Crab Shack on the beach in Teignbridge

Not good service, and very expensive!

The food was fabulous and cooked to perfection. Sam, who served us, was great, really friendly and accommodating to us. We had the Maui cocktail, which we were informed was the owners own recipe, and it was delicious and matched the tropical vibes of the sunset perfectly!

We were looking for a good restaurant with seafood locally to our holiday accomadation and found the crab shack it didn't disappoint food was lovely well cooked and tasty we had the hot seafood platter mainly because we are not fans of oysters and thd other 2 platters came eith oysters ,it was a tad expensive so don't expect a cheap meal if you are planning on having a platter but there are other good options at cheaper prices All in all a lovely experience we will return soon

Fantastic seafood, steak and great wines. The staff were really helpful and put together some vegan dishes for one of our table. Thoroughly enjoyed it all.

Looked like the nicest place for seafood in Teignmouth, so we booked a lunch. The weather was lovely so the place was packed, very glad we booked. We had a cold seafood platter some fries and bread and had a lovely lunch. The oysters were well shucked and delicious, the crab salad very tasty and the langostines and prawns not overcooked. Found the inclusion of cold mussels a bit odd and I was not a fan. The platter was £75 for one person and whist the quality was nice perhaps a touch expensive. The menu does have a variety of items at a much more reasonable price point so something for everyone. There was also a lobster on the menu for £150! Which I thought was very expensive for a 900g lobster. We had cocktails that were very well made and the service especially from the Portuguese FOH manager was impeccable. Overall I was very happy, a lovely clean, nicely decorated restaurant, would go again, would recommend if your staying nearby

We ate here a couple of weeks ago and had terrible mussels. They were either dead before cooking or under cooked as they had not formed properly like they usually do when cooking. We mentioned it to the waitress and she said it was something to do with changing suppliers. The kitchen staff were quite young and also the waitress, we didn't feel that there was anyone there of authority to be able to handle the complaint and we felt quite fobbed off. We also had the lobster roll to start which looked big but only had a bit of filling on top and was mainly bread. We also couldn't find any lobster in the lobster roll just a couple of prawns, so at £16 per starter it seemed extremely over priced for a bread roll with not much filling. We spent nearly £100 and left extremely disappointed. I was then up all night being sick as predicted after having the mussels that weren't right. I hate to have to leave a negative review but as mentioned we tried to speak to someone on the night and although the waitress was really pleasant we got no where. We have been here before and really enjoyed it. I don't know if it's gone down hill or if they were under staffed that night but we won't be going back.

After looking at a few reviews (last negative one for crab shack being over 6 months ago) we decided to have our engagement meal at the crab shack. But what a disappointing experience; upon arrival the restaurant was near empty with one other table occupied indoors and two tables occupied outside. Only one (of 3) members of staff acknowledged our arrival, but only with "can ya wait there a minoot". After 5 minutes we decided to seat ourselves and get our own menus. Again, a disappointing experience with the menu more akin to a leaflet and the whole lobster shockingly over priced at £120, you can buy one fresh around the corner for a lot cheaper! As locals we thought we'd try the crab shack, but as locals if you're after a seafood platter, try the anchor inn at cockwood. Especially for £70!

Probably the best seafood /fish my partner and I have had in the UK. Not the cheapest but worth every penny and if you get to go when the bream special is on the menu, served with butter prawn curry sauce it is a must! The sauce was literally insane! Cannot rate this place highly enough. Just utterly delicious... Also staff and cocktails both brilliant too!

We have been coming to teignmouth for years and cannot believe we have never been to the crab shack. As a regular visitor of the sister restaurant we had high hopes and it didn’t disappoint. The lobster roll was massive and delicious, same with the scallops. The crab linguine was honestly to die for and a hugeeee portion, we also had the steak, new potatoes and broccoli. Great wine, great service and a lovely cosy restaurant. Will 10000% be returning. My partner hoped the menu would have slightly more choice as it is quite limited! Maybe some more specials would work :)

Great service, lovely location and beautifully cooked fresh food. Outside seating area and cosy sea decor inside with a fire

Excellent service. Delicious fresh seafood right on the beach. What more could you want! Great wine list also. Always a great meal here.

Amazing food with great views into harbour

Was recommended by my brother and we can see why. Service was amazing food was even better than amazing. I had the crab linguine which just exploded with flavour in my mouth. I didn’t want it to end. My wife had the mussels and were the biggest mussels we have seen. Can’t wait to go back. Just one thing you should have a menu board outside so people can see what you do.

