Smoking Lobster Ventnor

4.8

1813 Reviews

£26 to £40

Pan-Asian

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Neighbourhood gem

Smoking Lobster Ventnor is an award winning 2-Rosette restaurant located in the heart of Ventnor Bay, serving Asian-Fusion cuisine.

Our restaurant overlooks the ocean, so every meal is paired with breath-taking sea views.

We are famous on the Island for using fresh and local produce. 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 freshly pressed juices.

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.

SLV

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 Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 1,813 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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Smoking Lobster Ventnor offers "fantastic food" with a "buzzy vibe" and "super-tasty Japanese fusion" dishes. Guests rave about the "outstanding" service and the "amazing" seafood platter. The seaside location provides a lovely view, and the atmosphere is welcoming. It's a "must-visit" for a special dining experience.

1,813 Reviews

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GIUSEPPE
Isle of Wight
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food A wonderful evening Lovely atmosphere Service very accurate
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Joanne
Isle of Wight
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Perfect every time. Our favourite place to eat and we recommend it to any friends or family visiting the island
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Kelly
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was exceptional. On the more expensive side. Fully appreciate that we are not regulars but you could see who was and 4 tables were served ahead of us even though we arrived first. Overall very good and would go back
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Mark
VIP
London
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing find on Ventnor seafront. This is not a sushi and sashimi place but rather a straightforward primarily fish restaurant cooking food in a wonderfully-tasty and delicious manner. The atmosphere is entirely casual, the table layout is simple and it is not a large restaurant. Service is friendly and personalised. Prices are not cheap but this is a personal choice.
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Gemma
Switzerland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great, friendly service. Really delicious fresh food. Highly recommend and can’t wait to go back.
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Joanne
Devon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful fresh food in a quiet yet buzzy atmosphere. The service and food were exemplary and for a 50th birthday meal it couldn't have been more perfect!
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Kevin
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good visit. Wonderful seafood much of which is caught local to the restaurant - in fact about 100m in front of the restaurant!
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Robert
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gem of a restaurant - food is fantastic and service was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
Isle of Wight
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Superb as always. Smoking Lobster sustains a first-class dining experience. Always a pleasure to go there.
Smoking Lobster VentnorResponded on 12 December 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you consistently enjoy a first-class dining experience with us. It’s always a pleasure to have you, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards, Smoking Lobster Group
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Julie
Isle of Wight
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing sharing seafood platter with an array of beatifully presented and perfectly cooked seafood, all so good it was impossible to have a favourite. Highly recommend.
Smoking Lobster VentnorResponded on 12 December 2024
Dear Julie, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you loved the seafood platter and that every dish stood out. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the presentation and quality of our dishes! We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back for another exceptional meal! Warm regards, Smoking Lobster Group
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Smoking Lobster Ventnor is rated 4.8 stars by 1813 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Esplanade, Ventnor, Isle of Wight PO38 1JT

Additional information

Cross Street
Ventnor Esplanade, Isle of Wight
Area
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 Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
https://www.smoking-lobster.co.uk/ventnor
Phone number
01983 855938
Catering
Outside catering available please inquire
Private party facilities
Minimum spend required for exclusive hire

Smoking Lobster Ventnor

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