
The Noisy Lobster
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About The Noisy Lobster
On Avon Beach in Christchurch, The Noisy Lobster is a seafood restaurant with terrace seating that looks over the bay. The kitchen works from a menu of clams, scallops, oysters, mussels, and prawns alongside lobster, with the Noisy Platter combining lobster, prawn tempura, scallops, and oysters for those wanting a wider spread, and a lobster slider offered as a single-portion option. A crab gazpacho appears on the specials menu alongside cocktails. Seating is walk-in, with servers handling table service throughout the meal. Bottled water is offered as a charged option rather than free tap water. The site also houses a separate fish and chip shack, bakery, and coffee hut alongside the main dining room.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lobster slider, crab gazpacho, sea view terrace and signature cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lobster slider, crab gazpacho, sea view terrace and signature cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
The sea view is what reviewers raise most, with diners describing terrace and window tables overlooking the water as the backdrop to the meal. Seafood comes close behind, and the crab gazpacho earns the strongest praise, with one reviewer urging an order of it if it appears on the specials. The lobster slider, half a lobster in garlic sauce, tempura prawns, shrimp poboy, clam pil pil and the Superstar martini are also named, along with a sangria cocktail described as strong and cold. Service is called friendly and attentive, even on busy weekend evenings. The complaints are mostly about cost and detail. One reviewer notes big markups on the wines, and another was surprised to be charged for a glass bottle of water brought without mention, suggesting tap as an option. One found the lobster bisque a little lost in the tomato, and a vegetarian diner found the choices limited. During a heatwave, staff moved several parties to terrace tables to accommodate requests for the view.
Customer Review Summary
The sea view is what reviewers raise most, with diners describing terrace and window tables overlooking the water as the backdrop to the meal. Seafood comes close behind, and the crab gazpacho earns the strongest praise, with one reviewer urging an order of it if it appears on the specials. The lobster slider, half a lobster in garlic sauce, tempura prawns, shrimp poboy, clam pil pil and the Superstar martini are also named, along with a sangria cocktail described as strong and cold. Service is called friendly and attentive, even on busy weekend evenings. The complaints are mostly about cost and detail. One reviewer notes big markups on the wines, and another was surprised to be charged for a glass bottle of water brought without mention, suggesting tap as an option. One found the lobster bisque a little lost in the tomato, and a vegetarian diner found the choices limited. During a heatwave, staff moved several parties to terrace tables to accommodate requests for the view.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We are currently spending a week down in Muddeford and have been loving everything Noisy Lobster! I don’t often leave reviews but I felt compelled to for this fab business. From the restaurant and fish & chip shack, to the bakery and coffee hut, they have all areas covered! The food quality is exceptional and we were particularly impressed with the attentiveness of the servers on a busy Saturday night in the restaurant. Already looking forward to coming back for my mum’s 60th birthday in September! Thank you all 🦞 🦀 🐟 ❤️”
- Google user
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had such a lovely experience at The Noisy Lobster. Very aesthetically pleasing. Superstar martini was 10 out of 10. The food was absolutely delicious - every dish was fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully presented. The passion fruit tart with raspberry sorbert was perfectly sharp and sweet. A special mention has to go to Alice, who looked after us so well. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely made our visit feel special. Her service was outstanding and she’s a real credit to the team. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the sea views were simply phenomenal. The perfect setting for a great meal. We can’t wait to come back!”
- Google user
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ After the worst 5½-hour journey ever to visit family, we headed straight to The Noisy Lobster to meet everyone for dinner — having not even stopped on the way! So my first words to the poor person greeting us at the desk weren’t “Hello”… they were basically “Please, can we use your bathroom?!” 😂 Thankfully, things improved dramatically from there! The staff were so friendly and welcoming and the service throughout was excellent. We were seated by the window overlooking the sea, which was just amazing — what a gorgeous setting. 🌊 The cocktails were fabulous 🍸 and the food was absolutely delicious. I started with the lobster slider, followed by the monkfish & tiger prawns with Thai red bisque, courgette and summer peas — absolutely beautiful. 🦞🍤 After 5½ hours in the car, this was exactly the welcome to the coast we needed. Fabulous food, great cocktails, lovely staff and that wonderful sea view. A brilliant evening with family and somewhere we would very happily return to. ❤️”
- Google user
“Came here for lunch on our little beach day due to my love of seafood. Staff were very friendly and the place is very modern. The food was spectacular! Very glad that you can get 1 lobster slider too! Lobster is my favourite but I have a small appetite and this was the perfect portion for me! It was absolutely delicious and I cleared the plate! My only complaint would be that they offer you water when you arrive but don’t indicate that it isn’t free. I had a feeling it would have a charge when it was a glass bottle that was brought out but finding out it’s just under £5 was a shock! Maybe provide the option of tap? Otherwise fantastic from start to finish”
- Google user
“Wonderful restaurant with a beautiful sea view and a great atmosphere. The food was delicious with the excellent service. A big thank you to Daria, who took amazing care of us with kindness, professionalism, and a warm smile. She made us feel very welcome. We highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely come back. Thank you, Daria, for making our visit so special! 🙏😊”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Seasonal, locally sourced seafood & cocktails served in a modern spot with a terrace & bay views.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Seafood restaurants near The Noisy Lobster
- The Boathouse4.42,8911.8 mi£10–50
monkfish gyoza, sea bass, london pizza
- SEXY LOBSTER4.31,2336.3 mi away£30–90
lobster, lemon sole, oysters and champagne
- Koi Sakana4.92476.7 mi away£30–70
fresh oysters, scallop dishes, tiger prawns
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Noisy Lobster | 4.43,514 | — | — | lobster slider, crab gazpacho, sea view terrace |
| The Boathouse | 4.42,891 | 1.8 mi | £10–50 | monkfish gyoza, sea bass, london pizza |
| SEXY LOBSTER | 4.31,233 | 6.3 mi away | £30–90 | lobster, lemon sole, oysters and champagne |
| Koi Sakana | 4.9247 | 6.7 mi away | £30–70 | fresh oysters, scallop dishes, tiger prawns |
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