Second time here and absolutely a little gem. Shame the menu was still the same since the first visit in October, the dishes are imaginative and would love to see more of your Chef creativity!

Great service, sublime food, as always. We visit The Crab Shack whenever we stay in Teignmouth, and are always impressed with the outstanding seafood cookery, warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere. Lobster roll and scallops to start, with crevettes and steak to follow. Only downside was we were too full for dessert! Yet another fantastic meal at this superb establishment.

Stopped by on a sunny Sunday bike ride. Lovely friendly service, fantastic seafood menu. Mussels were beautiful.

Great food. Had the oysters and brioche roll to start and tasted spot on. Had the crab linguine for main and had the right amount of heat. Defo coming back next time I’m visiting from Nottingham

The Crab Shack is small and therefore has a lovely cosy feel to it. Fantastic seafood, service, cocktails and ambience. Highly recommend especially if you are a seafood fan. They do non seafood dishes too. Best to pre-book

This was the first time at the restaurant.....Wow! What an incredible experience~ the the ambiance was wonderful, we were greeted by the house of front waitress Ellie, she was warm and friendly, she immediately made us welcome. Nothing was too much, Ellie was very knowledgeable. Ellie made some suggestions after finding our preferences~ we had the 3 course lunch specials, The food was sublime! The food is not cheap, but so, so worth it! Ellie's customer services was exceptional, she really looked after us. The Crab Shack is a very special place, a beautiful venue, professional staff, the food is outstanding...as a customer we felt special..... Thank you, we had a wonderful time...we will be back!

Fantastic place. Be warned that in busy times this place is mobbed. We stopped for lunch. Really great food. We had catch of the day. Sea bass. Prepared beautifully. Fantastic wine choice. Wonderful service. Top favourite

What a delightful little place on Back Beach. I didn't know they had rooms; I was here to savour the food - and savour I did! The service was polite and friendly, and the food was exquisite! I had the confit pork terrine to start and for main the crab linguine - the crab delicious with just the right amount of heat and garlic. A reasonable wine and cocktail list too. Ideal for a romantic meal, solo or with friends. I've already been raving about it to people - I visited in the winter and it was toasty inside. I shall most certainly be returning in the weather months.

This was the worse meal I have ever had the knives and forks were dirty the food was disgusting the fish was over cooked and to top it all I had to go back the next day as I was overcharged I will never darken there door again and don’t recommend anyone else to

This restaraunt was once top of the range, however my last visit was so dissapointing. The food is underwhelming and highly overpriced. I would never go again.

Top service and amazing food, very welcoming and felt relaxed the whole time. Lovely vibe. Me and my son loved it 😁

The food and the service was amazing , a must visit, we tried a few dishes and the oysters were a big hit.I would highly recommend

This restaurant is not to be missed! From the warm welcome on arrival and throughout the whole experience the team made us feel very welcome, the service was truly excellent in lovely relaxed surroundings with a view of the estuary. An excellent menu, predominantly seafood with other options one salivates, it's difficult to chose what to go for. Supported by a great wine list the experience was faultless. Our third visit this year it certainly will not be our last.

The Crab Shack in Teignmouth is a delightful seafood restaurant offering fresh, locally-sourced seafood in a charming setting. The restaurant itself is small and cozy, with a relaxed atmosphere. The menu features a variety of seafood dishes, including crab, lobster, and oysters. The crab is particularly popular, and it's easy to see why - it's fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The service is friendly and attentive, and the staff is happy to answer any questions you may have about the menu. Overall, the Crab Shack is a great place to enjoy a delicious seafood meal in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Very nice food, perfectly seasoned and well balanced dishes. Cocktails were on point too. Location was stunning, only downside was how miserable the weather was when we visited but can imagine on calmer days it would be a stunning little lookout from the restaurant. Look forward to coming back in future

Lovely fish dishes and a variety of other options other than fish. Good friendly service and food was delicious we will definitely return next time we stay in Teignmouth .

In Devon for the week. Visited for my partner’s 30th birthday as she loves seafood. The food did not disappoint! We had the hot platter with 2x side of fries, which was more than enough food for 2 people ( we were surprisingly STUFFED). Food was amazing! We aren’t big drinkers but my partner really enjoyed her cocktail (Maui 10/10). The atmosphere was nice in the evening, great music. Our server Ellie was super lovely and welcoming. Since it was my partners birthday, they wrote a really nice card which was sweet and unexpected, she really appreciated it! 100% worth a visit! Just wish we could have tried more!

