The smell of salt air, the feeling of sand between your toes, and the taste of a fresh, flavorful crab cake on your tongue. It’s the quintessential coastal, summer vibes. So whether you’re patiently awaiting your coastal vacation, impatiently stuck between tropical excursions, or are simply craving quality seafood, treat yourself to the finest crab cakes in Atlanta. Check out our picks for the seven absolute best crab cakes the city has to offer.
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265 Pharr Road NE / Website
For intricate plating, a wide array of fresh seafood, and high-end interiors, head to Atlanta Fish Market in Buckhead. The seafood restaurant has a few sizes of jumbo lump crab cakes, all of which come with lemon and tartar sauce. Or, order as an entree for scallion whipped potatoes and green beans to pair with the divine crab cake. Reservations can be placed here.
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3279 Roswell Road NE / Website
Enjoy al fresco dining in Buckhead with a fabulous, fresh crab cake. The Big Ketch offers a shrimp and crab cake, and the TBK crab cake, which comes with a side salad and is topped with whipped avocado crema. Reservations can be placed here.
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With two fabulous Atlanta locations, this luxury seafood stop has a strong variety of seafood. Try the classic jumbo lump crab cake for a hearty, coastal entree weighing in at a quarter pound of crab and served with grain mustard butter. Other tasty crab dishes include the Crab Louis salad, the Colossal Crab Cocktail, and the Alaskan King Crab. Reservations can be placed here for the Vinings location and here for the Sandy Springs location.
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70 West Paces Ferry Road / Website
Head to this high-end seafood chain’s luxurious Buckhead location for tasty fresh crab cakes. Try the all-lump, Maryland-style jumbo crab cake with a lemon mustard puree. The restaurant has a slew of seafood specialties including Chilean sea bass Hong Kong and Faroe Islands salmon. Chops is closed as of July 2022 but will reopen once renovations are complete, follow the spot’s Instagram for updates. Reservations can be made here.
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3350 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 175 / Website
Enjoy tasty southern-style crab cakes from this local chain of restaurants. The jumbo lump crab cake is served with green tomato and poblano chow chow and a spicy remoulade. Another crabby dish on the menu is the She-Crab Soup. Alternatively, the joint serves a bevy of delicious pork dishes and southern staples like shrimp and grits. Reservations can be made here.
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1075 Peachtree Street NE / Website
Head to this internationally renowned steakhouse for a decadent, quality crab cake. The jumbo lump crab cake is seasoned with mustard seed and chili threads and served with a cucumber mustard seed salad. Other crab menu items include Alaskan Red King crab and King Crab Oscar. Reservations can be made here.
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3391 Peachtree Road NE / Website
Be sure to try the crispy, flavorful crab cake at The Westin Buckhead. It’s the first thing on the menu and for good reason. The jumbo lump crab cake is packed with fresh meat and doused in a French butter sauce. This Atlanta establishment is truly a local staple of luxury. Reservations can be made here.
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