We were treated to dinner here by the local company we were visiting and really enjoyed the stop…read more The decor is a big play on western United States cowboy history, with the waitresses all wearing blue jeans and cowboy hats. As a current resident of Des Moines, IA with John Wayne's birthplace (Winterset, IA) a short 20 minutes drive away, I enjoyed seeing his picture on the wall. I ended up ordering Teriyaki Salmon, with others in the party also enjoying salmon and steaks. We all enjoyed our meals - prepared and presented well, and very tasty. Since it was a 10 minute walk from my hotel, I returned a few nights later to enjoy a couple of beers. I did take pictures on this visit...see attached.

Steak was good, though didn't really follow appropriate doneness requested. Otherwise the service…read morewas good, waiters are very attentive. Came there to dine in a big party and they were able to serve our orders in a timely manner. A little pricey but I guess to be expected in this area and the type of food they serve. The restaurant was nice and cozy, it was quiet and the party was able to converse with each other without issues.

Let me just start by saying... Their salad is GREAT! The grass-fed burger is delicious and cheesy…read more However, this place is never crowded for a two reasons: 1) Their steak is chewy 2) The servers don't pay attention to you, they're in their own little world so even if you try calling them or get their attention, they wouldn't even look at you. I love their concept and i love the feel of the restaurant, very "earthy" and dim-lighted. Their green juice tastes amazing as well. Have been here more than 3x already! I recommend trying their food, just don't order steak ;-)

Been meaning to try The Farms' burgers for quite a time. I always see the place jam-packed during…read moredinner time so we decided to have late lunch here. The prices are not bad considering Commercenter's line-up for higher than average. The place is dim- black walls make it a lot darker. Poor ventilation, I could smell damp rags upon entering. With a swollen staff on an easy afternoon, staff wasn't even attentive to diners and they were chatting away with one another. We got a wood fired NY strip steak ordered medium and a single cheeseburger in a brioche bun. The steak came out rare- with gummy center. This came together with... Pandesal? Probably the only decent thing they served. We asked them to serve us the plate medium and they most likely reheated it in the same dish. Meanwhile, the burger was over seasoned and underwhelming- patty was crumbly/soggy in the middle.

AMBIENCE Restaurant was well-lit and very lively especially…read morewhen their staffers started dancing to what seemed to be a "Manila Girl" melody. FOOD & BEVERAGE The free bread they served before the big dishes tasted like doughnuts, and the second serving was burning hot! Peanuts were also free. All American Cheeseburger was simple, juicy and tasty while Beef Ranchero was the best of all dishes tried and something I would strongly considering for next visit. Crispy Chicken Strips and Chicken Strip Basket were the same but the latter was for kids. Grilled Bone-in Pork Chop had fine mashed potatoes with hints of tiny chunks while the meat was not too tough to cut. Meaty flavor was good but didn't make me feel too guilty to try. And for drinks, Raspberry Margarita was not that strong but pretty tasty and fun to drink slowly with our meal. I only had sips so it might be stronger than I thought. SERVICE Staffers were quick and smiling while wearing shirts with prints on the back saying "I Love My Job." We ordered a Beef Ranchero for dine-in and takeaway, but surprisingly, the one for takeaway arrived way ahead of the dine-in version plus the Chicken Strip Basket, also for dine-in. Our waitress shocked us when she offered to reheat the takeaway to be served for the meantime. A better suggestion would've been more appropriate and we chose to wait for the newer one after quite a number of follow-ups instead. The supervisor or manager that went to our table was apologetic. I just thought it would've been better and more heartfelt if he delivered his apology to the person who directly got disappointed; telling our parents was very polite but a tad bit safe and evasive, in my opinion. I'm still throwing a 3 as a rating because I still want to return and I know they have good food despite the pricing.

