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Lazy Lobster

4.7 (515)
£41 and over
Seafood
Sea St, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1FG

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Lazy Lobster

4.7
£41 and over
Seafood
Whitstable

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
    Sat, Sun 12:00–20:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 18:00–20:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Stead
  • Area
    Whitstable
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Lazy Lobster.

4.7

4.7
(515)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lazy Lobster offers a vibrant seafood dining experience with a "creative" menu and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" tuna tartare and scallops. While some dishes need refinement, the overall "delicious" food and "friendly" atmosphere make it a must-visit. Ideal for seafood lovers seeking fresh, expertly crafted dishes.
515 Reviews
  1. Philip

    Kent5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Can definitely recommend and would not hesitate to return. Variety of options on the main menu, although if you like your deserts you might find the choice more limited. All dishes were well presented and tasty.

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  2. Bonny

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oh my word. Such creative dishes. Loved the food. Service was fantastic. Lovely ambience. A MUST VISIT

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  3. David

    Oxford/Oxfordshire9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu, lovely food & very helpful staff. Highly recommend

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  4. Hannah

    London15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    There were some real highs to this meal, including the masala butter skate with, tuna melt croquettes and scallops - all of which was phenomenal. However, the fish bun needs work and was really disappointing. Whilst the fish was perfect, it couldn’t be consumed as a bun as the bottom layer was so saturated and soggy you couldn’t pick it up, plus the napkin it sat on was melded to the bun. The American cheese is weird and flavourless and you couldn’t notice the sriracha. It has potential but needs refining or maybe this was just a bad day? Either way, we enjoyed our meal overall and would definitely return.

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  5. Mike

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent on all accounts. Luke is a superb ambassador. The food was excellent and really good value. Highly recommend the Chapel Down wines.

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  6. Mary

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 3rd visit to the Lazy Lobster and we were not disappointed. The food was absolutely fabulous and the serving staff are so lovely and friendly.

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  7. Louisa

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved our visit. Food is very delicious. A little noisy at times as some customers congregated at the bar and were very loud, apart from that, it was perfect!

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  8. Timothy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just superb waitress very well you fooled by the management when asked questions. Lovely little restaurant in Whitstable

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  9. June

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection of small plates. Gorgeous seaweed butter and the anchovies were sublime.

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  10. Sylvia

    Kent5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous selection. Our vegetarian diner was thrilled with choices available. Great service when we mistakenly ordered a spicy dish.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 12:00–20:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 18:00–20:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ben Stead
  • Area
    Whitstable
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

FAQs

The menu is sharing/tapas-style and guests frequently describe the plates as generous, seafood platters in particular can be substantial enough to feed three people.

Yes, Lazy Lobster is a lovely pick for a special evening: guests celebrate birthdays here and praise the setting, service and wine/tasting experiences.

Lazy Lobster feels like a reimagined 19th‑century pub offering relaxed, unpretentious seafood dining, warm service, a buzzy but welcoming vibe, and a seaside character shine through.

For a calmer, nicely paced visit choose lunchtime, midweek lunchtimes (guests cite Tuesday around 14:30) are repeatedly described as relaxed and well-timed.

Yes, Lazy Lobster has an outside patio; several guests mention finding and enjoying a table on the outside patio.

Casual dress, comfortable, relaxed attire is appropriate for Lazy Lobster's casual‑dining setting.

Sunday visits stand out, guests praise Sunday mid‑afternoon/lunch trips and many recommend the Sunday roast, making it a lovely time to visit.

Yes, Lazy Lobster offers a dog-friendly section and guests report staff welcomed dogs, provided space and treats, making it an easy spot to visit with a well-behaved pet.

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Lazy Lobster

4.7
£41 and over
Seafood
Whitstable

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
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