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Pappas Restaurant - Parkville

When you want an amazing crab cake, one you can brag to family and friends about, the best Maryland has to offer, then come in for Pappas" seven-ounce colossal lump crab cake. Find out why Pappas' signature dish has won award after award from Baltimore's Best to Baltimore Magazine's Top Crab Cake, and why it was featured on the Food Network's Chef vs City and the Travel Channel & 98 Rock's Food Wars. Family owned and operated since 1972, owner Mark Pappas prides himself on not only offering the best crab cake in Baltimore, but also the finest, freshest seafood, steaks, and pasta dishes around. Every sauce, soup and dressing is made from scratch. Pappas welcomes families and large groups. We have a great children's menu with lots of tempting options for the kiddos. Pappas Restaurant is fully handicap accessible, and only a stone's throw away from the Beltway, minutes from Towson. Make reservations or call ahead for express carry! Our on-premises Liquor Store is open 7 days-a-week.
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129 Current Reviews
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Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(129 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 129 reviews
5 stars
(53)
4 stars
(51)
3 stars
(23)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3.5 / 5
(Very Good) 3.5 / 5
Noise Level
2.3 / 3
Energetic
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  • neighborhood gem(90)
  • good for groups(62)
  • special occasion(45)
  • fit for foodies(34)
  • great for lunch(31)
  • kid-friendly(19)
Pappas Restaurant - Parkville Reviews List
Review 1 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best crabcakes in the mid-Atlantic

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Pappas has without a doubt the very best crabcakes in the region. All of the dishes are excellent, but the crabcakes are spectacular. The service is very good and we always have a great meal and a nice time."
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Friendly staff and great crab cakes"
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 3 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We go back again and again for the crab cakes!"
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Enjoyed dinner at Pappas Restaurant with relatives from New York. Everyone agreed that the crabcakes are the best!! We also enjoyed the lamb and salmon entrees. Service was exceptional."
Dined on 5/28/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 6/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent crab cakes and lamb. Very enjoyable. Parking is terrible - had to park three blocks away."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 6 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Celebration

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Dined on 6/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Six of us had a great time celebrating my son's graduation. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding. The crab cakes were loaded with crab. The broiled seafood platter had a generous selection and amount of items that were nicely prepared. The halibut special received high marks. It was a great dining experience."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great dining experience all around

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Dined on 6/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The crab cakes and crab Imperial were outstanding. Neither had a lot of filler, just lump crab. Service was very good, even for a busy Friday night. The hostess and the waitress were both very friendly. This is a great place to bring out-of-town guests for some Maryland flavor!"
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

crab cake

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Dined on 6/06/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Best crab cake in Baltimore, all lump no filler, sides were fair but didn't matter!"
Dined on 6/06/2013
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Review 9 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

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Dined on 6/02/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
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2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
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2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
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Quiet
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"Had crab cake dinner, crab cakes on a 1-10 scale were about a 7 compared to other crab cakes I've had!!"
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: late-night find, kid-friendly
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Review 10 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Crab cakes to die for.

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Dined on 6/02/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The best crab cakes in . The prices are very reasonable."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

great seafood

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Dined on 6/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Pappas is a great spot for a friendly, high quality meal"
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 12 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

its all about the crab

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Dined on 5/31/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Crab cocktail followed by crab cake followed by a dessert of one last crab cocktail for the table. Best crab I have ever eaten in the US, Europe, or Australia. If you like to find exceptional dishes, visit this restaurant."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/31/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Crabcakes are spectacular. You will not be disappointed. The price is right too!"
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The place for crab cakes

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Dined on 5/31/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"When I want the biggest, yummiest crab cake in town,
I go Pappas in Parkville. I like the old timely feeling of the
Place. It is comforting to eat at Pappas!
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Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Neighborhood favorite

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Dined on 5/30/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Had a girls' night out and were seated in the main dining room (with the fireplace). Server was excellent - friendly and welcoming.
Our dishes varied from the crab cakes to the Chilean Sea Bass, the salmon and a shrimp pasta dish. Everyone enjoyed their individual entrees. One of the soups of the day was the Maryland crab, which was full of vegetables and very good - the only comment from some being that it had a little too much spicy crab seasoning. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will return.
The restaurant can be a little noisy since it is a neighborhood favorite and is usually always crowded.
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Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Stick with the crab

