Cookie's Crab Shop in North Norfolk

What a way to take advantage of late October sunshine? Sitting out with a bottle of wine and tucking into another amazing Crab Royale salad. The local delicacy, dressed crab along with cockles, smoked mackerel, prawns, coleslaw & potato salad. Probably the best value lunch along this pricey stretch of coastline. Roll on next summer for more visits to this quirky seafood shack...although interesting to see developments inside... a packed cute indoor restaurant, toasty warm, gingham tablecloths and candlelit tables. An ideal spot for birders and walkers on a nippy day. A lovely warm welcome as usual and a family business to cherish.

This places is very average. If you are after a fresh fish sandwich you would have a better experience at both Brancaster and Blakeney Fish vans. The bread was basic, a bit dry and not that generously filled, no salad ,no wow factors ,even presented on a cheap white plate which was chipped. Sitting outside was ok ,but inside wad horrid ,horrible hand written signs ,a nice blackboard with clear writing and white space would be nice .Finally it is cash only on hindsight wish we hadn't been able to scrape enough cash together.

We turned up at 12:15 without booking, and were lucky to get the last unbooked table. However, many of the bookings were for 2pm, yet they seemed reluctant to let people use them in the meantime, even though it is not the kind of place where a meal will last for hours. So advanced booking recommended. We ordered a crab salad and a crab & lobster salad. The food was served in about 3 minutes and was delicious. No airs & graces, just simple food at a decent price. Reminded me very much of visiting cafés at British seaside resorts when I was a kid back in the seventies. Be aware it is cash only, no cards at all. And despite what you may find online, it has no website. The owner said he doesn't do the internet - 'Why would I want to talk to all those people I don't know!'.

One if the best sea food platters I've ever had. Great food great hosts. Quirky little road side restaurant. Very busy make sure you order before you arrive. Top notch 👌

Nothing’s changed - Great food, great service and at a great price - I think ‘Cookie’ has slightly mellowed with the passing of time - it is what it is!

Dropped in for a takeaway. Staff lovely and helpful when knowing what to choose. We decided on the crab royale and the mackerel royale. Then popped over to the pub for a pint whilst they were being freshly prepared. Lovely presentation and the tasted excellent. Good value for money and we will be back. Thank you.

Rustic in seating but the sea food is A1, fresh and served by the friendly owner and staff. This makes it all the more appealing and highly recommended. As an aside realistic prices making it outstanding value now with ever increasing prices.

Delicious crab sandwich - one of the best ever - in this small cafe facing the coast at the small coastal village of Salthouse near Cley

Brilliant place, we booked for 6 but unfortunately 2 had to drop out last minute, this meant we were able to sit inside which as the weather was a bit overcast it worked out well. The Crab shop is exactly what it says on the tin, it isn't pretentious, it delivers ridiculously great sea food for an exceptional price. The staff are brilliant, they try and accommodate were they can, but you just have to accept it is a small popular place, we were squashed into a corner, 4 old gits with dodgy hips, and knees, but it didn't matter, a bit of manoeuvring with other diners and we squeezed in, all done in a great natured way. Once sat we realised that the menu was on a board at the front and none of us could see it, no problem a bit more manoeuvring and I went to the counter and read out the options, the staff were laughing along with us as were a few of the diners, it was a really convivial place. When the food came it didn't disappoint, the royals are great value, the smoked fish is delicious, and all for a great price. Long may you continue, you gave us a great start to our mini break

Food nice if a bit chaotic. Booked a table but somehow not found possibly because we were 15 mins late. Every table seemed to be reserved so took one that was prob ours but lable removed. Very little shade on a hot day which must be addressed even if just more umbrellas. No one wanted full sun which is a pity because take it or leave it seem the options and making changes the planned seating causes some problems even when an obvious solution is apparent. Food came quickly but every add on mayo, bread butter, potatoes etc at additional cost. Location and freshness just about won the day overall but watching the ladies try and deal with changes almost to much to watch. Don't even think of just being a drop in.

