Crabshakk - Glasgow City

As a regular to the crabshakk we know what we are ordering before we go not this time, the monkfish scampi and wee fish supper have both been taken off the menu along with the sandwich they used to do and also no longer getting a piece of their homemade tablet with coffees. These changes left us paying the price for the fish supper and my husband leaving half of his so a waste of our money and food wastage for the restaurant. The scallops and crab cakes were still amazing

The restaurant had a very fancy atmosphere, and the clientele was dressed up, making us feel a bit out of place as we were the least dressed up (my son and I were headed to watch Scotland vs Norway, while my daughter had just finished her shift at the Pastie Emporium across the road). However, the staff didn't seem to mind at all and treated us just as well as the other customers, which we greatly appreciated. The crab cakes were amazing, especially since I had lost my sense of taste and smell due to having had Covid a few months prior. The kids loved their fish and chips and finished every last bite. I will definitely be returning when I come back to visit my daughter at university, and next time I will make sure to dress up a bit more.

The food at this restaurant was incredibly tasty and the service was exceptional and attentive. However, I was quite surprised by the prices not including VAT, which was not displayed on the menu. This was a new experience for me and it was quite a shock when the bill arrived, especially considering the already high prices, particularly for drinks such as an £8.30 pint of beer.

I was disappointed by my recent visit to Crabshakk. The prices were high considering the average quality of the food and overall experience. To make matters worse, the restaurant did not have their signature dish, crabs, available on the day of my visit. Additionally, Crabshakk requires customers to choose from set tip percentages, limiting their ability to tip according to their satisfaction. The atmosphere was unimpressive, with crowded seating and subpar service. The food was lacking in freshness and flavor, and the portions were surprisingly small. Overall, my experience at Crabshakk was unsatisfactory. I would recommend exploring other dining options in the area that offer better value and a more enjoyable dining experience.

Food was delicious and lovely but the unpleasant surprise came with the bill they added a 20% VAT charge. Apparently the menu prices do not include VAT. Not sure about the legality of displaying menu prices without VAT and not making it clear on the menu or when you order that menu prices do not include VAT.