We needed a restaurant who actually serves "real filipino meal" and not just a snack shop so we're…read moreglad Cocina En Cantilado was close by. It was a few minutes away from the whale shark watching where we were prior so we definitely came in hungry lol The restaurant was by the road so it was easy to spot. They also have parking space so that was convenient. Be aware that the restaurant is an open one so there is no air-conditioning but they did provide us with a fan which really helped from that hot July weather. Some of the items on the menu were not available at that time like their pizzas but otherwise the rest of the filipino food were. The scallops were good but I guess it came a bit to buttery/margarine-y (lol) for me. Good nonetheless. The pork belly was tasty as usual but my favorite was the crispy pata which the staff mentioned was also one of their best sellers. Perfectly seasoned and cooked! Crispy and meaty at the same time. Writing about it is actually making me hungry. There was one on the menu which was a tad too salty but i forgot which one it was. Anyway overall we had a good and filling meal which was what we were looking for. Clean space, good food, very nice staff and had a wonderful view of Oslob's blue waters. Just be careful coz the "nest" is by the cliff, thus where they most likely got the restaurant name of "Cantilado" from.

absolutely fantastic Filipino traditional food in an open air restaurant. Prices are very…read morereasonable and they have a great ocean view. we ordered 8 different dishes and shared them amongst our group so we got to taste multiple items. Our mixed group of adults, children, Filipinos and Canadians all enjoyed the meal. the crocodile sisig is a nice novelty dish (their specialty) and i was not at all disappointed. it was very good!! I easily recommend this restaurant for anyone intereted in Filipino food and travelling in the area for the famous Oslob whale shark watching tour. 10/10

When exiting the whale sharks area, workers along the line of shops will attempt to coax you in for…read moresome breakfast. This shop was very successful netting us; we were starving having been up since 3:30am and post-snorkeling, sooo...! Nothing beats a good start to a morning like a silog dish. Toci-silog for ~P100 is the way to go! Surprisingly, there was a lot of meat; only so much fat. Sweet as it should be. Eggs were cooked perfectly and the garlic rice was tasty, fragrant. We were served "coffee" for like P50, but it was the "specialty" Nescafe instant coffee popular in the Philippines. It hit the spot, however, and even though the restaurant was open-aired, it may have been hot, but it was welcomed!

Great service and food in a cool clean atmosphere. The chicken ginger soup and rice were just what…read morethe doctor ordered after swallowing some seawater while swimming with the whale sharks!

Across the street from Aradive resort, Brice is a new restaurant in the area. We ordered Set C…read morewhich was perfect for two people. It even came with 2 glasses of wine.

From the owner: We're a Local Filipino BBQ Grill House in the small town of Oslobread more

Good food. Compare with other restaurant around, it can taste great Philippi cuisine.read more

Good food at good price! Spicy noodle soup is very appetising and the crispy intestine is also…read morevery good.

We're from California and was literally tired of Filipino food... I'm Filipino so I can say that!!…read more Kids were craving Italian so we tried this place out. We were staying in Oslob but had a driver. Well worth the trip to this delightful and authentic Italian eatery! Food was fantastic!! Fresh ingredients and so many items to choose from!! You won't be disappointed!

My girlfriend and I just got to Siquijor and we saw that this place had some vegan options and…read moreItalian and we both really love Italian food, especially pasta. Our hotel was about 40 mins away via motor and we rode to get here. The place was very warm and inviting. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, they were very knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered the pasta vegana, a vegan pizza and a bruschetta. The dishes were all very flavorful and well spiced. Our favorite was the pasta with different textures and the tomatoes really added to the dish. Would definitely come back to try more of their foods when we're there again!

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

Excellent!! Professional courtesy clean and great ambience. I would highly recommend and will…read moredefinitely go back!

I came here looking for their halo halo. This cafe is on Alona beach. Downstairs is a small store…read morewhere you can buy goodies. Upstairs is an open seating area that overlooks the beach. Service was ok and the halo halos came quickly. You had a chiice of what ice creams you wanted, so I chose durian and mango, and the bf asked for ube and dragonfruit. The halo halos had fresh cut fruit as their goodies, not the typical candies and gellies you would expect. This disappointed me at first, but I appreciate the healthiness of if. We got up and left quickly after we finished, as one group of people was starting to get rowdy.

