The minute you lot walk inwards Crab & Lobster, you lot must live prepared that you lot are signing upward for a messy-mayhem meal. There's no eating theatre that serves Seafood inwards Penang similar Crab & Lobster (yet) but the concept has been closed to for a while- cooked Seafood volition live poured on the tabular array in addition to diners volition relish the crustaceans using gloved hands hence this mightiness non live the ideal house for a romantic date. I convey had similar experience i time lately during my Medan trip. There are a few packages available but for a start, we'd propose to larn for their economical Shrimp or Crab Feast (with add-ons available). For those amongst deep pockets could lodge their imported alcohols on a huge display refrigerator (around the Rm 25 to Rm thirty grade if you lot must know) piece the Oysters aficionados could larn for their make of premium imported fresh Oysters beautifully displayed at the Oyster Bar at i corner of the restaurant. The service provided to us was proficient (including recommendation for Oysters) in addition to at that topographic point is a sense of warm conviviality to the house (there's every bit good an al-fresco dining surface area that offers Straits Quay's Sea View). If you lot receive upward one's hear to catch for dinner, advance reservation is recommended. Crab & Lobter is occupying the corner lot at Strais Quay... correct side past times side to Aster Spring in addition to few shops away from Healy Macs in addition to Uncle Albert's.
We were handed plastic gloves in addition to urged to seat on aprons earlier nosotros could feast upon Crab Feast (Rm 98)- a Mud Crab, 300 grams of Prawns, 250 grams of Clams, Corns, Sausages in addition to Potatoes; served amongst their signature sauce amongst mild spiciness. The sauce was finger-licking good- timeless acidic tomato-based sauce in addition to reasonably spiced without overshadowing the seafood sweetness lies inside the crustaceans. The component was alright but belike best to serve two to 3 diners, though extra orders of Steamed Buns or Fries could create the justice. We believe (unconfirmed though) the Prawns were caught alive from their aquarium correct side past times side to their Oyster Bar; they were hence fresh that every seize amongst teeth was bursting amongst sugariness Seafood juice. All items were expertly cooked in addition to none were overcooked; an uncommon but fun dining experience.
Irish Gaelic Tragheanna Bay (Rm 27 for 3)
Gallagher Sprcial (Rm 63 for 3/ from Ireland)
The friendly Oyster Bar that occupies i corner of the eating theatre boasts fresh Oysters of all types air flown from European countries- Ireland, Netherlands, French Republic etc. Usually 5 or to a greater extent than varieties are beingness beautifully displayed at the refrigerator in addition to if you lot are every bit lucky every bit us, you lot volition live informed that the Oysters were flown inwards few hours earlier your arrival at the restaurant. Crab & Lobster sells their Oysters inwards a minimum lodge of 3 pieces amongst prices ranging from Rm 27 to Rm 63.
We started amongst the lowest-priced ones... just-shucked Oysters were elegantly placed on H2O ice in addition to served to us. Tabasco in addition to Lemon slices were provided. The Irish Gaelic Tragheanna Bay Oysters were modest inwards size but large inwards flavor. They possessed a reasonable sum of Seawater essence but the texture was smoothen in addition to creamy. The umami season lingered inwards the palate fifty-fifty later quite some time. The pristine white torso taunted us for some other helping but nosotros wanted something else. We in addition to hence decided to splurge in addition to ordered their almost expensive Oysters- Gallagher Sprcial available. They came inwards relatively larger size than the old type but both the gustatory modality in addition to texture were completely different. Gallagher Sprcial was a lot crunchier than Irish Gaelic Tragheanna Bay, it feels to a greater extent than refreshing in addition to the fishy season was less-intense. We were told that it was supposed to live creamier but the 3 of us did non mean value so. All inwards all, our vote for "favorite of the day" goes to Irish Gaelic Tragheanna Bay.
Fries (complimentary amongst every lodge of the Set)
Garlic Butter Toast (complimentary amongst every lodge of the Set)
Ratings:
Taste: 8/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Service: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Price: 6.5/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)
Parking: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Ambiance: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: Yes 10%
GST: Yes 6%
Additional Information:
Address: Lot 3A-G-7, Ground Floor of Straits Quay, Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470, Tanjung Tokong, Penang.
Business Hours: 12 pm to 12 am. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 604- 899 2828
