Crab Shed Salcombe
Member Overview
Crab Shed Salcombe is a multi‑award‑winning quayside seafood restaurant located directly on the water’s edge at Fish Quay, overlooking Salcombe Harbour. Known for serving some of the freshest seafood in Devon, the restaurant specialises in 100% hand‑picked Salcombe brown crab, cooked and prepared onsite just metres from where the boats land their catch.
A stylish yet relaxed waterside dining spot, Crab Shed Salcombe is open daily for lunch (12:00–14:30) and dinner (18:00–20:30), with pre‑booking strongly recommended due to its popularity and limited harbour‑side seating.
The restaurant was crowned Best Restaurant at the Food Drink Devon Awards 2025/6, it's one of the region’s essential dining destinations.
Why Visit Crab Shed Salcombe?
- Sea‑to‑plate freshness: Crab is landed on the quay beside the restaurant, cooked, and hand‑picked on site.
- Sustainability at the core: Fish and shellfish arrive daily from local South Devon day boats operating from Plymouth.
- Award‑winning dining, recognised for exceptional seafood quality and sustainability.
- Beautiful waterfront location with calm harbour views and outdoor seating.
- Dog‑friendly dining
Crab Shed Salcombe is celebrated for exceptional seafood dishes, often featuring their own hand‑picked crab.
The restaurant also offers a Crab Shed Sharing Board, daily local fish specials, and a carefully curated wine list.
Experience & Atmosphere
Dining at Crab Shed Salcombe means enjoying:
- A charming quayside setting right over the water, calm views of boats, the harbour and the fishing quay.
- A cosy, relaxed interior with modern coastal décor, with warm, attentive service praised for friendliness and expertise
The restaurant also provides local wholesale crab meat and retail options through Crab @ Home, making it possible to enjoy their premium Salcombe crab anywhere in the UK.
Opening Hours:
- Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30 daily
- Dinner: 18:00 – 20:30 daily
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