Mixed review on the food, seafood platers were a hit but wildly overpriced at £145 per person. Seafood linguine was a poor choice. Nice restaurant and friendly staff but wouldn’t return purely on the price of food as wasn’t special enough for the cost.

A very nice intimate restaurant right on the harbour. Very friendly service and very well cooked and presented food. A touch pricey but you know that when you view the menu. Unfortunately for whatever reason the lager wasn’t on tonight but they did have a half decent golden ale.

The Crab Shack in Teignmouth is a fantastic spot for seafood lovers, offering fresh, locally-sourced dishes with a beautiful view of the estuary. I had the mussels, and they were simply outstanding—plump, perfectly cooked, and served in a rich, flavorful sauce that was perfect for dipping with crusty bread. The restaurant has a cozy, laid-back vibe with friendly staff who make you feel right at home. Reservations are recommended as it’s a popular spot, especially around sunset when you can enjoy the beautiful views over the water. If you're in Teignmouth, The Crab Shack is a must-visit for a memorable seafood experience.

Superb seafood restaurant overlooking the river Tein. Staff incredibly knowledgable, attentive and a laugh. Food was superb, plenty of it and our kids who would normally have nothing other than chicken nuggets happily hammered through their linguinis. Our mussels and other bits were fresh and delicious. Would definitely go again

Fantastic experience for my mums birthday! Food was freshly made with fresh ingredients, incredible quality, yes, some dishes were not to our personal taste, but by no way should that impact the review! We were lucky enough to be the only people in there, so we could be ourselves and the host/server matched our mentality and personality! We agreed she was one of, if not the best host we’ve ever had! Great conversation and laughs! And with the three course menu with free wine on Thursdays, fantastic value for money! Left full, smiling and talking about when we shall return! Thank you!

Lovely lunch - crab linguini yummy

Lovely meal for 4. Great service and wonderful atmosphere. Thank you.

Followed the Fish Delivery man into the Crab Shack , as he told us how fresh the fish was .Ellie gave us a lovely window table , we had the 2 course lunch special of Crab Arancini & Fresh Caught Plaice, both so delicious, wine also perfect, ...Happy to pay the service charge as it was excellent .. really enjoyed our lunch at the Crab Shack .

Great service and menu, amazing location. One of the best seafood places we've been. Nice and relaxed and really good commitment to local produce. Book in advance as folks were getting turned away. 🦀

A very pleasant evening. Our waitress was very attentive and welcoming. Great location with our table overlooking the river. Lovely fresh plaice. The crab linguine was great but somewhat salty. Puddings were delicious - pannecotta and cheesecake. Pricey for Teignmouth by we would go again for a special occasion.

Great seafood, friendly and attentive service. Lovely situation with good view. Will definitely visit again when in the area.

We visited the restaurant as we we have visited other Crab Shacks and always had an enjoyable time. We arrived early admittedly - but waited 25 mins for a drink. The service was a little slow due to an over running wedding reception from lunch time very noisy. Food was good small portions leading to s definite over pricing. Would we return - I don’t think so.

What a fantastic find, an intimate restaurant on the beach . The food was outstanding , fresh & tasteful an absolute delight Our hosts , Rupert & Ellie were knowledgeable , enthusiastic and very friendly . Lovely touch with the birthday card . Thank you

You know it's good food when you want your friends' dish and keep yours as well. Also, the entertainment of watching other people tackle the seafood tiered platter. Service was friendly and knowledgeable about each of the dishes. We had the window seat with views out to the estuary. I am planning a return visit soon.

Lovely lunch for our anniversary. Fresh fish. Beautifully presented. Friendly and attentive staff. Relaxed atmosphere with pleasant background music. Would recommend.

Arrived in the pouring rain, which luckily meant there was plenty of availability Enjoyed a superb dinner with service to match Mussels, terrine, lobster brioche roll followed by whole crab with fries. Sensational! Enjoyed delicious baguette bread, butter, smoked almonds. Olives did not taste of rosemary or garlic so would give them a miss next time. Enjoyed lovely luscombe soft drinks. Recommend you go! (All dishes on the menu are seafood apart from terrine and steak)

Mia & Ellie were the perfect host. The food was amazing, even my kids enjoyed. Thank you for a wonderful evening with you guys, will be back next time we are in Teignmouth again ❤️

Just simply cool, walked out sideways 😎

Was a fantastic find, loved the food and service was amazing

Great location and service, and although the food was good, the price of the dishes are not justified.

