Did you know that Singapore boasts one of the most vibrant and diverse seafood scenes worldwide? From bustling hawker centres with cheap seafood to sleek fine-dining establishments…this island city-state serves an irresistible selection of seafood delights. From traditional local specialties to international favourites, like chili crabs and lobster sashimi – the seafood offerings in Singapore are just spectacular. Here are 15 of our favourite seafood restaurants in Singapore for the ultimate oceanic culinary feast.
1. Humpback
Humpback is a popular seafood restaurant that underwent a significant revamp in 2023. The Chinatown venue offers European and Japanese influenced cuisine with the likes of fresh oysters, elegant small plates, and flavourful seafood mains designed for sharing. The restaurant offers more than 60 global labels of wine and serves refreshing cocktails that are worth the hype.
📍18-20 Bukit Pasoh Rd, Singapore 089834
2. HOLYCRAB
Hidden inside Capitol Theatre, Capitol Building and Stamford House, HolyCrab is the perfect place to taste seafood made with passion in a unique 25-seater restaurant inside a quirky shophouse. Enjoy bold, distinct flavours by Chef Elton and team. Highlights include exclusives like Balsamic Crab and Green Mumba, as well as Singapore Red Chili Crab, White Pepper Crab, WokHei with crab meat and vegetables, to name a few. Pair your meal with a sweet cocktail from the bar.
📍13 Stamford Rd, #01-85 Arcade @ Capitol, Singapore
3. Naked Finn
The Naked Finn is another popular seafood restaurant known for sustainable seafood dishes. It focuses on simple, unadulterated seafood preparations with basic ingredients. Menu highlights include Wild Caught Yesso Scallop and Mozambique Lobster, to name a few. The restaurant offers a cosy dining space with a Scandinavian-style decor and greenery creating a relaxed atmosphere for gatherings.
📍39 Malan Rd, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 109442
4. Ministry of Crab
A legendary Sri Lankan restaurant opened its first outlet in Singapore this season. Ministry of Crab, made famous in Colombo, is known for its refreshing wild caught mid crab and memorable dining experiences. Tuck into crustacean dishes, signature Garlic Chilli Crab, freshwater prawns, all paired with Chicken Curry Rice, street breads, and more. Get the Learn more about this restaurant.
📍Block 06 Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249683
5. Crab At Bay Seafood Restaurant
First opened in 2015, Crab At Bay has become a hotspot for seafood lovers. It focuses on Asian Chinese cuisine as well as being the most famous place around the city for fresh crab dishes. Crowd-pleasers include flavourful Crab Bee Hoon and signature Claypot Bee Hoon, Deep Fried Fish Skin, indulgent Sharks Fin, crispy Prawn Rolls and Baby Squid…the list is endless for seafood enthusiasts. Definitely, one of the best seafood restaurants in Singapore. It’s the perfect group dinner if you ask us!
📍540 MacPherson Rd, Singapore 368223
6. Cajun on Wheels
Cajun On Wheels at Plaza Singapura is a leading halal-certified, family-friendly seafood restaurant. It features popular classic seafood buckets, authentic Asian charcoal dishes like grilled tiger prawns and other BBQ bites, as well as the likes of flavourful clams and mussels, seabass, dripping in salted egg yok sauces…each dish exceeds expectations. If you order lobster, you’ll receive a wooden hammer to crack it with – making it an interactive element to affordable seafood dining.
📍68 Orchard Rd, Plaza Singapura, #03-92, Singapore 238839
7. Chin Huat Live Seafood
Chin Huat Live Seafood is a hugely popular seafood restaurant first launched in 1982 with its live lobsters taking Singapore by storm in the 1990s. Mr Low Chin Huat, the restaurant’s late founder, revolutionised the local seafood scene with the likes of Australian Southern Rock Lobster, Charcoal Roasted Suckling Pig, King Crab, and other live seafood pairings. Definitely, a perfect seafood restaurant for a group.