Defo worth it. Food is excellently and amusingly well presented with plenty of imagination. The hospitality is very down to earth so much so that they don't tolerate idiots. These people work so hard giving us deliciously fresh seafood dishes at affordable prices every single day . I had crab Royale and my Daughter had the lobster. I've visited 2 times now and cannot wait to go back. Please ignore the 10 bob bit millionaires comments on here, it's a real gem of a place and so very glad I found it.

After reading the reviews we travelled for 2 hrs to visit Cookies crab shack and Salthouse. I was aware of the cash only situation, lack of toilet and very basic facilities but was keen to experience the great seafood and lovely people that other reviewers have written about. My expectations were fairly low. Despite this I can only say that I was terribly disappointed! The food itself was poor - poor quality white sliced bread with mainly brown crab meat with bits of shell in it. The cockles we had were gritty. We found the owners to be far from welcoming, not allowing us to sit in a window table because we were a two, ‘in case four people come in’ even though it was 3pm and there were several other empty tables. Instead we were squashed on a two person table by the door with my husband having to sit side on and the dog in the way of incoming customers. To top it off, another couple came in and were then allowed to sit at our requested table. We did not stay long and will not return. Such a shame

What a TRULY amazing experience this was and quite contrary to some other reviewers, the staff here could not have been more friendly, more attentive with them all having a very distinct sense of humour. For my £12.50 Royal salad meal I had an enormous plateful of mixed seafood which included smoked mackerel, smoked salmon, whelks, anchovies, prawns and my wife also had a £12.50 Royal salad, but hers was a whole dressed crab and no salmon, so we swapped 50/50 the salmon and crab. It was superb. Don't forget it is very strictly cash only and also don't forget that you can also take your own alcohol. We will definitely be going to this amazing dog friendly cafe whenever we are near to Salthouse.

Nice to know an old school cafe/ restaurant still exists! Excellent food, served by lovely local Norfolk people. Nice atmosphere, reminds me of when I was younger visiting random places around east anglia😌

I took my sister in law here today as she’s always wanted to come. I’ve been quite a few times and have always enjoyed it. Today was no exception! Fantastic fresh seafood and salad, delicious desserts and friendly cheerful service. We will be definitely be back very soon!

Perfection! Delicious food with characterful owners. An experience to saviour. Totally ignore the negative reviews and go taste and make your own mind up.

I love this place and it is great to see it back open. We live about a 45 minute drive away and visit 2 or 3 times per year. The owners work such long hours and the food here is absolutely gorgeous. This year we got a takeaway as we'd had a huge breakfast and as ever nothing was too much trouble and the food was delicious. When we eat there the owner allows you to take your own wine and the food is amazing and reasonably priced. If you want a 5* restaurant or plush toilet facilities go somewhere else - if you want no pretensions, gorgeous food and a fabulous sea view then I would thoroughly recommend !

Lovely and friendly staff the food was to die for this place is a must visit nothing is to much hassle or trouble for anyone here such a lovely place to eat.

Found this on the off chance food is amazing could not fault anything at all such a lovely atmosphere and pleasant friendly staff

Cookies is basically a seafood shack that’s expanded to include some indoor and outdoor seating and tables. So before you visit think of it like that. Don’t come with expectations of a restaurant because if they make it like that you’ll be paying restaurant prices. You are not paying restaurant prices at all. What you get is some of the best seafood available and cooked perfectly. But you are paying seafood stall prices. No it doesn’t have facilities and I don’t care. Seafood can be incredibly expensive these days and I struggle to afford it. My favourite lobster comes from here and yes I can afford it. It’s half the price of the seafood delivery van that visits my home town. I love the simplicity and the beautiful food. The owners are lovely but I suspect if you go in all guns blazing expecting a high class establishment with all the facilities, they may be a bit offended (bearing in mind the prices). So go there thinking of a good seafood stall with tables chairs and enjoy what you get because in my view it’s exceptional value for money and I feel lucky to have found it. While there don’t forget to donate to their cats service as they’re doing a sterling job. Crabbies keep up the good work. Those of us who know and appreciate what you do will always return. The ones who don’t can pay a fortune for the same food elsewhere.

