Lazy Lobster

4.8

22 Reviews

£41 and over

Seafood

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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.

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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
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

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

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

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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

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Jon
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lazy Lobster is rated 4.8 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
https://www.lazylobsterwhitstable.com/
Phone number
01227 668502

Lazy Lobster

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Lazy Christmas Eve Tasting Menu

New Year Eves Taster Menu

Oysters

Raw Oyster

Fried Oyster

Nibbles

Sourdough

Olives

Anchovies

Croquette

Plates

Whitebait

Tiger Prawns

Mozzarella

Sardines

Broccoli

Mussels

Crab Bun

Noodles

Skate

Cod

Steak

Lobster

Sides

Potato

Frites

Cabbage

Dessert

Doughnuts

Cheesecake

Crème Caramel

Cheese

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