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Timbuktu, Hanover, MD

Timbuktu

4.4
4.4
1568 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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 1,568 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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 While some find the ambiance outdated, the warm hospitality and delicious seafood keep patrons returning.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!

1,568 Reviews
  1. Douglas

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Timbuktu used to be a favorite of ours and I remember the long waits and full tables. It had been a while since we last enjoyed a meal there so went with some family departing from the airport since it is close by. First thing I noticed was how empty the parking lot was for a Saturday evening. Inside there were a lot of vacant tables. The menu looked similar to what we've always known so we went for the famous crab cakes. While the prices have gotten a lot higher the quality of the crab cakes didn't stay equally high. In years past there was just enough filler to hold the crab cake together. Now, the cake felt about 50 percent filler. It tasted okay, but contained a lot less crab meat than it used to. The sides were good, and their vegetable of the day seems to always be broccoli, but that's fine because it is always good. The server was very pleasant and accommodating to my family's flight schedule. The atmosphere was nice and the appointments in the dining room were classy. It was just Timbuktu's crab cakes not living up to their storied reputation that hurt an otherwise good experience.

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  2. Horace

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great as always with good service. Look forward to returning on my next trip. Crab cakes are large, delicate and good, but could have used more seasoning yesterday. Whipped potatoes were awesome. Family enjoyed the ribs as well.

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  3. Mike

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was poor. We had a reservation but were seated in the bar area. There was one young girl working all of the tables, making drinks behind the bar and bringing food from the kitchen. We sat for 6 minutes before our presence was acknowledged. Ordered drinks which were not made and delivered for over 30 minutes. The crab cakes were tasty but contained way too much filler and not enough crab. Not likely to return.

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  4. William

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Timbuktu has the best crabcakes! Service was excellent, as usual.

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  5. Karen

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ann is a great server. Everyone pitches in for a great experience

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  6. linette

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was pleasant and food was amazing! The crab cake egg rolls were AMAZING!

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  7. Anita

    VIP

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Eduardo was an excellent server! The food was delicious, and I'll visit again and bring others.

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  8. Barbara

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cream of Crab Soup was delicious - filled with lots of lump crab meat. All staff was extremely friendly from the time we walked in the door until the time we walked out - made us feel welcome. Our server, Charles, was amazing - personable, efficient, and knowledgeable about menu options.

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  9. Skip

    VIP

    Baltimore

    75 reviews

    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    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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  10. Nancy

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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FAQs

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

Timbuktu is rated 4.4 stars by 1568 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 10 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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