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chow_rk Jan 8, 2008 01:20 AM

Best CRAB CAKE in LA?

I just love Crab Cakes and I used to have some in SFO and since I moved to LA, would like to know where I can get real good crab cakes here!

Saw an old post regarding Maryland crab cakes and I'm wondering how many kinds of crab cakes there are!! Also, someone mentioned,
-- TRAXX in Union Station
-- A PLACE FOR STEAKS in Burbank

Thanks in advance!

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    recovering_vegetarian Jan 8, 2008 05:03 PM

    Gotta second Morton's. Their's was the best I've ever had.

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      Densible Jan 8, 2008 06:31 PM

      Gulf Stream-lumpy-just the way they should be....

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      maudies5 Jan 8, 2008 03:07 PM

      The Ivy

      1. foodseeker Jan 8, 2008 01:16 PM

        Nook makes killer crab cakes!

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          paulfromla Jan 8, 2008 11:58 PM

          second nook, i enjoyed the crabcakes though small

        2. PurpleTeeth Jan 8, 2008 12:31 PM

          Houstans

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            Dave and Stuff Jan 8, 2008 09:10 AM

            My faves:

            Water Grill (pretty much the only thing I liked on their menu)

            Restaurant at the Getty Center

            Morton's

            1. SauceSupreme Jan 8, 2008 01:58 AM

              http://www.chowhound.com/topics/406425

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              1. re: SauceSupreme
                J.L. Jan 8, 2008 11:04 PM

                My favorite crab cake is found at The Hump (Santa Monica Airport). So much crab, and sometimes topped with a piece of hamachi. Perfect.

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