55 Fun Ocean Themed Party Food ideas (sweet and savory!)
Easy ocean themed party food ideas! These fun under the sea party menu ideas include mermaid, shark, sea creature and beach themed party snacks for a crowd.
When it comes to party themes, ocean, beach, and mermaid themes might just be my favorite.
The seashells, fish, and nautical touches are just so cheerful and cute!
That’s why I put together this list of fun ocean themed party foods.
If you’re planning a sea life party, these under the sea snacks are perfect!
This list of easy beach theme party foods include:
- Fun finger foods and appetizers
- Easy treats and desserts
- Light main dish options (that kids and adults both love)
- Festive drink ideas
Some are super easy and others a bit more intricate …
… so you can have a really festive under the sea party whether you’re at home in the kitchen or not.
Let’s check ‘em out!
(Looking for more party food ideas? Check out these fun dessert-on-a-stick recipes, easy rainbow party foods, festive pool party recipes, and delicious bonfire party food ideas!)
Beach Party Food Ideas
Beach Party Jello Cups
It doesn’t get much cuter than Beach Party Jello Cups, a delectable dessert crafted in just 15 minutes.
Sure to bring lots of compliments, no one will be able to resist those cute swimming Teddy Grahams!
Crabwiches
Simple to make, delicious to eat, and fun to look at, these Crabwiches are just so fun!
Customize the filling to your preferences, or use the tasty recipe provided.
Beach Cupcakes
These adorable Beach Cupcakes start with a boxed cake mix instead of a more time-consuming homemade recipe.
The cupcake itself is beach ball themed, with red, yellow, blue and green coloring.
Sea Shell Krispie Treats
So pretty and special, these Seashell Krispie Treats are fun to make and eat.
Plus, they look so lovely on your dessert table.
Crab Cupcakes
It doesn’t get much more adorable than these Crab Cupcakes. It’s the eyes for me!
Shark Shaped Charcuterie Board
This Shark Shaped Charcuterie Board is a fun appetizer, easy party dessert, or a simple shark-themed snack for kids.
It’ll grab everyone’s attention and make them want to start snacking!
Sandcastle Cake
Here are simple step-by-step directions for making a beautiful Sand Castle Cake coated with ground cookie crumbs.
Shark Oreos
I’m obsessed with these cute chocolate-covered Shark Oreos!
I dare you not to get the Baby Shark song stuck in your head though.
Mermaid Cupcakes
So pretty and festive, these Mermaid Cupcakes are much easier than they look.
I love the color scheme!
Starfish Sugar Cookies
Colorful Starfish Cookies are perfect to enjoy for a movie night or for an ocean-themed party!
This recipe is for a classic sugar cookie dough, but you are welcome to substitute your favorite type of cookie.
Under the Sea Cupcakes
With mermaid, treasure chest, and fish designs, any of these Ocean Cupcakes are sure to be a hit.
Make one design, or all of them!
Mermaid Popcorn
Call this a dessert popcorn, gourmet popcorn, or just a fun sweet and salty treat.
But the colors and shapes in this Mermaid Popcorn makes it the perfect “under the sea” treat!
Clam Shell Cookies
These Clam Shell Cookies, made with vanilla wafers, icing, and candy pearls, are an easy to make no-bake treat.
Perfect for your under the sea, ocean, or mermaid-themed party.
Fishing Cupcakes
Everyone will feel like they caught a fish with these fun Deep Sea Fishing Cupcakes.
Just a few simple ingredients pull it all together.
Sea Horse Chocolate Lollipops
Homemade Sea Horse Chocolate Lollipops are super simple to make in just a couple minutes with very few ingredients.
You have to try really hard to mess up these easy treats!
Narwal Cupcakes
These darling Narwhal Cupcakes pay homage to the unicorn of the sea!
Everyone will be busy discussing if narwhals are real or not (and they actually are!).
Under the Sea Cookies
These delicious and easy to make Under the Sea Cookies are so adorable.
Best of all, they’re a no bake treat!
Flamingo Cupcakes
Pink through and through, these festive Flamingo Cupcakes are beyond pretty.
Fun to eat, and oh-so pretty to display.
Shark Jello Cups
Everyone will devour this adorable Gummy Shark Jello Cup dessert at your next ocean themed birthday party or Shark Week celebration.
Mermaid Donuts
This homemade Mermaid Donuts Recipe is so simple!
Made from biscuit dough and loaded with mermaid sprinkles, they’re super fun for breakfast or dessert.
Rainbow Fish Cupcakes
Adorable Rainbow Fish Cupcakes are easy and fun and will be a hit with kids of all ages.
You just need frosting and some M&M’s to make them.
Shark Lollipops
Use this clever candy-making trick to create these eye-catching and tasty Shark Lollipops.
It’s so much easier than you’d think!
Day at the Beach Cake
A Day at the Beach Cake is such a festive treat.
It celebrates everything we love about the beach, sun, and sand!
Octopus Hot Dogs
Octopus Hot Dogs will make everyone smile, especially if you serve them atop some blue-sea pasta.
