Smoking Lobster Cowes

4.7

1168 Reviews

£26 to £40

Pan-Asian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
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
Neighborhood
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

What 1,168 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.

1,168 Reviews

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Scott
London
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolute perfection from the food to the fabulous staff Faultless and we will certainly return
Smoking Lobster CowesResponded 1 day ago
Dear Scott, Thank you for such a glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear you found everything—from the food to the service—absolutely perfect. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon! Warm regards, Smoking Lobster Group
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Sascha
Isle of Wight
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing roast dinner- definitely the best you can get on the IoW. We will be back soon
Smoking Lobster CowesResponded 5 days ago
Dear Sascha, Thank you for your amazing review! We’re over the moon that you consider our Roast Dinner the best on the Isle of Wight—it’s such a wonderful compliment! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon for another fantastic meal! Warm regards, Smoking Lobster Group
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David
Isle of Wight
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
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 on November 21, 2024
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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Mark
Isle of Wight
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
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 on November 21, 2024
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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Chris
Newcastle
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
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 on November 21, 2024
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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Kim
West Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 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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Jane
Buckinghamshire
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 14, 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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RhysJ
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 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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Mariana
Isle of Wight
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 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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Jasmine
Isle of Wight
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 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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Smoking Lobster Cowes is rated 4.7 stars by 1168 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 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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

Additional information

Cross street
High Street, Cowes
Neighborhood
Cowes
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
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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