end of the table and had us pass hot plates down to the person. After we paid the check but weren't finished eating, we saw our waitress sitting at another table with other wait staff counting their tips on the table. I thought it was odd and a bit rude to do it so publicly while people around them were still dining. We had to find someone else to get us to-go boxes and refill our drinks. The crabcakes were great, as usual, but everything else was bland. I have been coming to this restaurant for many years but I was so disappointed with this last visit that I'm not sure I will return here. I've had crabcakes that are as good, if not better than G&M's at other restaurants with better atmosphere and service.
(2)Patricia G.
Sadly my previous 5 Star Rating has been knocked down to a 2 Star. A good restaurant not only has good food but it also has to have good service. When one goes out and spends a good deal of money for good food and good service that is what one expects BOTH are imperative or the experience is not a good one!!!! First strike: We couldn't wait to have the Fried Zucchini appetizer that we have had on past visits... well apparently this item is NOT on the Sunday menu... are you kidding me?? Is there some reason why you can't drop some breaded zucchini strips in the frier on a Sunday... is it against some religious rule that I'm not aware of? Second Strike: one member of our party of six does not eat seafood so she ordered a burger VERY WELL DONE, the rest of us ordered crab cakes, seafood combination etc... the food come out and guess what... the burger is NOT very well done, it's not even well done, so it has to go back to the kitchen and doesn't come back for a good 10 minutes so the rest of us were nearly finished with our meals... NOT COOL!!!! Food should be prepared in the manner that the customer requests it..NOT the way the cook feels like preparing it!!! For dessert we decided to pick up a few desserts and enjoy them at home so we went into the "Take Out" area.... Third Strike and really the reason that I won't go back this restaurant is because of the COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR of Deanna H in the "Take Out" area of G & M.... RUDE employees are a reflection of the ownership and management of a restaurant and this young woman was not only RUDE, she wass SLOW and deliberately belligerent. Management is to be reprimanded for having only one person waiting on a LONG line of customers (this rude, ignorant Deanna was overhead saying that the others were on break) what manager sends an employee on break without backfill when the line is LONG, the answer... NOT SMART ONE AND CERTAINLY NOT ONE WHO CARES ONE IOTA about customer service. Maybe this is part of the reason this employee was so rude and obnoxious, but still COMPLTELY UNACCEPTABLE !!!! Good food only gets you so far, you need both good food and good service in order to maintain good customers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will go to Timbuktu in Hanover next time I want a good crabcake.
(2)G J.
Had the misfortune of being seated upstairs. Terrible service due to only one waiter that had to take care of the upstairs section alone. Not enough staff, as the waiter was constantly running up and down the steps with trays of food. I ordered the steak and crab cake with a salad and fries. Waited a half hour for the salad. The salad was sent with the wrong dressing. Waited another half hour for a medium steak, crab cake and fries. The waiter brought a steak with green beans and crab cake (he said he could not read his writing when entering the order). He got an order of fries, put them on the table then quickly took off. When I cut into the steak, it was cool and cooked rare. My waiter did not come back to check on the food as he was very busy. I are a bit of the crab cake. I was finally able to get the waiters attention about 10 min later, and pointed out the problem with the steak (and no rolls/bread with dinner) he said "sorry" but still presented a bill. I paid, as I did eat the salad and crab cake along with a few pieces of the steak. This restaurant was very busy, and I picked up on the attitude from the staff that they could care less if they get orders correct and if you had a decent meal or not, as there are plenty more customers after you leave. A real disappointment for a restaurant as hyped as this.
(1)Emily L.
G & M is a Baltimore-area legend. We eat here a few times a year, solely for the crab cakes. Okay, once I did try Trout Amandine, which was good, and I think I've had their calamari once or twice. But seriously, why would you come here and order chicken?! Service is usually decent, though one or two of their older waitresses are a little . . . magoo. Side dishes are forgettable (we have tried sending the listless garden salads back before, but eventually realized that's just always what they look like.) I've ordered a glass of wine a few times, but never had a good one, so I usually stick with beer; they're branching out and usually offer a few microbrews. As I said, come for the crab cakes. They are huge, full of sweet meat and seasoned perfectly (although I confess to an additional sprinkle of Old Bay from the shakers kept on every table -- way to go, Baltimore!) I can finish one only if I don't eat anything else, which means I usually end up giving the last third or so away to my very willing husband. To be honest, I think this place would be a lot better if it embraced its working-class roots and dressed down a little. Low lighting and white tablecloths just don't fit the clientele or the food. The prices are very high for the experience. That said, we do come here fairly regularly because we just can't stay away from the crispy, golden mounds of crabby goodness. Great, now I'm hungry.
(3)Ellen L.
came here for sunday dinner as a party of 4, and was a bit surprised that we had to wait at close to 8pm on a sunday. but it was well worth the wait.... while we awaited an empty table, we grabbed some drinks at the bar. the margarita was ok, just average. the ice cold water was very welcoming, since it had been a very warm day outside. the interior was very nice and elegant. i liked the simplicity of the linen table cloths and linen napkins. most of the wait staff was also dressed in orioles gear (guessing the baltimore orioles were playing this evening). once we were seated, we were given a menu with a godzillion choices. most notably was the extensive list of salads. i ordered the lemon pepper chicken salad with almonds, mandarin oranges and raspberry dressing ($10.95). the salad was HU-MON-GOUS, probably the biggest salad i've ever had in my life! while we were waiting, the waiter did stop by and tell me that the kitchen staff was cutting up my chicken. they weren't fooling around, b/c they actually cut up a whole chicken, then sliced and diced it onto my salad. the chicken was great, seasoned very well, and very fresh tasting. there was a good amount of almonds, mandarin oranges, and some other veggies mixed into the salad. overall, very tasty. unfortunately, they forgot the dressing, which i was really looking forward to, but the salad still tasted great without the dressing (a rarity). my hubby ordered the steak & crab cake combo, so i had some of his crab cake. this was by far the best crab cake i've ever had! it was moist and tender, and had some special seasoning baked inside which made it even tastier. i didn't try his steak, but it was a nice, big cut of meat. unfortunately, i have to take 1 star away for the service. while our waiter was very friendly with a great sense of humour, the overall service was just too slow. we were ready to order, but we felt like we were waiting a while before he came back to take our orders. after the bread and the salad came out, we waited quite a long time before our entrees came out. after we finished our meals, we waited another spell before the check was brought to us. despite the slow service, we really enjoyed our food and would definitely come back for the crab cakes alone.
