Really Good Seafood
Seafood · Renci, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
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Da'an Seafood Counter
Price
$$$$
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Really Good Seafood is a serious Da'an seafood splurge, strongest for diners who specifically want a seafood-led meal in Taipei rather than a broad tasting-menu experience. The $$$$ price tier and Michelin Plate recognition make advance planning sensible, with lunch the better first-timer move and dinner better for hosts or occasion meals.
About Really Good Seafood
For a seafood meal in Taipei, Really Good Seafood is best considered when seafood is the main reason for choosing it and the group is comfortable with a $$$$ price point. It offers seafood cuisine, smart casual dress, daily lunch and dinner hours, Michelin Plate recognition in 2024.
It belongs on the shortlist for diners seeking a higher-priced seafood option in Taipei, but it should not be treated as a guaranteed fit for every kind of splurge.
Choose it when seafood matters more than format
The clearest reason to choose Really Good Seafood is simple: the restaurant is identified as seafood-focused, with a premium $$$$ price band. That makes it better suited to diners who specifically want seafood than to diners who are primarily comparing tasting menus, counters, or other defined formats. If you are weighing it against other premium options, AJIMI, Di Yi Ding, Hibiki Seafood, Qing You Yu, Mudan Tempura are natural names to consider alongside it.
The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, with hours listed as 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5:30–9 PM every day. Lunch may be easier to fit into a Taipei itinerary, while dinner may suit diners treating the meal as the main plan of the evening. Either way, the price tier remains $$$$, so it is worth choosing the restaurant because seafood is the priority.
Value depends on whether you want Taipei seafood or a broader splurge
At $$$$, Really Good Seafood is not the place to choose casually just because seafood sounds good. Its value case is strongest when the table specifically wants a premium seafood meal in Taipei. The Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 adds a strong recognition point, but the decision should still come down to whether seafood is the right focus for the occasion.
For a broader Taipei food plan, compare this decision against other dining in the city through the Taipei restaurants guide rather than treating it as the automatic splurge. Visitors can also plan around the meal with the Taipei hotels guide and the Taipei bars guide.
Where it fits in a Taipei food plan
Use Really Good Seafood as the seafood-focused premium meal, then keep the rest of the trip varied. If the group wants to compare within a similar decision set, look at AJIMI, Di Yi Ding, Hibiki Seafood, Qing You Yu, or Mudan Tempura depending on what kind of meal everyone wants.
The important point is to avoid overreading the listing. Really Good Seafood is a $$$$ seafood restaurant in Taipei, open daily for lunch and dinner, with smart casual dress and Michelin Plate recognition in 2024.
Planning details
- Location
- 106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 1, Fuxing S Rd, 222號1樓
- Website
- reallygoodseafood.com
- Phone
- +886 2 2771 3000
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Really Good Seafood sits in Da'an as a polished, high-end seafood restaurant that reads classic and refined. The write-up frames it at the $$$$ tier with a Michelin Plate for 2024 and a substantial body of reviews, positioning it as an established address for quality seafood rather than a flash-in-the-pan newcomer. The prose emphasizes careful, ritualized dinners and ingredient-led lunches, which together create a sense of measured sophistication. Expect a restaurant that privileges excellent produce and composed service over gimmicks — quietly confident, formally oriented and aimed at diners who appreciate controlled pacing and culinary restraint.
Best For
The venue clearly divides its service day: lunch skews toward a more straightforward, ingredient-forward approach while dinner becomes more deliberate, with longer pacing and more considered wine choices. That structure makes the restaurant well suited to evening business meals and celebratory dinners where guests arrive with time and intention, and to group dining when large seafood mains are on offer. Families can also find it appropriate for special occasions given the formal tone and premium price point. For a true restaurant-style seafood night — particularly for celebrations or business occasions — dinner is the recommended slot.
