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Top Filipino restaurants in Davao City, Philippines
Top Rated Filipino restaurants in Davao City
Top Reviewed Filipino restaurants in Davao City
Bistro Rosario
Yellow Fin Seafood Restaurant
Barbeque Boss MTS Branch
Cabalen SM City Davao
Harana Restaurant
Yellow Fin Seafood Restaurant
Neneng Eatery
hukad sa Golden Cowrie
Reviews
We ordered our favorite Ginataang Monggos and Lechon kawali and tried their Cheesy Mechado. Serving time has improve, much better ambiance. The food we ordered really taste good plus our dessert Mais Con Hielo to satisfy my hubby's sweet tooth! Definitely going back to try their Crispy Pata and more!
My partner and I celebrated our monthsary here. I really really really love their sinigang, ang sarap ng karne. And my boyfriend loves the puso salad so much, he finished it in like 5 minutes. He also liked the halo halo na turon. We'll definitely eat here again.
We vowed NEVER AGAIN in this branch.
We ordered a sizzling sisig but it’s not even sizzling. Reason why it should be sizzling is for the egg but sadly their crew don’t know this. We asked them to make a new one but it seems like they don’t want to. We insisted and don’t know what they did but nothing changed. Gi microwave ra siguro.
Our crispy dinuguan is now bubblegum dinuguan. No crispy just some bubblegum-like cubes instead of crispy pork whatsoever.
Crispy pata is crispy which is good but overcooked.
Baked scallops was the only food somehow was good. We ordered a second batch right before the 1st one is done. NEVER GOT IT. Now seems like they remember, sabi 3 mins mahuman nadaw kaso humana sad mig kaon.
The male crew was very unpolite. Now we understand they were busy but we asked them questions cause we are confused if they got the order and we only got cold shoulders.
The value for money is missing. No sense of urgency and THE FOOD is karenderia grade! SM Lanang Hukad is waaaaaaaaaay more better than this one.
We ordered a sizzling sisig but it’s not even sizzling. Reason why it should be sizzling is for the egg but sadly their crew don’t know this. We asked them to make a new one but it seems like they don’t want to. We insisted and don’t know what they did but nothing changed. Gi microwave ra siguro.
Our crispy dinuguan is now bubblegum dinuguan. No crispy just some bubblegum-like cubes instead of crispy pork whatsoever.
Crispy pata is crispy which is good but overcooked.
Baked scallops was the only food somehow was good. We ordered a second batch right before the 1st one is done. NEVER GOT IT. Now seems like they remember, sabi 3 mins mahuman nadaw kaso humana sad mig kaon.
The male crew was very unpolite. Now we understand they were busy but we asked them questions cause we are confused if they got the order and we only got cold shoulders.
The value for money is missing. No sense of urgency and THE FOOD is karenderia grade! SM Lanang Hukad is waaaaaaaaaay more better than this one.
Still the best filipino food restaurant! My all time favourites are lechon ulo, lechon kawali, different kinds of shells, salads, halo halo.
Food taste was excellent! Average 500P per pax. The service can be improved (inefficient/ slow during lunch time).
Food was cold.
Letchon was burnt. Impossible to eat
Rice was the best thing..
Noodle dish was second best.
Fish was cold and old.
There is a reason you pay before you eat. 😂
Letchon was burnt. Impossible to eat
Rice was the best thing..
Noodle dish was second best.
Fish was cold and old.
There is a reason you pay before you eat. 😂
The food is surprisingly good. You'll feel the authenticity of bisaya culture through each dish. Adobong talong is so underrated the flavor is superb. Pork bicol is flavourful dili luod ang gata. Highlight sa food is calamaris, our first concern is baka parang tsenelas ang tigas, yet super lambot. The service is good, staff are well trained and approachable. All in all very good service.
The staff are really friendly but the food is expensive
They live up to their fame and hype. The tuna dishes were all amazing, but what impressed me the most was how good their lechon kawali and manok was. All their side dishes tasted great as well. A lot of seafood restaurants are weak in their non seafood menu options, but not Yellow Fin. It's definitely worth adding a few to your table!
Oh, and the Lumpia were perfect! Get those too. And the Halo Halo!!!!
Oh, and the Lumpia were perfect! Get those too. And the Halo Halo!!!!