(4)Ashley J.
OMG! This place was AHHHHMAZING! The entire waitstaff was just so awesome! I had read so many Yelpers complaint about the service, but not for me - actually, the service was top notch. Made the entire experience even more memorable (if the food hadn't already done that already). The cream of crab soup - WOW! The flavor was simply delish and had I not been raised properly, I would've licked the bowl. I was left wanting more for sure. I ordered the crab stuffed oysters, and holy cow...six of them suckers each topped with a five ounce crab cake? Heaven on a plate. Seriously. I could only eat two, but we ARE talking about 30 ounces of LUMP crab meat! I cannot even describe in words how incredibly wonderful these were! My hubs went with the crab cake plate, and he's a local and says it was the best crab cake he had ever had. We had the five-year-old midget with us, and the server was so so sweet to her! She gave her a big hug before we left, and I felt like we were leaving an old friend. All in all it was one of the best dining experience I have ever EVER had. Just can't say anything could've been better. Just....go, already!
(5)Amanda L.
What? Did I just start a tradition with my dragon boat team? Yes. Thank you crab cake. You are amazing. See you soon.
(5)Tammy P.
Expensive crab cakes..18.99 for one and two sides. Wow. The cakes look amazing, about 4.50 a slice.
(4)Rick Y.
This is our fourth night in Maryland and we have had crab each of the last three dinners. However, this meal of crab stuffed jumbo shrimp was without a doubt the best yet. And, cudos to our fabulous waitress (Sonya). What a wonderful evening.
(4)Douglas B.
105.00 for dinner for 3, just to realize you have shells in the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes?,my first experience with G&M was a few years ago and my first with Faidleys was a few months ago,the service,the food quality and overall experience with Faidleys was better hands down!
(1)Emily V.
O.M.G. Crab cake heaven. I would say more, but that's all you need to know. Get a crab cake (you only need one).
(5)Sarah S.
Not only does this place have best crab cakes I have ever tasted, but the staff is amazing! I came from Jersey to eat here with some Baltimore friends and I forgot my purse with, literally, everything in it. When I got back to Jersey I called and got The owner, George. The purse had been turned in and George had it at the post office the next morning for next day delivery. Not only did the staff show respect and kindness for turning it in, but George went above and beyond, using his time and money, to get my purse to me ASAP. Aside from the amazing food and experience I had here, the people the work here are genuinely good people, which is hard to find these days. I am forever grateful and will be repaying the favor, even though George said that it was not necessary. Amazing food and amazing people! What more can you ask for?
(5)MelLid G.
*Dine In Review* I finally made the 45min trip out to G&M this past Saturday and boy was it worth the ride! I had looked forward to going for almost an entire week and I wasn't let down! We were told they didn't take reservations but could call ahead to get on the list. We figured calling 30 mins outside the location would be fine. We were wrong! When we got there and gave our names to the hostess, we were informed that there would still be a 30 min wait. We weren't really bothered because it was PACKED! Our waiter (Rick) was funny as hell! He was very helpful with suggestions because I was a bit indecisive. He took our drink orders to give me a bit more time. I ordered a Patron Margarita and my date ordered a Pomegranate margarita. Both were absolutely delicious lol! I finally made up my mind and ordered the jumbo stuffed shrimp with fries and a side of broccoli. My date had the famous crab cakes with a baked potato and salad. The sides weren't award winning but our crab cakes were absolutely delicious! Nice chunks of lump crab meat! Not a bunch of filler here folks! My dish was basically 3 large shrimp cut in half, with a crab cake on top! I feel it was the better deal because for a few bucks more you get an extra crab cake. I definitely feel our experience at G&M was worth the $86 tab! I left full of delicious food and with a slight buzz hahaha! Great job G&M! PS The upstairs seating seems better for a date. It was much quieter than the dining downstairs. Don't forget to call ahead on the weekend!!!
(4)Xinyi T.
I love the crab cakes here! They are huge! Bigger than my fist. After trying couple places, i think this is the best crabcake i have had. The environment is nice and classy. The service is pretty good. Their salad portion is huge! We ordered the arugula chicken salad, it was huge! My only complain is for a nice restaurant, the bathroom is not that nice and it was a little dirty.
(4)Jessica K.
These crab cakes were not at all what I expected. They had a soufle-like texture. Less breading and more egg-y. With a slight mustard flavor. They were quite tasty. And the crab was generous, which it should be at $14 per crab cake. Everything else was really bland. The onion rings were greasy, the beets were very basic, and the dinner role was nothing special. But you don't come here for the sides, right? The baklava, however, was nothing short of amazing. This is a fun stop.
(4)Roberto L.
AWFUL! I ordered the crab cake sandwich. It was overpriced, but I was ok with it, because, I am in Md.! It comes out and it looked amazing. I was so excited to dig right in. I took one bite and almost died. I was eating a crab shell sandwich! It was gritty and filled with shells. I am not exaggerating when I say that nearly every other bite was with a piece of shell in it. I will never go back here. In the words of Taylor Swift, we are never ever, ever, getting back together, like ever.
(1)Katelyn S.
The 4 star rating is for the crab cakes alone! Upon moving to Maryland almost 2 years ago, everyone has always recommended G & M as THE place to get crab cakes. We went during the day on the 4th of July. We thought it'd be packed because of the holiday and people having the day off, but it was pretty dead. The crab cakes were honestly really good but the sides were horrible! The cakes were the biggest I'd have ever seen before and pretty much all meat. Before our entree, my fiancé and I ordered the French Onion Soup to share. The cheese was bubbling and thick- just how true French onion soup should be! Good thing we had the soup because like I said, the sides were blah! I had the fries and he had coleslaw. Both were definitely of the prepackaged/ frozen variety and completely unmemorable. I mean, if you're going to tout yourself on being Maryland's #1 crab cake, you really need to step up your sides that go with it. However, the bright side to the horrible sides are the desserts! We had the blueberry strawberry tart and it was delicious! We unfortunately only ordered one to share but I totally could have ate a whole one to myself because it was that good! Overall, I'd go back for carry out and just get the crab cakes and dessert and make my own sides at home!
