Crab And Hammer

Excellent crab sandwich . It had a decent amount of white crabmeat and came with fries and a small salad plus slaw. We also had a crab salad which had good amounts of separated white and brown crabmeat and was well priced. ..updated from 5 stars to 4 as we visited the following day and the white bread was dry and certainly one or two days old or cut and left for some hours.

Chilli and Garlic Seafood platter. No muscles unfortunately, Finn the waiter informed us, said it would be swapped out for monkfish and hake. Very happy with that Sub. The view of the harbour, the pink hazy sky, the waiting staff's friendliness and the kitchen staff's cheffing ability made this meal one of the best me and my Dad have ate this year. Not a word was said until we got to the brown crab, after devouring its other freinds of the sea in their garlic chilli broth. "Bloody good" my father and I grinned and nodded at each other, followed by a few moments of silence and reflection upon the glourious feast we had consumed. Some people find unearthly, holy experiences through heading into Mecca, others the Jerusalem, others still head to Lourdes. The time in the Crab and Hammer and eating this delicious meal was one of those experiences for my Pop and I. Thank you.

We arrived at opening time (11am) on a Sunday, as I was heading back to the midlands later that day. The restaurant was empty, but had many reserved signs on the tables, giving me confidence that I was about to have something special. My partner, my 2 children (11 and 1) and I were seated next to the folding windows overlooking the picturesque harbour. A high chair was provided for the baby with some small cutlery which was a nice touch. A few minutes were given to look over the menu, then drinks orders were taken, noting that the waiter would be right back to take our food order, to which he was. My partner and eldest chose Paninis. Safe options, no surprises with either. My youngest had had the children's fish goujons which were fantastic. Succulent pieces of fish in very light, crispy batter of which I polished off once I'd finished my own... Dressed Crab Salad. A few moments of bliss were had. I miss living by the sea for the fresh seafood! The only thing I'd suggest is maybe some fresh bread as there were a few bits of shell which can be left in. Thank you for some wonderful food and a happy ending to a great weekend in Paignton!

Predominantly seafood restaurant located at Paignton Harbour. Wonderfully enthusiastic young staff who appear to care greatly about the food they serve and the customer dining experience. I have tasted several arancini combinations in recent years, but the crab arancini starter was a new experience for me, and one that I would recommend to anyone.

Good attentive service. The starters were amazing. The mains of fresh fish were ok but we felt vegetables should be included in the price and the fish fillet portion size was adequate not generous. The roulade desserts were great. Wine good quality. Price point £118 for 2 with three course, 1 small glass of wine each and Olive nibbles. Parking available in a car park not far away using Ringo app. Lovely location near quay.