There’s a quiet revolution happening at Lawry’s The Prime Rib Jakarta. For years, the restaurant has been synonymous with majestic cuts of prime rib rolled out on silver carts, Yorkshire pudding puffed to perfection, and the kind of tableside theatre you don’t forget. But here’s the twist: if you’re the sort who thinks seafood should take a back seat at a steakhouse, Lawry’s menu is poised to change your mind. We’re here to convince you why. 

The First Splash starts with a bite! 

Before the heavyweights arrive, Lawry’s seafood appetisers prove that flavour can be as delicate as it is indulgent. The Salmon Tartare, laced with ponzu sesame, is a refreshing opener. If you like your seafood with a touch of drama, the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (served with a classic cocktail sauce) will never go out of style. 

For something heartier, the Crab Cake with arugula and lemon balances richness with lightness, and the Golden Fried Calamari served with Lawry’s own remoulade, will make you wonder why calamari isn’t always this crisp and golden. And if you want to an elevated indulgence, there’s always the Oscietra Caviar paired with its traditional accompaniments for the ultimate way start the night!

Opt for the Bowls of Comfort

Seafood at Lawry’s isn’t only about finesse; it’s also about comfort. The Lobster Bisque, studded with lobster salpicon, is a silky, warming dish that makes even the chilliest Jakarta evening feel luxurious. Meanwhile, the Truffle Mushroom Soup might not be seafood-forward, but it’s the kind of pairing that’s balancing. For salad lovers, both the Caesar Salad with salmon or the legendary Original Spinning Bowl Salad can be excellent preludes to the seafood mains.

The Deep Dive: Lawry’s Signature Seafood Mains

This is where Lawry’s truly surprises. Each plate manages to feel indulgent without being overwrought. Take the Salmon Rockefeller for example, it is Norwegian salmon paired with sautéed spinach and scampied shrimp. It’s seafood two ways, served with a flourish that feels modern yet classic. Then there’s the USDA Premium Scallop, a dish that proves scallops deserve centre stage. Served with a sweet potato and carrot purée under a delicate yellow wine sauce, it’s buttery, sweet, and perfectly balanced.

The showstopper, though, has to be the Chilean Sea Bass. Paired with asparagus, broccoli, and a champagne sauce and each bite will remind you why sea bass is prized the world over. If you’re the type who usually scans a steakhouse menu for a ribeye, this might be the one dish that converts you.

And yet, this is Lawry’s and we’d be remiss not to remind you that all this seafood exists alongside the legendary Prime Rib cuts: Jakarta’s Cut for a lighter appetite, the classic Lawry’s Cut for tradition’s sake, or the indulgent Diamond Jim Brady for the unapologetically hungry. Imagine starting with oysters or scallops, then finishing with prime rib carved at your table—it’s surf and turf, but on a grander scale.

So, Where to Begin?

Here’s the recommendation: if it’s your first seafood foray at Lawry’s, order the Salmon Tartare to start, follow with the Chilean Sea Bass, and share a side of Creamed Spinach from the cart. Pair it with a glass of champagne, and you’ve just unlocked one of the best-kept secrets of fine dining Jakarta.

So the next time you think of Lawry’s as “just a steakhouse,” think again. Their seafood menu is proof that the ocean belongs right alongside the prime rib cart. Explore the full Lawry’s menu, and when you’re ready for a night where surf meets turf in the most elegant way possible, book your seat at Lawry’s The Prime Rib Jakarta.