Monterrey is a city with a wide gastronomic variety, thanks to the diverse ethnic and geographic groups that make it up, but this city has also developed an excellent variety of fish and shellfish in its cuisine. Here we will show you the 10 best seafood restaurants in Monterrey that you should not miss.
1. The Arches
Set in a marine decoration style, Los Arcos Restaurant is a culinary marvel both in taste and presentation.
It stands out for its seafood and fresh dishes as well as for its exceptional service and attention. Among its popular dishes are: Tacos Gobernador, Tostadas de Ceviche and the Seafood Platter.
Available for brunch, lunch or dinner, it is ideal to share with friends and family.
It has live music and the prices of the dishes are really accessible, they can vary from $5 to $20.
The office hours are as follows:
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday – Friday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
It is located at: Eugenia Garza Sada Avenue #3752. Local 32 A. Plaza Garza Sada, in front of Plaza la Silla, Monterrey, Mexico.
Telephone : +52 81 1100 1220
2. Seafood La Jaibita
With more than 70 years preparing the freshest seafood brought from the Gulf of Mexico, it is a restaurant of seasoning and family culture.
In its menu you will find a wide variety of tacos, tostadas, ceviches, aguachiles and a range of shrimp preparations.
If you like to feel well attended this is the ideal place, the waiters and the captain are very friendly and with the greatest willingness to give you a pleasant evening.
You can enjoy a lunch, dinner or share in its facilities in the full bar service that it has. The prices of the dishes range from 4 to 10$.
It is open every day from 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
It is located at: Avenida Villagran 321 Note. Monterrey Mexico.
Telephone: +52 81 8304 1314
3. South Sea
Pioneer restaurant, differentiated from the others for its gastronomic fusion of Mexican and Thai food.
Its flavors seek to rescue and highlight the palate and passion with which cuisine was born since the beginning of time.
If any member of the group is celiac or vegetarian, it is good that you know that they will also find culinary options in Mar del Zur.
Every Wednesday night the appointment is with a wonderful acoustic musical experience that will delight you.
Your business hours are:
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday – Friday – Saturday: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM
It is located at: Avenida José Vasconcelos 150 Local 2C, Del Valle | O2 Plaza, San Pedro Garza Garcia. Monterrey Mexico.
Telephone: +52 81 2318 0980
4. Cabin
With a spectacular location and view from its terrace and a contemporary design, Cabanna is a very elegant option to taste fish and seafood.
Their specialty is toast, their Spring and Blue Tuna Toast compete for the Cabanna crown, they really are very good.
It is a somewhat expensive restaurant, its menu has very competitive prices that range between $15 and $25. But an expense of this type once a year does not hurt, if you are willing to pay it you will not regret it.
We recommend you make your reservation in advance, some days are quite busy and in high demand.
It is open until very late, in its spaces you can go for lunch or dinner. He works every day. Your business hours are:
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday – Friday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
It is located at: Avenida Lazaro Cardenas No. 2400 | Metropolitan Center, San Pedro Garza Garcia. Monterrey Mexico.
Telephone: +52 81 8148 4430
5. Red Lobster
This restaurant is an excellent option if you are looking for a perfect balance between healthy eating and seafood. Its main premise is to focus on smart food that is healthy and delicious.
It is a somewhat expensive option, there are promotions that can make it more accessible, between $15 and $30. But it is really worth it, their specialty is a very wide variety of lobster-based dishes.
If you went to the Red Lobster and didn’t have lobster, you can’t say you went to the Red Lobster, it’s inexcusable.
The portions are modest, enough to satisfy you.
It is attended by very attentive and friendly staff. Family atmosphere, ideal to share a business lunch or dinner, family, romantic or with friends.
Your business hours are:
Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
It is located at: Avenida Lázaro Cárdenas 2333, Local 174 La Aurora Plaza
Telephone: +52 81 8636 3635
6. Mochonos Monterrey
It is an intimate and exclusive space, small but cozy and elegant. It offers a wide variety of seafood-based dishes as well as some cuts of meat.
It has options and alternatives for vegetarians.
It is not cheap, in fact the dishes are quite expensive but this is part of the exclusivity. Even so, it is worth it, if you have the possibilities, treat yourself to a special dinner.
In addition to the food, it has a wide variety of wines to enjoy and a very appropriate terrace when you want to impress someone at an evening.
Although it is not an option for every day, it can be to take someone special, your boss, an important client, celebrate a mother’s day or any other important date.
It is a family atmosphere where you can go with children and find dish options for them too.
You can book in advance if you want because from Friday to Saturday at about 9:00 PM it is quite crowded.
Your business hours are:
Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
It is located at: Avenida Lázaro Cardenas 2000. Metropolitan Center. San Pedro Garza Garcia. Monterrey Mexico.
Telephone: +52 81 8647 0160
7. Pier 17
This has been rated by some diners as one of the top 5 seafood restaurants in Monterey. It is really well known and famous for its beautiful space, pleasant service and variety of shellfish and seafood that they serve.
It is expensive, its prices are between $15 to $40 per dish.
If you decide to visit it, you should try the Grilled Salmon, the Tuna Skewers or the Chef Tacos. They really are a delight.
It is a pleasant environment for all members of the family, it contains options for children’s dishes, they offer reservation service and alcohol.
Your business hours are:
Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thursday – Friday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
It is located at: Dr. José Luna Ayala 252 – Col. San Jerónimo. Monterrey Mexico.
Telephone: +52 81 8348 4949
8. The treat
It is an informal restaurant with a warm and pleasant atmosphere. It offers tacos, fresh fish and seafood at a very good price. A plate can cost from $4 to $16, to give you an idea.
Reservations can be made, although the space is large enough, so you are sure to arrive without a reservation and get your place.
It has parking and makes home deliveries, so you can enjoy its menu from the comfort of your home.
The seafood tacos, the tuna tostadas and the agasajo rice are dishes that you must try on your visit to El agasajo.
You can accompany your meals with a beer, wine or any cocktail you like from the bar.
Your business hours are:
Sunday – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
It is located at: Avenida José Vasconcelos 266 Local B | Colonia Hacienda El Rosario, San Pedro Garza Garcia. Monterrey Mexico.
Telephone: +52 81 8192 2806
9. The Suez
This restaurant is not pretentious at all, honestly very modest but just as nice and with very attentive and warm staff. It is a place of many years in the city.
Their dishes are far from being gourmet, they represent traditional cuisine but in an excellent way and preserving that delicious flavor of granny’s food.
If you go on a Sunday you must be patient, the place gets very congested and it may take a little longer for your order to come out.
The prices are very modest, judging by the good portions they serve, the price-quality ratio is very well matched.
We recommend you try their shrimp cocktail, a very traditional and typical seafood dish, but made with magnificent seasoning.
Your business hours are:
Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday – Saturday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
It is located at: 1115 Calle Alejandro de Humboldt. Monterrey Mexico.
Telephone: +52 81 8344 4644
10. The Sinaloan Bull
The concept or intention of this restaurant was to recreate the culinary experience of Sinaloa in Monterrey, this is how this gastronomic option was born.
It is ideal to go with friends and family, it is an environment designed to enjoy good food and life through live band music.
It is almost mandatory to try their tostadas, taquitos and seafood cocktails. On hot days, nothing better than going there and cooling off with a few beers.
Their prices are the best part, there are dishes from $4 and the most expensive of all can cost up to $14.
Your business hours are:
Monday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday – Saturday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
It is located at: Mississippi River Ote 129C, San Pedro Garza García. Monterrey Mexico.
Telephone: +52 81 1931 4034
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