Crabshakk Botanics

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “What more could you ask for than half-price oysters and £8.50 Bloody Marys? We walked in and were seated promptly by Tom, who looked after us throughout the entire meal. The service was fantastic, he was such a lovely chap, attentive without being overbearing and genuinely made the meal that little bit more special. We ordered four natural oysters, a large serving of scallops (five scallops), and a large serving of langoustines (seven langoustines). The oysters were wonderfully fresh and creamy, exactly how we like them. The scallops were cooked perfectly in a sage and anchovy butter and were absolutely delicious. Tom suggested ordering some bread or fries to mop up all that lovely sauce, and we happily took his advice, no regrets whatsoever! The langoustines were grilled in garlic butter and were equally scrumptious, served with a small side salad that complemented them nicely. We sat at one of the high tables on the left as you enter the restaurant, which had a lovely view and plenty of natural light. Add in the Bloody Marys, fresh seafood and brilliant service, such a lovely way to end the day. We’ll definitely be back! 🥰”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Seafood restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of character. The modern interior and welcoming setting make it an enjoyable place to dine, while the focus on fresh seafood adds to its appeal. A great choice if you're exploring Glasgow’s West End”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Great place as always except for my espresso! The food at the crab shack is always great and it has been since it first opened with the original restaurant in Finnieston. Love the crab cakes and the scallops. I was there last night for my birthday dinner with the family (5 of us). The octopus and the John Dory were exceptional. The whole John Dory was cooked to perfection which in French is described as “rosé à l’os” (translucent flesh and just pink where the main bone is inside the fish. The rice pudding however was not great and the white chocolate casing was far too thick and virtually impossible to break. Had to bang it with the back of a knife to crack it open. Two things really annoyed me! One was the price of Scottish mussels costing £29 for what is described as a large portion. First of all when I saw a pot arriving at a neighbouring table, I would not have really said it was large and secondly how can one price mussels the same as scallops. Mussels also take a lot less efforts from the chefs to cook them and therefore less time. The second issue was my espresso! As you can see from the photo it looked very flat and luckily our waitress Kate N. took it back and made one herself which was notably better but still not great. Yes the crab shack is not a coffee shop but like any French or Italian person I love finishing a good meal with a good espresso. It is not difficult to produce a very decent espresso with nice créma on top. Luckily Kate N. our waitress was faultless and delivered an exceptional table service. I made a point of complimenting her and knowing she was a physiotherapy student, I told her that if she is as good as a physio as she was a waitress tonight, she would go very far in her career.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Used to dine in their original restaurant in Finnieston, this outlet is so much bigger and well decorated. Attentive and friendly staff. The seafood was fresh and very well cooked. A little pricey but well worth it.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Fantastic seafood quality and a lovely atmosphere at Crabshakk Botanics. The clams were fresh, generous, and full of flavour — exactly what you hope for from a seafood restaurant. Now, I must confess: I am Neapolitan… so pasta for me is almost a religious matter 😄. The linguine were slightly overcooked for my southern Italian standards — but perhaps that’s just my DNA speaking. Luckily, the quality of the seafood more than made up for it. Overall, a very enjoyable experience, and I’ll happily return… maybe next time with my Neapolitan passport hidden in my pocket. 🇮🇹🦪”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “This was our second meal in Glasgow. We found it be quite expensive The crabcakes 3 for £17 were not great value. The scallops were delicious £29 for 7. Fat chips were excellent too. Whitebait was a little overcooked and not to my taste. Several items on the menu were MP. The fruits de mer was £175ish - sadly over our budget and more than we paid in London recently. The staff were super friendly and helpful and the place has a lovely warm stylish vibe.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “A fantastic meal of a variety of the excellent produce on offer. Had a sample of most of the menu and must complement the chefs on an excellent service wich we were privileged to watch. It was great to see a kitchen running well and all staff working towards serving the customer . A great seafood experience not to be missed. Enjoy.”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Great seafood place for seafood lovers. Halibut is fresh and succulent. Grilled octopus is soft, like to nuts in the sauce. Oysters are fresh, sweet and creamy. Desserts are must try.”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “Amazing seafood restaurant in the West End that feels classy with fresh quality seafood. The oysters are the best I’ve tried, the bloody Mary dressing is refreshing and pickled celery on top of it is the highlight, the oysters tasted super fresh! Our favourite dish is the seared scallops in anchovy butter, it was served sizzling, tastes buttery and tender! Another favourite dish of our is the charred octopus, the octopus melted in our mouth, the chorizo and pepper cassoulet is super tasty and flavourful! The dressed crab was full of crab meat and crab roe, great dish. The whole john dory in chicken butter sauce is great too, good fish and meat easily off the bone, the sauce gives the dish a lot of flavour, I like the mushrooms in the sauce too, being a lot of umami. Great service, plenty of seatings, very nice atmosphere, highly recommend for all seafood lovers, we would be back for sure to the more food!”

• G

  Google user

  ·11 months ago

  “this restaurant feels swanky, classy and sleek and entering it makes you feel like you have a high flying job working in design. the seating is comfortable, it is not too loud and the lighting is flattering to the food and your company. we ordered mostly off of the specials menu and were not disappointed; the oysters were fresh and delightful, the crab was creamy with a subtle umami flavour, the scallops were juicy and tender, and the octopus was cooked to perfection, not too rubbery and accompanied by beautifully seasoned hummus and chickpeas. truly could not be happier.”