📍Block 105 HDB Clementi, 105 Clementi Street 12, Sunset Wy, #01-30, Singapore 12010
8. JUMBO Seafood
JUMBO Group is a popular restaurants chain boasting six seafood outlets in Singapore. Whether you’re in East Coast Park, shopping around ION Orchard, or even hoping to indulge on some fishy delights before your next flight…JUMBO Seafood is at your service. Particularly, customers can indulge on a range of Singapore-style seafood bursting with rich flavours. Menu highlights include Live Korean Clam Stir-Fry, Live Boston Lobster topped with mushroom sauce, and award-winning Singapore Chili Crab, to name a few.
📍Various Locations
9. Greenwood Fish Market
Greenwood Fish Market first launched in 2003 at Bukit Timah, before expanding with another outlet at Quayside Isle in Sentosa. This oceanic haven offer fresh plates of seafood, cooked to perfection, that will send your taste buds on an adventure. Tuck into shared platters, fish burgers, calamaries, Mediterranean squid, rich oysters, and more…it boasts a true feast of the sea. Plus, the Quayside Isle outlet is located along the harbour making it one of the best seaside restaurants around.
📍31 Ocean Way, #01 – 04 / 05, Singapore 098375
📍34 & 38 Greenwood Ave, Singapore 289236
10. Long Beach
Long Beach is a seafood paradise with four outlets across the island nation. Particularly, Long Beach@Dempsey offers a beautiful dining experience, surrounded by lush greenery, in a pet-friendly alfresco dining space. Dig into feasts of succulent steamed prawns, to baked cheese lobster, exquisite sweet and sour prawns, and plenty more delights. Plus, there is exotic live seafood options from both the Pacific Ocean and South China Sea. Certainly, one of the best seafood restaurants in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
11. Palm Beach Seafood
This authentic seafood restaurant has been in business for 65 years. First opened in 1956, the seafood haven offers a range of much-loved local seafood specialties. Indulge on award-winning Chili Crab, rich Golden Milk Prawns, Honey Tangy Fish, Live Lobster, Double Baked Crab, and so much more. Definitely, each bite will leave you craving more at another one of the best seafood restaurants in Singapore.
📍1 Fullerton Rd, #01-09, One Fullerton, Singapore 049213
12. Chinatown Seafood Restaurant
Chinatown Seafood Restaurant offers an unparalleled seafood dining experience in the heart of Chinatown. Step into a vibrant eatery to enjoy stellar dishes, from Black Pepper Crab to sweet Chili Prawns, beers, and plenty more. Many dishes have taken a Chinese twist. Definitely, you’ll be treated to the ultimate seafood feast.
📍51 Pagoda St, Singapore 059212
13. The BOILER
The Boiler has two outlets in Singapore offering diners a delicious seafood extravaganza. Settle your cravings with refreshing seafood options like Seafood Stew in White Wine, signature battered Haddock Fish & Chips, Miso-Dijon Salmon, mouthwatering selection of seafood pastas, and plenty more dishes blending flavours and spices. Complement your feast with a bottomless ice lemon tea, cocktail, or drooling dessert like ice cream and chocolate cake.
📍Various Locations
14. Scaled by Ah Hua Kelong
This charming restaurant offers a farm-to-table concept specialising in impeccable seafood with a twist. Located between Changi and Sembawang, it boasts a floating farm featuring seabass, wild-caught fish, pearl grouper, and other seafood that’s cooked at the restaurant. Whether smoked, torched or dipped in sauces like curry, each dish is bursting with the freshest flavours. Highlights include Curry Mussels, Sambal in garlic, Seafood Glace Risotto, to name a few.
📍8 Hamilton Rd, Singapore 209179
15. Lai Huat Seafood Restaurant
This hidden seafood gem is known for coastal flavours that will transport you to the sandy beaches. From cheap fish dishes to mouthwatering prawns, crunchy crab and crayfish, drooling fried noodles and rices to pair it with…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Definitely, one of the best seafood restaurants in Singapore.
📍72 Horne Rd, Singapore 209075
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