The Crab at Bournemouth
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"Seafood specialist on the Bournemouth seafront."
Overview
The epitome of a seafront venue, The Crab is part of the white-fronted Park Central Hotel, but functions as a restaurant in its own right, smartly done out in sandy hues. An array of fresh fish and shellfish dominates the menu.
Ratings & awards
1 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
Our inspector loves...
Award winning restaurant - The restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes.
Fresh local seafood - Including a seafood platter of lobster, crab, scallops, mussels and squid.
Catch of the day - Freshest fish cooked by award winning chefs.
Celebrate in style - Cocktail lounge and pianist.
Eclectic drinks menu - Wine, beer, cocktails, gin menu, mocktails and more.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Facilities
- Seats: 80
- Food and Drink
- Wines under £30: 18
Also at this location
Hotel
Park Central Hotel
AA 4 Star Hotel
1-Rosette restaurant
- Afternoon tea
- Family rooms
- Indoor parking
- Lift
About the area
Dorset is made up of rugged coastlines, high chalk downlands and a chain of picturesque villages and seaside towns that make up Britain’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noted for its layers of shale and numerous fossils embedded in the rock. Hidden gems of Dorset can be found down winding, country lanes that lead to snug villages hidden from view
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