Five Must-Try Seafood Restaurants in Manila

In Manila, there’s a slew of food spots that are worth trying out with your loved ones. Whether you’re seeking out the mouthwatering flavors of salmon miso soup, the strong taste of grilled squid, or the hearty serving of seafood platter, which includes crab, shrimp, and more, check out our picks of some of the must-try seafood restaurants in the metro.

The Shrimp Bucket

A popular seafood restaurant, The Shrimp Bucket specializes in shrimp delights that are sure to satiate your love for seafood. Get your hands dirty as you chomp on White Shrimps (P650), Soft Shell Crabs (P1,400), and Mussels (P420) mixed with the restaurant’s signature tangy sauces that are too good not to try. Also available on the menu are Roasted Sesame Salad (P185), Lettuce Wrap (P225), Chicken Wings (from P225), Stuffed Eggplant Bites (P225), and Spring Rolls (P225).

Location: The Shrimp Bucket, G/F Grand Hamptons Building Tower 1, 2nd Ave. Corner 31st Street, BGC, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City

Harbor View Restaurant

Many seafood lovers swear by the renowned Harbor View Restaurant, a seafood place overlooking the turquoise waters of Manila. With its extensive menu that includes garlic prawns, pasta ala pescatora, grilled pompano fish, and adobo squid, you’ll not run out of delectable dishes to choose from. Don’t miss out on the chance to try the restaurant’s bestselling ginataang sugpo, which you can order for P605. Reserve a table here.

Location: Harbor View Restaurant, South Drive, Ermita, Manila, 1000

The Red Crab Alimango House

If munching on crabs is up your alley, The Red Crab Alimango House is the place to be. Located on the sixth level of Shangri-La Plaza Mall, the seafood restaurant offers appetizing treats such as Baked Garlic Bbutter Scallops (P258), Cheesy Mmussels (P195), Crispy Cchicharon Bbulaklak (P245), Baby Squid Sisig (P218), and their main selling point: Crabs (P295).

Location: The Red Crab Alimango House, Newport Boulevard, 2/F, Newport Mall

Bangus Filipino Specialty Restaurant

Bangus Filipino Specialty Restaurant is the perfect seafood spot if you’re craving Filipino cuisine. The restaurant’s Bangus Bicol Express (P385) is a crowd favorite, while the Adobong Kangkong (P285) will delight anyone who loves all things veggies. For big groups, opt for the Saganang Salu-salo Set (P1,888) which comprises rellenong manok, lumpiang bangus, pinakbet, sirloin tapa, ensaladang mangga, and sinigang na tiyan ng bangus.

Location: Bangus Filipino Specialty Restaurant, Space No. 127-128, North Parking Building, J.W. Diokno Boulevard, Pasay City

Aling Tonya’s Seafood Palutuan and Restaurant

What started as a humble carinderia in the 1980s is now one of the most sought-after seafood restaurants in the metro. A pioneer in paluto services, Aling Tonya’s Seafood Pulutan and Restaurant only serves the freshest catch from the ocean. Choices of paluto include crabs, lobsters, shrimps, squids, and more. Contact Aling Tonya’s Seafood Palutuan and Restaurant via [email protected] for the price list.

Location: Aling Tonya’s Seafood Pulutan and Restaurant, Building 2, L05 Dampa Seaside, Macapagal Boulevard, 1604, Pasay City