Our favorite restaurant in Salcombe. It absolutely lives up to the hype. The service was impeccable…read moreand the guy was so friendly and welcoming. They are dog friendly and all the dogs were very well behaved. We had the seafood linguine (probably one of the best things we've ever eaten), the fish and chips and the crabby fries. The haddock was really nice and the crabby fries were delicious, but the fries do get pretty soggy so that was the only downfall. The sticky toffee pudding was really good and the toffee sauce was yummy. They had a few dessert option including creme brûlée and ice cream too. I absolutely can't recommend this place enough. My mum and sister are going again later in the week and I'm jealous I have to go back up north!

Three of us happened on the Crab Shack for lunch by chance while on vacation in Devon and Cornwall…read more Fabulous! We had the crab, shrimp, etc seafood platter and it was tremendous! Service was friendly; it is right on the water and looked as if it had been newly redecorated. Would HIGHLY recommend it to locals and tourists, alike. P.S. "Cromer crabs" were such a disappointment after the Crab Shack in Teignmouth.

Sweet little place. A Simple offering, tucked behind The George pub which in itself could deter…read morepeople from finding it. Take a seat in their shabby chic garden and order the fresh seafood platter. The mackerel pate is up there with the best I've had and the lobster, crab and anchovies were pretty good too. Inexpensive and unpretentious. Lovely when the sun is shining but watch out for the seagulls

Great food Great service everyone very kind I will go back. Very expensive through but its worth itread more

Can't fault this place! Staff are very friendly and accommodating, the chef can be seen moving…read moreabout prepping dishes, ordering daily fish and checking on patrons. The ambience is lovely, quaint and warm. Fresh fish of the day can be seen in the front window, skilled chefs are working away and a couple of water tanks for the live seafood are visible from the dining room. I had a crab soup which was surprisingly delicious, similar to a lobster bisque. Fresh bread started us off, warm from the oven and soft inside. I chose a special of the day, the fish was tender and flavourful, melting off the bone and infused with lemon and capers. My partners dish of hake with risotto was absolutely delicious, something I'd order if I were to go back. All In all a lovely dining experience in a scenic location. Make sure you book to avoid disappointment!

We didn't expect a beach restaurant with that view and location to be very special when it comes…read moreabout food. But it definitely was. Besides some fast food options they serve really well made seafood. We had the shrimp (with cheese fries) and a pot of mussels. Both cooked to perfection, fresh and nicely spiced (and not over-spiced). Staff was friendly, food arrived fast - despite the place being packed. Our English Bulldog was welcome in the outside area. Great food, fair prices. Fantastic location. What else you need. A really good place to grab a bit, a beer - before or after visiting the beach.

We had been to Life's a Beach two summers previous. I had Halibut for the first time and I like it,…read morebut that was about as much as I could remember. This time round we were placed a table at the centre of the dining room and I had a fine view of the kitchen and the staff, as they dedicatedly went about their business. My partner had a view of the bay out front. For starters I went for the Beef Carpaccio with Watercress, White Truffle Oil & Reggiano Parmesan and my partner the Seared Fowey Scallops with Crispy Belly Pork, Celeriac Puree & Caper Sauce. The Carpaccio was very tasty and I got plenty of it. I cleared my plate of it all and its accompaniments. My partners enjoyed his Scallops with Pork Belly. For the mains I opted for the Risotto of Summer with Parmesan Crisps and my partner the L.A.B. Tiger Prawn & Spiced Monkfish Curry. I loved the risotto, it was full of crunchy green vegetables and the risotto was a lovely creamy consistency. I would recommend it. My partner really enjoyed his curry and thought it was top notch for a restaurant that wasn't a curry house. We ordered the San Antonio Pinot Grigio, which was a grand wine to go with our meal. It was £12.50 For dessert we both ordered the Chocolate Fondant. It came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate ganache truffle. The fondant was fine, nothing to write home about and we both have had much better. The ice cream went with it perfectly though. However the ganache was too much with the fondant. It was just too much chocolate and cocoa for one dessert. The staff amused me. They appeared to be all young hip surfer types working for the summer in the ideal location for their outdoor pursuits. Our waitress was very charming and helpful, as all the staff appeared to be. It was a pleasant night and we will be back, if we are in the area again.

