Best Seafood Restaurants in Penang

Flavour, flavour and flavour. That is what Leong Hee Seafood is all about. Not only are they priced affordably, their extensive array of items on the menu as well as the quality are evident. Indulge in a light and fragrant steamed ginger fish, or perhaps go for their savoury mix of yam and pork belly, whatever you pick, it's bound to be packed full of flavour. Leong Hee Seafood also constantly does parties and events, and with their wide array of dishes, it's best visited in a large group. All and all, just don't forget to have fun!

Yes, Ah Chui Seafood may seem like a fairly boring place, but what's really nice about it is the display of kitchen out in the open. Here, you can see the magic happen, with a constant supply of fresh seafood, chefs whacking on the wok and screams of order from one end to another, nothing beats the joy of watching your food cook, right in front (or in this case, somewhere around the corner) of you. Also, don't forget to try out their signature grilled stingray, as well as the Lime Lala, chili crab and a fresh array of fishes cooked steamed-ginger style. 

Tables by the sand, restaurant by the sea. Hao You Seafood Restaurant is another great place where you can enjoy a chilling (and possibly romantic) dining experience. The romantic part only works if your other half is a big fan of seafood. Thankfully, their standards of cooking matches their location. After all, you'll tend to expect more if a seafood restaurant is situated right next to the sea. Try out some of their signatures such as the baked lobsters, spicy ginger clams, salt baked crab, steamed grouper and many more!

Located along Jalan Macalister, De Happy Seafood Restaurant is another really nice place where you can enjoy a wide range of seafood dishes, which includes an awesome selection of crabs. It's also a fairly fancy restaurant with two different settings available; air-conditioned and open-aired. The restaurant features a huge menu, which is great for those who fancies variety. From deep fry to steamed, as well as a wide selection of style and sauces to compliment, there's just so much to try here at De Happy Seafood Restaurant.

What's better than dining by the beach, surrounded by the serene sound of crashing waves, people walking by the bay and the lovely smell of the ocean? Accompanied by great food of course! Beach Corner Seafood Restaurant is one that can deliver both in terms of quality of food as well as ambiance. The setting is lovely and works great with larger groups as well. Menu is fairly huge with an abundance of seafood selection and various styles that goes well with them. Perfectly cooked and served by friendly staffs - what's not to love?

Dining by the sea is truly an experience not to be forgotten and you can do so here at QE-II Waterfront Venue. Located in Church Street, this restaurant stretches out to the ocean by the make-shift docks. There are both outdoor seating and air-conditioned ones. To those who are seated outdoors, not to worry as it is really windy out there! which makes it a perfect spot for a late-night hangout over a glass of wine. The food here is pretty good too as they lean towards a more semi-casual dining. Good seafood choices cooked beautifully, friendly service and a fantastic ambiance. 

If you're looking for a restaurant with a stunning view, then 323 Seafood Restaurant might just be the place of visit. Located along the shores of Jalan Gangsa Butterworth, this restaurant is actually a rather old and well, not very nice place. The two great things about this restaurant are the view and the food. Serving fresh seafood is what they aspire to do, as well as packing those dishes with flavour. Most of the dishes are cooked quite nicely. Overcooking is at a minimal and flavours are on point. It's also fairly affordable, which makes it a really popular place for young families.  

TaiTong is fairly well-known to the Penangites for their great seafood dishes, but most importantly, it's located next to a fishing village, so the freshness of every single seafood is guaranteed from fishes like groupers to more extravagant ones like crustaceans.

Literally translates into "Under the big Tree" Seafood House, this nature-incorporated restaurant is another established eatery in the heart of George Town, Penang. If anything, its like a combination of a shack, together with a really old alley and its outgrown vines, merged into something comforting. Heck, even their dishes are a little off the charts. Uniquely crafted dishes such as the 3 flavor Golden Threadfin Bream, Two Way Spinach, Slipper Lobster seasoned with only salt and pepper, and coconut seafood curry. In short, it's unique, tasty and well, not all that affordable. 

Oriental Seafood may be a fairly generic name, but rest assured that what they offer is not as boring. Like some of available restaurants in Penang, it's located by the shore on a dock extended from the beach. All the tables are set within that dock and it sure is breezy inside. Couple that up with some delicious seafood as well as a view of the ocean and you have yourself a date-night treat. Plenty to choose from, cooked nicely and priced rather horribly - that is what Oriental Seafood is all about. 

Just like the name, Daily Fish Restaurant offers the freshest seafood dishes, whether fish or crustacean to be fresh and acquired from the sea daily! Located on the piers of Thean Teik, you can enjoy your fresh seafood dishes while basked in the sweet scent of the ocean with your family and friends.