Really good food. Order the grilled stuff as these are the Filipino delicacies. Grilled pork and…read morechicken are must trys. The place is away from touristy places but on the way to the tourist spots you will visit so it's worth to stop by. Try it out! Plus very fast WiFi in an island with slow data.

Dagsa Restobar in San Juan, Siquijor is a unique and popular place to visit if you're hungry or,…read morelike us, in need of a birthday cake! It is a restaurant with a bakery on the side. Thank goodness for that because it was my friend's birthday and I couldn't find a cake anywhere else. Usually, they have a few options for premade cakes (as well as cookies, pastries, etc) but I went to late in the day so had to settle for the two last slices that were left of a bigger cake. It was father's day weekend so they had been very busy. Fortunately, they sliced the two pieces into three pieces for us and wrote a nice message for my friend. They even gave us a candle! The cake was tasty and we were all happy. Wish we'd have had time to eat there but we were across the street at Monkey Business and left the island the next day. The locals say the food is very good, as well. Might see ya there!

I was getting a little tired of the same menu items at my resort so I found Dagsa on Yelp. It was a…read morequick motorbike ride from Coco Grove where I was staying. Easy to find along the main road plus they had a very bright sign. The staff were very friendly and greeted me with a smile. I loved the setting right next to the beach. I timed my dinner to coincide with sunset. I loved seeing all the local dogs enjoying the beach as well. Made me miss my dogs at home even more. I ordered the mixed seafood. It was served on a sizzling platter. It had lots of seafood - fish and shrimp and the coconut sauce was very tasty. I also ordered the Pinakbet vegetables. Also very well done and a huge serving. They were out of eggplant but that didn't matter. The other fresh vegetables made up for it. They let me know before I ordered. The sunset here was spectacular. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting to get out of their resorts and try a local restaurant.

Harolds Rooftop Cafe is located, yes you guessed it, on the rooftop of Harolds Mansion in beautiful…read moreDumaguete! What makes this place great for me are the people, the warm reception and the 'all heart' approach which shines through the picking and choosing of mixed Western and Filipino dishes on their menu spread catering to tourists from all over the world. We met families from France, based in Manila for work, who were staying at the Hostel for a couple of days as they planned their trip around Harold's extensive island trip privileges and all so affordable, like swimming with their giant turtles around Apo island. I will have a different review specifically on that experience. (Harold, the owner of the hostel and cafe) operates/owns a diving and snorkelling expedition with his shop just by the entrance of the hostel where you can book day trips and rent gear for whatever activity you choose. We had the chance to meet Harold a couple of times as he is also based in L.A but was in town for a vacay. Harold is a gregarious local who ensures your stay in Dumaguete is gravitated outside the walls of his cafe/hostel which is why his love for the open water seeps through his warm smile as he passionately shares his virtuous take on salt water adventures that will entice visitors within the Philippines and from all over the world. Diving trips has a more intricate process as there are open water courses and certificates before your first dive with the crew. (Again will go into detail on a different review) I just wanted to give readers an insight of how Harolds Rooftop Cafe is the start and end to a fun filled day. My favourite picks from the menu are the Adobong Tuna and veggie lumpias. You cannot NOT have adobo when you visit the Philippines. Adobo is the ultimate dish which has all the fixings of garlic, soy sauce and vinegar simmered to perfection with seasonings to heighten the tenderness of any meat of your choosing, in this case the tuna. Sooooooo GOOOD! The second show stopper for me was the veggie lumpias and this cafe serves them BIG AND BOLD and stuffed to the max, fried to the perfect level of crisp and washing all that down with some ice cold beer while your wifi connection has a speed advantage on that rooftop so FaceTime with the parents was uninterrupted as I showcased my sun set view and authentic, good tasting grub. I mean everything else on their menu is portioned unsparingly compared to other restaurants in the area and you can't go wrong with quality. Price point on meals is important especially when your travel budget includes island hopping, travelling with family and excursions. Everything adds up quickly when you're on vacay mode so it's best to know places where it won't disappoint pockets and taste buds.

From the owner: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe located on the rooftop of Harolds Hostel. Serves local…read morefood including vegan dishes such as curries and salads. Also has raw vegan chocolates. Categories: Pizza, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Asian, Bakery, Filipino, Non-veg

We were craving halo halo and Mang Inasal knew the assignment. The perfect halo halo to me is…read moretopped with ube ice cream and flan. The most important part! We enjoyed this dessert on a hot day and it was the perfect treat. It was the perfect day to spend with my mom, best friend, aunt, and uncle.

