Feeling a little shellfish tonight?
There’s nothing quite like the succulent and sweet briny taste of top-quality lobster. In Manila, we Filipinos definitely have a soft spot for seafood with tender lobster at the top of the list! Texture has to be smooth and light to pair well with a warm butter dipping sauce. Craving for some good lobster meal now? Check out these Metro Manila restaurants where you can grab yummy crustaceans.
1. LUSSO by Margarita Forés
Delight in the luxury of good food at the LUSSO by Margarita Forés, a French and Italian Manila restaurant. Begin your gastronomic lobster adventure with their Naked Lobster and River Prawn Salad. Follow it up with their Live Lobster Linguine. As this dish includes a whole lobster, you can share it with a special someone. Still can't get enough? Order the Lobster and River Prawn Roll too!
Source: LUSSO by Margarita Forés Facebook
Source: LUSSO by Margarita Forés Facebook
LUSSO by Margarita Forés
Address: G/F, Greenbelt 5, Legaspi Street G/F 1228 Makati, Philippines
Contact information: +63 917 700 5893
2. Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Aside from steaks, you can also get delicious lobster dishes at the Manila restaurant branches of Wolfgang's Steakhouse. If it's your lucky day, you can order their seasonal Jumbo Lobster. Your choice if you like it broiled or steamed. Otherwise, there are regular lobster dishes on the menu like the Lobster Cocktail and the Lobster Mac & Cheese.
Source: Wolfgang's Steakhouse Facebook
Source: Wolfgang's Steakhouse Facebook
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Address: 2/F Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, Pasay City
Contact information: (02) 853100429
3. Bun Appetit
Take a lobster stop at the Bun Appetit where you could get your hands on different lobster dishes. Take for example their version of the classic Lobster Roll. It's made of Maine lobster meat in a toasted potato bun with butter, lemon, mayo and other spices. They also have a Lobster Bao, which has brown butter, milk solids, and is steamed mantou. Other lobster dishes include the Truffle Lobster Mac & Cheese and the Lobster Grilled Cheese.
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Bun Appetit
Address: Powerplant Mall, Rockwell Dr, Makati, 1210 Metro Manila
Contact information: (02) 7759 2575
Social: Facebook
4. Caution Bistro - The House of Seafood
Looking for lobster meals that are good for sharing? Then consider the Caution Bistro - The House of Seafood, a Manila restaurant that offers seafood platters with lobsters. For an affordable price, you can already order a family size seafood platter with lobster. They also have all-lobster family platters that won't break the bank!
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Caution Bistro - The House of Seafood
Address: 1218 Don Quijote Street, Sampaloc 1008 Manila, Philippines
Contact information: 0926 226 8877
5. XIU Fine Cantonese Dining
Treat yourself to delicious Hong Kong food at this fine dining Manila restaurant. XIU Fine Cantonese Dining has a comprehensive menu, which includes some traditional rare delicacies, roasted specialties and live seafood. You can choose between their tiger lobster and rock lobster, served just the way you like it - with sauce, baked, wok-fried or steamed. Just order your lobster dishes in advance to ensure availability.
Source: XIU Fine Cantonese Dining Website
XIU Fine Cantonese Dining
Address: 115 Connecticut Street, Northeast Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines Manila, Philippines
Contact information: 0947 707 0228
6. Melo's
Did you know that lobster goes well with steaks, too? Try this combo at Melo's, which is a known steakhouse that also offers an extensive menu, including seafood. Complement your steak with their Maine Lobster Tail that you could order grilled or Ajillo-style.
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Melo's
Address: Burgos Circle, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Contact information: 8403-5968
7. Seasalt Bucket
Ready to dig into a bucket full of fresh crustaceans? Then head over to the Seasalt Bucket where you can enjoy unlimited crabs, shrimps and lobsters! Solo orders of lobsters are also available for takeout for you to enjoy at home. You can choose from baby lobsters to large ones, and even request for their special Cajun sauce.
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Seasalt Bucket
Address: Le Village Lifestyle Park Cordillera, cor E Rodriguez Sr. Ave, Quezon City, 1113 Metro Manila
8. Red Lobster Philippines
Fresh and ready for devouring, the Red Lobster Philippines’ platters are a definite must-try for your next lobster craving. Whether you’re part of a big party or an intimate twosome,, you'll still be able to enjoy the generous servings that this Manila restaurant offers. Some of their platters include the Grilled Lobster Shrimp and Swordfish, and the Ultimate Feast that has a Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs and shrimp scampi. You can also order a Live Lobster, fresh from the Atlantic.
Source: Red Lobster Philippines Facebook
Source: Red Lobster Philippines Facebook
Red Lobster Philippines
Address: Ground Level, S Maison, Conrad Manila, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Jose W. Diokno Boulevard, SM Central Business Park, Bay City, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Contact information: (02) 255 4199
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