Blu Lobster seafood restaurant reveals closure in Facebook post

The restaurant, located on The Front, in Seaton Carew, enjoyed very good reviews for both its food and service on Tripadvisor but said on social media that “such a niche market was just too difficult to be commercially viable”

The Blu Lobster occupies the first floor of the building above fish and chip shop Fish Face, which is still trading.

In a statement on Facebook, posted on Monday, March 9, the restaurant thanked staff and customers for their support during the last 14 months.

The post read: “We are very sad to announce that from today, we will be closing the Blu Lobster and would like to take this opportunity of thanking all our staff, customers and suppliers for their support over the 14 months that we have been in operation.

“Our final decision to close has been a difficult one, given that we were the proud owner operators of Hartlepool’s only dedicated seafood restaurant.

“And sadly, whilst every effort has been made to make the Blu Lobster a success, we feel that such a niche market was just too difficult to be commercially viable.

“Thank you all so much. Any Blu Lobster vouchers can be refunded, or used in Fish Face.”

The post was met with a sympathetic response on Facebook, with many people expressing sadness at the news.

The Mail has tried to contact Blu Lobster for comment.