Harden's survey result
Summary
“Right by the beach with lovely sunset views across to Dartmoor” (particularly from the terrace), this is the place to “indulge yourself with a huge seafood platter of fresh crab and oysters”; these days it’s “no longer just a ‘shack’” as of yore (reflected in the prices, a perennial quibble), but is “now serving up a more sophisticated menu” spanning cocktails and roast lobster.
Summary
“Simple and small, sited right on back beach” this popular shack is “heaven for seafood lovers!” according to its fans. Too limited feedback for a rating this year, but there were none of last year’s gripes about rising prices: “all you need is a whole crab, truffle fries, some hardware, glass of something cold and an hour, then you forget about the cost!”
Summary
“Seafood platters on the back beach” are the big draw to this popular shack. All feedback this year was fundamentally positive, but sometimes with a catch. For example: “can’t help feeling the magic has slipped a bit and prices seem to have gone up”. But “the owners try hard, and it’s still worth a visit when you're in the area, especially on a sunny afternoon”.
Summary
“A refurb has refreshed this airy, bright shack on Teignmouth Back Beach” – “such a fantastic place for seafood”, where “the very freshest” catch is “served perfectly” with “a lovely view over the water”. “Worth going out of your way for, as it’s slightly off the tourist track”.
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Have you eaten at Crab Shack?
3 Queen St, Teignmouth, TQ14 9HN
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
3 Queen St, Teignmouth, TQ14 9HN
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
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