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We are a seafood restaurant offering a monthly menu of beautiful seasonal dishes with Crab, Lobster and Oysters all being a popular local offering in creating our Seafood Platters, and with a flare for producing dishes with our travels as inspiration. We also have changing specials and offer one vegetarian and meat option on our menus with Takeaway Options available for Pre Ordering.
PRICE RANGE
US$3 - US$107
Special Diets
Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly
CUISINES
Seafood, British, Healthy, International
FEATURES
Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

We booked weeks ago to be able to reserve a table at lunch…WOW…it was worth the wait! The staff were attentive and informative, they clearly know their stuff! It was great to watch how they interacted with customers and worked the room. Everything on the...menu sounded delicious, it was really hard to decide. We chose some appetizers to share, followed by mains of salmon, seabass and whole lobster…which was an absolute show stopper! The sauces that went with the fish tasted incredible, I couldn’t get enough (of mine and everyone else’s) After a couple of glasses of fizz, wine and coffee, the service from the incredible staff, the cosy atmosphere and delicious food, the cost was more than reasonable. I totally recommend visiting The Crab House, definitely book well in advance, it’s popular and rightly so! I have just booked again for January next year. Can’t wait!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Wow, 5 stars isn’t enough! From The very warm friendly welcome by every member of staff we saw to the spacious yet cosy comfortable environment to the exceptional food, we really can’t give any criticism at all. Most of our party hadn’t been to a...seafood restaurant before so we were excited but this place surpassed our expectations. The food is simply exceptional and the price is so reasonable considering the quality and the presentation. I can’t recommend wells crab house enough and cannot wait to return. Thankyou for making our visit so wonderful.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Kelly Dougal, Owner at Wells Crab House, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you to you, what an incredible review, has totally made me glow on this dreary morning. Reviews like this gives us all motivation in continuing to do what we simply love xx

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Visited for a birthday lunch. Very nice welcome. Great panko prawns and great prawn curry. Chowder was fabulous. Good service and good value for money. Would return.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Kelly Dougal, Owner at Wells Crab House, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you Explorer and Happy Birthday xx Great choice of dishes too x

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

We turned up on a wet and cold day in wells we have herd about this restaurant from various people and newspapers saying they have won awards as we were in our caravan in Sandringham we pre booked and Made the journey From the minute...we walked through the door till we left what a fantastic experience yes the food is fantastic nothing to much trouble if you want to change a few things and yes you have to peep what people are ordering but all I can say you could not fault the food even if you tried and made extra special by the service you receive from the staff all in all bloody wonderful People might think well good food smaller portions don’t kid your self good sized portions of great tasting food Thank you for a great mealMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Kelly Dougal, Owner at Wells Crab House, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you so much. We are so pleased to hear we met your expectations and provided you with a wonderful experience and we look forward to welcoming you back next time you visit x

Reviewed 1 week ago

Wow, what a great selection of dishes on the menu. We had a very filling starter of fish chowder plus a main course of whole corniche sole on the bone. It was all beautifully cooked although I would have preferred my green beans cooked a...lot more. The service was good if a little slow to start with. The place has a cosy comfortable atmosphere and we went away happy and very full! Looking forward to visiting again soon.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Kelly Dougal, Owner at Wells Crab House, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for your review and pleased you found some great choices and enjoyed your selection. If you have preference on how you like certain things cooked then always let us. I am sorry you found our service slow to start, its a fine balance...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

I visited with my partner last night. We had been looking forward to visiting for a long time and we weren't disappointed. We had the soft shell crab which was beautifully cooked, it could have done with a bit more seasoning but that's my taste,...not the chefs fault. We had "the big one" platter and were very impressed. The lobster was cooked beautifully and the variety of fish was awesome. The presentation was lovely. We also had dessert which was amazing! My partner had the salt toffee sundae which tasted stunning and I had the apple and sloe gin crumble which was lovely. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere was relaxed yet attentive. Nothing was too much but the staff were not intrusive. Considering the quality of the ingredients and the clear effort put into the homemade dishes it was value for money. It has been a long time since we have been out and enjoyed all 3 courses of a meal and felt comfortable and well looked after. I can be pretty picky and harsh when it comes to going out as an ex chef but we honestly have no complaints. Thank you guys for a lovely evening with delicious food. We will be back.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Kelly Dougal, Owner at Wells Crab House, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you so much and we are so pleased we impressed you and you both had a wonderful night enjoying so many amazing flavours and we hope to see you again soon x

