It's Crab & Lobster Season

The sea has its own rhythm; a natural pulse that shifts with the tides, the seasons and the life within it. And right now, that rhythm brings us to lobster as well as crab!

This time of year, lobsters move in from deeper waters, taking shelter in the kelp gardens and rocky reefs along our coast. And while they might be solitary creatures, the lone rangers of the seabed, their arrival marks a celebration worth sharing. With prime meat from claw to tail and a flavour that’s rich, luxurious, silky and unmistakably of the sea, there’s no wonder it proudly graces the menus of the most revered restaurants. But when it’s in season like it is over summer, it’s not just a luxury, it’s fabulous value too. Right now, lobster’s at its peak, and the market price is nearly half what it is in winter…  It’s the beauty of eating with the tides; not only is it better for the environment, it’s better for your pocket too. 

Crab and lobster may be very different characters, but they both bring their own kind of joy. Where lobster is buttery decadence and soft, clean meat, crab is hands-on and full of variety; sweet white meat, rich brown depths, but both crustaceans provide the pleasure of cracking your way through a feast.

Why Lobster?

We’re proud to work with some sensational shellfish boats, mostly here in the South West, including some familiar faces like Dennis, one of Brixham’s oldest fishermen, who still supplies us with the lobster he hauls in with traditional pots and baited lines. His catch, and others like it, is cooked to perfection just a stone’s throw from where it’s landed, meaning the fresh flavours of the ocean are felt in every bite.

And here's a fun fact: most of the lobsters we serve are 10–15 years old, foraging on wild food and slowly growing into the beautifully marbled, meaty specimens you see on your plate. Just like a fine wine, they’re not rushed, and neither should your meal be.

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FRESH LOBSTER LANDED DAILY
FRESH LOBSTER LANDED DAILY

On the menu in our waterside restaurants

  • Whole Roasted Lobster

    A true British showstopper, served whole and cooked simply to let the sweet, meaty flesh shine. Choose between warming curry butter or our rich, classic garlic butter – both crafted to complement, not compete

    Market Price

  • Crab salad using spider crab at Rockfish

    Fresh Crab Salad

    A combination of sweet, delicate hand-picked from both spider crab and rich brown meat from brown crab. A simple standout dish that shows off the versatility of our brilliant local crab

    29.95 
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Sustainability & seafood seafood

Sustainability is all about ensuring fish species can continue to reproduce so that healthy stock levels are maintained. We do not buy seafood from any fishery that is not well controlled or managed, we do not sell fish that is endangered, and we don’t buy from anywhere where we feel uncomfortable about the health of the fishery or fishing method.

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