The Lobster Shack

Featured reviews

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Fantastic fresh seafood, right on the harbour. We enjoyed oyster happy hour for half price oysters. The lobster shrimp roll was delicious”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Got the fantastic 50% off oyster in the happy hour (5-6 pm). Oyster is very good. Fish and chips are both wonderful. Ordered with phone.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Our first food experience in Whitstable... and what a fantastic choice it turned out to be! The staff were absolutely amazing, warm, and genuinely friendly, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The oysters were simply mind-blowing....more importantly, palate-blowing! Easily the best I've had in the area. Combined with stunning views, whether you sit inside, outside, or in the sheltered outdoor seating area when the wind picks up, this place offers a wonderful dining experience. If you're a seafood lover, this is an absolute must-visit. Highly recommended!”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Amazing place by the sea directly! If you visit Whitstable you should give it a try. We ordered Lobster and Chips, it was delicious 😋my wife had the Cod and Ships, it wasn’t the best version, was missing some taste or seasoning. But the overall experience was lovely!”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Great food … we had the lobster and shrimp roll with salad and chips all excellent. But drinks need to be served in something more sturdy!!”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Great food and atmosphere was lovely. Service was so slow. Service charge should not be added when trying to order online as you can’t get out of it despite it being “discretionary”. Had to keep trying to get the staff attention, why am I paying service charge ? No staff member came to ask us during our time there if we needed anything, id the food was ok etc etc poor service.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “We turned up at about 6:30 on a Sunday. Service was very good (scan a QR on the table to order). Staff were extremely polite even asked if was ok to clear the table! Very atmospheric on cool summers evening. The walk upto it was a bit disappointing as it a road by a factory but once your there it was lovely.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “A must every time in Whitstable! Worth the industrial walk from the harbour - great food, service and location. When sat here, it seems wrong on every level ‘not’ to be an oyster fan. Went for the Fruit de Mare Assiette but subbed for more prawns, smoked salmon & mackerel - wasn’t an issue. Comes with Marie Rose, aioli, salad. We added Chips and mushy peas of course. Food excellent. Live music sang along to Sting 🤣 but good guitar skills. Had some great times in here, as sister lives in the gorgeous town. We’ll be back! 9.4/10 x”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Quite simply the best fish we have had in a very long time! From the moment we arrived, everything was spot on. The staff were warm, attentive and genuinely welcoming without being intrusive. Service was efficient and relaxed in equal measure. The food was outstanding. Incredibly fresh, beautifully cooked and full of flavour. The atmosphere captures exactly what you want from Whitstable: informal, coastal, authentic and full of character. We will absolutely be back!”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “The best experience we had in Whitstable. It’s not a fancy seafood restaurant, but we really enjoyed the oysters and the fish and chips. The happy hour is especially great value and makes it easy to try more. We had oysters with Guinness and loved the combination. All the staff were friendly and happy to share recommendations and information. We’ll definitely be back.”