Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of Wight

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

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1. B

   Bill VIP

   Cincinnati / Dayton52 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A seaside restaurant with great food. We went twice during a four day stay to the Isle.
   

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   Kazushi

   London3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I went there to have a whole lobster. But I changed my mind to have a Omakase tasting menu. it’s a fusion but I could enjoy many variety of foods with good pairing of wines. But I missed a grilled lobster with miso paste. I will try next time.
   

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   Nigel

   Surrey2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food had seafood platter for 2 fantastic flavours
   

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   Roshana

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Every mouthful was a different delight. I would recommend it.
   

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   Sue

   Isle of Wight5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food served from an open kitchen. Friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. Unusual tastes, lovely!
   

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   Samuel

   West Sussex1 review

   2.0

   Dined on May 18, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was very tasty, well presented, and the menu offered a good selection. The service was quick, staff very friendly, and they accomodated us and our infant daughter wonderfully. However, value for money was unfortunately very poor. We were dining from the tapas menu and at £14 per item, each portion was very expensive when considering the size we recieved. And considering they recommend 4/5 per person, it makes for a very expensive meal in surroundings which do not justify that price level. I have no doubt that the ingredients were fresh and of high quality, but I do not feel that that is justification as the type of dishes created with those expensive ingredients did not warrent such specific varieties, nor showcase their qualities particularly well. Therefore I am not able to recommend this to anyone thinking of considering it as an option.
   

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   Fiona

   Isle of Wight1 review

   2.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We were disappointed with our experience, having been customers for many years the changes that have been made to the menu and portion sizes and pricing don’t add up . The restaurant was overbooked and the staff were unable to cope. There was no lobster at all, the couple at the table next to us had come down from London specifically to eat the famous lobster but like us got none. Sadly we won’t be going back again, nor will we be recommending other friends to go either. Such a shame, it used to be so good.
   

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   Christopher VIP

   London18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this restaurant. Food, setting, friendly knowledgeable staff and drinks
   

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   richard

   Isle of Wight1 review

   4.0

   Dined on May 17, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   It is a while since we last visited, and its popularity continues to grow. We recommend booking ahead to be sure of a place (it was busy early evening, and continued) The food was delicious;we chose the Seafood platter which was excellent, balanced in selection and ideal for two. The menu has altered `to increase the proportions of food as single portions, to share if you wish. Service was good It can be noisy , which is to be expected with customers enjoying the food and location.
   

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    Laura

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Lovely restaurant, staff were friendly and food delicious. Food from kids menu was a little small, delicious and. aired but the portions were too small for my children, especially the noodles, probably more toddler size portion then the 7-11 yr olds we brought with us.
    

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