Shanwei Jinting Bay Food Adventure.
Shanwei offers incredibly fresh seafood, Chaoshan-style beef hotpot, and rich Hakka elements—a perfect blend of mountain delicacies and ocean treasures. Everyone recommends the Er'ma Road food street when visiting Shanwei, but Jinting Bay actually has a lot of great food too. Located right by the beach, it has a unique vibe. Today, I'm sharing a few restaurants in Jinting Bay. Whether you're craving piping hot beef or refreshing seafood, this place will definitely not disappoint you!
1. 🥘 Shanzhenxian Beef Hotpot (A must-try time-honored brand!)
If you are a beef hotpot lover, you must visit Shanzhenxian when in Shanwei! This is a local time-honored brand that has been open for over 20 years, highly recommended by locals. Even taxi drivers say, "Locals come here to eat." You used to have to go to Er'ma Road to get it, but now you can enjoy it right in Jinting Bay.
👍🏼 Signature recommendations: Freshly cut tender beef neck (Diaolong), incredibly tender with a rich beef fat aroma. Beef chest fat (Niuxiongyou) is also a must-order—it melts in your mouth! Pair it with their homemade secret Shacha sauce and golden chili oil, which is simply the soul of the dish! There are also freshly hand-beaten beef balls, chuck flap (Shiren), digital muscle (Wuhuazhi), and beef bone marrow. Everything is super fresh. The hotpot broth is clear and sweet. Having a warm pot of this is so satisfying.
💰 Average cost: RMB 80-120
📍 Address: (Poly Jinting Bay 4th Branch) Shops 2-3, Huaxia Jinsha Bay, Poly Jinting Bay, Magong Street, Chengqu, Shanwei City
2. 🥤 Beibeixian (The ultimate palate cleanser, fresh fruit juice specialty store)
After a heavy hotpot or seafood meal, you definitely need a glass of ice-cold fruit juice to cleanse your palate! Beibeixian has a 14-year history and specializes in freshly squeezed juices made to order. It's very popular in Shanwei with branches everywhere.
👍🏼 Signature recommendations: Passion fruit Yakult, olive and sweet emblica juice, and mango + orange. All are made with real, fresh fruits. A large cup is only a dozen RMB—insane value for money!
If you visit Shanwei in the summer, this juice is a real lifesaver. It's ice-cold and cuts through the grease perfectly, great for both adults and kids!
💰 Average cost: RMB 16
📍 Address: (Jinting Bay Branch) Shop 21, Building 2, Poly Jinting Bay Yuehai Residential Area, No. 1 Hanhai Avenue, Magong Street, Chengqu, Shanwei City
3. 🦞 Sijiwan Seafood Restaurant (Seafood lovers' paradise)
If you want authentic Shanwei seafood but don't want to travel far, Sijiwan Seafood Restaurant is definitely your top choice! It's located right near the Jinting Bay beach with a beautiful environment and ocean views, giving you a great atmosphere while dining. It's perfect for family or friends' gatherings. They have great value group deals. It gets fully packed on weekends, so go early to get a table.
👍🏼 Signature recommendations: Garlic Chenzhou oysters, Typhoon Shelter style mantis shrimp, seafood casserole porridge, and the classic Chaoshan style oyster pancake.
The restaurant is right next to the Sail Chapel. After eating, you can go snap some photos and take a stroll on the beach. Super relaxing!
💰 Average cost: RMB 100-150
📍 Address: Shops 47-49 (At the entrance of the viral photo spot Chapel), Hanhai Avenue, Magong Street, Chengqu, Shanwei City
4. 🍝 Sajiao Bistro (Jinting Bay's hipster ocean-view photo spot)
If you're hanging out at Poly Jinting Bay and want to chill and take beautiful photos while eating, Sajiao Bistro is an absolute must-visit! Located near the Jinting Bay Yuehai Residential Area, it has a comfortable vibe. It's a bistro that combines light meals, coffee, casual dining, and a small bar feel—perfect for young people and couples to snap photos.
You can see the beach from the restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows or outdoor seating, and it's especially romantic at sunset. The decor follows a hipster, minimalist style. There's a floral archway outside the restaurant for photos, and with the sunny beach background, the pictures turn out amazing. There's even a live band at night, creating a great vibe!
💰 Average cost: RMB 50-80
📍 Address: Room 102, Building 26, Poly Jinting Bay Yuehai Residential Area
🌃 Jinting Bay is also very lively at night. Besides the recommendations above, there are many food stalls near Jingwan Town. You can go street food hunting for late-night snacks like Caiguo (vegetable dumplings), Xiaomi (chewy meat dumplings), thin pancakes, rice noodle rolls, seafood tossed noodles, and skewers 🍢🥟🍧🍸🍜
💡 Foodie Tips
Restaurants in Jinting Bay are generally pricier than those downtown, but the advantage is being close to the beach with plenty of hotels and B&Bs. You get dining, entertainment, and accommodation all in one stop without the travel fatigue.
If you have a sensitive stomach, avoid trying raw marinated seafood. Many restaurants offer cooked marinated seafood options, and the sauce is just as flavorful!