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Pappas Restaurant - Cockeysville, Cockeysville, MD

Pappas Restaurant - Cockeysville

4.6
4.6
2863 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar in Cockeysville, Maryland! If you've been searching for the perfect crab cake in the Baltimore area -- or ANY area, for that matter -- look no further than Pappas's 8-ounce cake of glory. Packed with colossal lump crab meat, minimal filler, and a recipe blend that has had people coming back for more since 1972. This gem is why Pappas has been featured on the cover of Baltimore Magazine, appeared on Food Network, Cooking Channel, and Travel Channel, and has won over 20 awards in just a few short years. We proudly welcome guests to enjoy a sinful cocktail at our bar, have a quiet dinner with the family in our dining room, or host a party for up to 80 people in our private room. Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar is fully handicap accessible, and only a stone's throw away from the Beltway, minutes from Hunt Valley and Towson. Make a reservation today!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 666-0030
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Erick Romero
  • Private party facilities
    Book a private party with Pappas! Parties can range between 25 and 80 people, and you can plan a menu based on you and your guests needs. Please call for more details or visit our website for more menu information!
  • Neighbourhood
    Hunt Valley
  • Cross Street
    Cranbrook Road
  • Parking details
    MTA bus stop at Cranbrook Rd. and Ridgland Rd.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,863 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pappas Restaurant in Cockeysville consistently delivers delightful dining experiences with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Their renowned crab cakes are a "must-try" and have earned high praise. The staff is attentive and accommodating, ensuring a pleasant atmosphere. With a diverse menu and reasonable prices, it's a favorite spot for celebrations and casual dining alike.

2,863 Reviews
  1. Sean

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great date night food was perfect . We really enjoyed the atmosphere .

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  2. David

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing from drinks to appetizers to main course to dessert
    Pappas Restaurant - CockeysvilleResponded today
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, David! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed everything from start to finish. We hope to see you again soon at Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar.

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  3. Apryl

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited on Valentine’s Day, so we expected it to be busy, but we were just happy to be out. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was lively in the bar area while surprisingly quiet in the dining section, despite the number of guests. The only downside was a 45-minute delay from our reservation time, but given the occasion, it was understandable. We passed the time in the bar, enjoying a drink and chatting with other guests. We’re big fans of Pappas and will definitely continue dining there!
    Pappas Restaurant - CockeysvilleResponded today
    Thank you for choosing to spend Valentine's Day with us at Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar, Apryl. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and the lively atmosphere in the bar area. We apologize for the delay in seating you, but we're glad to hear that you were able to pass the time enjoying a drink and chatting with other guests. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  4. Eric

    Baltimore

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Restaurant decor is very outdated. The todays are to close together and the service staff is very rude. The manager is selective in who he greets and a lot of confusion and giving incorrect bills to tables.
    Pappas Restaurant - CockeysvilleResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback, Eric. We appreciate your honesty and will take your comments into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our restaurant.

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  5. Patrick

    VIP

    Baltimore

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Front of the House - Improving. When staffed with one person - more likely to have a welcome and conversation exchange. When staffed with two (2) likely to have mobile telephone distractions. Front of the House process is key element to Guest experience. Meal - Maryland crab soup - seasoned and tasty. Shrimp and mussel special. Tasty. Nice option. Shrimp tails should be removed prior to preparing the meal. Challenges and potentially messy operation to remove the tails at the dinner table. Wait Staff - Monica - helpful; menu knowledgeable; positive recommendations; and Special aware. Circulating Staff - Other Wait Staff supporting drink refills - Teamwork. Food expeditors - polite and solid interactions.
    Pappas Restaurant - CockeysvilleResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent visit to Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar. We appreciate your detailed observations about our Front of the House operations and menu items. We will certainly take your comments into consideration as we strive to improve the overall guest experience. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the Maryland crab soup and shrimp and mussel special. We will also make sure to pass along your compliments to Monica and the rest of our staff. Thank you for choosing to dine with us and we hope to see you again soon.

