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The Crab Shop
Categories: Restaurants Seafood Food Specialty Food Seafood Markets Restaurants Fish & Chips Seafood, Seafood Markets, Fish & Chips [Edit]
2455 Dollarton HwyNorth Vancouver, BC V7H 0A2
(604) 929-1616
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
12 reviews for The Crab Shop
12 reviews in English
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Review from Michael A.
North Vancouver, BC
1/17/2012
They make great fish and chips. No question.
I wish that because it is in such an unlikely place, in such an out of the way place, that it would be a little more accommodating and a little less, ... crabby.
I recognize that i am behaving a little spoiled but not unapologetically. I see how grateful i should be to even have a place near me which serves food this satisfying, but the fact is, i pay more money to sit in restaurants with less satisfying food, in part, because of the atmosphere and dining experience. Take the Cactus Club for instance, a real "in" experience and you hardly notice that they let an idiot make their food taste worse, but we still eat there occasionally because it feels good to go out and, thanks to Cactus-izing, i always forget how disappointed in the food i was the last time we were there.
To be as selfish as i can be, i want The Crab Shop to be a place i can plan on going to and expect to sit down, enjoy the food, enjoy the atmosphere and really kick back. As it stands i don't feel comfortable eating off a paper plate, sitting at a McTable with smarter people standing over me while they wait for their 'to go' order. Mind you, i've only just been eating there during cold months. Perhaps in the summer, the shop kicks off it's cold, florescent lit enclosure, a la Transformers, and it opens up into a divine open kitchen patio which walks itself the 1000 meters to the river and rests it's patrons tables on the oceans shore... That would be f#@%ing amazing. I took two stars off but am giving one back, just for making me think that.
I will eat there whenever i am hungry, just passing by and have no intention of staying. -
Review from Subie O.
North Vancouver, BC
4/15/2012
Holy expensive Batman. $10 for a microscopic piece of halibut. Very very yummy but NOT worth 10 bucks.
What a rip off. -
Review from Tricia F.
Vancouver, BC
2/14/2012
Came to The Crab Shop after hearing good things. Had a cup of clam chowder there, it was way too salty, not as thick as I am used to clam chowders, and there were no veggies or potatoes to be found. Plus only very small clam bits and not many of those either.
I also bought some crab bisque for home, heard it was good and I was so so so disappointed. It looked separated and was very bland, it was so bad I poured it down the drain. I love soups and both At The Crab Shop were really bad. Maybe go for the fish and chips?? -
Review from Jenn J.
Vancouver, BC
Updated - 8/30/2011
Yelpers, I was duped! But I'm still giving this place 4 stars for a couple of reasons.
First, let me explain my most recent visit. When I ventured for a second time to this off-the-path venue and ordered the cod and chips, I fool you not, it wasn't the same fish I had been raving about before! As my disappointed taste buds processed this new reality my brain raced for an explanation.
Reason 1 (aka: The most likely explanation):
My initiation to this place was based on halibut! Horrors! And yet not. I'm now a firm believer in dolling out a bit more dough for the really good stuff instead of the cod. My thanks to whomever it was who plunked those pieces of halibut into my order instad of cod.
Reason 2:
The zoned-out hangover girl who served me the first time has (apparently) sought employment elsewhere and was replaced by someone much more amiable!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/7/2011
When it comes to fish and chips, it's all about impressing me with the basic cod fillet. Hook me on… Read more »
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Review from roxmarie g.
6/25/2009 1 photo
The Crab Shop is on a small highway in an industrial mall, next to a Subway sandwich shop. If I hadn't been told to go there I'm not sure I would have tried it. My friend in Vancouver lives about two blocks away in one of the classic stoveless basement apartments also known as mortgage helpers, so he eats here about twice a week.
He recommended splitting a two piece fish and getting two chowders, but I decided we should have the three piece fish and I would just taste his chowder (being a bit of a piggy). The chowder was delicious - not too thick and full of finely diced veggies, hefty amounts of taters, clams and thick bacon. I felt tiny pangs of regret over not getting one, but then the fish arrived fresh and steaming hot on a bed of also-fresh, non-greasy fries. The fish had a thin crust of super flavorful batter, and was cooked perfectly. I have never gobbled up fish n chips the way I did at the Crab Shop.
