Crab at Bournemouth
A refined seafood restaurant by the sea, offering locally sourced catches with gourmet flair and live music.
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Crab at Bournemouth
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A refined seafood restaurant by the sea, offering locally sourced catches with gourmet flair and live music.
"The Crab at Bournemouth is seafood bliss by the pier; a delightful evening out for all."
Weekend Live Music
Visit on Fridays or Saturdays for live music, enhancing the dining experience.
Wine Selection
Don't miss their wine list, featuring excellent choices like Picpoul.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Fish and seafood
Price
$$$
Phone
+44 1202 203601
Address
Park Central Hotel, Bournemouth, BH2 5AJ, United Kingdom
Website
crabatbournemouth.com/Highlights
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Locally Sourced Seafood
Experience the freshest seafood, caught daily from Dorset waters and delivered straight to your plate.
Gourmet Fish and Chips
Indulge in a refined take on a British classic, featuring perfectly cooked fish and crispy chips with unique sauces.
Live Music Ambiance
Enjoy your meal with the elegant sounds of a live pianist, creating a special atmosphere on weekends.
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Weekend Live Music
Visit on Fridays or Saturdays for live music, enhancing the dining experience.
Wine Selection
Don't miss their wine list, featuring excellent choices like Picpoul.
Consider Noise Level
The lively atmosphere can be noisy, especially on busier nights.
Book for Special Occasions
A bit pricey, but worth it for a special celebration.
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from all over the internet
Weekend Live Music
Visit on Fridays or Saturdays for live music, enhancing the dining experience.
Wine Selection
Don't miss their wine list, featuring excellent choices like Picpoul.
Consider Noise Level
The lively atmosphere can be noisy, especially on busier nights.
Book for Special Occasions
A bit pricey, but worth it for a special celebration.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners rave about the fresh, locally sourced seafood and gourmet twists on classics like fish and chips. The refined atmosphere and attentive service contribute to a positive experience, particularly for special occasions. However, some guests note high prices and occasional slow service, with a few experiencing issues with dish preparation.
"We had Catch of The Day (Sea Bass), and Special Fish and Chips.
Both were super delicious, perfect taste, perfectly cooked.
It was the first time we had Fish and Chips with 2 special sauces, yummy.
They even gave us 1 prawn on the side (it was chef's surprise).
The prawn was also really delicious.
The service was excellent, the staffs were friendly.
But the atmosphere was not really cozy because it was noisy when we had dinner there.
Free wifi for customers is available.
Toilet for customers is available."
Marta D
"Went for a midweek meal. It was quiet, so we got a table without a reservation. The staff were very nice and took our order promptly. We had anti-pasti to start, and this was quite a small portion for a sharing dish, only one type of meat, but it was very nice. For mains, we had mussels and fries. It was a large portion of mussels, and the sauce was very nice. A lot of the mussels were quite small. Considering how quiet it was, we had a long wait between courses. We enjoyed what we had but found most of the dishes on the menu very expensive. I would have liked more choice of non fizzy soft drinks, but that's just me.
If you don't mind the wait and happy to pay a little more, they have a good selection of fresh fish and seafood."
Paula
"Had a lovely meal at the crab recently. The pan fried hake was absolutely exceptional, a truly perfect dish that was full of flavour and well seasoned. The scallops were ok but the dish was a bit over engineered for my liking. Very reasonable wine list with a great Picpoul. The service was friendly but at times a little inattentive with a few requests forgotten and we weren’t offered dessert."
Lucy Jackson
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Frequently Asked Questions
The seafood is fresh daily and sourced locally from Dorset fishing villages and markets, ensuring the highest quality produce.
Yes, they offer complimentary Prosecco for special occasions and are known for their fine dining experience.
Yes, enjoy live music from a resident pianist on Fridays and Saturdays.
Signature dishes include 'Catch of The Day', gourmet Fish and Chips with special sauces, and fresh seafood platters.
Yes, reservations can be made via their website or by calling them.
The vibe is smart-casual, suitable for a refined dining experience.
While not explicitly listed, inquire directly with the restaurant about vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options.
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The town’s lush and abundant surroundings mean that Bournemouth benefits from some of the best local produce in the UK. The fish and chips at The Crab puts a gourmet twist on this traditional British favourite and is just one of many fantastic seafood dishes on the restaurant’s menu. The fish is bought from local Dorset markets and the menu changes with the seasons to only include the highest quality of produce.
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One of the best places to do that is at The Crab, which is a lively seafood restaurant perfect for those who want to enjoy great food just a few steps from the sea. This fine dining restaurant has two Rosettes and Michelin Star trained chefs, so there really is no better place in the city to enjoy seafood. Plus with their seafood sourced from fishing villages in Dorset as well as Newlyn, Brixham and Looe, you can’t really get any more local or fresh.
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Although the quality of food served here lends itself to fine-dining, The Crab’s dining room is actually a very relaxed space, featuring white tiled flooring, exposed brick walls and dark wooden tables paired with cream chairs. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows let in plenty of natural light and allow for views of the seafront, while an outdoor terrace at the front of the restaurant is a great space for alfresco dining when the weather is playing ball.
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All of the seafood is supplied from a team who are reputable and passionate about the quality and integrity of their fish. Fresh fish is also purchased directly from local markets in Dorset, including Newlyn, Brixham, and Looe, and is delivered fresh seven days a week, ensuring that the seafood on your plate is as fresh as possible. The supply of the other ingredients works on the same principle.
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