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Foodies Must Try these 7 Best Seafood Places in Cebu ASAP
The Cebu food scene just got better with seafood.
By: Peter Parcon | November 15, 2018
Tongs Seafood Buffet offers a good selection of the freshest seafood for guests to enjoy.
Image: Tongs Seafood Buffet
Each time someone uses Cebu and food in the same sentence, there is one delicacy that always comes to mind: Cebu lechon. While this is true, this little island has a lot more to offer. Cebu is surrounded by rich seas, which means it has its own share of seafood restaurants that would put a sparkle on the eyes seafood lover out there.
We came up with a list of the best seafood restaurants in Cebu. Check out our mouthwatering list.
1. Isla Sugbo Seafood City
Where: Archbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu City
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for lunch; 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for dinner
Freshly-grilled seafood awaits guests at Isla Sugbu Seafood City.
Image: Isla Sugbu Seafood City
Isla Sugbo Seafood City is not a run-of-the-mill seafood restaurant. Instead of offering ready-made dishes, the restaurant lets customers select the seafood on display and have it cooked. The concept is similar to the sutukil, or sugba (grill), tuwa (stew), kilaw (tossed in vinegar) stalls near the Mactan Shrine. The main difference is that you enjoy your meal in the air-conditioned comfort of the restaurant. You can choose from a wide variety of seafood, including crabs, shrimps, and a good selection of fish.
The Paluto (Cook) All-You-Can at Isla Sugbo Seafood City is priced at PhP749 per person.
2. Lantaw Floating Native Restaurant
Where: Day-as, Cordova, Cebu
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday - 11:00 a.m. to11:00 p.m.
The mere sight of this delectable crab is more than enough to make your mouth salivate.
Image: at Lantaw Floating Native Restaurant
Dining on seafood while enjoying the cool sea breeze is one thing to look forward to when you eat at Lantaw Floating Native Restaurant. The restaurant offers a wide selection of seafood cooked in different ways. Aside from the mouth-watering seafood, Lantaw Floating Native Restaurant also offers well-loved Filipino dishes, including the grilled pork belly and crispy pata (deep-fried pig knuckles). Aside from the delectable seafood offered at the resto, it also gives guests a spectacular view of the ocean with its al fresco dining area. And if guests come in late in the afternoon, they may be able to see a stunning view of the sun setting over the horizon.
Menu prices start at PhP160 for the baked scallops up to PhP595 for the large serving of the crispy pata.
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3. STK ta Bai sa Paolito's Seafood House
Where: No. 6 Orchid Street Capitol Site, Cebu City; 3F Sky Park Wing, SM Seaside City; Lower Ground Floor, SM City Cebu
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for lunch; 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for dinner
The mouthwatering grilled tuna collar is just one of the many seafood offerings at STK ta Bai sa Paolito's Seafood House.
Image: STK ta Bai sa Paolito's Seafood House
Some of the ancestral houses in Cebu have been converted into museums. But, one family decided to blaze the trail and converted their house into a restaurant. STK ta Bai sa Paolito's Seafood House is one of the best seafood restaurants in Cebu. One of its most prominent visitors was former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Among its bestsellers are their baked scallops, tuna jaw, and crabs in curry or black pepper. In addition, the restaurant also offers other dishes, including pork barbecue and pochero (stewed beef chunks).
Menu prices at STK ta Bai sa Paolito's Seafood House are between PhP95 for the lato (sea grapes) and PhP495 for the pochero.
4. Parilya
Where: Parilya, IL Corso, City di Mare, South Road Properties, Cebu City
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday - 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The barbecue platter at Parilya can easily tickle the taste buds of its guests.
Image: Parilya
Living up to the high standards set by the Laguna Group of companies, Parilya offers a wide variety of delectable seafood items for its guests. In addition, its uniquely-designed decorations give it a cozy and soothing ambiance. The al fresco dining area allows guests to dine while enjoying a breathtaking view of the sea. Its menu offerings include calamares (breaded deep-fried squid), steamed crabs, linarang na isda (sour and spicy fish soup), and grilled tuna.
Menu prices at Parilya start at PhP905 for the fresh lumpia (vegetable roll) up to PhP655 for the Fiesta Seafood Platter.
5. Tao Yuan Seafood Restaurant
Where: 2/F, J Centre Mall, A. S Fortuna Street, Mandaue City
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday - 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The elegant decors make guest feel like they’re dining like royalty at Tao Yuan Seafood Restaurant.
Image: Tao Yuan Seafood Restaurant
Mall rats need not fret if they on the hunt for places to dine on seafood in Cebu. Tao Yuan Seafood Restaurant is a Chinese seafood restaurant located in J Centre Mall in Mandaue City. Aside from the typical fare of Chinese restaurants, Tao Yuan Seafood Restaurant has an aquarium filled with fresh seafood ready to be cooked upon order. The not-so-typical menu offerings of the restaurant include steamed eel with taosi and chili, fresh sautéed shrimp, and sautéed crab and ginger with onions.
Seafood menu prices at Tao Yuan Seafood Restaurant are between PhP130 for 100 grams of steamed live shrimps and PhP3,188 for the shark’s fin with native chicken in a pot.
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6. Oyster Bay Seafood Restaurant
Where: Bridges Town Square, Plaridel St. Alang-alang, Mandaue City
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday - 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Guests can look forward to a sumptuous meal of crabs at Oyster Bay Seafood Restaurant.
Image: Oyster Bay Seafood Restaurant
Similar to Isla Sugbo Seafood City, Oyster Bay Seafood Restaurant gives guests the chance to have the seafood cooked the way they want. The restaurant has a good selection of seafood, including king crabs, sea mantis, and lobsters in aquariums. Guests can have it cooked the way they want it to be cooked. They also have set menu items for guests who can’t wait to have their fill of these treasures from the sea. In addition, the restaurant also offers non-seafood items, such as beef broccoli, fried chicken, and pata tim (slowly-braised pork leg).
Menu prices start at PhP160 for fresh oysters up to PhP520 for the pata tim.
7. Tongs Seafood Buffet
Where: F. Cabahug St., Mabolo, Cebu City
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for lunch; 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for dinner
Unlimited crabs, scallops, and other seafood are the mainstays on the buffet table at Tongs Seafood Buffet.
Image: Tongs Seafood Buffet
Buffet-style eating has been part of the lives of Cebuanos for some time now. But, a seafood buffet is not a common sight in the city. Enter Tongs Seafood Buffet. This famous buffet restaurant in Cebu offers a good variety of seafood for its guests. Unlimited crabs, oysters, scallops, and other seafood are waiting for guests who are on a seafood diet.
The seafood buffet at Tongs Seafood Buffet is priced at PhP359 per person.
Check out our list of seafood restaurants in Cebu or browse the Dining & Leisure guide in the Yoorekka Directory.
Stop wondering where you can have your fill of seafood in Cebu, and check out these seafood restaurants in the Queen City of the South.
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About Peter Parcon
After leaving spending 16 years of his professional life in the academe, Peter decided to try his luck in the world of online freelancing. For the past eight years, he has been creating content for clients all around the world. He can work on just about any topic - from tattoos to technology and food to finance. He dreams of visiting every island in the archipelago some day.
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