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

We arrived late in town and after seeing yelp reviews we rang and they took our booking at 8…read morefor9.15 Service and food excellent. Best seafood we've had for a while. I had the plaice and my husband had the curry both delicious and very different. We shared some clams for starters and they were excellent

This is the best restaurant in Poole. Freshly caught fish served on your plate with probably the…read morebest selection of wine in the town. I had a monkfish with a Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon that blew my taste buds to the next century. The service is outstanding. I haven't been to a fish restaurant as good as this place since. Full stop.

This is a ver special place to head to for some extremely fresh seafood. Its such a relaxing place…read moreto enjoy your food too and the staff are very friendly indeed. The restaurant's menu changes all the time depending on whats fresh in that week but I prefer to head straight for the seafood bar where they have a huge selection of oysters to be enjoyed with either a pint of Guiness or a nice bottle of Macon. Keep an eye out for special offers as they have a hotel here to and often offer some great deals on food and a bed for the night.

so busy! will write a review soon!read more

Fantastic ambience here. Beautiful setting, lots of space, relaxed staff (also slow). Food pretty…read moregood, but a bit pricey. Came with the kids, which was fine, but my wife and I both commented that this is the sort of place that makes you want to linger the whole afternoon. Uniquely on the south coast it feels like you are in a quiet spot.

Stunning view and great locally fresh seafood. Small number of tables so booking in advance needed…read more- Feb to Sept only - and a relaxed atmosphere. Chain ferry trip to get there just adds to the experience.

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!

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

The food and service was excellent! Very nice inside and a reasonable walk to and from our…read moreCliffside hotel.

The Crab at Bournemouth was a delightful discovery offering quality food amongst the many mediocre…read moreestablishments I've experienced in this area. The restaurant has a very nice menu, well presented and delicious dishes, a relaxing piano player and a good selection of liquors and wines. The only minus, which keeps this restaurant from attaining a solid 5 stars is that the staff is very attentive. What? Why lower the rating you ask? As another reviewer stated, the service at times feels a bit overbearing. I had at least 6-7 different people bringing and taking drinks, plates and food dishes to / from my table. It sometimes feels as if the wait staff is hovering to bring or take something which can get a bit annoying. Tempura shrimp and mussel appetizer was tasty & well presented. The sea bass main course was really good and looked impressive. Tasty bread and spread selections. For a quality meal and relaxing piano tunes, 'The Crab' is your go to venue. Beware of the hovering and at times, overly attentive wait staff.

Famous (and delicious) crab pasties, the staff we also really nife and helpful. You can sit outside…read moreoverlooking the cove or takeaway, they also have quite a wide drink range including alcohol. Not open Tuesday or Wednesday.

Simple and straight forward fresh seafood crab,lobster and mackerel . Fresh crab pasties are very…read moregood also the mackerel ciabatta and crab sandwich are great too. It is set in a unique spot in a lovely cove and with friendly staff and it is a good eating experience!

We absolutely loved this place. The location really could not be better. Its on a lovely sandy…read morebeach. The place is spotlessly clean, tastefully decorated, child friendly and most importantly serves amazing food. We went back quite a few times. We tried a lot of dishes and every single one was delicious. They are famous for the award winning crab cakes but there is so much more to enjoy here. The fish and chips, the crab avocado crayfish stacks, the seafood medley, the seafood salad, the crab sandwiches. I could go on and on. (Tip: try their wonderful choice of prosecco- a stunner!)

From the owner: We are a family friendly, licensed Beach bar specialising in delicious seafood, served right on…read morethe sandy beaches of Sandown Bay. We also offer fresh coffee and local produce.

Never again! Friday evening disaster the place yes was…read morebuzzing the service appalling booked for 7pm by 8.30 still waiting & when the main course arrived nearly stone cold Very pleasant lady got the meals replaced but when the replacement arrived part of it was still cold and by this time wasn't even worth waiting for not what you would expect from a Rick Stein restaurant. Overpriced need to re look at their customer service

Excellent food in a great setting, let down by a clearly inexperienced team. Much of our meal and…read morethose around us was spent trying to catch the eye of our waiter. The space is beautifully fitted out but still somehow lacks atmosphere acoustically. We visited just over a month after opening. I'm sure over time things should improve.