Today 08/09/2024 - Just amazing as usual , today treated myself on this rainy day. Food was perfect , the atmosphere was informal but professional and focused on great food and accompanying drinks. Ellie was the perfect host and Chef was passionate and happy to answer any questions - it made my holiday tbh. See the pics, oysters , mussels and crab linguine 😍 🙏

It has a really good ambience. The food is fresh and tasty. The staff are helpful and kind.

Fantastic food and staff really nice, well worth a visit

Only just found this place and will definitely be one of our go tos now. The service was fantastic, the setting is lovely and the food was beautiful (some of the best quality oysters I've ever eaten). I will never tire of eating fresh seafood overlooking the waters from which some are caught, and this place massively fits that bill. Not the cheapest but that doesn't mean it's not good value.

Amazing. Great service and absolute top selection of food. Menu isn't huge but everything they do, they clearly do to a very high standard.

We have been coming here for many years but was very disappointed yesterday. Was told that it would be a good idea to order bread to mop up the sauce for the mussels but there wasn’t any and they were overcooked. I’ve never ordered mussels anywhere that bread doesn’t come as as accompaniment. Lobster was also over cooked. I ordered a glass of dry Rose wine - my fault, I didn’t look at the menu and saw at the end that it was £19.50 a glass for a mediocre wine! We wouldn’t recommend and won’t return.

Lovely food, great vibe, service is welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend

Lovely local food in a warm and welcoming setting.

Delicious food, looking up the estuary of beautiful Teignmouth. A little smaller inside for those with lower mobility but the atmosphere is lovely.

Having booked a table in advance, we are here before visiting g friends in Teignmouth. Cosy, friendly with attentive staff, it was a good find and we were very happy with the food and the over-all experience. The fish was fresh and the quality and price are well balanced. If I had one negative, it was that service was sometimes a little slow. Having said that, the restaurant was busy and we were on a date night so weren’t all that bothered with snappier service. We had a great evening and we will return!

Could not fault in any way the food the service and the ambience were all top notch would use again and highly recommend

Had lunch here, mussels to start and lamb for a main. Service very good indeed, staff were friendly and the atmosphere is laid back. Nice wine selection too. Definitely recommend a visit.

Used to be good. Not anymore…. Food is tasty but very expensive. £35 for a fillet of fish with no sides. I don’t mind spending money but that’s a little bit crazy…. Lovely location though but be prepared to get your wallet out. Drink order was also wrong along with the mains orders so I think the waitress might be on an off day. Focus less of profit and more on the customer. The money will follow 👍

The quality of food and service was amazing. They were very helpful and welcoming to families and my children thoroughly enjoyed their meal. My son’s steak was prepared to perfection. Beautiful fresh fish and beautiful presentation. Cute Little Rock sweets available to purchase on leaving. Wonderful customer service. Great atmosphere, beautiful decor and lovely views from the window seats.

Having dined here & at the lobster lounge many times in the past, we brought our daughter & father here for treat & while the whole crab, & crab linguine was lovely, our daughters rib eye steak was truly awful, very fatty & tough - we were not even checked upon once during our meal so we could not advise the staff of our disappointment - upon asking for the bill & explaining our disappointment we were offer £6 discount on the £30 inedible steak ! Oh & as an aside the manager has never heard of non alcoholic wine ? As no customer has ever asked for it before & I was advised if I wanted to drink my small can (I had brought just incase) I would be charged £10 corkage !

Terrible. -Young staff (especially the blonde haired girl) was rude, unprofessional, all three eating behind the bar inc manager, on their phones & gave terrible service with an attitude. -Food was massively overpriced and when served look depressing. Especially the steak which is £30 with a tiny “bucket” of overcooked chips. No salad nothing. The steak I had was the saddest dish I’ve looked at in a very long time. -The vibe & atmosphere was terrible. -10% service charge added to the bill without consent. I refused to pay this but it shouldn’t be added to the bill considering how overpriced everything else is. It should be down to the customers if they want to tip or not based on their experience not added and then told it’s “your choice”. I understand the lobster lounge and crab shack is owned by the same owner but we all wished we stayed in the lobster lounge that evening because it was a completely different experience & we can’t recommend the lobster lounge enough compared to the crab shack. Daylight Robbery.

