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Lazy Lobster, Whitstable, Kent

Lazy Lobster

4.7 (112)
£41 and over
Seafood
Sea St, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1FG

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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

Menu

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

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: 21 October 2024

                                                    What 112 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

                                                    Diners' Choice Awards

                                                    • Kent

                                                      Best Food

                                                    • Kent

                                                      Innovative

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Lazy Lobster in Whitstable offers a relaxed seafood dining experience with a "casual, unpretentious atmosphere." Known for "delicious, imaginative dishes," its menu features standout items like "chargrilled prawns" and "tuna tartare." While service can be slow, the "friendly staff" and "dog-friendly options" make it a charming choice for seafood enthusiasts.
                                                    112 Reviews

                                                    1. Jo

                                                      Yorkshire2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Fantastic food and service! Lovely restaurant serving seafood which was so tasty and at reasonable prices. Our waitress was helpful, friendly and answered our questions with knowledge of the food. Altogether a perfect place for our anniversary meal.

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                                                    2. Hazel

                                                      London4 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Four of us for an early dinner, as usual it was fantastic. The food is exceptional, the service is wonderful, an overall excellent experience

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                                                    3. Rosie

                                                      Hampshire6 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on 1 May 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Superb food and wine Excellent service everything at just the right pace , nothing worse than being rushed along !

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                                                    4. Linda

                                                      London3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on 25 April 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Buzzy pub with excellent inventive but not pretentious food Efficient and friendly service Love it for a relaxed gastro evening

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                                                    5. Luca

                                                      Dublin1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on 25 April 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Great service and great food. Don't go here if you're in a hurry but great things take time, this is not a fast food restaurant. Delicious fried oyster.

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                                                    6. Lisa

                                                      Brighton1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on 24 April 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Lovely food and the added bonus of being able to take the dogs

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                                                    7. gayle VIP

                                                      London9 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on 19 April 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The staff were so friendly and welcomed us to lazy lobster. Our waitress explained how everything went & had a friendly attitude and laughed a lot and smiled. Food was amazing. Can’t wait to return

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                                                    8. Caroline

                                                      London1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on 18 April 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Great food and lovely service! Really enjoyed our lunch there and were even able to bring our dog!

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                                                    9. Julia

                                                      London2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on 17 April 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Excellent vibe, first class service and superb food.

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                                                    10. Lisa

                                                      London10 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      Dined on 17 April 2025

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Great menu of small plates. Chose a couple of single mouthfuls such as oysters & scallops then 4 other medium dishes inc tuna, prawns plus potatoes and bread to mop up delicious sauces. £40 bottle Chapel Down very decent Pinot - £120 total for 2. So neither cheap nor extortionate - but excellent flavours and attentive knowledgeable service. Tables quite close to each other and very loud. Interesting menu - would return

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                                                    FAQs

                                                    Lazy Lobster is rated 4.7 stars by 112 OpenTable diners.

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                                                    2 people
                                                    19:00
                                                    Booked 12 times today
                                                    Google Map for Lazy Lobster

                                                    Sea St, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1FG

                                                    Dining areas

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Area
                                                      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
                                                      Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace
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