Lazy Lobster

4.7

71 Reviews

£41 and over

Seafood

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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

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 71 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
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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Kent
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lazy Lobster captivates diners with "amazing food and service." The "exceptional" menu offers imaginative dishes like yellowfin tuna with blood orange. The friendly, knowledgeable staff enhances the vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include "fantastic" small plates and a "lovely" wine selection. A must-visit in Whitstable for seafood lovers, offering excellent value and a cozy setting.

71 Reviews

N
Nick
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A little gem, small intimate but inviting and cosy And the foods amazing
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Martin
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A great addition to the Whitstable food scene. Predominantly seafood sharing plates, all of those we tried we would gladly have again. I particularly enjoyed the chargrilled prawns served with a masala sauce which needs to be bottled and sold everywhere. Didn’t have room for the lobster bisque this time but will return as soon as we can to try it.
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Robert
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service can't fault it on this occasion
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patrick
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Initially sat next to wine fridge - very chilly - ok in the summer maybe 🤔 Luckily there was an empty table your staff could move us to 👍👍 Food all Amazing- now it’s a 3 way choice . Lazy Lobster/Nip and Cluck /Birdies. Great to have such quality choice locally 👍
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Maria
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a Great Experience This was our second visit to the Lazy Lobster, and it was just as good as the first. The sharing platters were delicious, the wine was excellent, and the staff were as friendly and welcoming as ever. Looking forward to coming back again soon!
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Melanie
Kent
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, fab service and dish recommendations. Outstanding food will defo be recommending and returning
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Suchanika
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the second time to visit. Dogs welcome. The food and the service was great. The lobster and Oysters was absolutely fresh and delicious. Will 100% be returning again.
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Paul
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food I’ve eaten in years, I would highly recommend
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Fiona
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an unbelievable restaurant with the most amazing food served with charm and good humour by helpful staff. We absolutely loved everything but the tuna and arancini came top for us. If you’re in whitstable don’t look any further
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Hazel
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat here often, the lobster bisque is fantastic. The restaurant has a fabulous atmosphere, its a little pricy but well worth it. Booking is advisable. The service is so good too.
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Lazy Lobster is rated 4.7 stars by 71 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

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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

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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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