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Timbuktu, Hanover, MD

Timbuktu

4.3
4.3
1559 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
We are the seafood and steak destination! A full service family restaurant, deli and convenience store that serves the best quality food and crab cakes and beverage in the Greater Baltimore Washington area in a clean, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere with a staff dedicated to providing knowledgeable, memorable and happy service to our customers. We are dedicated to being an active and giving member of the community.


Timbuktu serves lunch and dinner daily and offers dine in, carry out and banquet catering. Lunch and dinner at the restaurant offers an array of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, sandwiches, burgers, Southwest fare, pasta and seafood on the menu.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Weekend Hours Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 796-0733
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Rosas
  • Private party facilities
    Our banquet room is the perfect place to celebrate holidays. birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, family reunions, corporate events and all special occasions.
  • Private party contact
    ken chase: (410) 562-0469
  • Neighborhood
    Hanover
  • Cross street
    Route 100
  • Parking details
    Large parking lot!
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,559 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Timbuktu is known for its legendary crab cakes, earning praises like "best crab cakes in town." The attentive service, especially from staff like "Charles" and "Anne," enhances the dining experience. While some find the ambiance outdated, the warm hospitality and delicious seafood keep patrons returning. A must-visit for crab cake enthusiasts!

1,559 Reviews
  1. Skip

    Baltimore

    73 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Memorable crabcakes! Wonderful service. Vast menu gave everyone a chance to get something special. Try the appetizer combo!

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  2. Nancy

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is usually very good. Tonight the bread, and the hamburger bun were not fresh but stale. My crab imperial was not hot.

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  3. Kwame

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Sharlotte was THE BEST! We really appreciated her service and attentiveness. The food was great also. We will be back.

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  4. Jim

    Washington DC

    108 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    108 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Timbuktu has the best crab cakes in town by far. What really makes them stand out is their wait staff. Especially waiter Diaz! He was so wonderful with my elderly parents (which everything happens sloooow). Diaz was kind of compassionate and thoughtful!

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  5. Walter

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best oysters ever! Went for the crab cakes which NEVER disappoint but was floored with the quality of the oysters.

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  6. Ericka

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The crab cakes were great, as expected. The sides and drinks were mediocre. You have to come for the crab cakes and crab cakes only.

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  7. Robert

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our servers were amazing. Charles was attentive and friendly. The food was excellent and everything had large pieces of lump crab. Will come back.

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  8. Dan

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    PEI Mussels with garlic butter, crab cake, and grilled salmon were as good as expected again. We’ve always been happy with our experiences at Timbuktu.

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  9. Bruce

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Generally mediocre. The Oysters Rockefeller were bland and topped with cheddar (?). Drinks were very slow in coming. I ordered lobster with crab cake but no lobster arrived, I had to wait for it while my dining companion ate. When it arrived it was bland and the drawn butter tasted off. G&M’s crab cakes are better Thus is my second experience there, the first was similar in terms of service and taste.

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  10. Steven

    Atlanta Metro

    92 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch. Waitress knew we were in a hurry and made sure food was out quick yet hot and good.

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FAQs

Timbuktu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 796-0733.

Timbuktu is rated 4.3 stars by 1559 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Timbuktu

1726 Dorsey Rd, Hanover, MD 21076-1125

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Route 100
  • Neighborhood
    Hanover
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Weekend Hours Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Large parking lot!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Rosas
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (410) 796-0733
  • Private party facilities
    Our banquet room is the perfect place to celebrate holidays. birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, family reunions, corporate events and all special occasions.
  • Private party contact
    ken chase: (410) 562-0469
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