Discover Baltimore: Fells Point Culinary Food Tour
Fells Point is the wonderful historic Port of Baltimore. Enjoy small plates from local culinary gems! Learn some fun history, and enjoy spending the afternoon with new...
What to order at Faidley's Seafood
- Must order
- The jumbo lump crab cake, broiled, almost all crab and no filler.
- Signature dishes
- Jumbo lump crab cake, Lake trout, Raw bar
- Editor tip
- It is a stand-up counter inside Lexington Market; order the lump grade and eat it at the rail.
CuisineSeafood
Price$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursMon-Thu 10:00-17:00, Fri-Sat 10:00-17:30
Phone+14107274898
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Signature dishes: Jumbo lump crab cake, Lake trout, Raw bar
Must order: The jumbo lump crab cake, broiled, almost all crab and no filler.
Tip: It is a stand-up counter inside Lexington Market; order the lump grade and eat it at the rail.
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Location
Address: 119 North Paca Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
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