Koco's Pub

Best. Crab cakes. Ever.End of discussion.Love the atmosphere. Service was on point. Limited seating; but worth it. Sitting at the bar is also an option. Koco's...ain't nothing better.

We saw so many reviews of Koco's crab cakes so we decided today was the day to try them out. We drove the hour from Bowie to experience their famous crab cakes. We called the restaurant to get a reservation. They were able to accommodate us. When we arrived the hostess immediately sat us down at our table. The restaurant was small but adorable. The restroom was VERY small. So small I hit my head on the door lock. Instead of two tiny stalls they would fair better with one decent stall. Our waitress was cheerful and friendly. She immediately brought us waters and took our order.We settled on the two glasses of Chardonnay for our cocktails. We shared a bowl of half and half soup, a ceasar salad, a crab cake platter that came with fries and coleslaw.The glasses of Chardonnay were buttery and delicious. The best part was that the Chardonnay was only $5 per glass! I need to mention that we asked for a second plate to share the food we ordered. The hostess brought over a paper plate. If I am in a restaurant, I expect an actual plate. This is not a cookout or a carry out restaurant. The half and half soup and the ceasar salad left MUCH to be desired. The soup had a good amount of lump crab but had no flavor and was watery. The salad was mostly the hard white parts of the romaine and it the dressing had a very tangy honey mustard taste more than the common flavor of ceasar dressing. The crap cake was FULL of lump crab meat and it was huge! My issue was that it lacked the traditional flavor of Maryland crab cakes. Some more old bay would have gone a long way. I must say the $40 price is worth the 11oz crab cake. The bill was brought and had two chocolates on it. Nice touch.Bottom line Koco is a good place for a drink and some bites. If they make small changes I would love to give them another try.

Best Crab Cake I've Ever Had--Koko's Pub Delivers!"Having lived in Baltimore for 11 years, I've tried my fair share of crab cakes, always hoping to find the one that truly lives up to the hype. After countless recommendations from locals, I'd been let down each time--until I finally tried Koko's Pub. Let me just say, THIS IS IT! Hands down, the best crab cake I've ever had in my life!I'm not someone who's committed to any particular "perfect" style for a crab cake, so I came in with an open mind, and Koko's exceeded every expectation. The crab cake was pure magic--full of flavor, with a perfect balance of seasoning and tenderness. If you're in Baltimore and looking for a crab cake that's actually worth the praise, this is the place to go. Koko's Pub has set the new standard for me, and I'll be back for more!

I pre-ordered my crab cake platter for Valentines Day and was excited that I got my order in before the rush. I awaited the text message the day of and proceeded to the restaurant after I received the notification. There was a line out the door but it was addressed quickly. The space was quaint and brightly painted. There was a large cooler of softball sized crabcakes ready for packaging to be cooked at home. The hostess were kind and patient with each person whether they were taking an order or answering a question. I gave my name and immediately received my order. My crab cake was beautifully broiled and filled with lump crab meat. The Caesar salad was fresh. The shaved parmesan cheese slices gave an enjoyable salty note to the meal.

They offer the incredible crab cakes! The price is high but the crab cakes taste so good. Their crap soup, Caesar salad and fried fish sandwich were delicious too. It's a bit hard to find parking nearby and you definitely want to make reservation before heading to the restaurant. It seems to be always full. I highly recommend people to go for crab cakes there!

The vote is in, Koco's pub does indeed have the best crab cake in bmore. Koco's has been at the top of my list for places to try and boy did it exceed my expectations. The cakes are the size of softballs, all lump crab, and seasoned well without the use of a ton of filling. The pub itself is bright and cozy. It reminds me of being in key west. Service was extremely fast and friendly. Highly recommend making a reservation as this place can get extremely busy (understandably so).

After hearing so much about Koco's and seeing them on some best of Bmore lists, I got here on a Wednesday afternoon around 3:30. Quiet with a couple of tables occupied and a couple at the Bar. Smaller dining area with a standard length Bar area and some fun art/pictures with quotes on the walls.Their flagship Draft happened to be one of the Drink specials. Monument City's 51 Rye was a tribute to Baltimore's Rye Whisky history. 51% Rye-was a unique IPA with a spicy finish. Cucumber Rickey was another Drink special and unique cocktail-Gin base with cucumber sparkling water and Lime-I enjoyed it!While waiting for our to go order, decided to try some Jalapeno Poppers-just right spicy served with an out of the ordinary raspberry Jalapeno sauce-paired nicely!Tuesday's special offer is a Burger and Beer for $20. The Tuscan Burger sold out yesterday. After seeing this, decided to order a Burger to try along with their famous Crab cakes. It was the two 6 oz cakes platter. Solid Crab cakes with jumbo lump Crab and minimal filler. Our Texas Burger didn't disappoint. Cooked medium as ordered with tasty/quality Beef. Side of Crazy Greek Salad was excellent!Service was engaged and excellent both at the Bar and for takeout. Hard to miss given their bright yellow exterior with blue trim. A former "hole in the wall" with award winning Crab Cakes, elevated Bar/Pub fare and unique cocktails!

Vibrant and fun hangout spot filled with locals enjoying the monster-sized crab cakes. Almost ever ordered the crab cakes. Either with fries, salad, or by itself! This spot of known for their crab cakes and it did not disappoint. The friendly servers know it and they're very efficient in cranking these out! My mom and I shared a bowl of creamy crab soup and a double crab cake platter with side of Cesar salad. Creamy Crab soup ($12) - think clam chowder without potatoes and tons of crab lumps. I was originally worried the soup's flavor would overshadow the crab lump. Luckily, this was not the case. The cream soup was a nice balance of creaminess and crab flavor which nicely highlights the crab lumps. Topped with some old bay seasoning, and it's a winner! Double crab platter ($75) - 2 ginormous 11oz crab cakes with a standard Cesar salad. The star of the show here is the crab cakes, which were baked to perfection and so flavorful! Sprinkle some old bay and enjoy these monster cakes with tartar sauce and cocktail sauce to change it up. One crab cake was more than enough for 1. 2 was perfect to share. The Cesar is a standard side salad. Lettuce, Parmesan slices, croutons, and dressing. I could do without the salad, but i wanted something healthier compared to the fries/coleslaw option.

The crab cakes here were the best I've had. I come from California, so I'm used to crab cakes being puny, primarily filler, and costing $90 still. These were humungous and was like all crab! I tried a few spots while in town and Koco's definitely stood out since it was perfectly seasoned and broiled well. The others I've gotten had more filler or were bland. I made it before closing for takeout so I can't speak speak to the ambiance or service, but the person who took my order was friendly.

Fattest crabcakes that I've ever seen in my life! I understand the hype around this place. We stopped by on our way back to Jersey and it definitely was a great move. The crabcake was so juicy and tender and delicious. It's a little bit pricey but it's worth every dime! If you are planning to order to go try to order ahead because the place is buzzing with business! Next time I'll try to eat inside because it gives Margaritaville vibes which I would have enjoyed can't wait to return!