Best Oyster Stout in Whitstable

3 restaurant menus in Whitstable, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Mussel Shack
The Mussel Shack
87/100 (50 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
prosecco
Lobster and Shrimp Roll
Moules Marinière
Whitstable Rock Oysters
Bread
Cider
Olives
Fresh Oysters
Cod Fish and Chips
Lobster and Chips
Crab Meat
Whelks
Fried Oysters
Lobster Roll
Oyster Stout
Lobster Shack
Smoked Salmon Ploughman's
Beer
Scampi and chips
Direct Pizza
"Great find in whistable, famous for its oysters and beer. We ordered plenty of oysters and they were all freshly shucked in front of your eyes. They..."
William Yeung
"What a great location to try out oysters for the first time! We loved the casual atmosphere and the fact we were able to order a couple of oysters to..."
Jen
"Superbly good fish and chips, with an idyllic view of the sea in the background. Besides The Forge, this is the place to go in my honest..."
J Jackson (Rikku)
"My wife and I managed too finally get a visit here. We had been talking about it for years and today was the day. My excitement was not misplaced. We..."
Stuart From Cambridge
"Came 2 times in a row! The BEST Oysters 🦪 in the area! Also wonderful staff, views, location, and seafood! If your not from the area be aware you..."
Rebecca
"We went here once in August 2023, the oyster is fabulous, we came again in end Oct 2023 in the season for oyster. However, the oyster is very small,..."
Just K
"What a wonderful experience. Seafood to die for - half a dozen oysters followed by lobster in a butter and parsley sauce - absolutely delicious!..."
Peter Wheatly-Crowe
"Nothing like fresh oysters and lobster. Well served. Swift service, made easy by the app. Beautiful view of the sea. Not bad wine list. No park at..."
JP Borman
"A short trek away from the harbour market is this gem. Went for some weekday lunch, and I wasn't disappointed. It was a lovely day to enjoy half a..."
Steven Dawes
"We stumbled across this walking along the beach. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the cod and chips and it was very tasty. Lovely music..."
Dawn Doorey
"The outdoor seatings will give you a spectacular view of the seashore. The oysters were fresh, as was the lobster we..."
Emil Tam
"For me and my partner in The Lobster Shack are the best oysters in Whitstable. Absolutely delicious. Very fresh. And wine! I had a glass of vinho..."
Alla Tsyganova
"What an amazing experience for two oyster virgins! Wonderful atmosphere as soon as you enter the restaurant. Very friendly and kind staff. Amazing..."
Pauline Dobert
"I actually gasped when I saw the waiter bringing our plates to the table. Well done lobster shack for NOT skimping on the portions during this cost..."
Mrs Aragon
"Young staff doing a steady job. Just need a little more drive to turn over covers faster. We queued for 25 mins, and once inside 12 empty seats, we..."
Rob Maunder
"The food is always excellent, fresh and local. The chips are superb. I also love that they have maintained ordering from an app if you want (on this..."
Michael Kalman
"Whilst there’s no lack of choice for great fresh and local seafood in Whitstable, The Lobster Shack offers a truly special experience.. We went as..."
Charlotte Mary Rose
"We had to wait a long time in a sunny yet windy day. We had fresh boat cod, lobster and kids menu sausage and chips. Staff were friendly and helpful...."
Gus Condeixa
The Lobster Shack
The Lobster Shack
74/100 (2339 ratings)
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Restaurants
British
Seafood
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Cod
Lobster Roll
Oyster Stout
Lobster
Lobster Shack
Salad
Prawns
Smoked Salmon Ploughman's
Chili
Direct Pizza
Skate Wing
Cakes
Lobster and Shrimp Roll
Crab
Whitstable Rock Oysters
Clams
Fish
Scampi
Oyster
Fish & chips
Beer
Chorizo
Mussels
Scampi and chips
Mackerel
Shellfish
Olives
prosecco
Fried
Salmon
Fresh Oysters
Moules Marinière
Fresh Fish
Cod Fish and Chips
Bread
Side Salad
Lobster and Chips
Cider
Mushy Peas
Fish & Chips
Crab Meat
Scampi and Chips
Lobster Roll
Whelks
Seafood Platters
Fried Oysters
Sit down
Seafood
British
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Clean, tidy, no wait, great staff and friendly too..... Probably the best fish and chips I've ever tasted! Food came out quickly, beer was cold and..."
Keith Reynolds
"This place we found through a recommendation. It was lovely. Amazing little place our favourite place here. We will definitely be..."
Kelly Callow
"This is quite possibly our favourite place to eat with the best cod and chips in the world. Always a lovely atmosphere here. The views are pretty..."
Jo Cottenden
"We went for lunch at the Lobster Shack. The food was amazing and the staff were all friendly and happy even though it was busy. If we come back to..."
Jenny Renouf
"Wonderful place. The food was fantastic and very reasonably priced. The setting overlooking Whitstable and the sea is amazing. I will definitely be..."
Caroline Korn
"Beautiful place. The food was amazing. I asked if they could cook my cod without the batter and just season it, its was the best fish I have had in..."
Caroline Martin
"Hidden away gem on the seafront, great food and drink. Quick service foot atmosphere well worth a..."
David Newmarch
"Such a brilliant place, watching the sun go down over the sea, amazing value for money and so accommodating of our massive family! Everything arrived..."
TJ Mills
"Great food, the staff are friendly and helpful and the prices are not excessive. Thoroughly recommend it..."
Lizzy Critchell
"Fabulous location and fantastic food and drink. Very busy for a September weekend so I bet it's really busy in the height of summer. Would definitely..."
