Cookies Crab Shop

4.1 ( 564 reviews )
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£10–20
Coast Rd, Salthouse, Holt NR25 7AJ, United Kingdom
+44 1263 740352
Cookies Crab Shop, located on Coast Rd in Salthouse, is a hidden gem for seafood lovers. Renowned for their exquisite crab salads, the menu features an impressive array of Royal Salads, including Lobster and Crab, Mackerel, and Prawn. Diners have sung its praises for not only the superb quality of the seafood but also the friendly, attentive service that accompanies every meal. Customer reviews reveal a consistent theme: the freshness and exceptional flavor of the dishes. Robin Tasker describes a delightful lunch experience with lobster and crab salads that left everyone in the party satisfied. Similarly, Philip Roper highlights the value for money and the convenience of takeaway options, perfect for enjoying seafood by the coast. While the restaurant captures the essence of rustic charm and local culture, it maintains a cash-only policy, which adds to its quaint atmosphere. As Karen mentions, the small setting provides stunning sea views, enhancing the dining experience. Whether it's the creamy cheesecakes or the heartwarming hot desserts like Jam Sponge Custard, every detail is tailored for the discerning palate. Overall, Cookies Crab Shop is not just about seafood; it's an intimate dining experience infused with warmth and coastal beauty. Visitors are encouraged to book ahead to secure a table at this bustling hub, making it a must-visit for anyone in the area.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Offerings
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • No toilet
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Cash only
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For Cookies Crab Shop

Robin Tasker
Apr 13,2025
Went here with my partner and my brother and his wife and had a wonderful lunch a lobster royal and a crab royal salad it was absolutely delicious the staff were excellent too highly recommend if you are in the area
Philip Roper
Apr 12,2025
Absolutely superb! Great fish quality, great value, good service! We had takeaway crab salads to eat in our camper, will be back for sure!!
Nick Phillips
Apr 12,2025
True Norfolk. True rum. Every time I go I gasp as a newbie sits b efore ordering or moves a chair without asking. I wait, with baited breath, for the telling-off. These days, disappointingly, this doesn't happen. What does occur, consistently year after year, are the plates of perfectly fresh and delicious seafood salads.
Karen
Apr 11,2025
My partner and I decided to go here on the spur of the moment, We did book as it gets VERY busy, fortunately we were able to get a table. The salad platters are amazing with a bowl of hot new potatoes in butter. And the cheesecake is to die for. It is cash only, which we knew already as it states on the Google listing. It's a very small rustic place with Sea views, and the toilets are in the pub over the Rd, so bring a small pack of wet wipes for your hands if you're peeling prawns ect My first time here, my partner came many yrs ago, and won't be my last! A wonderful little gem on the coast. We love it here.
Judy Hiscott
Mar 29,2025
Cash only and best to book a table, we were lucky enough to be early enough to get a table before the reserve table time. Also lucky enough to have enough cash on us as no card accepted. But hey, all that is worth it, the crab salad was delicious, fresh and didn't break the bank. Outside seating and if turn right when leaving and almost immediately left. Park up and walk up the pebbles to a wonderful crystal clean patch of sea. We sat and let our lunch go down, with a wonderful sea breeze. Will definitely go back for more Royal crab and might try the Royal crab and lobster salad. Highly recommend.
Dolomite Bert
Mar 25,2025
Really fantastic food. We had the Crab royal salad. Really fresh. Smoked fish was something else and will be defiantly hard to beat. We returned again (28th June 2024) and tried the lobster royal salad. Fantastic food quality and excellent service again. Booked another table for next week to try and go through more of the menu
Samy Ahmar
Mar 22,2025
A lovely family-owned business, with outdoor seating and view on the marshes and the sea. The crab salad is delicious and great value for money : 12 for a plate full of local seafood and homemade salads. It's a cash only establishment, not ideal in this day and age, but the owners were very accommodating and agreed to open a tab and be paid the next day. We came back the next day and had the same again ! Probably one of the best crab shops in Norfolk, and there's quite a few of them.
Geoff Carrington
Mar 10,2025
We have been coming here several years now and we always get a friendly welcome. The food is always fresh and the quality and quantity is amazing. You would easily pay double almost anywhere else. Don't expect smart surroundings because you won't get them. Cookies is basic and rustic and that adds to the character. Dining outside on the picnic furniture is best if the weather allows it. The character of the place breeds a camaraderie among the customers and we have had wonderful conversations with total strangers. Congratulations Suzanne and Peter, you have naiked it.

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