At a glance

The best restaurants in this city for 2026 are led by Hokklo at Waldorf Astoria. Runners-up by editorial rank: Zhenfu Seafood Restaurant, Shuyou Seafood, Yanyu Restaurant, XIA at Lohkah, Coast at Conrad Xiamen.

Fujian Province — Southeast China

Best Restaurants
in Xiamen

Fujian's coastal dining capital — the first Chinese city to earn Michelin coverage in its province, home to Hokklo at the Waldorf Astoria and the seafood rooms that define the South China coastal palate.

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The Top 6 in Xiamen

  1. Hokklo at Waldorf Astoria

    Michelin-Starred Contemporary Chinese — The only Michelin-starred restaurant in Fujian province — Waldorf Astoria's contemporary Chinese flagship, and the reason serious food travellers book Xiamen.

  2. Zhenfu Seafood Restaurant

    Xiamen Seafood Specialist — The classic Xiamen seafood specialist every Fujian executive defaults to — steamed lobster, sea urchin porridge, and the South China coastal palate at its most serious.

  3. Shuyou Seafood

    Fujian Seafood and Minnan Specialties — The Bib Gourmand-recognised Minnan seafood house — Xiamen's best value-for-quality coastal kitchen, and the city's default team-dinner address.

  4. Yanyu Restaurant

    Contemporary Chinese — Sichuan-Fujian-Cantonese Fusion — The chef-driven modern Chinese room that Xiamen's post-1980s generation books for first dates — creative plating, Sichuan-Fujian crossover menu, and strong cocktail program.

  5. XIA at Lohkah

    Cantonese-Minnan fine dining on Wuyuan Bay — Chef Yang Kang's room at Lohkah Hotel and Spa, named in the 2025 Michelin Guide Fujian and Black Pearl Guide; a west-facing window and the chilled peanut sweet soup make it the city's sunset-dinner pick.

  6. Coast at Conrad Xiamen

    European-contemporary harbour view — Conrad Xiamen's 54th-floor room overlooking the strait to Gulangyu; listed in the MICHELIN Guide to Fujian Province and the city's proposal-dinner view pick.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best restaurant in Xiamen?
For 2026, our editorial pick is Hokklo at Waldorf Astoria. Editorial runners-up: Zhenfu Seafood Restaurant, Shuyou Seafood, Yanyu Restaurant, Coast at Conrad Xiamen.
Where should I eat in Xiamen tonight?
For a same-night booking, the casual and mid-tier picks above are reachable. Yanyu Restaurant accepts day-of reservations. Splurge picks (Hokklo at Waldorf Astoria, Zhenfu Seafood Restaurant) need 3–5 weeks notice.
How much does dinner cost in Xiamen?
Splurge picks (Hokklo at Waldorf Astoria, Zhenfu Seafood Restaurant): $200–$400 per person without wine — full tasting menus. Mid-tier rooms $80–$140. Casual but excellent Xiamen neighborhood spots: $40–$70.
What is the most expensive restaurant in Xiamen?
Hokklo at Waldorf Astoria sits at the top — full tasting menu with wine pairings runs $400+ per person. Other splurge-tier rooms (Zhenfu Seafood Restaurant, Shuyou Seafood) cluster at $250–$350.
Which Xiamen restaurants have Michelin stars?
The top of our Xiamen list anchors with internationally-recognized rooms. Hokklo at Waldorf Astoria, Zhenfu Seafood Restaurant and Shuyou Seafood are the rooms most frequently cited in Michelin and World's 50 Best.
Do I need a reservation for restaurants in Xiamen?
Splurge tier: 3–6 weeks notice. Mid-tier: 1–2 weeks. Casual rooms in Xiamen take walk-ins early evening (5:30–6:30pm) and last-minute cancellations open regularly via OpenTable / Resy.
What's the best neighborhood for restaurants in Xiamen?
Xiamen's strongest dining clusters around the central business district and high-end residential quarters — that's where the splurge picks (Hokklo at Waldorf Astoria, Zhenfu Seafood Restaurant) sit. Casual options spread further across the city.
Where do locals eat in Xiamen?
The casual and mid-tier picks above are local-frequented — fewer tourists, better pricing, and the rooms where Xiamen-based diners have weekly tables. Splurge picks attract a mix of locals and international visitors.