Jamaican-born chef WinthorpeSpence operates this seafood truck with a Caribbean vibe in Silver Spring. Crab cake sandwiches on brioche are available for pickup withonline ordering. Customers can also try mini crab cakes on a sampler or get one on top of a Caesar salad.— Gabe Hiatt

Since 1945, this Georgia Avenue seafood shop operated by the Landis family has pulled in throngs of crab enthusiasts. The Silver Spring restaurant has a diner vibe for lunch and dinner. Dishes are prepared in an old-school “Eastern Shore” style, and customers can order the crab cake as a sandwich or as an entree that’s either broiled or fried.

Designed as a neighborhood spot with a dash of steakhouse classics, a pinch of Italian-American comfort, and a touch of chef Hamilton Johnson’s southern roots, Glover Park Grill aims to please the weekday diner. John’s crab cake delivers with a light cracker binder holding the meat together with lemon and chives on an $18 appetizer served with bacon and heirloom beans. Eat at the restaurant, order to-goonline, or get delivery through ghost kitchenLittle Prince Pizza.— G.H.

The seafood burgers from chef-owner Brandon Williams’s restaurant in Shaw use only sustainable, wild-caught seafood. That includes a quarter-pound “True Blue Maryland Crab” cake made without breadcrumbs, or mayonnaise.Orderfor carryout online.— G.H.

This smoked seafood hub doesn’t skimp on crab cakes. Grab a seat on the rooftop patio (or take some to go) and enjoy a sizable serving featuring Maryland jumbo lump crab meat. It’s paired with seasonal vegetables and fingerling potatoes, plus tartar sauce and lemon.

Hank’s may be known for oysters and lobster rolls, but the crab cakes are no joke. The classic dinner is a Marylander’s dream, plated with Old Bay-seasoned fries and coleslaw. Place an order online forpickupordelivery. Crab cakes also appear in Benedict form at brunch, available Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

This NoMa location of this raw bar serves crab cakes for lunch and dinner, joined by fries, cole slaw, and spicy remoulade. Show up during happy hour (3 p.m. to 7 p.m.) to sample slider versions. Indoor and outdoor seating are available, along withonline orderingfor pickups.— T.P.

Farm-driven烹飪是我們的名片ll-known destination inside the Park Hyatt. Jumbo lump crab cakes come with cress and lemon-caper remoulade for lunch, dinner, or brunch.

Clyde’s offers crab cake lovers plenty of variations at seven locations around D.C. that are open forcarryoutand indoor/outdoor dining. Eat this specialty all day long — from the hollandaise-smothered crab cake Benedict during weekend brunch to the entrée-sized crab cakes with corn, tomatoes, and potatoes. Sister restaurants Old Ebbitt Grill and The Hamilton also make great crab cakes.

The Rappahannock Oyster Bar at the Wharf makes a sustainably sourced Chesapeake crab cake sandwich (or entree) with as little filler as possible. Complete the dish with a side order of fries or street corn. Order onlinehere.

For an easy, no-frills take on crab cakes, head to the historic Maine Avenue Fish Market. That’s where Jessie’s Cooked Seafood serves crab cakes seasoned with Old Bay. You can take them to-go or eat them standing while soaking up views of the Washington Channel.