Faidley Seafood - Baltimore

We purposely made a trip to Lexington Market and because of the great mentions of this restaurant I had to try their crab cake. I paid market price $24.99 plus... read more We purposely made a trip to Lexington Market and because of the great mentions of this restaurant I had to try their crab cake. I paid market price $24.99 plus tax for the crab cake. We also tried the catfish sandwich. The crab cake is a decent size with lump crab meat and minimal filler but it lacked flavor. Not one seasoning was tasted but I got an overwhelming taste of mustard. The catfish was very bland as well. Edible because I’m not going to waste food. The restaurant itself is standing tables only. You can get other seafood items there. The staff were pleasant. Parking available on the street or the nearby garages.

Iconic crab cakes in Baltimore. Market price: mine was around $24-25. No seats, only standing tables. Given Faidley’s accolades, I expected it to taste much bet... read more Iconic crab cakes in Baltimore. Market price: mine was around $24-25. No seats, only standing tables. Given Faidley’s accolades, I expected it to taste much better, but it was bland with only a hint of mustard(? . The idea is to dress the crab minimally, to let the crab be the star of the show, but it failed to draw out the natural sweetness of the crab—perhaps a bit more salt. That said, the price is fair for this amount of jumbo lump crab meat with hardly any filler. It’s an honest business. I wouldn’t make a special trip out of it, but it’s worth trying if you’re in the area.

Amazing fresh oysters shucked in front of you. The size of my palm. Love Faidley’s!! read more Amazing fresh oysters shucked in front of you. The size of my palm. Love Faidley’s!!

Crab cake wasn't bad, wished there was more crab and texture was less mushy. Definitely some good flavors though. The cucumber salad was very sweet, prefer a bi... read more Crab cake wasn't bad, wished there was more crab and texture was less mushy. Definitely some good flavors though. The cucumber salad was very sweet, prefer a bit better balance with vinegar. Coleslaw was good, a bit too saucy though. Whole platter wasroughly $30, which is a tad price-y for the small portions.

This stand is part of the big food hall, and is located to the left of the entrance. The stall on the right is much busier but it served mostly fried seafood. T... read more This stand is part of the big food hall, and is located to the left of the entrance. The stall on the right is much busier but it served mostly fried seafood. The steam pot platter I got here had two crabs, 1/2 lb of Texas shrimp, and a dozen clams. Iupgraded the two crabs to the extra large size which was definitely worth it. I also added a half dozen oysters. The oysterswere very mild but big and meaty. This shop recycles the empty shells and put them back in the bay, which I think is reallycool.