(4)Chrystal C.
BEST CRABCAKES EVER. Five stars alone for them. They are huge, contain massive chunks of fresh crab meat and less breading, and come with two sides (multiple options) and a salad. Even though my friends and I called ahead to "reserve" we ended up waiting 10 minutes for a table at 8 pm on a Saturday night. Since it was so busy, a few slip-ups: we were missing forks with our silverware, the lemon we asked with our ice water was non-existent, steak fries were mediocre, and a waitress was not helpful to us (but our specific waitress was!). It was so worth it, though! This restaurant also has a take-out option in another part of the building.
(5)Anh H.
2.5 stars The was good decent. Everyone raves about the crabcakes, which were good, I guess. I try to avoid Baltimore for reasons of having worked there, and hating the people that I worked with. Regardless, what I mean to say is that I'm not too, too sure what great cakes are supposed to taste like. The service was prompt...after we were seated, very professional. The Matradees on the other hand. They (this elderly lady and some college student) were a little flustered trying to seat people. I mean, with over 400+ reviews, and the fact that according to our waiter "they serve over a 1000 people/night) you'd think the matradees, who are the first faces you see, would be nicer and more pleasant. They weren't straight up rude to me and my friend, but I can see them rubbing people the wrong way. So in a word, the matradees were a couple of "B's." Would I recommend this place to friends? I guess. Would I recommend it to my future'self? No. Why? Because I hate Baltimore, as my prior work experience have left permanent scars on my soul. Oh, and parking is nuts.
(2)Andre A.
Coming from California, had to try some Maryland crab cakes. This is one is worth the drive from Springfield, VA. The best crab cake that I have ever eaten. You can also order uncooked cakes to take home and enjoy at a later date.
(5)Renee R.
My finance had crab cakes which were wonderful; I have to give it to them they make great crab cakes. I'm disappointed in the service, however. The hosts didn't acknowledge us and the hostess that brought us to the table was unfriendly. Our server was sweet and upbeat which was refreshing; Unbeknownst to her there was a hair on the rim and in my patron margarita. After asking the manager (whom I asked the REMAKE the drink) simply went to the bar, grabbed a new glass, salted the rim and poured the contents from my first drink in a new glass. It was not as full as the first and she sloped the drink on the table as she dropped it off. The manager never returned to check up on us after the complaint. I never like to give negative reviews especially here since we had a positive experience our last visit. For the price paid, ambiance and lack of service I honestly feel ripped off.
(2)Kyle M.
Everyone had been telling me I need to go to G&M for the crab cakes. If I like Timbuktu (which I do), I'll love G&M. I tried to go 3 or 4 times prior, but the hour plus wait always deterred me. I finally got in at lunch on a Monday while friends were in town. No wait. The decor is fairly plain, reminding me of a country diner. The menu, fairly extensive. Everything from gargantuan salads, Italian pastas, and of course all manners of seafood. Now on to the pressing matter at hand....the crab cakes, broiled of course. Well they're definitely JUMBO lump crab meat, they are well seasoned, but they were a bit wet for my taste. Almost soggy in the middle with the bread they used to bind them. The rest of the seafood on my plate was pretty good, though the flounder was a bit fishy tasting when it should be very mild if it's fresh. I would go back, but I'm not willing to wait more than 20 minutes or so for a table. I still prefer Timbuktu's crab cake, but I prefer to dine in G&M's space. It's brighter, cleaner, and more inviting.
(3)Lauren C.
Always wanted to try this place for the famous crab cakes, and finally had the chance to on the way home from a short road trip. The service and crab cakes were okay, but certainly not great or worth the inflated menu prices. Everything else about this place screamed diner - from the frozen burger to the steak fries to the dirty bathroom and the dessert refrigerator in the middle of the dining room. I can't believe this place has such high reviews. It would be fine if it was positioned as a diner and had prices that reflected that level of dining, but with entrees costing $20 and up I expect a lot more. Won't be going back or recommending this place to others. Seriously? 5 stars?
(1)Ria H.
Pretty GOOD Crabcakes!!! We went to the carryout section and bought 2 crab cake platters for $55. They were worth every penny!!! I just imagined how they would of taste if we would have dined in. They have a huge dessert bar with so many choices of cakes, cookies, pies and etc. I will definitely come back again!!! Carryout is open 7 days a week from 10am to 11pm. Crab cakes for breakfast sounds good to me!!
(5)Eugene W.
Crabcakes are both enormous and delicious!! The sides and many other entrees are just okay. I will be back. The crab cakes alone are worth it.
(4)Valerie G.
Park in the back, walk through the bar and make a left to get to the hostess stand. My friends (~5 ppl) came in on Sat around lunchtime and was quoted a 45 mins wait. We (14 ppl) came back again on Sunday, post lunchtime crowd at 2:30PM and was quoted a 0 mins wait! Win! They did have to split up our party into 7 and 7 because I supposed either their large tables were taken or they can't seat that large of a party together. No worries - we were sat one table away from each other. There was a Ravens game on that Sunday and all of the waitstaff was outfitted in Football Jerseys! Super cute given that the look and feel of the establishment seemed somewhat upscale :) My table ordered the seafood sampler and then the famous crabcakes. A single order was $17.95 and a double was $24.95 -- I'd suggest splitting the double between two friends and save! CHA CHING :D Although you would also have to split the two sides & salad - not a big deal because these crabcakes are HUMONGOOOO! Huge chunks of real crab meat - little filler. The skin wasn't crispy either which I love! I hate extremely fried skin on my crabcakes bc it makes everything fall apart when you attempt to crack the skin :(. The sampler was good - mini crab cakes (the size of reg. cakes in some restaurants), large scallops, jumbo shrimp, greek salad, and steak tips! The steak tips' gravy was a bit salty for my liking but they had mushrooms and I wuv 'shrooms (; The only complaint I had was that the wait for the food was a littttttttle longer than I would have liked. But def worth checking out if you're in the area!
