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    Crabby Jo's

    3.7 (64 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Seafood linguini and Alvarinho wine.

    Unbelievable! Had the linguini seafood and am licking my fingers! My husband had the clam chowder and oysters and was equally impressed. And to top this delicious treat, they have Alvarinho wine. Leo, our waiter, was very attentive. If you're in Howth, you must stop by!

    Seafood clam chowder/ side of garlic bread
    Kayla G.

    We got there a little too early for lunch but they aloud us to take a seat and get a coffee. Tried an Irish coffee one if my favorite can never complain about some Baileys but I could tell the coffee was a little old no big deal! When the kitchen was open we were able to order some food as someone who doesn't care for fish I sure had to give a good chowder a try! Very tasty very fishy! Great service amazing atmosphere!

    Scrambled egg and smoked salmon
    Cristine G.

    Yelp 100 Challenge 2018 - #82/100 Rainy mornings are best shared with friends over a hot breakfast. I had the American style pancakes with streaky bacon and maple syrup, my sister the avocado on toast, and my three friends each had the scrambled eggs with smoked salmon. Breakfast is not complete without coffee and warmed milk. The fish market is just next door where you can purchase farmed or wild caught fish. They also have jams, olive oil, wines, grains and pasta when you'd rather cook at home. Restroom was clean and parking was adequate. I was told it can be hectic during peak hours.

    Delicious crab claw starter
    Danielle D.

    This place hit the spot for lunch in Howth! A friend and I had a pint and a starter on the patio. My companion loved her seafood chowder with a variety of fish. And I LOVED the crab claws in butter and garlic sauce. They were so easy to eat, having been pre-shelled too. Neither of us could get enough of the brown bread at this lunch spot. Really good. And we splurged on a thick, fudgy brownie to go.

    Jordan D.

    I was on a Malahide Castle tour when we made a stop in Howth for lunch. I was suggested Crabby Jo's as the place to go and it was no disappointment. I originally wanted to try the Crabby Jo burger but they were all out. The waiter suggested the salmon pasta and I'm glad she did! It was delicious down to the last bite! It's a must, although it was on the Daily special black board if you see it up there, you have to try it.

    Mussels
    Keemy U.

    Nice seafood restaurant on the mainland of Hoath. It's very close to the train and perfect selection for after a ferry ride. It's pretty crowded but getting a seat didn't take long. The waiters are pretty slow and the toilet area is clean but it doesn't smell too good. The red interior with plush couches is very aesthetic. The servings could be a little bigger.

    Fish and Chips - so fresh!
    Bridget K.

    BEST FISH & CHIPS I'VE EVER HAD! I was visiting Howth on a sightseeing tour. We only had 25 minutes to explore and take pictures of the harbor. Our tour guide suggested to come to Crabby Jo's, get some takeaway and bring it back on the bus. We did just that! The fish and chips was around €10-11, a little pricey. We saw them flour, batter and throw in the fryer before our very eyes! We waited 5-10 minutes and our food was ready. God was it delicious. The fish was massive. The chips were perfectly cookies and the fish was salty and tender. I was in heaven! This was honestly the best I've ever had.

    Fish n Chips. Two pints
    Blind E.

    Awesome! Nice people and good sea food. The fish is soooo fresh, that my fish still had a hook . Real fresh and clean

    Paul L.

    Excellent service and food. The facilities were clean and the people were very cool! Highly recommend it. We had the crab burgers. Calamari was delightful.

    Great wings!
    Megan K.

    This place deserves a lot more recognition than it gets! Okay, the decor is kind of weird...but surely a tasty meal can surpass that?! If you like chowder, they do ONE OF THE BEST CHOWDERS in Howth. Thats a heavy statement but its extremely good, loads of meat and not overly creamy! The Dublin bay prawns are also a great starter if you arent into soup! I'm a huge fan of the baked salmon, its super healthy and comes with perfectly cooked baby spuds and veg. Sounds boring but it's cooked so well that I enjoy it every time! The scampi are also great if your going for something a bit heavier, and come with home made chips which are fluffy and what I can only describe as chip perfection! The desserts are nothing special though....just your average brownie and banoffi. Dont get me wrong, they are good, but nothing to rant about. The staff are very friendly but I feel they have not been trained very well. Most of them are really young and can sometimes make mistakes with your orders. I've been here about 8 times and it's happened twice. Other than that, Its a really great place in harbour and I recommend popping in! They do great lunches too!

