Must-see restaurants in Western Visayas

  • Tindahin it Boracay

    Boracay

    At this open-air food park, social enterprises such as Red Box prepare scrumptious seafood bought fresh at the adjoining palengke (wet market). A DIY…

  • Nonie's

    Boracay

    The menu at Nonie’s is loaded with healthy offerings like beef and kimchi grain bowls and vegan be made with mushrooms, tofu, onions and chilli peppers…

  • Lab-as Seafood Restaurant

    Dumaguete

    Loud and lively, this Dumaguete institution has expanded from a small seafood restaurant in 1988 to a diverse culinary, drinking and entertainment complex…

  • Sunny Side Cafe

    Boracay

    Make a beeline here in the morning for large, fluffy pancakes (a half-order is all you'll need) and the sunny-side cafe roesti (crumbled chorizo, poached…

  • Buto't Balat

    Iloilo

    Even with SM City across the street, mall-themed restaurants feel worlds away at this atmospheric thatch-roofed pavilion. Munch on Ilonggo specialities…

  • Romblon Deli & Coffee Shop

    Western Visayas

    The heart of Romblon's lively expat scene is this unassuming venture, smack in the middle of the waterfront near the ferry docks. Part bar, part bistro…

  • Mouse's Morsels Beef & Beer

    Western Visayas

    Fresh off the boat? This Irish-owned sidewalk cafe should be your first stop. The kitchen does excellent thin-crust pizza and the deli has imported meats…

  • Lemon Cafe

    Boracay

    Fresh and healthy define this colourful and vibrant D'Mall cafe, which serves big salads, creative sandwiches (eg smoked turkey with apples and celery on…

  • Plato D'Boracay

    Boracay

    Choose fish, lobster, prawns and other freshly caught shellfish from the D'Talipapa wet market just a few feet away and this family-style grill will cook…

  • Wawa Heritage Restaurant

    Iloilo

    Situated amid the historic homes of Jaro, this charming locavore's delight feels like a 19th-century living room, and serves a tasty and inexpensive mix…

  • Baha Bar

    Siquijor

    One of the island's best stand-alone restaurants, as much for its chill vibe and self-produced craft beer as for its wide variety of food. The tuna…

  • Kri

    Dumaguete

    This contemporary restaurant, where the chef works in a glass cube, offers sophisticated dining at affordable prices. The highly international fusion menu…

  • Cowboy Cucina

    Boracay

    This small place has American West decor and expertly prepared burgers, steaks and chilli, plus a dash of Mexican fare and the island's best ribs, all…

  • Two Story Kitchen

    Dumaguete

    The upstairs teahouse is the draw, with elevated floor seating in semi-private stalls cushioned by cosy floor pillows. The menu is double-sided: standard…

  • Albason Ihaw-Ihaw

    Panay

    A feast for the eyes and stomach, choose your catch, including squid, sea urchin, prawns and a variety of freshly caught fish, from the display and then…

  • JD&G Italian Food

    Western Visayas

    An Italian-owned hole-in-the-wall doing excellent pizza, pasta and steaks. Grilled tuna, chicken Parmigiana and beef goulash are other favourites. And…

  • Breakthrough Restaurant

    Iloilo

    An enormous, wonderfully atmospheric open-air restaurant by the ocean. Select your victims from huge tanks or mounds of ice, then have the chef cook it…

  • Sulu Garden

    Iloilo

    The multitalented Sulu Garden manages to successfully combine a Japanese teahouse with a fish farm, butterfly hatchery, artist studios and sushi…

  • Nagisa Coffee Shop

    Boracay

    Open-air nipa-style Nagisa fronts the attached Surfside Resort, serving affordable sashimi, okonomiyaki and a big P100 snack menu.

  • Prana

    Boracay

    Mandala Spa & Resort Villas' on-site organic herb garden is the source and inspiration for the tremendous salads and flavourful Thai curries that emerge…

  • Sans Rival Bistro

    Dumaguete

    Much of the menu of burgers, sandwiches, seafood and Filipino standards is ordinary and relatively pricey, however it's worth a visit for the style and…

  • Salt Gastro Lounge

    Iloilo

    The New York City photos, US licence plates, New Jersey fried chicken (who knew this was a Jersey speciality?) and peach cobbler are all meant to evoke…

  • Casablanca

    Dumaguete

    Casablanca is known primarily for its hearty Austrian dishes such as succulent roast pork and Wiener schnitzel, and as an outdoor hang-out spot for old…

  • Dos Mestizos

    Boracay

    Outstanding traditional Spanish cuisine infused with local flavours – including sophisticated tapas, authentic paella, bean soups and hearty stews – makes…

  • Legend's Sports Bar

    Siquijor

    Come for Tony, the colourful and friendly owner, self-professed American-wrestling fan and repository of stories about luminaries such as Rick Flair and…

  • Asian Spoon

    Iloilo

    Featuring cuisine from several Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese and of course Filipino. The Monday to Wednesday lunch…

  • Larena Triad

    Siquijor

    The weird and wonderful Triad is perched on a hill above Larena like a giant Jesus-themed UFO. The food is nothing special, but you'll hardly notice with…

  • Raffy's Bistro

    Panay

    Raffy's is a comfortable and air-conditioned refuge from the chaotic traffic and a good place for a burger or flatbread pizza. A few pieces of art and a…

  • Ghetto Plates

    Western Visayas

    Don't let the humble entrance fool you: inside lies a real breath of fresh air. This cool cafe and meeting place offers excellent fruit shakes and pizza,…

  • Troi Oi

    Iloilo

    Featuring Vietnamese street food such as banh mi and a variety of pho dishes in a pleasantly designed room with colourful umbrellas hanging from the…

  • Red Bean Halowich

    Boracay

    Especially popular with Korean tourists, this place selling shaved ice and fresh fruit topped by soft-serve mango ice cream, a twist on the traditional…

  • Aplaya

    Boracay

    This open-air Mediterranean restaurant and mellow beach bar feature beanbag chairs on the sand, a massive tropical drinks menu, ambient grooves, shisha…

  • Pyt Stop

    Iloilo

    Choose from more than half a dozen 'boodle fight' set menus (P1400 to P1700, good for eight), where heaping serves, laid out on banana leaves in the…

  • Freska

    Iloilo

    The theme is traditional Ilonggo seafood, with snapper and shellfish taking pride of place on the menu, and a great all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner…

  • True Food

    Boracay

    Desultory service aside, head to the 2nd floor with its floor cushions and airy (hot when no breeze) dining space for excellent set vegetarian and meat…

  • Monkey Business

    Siquijor

    Here you'll find hip young things tucking into massive breakfast bowls and sipping fruit shakes in swings by day, while by night music fills the air –…

  • Aria

    Boracay

    Long-time White Beach favorite Aria serves Italian food with herbs and other ingredients sourced from its organic garden on the island. It has excellent…

  • Kubo Resto Bar & Grill

    Boracay

    Avoid the oft-inflated White Beach prices at this local, open-air nipa-hut-style eatery serving a wide selection of noodle, meat and seafood dishes. The…

  • Street Market

    Boracay

    Chic and stylish, built below the construction site for a big new resort, is this small food court with Mexican, Japanese, pizza, seafood and Southeast…

  • Muelle Deli & Restaurant

    Iloilo

    Filipino–owned, Swiss–managed and with a German chef, this riverfront spot serves hearty steaks and sausages. The outdoor patio, with riverfront views, is…

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