Must-see restaurants in Southeast Luzon

  • Smalltalk Cafe

    Bicol

    This quaint little Albay eatery defines the notion of Bicol fusion cooking and draws in travellers and locals like a tractor beam. The menu covers 'small…

  • Ham's Cup

    Southeast Luzon

    This excellent contemporary little cafe in Masbate's 'eat street' serves good coffee, set breakfasts such as Spanish sardines, inexpensive pasta and…

  • Catherine's

    Southeast Luzon

    Attached to the Bagasbas Lighthouse hotel, this is by far the snazziest restaurant in Bagasbas, with the catch of the day sizzling on the grill, Filipino…

  • Blossoms

    Southeast Luzon

    Blossoms has the air of an English tearoom downstairs, with its tempting cake display, quaint furniture and cheery ambience. Upstairs is a more modern air…

  • Bob Marlin

    Bicol

    Bob Marlin is locally renowned as the best spot in town to chow down on crispy pata (deep-fried pork knuckle). Other Filipino dishes such as inahaws …

  • Kusina sa Plaza

    Southeast Luzon

    The hugely popular place has two sides, one offering buffet-style Filipino specialities, along with noodle and pasta dishes, the other a fast-food cafe…

  • Geewan

    Bicol

    This Bicolano cafeteria-style joint is justifiably popular with locals thanks to its extensive and inexpensive array of dishes such as lechón (roast…

  • Kim's Bowl

    Bicol

    Open-air Kim's is a classic Filipino garden restaurant where big plates of crispy pata (pork knuckle) are shared among friends, along with bulalo (a rich…

  • 1st Colonial Grill

    Bicol

    This chain grill place has found a new home in the Pacific Mall (and other mall locations around town). It feels a little impersonal but still serves up…

  • Red Labuyo

    Bicol

    It's hard to imagine dining with a better view of Mt Mayon than at this stylish little restaurant right next to Daraga Church. Steps descend into the…

  • Sea Breeze

    Southeast Luzon

    Beside the port this alfresco seafood restaurant is particularly atmospheric in the evenings, when you can sit under a thatched canopy and feast on the…

  • Cafe Peloton

    Bicol

    Down on Legazpi's seafront 'Boulevard,' cute little Cafe Peloton does vegan versions of classic Bicolano and Filipino dishes like Bicol exprés and faux…

  • Tio Jose

    Southeast Luzon

    Although styled on an American diner, with booth seating, memorabilia, and nachos, fries and hot dogs on the menu, Tio Jose also does a fine line in…

  • Waway Restaurant

    Bicol

    For an authentic experience of Bicol food, Waway is a local institution (often booked with tour groups) for its splendid lunchtime buffet of spicy coconut…

  • Red Platter

    Bicol

    One of the more upmarket independent restaurants on the Magsaysay strip, Red Platter is semiformal in atmosphere but high quality in presentation. The…

  • Sibid-Sibid

    Bicol

    A wonderful open-air bamboo-and-thatch restaurant 1km north of Legazpi City, Sibid-Sibid specialises in highly original, Bicol-inspired seafood…

  • Barbarossa Pub

    Southeast Luzon

    This German-owned bar-restaurant in Gasan is popular with a mix of expats and locals thanks to its German sausages, tasty takes on Filipino standards and…

  • Casa Ma' Mita

    Southeast Luzon

    Attached to Boac Hotel, this cafe is a bit like an English tearoom, but apart from Western breakfasts, pizza and pasta, the menu is classic Filipino, with…

  • BARacuda

    Donsol

    One of the few independent restaurants along the resort strip, BARacuda is a popular waterfront hang-out in season with an extensive cocktail and beer…

  • Mina's Crib Cafe

    Southeast Luzon

    Like a little doll's house for young adults, Mina's is a quirky cafe with cribs in place of booths or seats and loud music playing. Good place for a…

  • Fernando 168 Bistro

    Bicol

    This restaurant next door to Fernandos Hotel serves excellent Bicolano dishes and freshly grilled seafood.

  • Vista Garden

    Bicol

    This open-air restobar is a great little oasis for a casual meal in the heart of busy Tabaco. Filipino and Bicolano cuisine and cold beer.

  • Good Chow

    Southeast Luzon

    Cheerful snack bar serving siopao (steamed buns, P25), pizza and Filipino standards.

  • Naga Garden Restaurant

    Bicol

    Long-standing Naga Garden has a loyal local following, thanks to its tasty toasted siopao (steamed buns) and simple pansit, noodle soups, adobo (chicken,…

  • Bay Sand Food Stop

    Bicol

    At the entrance to the beach, you can relax on solid wooden furniture (as opposed to plastic chairs) under a thatched roof at this breezy restaurant…

  • Hanami Japanese Restaurant

    Bicol

    This elegant Japanese restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Gardenia Hotel delivers with a menu of soups, noodle dishes, sushi and sashimi – a nice change…

  • Kusina ni Angel

    Southeast Luzon

    Run by the charming Angel de la Cruz, this local institution has a creative menu specialising in seafood and noodles. It's near the junction where you…