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The Crayfish Inn Seafood Restaurant
Hibiscus Coast, 4285, South Africa
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Ge
Review №1

Really nice food. Service was great and fast. We received our food within 15mins of ordering. Best seafood my wife has eaten. They made her birthday so special.

Ca
Review №2

Absolutely beautiful indoor garden setting. Ate lunch there and had the lobster platter wich was delicious. Good service from the waiter and good food.

Ja
Review №3

The placed looked rather suspect from the outside, however we were pleasantly suprised upon entering the restuarant.The prawns were succulent and prepared to perfection!

Le
Review №4

Absolutely stunning prawns and calamari steak, really great staff and having a great time. Sauces scrumptious (garlic, lemon butter and red chilli dip )

Ke
Review №5

Best food Ive had in ages. Fantastic service, fantastic food. Thank you very much.

L.
Review №6

Beautiful outdoor seating, friendly and welcoming staff.However, we were told the malva pudding formed part of the three course meal Sunday special, so we ordered it - but found out only after we finished our meal that it isnt included in the special at all, so we were forced to pay a higher price while on a limited budget. R46.00 for a slice of malva pudding is a bit outrageous, honestly

Ke
Review №7

Excellent seafood and beautiful inside, it looks like a jungle with the best hake Ive ever tasted

St
Review №8

Only had starters, wished we sat outside beautiful garder vibe. Food was great and fast. Calamari portion was very small but the rest of the food was soo delicious

Ja
Review №9

Iconic. Lovely ambience and beautiful setting. Food is diverse and well prepared. Really good service. Best seafood in town.

Go
Review №10

Best seafood on the South coast. The platters are good value. The service is great, and the staff are very friendly.

Pe
Review №11

Absolutely disgusting!!! Woke up in the middle of the night with Delly Belly 🤢 prices outrageous R22 for a 500 ml still water R22 for a small can of coke. Will never recommend it to anyone.

Ad
Review №12

Juicy chicken strips for the kids and enough to keep daddy going till his food arrives.

Vi
Review №13

Really nice seafood, great spot to visit for out of town folk. Kingklip with lemon butter sauce was amazing as well juicy crayfish. Will return for sure.

Ca
Review №14

Food was sooo good, well be talking about it for a while. Service was great too. Will definitely be back.

Ju
Review №15

Food takes a long time but its worth it....1kg prawns will make you happy :-)

Ga
Review №16

To be fair the expectations were low, as previous visits over recent years were not great. With new management it was time to return.Most at my table had the limited Sunday Special menu.. which was apparent value, and looked ok .and verdict at table were very happy with choices and flavor on eating when food arrived...so that was positive.I ordered off the main menu...as I wanted the Seafood Bisque..The Seafood bisque starter was ok.. but too much thickening agent so a bit stodgy and subtle flavours lost and not noticeable... portion also very small. Not what it used to be over the years.My main meal was the grilled Calamari steak...off the main menu. Not special menu.There was no option of lemon butter sauce or garlic sauce offered by waiter. Was oddly served with a tartar sauce . . standard.The Steak portion was quite small..it was tender but no flavor from the grill or the bland tartar sauce.Very basic presentation with baked potato that was very unbaked...no garnish at all.The dismay found that the same size Steak portion is served with the special menu meal ? but I paid nearly R40 more... not sure I got good value..but lesson learnt.Attention to detail of service from our waiter was not good from the start. Management tried to rectify the service experience but clearly not enough training or experience to make the lunch a relaxing affair..Wine list was ok. Spier Chardonnay was a winner.Verdict. Disappointed that there still no on the mark Seafood restaurant I would return to on the lower south coast...

Do
Review №17

Great food, great atmosphere. My wife and I enjoyed a lovely dinner here. To quote her this was the best seafood that I have ever eaten. I fully agree with her. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family. Great work guys.

Cl
Review №18

Entire experience was awesome , from the meals to the service. Time well spent at this restaurant.

Ca
Review №19

Good setting with potential but food was not satisfactory for the premium price they charge .

Se
Review №20

Great service, ambience and food. Worth the drive! Fresh Prawns, calamari and a seafood pasta were enjoyed

Sh
Review №21

Excellent food,excellent service,the owner goes above and beyond to accomadate,will definately go back repeatedly when in ramsgate

Ak
Review №22

Crayfish Bisque, Chicken Pasta,Kingclip,Thai Prawn Curry were all delicious. Washed down with ice cold beverage.

Br
Review №23

The kitchen is very slow, as they mentioned when walking in and on the menu... So no quickies. The food was perfect in every way. The staff is friendly and price is a bit high for the portions. Overall good restaurant with wide range of selection, in a good location.

