Yantai has many local dishes of Shandong cuisine, among which the famous ones are braised prawns, onion sea cucumber, sweet and sour carp, fried kidney flower and so on. In addition, there are some special snacks in Yantai, such as Fushan Lamian Noodles, Fushan Pancake and Yantai Braised Pot, which are also deeply loved by local people.

Braised prawns in oil is one of the traditional famous dishes in Yantai. As the main raw material, fresh shrimps show bright red color and delicious taste after cooking.

Roasted sea cucumber with onion is another representative dish in Yantai. It is made of high-quality sea cucumber as the main raw material, with onion segments and seasonings, showing a soft and smooth taste.

Sweet and sour carp was fried to crisp, and then drenched with sweet and sour juice, showing a sweet and sour taste. Stir-fried kidney flower is made of pork tenderloin, which is fresh and nutritious.