Curious Crab Bistro

The Harbour, South Quay, TQ4 6DT - Paignton
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88/100
318 recommendations

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88/100
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318 total reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5/5
44 reviews
Google
4.4/5
44 reviews
Restaurant guru
4.4/5
88 reviews
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4.5/5
103 reviews
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4.3/5
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🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 🍺 Alcohol 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible Accessible restroom

💬 What people say

Bistro 4 Evening 4 Sea 4 Fish 3 Coffee 3

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 1803 666500
📍 Address: The Harbour, South Quay, Paignton

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed
Monday1 Closed
Tuesday2 05:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday3 05:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday4 05:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday5 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday6 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday7 Closed

Google Reviews (10)

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Tara Merrell

2 years ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
The food was amazing and could not fault. The service needed some work. But don't let that put you off, the food was lovely and would recommend
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Ben Aitken-Hughes

2 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
This small family run restaurant was an unexpected surprise! We come down to Torquay/ Paignton every year and love finding gems like these! By far the best crab I have ever had and at such a reasonable price! Perfectly cooked! Fresh and clean! (Being a chef for 15 years) I've eaten & cooked alot of crab and honestly this beats 5 star hotels for fresh seafood! Will definitely be returning 🦀🦐🐟🌊
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Stephen Clutterbuck

2 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
The meal was fantastic .the setting was stunning and the staff couldnt have done more for us.will def be going back.
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Sue Angel

2 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Lovely food, we had scallop starter and mussel main.....yummy. Staff were attentive and polite, would go back again.
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Richard Biercewicz

3 years ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
We had a brief couple of drinks here. Will go back again, but COVID 19 rules may make it difficult for this business as it is a small local bistro bar.
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Stewart Oetegenn

3 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Fabulous setting especially if you sit out by the harbour, fresh seafood, beautifully cooked and the staff are friendly and helpful.
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Michelle Newman

3 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
After having the curious crsb recommended to us twice in two days, we decided to eat here for dinner. I'm so glad we did, delicious food and amazing friendly service. We will be visiting again before our holiday is over.
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Gem

3 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Eaten here twice for lunch. Staff are so nice and friendly, food is amazing. Would definitely recommend and will be visiting again the next time we are in Paignton
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Martin Frost

3 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Just had a fabulous lunch at the Curious Crab. Wow what a great experience in these difficult times. The crab 🦀 was superb. The staff so friendly and efficient..the restaurant newly refurbished so very clean and very safe and all with views of the harbour..will be back next week..
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Harriet Johnson

3 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
A really special find. Lovely atmosphere and the crab was huge and tasty. The lads serving were absolute gems, very funny, warm and entertaining. We had a great evening and our only regret is that we won't get to go again as we're off home tomorrow.
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