8 Best Seafood Restaurants in Cebu City Locals Love

As the “Queen City of the South,” Cebu City is not only famous for its beaches – it is a haven for seafood lovers! If you want grilled squid, buttered shrimp and fresh oysters, there are many restaurants that serve ocean-fresh seafood, you can also explore some of the Beaches Within 2 Hours of Cebu City for a perfect coastal getaway. Here are eight of the most popular seafood locations loved among locals. 

1. Lantaw Native Restaurant

Perched above the hills of Busay, this restaurant will give you stunning views of Cebu City while serving locally authentic food and seafood. Known festivals are housed in the restaurant, and locals rave about its grilled tuna belly, baked scallops and spicy crab. The food and ambience are one reason the locals love it – so do the tourists. 

2. STK Ta Bay! Sa Paolito’s Seafood House

Although this location is in the heart of Cebu, you will feel like you are eating in someone’s home. “STK,” often thought of as meaning Sugba (grill), Tula (soup), and Kilaw (ceviche), are the best seafood cooks, according to Cebuano people. Similarly, once you go here, you should try their kinilaw and tinuwa (fish soup).

3. The Bucket Shrimps

Offering a casual yet fun dining experience, The Bucket Shrimps, especially known for shrimp buckets submerged in garlic butter sauce, is vibrant with activity. It’s a happy and casual site for friends of a similar ilk to immensely enjoy seafood, while also licking their fingers!

4. Parr’t Ebelle Tinola

This simple but affordable seafood eatery focuses on fresh seafood in an open-air setting and is a hidden gem. The tinolang isda (fish soup) here is the highlight of the dining experience — light, flavorful, and paired with rice.

5. Choobi Choobi

A household name in Cebu, Choobi Choobi serves its famed “Shrimp in a Bag.” The menu also offers a full range of seafood options (squid, crabs, and mussels), combined with its famous sauce that locals love. 

6. Isla Sugbu Seafood City

An open buffet-style seafood restaurant, diners are encouraged to choose their catch and how they would like it to be cooked. Dishes such as grilled prawns and butter crab are always fresh and flavorful. It is a top choice for family events and celebrations.

7. AA BBQ

AA BBQ is a classic Cebuano favourite, and it’s not all about meat! Their grilled fish, squid, and scallops are a local favourite as well. It’s cheap, fast, and provides authentic island-style grilling! 

8. Nonki Japanese Restaurant

If you want a Japanese twist on Cebu’s seafood offerings, Nonki is where residents go to enjoy high-quality sashimi, sushi, and tempura. People rave about its freshness and authenticity; this is the spot for seafood and Japanese traditions.

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