Crab Tavern is basic. Basic at a high price. For the same portion/quality, I feel like you could get the same thing elsewhere for about half the price. Three friends and I came in for dinner on a Tuesday at around 8 pm. The place was pretty empty. It seemed that most of its patrons were just hanging around the bar for some after work drinks. I ordered some kind of linguine with crab and mussels. There was barely any crab in there. The dish overall was basic - probably something I could have made better at home. However, I did like the parmesan crisps that were served on top of it. (I stole their idea and made it myself at home, and it was AMAZING) For drinks, I had the Basil Bay (vodka, crushed basil leaves, lemon & sugar). I asked them not to put any sugar, but it still tasted pretty sweet. Plus there was barely any alcohol in it. It was really just a basil lemonade. It also took forever to come out. I ordered it as I was finishing up my meal. I didn't actually receive it until after we let them know we didn't want dessert, and right before the bill. On top of all this, our waiter was not friendly and pretty inattentive. He wasn't rude about anything but he just seemed like he couldn't be bothered to do anything for us. We had to constantly flag him down just to get some water. 100% would not recommend Crab Tavern....but I am appreciative of the parmesan crisp idea, I'll give credit where it's due. read more

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Having visited the Crab Tavern twice in its opening weeks, the impression it had on me was that it is somewhat intriguing with its speciality in crab but is otherwise a little anticlimactic and confused. First off, one side of the restaurant has a wall plastered with cartoon crabs - reminiscent of something you may expect to see at a swimming pool and this side of the restaurant gives off a family-friendly diner vibe with comfy booths to sit in, whilst the other side of the restaurant appears to try to be more stylish with high chair seating, wine glasses a-ready, narrow tables and hooks underneath for handbags. The staff did not appear to gel as a unit and it was not clear who was the barman, the waiter, the host, the manager, or otherwise. The wine menu is printed neatly on the back of the food menu but they have no non-alcoholic drinks menu to speak of. When asked to make up a mocktail this seems out of their comfort zone as the result is an uninventive mixture of fruit juices with a disproportionate amount of chunky ice (served in a jar-shaped glass). The Crab Taster sharing platter is worth a try as the variety of crab bites is unique and well presented.  The West Coast Bucket looks somewhat impressive but at £35 per head seems overpriced for what is essentially a small lobster, some parts of crab, some small mussels and then lots of potato and slim spicy sausage. The Singapore Crab seems very much like Crab doused in a spicy marinade whereby the flavour seems to be a separate entity to the crabmeat. The crab legs pretty much 'cost an arm or leg' leading my friends to say we would've been better off buying them at the market. Nevertheless, it did deliver the easiest to eat and chunkiest bits of crab on the menu. The potato mash is a decent side on offer, whilst the steak and chips was quite unremarkable and could've done with some side salad to spruce it up. In conclusion at Crab Tavern you can expect somewhat inflated prices and bog-standard food in a restaurant that seems to be confused about its identity. Worth a visit if you are a sucker for crab but let's face it, there are plenty of other 'fish in the sea'. read more

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I am thoroughly convinced that the freshest seafood in London can be found on Broadgate Circle, in the center of the dining hub. The food at the Crab Tavern is flavorful and filling, and the entire dining experience is awesome. The restaurant design is quirky, with cartoon crabs decorating the walls next to the booth we sat in. The table was cozy and comfortable, and when our excellent server brought our food to the table, it was so uniquely presented. The chef has found a way to take seafood and plate it so it is almost a work of art. We ordered a cold platter for the table, and it was overflowing with crab claws, tiger prawns, shrimp and a half of a lobster! The whole crab was served with rapeseed mayo right in the shell, and the crispy croutons were a great addition to balance out the succulent crab. The tender meat of the grilled whole lobster had a melt in your mouth texture that paired perfectly with garlic butter. The entire night was one of the most pleasant dining experiences I've had since I've been in London for the last ten years. The staff was welcoming and friendly, and the service was impeccable. We enjoyed custom-crafted cocktails with our dinner, which are one of Crab Tavern's specialties. The whole experience was awesome, and I highly recommend Crab Tavern to anyone wondering where they should spend their time in Broadgate Circle. The seafood is not only the freshest, but the service and atmosphere add to the delicious food to make it the ultimate dining experience! read more

