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Top 20 Must-Visit Restaurants in Dalian [2025]
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Zheng Huang Qi
4.8
/5
396 reviews
Seafood
From US$ 26.00
Zhongshan Square/Renmin Road Donggang Commercial Area | 2.6 km from downtown
Address: 17 Yan'an Road
No. 2 of Local Restaurants in Dalian
Highlights:
A nationally-acclaimed seafood restaurant with over 25 years of history
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The Zhenghuangqi Seafood BBQ food stall is really delicious! As a tourist, I was deeply attracted by the food here! Dandong big yellow clams are so delicious! Grilled thick-skinned sea cucumbers, a bite of the mouth is full of fragrance! The rich shrimp balls are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and they are so delicious! This is definitely a paradise for seafood lovers! #Dalian Tourism#Dalian Seafood#Dalian Food#Dalian Must Eat List#Zhenghuangqi Seafood BBQ Food Stall
Zhenghuangqi Seafood BBQ is one of the best seafood restaurants I've ever eaten in Dalian! There are a wide variety of seafood here, and every dish is amazing! I especially like their Dandong yellow clams, thick-skinned live sea intestines with rice, and Antarctic sea matsutake, which are delicious and nutritious! Friends who come to Dalian for tourism, don't miss this restaurant! #大连旅游#大连海鲜#大连美食#大连必吃榜#正黄旗海鲜烤排档
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Xi · Ding
4.8
/5
144 reviews
Northeast China Cuisine
From US$ 24.00
Zhongshan Square/Renmin Road Donggang Commercial Area | 6.5 km from downtown
Address: 港浦路与港东街交汇处沿路直行600米
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Restaurants for Views & Experiences
Highlights:
Venice City and Donggang Views | On Donggang Coastal Bay
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As a high-end brand of Xijiade Dumplings that has opened in Dalian, I want to say that the Xiding Sea Urchin Dumplings in Donggang really supports Xijiade.
The location is excellent, the first row of Donggang beach. I thought that such a place is very expensive and parking must be a hassle. I didn't expect that the management of Donggang is very loose. You can park anywhere on the roadside. Of course, the store also has its own parking lot.
The sea urchin dumplings are delicious. Although a little expensive, they are definitely worth it; if you are not satisfied with the sea urchin dumplings, you can also arrange the sea urchin pizza from the next door. Since you are in Dalian, the main thing is to eat enough seafood. After all, Dalian's seafood is delicious and cost-effective.
The service and environment are even better. It is very photogenic to take pictures and check in. Free mineral water and snacks will be provided while waiting.
In addition to being a dumpling restaurant, his house is also a free dumpling museum, where you can learn about my country's traditional dumpling culture and dumplings from all over the world. Although the exhibition hall is not large, it is still interesting to bring children to see it. If you want to experience it more deeply, you can also buy a ticket to experience the process of making dumplings. Of course, unless you are gifted, it is impossible to learn it in one go, but it is still fun to bring your kids to experience it.
Overall, the food is delicious, the environment and service are excellent, the supporting facilities are rich and playable, and it is a good choice to entertain out-of-town guests or take your kids out for a walk.
I ordered 3 servings of sea urchin dumplings, which tasted great. My husband said the shrimp stew was delicious. We gave him a children's meal, which my baby loved. I was in line at 4pm and numbered 421. After watching the musical fountain at 8pm, I arrived at the restaurant after waiting for a few minutes.
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RI YUE SHENG YU JIA CAI
4.5
/5
112 reviews
Seafood
From US$ 13.00
Xi'an Road commerical area | 1.4 km from downtown
Address: 813 Changjiang Road (next to Xuanhuang Building)
No. 3 of Local Restaurants in Dalian
Highlights:
A famous seafood restaurant dedicated to serving the freshest natural ingredients
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I always think that the plump prawns and starfish should not be used as food, but as ornamental items. The quality of the drunken crab claws, the cold-water sole and the steamed shrimps are all very good, but the vermicelli of the garlic-baked oysters is greasy and the taste is not very good.
The performance is satisfactory and there is no pitfall.
[Riyue Sheng Fisherman’s Cuisine] (Wuyi Square Store)
The local Dalian dish on the must-eat list, the portion is really huge👍
Every time I pass by, I never ask to come in and try it, but this time I finally have the chance.