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Dined on 5/27/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I've had their crab cakes and stuffed shrimp stuffed before; very good. This time I was really craving a rib eye steak. Brought my appetite & shared a Pappas sampler to start off. The sampler (poppers,fried onion rings, mozzarella sticks) was a bland. The skins on the peppers in the poppers were tough and the entire pepper pulled out of the crust on the first bite; an experience shared by everyone at the table who tried one. The ribeye was a nice size, looked great, but had very little flavor. It was disappointing, especially for a $23 entree. Salad and blue cheese dressing was also very generic. I suspect that the appetizers were thawed and fried. If I crave a crab cake, I may go back. But won't bother with any appetizer or a meat entree."
Dined on 5/27/2013
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Review 17 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

crab cake heaven

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The crab cakes were outstanding, but they always are.
Justin is an exceptional host. He gets to know his customers and takes good care of them.
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Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We have been house hunting in the area for two months. There is nothing like a good meal after a long afternoon of evaluating potential places to live. We have dined at Pappas three times in two months and two of the three experiences were excellent (first and third). We recommend Pappas and look forward to dining there when we are residents in the area. You simply must try the crab cakes if you have not done so already!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very nice....

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Dined on 5/21/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A group of 7 of us went to Pappa's after my daughter's College Graduation on May 21, 2013. The service was good and the crab cakes were awesome! I would recommend to a friend."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 20 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best Crabcakes around

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Dined on 5/20/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"They have the best crabcakes, and crab soup I have ever had."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Seafood

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Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Can't beat the crabcake at Pappas with its lumps of crab meat and affordable pricing. A great neighborhood place for really great food."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Best crab cake in Baltimore

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Dined on 5/14/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Everything at Pappas is friendly from the little plate of pickled cucumbers thst they place on the table to the menu which is straight forward and extensive. But the star is crab meat , whether in Imperial Crab or the fantastic all lump crab cake. One wonders who those people are eating pork chops, although they looked delicious. Don't expect any bells or whistles, but don't miss this mecca of lump crab."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 23 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

dinner at Pappas

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Dined on 5/13/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"For the first time in all the years that I have been going to Pappas, the service was poor. We waited almost an hour for our food, and when it arrived the food was barely warm. We sent it back. The crab cakes are the BEST! I rarely order anything else."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"the crab cake was absolutely delicious and full of backfin crabmeat. The orange roughy was disappointing, probably previously frozen."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice Mothers Day Dinner

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We went to Pappas for Mother's Day dinner this past Saturday evening. Even at 5pm, the restaurant was already full. Three of us had the make-your-own pasta with seafood, which was delicious. My husband had the rack of lamb which was a little bit overcooked but still good. We brought our one-year-old daughter and they were able to accommodate her. The service was good...our waitress was friendly and the wait for food was totally reasonable. In general, Pappas is a reliable, traditional place in the neighborhood."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 26 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A diamond in the rough

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
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"Everything was homemade and absolutely delicious. I had the stuffed shrimp with mashed potatoes and a salad. The crab imperial had HUGE lumps of crab meat with hardly any filler. The mashed potatoes melted in my mouth and the ranch dressing was definitely homemade. It may be the best homemade ranch I have ever had. My husband had a porterhouse steak which was huge and cooked to perfection. His meal came with 2 vegetables or a vegetable and a salad AND a cup of soup. He ordered the shrimp bisque and it was very tasty. I would definitely recommend this place to a friend, and already have. We will be back again."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 27 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Allows crowded - but great food

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Pappas Restaurant is not known for it's ambiance, and the Friday evening we were there was very crowded and very loud. What do expect in a local restaurant where the wait staff knows a lot of the regulars who come there for the food - and the food is allows great. You cannot miss with the crab cake here - best in Baltimore and lumps of crab that are huge. Stay within the basics and you find great food here."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Mother's Day Dinner

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
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"The food at Pappas was good as usual. The ambience was extremely poor. It was Mother's Day weekend and I know it was crowded but..... the table we had was near the front door and the hostess kept yelling "Name " party of five etc.... The services was beyond slow and the screaming hostess made it difficult to hold a conversation."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 29 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Off night?

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
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"This was our second experience at Pappas and it was very different from the first. For starters, even though we had a reservation, we had to wait 22 minutes to be seated. Then another 10 minutes went by before our order was taken. We were traveling and needed to get back onto the road or it would not have been so bad. The waitress was understanding and put our dinner orders right in while she was getting our drinks. My husband and I both liked our main dish - I had the crab cake again and he had the veal marsala this time - but we were both disappointed in the mashed potatoes, which were cold. The asparagus was done just right, not too hard and not too soft. Finally, we were seated in the lower level dining area, much noisier than upstairs."
Dined on 5/05/2013
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Review 30 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was enjoyable!

