Must-see restaurants in Negros

  • 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…

  • Tyrol

    Bacolod

    Authentically Austrian and a welcome change of pace, Tyrol is a favourite among foreign visitors. The blonde-wood beer hall and beer garden has the odd…

  • Finbar

    Negros

    This is expatriate central in Dauin for good reason. All the food is homemade, even the halloumi and mozzarella cheese, bread, pizza dough and pasta…

  • Pala Pala

    Bacolod

    Shrimps, crabs, squid, fish and scallops, fresh from the sea, are displayed at this large market-like shed. After buying your catch, head to one of the…

  • Mansion

    Negros

    A terrific place to imagine colonial Silay is this partly renovated regal home, an architectural landmark with colonnades marking the entryway. Enjoy…

  • Malaspina Inasalan

    Bacolod

    An otherwise ordinary-looking street-food eatery has been propelled into a foodie destination for locals of all stripes who claim it serves the best…

  • Kri

    Dumaguete

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

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • El Ideal Bakery

    Negros

    This well-known bakery was set up in 1920, during Silay's heyday, to provide snacks for gamblers who couldn't drag themselves away from the table. Some of…

  • Manokan Country

    Bacolod

    This long strip of basic open-air eateries is known for serving the city's famous chicken inasal (marinated in lemon and soy, and barbecued on charcoal)…

  • 365 Modern Cafe

    Bacolod

    Gas-station-adjacent restaurants don't normally offer anything more than day-old hot dogs, but this restaurant located in a Fuelstar station harbours a…

  • 21 Restaurant

    Bacolod

    Crisp white tablecloths, professional waiters and an appetising menu set the tone for this classy and reasonably priced restaurant. It's known for its…

  • Inaka

    Bacolod

    Tastefully decorated, Inaka has an authentic Japanese menu with a good sushi and sashimi selection and a teppanyaki chef. Vegetarians will want to try…

  • Melkens

    Negros

    This nearly all-bamboo restaurant is out in barangay Balaring among a handful of other seafood restaurants perched over the water. Kinilaw (raw seafood…

  • Pizza Republik

    Bacolod

    Spacious, bright and contemporary pizza spot with a 'pick and mix' theme – basically, you pick your toppings but it's done in an assembly-line kind of way…

  • Scooby's Bean Connection Cafe

    Dumaguete

    A light and airy spot, especially good for breakfast (waffles, pancakes and French toast) and espresso drinks and pastries. The menu also features burgers…

  • Delicioso

    Bacolod

    The city's best selection of foreign beers and wines, imported cheese and meats, plus an equally impressive menu ranging from paella to grilled steaks and…

  • Fresh Start

    Bacolod

    This health-conscious restaurant with its own organic farm behind it is a vegetarian delight. Combine a vegie wrap with a bottle of Bog's Brew, a rare…

  • Harbour City Dim Sum

    Dumaguete

    Chain restaurant with waitresses clad in traditional clothing and push carts piled with a variety of buns, rolls and other small dishes. It's a large, two…

  • C's

    Bacolod

    An authentic patisserie run by a French chef, with an ever-changing selection of gourmet treats, including delicious churros and good espresso drinks.

  • Qyosko

    Dumaguete

    This local legend serves up sticky ribs and hot Filipino dishes, plus delicious shakes and coffee from its air-conditioned adjoining coffeeshop.

  • Cafe Mamia's

    Dumaguete

    Known for its all-day breakfasts, Mamia's also offers a limited menu of upscale cafe favourites (eg sandwiches) and some sophisticated mains, such as kare…

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