“SU-TU-KIL in Taloot, Argao”

People in Southern Cebu need not go faraway to experience seafood treats in all its freshness and good taste. Located near Taloot Wharf in Taloot, Argao, Cebu, BIENMAR SUTUKIL (sugba, tuwa “tinola” and kilaw) offers a wide variety of fresh seafood in an ambience of a quaint seascape and mangrove forests.


From the highway, a street marker—THIS WAY TO BOHOL and THIS WAY TO TALOOT SEASIDE PARK signals your entrance to this great place. Head towards the sea passing the mangrove-lined concrete road and park near the wharf. You are now in Taloot Seaside Park with its beautiful benches and clean surroundings. Parking fee is 20 and 30 for small and large vehicles respectively.

Bienmar SUTUKIL which is situated in the middle of the sea can only be accessed through a long narrow bamboo bridge. A sign ushers you to balance your way towards it. Together with the colorful flags, the view surrounding the place is awesome. Also, since the place is the only one of its kind in the area, you can locate it right away.

The place is cramped but cozy. Its ceiling is low but the sea breeze makes it cool. Once seated, accommodating and friendly staff attend to your needs and orders. While waiting for food to be served, you can watch the staff catch the fish from the fish cages. The food arrives hot and really delicious. Seafood is really different when cooked fresh. It’s more flavorful and has a lot of body. Truly, an experience like this can now happen with proximity.