The story
At Leicester’s Sapphire, the promise of a proper seafood boil is backed by serious sourcing. As Only Scrans noted in their viral review, the owner drives to Billingsgate Market weekly to secure the freshest catch. The result is a menu built around Cajun butter-soaked seafood—king prawns, blue crab, crawfish, and snow crab—that arrives bursting with spice and richness. It’s a lively, group-friendly spot where the kitchen doesn’t skimp on flavour or quality.
Beyond the boil, dishes like Dynamite Prawns, Korean Wings, and Cajun Catfish show range, while sides like Mac and Cheese round out the meal. The verdict from Only Scrans is clear: “easily one of my favourite meals this year.” With a near-perfect 4.8 rating, Sapphire has quickly become a Leicester destination for anyone craving bold, meticulously sourced seafood in a casual, buzzy setting.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 12 dish mentions say about the food
The mussels are the clear star, praised for their briny freshness and rich broth. Overall, Sapphire delivers a warm, comforting seafood experience that feels both refined and unpretentious.
“The mussels are great with that Cajun butter. It goes with anything.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Sapphire. Most active: Only Scrans
Sapphire is a seafood boil restaurant in Leicester that serves incredible Cajun butter-soaked seafood. The owner drives to Billingsgate Market weekly for the freshest catch. Everything from the king prawns to the blue crab is bursting with flavour — easily one of my favourite meals this year.
Dishes mentioned
King Prawn
I started with a king prawn. You suck the head and dip it in Cajun butter — it's delicious. The butter is magical.
Snow Crab
The snow crab is my favourite. The flesh is sweet and I love crab. I snapped the segments and the meat came out in chunks. Amazing.
Lobster Tail
The lobster tail is insane. I just dug my fingers in and pulled out a whole chunk. The meat is incredible.
Cajun Catfish
The catfish is so tender. It's coated in Cajun spices and it's delicious. Definitely one of the best things here.
Mac and Cheese
Even the mac and cheese has that Cajun flavour to it. It's addictive.