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  6. Patrick

    VIP

    Baltimore

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Front of the House - Helpful; attentive; and engaging. Pleasant conversation while walking to the table. Provided table options. Wait Staff - Monica - bar side. Attentive; engaging; menu knowledgeable; and helpful. Suggested alternative side dishes. Positive reflection of the Pappas brand. Bar Side Staff - Very friendly when walking by your table. Simple conversation of Hello or do you require anything - makes the guest (me) feel appreciated. They are not my actual server - they are supporting the Team and making the dining experience better. Last week it was the positive vibe from the food expeditors and table cleaners - nice to experience the Team work and people smiling. Meal - Solid and basic. Maryland Crab Soup - seasoned and tasty. Mini crab cakes - right in the wheel house. Recommended meal - satisfying and does not utilize “filler” materials. Quality crab meat. Will order again - great lunch time meal. Keep it up!
    Pappas Restaurant - CockeysvilleResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar, Patrick. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service provided by Monica and the bar side staff. It's wonderful to know that you found our Maryland Crab Soup and mini crab cakes to be delicious. We look forward to welcoming you back for another satisfying meal in the future.

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  7. Patrick

    VIP

    Baltimore

    48 reviews

    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Wait Staff - Monica - experienced; menu knowledgeable; helpful; engaging; and makes positive menu suggestions. Meal - Maryland crab soup - bowl - tasty and Crab cake. Both in the wheel house. Would order again. A solid lunch time meal. Great for business meetings - easy to eat and provides time to discuss the deal or opportunity without having a messy sandwich. Front of the House - Best with one Team Member. Two (2) Team Members provide the chance that the Customer is not greeted or on the way out encouraged to return. Team Members working on the telephones or speaking to each other does not develop business. Speaking with the guest is your focus and having them know your appreciate their business - results in more business. Front of the House is a key source for repeat business. Table cleaners and food expeditors - Solid part of the Team. Effective; efficient; and good communication. When they ask if you require plates to be removed; and if you require something “else”- this guest “touch” establishes interest in you the guest - makes you want to come back.
    Pappas Restaurant - CockeysvilleResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us, Patrick. We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with Monica and enjoyed your meal at Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar. We appreciate your insights on the importance of front of house staff and their impact on creating a welcoming environment for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  8. Gabriela

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently visited Pappas for my birthday dinner. The food and staff were amazing. All 10 people of my party was seated without an issue. I loved the ambiance and white table cloths. Def recommend this restaurant.
    Pappas Restaurant - CockeysvilleResponded today
    Thank you so much for choosing Pappas to celebrate your birthday! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, staff, and ambiance during your visit. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon at Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar.

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  9. Patrick

    VIP

    Baltimore

    48 reviews

    3.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Dining Room side. Wait Staff - Monica - menu knowledgeable - solid recommendations - finding the appropriate meal selections. Meal - Crab and fish special. Presentation - good. Portion - appropriately sized. Sauce - too much - overpowered the wonderful amount of lump crab meat and the halibut. Less sauce or a portion of which is on the side for those that want the crab meat and fish covered in sauce. Front of the House - improving. Still too much discussion between staff and not on Customer Service. This evening while leaving the Staff member commented to have a good evening; thank you for coming; and hoped I would return - truly an improvement and recognized improvement.
    Pappas Restaurant - CockeysvilleResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent visit to Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar. We appreciate your comments regarding Monica's excellent service and solid recommendations. We also appreciate your feedback on the presentation and portion size of the Crab and fish special. Your observations about the sauce are duly noted and will be shared with our culinary team for consideration. Additionally, we are glad to hear that you have noticed improvements in our Front of the House team's customer service efforts. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope to see you again soon.

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  10. Patrick

    VIP

    Baltimore

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Wait Staff - Monica - pleasant; helpful; attentive; and menu knowledgeable. Meal - Turkey platter. Tasty and filling. Gravy on the side. Dressing was a little dry. Portions were size properly. Overall a solid lunch.
    Pappas Restaurant - CockeysvilleResponded today
    Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, Patrick. We're glad to hear that Monica provided excellent service during your visit and that you enjoyed your turkey platter overall. We appreciate your comments and hope to see you again soon at Pappas Restaurant and Sports Bar.

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FAQs

Pappas Restaurant - Cockeysville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 666-0030.

Pappas Restaurant - Cockeysville is rated 4.6 stars by 2863 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pappas Restaurant - Cockeysville

550 Cranbrook Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cranbrook Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Hunt Valley
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:45 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    MTA bus stop at Cranbrook Rd. and Ridgland Rd.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Erick Romero
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (410) 666-0030
  • Private party facilities
    Book a private party with Pappas! Parties can range between 25 and 80 people, and you can plan a menu based on you and your guests needs. Please call for more details or visit our website for more menu information!
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