10 Fintastic Seafood Restaurants to Give a Go Around the Metro

Surrounded by large bodies of water, the Philippines is not only an ideal place for swimming and diving but also a good place to try various kinds of seafood.

Here’s a list of some of the restaurants specializing in seafood perfect for those on a meatless diet or those craving for a fresh round of seafood:

Dampa

What better way to start the list than with a classic? Ask anyone for a good seafood place in the metro, and Dampa would most likely be the first answer you’ll get. Dampa gives diners a chance to shop for seafood from their own wet market and lets them decide how they want it cooked.  

Branches: Macapagal Boulevard (Pasay City), Libis (Quezon City), Daang Hari (Las Piñas), and Parañaque City

Also read: An Overview to Dampa in the Philippines

Isla Sugbu

We’ve been hit with eat-all-you-can restaurants lately, but here’s something for the certified seafood lover. Originally from Cebu, Isla Sugbu is the first and only unlimited seafood paluto in the country. The original rate per head is Php 1,300, but you can enjoy a discounted rate of Php 848 or Php 888 until May 31, 2019.

Address: 2/F Venice Grand Canal Mall, Upper Mckinley Rd, Mckinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Website: seafoodcity.ph
Facebook: facebook.com/islasugbuseafoodcity

Also read: Isla Sugbu: The Pioneer of Seafood “Paluto” Buffet in the PH

Market Basket

Dubbed as a modern-day Dampa restaurant, Market Basket is also a seafood paluto place located along River Park in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Its interior is also something worth noting as it exudes a truly sofishticated vibe.

Address: River Park, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Muntinlupa City
Facebook: facebook.com/marketbasketalabang

Isaribi Japanese Restaurant

Those who are a fan of Japanese seafood and grilled restaurants should give Isaribi a go. The Makati-based tavern offers fresh Japanese seafood, which can be enjoyed with their other authentic Japanese dishes.

Address: RG-5 Makati Creekside Mall Amorsolo cor V.A Rufino St., Makati City
Facebook: facebook.com/Isaribi16

Also read: Isaribi Japanese Seafood Robata Grill Restaurant in Makati

Nihonkai Tsukiji

Craving for more Japanese seafood dishes? Nihonkai Tsukiji also offers the best of Japan’s sea at McKinley Hill. And if you still can’t get enough of the cuisine, they have other Japanese dishes available as well. Bonus: they have a sushi bar!

Address: Bldg 1, Tuscany Estate, McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Website: nihonkai-tsukiji.com
Facebook: facebook.com/NihonkaiTsukiji

Also read: Nihonkai Tsukiji in Mckinley Hill: A Seafood Haven in the Heart of Taguig

Wantusawa

Fancy some oysters? The oyster bar Wantusawa in Makati serves the freshest Aklan oysters alongside their other Southeast Asian dishes. The best part is, they’re really affordable!

Address: 5779 Felipe, Makati City
Facebook: facebook.com/wantusawaoysters
Instagram: instagram.com/wantusawaoysters

Also read: Wantusawa in Makati: Oysters and seafood galore

Shrimp Bucket

Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty! Shrimp Bucket lets you enjoy their shrimp, crab, and mussel offerings with your bare hands. Order a pound (or two) of their seafood marinated in the sauce of your choice and dig in. Literally.

Branches:  BGC, U.P. Town Center, Il Terrazzo, Greenhills, Circuit Makati, Ayala Malls The 30th, Glorietta 1, Ayala Malls Feliz, Resorts World Manila, Trinoma
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheShrimpBucket/

Also read: Get your hands dirty at Shrimp Bucket in BGC

Blue Posts Boiling Crabs & Shrimps

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Here’s another seafood restaurant that encourages kamayan-style dining. Originating from Davao, Blue Posts Boiling Crabs & Shrimps is not only known for their flavorful crabs and shrimps, but also for letting diners enjoy them using their hands.

Branches: SM Mall of Asia, Greenhills, and SM North EDSA
Facebook: facebook.com/BluePostsBoiling
Instagram: instagram.com/bluepostsboiling

Also read: Blue Posts Boiling Crabs and Shrimps opens its branch in SM Mall of Asia

The Shrimp Shack

True to its name, The Shrimp Shack offers shrimp dishes with an aim to capture a true Hawaiian Shrimp Scampi experience. Its beginning was inspired by the shrimp trucks found in the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii.

Branches: SM Mall of Asia, BGC, Quezon City, Ermita
Facebook: facebook.com/theshrimpshack.ph

The Red Crab Alimango House

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Feeling a little crabby? Don’t worry, The Red Crab’s got you! Whether you’re craving for steamed, fried, or sauteed crab, they can cook them fresh, however you like it.

Branches: Eastwood Mall, Greenbelt 3, Newport Mall, Shangri-La Plaza, and Tomas Morato
Facebook: facebook.com/RedCrabAlimangoHouse
Instagram: instagram.com/redcrabalimangohouse

What’s your go-to seafood restaurant? Share it to us in the comments below!