Smoking Lobster Cowes

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  Chris Edwards

  ·2 months ago

  “The food here was exceptional! We had the platter and might be one of the best I've experienced!”

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  Francesca Barone

  ·2 months ago

  “Fantastic lunch here today - didn’t disappoint in the least (aside from the gods looking after our waistlines by not having the desert we selected to share ! ). Quite a different experience to the Ventnor one.”

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  Roshan Shah

  ·3 months ago

  “Definitely a must go restaurant when on the island. Truly executional food and service. Memorable experience and shout out to Reece who was an amazing host!”

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  Gökçe Ersoy

  ·3 months ago

  “Amazing taste! The seafood platter and the sashimi platter were so delicious, as well as the mandarin margharita cocktail and the dark chocolate dessert!”

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  Tom

  ·4 months ago

  “I had a fantastic meal here on the weekend. I was a walk in but they were kind enough to accommodate me. Firstly this place is stunning. The decor is phenomenal and I hope my photos do it justice. I had the beef tartare which came out more as a medium sliced steak. It was very tasty but not what I was expecting. That’s not a bad thing. Then I opted for the lobster. They didn’t have the smallest portion so I opted for the 850g. It was very very tasty but pound for pound I’ve had more for my money in places like Rick steins in sandbanks. It didn’t put me off but it wasn’t filling. I went for the banana parfait for pudding. Again it was high quality and it had many moments where I mmMmm’d from how tasty it was. I drank picpoul with my meal which was a great bottle and good value. Service was decent. I was thankful they took me at short notice. Once served I was pretty much left alone. No one checked if I was ok etc. I poured my own wine too. Might’ve been nice to have that done at this level of restaurant. But I strongly strongly recommend this restaurant. It would be great for a date or group of friends and family.”

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  Ayshe Ibrahim

  ·4 months ago

  “Great food. Flavours and textures. Very authentic Japanese. Even the sides were high quality, fresh and perfectly cooked. The Pandan donuts were the grand finale. Loved it all. Highly recommend”

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  Muralitharan S

  ·4 months ago

  “Lord have mercy, I thought they brought me a sample! 😂 Originally coming from India, I’m used to main courses that require two hands to carry. Even after living in Copenhagen for the last 3 years, I was still caught off guard by the presentation here! The Black Cod arrived looking like a literal dessert cube. I thought I was on a hidden camera show looking at a microscope experiment. But honestly? One bite and I completely forgot about the size. The food is undeniably delicious. The Cod & Rice: The fish was so tender it practically melted, and that tiny rice cake underneath was carrying enough flavor to feed a small village. The Lobster: Finest quality ever. It paired beautifully with the salad. The Bread: My god. Ultimately soft. It felt like tearing into a savory cloud. The chili dip and mayo combo was a total masterpiece—that chili dip had a massive flavor kick. You won't leave with a heavy food coma, but the incredible taste makes it 100% worth trying for a special occasion.”

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  Charlie Melvoin

  ·4 months ago

  “We came here twice during our short stay on the island — once for lunch and once for dinner — and loved it both times. Wonderful lobster, broccoli, turnip cake — well-balanced fusion flavors in each dish, and very friendly staff. And bento boxes for kids!”

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  Tom Marriott

  ·7 months ago

  “Coeliac here - we had the seafood platter for two and they were able to swap out the katsu maki rolls for tempura maki rolls. Most of the menu was gluten free - including the tempura! The whole platter was very enjoyable. I did become suspicious of the black bean sauce, which had a soy sauce flavour (it didn't occur to me to specifically ask about it before I'd tried it), but they kindly reassured me they used a gluten free soy sauce. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend!”

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  Ray Zheng Liang Tan

  ·1 year ago

  “The seafood at Smoking Lobster was nothing short of exceptional. The miso-grilled lobster was sublime — rich, buttery, and delicately balanced in flavour — while the fried gilt-head bream was beautifully fresh and perfectly executed. What truly set the evening apart, however, was the impeccable hospitality. A special mention goes to Vaughn — his attentive service, thoughtful recommendations, calm, reassuring demeanour and genuine warmth elevated our experience. His attention to detail and effortless professionalism made us feel completely at ease throughout the evening. Despite the restaurant’s popularity and lively atmosphere, the quality of both food and service remained consistently outstanding. The inviting ambience, refined décor, and attentive team together created an experience that felt personal and memorable. A shining gem on the Isle of Wight — where exceptional cuisine meets heartfelt service.”

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