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Smoking Lobster Cowes, Cowes Isle of Wight, Cowes Isle of Wight

Smoking Lobster Cowes

4.7
4.7
1203 Reviews
£26 to £40
Pan-Asian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 8 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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,203 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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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.

1,203 Reviews
  1. Vincent

    VIP

    Isle of Wight

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are regular diners at this excellent restaurant. Superb menu and helpful and friendly staff always make it a joy to dine at the Smoking Lobster.

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  2. HugoCamacho

    Gloucestershire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    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.
    Smoking Lobster CowesResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Hugo, Thanks for the amazing review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear you loved the mixed roast—sounds like the chicken, lamb, pork, and beef were all hits, not to mention that shockingly good cauliflower and roast potatoes. We really appreciate you taking the time to celebrate our team's hard work. Can't wait to have you back for another round of deliciousness! Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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  3. Mandy

    Isle of Wight

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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!!
    Smoking Lobster CowesResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Mandy, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that last night was not just brilliant but super brilliant! It's great to know that you enjoyed the delicious food, excellent service, and the buzzing atmosphere. We can't wait to have you back for another fabulous evening. Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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  4. Warren

    Berkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    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.
    Smoking Lobster CowesResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Warren, Thanks for the lovely feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the Valentine's menu and the special additions we had for the evening. It's always a pleasure to serve you, and we're thrilled to hear that the service was amazing as always. Looking forward to your next visit! Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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  5. Jayne

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    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.
    Smoking Lobster CowesResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Jayne, We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first visit to Smoking Lobster! Thanks for the kind words about our attentive service and lovely food. Glad our server's recommendations worked out well for you. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon! Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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  6. Grant

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    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
    Smoking Lobster CowesResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Grant, Thanks for the fantastic review! We're honoured to hear that your chef team from the pub rated our seafood among the best they've ever had. We strive for perfection in every dish we serve, and it sounds like we hit the mark with your visit. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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  7. Laura

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food was freshly cooked and delicious.
    Smoking Lobster CowesResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Laura, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the freshly cooked, delicious food and excellent service. We hope to see you again soon for another great meal! Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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  8. Samantha

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 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!
    Smoking Lobster CowesResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Samantha, We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband loved our Seafood Platter! It's great that you got to try a bit of everything and enjoyed it so much. Thanks for the recommendation, and we look forward to seeing you both again soon for another delicious experience! Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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  9. Alan

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 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.
    Smoking Lobster CowesResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Alan, Thank you for such a glowing review! We're delighted to hear that John's suggestion enhanced your experience and allowed you to explore a variety of flavours alongside a glass of our excellent Albariño! It sounds like a real feast for the senses. We're thrilled you couldn't fault anything and look forward to your next visit with us. Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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  10. Kevin

    London

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 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.
    Smoking Lobster CowesResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Kevin, Thanks for the great feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the contemporary take on traditional food and drink, as well as our extensive options and fabulous service. We look forward to having you back for another wonderful dinner soon! Best, Smoking Lobster Team

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Smoking Lobster Cowes is rated 4.7 stars by 1203 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Smoking Lobster Cowes

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

Additional information

  • Cross street
    High Street, Cowes
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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