(4)Michelle H.
Come for the crabcake...stay for the crabcake? Truth be told, it's the best thing they've got going for them. I've been getting G&M crabcakes for years. Anymore, we'll pick up an order to go simply because the lunch rush - which easily lasts from 11AM-3PM on any given weekday - is insanity. If you're not mentally prepared, the entire experience can leave you feeling harassed. From the inability to find parking, to the line of people out the door and the dark, tight quarters to the waitstaff, it's a given that it won't be your best dining experience but very possibly the best crabcake you've had. Now, just to set things straight about the servers, they may not been the most friendly but they're efficient. And when you're working a crowd like that day in, day out, perhaps that the best we can hope for. Besides, all you really want is to dive into that jumbo lump of broiled goodness that's soon to be placed in front of you, right?
(4)Randy S.
I was passing through the area and my boss told me I had to try the crab cakes here. I had the fried mushrooms and should have passed on them. They weren't that great and I should have left more room for the crab cake. The crab cake was amazing! It was sweet, huge chunks of meat, little filling, and golden brown. I bought some uncooked ones to take back home and the family loved them! I went around 2pm and there were plenty of open tables. The tables were being switched over to their dinner setup that included white table clothes. There is a separate bar area that had tvs.
(5)Kevina G.
The first time we came here we had a great experience. The food was DELICIOUS (they aren't lying about having the best crab cakes in MD). Our server's name was Paul T., and he was fantastic. I used to be a server and I know it's not easy, but he made it look easy while doing everything he should, and going that extra mile, as well. He was very personable and stopped to talk to his tables, but was also very genuine. Paul was always refilling drinks and checking to be sure everyone had what they needed. He sets the standards very high for the other servers. By far the best service I've ever received and if G&M is reading this, you should know what an asset he is to your restaurant!
(5)Fred N.
Had the crab cake platter and it was delicious. The waiter was great. I wonder if the other items on the menu are just as good.
(5)James C.
Glad to see some other people on here who don't think this place is all that. Seriously, the crab cakes are big but not good. They are NOT made with Chesapeake crab meat and they DO NOT taste fresh. If you don't have fresh, you shouldn't serve them. I have had much better crab cakes elsewhere, like Pierpoint and Koko's Pub in Baltimore. But probably my biggest complaint about this place is the service and attitude. Recently, I went for lunch with two buddies. The parking lot was packed and I circled several times to no avail before I dropped my friends off, told them to get a table while I parked the car down the road. 5 minutes later, when I got there they were still waiting for a table even though there were plenty available. They told me the waitress wouldn't seat them until the party was completely present. Isn't that ridiculous??? It's not like the rest of the party was arriving separately. I was simply parking the car in their inadequate parking lot. Since I don't like their crab cakes, (although my friends love them) I was planning to order something from their extensive Italian menu. When the waitress came by to take our order, I told her I wanted something Italian and asked her to recommend something. She asked me what I was interested in as they had lots of choose from. I, in turn, informed her that I was well aware of that, which was precisely WHY I was asking for a recommendation. Can you see how this is going??? When you ask for a recommendation, a server should be able to point out a couple outstanding dishes, I don't think that's expecting too much. Okay, so I ordered the lasagne....I've almost never had BAD LASAGNE. Well, add one to the short list! This lasagne was heavy on CINNAMON, yes cinnamon! It's a spice I've seen used in some Greek dishes like Moussaka, but that's not lasagne and it should never be used in something like lasagne. If the place is run by Greeks, and they want to serve Italian food, they should prepare like Italians would. I ate it, because by now I felt I had caused enough trouble and I think I bringing my friends down, but I didn't like it. This is a local establishment that acts like a chain and is mistakenly confuses itself with "fine dining." It ain't the Prime Rib, but it seems to think it is. Stay away!
(1)Kiron M.
This is a great family restaurant on Hammonds Ferry Road. It's a great place to go for a special occasion. We went for my dads birthday and of course most of us got their famous crabcakes. You can get one or two (they are huge!). (My dad got two bc he loves to take the leftovers for lunch the next day!) But all of us only ate half of one, we were stuffed! We started with the calamari which is a great deal for a lot of people (we were 8). My brother got one of the fish specials, blackened Orange Roughy, and he really liked it. My bro-in-law got the surf and turf and said the NY Strip was only ok. You get two sides and I'd recommend the homemade cole slaw and homemade pickled beets. The service was great and we really enjoyed ourselves. I can't wait to enjoy my leftover crabcake as well!
(5)Michael C.
The best crab cake I've had in Baltimore! Yes, I've been to Faidley's. Faidley's is good, but for the same price, I prefer the way that G&M makes theirs. Plus I don't have to deal with the ghettotastic surrounds of Faidley's. To make it better, G&M is close to the airport BWI. It wouldn't be a bad idea to bring a visiting guest here when you've picked them up from the airport; what a way to welcome them to Maryland crab cakes! The waiter service is friendly, they're a bit slower during dinnertime, but I haven't felt hurried along once I got my table.
(4)Wendy C.
Phenomenal crab cakes! Big lumps of sweet crab meat, no filler, I wonder what's "gluing" the meat together. One is plenty for most people, but it's so deliriously yummy you could easily twist my arm to order two. Definitely 5-star worthy. We also tried a few other dishes...mussels in a white sauce, boiled seafood platter, and prime rib. Everything was pretty good except the boiled fish (the rubbery overcooked fillet and the sprinkled-on Old Bay did not spell "tasty"). Try to make a reservation if you can, otherwise the waiting time is usually substantial. If you are lucky to score a reservation, follow two rules -- don't be late for more than 10 minutes; entire party arrives or you won't be seated. Enjoy!
(4)Jeff J.