Lo
Review №24

Food very delicious.We ordered the calamari steak and the prawns tai curry. place clean service very good.Thembi who waitress at our table very helpful and friendly 5/5 for her, thank you to the shef 5/5food was excellent

Ch
Review №25

We come from Johannesburg and expect to have fresh fish when we come to a coastal restaurant. The fish was the same as in Joburg. No water in the toilets, at least they had a bucket here😳. They cant really help for the water supply, but it was still an terrible experience. The staff and owners are so friendly and so nice which made the experience a bit better.

Vi
Review №26

Absolutely delicious and the service is the best 👌

El
Review №27

Was a pleasant experience and grate service end amazing food.Thank you Mr. Senzo Dlamini.

Pe
Review №28

Without a doubt one of the best restaurants weve EVER visited. Portions are generous, food is fantastic & our host Zola was incredibly professional. Highly recommended!!

Ja
Review №29

Super friendly service... great place for the whole family!

pa
Review №30

Really enjoyed a pleasurable Sunday lunch with a fixed price 3 course set menu. Chose the Greek salad (leave the French side dressing), deliciously grilled, as ordered , a 200 gm. juicy sirloin steak served with fried potato chips/ rice/ vegetables and finished off the meal with a goodly portion of vanilla ice-cream and chocolate sauce. Paired with a Darling sauv./ chenin blanc. All for R95p.p. excl. wine. R85.Friendly and polite service in the enclosed garden setting made the meal most enjoyable on a sunny but chilly winters afternoon. My companions were similarly enchanted. Cant go wrong.

Ca
Review №31

My family and I waited over an hour for our food.Seafood was good. Pasta was bland.I cant say it was worth the wait. Dont go if you havent planned to wait an 1 and a half for your food.

Ch
Review №32

The food was well worth the wait!

Jo
Review №33

Stunning seafood.. good service. Will be back. Seafood platter a delight.

Sa
Review №34

Absolutely fantastic! The tastiest seafood at affordable prices. I do recomend their seafood platter, a total taste sensation!

Co
Review №35

Best seafood in Ramsgate

Sc
Review №36

Great food and service

Su
Review №37

Really good old schools seafood , this place has been around for ages , 1 kg prawns special is always a winner as well as the crayfish thermadore .Tried the calamari rings as well , it was ok , however overall all the meals were good and the service was excellent .

Pr
Review №38

Great food...super accommodating manager and friendly staff. Loved the relaxed atmosphere.

Ma
Review №39

Wow! Great food with a amazing atmosphere🍷

Ad
Review №40

Delicious food and great service. Will definitely pop by again

Va
Review №41

Great time. brilliant prawns at a great prices . Great service

Me
Review №42

Food is tasty. Excellent service and friendly staff.

CH
Review №43

Delicious 😋 Hidden gem of a restaurant in Ramsgate

Sh
Review №44

Service is fast.The food is great.The vibe is excellent.Will definitely go there again.

Co
Review №45

Food was ok. Pleasant atmosphere with lots of indoor plants.

Ta
Review №46

Best take out, manger/owner and staff!

Ph
Review №47

Food is fine. Unfortunately service let them down, saw the waiter only twice, died of thirst whole night!

Tr
Review №48

We were visiting the area and it was recommended to us by a local. It was a great experience, food was delicious and service was very good. We will definitely return when in the area again.

Di
Review №49

Service was a bit slow, but the food was good

Na
Review №50

Had the mini sea food platter and loved it !

Me
Review №51

AMAZING staff and customer service. Food was extraordinary. 10/10 would recommend.

Ca
Review №52

Stunning venue, honestly so beautifully laid outThe staff are very friendly and accommodatingSome of the food was wonderful and some was a bit mediocreBut it is a lovely place to visit

Ra
Review №53

Excellent service and excellent food

An
Review №54

Takeaway, out of season. The best Prawns evaaa. Quality vs quantity. The best things in life take a Lil longer. You wont be sorry.

Fr
Review №55

The seafood platter was amazing

Da
Review №56

Great seafood nice ambiance. Worth a stop for dinner

Th
Review №57

Great food and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Am
Review №58

Foods awesome very tranquil place to relax with friends and family

Je
Review №59

Superb food 👌 as always. So nice to see how busy it was.

Va
Review №60

Delish food.

Ir
Review №61

Was worth every cent we spend the food was so excellent.

FH
Review №62

What a wonderful end to my short break. Greeted by friendly staff and treated to a phenomenal meal! The Prawn Thai Red Curry is out of this world delicious....for those who like some heat, ask for their in-house peri-peri sauce on the side...simply delicious! Seafood pasta was also fantastic (white sauce but again add some peri-peri for added flavour)Definitely a place to return to, so if u looking for some good food down the south coast you gotta try this place!!

