The Noisy Lobster at Avon Beach in Christchurch

Went to cafe only but service quick and drinks good

The best take away fish and chips we have ever been too!

Had a delicious Sunday lunch at the Noisy Lobster this week following their renovation. The interiors were beautiful and the service was brilliant - very attentive and knowledgeable. A stand out was the nduja oysters! Thank you, look forward to returning

Very disappointed with the visit. We have purchased 2 noisy platters. All came on one plate, not overly impressive. No service whatsoever. No interest from the staff.

The best Moule I’ve ever eaten. I’ve eaten Mussels a lot all over the the place, direct from the farm in Ille de Rey in Asia etc et. but…. Hand on heart… this was the best. The sauce was a delicate white wine and cream sauce with plump juicy Mussels. Well done Noisy Lobster!

Excellent food with efficient service. We were given a corner table for two with great outlook over the sea. Great menu and wine list. Pricey, but worth it.

Absolutely delicious seafood. Friendly and attentive staff. Great views. Pricey but we felt it was worth it.

Very tube guy behind counter who really did not seem to know what he was doing. The toasted sandwich was not toasted just warm the fact that you have to question once for food then que again for coffee from a different outside counter and then que again at a different counter for chips is ridiculous. Will not be visiting again

Recently remodelled and now very fresh and airy. Great food and service.

Great location. Booking advised. You pay for the view. Platter is more like a plate, 1/2 lobsterhad no claw. Expensively lunch for 2.

Fantastic location. I managed to get a lunchtime walk-in for 2. The mussels were fresh & very well cooked. The platter was a plate at best & the lobster looked unhappy without the 1 claw he should have had. 1 glass of wine each resulted in a £120 lunchtime bill.

Great seafood restaurant but the steak was great too!

Absolutely delicious and highly recommended. A spectacular view. My 7 year old also loved it.

We have been missing this restaurant. On the 2nd day of reopening, we decided to pop in for a quick lunch. The fishfinger bap was just the answer, washed down with a glass of rose and white Rioja. The fishfinger was delicious, with nice white flaky fish, prepared and cooked by the chef. Staff were welcoming and engaging, and there was nothing too much trouble giving swift service (which was ideal for us). The new layout welcomed, much more inviting. We can't wait for the warmer months and a chance to dine on the upper deck (once the refit is complete)

18 months ago gave this place a very average review - but credit where credit is due - much improvement. Lovely refurb, good service, and the quality of the produce (especially the fish) was very good. Possibly a pound or two per main over priced - but with the view on offer we can turn a blind eye to that.

Great food, great service and wonderful location. The Staff were great. Sophie was our server but all the days help make it a great dun enjoyabke meal. The monkfish was amazing. The sweets werw..omg.

A lovely beach side restaurant with delicious food and a gorgeous view. Staff were friendly and the cocktails very good. It's very busy, do remember to book.

Good coffee but a huge shock at the new prices (Feb 2025). We've used this place for years but not again. Two coffees, two pastries £14.40 for takeaway. Unethical pricing. We often come down in a large group but won't be in the future unfortunately. This has also put us off using the restaurant as they're just greedy. Refurbished recently so suspect they're trying to claw back some money. That should have been factored into pricing and spending for years in advance. We also had to pay for parking for the privilege of buying the most expensive coffee we've ever had and I've moved down here from London!

Closed for refit. As Feb/March 2025 only the takaway part open

Be aware that when you are purchasing the 'gift voucher' it does not look like the picture on the website. It is a black and white email which includes unnecessary T& C's for the recipient ( the lobster is not even in red! ) I purchased one for a pressie and was really disappointed with the presentation....Glad that I didn't do the £1000 option!! ( Think it may be a mistake on the website)

Average food Attitude from the guy in charge Place was dead. I’m sure locals know the score with these guys, shame the tourists don’t

It was a lovely experience. Food was really nice, with lovely staffs. When I visited it was very quiet which was also nice. Really liked its not too posh, yet very cozy atmosphere.

Shame on the management for evicting the local artist Paul Dolman from his studio, we are all eating elsewhere now

Very slow service for a couple of coffees

After a tiny glitch re seating, we had a fabulous New Year's Eve. The food was superb - much better than we had expected for the price. Well done to the Chef and kitchen staff!

