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Timbuktu, Hanover, MD

Timbuktu

4.5
4.5
1591 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • 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 11:00–21:00 Weekend Hours Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,591 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Timbuktu is renowned for its "amazing crab cakes" and consistently "great food." Patrons rave about the "memorable crabcakes" and "outstanding" seafood options. Service is frequently praised, with staff like Charles and Diaz receiving special mentions for their attentiveness. Though some suggest decor updates, the restaurant maintains a "comfortable relaxed, casual atmosphere."

1,592 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We are from out of town and always make Timbuktu A stop on our journey. Service is always friendly and food is always good. We love their crab cakes and their seafood fettuccine Alfredo is the best I’ve had.

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  2. Nancy

    VIP

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and dining experience. A must if you have never been!!

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  3. Leslie

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and we had an amazing time at dinner. Our server Christian was very professional and attentive to our table. He seems to enjoy what he is doing. Thanks for making our valentines dinner special.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This place is not what it used to be. My crab cake had a ton of filler. It was dry and had a burned taste to it. Presentation of my food could’ve been better as well. My broccoli was very cold as well. My stuffed shrimp didn’t have any taste whatsoever and my scallops were very chewy.

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  5. Irene

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The hostess wasn’t friendly. However, our waitress was exceptionally friendly, polite, and attentive which made it a very pleasant experience. Though there was one incident that turned my stomach sour; I went to the bathroom in the middle of our meal. One of the staff members had just come out of the stall. She went to the sink, wet her hands lightly with water and then ran her hands over her hair to slick it down more into place. She took one more look in the mirror before leaving out of the bathroom. I was grossed out because she didn’t even think to wash her hands, even after seeing me, a patron of the restaurant in the bathroom watching all of this unfold. To the managers and owners of this restaurant, please teach your staff the importance of proper hygiene and sanitation, especially after using the bathroom.

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  6. Tonia

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My experience is usually great every time I visit here. My only problem this time was that they didn't have lamb chops on the menu, but it's on their website. I had the lamb chops here before, so I thought they would have them. I was a little disappointed because that's what I came for. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the food I did order. My suggestion is, if they are seasonal or whatever the reason they don't have them they should be removed from the menu on the website and added to the menu in the restaurant when they are available. Like for a special or something.

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  7. Bridgette

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was better in the oast. Hope it would have been better

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  8. Celeste

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great menu choices; large portions; tasty drinks; friendly

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  9. Angela

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was mostly excellent. My husband loved his platter of crab cakes, scallops, and shrimp, and we enjoyed the real sangria. However, the biggest disappointment was my lobster tail, it was completely overcooked and inedible. I didn’t want to make a scene, so I endured the meal, but it was truly unacceptable. Thankfully, my crab cake was well-prepared and saved the experience. Regarding the "specialty" sangria, we ordered it without carefully reading the description and later realized it contained no wine—just rum, making it more like a Mai Tai. While we understand that the ingredients were listed, the name was misleading, and it would help if the menu clarified that it's a rum-based cocktail rather than traditional sangria.

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  10. Isabelle

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food at Timbuktu was delicious and our server was attentive. I ordered Jewels of the Sea. My crab cake was scrumptious.

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FAQs

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

Timbuktu is rated 4.5 stars by 1591 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today

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Google Map for Timbuktu

1726 Dorsey Rd, Hanover, MD 21076-1125

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Route 100
  • Area
    Hanover
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Weekend Hours Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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