Backstreet Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

1. Backstreet Cafe

8.8
1103 S Shepherd Dr (at W Clay St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

ᴡ D.ᴡ Desai: Excellent brunch. Very different from what I have ever had. Lobster sandwich and crab cakes and eggs were a delight.

SharLeneMiCheleSharLeneMiChele: The crab cakes & eggs!!!! Get them scrambled!!!! Amazing!

Kay D.Kay Dunlap-Carter: Love the crab cakes

Tony Mandola's is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

2. Tony Mandola's

1212 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Debra O.Debra Oliver: Really good Crab cakes!

Allen A.Allen August: Crab Bisque, Gumbo, Ettoufee, Trout Alamond, Salmon Sofia and yes I ate all in one visit. Highly recommended!

E I.E Irv: Mary is the best bartender and happy hour is 2-4pm also the stuffed Jalopenos are everything

Canopy is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

3. Canopy

3939 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

Stephanie M.Stephanie Manley: Try the Crab Cakes - Wonderful with the fried green tomatoes

Gary L.Gary Lassin: Been here twice for brunch recently and loved it both times. Everyone enjoyed their food. Great food with some unique twists at fair prices. Gotta go back and try lunch and dinner.

Aimee W.Aimee Woodall: Come check out Social Media Breakfast, held at Canopy, typically on the first Friday of the month! #SMBhou

Pappas Seafood House is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

4. Pappas Seafood House

8.1
3001 S Shepherd Dr (W. Alabama St), Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Büşra S.Büşra Sertalp: Crab cak sliders and grilled oysters! I can't say more. Cocktails are also amazing

Houston PressHouston Press: Pappas Seafood is now a mini-empire, but the Lower Shepherd location doesn't feel like part of a chain after three decades in the same location, just outside of Montrose. Read more.

Christine H.Christine Ha: Only come for the oyster special: $7/dozen for Gulf Coast. Comes with mignonette 👍🏼. Other food is meh. Long waits during oyster season.

Bistro Menil is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

5. Bistro Menil

7.4
1513 W Alabama St, Houston, TX
Bistro · 16 tips and reviews

Manuel V.Manuel Villasmil: Wonderful place, walking distance from Menil Collection. Went for brunch on a Sunday without a reservation and the staff treated us like kings, Coffee + Crab Omelette + Dessert + Mimosas!

Melania S.Melania Spagnoli: The duck confit is outstanding!

AndrewAndrew: The duck and onion focaccia is a great starter. I didn't want to share it. The tuna is good, but it has surprise horseradish.

Just Dinner is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

6. Just Dinner

1915 Dunlavy St, Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Christy L.Christy Landes: Intimate space, great for dates. Service and food are excellent. Love the byob. Wait to hear specials.

Justin O.Justin Ong: Our favorite restaurant in Houston! Definitely get the short ribs.

LilaSun R.LilaSun Rivas: Bring wine and make a reservation.

Roost is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

7. Roost

8.4
1972 Fairview Ave (Hazard St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Yueyue G.Yueyue Guo: Cauliflower rightfully deserves the hype. Crab cake is pure crab, no added flour nonsense, so definitely get that, too. Scallops were super tender and well seasoned

Leah J.Leah Johnson: They change out the menu every 3-4 weeks so you always have new items to try. But the roasted cauliflower -It's always there & the sauce is amazing!!

EaterEater: Small, casual and well priced, chef Kevin Naderi deftly balances New American techniques with his Persian heritage to make dishes like roasted cauliflower topped with bonito flakes. [Eater 38 Member]

Nino's is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

8. Nino's

2817 W Dallas St (btwn Waugh & Montrose), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Clifton M.Clifton M: Fabulous roasted chicken. The veal is awesome too. Decent wine list. More casual than Vincent's next door. Another one within easy walking distance.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Call it "Mandolaland" — Nino's shares a parking lot with sister restaurants Vincent's and Grappino.

Christy L.Christy Landes: Better food than rating indicates. Ask for Eddie and get outstanding service. Calamari app is different take. Fish specials are usually excellent. Great pizza too!

Churrascos is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

9. Churrascos

8.2
2005 Westheimer Rd (Shepherd), Houston, TX
Churrascaria · 35 tips and reviews

Erica M.Erica Martin Brown: Pork taquitos were amazing! Loved the salmon.

Courtneay F.Courtneay Freeman: Sunday brunch is amazing with bottomless mimosas, bloody Mary's, mojitos, sangria.... food is amazing.

Houston PressHouston Press: Brunch: Sunday 10:30am-3pm. Endless Bloody Marys, margaritas, screwdrivers, mojitos & mimosas!

Sorrento Ristorante is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

10. Sorrento Ristorante

7.5
415 Westheimer Rd (Whitney St), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Gerardo M.Gerardo Montes: Seafood Risotto, excellent... Piano, wine and candlelight, outstanding!

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Everyone should taste Sorrento's divine panna cotta at least once before they die.

Linda C.Linda Case: Love this place! What can I say....

Grappino Di Nino is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

11. Grappino Di Nino

2817 W Dallas St (Btwn Waugh & Montrose), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Crawford: I always visit for a Grappa after a big meal at Nino's. Great place. Relaxing and comfortable.

CindyCindy: Such great therapy! What a way to end a hard week of work.

QueenQueen: Sit outside on a gorgeous day. Makes ya love Houston.

Brasil Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

12. Brasil Cafe

8.8
2604 Dunlavy St (at Westheimer), Houston, TX
Café · 164 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Costello: Carrot cake and coffee are a must on every return trip I make to Houston, and both patios are fantastic, although I do enjoy getting a seat in the front room.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Brasil's patio is lovely—it's one of our favorites in Houston.

Blake M.Blake Minor: Some of the best pizza and coffee in town.

Rustic Oak Gastro Pub & Wine Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

13. Rustic Oak Gastro Pub & Wine Bar

7.1
511 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX
French Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Derek B.Derek Butts: Bread Pudding is amazing

Anthony W.Anthony Williams: this place is cool, chef Wendell is cooking it up as you come in, don't ask questions or be picky, just eat! the wait staff could be better