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Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 20 August 2023 via mobile

Absolutely love this place! What flavours! Be prepared to get messy but that will only enhance your visit! Omi ( apologies if I spelt the name wrong) is lovely. Gives great recommendations and teaches you the easiest way to enjoy your crabs! 10/10 from us!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 2 April 2023 via mobile

I ordered 18 prawns to collect and I only received 11. Very disappointing!!! A phone call was made and it was said the kitchen don’t have any record. Will be finding another restaurant instead of The fat crab

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 16 February 2023 via mobile

We booked a table for 7pm They stated when we booked there’s a 10 minute window before the booking is cancelled which is normal this was fine We were running late due to traffic on the M1 I rang and told them I would be...only 5 mins late as maps were showing we’d arrive at 7:15pm The man on the phone told me if I come later than 7:10 he would cancel my booking and I’d have to take a takeaway. I travelled over an hour to get to this place and he told me if I’m later than 7:10 I wouldn’t be able to be seated. He said I should’ve checked the maps before travelling which I did. I can’t help the traffic on the motorway but the staff didn’t want to appreciate this. After arriving at the place at 7:15 the whole restaurant was empty and even in the hour that we were sat in the place only 1 table was sat. When I walked in the chefs were next to the tables out of the kitchen and they laughed at each other after realising I had actually turned up for my booking. The man I spoke to on the phone was hiding in the kitchen the entire time I was there; staring at us over the swinging doors The way the staff were acting was as if it was so busy and they couldn’t sit us if we were late - but all the tables were empty? The behaviour of the staff put me off enjoying my experience here which is a shame because the food itself wasn’t half bad I can see there’s loads of other customers that have been in a similar position so I know this wasn’t just a one off bad day; this is actually the manner in how they run their place I’m a food blogger and will be honest to people that follow me. I will not be recommending this branch to anyone.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 4 February 2023 via mobile

My daughter visited this so called restaurant yesterday drove an hour and half from Stevenage got stuck in traffic as a road was closed nearby rang to inform them that they would be late, got there at 8 and the booking was for 7.30 till...9. Once she got there they would not still not let her sit in to eat her food although the restaurant was empty. Disgusting service don’t visit if you expect a decent service and above all manors.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 13 December 2022 via mobile

Normally I go to the Surrey branch I went to Harrow branch today worst server today. He rushed us to get up from our table and worst part is we weren’t even finished eating. It was one of my sister’s birthday it made her birthday...terrible. He was huffing even sighing and just staring at us for us to leave. He said there was a booking for this table but there was 2 tables empty and the the party wasn’t even there. We came 15mins later after we left and still the party guest weren’t there. So didn’t really know why he rushed us. It didn’t even feel like worth of money. Never visiting this branch again. He was very rude. Never coming back!!!More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 13 December 2022 via mobile

Good food. Place is cramped. Service is rude. So 1 for the overall experience. Tables are timed. U better finish before it finishes, or else the manager will kick u out lol

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 8 December 2022 via mobile

£95 for three of us for 2 crabs some awful prawns and chips went home hungry. The crab didn’t even taste of crab. One of the worst meals I’ve ever had.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 26 November 2022 via mobile

Fat crab is the best. Quality food and super chilled vibes. Me and my partner have been here numerous times and they’ve never let us down. Staff are always so nice especially Umy. She pretty much knows our order now. We can’t stop going. The...whole shebang sauce is amazing with both the crab and prawns and the lemon pepper fries are perfect. Literally can’t fault it!!More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 14 October 2022

We visited for lunch on a Sunday. It is a tiny place seating just 20 covers or so. Our group of 4 adults and 2 young kids ordered some fried prawns and calamari to start, followed by 3 different “steamer bags” - the spider crab,...the local brown crab and a pound of prawns. We tried the lemon pepper fries, sweet potato fries and some rice as sides. The food was very good. The sauces in the bags had good depth of flavour, and the spicier ones we tried did have a nice kick to them. The spider crab was a favourite as it had some large chunks of meat within the long legs. Another unexpected highlight was the lemon pepper fries. It is a very messy meal, but the restaurant embraces this, and doesn’t provide cutlery or plates for example (unless you request it), hence encouraging you to just dig in! Any cutlery or drinking cups provided are disposable, as is the paper tablecloth, so at the end of the meal the whole table surface gets rolled up and chucked away. Service was decent. Presumably there was a time limit on the table, as we were hurried up ahead of ordering, and then the bill was brought without asking for it, just before the 2 hour mark. Not sure if they have dessert as it wasn’t offered, but from the website it seems only ice cream is on offer. The bill for our group came to a very reasonable £128 excluding drinks (we brought our own wine). Overall this was a very enjoyable lunch, and a differentiated seafood concept with the focus on cooking and serving the food in a steamer bag. It’s quite a long journey from where I live, but I hope to return sometime.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 4 September 2022 via mobile

