The Crabshell Inn

4.2 (97)

£25 and under

British

The Quay, Embankment Road, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ71JZ

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

The Crabshell Inn is uniquely situated with a waterside location in Kingsbridge Devon. South facing aspect & glorious estuary views, plenty of seating inside & out creating the ideal spot to spend time enjoying the well prepared & presented food & drink. Watch the boats, stand up paddlers & the delighted smiles of children as they crab along the embankment, a truly family friendly destination. The owner, Simon Harrow brings a genuine passion for this privileged location, a love for food, ales & wine & a commitment to providing unrivalled customer service & satisfaction! The inn has ample car parking & is a five min. stroll from Kingsbridge town centre or a 30 min. boat trip from Salcombe.
The menu is well thought through with a local bias, specialising in seafood, but with choices to suit all tastes including the renowned sour dough pizzas. Always at the heart of the community, affectionately known as The Crabbie, a genuinely welcoming place to enjoy great times all year round

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Contemporary European, Asian
Hours of Operation
Normal Food Daily 10:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Pizza & Zest Deli Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://thecrabshellinn.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ady Martin

Location
The Quay, Embankment Road, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ71JZ
Area
Kingsbridge
Parking Details
We have our own car park with spaces for 24 cars and one set aside for disabled parking right next to the entrance. There is also an abundance of on street parking within a few minutes walk with no charges.
Entertainment
During the warmer months Friday evenings are "Live music on the deck" outside. we also offer monthly bar grooves with your host as dj.
Additional
Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Sauvignon Blanc La Playa (Curico, Chile) ABV 12.5%
- Bottle£18.95
- 175ml£5.55
- 250ml£6.95
Chardonnay 'Vieilles Vignes' Moulin d'Argent Domaine des Herbauges (Loire, France) ABV 13%
- Bottle£19.95
- 175ml£5.60
- 250ml£7.45
Pinot Grigio II Conti (Molise, Italy) ABV 12%
- Bottle£21.95
- 175ml£6.15
- 250ml£7.95
Rioja Tempranillo Blanco Fincas de Azabache (Rioja, Spain) ABV 12%
- Bottle£21.95
- 175ml£6.15
- 250ml£7.95
Picpoul de Pinet 'Domaine Morin' (Languedoc, France) ABV 13%
- Bottle£23.95
- 175ml£6.70
- 250ml£8.80
Gavi 'Cortez', Tenuta Neirano (Piedmont, Italy)
- Bottle£23.95
Dry Reisling Dr. Burklin-Wolf Riesling Trocken 'Biodynamic' (Pfalz, Germany) ABV 12.5%
- Bottle£25.95
Sauvignon Blanc Mt Difficulty Estate (Central Otago, New Zealand) ABV 13.5%
- Bottle£26.95
Albarino Rias Baixas Mar de Frades Ramon Bilbao (Galicia, Spain) ABV 12.5%
- Bottle£26.95
Chablis Domaine Garnier et Fils (Burgundy, France) ABV 12.8%
- Bottle£28.95
Puligny Montrachet Domaine Jean Pascal (Burgundy, France) ABV 13.3%
- Bottle£49.95
Macon Villages 'Clos Condemine' Domaine Roger Luquet (Burgundy, France)
- Magnum£45.65
Chablis 1er cru 'Mont de Milleu' Domaine Alain Gautheron (Burgundy, France)
- Magnum£58.95

