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Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Qingdao [2025]
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SHUANG HE YUAN
4.8
/5
363 reviews
Shandong Cuisine
From AED 45.00
Taidong Pedestrian Street/Beer Museum | 2.3 km from downtown
Address: 12 Shangqing Road
No.2 of Local Restaurants in Qingdao
Highlights:
A restaurant committed to quality, serving delicious local delicacies.
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An old restaurant in Qingdao, now with several branches, I have been eating here for many years. The dumplings are big and have a lot of fillings, and they are delicious. Lingnan pork chops, pan-fried shrimp cakes, flavored eggplant strips, and assorted stir-fries are almost always a must-order.
As an old restaurant, it is still open on New Year's Eve and allows group purchase coupons. The self-service snacks include not only fruits and snacks, but also Laoshan Coke and Sprite, free of charge. I have to give it a big thumbs up! This is not available in other restaurants, and I will eat there often in the future.
When it comes to eating dumplings, many people will think of Shuangheyuan!
I think this is an old shop where you can order dishes with your eyes closed. There are no disappointments in the stir-fried dishes and dumplings.
The Spanish mackerel dumplings have thin skin and a lot of fillings. They are full of fish meat. Isn’t it delicious to take a bite? !
The shrimp and meat dumplings, two large shrimps are full of freshness, which is the finishing touch of the meat dumplings!
I also like to eat fried pork chops, which are crispy and tasty, and I can’t stop eating!
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33号大院·青岛本帮菜(栈桥店)
4.1
/5
70 reviews
Shandong Cuisine
From AED 28.00
Zhanqiao/Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street | 5.7 km from downtown
Address: 湖南路33号（距离中山路100m栈桥300米火车站400米）
Highlights:
The artistically appointed fishing-house décor boasts 26 years of experience in crafting Shandong-style seafood.
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优点：1.味道很不错，尤其推荐清淡解腻的干贝娃娃菜与鲜香美味的海肠捞饭，其他菜随便点不踩雷2.院子里的环境很好，夏天不热，凉风习习，与家人朋友小聚闲适惬意3.位于青海老城区，离栈桥和地铁站都很近，吃完饭可以溜达着去看栈桥灯光夜景4.服务员小姐姐真的超级热情！！她很详细地回答了我对于青岛美食的各种问题，也非常耐心❤️❤️❤️虽然我们只有两个人来吃，院子里只剩四人桌了，小姐姐还是让我们如愿坐到院子里了🤟缺点：1.两个人吃了两三百块钱，价格稍微不太亲民
[Mint] Environment:
Follow the navigation, it is 30 meters into the Zhongshan Restaurant, it is easy to find. The decoration design of the store is very thoughtful. The business hours are said to be 14:00 in the afternoon, but it is very humane. At 2 o'clock, it seems that tourists have arrived in the store, but the boss still continues to receive them. It's great👍. It's pitiful to still look for food at this time😂. In many restaurants and restaurants in Guangdong, the kitchen has almost stopped cooking at 1:30😓.
I collected and checked in and got a bottle of Laoshan Coke, which tastes like Coke, but has a unique taste. It is necessary to take a photo and check in🤣, and I also packed two bottles as a specialty plane to bring back for my baby to try😛.
The dishes and seafood are very fresh, and the prices are also honest. Look at the pictures and taste them yourself. Personal tastes are different. I am quite satisfied. Next time I come to Qingdao, I will come again [色][馋]
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众品老方子锅贴甜沫(总店)
5.0
/5
111 reviews
Snacks
From AED 11.00
QingDao Central Business Distric | 2.2 km from downtown
Address: 延吉路图书馆东北108号
No.2 of Light Bites in Qingdao
Highlights:
Pot stickers made with fresh, juicy prawns are plump and fragrant.
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This is the most conscientious and delicious pot stickers in Qingdao! The super large shrimp pot stickers are only 3 yuan each! They are Jinluo's special meat, which is very fresh! The prawns are super fresh, and the shrimp threads are removed. The taste is even more amazing. I highly recommend it.