I consider myself a crab cake aficionado. Born and bred in MD. G&M truly sets the standard for all other crab cakes. Big and lumpy with very little filler. Perfectly browned every single time. Super consistent. Always crowded. No BS but nice staff. A must.
(5)Danielle H.
Can't get a reservation for a "small party"
(2)Dianne Z.
Got an attitude right off the bat when we told the hostess that we had a group of 14, and this was on a Monday at 11:40 AM. They seated us promptly but at two different tables. I guess they don't like to rearrange things to accommodate their clients. The server was nice enough and I'm sure she wrote down our orders correctly but several came out with the wrong sides. She quickly corrected this by asking someone to bring the missing things but that meant lots more little dishes on an already crowded table. Props on the onion rings and coleslaw but the crabcake is not all it's hyped up to be here. Once the check was presented, seemed we got rushed to leave and we were back In the car at 12:25 PM.
(2)Glenn K.
Awesome seafood, crab cakes are the best anywhere. Our waitress was Emily and did a fantastic job. Great overall experience
(5)Michael L.
Great Crab Cakes. I don't think you will find any better. One is enough. They're big.
(3)Patrick H.
If you're reading this, by now you've probably heard that G&M has good Crab Cakes. UPDATE: they are EXCELLENT! I get them every time I'm in town. Go th
(5)Courtney M.
Crab cakes were great. Pasta with Shrimp was great. Everything was great. Service was lacking but food was good
(3)Chris H.
My favorite crabcake in the Baltimore area. G&M offers huge crabcakes with just enough bread to hold together the huge lumps of backfin. For myself, I prefer getting two broiled cakes to go, but they also have seating with decent table service. I wouldn't say it has excellent ambience, and the service can be slow. Still, you don't go to G&M for the ambience, you go for the crabcakes, and that's what they serve up best. Best crabcake in Baltimore? For my money it is.
(5)L T D.
Whats the big houpla? Yeah the crab cakes were really good, but that couldnt make up for the Lousy Hostesses, and the automatic 18% gratuity on a 2 person table. but then I looked around and it didnt take long to figure out. LOL. It was like I HOP with crab cakes. I dont think that I will be going back to this place.
(2)Tom C.
Best Crabcakes Ever. I'm not kidding. It's huge and it's not overloaded with breading. The crab meat isn't pulped like other crabcakes I've had. You can see the lumps of crab. It's quite a sight to behold. And the portion is HUGE. I can't speak to the service. I just ordered my food carry-out style, and waited. I see complaints about the service, but I think these people were sitting on the carry-out don't understand how a carry-out works. If you eat at a CARRY-OUT, then you're doing it wrong.
(5)judy n.
everyone yelping about this place is right! The crab cake was amazing! Huge, almost burger sized for one, and the average girl won't be able to finish it in one sitting. Order the single crab cake platter. it'll come with one huge flavorful, moist, crab caked comprised of HUGE chunks of real crab, with two side dishes. Yum, heaven! *don't park anywhere BUT the parking lot, because if you park on the street, or across the street at a nearby plaza... you WILL Get TOWED... the wait staff are kind enough to make sure you didn't park in the wrong area* great place. and only 5 minutes from Baltimore Airport.
(4)daniel s.
Contrary to most reviews here, I did not find these crab cakes particularly delicious. In fact, they tasted too... crabby, and it was quite nauseating. Even though i managed to finish mine, my friends were not as successful, and even one made a trip to the toilet. Perhaps it was a bad day, but nevertheless, I award this place 2 stars. As a side note, I did very much enjoy my lump crab cake at the local market.
(2)Meg G.
Jumbo lump crab is great and plentiful in the cakes. I would not recommend the soup, because I've had better chowder with actual chunks of crab. Every time I fly into BWI I have to stop here on my way back to DC.
(4)Rachel L.
I'm sorry I've only come here for the crabcakes but they are THE MOST AMAZING FOOD MATTER EVER!!! I don't know what G&M stands for but it better stand for crabcakes. Every time and I mean EVERY time my family and I go to Maryland, we take home a dozen of these babies. It's pricy but so worth it. I've never had a crabcake anywhere near as amazing as this. First of all, they're pretty huge. I can't finish one crabcake in one sitting. I always split it in half. It's heavy and rich. It's about 13 bucks per crabcake and they can pack it for you. I believe you can order them cooked or uncooked. You can also mail order them too. Ugh, I really want one right now.
(5)Nori S.
Honestly I'm not a real fan of Crab Cakes because most people use more fillers than actually Crab. But, I do love Crab prepared Boiled, Broiled, etc. This place however, has the BEST Crab Cakes I've ever had. It's pretty much a lump of Crab meat just balled together. No or very little fillers so you just get a full taste of the Crab itself. Went here on a Monday night expecting some tables open but nope crowded with a huge wait. Luckly they have a take out station right next door so I got the meal to go. Each Crab Cake is about 8 oz and it's like 95% Crab meat. I'll come back and try the other menu when I have a chance.
(5)Rena F.
Excellent dinner choice. Recommended by captain on our sightseeing boat trip and boy he was right on. Crab cakes were the best I have ever had. Portions were very generous and staff very friendly. Saturday evening and 40 minute wait for table so not too bad. Next time will call a head to be put on wait list. Only down side, not enough parking to accommodate all the customers. We parked across the street and our car got towed while we were eating but all and all would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for great seafood.
(5)Crystal H.
Very good food for a very good price!! The crab cakes are very good and the service is just as good!! Definitely a gem!!
(4)Bob M.
They make the best crab cakes in the world, period. Nearby the BWI airport and among many hotels around the airport, it is convenient to anyone staying nearby, but worth a special trip to see this one dish prepared to perfection. The rest of the food we tried was also good and the waitstaff friendly and efficient. Short of a severe food allergy to crab, everyone should try these. They are huge, BTW.
(5)Juanita C.
I am from SLC, UT, working in Bethesda MD, opening a new restaurant. I was excited to get a day off and head out to find great food, and I did. I had the crab cake, and fired oysters they were good not great, not a fan of deep fried but they didn't have them roasted The sweet carrots were baby carrots cooked just a little to much, but they too were good. The fries are think cut and cooked well, they come unsalted is is wonderful, and the broccoli was perfect fresh and cooked just right. Over all I enjoyed my meal, I was stuffed and happy. As for service it was just alright, but it's a home town place so it is what it is!
