Once a thriving fishing village, it should come as no surprise that Singapore’s seafood scene is second-to-none. Whether it’s cracking open a crab covered in delicious chilli sauce or slurping up fresh oysters with a squeeze of lemon juice at one of Singapore’s top seafood restaurants, everyone has a sweet spot for a taste of the ocean.
From casual dining outlets to sophisticated seafood houses, Urban List has reeled in the best seafood restaurants in Singapore. And trust us, they’re a catch.
Marcy’s
39-40 Duxton Road
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If you’re a fan of seafood and grandma chic interiors, Marcy’s is the place for you. Founded in 2020, the seafood bistro on Duxton Road takes familiar ideas and presents them in new, satisfying ways. Drawing on the similarities between Latin American and Southeast Asian ingredients, Head Chef Ryan Nile Choo showcases the best local and regional herbs, spices and aromatics, paired with seafood in bold new ways. Highlights include the crab toast (easily the best we have ever tried), octopus rigatoni and red prawn mafaldine.
Not overly hungry? Their intimate bar is open late and you can join them for a glass of wine or a classic nightcap and small bites instead of a full meal. We recommend grabbing a seat at the counter and ordering a kaffir Pisco sour alongside a plate of their crab toast—it's honestly so good.
estiatorio Milos
2 Bayfront Avenue, B1-48 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
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Founded by visionary chef Costas Spiliadis, estiatorio Milos is one of the most celebrated Greek restaurants in the world, and it has now officially opened its doors at Marina Bay Sands. The restaurant’s Asian debut follows the success of its nine locations in major cities worldwide.
The concept of Milos is centred around the cherished Greek concept of philoxenia—the sacred art of making a stranger feel like home—while embracing quality ingredients and simple but masterful techniques.
The menu promises an unparalleled seafood experience with more than 15 different varieties of fish which are air-flown from Greece and the Mediterranean for you to pick from. All the seafood options are displayed on the restaurants signature open seafood market where you’ll be escorted to select your catch. As well as the fish market, you’ll find a raw bar and seasonal vegetable display.
Fans of Milos can look forward to savouring four signature dishes, namely the Milos Special, whole fish sashimi, whole fish baked in sea salt and Astakomakaronada (lobster pasta Athenian-style). Other highlights include the grilled seabass with Ladolemono sauce and capers and the grilled sashimi-grade Mediterranean octopus with Santorini fava.
Milos is also home to the widest variety of Greek wines in Singapore with an extensive list of 350 to 400 wine labels, half of which are Greek wines from indigenous grape varieties.
Ministry of Crab Singapore
6 Dempsey Road
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Arguably the most famous restaurant that’s not to be missed in Colombo, Ministry of Crab cracked its way to the fore as one of the only two Sri Lankan restaurants to ever make it into the revered Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
Founded by Chef Dharshan together with Sri Lankan cricketing legends Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara, Ministry of Crab has carved a name for itself as the place to go for the best crustacean dishes. Each dish is cooked using the freshest catch from the waters of Sri Lanka and perfected by Chef Dharshan’s recipes that draw from his dual-heritage, combining Sri Lankan ingredients with Japanese culinary philosophies.
The Singapore restaurant marks the brand’s sixth international outpost after Bangkok, Shanghai, Chengdu, Maldives and Mumbai as part of its mission to share the goodness of Sri Lankan crabs with the rest of the world.
To ensure freshness, all crabs are air-flown from Sri Lanka live three times a week. Wild caught in small batches, never farmed, they are sustainably obtained via the extensive network of fisherfolk who catch crabs around the isle of Sri Lanka. The mud crabs served range from the 500g ½ Kilo Crab to the Crabzilla that weighs more than 2kg, while the giant freshwater prawns served range from 150g Small Prawn to the Prawnzilla that weighs more than 500g. The crabs are cooked in a variety of ways to bring out the purest flavours—try them baked, steamed or wok-ed with garlic chilli, black pepper and more.
