Blackbeard's Seafood Island

Albertus Rendy

1.0

THIS A TERRIBLE RESTAURANT. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY OR YOUR TIME HERE. THE MANAGEMENT SHOULD GIVE UP THE CAREER IN HOSPITALITY AND ACCEPT ANOTHER JOB BUT CERTAINLY NEVER NEVER IN ANY KIND OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. .MANAGEMENT HERE EMPLOYS INCOMPETENT COOKS AND CLEARLY OFFERS NO TRAINING TO FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF. THIS BUSINESS IS CLEARLY DESIGNED TO RELIEVE YOU OF YOUR HARD EARNED PESO'S AND OFFERS LITTLE IN RETURN. PLEASE PLEASE TO THE MANAGEMENT HERE. DO EVERYONE TO FAVOR AND QUIT YOUR JOB NOW. MOVE ASIDE FOR A COMPETENT PERSON TO TAKE OVER.The reason we go out for dinner is a treat. It is to have something nicer than we ourselves could ever do at home. A meal and environment more special, prepared and delivered by professionals. Fellow website friends, if this is not what you are getting? If you are not getting value for your money? Please complain loudly. If you do not complain then things will never improve. If you agree with this thought please press the button at the bottom of this review or better still I will know I am not alone in this thought. Kind wishes to you all and good eating.SEE EXPLANATION BELOW. Oh My! We have already been to the Cubao branch of this restaurant and found it wanting in every way. However we just put that past experience down to bad management at that branch and thought to try it again at Robinson's Magnolia Branch.As it turned out, it was no better. Just completely useless and a waste of money and time. We needed to go afterwards to another restaurant to eat because Blackbeard's seafood restaurant was so bad. It was right on lunchtime when we visited, and the joint was almost empty when other restaurants all around it were full. This should have given us a clue.We ordered crispy lechon Kawali, one rice and "pancit espesyal with lechon kawali" (nothing special about it at all) and at san mig pilson.We were informed in the pilson beer. (Out of stock) the accepted this and moved on.Then Arrived the Crispy Lechon and the rice and special pancit. YUKKY! The crispy lechon was not crispy but it was RAW. The fat on the meat was white and the meat was still pink and uncooked. (Please see picture attached.) I called the waiter and complained. He did not apologize but took the plate away with instructions to bring one back properly cooked. ..It took 20 minutes for the plate to arrive back to us. Here's what we got! The same plate of food had simply been put into a deep fat fryer. The oil in the fryer was obviously not at the correct heat. Not hot enough. So instead of making the pork crispy, the pork just soaked up the rancid oil into the meat and fat as if it were the sponge. When the Pork came back to us it was still NOT crispy, instead it was just a little plate of ugly muck sweating dirty oil.Then for the Pancit. GROSS! The gravy the noodles were mixed with what was clearly out of a just add water packet. Just tasted of preservatives. Topping the plate of Pancit were 3 more pieces of crispy pork which were NOT crispy. Inside the so-called Pancit were slices of squid balls. (If I want cheap processed squid balls I will go to a street stall, not so called high class restaurant .. To cut a long story short it was a disgusting plate of food. While waiting for the NOT crispy lechon Kawali to return our rice had gone cold. (It was not hot to begin with I might add) so we politely asked for the rice to be heated expecting it to be returned to our table within a very short time. We never saw the rice again!  Still no apology. All of the food and service were so awful we left this joint Hungry.I have tried this place for you in the sincere hope you will never waste your hard earned money here. Do not go!

Anirudh Tomar

4.0

We ordered Mt. Apo, as advertised in their tables and is good for 5-7 persons. Though we're only 3, we still ordered Mt. Apo. Clams in Buko isn't available so they changed it with another serving of Pakbet. Everything was okay. Actually looking forward to the Grilled Squid, as it's my favorite. A bit disappointed to see it was so small. But all in all it was so delicious! Also, you must give their sinigang a try! It was so delicious! The experience of eating with your hands, chatting with friends, and just enjoying the time was fantastic! Food- 4/5Price- 5/5Ambiance- 5/5Service- 5/5

Evan Gumulya

3.0

It's my second time to try Seafood Island's Tali Beach. First time is at SM Manila, and this time at Robinsons Magnolia.Service is always nice at Seafood Island. Waiting time is about 15-20 mins I think. Foods are not served hot but still satisfy your cravings for Filipino dishes. Ambience for this branch is nice.

