The Crab at Bournemouth

The Crab at Bournemouth reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   The venue could do with some updating but wow, never judge a book by its cover. FOOD and service was exceptional. Could not fault anything on our table of 6 and service was super attentive and we are incredibly discerning diners so well done to The Crab. Delicious !
   

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   Lewis

   London1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Took my girlfriend out for a birthday meal for lobster which they didn't have. Ordered olives that we didn't get. There were no prawns on a seafood restaurant menu. Terrible service
   

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   Claire

   Dorset1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was overpriced and underwhelming.Booked a specific table for a specific time only to find they had seated another couple in it. Finally got seated after a 20 minute wait in the bar area with no offer of a drink while we waited which would have made the situation better. The service was terrible, no consistency with the people serving us and had to ask for plates and condiments on several occasions.Nice ambiance but ruined by the experience, very disappointing as we read the reviews and it sounded just what we were looking for, but turned out well below our expectations.
   

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   John

   Hertfordshire2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A good selection of interesting dishes, very tasty
   

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   Lawrence VIP

   Berkshire27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another excellent meal with a friend at my favourite seafood restaurant. A warm welcome, friendly yet professional service, delicious food and a comfortable environment. Kudos to the team at The Crab who keep standards high. It is always a pleasure to visit.
   

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   Helen

   Dorset2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Starters: modules marinier and tempura prawns were delicious Main : pan fried salmon - best, tastiest salmon ever Main: sea bass - filleted by request was absolutely delicious Puds: both had the deconstructed lemon cheesecake. Was very tasty but could’ve done with more crumbs than nuts.
   

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   Lukas

   Cheshire4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The Food was fantastic, but not cheap at all. One has to decide if you want to spend that on food. Service was good, but not very fast.
   

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   TOM

   Dorset3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is one of our favourite restaurants. Never had a poor experience there. Love coming to eat.
   

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   Martin

   London4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice meal with good service. Will definitely go there again
   

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    Jennifer

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Amazing food and service. Will definitely return
    

    The Crab at BournemouthResponded on April 11, 2025

    Dear Jennifer, Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to hosting you again. Kind Regards, Crab Team
    

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