Must-see restaurants in Eastern Visayas

  • French Coffee Shop

    Moalboal

    It does what it says on the sign – French coffee – well, it serves Italian-style coffee too…plus shakes, crêpes, baguettes, breakfasts and salads. There's…

  • Buzz Cafe

    Bohol

    With views of the bay, this family-orientated restaurant has something for everyone including espresso coffee, vegan dishes and plenty of Filipino fare…

  • Pleasure Principle Resto-Bar

    Moalboal

    Named after an obscure Gary Numan album, this enjoyable, efficiently run place on the main drag offers an eclectic (too long) menu including French, local…

  • Kiwi Bakhaw

    Malapascua Island

    This place is well worth sniffing out for its gorgeous cordon bleu and curries. Quality food takes time to prepare: expect to wait up to an hour. Bring…

  • Original AA BBQ

    Cebu City

    Vegetarians have nowhere to hide at this popular open-sided barbecue place where you choose your own meat or seafood and have it charcoal-grilled on the…

  • Taco Bar

    Moalboal

    This unassuming open-air cottage about 500m east of the Panagsama strip has a case for the best tacos in all of Cebu. Nachos, burritos and even a taco…

  • D'Adaone

    Eastern Visayas

    One of Naval's best places to eat or drink, on the 2nd floor of D'Mei Residence Inn Naval, offering tasty Western and Asian dishes. Doubles as a lounge…

  • Cafe Cebuano

    Moalboal

    Boasts a great shoreside deck perfect for quaffing a glass of red or sipping on a cappuccino and soaking up the ocean views. There's a full food menu too,…

  • Barbecue Boss

    Cebu City

    A lively open-sided place where groups of students and young office workers come to eat, drink and socialise. Grab one of the large wooden tables and tuck…

  • Lorenzo's Cafe

    Leyte

    This large, popular cafe with wraparound windows has a terrace facing the promenade and air-conditioned interior. The menu has great breakfast choices and…

  • Nena's Grill

    Eastern Visayas

    For authentic local flavours, this barbecue place specialises in particularly spicy kinilaw (raw seafood cured in vinegar), grilled or chilli shrimp and…

  • La Isla Bonita

    Malapascua Island

    A great find for budget eats, this courtyard restaurant is run by a jolly family who prepare a selection of fresh local dishes every day, including vegie…

  • Yakski Barbecue

    Cebu City

    This casual open-sided place with a happy pig on its sign peddles meat on a stick (pork belly, chorizo, chicken) to the fawning masses.

  • Cou Cou's

    Bantayan Island

    Popular Belgian-owned restaurant serving good breakfast, Filipino fare (adobo, Bicol exprés) and Western dishes. There's a good wine list (or if you're…

  • Persian Palate

    Cebu City

    Tucked away behind National Bookstore in Mango Sq, this Middle-Eastern-cum-Indian place has mains including baba ganoush (eggplant with yoghurt and tahini…

  • Roma Cafe

    Leyte

    American-owned Roma Cafe has healthy salads and Thai and Mexican tastes to accompany the speciality noodle dishes. It's also a popular drinking venue in…

  • CnT Lechon

    Cebu City

    CnT serves a fine version of lechón (spit-roasted pork), a real Cebu delicacy. The crackling (skin) is authentically crispy on the outside but soft on the…

  • Cockonuts

    Moalboal

    Right in the heart of the action in Panagsama but relatively sealed off from the noise so you can really enjoy that sea view. On the menu is tasty…

  • Pito's Sukotil

    Eastern Visayas

    On Santiago Beach, Pito's Sukotil does inexpensive, excellent seafood including grilled fish and shrimp guisado (sautéed with tomato); both P90. Beers are…

  • Chinese Ngohiong

    Cebu City

    A true Cebu legend, this hole-in-the-wall is beloved for its mini stuffed crabs and ngohiong (Cebuano spring rolls) – they are tasty, if on the greasy…

  • CU Biergarten

    Panglao Island

    Serves all kinds of schnitzel and sausage (including currywurst), plus its famous fried meatloaf topped with a fried egg. Wash it all down with a German…

  • Ging-Ging's Restaurant

    Malapascua Island

    Inland from the beach, Ging-Ging's serves tasty, cheap, filling food including a good breakfast selection, salads and curries. Tables face a large garden…

  • Barbecue Stalls

    Leyte

    Just west of the Superdome is a cluster of barbecue stalls that come to life from sunset onwards. Try the fresh, juicy pineapple sold by vendors, which…

  • Cora's Lechon

    Cebu City

    Delicious lechón from a tiny stand in the basement food court of Robinson's. For a true pig-out, a full kilogram costs P460.

  • Bucket Shrimps

    Cebu City

    A fun place where you don goofy cling-wrap gloves and a bib and attack buckets of Cajun-butter shrimp (or ribs, mussels, crab or pork belly) while…

  • L'Elephant Bleu

    Panglao Island

    This casual restaurant serves French faves such as chicken cordon bleu, flambéed garlic prawns and crème brûlée, not to mention wine, cheese and great…

  • Trudi's Place

    Panglao Island

    Trudi's qualifies as budget eating in pricey Alona Beach. The Filipino food is filling, beers are cheap, tables overlook the sea and there's often a live…

  • Joven's Grill

    Cebu City

    Head here with an appetite and feast on seafood or lechón from the all-you-can-eat buffet. It's a good place to gorge after an extended boat journey.

  • Chel Anne's Restaurant

    Bohol

    With tables overlooking the sea, this large, moderately priced place is one of the best places to eat in Talibon and catches sea breezes. Try its grilled…

  • Spy's Diner

    Leyte

    Inexpensive place on the main drag with a long menu of breakfasts, rice dishes, burgers and 'short orders' (try the chop suey).

  • Quinale Beach Bar

    Bohol

    Enjoying a perfect beach location, this bar-resto serves huge portions of Filipino faves and San Miguels are a steal.

  • Lantaw

    Moalboal

    Lantaw features Indian and Indonesian tastes on its menu but is best known for Thai dishes such as green chicken curry. There are superb views of Pescador…

  • Our Place

    Cebu City

    In a character-laden house with a long bar and beautiful wood floors, this blokey spot is popular with expats but nonetheless has decent Western food. The…

  • Ayala Center Food Court

    Cebu City

    The food court on the 3rd floor of this popular mall scores for budget meals including Filipino comfort grub and Western fast food.

  • Red Kimono

    Cebu City

    Relatively inexpensive though not very authentic Japanese fare in Ayala Mall's Terraces. Expect maki rolls and the like.

  • Lourdes

    Leyte

    A simple place on the main drag which offers filling Filipino chicken, meat and veggie dishes at moderate prices.

  • Hayahay

    Panglao Island

    On the beach, Hayahay serves pizzas and Thai food, plus meat pies for homesick Aussies.

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