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.
Jade Tan
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.
Dave Richardson
Great food and drinks. Service friendly and attentive. Crab was spectacular.
Vicki Oatway
We loved the Crabshack. Amazing food and our waitress last night was fantastic!
STEVE CARTER
Best fish and chips EVER!!!
Rob Allan
Lovely decor, beautiful interior, cosy, intimate, tasty food but….I counted literally 9 chips in my little portion of chips basket and the piece of fish was very small, all for £24. If you have a big belly you will need to spend a lot. £17 for scallops as a starter. Quite extortionate prices compared to other local fish places. This was the cheapest main I think. Fish of the day £45.Rockfish serve their catch of the day for half the price and it’s also fresh with unlimited fries. Our budget was about £40 a head but it was more than than with wine, so not enough for starter.I personally found the waitress quite irritatingly helpful / nice. I like good service but found it a bit much and intrusive. We were finishing our meal and close to paying, and she came and poured more wine into my class without asking if I wanted more. Kept coming to the table with the British service industry smile. Kept asking if everything was ok. Very present/available. Hey, maybe some people’s ideal service! It might have been because there was hardly anyone in there.?
Sara Denham
Excellent food and we were made to feel very welcome.
Tom Dixon
Best sea food ever.
Emma P
I made a booking which I sadly had to cancel. The made the cancellation 4 weeks before we were due to visit but £20 has been taken out of my account. I have emailed and called serval times to get a refund but no response!!!
jadet3084
I was here to look at the menu for my group. I had the hack and it was delicious. Small restaurant near the sea. I am going to have singapore chilli crab when I return in February 2024 with some friends. Quiet nice atmosphere.
Had booked this for a special birthday based on good reviews!!Four good friends looking for the ultimate seafood platter to share! Huge lobster, enormous crab, mussels clams , oysters prawns and crevettes! ! Super fresh and served by lovely friendly and informed staff and washed down with icy Picpoul and accompanied by the best chunky chips and lovely bread! Can’t prise it enough! Can’t wait to return!
Welsh Lamb
We have regularly eaten at the Crab Shack, but this time very disappointed with the new menu. We enjoy seafood and want to taste the delicate flavour, however this time, the flavour of the fish was ruined by over spiced sauces. Hopefully the menu will change back to a more traditional seafood or they will add the sauce on the side so you can decide for yourself.
Maherbar21
What a great new menu! I enjoyed the scallops with the chili sauce and a brilliant ?! Wine and service were excellent. Thanks to the wonderful Ellie and the team!
sally9115
Wow, wow WOW! The food was delicious - every mouthful. The decor and ambiance was perfect as was the service. So pleased we decided to come - worth the journey!
Voyager07489968361
A little bit pricey but with that you get excellent fresh food and great service. We pushed the boat out with the hot platter as well as mackerel and a scallop starters. George was helpful in trying to get us a special liquor from their sister restaurant as well.
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.
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.
Great food and drinks. Service friendly and attentive. Crab was spectacular.
We loved the Crabshack. Amazing food and our waitress last night was fantastic!
Best fish and chips EVER!!!
Lovely decor, beautiful interior, cosy, intimate, tasty food but….I counted literally 9 chips in my little portion of chips basket and the piece of fish was very small, all for £24. If you have a big belly you will need to spend a lot. £17 for scallops as a starter. Quite extortionate prices compared to other local fish places. This was the cheapest main I think. Fish of the day £45.Rockfish serve their catch of the day for half the price and it’s also fresh with unlimited fries. Our budget was about £40 a head but it was more than than with wine, so not enough for starter.I personally found the waitress quite irritatingly helpful / nice. I like good service but found it a bit much and intrusive. We were finishing our meal and close to paying, and she came and poured more wine into my class without asking if I wanted more. Kept coming to the table with the British service industry smile. Kept asking if everything was ok. Very present/available. Hey, maybe some people’s ideal service! It might have been because there was hardly anyone in there.?
Excellent food and we were made to feel very welcome.
Best sea food ever.
I made a booking which I sadly had to cancel. The made the cancellation 4 weeks before we were due to visit but £20 has been taken out of my account. I have emailed and called serval times to get a refund but no response!!!
I was here to look at the menu for my group. I had the hack and it was delicious. Small restaurant near the sea. I am going to have singapore chilli crab when I return in February 2024 with some friends. Quiet nice atmosphere.
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Had booked this for a special birthday based on good reviews!!Four good friends looking for the ultimate seafood platter to share! Huge lobster, enormous crab, mussels clams , oysters prawns and crevettes! ! Super fresh and served by lovely friendly and informed staff and washed down with icy Picpoul and accompanied by the best chunky chips and lovely bread! Can’t prise it enough! Can’t wait to return!
We have regularly eaten at the Crab Shack, but this time very disappointed with the new menu. We enjoy seafood and want to taste the delicate flavour, however this time, the flavour of the fish was ruined by over spiced sauces. Hopefully the menu will change back to a more traditional seafood or they will add the sauce on the side so you can decide for yourself.
What a great new menu! I enjoyed the scallops with the chili sauce and a brilliant ?! Wine and service were excellent. Thanks to the wonderful Ellie and the team!
Wow, wow WOW! The food was delicious - every mouthful. The decor and ambiance was perfect as was the service. So pleased we decided to come - worth the journey!
A little bit pricey but with that you get excellent fresh food and great service. We pushed the boat out with the hot platter as well as mackerel and a scallop starters. George was helpful in trying to get us a special liquor from their sister restaurant as well.