"Soft Fried Pork"💰48
It is recommended to order, both adults and children love it. The soft fried meat is fragrant, tender, crispy, soft, and a little sweet. I like the combination of salt and pepper😋
"Home braised mixed fish"💰48
There are a bit too many thorns, but the taste is nothing to say. It tastes very homely when eaten with rice. The fish is medium in size and the fish meat is garlic clove meat. It is very plump and firm and delicious 😉
"Stone pot sea urchin tofu"💰38
It’s definitely a great addition to rice. The sea urchin inside is particularly fresh, and the tofu is old-fashioned tofu. It’s very flavorful, but it burns your mouth 😂
「Bayu Dumpling」💰28
Thin crust and big stuffing, very delicious, but the garlic paste does not have vinegar. I prefer to eat it with vinegar, haha😍
The price is reasonable and the dishes are large. Four dishes are definitely enough for 3-4 people, and it is possible to fill up! The average per capita is less than 100, so it’s good to eat well!
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UPPER KITCHEN
4.5
/5
105 reviews
Western-style
From US$ 16.00
Zhongshan Square/Renmin Road Donggang Commercial Area | 2.6 km from downtown
Address: No. 68 Yan'an Road
Highlights:
A well-reputed romantic Western restaurant where the quality is in the details of the dishes
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Great atmosphere. The food portions are quite large considering the price. Good service. Open from 11:00 - 22:00
The special grilled prawn salad and the special grilled beef pizza are especially delicious! I went to a beautiful light meal restaurant to eat with a beautiful woman. It was really beautiful! There are also handsome guys in the store who can take pictures and print photos for you. You can take the ones you like!
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5
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Lv Da Yin Xiang Restaurant (Hei Shi Jiao)
4.5
/5
714 reviews
Seafood
From US$ 11.00
Xinghai Square/Stasia Ocean World/Xinghai Park | 6.6 km from downtown
Address: 中山路辰熙大厦A座4楼（近必胜客、近罗森便利店右手边电梯）
No. 1 of Local Restaurants in Dalian
Highlights:
Stone pot sea urchin tofu (recommended by 2,853 people) | In business for over 30 years
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A relatively affordable and popular online celebrity restaurant. One person ordered six or seven dishes for only more than 200 yuan. Recommended dishes include stone pot sea urchin tofu; gold medal fragrant meat; squirrel sea bass; blueberry mashed potatoes; small octopus; Lüda mixed vegetables, etc. The dining environment is also good.
lunch@the popular restaurant for the last meal in Dalian... Luda mixed vegetables, cold sea urchin, squirrel sea bass, sea urchin stone pot tofu, fragrant meat, blueberry mashed potatoes, fish roe pot stickers, fig hawthorn juice, taste is good, the price is not expensive
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SEAF0OD MASTER
4.5
/5
126 reviews
Seafood
From US$ 25.00
Xinghai Square/Stasia Ocean World/Xinghai Park | 4.2 km from downtown
Address: 星海广场E区19-21号
Highlights:
Premium fresh seafood, steamed to preserve its original flavor
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An authentic seafood restaurant, located at the intersection of Southwest Road in Xinghai Square Business District (Zone E). The environment is classy and the service is friendly. Steamed sea urchin, seafood porridge, steamed baby cabbage with garlic vermicelli are all very popular. The seafood is really fresh. I didn't dip it in sauce and just wanted to eat it in its original flavor. Steaming really retains the original flavor and it's not fishy, which is pretty good.
Today is a holiday, so I came to this new restaurant to have a good meal. It's a newly opened branch, haha. Their environment is very nice, the dishes are also delicious, and the taste is great, mainly seafood. I give it a thumbs up. I ordered a bottle of wine, which was quite delicious.
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卢布里西餐厅(星海广场店)
5.0
/5
15 reviews
Western-style
From US$ 17.00
Xinghai Square/Stasia Ocean World/Xinghai Park | 4.6 km from downtown
Address: 滨海西路555号
Highlights:
An expat chef's 20 years of authentic Russian expertise
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It's so delicious, I want to stay in Dalian. The service is great and there are also programs.
