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…
Must-see restaurants in Western Visayas
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…
Dumaguete
Loud and lively, this Dumaguete institution has expanded from a small seafood restaurant in 1988 to a diverse culinary, drinking and entertainment complex…
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…
Iloilo
Even with SM City across the street, mall-themed restaurants feel worlds away at this atmospheric thatch-roofed pavilion. Munch on Ilonggo specialities…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Negros
A terrific place to imagine colonial Silay is this partly renovated regal home, an architectural landmark with colonnades marking the entryway. Enjoy…
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…
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…
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…
Dumaguete
This contemporary restaurant, where the chef works in a glass cube, offers sophisticated dining at affordable prices. The highly international fusion menu…
Kalibo
Feast on big servings of Filipino specialities such as bulalo (bone marrow and beef-shank soup) and steamed seafood at long rows of picnic tables at this…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kalibo
A contemporary design with plush banquette tables means Kitty's is an oasis of comfortable dining in the city centre. The menu runs the gamut from Mexican…
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…
Iloilo
The multitalented Sulu Garden manages to successfully combine a Japanese teahouse with a fish farm, butterfly hatchery, artist studios and sushi…
Boracay
Open-air nipa-style Nagisa fronts the attached Surfside Resort, serving affordable sashimi, okonomiyaki and a big P100 snack menu.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Boracay
Outstanding traditional Spanish cuisine infused with local flavours – including sophisticated tapas, authentic paella, bean soups and hearty stews – makes…
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…
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…
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)…
Kalibo
This pleasant homey restaurant attached to an inn of the same name is known for its crispy pata (deep-fried pork leg) and all-you-can-eat Sunday meals …
Iloilo
Featuring cuisine from several Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese and of course Filipino. The Monday to Wednesday lunch…
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…
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…
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…
Kalibo
With big portions, a long specials menu, outdoor seating and a wine list, this restaurant a few blocks east of Pastrana Park feels like an oasis of…
