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Lazy Lobster, Whitstable, Kent

Lazy Lobster

4.7 (155)
£41 and over
Seafood
Sea St, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1FG

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 155 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.
                                                    155 Reviews

                                                    1. Carl

                                                      London2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Outstanding food - we had about 6 dishes and every dish was excellent - definitely recommend.

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                                                    2. john VIP

                                                      London39 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      The food was amazing and the customer service faultless.

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                                                    3. Dariusz

                                                      London20 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great experience very tasty and innivative food! Especially the oysters with blackberry and ginger!

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                                                    4. mike

                                                      Kent1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Six of us and a dog had a wonderful meal last night at the Lazy Lobster. The lady serving us gave great advice on the shared portions and with two bottles of wine it was only £35 per head, which for the quality of the food was great value

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                                                    5. Martin

                                                      London7 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Well cooked food in a nice dining room at a fair price. Service friendly and enthusiastic. Fish particular strength. Both my guest and I dont like the tapas like idea that dishes will turn up as they are ready. As it happens in practice things turned up more or less in the right order but not together -my fish well after my guests. But I guess if we didnt like it we should have gone elsewhere

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                                                    6. Chloe

                                                      London17 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Came here for lunch with my mum and we absolutely loved it all the dishes tasted amazing the service and ambience was lovely and it was excellent value for money I would highly recommend

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                                                    7. John

                                                      Gloucestershire/Wiltshire4 reviews

                                                      4.0

                                                      Dined on June 18, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 3
                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                      Food is well prepared but service is slow and restaurant excessively noisy when it is busy.

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                                                    8. Hanora VIP

                                                      London10 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on June 15, 2025

                                                      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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                                                    9. Hannah

                                                      Yorkshire1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on June 15, 2025

                                                      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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                                                    10. Julie

                                                      Kent1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on June 14, 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Delicious food, attentive service and great wine choices. Lovely restaurant will definitely be back. Recommend the Mackerel and the mussels .

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                                                    Lazy Lobster is rated 4.7 stars by 155 OpenTable diners.

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                                                    2 people
                                                    7:00 PM
                                                    Booked 20 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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