I’m on a seafood (dish) diet. I see food, I eat it!
Good, fresh seafood is hard to come by especially in the city. With nothing but land as far as the eye can see, finding flavorful seafood dishes is a true treasure hunt.
But no fear! In Metro Manila, more specifically Pasay, there’s a treasure trove of seafood restaurants in MOA that are served in various ways that’ll make you fall in love with seafood over and over again.
Bangus Specialty Restaurant – multiple branches
Don’t be fooled by their name, Bangus Specialty Restaurant are experts in more than just fish. Aside from their famous bangus and seafood dishes, Bangus Specialty Restaurant also serves up an incredible menu of Filipino cuisine.
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G/F North Wing, SM Mall of Asia, Seaside Blvd, Pasay
02 556 0386
Gumbo
Gumbo offers an authentic taste of Cajun and Creole cooking specializing in juicy steaks and ribs, pasta, and fresh seafood fare. Some of its popular dishes include gumbo and seafood jambalaya.
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2/F SM Mall of Asia, Entertainment Mall, Seaside Blvd, Pasay
(02) 556-0238
Did you know that in China having fresh seafood is a norm? Usually, customers choose which fish they want in the fish tank, then it’s fished out, and cooked. Can’t get any fresher than that!
Healthy Shabu-Shabu
If you’re looking for a place to celebrate, check out Healthy Shabu-Shabu. Their seafood menu consists of seafood sets as well as signature hot pots and grilled meats with the flavor profile of Asian cuisine. The place is also perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
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2/F SM Mall of Asia, Entertainment Mall, Seaside Blvd, Manila Bay Reclamation Area, Pasay
(02) 556-0354 to 55
Ocean Bay Grill & Seafood House
Located only in SM MOA Seaside, this Chinese restaurant gets the freshest catch of the day and serves it in varying cooking styles. Ocean Seafood restaurant’s recommended dishes are their Fried Lapu-Lapu with Mango, Salted Egg Crab, and Adobong Pusit.
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Bldg D SM by the Bay, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay
(02) 839-0122
Blue Posts Boiling Crabs and Shrimps
Brought from Davao to Pasay, Blue Posts Boiling Crabs and Shrimps is one of those seafood places where you’ll get your hands dirty. They serve fresh seafood that’s boiled, marinated with different flavors, and served in a bag meant to be eaten with your hands.
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G/F Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay
(02) 810-2585
When talking about seafood dishes and alcohol, people normally wouldn’t think that they are a match made in heaven too. But surprisingly, they are and the two restaurants below can prove that.
Blackbeard’s Seafood Island
With locations all over the metro, Blackbeard’s Seafood Island offers good food at an affordable price meant to be eaten with good company. You can eat their seafood dishes boodle style and even avail of their “paluto” for your fresh seafood catch of the day.
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Building G, SM By the Bay, Seaside Boulevard, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay
(02) 804-0130
Giligan’s Island Restaurant and Bar
Looking for seafood places that are also bars? Look no further! Giligan’s Island Restaurant and Bar offers grilled seafood options and even a rice all-you-can seafood option, which you can both partner with your liquor of choice.
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SM Mall of Asia, San Miguel by the Bay, Seaside Blvd, Pasay
(02) 556-9791
Bonus!
Vikings
With interiors inspired by Norse mythology, Viking’s flagship store located in MOA can be considered as the best seafood buffet or at the very least one of them, which you can go to celebrate special occasions.
They serve fresh seafood which you can eat in different ways such as sashimi, grilled, or incorporated in various dishes.
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Bldg B By The Bay, Seaside Blvd, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay
(02) 846-3888; (02) 845-4647
Red Lobster
One can’t help but get excited about not only Red Lobster’s famous cheddar bay biscuits but also their other sea-to-table dishes.
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