7 Best Seafood Restaurants in Singapore (2024) to Drool over

Operating for 61 years now, Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant is one of the oldest and most successful seafood restaurants on the island. If longevity alone does not convince you, then maybe the long list of accolades including multi-awards from the Singapore Tourism Board, Most Desirable Local Dish, Most Popular Chili Crab Restaurant, and New Signature Dish of the Year from Singapore Food Festival, and a decade’s worth of Excellent Service Awards might.

The key to Palm Beach’s success is staying true to Singapore’s essence and tradition, which radiates in every dish that comes out of their kitchen.

Highlights:

MENU: Palm Beach’s menu features an honest-to-goodness seafood festival with a few meat and vegetable dishes thrown in for good measure. From appetizers to cold platters to entrees, noodles, and desserts, you will be treated to classic Singaporean flavors.

MUST-TRIES:

• Palm Beach Signature Chili Crab
• Honey Tangy Barramundi
• Coco Lobo
• Chendol

LOOK & FEEL: One more thing to love about Palm Beach is the sweeping views of the Singapore skyline, which is more gorgeous at sunset. With indoor and al fresco dining choices, your views are just as spectacular as your food.

NOTE: Set menus are available for parties of 8 and above.

GETTING THERE: 

• Buses: 139, 143, 195, 32, 502 (3-min walk from The Herencia bus stop)
• Nearest MRT station: Fort Canning (DT20)

Chin Huat Live Seafood, located in the delightful Sunset Way neighborhood, has earned its reputation as a trusted homegrown live seafood restaurant with a loyal following and critical acclaim over the decades.

The restaurant is well-loved for its affordable menu, showcasing a sumptuous array of distinctive flavours and cooking styles

Highlights:

MENU: Chin Huat offers a vast menu, covering the categories of signatures, appetizers, lobsters, crabs, shellfish, prawns, shark’s fin, abalones, fish, soups, giant groupers, beef & venison, pork, chicken, vegetables, home-made beancurd, noodles, rice, and desserts.

MUST-TRIES:

• Signature Golden Sauce Crab
  Black Pepper Crabs
• Superior Broth Lobster Bee Hoon
• Steamed Whole Alaskan King Crab with Egg White and Chinese Wine
• Steamed Giant Grouper Fillet in Celery Sauce
• Garlic/steamed bamboo clam
• Crispy sotong rojak (S$15, S$30)
• Silver Seafood Hor Fun (S$20, S$40)
• Kong Bak Pau (S$22)
• Mango Sago with Ice Cream (S$5.50, S$20, S$38)

LIVE SEAFOOD PRICES:

• Sri Lankan Crab: S$93.8/KG
• Alaskan King Crab: S$188/KG
• Boston Lobster: S$138/KG
• Australian (Southern Rock) Lobster: S$218/KG
• Bamboo Clams: S$16.80/Pcs
• Soon Hock fish: S$88/KG
• Turbot Fish: S$108/KG
• Giant Grouper Fish: S$48 – S$128

One of the most notable things about The Boiler is that it unassumingly strives for just one thing and one thing only: to offer the most wonderful seafood boil experience by serving only the freshest seafood, hand-picking every complementing spice and ingredient, and fostering a communal ambiance.

There is nothing unassuming about The Boiler’s roots either—it was 2008, a banker was in Los Angeles having seafood boil for the first time, and the experience was so exceptional that he left the bank to put up a seafood boil restaurant in Singapore. His efforts were rewarded in 2015 when The Boiler received the recognition “Best Seafood Boil in Singapore” by The Straits Times SoShiok.

Highlights:

MENU: There’s more to love on The Boiler’s menu than just mouthwatering seafood boil. The menu is generally inspired by Louisiana soul food where you will find starters such as spicy wings, jumbo crab cakes (paired with kimchi remoulade for an Asian touch), and fried oysters. It also has a touch of Asian influence—teriyaki chicken karaage don with onsen egg and miso-dijon salmon in its main selection. They also offer an assortment of pasta, salad, and desserts.

MUST-TRIES: 

• Bombdiggity Bag with Sauce of the Month (sharing for 4, S$159)
• Signature Haddock Fish & Chips (S$17.90)
• The Boiler’s Ultimate Burger (S$15.90)
• Chocolate Molten Lava Cake (S$11.90)

LOOK & FEEL: The most important fixture in The Boiler @ Howard Road is every sturdy wooden dining table that bears the grunt of each pound of the seafood mallet. With huge glass windows and industrial metal accents, The Boiler’s ambience focuses rather on the festive dining experience than on fancy fixtures and interiors.

NOTE: Watch out for their “Sauce of the Month” for a wonderful explosion of surprising flavors.

GETTING THERE:

• Buses: 28, 62, 70, 8, 80, 90 (4-min walk from Macpherson Road bus stop)
• Nearest MRT station: Tai Seng (CC11)

At the helm of the Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant is Chef Yong Bing Ngen, a celebrated and multi-awarded Chinese chef with 29 years under his belt. His foundation is deeply rooted in Chinese cooking traditions, earning him the recognition of Asian Cuisine Chef of the Year for several years.