Wonderful food and service in a great beachside setting

Second NYE in a row that we’ve spent here at The Noisy Lobster. The six of us had a warm festive front of house welcome, super lovely table with crackers, very busy all tables were taken & we sat down to a very good well served & (ordered in advance) NYE Dinner. Every dish we ordered we enjoyed including the pre dinner nibbles of trout crostini & beef croquettes. This was followed by various dishes including duck, steak, lobster thermidor, crab, seabass & creative desserts. Timely service, all spot on then afterwards it’s ’the disco’!! Oh my word who knew you could have so much fun here with complete strangers dancing, jumping, smiling, singing together. Super well done NL, cracking night, pictures below. Recommend.

Lovely food, and a view to die for. Also want to compliment the great service we received from staff when arriving without a booking on a busy day. Highly recommended.

Great staff.. and the food.. omg wow. Not a dish was wasted. Highlight was the mussels and marinaded cod. Not to mention the lobster roll and the shrimp pol boy

Humans and dog enjoyed fish and fish-adjacent products.

Looking forward to visiting again and working through the menu. The food was very tasty and excellent service.

Starting with the service, a warm welcome, then very good and professional service. Worse with the food, mackerel pate - the taste of the mackerel was dominated by the gochujang paste, the mackerel was imperceptible; fresh oysters with lemon, very good, I recommend; oysters in tempura - the taste was killed by the tempura and the oil in which it was fried, I do not recommend; mussels mariniere - very good, although it seems to me that instead of wine they used cider and finished it with cream; scallops in mustard sauce - a failure, the delicate taste of these mussels was completely dominated by heavy mustard, you can't do that, I do not recommend; lobster - I definitely recommend.

Watch out for the service e charge that gets added to your invoice.

The food was disappointing, probably not worth the price tag alone but presumably you're paying, at least in part, for the view. Service was brusk, though efficient - no smiles nor pleasantries, but food was out very quickly. Would only really recommend (with caveats) to a non-local hoping for beach views; better to eat elsewhere and then walk down though.

Dire food, nonchalant staff and poor atmosphere.

Food a bit expensive but nice area

Fabulous spot for a delicious lunch. Great portion sizes, service was exceptional and the food was so tasty. The restaurant was clean and cosy. We were a group of 8 and the staff could not have been more accommodating.

Exceptional. Bored of all the standard but overpriced breakfasts about. Thought we'd try here. Excellent choice. 13 quid fror breakfast but when I saw what I got I thought it was not bad value at all compared to other place. Great ingredients and perfectly cook. Their " home" hash brown was a beautifully cooked rosti type potato. It was lovely. Poached egg could not have been better. All in all one of, if not the best breakfast I've ever had. Add the great staff and super warm comfortable surroundings and it definitely falls into the " exceptional " category. Excellent job. Bravo !

Friendly service Professional Accommodating of young child Great options Delicious food Beautiful view Cosy - warm and quiet despite being directly seafront Recommend to visitors. Will be coming back again if we're down here.

We had a lovely meal with my partner, nana & grandad. The team were really friendly, kitchen was closing soon but they made sure we ordered and had a good seat for my grandad.

I’m going to be honest here, I’ve never personally eaten at the restaurant. But I have tried numerous times to get served at the hot drinks and cake hut, and have been blatantly ignored when queuing. People I know, all of which are residents around here swear by not going to lobster: preferring harbour hotel, cuckoos, Mudeford rocks or the haven as alternatives due to how a manager/ staff have treated them. So I can’t say anything for the food, but the managing staff have put off the locals, which is never a good sign when you’re a tourist.

Went here for dinner, starters, white bait and monkfish. Mains, noisy platter and cornish hake. All were delicious, nicest meal for a long time. Would definitely recommend and visit more often if we didn't live so far away.

We come here a few times a year and the food is always very good, the service consistent and the atmosphere very relaxed. Had lobster linguine which was great and included a couple of impressive lobster pieces. We also had the sea bream fillet, and the shellfish chowder and scallops. Not inexpensive, but worth it. Oh, and during the day there are good sea views from many tables, and there’s a decent wine selection too. Always reliable for Coeliacs.

The Noisy Lobster is a bit different from what I expected. I went in thinking it’d be more upmarket, but it’s actually like a posh diner. The staff were great – really attentive, which was a plus. The food was decent, not exceptional, but fair enough for the location and price. I had the fish finger sandwich, and while it was good, the brioche bun felt a bit too heavy. The “truffle” chips were a bit disappointing – just fries with a sprinkle of Parmesan and maybe a hint of truffle, if that. As for dessert, nothing on the menu caught our eye, so we ended up skipping it. Would I go back? Maybe. Probably around a 7/10.