How can you miss these treasured food restaurants when you come to Dalian? Come and start this feast of taste buds with me🎉😋
1️⃣🍽️Sen Yao Bistro (Taiyuan Street)
Good news for Korean food lovers! It seems like a secret canteen in Korean dramas is hidden here. 🥘Fat beef cheese army hot pot, rich cheese and tender fat beef rolling in the pot, every bite is a taste of happiness; fried noodles, chewy noodles covered with fragrant sauce, mellow taste; paired with a glass of refreshing rice wine🍶, it is a perfect match.
2️⃣🍽️Red Pier Seafood BBQ Food Stall (Xinghai Store)
When the sea season meets the Red Pier, a seafood carnival begins! 🦀The fried crab with scallion and ginger🦀 is a must-try. The plump crab meat is fragrant with the scallion and ginger. Take a bite and you will feel full of happiness, which will make you forget the fatigue of the journey instantly.
3️⃣🍽️Liao B small skewers (Xi'an Road)
This is a small shop that foodies can't stop eating! 🌶️The secret sweet and spicy dipping sauce is its soul, and the unique taste is endless. The small skewers are fried crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You must eat them while they are hot and feel the wonderful taste of "crackling". You will definitely regret it if you don't eat them.
4️⃣🍽️Zihang Dalian Banquet. Dalian Seafood Dalian Cuisine
If you want to experience an authentic Dalian family banquet, Zihang is undoubtedly the best choice👍. The rich seafood dishes carry the food culture and historical heritage of Dalian. Whether it is a family reunion or a gathering with friends, you can enjoy the authentic Dalian delicacies here, which makes you feel proud.
5️⃣🍽️Junlin Private Cuisine (Chunliu Branch)
Junlin Private Cuisine, hidden in the alleys of Dalian, has a history of 30 years and is a leader in seafood private cuisine. 🌟Seaweed and yellow flowers are a must-order dish. The fresh seaweed and tender yellow flowers blend with each other to create a unique taste, as if it is a wonderful dialogue between the sea and the land, which is intoxicating.
6️⃣🍽️Jiuliangjiu Street Barbecue (Erqi Square)
The characteristic street barbecue exudes a charming atmosphere of fireworks. 🍖The selected meat has clear texture and super high quality. Under the charcoal grilling, it exudes an attractive aroma. The cost-effectiveness is even better, allowing you to enjoy delicious barbecue at an affordable price.
7️⃣🍽️CAAN by OUR (Amber Bay)
This cafe on the shore of Amber Bay☕ is like a shining pearl. Close to the beach🏖️, dining here, you can enjoy both the sea view and the delicious food. While tasting exquisite coffee and snacks, you can enjoy the beautiful sea view🌊 and feel the caress of the sea breeze, which is extremely comfortable.
8️⃣🍽️Youth Hot Pot
The soup base is mellow, the ingredients are fresh and diverse, and every bite can feel the enthusiasm and vitality of Sichuan and Chongqing hot pot. 🔥Even friends from Sichuan and Chongqing who come here will praise its taste. It is a good place that hot pot lovers should not miss.
9️⃣🍽️Xiding Sea Urchin Dumplings (Xinghai Square)
As a food business card of Dalian👍, Xiding Sea Urchin Dumplings wraps the delicious sea urchin in a thin dumpling skin. Bite into the dumplings, and the freshness of the sea urchin blooms in your mouth instantly. The delicate taste and rich sea urchin aroma make people feel as if they are in the embrace of the ocean.
🔟🍽️Lubli Western Restaurant (Binhai West Road)
The Russian-style Lubli Western Restaurant has a unique decoration and a very romantic dining atmosphere. 🌹The braised beef in a clay pot is tender and juicy, and the aroma is rich and mellow from slow cooking in a clay pot; Lubli cheese bread has a soft texture and overflowing milk aroma; charcoal-grilled Angus beef skewers are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and every bite is full of meaty aroma.
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GLITTERING
5.0
/5
225 reviews
Barbeque
From US$ 13.00
Zhongshan Square/Renmin Road Donggang Commercial Area | 2.8 km from downtown
Address: 常青街19号
Highlights:
A super popular seafood BBQ spot to enjoy skewers and drinks with friends
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As the leader of Dalian seafood barbecue, it is well deserved to be on the must-eat list all year round!