Recommendations: Signature prawn pot stickers, cuttlefish pot stickers, beef pot stickers, three-fresh pot stickers, old Qingdao special sweet pork, shrimp pot stickers, vegetarian three-fresh
Some delicious foods that are not bad when traveling in Qingdao (with average price per person 💰) ||| I am quite satisfied with the food I ate in Qingdao for seven days. I didn’t disappoint at any of the restaurants I visited. - Breakfast 1️⃣ Xingshan Road Morning Market (Qiqi Meat Pie 💰3r Egg Burger 💰4.5r
2️⃣ Tuandao Farmers Market (Fresh Fruit 💰13r Fried Cake 💰2r)
3️⃣ Laofangzi Pie Porridge (Pie + Sweet Rice 💰8r per person)
4️⃣ Zhongpin Laofangzi Pot Stickers Sweet Rice (Prawn Pot Stickers Fresh Meat Pot Stickers Single Set Meal Enough for Two People 💰9r per person)
5️⃣ Yipinxian Tuna Dumpling Restaurant (Tuna Dumplings 16 Pieces/Serving 💰32r per person)
6️⃣ Shandong Big Buns (Fresh Meat Prawn Buns 💰6r per person)
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Meals
1️⃣Lao Xieye Wonton (Fresh meat wontons with large ribs and barbecue💰70r per person, average barbecue)
2️⃣Huachun Restaurant (Sizzling egg tofu/peanut paste💰45r per person)
3️⃣Hutong Fried Skewers (💰20 per person, full 30 per person, deep fried, topped with secret sauce, all delicious)
4️⃣Lao Qingdao Pork Chop (Double set meal💰85, too full)
5️⃣Wenzhou Nutritional Casserole (Beef Hotpot💰35r per person)
6️⃣Haijia Beer House (Double set meal + fruit beer💰170 per person, not finished, indeed a lot, not too interested in seafood)
7️⃣Taoyuan Chinese cuisine noodles with soybean paste (noodles with soybean paste/seafood noodles/sweet and sour pork Two-person set meal 💰52r per person, large portion)
8️⃣Jeonju Oxtail Health Soup (Seafood Scallion Pancake/Spicy Beef Tendon/Oxtail Soup 💰65r per person, oxtail soup with rice and side dishes, seafood scallion pancake is super delicious)
9️⃣Samyoung Tusu Village Ginseng Chicken Soup (Ginseng Chicken Soup/Rice Sausage Two-person set meal + rice sausage 💰90r per person, one serving of ginseng chicken soup is enough to fill you up, rice sausage is also delicious, you can pack it up if you can't finish it)
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Tsingtao old bread (💰4r) and custard sandwich bread (💰5r) are available everywhere in the scenic spots. You can buy them to fill your stomach when you are hungry. It tastes like childhood
Tsingtao old yogurt 💰15r I don't think it tastes good, it's sour, and the taste is not delicate Laoshan Coke 💰6r tastes like plums and has a sweet aftertaste
📝Note tips:
Those who are used to 🌶 and light food may not be able to adapt (personally, I feel that the taste of Qingdao is salty and sweet)
In addition, the portions here are good! Big! A single meal is enough for two people, and a double meal can't be finished at all
After eating a lot for seven days, I came back and weighed only 7 or 8 pounds
#青岛旅游 #青岛美食 #真香零食大集 #地方特色零食 #青岛必打卡
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QIAN HAI YAN
5.0
/5
778 reviews
Shandong Cuisine
From AED 34.00
May Fourth Square/Olympic Sailing Center | 1.4 km from downtown
Address: 香港中路72号佳世客2层
Highlights:
The nostalgic decor evokes childhood memories, while the authentic Shandong cuisine embodies nostalgia.
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Earlier this year, Ni Ping and Zhu Xun specially recommended Qianhaiyan in CCTV's "Little Beautiful China Tour" column. It's amazing!
The restaurant has become more famous, and the quality of the dishes has become higher.
First of all, I recommend their signature dish, sea cucumber with rice: chewy and crispy sea cucumber, the tenderest section of leeks, fat and lean pork belly, the soup is fully absorbed by the long-grain fragrant rice, delicious and not greasy!
