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Northern Coastal Seafood in Penang

Discover Northern Coastal Seafood in Butterworth, Penang. Check menu, hours, reviews and enjoy fresh Chinese seafood dining with sunset views.

3.9 496 reviews Chinese Restaurant American · Southern

Bangsal Nelayan, 1, Jalan Pantai Bersih, Bagan Ajam, 13000 Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia

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Northern Coastal Seafood

Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia

Vegetable 牛油螃蟹好吃 Steam Crab Meat Steam Fish
Rating★ 3.9 / 5
CategoryChinese Restaurant
Today 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

Overview

About This Food Place

Northern Coastal Seafood is a well-regarded Chinese restaurant specializing in fresh seafood, located in the scenic Bangsal Nelayan area of Bagan Ajam, Butterworth, Penang. This cozy and trendy spot offers a casual dining experience with an emphasis on authentic Chinese flavors paired with stunning ocean views.

With a 3.9-star rating from nearly 500 reviews, this seafood restaurant is praised for its friendly service, reasonable pricing, and a menu featuring popular dishes like steam crab meat, three flavors fish, and stir-fried kang kong with sambal. Whether dining indoors or enjoying the outdoor seating, guests can enjoy a warm ambiance alongside excellent food options for dinner and late-night cravings.

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Why People Come Here

Known for its fresh seafood and scenic coastal location, this Chinese seafood restaurant offers a casual and cozy dining experience favored by groups and tourists alike.

Fresh Chinese Seafood

Popular dishes like Steam Crab Meat, 3 Flavors Fish, and Stried Fried Kang Kong with Sambal highlight the specialty menu.

Group-Friendly Atmosphere

Welcoming groups and families with seating options ideal for gatherings in a trendy yet casual ambiance.

Drinks and Late-Night Bites

Offers beer, coffee, and late-night food making it a convenient spot for dinner and relaxed evening dining.

Scenic Outdoor Seating

Outdoor seating provides stunning coastal views, perfect for enjoying a meal with a sea breeze and sunset.

Efficient Service

Fast, friendly service ensures a smooth dining experience, often praised in numerous positive reviews.

Convenient Parking

Free parking lot and street parking allow easy access for visitors arriving by car.

Dine-In or Takeout

Flexible service options including dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating suit different dining preferences.

Experience

When & How to Enjoy This Place

Perfect for savoring fresh seafood in a relaxed setting by the sea, Northern Coastal Seafood shines at dinner time when the atmosphere comes alive with ocean breezes and sunset views.

Dining here offers a memorable blend of delicious seafood and scenic coastal ambience, ideal for groups and families seeking a casual yet trendy environment. Reservations for dinner are recommended to ensure a comfortable experience. — FoodPlacee editorial note

Group Dinner

Ideal for gatherings with friends and family, enjoy a variety of small plates and popular seafood dishes shared among the table in a casual setting.

Sunset Dinner

Dine outdoors in the early evening to catch breathtaking sunset views while relishing classic steamed crabs and flavorful fish dishes.

Takeout Convenience

For those preferring to enjoy the fresh seafood at home, takeout service is available with quick and friendly order handling.

Late-Night Food

Open until 10:30 PM, the restaurant caters to late diners craving fresh seafood paired with beer or coffee in a cozy atmosphere.

Reservations Recommended

To avoid waiting, especially on weekends and holidays, booking a table in advance ensures a smooth and enjoyable dining experience.

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Group Friendly Reservation Friendly Dinner Spot Free Parking Late Night Food Outdoor Seating Seafood Specialties Family Friendly

Guest sentiment

What People Feel

A snapshot of what local diners frequently mention about this location.

WYT
Wei Yong Tan 1 week ago

"Great, friendly and fast service with chefs cooking up delicious Chinese seafood cuisine at reasonable price. Amazing sunset view!"

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Xiao Xuan 1 month ago

"First visit, came around 530pm on a holiday Monday. No wait at all. Service was quick, but had to wait awhile for the dishes. Can drink coconut water and eat prawn crackers while waiting… The Mantis prawn is a big yum yum, juicy succulent meat with that delicious 椒盐口味, it’s irresistible! The Big head prawns were delicious as well, the garlic soy sauce is so addicting! Crab was delicious and super huge! The meat was very thick! One crab around 600g sufficient for three people to eat! The salted egg is so flavourful, addicting….! Lala pls don’t need to order, maybe it’s the season, the lala was very small, but flavour wise good. But not worth it. Overall all very delicious! Seafood is a bit pricey, but the food is good! Flavour not overly salty! Total damage: (for three human) Crab x1 RM100-600g (1kg RM150) Mantis 3 piece 1kg-RM300 (1kg RM280) Big head prawn x2– RM200 (1kg RM280) Lala RM20 Vege RM15 Cracker RM5 Coconut RM8"

