Crabshakk, a name more reminiscent of a rickety ocean side eatery in California than a restaurant in Glasgow's West End, is amongst the newest of the city's numerous restaurants. Glasgow has deservedly gained a reputation over recent years as one of the best cities in the whole of the UK for eating out; perhaps only rivalled by London. The Crabshakk is therefore entering an already crowded market and faces stiff competition but if first impressions are anything to go by this restaurant could be around for a good number of years to come. Located on Argyll Street's western end away from the city centre beyond the M8 and close to the university district the restaurant is not too easy to find as few properties along this stretch of the road have clearly visible numbers on their doors and those that you do seem come and go with amazing rapidity, no sooner have you passed number 1076 when the next number you see is 1280! However, after several attempts we found the restaurant, its frontage so small that a few strides and a glance the other way can take you straight past it unnoticed. As yet the place has neither a number on its door or name (see photos) but we are assured that they are coming. Once inside we quickly realised that the Crabshakk brought a new definition to intimate dining and by 1 pm every seat was taken (in the post opening rush reservations, especially in the evening are essential if you want to be guaranteed a table, though you may have to make a reservation in person as my attempts to phone or email the restaurant all drew a blank). As for the food?! I am delighted to say it didn't disappoint. Oysters served with a squeeze of lemon and a dash of Tabasco, fresh with that unique taste of the sea, for a moment I found myself back beside the Pacific. Plump juicy scallops cooked with anchovies, a novel and effective change from the more usual scallops and bacon combination and grilled langoustine cut length ways (how do they do that?) so much easier to eat and more civilised than struggling to crack open their spiny shells yourself. All of which was washed down with a dry French Sauvignon Blanc. A perfect lunch! Price wise, much as you would expect, not cheap but by keeping the ordering simple and enjoying the variety of flavours the bill didn't leave an unpleasant aftertaste. Will we be back? You bet! A combination of excellent food, relaxed informal dining and great service make it a winner. read more