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Rocky Bottoms — Restaurants in Cromer

Rocky Bottoms

RestaurantsCromer

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(1,510 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 784 804 56 07
Cromer Rd, West Runton, Cromer NR27 9QA, United Kingdom
£20–60

About Rocky Bottoms

Rocky Bottoms is a seafood restaurant on Cromer Rd in Cromer, serving fish and shellfish caught on its own boats and brought from boat to table. The kitchen specialises in Cromer crab and lobster, with the lobster served pre-dressed and offered as a half or as tails. Crab pappardelle and fish and chips appear among the mains, so the menu runs beyond shellfish served cold. Dogs are welcome. The restaurant sits on the coast and has sea views.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
  • Dietary
    Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.6/5
1,510 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention lobster, crab pappardelle, prawn cocktail and beer battered oysters.

5★
1,176
4★
200
3★
76
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24
1★
34

Customer Review Summary

Diners most often praise the seafood, with lobster and crab named repeatedly: a half lobster, a pre-dressed lobster that was easy to eat, lobster and crab salads, and a crab pappardelle with tons of crab. Reviewers describe the catch coming from the restaurant's own boats, served from boat to table. Beer battered oysters, prawn cocktail, fish and chips and garlic bread also earn mentions, along with an excellent wine selection. Close behind is the staff, described as friendly, attentive and patient with a baby who made a mess. The complaints are about particular dishes. One reviewer found the stuffed crab shell bland and needing seasoning, another felt the salt and pepper squid arrived on too much salad, and a third said the food did not match the coastal view. One diner disliked a service charge added to the bill but accepted it because of the service. Some say reservations are required in summer, though a few got last-minute tables, and one diner noticed the staff singing along to the music.

Featured reviews

  • Breoke
    “Visiting the area we wanted to taste the best Cromer crab and lobster. We asked around for recommendations and one name kept coming up - Rocky Bottoms (best to book some said). We had a fabulous meal: a few oysters, crab salad and lobster salad. This is the restaurant speciality and they do it wonderfully as a family from boat to table.”
  • Charles Morrill
    “Great place for a casual Sunday lunch with the family. The waitstaff are highlight, super friendly and eager to share their enthusiasm for the food and environs. The food is fresh and wholesome, but if you want any spice or flavor beyond salt and pepper you have bring your own. The crab shell is stuffed with some sort of flavorless reddish paste which I was told is the edible ground up body of the crab. In the hands of a clever chef this might actually be delicious on crackers, but also it was totally bland and a chore to eat.”
  • Andor Iván
    “We came to a romantic dinner here and Oh my Lord the atmosphere was stunning. Twinkling candles on every table, cosy design. The garlic bread was out of this world , you must order it as a side with the mains. The wine selection was excellent, and all the seafood went down as smoothly as a sledge down Mount Everest! The only slight disappointment was the salt and pepper squid starter. It arrived on a rather generous bed of salad, which felt like a bit of a cheeky trick to make the portion look bigger. The squid was also not the highlight of the show. We’d have much preferred more squid and less greenery. Otherwise, a fantastic seafood experience!”
  • Mabel McLeod
    “We had a superb meal at Rocky Bottoms. The beer battered oysters, prawn cocktail and fish and chips were delicious and the portions were huge. The staff were exceptional and a special shout out to Kat who was attentive and really looked after us.”
  • Rob Blanchard
    “We booked a last minute table and were truly amazed at the food, service and atmosphere. I can’t recommend this place enough. We had three courses with a ‘small platter’ as a sharing main. It was fantastic. I’m not a great lover of service charges being added to the bill rather than allowing you to add a tip if the service was good but in this instance I had no issue at all as the service was second to none. Can’t wait to visit again.”

Hours

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Highlights

“We are now reopen for another season!”

  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
Show more amenities
  • Vegetarian options
  • Bar onsite
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
  • Coffee
Offerings· 7
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine
Highlights· 3
  • Great beer selection
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Planning· 3
  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Dining options· 7
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Atmosphere· 3
  • Casual
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Parking· 4
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Parking
Family-friendly· 4
  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside

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