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Yip carson 1 month ago

"Afternoon very hot, I suggest in the early evening so that could enjoy the sunset. So that you could sit outside instead afternoon too hot only could sit inside the air conditioned room. Food is tasty , reasonable price. We ordered pipi_shrim, sweet sour fish, cabbages, tofu , spicy lala all together RM170. With 4 bowls of rice and 3 cold drinks. Forgot to take photo, the attached photos are the scenery near the beach."

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Layar Jaring 1 month ago

"If you are looking for seafood with a great seaview, open air and windy air, then this is the place. I must warn you that the price is above average. It's not expensive but they do charge a bit more than you would typically expect But is it worth it? I would say that the food is generally good but mine had some hits and misses. You must order the fried noodle, fried sotong, 3 flavour fish. They are superb and worth a repeated order on your next visit. The fuyong egg, lala and fried mantis prawn are just average. And I would definitely avoid the asam prawn with its wierd inadequate asam in a sea of conflicting salty taste. The huan choo heok / sweet potato leave sambal is embarrassingly bad. The leave is old and tough to eat while the sambal taste seems to be lost in an ocean of conflicting taste. However, the view, the open air environment and windy breeze more than makes up for the inadequacies."

LM
Lydia Mathews 2 month ago

"I feel this place is underrated. The seafood is really fresh and delicious. Loved the steamed soy sauce and garlic grouper! Salted egg prawn and green dragon vege were yummy! It was such a memorable dining experience for me and my hubby. We went late afternoon so we had the privilege of all the ambience and privacy. The weather on that day was warm and breezy. You can walk along the seashore too. Nice place."

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V L 2 month ago

"Spent RM400 for 9 dishes in medium or large size and 3 jugs of drinks, shared among 9 kids and 2 children. Most of the dishes we ordered was nice especially the 2 posted pictures. Must order: spicy lemon squid, salted egg prawn, crab meat egg and clams in ginger and onion sauce. Good food + good view"

ET
Edmund Tan 3 month ago

"Enjoyed a wonderful dinner with my wife's friend and her parents. The food quality is top notch. We enjoyed a great gathering, watching the sunset near to the beach with awesome seafood. Really thankful to our friend for recommending this lovely place!"

EL
Elizebeth Lee 3 month ago

"We came here because our regular seafood shop next door was closed on our recent visit. We tried their chai por fish, roast crab , fried salted egg yolk sotong and balitong, all and everyone enjoyed the food"

Visit info

When to Visit

Weekly hours below — always confirm with the business before holidays or special events.

Today Open now · until 10:30 PM
Weekly hours
Monday 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Hours may change. Please confirm with the business before visiting.

Best time to visit

Evenings are ideal to enjoy dinner with sunset views while spacious seating accommodates groups comfortably.

Dinner hours from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, closed Wednesdays Early evening recommended for cooler outdoor dining and sunset views Reservations advised for dinner to secure a spot Typical visit duration: 1-2 hours Late-night food available to satisfy late cravings

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Where This Food Place Lives

Find your way to Northern Coastal Seafood in Penang .

Address Bangsal Nelayan, 1, Jalan Pantai Bersih, Bagan Ajam, 13000 Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia
Phone +60 16-415 0427
Area Penang
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Questions answered

Food Place Questions

Find answers to common questions about dining at Northern Coastal Seafood, a popular Chinese and seafood restaurant in Butterworth, Penang.

The restaurant is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM. It is closed on Wednesdays. Hours may vary during holidays or special occasions.

Yes, this location provides outdoor seating, takeout, and dine-in options, accommodating different dining preferences.

Free parking is available both in a lot and on nearby streets, making it convenient for visitors arriving by car.

Reservations are recommended for dinner, and the restaurant accepts bookings to help secure a table during busy times.

This restaurant specializes in Chinese seafood cuisine with popular dishes including steamed crab meat, 3 flavors fish, salted egg prawn, and stir-fried kang kong with sambal.

The venue is suitable for kids and welcomes groups and tourists. However, there is no wheelchair accessible seating available.

Payments can be made using credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for customer convenience.

Most diners spend between 1 to 2 hours enjoying their meals in a casual and cozy atmosphere with seaside views.

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