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.
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.