Seafood 8 by Olio’s Dining at Gateway Mall 2

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What Readers Should Know

Seafood 8 by Olio’s offers a modern Filipino dampa experience at Gateway Mall 2, allowing diners to choose their seafood, cooking style, and signature sauce. The restaurant celebrated its grand opening on September 18, 2026.

Key Takeaways

The restaurant is at The Lagoon in Gateway Mall 2.
Its grand opening celebration took place on September 18, 2026.
Chef Oliver “Oli” Buenviaje leads its culinary direction.
Diners can choose seafood, preparation, and sauce.
Its concept centers on eight signature sauces.

Seafood 8 by Olio’s celebrated its grand opening on September 18, 2026, at The Lagoon in Gateway Mall 2, adding a seafood-focused restaurant to Araneta City’s dining lineup.

The celebration brought together Araneta Group Chairman, President, and CEO Jorge Araneta, World Kitchens creator Andrew Tan Hock Lai, and Australia-based Chef Oliver “Oli” Buenviaje, the restaurant’s Company & Culinary Director.

A familiar Filipino experience with more choices

The restaurant takes inspiration from Filipino dampa dining, where choosing seafood is part of the meal itself. Its official website describes an interactive process: diners select seafood from live aquariums and fresh market displays, choose a cooking style, and pair their selection with one of eight signature sauces.

Chef Buenviaje and Jorge Araneta developed the concept to bring that familiar tradition into a contemporary bistro setting. The restaurant’s website places its initial opening in August 2026, followed by September’s grand opening celebration.

Eight sauces at the center of the concept

The sauce selection includes Miso Butter, Inasal Citrus Ginger & Soy, Oriental Chili Caramel, Latin Chimichurri, Pomodoro Tomato Olive Capers, Gambas Roja, Bagoong Béarnaise, and Sambal XO Chili.

The range brings several culinary influences into the seafood pairing process, giving diners different ways to build a meal around their chosen catch.

A dinner showcasing the kitchen’s range

The grand opening dinner featured Baby Pusit with garlic confit and aged soy, Tanigue Ceviche, Pacific Oysters, and Halaan Tinola Soup.

Other dishes included Dover Sole Meunière, Branzino al Sale with lemon butter and clams, and Fresh Tiger Lobster with calamansi hollandaise and Olio’s chili supreme XO sauce. Tinapa Fried Rice and Gamberetti Spaghetti Pasta were also served, followed by Coconut Panna Cotta with calamansi leaves granita and mango gel.

These dishes formed part of the celebration’s curated menu.

Where to find Seafood 8 by Olio’s

The restaurant is located at The Lagoon, Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City, Quezon City. Its official contact page lists daily operating hours of 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM and the telephone number 0908-817-8778.

For table inquiries and current menu information, diners can visit the official website.

Reader Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Seafood 8 by Olio’s located?

The Lagoon, Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City, Quezon City.

What is its dining concept?

A modern dampa experience with a choice of seafood, cooking style, and sauce.

Who is the chef behind it?

Australia-based Filipino chef Oliver “Oli” Buenviaje.

What are its listed operating hours?

Daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, according to its official website.

How can diners contact the restaurant?

Call 0908-817-8778 or use its official contact form at https://seafood8.com.ph/contact-us.

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