Not too happy about this branch. I had to wait 1/2 hour for my palabok. Worker barely used…read moredisinfectant spray to wipe table. Serving is also too small.

I enjoyed my visit here when I went to the Philippines to spend time with family. We constantly ate…read moreout together, and this place was one of the most memorable restaurants, we even went twice in one week! Nothing tasted more like home than eating authentic Filipino cuisine in the city where I was born and raised as a kid. What made it even better was getting to enjoy this moment with my mom, aunt, and especially my grandma. Sometimes, it's not just about the food, it's about the people you share these experiences with. My dinner here will always be memorable because spending precious time with family especially after so many years apart is truly priceless.

The best place between to port and the airport. The food was amazingly delicious and the staff were…read morevery diligent.

The crab is just great! I wish We had ordered more. Seafood…read moresoup, BBQ fish, Shrimp Shanghai rice are great. I am not a fan of puso salad (the one with banana bloom in it). It taste like kimchi and ginger in coconut milk. The spring rolls are fine. The oyster is straight to the point. Not too impressive, compared to the later plates.

Late lunch, took an unusually long time to get our food, the calamari was okay but tasteless…read morewithout the Thousand Island sauce, the Sizzling Marlin was tasty but too salty and very dry and tough. The mango shake was great as well as the San Mig Light beer. I do not recommend this place unless you have few other choices in the area.

I had some time to kill before my ferry ride from Larena to Cebu (with a stopover in Tagbilaran)…read more Portside Cafe was the closest spot and prices were reasonable so I decided to give it a shot. I dropped in on a Wednesday afternoon (around 1:00pm). The place was busy, both inside and out, with their shaded covered picnic style tables. They were playing NBA on the TV screens. The menu is a mix of Western and Filipino food; burgers, fries, pasta, combos, crowd favourites, meats (seafood, pork, beef and chicken), breakfast, platters to share and desserts. For drinks, there's coffee, frappe, shakes, juices and beer. Price range is 50 PHP to 190 PHP (excluding the platters). Super cheap. - Special pancit guisado (120 PHP) - this is a dry noodle version of pancit that came with some chicken, red and green bell peppers, cabbage, celery and carrots. Really bland and boring. Try your luck elsewhere if you're stuck near the Larena port.

Super Nice little Cafe...Stopped in after a Ferry Ride and needed an Ice Cold Coke...Lucked out as…read morethey had made from scratch pancakes, stuffed hot buns, dumplings, and a great little take~out sandwich of pork fritter, cucumber, and extra mayo on a sweet bun...soo good we took half a dozen home. Nice people ready to please and smiles all around including mine;)))

Expect the unexpected.. Been there last saturday and the food was not as yummy as we think…read more Especially the chicken

Interesting that Joe's Inato Chicken doesn't have any chicken on the menu…read more Good: lechon kiwali tasted good Not so good: Unfriendly Out of fish - only pork and beef were available. When asking if the ice used to make the watermelon shake was filtered or tap water, I was told tap water.

Stopped in for lunch. First time! Service, cleanliness, and ambiance were the best things about the…read moretrip. The food was good. One guest felt the pork meat needed some marinade as the sauce was ok but didn't permeate the meat. The chicken was ok. It had a spice I couldn't identify. Wind dings were crunchy and the sauce that came with them tasty. We also had cream and cheese cake afterwards which were fine. They didn't have the pizza I ordered. So I guess I'll have to try that next visit. 2.300k with drinks.

Tasty food especially the pizza. Hot and ready. Waiters helpful and nice. Tables are clean. Been…read moregoing here for 6 years and the restaurant has never disappointed me. Love this restaurant.

This location is in the Robinson's mall. The dishes were excellent and the service was superb. I…read morethink there may have been sounds of a blender from time to time which bothered me a little. I suggest installing discreet sound dampening panels to reduce unnecessary noise. Getting back to the dishes, the Homba was very tasty. The Guisado pancit was incredible. The unlimited rice is a goldmine!

Close to an hour serving time, and worse it doesn't translate to the taste of their food - average,…read moreheated. ​​​