Bistro Rosario's cakes are hands down the best! Other dishes are pretty good, but the serving sizes aren't that generous, especially given the somewhat higher prices on the menu.
Here's the lowdown on what we tried:
- The Butter Roll appetizer is seriously tasty!
- The medium-well rib-eye steak is decent (though now I wish I'd gone for medium rare, haha).
- The Gambas came in a small serving, around 10 pieces for Php500+, and the taste was just so-so.
- The Peach Walnut Tango salad is a definite winner!
- The pan-seared chicken with truffle sauce is a must-try, and the mashed potatoes were absolutely mouthwatering.
- On the flip side, the Carbonara didn't quite hit the mark.
What really seals the deal for me is the cozy vibes of this place. It's got that welcoming and snug atmosphere that I love!
Mode of payment: cash, card
Here's the lowdown on what we tried:
- The Butter Roll appetizer is seriously tasty!
- The medium-well rib-eye steak is decent (though now I wish I'd gone for medium rare, haha).
- The Gambas came in a small serving, around 10 pieces for Php500+, and the taste was just so-so.
- The Peach Walnut Tango salad is a definite winner!
- The pan-seared chicken with truffle sauce is a must-try, and the mashed potatoes were absolutely mouthwatering.
- On the flip side, the Carbonara didn't quite hit the mark.
What really seals the deal for me is the cozy vibes of this place. It's got that welcoming and snug atmosphere that I love!
Mode of payment: cash, card
Your 99 pesos is sulit & busog lusog! I liked the sauce of their barbeque and the unli rice haha. The prices are budget friendly; good for people (like me) who does not have enough money but want to feed their hunger. I recommend this place. Plus free music background because of the band at stage.
Negative side is that the place is not good when it rains.
Negative side is that the place is not good when it rains.
Cockroaches roaming around our dining area (see video below), as well as near the buffet table and wash/toilet areas. When a waiter was approached, she just simply and confidently replied that they had pest control the previous day, which might be the reason for the roaches to come out. Shouldn't it be that roaches be gone/dead since they had the pest control?
They didn't make any effort to get rid of the insects, which was disappointing.
They didn't make any effort to get rid of the insects, which was disappointing.
went and dined peak saturday lunch and was still catered properly. the food took a bit of time but it was understandable. we ordered their pork bundle and was surprised with the serving bc we thought it was only good for 3-4 but this can feed maybe up to 6. the service was okay, they were very accommodating. food was also delicious. would recommend getting their ngohiong 🥹🫶
Food: on a personal note, thank you so much for quenching my cravings of ngo hiong! Grabe ka authentic cebu jud kaayo which the manager told me that it's really from cebu.
Service: courteous and efficient staffs. Foods were served fast.
Atmosphere: cozy atmosphere that makes you want to order for more.
Service: courteous and efficient staffs. Foods were served fast.
Atmosphere: cozy atmosphere that makes you want to order for more.
Food was delicious and service was efficient. The ambiance was really chill as well.
We ordered grilled squid and stir fry noodles with vegetables and seafood. I can tell the squid was fresh caught and grilled. My late grandfather was a fisherman and it's the same taste when a fresh caught squid is grilled. It was grilled perfectly, not overcooked nor half cooked. It was tender and tasty. The stir fry noodle is good noted that the seafood mix on it was also fresh. The vegetable were perfectly cooked. The stir fry noodles needed some 'wok hei'. Food enthusiasts out there, you know what that means.
The grilled bangus was poorly done and poor presentation. Fish seemed half cooked on the inside. The waiter seemed to be inattentive with our order and missing some ingredients on ube halaya. While eating the dessert, she interrupted and took it back from us for the missing ingredient-the macapuno. With or Without the macapuno it was the best Ive ever tried but just the grilled fish, looks like raw matang baka to me . if youre cutting cost just serve frozen fish seriously, atleast it looks pretty.
Attached the receipt! maybe, wrong timing for us!
2 star for the grilled fish and 5 star for ube !
Attached the receipt! maybe, wrong timing for us!
2 star for the grilled fish and 5 star for ube !
Most of the food we ordered is good. Great menu. Very nice atmosphere and near several hotels.
Worst service. Not recommended. Food took too long to be served. They definitely don't value their customers 👎
I went here with my family on a Monday evening near closing time. The food sa actually good and the food options was still complete. I heard negative reviews from other people, but based on our experience, it was all positive.