We were in Dauin for two nights and came to Finbar twice for dinner. That's a good sign in my books…read moreas I don't go to too many places twice, especially while traveling. It's located right on the corner of Washington Street and the National Highway. We dropped in on a Friday and Saturday evening. Both nights were chill (Saturday had live music; a two person band). Service is friendly and laid back. You order food and drinks at the bar then it's brought to your table. The food menu is up on the wall. There's specials, snacks, burgers, pizzas, wings and dessert. They even offer massages (pricey ones). Trip #1 - Sweet n' honey honey ale (160 PHP) - decided to try out a local beer (locally made from Birdie Num-Num Dumaguete). Not too sweet but nice tones of honey. - Fried calamari (160 PHP) - with mansi, aioli and salad. Not really a salad; more like a few pieces of lettuce. That being said, calamari is perfectly breaded and lightly fried. - Haloumi bruschetta (160 PHP) - with tomato & olive salad. Decent but the haloumi doesn't taste like cheese back home. - Chicken halang-halang (180 PHP) - cooked in coconut milk soup with local vegetables and served with rice. A bit too soupy/watery for my taste buds. The broth was lacking punch and vigour. Probably would get another special next time. - Spicy pork pizza (160 PHP) - eggplant, onion and chili. This was one bud's favourite dish. Excellent dough, good crust and actually reasonably spicy. You get 6 small slices but it's easy to share. - Hot & spicy chili sauce wings (180 PHP) - the sauce wasn't hot or spicy. It was more sweet and kind of made the wings soggy. Needed to be crispier. - Peanut butter & jam pizza (120 PHP) - surprisingly, this worked out well. Just like a p&b sandwich but on a pizza instead! Trip #2 - Ginger beer (90 PHP) - this had more ginger zip and zing to it than I expected. Pretty decent for the Philippines. Can't say I've seen ginger beer anywhere else. - Fried calamari (160 PHP) - we got it again as my buddy M liked it that much. - Seared tuna with achara (290 PHP) - came with fresh vegetables and rice in a sweet chili sauce. They asked how we wanted our tuna; we went with rare. The piece was HUGE and perfectly cooked rare. Best fish I've had in the Philippines. Super impressed. - Stuffed chicken wrapped in bacon (320 PHP) - came with potato cake and buttered vegetables. Chicken was brilliantly stuffed while the bacon wasn't greasy at all. They gave us three big pieces too! The potato cakes were heavenly. Vegetables was a mix of cauliflower, green beans, carrot and (potentially) kohlrabi. Great food, cheap drinks and chill vibes. Perfect hangout spot once you're done scuba diving for the day.

One of a kind! The bamboo and black metal framing provides an indoor outdoor vibe. There are…read moreseveral items on the menu from main dishes to desserts. Cocktails, teas, and more. Take your time and relax. When you're done, visit the little gift shop and market.

The service was polite and a tentative, very helpful. We…read moreordered scrambled eggs and got sunny side up, both orders and sent them both back. Coffee came with order, we said we don't drink coffee and insisted it comes with coffee. We said again we don't drink coffee and said we will have tea. He said it does not come free the tea. We showed him on the menu that it did. I had the banger breakfast. Didn't want the beans and asked for a 2nd sausage. They said I can't and I said I'll pay for it. She said I'd have to order a whole meal to get it. Food was good, scrambled eggs is a little bit watery, but overall the food was OK. The ambiance was very nice cosy right type of lighting atmosphere was calm. I would probably come back here again maybe

Sans Rival is one of my all time favorite spots in town! The sans rival cake is the one thing to…read moretry. It's what Dumaguete is known for. While it's a bit too rich for me, the meringue and layers are worth a bite or two. I went here one evening and just ordered fries and a slice of sans rival to share. Delicious! We sat on the patio which had a nice view of the ocean.

It's been nearly two months since my last visit. I'm in Los Angeles and Casablanca was one of the…read morevery first restaurants I dined at on the boulevard. The best table for me is always outside for intimate conversations under the stars at night. Although a nice wine list would serve Casablanca well given its name, the few it serves is fine. I hope Casablanca updates its Yelp page. The website link does not work anymore. I hear Yelp is not very popular in the Philippines. However, a lot of tourists rely on Yelp if possible.

Another amazing breakfast at Casablanca! Whenever you're in Dumaguete stop in and try the eggs…read morebenedict - so delicious!