Smoking Lobster Cowes

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   Mandy

   Isle of Wight

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always great food and friendly service, wish I could eat here every day
   

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   Rob

   Devon

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a fantastic experience on Saturday night. The overall service, including great recommendations was perfect and the food was just brilliant as ever. It’s so nice to see the chefs create unique and unusual combinations you don’t get elsewhere.
   

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   Alison

   Isle of Wight

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 10, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I really ejouyed my delayed Birthday meal with friends. The service was excellent and the food delicious. Perfectly cooked monkfish and crunchy Asian slaw. My dessert was the tastiest sticky (caramelised milk and pecan) sponge with a lovely flavour ice cream. I forget what it was called. It was quiet and the lighting is subdued. I highly recommend this restaurant.
   

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   Andy

   London

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The only place I would ever go for a Sunday Roast that was not at home.
   

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   Jennifer

   VIP

   New York City

   30 reviews

   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined on January 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant decor was modern with a hint of nautical so immediately we appreciated the thought put into the overall dining experience. The waitstaff were polite, attentive and friendly. We enjoyed a variety of small plates including the nigiri (the salmon was outstanding), tuna tataki, Australian sliced steak, and miso cod. The special sea bream with Asian slaw and new potatoes was also excellent. To our surprise, a new favorite cocktail is now the lychee and cucumber martini.
   

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   John

   West Sussex

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   First visit. Great food and friendly service. Will be back.
   

   Smoking Lobster CowesResponded on January 5, 2025

   Hi John, Thank you for joining us for your first visit! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and friendly service. It’s always a pleasure to make a great first impression, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience. Best, Smoking Lobster Team
   

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   Suzanne

   London

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Family meal out, our baby crying but staff amazing, patient and helpful
   

   Smoking Lobster CowesResponded on January 5, 2025

   Hi Suzanne, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you and your family felt supported during your visit. Our team understands that dining out with little ones can sometimes be challenging, and we’re always here to help make it as stress-free as possible. We hope to welcome you all back soon for another lovely family meal! Best, Smoking Lobster Team
   

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   Chris

   VIP

   Newcastle

   41 reviews

   5.0

   41 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Sensational! As ever: the welcome, the selection of amazing food, the atmosphere and buzz a delight.
   

   Smoking Lobster CowesResponded on January 5, 2025

   Hi Chris, Thank you for such a sensational review! We're thrilled to hear that everything from the warm welcome to the incredible food and vibrant atmosphere made your visit delightful. Your kind words mean so much to our team, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another amazing experience! Best, Smoking Lobster Team
   

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   Terry

   Isle of Wight

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Chefs tasting menu for 4 including 1 vegetarian. Fabulous food and service. Mouthful of deliciousness with each course. A true Mecca for anyone interested in tasting fabulous fish flavours on the Isle of Wight. Vegetarians will not be disappointed either.
   

   Smoking Lobster CowesResponded on January 5, 2025

   Hi Terry, Thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Chef’s Tasting Menu, and that every course was a mouthful of deliciousness. It’s great to know that both seafood lovers and vegetarians alike had an unforgettable experience. We take great pride in showcasing the finest fish flavours on the Isle of Wight, and it means the world to us that you consider us a true Mecca for food lovers. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another exceptional meal! Best, Smoking Lobster Team
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We visited as a couple for Christmas Day. It was lovely, the food was delicious, hot and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly, attentive. We really enjoyed our meal, thank you. Emma Kelman
    

    Smoking Lobster CowesResponded on January 5, 2025

    Hi Emma, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are so glad to hear that you had a lovely Christmas Day with us. It’s wonderful to know that the food was delicious and beautifully presented, and that our staff made your experience even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another special meal in the future! Best, Smoking Lobster Team
    

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