The seafood is not only fresh, but also super big! ! It is very face-saving to bring foreigners to eat here! ! It is not only the best restaurant for foreign friends to receive, but also the first thing that comes to mind when I am hungry after playing with friends until midnight! Because it is open until the middle of the night, it is so happy to eat a bowl of fresh and spicy spicy hot pot and go home to sleep! !
Sanxian stew is also one of the must-orders, which is almost the same as sea intestine rice! The seafood inside is super rich and big, and the sauce is just right with the seafood toppings. You can't stop eating one bite after another.
Can you believe that sea urchin wontons are only 20+ a bowl? Eating two sea urchin dumplings outside is also close to 20, you can just come and have a good time! ! The crystal clear skin, coupled with the golden sea urchin stuffing, instantly doubles the appetite! Even the soup has to be drunk up!
Fresh seafood really doesn’t need too many seasonings, just steam it or dip it in seafood sauce to bring out the freshness of the seafood! It’s so cool to catch the tail of summer, eat skewers while watching the Olympics with friends and family! !
I came here with my friends after get off work. It is very close to the company. The decoration style is fashionable and elegant. I came here often before, but this is my first time after the renovation. The barbecue skewers are delicious. It is the first time to eat sea intestine rice. It is so delicious. Malatang is their classic. In summer, barbecue and beer are indispensable. Jinbihuihuang is the best choice. Summer is coming. Welcome friends from other places to check in and taste the food~
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QIAN KU LI SEAFOOD-BUFFET
4.8
/5
35 reviews
Seafood
From US$ 69.00
Xinghai Square/Stasia Ocean World/Xinghai Park | 3.8 km from downtown
Address: 星河街星海广场F区10号
Highlights:
High-quality fresh ingredients, unlimited succulent seafood
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How should I put it? A lot of seafood is fresh... Especially crabs have many varieties, such as hairy crabs, king crabs, small blue crabs, sweet shrimps, etc. Beverages, cold drinks and desserts are all good... But vegetables and fruits are not very good!
This restaurant is located in Dalian Xinghai Square, with a good location, a grand hotel and high-end decoration. There are many kinds of dishes, fine workmanship and super delicious taste, especially the millet Liao cucumber is particularly authentic.
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RICH&LIBERTY
5.0
/5
9 reviews
Western-style
From US$ 13.00
Zhongshan Square/Renmin Road Donggang Commercial Area | 6.2 km from downtown
Address: 东港游艇码头内E06
Highlights:
Enjoy exquisite Western cuisine with a vast sea view
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The beautiful sea view is very charming. It is really comfortable to sit and enjoy the food.
Dalian is really a romantic city.
When you come here, remember to visit Donggang~
🚶【Recommended walking routes】
Donggang Beach➡️Donggang Yacht Wharf➡️Internet celebrity coffee (Rich Liberty&Lit Company)➡️Venice Water City➡️Gangdong Fifth Street
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1️⃣【Donggang Beach】
Donggang is really suitable for taking pictures
There are many pigeons, the coastline is long, and the sea water🌊 is Klein blue
Walk around the beach, feel the sea breeze, and feed the seagulls comfortably
🉑It's really beautiful
🔔【TIPS】
You can prepare some bread🥖/ham sausages to feed the seagulls, otherwise they are also sold at the pier
It's also beautiful to come here in the evening and watch the sunset
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2️⃣【Donggang Yacht Wharf】
You can walk along the Donggang line to the yacht wharf
The yachts here can not only take pictures, but also go out to sea
🔔【TIPS】
There are many people soliciting customers to take boats, so be careful to screen
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3️⃣【Internet celebrity coffee shop】Rich Liberty and Lit Company
These two coffee shops are popular check-in spots. They are next to each other and can be checked in together.
You need to order before entering. The entrance fee is about 30r for a drink.
Rich is more photogenic at the pink beach, and Lit is the outdoor zebra crossing plus steps.
They are all pretty good for taking photos.
🔔【TIPS】
It is not allowed to take commercial photos, but it is okay to take photos with your mobile phone.
📷【Photography location】
✔️Dalian logo wall (exit the parking lot, Donggang entrance)
✔️Feed pigeons and take photos
✔️Lean on the railing to take photos of the sea
✔️In front of the yacht pier, between two rows of yachts, take photos of people and yachts
✔️Internet celebrity coffee shop
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