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The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack
The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack Reviews

The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack

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Reviews of The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack (444)

Read what people think about The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

5.3/6

444 reviews

5.3/6

444 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Very good"
5/6
Ruth S.2 months ago · 1 review

Lovely food and drinks , background music a little loud.

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner2 months ago · 1 review

Lovely food, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and big portions! 😋

"Very good"
5/6
Rj D.2 months ago · 1 review

Great time (12:30), not busy. Good room temperature. Comfortable seating, friendly staff. Enjoyable and filling.

"Very good"
5/6
Christine H.2 months ago · 1 review

Food was delicious. Waiting staff were friendly and attentive. We will return here

"Excellent"
6/6
Joanne Y.2 months ago · 9 reviews

The whole experience was lovely, the staff were wonderful, the food was beautiful. We will definitely be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Ally B.2 months ago · 1 review

My second visit (Oct) and I have to say consistency here is excellent. I had the mussels again which were fresh, plump and delicious. The chips were fluffy on the inside, very hot, crispy and perfectly seasoned. Unbelievably the waitress remembered me from my first visit back in July. My partner had a breaded haddock and chips which looked excellent quality, the flesh was beautifully cooked and whiter than white. Great energy and professionalism from the well trained team, we thoroughly enjoyed our supper and will return again. Many thanks and bravo 🙌

"Excellent"
6/6
Simon B.2 months ago · 1 review

Michelle and her team delivered a great dinner experience for my friend an I. The service was attentive and we got a great spot on the restaurant. Booking online was easy and the food was very tasty. We’ll be back!

"Very good"
5/6
Susan E.2 months ago · 1 review

Service was fantastic, food was delicious, my only slight gripe was the cost. I recognise seafood isn’t cheap but £16 for a plate with just two lonely scallops is a bit much. Also the wine was pricey. Otherwise we enjoyed the dining experience and would recommend!

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian C.2 months ago · 1 review

Great food and great service. The staff couldn’t do enough to make it memorable.

"Not good "
2/6
Kerry S.2 months ago · 1 review

Great for, huge portions and the best fish. However staff looked grumpy and gave not one opportunity to even ask for the bill before the bill was plonked on our table with a "Need anything else? No. We need the table back". Shame really.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lynne B.2 months ago · 1 review

First time here and the selection of food on the menu was really good and good value. I brought a birthday cake for my mum's 89th and they were happy to put in their fridge and for us to eat on their premises which is good. Definitely would go back and recommend this restaurant.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner2 months ago · 1 review

First visit - thoroughly enjoyed our food. Lovely mussels!! Staff attentive, friendly and efficient. Thank you. Will be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Debbie L.2 months ago · 3 reviews

Great new fish restaurant at South Queensferry, our family enjoyed a delicious dinner and great service Child friendly too, the grandchildren loved their kids meal We would also recommend their takeaway food too, excellent!

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner2 months ago · 1 review

Possibly the best fish and chips I’ve ever eaten! Superb

"Average"
3/6
Sally M.2 months ago · 1 review

Long wait and food not great 2nd visit same experience

"Excellent"
6/6
Sandra S.2 months ago · 1 review

Lovely place, staff very nice, knowledgeable and chatty, Cannot fault the food, everything was spot on.

"Not good "
2/6
Kathleen P.2 months ago · 2 reviews

I have allergies but this place couldn't cater for me. I had to take an antihistamine when home as felt awful. I told them what my allergies were and the chef didn't take care as my food came with allergens.

"Good"
4/6
Amanda M.2 months ago · 1 review

We hoped there would be more fresh seafood on offer. We got the crab which was in batter which we were not expecting. It was nice just not amazing like we’d hoped. Staff were very attentive and polite especially when moving us when an elderly woman had vomitted all over the table we were sat next to. All in all it was ok but won’t rush back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Margaret M.2 months ago · 1 review

Fabulous food, service & atmosphere. We will be back thank you.

"Excellent"
6/6
Casey P.2 months ago · 1 review

What an amazing place with fantastic staff Food was out of this world

"Good"
4/6
Sheelagh N.2 months ago · 1 review

Early evening meal with partner, daughter and son in law.. had asked for quiet area but the restaurant was very busy. Food v good to ok. Monkfish special highly rated by two of our party. Staff good and v patient dealing with customers at next table. Two adults with two of the most badly behaved children that I have ever encountered in a restaurant.

"Very good"
5/6
Akshaya k.2 months ago · 1 review

It was such a lovely place with a great ambience. My partner, who’s a seafood lover, absolutely enjoyed every bite. The food was delicious, and the team was incredibly friendly and welcoming. A special mention to Quan (if I’m not mistaken)- he was so kind, attentive, and patient in explaining everything to us. We’ll definitely be back again soon!

"Excellent"
6/6
Margaret S.2 months ago · 1 review

The food was amazing especially the tartar sauce and the crunchy batter on the fish. Staff were very attentive and prices reasonable

"Excellent"
6/6
Stephanie F.2 months ago · 3 reviews

Love the food, really chilled out long lunch. Had the jumbo haddock & it was very good

"Very good"
5/6
Pamela K.2 months ago · 2 reviews

Great parking. Nice bright decor. Fish and chips was the best I've had in years, the fish was super succulent and the batter light and crispy. Half lobster thermador excellent. Staff very attentive. Menu a wee bit restricted but overall a very pleasant experience that I would highly recommend.