Majestic Bay is a Chinese restaurant that specializes in seafood dishes, renowned for its signature recipes such as ‘Kopi’ Crab, Black Pepper Crab, and Baked Assorted Seafood Rice.

Highlights:

MENU: Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant’s menu has an extensive list of traditional dim sum and seafood entrees, but also features dishes not typically found in Chinese restaurants such as Salted Egg Crispy Fish Skin, Chilled Tofu with Century Egg, and Wasabi Prawns.

MUST-TRIES:

• Crispy Baby Squids (S$15)
• Black Peppered Crab (S$95.60)
• Salted Egg Yolk Crab (S$95.60)
• Whole Fish in Clay Pot (S$48)

LOOK & FEEL: Marina Bay has a cool nautical theme complete with varying sizes of mirrors adorning its walls. With a waterfront view of the actual Marina Bay, the restaurant provides a fitting backdrop to its delicious seafood offerings.

NOTE: Marina Bay has an all-you-can-eat menu that is available at lunch and dinner.

GETTING THERE:

• Buses: 400, 77, 97, 97E (3-min walk from The Canopy/Flower Dome)
• Nearest MRT station: Bayfront (CE1|DT16)

TungLok Seafood is embraced as one of the best seafood restaurants in Singapore for offering only the freshest seafood every single day. The restaurant specializes in local flavors and has perfected the crowd favorite duo of Black Pepper Crab and Chili Crab. They proudly share what makes the latter dish a hit: a perfect balance between orange juice and tomato sauce.

Highlights:

MENU: TungLok Seafood’s offerings are tailor-fitted to the discriminating Singaporean tastebuds. The menu showcases a wealth of seafood dishes that marry the freshness of the bounty with distinct traditional flavors.

MUST-TRIES:

• Deep-fried Prawn with Wasabi-mayo Sauce (S$26)
• Sauteed Scallop with X.O. Sauce (S$30)
• TungLok Seafood Platter (S$68)
• TungLok Signature Chili Crab (Starts at S$8.80/100 grams)

LOOK & FEEL: The moment you step inside the doors of TungLok, you will readily notice all the tell-tale signs you’re in a Chinese restaurant—round Lazy Susan tables, upholstered chairs, and crustacean tanks.

NOTE: Reservations are highly encouraged.

GETTING THERE:

• Buses: 106, 175, 36B, 502 (3-min walk from bus stop 09038)
• Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)

Uncle Leong Seafood started as a small eatery stall in Ang Mo Kio, but because of excellent Chinese cooking at affordable prices, Uncle Leong grew not only in size but also in number. It consistently ranks on the list of any local’s top seafood restaurants in the country. It is renowned for its signature dish “Shimmering Sand Crab Delight”, introduced in 2002 and still well-loved to this very day.

Highlights:

MENU: Uncle Leong has an extensive menu that features a long list of crab, premium dishes, fish, prawn, seafood, meat, vegetables, bean curd, soup, noodles, rice, and dessert.

MUST-TRIES:

• Shimmering Sand Crab Delight
• Claypot Red Grouper in Canto Style
• Guinness Pork Rib
• Coconut Pudding with Ice Cream

LOOK & FEEL: Uncle Leong at Anchorpoint does not look like your typical Chinese restaurant. With modern accents such as overhead lamps, what could be your only indication you are in a Chinese restaurant is that distinct seafood aroma emanating from the kitchen.

NOTE: Free island-wide delivery

GETTING THERE:

• Buses: 105, 155, 238, 93 (2-min walk from bus stop 52381)
• Nearest MRT station: Braddell (NS18)

New Ubin Seafood at Chijmes Singapore is a popular restaurant known for its delicious seafood dishes and unique dining experience. Located in the historic Chijmes complex, the restaurant offers a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere, perfect for both intimate meals and large gatherings.

Highlights:

MENU: At this restaurant, you’ll find a menu that places a strong emphasis on local-style seafood and zi char dishes, while still catering to those who have a love for meat. In particular, the Black Angus Rib-Eye is a must-try for those who enjoy the best of both worlds in seafood and meat.

• Garlic Baked Crab (S$79 for 800g)
• Live Crab (S$79 for 800g)
• Herbal Prawn Soup: S$48
• Fish Maw & Crab Meat Soup: S$51
• Squids: S$17 – S$32
• Live Tiger Prawns: S$37 Per 300g
• BBQKing Tiger Prawn: S$44.50 Per 150g
• Barbecued Whole Mackerel: S$44.50
• Fish Head Curry: S$48
• Stir-Fried Claypot Fish Head: S$36
• Live ‘Soon Hock’ Marble Goby: S$81
• USDA Black Angus ‘Choice’ Rib-eye (S$95)
• Zi char dishes: S$7 – S$81

AMBIANCE: New Ubin Seafood’s ambiance pays homage to the relaxed kampung spirit of the past with a breezy and informal atmosphere. The bright lighting and modern furnishings of the spacious seating area strike the perfect balance between comfort and simplicity, inviting you to unwind and enjoy your meal without any fuss.

GETTING THERE:

• Buses: 106, 175, 197, 61, 851, & 857 (3-min walk from bus stop 04179)
• Nearest MRT station: City Hall(NS25)