We booked in advance as we were advised by someone who had visited before we were due in Norfolk that weekend so booked Sunday we knew beforehand that it was cash only and that they are only open 4 days a week because of let down building problems we all chose the platters where you chose your main item and you get some assorted fish seafood on a plate with salad and potato salad etc very tasty and filling I had the crab platter plus a hot drink and a sweet each our total came to about £30 very filling and great service very friendly the couple running the place it’s very popular so make sure you book

Fab people, fantastic food and great value. Its just great honest, good value very fresh food and a great selection!

Just had lunch there today,lobster royal was fabulous,all very fresh and salad was very good.the service was excellent and friendly.ate outside with our dogs.

Had a delicious lunch today. Salmon and Crab Royals eaten with bread and butter and cups of tea. What's not to love at less than £15 each. Service smooth and quick and owner very friendly and helpful.

The plates of crab and lobster salads looked wonderful but much better than the taste. The crab was mainly brown meat and the small piece of lobster was tasteless. What was most disarming and mean to our minds was that my elderly husband was refused a glass of tap water! So he was forced to buy a bottle of water in effect.

Book your table, this place is very popular. Loos are across the road, cards not taken. That said the seafood is as fresh as you'll get it, excellent prices, views across the marshes, outdoor tables might wobble. It is what it is, if that doesn't suit you don't go ... don't moan at the table giving customers who appreciate and love the place earache!

Visited this unique crab shack and enjoyed the meal immensely. The lobster/crab /prawns and salads were very fresh and the service was quick and helpful. Hopefully going again soon

I’ve been going to Cookies for at least two decades. The food is always lovely, however the owner is very rude. Last time he complained that some of our party only wanted sandwiches, even though we were a table of four and between us spent over £70. Sadly won’t be going back as he doesn’t seem to value his customers and frankly would rather take our custom somewhere where it’s appreciated. Shame.

Very good fresh seafood and excellent quality. Worth a visit, and advise to book ahead. Remember it's cash only no credit cards. Great location for a walk afterwards.

Sandwiches appeared worryingly quickly and were dreadful. The cheapest bread I’ve had since being a student and the while the crab meat and mackerel we ordered wasn’t bad it also wasn’t particularly good. While the owner wasn’t rude to me he was rather rude to my sister in law as she was drinking a coffee from the Salthouse Stores (incidentally worth a visit as it’s lovely) in his establishment. Don’t order the cheese sandwich, genuinely had better at a children’s party.

Absolutely terrible. I would give no stars if possible. Owners are incredibly rude especially the old man. Check out the reviews, these guys don’t deserve to run a business, zero customer service and dare I say it, possibly racist? He said he doesn’t like ‘my...

Booked it weeks ago as the reviews we’d got were great. Arrived to find a rundown outside seating area next to a skip and it was a cash only establishment, perhaps they should have mentioned that to us when we booked, who’s carrying cash now...

No selection can be made for April, May/end of June/July but I visited Cookies all of these months staying in Hunstanton and driving around the Norfolk coast, what a wonderful place. l'm going to make a special trip back just to stock up, 2-3 hour...

Had a fantastic lunch here, they were friendly and food very reasonably priced a rarity in Norfolk . Very sad to see the criticism in other reviews especially that they only take cash. Don’t people read reviews first its not that difficult.

We had been warned that this place is cash-only and so arrived armed with adequate readies. I then made a serious mistake; I asked, out of interest, why they didn't have a contactless terminal, expecting to be told that it was because they did not...

What started off as a lovely lunch ended in a bizarre way. The cafe is cashless and as such, everyone is scrambling for enough money. Regardless, we found money to spend almost £40 (minus 90p.... keep reading) on 3 lunches. My 11 year old daughter...

Travelled here for lunch only to find they do not take card at all. (Likely a tax avoidance measure!) It wasn’t very busy which is understandable given that we are in 2023 and the majority do not Cary cash. A nice location so a shame...

This cafe is set in a very wonderful place and with very picturesque views and thats about as good as it gets. Id read about it online saying the seafood was exceptional so really wanted to go. What a waste of time! The owners are...

