As an island surrounded by bountiful waters, it’s not a surprise that Singapore’s cuisine is heavily inspired by the sea. Hence, our small Lion City is home to abundant seafood restaurants. Seafood lovers, relish!
But with so many seafood restaurants in Singapore, how are you going to find which ones are the best? To make your life easier, here are our recommendations on the best seafood restaurants in Singapore that will leave your stomach full and happy!
1. Orchid Live Seafood
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Website: https://www.orchidliveseafood.com.sg/
Address: 2 Yishun Walk, Singapore 767944 | 16 Jalan Kelulut, Singapore 809033
Operating Hours: Daily, 11am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm
Born in 1999 at Orchid Country Club, Orchid Live Seafood has had a long journey to become one of the best seafood restaurants in Singapore. Looking for scrumptious live crabs and lobsters? Explore their signature dishes! Their authentic, original Live Lobster Porridge is the perfect comfort food, and Chilli Mud Crabs are a Singapore favourite! Orchid Live Seafood is definitely one of the best seafood restaurants in Singapore for crustaceans. All their seafood is fresh from the tank!
2. Quan Xiang Yuan Seafood
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Website: https://www.quanxinyuan.com.sg/restaurant.html
Address: 252 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208925
Operating Hours: Daily, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5:30pm-11pm
Quan Xiang Yuan Seafood was one of the oldest Hokkien restaurants in Singapore, founded in the 1930s. Despite World War 2 and several changes through the many decades, Quan Xiang Yuan still preserves the original recipes passed down from their ancestors and the quality of food that’s value for money. Quan Xiang Yuan stands for Garden with Fountain of Fragrance (Fragrance from Quan Zhou, the founders’ hometown). And they certainly deliver fragrance with each bite!
3. Long Beach Seafood Restaurant
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Website: https://longbeachseafood.com.sg/
Address: 25 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249670
Operating Hours: Sun-Thu, 11am-11pm | Fri-Sat, 11am-11:30pm
Creator of the original black pepper crab, Long Beach Seafood Restaurant has since held the title for their version being the best. As one of the local favourites for seafood restaurants in Singapore, Long Beach Seafood has a diverse menu with both comforting favourites and exciting, innovative dishes that please the taste buds.
With live crustaceans like Alaskan King Crabs, Norwegian Rose Gold Crabs, Japanese Matsuba Crabs, and more, you can be sure they serve only the freshest seafood. Want to try out their best? Their signature dishes include Wild Empuay Fish in Thai Sauce, Live Golden Striped Lobsters, and Claypot Yellow Roe Crab with Vermicelli. Whether you’re looking for familiarity or something new, seafood lovers will find something here!
4. Smith Marine Floating Restaurant
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Website: https://smithmarine.com.sg/
Address: Pulau Ubin Coastal Area FC97E, Singapore
Operating Hours: Daily, 10am-7pm
Starting off as a fish farm in 2006, Smith Marine has transformed into the first Floating Seafood Restaurant in Singapore. This unique dining experience allows you to step foot onto a modern kelong – mixing traditional with modernity – for delicious food and fantastic views. Peruse the 5, 7, 9, and 10 course set menus, each of which have different items for you to explore. And Smith Marine is even halal certified! So enjoy the sea breeze, feel at home in nature, take some photos and appreciate good food in a unique way. You’ll have to pre-book your reservations for the dining and ferries, so remember to check availability beforehand!
5. 1036 Seafood By the Bay
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Address: 43 Admiralty Road West, Singapore 759962
Operating Hours: Mon-Thu, 11am-3pm and 5pm-10:30pm | Fri-Sun, 11am-10:30pm
As the name suggests, eat seafood by the bay! Their menu of live seafood, Thai BBQ and mookata, seafood BBQ and steamboats. Try out the popular curry fish head dish or their fresh XXL crabs for flavourful satisfaction. With wonderful sea views looking over towards Malaysia and a tranquil atmosphere, you’ll be able to have a wonderful afternoon or evening meal!
6. The Boiler
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Website: https://www.theboiler.com.sg/
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Operating Hours: Daily, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-10:30pm [Dinner]
Fresh seafood (aka seafood boil) and flavourful sauces infused with local and Western spices for a fusion like no other. You won’t find this unique combination at any other seafood restaurant in Singapore! The Boiler was born from an inspiration of Cajun culture; then, it was boiled together to create a top secret recipe with 11 different Asian and American ingredients.
Is it someone’s birthday? Celebrate it here with a free lobster (minimum spend, of course)! Who doesn’t love a good promotion?! Nevertheless, you’ll have awesome music, excellent service and seafood that’s cooked to perfection here at The Boiler.
7. Jumbo Seafood
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Jumbo Seafood’s simple desire is to bring seafood lovers the best seafood cuisine they can. They strive to serve you up fresh, award-winning seafood like Singapore Chilli Crabs, Black Pepper Crabs, and Crispy Fried Baby Squid. Bored of the usual? Looking for something different? First founded in 1987, Jumbo now has 6 restaurants that each have their distinctive menu features for something new and exciting! So if you’re a lover of delicious, perfectly prepared seafood, Jumbo Seafood is the place for you!
8. Nude Seafood
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Website: https://www.nudeseafood.com/
Address: 5 Straits View, Singapore 018935
Operating Hours: Mon, 11:30am-2pm | Tue-Sun, 11:30am-2pm and 6pm-8pm
Their first priority? Good ingredients. After all, without quality ingredients, you can’t make quality food. It’s global techniques with Asian flavour and soul. What more could you ask for? With premium, fine dining cuisine at affordable prices, it’s definitely value for money at Nude Seafood. What’s more, if you’re missing Japanese cuisine in your life, check out their Nude Japan meal sets for either two or four people. Your taste of Japan, right here at Nude Seafood Restaurant in Singapore.
9. Palm Beach Seafood
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Website: https://www.palmbeachseafood.com/
Address: 1 Fullerton Road, Singapore 049213
Operating Hours: Daily, 12pm-2:30pm and 5:30pm-10:30pm
Are you looking for seafood that’s inherently Singaporean? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Palm Beach endeavours to create dishes that are truly and authentically Singaporean; a dining experience that is full of Singapore’s culture and spirit. Eat some fresh seafood cold platters, maybe some shark fin soup or live crustaceans for immaculate seafood dining. And that’s not all that they offer on their menu! With an amazing location at One Fullerton, you can enjoy both indoor dining and al fresco dining, looking over the Singapore River, the Merlion, and the beautiful sunset as you dine.
10. Home of Seafood
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Address: 1 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427739
Operating Hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-2pm and 5pm-11pm | Sat-Sun, 11am-11pm
Established in 2009, Home of Seafood is a halal, Chinese seafood restaurant. They are partnered with the renowned House of Seafood and fulfil a promise to serve authentic cuisines, fresh crustaceans and the finest seafood you’ll find on this island. Unsure of what to eat? No worries! With a diverse menu, you can enjoy authentic Chinese seafood, and Japanese sushi and sashimi. You can find delicious, sweet and sour deep fried seabass, chilli crabs, claypot bee hoon crabs, and more! All in one seafood restaurant in Singapore!
Conclusion
Well, there you go! The best seafood restaurants in Singapore for a taste of the sea that surrounds our little island!
Looking for more food options? Check out our recommendations for Chinese cuisine! Or, why not visit some of the best cafes in Singapore? You can also enjoy a delicious cup of bubble tea while you’re browsing menus for your next meal!
• Written by Adrija Chakravarti