Yes maybe the desserts could have been better but the viand options were great. The pritchon was still crispy despite it being cooked a lengthy time ahead of our meal, the kare2 actually had a lit of oxtail, the pork calderta was tender and flavourful, the dinuguan was satisfying (not the best, but to be fair it was decent) and the chicken adobo was just right. The staff was also very accommodating during our meal.
Maybe it was because it wasnt that busy when we dined that all of our needs were met. Overall, it was decent.
Yes maybe the desserts could have been better but the viand options were great. The pritchon was still crispy despite it being cooked a lengthy time ahead of our meal, the kare2 actually had a lit of oxtail, the pork calderta was tender and flavourful, the dinuguan was satisfying (not the best, but to be fair it was decent) and the chicken adobo was just right. The staff was also very accommodating during our meal.
Maybe it was because it wasnt that busy when we dined that all of our needs were met. Overall, it was decent.
Eat all you can, not that much expensive,, food is just ok,, not that i expectedi enjoyed their banana in sugar syrup, in short minatamis na saging,,,
NOV 2022 - Not our first option but since the wait listin the other resto is LONG, decided to try CABALEN in Davao. I was hoping they added more bulalo soup, some food were cold and can be improved. Maybe it's a weekday so service and food option is limited.
Are we going to be back? We probably look for options next time.
Are we going to be back? We probably look for options next time.
We had a big family meal here with 10 people, they handled it easily. My mom wanted to eat here because she said it’s Duterte’s favorite restaurant.
We ordered 8 main dishes: clam soup, raw tuna kinilaw, crispy pata, adobo tuna tail, pan-fried tuna belly with tausi, pinakbet, shrimp in gata, and fried chicken. Everything was good, but my favorite was the crispy pata. This place has an excellent variety of dishes, the quality is well above average and it’s very affordable.
I only had a few minor comments.
Mangrove clams have more meat than other clams, which was too much for me. Make sure you like that sort of thing before ordering that dish. The shrimp in gata could have been plated in a more appetizing way. We were full by the time it came out and it got passed around without enthusiasm.
I also ate their halo-halo, which was tasty, but I sort of liked the version I got at a chain restaurant more.
The last comment is that the restaurant was noisy. There’s nothing to absorb sound anywhere, so it is quite jarring for someone sensitive to sound. I wish I had brought earplugs.
Overall, I recommend this place.
We ordered 8 main dishes: clam soup, raw tuna kinilaw, crispy pata, adobo tuna tail, pan-fried tuna belly with tausi, pinakbet, shrimp in gata, and fried chicken. Everything was good, but my favorite was the crispy pata. This place has an excellent variety of dishes, the quality is well above average and it’s very affordable.
I only had a few minor comments.
Mangrove clams have more meat than other clams, which was too much for me. Make sure you like that sort of thing before ordering that dish. The shrimp in gata could have been plated in a more appetizing way. We were full by the time it came out and it got passed around without enthusiasm.
I also ate their halo-halo, which was tasty, but I sort of liked the version I got at a chain restaurant more.
The last comment is that the restaurant was noisy. There’s nothing to absorb sound anywhere, so it is quite jarring for someone sensitive to sound. I wish I had brought earplugs.
Overall, I recommend this place.
Love the place! Service is quick, and the staff are very accommodating. The food is affordable as well. The ambience is homey too. 10/10 would come back ;)
I came to Davao just to have tuna here, after I saw it on Mark Wiens' video. Walked here straight from the bus terminal which is just opposite the restaurant.
First of all, best kinilaw I have ever tried in the Philippines. They have half ripen mango in it which is unique, and they drain all the liquid away prior to serving making the dish taste very fresh. The ten hours bus ride from Butuan just for this was worth it.
I wish I could give the restaurant five stars but everything else they sell by weight, there's a limit of 400 gr minimum order, and as I was there alone, there was no way to finish that by myself so I wish they offered a smaller portion as everything was geared towards groups of three or four people.
First of all, best kinilaw I have ever tried in the Philippines. They have half ripen mango in it which is unique, and they drain all the liquid away prior to serving making the dish taste very fresh. The ten hours bus ride from Butuan just for this was worth it.
I wish I could give the restaurant five stars but everything else they sell by weight, there's a limit of 400 gr minimum order, and as I was there alone, there was no way to finish that by myself so I wish they offered a smaller portion as everything was geared towards groups of three or four people.
