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!

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

What a lovely discovery during what has amounted to be one of the most unforgettable times of my…read morelife. Having just returned from a visit to family in the States, the Coronavirus lockdown had just begun as we moved down to Chichester for several months to look after my ailing father-in-law. One of the highlights during his closing months was a trip out to what he deemed as "one of the finest & chip shops he'd ever seen in years." I'm happy to say he was right. Moby's was open both before and just after the height of lockdown, maintaining the same high standards with their food and hygiene as ever. Their portions are generous and the fish is lovely. We made a few visits there as my partner's father enjoyed the outing and the staff were an absolute dream. I expressed my appreciation to them after he left us and we've made a number of visits back since. Many thanks to Moby's and the team there, who come with our hearty recommendation!

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.

Cute little Italian restaurant on the streets of Swanage. You can tell it's authentic and is family…read moreowned by the Forte family (according to their business card). We stopped in on a Saturday night in July and of course it was busy. We didn't have to wait too long for a table but they do pick people in the place, so don't expect to have a ton of room to spread out. The food was delicious and very filling! We ordered the cheese garlic bread as a starter, but I was a bit disappointed it came with the food all together. For meals, my husband had a pizza, I ordered carbonara and my MIL another pasta dish. Everything was delicious and we would go back again! If you're in Swanage and in the mood for good Italian, this is your place!

We arrived in sleepy little Swanage late on a Friday evening and this restaurant was recommended as…read moreone of the places to go that would still be open. It was busy when we got there so we had a Kia Royale at the bar whilst waiting for our table. As we were by the sea we both fancied fish. We opted for king prawns and Italian cured meats to start, salmon and veg, spaghetti and scallops for mains. The king prawns were very tasty, but we could have done with more than four. I loved my spaghetti and scallops dish, it was just as nice as some dishes I've eaten in Italy. I thought the salmon my date had was quite average though. Tasty, but nothing I couldn't have made. We had a lovely bottle of red with our meal and ended up being the last ones there. The staff were pleasant and very patient whilst waiting for us to finish our wine and leave, despite it being late! A nice place to eat in if you're in Swanage and fancy pasta! We paid £80 for two cocktails, two starters, two mains and a bottle of red. Not too bad but maybe a tiny bit over priced for the quality of the meats and salmon dish being a bit average.

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!

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

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.

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.