Fabulous place and best sea food I've ever had, been coming here for years, every time I come down from Yorkshire, I don't give a stuff if he's a bit grumpy, it's always been a bit 'rustic' but the best crab and prawns I've ever...

Don't believe the 1 star reviews on this page. I ve been coming here for over 30 years always having the Crab Royal Salad and never had a bad one yet. If you want silver service then go up the road to one of the...

As usual superb seafood at an affordable price for Norfolk people who can't afford everywhere else in north Norfolk who only cater for all the Londoner's at crazy prices.Staff are great.Been coming here for decades long may you keep going.

Sh1t experience. First time for me, second for my sister. Terrible, non existent welcome. Miserable faced owners. All tables had reserved paper stickers on but no one came during the time. Very weird experience. Sandwich was cheap crap bread, zero garnish..arrived 2 mins after order....

Been a while since we last visited but the food is still as good as we remember.The Crab Royal salad was absolutely fabulous would recommend to anyone.It was so filling didn't have room for dessert,will have to go back another time to have a dessert.

Friendly owner and staff quickly organised a table and took our order when we had not booked a table. The food, being a seafood salad, came quickly with a plate of delicious salad and a range of shellfish to complement the star of the show...

I have to say, i have stayed in salthouse 3 times and not tried crabbies due to the poor reviews. How wrong was I? My husband and I along with our 2 Doxies visited again in June and I finally stepped in the door of...

Food was fine, very basic but fresh. No complaints there. The service was awful, really stressful and unnecessary. The man was so rude and unhelpful, it was quite intimidating, We were really taken aback. It felt like he was one of those people who liked to pick a fight or cause stress - a real stress head. There were 6 in our group, all spending a decent amount each and he made us feel very uncomfortable. None of us will be returning, sadly. Not a people person and no way to run a business. We are a very friendly bunch and I have never felt compelled to leave a complaint before so this was quite something. Good luck, be prepared to feel very uncomfortable. Having just read some of these reviews it seems he has quite the reputation for upsetting people. Such a shame.

Over priced and rudeness is what you get. Not worth the visit. Avoid at all cost. Crab was wet( 2days old). The salad was out of a supermarket bag. Rude staff. And they want you too pay for the privilege. Go to the pub instead.

Welcome back to one of the quirkiest and best value eateries along the North Norfolk coast. Afternoon in the sun with a couple of their famous Crab Royale salads and a bottle of BYOB rosé, you could almost think the world is a normal place once again.Welcome back team Cookies. We have missed you...

After being closed for eighteen months it was great to visit cookies again. We each had a amazing plate of seafood, two with lobster and two with crab. Very well presented and generous portions and very good value.

Best seafood we have EVER had, shame he has gone. Not sure when or if they are going to open again, will keep looking. Apparently the owner can be a bit stroppy, but the food was worth it.

Usually an absolute treat to visit, no frills but wonderful reasonable food. SADLY NOT OPEN. People come for miles to visit so will be sorely missed. Please open up next year. One of Norfolks hidden Treasures

Well if you love Fishy food you will love this quirky place, no frill but the food is great and plentiful. Served very quickly and efficiently , a true old fashionend delight at a very reasonable

If you are in the area and love seafood then you must visit Cookies.No frills.We had a Crab Royale salad apiece at £8.95 accompanied by new potatoes.The salad consisted of a whole local crab, crayfish, prawns, cockles, at least 3 types of smoked mackerel, some sweet herring, beetroot and tomato, cucumber and potato salad. Apologies if I have forgotten to mention anything!Great value.

Devastated to hear that Cookies has closed. Have been going there for years and loved the rustic feel and excellent food. The only thing to spoil it were customers expecting a fine dining experience which is not and never has been what Cookies is about. You are already missed.

We were in Norfolk for a weeks holiday and we were visiting the little villages along the coast, came upon Cookie's Crab shop by chance. Visited the little shop and bought a fresh dressed crab to takeaway. Its the best tasting crab I have had for ages and very reasonably priced.

