Smoking Lobster offers an unforgettable setting for events and private parties on the Isle of Wight, located right on the edge of Cowes Harbour. With panoramic waterfront views and clean, contemporary interiors, it provides a stylish backdrop for celebrations of all kinds, from intimate family gatherings to corporate events and special milestone occasions.
This is the biggest of the group’s venues, and the only one capable of accommodating larger private parties. Smoking Lobster has a private room available for hire - The Bamboo Room - which seats up to 30 guests in a slick, contemporary space separated from the main restaurant. This makes it ideal for any occasion where you want a bit of extra privacy.
Alternatively, parties of all sizes can talk to the team about hiring a space in the main restaurant. Inside, the space is bright and minimal, brought to life by breezy seagrass lampshades and exposed brick walls. The restaurant is flexible enough to host any sort of event, and the team can configure the space depending on your needs, whether you’re hosting a seated dinner or a standing reception with drinks and canapes.
Naturally, Smoking Lobster comes into its own when booked for occasions where food is the focus. The restaurant owns its own fishing boat, meaning much of the seafood served at your event is caught fresh by its own team using rods, lobster pots and crab pots. This unique, sea-to-plate approach adds a memorable talking point and ensures the highest quality ingredients for your occasion. Seasonal catches can also be incorporated into bespoke menus or featured as special additions to your event’s food offering.
Elsewhere on the menu, you’ll find a distinct pan-Asian slant to things, with dishes including Japanese milk bread with miso butter, tempura prawns, Szechuan lobster katsu maki, char siu Iberico pork pluma, and miso-grilled whole lobster. There are also a variety of sharing dishes, like the signature sashimi platter.
Whether you’re planning a birthday, anniversary, corporate evening, or festive celebration, Smoking Lobster offers exceptional food, a beautiful coastal setting and a welcoming team ready to help tailor your perfect event.