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Having spent a few Saturdays around Broadgate Circle, I'd noticed this place and looked up their menu. Finding two things that I really like the look of (Singapore Chili Crab and a West Coast Boil), I asked my parents if they wanted to go, as they were also fans of the abovementioned items. Booking a table on the weekend is easy. Broadgate Circle, being on the wrong side of Liverpool Street Station for most of the weekend traffic, is a quiet location on the weekend, and there was plenty of space. We elected to sit outside and ordered sparkling water and rose which were speedily served. Already knowing what we wanted, we placed our order with the waiter and relaxed in the shade. A short while later, Dan, the manager on the weekend, came to our table and asked us how we wanted our West Coast Boil, explaining that it was served fairly mild. Wanting it as they served it, we asked for some hot sauce on the side which he was happy to provide. The food turned up and it was plentiful! I'll load pictures with my review. The chili crab was a little spicy (could have used a little more kick) but the sauce itself was tasty and the crab cooked just right. It wasn't quite the Singaporean flavour we were looking for, but was a very good facsimile and to be honest, while the main crab was good, the star was the soft shell crab also cooked in the sauce. Normal chili crab is good but you tend to lose some of the chili when shelling the crab (and the sauce is always on the outside), being able to scoop up the crab and have it with the sauce is a good step forward! The West Coast Boil though, that was a treat. Lobster, crab, mussels, corn and a few potatoes for good measure. We wondered what we would get at £35 a head, but were nicely surprised at the amount received. With the exception of the mussels, everything was nicely cooked. The mussels themselves were just slightly over done, but difficult when boiling up everything together as must have been done. We polished everything off but weren't able to order anything else. The two (well 3 really) dishes were enough to feed 4 although we managed between the three of us, it was that good. Total damage, £128 including a 15% service charge, which we were happy to pay, the waiter and manager dropped in on us at semi regular intervals to top up drinks, take shells away and generally see how we were doing. Like I said before, Saturday/Sunday is a slow time for them as they do most of their business during the week when the City is operating. I haven't seen it on a weekday night, but I'm more than happy to go on the weekend if it leads to a nice leisurely meal! See you guys again! read more

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The venue is well located and very spacious with an ambient and modern, speak-easy atmosphere. They have light music playing, but no rock band, just a simple mellow jazz vibe. and the staff are very helpful. As soon as I walked in, felt a very comfortable and relax, and the meal deal three courses for 22£, score. But unfortunately the food did not meet my expectation, don't mind paying for the price, being in the city and all, but the quality of food was average at best. It had the presentation and what I might call instagram-able, but nope - fell a few grades down. I had the waffle lobster, this was decent, but nothing special. The main course, lobster burger with chips... Bread although brioche, was obviously been a few days old and out of the packet, crumbled as I picked the burger. Lobster pattie, taste more like a normal fish cake. Chips was very ma-ma( new word for average). Desert the course I always look forward to, creme bulee, didn't finish it, that's all I got to say, which is saying a lot. Had hopes for this resturant, because if it went well, I would have said I know this great crab/ lobster restaurant in the city. But sorry that is left for some place else. read more

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So... Was rather excited having checked out the place online, however, found the food to be average and over priced. When the food arrived it looked great, but just lacked in taste and quality. For £110 for two people you would expect a little more for your buck. Service was ok, although it was a sunday and it was super quiet. read more

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This rating might be a bit mean.... We went for a free cocktail with drinki and the drink just wasn't my thing... Sweet and coconuty.... Bluh but the food looked great and we could sit outside which was very nice! read more

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Awesome! I tried the Whole Crab, which is enough for 2 people to get rid of hunger for the rest of the day! read more

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Crab Tavern is in the loveliest location, situated in Broadgate Circle among other restaurants and bars and on a weekday is alive with people. On a Sunday when I visited... Not so much. The decor of the restaurant is in keeping with the food (seafood!) however still modern and stylish. On entering there are lots of wooden tables and a huge, striking bar across the back. There are also seats outside the restaurant lining the circle, which makes for a great meeting place on a sunny day. I only went for a cocktail with friends (which we didn't pay for using the Drinki app) but found the service a little slow and rude - maybe because we weren't paying? The place on Sunday afternoon was dead inside however nearly every outdoor seat was taken so we grabbed a free table and settled outside. Although the drinks took a while they did bring them to our table which meant we didn't have to wait by the bar. The drink itself was very very sweet. Easy drinking with a nice hit of coconut and pineapple but also crammed with syrup - not my usual choice. It was also bright blue which was slightly off putting. Overall not a bad place, in a fantastic location however the drink I tried just wouldn't have me coming back! read more