I had 1/2LB boil in the bag, I just about managed to eat the prawns, the sauce was too salty. One of the servers asked how was the meal, I replied that it was rather salty, all she replied was "ok". Won't going back there...in a hurry.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 28 April 2022

Took my boyfriend here as a treat as I’ve been to another branch & enjoyed. THE PLACE IS TINY! I FELT LIKE PART OF THE BOIL BAG. Seated by the door which was opened every other minute even though the fish tank of a restaurant...was full The lady didn’t explain how the menu operates ended up ordering a lobster boil bag x2 …...& portions of fries. The bag came we expected to see corn & stuff nope..just a bag of an uncleaned lobster with loads off its waste & eggs inside just foul. The lady told us after that fries were our boil sides if we wanted that we should have chose that instead. The cook looked unprofessional and unsanitary. The only reason it even gets a two is because the fries were actually nice.More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 13 February 2022

Second time at this restaurant, it’s a very nice place to get crab and other such sea food. The staff are nice. Only downside is you do have to prebook the table.

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 4 January 2022 via mobile

We were the only people in the restaurant and noticed the music had lyrics about ‘sucking d@@k’ and the N-word. We asked for the music to change because we had a child with us, but they refused. It doesn’t take a lot to change the...music but they wouldn’t - instead they told us we should never come back.More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 6 November 2021 via mobile

Booked in dvance for an afternoon for a catch up with a friend on a Saturday afternoon. Ummy greeted me by name and the restaurant was not too busy, so it was a nice intimate environment. Never been here before so need some assistance on...the menu and how to get the apron on properly lol! Ordered the peel and eat king prawns, mussels and clams in a medium Whole Shabang - gorgeous! Will try the hot sauce next time, as I think I can take it! Thank you for looking after us today, Ummy. See you soon.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed 6 November 2021 via mobile

Amazing place to visit for seafood The service was amazing, staff were friendly and attentive (thanks Umme). The facility was good they had a sink out with hand wash in the open for people to use to clean their hands. The cleaning standard of the...toilet and the restaurant was good. The fat lobster feast for two: (came with two side and two drinks) The actual size of lobsters was slightly smaller than average, but the protion served to me was ok (for two I think you may need to add something else from the menu). The lobsters were fresh and tasty. I do like they have the right tools for you to use to break the shells and to pick the meat out. Not to mention, they have an apron to keep your clothes clean, so you can dismantle the lobsters without the worry of getting your clothes dirty. Pound of clams: The size of the clams itself were small and they are fresh. They came in the same bag with the lobsters if you ordered it with the same sauce (mine were garlic butter) which is good as the clams and the lobsters juices mixed together along with the garlic butter was very tasty. The garlic butter sauce were really nice, and it goes with the fresh seafood nicely. Even better, you can adjust the spicy level of the butter sauce to your liking. Adding this sauce to the rice is a must, you will know once you tried it especially after they cooked with few types of seafood. Overall, I would come back again, as I would like to try and review other dishes. Just beware it is a bit risky to go to this restaurant without a reservation, as the restaurant almost fully booked daily. I was luck to have a table when I get there.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Sorella D
17 October 2018|
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Response from Imran K | Reviewed this property |
No - it’s a sea food restaurant. They may have something for kids from what I remember but not for adults. The food is great but probably not for your boyfriend.
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pips78
6 April 2018|
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Response from Christine W | Reviewed this property |
When I went there I saw the seafood being delivered and that was around 4:00pm when they we're just about to open.
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Response from dineshpr1980 | Reviewed this property |
no meat or poultry on offer. re: gluten I doubt if they would offer gluten free. As Amanda suggested best is to call and check.
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4