Oceana Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New Orleans.

1. Oceana Grill

8.3
739 Conti St (at Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter - CBD · 314 tips and reviews

Tommy K.Tommy Kimbrell: Can't go wrong with Shrimp Po-Boy and Crab Cakes! Great Food and Service!

Wayne A.Wayne Anderman: Crabcakes & BBQ shrimp combo on the appetizer menu is a great customized main dish. Ask for Jaycee! Best service in town compliments the food

SocialMMMDiva D.SocialMMMDiva D: The crab cakes, catfish & cheesecake are AWESOME!

Meals From The Heart Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New Orleans.

2. Meals From The Heart Cafe

8.4
1100 N Peters St #13 (French Market), New Orleans, LA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · French Quarter · 44 tips and reviews

Jeb R.Jeb Ro: The crab cake + poached egg was excellent. Their homemade sauce really made it. Great place if you don't want to wait in a big line.

Ivan L.Ivan Lee: Amazing place, food and service. Strongly recommend for a real Nola experience at French Market. mr Roland and staff are fabulous. Best crab cake and pancakes ever.

Ivan L.Ivan Lee: Best crab cake and pancakes ever. Strongly recommend it.

The Original Pierre Maspero's is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New Orleans.

3. The Original Pierre Maspero's

7.2
440 Chartres St (corner of Chartres & St. Louis), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter - CBD · 139 tips and reviews

Brandy G.Brandy Gaffney: The crab cakes are great! All crab...little cake :-)

Alain R.Alain Rodríguez: Also don't forget the crab cakes: deliciously tasty!

JW C.JW Cogman: Crab cakes are fantastic. Crispy on the outside, succulent and light on the inside, with just the right amount of spice.

Jimmy J's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New Orleans.

4. Jimmy J's Cafe

7.8
115 Chartres St (btwn Canal St. & Iberville St.), New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · Central Business District · 89 tips and reviews

Ashley F.Ashley Fowlkes: Crab cakes are so delish! And the ham & Brie with spiced apples? Ermegerd!!!

Sherri M.Sherri McGee: Best crab cakes Benedict ever!

Kaitlyn P.Kaitlyn Pezik: quirky little place, the crab cake eggs Benedict special was phenomenal

Mr. B's Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New Orleans.

5. Mr. B's Bistro

8.6
201 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Central Business District · 199 tips and reviews

Danny S.Danny Sanchez: Awesome service, awesome crabcakes! Get the filet!

Susannah C.Susannah Clemons Bicknell: I'll add another tip...if you want an appetizer, and are the type that gets full fast, ask for the app size BBQ Shrimp (best thing on menu). Crab cakes are divine! Best service!

Marina R.Marina Rivera: The crab cakes were simply amazing. The coconut beer shrimp was awesome, too, as was the orange marmalade chutney type dipping sauce it came with

Evangeline is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New Orleans.

6. Evangeline

7.8
Decatur St (Conti), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 32 tips and reviews

John G.John Graykoski: Owner tends bar. Better crab cakes than anywhere in NE! Great food and beverage. REASONABLE PRICES in the quarter - no pretense@

Linda Y.Linda Y: Charming courtyard. Go for the crabcakes, bacon wrapped shrimp, catfish jambalaya, or crawfish and grits!

Michelle A.Michelle Anderson: Amazing crab cakes and jambalaya

Red Fish Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New Orleans.

7. Red Fish Grill

8.3
115 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 163 tips and reviews

KimberlyKimberly: The pan seared Lake Ponchartrain jumbo lump crab cake starter is delish and a meal on its own, as is the Louisiana shrimp remoulade salad. Read more.

Jorge F.Jorge Friguls: Got to have the crab cakes - they are delicious!

Kurt N.Kurt Nolin: Be prepared this place is loud. But the crab cakes are amazing and Jeff is a great sever!

Riccobono’s Panola Street Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New Orleans.