Palm Beach Seafood
One Fullerton, 1 Fullerton Road, #01-09
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After selling chilli crab from her pushcart for a number of years, Madam Cher Yam Tian (the original chilli crab creator) opened Palm Beach Seafood in 1962 along Upper East Coast Road. Sadly, Cher and her husband sold their shares in the business and moved to New Zealand, but Palm Beach’s chilli crab is still just as tender and sweet as it was 50 years ago.
Today, the restaurant has relocated to One Fullerton and has become a hot favourite with locals and foreigners alike thanks to its timeless chilli crab recipe alongside other popular dishes like black pepper crab and coco-lobo (live lobster with vermicelli served in a fragrant broth).
Humpback
18-20 Bukit Pasoh Road
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Humpback is a modern seafood restaurant and wine bar located on Bukit Pasoh Road that places great emphasis on respectful produce sourcing from all round the world. A neighbourhood favourite since its opening in 2015, Humpback relaunched in March 2023 with a new look and culinary philosophy anchored by European techniques that highlight Japanese influences.
Working closely with Hama Hama Oyster Company on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, Humpback’s oysters get from farm to plate in no more than 36 hours. The ever-evolving menu also features elegant small plates and flavourful mains for sharing. The menu is completed with a wine list of over 60 labels designed to be perfectly paired with their dishes.
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Aloha Poké
Various Locations
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Aloha Poké is the first of its kind in Singapore. Looking to bring a taste of Hawaii to the Lion City, the casual dining outlet specialises in poke bowls which are made up of marinated raw fish, vegetables and rice—think of it as sushi in a bowl.
With three locations across Singapore including Jewel at Changi Airport, Marina Bay Link Mall and Westgate, it’s the perfect place for a quick and easy lunch or if you’re looking for something light for dinner.
Long Beach UDMC
1202 East Coast Parkway, #01-04 East Coast Seafood Centre
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If you’re looking to indulge in a seafood feast with a beachfront view, look no further than Long Beach at East Coast Park. With outlets across the country, Long Beach has become the go-to for many Singaporeans, but be warned, the prices are as premium as the seafood they serve.
Although Long Beach is home to the original black pepper crab, we recommend their chilli crab. The sizable Sri Lankan Mud Crabs are doused in a spicier-than-average sauce which is thickened with eggs and should be soaked up with your choice of fried or steamed buns.
Osia Steak and Seafood Grill
8 Sentosa Gateway, Ave8, Sentosa Island
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Osia Steak and Seafood Grill serves up flavours from down under, heavily featuring Australian prime beef topped with the freshest seafood available.
Each plate is sure to satisfy, whether it’s with a 1.5kg ribeye tomahawk, grilled lobster, Skull Island king tiger prawns, or all of the above. Our pick is the grilled seafood platter overflowing with lobster, fish, scallops, prawns, octopus and crab served with tomato chilli lime dip.
Luke's Oyster Bar & Chop House
22 Gemmill Lane
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Inspired by the timeless and sophisticated seafood houses of America’s Atlantic Coast, Luke’s Oyster Bar and Chop House is known for its selection of oysters, seafood, prime steaks and chops. With it’s sultry brown leather seating, stunning black and white bar and outstanding menu, the Travis Masiero owned joint has singlehandedly defined the quality dining experience.
If you’re in the mood for meat, try the bone-in tenderloin au poivre or the milk-fed Dutch veal chop with anchovy marmite butter. However, the real highlight is a tray of Luke’s oysters, which are sourced from chef Masiero’s hometown of Boston—one of the finest sources of fresh oysters in the world. For dessert, you can’t beat the milk and cookies.
FYSH at EDITION
38 Cuscaden Road
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Multi-award-winning chef and author Josh Niland really needs no introduction. Having worked in some of Sydney’s greatest foodie thoroughfares (think Charcoal Fish and Petermen) as well as the UK’s Michelin-starred The Fat Duck, Niland has completely overhauled the way the world cooks, transports, ages and stores fish.