Lovely gastro pub style food and drink in a cafe setting with outdoor seating right next to the…read morequayside. Fish stew, tomato / rocket salad and hake and chips were all excellent, as was the selection of locally brewed beer. Otter Brewery OPA was one of the tastiest I've had all summer. Friendly wait staff and good kids menu too. Great spot in a great location.

This is one of my favourite restaurants in Polzeath (if not my favourite)! We went as a group of 8…read more My friend is a coeliac and the waitress notified us that most of the menu was indeed gluten free, along with the fact that one of the chefs is indeed also a coeliac! My mum is also allergic to crustaceans but there were other options for her to eat, such as chicken breasts, steak and cod. The service was prompt but it didn't feel rushed and the waitresses were all lovely and knew the food well. The food was absolutely fantastic! I had the mussels to start (photo attached) and the half split lobster as my main. Both were fresh and the sauce was delicious. My experience was fabulous and I will 100% return the next time we are in Polzeath.

What a great place! The way they menu the fish was delightful! The on table menu description is…read moreingenious! Absolutely the most friendly of staff! The scallops are amazing as was the lobster. Kudos, Sticky Toffee Cake! Despite the lovely staff they seemed shorthanded. Point be known we are American almare impatient and hope to sit, eat and exit in less than an hour. Not a European thing. Go here!

Excellent service. The food was well prepared, fresh, and tasty. The restaurant had good vibes and…read moreclean

An odd trend in British dining is you have to pay extra just to make yourself a meal.For…read moreexample,order a catch of the day,Gurnard,never heard of it so thought I'd try it.Then you order a side,so have a meal.Regular menu items include a side.Enough moaning.Staff were friendly and informative at this seaside restaurant right in the water.My dish was satisfying.Fish was firm and had a distinct flavor.They sell a selection of tinned fish but no clothing,hats,t shirts etc.Big menu with a lot to choose from,fish is expensive,so expect to spend a bit more than you would like.Main courses come with unlimited chips(fries)£15-£20.I can imagine this place goes bonkers in the summer and it was busy in January!

@Eating.Drinking:…read more @TheRockFishUK in Exmouth, England offers outstanding seafood at competitive prices! Featured here is the Grilled Squid Steaks, accompanied (of course) with some traditionally British Mushy Peas. * The British Seafood Coast is traditionally enjoyed along the coastline from Dorset through to Devon, with the conditions so great, that incredible seafood is produced, given our taste buds the experience of a life time! * We have more photos to share with you from our afternoon lunch, and we can't wait for you to see them! Stay tuned! * www.therockfish.co.uk/restaurants/exmouth/ * Pier Head, Exmouth, EX8 1DU, United Kingdom

Facing right onto the pebble beach out front, this is a charming fish shack that you can buy the…read morelocally caught fresh seafood from. But it also has a few picnic tables our front where you can sit and eat some of the local seafood fare. I went for a sensible prawn cocktail, which was delicious. Served with some fresh crispy salad and some brown bread, it rocked. My partner went for the cold platter, which in hindsight was really a sharing platter, because it was huge! He loved it, but I had to help him eat it, as we didn't want to leave any of it behind. I had a few mussels the first time in my life and they tasted great. I've not had any mussels since, for fear they wont be near as nice. If I am ever back in the area I am going to make sure we get back to Britannia Shell Fish for some yummy seafood. The guy serving us was a nice rocker dude, who chatted to my partner about the rock tee shirt he was wearing. Turned out, he had been to same rock festival that year. Oh almost forgot, their coffee was pretty good too.