Korea's 10 Must-Visit Seafood Restaurants in Haeundae

A celebrity-favorite that draws travelers from across East Asia while staying faithful to local tastes. The soy-marinated blue crab is silky and savory without excess salt, and the crab stew simmers into a deep, restorative broth that begs for an extra bowl of rice.

• Order this: Soy-marinated crab for pure umami, then the long-simmered crab stew to warm the soul.

Loved by locals and visitors alike, this large, spotless eel house sears HACCP-certified eels over fragrant coffee tree charcoal for a clean, smoky aroma. Morning-delivered eel is prepped in-house and paired with greens snipped from an on-site smart farm for a crisp, garden-fresh bite.

• Order this: Charcoal-grilled native eel with a basket of freshly picked greens; ask the staff to finish the sear tableside.

The counter hums softly as cured fish releases a delicate perfume and nigiri lands with quiet precision. Locals and travelers book for its balanced progression, where pristine seafood meets deeply considered technique without showiness.

• Order this: Full omakase to experience the curing narrative; trust the chef’s pacing and pair with a light sake.

A local favorite that travelers now seek out for its clean flavors and unhurried flow. Fish is trimmed with care, rice lands warm and airy, and conversation comes easy in a composed room.

• Order this: Lunch omakase for value or dinner for a fuller arc; ask for seasonal white fish selections.

A window onto the waves sets the tone while the course traces the shoreline in flavors that are precise and quietly confident. World-traveling diners make a beeline here for seafood prepared with restraint and clarity.

• Order this: Full kaiseki to follow the seasonal arc; request a window seat when booking for sunset magic.

A gentle room where seasonal seafood and comfort bowls share the stage. The grilled eel rice bowl is clean and satisfying, while the course menu moves at an easy pace that suits unhurried conversation.

• Order this: Eel rice bowl for a satisfying one-bowl meal or the dinner course for variety.

An insider pick where variety and value align. Plates feel personal, from the crisp snap of shellfish to a playful last bite of dessert that closes the meal with a smile.

• Order this: Standard omakase with a sake pairing; ask for the day’s aged fish cut.

Set along scenic Dalmaji-gil, this spot serves high-quality eel with sides that are polished and bright. Locals and beachgoing travelers appreciate the tidy space and steady consistency.

• Order this: Grilled eel with house sides; add a light soup to refresh the palate between bites.

Tucked in an alley, this locals’ secret focuses on time as an ingredient, letting fish rest into deeper savor and silkier texture. The room is warm, pacing is relaxed, and pairings lean fragrant and easy-drinking.

• Order this: Aged sashimi assortment and the shimesaba if you love mackerel; add a light sake to highlight sweetness.

World travelers and discerning locals converge for a focused pufferfish experience where texture and clarity of flavor take the spotlight. The quiet room sets an elegant tone for family dinners and special occasions.

• Order this: Full pufferfish course to explore sashimi, hot pot, and fried cuts prepared to exacting standards.