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    Cebu Bar & Bistro

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Carmen R.

    Alwjadro was our serve we came here for brunch, he was very pleasant and heldul. Food was excellent and we got a free mimosa that comes with the menu. overall great experience and thanks to Alejandro!

    Bellody C.

    Amazing service! My waitress asked the chefs to split our portions into 2 instead of having us cut and resize the portions ourselves - super helpful. Calamari was amazing and the complementary bread was good. The focaccia came with a vodka-like sauce. My burger wasn't bad- it satisfied my cravings and it was paired with fries. I got the squid ink tortellini and the dough was a bit hard unfortunately

    Sharon W.

    Took my mom here today for an early birthday dinner and we could not have had a better meal and experience. We kept it simple and decided to order what Cebu is known for which are the Cebu burgers. They use Pat Lafrieda meat so you know it's gonna be great. Then they adorn it with pickles, onions, lettuce, and aïoli sauce sandwiched in between the most perfectly soft pillowy bun. We opted for sweet potato fries instead of regular and they were also delicious. We topped off the meal with tiramisu, and it was outstanding. Kudos to the staff, especially Daniela, who remembered I mentioned it was my mother's birthday and brought out the tiramisu with a sparkler and sang happy birthday to my mom with the staff. She's so very much appreciated it and you made her day. Also, a little boy from the next table came over to wish my mother a happy birthday. He was so adorable and sweet and he made my mom so happy. Thank you Daniela, staff and the sweet little boy from the table next to us!

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    Stephanie M.

    I love this place so much. The vibe is amazing and the food was great! I ordered the halibut and have currently strict dietary restrictions so Recai was very kind to modify the order for me and when it came out unmodified he immediately noticed and took it back for the kitchen to fix, he was so fast and friendly i really appreciated it!

    Charlette P.

    Cebu is one of my favorite restaurants. The ambiance is top-tier. The service is always good. the food is always good and drinks as well today I had a froźe which is one of my favorites. I had the Cebu Burger and truffle fries A++++

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    Canny F.

    It gets the job done. This restaurant is in the heart of Bay Ridge, and it is hard to miss. It is usually packed, especially at night or on the weekend. The menu is extensive, and the outdoor seating is visually inviting as much as the inside. That was what hooked me into stepping in. I ordered a variety of appetizers and entrees, which took forever to come out. It was not a particularly busy time for the restaurant,t as I was probably the 3rd customer seated. The food did come out smelling wonderful and presentable. The appetizers, consisting of the calamari and wings, were a smash. It was amazingly fried and fresh-tasting. No complaints. The entrees were definitely disappointing. The breakfast dish consisting of eggs, sliced avocado, and bacon tasted as it should. Nothing outstanding and nothing bad. The pizza, however, was absolutely dreadful. It was very small, top-loaded with greasy cheese to the point that when you pick up the poorly cut slice, everything will fall off. It honestly tasted like the children's Lunchable pizza box set. The Cebu burger was uninspiring. It was a plain-tasting burger. A burger your uncle can make at a backyard BBQ. For $25.00, I am running to Shake Shack and getting myself 3 burgers. Overall, it was okay. The food gets the job done, and I would suggest coming here for a social event rather than impressing a foodie.

    Steak bites and chicken wings lollipops

    Recently we got together with friends and revisited Cebu after while and we were SHOCKED HOW TYE FOOD IMPROVED from the last time we were there. Every food from appetizers to entrees to drinks was fresh and delicious and even beyond delicious, also they have new items on the menu which was not there before, it's SUSHI at Cebu and it was amazingly delicious. The service was excellent with curtesy and smile, very caring and attentive. We had fabulous time and the atmosphere was awesome, it was happy time to be back again. Thank you Cebu team

    Rilie F.

    Very good service and delicious food. The rigatoni was flavorful and the burger was juicy and delicious. The fries were nostalgic in flavor and crispy.

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    Rhea Z.

    Stopped in on a Saturday around 1:45pm. Seated right away in the back room. Our server was Tommy who was welcoming and friendly. We ordered the steak sandwich and fish tacos. Both were very good. We weren't in the mood for brunch--but the brunch menu looked so good. Fries were probably my favorite. Delish. I'll be back to try the brunch menu for sure.

    Cristina R.

    I stumbled upon Cebu in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and it was a total delight! We ordered the brussel sprout salad (which initially got swapped with a kale salad), cheeseburger with sweet potato fries (which came with regular fries), and two diet cokes. BUT - our amazing waitress, Daniella, was on it! She quickly fixed the mistake, let us keep the kale salad and regular fries (which were actually pretty tasty!), and even treated us to an incredible carrot cake. Speaking of which - that carrot cake though! One of the best I've had, and I'd love to know where it's from. If anyone knows, let me know! Daniella's top-notch service made up for the kitchen's oops, and we'd totally go back for her (and that carrot cake). Cebu - will be back for sure!

    Recai What a gem of a guy. Great service with a genuine smile It's a place where everyone knows your name

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    Kneenoshhka G.

    I have a love|hate relationship with this place. I've been here for private birthday parties, branches, dinner and sitting at the bar. I'll be honest - the private parties have always been a great time. The other times have been misses to a certain extent. However, I've lately stopped by later in the evening as Cebu is on my way home - the latest visit was actually pretty good. I had a margarita and broccoli that to my pleasant shock, tasted like Brussels sprouts (IYKYK). I will definitely come back for the broccoli and 'rita!

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    Good outdoor space and delicious food. Service was exceptional. Steak sandwich was juicy and tender. Will be back again!

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    Food is delicious, service was good and the ambiance cozy and inviting. Decor is great comfortable furniture is nice

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    4 days ago

    Great service by Recai and my salmon was delicious! Nice ambience as well. I recommend them.

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    22 days ago

    We came for my daughter's birthday dinner. Had an amazing time! Everything was perfect! Thank you Recai!

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    Great spot outside, food was lovely and Recai was a fantastic server. Will come back with friends. Give Recaí a raise! We love him!

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