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The Drunken Lobster Walk into the Drunken Lobster and you immediately feel that something exciting is about to happen. Enter through the old-fashioned curved windowed frontage, and the warm and welcoming interior wraps around you. Then take your seat for a new and enticing journey into Asian food heaven. By Jo Ma cau lay Pictu res Ma r ia Bel l
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his is the wine bar I dreamed of when I moved back from London to Ventnor. A restaurant that serves superb Japanese and Asian food, especially sushi, at affordable prices, accompanied by fine wines and top-notch cocktails. Sister restaurant to the Smoking Lobster on Ventnor seafront, this new little jewel up in Ventnor town is fast becoming the place to be. And with the winning team of brother and sister GC and Cinz Giancovich at the helm, you know you’re in good hands. The Drunken Lobster has just the right combination of cosy and industrial, with bottle green walls and modern
art, complemented by exposed red brickwork, ornate antique chandeliers and leafy green tropical plants. Seating is at one of the three high tables, on upholstered stools with wrap around backs, or at one of the two lower tables to the rear surrounded by greenery. Or you can opt for the prized window table for two. But if you want a more intimate and exclusive dining experience you can book the private dining room and chef’s table in the basement, right next to the brand-new kitchen. This warm and sophisticated room is lined with birch wood, subtly lit, and seats up to eight people. Bespoke menus are available to those who book. January and February 2021
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