Acacia Midtown is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Richmond.

1. Acacia Midtown

8.3
2601 W Cary St (at S Robinson St), Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · The Fan · 31 tips and reviews

Kristel P.Kristel Poole: Go to Acacia between 5:30-6:30 and order off the $23 fixed price menu. What a deal! Tuesdays are half price wine bottles! (When in doubt, get the oysters or crab cakes.)

Randall F.Randall Fletcher: Best crab cakes in town, maybe ever.

Charles E.Charles Edge: If you want to never be satisfied with another restaurants crab cakes again have theirs! I am ruined!

East Coast Provisions is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Richmond.

2. East Coast Provisions

8.5
3411 W Cary St (Crenshaw), Richmond, VA
Seafood Restaurant · Carytown · 13 tips and reviews

Virginia H.Virginia Hendricks: The blackened mahi is one of the best plates of food I have had in a very long time. The arugula and beet salad and the crab cakes also excellent, the flavor combinations were all on point.

Lauren M.Lauren McMullen: Crab cake Benedict. Pancakes. Pork belly pastrami. You'll be back for more. 👏🏾 They bring their A game now that they're back.

Tess D.Tess Dixon: Get the calamari. Get the crab cakes. Get the truffle fries. Get a cocktail.

Mama Js is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Richmond.

3. Mama Js

9.2
415 N 1st St, Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · Jackson Ward · 83 tips and reviews

Cary W.Cary Wing: Great time last night & LaJoy is best server ever! Customer service excellent when there were a few minor challenges. Crabcakes delicious! #RVA hotspot!

Malcolm W.Malcolm Waddy II: Best Crabcakes in the region

VictoriaVictoria: Really good crabcakes and delicious desserts!

LUNCH. | SUPPER! is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Richmond.

4. LUNCH. | SUPPER!

9.3
1213 Summit Ave (btwn Broad & Marshall), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · Carytown - Museum District · 98 tips and reviews

Deborah C.Deborah Childs: Great crab cake sandwich! Amazing desserts!!!

Mighty C.Mighty Casey: Aviator salad with crabcakes - extra anchovies, please! - is my kryptonite. But there isn't anything on this menu that isn't amazing/awesome. GREAT place.

TanishaTanisha: Pancakes, Crabcake Eggs Benedict and boozy brunch beverages were the tops.

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Richmond.

5. The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing

9.0
4708 Old Main St (at Orleans St), Richmond, VA
Seafood Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 65 tips and reviews

TammyTammy: Get the crabcake! It's SO worth it. And the pizzookie - say goodbye to your diet. Awesome covered patio.

Sarah JamillahSarah Jamillah: Excellent food beautiful at sunset! If you're really hungry, get the crab cakes, If you want a smaller taste of something wonderful, have the scallops, both were delicious!

Christopher J.Christopher Juncosa: Great view, great food. Crab cakes are great!

The Daily Kitchen & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Richmond.

6. The Daily Kitchen & Bar

7.9
2934 W Cary St (Sheppard St), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · Carytown · 77 tips and reviews

Ruby G.Ruby George: Awesome crab cakes!!!!!!

Russell T.Russell Tinney: Order the mini crab cakes! Best appetizer I've ever had! Their wine list offers plenty of variety!!!

Roger R.Roger Reynolds: Crab cake sandwich was PHENOMENAL!

Camden's Dogtown Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Richmond.

7. Camden's Dogtown Market

8.1
201 W 7th St (at Porter St.), Richmond, VA
French Restaurant · Old Town Manchester · 15 tips and reviews

Shannon H.Shannon Hawkins: I had the scallops, shrimp, crabcake salad, it was so delicious. This place is a diamond in the ruff with a perfectly paired menu that will send your taste bud for a spin.

Shannon H.Shannon Hawkins: Crab cakes are delicious. The roasted chicken was also very good.

William C.William Correll: The crab cakes are killer and you'll get some canine love for free!

L'Opossum is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Richmond.

