Sadness over closure of seafood restaurant

Also on Facebook, the owners of The Blu Lobster on The Front announced: “Such a niche market was just too difficult to be commercially viable.”

The restaurant, located on The Front, in Seaton Carew, enjoyed very good reviews for both its food and service on Tripadvisor. But it wasn’t enough to keep it going.

Carl Everett said he was: “Very sad that a dedicated seafood restaurant can’t survive in a seaside and harbour/fishing town having amazing produce on our doorstep. Says a lot when there are queues for Burger King and a packed Nando’s when they opened last week.”

Dean Robson was also a fan, saying: “I've been in twice. Shame it’s closing as the food was very nice.”

Catherine Foster said: “A bit sad to hear this. Fab food and fab staff.”

Scott Phillips said: “Class food and will be missed, same as Red Grill Bar, lack of support.”

Jackie Greathead thinks the problem was with getting there, saying: “How are people supposed to get there if they don't drive? There's no public transport to Seaton after tea-time.”

James French said: “If I’d have known it was there I would definitely have gone. I love seafood.”

Downstairs from Blu Lobster the Fish Face fish and chip shop, which has the same owners, continues to trade.

The owners added: “Any Blu Lobster vouchers can be refunded, or used in Fish Face.”