Seafood Cafe
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About Seafood Cafe
Seafood Cafe sits at 10-11 Grand Parade in Skegness, a seafood restaurant open daily. The menu centres on dressed Cromer crab served with salad, lemon, and brown bread, alongside a crab sandwich and a mixed fish platter. Pots of cockles and pots of prawns round out the lighter options, and a selection of cakes, including a cream tea for two, is available alongside coffee and tea, with decaf charged extra. Outdoor seating under umbrellas gives diners a shaded spot to eat off the main road, and the entrance and outdoor tables are step-free, making the space workable for visitors with mobility needs. High chairs are on hand for families with young children, and dogs are welcome at the tables outside. Reservations are recommended given the daily turnover of covers.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
Menu & Prices
11 dishes- Cappuccino
- Cream Tea
- Ham Salad
- Black Coffee
- Pimm's Cup
- Small Seafood Platter
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dressed cromer crab salad, cream tea, sausage rolls and coffee and cakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dressed cromer crab salad, cream tea, sausage rolls and coffee and cakes.
Customer Review Summary
Crab salad draws the most repeated praise, with reviewers describing it as fresh, "no pretensions," and served with lemon and brown bread, alongside a crab sandwich and dressed Cromer crab that several call a highlight. Close behind, the coffee and cakes get consistent mentions, with cream tea for two, sausage rolls, and a scone with tea singled out as favorites. Service is mostly described as friendly and quick, with clean surroundings noted more than once, though several reviewers flag pricing as a recurring irritant, citing a crab salad listed at £9.99 online but charged at £12.99, an extra £1.50 for a fruit shoot swap, and a charge for decaf tea plus a rounded-up bill. One reviewer describes a mixed fish platter as "formed fish" on a cardboard plate and called the server miserable, though they still said they'd recommend it. Several reviewers mention returning specifically for the coffee and cake selection.
Customer Review Summary
Crab salad draws the most repeated praise, with reviewers describing it as fresh, "no pretensions," and served with lemon and brown bread, alongside a crab sandwich and dressed Cromer crab that several call a highlight. Close behind, the coffee and cakes get consistent mentions, with cream tea for two, sausage rolls, and a scone with tea singled out as favorites. Service is mostly described as friendly and quick, with clean surroundings noted more than once, though several reviewers flag pricing as a recurring irritant, citing a crab salad listed at £9.99 online but charged at £12.99, an extra £1.50 for a fruit shoot swap, and a charge for decaf tea plus a rounded-up bill. One reviewer describes a mixed fish platter as "formed fish" on a cardboard plate and called the server miserable, though they still said they'd recommend it. Several reviewers mention returning specifically for the coffee and cake selection.
Featured reviews
- Themainevent
“Dont like being charged extra for decaf tea,it costs no more to buy,then rounded up the bill,to there benefit, also u have to tell them how many sugars u want,and no enough milk left,no wonder next door is busy,and this 1 is not,learnt lesson today”
- kelly barr (Kel)
“Extremely expensive for a cardboard plate of formed fish. Server was miserable. Fiver for a small pot of prawns and £15 for mixed fish plater that was formed fish. I would recommend”
- Clare Wilkinson
“Excellent selection of food, drinks and puddings. Staff were lovely. Very reasonable prices and quick service. Highly recommend.”
- cat parker
“Brilliant coffee and great cakes. Reasonable prices and friendly service”
- Molly Coote
“Amazing place to come for a bite, there’s shaded areas under the umbrella but if you want to sit in the sun there’s that option also. From the tea to the scone to the fruit shoot it was sublime. Very accommodating service as they swapped my tea for a fruit shoot however … they charged me an extra £1.50 for the fruit shoot. Big fan on the consistent colour theme throughout 10/10 for the marketing team, wheelchair accessible and fast service. ☀️🏖️”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Takeaway
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Beer
- Coffee
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Seafood Cafe
- Beachside Tavern3.9990 miOutdoor seatingGood for kids
fish and chips, dog-friendly seating, bar drink selection
- Lucky Eater4.12200 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingGood for kidsReservations
hunters chicken, seafood platter, sea view from balcony
- Hussey’s Fish & Chips3.71,0010.1 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsGood for kids
fish and chips, beach hut seating, chips in sandcastle buckets
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood CafeOutdoor seating · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.6187 | — | — | dressed cromer crab salad, cream tea, sausage rolls |
| Beachside TavernOutdoor seating · Good for kids | 3.999 | 0 mi | — | fish and chips, dog-friendly seating, bar drink selection |
| Lucky EaterOutdoor seating · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.1220 | 0 mi | £15–30 | hunters chicken, seafood platter, sea view from balcony |
| Hussey’s Fish & ChipsOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 3.71,001 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | fish and chips, beach hut seating, chips in sandcastle buckets |
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