9 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants in El Nido, Palawan

Where: G. Del Pilar St, Barangay Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan

Must-try: Grilled squid, Seafood curry

One of the biggest names in El Nido that specializes in seafood is Squidos. They have it all—from their juicy stuffed grilled squid to their must-try seafood curry with local ingredients such as sikad sikad (undersized bear conch), tahong (green saltwater mussel), squid, shrimp, and crabs. However, patience is a virtue when visiting this place to eat in El Nido. There likely will be a queue for tables at certain times of the day, and orders may take some time to arrive because they still have to cook it, but this only guarantees that your feast is as fresh as it can be!

The restaurant is also open for take-out, pickup orders, and delivery.

Where: R. Magsaysay St., Barangay Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan

Operating Hours: Always open

Specialty: Fresh catch of the day

El Nido Corner Pension Restaurant is an accommodation that boasts beachfront views and a menu with the freshest catch of the day. They serve anything from shrimp to lobsters, seashells, kinilaw (raw fish with vinegar), and even Western favorites like burgers and pizza. Their seafood selections are perfect with beer, which is great because they sell them for cheap, and with the superb sunset view from their spot, every moment can turn into the perfect memory.

Where: Rizal Street, Bgy. Buena Suerte, Zone II, El Nido, Palawan

Specialty: Shrimps

Jarace Grill is a beachfront restaurant in El Nido, but besides fresh seafood, they serve many Filipino cuisines. Some of the must-tries in this seafood restaurant in Palawan are the grilled stuffed squid, clams, and shrimp. Pair these with fresh lato (green caviar) dipped in vinegar and cooked rice.Jarace Grill is a beachfront restaurant in El Nido, but besides fresh seafood, they serve many Filipino cuisines. Some of the must-tries in this seafood restaurant in Palawan are the grilled stuffed squid, clams, and shrimp. Pair these with fresh lato (green caviar) dipped in vinegar and cooked rice.

Where: Sitio Caalan St., Brgy. Masagana, El Nido, Palawan

Operating Hours: Daily, 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM

Specialty: Seafood curry, Golden calamari, Squid a la plancha

Cadlao Resort and Restaurant takes pride as “the best restaurant in El Nido.” Located right in front of El Nido Bay, with the view of Cadlao and Helicopter Island in full view, it makes for a perfect venue to take those magnificent Instagram pictures. You can also try their “catch of the day,” which consists of fish baked or grilled in a banana leaf, among their other savory seafood selections.

Where: Hama Street, Brgy. Masagana / Zone 3, 2nd Floor, El Nido, Palawan

Operating Hours: Daily, 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Specialty: Middle Eastern cuisine

If you need to chill out in El Nido, Habibi Restaurant and Shisha Café should be your go-to getaway place. Most people come to this restaurant in El Nido, Palawan, for its delicious Middle Eastern cuisine and shisha (flavored tobacco). However, what keeps them coming back is their delectable seafood, a must-try as the perfect pulutan (snack) for a night out with friends or family.

Where: Brgy. Corong Corong, El Nido, Palawan

Operating Hours: Daily, 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Specialty: Crab Paella

To their loyal patrons, Last Frontier Beach and Restaurant is much more than a romantic getaway resort in El Nido for its spot to view the splendid sunset in El Nido: beachfront, pool, and overall relaxing ambiance. The place is also widely known as a culinary paradise, offering international cuisines ranging from Mediterranean to Japanese to Filipino specialties. Some dishes to die for are their crab paella and tuna sashimi with its special vinaigrette.

Where: Serena St, Barangay Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan

Operating Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Specialty: Seafood dishes

Just like its main branch in Boracay, Angel Wish El Nido is a place to soothe anyone whose palate is badly craving seafood. This place to eat in El Nido’s vast menu includes squid, mollusks, crabs, lobsters, oysters, and other seafood, cooked in every imaginable, yet still enjoyable at an affordable price.

Where: Beachfront, Barangay Masagana El Nido Palawan

Operating Hours: Always open

Specialty: Grilled fish and squid

Ogie’s Beach Pension, known as OG’s Beach Pension Restaurant, is situated at the hub of all the activity in El Nido: the beachfront. Aside from their cheap and comfortable accommodations, perfect for backpackers and budget travelers, the food they serve should also be part of your lunch choices, especially their grilled fish and squid. So if you are looking for a place to hang out, dine, and party, Ogie’s is the ideal place for your carefree soul.

Where: Serena St., El Nido, Palawan

Specialty: Different varieties of seafood pasta

Mezzanine El Nido combines Asian and Mediterranean dishes, such as seared tuna, tanigue (mackerel), and tagliatelle with smoked salmon sautéed with white rum. There are also varieties of seafood, from fish to seashells and everything in between, available at the restaurant. But probably the best part about the restaurant is its ambiance and the location, as you will be dining while taking in the view of the majestic Bacuit Bay.

October 2022 Update: Mezzanine El Nido has closed permanently.

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