Nothing brings people together like a table filled with fresh seafood. From steamed crabs and grilled squid to oysters, shrimp, and local favorites, Cebu offers plenty of restaurants where every meal feels like a celebration. Whether you’re planning a family lunch, a weekend food trip, or simply craving the freshest catch, these seafood spots deserve a place on your list. Read on and discover where your next seafood feast could be.
Cebu Crab Resto
Located in Agus, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Crab Resto combines seafood dining with a relaxing resort atmosphere. One of its biggest draws is the VIP Seafood Set, which features premium live mud crabs that diners can personally choose from the restaurant’s aquarium. Every order comes with unlimited rice, making it a satisfying meal for families and groups.
The restaurant also offers Eat and Swim promos available from Monday to Friday, giving guests access to the swimming pool along with fresh mud crab, unlimited rice, and drinks. For bigger groups, there are Bucket Boodle meals for sharing and an all-you-can-eat Seafood Buffet with more than 10 dishes, making it a great destination for celebrations.
Lantaw
Lantaw Seafood & Grill has become one of Cebu’s most popular dining destinations for those craving traditional Filipino dishes paired with fresh seafood. The restaurant serves a wide selection of grilled seafood, local specialties, and comfort food that are perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Guests can visit Lantaw’s branches in Cordova, Il Corso, Compostela, and Dumaguete. Its Compostela branch was also included in the Michelin Guide 2026, adding another reason why food lovers continue to visit this well-loved restaurant.
Marina Seaview
Marina Seaview offers diners a relaxing waterfront setting in MEPZ 1, Barangay Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City, right beside the Cebu Yacht Club. The restaurant is known for serving Filipino favorites while giving guests a pleasant view of the sea.
Its menu features crowd favorites such as Tuna Panga, Sizzling Squid, Ceviche, Utan Bisaya, and its signature Liempo Paborito. The combination of fresh seafood and a peaceful location makes it an ideal place for casual lunches and sunset dinners.
Entoy’s Bakasihan
Found in Barangay Buagsong, Cordova, Entoy’s Bakasihan has earned a loyal following for its specialty bakasi or sea eel dishes. It has become one of the go-to places for visitors looking to experience one of Cordova’s well-known delicacies.
Aside from bakasi, the restaurant also serves kinilaw, crabs, shrimp, squid, shells, guso seaweed salad, fish, and pancit. Its menu showcases a variety of fresh seafood that reflects the rich coastal flavors of the municipality.
Tongs Seafood Restaurant
Tongs Seafood Restaurant is a favorite among diners who want unlimited seafood in one sitting. The buffet features a wide selection of freshly prepared seafood, allowing guests to enjoy different dishes without worrying about ordering individually.
Expect generous servings of crabs, oysters, scallops, shrimp, and other seafood favorites served throughout the buffet. With its casual atmosphere and extensive selection, Tongs remains one of Cebu’s top choices for family gatherings, celebrations, and seafood cravings.