We decided to try this place out as it's not far from home. On the first Sunday of half-term this place was busy. Waited outside to be seated and this was quick. Once shown to our table and given menus we were 'abandoned' for over 20 minutes without any staff interaction. Not even a drinks order taken. This place needs a floor walker to ensure everyone needs are being met. Only two draft lagers on (one being Asahi which is not my favourite) plus a Guiness. I'm not one for drinking bottled ale and you can't ask for a taster with bottled beer. Well, at this point I'm assuming this is table service but weren't sure as we weren't told. Enquired with another table to which they said yes. 25 minutes mark we abandoned ship and walk. I have been to far busier places than this both in this country and in Europe. On these occasions, when it has been very busy, we've been informed there may be a delay but drinks order are taken and delivered. Would've been happy with that whilst waiting for food or at least someone to check in on us. Shan't be returning. Shame

Used the takeaway.... had lobster, chips and a bottle of wine. £71.00. Possibly the biggest waste of money ever. About 8 chips and barely any lobster. Absolute rip off. Wont be back.

Always a treat to have breakfast at the Lobster, Eggs Benedict is fabulous! Bit noisy as I was surrounded by tables of 6 and I was solo, but can't really complain about that. Breakfast with a sea view is special still.

Lovely restaurant, beautiful location on the beach, great food. Waiting staff mostly very friendly, although one made us feel a bit rushed. Kids meals are very small, adult meals quite large - tricky to order food for older kids / young teens.

Used the take out booth. Absolutely disgusting prices. £4.20 for a small hot chocolate After the actual noisy lobster eat in restaurant getting a 1 for hygiene ugh we were surprised to see so many people in there. Never gonna buy anything from there again. Avoid!!!!!!!!!!

Rufus loved his first puppy ice-cream 🍦

I don’t think you can get better than this!

Over priced, poor quality, poor service and terrible food handling and hygiene as proven by them getting only 1 star in their latest inspection. Avoid at all costs.

Fabulous lunch by the beach. Beautifully cooked sea food. Service excellent. It was busy but we didn't have to wait ages for anything.

Having recently received a 1 star Food Hygiene rating I decided to try this place out as it meant to be the trendy place to visit. On the first Sunday of half -term this place was busy. Waited outside to be seated and this was quick. Once shown to our table and given menus we were 'abandoned' for over 20 minutes without any staff interaction. Not even a drinks order taken. This place needs a floor walker to ensure people are being attended to. Drinks menu - I wasn't impressed that there were only two draft lagers on (one being Asahi which is not my favourite) plus a Guiness. I'm not one for drinking bottled ale and you can't ask for a taster with bottled beer. The food menu looked pricey for what they were serving. Well, at this point I'm assuming this is table service but weren't sure as we weren't told. Enquired with another table to which they said yes. 25 minute mark and we abandoned ship and walk without anyone taking a drinks order. I have been to far busier places than this both in this country and in Europe. On these occasions, when it has been very busy, we've been informed there may be a delay in food ordering but drinks order are taken and delivered. Would've been happy with that whilst waiting for someone to take our food order or at least someone to check in on us. Will not be returning.

We made the journey from Southampton mainly to try out the lobster benedict midway through a walk and it did not disappoint. Looking forward to returning to try the noisy platter for one!

Had lunch today at the Noisy Lobster. The food was superb, the staff were great, the weather was fantastic and we had a table looking out to the sea. Special treat for us as we both had the Noisy Platter which was delicious. Would definitely recommend.

Thought this place over priced and overrated and now discover it has major food hygiene problem and only 1 star!!!!! Wow can’t believe it’s so busy still. I won’t go again.

Customer service was excellent. The food was very delicious. I would definitely be coming back again.

What a lovely meal! We popped down for my birthday treat and had a really nice time all the staff wished me happy birthday which was lovely and even brought me out a little cupcake with a candle at the end of our meal which was very thoughtful! Highly recommend we'll be back 100%

Fantastic place Brilliant Food With Great Views

Not be going back after seeing their hygiene rating of 1

I would not recommend. We went this summer and the food quality was extremely poor and I found multiple hairs in my dish. We have always enjoyed our past experiences but this summer was dreadful. On top of all this I've just learned they have been given a 1 star hygiene rating from the inspector, disgusting and disgraceful...

Such a fabulous restaurant run by an amazing team who clearly care about this place. The food - hard to know where to start - just fabulous! Lobster sliders to share and kick off with were beautiful. If you come and are lucky, you will be served by Michael - one of the key staff overflowing with love for this place and care for the customers. Was a real special lunch today - thanks to all

Has a 1 food hygiene rating, AVOID

Food Hygene Certificate of just ONE!!!! That's terrible I won't be returning ever.

