Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New York City.

1. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

8.6
1221 Avenue of the Americas (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · 339 tips and reviews

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Beautiful views and beautiful food, this is a winner- especially when starting with the light, baked crab cakes drizzled in lobster sauce and finishing with one of the best filet mignons in the city.

ArutakArutak: The best crab cakes I've ever had. The sides were great too. I was surprised at how well seasoned the potatoes and broccoli were

Mark G.Mark Gracia: Get the crab cake, bone In rib eye, lobster mac and cheese with a nice cab and you can die happy.

Le Gigot is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New York City.

2. Le Gigot

8.7
18 Cornelia St (6th Ave.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 31 tips and reviews

Amanda L.Amanda Lane Hannan: Crab cake amazing. Did I say amazing?? Try it.

StephanieStephanie: Amazing crab cakes.

Ali R.Ali Rose: Sit at the bar, talk to Pamela (the owner), and ask her for recommendations - she will enthusiastically describe the best dish for you! Oh & the crab cakes are amazing... And gluten free 🙌

The Loeb Boathouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New York City.

3. The Loeb Boathouse

8.6
E 72nd St (Park Dr N), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Park · 291 tips and reviews

Carolina S.Carolina Secondo Maglia: Don't miss out on the crab cake! Excellent!

Shane G.Shane Graham: Really great Crab Cakes! The weather was awesome which made the experience and view unbelievable!

Julie S.Julie Soscia: Amazing setting and one of few restaurants in Central Park, try the crab cakes and ask for a table with a view.

Upstate Craft Beer and Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New York City.

4. Upstate Craft Beer and Oyster Bar

9.0
95 1st Ave (at 6th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 229 tips and reviews

Mark H.Mark Hendrickson: Best oysters I've had in NYC. Crab cakes are delicious and good selection of beer, too.

Alissa W.Alissa Winberry: Oyster happy hour, crab cakes, salmon tartar and of course the fettuccine! Yum

Asli B.Asli BB: Everything was delicious! Crab cake and oysters are amazing. Liked the craft beers a lot. Definitely worth trying the whiskey cake at the end.

Chez Josephine is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New York City.

5. Chez Josephine

8.2
414 W 42nd St (btw 9th & 10th Aves.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 57 tips and reviews

Debbie K.Debbie Kopinski: Pâté is fab, enough for two and love the crab cakes.

Brian M.Brian Michael: The escargot and crab cake were both amazing! For entrees, both the chicken dishes were juicy and succulent! For dessert, get the chocolate heaven and the frozen cappuccino. You won't regret it!

Trae F.Trae F: The crab cakes are delicious. Jack at the bar is great.

The Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New York City.

6. The Grill

8.9
99 E 52nd St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 37 tips and reviews

CCnycCCnyc: The Seagram crab cake, Dover sole riveria, nutted wild rice are a must. Cocktails were well prepared and the service was impeccable.

Rubén G.Rubén García: This place has it all: stunning space, good service with many tableside preparations and most importantly DELICIOUS food. Don't miss the pasta a la presse, crab cakes, prime rib and lemon chiffon cake

Matt P.Matt Pokrzywa: Crab cakes and pheasant are exquisite

The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New York City.

7. The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges

8.2
25 E 77th St (Madison Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 54 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Try the chilled artichoke or Peekytoe Crab Cakes. Tables are well-spaced, making eavesdropping hard and good conversation irresistible. Read more.

Nicole H.Nicole Huang: Oysters are so-so, but the Peekytoe crabcakes are great and the lamb chops are beyond delicious!

Tash C.Tash Concepcion: The Peekytoe crab cake appetizer with grapefruit and avocado doesn't sound like it would work. But it does. And it might just be the best crab cake appetizer I've ever had! It's a must try.

P.J. Clarke's is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New York City.

8. P.J. Clarke's

8.7
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 316 tips and reviews

jenn c.jenn c: get the lump jumbo crab cake sandwich. deeelish!!

Tim R.Tim Redgate: Order the crab cakes, I implore you!

Jeff T.Jeff Tropeano: Excellent Maryland Crabcake sandwich! Read more.

The Sea Fire Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New York City.

9. The Sea Fire Grill

8.1
158 E 48th St (Lexington And 3rd), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 55 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The jumbo lump crab cake, topped with red pepper coulis, is a perfect first course. Read more.

Nicolette R.Nicolette Romero: Great spot to sit at the bar and grab drinks. Love the lobster bisque and crab cakes!

April Kate 🍴April Kate 🍴: Service is the undeniably great here but that's pretty much all it's worth. Food is okay. Crab cakes are a safe bet.

The Capital Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New York City.

10. The Capital Grille

8.6
120 Broadway, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Financial District · 69 tips and reviews

J L.J Lopez: The lobster crab cakes are great. The tenderloin and lobster is AMAZING!

Shannon O.Shannon Otto: Lobster crab cakes + porcini Delmonico. Do it.

naveennaveen: lobster crab cakes to start. and check that old-school vault door downstairs.

Saigon Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New York City.

11. Saigon Shack

8.4
114 Macdougal St (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 393 tips and reviews

Ben K.Ben K.: Crab cake banh mi and variety of pho are delicious. Wash down with a Vietnamese iced coffee.

Mohammad A.Mohammad Alam: The veggie pho and the catfish vermicelli was amazing . So was the special of the day crab cakes.

John A.John A: Tasty and fresh Vietnamese food. Vegetarian options.. Including vegetarian pho. Recommend crab cakes. Fun environment, be prepared to wait for a seat.

Friend of a Farmer is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New York City.

12. Friend of a Farmer

8.0
77 Irving Pl (btwn E 18th & E 19th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 347 tips and reviews

Stephanie K.Stephanie Kim: Crab cakes with corn were excellent but skip the lasagna. The pasta dough is never cooked thoroughly so you end up eating gummy dough.

Edlin C.Edlin Choi: Really cool rustic feel. Very underwhelmed by the omelette though. New sweeping rule: never order omelettes at a restaurant. Must come back for the all crab crab cake (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

Brittany V.Brittany VanBibber: Get the crab cake Benedict and the French press coffee. Can't go wrong with either!

Quality Meats is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New York City.

13. Quality Meats

8.9
57 W 58th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 317 tips and reviews

Kelly M.Kelly McCarthy: Order the crabcake, check out the phone room downstairs, and ask for the waitress with the blonde mohawk.

Irene U.Irene Unger: Great spot. Has a cooler vibe than many other steak houses. Everthing was great, but try the crab cake and the corn side for extra yumminess.

Woodrow R.Woodrow Rosenbaum: Best crab cake in nyc

David's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New York City.

14. David's Cafe

7.4
110 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY
French Restaurant · East Village · 32 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Brooks: The crab cake eggs Benedict was delicious. The French toast is a little too moist and very sweet but still good!

M H.M H: Fries and crab cake were good. Burger and lamb dish were just ok.

Gianna L.Gianna Lohnn: the crab cake eggs benedict is a must

Sarabeth's is one of The 15 Best Places for Crab Cakes in New York City.

15. Sarabeth's

8.4
40 Central Park S (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 558 tips and reviews

Harpriya K.Harpriya Kaur: I would suggest the crab cakes! Lovely and crisp and they come with a fresh salad!

Yueyue G.Yueyue Guo: Almond crusted French toast, crab cake Benedict

Stela S.Stela Shihab-Marinera: Eggs Benedict on crab cake