(4)Kareem C.
These crab cakes are always right on time even when they are late. Probably the best crab cakes in Maryland west of the Bay Bridge. They are truly Jumbo Lump Meat no filler! Some say the price is too steep but for "real" crab cakes the $18 price is totally fair especially considering the fact that you get two sides., a salad and bread. I have been to this place multiple times but have never ordered anything but the crab cakes. The service is okay but could be a little more friendly. Good Eats!
(4)artina t.
Dinner for 4 I had the seafood Alfredo enough for 3. Hubby had the Red snapper be thought it was just ok Daughter had shrimp. Alfredo she enjoyed it. Son had a massive size hamburger with steak fries. All in all we enjoyed our dinner. We even got dessert to go. Bread pudding which I have had before and is really good. Brownie cheesecake and a double fudge chocolate. Wonderful waitress she was really nice.
(5)Chelsea G.
The manager at G&M is not fit to run the restaurant, and the quality of the food is subpar. We will not be returning, and I urge everyone to be cautious when choosing this as your place to dine. Simply put - avoid it. Reservation - 7:30pm party of 15 - impromptu family reunion to meet my new baby niece (7 weeks old). As we were coordinating out-of-towners, we weren't all there at 7:30 - but to be fair we were only missing 3 out of 15 at 7:37 when they threatened to give our table away if they didn't get there right then. Magically, the rest of our party showed up just in time for us to keep our table -- oh but how I wish they hadn't! We took our seats, and two young waiters (a man and a woman) presented us with our greeting, telling us the vegetable of the day, etc. They took our drink orders and were off - 7:45. I could tell you about the soup that 1/2 the table ordered that basically tasted like wet flour and way too much pepper, or the sad side salad on a little dinner roll plate presented with dressing not intended for human consumption, but that would simply be distracting from the fact that by 9pm we still hadn't received our dinner. One hour and fifteen minutes. That was how long it took for food to finally arrive at our table (and that's being generous bc it was really a little after 9). The usual assortment of crab cake platters were being distributed around the table. My younger brother (not a huge crab cake fan) ordered the pan-seared tilapia (served in a lemon and caper sauce). "Pardon my reach," our waiter said as he proceeded to spill lemon/caper/fish juice all over my mom's shoulder and brother's pants. Accidents happen, no big deal - but it's what you do about them that counts. The young waiter apologized and left to get more napkins. When he returned, the manager was accompanying him. The manager apologized to my mom (not brother) and said something to the effect of what would you like me to do? My mom told him that she would like him to cover the dry cleaning. Well, folks that should've been the end of it, right? Nope. This manager tells my mom - sure, bring me the bill and I will. I mean, is he serious? 15 people x $50-60/person (with drinks) - we're a $750-900 table, who has just waited an hour and fifteen minutes for our dinner (w/o complaint - although we did ask the manager, who walks up and down the restaurant watching the staff, where the food was at around 8:45) who has two people covered in fish and lemon sauce, and he tells us to bring him back the dry cleaning bill?? That was it. I firmly and loudly (but w/o yelling) told this guy he had lost his mind. Come back to him with a dry cleaning bill so he could reimburse it? What an idiot. Of course we weren't going to drive back out to him with receipt in hand and get our $20 back. Smh. Blood's boiling just thinking about the insanity. I told him to just fix our food bill to reflect the dry cleaning. So here's how he should have handled this. "I'm so sorry ma'am and sir. I know you've been waiting a long time for dinner, and then this was just the icing on the cake. I'd like to take care of your meal sir, as well as any dry cleaning costs you may incur. Here's a $25 gift card that I hope covers the cost of your dry cleaning. Again, I sincerely apologize." But wait - unfortunately, that isn't the end of it. While all of this commotion was happening over the spilling incident, my food finally arrived. I ordered the porterhouse (bc I hadn't been too happy with the crab cakes the time before with my in-laws). I cut into my steak, while the young waitress was still standing there (apologizing to my other brother and husband about the events of the evening) and what did I cut into? A hair, approximately 6 inches long! Shaking my head I just thought this can't be happening - is this happening? The waitress watched as I pulled this seemingly never ending hair out from my steak. She turned to her waiter partner and just said - you can't be serious, there's a hair in her steak. That was it. I excused myself from the table and walked outside for some fresh air. How did an evening of family and reunion go so awry? Good food, a few drinks, and celebration was all we were looking for. Instead we were met with an evening that simply put, left a bad taste in my mouth. When I returned, they were preparing a new steak for me. It finally arrived around 9:30. I had a few bites, but to be honest it wasn't good. I ordered medium and it was charred on the outside and bloody on the inside. Besides the temperature, there was no seasoning on the steak - nothing at all. For a $30 steak, I guess I expected something more. I had a few bites and packed the rest up to take home to the dogs. A little after 10pm, and we were all ready to go our separate ways - eager to forget about the disaster dinner at G&M.
(1)Joyce L.
Very good spot for seafood. Nice atmosphere, don't judge by the outside. I had the stuffed shrimp and that is the way to go! It combines their wonderful crab cake and jumbo shrimp. The sides were ok (salad and sautéed spinach).
(4)Brooke T.
Yum yum yummy! This place is not too far from me, and I'm quite surprised that I don't frequent it more often. The crab cakes are amazing! Do people eat anything else here? Anywho, the restaurant is located in a decent area, parking is so so. I went on a Monday and it was packed! I guess this speaks volumes to how good the food is. We had about a twenty minute wait, the server was attentive, helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. I got the crab cake sandwich in place of the platter, because the veggies of the day weren't for me. The platter comes with two sides, the sandwich with french fries. I mean they were okay, nothing completely special there. Either way, I will go back for another crab cake. Yummers.
(5)CC C.
