There are many local dishes in Shandong cuisine in Yantai, among which the famous ones are braised prawns, onion and sea cucumber, sweet and sour carp and fried kidney flowers. 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. Fresh shrimp is the main raw material, which is bright red and delicious after cooking.

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

Fried sweet and sour carp until crisp, and then drizzled with sweet and sour juice, showing a sweet and sour taste. Fried kidney flower is made of pork tenderloin, which is fresh and nutritious.