Told to leave despite because I wasn’t eating despite our group ordering 9 main meals. Apparently they are generous letting you bring your own wine providing plastic cups and anyone who doesn’t fancy eating is unwelcome (restaurant empty). What a way to run a business, obviously not welcome....worst service I’ve had in years, don’t go (the pub across the road is amazing)

Stopped here for lunch after a good walk. We sat outside in the lovely sunshine and were served a superb mackerel salad and crab salad. Delicious!

Went during the week and it was a good thing that we had booked as the restaurant was full. 3 of us had prawn salad and 1 a lobster and it was very tasty and a good helping. We took our wine & beer as they only sell soft drinks plus tea and coffee, but the only bad thing was paper cups.

Visited this October and once again we weren’t disappointed. Ordered two lobster mixed salads. Served within five minutes and was totally mouthwatering. So tasty and fresh, great! Will return next May and October for more of the same. Many thanks to you all.

its an 80 mile trip for me but well worth the journey. Never had a disappointing Meal there, only downside for me is that there are no toilets although you can use the toilets in a nearby Pub for a price.

If you love seafood this is for you. Plain but clean and pleasant, indoors or al fresco tables. Incredible value for money.

Remembered this from 8 or 10 years ago: just as good sea-food, and wonderful value! (huge lobster salad for £14.50). Mainly locals having lunch (on Tuesday 2 October, but always a good sign!).

I try to get thre once a year. It is rough and ready, super sea-food, large portions and has its own special atmosphere. [I note what a previous person said, and she is clearly the wrong person to go there. I am sure there must still be a Berni Inn operating somewhere that she would like]

All of the seafood was excellent and good value. They do not have an alcohol licence so either take your own or buy from the pub across the green and sit down to enjoy the food. If the sun is shining even better to sit outside and while away the afternoon finishing with a great choice of ice creams or range of puddings

Excellent down to earth affordable seafood, nothing pretentious about this place, just lovely Norfolk sea food and views😊😊

The attitude of the staff was appalling.

Superb cafe at Salthouse a beautiful setting of the North Norfolk Coast. Fantastic fresh seafood at a reasonable price, eat in or take away. I have visited on several occasions over the last 5 years and it is always consistently good.

This is a very interesting place! You bring your own wine or beer with you, the tables and chairs are plastic, and you can ONLY order what's on the menu, no customized plates. If you try to order something a little different (no prawns, no salad, etc) you will be told in no uncertain terms that you can order ONLY things that are on the menu no matter what the accompaniments are. And it's CASH ONLY. However, having said that, the seafood was the least expensive and the BEST and FRESHEST I've ever tasted!! I ate everything on the plate, including those things I originally didn't want. Everything was scrumptious. I will definitely go back the next time I'm in East Anglia.

We were in the area on a family holiday and stopped in to Cookies as I’d just read Bill Bryson’s chapter on East Angelia in The Road to Little Dribbling where he gives a bang on description, making it too tempting. None of your flimsy, “enjoy your crisps and pop, and here the shirt off my back” service. Rather a wonderfully quirky plethora of do’s and don’ts which, if you accept as part of the experience and stick to, will reward you with a delicious platter of the freshest seafood around at unbelievably good value.

Over time I have read many very differing opinions of Cookies . Good & bad. I personally have never been anything than well satifsied when eating there.This is not fine dining ,neckties & frocks not needed. Here you get a large selection of seafood at table without a long wait. The platters of your choice are filled with fresh local fare and are a delight to the eye & taste.In the busy season the owners do there best to please and accomadate regular & passing trade.Some demand more than is possible. Cookies is a Norfolk Institution. A must go too.The facilities are much changed from the many years old comments posted.Yes, it,s different. Even kwerty but memorable and reasonably priced too!

If you love sea food you must visit this place,Most of the tables are outside but also have limited number of inside seating, You can take your own drinks alcohol , Peter and Sue are a lovely couple but don't suffer fools lightly , Norfolk dry sense of humour.