Simply fantastic, I love the crab cakes at this place. I would drive 45 minutes to this place with my boss who would visit me from out of town and we will have our work lunches at this place. He was so crazy about this place that he had crab cakes delivered for his Christmas dinner in Rhode Island! If you are two hungry people, i recommend ordering 3 crab cakes which comes with 4 sides. More than enough! The atmosphere is very local, cozy and nice just what you expect. Waitresses are very friendly despite the volume of customers they get. This place deserves nothing short of 5 stars!
(5)Marisa B.
Hands down the best crab cakes I have ever eaten. My husband and I are visiting the Baltimore area for the weekend and our first stop per a friend's recommendation was G & M. While the food was absolutely amazing, what impressed us most was our waiter, Adam! He picked up on us being from out of town and made other restaurant recommendations and was extremely friendly and attentive. Adam made our first impression of the area a pleasant and memorable one! Stellar seafood, laid-back atmosphere, and impeccable service!
(5)Thaddeus K.
Had lunch at the bar around 1 PM. Crabcake was good. The lettuce and tomato wilty. Service poor. Waited a while then one bartender said he'd be right with us. Waited again. He disappeared. Waited again. Then second lady bartender said she would be right with us. Waited again. Finally approached us. Served us...but had to ask for water twice, along with the bottle of wine which finally came.
(3)Sharon W.
Crab cakes are absolutely the best! Little filler, large pieces of crabmeat, cooked perfectly - wish G & M had a location on CA, as I would go at least once a week! Glad I love what I order, cause if you express displeasure to management, they are not accommodating! Another diner didn 't like his Greek Salad and owner didn't seem to care. But I will go back for the crab cakes!!
(4)Angela A.
This is a short but sweet review because there are not many words needed to review G & M. It's simply the best crab cake you will ever have. Tons of sweet meat, lots of lumps and little filler. Go here for the crab cake. They ship nation wide if you are like me and have moved far from the bay.
(5)Jerry M.
If you close your eyes while eating this crab cake you will see the crab crawling on the ocean's floor. I have had numerous crab cakes but this is the best by a wide margin. I came here for my birthday and I was more than a bit skeptical. It was just fresher and crabbier without being an imitation crab taste. It was awesome. The wait staff was friendly. The price was fair. Now for a few dings. It was crowded, noisy, and a little bright. The other people should be quite while I'm eating! The fish smell was a bit strong but my guest and I got use to both dings by the end of our salad.
(5)Jim H.
One of my favorite seafood restaurants! I love their Crabcakes, they are phenomenal. Great selection, great food. Always busy no matter what night of the week. Eat here, you won't be disappointed!
(5)Melinda R.
A friend and I went to this place on a random Tuesday night and it was PACKED. I knew it had to be good. We were seated pretty quickly considering how crowded it was. Everyone kept talking about the crab cakes, so I decided to try the crab cake and steak meal. It was delicious!! The crab cake was all lump crab meat and my steak was amazing. The service was good. Our waitress was attentive and kept our water glasses filled. :o) I'll most definitely be back again.
(5)Renee B.
You don't have to live here to wanna come here. I know it's a crazy combination but I always get applesauce and a crabcake. I was surprised that it was not crowded. I guess everybody is out shopping. Placed my order and as I waited purchased a mega million out of the machine. Hope I'm lucky. I could use some cash. If you love crabcakes make sure if you are near you stop here to have your taste buds satisfied.
(4)Aaron N.
Nothing special about this place. I really don't understand the hype about this restaurant. Crab cakes have no seasoning and just bland. Even my side salad just didn't have that pop if your paying the money to eat there.
(1)Becky H.
After reading all the fabulous reviews, I decided I had to try it for myself. The dine in was packed and I'm traveling for work so I decided to grab my goodies to go. After entering the wrong door, I was told rather rudely that I needed to exit and go to the "to go" door. Apon entering, I found the place packed with patrons waiting on to-go orders and the bakery case station. I wasn't greeting when I entered, but once I got to the counter, the cashier was friendly enough. I ordered the crab cakes and a Boston Creme to go. I was so excited to try out this legend. I got back to my room with my movie to discover, I was given no fork. Just a knife. How am I supposed to eat without a fork? The crab cake was ok, but to be honest, I am not sure what all the hype was about. My crab cake was mushy in the middle. And cold in the middle, like it had been frozen and reheated. The dessert was tasteless, just overly sweet. And again, no fork. Maybe the experience is better if you dine in, but for me, this was nothing to write home about.
(2)Mike M.
Upon my arrival in Baltimore I had this place bookmarked for a meal. Unfortunately my flight was delayed 2 1/2 hours therefore I didn't arrive at the restaurant until 9:30 last Tuesday night. Fortunately it stays open late. I was seated in the restaurant and presented a menu but my waiter never showed so after 10 minutes and being very hungry I moved myself to the bar area. Then another waiter showed up and took my order. Upon his recommendation I ordered the cream of crab soup for an appetizer. Since I was in crab cake country I ordered one with a baked potato and their homemade cole slaw. The soup arrived first and was very good (4). I enjoyed it up to the point of almost being finished when I noticed a hair in it. My waiter was bald so it didn't come from him. When I showed it to him he seemed embarrassed and then asked if I would like another serving of it which I declined. He then said he would take it off of my bill ($6). The meal then arrived. I thought the crab cake was good (3.5). I am not a big crab lover but it was good and I would recommend. The baked potato was a (3) and the cole slaw was rich and creamy and a (4). My service was good (3.5). This is a nice restaurant with a formal dining room and a warm and dark bar area that is inviting. I like this restaurant. Most of the entrees are in the $20 range. I rate this place a 3.5 however with the hair in the soup I give a Yelp rating of 3.
(3)Timothy B.
I had 25 minute wait and when I was seated half the bar dining room was empty, which made me think I hadn't needed to wait so long. The crab chowder was very good and had plenty of crab. Their Greek salad was very crisp, fresh and the homemade dressing was great. The broiled seafood platter was overwhelming. It had scallops, shrimp, crab puffs, a fish filet and two sides. The puffs were awesome as were the shrimp and scallops. The filet was overlooked. The biggest downside of this experience was the service. The server did the most minimum to get by and acted like she was having a bad night. Overall I would go back for the food.