We popped into this lovely restaurant without a booking and they found us a table for two. The service was very friendly and efficient the manager Alex introduced himself to us. The food was delicious. We would definitely recommend this restaurant. We had scallops and the mussels as starters and the fillet of brill and whole sea bass for mains.

Whole crab and local muscles with a local beer to top it off 😋.

Exceptional evening. Fantastic location, amazing food, fab decor and very nice service.

I came as a solo traveller for lunch today. Had the starter of Lobster and prawn brioche roll and side of frites. Definitely enough for a full main. Absolutely stunning dishes! The frites are a large portion and aoli stunning. Lovely staff. Amazing food. 100% would come back. £28 for those and a diet coke

The food here is top quality! Succulent fish, great portions, delicate flavours. It is on the pricier side, but it’s not hard to see why as the food was just stunning. Highlight of the week. The team went out of their way to accommodate my sister who has allergies. The cocktails were 10/10 and the hake in particular was exceptional. It was popular and the staff were just so nice! 👏🏼 thanks for having us!

I got to say £30 for a sandwich (dish of the day) that I could have made with a seafood deli filler from Sainsburys is not what I expected, it was filled with defrosted prawns mainly, I couldn’t distinguish the langoustine and lobster that it was supposed to be made of, the prices are far beyond what you expect to get for the money, only rich and foolish people would pay the prices they charge, I would definitely not recommend the food or prices, the staff were friendly enough, if you have money to throw away go for it

Great food and cocktails. The smoked Negroni was very cool! The fish and chips were great, the hake was lovely too. All well cooked and decent portions. On the more expensive side, but worth it.

Food very overpriced. Wine very expensive

This used to be the best fish restaurant in this area with its own fishing boat. Now under new management and very disappointing with hardly any shellfish dishes or any choice of fish dishes. So-called fish platters outrageously expensive. A picked crab first course came in a tin! Still situated by the harbour in but only has views from the outside tables which are somewhat neglected. Avoid!

Excellent find. Superb location, excellent food & service.

Absolutely lovely seafood. Pretty restaurant with great ambience and exceptional service.

Nice, friendly staff. Lovely location, especially sitting outside. Food quite nice. Over priced.

Fish is as fresh as it comes. Absolutely loved it.

Visited on the most perfect of evenings, sat overlooking the bobbing boats with sunshine glinting like diamonds on the water accompanied by a cool musical vibe going on in the background. Gorgeous cocktail, then clean-tasting superfresh crab, salad and skin-on fries with aoili that really packed a punch. Pineapple carpaccio dessert was light and sublime. Crabshack has unbeatable location, wonderful food and super friendly, attentive service: summer evenings like this are hard to beat

From the very warm welcome on arrival to the food this restaurant is absolutely brilliant. If you like top quality seafood cooked perfectly topped off with lovely friendly service then this is a must. From my oyster starter to the Hake main the food just tasted so good. I would recommend booking as they have a very busy restaurant most days.

To be honest we were quite disappointed following our visit on Saturday. The first time we came here the food was excellent and good value for money. Since it has changed hands the menu is not really what I would expect from a seafood restaurant. There isn’t as much seafood on the menu as there used to be and the hot platter which we ordered was massively over priced for what it was. That coupled with 4 glasses of Rose costing £19 per glass made this a very expensive lunch for 2 (£271 to be precise!). My own fault on the wine as I didn’t check the wine list before ordering just went off the waitresses remark that the one I chose was ‘slightly’ more expensive than the alternative. I don’t mind paying for food if it’s worth it but in my opinion the hot platter was definitely not £130 pounds worth of food. The cream in the mussels was all lumpy and the langoustines had no meat in them. We used to love this place but our last visit has left us feeling robbed and like we don’t really want to go back again.

From hero to zero . Mussels were overcooked with mushy onions and clumpy greasy sauce. For £27 + service they come with no side dish at all! But wait you can pay another £5 for “homemade sourdough “ and get three tiny slices of poor quality definitely not homemade and not sourdough baguette. My friend got “special of the day”a lobster seafood and truffle sauce brioche which was literally a roll stuffed with Marie rose sauced finely chopped seafood (probably to hide the actual amount of lobster if any in there ) with a little side of something like truffle broth - weird combination and again quality and size drastically poor (that roll was £55 I guess😳). Fish and chips are tiny, nothing special but the price over the top. We’ve paid more for a lunch here than in Michelin guide restaurant the day before and left very disappointed and slightly worried about our stomach health 🤢 The worst part is that it was my favourite place for years ! (You can find my previous reviews here). pricey but guaranteed quality food and atmosphere. since March our experience at crab shack was getting worse and worse unfortunately and after hilarious last lunch I doubt we’d ever visit again.

