Best Lobster Roll in Whitstable

2 restaurant menus in Whitstable, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Harbour Garden Cafe
The Harbour Garden Cafe
74/100 (1453 ratings)
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Seafood
British
Bar
Gluten Free Options
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British
Cafe
Bar
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Whitstable Bay Ale and Homemade Lemonade
Fish & chips
Crab
Fresh Oysters and a Great Bloody Mary
Fish
Scallops
Sandwiches
Cocktails
Oyster
Calamari
Burger
seafood platter
Potted Crab
Mussels
Wine
Cod Fish and Chips
Calamares
Beer
Steamed Mussels
Pan Seared Scallops
corona
Lobster Mac N Cheese
Shrimp
Fish & Chips
Cake
Fish & Chips
Shrimp Salad
Fried
Lobster Roll
Oyster
Seafood Platters
Lobster
Bread And
Cod
Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell
Prawns
Pasta
Whole Steamed Lobster
Surf And Turf
Salad
Beefy Buoy Burger
Mac and cheese
Lobster Roll with Triple Fried Chips
Café
Bar
British
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Seating
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Excellent place, staff are great, food is heavenly and the drinks are fab. The menu is not vast but enough for lunch, it has a lovely setting in the..."
Karen Rowbottom
"What a wonderful find...went to Whitstable on the off chance and found this lovely restaurant that offers superb menu. The crab salad was excellent...."
Jean Todd
"Lovely place to stop for lunch, enjoying a cold drink and watching the world go by. All the staff were friendly and very..."
Vicky Tullett
"Great food, made to feel welcome and not rushed, which is a bonus when you are sitting somewhere so nice like Whistable harbour and enjoy people..."
Theresa King
"Lovely meal with friends, delicious cocktails and good live band. A great place for a summers..."
Annemarie McCabe
"Lovely place, great staff, very helpful. Highly recommend if you're in Whitstable..."
Gerry Stocks
"Had a nice coffee here this morning, would have tried their Sunday brunch if we hadn't already had breakfast. Friendly staff and great..."
Geoff Boakes
"Absolutely beautiful prosecco brunch... Swedish has was gorgeous. Customer service was first class. Would highly recommend. Thanks harbour garden..."
Charlotte Bruce
"Delicious food on a busy pier. Staff are friendly and dogs are welcome...Lovely spot for lunch- lobster roll highly..."
Lizzie Berridge
"Had to meet a prospective ghost tour guide, so due to my disability I chose this venue and was very pleasantly surprised by the excellent service I..."
john Hippisley
"This is a nice harbour facing restaurant in Whitstable. Very busy when we attended on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Staff were friendly and..."
Richard Elysee
"Lovely spot just by the water. Fresh seafood and good drink selection - although pricey. I’ve never had battered fried oysters and would say its..."
Chantal Johnson
"Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Staff were amazing, food was INCREDIBLE! I couldn’t fault it at all. Drinks were great. It’s pricey but..."
Ella patterson
"Came here the day after a wedding and it was the first place we came across. Despite it being really busy we were quickly greeted and service was..."
Jamie Puddephatt
"Popped in for a bit of lunch and the service was faultless. Crab claws to start, Mac cheese and lobster which was really nice and my wife had fish..."
Luke Ranger
"Loaded crab fries are to die for!!! Mocktails sweet and delicious. Great location right on the quayside. Lovely in the sunshine. There have been a..."
Daryl Yeoman
"We crossed the street from the big parking lot to get to this cute cafe. It was noon on a Thursday and we were able to get seated right away. We..."
Kay Bee
"What a wonderful place to eat! The gentleman who served us and showed us to his table was so polite, friendly, and welcoming. The atmosphere in the..."
Amy Mullinger
"Excellent spot for seafood fans. Friendly and attentive service - especially appreciated on Good Friday bank holiday weekend. They managed to find us..."
Prita Das
"I booked a table for 14 as it was my father's birthday. We pre ordered and expected a nice evening with the normal level of good service we usually..."
Debbie Falce
"Been past this restaurant several times before and it's always been busy, we decided to take a shot and wait in the queue ourselves. It was super hot..."
Claudiu Dan
"Such a nice restaurant! The host last evening was so lovely, and the servers were so sweet and kind the entire service. We had the bread starters,..."
Layloo
"Great little venue. Located in the harbour at Whitsable Bay. We visited in the winter but they have heaters so even though its outside we didn't get..."
Charles Weir
"This is our favourite place in Whitstable. Michael and his team always do a fabulous job. The lobster roll is epic and the signature cocktails are a..."
Larry Tampkins
"Really great place to stop for brunch. Nice staff and accommodated us under the shelter. We had the fish and chips which was fab. I would definitely..."
