2026 Guide
Updated October 2026 · 8 spots
⚡ Quick answer
The best Seafood Restaurant in Penang is Bali Hai Seafood Market (Gurney Drive, George Town). Also great: Hai Boey Seafood, Sea Pearl Lagoon Cafe and Winn's Café.
Gurney Drive, George Town, Penang
Michelin Selectedlive seafood tankssea viewbanquet
Order: Live-tank seafood; stir-fried abalone with black truffle
Penang's showpiece seafood hall on Gurney Drive, Michelin-selected, with live tanks at the door. Pick your catch and how it's cooked.
Teluk Kumbar, Teluk Kumbar, Penang
seasidefishing villageweekend trip
Order: Fresh catch by the sea, lala and crab
The famous seaside seafood stop on Penang's south coast, where locals drive out for fresh crabs, prawns and clams with sea breeze.
⚠️ Last confirmed before 2025 — check it is open before you go.
Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Tokong, Penang
seasidecharcoal grilltemple-side
Order: Charcoal-grilled crab and prawns; oyster omelette
The 'temple seafood' spot by the old Tua Pek Kong temple, grilling crab and prawns over charcoal by the water. Old-school Penang and well worth finding.
Jalan Cantonment, George Town, Penang
Michelin Bib GourmandNyonya-stylefamily
Order: Asam big prawns
A homely Michelin Bib Gourmand spot whose tangy, sticky asam prawns are among Penang's most-loved seafood dishes.
Jalan Macalister, George Town, Penang
parkingopen-air
Order: Live giant mantis prawn; crab fried rice
A family seafood restaurant with open-air seating and parking right in town. Live mantis prawns are the order. 4.3 stars from 1,700-plus reviews.
Jalan Burma, George Town, Penang
air-conditioned
Order: Salt-and-pepper mantis prawns; tau cheow fish fillet
A clean, air-conditioned Chinese seafood room on Burma Road, solid for family dinners.
Lebuh Tye Sin, George Town, Penang
halalreservations advised
Order: Crab in salted egg and chilli-garlic sauces
A halal-certified crab specialist, a rarity in George Town's seafood scene. Small room, so book.
Paya Terubong, Ayer Itam, Penang
family
Order: Thai-style tofu; steamed lime lala; fish ball soup
A cosy family-style seafood restaurant beloved by Air Itam locals. 750 reviews.
No spots match this halal filter here. Switch to All to see everything.
← Best Seafood Restaurant across Malaysia · All food in Penang →