Crabby Bob's Seafood Inc.

Large crabs, amazing garlic butter, incredibly fresh and delicious

Lots of happy reviews so I checked it out myself.
The good: the staff person was friendly and helpful. The store had the cutest little bottles of tobasco I've ever seen. The take-out package had everything you would need to enjoy the meal on the run ie: cutlery, napkins etc.

The bad: this place is strictly take-out and I don't recall anything on the website indicating this. I was told in good weather there are tables outside. The worst part was the food. The meal came with 5 mussels; I've had raw oysters before and would never do again, and when I got to eating this meal I would say the mussels were warm, not cooked. I nearly gagged at how slimy they were. Had to throw the last 3 out to the seagulls. The rest was ok and the butter sauce was oily but tasty. The rice was ok. Topping on it was almost too spicy though.

The place was as simple and run down as maybe any dockside seafood store would be. I hope their cafe to be opened soon is more welcoming. Also there was no signage in the parking lot directing customers to the door.

I'm from out of province but even if I was a local I would not return for their take-out.

So damn good! We came across this little storefront while visiting Campbell River from Calgary, AB. The smoked Salmon was the best I have had on the island. Very moist and flavourful. Their Mussels were seasoned well, nice size and flavourful, no dryness to them or overcooked. The oysters were tasty, we would have liked to know where they were from in particular, but none the less still tasty. I would recommend to check for shell before serving but again a small tiny concern. I would 100% come back! The staff are so so friendly and accommodating.

WOW. This is a must visit place when in Campbell River. You will not be disappointed. Freshest seafood I’ve had ever in years. Get there at least an hour and half before they close. Kitchen closes 1 hour before they are actually closed.

Lot of fresh seafood

Super delicious and very nice service. They sell fresh seafood for cooking at home and also a cook in store option. Their in house kitchen is open 11am to 5pm but 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. I arrived about 5:08 and they very nicely made me a steamer box because they hadn't started cleaning yet.
Food was delicious!!! For $28 I got 8 large prawns and 16 scallops, as well as a small portion of rice and bread.
I also got a sampler pack of their are four kinds of candied salmon: maple, tequila lime, teriyaki (?) and original.

This was recommended to us by a local and we would recommend it too! While we arrived at the end of the day and of course the selection was limited (as it had sold out), we left with fresh oysters for eating and putting on the BBQ and bacon-wrapped scallops. Fabulous place.

A great, authentic stop by the water with amazing, local seafood dishes.

Our sons liked watching the live crab, shrimp and lobster in the tanks right inside the door.

My wife had the lobster roll and said it was amazing. Highly recommended.

Crabby Bob’s Seafood is a must-visit in Campbell River! The seafood chowder was absolutely unreal—rich, creamy, and packed with fresh local seafood. Enjoying it on the dockside patio with ocean views made the experience even more special. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, adding to the warm, community vibe. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, don’t miss this gem!

Friendly staff, super fresh oysters.

The food was good, but by far too expensive for the quantity. Around 45$ for a meal and still being hungry isn’t normal

What a great little shop, highly recommend

Crabby Bob’s Seafood Inc – Honest Review

I had high expectations for Crabby Bob’s after hearing so many great things, but unfortunately, my experience was a mixed bag.

The prawns were absolutely unreal—fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Easily some of the best I’ve had. But the crab was a huge letdown. It looked like a big, meaty catch, but when I cracked it open, there was almost nothing inside. For the price I paid, it felt like I got ripped off.

I get that seafood can be hit or miss, but when you’re paying a premium, you expect a certain level of quality. If the crab had lived up to the hype, this would have been a five-star experience. As it stands, the prawns saved the day, but I left feeling disappointed.

A great restaurant to go to.

Best local seafood around and great service!