Now, in collaboration with his legendary wife and business partner Julie Niland, the globally acclaimed king of the kitchen is at the helm of FYSH at EDITION, the delicious arm of EDITION Hotels. The ethically-sourced seafood concept clocks in as Niland’s very first restaurant outside of Australia and champions meat and veggie dishes, think a seafood-inspired steakhouse.
Josh and his team have also recently launched a one of a kind communal roast experience. Priced from S$108++ per person and available every Sunday exclusively for lunch, the new FYSH Roast menu features Niland’s boundary-pushing approach to seafood with a showcase of the ocean’s freshest catch, succulent roasts and fresh greens, including the FYSH Trolley, where each day's cuts and desserts are brought to the table for you to choose from.
Ocean Restaurant
8 Sentosa Gateway, Equarius Hotel, Sentosa Island
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Dine with manta rays and 40,000 other marine friends at Ocean Restaurant. Created by famed French Michelin-star chef Oliver Bellin, this impressive dining experience allows you to dine on fresh, sustainably sourced seafood as you bask in the aqua glow of a floor-to-ceiling aquarium.
The dinner menu consists of just eight carefully selected dishes, all of which you can savour along with perfectly paired wine when you order the eight-course dinner. Expect king crab tarragon, lobster raviolo, butter poached Dover sole and strawberry pavlova for dessert.
Sabio By The Sea
31 Ocean Way, #01-02
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Sabio is a Spanish tapas bar that places a heavy focus on Spanish seafood. One of their most popular dishes is the seafood paella which is packed with squid, sea bass, mussels, clams and shrimp. The chilled cocktail prawns and Spanish crab cakes are also firm favourites.
Although Sabio has another outlet at Duxton Hill, we love their Sentosa Cove locale as it comes with a delightful sea breeze and picturesque views of Sentosa Marina.
Jumbo Seafood
1206 East Coast Parkway, #01-07/08 East Coast Seafood Centre
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Although Jumbo Seafood has locations across Singapore, our favourite is their flagship East Coast Park outlet which first opened back in 1987.
Capturing the hearts of locals with its award-winning chilli crab, black pepper crab and other fresh seafood cooked to perfection, Jumbo prides itself on continuously creating distinctive dishes to cater to different tastes—this includes non-seafood options for our non-fish-eating friends.
Smith Marine Floating Restaurant
Located off Changi and Pulua Ubin
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If you’ve got a penchant for fresh-as can be seafood, Singapore’s Smith Marine floating restaurant is well worth hunting down. Take the ten-minute ferry ride from Changi Village to the restaurant drifting near Pulau Ubin and make the most of the experience by choosing one of the set menus that includes transport fees. Think chilli crab, cereal prawns, sambal mussels and deep-fried lobster.
You can even try your hand at catching your own fish which the chefs will cook up for you how you like it. You can make a lunchtime booking, but who’d pass up the chance to watch the sun go down from a restaurant floating in the middle of the sea? Bookings are a must.
Big Wine Freaks
44 Bukit Pasoh Road
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Although Big Wine Freaks isn’t technically a seafood restaurant, the new champagne and wine bar showcases a menu built around raw seafood served in funky ways.
Led by Chef de Cuisine Ash who previously worked in the kitchens of Sago House and Burnt Ends, the food menu combines bright, ingredient-focused dishes inspired by the best European wine bars, San Sebastian’s vibrant food scene and the artistry of Japanese omakase dining. Highlights include the Japanese tuna, oysters and caviar, padron peppers, arancini, gougeres and a braised lamb shoulder (which you could easily share between three or four people).
With over 500 labels and 2,000 bottles housed in their extensive wine cellar, wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike can expect the ultimate wine tasting experience that celebrates the stories and passions of winemakers. The menu features wines from the new generation of star producers, natural wine from renowned French regions, as well unique micro farms, all served against a backdrop of dynamic energy and vibrant ambiance.
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