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    Great food in Howth - delightful staff. We eat here almost daily - have never been disappointed.

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    The seafood chowder is small enough that it's more of an appetizer than a full entree.

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    5 out of 5 due to several reasons…read more #1: Amazing employees. Maybe it's because its the countryside Irish but as soon you go in you are warmly greeted. You will notice they are all italian which gave me an even more confident my coffee would be amazing. #2: Vegan option: I'm not vegan but they have great vegan option for vegans. But the non-vegan options were delicious as well. The croissant I ordered was buttery, and flaky. The strawberry jam tastes like home made without any added sugar. #3: Affordability: Compared to Dublin, this place is a steal. Finally: A++ go get your coffee and food so you can go walk around Bray or even hike up that mountain.

    Cats! Books! Wine! Fresh, authentic Italian food! Owned and staffed by Italians!…read more This little gem, only a couple dozen metres from the Bray DART station, is quaint and cozy. It only holds about 15 people. But the food, coffee, and service is about as good as it gets. These people are passionate about what they do. I come specifically for the awesome vegan Caravaggio sandwich (on ciabatta). Everything is freshly made by them and unlike anything you will get anywhere else. Except maybe Italy! There are usually lots of Italian customers there, speaking Italian. This is a very good sign. The place is full of interesting old books people are free to browse. A quirk is an underlying 'cat' theme. Quotes and pictures about cats all over. Hand drawn images of cats by customers also adorn the walks, as to Italian record albums. I come way out of my way to come here regularly and will continue to as long as possible. Note: their fabulous bread selection comes fresh daily from the Firehouse bakery in Delgany.

    Octopussy's Seafood Tapas - Seafood Paella

    Octopussy's Seafood Tapas

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    They have the best oysters! The plan for the day was to drive to Howth and explore the town. But…read moreheavy rains and wind ruined those plans. Since we were on this side of the town, we decided to make the most of it and look for a meal of seafood. I had Octopussy's Tapas bookmarked when researching for the trip, so we decided to stop in for lunch. It was a Thursday at around 1:30, and the restaurant was almost full. It's a very small restaurant and it's mostly high top tables with bar stools, so it wasn't exactly looking baby-friendly, since had our 8-month old and a stroller with us. Luckily, they have a small back room (literally a room that can probably seat 4-6 people) that was available, and they seat us back there. It was nice and cozy, and cute - decorated like you were on a ship. Here is what we ordered: -Carlingford Oysters (served in the shell with fresh lemon) - these oysters were everything! They were big, shucked properly, and tasted super fresh. It didn't need anything but the lemon but they did recommend us trying their housemade hot sauce. We did and we loved it, and ended up buying a bottle to take home. We also ended up ordering some more oysters for dessert (lol) -Seafood Chowder (squid, mussels, smoked coley, & prawns served with homemade brown bread) - this was full of seafood. It is heavy though since chowder is cream-based so I would recommend sharing this, as opposed to ordering one on your own. The brown bread was also very nice -Seafood Paella (paella rice, chorizo, mussels, gambas, squid rings, and smoked coley) - another dish filled with seafood. They don't skimp out here! I could have done without the squid rings (they tasted rubber-bandy, like they're from frozen), and the smoked coley. I'm not a huge fan of smoked foods. I didn't really taste it in the chowder - maybe the cream covered it up, but I was able to taste it more in the paella -Whiskey Scallops (cooked in whiskey butter) - very rich but the scallops were good. You definitely want to dip some of the brown bread in this sauce There were so many other dishes we wanted to try but we had to stop ourselves from ordering too much for two people. Overall, it was a great meal and at these prices for seafood?! You really can't beat it.

    2.5/5. They were busy, service was distracted. Nice location by the water. Fish and chips was…read moretasty. Salmon in the tomato broth was very fresh. Unfortunately the pil pil was unseasoned and tasted like tomato paste. No beer, only wine and soft drinks.

    Crabby Jo's - seafood - Updated May 2026

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