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Isle of Wight seafood with Ventnor Bay - Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of Wight, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of Wight

4.8
4.8
1831 Reviews
£26 to £40
Pan-Asian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
Smoking Lobster Ventnor is an award winning 2-Rosette restaurant located in the heart of Ventnor Bay, serving fresh, exciting & luscious Asian-Fusion cuisine for both adults and kids.

Our restaurant overlooks the ocean, so every meal is paired with breath-taking sea views.
Our local fisherman, Justin, catches our lobsters & line caught sea bass fresh for our use, so our dishes include the freshest possible ingredients from your local shores.

The bar menu reflects the elegant dishes from the kitchen, with precise, bespoke cocktails all prepared using fresh ingredients.

Family owned by the Giancovich's, with recipes influenced by their extensive travels around Asia, and by their childhood of growing up hunting, gathering, and spear-fishing for seafood.

We look forward to looking after you.
Note: Dogs are accepted upon request as limited spaces available for dogs. Open on Special Occasions on Sundays until Summer.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Seafood, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of on street parking within 50 metres of the restaurant. As well as a car park either side.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Giancarlo Giancovich

What 1,831 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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Smoking Lobster Ventnor is celebrated for its "consistently excellent" food, with standout dishes like the seafood platter and tempura monkfish. The service is "friendly and welcoming," and the setting offers "great views" of the sea. While prices are high, the "amazing" flavors and "lovely" atmosphere make it a must-visit.

1,831 Reviews
  1. Rob

    Oxford13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, nicely presented. Very friendly helpful staff, cool place, absolutely love it. we go regularly because it simply never disappoints !!

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    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful evening. The food, service, environment are all amazing!

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  3. Louisa

    Isle of Wight2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Highly recommended the tasting menu
    Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of WightResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Louisa, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service, and we’re so glad you loved the tasting menu. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again soon! Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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  4. Graham

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the most imaginative and inspired eating experiences we've had in a long time. Truly excellent, well done!

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  5. evelyn

    North Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing for our tastes. Highly recommend this place
    Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of WightResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Evelyn, Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful evening and enjoyed the food. It truly means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience! Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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  6. Cara

    Isle of Wight1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing tasting experience thoroughly enjoyed the evening
    Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of WightResponded on February 19, 2025
    Hi Cara, We're so happy to hear you had an amazing tasting experience and thoroughly enjoyed your evening with us! Thank you for the lovely feedback. We can't wait to have you back for another wonderful night out. Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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  7. Rowena

    Warwickshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Smoking Lobster is one of our favourite places to eat on the Island for a special occasion, the food is outstanding with so many flavours. Cocktails are amazing too, especially the Wasabi Sour!! Highly recommend especially if you love seafood, lovely place and great service too.
    Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of WightResponded on February 19, 2025
    Hi Rowena, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to be one of your favorite places for special occasions. It's great to hear you enjoyed the outstanding food, flavourful cocktails, and our Wasabi Sour in particular. We appreciate your recommendation and are delighted you had a lovely experience with us. Looking forward to serving you again soon! Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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  8. Daniel

    Warwickshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent friendly and welcoming service from the moment we arrived. The Smoking Lobster staff looked after us brilliantly and made my wife's birthday really special. We sat where we chose (window overlooking the beach), they made a special savoury birthday "cake" as requested (and did not charge!), and were just lovely. Oh - and both the food and the cocktails were the best ever! Thank you!
    Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of WightResponded on February 19, 2025
    Hi Daniel, Thank you so much for choosing Smoking Lobster to celebrate your wife's birthday! We're thrilled to hear that you felt well looked after, from the special birthday "cake" to your preferred seating by the window with that lovely beach view. It's wonderful that both the food and cocktails were to your liking. We're delighted we could make the occasion extra special for you both. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon! Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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  9. IRIS

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and warm service with sea view. Highly recommended.
    Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of WightResponded on February 19, 2025
    Hi Iris, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the delicious food, warm service, and beautiful sea view. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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  10. Peter

    Kent5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic dining experience as always. The small plates menu was a change but the quality and choice remained exceptional. It is a privilege to have such a fine restaurant on Ventnor Esplanade.

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Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of Wight is rated 4.8 stars by 1831 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of Wight

Esplanade, Ventnor, Isle of Wight PO38 1JT

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Seafood, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of on street parking within 50 metres of the restaurant. As well as a car park either side.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Giancarlo Giancovich
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