Smoking Lobster offers a sophisticated setting for private dining on the Isle of Wight, positioned right on the edge of Cowes Harbour. With panoramic waterfront views and a clean, contemporary style, this pan-Asian seafood spot is tailor-made for private events where food is in the spotlight.
The restaurant’s dedicated private space - The Bamboo Room - seats up to 30 guests in a sleek, modern room, tucked away from the main restaurant. For smaller groups or more flexible arrangements, the team also welcomes private dining bookings within the main restaurant. The layout can be adapted to suit your plans, from intimate seated dinners to more sociable receptions with drinks and canapes.
Food is at the heart of the private dining experience at Smoking Lobster. The restaurant owns its own fishing boat, so much of the seafood served is caught directly by its fishermen using rods and lobster or crab pots. Seasonal catches can even be incorporated into bespoke menus to give your group something truly unique.
Alongside the day’s freshest seafood, the menu showcases a distinct pan-Asian influence. Dishes on the menu include Japanese milk bread with miso butter, yuzu miso black cod with pickled rice, Szechuan lobster katsu maki, and a miso-grilled whole lobster. That said, there’s also options for those who don’t eat fish, including Wagyu beef sirloin, robata grilled rib-eye, and char siu Iberico pork pluma with pan-friend radicchio.
The drinks list is equally celebratory, particularly the slick cocktail menu that includes house mixes like the Saketini (Haku voda mixed with Tokubetsu sake and cherry bitters).
Whether you're hosting a celebration, marking a milestone, or organising a special evening with colleagues or friends, Smoking Lobster delivers exceptional food, a serene coastal setting, and a warm, attentive team ready to welcome you. Get in touch with the team today to start planning your next event.