The Best Crab Cakes In The US? They Are In South Carolina
If you’re in the mood for the best crab cakes look no further than South Carolina. Charleston, South Carolina to be exact. Food & Wine recently declared the best crab cakes, which are in their words “worth building an entire vacation around.” If that’s not high praise I’m not sure what is. While the dish is fairly easy to make, usually just 4 ingredients- bread crumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, and of course, crab meat, some places just do it better. Sure Maryland is known for their crab cakes. But when Food & Wine named their favorites? Two of the 7 restaurants recognized were in Charleston, South Carolina.
Charleston is consistently recognized for its cuisine. Especially its seafood. So this shouldn’t be too surprising. But which spots do you need to hit up in the southern, historical foodie’s paradise when your mouth is watering for crab cakes?
The first place is Charleston Grill. You’ll find it in the Charleston Place Hotel in downtown on Meeting Street. The Charleston Grill is “renowned for its unparalleled dining experience and warm hospitality.” The “Jumbo Lump Crab Cake” is an appetizer and made with sauce vierge and capers. At the time of publishing the price is $25.
Not to be forgotten, Stono Market and Tomato Shed Café in Charleston was also recognized for their stellar crab cakes. It’s located on the nearby John’s Island and is “family-owned, and locally grown”. The crab cakes are available as an entree in the form of the Crab Cake Platter. For $29 you get two “award winning crab cakes” that are made with lump and claw meat, peppers, onion, egg, crushed crackers, and seasoning. It also comes with your choice of two sides. There are 18 different options to choose from!
So if you’re in the mood for some of the best crab cakes not only in South Carolina but the US it’s time to pay Charleston a visit. You can read the full Food & Wine article here.