My sister treated us to this tall presentation of onion rings so the first good point is obviously…read morepresentation! Second is the texture where the batter's very thick and crunchy. Third is the flavor that almost made me think it had some sort of powdery flavor, and it had a delicious spice of sorts around it. I think I ate most of them at our table. :)

I love it when new restaurants with fresh concepts open in…read moremy part of town. The Rib Shack is currently one of my favorites because of two things: first, they're conveniently located just five minutes away from my in-laws' place and second, they serve ribs and wings. The place is quite family-friendly. They have high chairs and toys you can borrow to keep the kids entertained, but they're also quite barkada friendly by night, with their wide choices of drinks. Their ribs is obviously the star of the show and I love that their full rack is only at P800+ (order the It's Complicated Set, it comes with three side dishes) but in my Kuya's words when describing something that doesn't live up to his expectations, it's "payat." The slab is huge and oozing with flavor, but the ribs aren't quite as meaty as I expected. Their Buffalo Wings would have to be the scene stealer though. It's really good! Meaty and flavorful, we barely touched the bleu cheese dip that went with it. And that's saying a lot, if you know how much I love my bleu cheese. The price range isn't your typical friendly neighborhood restaurant, but their servings are big and their food is promising, so sulit pa rin. Check out this place when you're in my part of the south.

My sister treated us to this tall presentation of onion rings so the first good point is obviously…read morepresentation! Second is the texture where the batter's very thick and crunchy. Third is the flavor that almost made me think it had some sort of powdery flavor, and it had a delicious spice of sorts around it. I think I ate most of them at our table. :)

Before the big American franchises came to Manila, there was Racks. My first memory of this…read morerestaurant dates back to grade school. I remembered getting a medal for something and we celebrated at Racks. That was where I tasted my first baby back ribs which became one of my favorite foods up to now. This place disappeared in the south for several years, and thankfully it came back when the Food Street area in SM Southmall opened. Their baby back ribs obviously take center stage in that restaurant, but the classic pork ribs is a sleeping giant. It's so good, especially with Racks' special barbecue sauce. I like the spicy variation. Their country-style fried chicken is good too, and it comes with some muffins to be glazed with the best honey I've ever tasted. Finish that off with their Mississippi Mud Pie. Families love dining in this place not only because of the homey feel, but because they also offer really affordable group meals.

Ribs are BOMB! Wishing I lived in the Philippines. You can never get good ribs, in a mall, here in…read morethe U.S.

We've crossed this branch several times already, but this was our first visit at long last! It…read morelooks bigger because of the wall mirrors. They have lovely salmon and steak cooked to perfection. You can choose how the steak will be cooked. Since we like it a bit soft and juicy, we chose medium rare. The baked potato is what it's all about though, being well-cooked with delicious sour cream, a lake of cheese, and sprinkles of bacon bits. Service was pretty good! They checked on us to see how things were with our food.

You know when you associate certain places with your childhood? Well, Tony Roma's is one of those…read moreplaces. This restaurant has been an institution or a staple that has been around ever since I was a kid. I remember occasionally eating in this place during weekends after a movie or church as my family and I indulged in good old American food. Burgers, steak, and of course, their infamous ribs. Their ribs are tender and juicy as the meat falls off the bones. I love the fact that their ribs taste exactly the same as it did years ago. Their service could be improved as it is quite difficult to get the staff's attention. Typical American style, the food portions are quite large and is good for sharing.

My fav spot to go for Happy Hour with the team, even if Happy Hour is at 8am…read more Cold beer and yummy food enough said. Always get the Sisig and Totkwat Baboy best pulutan!

Yum! This place was near our hotel and we were sick of the breakfast buffet that was provided so we…read moredecided to venture out and found Whistlestop! The place was very clean and the food we got was very delicious! We tried to order random things that we can't find in the US / or what we would like to call "traditional" Filipino food. Everything we got was good and it was very reasonably priced. The best dish was probably the fresh lumpia. We thought we were getting the fried stuff but when it came out, we were pretty skeptical. Turned out to be me and my friends favorite dish of the meal! Well done Whistlestop!