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Pretty cool place in Broadgate circle - we went on a Froday evening when it was really full outside, stepping inside felt like stepping into another world because of the peace and quiet :) (don't choose a Friday evening if you want a quiet romantic date :D) Instead of a main we shared 5 starters, which worked really well for two people. Crab platter with crab tacos (!) is amazing, it was just all missing that final "oomph" for a 5 star review :) read more

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I was so excitied about this place when I heard a place serving Crab has reached London. But instead I came out in total disappointment. The food was okay and I know it is seafood, but I could not justify the price. Although Crab is the focus point, you will find non-Crab dishes (chicken, steak and fish) on the menu. But since it is about Crab I opted to try what they suppose to be best known for! We tried the Crab Tavern Platter which cost £10 per person and has to be minimum of 2 people. Each person got one each of the item on the platter. Overall it was an okay platter. West Coast Bucket Boil cost £35 per person and minimum of two people. This consisted of Crab claws, mussels, lobster, potatoes, sausage and corn on the cob. It was nice and be prepare to get your hands dirty. But for what we got in the pan for £35 per person I thought it was expensive, even though it is seafood. There was loads of potatoes that lined the bottom of the pan and mussels was the main seafood that seem to what was in the pan. The one dish, I could really not understand its price tag was the Best Legs In Town which was King crab legs at a price tag of £39! This was to me too expensive for what we got on the plate. It was not the best legs in town to me! Out of every thing we had, the crab dish that was more resonable on the menu I would have to say is the Soft Shell Crab Burger for £15. You could order two of these burger with the price of one King crab legs! read more

London has long been the mecca for the finest restaurants, as well as the most trendy. But there's a new wave of dining experiences sweeping the capital that have people getting rather excited, and perhaps a little unsteady on their feet. Say hello to the bottomless brunch. New to London, the Crab Tavern at Broadgate Circle offers a heaven for seafood lovers. Featuring notable specialties like the epic Bucket Boil - a huge basin of mixed seafood and meats, the Crab Tavern has an extensive menu of delicious dishes, including mighty meat dishes for steak fans like myself. Crab Tavern has another restaurant in Dubai, where the popular 'business brunches' are a weekly occurrence. Bringing a taste of the experience to the UK, the Lovin' Feeling brunch happens every second Saturday from 1PM and offers a three-course meal and unlimited booze for just £45 - one of the best value brunches of this type I've found. Fun and fancy free, the brunch channels film favourites like Footloose for its theme, with fun props and cheesy tunes filling the room. Where as other brunches offer bottomless food as well (usually small dishes) the menu is half set, with a big sharing board starter filled with bites including lobster rolls (which are incredible), followed by a choice of full mains - I went for steak as we had seafood for starter and it was cooked beautifully. The final course was a set dessert platter of various goodies including chocolate brownies and pecan pies. You will leave full! The dessert course was the only part of the meal that I wasn't overly impressed with. Although it tasted nice, it felt a bit 'store bought', which lets down the other superbly cooked dishes. As for the booze, which I know your all gagging to hear about, the offers is excellent. Most brunches in London focus around an offer of bottomless Prosecco, which has it's charms, but lack variety. The drink on offer at Crab Tavern includes red, white and rose wine, beer, corona, and Bloody Mary's. Winning. Time is limited for the Brunch, so if you're planning on going, you need to get there for 1PM to make the most of the drink, otherwise you'll also find yourself rushing your food too. Head to my profile for more reviews of London restaurants and find out more, including pictures, on my blog, The Science of Appearance. read more

We had a great time here. The whole place was booked out for our Christmas party. The staff were good and efficient, the food was fab and the atmosphere was great. I can't comment on the price as it was paid for by the company but overall I'd definitely come back here again. read more

Service was fine as you would expect from an American themed restaurant, what I wasn't so sure was the price point, it was no real value for money for some of the dishes as almost £50 for a plate of chopped up crab leg was a major question mark for me, I know the location is right in the heart of The City district but competition is high within this space. Overall I think Crab Tavern has a brilliant concept, however I felt the execution was not quite there but that was as expected from the early days of any restaurant, London lack real quality mid market restaurants that focus on crab so Crab Tavern definitely has a great unique selling point that has the potential to take off. read more

We went here because most of the other places in the circle were closed. Just skip it. The food wasn't good. It was practically empty. The service was bad. read more