Best Crab in Studland

4 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Pig - On The Beach
The Pig - On The Beach
100/100 (3414 ratings)
Restaurants
European
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Crab
Pork
Scallops
Risotto
Flatbread
Puddings
Cake
Tapas
Soup
Mackerel
Venison
Beef
Fish Fingers
Plaice
Toasts
Lobster
Hake
Cuttlefish
Lamb
Pasta
Sit down
British
European
Private Dining
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Reservations
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Free Wifi
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Lovely place for a birthday meal in a wonderful setting! Food was great and had a good variety available. Wine was very good also and staff very..."
Lowenna Cooper
"With views to die for this must be one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at. The staff were so friendly and caring, it felt very homely. The ..."
David Wilkins
"I have just returned home after a weekend break with girlfriends and feel like I have had a week's holiday. What a wonderful experience. The staff..."
Claire Elise Pritchard
"We decided to take a last minute midweek break and a lucky enough to find a room at the pig a Fisherman's Hut halfway between the coastal path and..."
Debra M Franses
"What an amazing place inside and out. The food was fantastic and service really great. Tried all 8 starter bits, and lamb for my main....the best..."
Clare Creighton
"Hello this is to the staff and the manager who looked after us during our stay. We left today with bottle of red in hand and a very warm feeling..."
Abbie Bennington
"I love this place. Everything about it is perfect. Except that they add 12% service charge to the bill, which is not how I like to do things. They..."
Jane Viney
"Have passed this many times, so this time on our visit to Swanage, booked the winter lunch offer. Food, service and staff and welcome on arrival..."
Wendy Seymour
"Lovely food, lovely staff and lovely place � definately recommend..."
Mickaël Roguez
"Gorgeous, quirky, dramatic and romantic! Open fires, rap music in the old bar, fabulous staff , exciting food and views to die for. Loved it..."
Carolyn Goodman
"The views fro the terrace where we sat for our meal were brilliant. The food was very tasty and the staff did not hurry you between courses. The..."
Lynne Cullen
Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
97/100 (4219 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Seafood
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Healthy
British
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Raspberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake
Prawns
Chili
Cake
Half Lobster
Trout
Whole Crab
Crab
Mackerel
Fish and Chips
Scallops
Clams
Sea Bass
Scallops
Oyster
Oysters
Fried
Prawns
Bass
Calamari
Bread
Fish Curry
Kerala Fish Curry
Hake
Mussels
Lemon sole
Burger
Fresh Fish
Sea Food Curry
Cakes
Shellfish
Plaice
Sea Bass with Garlic Butter Sauce
Pesto
Calamares
Cider Battered Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas & Tartare Sauce
Fish
Salmon
Fire Roasted Salmon and All the Gubbins
New Zealand Wine
Seafood
Fish & chips
Pea and Wild Garlic Soup
Salads
Lobster
Brownie
Beer
Fish & Chips
Puddings
Cod
Pasta
Smoked Salmon
Curry
Salad
Sit down
Healthy
Seafood
British
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"So close to a 5* however being by the crossing makes driving here an absolute mare - such a shame! Beautiful setting once you're in, overlooking the..."
Benji
"Amazing restaurant with fantastic views and really fresh and tasty seafood. Sat by the window and had lovely view, see photos 😇 ordered sea bass,..."
Nick Wong
"Fantastic location, but the food was very expensive. I don't mind paying high prices for exceptional food, but it was just 'good' food. The portion..."
Nicky Brook
"Second review April 2023 - Having come across this previously on a hike from Swanage, this was the time we tried it properly. There were 6 of us and..."
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"Oh my word, what a fabulous restaurant. If you can get in some great fish. Miso cod or any of their grills were..."
ryan ward
"This is just a truly beautiful place to spend a summer's evening... The food is so fresh and tasty.... I haven't enjoyed an evening like did hear for..."
Emma Cuthbert
"The restaurant seems to be run by a very young and relaxed team of waiters and chefs. We had lemon sole and sea bream, both were..."
Alex C
"Thankyou Louie and Meg (staff) for a wonderful dining experience last weekend! We had lots of laughs the oysters and crab salad were so fresh and..."
Jen Beal
"Lovely place with amazing view. Expensive tasty food, not big portion. Great tasty salads. Friendly and helpful staff. Reservation in advance..."
Luba Mirren
"We had a great lunch today 😊 I loved every dish served..."
Y. Nav
"It is a great restaurant, great food and amazing view. To get all of this in rural Studland (just over the ferry from Poole) is surprising. It is..."
Dan Chapman
"Just spotted this place when passing by on a cycling trip around lunch time. Popped in to ask if they had a table and after some conferring the staff..."
Sam Stone
"Get the weather right and this place is superb. Even without the weather, the food is fantastic - interesting in a good way. Nice relaxed service,..."
Russell Brayshaw
"Our party was celebrating their 7th wedding anniversary and shell Bay was the venue for the celebration. It was amazing then and still is The food..."
Val Clayton
"Brilliant location. Stopped here for a drink after walking round Brands Bay. Unfortunately they were fully booked, so couldn't dine here. Update :-..."
ron deacon
"Everything was perfect - from beginning to end. Great and quick service, food is delicious and beautifully presented. The portions are generous and..."
W “eave dance” R
"We have been meaning to try shell bay for a long time and the time finally came. As we all know it's located in a amazing location with fantastic..."