Ocean Water
Tasting just like Sonic’s ocean water drink, you can make this tropical blue Coconut Ocean Water drink at home with this easy 5-ingredient recipe.
Mermaid Puppy Chow
Dazzling Mermaid Puppy Chow is the ultimate mermaid or beach party food.
The party decorations might be impressive but this tasty recipe is going to be what steals the show!
Easy Pirate Cake
This easy Pirate Cake is complete with ocean themed watercolor buttercream, a pirate cake topper and ocean creature decorations.
Best of all, the waves aren't supposed to be smooth, which is perfect if you’re an amateur cake decorator.
Surfboard Sugar Cookies
Nothing says summer or the beach like stars and stripes and surfboards!
These patriotic Surfboard Cookies are a unique and super-cute treat to add to your menu.
Shark Bait Snack Mix
Shark Bait Snack Mix is chewy, sweet, crunchy, and salty.
Gift individual bags as party favors, or set it out for all to enjoy.
Mermaid Charcuterie Board
Everyone who loves to snack will adore this Mermaid Charcuterie Board.
The colors are just perfect!
Sandy Octopus Cupcakes
These fun and easy Octopus Cupcakes just scream ocean or beach theme.
The "sand" on top of the cupcakes really makes it!
Mermaid Jello Cups
Full of yumminess and bright color, Mermaid Jello Cups are fast, simple, and unique.
What more could you want in a treat?
Caribbean Punch
Caribbean Punch is a sweet and refreshing summer-y drink full of tropical flavor.
One sip will have you feeling like you’re lying on a beautiful Caribbean beach with the sand in between your toes.
Mermaid Oreo Pretzel Bark
No Bake Mermaid Dessert Bark is fun to make and has that perfect sweet-and-salty flavor combination ideal for a party. So many fun colors!
Sandy Beach Yogurt Parfaits
Celebrate sunshine with these cute Sandy Beach Yogurt Parfaits!
It’s healthier than other party treats, while still looking totally beach-y.
Flip Flop Nutter Butters
Nutter Butter Flip Flop Cookies look so festive on a platter, especially when placed on the edible “sand.” Y
ou can customize the colors to go perfectly with your party theme.
Octopus Cupcakes
These easy Octopus Cupcakes are almost too cute to eat! I just love the colors.
Pool Party Jello Shots
Whether you make these kid-friendly or just for the adults, Pool Party Jello Shots are so straightforward and simple. Just 15 minutes!
Sand Dollar Cookies
Cinnamon Sugar Sand Dollar cookies will soon become your favorite summer cookie!
They're super cute, and they never fail to put a smile on everyone's face!
Gorgeous Mermaid Cupcakes
These fun Mermaid Cupcakes are so spectacularly over the top but they’re so fun to make!
But don’t shy away from them because they look like a professional baker made them - it’s honestly just a few tricks.
Mermaid Fudge
If you’ve shied away from making your fudge before, let this Raspberry Mermaid Fudge be the perfect introduction.
It’s an easy, delicious, and fun way to show off your skills.
Beach Party Pudding
This Beach Party Pudding is super easy to make because there’s no baking, and can customize the decorations on top.
The kids have just as much fun making it as they do eating it.
Pepper Octopus Veggie Platter
This fun Pepper Octopus Vegetable Platter makes perfect healthy party food.
It’s such an easy way to jazz up a simple plate of vegetable sticks!
Starfish Sandwiches
Totally customizable to your favorite sandwich filling, Starfish Sandwiches are a simple, budget-friendly finger food.
Plus they look so cute on the table!
Sea Turtle Treats
It doesn't get any cuter than these adorable Sea Turtle treats!
Sailboat Deviled Eggs
Turn everyone's favorite appetizer into an ocean-themed snack with these fun Sailboat Deviled Eggs.
Oreo Crab Cookies
Crabs have never looked sweeter than in this super cute Oreo version.
They're sure to be the hit of the party.
Mermaid Treats
Get inspired by the beautiful color scheme and Mermain Party Treats.
Octopus Pizza
The head is a tasty pizza, and the legs make delicious breadsticks!
Beachy Dessert Table
You can use several of the treats in this post to create a lovely Beach-Themed Dessert Table.
Make it monochromatic, or add in a variety of colors.
Sea Turtle Cupcakes
Green M&Ms and a small vanilla Oreo transform regular cupcakes into super cute Sea Turtles.
Beach Basket Watermelon
Fruit salad has never looked lovelier than in the Beach Bucket Watermelon.
Sand Cake
The beach version of dirt cake, this yummy Sand Cake has golden oreos and vanilla pudding instead of chocolate.
Fruit Palm Trees
Kiwi, bananas, and a small orange can turn into stunning palm trees.
Banana Dolphins
Who knew that bananas can become dolphins with a few carefully placed cuts?
Whale Watermelon
This is a stunning way to display fruit salad on your table.
Orange Fish
Transform an orange into a beautiful Orange Fish. It makes a great edible centerpiece1
Ready to try some fun ocean themed party food ideas?
I hope this list of easy under the sea party snacks has given you tons of inspiration for your beach theme party menu!
From festive appetizers to cute treats and easy desserts, you can set your food table up beautifully!
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