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Couldn't get booked in for the dinner sitting but really wanted to try so managed to book for lunchtime Had 'the big one' plus oysters, absolutely beautiful followed by affrogato with amaretto Definitely would recommend this restaurant

Date of visit: November 2023
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Kelly Dougal, Owner at Wells Crab House, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for your lovely review and so pleased you enjoyed our popular and lovely Platters x

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

I visited here for the first time with my dad last week for Norfolk Restaurant Week. We were very impressed with the food and the service we received. The food was all flavourful. In fact, dad said his crumble was the best he'd ever tasted...when he's eaten out! High praise indeed. We both enjoyed the crab lasagne, and I also enjoyed my salted caramel sundae dessert. I personally also really liked the decor of the restaurant. We'll definitely be returning as we only live 20 minutes away!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Kelly Dougal, Owner at Wells Crab House, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Amazing thank you. North Norfolk Restaurant Week is brilliant for this as you now know what we do and we are lucky to gain another local customer. Really appreciate your feedback x

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Came for my best friends birthday on 4th November for Dinner food service was excellent friendly staff can’t do enough for you the food was outstanding all 4 of us had excellent meals the head hostel was very knowledgeable about all the dishes on the...menu. won’t be long until we are back!! the crab house is a must if you are visiting the area Superb thank youMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Kelly Dougal, Owner at Wells Crab House, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and so pleased you all had a wonderful time with us x

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Excellent as always. Front of service is impeccable. My only criticism was too much butter on the french beans and fish but that is personal taste. Would strongly recommend and looking forward to visiting again for Norfolk Restaurant week.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Kelly Dougal, Owner at Wells Crab House, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you and pleased you had another great experience and just simply say when ordering for any personal preferences x

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Another amazing meal at Well’s Crab House. The amazing food and service is highlighted many times below. What I particularly want to note on top of this is the amazing care they take for people with dietary requirements. It is really difficult for coeliacs to...eat out safely and this restaurant is very clued up on ingredients, cross contamination and safe preparation. There is a separate GF menu and they will happily answer any questions you have. Thank you so much for another delicious and safe meal. I would recommend that everyone goes to Well Crab House but if you have coeliac disease, allergies or intolerances you especially should!! I enjoyed lobster, baked oysters (amazing!) and soft shell crab.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Kelly Dougal, Owner at Wells Crab House, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you for your lovely review and we are so pleased you feel really safe dining with us as it is very important we are so allergy aware to give you that enjoyment.

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

We booked to go here and, 2 days before, read in a national newspaper that Wells Crab House had been just been voted no 1 restaurant in the whole of Britain! We've been there before, and weren't let down, as you'll see from the pics....The smoked eel bites as an appetizer were a nice surprise, as was the White port & tonic cocktail. Other things you'll see ar Trout truffles, Sri Lankan curry, Crab platter for one, more port & tonic, Orviatis greek white wine, mussels, and Spiced Cosmo. All excellent.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Kelly Dougal, Owner at Wells Crab House, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you for your incredible review, we are just blown away by the achievement's of our team and pleased you enjoyed another great visit from our wonderful offering.

Reviewed 21 October 2023 via mobile

A Fabulous meal … Delightful Staff and Atmosphere. Lobster and Crab Locally Sourced and prepared to perfection. Great Value and just a top notch experience - we will be back. Do book in advance as the place is so popular

Date of visit: October 2023
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Kelly Dougal, Owner at Wells Crab House, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you Ian we really appreciate your review and so happy you had a fantastic time with us x

Reviewed 21 October 2023

Our 2nd evening at the Crab House and it was as fantastic as the 1st visit. The Seafood Platter was amazing and all the staff were just so lovely. Probably the best restaurant I’ve ever eaten at. Well done to all the team, you are...amazing.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Kelly Dougal, Owner at Wells Crab House, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you so much Spamcat, we love what we do and just really happy your return was as excellent. We look forward to welcoming you back soon x

Reviewed 18 October 2023 via mobile

The food was exceptional. Service was great and staff very friendly and helpful. We have been before, and have already booked to return

Date of visit: October 2023
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Kelly Dougal, Owner at Wells Crab House, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you xxxx We look forward to seeing you again soon x

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I’m not sure, as it was cold when we were there …. I would expect so, as it was a proper restaurant. Why not ring them? They were so lovely and helpful. Can’t find their number now, but I found it on Google before we went... More
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I am very sorry but we are fully booked until Mid October - you could call and be added to our cancellation list Regards Kelly
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Dear Pesha Our menu has the one option on our monthly menu but we are happy to provide extra options with notice - just let us know on booking. Kelly x
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