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Lazy Lobster, Whitstable, Kent

Lazy Lobster

4.7 (147)
£41 and over
Seafood
Sea St, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1FG

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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 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

Menu

Lazy Lobster's menu was last updated on 10/21/2024.

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: October 21, 2024

                                                    What 147 people are saying

                                                    Lazy Lobster reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                    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

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Lazy Lobster in Whitstable offers a vibrant seafood dining experience with "fantastic, original, delicious food" and a "relaxed ambiance." Known for "superb food and wine" and "exceptional eating experiences," it features inventive small plates and "friendly, professional service." Despite occasional service hiccups, the food consistently impresses.
                                                    147 Reviews

                                                    1. Hanora VIP

                                                      London8 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Super meal with friendly staff , we will visit again

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                                                    2. Hannah

                                                      Yorkshire1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Lazy Lobster was an amazing restaurant. I took my Dad there for Father’s Day as he loves lobster and we were not disappointed. The staff were extremely welcoming and attentive, we couldn’t have asked for anything more from them. The food was like a seafood tapas, with lots of small plates to choose from. We had a selection with the mozzarella, lobster Thermidor and fried fish sandwich being the highlights. However, everything was delicious and fresh. We look forward to visiting again :)

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                                                    3. Gillian

                                                      London1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      The food was excellent and imaginative paired with English local wine - all in all a lovely evening and great value.

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                                                    4. juliag

                                                      New York City1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Fantastic original delicious food The prawns were out of this world

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                                                    5. Nicola

                                                      Hong Kong Island6 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on June 9, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Food was FABULOUS. If I could give a 6 out of 5 for the service I would.

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                                                    6. Olly

                                                      London1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on June 8, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      Fantastic seafood, and great staff enjoying the buzz of a busy restaurant

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                                                    7. Christine

                                                      London3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on June 8, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      A lovely restaurant. Very welcoming and excellent food. Staff very professional and friendly too. Will come again for sure.

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                                                    8. Janet

                                                      Yorkshire9 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      Dined on June 8, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Lovely family lunch on a Sunday. Food was really delicious, our highlights were the lamb chops and the tiger prawns. Really nice atmosphere and good selection of drinks too. Would definitely recommend

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                                                    9. David

                                                      London4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on June 7, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Very tasty food - lots of variety. Excellent and friendly service. Will definitely return!

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                                                    10. Rebecca

                                                      Kent2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on June 6, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Excellent food and lovely conversion of the old pub. Highlights were courgette fritters with honey and the grilled prawns with masala style sauce.

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                                                    Lazy Lobster is rated 4.7 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

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                                                    2 people
                                                    7:00 PM
                                                    Booked 9 times today
                                                    Google Map for Lazy Lobster

                                                    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
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