8. Riccobono’s Panola Street Café

8.1
7801 Panola St, New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · Marleyville - Fontainbleau · 28 tips and reviews

Georgia G.Georgia Gilmore: Big fan of the crab cake benedict

KC W.KC White: Just let the Crabcakes Benedict be your guide!

AshleyAshley: Crabcake Benedict, benedict pontchartrain and blueberry pancakes are the way to go for a feast

Gumbo Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New Orleans.

9. Gumbo Shop

8.4
630 Saint Peter St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 228 tips and reviews

Amanda B.Amanda Baker: This place is a hidden gem. No wait at all, really fast service and the food was amazing!! They bring you fresh baked bread to nibble on too. Try the crab cakes and the shrimp po boy... Mouthwatering!

KathleenKathleen: Crawfish Etouffee and crab cake are delicious!

Gail L.Gail Ledesma: Wonderful seafood gumbo, crab cakes and service. We will return. Ask for Brittany, she was friendly and answered all our questions.

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New Orleans.

10. Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro

9.0
720 Orleans Ave (Bourbon), New Orleans, LA
Wine Bar · French Quarter · 44 tips and reviews

Brian B.Brian Bolier: Scallops and crab cakes off appetizer menu! Cheap and awesome meal in itself! Courtyard is beautiful. Gluten free options are extensive.

Gaby D.Gaby DuEñas: I tried the Crab cakes, and a potato & shrimp soup. Me an my friend did not said a word during the whole evening; we couldn't stop eating. Absolutely delicious and great service. NIce & quite place.

ᴡ D.ᴡ Duplat: Nice service, try the Crab cakes or mushrooms de Vin. Good winelist.

Two Chicks Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New Orleans.

11. Two Chicks Café

8.1
901 Convention Center Blvd #109 (S. Diamond St), New Orleans, LA
Breakfast Spot · Lower Garden District · 20 tips and reviews

Alison L.Alison Leuthold: Solid local breakfast fare with healthy options. Highly recommend the crab cake benedict.

Michael H.Michael Hsu: crab cake benedict is pretty good

nick h.nick huhn: Crab cake Benedict is 💪🏽

Katie's Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New Orleans.

12. Katie's Restaurant & Bar

9.0
3701 Iberville St (Telemachus St.), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Mid-City · 95 tips and reviews

Meghan M.Meghan McCaa: The Gumbo was amazing and so were the fried green tomatoes and crab cakes!

Michael C.Michael Calderone: The crab cake and shrimp po boy is so good. The gumbo is one of the best I had on the trip.

Nick C.Nick Conti: Po boys. Daily specials...also great for brunch

Horn's is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New Orleans.

13. Horn's

8.7
1940 Dauphine St (Touro st), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Marigny · 33 tips and reviews

Tyra G.Tyra Gottahavefood: Crab cakes ! Meat pies! Stuffed peppers! Yummy!

Jennean E.Jennean E: Breakfast was excellent - chicken and sweet potato waffle, etouffee covered crab cake

Plwm B.Plwm Bwm: Eggs Dauphine are amazing. Cornbread with pulled pork, poached eggs and hollandaise. Get a side of hash browns too

Desire Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New Orleans.

14. Desire Oyster Bar

7.5
300 Bourbon St (at Bienville St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 103 tips and reviews

Cynthia J.Cynthia Johnson: The service was great and the crab cakes were to die for!

Sheri M.Sheri Melancon: Oyster bar was fantastic! Crab cakes are amazing here!!! Must try!

Laura R.Laura Ramkissoon: Try the Crab Cakes (via @Foodspotting)

Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New Orleans.

15. Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse

8.5
716 Iberville St (btwn Bourbon & Royal), New Orleans, LA
Steakhouse · Central Business District · 69 tips and reviews

Scott M.Scott Mosser: Crab cakes!

David G.David Gautsch: Ask for Dennis! Crab cake to die for!

Nelson V. G.Nelson V. Guevara: Porterhouse was delicious, Mac n’ cheese was creamy and balanced flavor. Mushrooms were outstanding. Great cocktails, try the Pimm’s cup.