Red

Merlot Grande Cuvee La Vigneau (Languedoc, France) ABV 13%
- Bottle£18.95
- 175ml£5.55
- 250ml£6.95
Shiraz 'Pimpala Rd' Geoff Merrill (McLaren Vale, Australia) ABV 14%
- Bottle£21.95
- 175ml£6.15
- 250ml£7.95
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva, Tor Del Colle (Abruzzo, Italy) ABV 14%
- Bottle£22.95
- 175ml£6.45
- 250ml£8.45
Cabernet Sauvignon 'Reserve' Tres Palcios (Maipo, Chile) ABV 14%
- Bottle£21.95
- 175ml£6.15
- 250ml£7.95
Minervois `Futs de Chene`, Chateau Millegrand (Languedoc / France)
- Bottle£22.95
Malbec 'Alpataco' Familia Schroeder (Patagonia, Argentina)
- Bottle£22.95
Pinot Noir 'Black Label', Wairau River Reserve (Marlborough / New Zealand)
- Bottle£27.95
- 175ml£7.95
- 250ml£9.95
Nuits St Georges `Vieilles Vignes' Bas de Combe, Domaine Jean Tardy (Burgundy / France)
- Bottle£59.95
Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Taron (Rioja, Spain) ABV 14%
- Bottle£24.95
- 175ml£6.95
- 250ml£8.95
Bordeaux Reserve de Leoville Barton St Julien (Bordeaux, France)
- Bottle£49.95
Crozes Hermitage "La Matiniere" Organic Ferraton Pere et Fils (Rhone, France)
- Magnum£52.95
Margaux Reserve d'Angludet 2nd Wine Chateau Angludet (Bordeaux, France)
- Magnum£62.95
Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Taron (Rioja, Spain)
- Magnum£45.95

Rosé

Le Poussin Rose Sacha Lichine (Languedoc, France) ABV 12%
- Bottle£21.95
- 175ml£6.15
- 250ml£7.95
Sun Gate Rosé White Zinfandel (California, USA) ABV 10.5%
- Bottle£19.95
- 175ml£5.60
- 250ml£7.45

Bubbles

Prosecco Spumante Extra Dry 'Borgo Del Col Alto' ABV 11%
- Bottle£24.95
- 175ml£5.95
Champagne AR Lenoble Brut Intense
- Bottle£35.95
Ruinart Blanc de Blanc
- Bottle£69.95
Champagne Dom Perignon
- Bottle£139.00

Sticky

Muscat de Rivesaltes Chateau L'Esparrou
- 50cl Bottle£21.95

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Crabshell Inn.

4.2

(97)

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

97 Reviews

C
Charlie
Devon2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 April 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I had the Bouillabaisse which was amazing could have done with more bread to accompany it though. My husband had fish and chips but found the portion of fish rather small for the price. Mussels were deemed excellent by my daughter in law. Children were very happy with their meals. Shame the weather wasn't good enough to have the doors open onto the terrace. Service was pretty good and friendly.
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ChrisP
London1 review
2.0
Dined on 24 March 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food was good and it was a repeat visit because we had enjoyed it before but the service was terrible. The waitress was very rude and when we challenged her about it she did not apologise but made us feel awkward and the evening was soured. We will not go back
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Susan
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a lovely meal with my family. Food was lovely. Staff were helpful and friendly. Manager very helpful.
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HowellBell
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ate here on Sunday lunch with my boyfriend as our valentines meal out! The view was gorgeous and the food stunning, even though there was a big party in the ambience was great and all the waiting staff and front of house were so friendly we felt very at ease and relaxed! We will definitely be returning. 😀
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LindseyG
Devon2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I'm lucky enough to live locally, so eat at the Crabshell often. The view over the Creek is lovely, and sitting outside in the summer is a real pleasure. Ambience is relaxed and friendly, food is great.
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CharlesW
Devon1 review
4.0
Dined on 9 February 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent pizzas, good estuary views, pleasant service, well managed
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OpenTable Diner
Dorset1 review
4.0
Dined on 20 January 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
good food and service, very friendly place, just a little disappointed as 2 of our choices were off the menu
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SarahO
Devon2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 January 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don't know why the booking form asked if it was a special occasion because I put it was a Birthday Celebration and no mention or acknowledgement of that took place
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Nici
Greater Boston16 reviews
2.0
Dined on 29 December 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Despite booking with the message of we are bringing a small dog, it wasn’t noted. We were given a really poor table. Service was from a very young staff who clearly didn’t want to be there. The building upstairs is very impressive after the refit but downstairs is shabby and looks dirty. Food was 50/50. Fish was good the Cajun??? Chicken burger tough and tasteless and not cajun??? This is such a shame as this was our go to place. Not sure if they have new management ? But I doubt after last 3 visits we’ll return. Just an overpriced, complacent restaurant/pub.
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catherine
London46 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 December 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We happened to be in the area, very glad to have found this little gem. Lovely view along the estuary, I imagine this place would be packed in summer .
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Contemporary European, Asian
Hours of Operation
Normal Food Daily 10:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Pizza & Zest Deli Daily 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://thecrabshellinn.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ady Martin

