Get ready to reel in fresh flavors, exciting experiences, and meaningful conversations as the Araneta City Seafood Festival takes over the entire City of Firsts this August!
Bringing together Araneta City’s dining, entertainment, hospitality, and retail destinations, the month-long celebration highlights the country’s rich seafood heritage.
Here’s your guide to the seafood experiences waiting across the City of Firsts throughout the month!
Cheer on culinary talent in a cooking showdown at Farmers Market
Head over to Dampa at Farmers Market on August 22 (Saturday) for the festival’s main event — the Farmers Market Culinary Showdown: Seafood Edition, a market-to-kitchen-to-table cooking competition where seasoned chefs and culinary students are set to take on a series of seafood-focused challenges while championing the importance of responsible and sustainable seafood sourcing.
Hosted by celebrity chef Nathaniel Uy, the showdown will feature three teams consisting of: (Team A) Michelin Guide 2026 Bib Gourmand awardee chef Miguel Cabel “Miggy” Moreno with students from Our Lady of Fatima University; (Team B) Novotel Manila and ibis Styles Manila executive chefs Rhenner Alair and Athena Tuble with students from World City Colleges; and (Team C) celebrity chef Sharwin Tee with students from Jose Rizal University.
Overseeing the competition is an esteemed panel of judges, including Chef Kalel Chan, Chef Jocen Villongco, and Chef Roberto Pengson; with select tenants of Dampa at Farmers Market joining as the guides for the second round. Hosting the event is Binibining Pilipinas 2026 2nd Runner-up Tracy Mae Sunio.
Watch stories from the sea on the big screen at Gateway Cineplex
Settle into your seat at Gateway Cineplex and take advantage of the special SEA-nema: A Reel Catch 2-in-1 movie screening until August 31, where you can watch award-winning films Flow and Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea at a special discounted price.
Discover a new seafood restaurant at Gateway Mall 2
Continue your seafood adventure at Seafood 8 by Olio’s, located on the Ground Floor of Gateway Mall 2. Soft-launched just last August 8, be among the first to enjoy a fresh addition to Araneta City’s evolving dining scene.
Grab the Araneta City-exclusive Pizza Hut treat
Add a seafood twist to pizza night with Pizza Hut’s Shrimp Supreme Pizza, exclusive only to Araneta City branches until August 31. The exclusive offering combines two crowd favorites in one indulgent bite and gives festivalgoers another delicious way to join the celebration.
Indulge in a seafood feast at Le Bistro at ibis Styles Manila
Head up to Level 5 of ibis Styles Manila Araneta City to experience Le Bistro’s A Fin-Tastic Feast pairing, available daily from 7 AM to 10 PM until August 31. Enjoy responsibly sourced seafood dishes thoughtfully matched with premium Dilmah tea and savor a thoughtful dining experience that highlights fresh ocean flavors and warm hospitality.
Dive into sustainable and eco-friendly dishes at Novotel Manila
Celebrate conscious dining at Novotel Manila Araneta City on August 29 with Plates for the Planet: A Sustainable Seafood Feast. Gather your loved ones at Food Exchange Manila to indulge in a responsibly sourced seafood buffet or stop by The Gourmet Bar by Novotel to savor a beautifully prepared Salmon Lime Teriyaki available for one day only.
Search and enjoy Araneta City’s best seafood deals
Turn every meal into a culinary discovery and explore the exclusive city-wide offers of Hunt the SEA-ty all throughout August. Check the social media pages of Araneta City for the list of participating restaurants in Araneta City and their seafood deals.
Araneta City Seafood Festival is the first in a brand-new series of themed, month-long festivals in the City of Firsts. With more than 350 dining outlets, Araneta City showcases its growing stature as a premier food destination in the metro through these festivals.
