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Lazy Lobster, Whitstable, Kent

Lazy Lobster

4.7
4.7
22 Reviews
£41 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
Welcome to Lazy Lobster, Whitstable's brand new seafood haven, nestled in a 19th century pub. We offer fresh and seasonal dishes, an exciting wine list and a fully stocked bar.
We specialise in seasonal dishes, proper pints and fine wines. All served in the brilliant town of Whitstable and we look forward to welcoming you soon.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01227 668502
  • Website
    https://www.lazylobsterwhitstable.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    Sea St, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1FG
  • Neighbourhood
    Whitstable
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

Experiences

  • Lazy Christmas Eve Tasting Menu

    £80.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    A multiple course Tasting Menu

  • New Year Eves Taster Menu

    £80.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    A multiple course Tasting Menu

Menu

Our menu is designed to share. Select your dishes to share, with plates varying in size, and our chefs will pace it out for you. This is only a sample menu as our menu changes regularly. Menu is curated by Head Chef Ben Stead

Oysters

  • Raw Oyster

    BlackBerry, ginger + Cucumber

    • Fried Oyster

      Fried oyster with Goghujang Mayo

      Nibbles

      • Sourdough

        Local Sourdough with Seaweed + Sesame Butter

        • Olives

          Marinated Olives + Parmesan

          • Anchovies

            Salted Anchovies, Raw Lemon + Guindillas

            • Croquette

              Smoked Red Pepper Croqutte, Aioli

              Plates

              • Whitebait

                Fried Whitebait, Lime Pickles, Curry Leaves + Pink Onions

                • Tiger Prawns

                  Chargrilled Tiger Prawns, Miso Butter + Pickled Chilli

                  • Mozzarella

                    Buffalo Mozzarella, Smoked Almonds, Beetroot + Grapes

                    • Sardines

                      Cornish Sardine, Salsa Verde + Lemon

                      • Broccoli

                        Roasted Broccoli, Romesco, Curd + Hazelnuts

                        • Mussels

                          Steamed Mussels, Tomato + Nduja

                          • Crab Bun

                            Southern Fried Soft Shell Crab Bun, Kohlrabi + Gochujang

                            • Noodles

                              Lobster Bisque + Prawn Noodles, Caviar + Szechwan Pepper

                              • Skate

                                Whitstable Bay Skate + Cafe de Paris Sauce

                                • Cod

                                  Baked Cod, Sauce Vierge, Aioli + Mussels

                                  • Steak

                                    Chargrilled Bavette Steak, Green Peppercorn + Lobster Sauce

                                    • Lobster

                                      Whole or Half Lobster Thermidor

                                      Sides

                                      • Potato

                                        Fried Potatoes + Anchovies

                                        • Frites

                                          Frites, Truffle + Parmesan

                                          • Cabbage

                                            Hispi Cabbage + Garlic Butter

                                            Dessert

                                            • Doughnuts

                                              Doughnut Bits, Salted Caramel + Sour Blackberry

                                              • Cheesecake

                                                Chocolate Basque Cheesecake, Hazelnut + Poached Pear

                                                • Crème Caramel

                                                  Miso Crème Caramel

                                                  • Cheese

                                                    Brighton Blue/ Baron Bigod/ Winterdale Shaw

                                                    Last updated: October 21, 2024

                                                    What 22 people are saying

                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                    4.7
                                                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                    • 4.8Food
                                                    • 4.7Service
                                                    • 4.5Ambience
                                                    • 4.5Value

                                                    Noise • Energetic

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • Kent

                                                      Innovative

                                                    • Kent

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    • Kent

                                                      Lively

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Lazy Lobster in Whitstable offers an "exceptional" dining experience with standout dishes like mussels, veal and lobster. Guests rave about the "OUTSTANDING" food, friendly service, and vibrant atmosphere. The menu features novel seafood presentations and locally sourced ingredients, making it a "foodie Heaven." Perfect for family outings and special occasions.

                                                    22 Reviews

                                                    1. Jon

                                                      Kent

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The Staff were great and the Shetland mussels were exceptional Cannot wait to return.

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                                                    2. John

                                                      Kent

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Superb. Staff were very welcoming and the food was excellent. It is a sharing menu, much like tapas so food arrives when ready rather than how it is ordered. I would highly recommend it.

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                                                    3. Susan

                                                      Liverpool

                                                      44 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      44 reviews

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                      Amazing food such great flavours. Excellent service, welcoming and friendly. Only downside was a group of six, of whom two males were so loud with their normal conversation level being one that was shouted to each other, so loud it made your ears hurt! So many people asked to move table including us but the staff coped well. Such a calm descended once that group had left. Overall it was excellent and we’d not hesitate to return.

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                                                    4. Melissa

                                                      Kent

                                                      1 review

                                                      4.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      Nice evening food was tasty and temperature of the food was good. But me and my fiancee wasn’t impressed by the waitress that had served us as she didn’t offer us any specials off the menu when we had heard the table next to us.

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                                                    5. Jenny

                                                      London

                                                      11 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      5.0

                                                      11 reviews

                                                      Dined on November 10, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Superb Sunday roast! Fabulous service - every thing we ate was delicious 😋

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                                                    6. David

                                                      London

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      3.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined on November 9, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      Booked this last minute on a trip to Whistable. The service and food were good but the restaurant was just way too cold. The tables and cutlery were ice cold and we just couldn’t get warm. They really need to turn the heating on over the winter months, as this really impacted the experience.

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                                                    7. Cara

                                                      London

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on November 8, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Superb friendly service with great food! Added bonus of being able to take my dog too

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                                                    8. Philip

                                                      London

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on November 8, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Is our second visit. A very friendly privately owned restaurant set in a pub building. They have a bar with a good selection of drinks, including a decent ale. The food menu changes regularly and is short, which I like as tends to mean the chefs focus on delivering fresh well thought out food. The selection is nicely varied, something for all. We were four and selected a range of sharing dishes. Service is nicely paced, the food is excellent and the wine list is good and fair value. We will be back. Another Whistable winner.

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                                                    9. Louise

                                                      Kent

                                                      1 review

                                                      4.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on November 5, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Lovely setting and high quality food at a reasonable price. Polite and attentive service but not too intrusive.

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                                                    10. Jordan

                                                      London

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined on November 2, 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      This is one of the BEST meals I've ever had! Everything was so fresh and absolutely delicious. Particularly recommend the tuna tartare and octopus if they are on the menu. So many great options it was hard to choose what to have. The value was amazing as well, we were shocked when the bill came. Thanks for a fantastic evening!

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Lazy Lobster is rated 4.7 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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                                                    2 people
                                                    7:00 p.m.
                                                    Booked 10 times today
                                                    Experiences are available.
                                                    Google Map for Lazy Lobster

                                                    Sea St, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1FG

                                                    Dining areas

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Neighbourhood
                                                      Whitstable
                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                      Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                    • Price
                                                      £41 and over
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates, Gastro Pub
                                                    • Dining style
                                                      Casual Dining
                                                    • Dress code
                                                      Smart Casual
                                                    • Parking details
                                                      None
                                                    • Payment Options
                                                      AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                    • Additional
                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine
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