The Cottage is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in San Diego.

1. The Cottage

9.0
7702 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA
Breakfast Spot · 172 tips and reviews

Lauren N.Lauren Nicholl: I highly recommend the crab cake salad- delish! Although, I kinda wanted to take a bite of every person's meal sitting out on the patio. Go here on any sunny day and you won't be disappointed.

Erica H.Erica Hsu: Stuffed French Toast with fruits is my all time fav. Also love the crab cakes eggs benedict.

AlyAly: We've eaten here every day of our vacation. The crab cakes are delicious!

Point Loma Seafoods is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in San Diego.

2. Point Loma Seafoods

8.6
2805 Emerson St (at Scott St), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Roseville - Fleet Ridge · 140 tips and reviews

Marianne B.Marianne Barnes-Lilje: great fresh fish market..but the food counter is the best-- Crab Cake Sandwiches are awesome!!!! Beware of all the seagulls,lol

Lisa E.Lisa ER: Crabcake sandwich has different spices from Maryland, Gulf Coast, or Virginia cakes. Very good! Friendly fish mongers too!

C B.C B: Crab cakes and sushi are my favorites. .

Mitch's Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in San Diego.

3. Mitch's Seafood

9.1
1403 Scott St, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 73 tips and reviews

Christopher K.Christopher Kilrain: Great crab cakes. Simple but fresh seafood.

Debbie L.Debbie Limano: Great crab cakes

Linda S.Linda Schafer: Had the Crabcake sandwich which was delicious!!

World Famous is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in San Diego.

4. World Famous

8.3
711 Pacific Beach Dr (at Ocean Blvd), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 167 tips and reviews

Frank B.Frank Bernardo: Crab cake florentine is awesome get that with the $13 mimosa/mango A-mazing!!!!

BB: Try the Crab Cake Sliders - Real crab!

Naubil O.Naubil Oropeza: As a eggs benny connoisseur I have to say the crab cake florentine is perfection!

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in San Diego.

5. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

9.1
1270 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

Ker B.Ker Buringrud: Crab cake fantastic.... Grouper wonderful and lobster tacos delicious

Meg C.Meg Chiavaras: Lobster tacos are to DIE for! Lobster bisque and crab cake are also must-have starters! Love the Du Mol Pinot! #eddievs #lajolla #california #restaurant

Marby A.Marby Amarillas: Crab cakes, kung pao calamaris, scallops, sea bass

Ironside Fish & Oyster is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in San Diego.

6. Ironside Fish & Oyster

9.3
1654 India St (at W Date St), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Little Italy · 204 tips and reviews

JanaJana: This place is a gem! They have an amazing wine and cocktail list. The crab cake was one of our favorite appetizers.

Roberto B.Roberto Bruder Aguiar: What a pleasant surprise! Everything we ordered was great! Oysters, Grilled octopus, crab cake, the Tuna (ohhh the Tuna!) and the dessert! If they have the Baja California Red wine, that’s superb!

Carolyn F.Carolyn F: All of the seafood is excellent. We had crab cakes, lobster roll, oysters, mussels. The decor is fantastic. The veggies are lacking. The salads are overdressed. I wish they had simple green beans.

The Fish Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in San Diego.

7. The Fish Market

8.8
750 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Marina · 200 tips and reviews

Antony V.Antony Vesel: Of all the things on the Fish and Chips plate, the Cole Slaw was probably the best thing. Crabcakes ok, but not super, and the grilled salmon didn't quite make it to the grill.

JC M.JC Moldes: Crab cake is 💣

ZairaZaira: Crab cakes are a winner! Great service and view of San Diego Bay is awesome!

Opera Cafe & Patisserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in San Diego.

8. Opera Cafe & Patisserie

8.6
9254 Scranton Rd (at Oberlin Dr), San Diego, CA
Dessert Shop · Sorrento Valley · 50 tips and reviews

Alana Y.Alana Yarbrough: Amazing food. The salmon eggs benedict, all quiches, adelia raspberry dessert, truffle fries, crabcake salad + walnut chocolate chip cookies are incredible. Good cappuccinos + espresso, too! Oh la la

Shannon D.Shannon D'Orsi: Try the crab cake Benedict and you can never go wrong with their macaroons!

Sherry P.Sherry Perez: Amazing fresh oranges juice and delicious crab cake eggs benedict. The truffle fries are amazing!

Cafe on Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in San Diego.

9. Cafe on Park

7.9
3831 Park Blvd (btwn Essex & University Ave), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · North Park · 33 tips and reviews

Whitney H.Whitney Heys: The crabcake benny just blew my mind....amazing

Dennis P.Dennis Phermsin: Can never go wrong with the crab cake Benny

Kevin B.Kevin Bautista: The crabcake benny(Benedict) has to be a must try. Along with one of their special normal sized pancakes. Only if you like flavor!!

Cody's is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in San Diego.

10. Cody's

8.3
8030 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA
Breakfast Spot · 68 tips and reviews

S I.S I: The crab cakes Benedict is my favorite .

Gozde A.Gozde Acar: Try crab cake Benedict, it is more than delicious!

Ali A.Ali Anderson: The Crab Cake Benedict is a great way to start the weekend.

Lou & Mickey's is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in San Diego.

11. Lou & Mickey's

8.0
224 5th Ave (at L St.), San Diego, CA
Steakhouse · Gaslamp · 62 tips and reviews

Karin W.Karin Woie: Lou and Mickey's has the best crab cakes in SD!

Satara S.Satara Scott: Crab cakes were delicious!! Also recommend New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp. Spicy but tasty!

Jeffery L.Jeffery Lyman: Crab Cakes & Teriyaki Filet Mignon Tips are incredible for starters.!

Milton's Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in San Diego.

12. Milton's Deli

8.7
2660 Via de La Valle (at I-5 Fwy), Del Mar, CA
Deli · 49 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Shields: The crab cakes are amazing.

D D.D Donnelly: Crab cakes, Reuben, Pulled Pork all worth the trip!

Robert W.Robert Wehr Jr.: Excellent corned beef sandwich

The Fishery is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in San Diego.

13. The Fishery

9.1
5040 Cass St (at Opal St), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 43 tips and reviews

Steve H.Steve Hunter: NW style crabcakes worth the trip

@aliceprisoner@aliceprisoner: Crab cakes are to die for. The Shrimp & Chips are a HUGE disappointment: 4 medium-small shrimps and TONS of fries.

La Jolla MomLa Jolla Mom: Best ceviche in town. Also, the smoked fish at the market is amazing.

Tin Fish is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in San Diego.

14. Tin Fish

7.6
170 6th Ave (at L St), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 91 tips and reviews

Fred S.Fred Strain: Everything is great EXCEPT the crab cakes. They were mushy like frozen stuff that thaws but doesn't cook through

Kirsten F.Kirsten Ford: The crab cakes here were some of the best I have ever had - yum!

Chris M.Chris Myers: The crabcakes are fantastic.

Studio Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in San Diego.

15. Studio Diner

8.4
4701 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA
Diner · Kearny Mesa · 128 tips and reviews

Andy W.Andy Warycka: Try the crab cakes Benedict! They are spectacular!

Rob Mc C.Rob Mc Cullough: The crab cakes are great, but careful of shells.

Martha H.Martha Henderson: Crab cakes are to die for