Must-see restaurants in Panay

Celian Seafood

Panay

On the side of the road at the northern end of town is this open-air pavilion serving freshly caught seafood.

Parillahan

Panay

A popular restaurant-bar serving barbecue, with live music in an open courtyard.

Boardwalk

Iloilo

An attractive strip of shops and restaurants just south of Smallville.

Shops at Atria

Iloilo

An outdoor arcade lined with restaurants, cafes and a few shops.

Pitstop

Panay

This fast-food place at the southern end of town qualifies as fine dining in San Miguel. Its signature is the mango pizza (locally sourced, of course),…

Real Coffee & Tea Cafe

Boracay

This old-timer's favourite is a rebuke to the slick chains that have spread throughout Boracay, but the winning recipe remains the same: signature…

Pamana

Boracay

With branches in Manila and Tagaytay, Pamana has managed to make its name by elevating taste buds with vintage Filipino dishes. The smallish restaurant…

Kasbah

Boracay

Unpretentious, for this posh part of White Beach, Moroccan Kasbah does delectable kemias (appetisers) such as hummus and mechoum (roasted peppers with…

Red Sun Restaurant

Panay

Good for a quick meal or drinks at night, this brightly lit place has a mix of Filipino, Chinese and American dishes, including pizza and burgers. Buckets…

Cebrew

Panay

A comfortable and cool escape from the noise and sounds of the city. Cappuccinos here are extremely milky lattes sprinkled with cinnamon, but the frappes,…

English Bakery

Boracay

Geared to locals and backpackers on a budget, this is a good spot for freshly baked bread and on-the-run breakfasts such as bacon, egg and cheese…

Budget Mart

Boracay

This always bustling grocery store is also useful as a meet-up spot. Many shuttle vans for hotels further afield depart from here.

Rosh Al Cafe

Panay

This outdoor cafe behind the Petron station is one of the only choices in town.