Location
The Quay, Embankment Road, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ71JZ
Area
Kingsbridge
Parking Details
We have our own car park with spaces for 24 cars and one set aside for disabled parking right next to the entrance. There is also an abundance of on street parking within a few minutes walk with no charges.
Entertainment
During the warmer months Friday evenings are "Live music on the deck" outside. we also offer monthly bar grooves with your host as dj.
Additional
Bar Dining, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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The Crabshell Inn

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

White

Sauvignon Blanc La Playa (Curico, Chile) ABV 12.5%

Chardonnay 'Vieilles Vignes' Moulin d'Argent Domaine des Herbauges (Loire, France) ABV 13%

Pinot Grigio II Conti (Molise, Italy) ABV 12%

Rioja Tempranillo Blanco Fincas de Azabache (Rioja, Spain) ABV 12%

Picpoul de Pinet 'Domaine Morin' (Languedoc, France) ABV 13%

Gavi 'Cortez', Tenuta Neirano (Piedmont, Italy)

Dry Reisling Dr. Burklin-Wolf Riesling Trocken 'Biodynamic' (Pfalz, Germany) ABV 12.5%

Sauvignon Blanc Mt Difficulty Estate (Central Otago, New Zealand) ABV 13.5%

Albarino Rias Baixas Mar de Frades Ramon Bilbao (Galicia, Spain) ABV 12.5%

Chablis Domaine Garnier et Fils (Burgundy, France) ABV 12.8%

Puligny Montrachet Domaine Jean Pascal (Burgundy, France) ABV 13.3%

Macon Villages 'Clos Condemine' Domaine Roger Luquet (Burgundy, France)

Chablis 1er cru 'Mont de Milleu' Domaine Alain Gautheron (Burgundy, France)

Red

Merlot Grande Cuvee La Vigneau (Languedoc, France) ABV 13%

Shiraz 'Pimpala Rd' Geoff Merrill (McLaren Vale, Australia) ABV 14%

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva, Tor Del Colle (Abruzzo, Italy) ABV 14%

Cabernet Sauvignon 'Reserve' Tres Palcios (Maipo, Chile) ABV 14%

Minervois `Futs de Chene`, Chateau Millegrand (Languedoc / France)

Malbec 'Alpataco' Familia Schroeder (Patagonia, Argentina)

Pinot Noir 'Black Label', Wairau River Reserve (Marlborough / New Zealand)

Nuits St Georges `Vieilles Vignes' Bas de Combe, Domaine Jean Tardy (Burgundy / France)

Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Taron (Rioja, Spain) ABV 14%

Bordeaux Reserve de Leoville Barton St Julien (Bordeaux, France)

Crozes Hermitage "La Matiniere" Organic Ferraton Pere et Fils (Rhone, France)

Margaux Reserve d'Angludet 2nd Wine Chateau Angludet (Bordeaux, France)

Rioja Crianza, Bodegas Taron (Rioja, Spain)

Rosé

Le Poussin Rose Sacha Lichine (Languedoc, France) ABV 12%

Sun Gate Rosé White Zinfandel (California, USA) ABV 10.5%

Bubbles

Prosecco Spumante Extra Dry 'Borgo Del Col Alto' ABV 11%

Champagne AR Lenoble Brut Intense

Ruinart Blanc de Blanc

Champagne Dom Perignon

Sticky

Muscat de Rivesaltes Chateau L'Esparrou

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable