Must-Dine-In Restaurants in the Philippines
The smell of Filipino food may not be as popular as that of its Korean, Thai, Japanese, and Vietnamese neighbors. But we are blessed with an abundance of seafood, tropical fruits and creative cooks that spells the total blend of wide array and creativity.
Here's a delicious list of Philippine restaurants that have been closest to the hearts of many Filipinos and are always looking forward to locking yours too:
Luzon
• Antonio's, Tagaytay- Antonio’s is set against the enchanting landscape of Tagaytay and has proven to be both spoon and swoon-worthy. Besides, it has the most ideal setting from the most usual conversations that can magically evolve into something as memorable as romantic wedding proposals. As for the food, taste for yourself how this one remarkable Philippine restaurant ranked 10th in the recent “Top 20 list of restaurants in Asia”.
• Kulinarya Kitchen, Makati City-With a first class food presentation, both your eyes and your tongue will be satisfied in Kulinarya. What makes diners come back to this place again and again is its affordable price compared to adjacent restaurants despite the elegance of its ambiance.
Visayas
• Breakthrough Restaurant, Iloilo-Breakthough is still the no.1 restaurant in Iloilo City when it comes to fresh seafood, and its years are still counting. With a very positive name, the restaurant also provides positive vibes to its diners with the cool sea breeze as a refreshing company.
• Floating Restaurant, Bohol-It's a classic and exotic dining experience combined-with frames of dazzling pictures literally moving beside you as you ride on a large water boat with every bite of authentic Filipino cuisine. If you love to sing, you can even give your fellow guests a taste of your enchanting voice as well!
Mindanao
• Jack’s Ridge, Davao City-one thing this restaurant has that most dining destinations on the downtown area probably wish to have is its overwhelming view of the cityscape which makes it among the most visited restaurants around the Metro by travelers. It is a great place to dine and stay with for a little longer with its very relaxing atmosphere equipped with nothing but a natural backdrop and natural ventilation.
• The Bahay Kubo Restaurant, Samal Island- great escape for those who live and travel to the infamous Samal Island. A bahay kubo-style restaurant is a common feature of Filipino resorts, and in Samal Island, this one particular bahay kubo restaurant has great wines and authentic Filipino delicacies to charge you up from too much swimming.
Other notable restaurants include:
• Ka Lui, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
• Isla Naburot, Guimaras
• Kusina Salud, San Pablo, Laguna
• Vieux Chalet, Antipolo
• Claude Tayag’s Bale Dutung, Pampanga
• Kinabuhayan Café, Dolores, Quezon
• Café Juanita, Pasig
• Pendy’s, Bacolod City
The list of the best Philippine Restaurants doesn’t end there. Other creative restaurant ideas maybe cooking in someone's head right now, perhaps yours. Travel Channel foodie and “Bizarre Foods” host Andrew Zimmern even believes that in the next few years there’s going to be a cultural cuisine revolution in the US Filipino food, making it "the next big thing".
Filipino cuisine transcends that of foreign expectations of the ‘notorious’ balut (duck embryo). You just have to know where to find these food havens and for that, Philippine Restaurant Directory will serve as your most ideal food guide.