The second is crispy chicken: one of the traditional Shandong dishes, with crispy skin, tender meat, and a full mouthful of crispy feeling.
There are also family dumplings: four varieties of sea urchin, Spanish mackerel, shrimp, and yellow croaker, allowing you to taste all kinds of seafood at once.
Garlic vermicelli shrimp, old Qingdao fried meat, Laoshan dried shrimp mixed with crispy celery are all must-eat dishes in Qianhaiyan, you must try them.
If you want to eat Shandong cuisine, go to Qianhaiyan, it's delicious and not expensive!
Qingdao's old brand Qianhaiyan has been in Jiashike for many years. There are queues at noon on weekdays, which shows that the taste and service are generally recognized. The store is in the northwest corner of the second floor, close to KFC Songshan Pavilion BBQ conveyor belt sushi, and it is very easy to find. The atmosphere in the store is dark, and the layout is a little romantic, which is popular with young people. Scan the order, the speed of serving is still good, the improved Shandong cuisine is not so heavy, and it is acceptable. The service is also good, and Bing responds to calls.
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chuange
4.7
/5
1800 reviews
Seafood
From AED 51.00
May Fourth Square/Olympic Sailing Center | 1.5 km from downtown
Address: 漳州一路莲花阁茶艺馆对面
No.5 of Local Restaurants in Qingdao
Highlights:
A Qingdao culinary icon, these handmade fish dumplings are delicious.
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It is an old store. The service attitude is excellent. The quality of the products is also very good. The most important thing is that the price is so reasonable. I will definitely come here often in the future. The service is getting better and better. The service staff is not too far away and takes great care of us. This is a store that will not disappoint you. You can come here without any worries. It is basically the same as described.
A brand born and raised in Qingdao, the environment, dishes and service are all stylish. The specially authorized Dadong roast duck is crispy and not greasy, the dumpling banquet has 9 kinds of dumplings in turn, a double enjoyment of vision and taste, and the black truffle potato stewed abalone is large, tender, crispy and chewy.
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Bo Luo You Zi Qingdao Ben Bang Cai
4.6
/5
103 reviews
Shandong Cuisine
From AED 46.00
May Fourth Square/Olympic Sailing Center | 793m from downtown
Address: 香港中路青岛银座中心5楼
No.1 of Local Restaurants in Qingdao
Highlights:
The décor evokes the charm of old Qingdao, specializing in authentic Shandong cuisine.
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Staying in the hotel next door🏨, it is very close to Ginza Mall. I found the conch on the 5th floor of Ginza after searching. It is also the only restaurant I ate twice during this trip to Qingdao.
There is no need to queue around 5:30. When we finished eating, there was already a long queue at the door. Four adults and one child almost ordered all the signature dishes and favorite dishes.
Sea Intestine Rice The serving is full of ritual sense. It has sold more than 7 million servings. The soul is still meat sauce rice, but the addition of sea intestines instantly improves the rice to a higher level. The sea intestines are very crispy, and their sea intestine rice is also the cheapest I have seen, 68 per serving is very affordable.
Qingdao Spanish Mackerel Pot Stickers Shrimp Pot Stickers Other restaurants have Spanish mackerel dumplings🥟, but theirs is pot stickers. Compared with shrimp🍤, Spanish mackerel pot stickers taste more flavorful and taste better.
Oil-splashed yellow croaker 2 large yellow croakers are only 58, which is very cost-effective. The steamed taste best reflects the deliciousness of the yellow croaker.
Qingdao's unique bagged original juice The store's unique Tsingtao beer [beer] bagged original juice has a lighter taste and is full of foam. The old man praised it for its taste. He ordered the same one the next day and said it was not as good as the first day.
Secret pickled abalone A large portion of abalone, sold very cheaply, less than 30 yuan, which is unimaginable in Shanghai.
Hand-made sour and spicy Spanish mackerel balls Change the taste on the second day. The Spanish mackerel balls are all chewy and are loved by the whole family.