Anthony Hayashi
"Great find in whistable, famous for its oysters and beer. We ordered plenty of oysters and they were all freshly shucked in front of your eyes. They..."
William Yeung
"What a great location to try out oysters for the first time! We loved the casual atmosphere and the fact we were able to order a couple of oysters to..."
Jen
"Superbly good fish and chips, with an idyllic view of the sea in the background. Besides The Forge, this is the place to go in my honest..."
J Jackson (Rikku)
"My wife and I managed too finally get a visit here. We had been talking about it for years and today was the day. My excitement was not misplaced. We..."
Stuart From Cambridge
"Came 2 times in a row! The BEST Oysters 🦪 in the area! Also wonderful staff, views, location, and seafood! If your not from the area be aware you..."
Rebecca
"We went here once in August 2023, the oyster is fabulous, we came again in end Oct 2023 in the season for oyster. However, the oyster is very small,..."
Just K
"What a wonderful experience. Seafood to die for - half a dozen oysters followed by lobster in a butter and parsley sauce - absolutely delicious!..."
Peter Wheatly-Crowe
"Nothing like fresh oysters and lobster. Well served. Swift service, made easy by the app. Beautiful view of the sea. Not bad wine list. No park at..."
JP Borman
"A short trek away from the harbour market is this gem. Went for some weekday lunch, and I wasn't disappointed. It was a lovely day to enjoy half a..."
Steven Dawes
"We stumbled across this walking along the beach. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the cod and chips and it was very tasty. Lovely music..."
Dawn Doorey
"The outdoor seatings will give you a spectacular view of the seashore. The oysters were fresh, as was the lobster we..."
Emil Tam
"For me and my partner in The Lobster Shack are the best oysters in Whitstable. Absolutely delicious. Very fresh. And wine! I had a glass of vinho..."
Alla Tsyganova
"What an amazing experience for two oyster virgins! Wonderful atmosphere as soon as you enter the restaurant. Very friendly and kind staff. Amazing..."
Pauline Dobert
"I actually gasped when I saw the waiter bringing our plates to the table. Well done lobster shack for NOT skimping on the portions during this cost..."
Mrs Aragon
"Young staff doing a steady job. Just need a little more drive to turn over covers faster. We queued for 25 mins, and once inside 12 empty seats, we..."
Rob Maunder
"The food is always excellent, fresh and local. The chips are superb. I also love that they have maintained ordering from an app if you want (on this..."
Michael Kalman
"Whilst there’s no lack of choice for great fresh and local seafood in Whitstable, The Lobster Shack offers a truly special experience.. We went as..."
Charlotte Mary Rose
"We had to wait a long time in a sunny yet windy day. We had fresh boat cod, lobster and kids menu sausage and chips. Staff were friendly and helpful...."
Gus Condeixa
The Whitstable Oyster Company
The Whitstable Oyster Company
70/100 (2288 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Healthy
British
Healthy
Seafood
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Truffle
Monkfish
Oyster Stout
Cheesecake
Fish & chips
Plaice
Sole meuniere
Whole Maine Lobster
Fish & Chips
Mushy Peas
Lemon Sole with Burnt Butter and Caper Sauce
Haddock
Lobster
Potato Salad
Chargrilled Whole Sardines
Cod
Salad
Boiled Potatoes
Puddings
Halibut
dover sole
Cake
Bloody Mary
Crab
Bass
Oysters Rockefeller
Scallops
Cheesecakes
Fresh Oysters
Clams
Hake
Calamari Rings
Oyster
Razor Clams
Scallops with Garlic Sauce
Calamari
Mackerel
Fish and Chips
Mussels
Sea Bass
Fish
Razor Clams
Calamares
Fried
Panna Cotta
Haddock
Salmon
Monkfish
Sea Bass
Skate Wing
Fresh Fish
Fresh Seafood
Oyster Shooter
Sit down
British
Healthy
Seafood
Table Service
Waterfront
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Wine and Beer
American Express
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Visa
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Really lovely evening here. Ambience is perfect, lighting just right, Decor inviting. Food menu is all fish but actually difficult to decide what to..."
Jenny Piccolo
"My sister and I visited the restaurant last Saturday and had an incredible time together. The food was exceptionally fresh and delicious,..."
Anna Heim
"Finally a 5 stars restaurant in my opinion. I m very picky with food and places but this was surprisingly good. Despite we don’t like the city,..."
Thiers
"Visiting from Portland, Maine where the seafood is top notch - Whitstable Oyster Co stood up to that high bar really well. This place is fantastic. ..."
Will Mitchell
"Love this place - for both the oys and the food in general. After visiting several times on visits to Whitstable, I feel compelled to write a review..."
Christopher Thomas
"Food is so fresh and tasty. Staff are lovely, attentive, and somehow willing to accommodate my mum's many requests without an issue! Beautiful view..."
Sharan Dhanjani
"The BIGGEST and TASTIEST OYSTERS I've ever had! The Mussels and Lobsters were delicious too. If only the waiters/servers were a just a bit more..."
Jorge Dennis Agcaoili
"Perfect place for seafood lovers! I highly Recommend the Large fresh Oysters (plain) and the Chimichurri for the grilled, prawns, the dressed crab,..."
Laisa Gregorio
"Outstanding! What can I say. The food was amazing as we're the staff. You really cant go wrong if your looking for great for and a lovely wine..."
Matt Turner
"Exquisite. All food cooked to perfection. One star docked for lack of vegetarian options for one member of our party - would be good to have..."
Annabelle Wong