Lazy Lobster

Name: Lazy Lobster
Address: Sea St, Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom, CT5 1FG
Telephone: 01227 668502
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

30 Reviews

£41 and over

Seafood

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2 people

4 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
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 12:00–23:00
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
Area
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
24 Dec 2024 only
A multiple course Tasting Menu
New Year Eves Taster Menu
£80.00 per person
31 Dec 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 30 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
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 is a culinary delight, praised for its "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Guests love the innovative seafood dishes and the cozy atmosphere. With a sharing menu offering dishes like tuna tartare and lobster noodles, it's a "fantastic" dining experience. Ideal for both foodies and families.

30 Reviews

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ian
London
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very tasty lunch, with it's location in mind, unsurprisingly strong on seafood. Friendly and warm service - It would be fun to go there on an evening, when a busier crowd would no doubt create a buzz...
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Steve
Buckinghamshire
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We are big fans of what the new owners have done with the place, turning an "old style" drinking pub into a very interesting and appealing restaurant. We have been there quite frequently and will continue to do so. Fully recommended.
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Rebecca
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and very interesting wine list. The sharing model works well and we had plenty to eat.
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Gordon
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First and definitely won’t be our last visit… if you haven’t been, the new owners really have got a lovely place, great staff and tasty food: all at a very reasonable price. It’s cosy inside, not loads of covers, so glad we booked. Because it was busy it got a bit noisy but the flavours, food and service make up for it.
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Matt
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely refurbished restaurant with a great menu outstanding food and great knowledgeable service. Will definitely be back when visiting Whitstable again.
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ElspetH
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just brilliant ! Fab addition to the gastronomic delights inn Whitstable .
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OpenTable Diner
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an absolutely fantastic time at the Lazy Lobster for my partner’s birthday. The setting is lovely, the service excellent and the food delicious. Between the two of us, we had 3 sharing plates, two sides, bread (with delicious seaweed butter), two fried oysters, a pudding and a couple of drinks each and it came to £55 a head. We thought this was very reasonable for what is really excellent quality food. We have visited a number of Michelin star restaurants in Kent and beyond and, whilst a more relaxed/informal style of dining at the Lazy Lobster, we certainly felt that there were dishes that would compete. We particularly loved the tuna tartare, lobster and prawn noodles and chocolate panna cotta with marmalade. We’ll definitely be back to sample other plates!
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Jill
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was exceptional! Each dish was a delight with interesting and sometimes surprising flavours. Lovely inside with great service. Also enjoyed Moretti Sale di Mare on tap!!
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Jon
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
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 on 18 November 2024
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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Lazy Lobster is rated 4.7 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

4 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Sea St, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1FG

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Whitstable
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–23:00
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

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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

Overall ratings and reviews

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