Glasgow restaurant
Crabshakk Botanics is the second Crabshakk, at 18 Vinicombe Street in the West End, just off Byres Road by the Botanic Gardens. It opened on Friday 22 April 2022 in the restored 1912 Botanic Gardens Garage, which it shares with Ka Pao; Harden’s describes the building as a listed former garage with Venetian-style window arches and a green-and-white tiled façade. Founder John Macleod, an architect, opened the original Crabshakk on Argyle Street in Finnieston in 2009. Botanics is the bigger sibling, with over 100 covers at opening. It keeps the Crabshakk classics and puts more emphasis on wine and cocktails. Critics have been strong. Ron Mackenna in The Herald gave it 26/30, calling the seafood very fresh and skilfully seasoned and the hake on paella “outstanding”. Rosalind Erskine in The Scotsman scored it 9/10 for “quality food, cooked well and served with a smile”, and Harden’s guide praises its “truly exceptional food” in “more refined surroundings than Finnieston”. The Times was more mixed: the classics are all there, but some of the new ideas “sink”. The August 2026 menu is built around Scottish seafood and local suppliers. Highlights include oysters at £4.50 each, crab cakes (£17 for three), seared scallops or mussels (£17 small / £29 large), shellfish chowder (£15), fish and chips (£23) and breaded monkfish cheek (£27). Lobster, langoustine and fruits de mer are at market price, and there are vegetarian mains such as risotto (£18). Cocktails are mostly £13–£14, and wine starts at about £7 a glass or £33 a bottle. It’s open noon to midnight Tuesday to Sunday, and closed on Mondays except in December. Walk-ins are welcome, and you can book through SevenRooms on 0141 286 4507. Tables of six or more get an optional 10% service charge, and dogs aren’t allowed in the main restaurant and bar.
Wed, 5 Aug 2026, 17:00
Crabshakk Botanics introduces a new Oyster Special featuring Pickled Apple, Fennel & Chive Oil. The dish showcases three oysters arranged on ice with green herbs and sauce, presented on a white plate.
Tue, 4 Aug 2026, 11:07
Crab Shakk Botanics introduces its first seasonal dish, British Blue Fin Tuna 'Kilawin' Filipino style Ceviche, served with Coconut & Ginger Tiger Milk, Aubergine Puree, Honey Mango, and Crispy Sweet Potato Fries. The accompanying image showcases their other offering: Ham served with Bell Pepper and Creamy White Sauce.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026, 11:32
Crabshakk Botanics is excited to announce the addition of Peterhead Wild Halibut to their menu. This dish features flaky white halibut served with a selection of accompaniments including green beans, asparagus, and a light sauce, garnished with parsley.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026, 14:44
Crabshakk Botanics is serving Butterflied Shetland Mackerel, featuring Nduja and Rosemary Butter, as seen in the image of the white plate with red sauce, herbs, and lemon wedge.
this restaurant feels swanky, classy and sleek and entering it makes you feel like you have a high flying job working in design. the seating is comfortable, it is not too loud and the lighting is flattering to the food and your company. we ordered mostly off of the specials menu and were not disappointed; the oysters were fresh and delightful, the crab was creamy with a subtle umami flavour, the scallops were juicy and tender, and the octopus was cooked to perfection, not too rubbery and accompanied by beautifully seasoned hummus and chickpeas. truly could not be happier.
Read on Google MapsA great seafood restaurant, just off of Byres Road. The menus is of course mainly seafood , yet with options for non pescatarians. The food quality is first class , the menu quite innovative. The food is presented beautifully, the atmosphere is relaxed, the staff attentive yet unobtrusive. Highly recommended and worth a visit.
Read on Google MapsForgot to make a booking when family was visiting- the kind front of house team kindly made room for us and even found us after we left down the street to provide us with a table after initially unable to accommodate us. Fresh and perfectly cooked food - great cocktails- my family visiting was well impressed. Always the best place for a special night or to take visitors to
Read on Google MapsGreat atmosphere, very cosy but classy. The food was amazing, I would highly recommend the scallops (not shown in the picture but the butter is delicious), the oysters and the lobster. Went there for a birthday meal, although expensive was worth the price.
Read on Google MapsThere were two outlets and we visited this one in Hillhead after a friend recommended,… and it lived up to all our high expectations. Oysters from nearby Loch, crab cakes were to die for, and seasonal special menu for mains and appetisers were all great. Staff members were kind, attentive and casual, and ambiance - perfect for all ages and group sizes.
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