Paul Ovey
The Bankes Arms Country Inn
The Bankes Arms Country Inn
92/100 (1160 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Bar
Pub
British
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Full Steam Ahead Beer
Lamb
Lamb Stew in Yorkshire Pudding with Basmati Rice
Pesto
Fossil Fuel Beer
Fish
Pasta
Cake
Chicken tikka masala
Salad
Chili
Scampi
Spaghetti Bolognese
Crab
Sea Bass
Scampi and chips
Fish & chips
Tuna
Lamb Shank
Lamb Shank
Salmon
Sandwiches
Sausage
Greek salad
Goats Cheese Salad
Fish & Chips
Burger
Guinness
Bread
Ploughman's Lunch
ham egg and chips
Ale
Curry
chicken caesar salad
Bowl of Chips
Mixed Ploughman's
Bass
Brie and Cranberry Baguette
Baguette
Beef
Fish and Chips
Cobb Salad
Full Traditional Breakfast
Sit down
British
Bar
Pub
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
After-hours
Drinks
Mid-range
"A great pub overlooking Bournemouth. We sat and watched the airshow from here and it was fantastic. Food and drinks were good. Only reason I didn’t..."
Renny Smith
"Great little pub, good choice of menu and reasonable price considering nothing else around except on the beach. The staff was really nice. And..."
Carl Westwood
"Food was delicious however, the portion size was a little small for the price paid. In regards to the service, the barmaid that served us was..."
R D (Ryu)
"Beautiful views in the garden and lovely atmosphere in the pub itself - everything a summer holiday pub should be. The menu changes daily, so there..."
Quintus Crinis
"I've been coming to studland bay for the last 5 years and I've only seen this place get better and better. Staff are always welcoming and hard..."
Simeon Talbot
"Lovely location with cheerful staff and reasonable beer selection. We didn't order food so can't comment although other visitors deemed to be..."
John Frazer
"The nice old pub in the great place. You will really enjoy by meals, drinks, view and atmosphere after wonderful walk from Swanage via Old Harry..."
Serge Gre
"Friendly staff, great location, food very mediocre. The fish & chips was on par with a Wetherspoons offering; nice enough but not £18 nice. The..."
Matt Charlotte
"Stunning location right next to South Beach car park and excellent place to stop after a long circular walk on the coastal path. The toilet block is..."
Tania At home
"Wet day so not too busy. Asked to share meals as we didn't want a large lunch. No problem with that, the warm goats cheese salad was plenty for two..."
heather whatmore
"The walk to the pub was lovely and was just a 5 minute walk from middle beach. The staff on arrival were very sweet and one fella working there..."
matthew sardar
Middle Beach Cafe
Middle Beach Cafe
83/100 (3140 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Burger and Fries with Cheese
Crab
Spicy Chicken Burger
Battered Cod and Chips
Bacon Brie & Cranberry Sandwich
Fish & Chips
Fish and Chips
Veggie Burger
Gurnard Goujons in a Deli Roll
Sandwiches
The Mega Breakfast
Burger
BBC Sandwich
Home Baked Thai Fish Cakes
Beer with a Crab Sandwich
Ice Cream
Crab Sandwiche
Cakes
Coffee
Cream tea
Falafel Burger
seafood platter
Ice Cream Cone
Salad
Cheese Fries
Scone
Café
Café
British
Seafood
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Beach
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is a great little cafe with lots of outdoor seating. It's down a little road beside the Middle Beach car park. I don't know what inside is like,..."
Peter Meade
"Simple little cafe right on the waters edge. Perfect place for a pit stop either walking along the beach back to the ferry or heading in the opposite..."
Lala Bee
"Lovely cafe with a nice view. Service was really friendly and the food was great! Prices were a bit expensive but well worth it as the portions were..."
Emily P
"A large hut on the beach selling good food & refreshments. Prices are competitive but given the prime location they’re not extortionate. Good covid..."
A G
"Lots of options, including gluten-free cakes, were a great surprise after a stop of our cycle from Old Harry rocks. It is a great setting, with..."
Annabel McDonald
"Fantastic little gem with incredible views of the coast line. Brilliant service, friendly staff and food was delicious. Maybe a little soft music in..."
Christopher Brown
"This lovely cafe is closed at the moment, due to erosion threatening (see pics) but car park is handy for walks and the great beach is still up and..."
Jim Pettitt
"Great food served. Crabcakes and crab sandwich both excellent. What a brilliant beach cafe in a fantastic location. Ice cream hut adjacent serving..."
Spencer Russell
"Fantastic view, lovely food and friendly staff. We had a crab sandwich with crisps and salad and a bacon, brie and cranberry toasted sandwich with a..."
Susan Denton
"Please be aware that this cafe is no longer there October 2023. Just up on the cliff there is a new “The Sandy Salt..."
Dale Hayter
"A Godsend! Fantastic stop-off point on my mammoth 14 mile+ walk today. Dogs are allowed inside. Highly recommend mega breakfast (served all day),..."
Nigel Kinch
"Lovely staff, fantastic views and lovely food, just had the thai fish cakes and they were lovely..."
Stephen Brown
"Fast service, great value, and maybe the best fish and chips I've ever had. Top..."
Peter Roberts
"Lovely place to have lunch and take in the views. They do gluten free bread so there are some choices available if your gluten free. Food and service..."
R Abe
"Loved this place! Sat outside, had some superb good from some really friendly staff. Robins foraging next to the benches overlooking the beach..."
Terry Sankey
"Great little cafe with amazing views of the..."
Tan Smith
"Wonderful bacon, brie, salad and redcurrant jelly as usual...."
James Henville
"Good flat white and a good choice of sandwiches. I had fried egg and..."
Paul Hampson
"Great little cafe, good menu and an amazing..."
stephen titmarsh