These are the best seafood restaurants in Riyadh
Seafood boils, grills, and more…
If there’s one thing about Riyadh diners, it’s that they love their seafood. Be it local style or an old-fashioned seafood boil, the city caters to every kind of seafood lover. So, without further ado, here are the best seafood restaurants in Riyadh.
The Boiling Crab
View this post on Instagram
From the USA, The Boiling Crab proudly calls itself the original Louisiana-inspired Cajun seafood boil restaurant. The concept works by offering diners ten different seafood options, sauces, and spice levels.
The Boiling Crab, Shorofat An Nada, daily 1pm to 2am. @boilingcrab_ksa
Asmak Wadi El Nile
View this post on Instagram
Asmak Wadi El Nile is the place to be if you’re at all into seafood- prepared in the traditional Middle Eastern way. The venue is super expansive with booth and table seating choices, along with a solid nautical theme throughout the space.
Asmak Wadi El Nile, Olaya St, al maazar north, Soultan bin Abed el Aziz road, Mon to Sat 12.30pm to 12.30am, Closed Sun. @wadielnileksa
Hekayat Bahr
View this post on Instagram
Located in Olaya, this colourful restaurant is where fresh seafood meets culinary excellence. All over the restaurant, you’ll find nautical-themed items including a massive ship in the middle of the venue, fishing nets, and so much more. For food, you can tuck into everything from seafood pastas to paellas and everything in between.
Hekayet Bahr, 6438 Louloua, 6438، Al Ulaya 3603, daily noon to midnight. @hekayetbahr_riyadh
Scott’s
View this post on Instagram
Just like the institution in Mayfair, this celebrity favourite serves up the finest array of seafood, alongside various meat and seasonal game options, and oysters served at Scott’s elegant oyster bar, are a house speciality.
Scott’s, Via Riyadh, Al Hada, Sun to Thu 6pm to midnight, Fri to Sat 1pm to midnight. @scotts.saudi
Feluka
View this post on Instagram
Feluka offers the best of seafood and Lebanese cuisine in the heart of Riyadh. Serving up a wide variety of seafood prepared in both local and international styles, Feluka is best known for its fried fish, paella, and the fresh fish display.
Feluka, PP32+QRF, As Sulimaniyah, daily 1pm to midnight. @feluka_seafood
Twina
Originally from Jeddah where it’s been serving the community for more than 11 years, Twina’s Riyadh branch opened its doors back in 2022. With fresh catch coming straight from Jeddah, it’s an all-day affair that runs from 1pm until 1am, moving through light options, such as mussels with cream, shrimp fajitas, soups and salads, to fried favourites such as calamari and fish, as well as pasta and mains such as linguine seafood, curry tajine, and seabass fillet with mushrooms.
Twina, The Esplanade, Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Rd, King Saud University, Riyadh 12371, daily 1pm to 1am. Tel: 9200 28284. @twinapark
Shrimper
View this post on Instagram
Specialising in the American style of making seafood, Shrimper is another gorgeous nautical-themed restaurant in At Taawun. Serving up everything from lobster Thermador, mixed seafood boils, to paella and grilled fish too.
Shrimper, 4108 Uthman Ibn Affan Branch Rd, At Taawun, 7932, daily 12.30pm to 1.30am. @shrimper.sa
Red Shrimp
View this post on Instagram
Coming to Riyadh from the UAE, Red Shrimp recently opened its doors in the Kingdom. Red Shrimp delivers an authentic and personalized seafood dining experience. Showcasing an impressive assortment of premium and fresh ingredients, on the menu, you’ll find mussels, crazy shrimps, sattals, and more.
Red Shrimp, Dist, Prince Muhammad Ibn Saad Ibn Abdulaziz Rd, Hittin, daily 1pm to 1am. @redshrimps.sa
Bahruna
View this post on Instagram
Bahruna is a fuss-free, no-frills seafood spot located in Alaziziyah. Serving up fresh fish (fried and grilled), seafood boils, seafood soups and more, this is where you want to go for a quick bite.
Bahruna, Al shabab, alaziziyah, Sun to Wed 11am to midnight, Thu to Sat 11am to 12.30am. @bahruna.sa
Bahrya
View this post on Instagram
Currently operating multiple locations across the capital, Bahrya is one of the most popular restaurants when it comes to seafood in Riyadh. Expect various fish and seafood dishes at a price point that doesn’t hurt the wallet either.
Bahrya, various locations, daily 10am to midnight. @bahryarest