Rob Hossain
The Lobster Shack
The Lobster Shack
74/100 (2339 ratings)
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Seafood
British
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Bread
Whitstable Rock Oysters
Fish & chips
Cider
Scampi
Fish & Chips
Chorizo
Lobster Roll
Seafood Platters
Olives
Mackerel
Cod
Fresh Oysters
Shrimp
Fried
Cod Fish and Chips
Lobster
Fresh Fish
Side Salad
Prawns
Lobster and Chips
Salad
Mushy Peas
Crab Meat
Chili
Scampi and Chips
Skate Wing
Whelks
Cakes
Fried Oysters
Crab
Lobster Roll
Clams
Fish
Oyster Stout
Oyster
Beer
Lobster Shack
Mussels
Scampi and chips
Smoked Salmon Ploughman's
Shellfish
prosecco
Direct Pizza
Salmon
Moules Marinière
Lobster and Shrimp Roll
Sit down
British
Seafood
Waterfront
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Clean, tidy, no wait, great staff and friendly too..... Probably the best fish and chips I've ever tasted! Food came out quickly, beer was cold and..."
Keith Reynolds
"This place we found through a recommendation. It was lovely. Amazing little place our favourite place here. We will definitely be..."
Kelly Callow
"This is quite possibly our favourite place to eat with the best cod and chips in the world. Always a lovely atmosphere here. The views are pretty..."
Jo Cottenden
"We went for lunch at the Lobster Shack. The food was amazing and the staff were all friendly and happy even though it was busy. If we come back to..."
Jenny Renouf
"Wonderful place. The food was fantastic and very reasonably priced. The setting overlooking Whitstable and the sea is amazing. I will definitely be..."
Caroline Korn
"Beautiful place. The food was amazing. I asked if they could cook my cod without the batter and just season it, its was the best fish I have had in..."
Caroline Martin
"Hidden away gem on the seafront, great food and drink. Quick service foot atmosphere well worth a..."
David Newmarch
"Such a brilliant place, watching the sun go down over the sea, amazing value for money and so accommodating of our massive family! Everything arrived..."
TJ Mills
"Great food, the staff are friendly and helpful and the prices are not excessive. Thoroughly recommend it..."
Lizzy Critchell
"Fabulous location and fantastic food and drink. Very busy for a September weekend so I bet it's really busy in the height of summer. Would definitely..."
Anthony Hayashi
"Great find in whistable, famous for its oysters and beer. We ordered plenty of oysters and they were all freshly shucked in front of your eyes. They..."
William Yeung
"What a great location to try out oysters for the first time! We loved the casual atmosphere and the fact we were able to order a couple of oysters to..."
Jen
"Superbly good fish and chips, with an idyllic view of the sea in the background. Besides The Forge, this is the place to go in my honest..."
J Jackson (Rikku)
"My wife and I managed too finally get a visit here. We had been talking about it for years and today was the day. My excitement was not misplaced. We..."
Stuart From Cambridge
"Came 2 times in a row! The BEST Oysters 🦪 in the area! Also wonderful staff, views, location, and seafood! If your not from the area be aware you..."
Rebecca
"We went here once in August 2023, the oyster is fabulous, we came again in end Oct 2023 in the season for oyster. However, the oyster is very small,..."
Just K
"What a wonderful experience. Seafood to die for - half a dozen oysters followed by lobster in a butter and parsley sauce - absolutely delicious!..."
Peter Wheatly-Crowe
"Nothing like fresh oysters and lobster. Well served. Swift service, made easy by the app. Beautiful view of the sea. Not bad wine list. No park at..."
JP Borman
"A short trek away from the harbour market is this gem. Went for some weekday lunch, and I wasn't disappointed. It was a lovely day to enjoy half a..."
Steven Dawes
"We stumbled across this walking along the beach. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the cod and chips and it was very tasty. Lovely music..."
Dawn Doorey
"The outdoor seatings will give you a spectacular view of the seashore. The oysters were fresh, as was the lobster we..."
Emil Tam
"For me and my partner in The Lobster Shack are the best oysters in Whitstable. Absolutely delicious. Very fresh. And wine! I had a glass of vinho..."
Alla Tsyganova
"What an amazing experience for two oyster virgins! Wonderful atmosphere as soon as you enter the restaurant. Very friendly and kind staff. Amazing..."
Pauline Dobert
"I actually gasped when I saw the waiter bringing our plates to the table. Well done lobster shack for NOT skimping on the portions during this cost..."
Mrs Aragon
"Young staff doing a steady job. Just need a little more drive to turn over covers faster. We queued for 25 mins, and once inside 12 empty seats, we..."
Rob Maunder
"The food is always excellent, fresh and local. The chips are superb. I also love that they have maintained ordering from an app if you want (on this..."
Michael Kalman
"Whilst there’s no lack of choice for great fresh and local seafood in Whitstable, The Lobster Shack offers a truly special experience.. We went as..."
Charlotte Mary Rose
"We had to wait a long time in a sunny yet windy day. We had fresh boat cod, lobster and kids menu sausage and chips. Staff were friendly and helpful...."
Gus Condeixa