Ordering Tips
Signature items listed for the restaurant point directly to what to order: abalone soup, salt-baked virgin mud crab, steamed rice cake with sakura shrimp, fresh lobster and scallops. Because the menu highlights whole-shell and premium crustaceans, these dishes read as the house specialties and sensible focal points for a meal. Note the write-up’s emphasis on more ingredient-forward lunches and ritualized dinners: opt for the lighter, crisper preparations at lunch, and at dinner allow for slower pacing and a wine selection to accompany richer shellfish courses. Reserve in advance given the venue’s standing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Classic, authentic restaurant interior with no exaggerated design; spacious with private dining rooms and prominent live seafood display tanks near entrance.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Abalone soup
- Salt-baked virgin mud crab
- Steamed rice cake with sakura shrimp
- Fresh lobster
- Scallops
Planning details
Location
106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 1, Fuxing S Rd, 222號1樓 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- AJIMI, Japanese, $$$$
- Mudan Tempura, Tempura, $$$$
- Hibiki Seafood, Seafood, $$$
- Qing You Yu, Seafood, ¥¥¥
- Di Yi Ding, Seafood, $$$
Restaurant context
How Really Good Seafood compares in Taipei
Really Good Seafood is the seafood splurge for diners who want the category itself to carry the meal. AJIMI sits in the same $$$$ band but points to a Japanese format, so choose it when precision and structure matter more than a seafood-led table. Mudan Tempura, also $$$$, is the better fit for diners who want a narrower, course-by-course tempura experience rather than a broader seafood restaurant meal.
For value, the out-of-metro seafood options change the calculation. Hibiki Seafood and Di Yi Ding both sit at $$$, so they make more sense when price sensitivity matters and the trip plan can absorb the location tradeoff. Qing You Yu is listed at ¥¥¥, which also makes it a value-oriented seafood alternative, but it is not the same central Taipei decision.
Booking difficulty favors planning ahead for Really Good Seafood, especially for dinner, because the central Da'an location and Michelin Plate recognition put pressure on prime slots. If the group wants the easiest seafood backup and can travel, start with Hibiki Seafood or Di Yi Ding. If the meal needs to stay in Taipei and feel like a full splurge, Really Good Seafood is the more direct choice.
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Compare Really Good Seafood
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Really Good Seafood | Taipei | Seafood | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$$$ |
| AJIMI | Taipei | Japanese | 2025 Michelin Plate | $$$$ |
| Mudan Tempura | Taipei | Tempura | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2842025 Michelin 2 Stars2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #288 | $$$$ |
| Hibiki Seafood | Taichung | Seafood | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$$ |
| Qing You Yu | Quanzhou | Seafood | 2026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin Plate2025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond2024 Michelin Plate | ¥¥¥ |
| Di Yi Ding | Tainan | Seafood | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2024 Michelin Plate | $$$ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Really Good Seafood known for?
Really Good Seafood is a seafood restaurant in Taipei with $$$$ pricing. It also has Michelin Plate recognition for 2024, which is the main accolade to note.
Is lunch or dinner better at Really Good Seafood?
Really Good Seafood is open daily for lunch from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and dinner from 5:30 to 9 PM. Choose lunch if it fits your schedule better, or dinner if you want the meal to anchor the evening.
Is Really Good Seafood good for solo dining?
It can be, if you are comfortable choosing a $$$$ seafood restaurant for a solo meal. Solo diners should decide based on their appetite for a premium seafood meal.
How far ahead should I plan for Really Good Seafood?
If the meal is important to your Taipei plans, it is sensible to plan ahead, especially because the restaurant is a Michelin Plate seafood option with daily lunch and dinner hours.
Is Really Good Seafood worth the price?
It is most likely to feel worthwhile if seafood is the point of the meal and you are comfortable with $$$$ pricing. If you are comparing other premium dining options, AJIMI, Di Yi Ding, Hibiki Seafood, Qing You Yu, Mudan Tempura are other names to consider.