Another fancy, instagrammable and Facebook worthy post Restaurant. Come and visit and try their foods. 😊
📍Torres Street, Davao City
📍Torres Street, Davao City
Food is great
Staff are helpful however they did not explain what was included in the seafood platter. Some of my companions did not like it and should have ordered more tuna belly.
I liked the platter though.
Nice place.
Parking is not an issue if you arrive before 7pm.
Staff are helpful however they did not explain what was included in the seafood platter. Some of my companions did not like it and should have ordered more tuna belly.
I liked the platter though.
Nice place.
Parking is not an issue if you arrive before 7pm.
The best sisig and Affordable bbq.. Staff is very polite. Value meals ok.
Everything's fine, the food are good ❤️
But I think the serving time needs improvement. It took me a lot of follow up to get my 'sikwate' drink. I hope they will have a better customer service next time. :)
But I think the serving time needs improvement. It took me a lot of follow up to get my 'sikwate' drink. I hope they will have a better customer service next time. :)
Spacious seating, mouthwatering dishes and courteous staff make this place awesome. Too bad they had run out of lechon kawali and calamares (that's one-two punch knock-out for my good friend who had craved for these food at that moment). It still was 6 PM I don't think they sold out that fast.
The place screams of “class” and sophistication…the food vibe was more of Hizon’s.
Coffee was served in cups fit for a queen. The clubhouse sandwich I had is nothing out of the ordinary.
Visiting this pace is worth your while!
Coffee was served in cups fit for a queen. The clubhouse sandwich I had is nothing out of the ordinary.
Visiting this pace is worth your while!
Place: you could feel the festivity in the air once you stepped inside this resto. The place is spacious and clean. Very homey. You could dine not only inside the restaurant but also outside for diners who want some fresh air.
Food: delicious but quite expensive. We were all so hungry I forgot to take some photos of our food. The waiter delivered the paella last so I had the time to take a shot of it.
Staffs: nice staffs. Pleasant and accommodating.
Food: delicious but quite expensive. We were all so hungry I forgot to take some photos of our food. The waiter delivered the paella last so I had the time to take a shot of it.
Staffs: nice staffs. Pleasant and accommodating.
Worth the money 👌🏻😌 their pancit molo is one of the best ❤️
Ambience is elegant ⭐️
A must try restaurant when you are in Davao 🙌
Ambience is elegant ⭐️
A must try restaurant when you are in Davao 🙌
Worst customer service experience I have ever had! It's true that good food cannot make up for poor service. I think the management needs to hire people with better personality or customer service skills.
First time to visit this resto and can't believe there's a cozy and elegant establishment here in Davao. Chill and cool place to dine in. I really love the ambience, especially the table we got (the corner one). If you want peace and harmony while enjoying the food, this is the right place for you. We had pizza (4 cheese) and beer over serious convo.I will surely come back for more menu to try.
We love the Pork BBQ without sauce/gravy but you have to inform your waiter. Beers and food are affordable. Busy place but staff are friendly.
Yes, buffet was affordable but that doesn’t mean you sacrifice the service. It was not even busy when we came in but there are no plates. So we had to wait. People started to come in and there were still no plates. Ever since we came in, no one refilled the infused water and we even asked a few times. Drinks have ala carte and bottomless. They are both priced the same 😂. I don’t understand why you have to ask for water when it should be served the moment you take a seat. I don’t understand why I should ask the waiter for another glass of water when they should just give your table a pitcher.
I have nothing against Cabalen but this is the second time and nothing has changed. Floor is very dirty and Kare-kare needs meat 😂. You are serving buffet, be snappy!
I have nothing against Cabalen but this is the second time and nothing has changed. Floor is very dirty and Kare-kare needs meat 😂. You are serving buffet, be snappy!
Pritchon was the best. And their bagoong is not too salty, perfect for the kare kare. The only catch was the billing. They had to swipe my card twice because they switched bills from other tables.
This is one of Davao's first fine dinning restaurant, tha ambiance is like an old beautiful house and their food has stayed great as it was before. Their staff is amazing, specially their head waiter that greets you very cordially.... KUDOS.
A nice, affordable BBQ. There is also a Stage that had a band playing music when we visited. The waiters were friendly and I liked the food. Don't know why some are complaining about it...