The Lobster shack sits right at the beach front and offers the freshest whitstable oysters. You find also lobster and fresh fish and chips with other classic British dishes on the menu. The big seafood platter is also a popular option if you like to try a bit of everything they offer. Service was friendly and really quick too. The oysters are definitely a must try. In summer they have outdoor seating and BBQ plus live music. The best time to visit whitstable and the Lobster shack is definitely during the oyster festival each year in September and when the sun is shining.

Lovely location, great view of the sea. The food was great. Parking not so great, there is paid for parking, and the meter is well hidden! Once you find it you’ll have to have cash as there’s no option for card or app payment.we did ask in the lobster shack if they could change some notes but they couldn’t! Might be a good idea to always keep some cash for such times customers need cash for parking!!

Walk in only. We were lucky to get a table next to the window so it’s so enjoyable to look at the seaside and sunset and eating and drinking. Ordered full seafood platter and a lobster. Lobster isn’t too big but it tastes great! Oysters are fresh. Love the shrimp on the shell, they are sweet and fresh! However be careful with the bread as flys love it.

Spent a nice day in Whitstable. Came back to Lobster Shack for lunch as ate here the last time l visited Whitstable. Lobster was lovely but a tad small. We enjoyed the oysters, a must have while in season. The squid portion was rather small and not salt and pepper, nothing special. The restaurant itself is nice and brightly lit with a busy open plan kitchen. We sat outside since it was sunny. We used the QR code to order. Service was standard.

First came here a few years ago in the height of summer. It was really busy. After the meal we went to sit on the beach, but had to hang around a while to be served. Might have been been brought the wrong dish after a while ... But this time ... Late November, and it was more chilled. Walked in for Friday lunch, plenty of seats ... to some excellent, unexpected, live music... vocals and guitar ... High and Dry - Radiohead. Great start! Large main courses ... really tasty muscles to start. Cannot find fault. Really enjoyable.