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Timbuktu, Hanover, MD

Timbuktu

4.3 (1612)
$30 and under
Seafood
1726 Dorsey Rd, Hanover, MD 21076-1125

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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.

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
  • 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

Private dining

What 1,612 people are saying

Timbuktu reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Timbuktu impresses with "huge crabcakes mostly meat with very little filler" and "great service." The seafood offerings are consistently praised, with generous portions and "delicious" flavors. While some find the decor dated, the friendly staff and "attentive service" make dining enjoyable. It's a "hidden gem for seafood lovers."
1,612 Reviews
  1. Damon

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for. Father’s Day meal, it was a wonderful day.

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  2. Monica

    Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to Timbuktu a month ago (for Mother’s Day) and the food and service was great. So of course we booked for Father’s Day but our food was not good and the service was terrible. Don’t know how this could happen in just one short month but we won’t be going back to Timbuktu.

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  3. Kendra

    Baltimore / Maryland4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food used to be so much better. The floors are slippery I guess from the humidity so be careful in heels. The servers are nice and doing the best they can but it’s slow.

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  4. Roslyn

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Sharlotte was amazing. My mother very much enjoyed her birthday dinner. The food was impeccable and the drinks were strong and delicious. 10 out of 10 highly recommend.

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  5. Maria

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner at Timbuktu to celebrate my son's high school graduation. We were a party of 18. We started with the Timbuktu Hors D'oeuvres platter which was a greater starter. 2 platters were enough to get all of us started. A few of us also ordered the Maryland Crab and Cream of Crab soup - both were very good. For the entrees, we ordered the crabcake platter, crabcake sandwich, stuffed shrimp and NY strip steak - all were delicious and everyone was VERY happy with their meals. The crabcake was huge and mostly meat with very little filler! The staff were amazing giving us top notch customer service. The manager even stopped by to check on us. The ambiance was very comfortable - we felt like we were at home. :) We look forward to coming back here.

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  6. John

    Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The food is great but the restaurant it self looks very cheap.

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  7. Bridget VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and the service was good . Timbuktu was more upscale when it hard table clothes and napkins. Now it looks like an ordinary steakhouse!

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  8. John VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Great crabcake! And a big one at that

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  9. Jasmin

    Baltimore / Maryland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I haven’t been to Timbuktu in some years. Having a reservation made the process smooth. We were seated quickly and our dining experience was a great one. Our sweet waiter even sent us home with desserts. Highly recommend the fried calamari and the surf and turf meal. Don’t get that steak cooked no more than medium. Don’t be shaking the tables and rattling the water glasses cutting a well done steak lol

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  10. Leslie

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Ate here many years ago and it was good. Took an out-of-town friend last night and it was such a disappointment. Among the worst crab cakes I have ever had. They were at least half filler. The cream of crab soup was okay, and our other friend liked the mussels. Would not recommend or go here again.

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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 1612 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
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
  • 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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