Batu Feringgi Restaurants & Dining

A host of dining options is available right in Batu Feringgi. From posh dining outlets to humble roadside restaurants, all of them offer great-tasting food at prices that are not too straining on the pocket.

There are also plenty of choices in terms of the types of food one can find here; from Indian to Middle East cuisine, one would be spoilt for choice. 

The Ship

Reputedly serving – as its tagline proudly proclaims – “The Best Steaks in Town”, The Ship’s eye-catching exterior and interior aren’t the only good things about this restaurant. Shaped like a large wooden vessel, The Ship serves a wide range of delicious Western offerings prepared using only the choicest and freshest ingredients. This award-winning restaurant features a maritime theme complete with captains and crews in charming uniforms.  
Cuisine: Western, steaks
Address: 69-B, Jalan Batu Feringgi
Tel: (604) 881 3870/2142
Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 12:00 – 01:00

Tarbush

Marked by a ‘tarbush’ (Middle-Eastern top hat) sitting atop a huge tent-like rooftop, Tarbush brings dining experience to another level. With a menu that consists of primarily Lebanese and Arabic cuisine, the restaurant brings authentic Middle-Eastern fare to you, using only the freshest and finest ingredients. Made up of two levels, it offers guests a choice of air-conditioned or al fresco dining.
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Address: Lot 4134, Section 1, Jalan Batu Ferringi (next to The Ship)
Tel: (604) 885 2558

Eden Seafood Village

Always packed to the brim with hoardes of tourists, Eden Seafood Village is marked by sharp, pointed roofs reminiscent of traditional Malay houses over reddish-brown wooden exterior. Serving seafood of every imaginable variety straight from the tanks, from fish to crustaceans, the restaurant has an extensive a la carte menu with a variety of cooking styles. There’s also a stage for cultural shows to accompany your dinner. 
Cuisine: Seafood
Address: 69-A Jalan Batu Feringgi
Tel: (604) 811 1236
Opening Hours: Daily, 15:30 – 22:30

Fruit of Lebanon Restaurant

One of the most popular restaurants along the famous tourist belt, Fruit of Lebanon serves not just Middle-Eastern fare, but also some Malaysian, Western and Italian dishes. Its cocktail doesn’t contain any alcohol, and is made of a delicious concoction of apple, orange, pineapple and strawberry juices. The unique Turkish coffee is worth a try, as well as shisha-smoking in a variety of flavours.
Cuisine: Lebanese
Address: 109-A, Jalan Batu Feringgi
Tel: (604) 881 3228
Opening Hours: Daily, 14:00 – 00:00

Jewel of the North

Deemed one of the original Indian restaurants in Penang, Jewel of the North is an open-air establishment most famed for its spicy yet delectable curries. With prices as good as the taste, you can afford to come here every night if only to sample the different types of curries that they have. Aside from Indian cuisine, they also serve Chinese, Western, Malay and Arabic dishes.
Cuisine: Indian
Address: Jalan Batu Feringgi (at the other end of the road, towards Teluk Bahang, near Golden Sands Resort)
Tel: (604) 881 3376

Mario Ristorante

Serving authentic Italian cuisine for over 9 years, Mario Ristorante prides itself on the quality of both its service and offerings, prepared by Chef Guiseppe all the way from Italy. Blending local and Italian ingredients to capture the unique flavours of Italy, the restaurant features a wide variety of meats, seafood, pizza and pasta. The Clam Chowder Soup served in a homemade sour-dough bread bowl comes highly recommended.   
Cuisine: Italian
Address: 152-B, Jalan Batu Feringgi (opposite Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Hotel)
Tel: (604) 881 3775
Opening Hours: Daily, 08:30 – 23:30

Ferringhi Garden

Surrounded by green foliage and set amidst a picturesque landscape, Feringghi Garden charms with both its looks and offerings. Serving fusion Continental cuisine that incorporates some Eastern elements, the restaurant pleases the eyes and the palate like no other. Drinks are uniquely served in slanting glasses, while a mini waterfall in the background provides a soothing dining experience.
Cuisine: Fusion Continental
Address: 34-C Jalan Batu Feringgi (opposite Yahong Art Gallery)
Tel: (604) 881 1193 local, western and seafood menu is affordably priced.

The Eclectic

Formerly known as 68 Kelawei, The Eclectic is part of the group that brings you the well-known Thirty Two at The Mansion, so you could imagine what the quality is like in terms of ambience and food. Tastefully-decorated, the restaurant provides a enchanting dining experience with live band performance every Friday and Saturday and a range of mouthwatering Western cuisine, which includes the magnificent Brazilian spit roast.
Cuisine: Fusion Western
Address: 149 Jalan Batu Feringgi
Tel: (604) 881 4287 (opposite Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Hotel)