Can't get enough spicy clams Spicy fried clams are a must-order dish when you come to Qingdao. Although the meat is small, it is extremely tender.
There are many delicious dishes. The average price exceeded the average price for two consecutive days, and the whole family is satisfied.
Conch oil, the memory of old Qingdao people, Xizhen electric barbecue, Qingdao pot stickers... full of the taste of memory. The decoration of the Ginza store is very unique, you can pretend to be in the Republic of China, and it is also great for taking photos. The sea intestine rice is a bit salty, the spinach in sesame sauce is not soft enough, it is very chewy, the fish-flavored pork shreds are too sweet, I don’t know if the meat skewers are too big or too long, the meat is not tender enough, not as delicious as the first time I went there.
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Xin Kai Hai Restaurant
4.7
/5
879 reviews
Seafood
From AED 74.00
May Fourth Square/Olympic Sailing Center | 1.5 km from downtown
Address: ShiNanQu Xin Zhan Lu 2Hao, Qingdao China
No.3 of Local Restaurants in Qingdao
Highlights:
This popular restaurant has earned widespread acclaim, showcasing the authentic flavors of Shandong cuisine.
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I came here today after being recommended by a friend. It is indeed worthy of recommendation. I did not order dumplings this time, but a Xinjiang rice noodle, a pancake and boneless chicken feet. The taste is great, the portion is large, and the price is not expensive. I will come again next time.
As a foreigner visiting Qingdao, of course my friends in Qingdao introduced me to the authentic Tsingtao beer and authentic seafood. It was really worth the trip as I got to taste real seafood and the world-famous Tsingtao beer!
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HAI YAN NAI NAI
4.0
/5
19 reviews
Snacks
From AED 14.00
1.6 km from downtown
Address: 香港西路48号海天MALL中心LG层
Highlights:
Three generations of intangible cultural heritage have been passed down through generations, and the specialty seafood pot stickers feature thin skin and savory fillings.
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There's a pot sticker shop in the food court downstairs at Haitian Mall. The place is bright and clean, and the line forms early at lunchtime. After ordering at the front desk, you'll find a seat with your receipt and wait for your number to be called. They offer a variety of pot sticker flavors, especially seafood, and set menus are also available. The pot stickers are freshly made and packaged, so a short wait is expected during peak hours; the pot stickers are always the best right out of the pot. The menu includes abalone congee and prawn and scallop congee. My colleague chose the abalone congee, which came with five small abalone, while the prawn congee had the shrimp's backs cut open to remove any unwanted threads. There's a V Orange promotion online, and the value is excellent.
Don't just crowd the Taidong Night Market in Qingdao! A local will show you 3 new ways to enjoy the nightlife in Qingdao!
Avoid the crowds and visit these four hidden gems—hard-to-find even with navigation! Even Qingdao locals are experts! 💯
📅[3-Day In-Depth Tour + Must-Try Foods]
🚩DAY 1: Old Town Food Exploration
📍Route: Silverfish Alley → Daxue Road's Insta-famous Wall → Luxun Park → Little Qingdao Park
🍳Must-Try: "Grandma Haiyan Seafood Pot Stickers"
🔹Address: 153 Zhongshan Road, Shinan District (near Zhanqiao MTR Station)
🕘Opening Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
💡Tips: This 20-year-old establishment boasts thin skin and generous fillings! The cuttlefish and yellow croaker pot sticker combo is recommended, 40 yuan per person for an all-you-can-eat experience!
📸Upgrade Your Experience:
✨Photograph the popular wall at 9 AM
✨Shop for creative art in Silverfish Lane (there's a market on Saturdays!)
✨Watch the sunset over Orange Sea in Little Qingdao in the evening🌅
🚩DAY 2: Marine Art Tour
📍Route: Ocean Breeze Square → Olympic Sailing Center → Lover's Dam → Ocean Love Park
🍜Must-Try: "Old Captain Seafood Noodles"
🔹Address: 88 Macau Road, Shinan District (Inside the Olympic Sailing Center)
🕙Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
💡Tips: Freshly caught seafood! I highly recommend the Family Seafood Noodles. They're so full of ingredients you can't even see the broth. Over 60 yuan per person, you'll be eating until you're leaning against the wall!
