The Fat Crab Harrow

£12 / Seafood, Sri Lankan

383 Alexandra Ave, Harrow

Opening hours

1PM-11PM

Sunday 1PM-10:30PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 4PM-11PM
Wednesday 4PM-11PM
Thursday 4PM-11PM
Friday 4PM-11PM
Saturday 1PM-11PM

Finger-Licking Seafood Experience Awaits You!

Step into The Fat Crab, and you're immediately enveloped by what feels like a gastronomic carnival, where unexpected bursts of robust spices mingle in the air. Tucked away in Harrow, this humble establishment offers an enchanting dance of flavors, reminiscent of a salty sea breeze whisking you away to the Sri Lankan coast or a bustling New Orleans kitchen. The epitome of unfussed dining, you won’t find pretentious silverware here—only bags teeming with lobster, crab, prawns, and mussels ready to be devoured with untamed gusto alongside the legendary "whole shabang" sauce. Whether it’s Ẹta-style hands-on exuberance that calls you back to pre-tentacle days, or an indulgence into perfectly seasoned Cajun delights, your experience will satisfy whichever craving directed you to this mariner’s paradise.

But don’t let its stripped-down style fool you—the culinary craft exhibited in each dish is anything but simple. Lobsters aren the heads-of-state here, reigning alongside lemon pepper fries and dishes as notable as the snow crab, brought to life with the same zestful precision. True, there are occasional, faulty gastronomic logistics—as I waited nearly an hour for some portions. However, the staff conduct themselves with warmth and guided dexterity, smoothing any glitches. Anda, the evening's star server, went above and beyond with her knowledgeable suggestions and genuine care. The undeniable star remains the seafood itself; piping hot, fresh, and unmatched in juiciness. Though the bill echoes a ceremonious fine dining pitch, any quibbles inevitably fall silent, confronted by The Fat Crab’s intoxicating medley of flavors—a feast as lavish as it is fierce. — Jasper Griddle