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Isle of Wight seafood with Ventnor Bay - Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of Wight, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of Wight

4.9
4.9
1859 Reviews
£26 to £40
Pan-Asian
Esplanade, Ventnor, Isle of Wight PO38 1JT

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
Smoking Lobster Ventnor is an award winning 2-Rosette restaurant located in the heart of Ventnor Bay, serving fresh, exciting & luscious Asian-Fusion cuisine for both adults and kids.

Our restaurant overlooks the ocean, so every meal is paired with breath-taking sea views.
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 all prepared using fresh ingredients.

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.

We look forward to looking after you.
Note: Dogs are accepted upon request as limited spaces available for dogs. Open on Special Occasions on Sundays until Summer.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Seafood, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01983 855938
  • Website
    https://www.smoking-lobster.co.uk/ventnor
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Giancarlo Giancovich
  • Catering
    Outside catering available please inquire
  • Private party facilities
    Minimum spend required for exclusive hire
  • Location
    Esplanade, Ventnor, Isle of Wight PO38 1JT
  • Neighborhood
    Ventnor
  • Cross street
    Ventnor Esplanade, Isle of Wight
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of on street parking within 50 metres of the restaurant. As well as a car park either side.
  • Public transit
    Ventnor bus station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,859 people are saying

Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of Wight reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smoking Lobster Ventnor shines on the Isle of Wight with "the best restaurant on the island" reputation. Guests praise the "absolutely fabulous food," especially the seafood and small plates. Friendly service, stunning sea views, and exquisite cocktails like the Chilli Mango Margarita enhance the dining experience. Reservations are recommended.

1,859 Reviews

  1. Daisy

    Warwickshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We did have a lovely time and really enjoyed the food. It was delicious. Service was lovely too. But I just can’t believe they charged us 3 quid for some cucumbers for our baby when you’re already spending a lot for your own food. I just think that’s something that needs to be thought about.

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  2. Tanya

    Gloucestershire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a smashing lunch, sitting outside in the sunshine and enjoying the views. The lunch of small plates was delicious and every mouthful was full of flavour and texture. The team were great and really looked after us. We will definitely be back!

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  3. Mashuk

    Isle of Wight1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Service was perfect. Thanks and see you next year!

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  4. Gioia

    Isle of Wight3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very happy with our lovely Easter Monday lunch today. John and the rest of the team kindly accommodated our larger-than-expected family party and made us very welcome. The food was delicious as usual and the lovely Hannah looked after us brilliantly. All perfect!

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  5. Lucy

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant on the Isle of Wight by far. The food was outstanding, absolutely delicious and so beautifully presented. Make sure you book in advance as this place is well worth it! The food and cocktails are fabulous. We enjoyed our small plates so much, we ordered more. We had Duck Breast, Pork Belly, Scallops, Peanut Noodles, Turnip Cake with Quails Egg and more and it was all exquisite. Try the Chilli Mango Margarita too! The staff are so friendly and great with recommendations and sea view is just beautiful. Thank you! We will be back.

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  6. Tara

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    absolutely FABULOUS food and lovely staff. We ate there twice on holiday and it was incredible, a definite not-miss for anyone visiting the Isle of Wight. I had the grilled lobster the first time and went back to try the tempora lobster - the manager was so kind as to offer to reserve the lobster for me as it was bank holiday and he wanted to make sure I got one! On top of the excellent food and comfortable decor the staff are so friendly and kind. Highly recommend!

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  7. Zara

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at ‘Smoking Lobster’ was fantastic! The service was attentive and professional and the food was absolutely delicious! The cocktails were also good but did take a while to arrive. Overall, it was an expensive but excellent gastronomic experience.

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  8. Sam

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing meal, came across this place by chance and will definitely be back

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  9. Jonathan

    Isle of Wight1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm welcome from Manager Jonathan and staff. Excellent food as always. The food is well presented and so very tasty. Service very good. Good to see this local business doing well and busy. Treating customers well is the key to success. Recommend. We will return and continue to support.

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  10. Jo

    Isle of Wight1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, the staff were friendly and there was a lovely view of the sea It was quite noisy with two tables with children - who were loving the food but were loud.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of Wight

Esplanade, Ventnor, Isle of Wight PO38 1JT

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ventnor Esplanade, Isle of Wight
  • Neighborhood
    Ventnor
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Seafood, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of on street parking within 50 metres of the restaurant. As well as a car park either side.
  • Public transit
    Ventnor bus station
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Giancarlo Giancovich
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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