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Isle of Wight seafood with Ventnor Bay - Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of Wight, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of Wight

4.8
4.8
1836 Reviews
£26 to £40
Pan-Asian

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
10:00 pm
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 fresh, exciting & luscious Asian-Fusion cuisine for both adults and kids.

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

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.
Note: Dogs are accepted upon request as limited spaces available for dogs. Open on Special Occasions on Sundays until Summer.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Seafood, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00–14:30 Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,836 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smoking Lobster Ventnor offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding" food and "friendly" service. Patrons praise the "exquisite" seafood, including the popular seafood platter, and the "extensive cocktail" menu. While some find it pricey, the quality and creativity of dishes make it a "must" for special occasions.
1,836 Reviews
  1. Venetia

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always. The food is exquisite. You have to book in advance but shows how popular the place is. The staff are so friendly and welcoming which just adds to the lovely ambience of the place. Extensive cocktail and wine list. It is our go to place.

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  2. Andy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. Highly recommended

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  3. Andrew VIP

    Kent14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The standard and consistency are impeccable at Smoking Lobster. Continual development means there are always new dishes. Small plates are the latest offering but we were pleased and relieved the specials board main course is still available. Probably our favourite restaurant in the UK, not just IOW.

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  4. peters

    Kent5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good lunch - it’s kind of simple food but done really well…..

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  5. Peter

    Cornwall6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff are very attentive and friendly. The food is great!

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  6. Rob

    Oxford13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, nicely presented. Very friendly helpful staff, cool place, absolutely love it. we go regularly because it simply never disappoints !!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful evening. The food, service, environment are all amazing!

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  8. Louisa

    Isle of Wight2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. Highly recommended the tasting menu
    Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of WightResponded on 5 March 2025
    Hi Louisa, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service, and we’re so glad you loved the tasting menu. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again soon! Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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  9. Graham

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the most imaginative and inspired eating experiences we've had in a long time. Truly excellent, well done!

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  10. evelyn

    North Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing for our tastes. Highly recommend this place
    Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of WightResponded on 5 March 2025
    Hi Evelyn, Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful evening and enjoyed the food. It truly means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience! Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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FAQs

Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of Wight is rated 4.8 stars by 1836 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
10:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Smoking Lobster Ventnor - Isle of Wight

Esplanade, Ventnor, Isle of Wight PO38 1JT

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ventnor Esplanade, Isle of Wight
  • Area
    Ventnor
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00–14:30 Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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