8. L'Opossum

8.7
626 China St, Richmond, VA
Bistro · Oregon Hill · 7 tips and reviews

Akshay A.Akshay Anikhindi: Crab cakes were excellent. Get the lobster mac & cheese if they have it!

Ed Q.Ed Quinlivan: Meh, Over priced, small portions. Crab cakes were average.

abigail.abigail.: Fantastic cocktails & even better food. Excellent vegan/vegetarian options as well. A great place to have a special meal.

Bookbinder's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Richmond.

9. Bookbinder's Restaurant

7.7
2306 E Cary St, Richmond, VA
Seafood Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 16 tips and reviews

Sean L.Sean Law: My steak was a little over seared and even had a burnt smell. Crab cake was awesome!

John T.John Taxin: Crabcake Appetizer at Bookbinders Restaurant in Richmond

John T.John Taxin: Broiled Maine Lobster, Stuffed with a Crabcake at Old Original Bookbinders Restaurant Richmond

The Tobacco Company Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Richmond.

10. The Tobacco Company Restaurant

7.8
1201 E Cary St, Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · Shockoe Slip · 86 tips and reviews

JanetJanet: Crab cakes are awesome!!

Bob N.Bob N: Crab cakes were great, but the Scallops looked awesome!

Tatiana C.Tatiana Connell: Follow dress code. The food is amazing. We had a large party and shared half of the menu. Everything was great. Try Mary Martin's Cheese Pie, crab cakes, and the scallops

Nuvegan Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Richmond.

11. Nuvegan Cafe

8.2
417 W Grace St, Richmond, VA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown Richmond · 5 tips and reviews

Greg S.Greg S: The crab cakes kicked ass

Lisa B.Lisa Baker: Crabcakes!!!

Janel L.Janel Louk: I swear this is actual meat... We had the barbeque tofu and the General Tso's, and both were delicious. The vegan mac and cheese was superb. Portion sizes were incredibly generous. Will return!

The Tavern at Triangle Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Richmond.

12. The Tavern at Triangle Park

8.0
7110 Patterson Ave (at Three Chopt Rd), Richmond, VA
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Carey S.Carey Saunders: Crabcakes are wonderful and the fries are great too. Love the chicken salad sandwich for lunch.

Kristen B.Kristen B: Philly cheese steak was great. All the food looked yummy! Good first experience. :)

Emily H.Emily Heller: Ask for Julia and give her a big tip

Julep's New Southern Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Richmond.

13. Julep's New Southern Cuisine

8.4
420 E Grace St (at N 5th St), Richmond, VA
Southern Food Restaurant · Shockoe Bottom · 31 tips and reviews

Elle B.Elle Breezee: Enjoyed the veal Sweetbreads, rack of wild boar, crab cakes, and peach sorbet!!

Connor D.Connor Dillingham: You have to try the Porch Rocker! Better yet, try 3. The Rabbit and Rockfish was great!

Haley S.Haley Spitz: Try the fried green tomatoes. They are bomb!

The Fresh Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Richmond.

14. The Fresh Market

8.5
10 N Nansemond St, Ste B (btwn Ellwood Ave & Floyd Ave), Richmond, VA
Grocery Store · Carytown · 18 tips and reviews

KellyKelly: Crab cakes!

Travis S.Travis Stansbury: Get the lemon orzo pasta salad!

Lauren R.Lauren R: They lamely close at 9 pm.

Tarrant's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Richmond.

15. Tarrant's Cafe

8.9
1 W Broad St (at N Foushee St), Richmond, VA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Richmond · 115 tips and reviews

Bella R.Bella Royo: I can't remeber the exact name of this dish, but it was amazing. Tilapia, shrimp, crab cakes- watch for shell bits, and scallops with browm eice and steamed veggies.

Bella R.Bella Royo: I can't remeber the exact name of this dish, but it was amazing. Tilapia, shrimp, crab cakes- watch for shell bits, and scallops with browm rice and steamed veggies.

Jeaneen W.Jeaneen White-Tops: Unfortunately, I can't speak too highly for the food, but the service was good. Crab cakes are NOT lump. Brown rice was overcooked. The pizza sauce was unexpectedly spicy. Good portion sizes though.