🎨Upgrade Your Experience:
✨Half-price sailing at the Olympic Sailing Center after 4 PM
✨Listen to the waves at the Lover's Dam Tavern
✨Open-air movie at Ocean Love Park (summer only)🎬
🚩DAY 3: Mountain and Sea Adventure
📍Route: First Bathing Beach → Qingdao Polar Ocean Park → May Fourth Square
🦪Must-try Recommendation: "Wait for the Boat to Dock"
🔹Address: 30 Donghai West Road, Shinan District (near May Fourth Square)
🕚Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
💡Tips: 18-year-old establishment! Must-try the seafood platter, featuring authentic steamed seafood. At just 150 yuan per person, this is a fantastic value!
🌊Upgrade Your Experience:
✨Morning Beach Yoga at the Beach
✨Immersive Night Performances at the Polar Museum
✨Kite Chasing and Sunset Viewing at May Fourth Square🌇
🍲Hidden Easter Egg: "Sanniang Residential Building Hotpot"
🔹Address: No. 19, Zhangzhou 2nd Road, Shinan District
💡Tips: A fantastic seafood hotpot combo! Highly recommend the Tsingtao Beer Hotpot Base with Live Badao (Live Badao), 80 yuan per person for a truly epic meal!
💎[Local's Secret Tips]
✅Electric bike rental for a round-the-clock tour of the coast is super convenient at 50 yuan/day
✅Bus Route 316 runs at dusk to see the Golden Coastline
✅Save 30 yuan by shopping online 1 hour in advance at the Polar Ocean Park
✅Silverfish Lane Designer Market every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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#QingdaoFoodGuide #QingdaoNicheAttractions #QingdaoMust-EatList #QingdaoTravelGuide #QingdaoWeekendTrip
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Vanilla Specialty Coffee
4.0
/5
19 reviews
Coffee Shops
From AED 38.00
Eight Great Passes/No.1 Bathing Beach | 3.8 km from downtown
Address: 汇泉路18号
Highlights:
The terrace offers expansive ocean views, and a cozy space offers a chance to enjoy a rich coffee.
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[Taste] Desserts are sweeter, ice cream skin is delicious, there are many coffee choices, the taste is average
[Environment] Close to the sea, suitable for taking pictures📸, the rooftop is very suitable for couples
[Service] The service attitude is good and the speed is also very fast
Vanilla Specialty Coffee is located on the seaside of Qingdao. It is a very professional coffee shop and is definitely the most recommended shop in Qingdao! The window seats here allow you to enjoy the beautiful sunset, and this special experience is unforgettable.
Compared with coffee shops in general scenic spots, Vanilla Specialty Coffee's coffee making is very professional, providing a variety of flavors of hand-brewed coffee and coffee aromatherapy. In addition, a variety of coffee beans are sold here, which can be taken home for tasting.
In addition to coffee, the desserts here are also worth trying. The signature Napoleon is the first choice for many people, but the three-piece gelato is also a choice not to be missed. The gelato here is homemade and has both alcoholic and non-alcoholic flavors, among which the cranberry flavor is very popular.
The environment of Vanilla Specialty Coffee is also very comfortable. The window seat is the best, but this kind of seat is more popular and needs to be arranged with the front desk in advance. In short, if you want to taste professional coffee and delicious desserts in Qingdao, Vanilla Specialty Coffee is your best choice. #咖啡店 #压马路“环游”世界 #美食旬味会 #颜控最爱下午茶 #咖啡旅行
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FIFTY-TWO Penthouse Bar
4.5
/5
15 reviews
Bars/Bistros
From AED 51.00
May Fourth Square/Olympic Sailing Center | 1.6 km from downtown
Address: 东海西路52号兴源大厦32F-33F
No.1 of Bars in Qingdao
Highlights:
The British-inspired décor offers stunning views of the waterfront light show.
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The interior decoration style of the bar is American retro. When the lights are turned on, the atmosphere immediately comes.
Nice place with views and wine, highly recommended
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