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

Smoking Lobster Cowes

4.7
4.7
735 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary Asian
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Welcome to Smoking Lobster Cowes, a family run, contemporary beach bar and restaurant overlooking Cowes Marina.

Our popular menu showcases Japanese and Asian dishes,
using contemporary cooking skills and presentation.
Sushi, sashimi & Japanese BBQ are the highlights.

The bar menu reflects the elegant dishes from the kitchen, with precise, bespoke cocktails such as lychee martini, and fresh juices.

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

We look forward to looking after you.

SLC


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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Asian, British

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    01983 240916

  • Website

    https://www.smokinglobstercowes.co.uk/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Giancarlo Giancovich

  • Private party facilities

    Email directly bookings@smokinglobstercowes.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

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 735 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
  • 4.3Value

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  1. Andy

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    It was very nice although I didn’t think the food quality was quiet up to the highest standard. If im paying higher prices my expectation is outstanding food, presentation and taste. If the food has been more impressive I would have given I higher score to the value section.

  2. MichaelV

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I was very disappointed with the Katsu fish of the day it lacked fish as it was only 50cmx30cm . One King prawn and one scallop with the whole dish overloaded with the Thai green risotto. Very poor, overpriced

  3. Danchlo

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would like to thank the wonderful waitresses and Culinary specialists who were instrumental in helping me propose to my girlfriend last night. The food is as exquisite as always. The service is second to none and the staff… well that is the secret weapon! The best, bright and beautiful staff for an excellent restaurant. God bless you all and thank you again

  4. FrancescaC

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stunning food, great atmosphere and very friendly and helpful staff

  5. MikeD

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another superb meal, the Asian fusion creates amazing flavour combinations.

  6. Tess

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The meal was fabulous every course was absolutely delicious. The service was excellent. My small critique would be the cafe style decor and furniture. I thought it could have been a bit more plush like the food and the price but still a wonderful lunch 💕

  7. NatashaH

    Isle of Wight

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Lovely food and attentive staff. Loved being in the side room, which felt very cool and like a private room

  8. HazelleW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service. Staff were very friendly, professional, knowledgeable and observant. The food was superb , beautifully presented, and cocktails were excellent, with some really interesting mixes on the menu. Loved the monkey fizz cocktail Lovely, fresh, clean coastal decor and atmosphere. Can be a bit echoey, but not too distracting. Only slight irritant is the light was hung very low over our table, but was incredibly close to the top of my head. Needs raising slightly. We were at the table close to kitchen and bar. Loved it overall. Very attentive staff. Will definitely go again !

  9. LizR

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food -really great service - very atmospheric

  10. AdanW

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great evening, service and a taste of something different

  11. AleksK

    London

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food was actually so so, nothing special (we ordered starters, mains and deserts)

  12. Jack

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We shared most of the small plate dishes between two and it was the perfect amount, beautiful choices for mains also but the tapas style suited us best. Mushroom gyozo and the black cod are must haves!!

  13. BHARRIS

    Surrey

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and service as always, best place to eat in Cowes, ate here twice in two days and perfection both times

  14. DavidW

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We had a lovely lunch and were attentively looked after throughout

  15. MichaelaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great night! Service, food, everything - just perfect - thank you.

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Isle of Wight

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food service and a fabulous afternoon

  17. GB27

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Put simply, a throughly enjoyable evening with delicious food, beautifully presented and serviced with a smile!

  18. Boatgirl

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience3
    Having eaten at SL several times, we always leave disappointed….the food is delicious but the service always lets the side down. Get the front of house sorted and this place will be unstoppable.

  19. CarolineS

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Visited for sons birthday, as his favourite restaurant. As always, amazing food and service. We will be back very soon.

  20. CharlotteR

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, amazing food. Highly recommend to anyone wanting good value but quality food.

  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The staff were very accommodating! We felt super comfortable and the ambience was beautiful, definitely returning.

  22. Costa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service too..highly recommended.

  23. Brainsie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! Food was top drawer. Do not pass this one by.

  24. LeeC

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food in the middle of Cowes. Well worth a visit

  25. MarkD

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good food and service. Staff very good with my young granddaughters. Nice to have a good restaurant on the island.

  26. RobH

    Devon

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Put simply, this is the best food for miles around! Brilliant menu, amazing flavours and quality combined with exceptional knowledge from Julie who leads the front of house exceptionally well.

  27. TandT

    Isle of Wight

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We tried the Smoking Lobster in Cowes to celebrate my wife's birthday. We live in Ventnor so we have already visited the Smoking Lobster there on a number of occasions. Our meal this time was as we expected and was in every way as good as the one in Ventnor. The choices available and our food was excellent as always. The premises are large and airy with plenty of space between the tables.

  28. Frank

    London

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great evening. Very good service Excellent food Strongly recommend

  29. AmyR

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was phenomenal! Couldn’t fault anything.

  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great menu, lovely staff, nice cocktails

  31. HampshireHarry

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant from start to finish. A warm welcome, great service and really, really good food. The only regret was going in get-fit January and passing on the mouth-watering desserts. No matter, going back in February for sure.

  32. KarenG

    Warwickshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Still one of our favourite places to go. Incredible food, great drinks, relaxed cosy atmosphere. Staff are lovely. Would highly recommend.

  33. Mark

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food as always, really is some special food with a lot of thought going into it. One of my favourite places🤗

  34. OpenTable Diner

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food, friendly helpful service, great atmosphere. A great place to treat yourself!

  35. Stroller

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The restaurant was very quiet when we went for a birthday meal. The food was amazing and the service excellent. We really enjoyed ourselves and would definitely go back.

  36. KristaG

    Berkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always. Favourite restaurant on the island!! Not pretentious at all just friendly staff and superb food. Loved my cocktail too. Couldn’t fault the evening. Thanks 😊

  37. NoraA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent fusion food, also really enjoyed the selection of cocktails. The restaurant was full and atmosphere was buzzing when we went without being too intense. Definitely going back.

  38. JennyB

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Relaxed but highly professional. Beautiful, imaginative food. Great service, friendly, informative staff. Expensive but great value for money.

  39. OpenTable Diner

    London

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    On a quiet night the service was above and beyond but no intrusive. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and ready to accommodate for an all round excellent evening.

  40. Andy

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Great Food, Drinks were super slow to arrive each time we ordered. Waitress not overly familiar with menu and service not as good as usual

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Smoking Lobster Cowes is rated 4.7 stars by 735 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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

  • Neighborhood

    Cowes

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Asian, British

  • 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

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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