You would not want to miss having a seafood meal (or two, or more!) while in Desaru.
Desaru is a popular destination for its seaside Desaru resorts and Desaru waterpark!
And also well known for its freshly caught seafood mainly lobsters, crabs, prawns, and fish.
Many restaurants in or near Desaru serve scrumptious, mouth-watering fresh Desaru seafood.
Here are 7 recommended seafood restaurants for you (Halal restaurants included).
Table of contents:
1. Jade Garden Seafood Corner
2. Super Lobster Restaurant
3. Lotus Seafood Restaurant (Rhu Seafood Restaurant)
4. Nelayan Seafood By The Coast
5. Super Lobster Village
6. Sengat Seafood Restaurant
7. Desaru Seafood Corner
1. Jade Garden Seafood Corner
Seafood lovers MUST visit Jade Garden Seafood Corner for the variety of seafood available such as
- Australian Lobster
- King Crab
- Korean Abalone
- Mud Crab
- Geo Duck
- and many more.
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Their lobsters and crabs are charged according to seasonal price and might be a bit pricey, but it is worth it because it comes with irresistible thick juicy meat, unlike many other seafood restaurants out there.
They also have signature dishes such as ‘sambal lala,’ mini lobsters, seafood fried rice, chili crab, and many more.
Price Range:
- Fresh Lobsters – RM22 to RM38 per 100gm
- Fresh Oysters – RM15 to RM28 per piece (depending on size)
- Fresh Prawns – RM10 to RM12 per 100gm
- Fresh Crabs – RM10 to RM48 per 100gm
- Scallops – RM8 per piece
- Squid – RM30 (small), RM50 (big)
- Lala – RM30 (small), RM50 (big)
- Fish – RM6 to RM28 per 100gm
Address: Lot 4785, Lorong Siakap 1, Sungai Rengit, 81620 Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Closed on: Monday
Contact: +607 – 826 5460
Links: Facebook
2. Super Lobster Restaurant
Chili Crab? Super Lobster Restaurant! Flavourful Lobsters? Super Lobster Restaurant!
You cannot think of Chili Crab and lobster varieties without connecting them to this pork-free seafood restaurant when seeking seafood near Desaru.
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The one thing that makes them unique is that you can choose up to 11 different cooking styles for their lobsters, such as steam, bake, butter, black pepper, spicy chili, and many more.
Their range of seafood is a bit limited compared to some other seafood restaurants but rest assured that the seafood provided is of top quality.
Price Range: RM60 – RM80 per person
Address: No. 7, Jalan Jenahak 1, Pengerang, 81620, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 10:30am – 10:30pm
Contact: +6016-663 0690
Links: Facebook
3. Lotus Seafood Restaurant (Rhu Seafood Restaurant)
Lotus Seafood Restaurant, also known as Rhu Seafood Restaurant, is located within the compound of Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa.
If you are into mixed fusion food, this is the place to go as they serve a mixture of Chinese, Malay, Thai, and Western cuisine.
Besides the seafood restaurant, this resort has other sections that would satisfy your palate.
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The other sections available are:
- Teratai Coffee House
- Beach Hut Bar
- Lotus Spices (Indian Restaurant)
- Korean BBQ
Price Range:
- Tom Yum Seafood Soup – RM30
- Giant Tiger Prawn – RM66.90 per 300gm
- Squid – RM32
- Lala (Clams) – RM26.50
- Soft Shell Crab – RM28.80
- Others – RM15 onwards
Address: Lotus Desaru Beach Resort, 90, Bandar Penawar, 81930, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday: 11:00 am – 10:30 pm
Friday, Saturday, and Eve Public Holidays & School Holidays: 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Closed On: Sunday
Contact: +6012-738 6181/ +6012-706 5811
Links: Facebook
4. Nelayan Seafood By The Coast
Nelayan Seafood By The Coast is located at Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort. It is so popular that you usually need to make an early booking to avoid disappointment.
There are indoor and outdoor seating setups available with the outdoor seating facing the scenic view of Desaru Coast.
They serve a variety of seafood cooked with freshly caught ingredients by the locals and here is a list of must-have dishes:
- Golden Silk Prawn
- Salted Egg Yolk Crab
- Thai Style Chicken Chop
- Lobster Creamy Butter
- Black Pepper Crab
- Sambal Clams
- Others (Fried Rice, Omellete)
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Price Range: RM80 – RM100 per person
Remark:
- Prices are slightly higher than the other restaurants, but they provide a wide variety of dishes
- Make an early reservation or arrive at the restaurant as soon as they are open
- Preorder your food if you are planning to go in a large group
Address: Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort, Desaru Coast, Bandar Penawar, 81930, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Contact: +607–833 8803
Links: Facebook
5. Super Lobster Village
Super Lobster Village serves pork-free dishes and is famous for its wide range of dishes that are reasonably priced.
This restaurant is family-friendly, has ample parking space, and welcomes you with a lovely ambiance with beautiful decorations.
One of the reasons why families are drawn to Super Lobster Village is that it has a mini aviary of birds and an aquarium filled with beautiful fishes.
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Here is a list of dishes that you would want to order when you make your visit:
- Butter Lobster
- Lobster with Gravy
- Clam Soup
- Spicy Chilli Crab
- Butter Crab
- Cereal Prawns
Price Range: RM60 – RM80 per person
Remark:
- Use Waze to travel as the restaurant’s location is not easily found and be prepared to drive through gravel roads
- You may order through their Whatsapp account and food will be served within 15 minutes from your time of arrival
Address: PTD 789, Kampung Bukit Buloh, Pengerang, 81620, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Contact: +6016–790 8528 or +6016–706 2607
Links: Facebook, Instagram
6. Sengat Seafood Restaurant
Sengat Seafood Restaurant is a halal seafood restaurant passed down for generations located near a fisherman’s village just 30 minutes away from Desaru Coast.
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The freshness of their seafood is fully guaranteed as it comes from the local river of Sungai Johor.
Even though their restaurant setup is simple and without any lavish decorations, rest assured that they still serve delicious and fresh seafood dishes such as:
- Shell Out
- Nyonya Steam Fish
- Steam Baby Squid
- Baby Squid Ink
- Fried Baby Squid
- Chilli Crab
- Others (Fried Rice, Kangkong Belacan)
Price Range: RM50 – RM70 per person
Remark:
- As it is a family business, sometimes service can be a little slow
- Do not expect any fancy plating and enjoy the taste of their food
Address: 58, Jalan Belanak, Teluk Sengat, Ayer Tawar, 81900, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Contact: +6013–889 7798
Links: Facebook
7. Desaru Seafood Corner
Another halal seafood Desaru restaurant can be found at Desaru Seafood Corner, located just a 5-minutes drive from Desaru coast.
Going into their restaurant, you will be greeted by tanks and tanks of fresh live seafood such as crabs, lobsters, prawns, and many more.
They even serve halal sets for special occasions such as Chinese New Year.
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Some of their seafood dish specialties are:
- Garlic Lobster
- Golden Pumpkin Lobster
- Chilli Crab
- Volcanic Crab
- Deep Fried Siakap
- Butter Prawns
- Others (Treasure Pot Fried Rice)
Price Range: RM60 – RM80 per person
Address: 10-1, 9-01, 8-01, Jalan Semarak 1, Desaru, Bandar Penawar, 81930, Johor, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Contact: +607–886 1137
Links: Facebook
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