Jzcatrandom

2.0

I've eaten in their Robinson's Magnolia outlet, as well as the one along NLEX, and on both occasions I think their boodle feasts are pricey. The ratio of the rice is not proportional with the ulam, so unless you're carbo-loading for a race, you're better off some place else. The cost of the boodle feast we had divided by 3 people = I wish we had just eaten at Buffet 101!!!! Seriously!Also, I have a couple of friends who ate in their Cubao outlet and they said they found hair in their boodle feast. Eeeeep!!!!!

JJ Calderon Duque

3.0

The ambience of the restaurant was ok. I like the Hawaiian & Surfing design of the place. Staff were accomodating, but not that attentive.We ordered the Tali Beach and pitcher of Iced Tea.For me, medyo overpriced yung food. The food was ok but the ratio of the rice and ulam is not proportion. Masyado madami yung rice at ang konti ng ulam, medyo maliit pa yung size. Inexpect ko na medyo malaki yung squid at crabs, but I was dissappointed. Ok lang sna yung sa crabs ee pero yung sa squid grabe yung liit.

Poyraz Karahan

4.0

“Boodle fight” that’s the term matched with this restaurant. You can experience here unique style of eating were you can eat in “leaf” plus without using spoon and fork. Also, one of the best place for group lunch, dinner, celebrations, etc. comes with several food choices mixed with seafood, pork, beef, etc. you’ll definitely enjoy your food here. #justsaying

Clement Kusuma

2.0

Had late lunch here with a few friends last Friday, June 19. It wasn't actually my first time to eat at Seafood Island; not my first to also try the boodle feast - I even experienced the real thing since my eldest brother belongs to the Philippine Army, Scout Rangers Force. Anyhow, what I remembered was just pure disappointment - from the service, food and value for money.I got there a bit late so my friends ordered for everyone already. There were only a few people eating, I think there were just 6 customers dining, including us. For starters, we ordered the Garlic & Cheese Overload Oysters which was served last by the way. Dapitan's Pride as the main course, for 4 pax. Clam soup and Buko juices as refreshments. It was really disappointing because whatever appealing and enticing seafoods galore dishes they've described on the menu, the serving was just about a quarter of a portion! The only thing that isn't lacking was rice. We had to make an additional order of Steamed Suahe, which was just as disappointing as our initial orders.Waiters seemed to be doing something far more interesting outside than attending to their limited number of guests, that it took them 15 minutes just to refill our glasses with water.I hope the management will take time to look into this branch and carefully review how they can boost their crew and service. Will we eat here again? Perhaps maybe, on their other locations. Totally not worth it.

Tofu Munchin Mama

4.0

This place is located at third floor, robinsons magnolia new manila quezon city.we came here for dinner after malling, I really love thhe ambiance of this place as they have outdoor seating, they also have inside when you don’t like outdoor. The time we go here, it is really windy so I can imagine that I am in the beach place. HahahaI love their food. I forgot what we ordered but it was served in a banana leaf with like pork, fish and squid, it is super affordable because they are very generous with their serving. We are only two people and we pay less that 1,000. Super cheap! Super full!

Camille Eduvane

3.0

If you're bored roaming around Robinson's Magnolia and feels like drinking, you can try Seafood Island. They have 5 bottles of San Mig Light with free pulutan of the day. Hence, still order their Lechon Kawali it is yummy. And if you want ladies drink, try their Margarita is makes you go loco. 😂

Huskyfoodie

4.0

Unlike my experience in Market Market branch, the service here is outstanding. Foods served fast, waiters are attentive and the place is cozy. Very different from their Market Market branch. Kudos to the staff