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Lazy Lobster, Whitstable, Kent

Lazy Lobster

4.7 (113)
£41 and over
Seafood
Sea St, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1FG

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    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

What 113 people are saying

Lazy Lobster reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Best Food

  • Kent

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lazy Lobster in Whitstable offers a relaxed seafood dining experience with a "casual, unpretentious atmosphere." Known for "delicious, imaginative dishes," its menu features standout items like "chargrilled prawns" and "tuna tartare." While service can be slow, the "friendly staff" and "dog-friendly options" make it a charming choice for seafood enthusiasts.
113 Reviews
  1. Nick

    Kent3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Put simply you must visit here What was a small pub is now a superb intimate seafood restaurant with the most amazing tastes and flavours

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  2. Jo

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service! Lovely restaurant serving seafood which was so tasty and at reasonable prices. Our waitress was helpful, friendly and answered our questions with knowledge of the food. Altogether a perfect place for our anniversary meal.

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  3. Hazel

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us for an early dinner, as usual it was fantastic. The food is exceptional, the service is wonderful, an overall excellent experience

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  4. Rosie

    Hampshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food and wine Excellent service everything at just the right pace , nothing worse than being rushed along !

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  5. Linda

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buzzy pub with excellent inventive but not pretentious food Efficient and friendly service Love it for a relaxed gastro evening

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  6. Luca

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food. Don't go here if you're in a hurry but great things take time, this is not a fast food restaurant. Delicious fried oyster.

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  7. Lisa

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food and the added bonus of being able to take the dogs

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  8. gayle VIP

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were so friendly and welcomed us to lazy lobster. Our waitress explained how everything went & had a friendly attitude and laughed a lot and smiled. Food was amazing. Can’t wait to return

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  9. Caroline

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and lovely service! Really enjoyed our lunch there and were even able to bring our dog!

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  10. Julia

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent vibe, first class service and superb food.

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FAQs

Lazy Lobster is rated 4.7 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
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Sea St, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1FG

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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