(3)Amanda W.
AMAZING AMAZIN AMAZING Crab Cakes!!! Literally can't say enough good things about the crab cakes. The stuffed oyster that comes with the seafood combo tastes similar and is also very good. Overall, a fabulous choice for famous Maryland crab cakes.
(5)Janet H.
Crabcakes from here in general are delicious! But most people know that already. What I like is that you don't have to go the restaurant to get the crabcakes, you can get them without all the restaurant fuss here at their carry-out vendor around the corner of their restaurant, and it's just as delicious. What I like even better is that you don't need to pre-order to get uncooked crabcakes to go. Just walk it, order and pay, and they'll prepare them in plastic to-go containers. For an extra $10 you can have them pack the crabcakes into a very nicely packed and sealed in styrofoam box inside the cardboard box for ease of shipping or taking onto the plane. They even made a makeshift handle with cardboard and tape for you to hold the bulky box with! Love this.. and definitely already thinking of bringing some back to California with me for another family/friends bbq... Oh and when we cooked it in the oven at home, delicious.. family from Taiwan loved it too =D winning!!
(5)Ryan B.
I was visiting Baltimore on business and everyone told me I had to get crab cakes while I was there. All the local guys I worked with had many different suggestions on where to go and the one most suggested was G&M. When I went it was really crowded for lunch and as I walked through the dining area I noticed about 90% of the people had crab cakes. I ordered a crab cake sandwich so I could try the crab cake a few different ways. I ate some without bread and tarter sauce, some with the bread, some with both tarter and bread and some with just tarter. The best had to be without bread and without tarter sauce. I'm from California and though the crab cake was very delicious, I prefer Dungeness crab over Blue crab. Overall the service was quick and decently friendly. Expensive though. I guess that's the nature of crab cakes though. Definitely had a good time. I'd recommend this place to anyone who asked for a cool place to eat in Baltimore. It's close to the airport as well.
(4)Suzie S.
We ordered crab cake, cream of crab, crab dip. Everything is good n a lots of crab meat. We were happy to find this place by yelp!!
(5)Linda P.
My husband was here on business and checked into this restaurant with MY Yelp account...... WTF!!! I'm married to a hacker! In my opinion, Mud City Crab House in Manahawkin, NJ has the best crab cakes anywhere. According to my husband (who previously agreed with above opinion) G & M Restaurants has better crab cakes than Mud City.........and he is a pretty big foodie. So, until I get down to Linthicum Heights, Maryland.........I will agree with his 5 Star review of their crab cakes. It appears that Marylanders know how to make a great crab cake. Kudos to you!!!
(5)NICKEY P.
Went to G and M with my best friend......I HAVE NEVER HAD A CRAB CAKE SO GOOD!! The portion size was HUGE!! They served it on a bun with fries. I did not eat the bread because it took away from Crab Cake. I LOVED IT!! I CANT WAIT TO GO BACK!! I have 2 complaints... The first is that when I asked for tartar sauce and they only have Ken's in a to go container.....THEY NEED TO MAKE A SAUCE FROM SCRATCH BECAUSE IT WAS AN INSULT TO PUT IT ON MY CRAB CAKE. And two the Apple Pie tasted like it came from Sam's. I get goosebumps just thinking about it!!! YUMMY!!
(5)Sammy S.
Best crab burger!!!! and New England Clam Chowder!!!! I had this on my way to the airport one day and wow it was really good, you could just taste the crab.. it was soo fresh. And well lets face it...this is was Baltimore does, Crabcakes and Football yum yum yum yum!! Go Bears!
(5)Jake V.
This place is probably the best place to get crab cakes in the U.S. I grew up in CA and was accustomed to small crab cakes and actually passed up this place about 3 times because that was my interpretation of crab cakes. Boy was I wrong, I was convinced to go and try them and I couldn't believe what I'd been missing. Now, when ever I'm in MD I have to fly into BWI just to stop by and also carry out. I took my spouse here and she loves them too. We get the eight pack to take back home to AZ with us and eat them throughout the next couple of days. Excellent crab cakes! If you are in the area a must try.
(5)David R.
Got here on a Friday at 530 and people were pouring in. We got seated right away. Ordered bruchetta seafood over pasta and fried oysters. Service was attentive but kitchen a little slow. My wife enjoyed her seafood/pasta dish. My oysters were not quite what I was expecting. I was thinking like fried clams, but these were more like oyster patties. Anyway, nothing was left on the plate although I would try something else the next time. We split coconut cake for dessert and it was very moist! Next we go to the Hippodrome theater, we will give this another try.
(4)Katherine S.
The coworkers are so ga-ga about this place that if you just bring it up, there's a 20-minute conversation about it. It's a ways from work, so it's a treat to go the 2-3 times a year. We all joke about the menu because the only thing we order is the crab cake sandwich. Are there burgers? Chicken sandwiches? Who knows? Who cares? I'll have the crab cake sandwich on a kaiser roll with fries. The place is always busy at lunch, but you have to have a minimum of 6 people to make reservations and they won't seat you until everyone is there. The service isn't that great, but like I said, we're just there for the crab cakes.
(4)Bob L.
Ordered these for a party. They did not show up. Asked for order to be cancelled. They would only credit for shipping because FedEx delivered them the next day without a signature even though I asked for order to be canceled. Out $160. If a company wont back up their product, then why support them? This is a problem between G&M and FedEx. Spend your money elsewhere.
(1)Elizabeth N.
Out of all the crab cakes I've tried in Baltimore, this one is pretty darn good. Like everyone else says, you actually get lump crab in there with no fillers (unlike on the west coast). We came in on a Saturday night to celebrate a graduation - we had reservations for 6pm and were seated within minutes of our arrival. The service here varies depending on who's helping you out. Some servers were in a great mood and helpful while others were just there to get the job done. We had an older female server who we were less than impressed by. She forgot a couple of our soup orders, but brought them out when we reminded her. At the very end, she literally tossed some boxes and bags on the table with the check (which took forever for her to pick up). It's definitely worth a try, but I don't think I would visit this place again next time I visit Baltimore.
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