Had a really lovely day driving along the coast road from wells to blakeney then thought we'd stop at Dalhousie for a drink. Called in at Cookies and bought 3 cans of pop, then as there were 5 or 6 empty tables we sat down to enjoy the view. 2 mins later a foreign girl (polish maybe) came out and told us we couldn't sit there. We ignored her as we couldn't see a problem. We were actually contemplating buying a meal. She went back in then an old fish wife!! Popped out saying we couldn't sit there as we hadn't paid VAT. We argued the fact that there was plenty of seating but she stood there waving her arms like a demented crow. What a very unwelcoming pair. So rude and nasty. I had come down from the Lake District to enjoy the good old Norfolk hospitality but this place certainly let's Norfolk down. Never again will we visit it. Apparently there's a place called the Dun Cow nearby. Anyone visiting don't bother with Cookies go straight to Dun Cow. I hope this place closes as it gives a bad impression to the beautiful county of Norfolk.

As another reviewer said, this is a "unique gem" and I wouldn't change it one bit. The food, the setting, the staff are all wonderful, the whole experience is fabulous. We have visited several times over the years when visiting the area and it has always been a high point in our holiday. This time we visited over August bank holiday, so booked in advance. We were made very welcome, accommodated with our dog, who was also made welcome and given a treat. It is run very efficiently and our food was served quickly. Desserts were good too.

After a long weekend in the area it was our last day , I had searched for a seafood place the previous day and was put off coming here after reading some of the reviews . Driving along we pulled up at the Dun cow for a drink and noticed it was just nearby, decided to have a look anyway. We were so pleased we did , being bank holiday and lovely weather for a lot of tables already booked , but we do managed to get an inside table. The food was quickly brought to us and so lovely and fresh, I was told they didn’t serve alcohol but you could bring it in with no charge for corkage so went out and got a glass of wine . We had two crab salads my husband added a lobster and cockles , potatoes bread and butter and two cans of drink for less than £35 which I think was very good value !

We are regulars here and have been for a number of years. As it is not possible to comment on other peoples un-just posts, let me explain.

What could be better than sitting al fresco looking out over the sea and enjoying the fresh sea food salads with other non-pretentious people who appreciate the eccentric, excellent quality of this unique gem. You are treated with the same courtesy as you extend to the proprietor and staff which in our case was delightful. Seven of us turned up from 6 years old to 76 years old and all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It is an annual pilgrimage and long may we be able to enjoy it.

If you are a Seafood savvy then Cookies is your place, Ramshackle, outside, little hut really but the seafood is what you come for!

We had been recommended this place by a friend and were not disappointed. It was a beautiful sunny day, we sa5 outside and both had the lobster royalle. I spoke to a customer that was leaving whosaid he’d just eaten this and it was always fab....and it was. The owner suggested bread and butter and boiled new potatoes. All was great. We had half a lobster each, cockles, anchovies, smoked haddock, prawns salad etc, a large bottle of apple juice and all for about £35. Wow. Sat outside on little tables, it was quaint and lovely. No licence, hence the apple juice but was told we could have byob. Really enjoyed everything about it.

The staff are rude and unhelpful. The food is inedible. When you try to complain, you are told to go away.

Food was fresh and as expected so why only three stars?

Great trip to Cookies. We had booked but with the weather being nice the owner gladly cleared a table outside for us. Had a lovely seafood salad lunch and caught the bus back to Wells then to Hunstanton. Took our own wine so all as expected really. Great value for this part of the world

the reviews on Trip Advisor were a bit mixed to put it mildly. There were four of us and we hadn't booked in. We had a small dog with us and the owners gave us a Table outside close to the coast road. You order your food in a wooden shed which is then brought to your table, the food not the shed ! They also brought treats for the dog. The atmosphere is lovely, the food is great if you like shellfish and the salads are top class. The prices are modest. The food is nicer than the photos show. There is a small sign on the door saying no cards and the toilets are along the road at the pub, 20p a go ! In my view this all adds to the charm of a unique Dining venue. The owners were charming and friendly to us but I think they don't suffer fools gladly. We loved it and will certainly return.