Br
Review №63

The peri peri prawns are legendary and well worth a try if you enjoy hotter food

St
Review №64

Good food, friendly service and great atmosphere.

Wi
Review №65

A bit pricey but the food is awesome

Pa
Review №66

Best seafood at the South Coast,great friendly people

Mt
Review №67

First the rustic architecture is a charm. Then awesome service. Quality food. Drove from Ballito to Margate for you guys!! Big ups!

Di
Review №68

Cozy restaurant with great seafood and service. Highly recommended.

Ch
Review №69

Best seafood platter in town!

Me
Review №70

Upon arrival we were told there was a table for us and it wasnt an issue that we didnt book. However when we said wed just like to order drinks we were told no we should leave. The service was shockingly rude.

Da
Review №71

Great place for sea food dishes, friendly staff and quick service.

pa
Review №72

Great place very friendly owners. Food was good

Wi
Review №73

Couldnt find what I was looking for but the location is perfect and a lot of people go there. Helpful staff

Jo
Review №74

Food ok but not great. No fried fish option and the calamari was not good either

gl
Review №75

Fantastic food

Do
Review №76

Excellent friendly service, we ordered the Scampi, Dorado and Lamb curry, all delicious and served in good timing.. probably one of the first Fish restaurants where the lamb curry was as good if not better than the fish meals..Would definitely recommend to try when in Ramsgate.

He
Review №77

Awesome Awesome Awesome &Awesome service and quality of food 10/10

Ro
Review №78

Food is Tops

Am
Review №79

Love there food and service is great

Sa
Review №80

Never disappointed with meals. Very careful with lockdown protocols.

He
Review №81

Goddank value for money! Nice atmosphere.

Ha
Review №82

Very professional service and excellent quality food. Try the Crayfish special, good value for your money. I will go back again. Also take all credit cards. Major recommendations.

Li
Review №83

The food is excellent, the service is amazing. The food takes time its fresh, it is worth the wait and visit. The ambiance is good for family and a friendship gathering. The staff does an amazing job, they are patient, understanding and they give the best service.

M&
Review №84

Excellent food and atmosphere

Rh
Review №85

New ownership, waited over an hour for our food. Quality of the food has deteriorated.

Pe
Review №86

Very nice experience

Cc
Review №87

AWESOME FOOD, AWESOME SERVICE!

De
Review №88

Thank you so much lunch was lovely as usual.

Le
Review №89

Disapointing Supper , Crayfish frozen not fresh at all at a ridiculoues price !!

Ju
Review №90

Totally worth your money, food tastes delicious and fresh. Very clean and good sevice. Would recommend to everyone

St
Review №91

Fantastic food even better prices. Would go back any time. The service was also very good.

Sa
Review №92

Nice vibe and good food

Jo
Review №93

Great food

Al
Review №94

Very good evening.. food was great and waitresses were fantastic. Lovely music made for a great ambiance

Ni
Review №95

Lunch was wonderful. My ONLY complaint was the tiny salad. I opted to exchange rice for salad and expected a proportionate exchange, but was given a saucer with a tiny salad. It was fresh, and the prawns were cooked perfectly, so I can recommend them.

Bo
Review №96

Lovely restaurant. Food was great and service good. Manager friendly. Just the floor uneven so be careful you dont fall.

Ma
Review №97

This is a lovely Restaurant in Ramsgate KZN. The prawns were superb and the service was excellent. Goodman was friendly and very attentive to all our needs. Definitely one of my favourite Restaurants.

Ma
Review №98

Absolutely wonderfull!!! The food and service is just amazing!!!

Di
Review №99

Food was of very low standard and disappointing. The fish portions were paper thin, tiny and not fresh, neither was the calamari fresh. The portion of fries were very small. Hard to believe we were so close to the sea and we didnt have fresh seafood. The service was slow but at least the wine glass was new, still had a price tag on. Overall bad vlaue for money. Our family will definitely choose another restaurant next time.

Cl
Review №100

The biggest portions Ive ever seen!Really tasty crayfish!Good atmosphere!Great service!A must when u go to Margate or the south coast!

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  • Address:Hibiscus Coast, 4285, South Africa
  • Site:https://www.crayfishinn.com/
  • Phone:+27 74 799 3160
Categories
  • Seafood restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–9PM
  • Thursday:11AM–9PM
  • Friday:11AM–9PM
  • Saturday:11AM–9PM
  • Sunday:11AM–9PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Health and safety
  • Reservations required:Yes
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Temperature check required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Live music:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Salad bar:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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