Timbuktu Restaurant -Best Maryland Crab Cakes Near BWI Airport

Are you looking for the best Maryland crab cakes? Timbuktu Restaurant is famous for their crab cakes and steaks too! They are an award-winning, family-owned restaurant conveniently located between Baltimore and Washington D.C.

If you are wondering what the difference between Maryland crab cakes and others is, the answer is simple! You can only get Maryland crab cakes in the state of Maryland! That is because Maryland crab cakes are made from only the meat of the Maryland blue crab!

Timbuktu Restaurant Location

Timbuktu is only about 10 min from BWI Airport and minutes from Arundel Mills Mall and Maryland Live. It is hidden away right off I-295 on Dorsey Road in Hanover Maryland. It is ranked the number one restaurant in Hanover by TripAdvisor. It also received TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence recognition and favorably reviewed on Zagat.

Our Dining Experience

I had been meaning to check out Timbuktu for a while. My colleague was visiting from North Dakota and wanted to try Maryland crabs so it was the perfect time to visit!

Timbuktu Restaurant Drinks

We also got a rum cocktail. While Walk the Plank is the crowd favorite, I went for my favorite, Mai Tai. Served in a generous sized glass, it hit the spot. Other interesting drinks include the Snowball with Hypnotiq and a sweet sugar rim and the Whiskey Smash with muddled mint and sugar.

Timbuktu has a happy hour menu with food and drink specials. It is a great way to try out different drinks! They also have a sizeable selection of draft beer!

Timbuktu Dining Experience

Timbuktu is a large restaurant with lots of seating available. That said, it is a popular place! Restaurant reservations are recommended…especially if you plan to dine during peak hours or any time on weekends!

The Timbuktu menu offers lots of choices! Appetizers include fresh oysters, baked oyster rockefeller, and the Timbuktu hors d’oevres platter that includes mini crab cakes, large shrimp, sea scallops, and pork ribs.

The world-famous crab cakes are made fresh to order. You can get them in different sizes including a 10-ounce colossal crab cake! Other entree choices include stuffed lobster tail, seafood combination plates, New York strip, filet mignon, and a 16-ounce porterhouse.

Timbuktu also has six signature entrees, sandwiches, salads, and a kid’s menu. On Tuesday nights, kids 10 years old and under eat free. Check their website for additional weekly dining deals!

While I don’t eat seafood or steak (I’m a cheap date!), she said the Stuffed Mushrooms with lump crab meat were amazing. I opted for their homemade honey garlic glazed chicken fingers, which were cooked perfectly to a crisp.

Restaurant Service

Our server was very friendly and prompt. He offered menu suggestions and kept us informed of when our food would be out.

I accidentally left my bag on the chair when we left. Luckily, my friend and I were outside catching up for a good five minutes and a worker I hadn’t even seen in the restaurant ran out to return it to me. That really saved me some grief!

Timbuktu To Go

Timbuktu has a carry out menu if you do not wish to dine on-site. You can also order via Door Dash and Grubhub.

Order Maryland Crab Cakes by Mail

If you are not in the area, you can still try the best crab cakes in Maryland by ordering them online! The best sellers online are double crab cakes, prime steaks, and stuffed shrimp. It is a great gift for seafood lovers and includes cooking instructions. Orders are shipped overnight to ensure freshness!

I plan to return and take my relatives that love seafood when they are in town visiting with us next weekend. I highly recommend Timbuktu for any type of dinner from romantic to business to family gatherings!