Savor fresh seafood with these restos in Araneta City
Every 14th day of August, the municipality of Cordova in Cebu celebrates the Dinagat Festival, wherein the townsfolk show their gratitude for the bountiful harvest they have received from the sea.
Since Cordova’s main livelihood is fishing, the place has been a popular destination for fresh seafood and exciting dining experiences. But, there’s no need to travel down South to have a seafood feast with friends and loved ones, as Araneta City also has restaurants that offer seafood dishes, and here are some of them:
Asador de Manila
World Kitchens, Level 4, Gateway Mall 2
Asador de Manila by Chef Gale brings the taste of Spanish cuisine to your table. Asador de Manila is located at World Kitchens, Level 4, Gateway Mall 2, where you can taste the comfort food of the world.
Their Txipirones Negros Rellenos is a must-try meal. It is a stuffed baby squid in luscious black ink sauce.
The Red Crab Alimango House
Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2
At The Red Crab Alimango House, every plate begins with the ocean’s finest and freshest bounty. Indulge in succulent crab and exquisite seafood, masterfully prepared to your desire—whether delicately broiled, elegantly steamed, perfectly crisp-fried, or luxuriously sautéed in rich chilies. Here, every bite is a celebration of flavor, craftsmanship, and the art of dining.
Want a new take on crab dish? The Red Crab recommends their Lakambini Crab – a fiesta classic with crabs cooked adobo-style with fish sauce and crab fat.
Palm Grill
Palenque, Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2
The ZamBaSulta area (Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi) in Southwestern Mindanao has a trove of unique dishes that are closely related to its neighboring countries, like Malaysia and Indonesia. Their food profile uses a lot of coconuts and spices, and is neither sweet nor sour like the ones that we get used to in the Luzon and Visayas areas.
Palm Grill also has seafood selection, namely, Sizzling Sambal Squid, Locon Ala Zamboanga (shrimp in coconut milk sauce), and Deep Fried Pampano in Sambal.
Marina Seafood
Manhattan Parkway Arcade, Araneta City
Established in 1987, Marina has been serving authentic Ilonggo cuisine and seafood dishes, bringing a slice of Ilonggo culture to Manhattan Parkway, Araneta City. It also prides itself on its fresh oysters, which are flown in fresh daily from farms in Iloilo, ensuring every diner that their oysters are red-tide free and are safe to eat.
Apart from oysters, Marina serves signature seafood dishes, including Grilled Blue Marlin Steak, Squid Lumot, Salmon Head in Miso, Kinilaw na Isda, Krispy Krablets, and Krispy Tawilis. They also offer seafood pastas such as Oyster Penne Marinara, Tuna and Squid Ink Spaghetti, and Shrimp Pesto Penne.
Seafood Island
Fiesta Carnival Arcade, Araneta City
Embark on a flavorful voyage at Seafood Island, where bold Filipino-Asian tastes blend with the thrill of a pirate-inspired dining adventure.
One can also choose from the restaurant’s seafood specials for a variety of fish and crustacean cuisines. There’s also the Seafood Gulay for a fusion of vegetables and seafood on a plate.
Aside from the boodle feasts, groups can also order Alimango sa Kawali and Hipon Buckets for a bountiful serving, and crabs and shrimps.
Dampa sa Farmers Market
At Dampa, you can pick from a wide variety of freshly cooked seafood dishes that taste just like home—but without the hassle. Whether it’s a classic buttered shrimp, grilled squid, or the ever-favorite seafood platter, they have all the seafood dishes to feast on.
