Some crab cakes are an afterthought, but these are the reason you plan a drive. A casual seafood spot in Missouri has quietly built a reputation for crab cakes so good they have become a destination for coastal flavor lovers.
The cakes are packed with lump crab meat, barely held together, and pan-seared to a golden-brown crust. They arrive with a remoulade that balances creamy richness with a tangy brightness, and the first bite tends to silence conversation at the table.
The restaurant itself feels like a transportive escape from the Midwest, with exposed brick, fishing nets, and the warm glow of a place that knows exactly what it is. This is not fussy dining…