We had the hot seafood platter for two and it wouldn’t feed one for £130 very disappointed to say the least.The mussels were just mush with onions,crab claws if you can call them that,hardly any meat so basically we went home hungry and we had travelled along way has it was my 60th celebration. i should have complained there and then.

Amazing service, and amazing food. Thank you

Good food, nice place to sit when it's not too busy. Gets pretty hectic sometimes. Bit expensive but what you expect from somewhere like this.

It’s been a few years since 2018 when I was last here. I love this part of the world and love crab. This one was just so good and tasted lovely. Well worth every penny and fingers crossed its not another 6 years before I get to come back. I hope it just stays the same forever.

Wonderful visit, very cosy and delicious food. Ellie our server was wonderful and very attentive. Excited for a return visit soon.

What a hidden gem! Spotless intimate setting for a wonderful meal and amazing wine. Thank you for looking after us. Claudia and Dane Skinner.

I came to Crab Shack on the beach with 15 Dawlish members. Ellie worked hard serving food and drinks. Excellent service. Alex organised the meal so well by giving us each our order card. We took our order card and paid individually. The chefs cooked Singapore Chilli Crab, Teign Mussels, Charred Monkfish, Sour Dough Battered Fish, Confit Duck Leg, Excellent food choices. Nice atmosphere and good food. Thank you Alex, Ellie and chefs. I will definitely return again.

What a great place 'took my wife there for her birthday ( not saying how old .) But you can't fault the staff .was a great experience .will go back again .

A gem of a find, tucked away on the side of the quay. Charming staff and delicious freshly cooked food. The fish and chips were excellent and my partner had the fish special which was a kind of stew. Both dishes were a cut above the norm. The small number of tables, made it feel very special and intimate.

Lovely relaxed restaurant, wonderful service, fantastic food. Cannot recommend this place highly enough

This was our 2nd time eating in the crab shack, we booked at the beginning of the week to ensure we got a table and took the kids for an experience and the food, the staff are lovely the food is awesome, lovely place to eat- however this time was a bit disappointing , asked for a beer of the menu, not available, no oysters, no mussels, no clams - completely understand seafood is all-seasonal so no drama, we opted to share a hot platter, (as this came with a whole lobster plus extras for only an extra £10 vs the cost of a lobster) and told they would swap the mussels and clams for extra something else as didn’t have these items. It came out with half a lobster plus the other bits promised we queried this we where told that sometimes the chef will give you a big half by weight rather than whole lobster - I have never heard of this and felt more upset we where then just being lied to - the table opposite also had ordered the lobster and they received whole one - so I guess this must have been a small one!? They also told us we are not really telling people to order the hot platter as we don’t have much of it - to which we replied this would have been nice to know when you took are order, they offered 20% off, which we agreed to even though being sat by a sign that said whole lobster £120 meaning a missing half should £60?! So I wanted to leave 2.5 stars, but don’t worry these are really big starts , like bright and weighty ones it’s basically a 5 star review?! Right?!

Just go. Enjoy this family deal with some of the nicest seafood I've ate. Unreal. Great wine too.

Delicious food and very attentive service. We stayed in the flat above a few years ago but just visited the restaurant this time. We had The Hake and mussels for main and faultless, great portion size. We booked ahead to secure a table a lovely intimate atmosphere with friendly staff.

Sadly quite underwhelming. We’ve eaten here quite a few times over the last 7 or 8 years. Clearly a new direction but it’s a no from us! The food was tasty enough and staff lovely…..but… I had the special monkfish dish. £40 for literally three mouthfuls. No veg so that was extra. My wife had crab curry again quite flavoursome but just somehow lacking for the market they are trying to be in and quite difficult to eat. Go back to fresh fish cooked how you like it….. chain restaurants like Rockfish are better. I hate leaving average reviews too.

We had the battered fish and the hake, both of which were delicious. Paul, our waiter was brilliant, helping to ensure we had a wonderful evening. Highly recommend!

Great food, Great atmosphere, Great Staff. The kind of place you could sit for hours. Our waitress Karina was fantastic and attentive. Great afternoon spent.

We had a great evening at the Crab Shack on Valentine's Day. The food was excellent, the ambience of the restaurant is cosy and Alex was the perfect host. Cant wait to go back.