Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Downtown Houston, Houston.

1. Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse

8.8
1510 Texas St (at La Branch St.), Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 98 tips and reviews

Houston PressHouston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Steakhouse: Toss in the city's best crab cake, knowledgeable wait staff & a dizzyingly long wine list and you've got yourself a dinner that's well worth the splurge.

Kathy M.Kathy Mckinney: Best crab cake anyplace, lots of crab, minimal breading

Houston ChronicleHouston Chronicle: Don't miss: Panzanella salad; Maple-glazed quail with greens and Sriracha; jumbo lump crab cake; Prime strip steak. Read more.

McCormick & Schmick's is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Downtown Houston, Houston.

2. McCormick & Schmick's

8.2
1201 Fannin St, Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Latriece L.Latriece Lewis: Skip the crabcake at lunch...Good service...Staff is extremely friendly...

Sherri S.Sherri Scott: Try the crab cakes.... YUM!

Gabriel A.Gabriel Alvarez: It’s was amazing!! The crab cake was very good!

Hearsay Gastro Lounge is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Downtown Houston, Houston.

3. Hearsay Gastro Lounge

8.2
218 Travis St (at Congress St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 105 tips and reviews

Ailie C.Ailie Chang: The Crab Cake Quattro and Duck Quesadillas were superb :) Great atmosphere! Book the whole second floor for your private party!

Brian F.Brian Fleenor: The crab cakes are excellent!!

Taide V.Taide V: Excellent choice for a good Saturday night meal. The crab cakes are rich in flavor. The duck mac-four cheese is a must to try.

Birraporetti's is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Downtown Houston, Houston.

4. Birraporetti's

7.9
500 Louisiana St (Prairie St), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

HollyHolly: Best crab cakes ever!!

Sara J.Sara Johnson: Good food, nice music and romantic setting. Great place for date night.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Live jazz is performed during Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Morton's The Steakhouse is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Downtown Houston, Houston.

5. Morton's The Steakhouse

7.6
1001 McKinney St Ste A4, Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 29 tips and reviews

Steve C.Steve C: The lobster bisque is wonderful & the lump crab cakes are the best outside of Maryland...but a little small.

Cynthia M.Cynthia Munoz Jeffries: All the staff is extremely courteous & professional. The lobster Mac & cheese is a dream, creamed spinach is heavenly. The steak & salmon are out of this world. Probably the best meal in Houston.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Everything here—salads, sides, and desserts—is served big, so plan to share.

The Capitol at St. Germain is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Downtown Houston, Houston.

6. The Capitol at St. Germain

7.1
705 Main St Ste B (Capitol), Houston, TX
Music Venue · 18 tips and reviews

JennJenn: Try the Truffle and Parmesan Chips, Bison Bites, Pork Tacos, Texas Brisket Chili, Crab Cakes, and Ménage A Foie. :)

Nora S.Nora Stephens: Excellent food, great classic ambience, live music, Kyle was a great server. Try lavender creme brulee. I loved it!

Jimmy N.Jimmy Nguyen: Amazing venue. Good priced food. Classy place. Live band. Check it out!

The Lancaster Hotel is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Downtown Houston, Houston.

7. The Lancaster Hotel

7.9
701 Texas Avenue (Louisiana), Houston, TX
Hotel · 24 tips and reviews

Mason M.Mason McCoy: This is a beautiful, historically landmarked hotel. The interior was clearly redone from top to bottom a few years ago and it looks gorgeous. I had a great stay, highly recommended.

James W.James Whitehead: Awesome stay. Very accommodating. No paranormal experience this trip, maybe next time. Perfect place for a getaway. Great complimentary little breakfast.

Plwm B.Plwm Bwm: Beautiful hotel, valet parking is a little expensive at $30 but it's still worth going for. Buffet breakfast is excellent, especially the biscuits

Last Concert Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Downtown Houston, Houston.

8. Last Concert Cafe

8.3
1403 Nance St (btw McKee & William), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Stephanie R.Stephanie Romero: The Guacamole Tacos and Chocolate Flan with caramel and walnuts are to die for. The coffee has a hint of cinnamon

Houston PressHouston Press: Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 4:30pm-7pm

Tanya K.Tanya Kostetsky: How can you get food outside?? Inside bartender is a jerk!!

III Forks is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Downtown Houston, Houston.

9. III Forks

7.7
1201 Fannin St #129, Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 30 tips and reviews

Christian W.Christian W: The peppersteak was amazing. Served with a side of asparagus. Beautiful

Katy I.Katy Irving: Go to III forks and ask to sit in the 'Lounge'- there is a more casual atmosphere there and the food is obviously just as amazing - we always order the 12oz steak, it's only $6 more than the 8oz

Syed R.Syed Raza: Blackened mahi with crawfish and crab with poblano sauce

Andalucia Tapas Restaurant and Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Downtown Houston, Houston.

10. Andalucia Tapas Restaurant and Bar

7.7
1204 Caroline Street, Houston, TX
Spanish Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Greg C.Greg Candelaria: Great tapas! Go for Happy Hour and great drinks. The bread is amazing and Lawrence has dramatically improved the service.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Andalucia has a stage set up for flamenco music and dancing on Thursdays for the total southern Spain sensory immersion.

Rachel Lillie A.Rachel Lillie Allen: This place is AMAZING seriously

District 7 Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Downtown Houston, Houston.

11. District 7 Grill

7.2
1508 Hutchins St, Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Tara W.Tara Wandel: Delicious cioppino and blackened redfish tostados.

Patrick N.Patrick Navarro: Kobe burger is excellent

Carlos N.Carlos Nunez: We described the food as "fulfilling, but not satisfying." Burger was cooked too hot (asked for rare but got medium). Wife got pancakes that tasted like cornbread (good, but weird). Mimosas were meh

The Sam Houston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Downtown Houston, Houston.

12. The Sam Houston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

7.4
1117 Prairie St (San Jacinto), Houston, TX
Hotel · 20 tips and reviews

Lauren T.Lauren Tobias: Everything!! Food is amazing, Drinks our refreshing and staff is welcoming!!! Big Halloween Party on October 31st, everyone is invited to come out!!!

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: The newly renovated hotel opened in 2002 as the Sam Houston, but the name was too Texan for national promotion, so it became the Alden in 2005.

Susa D.Susa D: Free drop off service in downtown Houston!

Hyatt Regency Houston is one of The 13 Best Places for Crab Cakes in Downtown Houston, Houston.

13. Hyatt Regency Houston

7.2
1200 Louisiana St, Houston, TX
Hotel · 62 tips and reviews

Chad B.Chad Brawley: The bfast buffet downstairs is very good. Excellent service. Excellent food. NO TURKEY or soy products tho. Just PORK. There is a chicken option w the omelets.

jane a.jane andraka: take the ekevator to top and look down! ride the cool glaass elevators!!

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: When it opened in '72, the Hyatt was a futuristic marvel, with a soaring 30-story atrium & glassed-in elevators. It was so space-age looking that it was featured in the '76 sci-fi movie Logan's Run.