"Very good"
5/6
Michael H.2 months ago · 4 reviews

Great food as usual we enjoyed the special monkfish dish

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner3 months ago · 1 review

We visited the Lobster fish shack South Queensferry on Wednesday Oct 1st to have lunch. We were delighted with our choice. I had the gluten free fish and chips while my husband had the 55 club fish and chips lunch which is excellent value. The fish was beautifully cooked, so fresh and lovely crispy batter. Also had meringue dessert- fab chewy meringue with berry compote. We will definitely be back. Thank you

"Excellent"
6/6
Carol-Ann P.3 months ago · 1 review

Lovely servers, 2 males, one female, polite, attentive, informative and friendly. Food was lovely.

"Excellent"
6/6
Louise W.3 months ago · 1 review

Fantastic 10 out of 10. Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Will definitely return when we are in the area. Highly recommend.

"Not good "
2/6
Emily A.3 months ago · 1 review

We had high hopes for this as our last outing before our baby arrives, doubled up with birthday celebrations. When we arrived the service was great shown quickly to the table and drinks order taken. Drinks arrived really quickly and were great. We were taken through the menu and lots of nice specials on. We ordered some starters which arrived quickly and were delicious. For main my partner went for the special, monkfish, and myself a half lobster (a first time try). When the food arrived my lobster looked great, not a massive portion but I have since found half lobster is normally even smaller!! My partner however received battered monkfish when he thought he would receive the special which was explained to have crab. It was tasty enough so we did not mention anything as we thought we maybe misunderstood the menu. However upon the bill arriving we were found to be charged for a whole lobster (which is apparently what I received, but did not order). The main reason for our low review is the service that was received afterwards. It took over 10 minutes for the bill to be corrected. Even then they attempted to give us the same bill back, it was corrected on the second ask however no apology was given. Our whole experience turned very awkward and not the night out we had planned! I’m not sure we will return which is a shame for a restaurant with nice offerings and lots more I would have liked to try.

"Very good"
5/6
Thomas S.3 months ago · 1 review

The decor and atmosphere reminded me of a step-down from Red Lobster; more like a refurbished Denny's. The music choice did not seem appropriate and the volume was much too high. The service was ok except the server was confused and forgot to order our appetizer. . The flavor and presentation of the food was excellent. The shrimp and lobster was cooked perfectly. It seemed like a fair value for the price. Overall, we enjoyed our experience and I would recommend this restaurant to my friends.

"Good"
4/6
Heather M.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Food was good . Choice of beers poor. Wine was very expensive for 175ml glass

"Excellent"
6/6
Denise S.3 months ago · 1 review

Great food and service. Staff were very helpful on explaining the menu.Highly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Helen L.3 months ago · 1 review

Food is delicious. Staff are very attentive & friendly. Highly recommended. Five stars.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kerri W.3 months ago · 1 review

Our second visit amazing restaurant, great atmosphere and fantastic food

"Very good"
5/6
Margaret L.3 months ago · 1 review

Very friendly staff. Food was excellent. Our 2nd visit and very impressed. Definitely would cone again

"Excellent"
6/6
barry g.3 months ago · 2 reviews

We recently visited the restaurant and enjoyed the overall experience; however, one noticeable issue was the strong smell of cooking fat throughout the dining area. Unfortunately, this lingered on our clothes after we left, which was quite unpleasant. As the kitchen is open to the diners, it might be helpful to increase the extractor fan levels or improve ventilation to reduce the smell spreading into the restaurant and onto our clothes. This small change would make a big difference to the comfort of guests and the overall dining experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
Robert j.3 months ago · 1 review

Excellent service.Warm decor.Food well presented and fresh. Good options menu

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner3 months ago · 1 review

Great food. Great setting. Great service. Loved it and will defo go back

"Very good"
5/6
Angela G.3 months ago · 1 review

Amazing food and service. Thank you everyone. We will definitely be back soon.

"Excellent"
6/6
Margaret D.3 months ago · 1 review

Amazing food and service haddock and chips portions are huge

"Excellent"
6/6
Michelle P.3 months ago · 7 reviews

We were there celebrating my 60th birthday tonight with family. The staff had helped decorate our table with my daughter. We had a lovely time and as always service & food was fantastic.

"Very good"
5/6
Marian M.3 months ago · 1 review

First visit and will be back. Food was great and staff were attentive. Thank you for a lovely lunch.

"Very good"
5/6
Sandra M.3 months ago · 1 review

It was our first visit and heard mixed reviews. We were totally satisfied with all aspects.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jane G.3 months ago · 1 review

Good delicious and staff very friendly and polite. Decor is lovely and a very relaxed atmosphere

"Excellent"
6/6
Frederic D.3 months ago · 1 review

Fantastic freshly prepared food. Nice service as well. Definetly would recommend “.

"Very good"
5/6
Shona H.3 months ago · 4 reviews

Family meal for 6. This was our third visit food was nice and service good. Previous visits my husband has had the scallops and served 4 on the plate this time there was only 2 served. Think for the price 4 should be served.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicholas D.3 months ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service. Delicious fish and chips. Highly recommended, will return.

"Very good"
5/6
Alan B.3 months ago · 4 reviews

Friendly service and lovely seafood. Portion size is very large.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mark M.3 months ago · 1 review

Awesome food fish recommend .excellent service . Highly recommend Awesome

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