They offer salmon (which we had), halibut and cod. They also have live and cooked crabs and shrimp, smoked and candied salmon, and other ecoutrements like breading.
If you're driving up the Dollarton highway or are just visiting vancouver and feel like a jaunt to some awesome fried fish, it's worth a stop or a seabus and bus ride from downtown Vancouver to try some fish n' chips at the Crab Shop. -
Review from Adam R.
Vancouver, BC
3/16/2010
If North Vancouver has an institution, this is the place. It is legendary among the locals. And while every fish and chip shop advertises itself as having the best, THIS is where you actually get the best. Bar none, hands down.
The service is usually slow and always has been so proceed with patience. If you drive a little further up the Dollarton you can see the previous location, complete with large crab on the side. Across the road is a peaceful bird sanctuary and an excellent place to eat your fish and chips. -
Review from E N.
North Vancouver, BC
1/27/2011
They really need to work on 'customer service'.
Called to order some fish and chips - can I get an extra piece of fish with that? Silence. (Guess that's a NO)
Then was informed very rudely that I'd better hurry as they were closing in less than 15 minutes! Does that mean I can or can't place my order? -
Review from Jo F.
North Vancouver, BC
5/10/2010
The fish and chips at the Crab Shop are great! We call it in on our way home from work, and just swing by and pick it up 20 minutes later. The quality of their seafood is also excellent.
Our only complaint with this location is the lack of knowledge and service of the staff. When asked where the seafood comes from or how to best prepare it, they rarely know and do not bother to ask the cooks or anyone else in the back. instead, you just get "I don't know", blank stares and then silence. They would be smart to print out some recipes and tips, and make them available to their customers. -
Review from Christine R.
New Westminster, BC
3/5/2009
The Crab Shop, also known locally as the Crab Shack, has been on Dollarton Highway for forever and a day. They started out in an actual shack on the water near Maplewood Mud Flats, then moved across the street to another shack-like building in front of the International College, and have now settled in a shiny new, non-shack-like location in one of the industrial parks built last year.
So, I've been driving past the Crab Shack pretty much my whole life, but never went in until yesterday. I knew of their rep for excellent fish and chips, and so we ordered a two-piece halibut and chips to share. The fish was big and juicy with a crispy yet satisfyingly greasy batter on it. The chips weren't the greatest I've ever had, but the fish made up for them.
The service was a little slow, as only one person was working the counter and they had to both take orders for fish-and-chips and other lunch items, plus fill orders for the fresh seafood in the cases. There wasn't any music playing, and it was kind of cold too (for the freshness of the seafood, I get that).
I would definitely shop here for fresh seafood, and in the summer, if I'm heading out to one of Deep Cove's beautiful parks, I'm definitely getting some snacks from here. I'm still not sure why it took me so long. -
Review from Maya M.
North Vancouver, BC
7/9/2010
Someone else said they would have never gone to the Crab Shack if they hadn't been told by a trusted friend how good it was and I agree. It's in a new but character-less industrial mall on Dollarton Highway but the fresh fish is amazing.
I haven't actually had any of the made food there (fish and chips, salmon, crab, halibut burgers, calamari, etc). but I hear it's fantastic.
I stop by once a week to pick up the made daily crab patties and I cook them up at home. They also have salmon, halibut and shrimp. Their fresh off the boat fish selection is fantastic as well - I definitely notice a difference when I am cooking with freshly caught fish. I haven't tried cooking crab or lobster yet but they always have a selection of live and frozen.
Prices are very reasonable - from $21/lb for ahi tuna to $13/lb for red snapper. The crab/salmon/etc patties are either $3 or $4 each. -
Review from Michael O.
North Vancouver, BC
7/18/2011 1 photo
Awesome! The decor is less than inspiring - a modern concrete building in an industrial park - but it's all about the fish & chips! Thick and juicy halibut with yam fries is my usual order. It's never been oily and it's the thickest slab of battered fish I've ever had. It's fresh, hot and delicious! A+++
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Review from Zhenya F.
Vancouver, BC
2/16/2011
Best fish and chips I have ever had, crispy batter, everything is local and wild. Highly recommend! A++