Our 4th or 5th visit and nothing has changed over the years what you see it what you get. Food as always fresh, quickly prepared and served. Puddings huge, we will be back and hope that it will be as it’s always been.

Unique eating experience.... great food, plastic tables and quirky service. Get your head round all of this and you'll love it, as we do.

The quaint, family run business that is Cookies is always such a pleasure to visit. The whole point of it is that it hasn’t been commercialised into a stylish restaurant but is low key for you to enjoy wonderful seafood and look out at the beautiful Norfolk landscapes.

What a curious way of greeting customers. We were a hungry party of ten. There were tables and seats available. The place wasn't busy.

Having read the poor restaurant reviews we decided to stop for some take out seafood as we were visiting the area. The crab and cockles were very nice and fresh but the lady serving not very welcoming! We visited this place years ago and at that time it had such a good reputation, it's a shame looking at the reviews, that it has gone downhill.

14 of us came along the coast for a crab lunch and landed at Cookies, from our base at the Shrine in Walsingham, we asked for a table, quite willing to split up. We were told we could only sit outside. It was quite a blustery day and whilst some of us went in to order, the others realised there were tables inside which were reserved for 2pm. It was 12.50 at this time. So we sat inside on 2 tables, happy that we would be finished lunch before 2pm when the tables were reserved ........ at this time the tables were empty!!

Visited lunchtime which was busy. I bought two prawn sandwiches and they made up two seafood platters on my own plates for me to take away. The quality of the food is very good and service prompt. I note that the majority of the people who leave bad reviews are not local, they don’t understand that this little venue wants to keep seats at tables for those having meals and spending more which is why sandwiches are take away items, I don’t have a problem with that. Neither should they. So if you want decent seafood without fuss give the place a try and accept their rules. It’s rural Norfolk, not Kensington High Street.

Cookies is what it is folks, hasn't really changed in the 8 years we've been going, if you want good fresh seafood at affordable prices give it a go. Yes, the Eastern European staff are blunt at times (but they also smile back if you treat them like humans) and Cookie & Wifey are a couple of miserable gits always have been always will be. Look beyond this and enjoy the food!

Es un lugar pequena, y mejor de reservar. Tienen solamente pescado y cangrejo es el especialidad. Las sopa de tomate y Kippers es bonísima, solamente para esto vuelve cada vez que estoy en Norfolk. Puedes llevar también pescado y todo esta ahumado casero.

We have been here a number of times, never had a bad meal extremely good value for what you get. Our 5 year also likes it. Get there early or you will need to book

We ate here once some fifteen years ago and, having scanned recent reviews, we approached lunch with some trepidation. Without cause.

We loved this place, as locals we’ve been saying for ages we’d go for late lunch and finally got round to going with our two children and friends. The owner and staff were great, we all had good bit of banter and was chatting about our beautiful coast.

We used to buy crab and lobster from here and it was fantastic stuff. If you stick to just buying and then going it’s probably still worth it but I can’t recommend dining here.

We went to Cookies at about 11.30 in the morning during the week, after a walk along the Salthouse coast. All the tables outside were empty. We only wanted to sit down and have sandwich and a drink as we were having a meal in the evening. We ordered two crab sandwiches and drinks, but were told we were not allowed to sit outside and eat them and had to take them away. We also asked about toilets and were told they were not available. The sandwiches were disappointing as just some crab meat in supermarket sliced bread and not worth the money. My worst experience while on holiday in Norfolk.

After cutting our coastal walk short and opting for a dip in the sea as it was sooo hot, we decided to treat ourselves to an ice cream at Cookie’s under a parasol before loading the kids back into cars. Big mistake!

Fresh crab and great food - would eat here again. Shame not open after 5pm. Hard to park but worth the effort.

We stumbled across this place as we had been in Cromer for the day & had already tried the dun cow that is also amazing so we thought we would try here. Well it’s lovely top quality for very professional & lovely & fresh

Food is nowhere near as good as it used to be and staff have a terrible attitude especially towards “kids” and don’t go in summer as they are closing all summer because one of the female staff stated “we are closing all summer because there are too many kids and all kids want is burgers”