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
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"This was my first time at Pappas, although my good friend had been before. She is from out-of-town, but used to live in the area so she recommended we met there for dinner. The crab cakes were delicious and I enjoyed the real mashed potatoes. The cole slaw was quite tasty, which is a rare find, too. The staff was very attentive and friendly; I would definitely recommend Pappas to others and plan to go back in the near future as well."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 31 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Tasty fish and not too expensive

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Pleasant, a bit dated, institutional decor"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Pappas never disappoints. Good food, nice atmosphere friendly and attentive (not intrusive) staff. I've broght a number of friends and out-of-town guests to Pappas for dinner. Again.....never disappoints."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 33 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My girlfriend aand I love

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Moderate
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"My girlfriend aand I love this place for the excellent crab cakes, fried oysters, and crab imperial. Food is excellent."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2003
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 34 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Everyone loves the crab cakes....al

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Everyone loves the crab cakes....always good. Restaurant very busy on a Saturday night , good food and servicedoes that!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 35 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food was good. Had the fried

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was good. Had the fried oyster lunch with lentil soup. Oysters seemed large but they did have a heavy coating. Soup was excellent. Had to ask for my iced tea to be refreshed.
My companion and I sat next to the divider with spindles that sets off the foyer at the top of the stairs. Looks like your cleaning staff could pay a little more attention to dusting dark, flat surfaces. The divider couldn't have gotten that dusty just in a day or two. On leaving and going down the stairway where the chandelier hangs--come on, get your cleaners to occasionally clean those glass globes. Just a few small things that would really make me feel good about eating at Pappas. How clean is the kitchen?"
Dined on 04/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 36 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

good food and drinks

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I have been to Pappa's many, many times. Never had a bad meal and service is excellent. Always crowded - make reservation."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 37 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always a great meal for a

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always a great meal for a reasonable cost"
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 38 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great as always! Crabcakes

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great as always! Crabcakes are the BEST!!!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2011
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Review 39 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We never miss Pappas Restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We never miss Pappas Restaurant when visiting Baltimore. The crabcakes are a must!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 40 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Crabcakes!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Pappas has the best crabcakes I've ever had. They have very little filler and a wonderful sauce. They are expensive, but very worth the price."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 41 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

THE BEST crab cakes in Maryland!!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"THE BEST crab cakes in Maryland!!! Price-friendly, too!!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2011
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Review 42 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mixed review. Brought out

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Mixed review. Brought out of town guests on our first visit. Hostess too harried to check in our reservation, avoided eye contact, just put us in a center table where we were in everybody's way.
Crab cakes were absolutely outstanding!!! Maryland crab soup was perfect!! Orange roughy was delicious.
Oyster platter was almost uneatable--few small oysters padded together in lots of undone doughy breading.
Server was pleasant.
We would come again for the crab cakes.
"
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 43 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Enjoyed expaneded dining rooms

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our experience at Pappas was very good. We have been to Pappas on several occasions, but we experience the expanded dining rooms and they were spacious to accomodate large parties. There were serveral large parties along with our and there was plenty of space between parties. the food was excellent and the servers were pleasant. We will go again."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 44 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food worth the wait

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always busy, but not a long wait. The food is worth it. Great neighborhood spot."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 45 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best crab cakes in Baltimore

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Best crab cakes in Baltimore which by implication means the best crab cakes in the world. Other than my mother's that is. And for a reasonable price."
Dined on 03/05/2013
 2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 46 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Satisfied

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"By far, the best crabcakes I've ever had. Service was adequate and attentive, though slightly brusque - might benefit from a few more smiles. However, a satisfactory visit overall."
Dined on 03/11/2013
 2013
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Review 47 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Superb!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"That says it all. The entire experience was simply SU[ERB!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
 2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 48 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The atmosphere was nice. The

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The atmosphere was nice. The Crab cakes were great. I particularly liked the friendly staff. Only negative is that it is very crowded. Which is to be expected with a nice restaurant."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2004
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 49 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Love the crabcake and the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Love the crabcake and the drink prices!!!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2006
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Review 50 for Pappas Restaurant - Parkville
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Service was terrible. The

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Service was terrible. The crab cakes and fish were delicious"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2011
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