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    Cebu Bar & Bistro

    3.9 (1k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    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

    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++++

    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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    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.

    Yana P.

    We came here for my birthday and everything was so amazing! Amanda was so kind, she helped us with how much we should order and was super attentive, thank you so much girl!! Great vibes, apps were delicious , incredible tomahawk, we'll be back soon

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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!

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    9 days ago

    Cebu has the best food and drinks in Bay Ridge! I love all of their appetizers! Their drinks are so good as well!

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    Recaĩ was so efficient and kind! He was also attentive and made our experience so great!

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    21 days ago

    Amanda is very sweet & attentive! We had good drinks & a lovely brunch. Overall great experience & customer service

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    19 days ago

    Love the food and atmosphere. Recai our server was amazing!! Friendly quick and attentive. Will come here again and again

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    21 days ago

    Recai was the best server!! The food and atmosphere are always unmatched. I can't wait to come back

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    26 days ago

    Recai is an amazing server, and he made my friend and I's experience amazing. I am so thankful for him and his great service!

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    Recai was so sweet and quick with everything we ordered. The drinks and the food was great!

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    26 days ago

    Excellent food and ambiance! This place is consistently good and a Bay Ridge staple. The waiter Recai was professional and attentive,

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    27 days ago

    The food is always delicious! A neighborhood staple. The service is superb always. Our server Recai was top notch!

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    1 month ago

    Always a great meal at Cebu! Can't go wrong with the chef specials! Our waiter Recaí was wonderful and attentive! Great Bay Ridge spot!

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    29 days ago

    As always yummy and exceptional service..place is clean and cozy :) Recai servant super attentive and nice !!!!

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    Recai is great , service was impeccable I'd definitely come back and ask just for him

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    great food. love the outdoor dining and location. Amanda is a lovely person. so kind. I felt like she was my friend. will definitely be back

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    We love Recai! Cebu is always a classic & Recai is a wonderful server, so attentive!

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