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Lazy Lobster, Whitstable, Kent

Lazy Lobster

4.8
4.8
35 Reviews
£41 and over
Seafood

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2 people
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–23:00
  • 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

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: 21 October 2024

                                                    What 35 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
                                                    • 4.8Service
                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                    • 4.6Value

                                                    Noise • Energetic

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • Kent

                                                      Innovative

                                                    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.

                                                    35 Reviews

                                                    1. Karen

                                                      Kent

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Lovely setting. Food and wine were lovely. Will be back!

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                                                    2. sara

                                                      London

                                                      9 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      9 reviews

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Great foid, lively atmosphere. Lovely selection of wine and small dishes.

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                                                    3. David

                                                      London

                                                      6 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      6 reviews

                                                      Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great place ....good atmosphere and service....great food

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                                                    4. Michele

                                                      London

                                                      14 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      14 reviews

                                                      Dined on 5 December 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Excellent food - and service - we had swordfish dish of the day with sauce so tender - sardines - and delicious Lobster Thermidor - can’t wait to return

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                                                    5. Chrissie

                                                      Kent

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined on 3 December 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Amazing as always 👍 great food, great service and the ‘Orange Wine’ is a must!!

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                                                    6. ian

                                                      London

                                                      13 reviews

                                                      vip
                                                      4.0

                                                      13 reviews

                                                      Dined on 3 December 2024

                                                      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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                                                    7. Steve

                                                      Buckinghamshire

                                                      13 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      13 reviews

                                                      Dined on 2 December 2024

                                                      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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                                                    8. Rebecca

                                                      New York City

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      4 reviews

                                                      Dined on 2 December 2024

                                                      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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                                                    9. Gordon

                                                      Kent

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                      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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                                                    10. Matt

                                                      London

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined on 29 November 2024

                                                      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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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Lazy Lobster is rated 4.8 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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                                                    2 people
                                                    19:00
                                                    Booked 9 times today
                                                    Experiences are available.
                                                    Google Map for Lazy Lobster

                                                    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
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