Crabshakk

Been meaning to go to the crab shack for some time and I was not let down!
Scallops where perfect but £7.25 for 3 scallops??
Now the fish and chips looked good I am not a fan of deep fried anything but my partner had it and said it was good.
I followed the scallops with crab cakes taste texture nailed it with them
4 stars for the crab shack

I will be back

I like this place. Note = like, not love. Great staff, fantastically designed dining room...but the prices... THE PRICES!

£18 for 6 grilled langoustine. £10 for a bream salad that consisted of one small bream fillet and some sweated fennel.

Seriously - wise up Crabshakk. There is only so long you will be able to get away with this before people stop returning.

In its defence, the fish and chips (£8.95) looked good.

Visited the Crab Shakk on Sat and although I have no complaints about the quality of the food (albeit small portions and no decent side dishes to match), I consider that the seating leaves a lot to be desired. To pay in excess of £60 and be expected to sit on a stool smacks of disregard for customers' comfort..

Also be aware that a large glass of wine is 175ml

Will I be back? I doubt it unless they improve the seating.

Have been to Crab Shakk twice and I can honestly say I was very impressed. The ambiance of the place has a cosmopolitan feel. The staff were great and the food was top notch and although the portions not huge, still great value for money. You want huge portions go to your local chippy!

Would happily go back here again. I was very impressed by the atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff (who were top notch). Nice buzzy atmosphere. The kind of place you'd be quite happy to come to own your own, sit at the bar and chat to the staff or come with a group of friends. The food was good. Would agree that the menu could possiblly have a bit more variety but you get the impression that people keep coming back despite this so it can't be a bad thing.

Have been more than once and will return.

Only quibbles:
Prosecco by the glass: always flat.
Red wine often warm, really warm.
Chips are rubbish.
Staff are often a little cavalier and presumptious w/r/t seating which I understand is limited but upon booking "a table" have often been given not very good seats at the bar. Whilst quite happy to sit at the bar most of the time but if I phone over a week in advance to book "a table" I want a table, especially when dining out for special occasion e.g. birthdays etc.. (which we were).

Great looking place with a lovely ambience. We tried 3 places on this street this month and it was a plesant experience. A little over priced with 3 halved langostines £12? They were made fresh in front of us at the bar though so the theatre was appreciated. This is a nice place to eat if not a little pricey for simple seafood and a liimited menu. Worth a visit.

what a geat place to eat if you can ever get a table.
Great quality food, serivce and atmosphere. My only gripe is the price that they charge for the quantity of food they give you. I felt as though i could go grap a burger somewhere else even after two wonderful courses.
worth a try folks, and i'll defo be back (even if i do eat before i go).

Keep it up!

A quality seafood joint was missing from the Finneston offer, so this is a very welcome addition to the area. I have eaten here three times now, and can recommend the simple and sympathetic treatment of fresh seafood. Squid are roasted or fried, and scallops come in an unctuous anchovy goo that deserves to be mopped up with bread or chips. Most dishes are more like generous tapas than main course size, and if there are two or more of you, getting a selection to share seems to be the way to go (do get the crab cakes, more importantly get enough crab cakes). If you are hungry sorts, it won't be cheap, and it is clearly possible to really push the boat out with lobsters, oysters or a very grand Fruits de Mer platter that was quite an impressive sight at the next table. It may take me some time to scare up an excuse to be that extravagant.
In terms of the menu, there are some limitations. It would be nice to see a little more imagination with the sides. Skinny fries are OK, but nothing cries out for a variety of potatoes like fish; how about some fat cut chips and patats bravas? Similarly, a selection of salads would introduce more vivid flavours and colours to the mix without compromising the laudibly unfussy approach to the fish. It would also help to ensure a better balance of protein, carbs and veg on the table. Puddings seem a bit notional at the moment. On the first visit the panna cotta was bland rather than beautiful in it simplicity; on the second we opted to skip the puds and stroll to the Kings Cafe for an ice cream.
The decor is stylish, but it does not entirely overcome the limitations of the space. In particular, there are too many seats where you feel uncomfortably perched, exposed or just generally a bit in the way. That said, there is no shortage of customers, it has a good atmosphere and the staff are lovely. I am optimistic that this will become a thriving permanent fixture in my part of town.

Visited Crabshakk for lunch yesterday. Was really impressed with the look and ambience of the place. Also the staff were really friendly and helpful. I excitedly ordered the whitebait, since I always enjoy it when abroad and rarely see it on menus in Scotland. Was expecting the familiar piled-high bowlful of crispy wee fish. So was pretty disappointed when it arrived and there were only about ten wee fish on a massive plate with a few bits of salad. For £6.95 too! Don't get me wrong, they were really well-cooked and tasty, but the portion size was such a disappointment. It wouldn't have filled a hole in your tooth!

My companion's crab cakes were also tasty and, more importantly, generous in portion.

Do I have unrealistic expectations re price/ quantity?

I'd give Crabshakk another try since it was such a nice place, but I'll be a bit more careful in my ordering next time!