Smoking Lobster Cowes

Name: Smoking Lobster Cowes
Address: 127 High Street, Cowes Isle of Wight, Cowes Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, PO31 7AY
Telephone: 01983 240916
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1202 Reviews

£26 to £40

Pan-Asian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for groups

Welcome to Smoking Lobster Cowes, an Asian-Fusion restaurant overlooking Cowes Marina. Voted best Isle of Wight restaurant two years in a row.

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.

Our popular menu showcases Japanese and Asian dishes,
using contemporary cooking skills and presentation.
Sushi, sashimi & Japanese BBQ are the highlights.
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 such as the Lychee and Cucumber Martini, all prepared using freshly pressed juices.

We offer formal dining areas, private dining areas and casual dining areas. If you fancy just a drink, let us know.

We look forward to looking after you.

SLC

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Pan-Asian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
01983 240916
Website
https://www.smoking-lobster.co.uk/cowes
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Giancarlo Giancovich
Catering
We offer private catering at your home. Please contact the restaurant
Private party facilities
Email directly cowes@smokinglobster.co.uk

Location
127 High Street, Cowes Isle of Wight, Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 7AY
Area
Cowes
Cross Street
High Street, Cowes
Parking details
There are many car parks and on street parking surrounding the restaurant
Public transit
Bus, Taxi, Red Funnel, Red Jet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,202 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Smoking Lobster Cowes offers a vibrant dining experience with a superb menu featuring imaginative seafood and Asian influences. Guests praise the "friendly, efficient" service and "outstanding" food quality. The restaurant is a "true gem" for unique flavor combinations and "beautiful presentation," making it a must-visit on the Isle of Wight.

1,202 Reviews

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HugoCamacho
Gloucestershire
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Today I had the best ever Sunday Roast. We chose the mixed roast & it was sensational. The chicken was the best chicken ever ... perfection. Deviously cook lamb, pork was succulent & yummy beef. The cauliflower was shockingly good and so were the roast potatoes. Can't wait to come again. Amazing work congratulations to the entire team.
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Mandy
Isle of Wight
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always brilliant but super brilliant last night. The food was just delicious, the service was excellent and the place was buzzing!!
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Warren
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We just love the Smoking Lobster and the Valentines menu was quite fabulous. Amazing service as always with some extra special additions for the evening.
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Jayne
Isle of Wight
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First trip to the Smoking Lobster and a lovely meal. Service was attentive and helpful. Water and drinks were swiftly provided and the food was lovely. New experiences and we enjoyed. I’m sure we will be back. Reasonably priced, although we went for a smaller offering that was recommended by the server.
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Grant
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect experience. From front of house to exquisite food, my chef team from my pub exclaimed some of the best seafood they have ever eaten!! We will return
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Laura
Isle of Wight
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food was freshly cooked and delicious.
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Samantha
Isle of Wight
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I shared trh seafood platter - it was to die for! Would definitely recommend, especially if you want to try a bit of everything!
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Alan
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely outstanding meal. John, our server couldn’t have been helpful. We always opt for the traditional starter/main until John suggested we go Tapas style with the smaller dishes which enabled us to sample 6 or 7 varied plates accompanied by a glass of their excellent Albariño. It felt my culinary brain had been to the gym and done circuit training. Couldn’t fault anything.
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Kevin
London
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner, contemporary take on traditional varieties of food and drinj, extensive options in all departments fab service.
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Chris
VIP
Newcastle
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sensational [as always]... Vibrant atmosphere, warm welcome, superb menu and stellar food and drink!
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Smoking Lobster Cowes is rated 4.7 stars by 1202 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

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

127 High Street, Cowes Isle of Wight, Cowes Isle of Wight PO31 7AY

Additional information

Cross Street
High Street, Cowes
Area
Cowes
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Pan-Asian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There are many car parks and on street parking surrounding the restaurant
Public transit
Bus, Taxi, Red Funnel, Red Jet
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Giancarlo Giancovich
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.smoking-lobster.co.uk/cowes
Phone number
01983 240916
Catering
We offer private catering at your home. Please contact the restaurant
Private party facilities
Email directly cowes@smokinglobster.co.uk

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