I was going to give this restaurant another go, but their hygiene rating is only 1 done recently September

Outstanding food Great service Very busy Will go again

Edit Oct 2024 - ONE STAR HYGIENE RATING IN SEPT 2024

Lovely setting right on the beach

Excellent and flawless fish and chips

Super menu catering for all tastes, but a must for seafood lovers.

Fabulous fish but quite pricey. Very good service.

A very busy restaurant, there is a reason, bloody good food👍

After a beautiful walk from Highcliffe along the beach I was able to enjoy a delicious lobster on the roof terrace of this great restaurant! They were able to accommodate my gluten allergy, including serving me chips with my lobster. Highly recommend a visit

Wow what a location first time at the new forest A friend recommended this restaurant Its the best thing he has ever done for me .

If you like seafood, cooked well and great service this is the place to come a great place to eat.

Great food, service, location and views.

Incredible food with an amazing view and good waiters

A lovely morning and an amazing place.

Totally brilliant lunch on Friday, thank you Michael and Tori for looking after us so incredibly well and being so helpful, we loved every minute of our time with you. The mussels on toast just incredible; the sauce out of this world, SO clever. The tempura prawns and the beer battered haddock also fantastic, please pass on our appreciation and congratulations to the chef/s. We had a truly memorable lunch. Thank you so much, again. We will be back very soon. 👏

The service was great. The food very good. The wonderful place. Really, it was worth it.

Originally went round to order at the takeaway section of this establishment. Unfortunately their fryer had just broken down and as such said pop round to the main restaurant to order takeaway. No issues at all completely understandable. Unfortunately when I got there they weren't aware of this and had to go back and check. Again completely understandable. Unfortunately this is where it was let down a little bit by some slight comments by 2 staff who thought I was probably out of ear range about why are they doing takeaway. Such a shame that let it down a little bit as the food was absolutely amazing and I would come back here as an adult only visit but maybe not with my family.

Really lovely evening, great service and food, would recommend.

Great place on the beach. Food was very good although portions a little small. I would definitely return again for the views, service and good quality food.

The food was very amazing been a while since I had such amazing food probably in South Africa. The service and inclusiveness from the restaurant staff (Bella) and patrons was very warm and top of the notch, keep it up Noisy Lobster.

We ate here after a recommendation and it was fantastic. Best steak and lobster meal we have ever had and they were very accommodating with my Nan who was very frail and couldn’t walk far. Car park directly next to restaurant and fantastic views. Would highly recommend!

Great food, great service and an amazing view.

We just had lunch and absolutely loved it! Food is incredible, staff is attentive and friendly. We 100% recommend it

A wonderful sunny day to enjoy our first visit to The Noisy Lobster. Relaxed environment and the food was absolutely glorious. Sliders were a highlight.

Service took ages. Waiters were incompetent. I was beginning to wonder how long it takes to serve a slice of bread. The drink was poor. They pretty much gave me a cup of ice and a 10th of drink. Would not come with children and a group over 4 people

Really nice place right on the sea side

Couldn't serve food due to superfluous reasons. Dismissive staff.

First time we tried this place and it did not disappoint. The view out over the sea is beautiful, staff very friendly and attentive. We had steak, cooked to perfection and lobster as a main which was amazing The octopus starter was outstanding however the monkfish tail starter was a bit underwhelming to say the least. Overall we had a lovely time and will definitely return soon. We had two starters two mains and two cocktails, the bill was £140.

Food was 4 out of 5, service was excellent

Had the Noisy Platter meal for one yesterday lunchtime, within hours I was experiencing sickness and diarrhoea, the lobster did feel a little tough compared to normal, also included prawns and scallops. I phoned today with my concerns but was met with total disinterest. Don’t think I will going back again anytime soon.

we went to get a drink to take away. We had to put a pound deposit on the plastic cup then we was told we had to buy food to get a drink absolutely shocking

We've walked past many times but this was our first visit. We have been missing so much! Food was amazing and the service was fantastic.

Great quality food and overlooking the sea! Staff spot on, very friendly and attentive. Loved it as usual, well worth the trip.

Never had a bad meal at the Noisey Lobster. Attentive, polite staff, excellent service and great, imaginative food. Went with my wife for nice meal, in a great seaside location out and were not disappointed. Will go as often as our budget allows.

I had the platter for one which was really nice but the linguine was so small, it had more lobster than pasta… the staff were polite.