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Smoking Lobster Cowes, Cowes Isle of Wight, Cowes Isle of Wight

Smoking Lobster Cowes

4.7
4.7
1166 Reviews
£26 to £40
Pan-Asian

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2 people
22:30
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Smoking Lobster Cowes, an Asian-Fusion restaurant overlooking Cowes Marina. Voted best Isle of Wight restaurant two years in a row.

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.

Our popular menu showcases Japanese and Asian dishes,
using contemporary cooking skills and presentation.
Sushi, sashimi & Japanese BBQ are the highlights.
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 such as the Lychee and Cucumber Martini, all prepared using freshly pressed juices.

We offer formal dining areas, private dining areas and casual dining areas. If you fancy just a drink, let us know.

We look forward to looking after you.

SLC

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    01983 240916
  • Website
    https://www.smoking-lobster.co.uk/cowes
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Giancarlo Giancovich
  • Catering
    We offer private catering at your home. Please contact the restaurant
  • Private party facilities
    Email directly cowes@smokinglobster.co.uk
  • Location
    127 High Street, Cowes Isle of Wight, Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 7AY
  • Area
    Cowes
  • Cross Street
    High Street, Cowes
  • Parking details
    There are many car parks and on street parking surrounding the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Bus, Taxi, Red Funnel, Red Jet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,166 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Isle of Wight

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smoking Lobster Cowes offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "amazing" seafood platters and tapas-style dishes. The restaurant's atmosphere is lively, and the staff is attentive and knowledgeable. While some find it pricey, it's widely regarded as a "must-visit" destination in Cowes.

1,166 Reviews

  1. David

    Isle of Wight

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent tempura monkfish and grilled sea bream Very attentive friendly service
    Smoking Lobster CowesResponded 2 days ago
    Dear David, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Tempura Monkfish and Grilled Sea Bream—two dishes we’re very proud of. It’s wonderful to hear our team’s attentive and friendly service made your experience even more enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious meals soon! Warm regards, Smoking Lobster Group

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  2. Mark

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent, service was patchy. Too many staff talking to each other instead of paying attention to guests. Too, half an hour to get the bill. They said they had a new ‘system’ and it was a nightmare. Train your staff on the new system so the guest experience isn’t impacted
    Smoking Lobster CowesResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Mark, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you thoroughly enjoyed the food, but we're sorry to hear that you felt not attended to, please rest assured that this is not our usual standard and we would love for you to return to give us another go. With regard to the till system, unfortunately this was the first day of our new system during service, so whilst we experienced a few unexpected hiccups, we really appreciate your patience. We value your input and hope you’ll give us another opportunity to provide the excellent all-around experience that we provide. Warm regards, Smoking Lobster Group

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  3. Chris

    Newcastle

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sensational - one if the best meals we have ever had here (and the bar for this is already amazingly high) Superb menu, superb service. Truly exceptional!
    Smoking Lobster CowesResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Chris, Wow—thank you for such an incredible review! It’s an absolute honor to hear that this was one of the best meals you’ve had with us, especially knowing the high standards you already hold us to. Your kind words about our menu and service mean so much to the entire team. We’re thrilled to have delivered an experience that felt truly exceptional for you. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more sensational meals in the future! Warm regards, Smoking Lobster Group

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  4. Kim

    West Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb special food and service. The sea bass was lovely. We will be back!

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  5. Jane

    Buckinghamshire

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    As ever the food was delicious and we look forward to visiting again soon.

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  6. RhysJ

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I dine at Smoking Lobster atleast fortnightly. The service and food are always impeccable. This is unequivocally the best restaurant on the Isle of Wight. The food is super vibrant, the flavours always inspired and service is totally dedicated. Whether you’re looking for a lowkey mid week lunch or an impress-your-guests weekend dinner, this is the place for you!

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  7. Mariana

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience overall. Nice atmosphere, amazing food and outstanding service.

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  8. Jasmine

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The main food was delicious, the only complaint we had was with the doughnuts for desert, they tased so oily they were inedible. Cocktails were delicious, although I would like to see some fruitier less bitter options. Whiskey selection was brilliant.

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  9. Warren

    Hertfordshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Legendary. Always consistent. Great food and service xxxx

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  10. Holly

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb meal. Amazing service, staff were so friendly and very helpful with great recommendations. We had a lovely rare meal out just the two of us with no children. The atmosphere was perfect and the food was divine!

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Smoking Lobster Cowes is rated 4.7 stars by 1166 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Smoking Lobster Cowes

127 High Street, Cowes Isle of Wight, Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 7AY

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    High Street, Cowes
  • Area
    Cowes
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There are many car parks and on street parking surrounding the restaurant
  • Public transit
    Bus, Taxi, Red Funnel, Red Jet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Giancarlo Giancovich
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.smoking-lobster.co.uk/cowes
  • Phone number
    01983 240916
  • Catering
    We offer private catering at your home. Please contact the restaurant
  • Private party facilities
    Email directly cowes@smokinglobster.co.uk
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