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Reviews - Lobster Smack Canvey Island

Reviews

7
of 10

78 reviews
Ambience
7.4
Food
6.3
Service
7.8
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  • Patricia D.1 review

    19 February 2025

    5/10

    Lunch booked for 1 o’clock had to get our own drinks ordered within ten minutes not served food till ten to two they were sorry it was late as they had people to serve at a private party upstairs food arrived both meals had sea bass burnt and overcooked I think some of the bill should have been reduced it’s a pity that they never offered that or perhaps a drink on the house

  • Jo C.1 review

    19 November 2024

    5/10

    Good ok but cold dining room

  • Jackie H.1 review

    3 October 2024

    6/10

    Waitress service great. Unfortunately we had to return food to kitchen as it was cold/wrong order. Coffee machine had been turned off so couldnt order a 2nd cup!!! Felt sorry for the waitress.

  • Kevin J.2 reviews

    30 August 2024

    9/10

    The staff are so friendly

  • Andy S.1 review

    13 August 2024

    5/10

    Food was ok except for one of the meals which the gammon was not edible, however after locating a member of staff this was promptly replaced . It felt like there was no real attention to customers as we had pre booked and waited at bar while no one was present behind bar for around ten minutes, as a last straw there was quite a commotion from a few guys at the bar where a very heated exchange took place and ran for a number of minutes before all was calmed down.

  • Peter B.3 reviews

    12 July 2024

    2.5/10

    I would rather send my review to the brewery direct

  • Sandra G.1 review

    13 May 2024

    10/10

    The staff are very hard working and very helpful the food seems to have got better so really enjoyed it

  • eddie o.1 review

    25 March 2024

    10/10

    Great service staff very friendly made you feel welcomed

  • Jemma J.1 review

    28 September 2023

    10/10

    Lovely old pub with nice atmosphere and good food

  • Stephen L.1 review

    5 July 2023

    10/10

    Excellent,how dining out should be. Friendly staff, great food and drink.

  • Martin W.2 reviews

    1 June 2023

    7/10

    I am sure that others will enjoy visiting this venue. Unfortunately for us it was a disappointment. Menu wasn't the same as on-line. Two slices of bread and some olives does not a starter make. Mashed Potato was all dried out and the chives were on holiday. Although the beef was cooked well, putting some in gravy and putting a pastry lid on it does not make a pie. The only saving grace was the excellent dessert.

  • Keeley C.1 review

    16 May 2023

    10/10

    We arrived early and had a stroppy 2 tear ild in toe, got seated right away, some colouring for little one and brother and sister. Celebrating a 40th birthday. Food was lovely, service was fantastic from our waitress, who smiled continuously and nothing seemed too much bother. Thank you, it was a pleasant experience to come out with 3 kids on a week night and get lovely service and food.

  • Roger A.1 review

    13 April 2023

    9.5/10

    Great service and food. Service efficient despite being busy. Nice place to sit outside when nice sunny day. Staff friendly and make you feel you are only customers

  • Amanda L.1 review

    6 April 2023

    10/10

    Had a lovely lunch today, food was nice service was great , even thought the restaurant was really busy we didn't have to wait :)

  • Lynda J.5 reviews

    28 March 2023

    10/10

    Lovely restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff. Service was excellent. Food was served in reasonable time and was hot. Would highly recommend.

  • Tom M.2 reviews

    24 March 2023

    8.5/10

    Service was quick and efficient very friendly Food was good very good value for money A good varied menu plenty of choice Nice big car park and outside seating area

  • GEOFF K.2 reviews

    1 March 2023

    10/10

    We had an extra person attend and Mo accommodated us with no fuss ,service was friendly and efficient,with a special reduced cost lunch menu available, food was good and we were not encouraged to leave although we exceeded our allocated time.

  • Anne H.1 review

    21 February 2023

    7/10

    Service was good. Menu needs an update . An all day breakfast would be good idea.

  • Tom M.2 reviews

    31 January 2023

    9.5/10

    Very good quality pub food served by attentive pleasant people Very good value for money and nice choices and pleasant atmosphere

  • Lynda J.5 reviews

    18 January 2023

    10/10

    The atmosphere is lovely. All the staff are very friendly are polite and welcoming. The service is excellent. There is a varied menu choice and everything is reasonably priced. I would highly recommend this place to everyone

  • Pauline B.1 review

    10 January 2023

    10/10

    We received a friendly welcome from the Bar Staff and were shown to our table. A waitress came to the table to take our drinks order. She was very polite and very friendly. Once we received our drinks the waitress took our food order, we were made to feel special. The meals were of a high standard and we certainly will go there again.

  • Sharon G.1 review

    30 November 2022

    10/10

    Lovely food as always. Very reasonably priced. Also a lovely friendly atmosphere and very Christmassy with all the decorations!

  • Deborah C.8 reviews

    27 October 2022

    10/10

    Very friendly, professional service.

  • Lorraine B.1 review

    26 October 2022

    9/10

    Booked on a Wednesday evening, didn't realise it was quiz night but had a lovely evening joing the quiz and the food and service was great.

  • Tina C.1 review

    2 October 2022

    10/10

    Been to lobster smack many times since moving here a year ago, recently the food hasn’t seemed as good……… went ystrday with 3 friends who have never been there and we all had drinks, Sunday lunch & dessert and it was superb…. They all enjoyed it, said how lovely it was and want to go back ……. Had a really lovely time and service was faultless. This pub is defo back on our list to eat at

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