# Cracking Crab, Wadebridge — Reviews & Opening Hours > Cracking Crab — Restaurant in Wadebridge with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.3/5 from 744 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/restaurants/cracking-crab (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant # Cracking Crab Wadebridge, Cornwall [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17078585115971736909&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Cracking Crab](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/112111267447566458022) **In short:** Cracking Crab is a restaurant in Cornwall, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 744 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 2 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Cracking Crab Cracking Crab sits on Tristram Cliff at Polzeath with views over the beach and ocean. The menu centres on seafood, including crab baguettes and garlic butter prawns. The restaurant welcomes children and groups, and takes bookings. Diners report fresh ingredients and generous portions at reasonable prices, with friendly and attentive staff. Service can be slow at peak times. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Cracking Crab's own website](http://winkingprawngroup.co.uk/cracking-crab/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM **Tuesday** 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM **Wednesday** 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM **Thursday** 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM **Friday** 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM **Saturday** 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM **Sunday** 9:30 AM – 9:30 PM ## What's nearby - Tristram Caravan Park next door - Tubestation 200m away - George's Surf School 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's delicious and fresh seafood, including crab baguettes and garlic butter prawns, and its stunning views of the beach and ocean. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, as well as the good value for the portion sizes. Some reviews mention the service can be slow. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (744 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Cornwall Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/798032). [More restaurants in Cornwall](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/restaurants) ★ 4.3 (744 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £60 [Visit official website](http://winkingprawngroup.co.uk/cracking-crab/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01208 862333](tel:01208862333) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Cornwall **Plus Code** 9C2QH3FJ+HF ### 🏨 Places to stay near Cornwall Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DCornwall%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Cracking Crab? Cracking Crab is open Mon–Thu 9:30am–8:30pm; Fri 10:30am–8:30pm; Sat–Sun 9:30am–9:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Cracking Crab any good? Cracking Crab is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 744 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Cracking Crab good for children? Yes, Cracking Crab is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Cracking Crab? Yes, Cracking Crab takes reservations. ### How do I contact Cracking Crab? Call Cracking Crab on +44 1208 862333. ## More near Cracking Crab ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [12 Westward Flats 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/polzeath/hotels/12-westward-flats) - [Polzeath Beach House ★ 4.6 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wadebridge/hotels/polzeath-beach-house) - [4 Pentire Rocks 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/new-polzeath/hotels/4-pentire-rocks) - [St Moritz Hotel 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/polzeath/hotels/st-moritz-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Seals Cove next door](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/seals-cove-uk47931) - [Comehither & Hithertwo Cottages - Hithertwo next door](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/comehither-hithertwo-cottages-hithertwo-cwc71386) - [Megizzy next door](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/megizzy-syk1082398) - [Pentire View (3) 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/cottages/pentire-view-3-syk1080292) ### Campsites nearby - [Tristram Caravan Park ★ 4.3 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping/tristram-caravan-park) - [Lundynant Holidays ★ 4.7 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping/lundynant-holidays) - [Southwinds Camping Park ★ 4.4 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping/southwinds-camping-park) - [Trewiston Farm ★ 4.6 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/cornwall/camping/trewiston-farm) ### Things to do nearby - [Polzeath Beach ★ 4.4 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/polzeath/attractions/polzeath-beach) - [Daymer Bay ★ 4.6 · 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/trebetherick/attractions/daymer-bay) - [National Lobster Hatchery ★ 4.5 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/padstow/attractions/national-lobster-hatchery) - [Padstow Beach ★ 4.9 · 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/padstow/attractions/padstow-beach)