The Back Bay Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Portland.

1. The Back Bay Grill

8.7
65 Portland St, Portland, ME
American Restaurant · West Bayside · 14 tips and reviews

ᴡ H.ᴡ Hahn: Wonderful find in Portland. The duck two ways is incredible. Pair it with the Volnay Pinot and you'll be on cloud nine. The salmon preparation is equally as intricate. Oh and Get The Crab Cake!

Amy R.Amy Rorer: Best crab cake I've ever had!

Philippa W.Philippa Wadsworth: Great restaurant. Have the crabcake! Devine!!!

Bayside American Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Portland.

2. Bayside American Cafe

8.6
98 Portland St (Forest Ave), Portland, ME
Breakfast Spot · West Bayside · 57 tips and reviews

MichaelMichael: Try the Crabcake Benedict

Guy S.Guy Shechter: One of the best crab cakes I've ever had!

Daniel W.Daniel Wasilewski: The crab cake benedict was amazing. Large portions on everything. Come hungry.

DiMillo's on the Water is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Portland.

3. DiMillo's on the Water

8.2
25 Long Wharf (at 154 Commercial St), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 84 tips and reviews

Mindy D.Mindy Dearborn: Try the crab cakes, and of course the chowder!

Raied F.Raied Farghaly: Get the crab cakes, ny strip and the lazy lobster.

Brent G.Brent Gatewood: Lobster, of course. Lobster Mac as well.

Ohno Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Portland.

4. Ohno Cafe

8.3
87 Brackett St (Gray St.), Portland, ME
Bagel Shop · West End · 39 tips and reviews

Sephie💋Sephie💋: I had the crab cake sandwich with the potato salad, also enjoyed the Maine root spicy ginger beer with it- paired nicely with the Asian slaw. Yum-yum!

Ryan A.Ryan Angelo: Have a #5, grilled hanger steak breakfast sandwich. Best in town!

Mario M.Mario Moretto: Delicious. Breakfast. Sandwiches.

Portland Lobster Company is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Portland.

5. Portland Lobster Company

8.0
180 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 120 tips and reviews

Thomas L.Thomas Lemieux: Great crab cakes!!!

Ross M.Ross Maniaci: What a great place for a Lobster Roll - Cold beer - live music and good view. I wish they were open year round!

EpicuriousEpicurious: Not all lobster rolls are created equal, but this one has fresh lobster meat with a slight buttery glaze and is nestled into a toasted and buttered bun with just the right amount of mayo.

free range fish and lobster is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Portland.

6. free range fish and lobster

8.3
450 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 9 tips and reviews

Amy A.Amy Atwood: There is a large variety of fresh seafood. We even managed to get fresh Maine Shrimp! Very clean with knowledgeable and friendly help!

Craig D.Craig Desmarais: Good lobster and seafood choice on your way out of town

Bill S.Bill Shander: Lobster is cheaper than hamburger right now. Eat it up!!

Portland Regency Hotel & Spa is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Portland.

7. Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

8.0
20 Milk St (at Silver St), Portland, ME
Hotel · Downtown Portland · 14 tips and reviews

Storm C.Storm C.: Nice room with a really great bathroom. Quick and friendly service.

Kate S.Kate Sullivan-Jones: Ask for a snack plate because it's filled with pretzels and pub cheese. Supernice staff and fab wallpaper!

WyngspanWyngspan: Friendliest staff, charming cobblestone, central location. If you enjoy your stay, make sure you add The Regency to your circle of trust on Wyngspan.com Read more.

The Front Room is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Portland.

8. The Front Room

8.8
73 Congress St, Portland, ME
Breakfast Spot · East End · 43 tips and reviews

Charles B.Charles B: Great brunch spot. Nice people. Huevos Rancheros are particularly delish

Portland Old PortPortland Old Port: For brunch try the huevos rancheros, for dinner try something from the specials list, it's ever changing and always good. Wash it down with a Congress Street Bellini.

JaredJared: If you go for brunch, you have to try the house made corned beef hash. It is the best I have EVER had.

Bruno's is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Portland.

9. Bruno's

8.3
33 Allen Ave (Portland), Portland, ME
Italian Restaurant · North Deering · 20 tips and reviews

Dana V.Dana Villmore: Finally an excellent Italian American restaurant! Love the chicken Marsala and chicken piccata.

Nicole C.Nicole Clausen: Asparagus ravioli is amazing!

Chelsea L.Chelsea Locke: I'm so sorry I added that tip more than once by accident!

Whole Foods Market is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Portland.

10. Whole Foods Market

8.8
2 Somerset St (at Franklin St), Portland, ME
Grocery Store · West Bayside · 68 tips and reviews

Ariel M.Ariel Morrison: Love it! Make your own salad etc. So fresh!

Rich B.Rich Brooks: Midday weekend shopping = clusterfuck.

David P.David Pride: Bring all available cash, and first born. Required upon check out.

Cumberland Club is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Portland.

11. Cumberland Club

7.4
High Street (Spring St), Portland, ME
American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 4 tips and reviews

Courtney T.Courtney T.: A hidden gem, no doubt about it. History and elegance.

Rob G.Rob Gould (@bobbbyg): The staff are impressive. Consistently gracious and accommodating. And, I'm not even a member. Yet.

Brenda G.Brenda Garrand: Cumberland Club is an urban jewel. Members and friends alike enjoy many amenities from great food and beverage service club privileges worldwide. Limited memberships available now. Will you join us?

Pom's Thai Taste is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Portland.

12. Pom's Thai Taste

7.5
571 Congress St, Portland, ME
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 16 tips and reviews

Holly M.Holly Monnich: The crispy pork belly with wontons and egg noodles is mild yet delectable. Their food is very good. Enjoy!

Jennifer J.Jennifer Jackson: Chicken Pad Thai is amazing, plain and simple

Jeremy L.Jeremy Lindemann: Go to Pom's Thai Taste. $1 sushi pieces Mon & Tue nights. Read more.

Old Port Sea Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Portland.

13. Old Port Sea Grill

7.1
93 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 22 tips and reviews

Dawn T.Dawn Tully: Happy Hour is long (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.), frequent (seven days a week), and features $5 cosmos and Manhattans.

VasilisVasilis: nice place, good food! try calamari and Cobb salad!

Liz W.Liz Walmsley: Awesome cucumber martini with jalapeño sugar rim